~ Six-Pack Stud-a-thon Bloghop & Giveaway!~

WELCOME TO THE SIX-PACK STUD-A-THON BLOGHOP!

When Lea Barrymire contacted me to see if I would be interested in joining in the fun for this bloghop, I said HELL YES! Now, for any of you that are friends with me on Facebook, you know that I post...inspirational pictures all the time. Purely for research purposes, of course. *wink wink*

But for this bloghop I wanted to give you a little insight on how I create the men in my books. I love alpha males who are rough, tough and can get the job done. But they can't just be pretty faces with rock-hard abs. My guys have a code that they follow. Each of them has a deep sense of honor and, no matter what...they know how to love.

Heroes can come in a variety of forms. He could be a hot super-secret spy, the boy-next-door or even an alien from another planet. Because you'd have to read my books to see exactly what I'm talking about when it comes to my men and their personalities, I will give you a little peek at what inspires me about their hot bodies. What a man is like on the inside might make you stick around, but first impression are just as important for attraction. 

What catches your eye first? 

Is it a man's eyes, his arms or his ass?

I am doing a giveaway of my latest release, Cross Point, and another book of of your choice from my backlist. The rules? All you need to do is leave your email and a comment in the section below on this blog and tell me what body part makes you weak in the knees. I know it's hard to decide, so I will give you some examples of what gets my heart racing!

ABS

Okay, I have to start out with SEXY abs. What is better than running your hands down the hard planes of a man's rock-hard body? Nothing. Well, maybe using your tongue instead of your hands might work better...

All my IAD Agent as well as my other heroes have hard bodies. Why? Do you really need to ask after looking at this? ====>

EYES

Some say that eyes are the doorway to the soul. Can a man melt you into a puddle of goo with one look?

Whether they are gun-metal gray like my IAD Agent Jason MacBain or glowing gold like my Arcadians, eyes can make a powerful impact.

BACK

Admit it. When you wrap your arms around your man and you feel the muscles of his back shifting under your hands, it gives you a little thrill, doesn't it? Yeah...I thought so.

HIP BONES

When a man's pants are riding low and... I'm sorry, what was I saying?

ARMS

Strong arms can be used to close you close, to shelter and protect you. On the flip side, they can be used to defend and fight for you to keep you from harm.

Yeah, yeah. I know you can see his abs too, but are you really complaining?

ASS

I know you want to take a bite...

If you are walking behind a man with a tight ass who fills out his jeans or pants, it is definitely a turn on.

LEGS

Legs can show how powerful a man's body is. If you like muscular thighs or cut calf muscles then you know you are looking at a man's legs whether he is wearing clothes or not.

AND FINALLY...

I don't think this really needs words to explain. But let's be honest ladies...size really DOES matter!

***IN ORDER TO WIN A COPY OF MY LATEST RELEASE CROSS POINT AND ANOTHER BOOK OF YOUR CHOICE FROM MY BACKLIST, LEAVE A COMMENT AND YOUR EMAIL IN THE SECTION BELOW ON THIS BLOG PAGE, AND TELL ME WHAT YOUR FAVORITE BODY PART IS THAT MAKES YOU WEAK IN THE KNEES! THE LUCKY WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE END OF THE BLOG HOP ON SEPTEMBER 30TH!***

Don't forget to enter the Rafflecopter Giveaway for your chance to win the Grand Prize!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

~ Sexy Sneak Peek: Cross Point ~

You wanted it? Well, here it is! This is the second excerpt from Cross Point, coming September 17th! 

Caution: this one is SPICY so you may need a cold shower after reading... Enjoy!

ADULT EXCERPT

“Fuck!” Jackson let out a laugh then groaned in pleasure. “We can’t do this here.”

“Why not?” Trinity asked, nipping at his lower lip. “There’s no one here. People can’t see us from the street. God, you’re big. So hot and hard. I want this inside of me.”

He took her lips in another scorching kiss as she used her legs to help shove his jeans down over his hips, the weight of his gun on his belt helping them to slide lower. “Katrina...”

“I want you, Jackson. Right here, right now.”

