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Blurb
All Gavin Walker, bass player for the
multi-platinum selling band, Sphere of Irony, wants to do is surf, play music,
and occasionally get laid. The problem is that Gavin has a stalker. A
potentially deadly one. The threats he receives always mention something about
Gavin being gay, which isn't public knowledge since the record label wants to
keep it quiet.
Mitch Hale used to track serial killers
for the FBI. A live-changing incident led him to quit the bureau and start his
own company providing computerized security for Los Angeles' wealthiest people.
Mitch doesn't know anyone when he moves across the country from D.C. to
California, and all he has for companionship is a pathetic string of failed
relationships with women.
When Gavin's manager hires Mitch to find
the stalker, the men instantly hate each other. Despite the constant fighting,
attraction between the two blazes hot, confusing the former FBI agent. Spending
time with Gavin forces Mitch reflect on what he's denied about himself for the
last ten years. Listening to Mitch's plan to catch a madman thrusts Gavin's
personal life out in the open for the entire world to see.
Can Gavin and Mitch stop fighting long
enough to stop a stalker before someone gets hurt? Or will they stubbornly
resist the feelings that develop when they're forced to work together?
This is book 3 in a 4 part series. It is
a spin-off of the Famous Series. These can be read as standalones.
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Gavin Meets Mitch
Before I can
ask any more questions, there’s a knock and the door opens a crack. “Mr. Evans,
Mr. Hale is here.”
“Send him in
please, Donna.” Ross stands and adjusts his suit, straightening out the cuffs
and fixing his expensive tie until it lays just so.
I rake a
hand over my hair, but it’s pointless. I’m lucky I bothered to shower this
morning after my company left. I’m sure I look like shit—with the lack of sleep
and the constant stress I’m surprised I don’t look worse.
Good genes,
I guess. I frown at the thought of my father.
I can hear
Donna outside. “Go right on in.”
The door
opens and a man enters. No, not just a man. A gorgeous man. Stunning, actually.
For the second time in five minutes, my jaw hangs open.
The man is a
study in opposites. His hair, swept back from his face and so dark it’s nearly
black, is paired with bright slate grey eyes, a color I’ve never seen before.
He looks rugged and dangerous, as if he could kill a man with his bare hands.
Yet he’s wearing a tailored and expensive charcoal grey suit that showcases his
body to perfection. He’s rough and he’s polished.
And I can’t
stop staring.
“Mr. Hale,
thank you so much for coming on such short notice.”
Ross has
circled the table and is shaking the man’s hand.
“Call me
Mitch, please.”
Jesus, even
his voice is hot. Deep and silky, it’s as smooth as fine whiskey.
“This is
Gavin Walker,” Ross introduces me, stepping aside.
It takes
both of them staring at me and an uncomfortably long silence for me to realize
I’m still gawking. Embarrassed, I snap my mouth shut.
“Sorry.”
Jumping up from my chair, I extend a hand. “Gavin Walker. Thanks for coming.”
He clasps
his hand around mine, large and hot and coarse, and pumps it firmly. “Mitch
Hale, good to meet you. Wish it were under better circumstances.”
He smiles
and I have the sudden urge to rub myself all over his beautiful, hard body.
Heat spreads up from our joined hands, sending a flush of pleasure over my
skin.
Mitch clears
his throat and glances down where I’m still clutching his hand. Shit. I let go,
flinching back in humiliation. I jam my hand into the pocket of my jeans,
fingering the smooth, heart-shaped stone I keep there.
“Let’s sit.”
Ross directs Mitch to the conference table. “Drink?”
Mitch holds
up a hand. “I’m good.” I catch the slightest twitch in one of Mitch’s
intriguing eyes.
“Okay. Here
is the file we have so far.” Ross pushes a folder across the table.
Mitch opens
it, scanning the contents. Waiting for him to read about the stalker that’s
been harassing me is humiliating, yet it gives me a chance to study the man
further. I should resist staring, but I can’t. He’s too gorgeous to ignore.
I flick my
gaze over to Ross, who is busy returning emails on his laptop. Good. I don’t
want Ross to catch me ogling the new guy. When my eyes land back on Mitch, I
have to hold in a groan.
This guy is
trying to kill me.
As he flips
through the pages in the file—photos, descriptions, police reports—the end of
his very wet, very pink tongue pokes out between his lips. Every once in a
while, it sneaks back in so he can pull that lush red bottom lip between his
teeth, biting on it in concentration.
Jesus. As subtly as I can, I shift on the
chair to adjust the semi pressing against my pants.
More
contradictions. That tongue, the biting of the lip, both so playful and
innocent against the serious image he projects with the suit and the perfectly
styled hair and the—I inhale deeply—hint of designer aftershave.
Suddenly,
Mitch closes the folder and sits up, folding his hands on top of it. I jerk
away, sitting back in my chair instead of leaning halfway over the table like a
besotted teenage girl.
