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  Dying to know how Trees and Laila’s fiery collision started? Brace yourself.

  WICKED AS SEDUCTION

  Trees and Laila, Part One

  Wicked & Devoted, Book 5

  By Shayla Black

  (will be available in eBook, print, and audio)

  Coming March 15, 2022!

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  If you missed One-Mile and Brea, catch up with the sexiest bad boy meets good girl story. Wicked as Sin kicks off the addictive, suspenseful Wicked & Devoted series!

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  WICKED AS SIN

  One-Mile & Brea, Part One

  Wicked & Devoted, Book 1

  By Shayla Black

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  The good girl wants a favor? She’ll pay in his bed.

  Pierce “One-Mile” Walker has always kept his heart under wraps and his head behind his sniper’s scope. Nothing about buttoned-up Brea Bell should appeal to him. But after a single glance at the pretty preacher’s daughter, he doesn’t care that his past is less than shiny, that he gets paid to end lives…or that she’s his teammate’s woman. He'll do whatever it takes to steal her heart.

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  Brea has always been a dutiful daughter and a good girl…until she meets the dangerous warrior. He’s everything she shouldn’t want, especially after her best friend introduces her to his fellow operative as his girlfriend—to protect her from Pierce. But he’s a forbidden temptation she’s finding impossible to resist.

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  Then fate strikes, forcing Brea to beg Pierce to help solve a crisis. But his skills come at a price. When her innocent flirtations run headlong into his obsession, they cross the line into a passion so fiery she can’t say no. Soon, his past rears its head and a vendetta calls his name in a mission gone horribly wrong. Will he survive to fight his way back to the woman who claimed his soul?

  SNEAK PREVIEW

  Sunday, January 11

  Sunset, Louisiana

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  Finally, he had her cornered. He intended to tear down every last damn obstacle between him and Brea Bell.

  Right now.

  For months, she’d succumbed to fears, buried her head in the sand, even lied. He’d tried to be understanding and patient. He’d made mistakes, but damn it, he’d put her first, given her space, been the good guy.

  Fuck that. Now that he’d fought his way here, she would see the real him.

  One-Mile Walker slammed the door of his Jeep and turned all his focus on the modest white cottage with its vintage blue door. As he marched up the long concrete driveway, his heart pounded. He had a nasty idea how Brea’s father would respond when he explained why he’d come. The man would slam the door in his face; no maybe about that. After all, he was the bad boy from a broken home who had defiled Reverend Bell’s perfect daughter with unholy glee.

  But One-Mile refused to let Brea go again. He’d make her father listen…somehow. Since punching the guy in the face was out of the question, he’d have to quell his brute-force instinct to fight dirty and instead employ polish, tact, and charm—all the qualities he possessed zero of.

  Fuck. This was going to be a shit show.

  Still, One-Mile refused to give up. He’d known uphill battles his whole life. What was one more?

  Through the house’s front window, he spotted the soft doe eyes that had haunted him since last summer. Though Brea was talking to an elderly couple, the moment she saw him approach her porch, her pretty eyes went wide with shock.

  Determination gripped One-Mile and squeezed his chest. By damned, she was going to listen, too.

  He wasn’t leaving without making her his.

  As he mounted the first step toward her door, his cell phone rang. He would have ignored it if it hadn’t been for two critical facts: His job often entailed saving the world as the people knew it, and this particular chime he only heard when one of the men he respected most in this fucked-up world needed him during the grimmest of emergencies.

  Of all the lousy timing…

  He yanked the device from his pocket. “Walker here. Colonel?”

  “Yeah.”

  Colonel Caleb Edgington was a retired, highly decorated military officer and a tough son of a bitch. One thing he wasn’t prone to was drama, so that single foreboding syllable told One-Mile that whatever had prompted this call was dire.

  He didn’t bother with small talk, even though it had been months since they’d spoken, and he wondered how the man was enjoying both his fifties and his new wife, but they’d catch up later. Now, they had no time to waste.

  “What can I do for you?” Since he owed Caleb a million times over, whatever the man needed, One-Mile would make happen.

  Caleb’s sons might be his bosses these days…but as far as One-Mile was concerned, the jury was still out on that trio. Speaking of which, why wasn’t Caleb calling those badasses?

  One-Mile could only think of one answer. It was hardly comforting.

