Cuff Me(93)

“How long have they been standing there?”

“Oh, you know. The whole time.”

“And how long have my mom and Maggie been crying?”

“Also the whole time,” she answered, grinning happily as she traced a finger over his jaw.

“Uh-huh. And Nonna and her camera—”

“Yeah. Whole time.” She kissed his cheek.

“Awesome,” he muttered. “Have they given you any indication of when you get out of this voyeuristic hellhole?”

“They said one more day for observation, then I’m all yours.”

He gave a satisfied grunt and leaned down for another kiss.

“If I get rid of my Peeping Tom family, what are the odds of me getting to see that delightful open-backed gown of yours?”

“It depends,” she said, running a finger along his chest.

“On?”

Her hand fisted in his shirt once more and she tugged him downward, pressing her lips to his ear.

“On whether or not you’ve got your handcuffs.”

Vincent’s groan was low and tortured as he rested his face against her neck. “You’re mine forever. You know that, right?”

“I do,” she said, running a hand over his cheek. “At least… I’m yours until the next time I have to go to Florida, and someone with an exceptionally pretty face offers me a diamond ring—”

Jill’s tone was teasing, but when Vincent pulled back, his expression was both earnest and intense. “Detective Henley, I regret to inform you that while I definitely see a diamond ring in your future, the only one who will be putting it on your finger is me.”

“Oh yeah?” she asked, lifting her eyebrows in challenge. “How long will that take?”

“I’m guessing six years. Give or take,” he deadpanned.

And then he was kissing her again, his hands sneaking around to the back of her gown, and Jill grinned.

No way were they making it six years.





ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Lauren Layne is the USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance.

Prior to becoming an author, Lauren worked in e-commerce and Web marketing. In 2011, she and her husband moved from Seattle to New York City, where Lauren decided to pursue a full-time writing career. It took six months to get her first book deal (despite ardent assurances to her husband that it would only take three). Since then, Lauren’s gone on to multiple books, including the bestselling Stiletto series, with more sexy stories on the way!

Lauren currently lives in Manhattan with her husband and their spoiled Pomeranian. When not writing, you’ll find her at happy hour, running at a doggedly slow pace, or trying to straighten her naturally curly hair.





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New York’s Finest Series


Frisk Me

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ACCLAIM FOR FRISK ME


“Layne launches the New York’s Finest contemporary romance series with this stellar example of the genre. Ava and Luc’s sparks are immediate, and the evolution of their relationship—which starts with little common ground except a dedication to singlehood—is stimulating and realistic. They negotiate their professional and romantic interactions with banter that’s clever but not self-satisfied, and their moment of truth feels warm and real. Fans of slightly gritty contemporaries will adore this.”

—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Layne is hands down the queen of witty dialogue and sexy scenes. Frisk Me was a sensual combo of both that left me dying for more.”

—Rachel Van Dyken, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“4.5 stars!… The first in Layne’s New York’s Finest series is funny, delightfully steamy, and deeply touching, setting the bar quite high… A bustling, detailed setting and a stellar cast of supporting characters… provide the perfect backdrop for her characters and keep expectations high for the rest of this soon-to-be-a-hit series.”

—RT Book Reviews

“Frisk Me is a terrific love story—equal parts sweet and hot. Layne is a master of both sexual tension and the soul-satisfying HEA.”

—Serena Bell, USA Today bestselling author

“I just loved this new series from one of my favorite authors and can’t wait to read Anthony’s story.”

—ScandaliciousBookReviews.com

“Frisk Me had a story and characters that evoked strong reactions from me and I look forward to the rest of the series. 4.5 stars!”

—Bookaholism.net





The Moretti brothers are three of New York’s Finest. But when the youngest, Luc, heroically saves a kid’s life, he becomes the most famous—and the most wanted—by a sexy, sassy TV journalist…

Please see the next page for an excerpt from

FRISK ME.





CHAPTER ONE


Holy crap! You’re like, that guy! You’re the cop!”

Luc Moretti deliberately ignored the high-pitched squeal.

He took a slow sip of his much-needed coffee and threw up a silent prayer that for once, the women would be talking about some other cop.