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Release
Date: November
6, 2018
Publisher:
Self-published
Series:
Delicious Love #2
Genres:
Contemporary
Romance
Marco Thorne was hired by Club Wilde’s owner to open up the
newest, most outrageous venue yet. He is absolutely certain that he can handle
all the competition Las Vegas has to offer until his overbearing boss contracts
with Lions and Tigers and More sanctuary to have live exotic animals present in
the jungle-themed club. Still, he has no choice but to go along with his boss’s
idiotic scheme, even if he thinks it’s the worst idea he’s ever heard.
Dr. Sage DeSantis’s entire life is devoted to keeping the
animals under her care in the sanctuary healthy and happy. After the
sanctuary’s owner announces that he’s renting out some of Sage’s babies to Club
Wilde, she’s sickened that they will once again be exploited.
When Marco and Sage meet, the chemistry between them nearly
knocks them off their feet. Although they both have experiences in their past
that make them leery of love, and Sage is determined to guard her heart, Marco
is all in. But will Marco be able to convince Sage to give them a chance?
DANGEROUSLY DELICIOUS Excerpt
Copyright © 2018 Denise Swanson
“Marco Thorne?” The words came out breathy and Sage filled her lungs. Finally, she exhaled and asked, “Are you Nico’s brother?”
“Yes,
I am.” Marco’s tone was suddenly guarded. “Do you know my brother?”
“Only
through his wife.” Sage realized that Marco’s hand was still extended and she
hastily shook it. “Deanna is my best friend.”
“You’re
Sage?” Marco asked. “I don’t think I ever heard your last name.”
“Small
world.” Sage smiled.
Maybe
this wouldn’t be as bad as she feared. Surely, Nico’s brother would be
reasonable. Maybe she could even convince him that having wild animals in a
crowded nightclub was a bad idea.
Marco
slowly released her fingers and they stood staring at each other. Sage wasn’t
sure how long they stood there before Marco cleared his throat.
“Would
you like a drink before we get started?” He gestured to the bamboo bar. “Water,
soda, maybe something a little stronger?”
Sage’s
mouth was dry—probably from hanging open as she gazed at the Greek god in front
of her—and she said, “I’ll take a Diet Coke if you have it.”
“Coming
right up.” Marco walked over, stepped behind the bar, and grabbed a glass.
After filling it with ice, he held it under the dispenser. “So how long have
you and Deanna been friends?”
“Since
our freshman year in college.” Sage nodded her thanks when he leaned over the
bar and handed her the soda. Did you attend their wedding? I couldn’t believe
they couldn’t wait a couple of days for me to fly from here to Chicago.”
“Yeah.”
Marco grabbed a bottle of water for himself and twisted off the cap. “There
wasn’t much to see. They stood in front of the judge, he said a few words, and
that was it.” Marco lifted the Dasani to his mouth. “There wasn’t any of the
usual shit. Definitely not worth the airfare.”
“I’m
an only child.” Sage stared into her glass of soda. “So it would have been nice
to see my best friend get her happily ever after.”
“My
mother has been planning a huge surprise reception with all the trimmings for
their one-year anniversary. Now that the happy couple is spending a month here
instead of just a week, Mom is moving the reception to the big LV. ” Marco
moved closer to Sage. “I’ll make sure that you’re there for that.”
“Actually,
I’ve already received an invitation,” Sage said. “And I can’t wait.”
“Good.”
He brushed his thumb along her jaw. “That’s good.”
Sage
shivered. Something swirled around her and it felt like the air after a
lightning storm—fresh, but with a hint of lingering danger. Her heart thudded
against her chest, tension winding tighter and tighter as Marco’s thumb seemed
to brand her skin. Her girly bits stirred in response and hormones she thought
were in deep hibernation had her body going places that terrified her.
Her
reaction to his barely there caress must have shown on her face, because a
flagrantly sexy, oh-so-smug expression gleamed hungrily in Marco’s molten gold
eyes. He put his water bottle down on the bar and brought his other hand up to
cup her cheek.
His
lips hovered a millimeter above hers and Sage couldn’t believe she wanted him
to close the gap. They’d only known each other for about ten minutes. There was
no way she should be thinking about kissing him.
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About
Denise Swanson
New York Times Bestseller author Denise Swanson was
a practicing psychologist for twenty-two years. She writes the Delicious Love
and Change of Heart contemporary romance series, as well as the Scumble River,
Devereaux’s Dime Store, and Chief-to-Go mysteries. Her books all feature
small-town heroines with lots of heart.
Denise’s books have been finalists for the Agatha,
Mary Higgins Clark, RT Magazine's Career Achievement, and Daphne du Maurier
Awards. She has won the Reviewers Choice Award and was a BookSense 76 Top Pick.
Denise Swanson lives in rural Illinois with her
husband, classical composer David Stybr.
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