Breathing hard, Jackson tried to reengage his brain. He couldn’t fucking think with her small hand wrapped around his cock. “God, I want you, too, but I don’t have anything with me to protect you. I just had my mandatory checkup two weeks ago and I’m clean. I haven’t been with anyone since, but—”

Trinity’s hand had paused mid-stroke, but she began moving her hand up and down his thick cock again. “I’m on medical leave for an injury I sustained a month ago and I’m on the shot. I checked out clean and I haven’t had sex in months. I’m protected.”

Jackson’s breath hissed out as his cock jerked in her hand at what she was saying. He’d never fucked without a rubber before and he was tempted, truly tempted for the first time. It wasn’t smart. He’d just met this woman, but he wanted her with a vengeance that stole his breath and made his heart pound, not to mention his dick. Before he could really think about it, he found himself setting her down and ripping at the zipper of her jeans.

Wild elation filled Trinity as Jackson went to work on her jeans. His face was set in with such determination he looked like a warrior preparing for battle. If it was a battle he wanted, it was a battle he was going to get.

 It was so deliciously naughty. They were in an alley, only steps away from people who walked the street enjoying the night, but she didn’t give a damn. She yanked the gun out of the back of her jeans a second before he pulled them down past her hips. She slapped the gun on the top of the garbage bin next to her, still within reach, and started to turn around to face the wall, only to have Jackson stop her.

“No. I want to see you. If we’re going to do this, I want to watch you come when I’m inside you.”

His voice was a low rumble of sound that sent a shiver racing through her entire body. Trinity toed off one of her shoes and shoved her jeans down off that leg. With a small jump she was back in his arms, their mouths fused together, her legs wrapped around his waist again with her jeans hanging down the back of his legs. “Then do it. Come inside of me, Jackson. I wanna feel you.”

Jackson cursed low as she positioned herself over the bulbous head and pushed down, sliding the thick shaft into her hot, wet pussy. His cock was so hard it was like a spear. Her head fell back against the wall as she let out a low moan, relishing in the exquisite feeling of her muscles parting to let him inside her.

“God, you’re so fucking tight!”

He let out a low growl that brought a smile to her lips. She wanted to slam herself down on his massive cock and ride him until they were both screaming, but he was just too damn big.

Trinity felt his hands brace on her ass as he began pumping himself inside of her, in a little then out again, each time gaining more depth into her tight sheath. She lowered her mouth to his neck and licked at the skin above the collar of his shirt. She jerked as he shoved hard, spearing her completely on his thick cock until he was balls deep.

“You okay?” he panted out.

“Oh yeah, give it to me, Jackson.” She ran a hand over the sheared hair on his head and leaned back to stare into his eyes partially hidden by the darkness in the alley. Jackson’s hips pulled back then pushed forward again, never looking away from her. There was something about his eyes that made her feel like she was falling into him. Like he could see more of her than she normally allowed people to see. Pushing those troubling thoughts aside, she flexed the muscles of her pussy on his invading cock and was rewarded with a low groan from him.

“Give it to me, Jackson. Give me your big cock. Pound me into the wall.”

“Jesus Christ!”

Jackson’s hands dug into her ass in a bruising grip as he did exactly as she asked. He began pounding into her with a slow, punishing rhythm, his thick shaft rubbing against the sensitive walls of her pussy, his pelvis hitting her clit with every hard thrust.

“More, more...” she demanded as he continued to push inside her. She tightened her grip around his neck and began thrusting her hips to meet his, thrilling her with the sound of their flesh slapping against one another. They were two shadows, moving as one in the dark. Her eyes drifted closed as she gave into the pleasure, simply wanting to feel.

BOOK BLURB

Former IAD agent Katrina “Trinity” Cross is in desperate need of a vacation. When a friend asks for a personal favor, Trinity agrees to fly to the island of Sunset Point, only to find that things in paradise aren’t what they seem…

Jackson Stone is a man who likes regulation and order, but when Katrina Cross arrives on his island, life as he knows it'll never be the same.

