Treasured, a sexy must read novella in the Masters and Mercenaries Series from New York Times bestselling author Lexi Blake and 1,001 Dark Nights, is available now!
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lexi Blake comes a new story in her Masters and Mercenaries seriesโฆ
David Hawthorne has a great life. His job as a professor at a prestigious Dallas college is everything he hoped for. Now that his brother is back from the Navy, life seems to be settling down. All he needs to do is finish the book heโs working on and his tenure will be assured. When he gets invited to interview a reclusive expert, he knows heโs gotten lucky. But being the stepson of Sean Taggart comes with its drawbacks, including an overprotective mom who sends a security detail to keep him safe. He doesnโt need a bodyguard, but when Tessa Santiago shows up on his doorstep, the idea of her giving him close cover doesnโt seem so bad.
Tessa has always excelled at most anything she tried, except romance. The whole relationship thing just didnโt work out for her. Sheโs not looking for love, and sheโs certainly not looking for it with an academic who happens to be connected to her bossโs family. The last thing she wants is to escort an overly pampered pretentious man-child around South America to ensure he doesnโt get into trouble. Still, thereโs something about David that calls to her. In addition to watching his back, she will have to avoid falling into the trap of soulful eyes and a deep voice that gets her heart racing.
But when the seemingly simple mission turns into a treacherous race for a hidden artifact, David and Tess know this assignment could cost them far more than their jobs. If they can overcome the odds, the lost treasure might not be their most valuable reward.
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Excerpt
What the hell was she doing?ย
Tessa glanced down at her watch. She was standing in front of her building ten minutes early, and there was a big part of her that wanted him to be late. Really late. Annoyingly late.ย
There had to be something about the man that wasnโt perfect beyond his connection to her employer.ย
Sheโd come down when she realized if she stayed inside one minute more she was going to decide to change again. Because sheโd been halfway to convincing herself that she could do a fine job as a bodyguard in that curve-hugging dress that gave her so much confidence. Lots of bodyguards wore four-inch heels and a push-up bra. Yeah, sure they did.ย
Coming down here had saved her so much discomfort because in her line of business, slacks, a sensible shirt and shoes, and a blazer were the only way to go. The blazer hid her shoulder holster in a way that off-the-shoulder sex dress never would. And she didnโt care that Hollywood assassins could stuff any number of weapons between their thighs. Hers did not work that way.ย
Itโs not a big deal.
The words David had said haunted her. What did that mean? Itโs not a big deal. It had felt like a big deal. Not texting that smart hottie back had been a big fucking deal to her. Sheโd agonized over it, and heโd just kind of let it wash over him. Heโd taken his shot and moved on. She had thought of nothing but him for weeks.ย
Or he was saving face by playing it cool and she was being ridiculous. The man was making this easy on her and she was inwardly complaining that he wasnโt making it harder. It was perverse, but then she had deeply conflicted feelings about David.ย
Feelings she could maybe work out over the course of this week. She could get to know him and then she would see he wasnโt as perfect as he seemed to be. Most men showed their true colors when a woman spent too much time with them. He wouldnโt be as patient as he seemed. His charm would wear off when she took charge and he got annoyed.ย
Yes, this could be exactly what she needed.
Especially if he was late.
Treasured by Lexi Blake
Tanya Rae’s rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
Treasured was a 4.5 Star read for me.
Treasured is #22.5 in the Masters and Mercenaries Series. This is David Hawthorne and Tessa โTessโ Santiagoโs story. David is a professor at a college in Dallas. Davidโs stepfather is Sean Taggert and Tess works for McKay-Taggert Security Agency. Tess is set to be Davidโs security to a foreign country.
Of course their sexual chemistry is off the charts! They are set to just go and have sex to get it out of their systems. But what it proves to them is they have real sexual chemistry attracting them to each other.
I loved reading this Novella. What I love is that each of these books in the 1001 Dark Nights is meant to be an introduction to the author. You aren’t going to get a cliffhanger but a complete story.
I didnโt need the introduction because I love this author’s books. And I try to read everything I can. The Masterโs and Mercenaries happens to be one of my favorite genreโs that she writes. I think that Lexi Blake could write any genre and I would love it. Treasured was a 4.5 Star read for me.
About Lexi Blake
New York Times bestselling author Lexi Blake lives in North Texas with her husband and three kids. Since starting her publishing journey in 2010, sheโs sold over three million copies of her books. She began writing at a young age, concentrating on plays and journalism. It wasnโt until she started writing romance that she found success. She likes to find humor in the strangest places and believes in happy endings.
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