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More Than Desire You: Reed Family Reckoning, Book 8,
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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.
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?
EXCERPT
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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 put her first, backed away, given her space, been the good guy.
Fuck that. Today, she would see the real him.
One-Mile Walker slammed the door of his truck 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 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 amber 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 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 feminine gasp sent his gaze jerking 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 both 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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Seducing The Innocent, Book 1
How far will she go to persuade her brother’s best friend to touch her?
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Seducing The Bride, Book 2
How far will he go to claim his best friend’s daughter?
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Seducing The Stranger, Book 3
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EXCERPT – Seducing the Innocent
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One of his warm hands leaves my breast and skates down my waist, settling over my hip to bring me closer. I can smell a hint of toothpaste and coffee on his breath.
“Have you let any of those tossers you’ve dated kiss you, Kayla?”
I swallow. What will he do if I tell him the truth? “A few.”
He scowls as if my answer pains him. “Did you like it?”
I wanted to, but… “It was all right. No one has blown my panties off.”
I suspect Oliver could.
His eyes soften. “Kissing can be wonderful. Someday, when you find a man you care about, one who knows what he’s doing, you’ll love it.”
I have a man I very much care about standing right in front of me, and the thought of kissing Oliver makes my body throb in arousal. I sway closer, pressing my aching breasts against his chest. “What about you? I’ll bet you know what you’re doing.”
The second the words leave my mouth, my heart careens out of control.
“I shouldn’t kiss you, Kayla,” Oliver practically groans.
“Please,” I beg. “Just once.” When he stares at my lips, they tingle. Everything in my body flushes hot. Even my skin feels too tight. And the ache between my legs coils relentlessly. “You’ve already touched my breasts.”
“Are you bloody trying to kill me?” His voice sounds rough with need.
That excites me even more.
“Is one kiss asking so much?” I clasp his T-shirt in my fists and tilt my face under his.
He hesitates for a long moment, his eyes searching mine, nostrils flaring, jaw rigid.
“Kayla,” he growls. “Goddamn it…”
Just when I’m sure he’s going to walk away, Oliver grabs me by the nape, holding me immobile. His breathing turns hard and rough. I tremble. He’s wrestling with himself. My heart revs. What is he thinking? Is there any chance he’ll kiss me?
Suddenly, he jerks me against his body and seizes my lips…
Other Books by Shayla Black
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
WICKED LOVERS: SOLDIERS FOR HIRE
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Wicked and True (Zyron & Tessa, part 2)
Wicked as Seduction (Trees & Laila, part 1)
Wicked and Forever (Trees & Laila, part 2)
Coming Soon:
Wicked as Secrets (Matt & Madison, part 1) (April 11, 2023)
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REED FAMILY RECKONING
Sultry, Angsty Family-Drama romance
SIBLINGS
FREE! More Than Want You (Maxon & Keeley)
More Than Need You (Griff & Britta)
More Than Love You (Harlow & Noah)
BASTARDS
More Than Crave You (Evan & Nia)
More Than Tempt You (Bethany & Clint)
More Than Desire You (Xavian & Corinne)
FRIENDS
More Than Dare You (Trace & Masey)
More Than Hate You (Sebastian & Sloan)
NOVELLAS
More Than Pleasure You (Stephen & Skye)
More Than Protect You (Tanner & Amanda)
More Than Possess You (A Hope Series crossover) (Echo & Hayes)
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FORBIDDEN CONFESSIONS
Sexy Bedtime Stories
FIRST TIME COLLECTION
Seducing the Innocent (Kayla & Oliver)
Seducing the Bride (Perrie & Hayden)
Seducing the Stranger (Calla & Quint)
Seducing the Enemy (Whitney & Jett)
PROTECTORS COLLECTION
Seduced by the Bodyguard (Sophie & Rand)
Seduced by the Spy (Vanessa & Rush)
Seduced by the Assassin (Havana & Ransom)
Seduced by the Mafia Boss (Kristi & Ridge)
FILTHY RICH BOSSES COLLECTION
Tempted by the Billionaire (Savannah & Chad)