Falling behind schedule is not allowed in Maxwell King’s orderly world. Missing money, cheap materials and a dead foreman top of the list of his problems, but nothing shakes him more than the sexy siren that sets his body on fire…

As the investigation heats up, Maxwell and Jackson both fall for Trinity, but she can’t choose between the uptight corporate mogul and the rough and ready police Lieutenant. Can she find a way to keep them both or will their love become a casualty at the Cross Point?

Katrina "Trinity" Cross is a member of the IAD Agency. If you want to meet her before CROSS POINT comes out, check out DEADLY TARGET to see her in action!

IAD agent Mikayla “Lynx” Lincoln is in desperate need of a vacation after taking a bullet during her last mission. On orders to relax and recover, she's sent to a cabin in the secluded woods of Colorado for some peace and quiet. But her plans for a restful recovery are shot to hell the moment she crosses paths with former movie star Gage Stark.

Gage Stark is a man with a troubled past. After a brutal betrayal ended his promising acting career, he returned home to heal and start a new life. The moment Gage meets Mikayla, their chemistry is too strong to deny. Passion explodes every time they're together, and their volatile relationship is anything but quiet.

When a shocking discovery is made and secrets are revealed, trust is put to the test. Will Gage be strong enough to stand beside Mikayla and fight, or will his need to protect her shatter the fragile bond between them?

BUY IT NOW AT: SIREN BOOKSTRAND

For more information about the other books of the Sunset Point series, check out the links below!

Susan Hayes

Lori King

Hennessee Andrews

Erika Reed

~ New Cover Reveal: Cross Point! ~

The Sunset Point series is coming soon! Cross Point will be available on September 17th as part of a MFM contemporary 5 book series.

Off the coast of Florida, surrounded by sand and sea, there lies a secluded island that has a very interesting history and an even more intriguing present…

Sunset Point Island is a tropical Mecca, consisting of a quaint town, a lavish resort area and a top-grade security force that keeps its wealthy inhabitants safe. But there is more to Sunset Point that first meets the eye. Founded by those seeking a haven for their unusual lifestyles, this island is a place where ménage relationships are cherished and protected. Closed off from the outside world, Sunset Point is a place of fantasies…won’t you come join us? 

Former IAD agent Katrina “Trinity” Cross is in desperate need of a vacation. When a friend asks for a personal favor, Trinity agrees to fly to the island of Sunset Point, only to find that things in paradise aren’t what they seem…

Jackson Stone is a man who likes regulation and order, but when Katrina Cross arrives on his island, life as he knows it'll never be the same.

Falling behind schedule is not allowed in Maxwell King’s orderly world. Missing money, cheap materials and a dead foreman top of the list of his problems, but nothing shakes him more than the sexy siren that sets his body on fire…

As the investigation heats up, Maxwell and Jackson both fall for Trinity, but she can’t choose between the uptight corporate mogul and the rough and ready police Lieutenant. Can she find a way to keep them both or will their love become a casualty at the Cross Point?

Other books in the series:

~ Insider Exclusive: Interview with Mikayla Lincoln and Gage Stark from Deadly Target ~

Welcome to my exclusive interview with the hot, new "it" couple, former action movie star, Gage Stark, and his beautiful fiancée Mikayla Lincoln!

Since Mr. Stark retired from acting after a horrible accident that ended his career, he has refused to give interviews...until now! That is right, dear readers…this interviewer got them to sit down to answer a few questions about their unique courtship and upcoming nuptials.

Interviewer: Mr. Stark, Ms. Lincoln, thank you so much for taking the time to sit down with me for this interview today!

Gage Stark: No problem. And please call us Gage and Mikayla.

Interviewer: Thank you. Mikayla, your fiancé has been one of America’s most eligible bachelors as well as one of Hollywood’s brightest stars. I’m sure our readers want to know…was it love at first sight for you?

Mikayla Lincoln: *laughs* Hell no! I actually couldn’t stand Gage when I first met him.

Gage Stark: Thanks, baby.

Mikayla Lincoln: What? You know that you were an arrogant ass when we first met.

Gage Stark: I really was.

Interviewer: It sounds like an interesting story. How did you two meet?