  “Or should I just ask who I need to kill?”

  A soft, feminine gasp sent his gaze jerking up to Brea, who now stood in the doorway, her rosy bow of a mouth gaping open in a perfect little O. She’d heard that. Goddamn it to hell. Yeah, she knew perfectly well what he was. But he’d managed to shock her repeatedly over the last six months.

  “I’m not sure yet.” Caleb sounded cautious in his ear. “I’m going to text you an address. Can you meet me there in fifteen minutes?”

  For months, he’d been anticipating this exact moment with Brea. “Any chance it can wait an hour?”

  “No. Every moment is critical.”

  Since Caleb would never say such things lightly, One-Mile didn’t see that he had an option. “On my way.”

  He ended the call and pocketed the phone as he climbed onto the porch and gave Brea his full attention. He had so little time with her, but he’d damn sure get his point across before he went.

  She stepped outside and shut the door behind her, swallowing nervously as she cast a furtive glance over her shoulder, through the big picture window. Was she hoping her father didn’t see them?

  “Pierce.” Her whisper sounded closer to a hiss. “What are you doing here?”

  He hated when anyone else used his given name, but Brea could call him whatever the hell she wanted as long as she let him in her life.

  He peered down at her, considering how to answer. He’d had grand plans to lay his cards out on the table and do whatever he had to—talk, coax, hustle, schmooze—until she and her father came around to his way of thinking. Now he only had time to cut to the chase. “You know what I want, pretty girl. I’m here for you. And when I come back, I won’t take no for an answer.”

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  WICKED EVER AFTER

  One-Mile and Brea, Part Two

  Wicked & Devoted, Book 2

  By Shayla Black

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  The good girl is keeping a secret? He’ll seduce it out of her until she begs to be his.

  Wicked & Devoted World

  Thank you for joining me in the Wicked & Devoted world. If you didn’t know, this cast of characters started in my Wicked Lovers world, continued into my Devoted Lovers series, and have collided here. During Zy and Tessa’s journey, you’ve read about some other characters and you might be wondering if I’ve told their story. Or if I will tell their story in the future. Below is a guide in case you’d like to read more from this cast, listed in order of release:

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  WICKED LOVERS

  Wicked Ties

  Jack Cole (and Morgan O’Malley)

  She didn’t know what she wanted…until he made her beg for it.

  Decadent

  Deke Trenton (and Kimber Edgington)

  The boss’ innocent daughter. A forbidden favor he can’t refuse…

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  Surrender to Me

  Hunter Edgington (and Katalina Muñoz)

  A secret fantasy. An uncontrollable obsession. A forever love?

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  Belong to Me

  Logan Edgington (and Tara Jacobs)

  He’s got everything under control until he falls for his first love…again.

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  Mine to Hold

  Tyler Murphy (Delaney Catalano)

  His best friend’s ex. A night he can’t forget. A secret that could destroy them both.

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  Wicked All the Way

  Caleb Edgington (and Carlotta Muñoz Buckley)

  Could their second chance be their first real love?

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  His to Take

  Joaquin Muñoz (and Bailey Benson)

  Giving in to her dark stranger might be the most delicious danger of all…

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  Falling in Deeper

  Stone Sutter (and Lily Taylor)

  Will her terrifying past threaten their passionate future?

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  Holding on Tighter

  Heath Powell (and Jolie Quinn)

  Mixing business with pleasure can be a dangerous proposition…

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  DEVOTED LOVERS

  Devoted to Pleasure

  Cutter Bryant (and Shealyn West)

  A bodyguard should never fall for his client…but she’s too tempting to refuse.

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  Devoted to Wicked

  Cage Bryant (and Karis Quinn)

  Will the one-night stand she tried to forget seduce her into a second chance?

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  Devoted to Love

  Josiah Grant (and Magnolia West)

  He was sent to guard her body…but he’s determined to steal her heart.

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  As the Wicked & Devoted world continues to collide and explode, you’ll see more titles with other characters you know and love, so stay tuned for Trees and Laila’s story, as well as duets about Kane, Matt, Trevor, and more!

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  I have so much in store for you on this wild Wicked & Devoted ride!

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  Hugs and Happy Reading!

  Shayla

  LET’S GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER!

