The magnificent author LISA RENEE JONES has written another masterpiece of romantic suspense. Are you ready to be dazzled?
The
only thing more dangerous than a dark secret is a damaged heart…
Shane
Brandon has been pushed to the brink, torn between his corrupt family and his
explosive, all-consuming desire for Emily Stevens, who he now knows is not who,
and what, she seems. Has he trusted the wrong person? Will she, not his brother
Derek, be the ultimate destruction of his family Empire.
Emily
tries to run from Shane, but he will stop her, confront her, force her to
reveal all – one hot touch and kiss, at a time, under every intimate detail of
who this woman is, and what she wants, is exposed. But as he tears away the
dangers of the unknowns with the woman in his bed, and in his heart, The
Martina Cartel, has set their sights on his company, his
family, and the one piece of leverage they believe he won’t gamble with: Emily.
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MY OPINION
Impressive. A
brilliant, serious undertaking that any suspense romance lovers will appreciate
it.
I relish the
quality of this author's narrative that is only equaled by the sheer intensity
of every scene and the clever plotting.
Many-layered
dangers surround Emily and Shane, the main characters in the second part of the
Dirty Money series. They have to juggle threats on multiple fronts, and every
move forward is crackling with tension and foreboding.
The very
beginning of this novel is a fantastic, secret-ridden, furious confrontation
between Emily and Shane as he discovers she's more than what she seemed. It's a
real battle of wills and fear and guilt and betrayal, and love. Without missing
a beat of pure energy, they launch themselves into investigations, armouring
themselves against countless enemies, while holding onto each other like they
are the last surviving male and female on Earth. Wow.
I was
engrossed in the way their relationship deepens in the face of demons from
within and without. The passion that consumes them is stunningly detailed. I
can only praise the delicacy in the feelings as much as the thought put into
the tangled web of deceit, intestine war, power control and strategy of the
plot.
Even though
there is no cliffhanger per se, the last part is brimming with corruption, dark
pacts, murder and vicious violence, hungry passion and an ongoing family feud
that I'm eager to see the result of.
OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES
Hard
Rules (book one) – available now
Bad
Deeds (book three) - 8/8/17
ENJOY AN EXCERPT
“You
make me remember I need to be good and right in my choices.”
“Do
you ever question doing what is good and right?”
“There
have been times when I felt like my hand was forced.”
“When
you were a lawyer?”
“No,”
I say. “I manipulated the law, as does every attorney, but I never broke it.
I’m talking about when I’m with my family.”
“Did
you go where they lead?”
“Not
so far.”
“That
sounds like you might.”
“I
don’t want to be them.”
“You
aren’t them. You don’t have to be them.”
“I
know that,” I say. “But you just keep telling me so I don’t forget.” Her legs
hit the bed frame and she grips my arms.
I
lean into a kiss and she pulls back, her hand pressing on my chest. “Wait. Now
it’s my turn to say talk to me. Are you okay?”
“Death
happened. The one thing I can’t control. It’s not the night to push me to stop
protecting you. Not tonight. Can you do that?”
“Yes.
We can.”
“We,”
I repeat, “and that word sounds as good on my tongue as I know you’re going to
taste. I’m going to make love to you properly. The way I plan to many times in
our future.” I reach down and untie her robe, letting it fall open; my fingers
sliding underneath just far enough to tease her nipples. They pucker beneath my
touch, and her lashes flutter, settling on her cheeks. “But when it’s over, I’m
going to f*ck you hard and fast again.”
I
tug gently on her nipples and she bites her lips. “Look at me,” I order gently.
She
opens her eyes, and there is desire in their depths, but there are shadows
there too,. I do not think she intends for me to see doubt or uncertainty that
wasn’t there before. That I do not like or wish to know ever again. I want it
gone. Now. Tomorrow. Forever. I reach up and rip the silk tie from her robe,
wrapping it around my hand, before I reach up and caress the robe off her
shoulder, letting it tumble to the ground.
“Give
me your hands,” I order, but it’s really a question: Does she still trust me?
She
studies me for several beats, her eyes narrowing ever so slightly, and I do not
know what she sees in mine, but she offers me her hands. I wrap the silk around
her wrists then lean in close to her, my cheek against her cheek, my body
touching her nowhere else. “Now you’re at my mercy.”
“Yes,”
she agrees. “I am.”
“How
do you feel about that?”
“Warm.”
My
lips curve with the answer that is every bit the combination of sweet sexy
honesty I’ve come to expect from her. “I’m going to make you warmer.”
“Promise?”
I
go still with that question, which on the surface is innocent, but I wonder if
it truly is or if it’s about those shadows in her eyes. “I promise,” I say.
“And you know, I never—”
“Make
a promise you don’t keep.”
“Exactly,”
I say, and her reference to my previous words tells me that I am not the only
one on a mission of trust, and I intend to deserve hers.
I
bring my hands to just above her shoulders, letting them lightly touch her
before beginning a slow caress downward. She makes a soft little sound that has
my c*ck thickening and my blood running hot, but I won’t rush this. My lips
follow, tracing a line down one of her arms, then the other. I lean and caress
my lips over hers, a feather light touch that teases me, if not her.
I
take her hands in mine, pressing them behind her head. “Hold them there, for
me, so I can see all of you. Understand?”
“You
intend to tease me incessantly,” she says, without so much as a hint of
hesitation. “Yes. I understand.”
I
wrap my arm around her waist and pull her naked body against me, my free hand
on hers above her head, our mouths a breath apart. “I intend to lick every part
of you, and then do it again, so yes. If that’s the definition of incessant
teasing, then yes. I am going to tease you incessantly.” I close my mouth down
on hers, my tongue licking into her mouth, a deep, hungry tasting I force
myself to end far too quickly. “That was the beginning. Should I could
continue?”
“Yes.
Please.”
“Please,”
I say. “I like that.”
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ABOUT THE MASTERMIND
New
York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones is the author of
the highly acclaimed INSIDE OUT series. Suzanne Todd on the INSIDE OUT
series: Lisa has created a beautiful, complicated, and sensual world that
is filled with intrigue and suspense. Sara’s character is strong, flawed,
complex, and sexy - a modern girl we all can identify with.
In
addition to the success of Lisa's INSIDE OUT series, she has published many
successful titles. The TALL, DARK AND DEADLY series and THE SECRET LIFE OF AMY
BENSEN series, both spent several months on a combination of the New York
Times and USA Today bestselling lists. Lisa is presently working on a
dark, edgy new series, Dirty Money, for St. Martin's Press.
Prior
to publishing Lisa owned multi-state staffing agency that was recognized many
times by The Austin Business Journal and also praised by the Dallas Women's
Magazine. In 1998 Lisa was listed as the #7 growing women owned business in
Entrepreneur Magazine.
Lisa
loves to hear from her readers. You can reach her at www.lisareneejones.com and
she is active on Twitter and Facebook daily.
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