Excerpt
As
I slip quietly out of the suite and rush toward the elevator, I can’t deny I’m
feeling a little better about Vegas.
That is, until the elevator doors open.
Standing there, leaning against the stainless steel wall with a cocky smile on his face, is the one person I really didn’t want to see this weekend.
With
a miserable groan, I step inside the elevator and furiously stab the button.
“Are
you following me, Summers?”
“I’d
follow your dimples anywhere, York.”
Ethan
Summers is infuriatingly charming and handsome. Both assets have proven to be
beneficial to his career and detrimental to mine.
“Well,
these dimples just lifted Bradley Jones’ credit card numbers.”
“Impressive.
Although, one might argue that a more superior con artist would be capable of
accomplishing such a feat without showing a little skin. Really, Jenna, I’m
disappointed.”
He
rarely calls me by my first name. Last names have always been our thing.
“Were
you watching me?”
“Every
heterosexual man in the casino was watching your little performance. Nice legs,
by the way.”
Crap.
“Not
good,” I mutter.
“No,
but I enjoyed it.”
Ethan
grins as the elevator doors open. I don’t protest when he grabs me by the elbow
and leads me toward the nearest exit. It’s not brightly lit, but there’s a very
nice bouncer that Ethan greets by name who allows us to walk right out the door
and into the starry Nevada night. He doesn’t let go of my arm as we hurry
toward a black SUV.
“Why
are you helping me?”
“You
drugged a millionaire and stole his credit card info. I think it’s best we get
you out of town.”
That
doesn’t really answer my question, but I can’t argue with his logic.
Ethan
opens the passenger door and helps me inside.
“Nice
stilettos.”
I
glare at him, and he shoots me a sexy smile before slamming my door.
It’s
really too bad that I hate his guts.
Ethan
Summers and I have crossed paths many times throughout the past couple years.
It’s unavoidable, considering we’re two of the finest criminal minds in the
world.
That’s
what the news says, anyway.
“Let
me guess,” Ethan says as he pulls the SUV out onto the highway. “You used
Rohypnol on Jones?”
I
roll my eyes. “I’m a thief, not a sexual predator.”
“Well,
you obviously slipped something into his drink.”
“Sleeping
pill.”
Ethan
hums his disapproval. I can’t argue with him. Slipping Bradley a sedative is
so amateur.
“I
was desperate. The entire weekend has been a complete waste of time. When did
the Viper install dome cams?”
“A
few weeks ago. The casino’s hosting the U.S. Poker Championship next month.
Ceiling cams are a requirement.”
“Super.”
“I
know.”
“So,
if you knew about the cameras, what were you doing at the casino?”
“Let’s
just say a little birdie told me you were hitting the Viper tonight. I had a
feeling you might need my assistance.”
“So
you’ve been talking to Abby.”
He
remains silent and keeps his eyes trained on the freeway, giving me the chance
to study his profile. Ethan has a mop of unruly dark hair and deep blue eyes
that make most girls go weak in the knees.
Not
this girl. Nope.
“Like
what you see?”
My
face heats. I hate when he catches me ogling him.
“You’re
an ass.”
He
laughs. “Someday, Jenna, you’re going to stop fighting this attraction between
us. I’m really looking forward to that.”
Review
This book was so much fun! It was fast paced and managed to suck me into its world right from the get go. It really says a lot to me about the writing when I can completely lose myself in another world for a while, the faster the better. It's full of excitement, tragedy, sexual tension leading into a sweet romance - what's not to like?
Jenna and Ethan are a perfect match in more ways than one. They trade witty barbs and banter whenever they run into each other on the job, trying to ignore the sparks that fly any time they get remotely close to one another. Although there is always a heavy dose of playful flirting involved, they both know deep down that if they ever give in to what they really want, the results are going to be explosive. All it takes is one inquisitive kiss to send them both running for the hills in self-preservation, but when tragedy touches too close to home they are forced back together again and eventually into each other's arms.
My only complaint is that I think I would have enjoyed a slightly longer look at these expert con artists and thieves at work. It is stated multiple times that these two are "the best" at what they do, but we are only given a slight glimpse of them actually doing it. I wouldn't want a lot more; I'd hate to get bogged down with too much information and lose sight of the budding relationship, but still it would be fun to see more of them in their element.
Otherwise, this is such a fun, lovely read! There were a few instances where I thought I was sure I knew what was going to happen next only to have the glorious pleasure of being wrong. I HATE when I can predict an entire book. Why bother reading it? When a writer like Sydney Logan can keep me entertained AND guessing like she does in this book I'll be sure to click that purchase button every time she has a new release!
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About the Author
Amazon bestselling author Sydney Logan holds a Master's
degree in Elementary Education. She is the author of three novels - Lessons
Learned, Mountain Charm, and Soldier On. Sydney has also penned four short
stories and is a contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul.
A native of East Tennessee, Sydney enjoys playing piano and
relaxing on her porch with her wonderful husband and their very spoiled cat.
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