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Tempted by the Executives Tempted by the Executives (Marcus, Kate, & Josh) (January 24, 2023)
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THE WICKED LOVERS
Sizzling Romantic Suspense
Wicked Ties (Morgan & Jack)
Decadent (Kimber & Deke)
Delicious (Alyssa & Luc)
Surrender to Me (Kata & Hunter)
Belong to Me (Tara & Logan)
Wicked to Love (Emberlin & Brandon)
Mine to Hold (Delaney & Tyler)
Wicked All the Way (Carlotta & Caleb)
Ours to Love (London, Javier, & Xander)
Wicked All Night (Rachel & Decker)
Forever Wicked (Gia & Jason)
Theirs to Cherish (Callie, Thorpe, & Sean)
His to Take (Bailey & Joaquin)
Pure Wicked (Bristol & Jesse)
Wicked for You (Mystery & Axel)
Falling in Deeper (Lily & Stone
Dirty Wicked (Sasha & Nick)
A Very Wicked Christmas (Morgan & Jack)
Holding on Tighter (Jolie & Heath)
Devoted to Wicked (A Devoted Lovers crossover) (Karis & Cage)
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THE DEVOTED LOVERS (Complete Series)
Steamy Romantic Suspense
Devoted to Pleasure (Shealyn & Cutter)
Devoted to Wicked (A Wicked Lovers crossover) (Karis & Cage)
Devoted to Love (Magnolia & Josiah)
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THE UNBROKEN SERIES
(co-authored with Jenna Jacob)
Scorching Ménage Romance
Raine Falling Saga (Complete)
The Broken (FREE Prequel!)
The Betrayal
The Break
The Brink
The Bond
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Heavenly Rising Saga
The Choice
The Chase
The Confession
Coming Soon:
The Commitment (July 25, 2023)
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THE PERFECT GENTLEMEN (Complete Series)
(co-authored with Lexi Blake)
Steamy Romantic Suspense
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 (Complete Series)
(co-authored with Lexi Blake)
Sizzling Contemporary Romance
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 (Sexy Stranger/Office Romance)
Watch Me (Steamy Romantic Suspense)
Dirty & Dangerous (Sizzling Ménage Romantic Suspense)
Her Fantasy Men (Sizzling Reverse Harem Contemporary)
A Perfect Match (Sweet Opposites-Attract Contemporary)
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THE HOPE SERIES (Complete Series)
Steamy Contemporary Romance
Misadventures of a Backup Bride (Ella & Carson)
Misadventures with My Ex (Eryn & West)
More Than Possess You (Echo & Hayes) (A Reed Family Reckoning crossover)
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SEXY CAPERS (Complete Series)
Bound and Determined (Kerry & Rafael)
Strip Search (Nicola & Mark)
Arresting Desire (Lucia & Jon)
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HISTORICAL ROMANCE
STANDALONES
The Lady and the Dragon (Sexy Georgian Privateer Romance)
One Wicked Night (Sexy Regency/Forbidden Love Romance)
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STRICTLY SERIES (Complete Duet)
Victorian Historical Romance
Strictly Seduction (Madeline & Brock)
Strictly Forbidden (Kira & Gavin)
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BROTHERS IN ARMS (Complete Trilogy)
Angsty Medieval Historical Romance
His Lady Bride (Gwenyth & Aric)
His Stolen Bride (Averyl & Drake)
His Rebel Bride (Maeve & Kieran)
BOXSETS/COLLECTIONS
Wicked and Worshipped (One-Mile and Brea duet)
Wicked and Forbidden (Zyron and Tessa duet)
More Than Promises (Reed Family Reckoning: Siblings)
Forbidden Confessions: First Time
Forbidden Confessions: Protectors
First Glance (A trio of series starters)
Summer Fling (Four sexy beach reads)
Unbroken: Raine Falling Complete Series
Unbroken: Raine Falling, Volume One
Unbroken: Raine Falling, Volume Two
The Strictly Duet (Victorian historical romance)
About Shayla Black
LET’S GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER!
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Shayla Black is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of nearly ninety contemporary, erotic, paranormal, and historical romances. Her books have sold millions of copies and been published in a dozen languages.
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As an only child, Shayla occupied herself by daydreaming, much to the chagrin of her teachers. In college, she found her love for reading and started pursuing a publishing career. Though she graduated with a degree in Marketing/Advertising and embarked on a stint in corporate America, her heart was with her stories and characters, so she left her pantyhose and power suits behind.
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Shayla currently lives in North Texas with her wonderfully supportive husband, her daughter, and two spoiled tabbies. In her “free” time, she enjoys reality TV, gaming, and listening to an eclectic blend of music.
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