Synopsis
Five years ago, Nick Markovic found himself consumed by his quest for vengeance. The one time he managed to find peace was in the arms of Hayley Dalton. Being with her was like bathing in sunlight, and he ached to feel that again, but he couldnt. He gave his oath to Hayleys cousin Desiree, his partner at McKay-Taggart and Knight, that hed never let his darkness infect Hayleys innocent world.
A spark she cant put out
It was years before that Hayley offered everything she had to Nick. After that one amazing night, all she wanted was to be his forever. Unfortunately, Nicks reaction was to walk away from her and never look back. The warm and caring man shed discovered was gone, and after Dess death, hed only grown colder. But when Hayley finds herself in mortal danger, shes forced to seek protection from the man who broke her heart.
A flame that threatens to consume them both
Haunted by the women he failed, Nick cant allow himself to grow close to Hayley again. Running to stay ahead of the powerful forces that endanger their lives, they travel from the lush Garden in London to the glittering lights of Rio. As the threat against her becomes clearer, he realizes that to keep her safe he must confront the demons from his past, even if it costs him a future with the woman he loves.
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My Thoughts
I really like this book. Im not use to read this kind of book but sometimes just have to give in and get yourself something hot to enjoy, in my case a hot book. Hayley and Nik together were a really great couple to read about; they have a past (and I really like when theres a background story) where things didnt end well for either of them, so even thinking of seeing each other once again was even unthinkable, but pressing times need of pressing decision and thats what happened with Hayley. I enjoy their dynamic, the tension between them, it was really fun to read.
What I dont like about this is the fact that I didnt know it was a part of the series until too late, so I was kind of lost with all the people coming in and out, was like overhelming. Other than that I really spend a great time with it.
Excerpt
Nick went back to staring at the report. “Hayleys not mine. She was Desirees cousin. Now shes my client.
” Who had been tired the night before and that was why shed said the things shed said. This morning shed seemed much more sensible. After shed had some sleep and a shower and had straightened herself up, shed been quiet and seemingly reflective. She was very likely embarrassed by what had been said the night before.
I would get safety from murderers and I would get orgasms. Im sorry, Nicky, youre going to tell me how thats a bad deal for me.
He was going to make sure she understood that his protection wasnt based on whether or not she slept with him.
Because he wasnt sleeping with her. He couldnt hurt her that way again.
“So she was your old lovers cousin,” Owen mused. “The lover you werent exclusive with and who wouldnt marry you. The pretty girl who looks at you like youre the sun in the sky is her cousin.”
“She looks at me like she would look at man who can save her.”
“I can save her.” Owens eyes lit up, his brows waggling. “Maybe shell look at me like that.”
Anger flared through his system. “Dont you dare. I told you I would take care of her.”
His arms crossed over his big chest and Nick knew hed been had. “Well, that answers the question with more honesty. You can pretend, but you like the girl. And if you honestly dont then you need to know that the boys got a good look at her last night. If shes going to be hanging about, she should be ready for some serious male attention.”
“What are you talking about?”
“The lads talked it over last night and decided theres no dibs on this one. They all saw her at pretty much the same time. They looked over that dead body and saw her walking in the hall and that was when the fighting started. We all sat down and decided no dibs on her. Shell get to pick. You should know that Sasha and Jax have decided if she picks either of them, theyre willing to share. I dont play that way. Thats something I do know about meself. No need for you to be telling me that tale. If theres going to be some sharing in the bedroom, its going to be the traditional kind between a man and a woman and her stacked best friend. Thats what I say.”
“You tell those boys to stay away from her or they will be dealing with me. They will not like to be dealing with me. I will put up with many things from them. They can poke all the corpses they like. They can punch each other. I do not care. They touch Hayley and I will be caring.”
“Wow, now you do sound Russian. A scary Russian. Still, I think if you dont want the girl, shouldnt she be allowed to choose? Think about it. It could be fun.”
“Are we talking about the lost boys and their battle for the new chick?” Kayla strode in, her hair in a high ponytail. It bounced as she walked, a testament to her seemingly ever-sunny personality. “I had babysitting duty last night and they kept talking about her even after lights out. Bad boys. I had a plan though. I think we make them compete in a beauty pageant. Hayley gets to judge.”
“Im judging a beauty pageant?” Hayley followed behind Kay, and both women were followed by Charlotte Taggart and Penelope Knight. It looked like Hayley was rapidly being accepted by the women on his team.
That was not necessarily a good thing. The women on his team could create chaos like no others.
“That sounds like fun,” Charlotte said with a smile. “I think we should require Speedos for the bathing suit competition. No boring board shorts. If Hayleys picking a lover, she needs to see some booty.”
Hayley stopped, her cheeks going the sweetest color of pink. “Wait. What?”
Penelope put a hand on her arm. “Theyre teasing you, dear. Dont worry about it. The lads will be very polite. Though you should expect some suitors while youre here. Especially if you come down to the dungeon.”
Now he was the one flushing. “Excuse me?”
Hayley shook her head as she joined him at the table. “Its nothing. I was just talking to the girls. Did you get the report? Penny said the Dallas office had found something.”
He was all too aware that they werent alone. Damon and Ian walked in with Brody Carter and Walter Bennett. The four men settled into chairs as the women joined them. Nick held out a chair for Hayley. He would have to remember that he couldnt leave her alone for a minute or someone would be whispering in her ear, giving her ideas she shouldnt have.
Like visiting The Garden on a play night.
It wasnt happening.
About the Author
NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Lexi Blake lives in North Texas with her husband, three kids, and the laziest rescue dog int eh world. She began writing at a young age, concentrating on plays and journalism. It wasnt until she started writing romance and urban fantasy that she found the stories of her heart. She likes to find humor in the strangest places and believes in happy endings no matter how odd the couple, threesome, or foursome may seem.
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