VICE
BY ROSANNA LEO
Release
day- Sept. 22 at SamhainPublishing
Blurb:
He’s
much more than a bad habit.
As
a Vegas singer and volunteer counselor, Kate Callender has
experienced life on both sides of Sin City’s bright lights. The
thrill of performing, and gambling’s devastating effect on the
addicts’ families.
Liam
Doyle is just the kind of man she despises—a handsome, enigmatic
businessman with a knack for seducing customers into his casino
hotels. Determined to put a lid on his growing influence, she
prepares to picket the opening of his newest casino, Vice.
When
Liam spots the lone protestor hassling his customers, annoyance wars
with instant attraction. And he quickly discovers the leggy redhead
not only can’t be bought, she tempts him the way the sound of a
roulette wheel lures a gambler.
They
are natural enemies, but when a vile attack sparks Liam’s
protective instincts, they begin a sexual odyssey that dances on the
edge of addiction. Dangerously close to losing control...and losing
themselves.
Warning:
Contains a sexy, damaged hero who’d really rather just be having sex, and a no-nonsense redh who makes him want to roll the dice on love just one more time.
Contains a sexy, damaged hero who’d really rather just be having sex, and a no-nonsense redh who makes him want to roll the dice on love just one more time.
Excerpt:
He
meandered toward her and forced a smile. “You seem to have had a
busy day.”
She
whipped around and her eyes widened. He saw her give him a quick
once-over. Did she like what she saw? Interesting. There was some
perverse satisfaction in that.
“It
has been busy.” She narrowed her hazel eyes at him. “Do you work
here?”
So,
she didn’t recognize him. Good. “Yes, ma’am, I do.” He
crossed his arms over his chest and nodded, noting how her gaze
dropped to his exposed forearms. Her lips parted. Clearly, working
out had its merits. “And word inside is you’ve upset the big
boss.”
Her
nostrils flared as she dragged her gaze away from his arms. “About
time.” She put her sign down and picked up her purse. “Do you
know Liam Doyle?”
“I’ve
heard one or two things about him.”
She
stepped closer and her lips did the most amazing thing, curling into
a flirtatious semi-smile. “I don’t suppose you’d be willing to
share them with me? The other guy kept on sucking up about him as if
he was wearing a wire.” She paused. “You’re not wearing a wire,
are you?”
He
laughed out loud. He couldn’t help it. This was way too much fun.
He sidled close to her, leaned in conspiratorially, and put a hand on
her elbow. Her very soft elbow. “I’m not wearing a wire. But are
you sure you want to know the truth about Doyle? I don’t know if
you can handle it.”
She
gawked at him and then at his lips. Her voice came out in a whisper.
“Try me.”
He
murmured in her ear, taking note of her lilac scent. “Well, I hear
at midnight he sprouts black wings and horns. And he’s always
searching for innocent maidens to add to his coven.” He bit on his
bottom lip, suddenly wishing he was gnawing on hers.
At
first, her eyelids did this fluttery thing that made his imported
pants spring to life. But then she blinked and began to laugh. “And
here I thought I was dealing with a mere businessman. I didn’t
realize Doyle was cousins with Lucifer.”
“What’s
your name?”
She
regarded him from out of the side of her eye, her mouth still bearing
the same flirty grin. “What’s yours?”
“Consider
me a friend who wants to give you some advice.”
The
smile disappeared from her face. “And what would that be?”
“Don’t
mess with Liam Doyle. He doesn’t take to it kindly.”
The
coquettish shine in her eyes hardened. “Is that a threat?”
“No,
sugar. That’s not my style.”
“What
exactly do you do here? Are you in security?”
“Never
mind that.” He waved his hand. “Look, you’ve had your fun. Why
don’t you run along home now?”
She
reached for her sign and tucked it under her arm. “I will go where
I damn well please. And you can tell your friend Mr. Doyle to expect
me tomorrow. Maybe next time he’ll be brave enough to confront me
himself.” She turned on her heel and walked down the manicured
pathway leading to the taxi bay.
Liam
stared at her ass as she walked away. Brave?
Game
on, sugar. He’d show her brave.
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Author
bio:
Rosanna
Leo is a multi-published, erotic romance author. Several of her books
about Greek gods, selkies and shape shifters have been named Top
Picks at Night Owl Romance and The Romance Reviews.
From
Toronto, Canada, Rosanna occupies a house in the suburbs with her
long-suffering husband, their two hungry sons and a tabby cat named
Sweetie. When not writing, she can be found haunting dusty library
stacks or planning her next star-crossed love affair.
A
library employee by day, she is honored to be a member of the league
of naughty librarians who also happen to write romance. Rosanna blogs
at www.rosannaleoauthor.wordpress.com
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Thanks very much, Jolanda!
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