Mikayla Lincoln: We met in a bar.

Gage Stark: Jesus, Mikayla. You make it sound like I picked you up.

Mikayla Lincoln: Well, didn’t you?

Gage Stark: No, you shot me down, remember?

Mikayla Lincoln: *snickers* Oh, yeah. Fine. I came here to Serenity, Colorado to rest and relax after I was injured while I was on a job in Las Vegas.  When Gage and I met…well, let’s just say it wasn’t very relaxing for me. I’d say our road to love was a rocky one, but it has certainly been worth it.

Gage Stark: I definitely agree. For me, I think it was love at first sight…I just didn’t realize it at the time. Since my accident, I’ve tried to live simple life here in Serenity. I’ve enjoyed working with my family and enjoying the peace that being home has given me. But my life had something missing. I only realized what it was when I met Mikayla. Meeting her, being with her has made me a better man and now, I can’t imagine my life without her.

Interviewer: That is lovely! Gage, can you tell us a little bit about the company you founded with your family?

Gage Stark: Stark Stunts, Inc. is a company that I run with my brother, sister and cousin. We train actors in fighting, horseback riding and even take groups that want wilderness training. It is a good business and we have a lot of fun running it.

Interviewer: Mikayla, do you plan on joining the company or will you continue your work as a security consultant for Mac Securities?

Mikayla Lincoln: I plan to help out where I can, but I am still going to work for Mac Securities.

Interviewer: You often find yourself working with high profiled clients around the world, correct? This type of job requires a lot of travel.  Do you think that will put a strain on your relationship?

Mikayla Lincoln: I won’t be traveling much anymore. I can still work remotely.

Interviewer: Gage, do you worry about your fiancée’s choice of profession?

Gage Stark: Of course I worry, I love her. But I know she can take care of herself.  I would support whatever decision she made about her job, however I am very happy she can continue doing what she loves right here. Plus, we are expecting our first child soon, so I’m happy she is planning on sticking close to home.

Interviewer: Congratulations!  Do you know if it’s a boy or girl yet?

Gage Stark: It’s a boy.

Mikayla Lincoln: *smirks* We don’t know yet.

Gage Stark: It’s a boy. We can’t have a girl. If we do, she’s gonna want to date eventually and then I’ll end up killing someone…

Mikayla Lincoln: There, there, baby. Just breathe.

Interviewer: Mikayla, I’ve heard that you used to be a sniper in the military. Can you tell us—

Mikayla Lincoln: That’s classified. Next question.

Interviewer: Oh, umm… Okay, moving on. There have been a recent string of abductions and murders in the area. I’ve heard you were an integral part in the takedown and apprehension of those involved. Is that true?

Mikayla Lincoln: No comment.

Gage Stark: We heard about all those young girls that had been kidnapped. It’s horrible that things like that happen all over the world. I’m just glad they found whoever was involved and now those girls are safe and back home with their families.

Interviewer: I've also heard rumors about a new drug that is on the black market that—

Gage Stark and Mikayla Lincoln: Next. Question.

Katrina Cross: Hey, Lynx? Can you…well, shit. Sorry, I didn’t know you guys were doing the interview thing today.

Mikayla Lincoln: No problem, Trin. I’d like to introduce one of my good friends, Katrina “Trinity” Cross. She is staying with us for a few days.

Katrina Cross: Actually, that’s what I was coming to talk to you about. I think I’m gonna head back to Chicago tomorrow.

Interviewer: Do you work with Mikayla at Mac Securities, Katrina?

Katrina Cross: You could say that… I’m actually planning on retiring soon.

Mikayla Lincoln: *rolls eyes* You say that all the time, but you never do.

Katrina Cross: Yeah, yeah. I think I need a vacation.

Gage Stark: *laughs* Trinity, you’re here on vacation.

Katrina Cross: Yeah, and look how well that turned out. I need a vacation where someone doesn’t try to kill me. Is that really too much to ask?

Interviewer: Umm, no?

Katrina Cross: Exactly! I’m hungry. See you later.

Interviewer: Your friend is…interesting.

