My Dangerous Pleasure (43 page)
From the desk of Katie Lane
Dear Reader,
There’s something about a bad boy that’s irresistible, something about a man who lives on the edge and plays by his own rules. And whether it was the time you caught the teenage rebel checking you out in your new Christmas sweater—or the time the tatted biker sent you a blatantly sexual look as he cruised by on his custom bike—a run-in with a bad boy is like taking a ride on the world’s biggest roller coaster; long after the ride’s over, you’re still shaky, breathless, and begging for more.
No doubt a portion of the blame lies with our mothers. (It’s so easy to blame Mom.) Maternal warnings always include the things that turn out to be the most fun—wild parties, fast cars, and naughty boys. (All of which got me in plenty of trouble.) But I think most of our infatuation has to do with our desire to take a break from being the perfect daughter, the hardworking employee, the dependable wife, and the super mom. For one brief moment, we want to release our inner bad girl and jerk up that sweater Aunt Sally gave us and flash some cleavage. Or hop on that throbbing piece of machinery and take a ride on the wild side.
Even if it’s only in our fantasies—or possibly a steamy romance novel—we want to throw caution to the wind and fearlessly proclaim…
MAKE MINE A BAD BOY
RAVES FOR THE OTHER BOOKS IN THIS SERIES
M
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I
MMORTAL
A
SSASSIN
“Rip-roaring… Jewel’s third paranormal is an exciting return to a world of demons and mages.”
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Publishers Weekly
“Four and a half stars! Exhilarating… a terrific tale that has action aplenty and drama to spare. Great stuff!
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RT Book Reviews
“Top Pick! Dark, edgy, and laced with thrilling desire,
My Immortal Assassin
will set readers’ hearts racing.”
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BookPage
“Four stars! The action keeps you turning the pages fast… Another winner for Jewel!”
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Romance Reviews Magazine
M
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F
ORBIDDEN
D
ESIRE
“Wonderful… exhilarating… a jewel.”
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Midwest Book Review
“Dark and sexy… a must-read for anyone who loves their romance honed to a dangerous edge. Jewel’s heroes are walking towers of sin—hot enough to make you shiver, so wicked you’ll be screaming for more.”
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Meljean Brook, author of
Demon Angel
“Phenomenal… you simply can’t put it down!”
“A must-read… difficult to put down… captivating and intriguing… the perfect blend of dark paranormal with steamy romance… a taunting, tormenting, and sizzling tale.”
“Great… unique… kept me captivated… Jewel’s characters are dark and dangerous and I loved it. I could not put this book down, and I cannot wait for more.”
“4 Stars! Hot, hot, hot fun… downright sizzles… a heavy dose of down ’n dirty… a lovely, steamy escape from reality… Jewel creates an ultra-sexy bad boy… you will not be disappointed.”
“Brava to Jewel… [A] darkly perilous and sizzling world… [Jewel’s] excellent characterization makes each of the players intriguing, which adds richness to the exciting plot.”
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RT Book Reviews
“I was thoroughly entertained… Touching and deliciously sexy… Xia is an immensely appealing hero, dangerous yet vulnerable at the same time.”
“A true perfect 10… All I can say is Wow!… Jewel’s imagination has unleashed a paranormal novel with entirely fresh concepts and possibilities… The action is nonstop and the characters, as well as their internal struggles, are entirely believable and engrossing. I didn’t want the book to end… Jewel has truly penned a jewel… It has all of the features expected by true lovers of paranormal romances… I highly recommend.”
“Simply delicious… powerful… beautifully presented… intense, deep drama that keeps you glued to the pages.”
M
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W
ICKED
E
NEMY
“Exciting… [a] fine jewel of a tale… a strong support cast and a superb Northern California setting inside a strong mystical
High Noon
story line.”
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Midwest Book Review
“4 Stars! Exciting and sexy… super-sizzling… If you like your paranormal steamy, this is the book for you!”
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RT Book Reviews
“5 Stars! A terrific paranormal tale with powerful and complex characters and an intense, fast-paced story line that keeps you riveted… a tantalizing and sexy tale that you won’t want to miss.”
“Wow… powerful stuff… amazing characters… held me captivated from the first page to the last… Good going, Carolyn Jewel!”
“Should definitely be on people’s to-read list… Jewel has created a unique world.”
“Hot and intense… I really liked the character of Nikodemus and I loved his fellow fiend friends… I enjoyed the villains too.”
“Unique… Carson is strong and gutsy. Readers will enjoy.”
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TheRomanceReadersConnection.com
“Riveting… rich and complex… [a] magnificent, original story line… a gem of a book!”
“4½ Stars!… I read this in a day, I couldn’t put it down! The book starts out like it ends, by taking your breath away.”
“A mile-a-minute thrill… entertaining and… action-packed.”
This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is coincidental.
Copyright © 2011 by Carolyn Jewel
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First eBook Edition: June 2011
ISBN: 978-0-446-58269-8
