The Men with the Golden Cuffs (Masters and Mercenaries #2)(117)

When Avery’s boss leads them to the traitorous Mr. Black, Liam must put together the puzzle of his past or Avery might not have a future…





About Lexi Blake


Lexi Blake lives in North Texas with her husband, three kids, and the laziest rescue dog in the world. She began writing at a young age, concentrating on plays and journalism. It wasn’t until she started writing romance that she found success. She likes to find humor in the strangest places. Lexi believes in happy endings no matter how odd the couple, threesome or foursome may seem.

Her first novel, Their Virgin Captive: Masters of Ménage, Book 1, was a collaboration with New York Times bestselling author Shayla Black. In addition to Their Virgin Captive and Their Virgin’s Secret, she is the author of The Masters and Mercenaries series. The first book, The Dom Who Loved Me, is available now. The third book, A Dom Is Forever is coming this fall.

Connect with me online: Facebook: www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100002737235159

Twitter: www.twitter.com/@authorlexiblake Website: www.LexiBlake.net





Other Books by Lexi Blake


The Dom Who Loved Me, Masters and Mercenaries, Book 1

A Dom Is Forever, Masters and Mercenaries, Book 3, coming Fall 2012

Leaving Camelot, Wild Western Nights, Book 1 coming Fall 2012

Collaborating with New York Times bestselling author Shayla Black: Their Virgin Captive: Masters of Ménage, Book 1

Their Virgin’s Secret: Masters of Ménage, Book 2

Their Virgin Concubine: Masters of Ménage, Book 3, coming Summer 2012





Enjoy the following excerpts from two independently published authors with series that readers are raving about!



Wanting her isn't smart, seducing her is inevitable, but falling in love with her could be downright deadly for both of them.



A Little Harmless Fascination

Harmless Book 7

Copyright 2012 Melissa Schroeder



Security expert Conner Dillon isn’t a man who often takes a vacation. So when he is ordered to take a month off and his sister insists on a trip to Hawaii, he isn’t very happy. But, after seeing his landlady Jillian Sawyer again, he might just find something—or someone—to occupy his time.



For years, Jillian has always had a crush on Conner. Now an erotic romance author with a thing for Doms, she finds herself beyond intrigued by the man. He is good to the core, but there is something else darker in him that calls to her.



After one night in bed, they both find themselves addicted. In Jillian, Conner has found the perfect sub…and in him she finds someone she can trust. Falling in love isn’t what they expected, but walking away is impossible—especially when they realize someone wants Jillian dead.



WARNING this book contains the following: An uptight security expert who prefers schedules, a romance writer who does not, tattoos, a trip to the Aloha Swap Meet, and of course this would not be a Harmless book without a trip to Rough 'n Ready. Ice is recommended as any Harmless Addict will tell you, but the author takes no responsibility if a reader should become overheated. Read at your own risk.



Unedited excerpt:



She had been right. He had been flirting with her. That thought made most of her brain melt on the spot. When she finally gathered enough of her wits to answer, he'd moved closer, resting his hand on her car behind her. She could smell him, that musky scent of his aftershave and…Conner. It took all her control not to lean in and sniff him.

“Yeah. But then, I know just how fast to go.”

His expression hardened and even in the dim light, she could see the flush on his cheeks. Knowing she was getting to him had her libido revving out of control.

“Do you know what you’re messing with?”

She slipped closer. “I think that’s who not what.”

His mouth curved. He slid his arm around her waist pulled her close and kissed her.

At first the kiss was gentle, then he deepened it, plunging his tongue between her lips. Everything in her yearned, wanted, needed. This man had been hitting all the points for days and now, she craved him.

He moved and pressed his body against her. She would have to be dead not to feel his erection.

By the time he pulled back, her head was spinning and her heart was beating so hard, she thought she might pass out. Lord, the man was deadly with his mouth.

“Answer me one question.”

She couldn’t seem to open her eyes.

“Jillian, open your eyes.” When she didn’t respond, he snapped out, “Now.”

She did as he ordered before she even thought about it.

“Were you at Rough ‘n Ready for fun or was it really research for a book?”

She smiled knowing it would irritate him. She wanted to push him just to see his reaction and it would do to her. “A little of both.”

He didn’t like that answer. She could tell by the way his eyes narrowed as he studied her. “I don’t think you know what you’re getting yourself into.”

“Why don’t you tell me about it, Conner.”

She heard the challenge in her voice, knew that she was definitely hitting some hot buttons for him.

He crowded her against her car again. The heat of him surrounded her and she wanted another kiss. Another taste of the paradise she knew he would be able to offer her. Conner leaned down.