Mikayla Lincoln: *chuckles* That is one way to put it. She does need a vacation. I happen to know Tara might need to ask her for a favor soon, so Trinity might get a chance to take a little holiday in paradise. She can relax a little and find some island hottie to keep her out of trouble.

Gage Stark: I don’t think one man could keep that woman out of trouble…

Mikayla Lincoln: Very true. Sorry, for the interruption.

Interviewer: No problem! So, do you have a date for the wedding and can you give us any details?

Mikayla Lincoln: Can I go with no comment again?

Gage Stark: *laughs* We do have a date, and no we’re not going to share any details with you. If it were up to me we would already be married, but I’m not going to argue with Mikayla’s uncle on this one.

Mikayla Lincoln: Yeah, my uncle is looking forward to a formal wedding. Gage’s sister Katie is helping me plan it so it isn’t too overwhelming. Plus, we have a wedding planner helping, so all I really have to do is pick colors and stuff and let them do the heavy lifting.

Interviewer: Gage, do you plan to ever make another movie?

Gage Stark: I don’t think so. I’m very happy with my life now. I still get to do what I love by training other actors, but I don’t feel the need to be in front of the camera anymore.

Katrina Cross: Lynx! We have a call we need to take downstairs. We have a...situation.

Mikayla Lincoln: Sorry, we have to cut this short.

Interviewer: No, problem. Thank you for taking the time to chat with me!

Well there you have it, a few words from the Gage Stark and Mikayla Lincoln. Find out how the met and fell in love in DEADLY TARGET, now available!

IAD agent Mikayla “Lynx” Lincoln is in desperate need of a vacation after taking a bullet during her last mission. On orders to relax and recover, she's sent to a cabin in the secluded woods of Colorado for some peace and quiet. But her plans for a restful recovery are shot to hell the moment she crosses paths with former movie star Gage Stark.

Gage Stark is a man with a troubled past. After a brutal betrayal ended his promising acting career, he returned home to heal and start a new life. The moment Gage meets Mikayla, their chemistry is too strong to deny. Passion explodes every time they're together, and their volatile relationship is anything but quiet.


When a shocking discovery is made and secrets are revealed, trust is put to the test. Will Gage be strong enough to stand beside Mikayla and fight, or will his need to protect her shatter the fragile bond between them?

BUY LINK:

SIREN BOOKSTRAND

Interested in learning more about Katrina "Trinity" Cross? Her story CROSS POINT is coming soon as part of the Sunset Point series, available on Sept 17th at Siren Bookstrand!

Former IAD agent Katrina “Trinity” Cross is in desperate need of a vacation. When a friend asks for a personal favor, Trinity agrees to fly to the island of Sunset Point, only to find that things in paradise aren’t what they seem…

Jackson Stone is a man who likes regulation and order, but when Katrina Cross arrives on his island, life as he knows it'll never be the same.

Falling behind schedule is not allowed in Maxwell King’s orderly world. Missing money, cheap materials and a dead foreman top of the list of his problems, but nothing shakes him more than the sexy siren that sets his body on fire…


As the investigation heats up, Maxwell and Jackson both fall for Trinity, but she can’t choose between the uptight corporate mogul and the rough and ready police Lieutenant. Can she find a way to keep them both or will their love become a casualty at the Cross Point?

~ Giveaway: In the Spotlight at Fantasy Creations ~

In honor of my new release coming out, I am doing an e-book giveaway of my new release, Deadly Target at Fantasy Creations! Simply go to the link provided and leave a comment to the post with your email address for a chance to win! The contest ends Saturday, August 3rd at midnight!

FANTASY CREATIONS

The IAD Agency Series

The IAD Agency series novels are all stand-alone stories, but it is highly recommended to read them in order to get the most enjoyment from the series!

Check out book 1: UNDER PRESSURE and book 2: ONE SHOT.

~ Sexy Sneak Peek: Deadly Target ~

You wanted it? Well, here it is! This is the second excerpt from Deadly Target, coming July 31st!

Caution: this one is SPICY so you may need a cold shower after reading...hehehe. Enjoy!