“This man is
not to be taken lightly,” he cautions, his intelligent gaze traveling back and
forth between Ross’ and mine.
Ross closes
his laptop, giving Mitch his full attention. “We’re not taking it lightly.
Gavin has security with him at all times since the…” Ross glances at me, “the
incident in New York.”
“And before
that?” Mitch asks. I stare at the hard line of his jaw then drop my eyes down
to the curve of his throat where it disappears into the top of his crisp dress
shirt. I pray that he doesn’t see the way my hands shake or the heat prickling
my face as lust washes over me.
“Before that
we weren’t documenting anything we received, just throwing them away. They were
mostly letters, gifts…” Ross trails off.
“But no
involvement by law enforcement?”
My eyes
bounce back and forth between the two men.
Ross sighs.
“Not until the New York incident.” When Mitch scowls, a look that makes him
look even more dangerous and a hell of a lot sexier, Ross elaborates. “Do you
know how many crazy fans are out there? Hell, Adam gets over a hundred bizarre
gifts and letters a week. That’s just the strange ones. Plus, keeping this out
of the media is important to the record label.”
Mitch nods.
“I understand. I’m not judging. I’m just trying to get a feel for what I’ll be
dealing with. That includes how long law enforcement has been checking into
this guy.”
“Not long,”
I whisper, surprised to hear myself speak. I’m used to being discussed as if
I’m not in the room. It comes with the job—decisions made for you without your
input.
Two sets of eyes
focus on me and I feel my cheeks blaze hot. That intense grey stare has me
squirming, and this time it’s not from embarrassment. Another rush of heat
ripples down my spine. I run my hands through my hair to catch the beads of
sweat that have popped up on my temples.
Mitch opens
his mouth to say something then snaps it shut. He blinks a few times before
speaking. “Tell me how this began, Gavin. What you’ve noticed personally.”
“Shit, how
long do you have?” I scoff.
The corner
of Mitch’s mouth quirks up. “I have time.” He puts two fingers into the collar
of his shirt and tugs gently.
The subtle
motion brings images of Mitch tearing off his clothes, sending another wave of
sizzling need through me. Nodding, I take a sip of water to cool down the
desire inspired by Mitch’s proximity.
Ross’ cell
phone rings, startling me. I fumble with the glass, nearly spilling it.
“Damn.
Sorry.”
This time,
Mitch smiles. My eyes fixate on that mouth as his lips part to reveal two rows
of perfect teeth.
“I have to
take this,” Ross confesses. He glances over. “You okay to do this without me?”
No. I’m not okay. You’re going to
leave me in a room with one of the hottest guys I’ve ever seen while I’m a
nervous, blundering wreck.
That’s what
I’m thinking. What I say isn’t even close.
“Yeah. I’m
good.”
Ross stares
at Mitch. “I’ll be back to discuss the specifics of your contract.”
“No
problem,” Mitch agrees. Leaning back in his chair, he crosses one ankle over
his knee.
Holy—
Now he’s
given me a direct view of his crotch, hugged tight by those tailored grey
slacks. There’s a lot to look at. Jesus. If what I’m seeing isn’t an illusion,
he is hung. I don’t realize that I’m staring right at Mitch’s dick until his
leg drops and he leans forward, elbows on his knees.
“It’s okay
to be nervous.”
Blinking, I
look up to see those deep gunmetal eyes waiting patiently for me to respond.
“Ummmm, I’m
not nervous.”
I am, but not for the reasons you
think.
Mitch puts
his large hands back up on the table, his eye twitching again. “Do you mind if
I get a drink?” He gestures towards the tray Donna set out.
“Not at
all.”
“So,” he
continues as he removes his jacket, hangs it over his chair, and circles the
table. “Tell me about the letters.”
Mitch picks
up a mug, turning his back to me to prepare his coffee. My mouth goes dry at
the sight of his perfect, round ass showcased by the tight grey fabric that
clings to every curve.
“Gavin?”
I can’t do
this here with him. Alone. With that ass, those eyes, and the scent of whatever
cologne he’s wearing. My brain won’t function properly while bombarded from all
sides by filthy sexual fantasies starring Mitch.
“I-I forgot.
I have somewhere to be.”
Jumping up,
I catch a surprised expression on Mitch’s face right before I bolt out the
door.
Incite (Book One) The Sphere of Irony Series
Strike (Book Two) The Sphere of Irony Series
About the Author:
Heather C Leigh
After growing up in New England, I currently live just
outside Atlanta, GA.
I love the Red Sox and hate the Yankees.
I love hot, sexy romance novels, but hate long, drawn out
misunderstandings as a plot line.
I love book series, but hate cliffhangers.
I love alpha males, but hate when they borderline on
abusive.
Mostly? I love love love chocolate.
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