#MFRWHooks – Kissing first, or dinner?

Blurb

When love and duty clash, every action might be his last.

Injured Parole Officer Jeremiah “Jim” Borden never expected Calista Barlow, the sassy blonde waitress he’s craved for months, to ring his doorbell. She slips into his heart—and his bed—but he’s obsessed with a gangland investigation that threatens his career and maybe even his life.

Calista doesn’t trust easily, not with a daughter to protect and the stalker who keeps calling her. After her violent ex-boyfriend returns, she finds solace in Jim’s arms.

Jim may have to forego his need for answers to protect the ready-made family he adores, but how will he and Calista escape an unseen enemy that is always one step ahead of them?

Tagline – When threats escalate, will Jim and Calista succumb, or fight for a love they can’t deny?

Excerpt

“You’re an amazing woman. I didn’t mean to take things too far.” A groan escaped him as she teased her short fingernails across his chest. His cock throbbed against his zipper. No, damn it. They couldn’t do this now, as much as he wanted to. Treat her right. Dinner first.

When had he turned into a pussy? Did he really want to wine and dine her before he screwed her brains out? Damn right, he did. His dream girl deserved it.

He clasped her roaming hand and kissed her knuckles. His throat tightened, roughening his words. “Believe it or not, I’m usually a gentleman. I don’t make a habit of accosting women on countertops.”

“I’m a lady most of the time, but it’s all right to misbehave now and then.”

A sexy shade of fuchsia consumed her face and neck. Tempted to drag her to his room—or the floor would do—he grasped her arm and helped her down from the counter. His libido had to wait.

“I should go. I can’t be late for work.” She straightened her skirt again.

He pushed her back against the cabinets. “Stay. Have breakfast. I’m dying to try your tuna.” Her eyebrows rocketed toward her hairline, and heat seared his cheeks. “I didn’t mean that as an innuendo.”

“It’s all right. I’ve dreamed of taking this attraction between us to the next level.”

“Agreed.” He pressed a chaste kiss to her mouth. “I’ll call you about the date. Wherever you want to go, we’ll go.” He freed her from the cabinets, and she stepped away.

A low, rough meow rumbled near Jim’s feet.

Niko crept along the baseboard, wove between Calista’s legs—the innocence all an act—and launched onto the countertop. He clawed the casserole dish. The top layer of aluminum foil ripped off, and he tossed it up like a toy.

“Down, boy.” He grabbed the feline and dropped him gently on the floor.

Niko hissed, his pupils slitted. His fur stood on end. He slunk back into the living room, his ears down, and his tail twitching.

“You weren’t kidding. He’s adorable, the little imp.”

Jim balled up the torn foil, threw it in the nearby trashcan, and stored the dish safely in the fridge. “He’s spoiled rotten.”

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About the Author

Amber Daulton is the author of the Lozano Cartel, the Arresting Onyx, the Embracing You, and the Ramseys in Time series, as well as several standalone novellas. Her books are available in ebook and print on demand while select titles are also in audio and foreign language formats.

She lives in North Carolina with her husband and demanding cats.

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