ADULT EXCERPT

“What are you doing?”

“What does it look like I’m doing?” Mikayla whispered as her hands slid down his chest, over his taunt abs until they reached the front of his jeans.

His breath hissed out as she began working the top button of his jeans opened while her other hand stroked over the rigid length of his cock through the thin material. “Jesus, Mikayla. This room doesn’t have a lock. We can’t do this here.”

Mikayla laughed at the incredulous look on his face as she drew the zipper of his jeans down, allowing the thick, hard length of his to spring free. She took his cock in her hand, pleased that her fingertips didn’t touch around his thick shaft. She nipped at his chin with her teeth as she began stroking his cock, rubbing the pearl of pre-cum weeping at the tip with her thumb.

“Don’t tell me the great Gage Stark is worried about someone seeing us.”

His eyes widened in surprise even as the lust flared brighter in his emerald green eyes. “You aren’t?”

Mikayla shrugged. “You started this. Now I’m aching and want you to finish it. Finish me, come on, Gage. I dare you.”

Fucking hell, she was trying to kill him.

Gage’s breath left in a rush. Christ, he felt like someone had sucker punched him. His body burned with a possessive fire as his mind snapped off, and he began pulling at her pants with shaking hands. Thank god for elastic, he thought gleefully as he shoved the black pants down her legs easily, remembering at the last moment to be careful of the bandage on her thigh.

Fuck him, he wanted to devour her, to eat her up with big greedy bites. And he would, but not here. Not know when anyone could walk in and see them. He’d be damned if he let anyone see his woman naked.

And she was his.

God help her, he was hers, too. She literally had him by the cock and he felt like he would die if he didn’t pound himself inside her until neither of them could move. His cock was throbbing painfully, wanting to be inside the tight depths of her pussy again.

Gage gritted his teeth as he felt his cock harden in her tiny hand as all the blood in his head rushed down to his groin. His erection was heavy, thick and pulsing, and ready to fuck her until she begged him to stop.

He stepped back, groaning as she refused to release his cock. Instead, she tightened her grip on him as he quickly removed her pants from one of her legs so he could spread her wide. He looked down at her pussy on display for him, wanting to pound himself inside that little hole. Hell, the entire bar could walk in at that moment and he wouldn’t be able to stop himself from fucking her.

He grabbed her hips and slid her forward so she was sitting at the edge of the table. She wound her long legs around him again, pulling him closer. His hand slid down stroking his fingers down her slit, spreading her juices. She used her legs to pull him tighter against her.

“Wait, baby. I gotta get you ready for me.” Gage breathed out on a laugh. “Don’t you want any foreplay?”

“Fuck the foreplay. I want to feel you inside me again, Gage. I need it.”

Gage growled as he jerked her head back to once again feast on her mouth as she guided his cock into her hot, wet pussy. Breathing heavily, Mikayla moaned into his mouth as he slid forward, burying himself into her until the mushroomed head of his cock was tight against the entrance to her womb,

“God, you feel so good, baby. So tight and so fucking perfect. Your pussy hugs my cock like it was made to be inside you.” Gage’s voice was thick with lust. His bright-green eyes gleamed with a hunger he could barely control.

“Gage, I need you to…” Mikayla moaned.

“What, baby?” Gage growled. “Tell me what you need, and I’ll give it to you.”

Mikayla's eyes opened and narrowed on his face as she saw the tight clench of his jaw. He was making her crazy, and still he held on to the thin edge of his control. No, that wouldn’t do. If she had no control, then neither would he. She gripped his hair tight in her hand and bit down on his lower lip. “I need you to fuck me. Fuck me hard, Gage. Shove your big dick inside me and make me come.”

Fuck!

With no warning, Gage did exactly what she asked and began pumping hard into her, shoving his cock into her hot little hole, tearing a strangled scream from her throat that he muffled with his own mouth. He hummed low in his throat as he moved down, his teeth savaging her neck, nipping and lapped at the soft flesh there.

“Oh god,” Mikayla groaned, letting him know exactly what he was doing to her. “Gage, gimme more. Give it to me.”