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  Shayla Black is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of about eighty novels. For twenty years, she’s written contemporary, erotic, paranormal, and historical romances via traditional, independent, foreign, and audio publishers. Her books have sold millions of copies and been published in a dozen languages.

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  Raised an only child, Shayla occupied herself with lots of daydreaming, much to the chagrin of her teachers. In college, she found her love for reading and realized that she could have a career publishing the stories spinning in her imagination. Though she graduated with a degree in Marketing/Advertising and embarked on a stint in corporate America to pay the bills, her heart has always been with her characters. She’s thrilled that she’s been living her dream as a full-time author for the past eleven years.

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  Shayla currently lives in North Texas with her wonderfully supportive husband and daughter, as well as two spoiled tabbies. In her “free” time, she enjoys reality TV, reading, and listening to an eclectic blend of music.

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  Other Books by Shayla Black

  CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

  MORE THAN WORDS

  More Than Want You

  More Than Need You

  More Than Love You

  More Than Crave You

  More Than Tempt You

  More Than Pleasure You (novella)

  More Than Dare You

  More Than Protect You (novella)

  Coming Soon:

  More Than Possess You (novella) (Sept 28, 2021)

  More Than Hate You (Fall 2021)

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  WICKED & DEVOTED

  Wicked as Sin

  Wicked Ever After

  Wicked as Lies

  Wicked and True

  Coming Soon:

  Wicked as Seduction (March 15, 2022)

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  THE WICKED LOVERS (Complete Series)

  Wicked Ties

  Decadent

  Delicious

  Surrender to Me

  Belong to Me

  Wicked to Love (novella)

  Mine to Hold

  Wicked All the Way (novella)

  Ours to Love

  Wicked All Night (novella)

  Forever Wicked (novella)

  Theirs to Cherish

  His to Take

  Pure Wicked (novella)

  Wicked for You

  Falling in Deeper

  Dirty Wicked (novella)

  A Very Wicked Christmas (short)

  Holding on Tighter

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  THE DEVOTED LOVERS (Complete Series)

  Devoted to Pleasure

  Devoted to Wicked (novella)

  Devoted to Love

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  FORBIDDEN CONFESSIONS (Sexy Shorts)

  Seducing the Innocent

  Seducing the Bride

  Seducing the Stranger

  Seducing the Enemy

  Seduced by the Bodyguard

  Coming Soon:

  Seduced by the Spy (June 1, 2021)

  Seduced by the Assassin (July 13, 2021)

  Seduced by the Mafia Boss (August 17, 2021)

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  DOMS OF HER LIFE

  (by Shayla Black, Jenna Jacob, and Isabella LaPearl)

  Raine Falling Collection (Complete)

  One Dom To Love

  The Young And The Submissive

  The Bold and The Dominant

  The Edge of Dominance

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  Heavenly Rising Collection

  The Choice

  The Chase

  Coming Soon:

  The Commitment (2021)

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  THE PERFECT GENTLEMEN (Complete Series)

  (by Shayla Black and Lexi Blake)

  Scandal Never Sleeps

  Seduction in Session

  Big Easy Temptation

  Smoke and Sin

  At the Pleasure of the President

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  MASTERS OF MÉNAGE

  (by Shayla Black and Lexi Blake)

  Their Virgin Captive

  Their Virgin’s Secret

  Their Virgin Concubine

  Their Virgin Princess

  Their Virgin Hostage

  Their Virgin Secretary

  Their Virgin Mistress

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  STANDALONE TITLES

  Naughty Little Secret

  Watch Me

  Dirty & Dangerous

  Her Fantasy Men (Four Play Anthology)

  A Perfect Match

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  THE HOPE SERIES

  Misadventures of a Backup Bride

  Misadventures with My Ex

  Coming Soon:

  Untitled (2021)

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  SEXY CAPERS (Complete Series)

  Bound and Determined

  Strip Search

  Arresting Desire (novella)

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  HISTORICAL ROMANCE

  STANDALONES

  The Lady and the Dragon

  One Wicked Night

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  STRICTLY SERIES (Victorian Duet)

  Strictly Seduction

  Strictly Forbidden

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  BROTHERS IN ARMS (Medieval Trilogy)

  His Lady Bride

  His Stolen Bride

  His Rebel Bride

 

 

  Shayla Black, Wicked and True