A Thursday teaser from the latest crime romance
By Sydney Landon
Warning: explicit language
I shrug nonchalantly. “Fucking the female version of Rambo has its moments.” I nod to the weapons on the nearby table before adding, “Isn’t that a bit much even for you?” And there it is again—the tiniest shifting of her expression. Shit, most would never notice, but it practically rings alarm bells for me. What the fuck is she hiding? Even as I ask myself that question, I dismiss it. Just because we’re fucking doesn’t mean there’s any major exchanging of the information. She may live with me and be best friends with Nina, but she’s still a Gavino. Regardless of her disdain for most of her family, they’re still blood. And she’s no docile and sweet heir to the proverbial throne. The exact opposite. She’s a warrior who will kill to protect those she loves. She’s dangerous, and she doesn’t pretend to be anything other than what she is. Hence the stripping of weapons in front of me. A calculating woman would hide the fact that she rarely goes anywhere without being armed to the teeth. Possibly because she knows I understand and get off on it. But likely because she doesn’t give a good fuck what my opinion of her is. Thinking like a pussy again. Fuck me.
“I don’t recall you ever walking out the door without protection. Why should I be any different? I’m likely a bigger target than you are, thanks to dear old Dad.”
“Your father is head of the second-biggest mafia family on the East Coast. We’re not talking PTA president here, Minxy.” Her mouth twitches slightly at the nickname I’ve taken to calling her.
“Exactly. So, why are you harassing me about it? You’d rather some punk looking to make a name for himself take me out?” My cock stirs to life as my eyes drop to linger on the tight leather pants she’s wearing. So fucking hot. Those things are a bitch to get off, but her ass looks amazing in them. It’s even better out of them, but—you get the picture. I motion toward her spike-heeled black boots before saying, “I don’t think you’d need anything other than those to take care of business. But yeah, I feel you. Always better to be prepared for anything. We damn sure know by now to expect the unexpected.” Even though months have passed since the utter mindfuck of Angelica Moretti’s betrayal, a glance at Minka’s haunted expressions tells me that we’re both sifting through the pain brought on by my careless choice of words. We stare at each other for a long moment, as if each waiting for the other to break the silence that has fallen between us.
Nicoli: Pierced, Lucian & Lia, Book 9
What do you do when those closest to you are not who they appear to be? For a man as loyal as Nicoli Moretti it’s the ultimate betrayal. As the top lieutenant and best friend to the head of the Moretti family, he thought he knew everything about the man he considered a brother—but he was so very wrong. Still reeling from that blow, he discovers that not only did the woman he loves know before him, but she also has secrets of her own—ones that could well get her killed.
His thirst for revenge is almost overwhelming—yet so is his love for Minka Gavino. A relationship with someone from another mafia family would be complicated on a good day, but is it even worth fighting for now? Once the trust is gone, can it ever be rebuilt? Or, will he walk away from the only life he’s ever known and the only woman he’s ever loved?
Get it on
Sydney Landon
is the New York Times & USA Today best selling author of: Weekends Required, Not Planning on You, Fall For Me, Fighting For You, Betting on You, No Denying You, Always Loving You, Pierced and Fractured. Sydney is currently working on the next book in the Danvers’ Series as well as the Pierced Series.
When she isn’t writing romantic erotica or romance, Sydney enjoys reading, swimming and the beach.
She lives with her family in Greenville, South Carolina.
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