~ Sneak Peek: Deadly Target ~

Want a sneak peek of my upcoming release? Here it is! This is the first excerpt from Deadly Target, Book 3 of the IAD series, coming July 31st! Enjoy!

Story Excerpt:

Mikayla kept walking toward the door, her hand reaching out for the handle when Gage’s large hand covered hers. He leaned in, his hot breath sending a shiver down her spine as he whispered into her ear.

 “A woman doesn’t open doors when she’s with me.”

Mikayla turned her head slowly so their lips were a breath apart from each other. “Good thing I’m not with you then, isn’t it?” She jerked the door open, welcoming the blast of cold air as it hit her face, cooling the lust burning in her belly.

Gage followed her outside into the parking lot, walking beside her silently as she made her way to the large SUV. She hit the button on the key fob to open the doors and turned to face him, noting that he kept his body turned away from her to minimize her view of his scarred face.

He really was sinfully good looking. Playing around with this man was not a good idea, even if her libido told her differently. Roz had given her the warning for a reason, and until she knew more she would not be getting any closer to this man. She saw the lust burning in his eyes, but there was something else there that made her wary. Still, curiosity had her asking, “Why exactly are you out here with me?”

“There has been some trouble in this area. Haven’t you heard about it?”

Her interest was sparked. She leaned against the side of the SUV and cocked her head to the side. “What trouble?”

“Some women have gone missing in the neighboring towns and in Denver. You shouldn’t be out alone at night. It’s dangerous and you’re injured. Should you even be out? You could slip on the ice or something.”

Mikayla smiled. “Don’t worry. I can take care of myself.” She opened the car door and turned back when he spoke.

“Why did you say that inside, about my sister?”

Her eyes widened in disbelief. “Are you kidding?”

“No,” he said through gritted teeth. She couldn’t tell it if was due to anger or the cold. Either way, the question was ridiculous. She sighed.

Were some men seriously that clueless?

“You were completely disrespectful to her. I figured someone should call you out on it.”

Gage took a step forward, crowding her with his large body. A white cloud swirled out as he released a harsh breath into the night air. “You have no idea what you’re talking about. I love my sister,” he growled in anger.

“You may love her, but you don’t respect her very much. You ordered her home after she took your dog to the vet while you and friends played pool in the bar? Maybe you don’t know what thank you means, but that would have been a better way to start that conversation. Now, I will say thank you for the touch of chivalry walking me out here and for the warning. It was appreciated.” She opened the door to the vehicle and got inside, careful not to jar her leg. She stuck the key in the car and started it.

His eyes had narrowed as he frowned at her. Even with that sinister look on his face and the scars on one side, it didn’t detract from his dark appeal. “We aren’t through with this conversation.”

“We are for now.” Mikayla was surprised she didn’t burst into flames at the sudden flare of heat in his bright emerald-green eyes.

“Come home with me.”

She blinked in surprise.

“I want you,” Gage said, his voice a low, heated whisper. “If you agree, this wouldn’t be a date. I don’t date. This would be me fucking you until you come so hard you pass out. That’s it.”

Oh hell no, seriously?

Idiot.

Did he really think she was just going to drop her panties because he said that? Not that she was wearing any. Mikayla sighed loudly and fought back the urge to slam her head into the steering wheel. Why did shit like this always happen to her? It was a good thing she had firsthand knowledge of the irrational way men’s minds worked sometimes since she worked with a bunch of them daily, or else she might have to hurt him. Badly. “You’d have better luck with the blonde inside. Goodnight, Mr. Stark.”

“So you do know who I am.”

“Yes, I do. Which is more than I can say for you.” She started to close the door, but his large hand holding it stopped her.

“You can’t tell me you aren’t attracted to me. I see that you are. What’s your name?”

Mikayla sent him a mischievous smile. “Perhaps you should have started this particular conversation with that question. Goodnight.”

She shifted the SUV into gear and released the break just enough so the SUV pulled forward, jerking the door out of his grasp. She slammed the door closed and pulled into the street, watching as Gage grew smaller in her rearview mirror.