Saving Sharlee (Safe and Secure BK1) by Alyssa Bailey
She has always been safe in her secret world, but once she is exposed, will she ever be safe again?
BLURB
Sharlee Armstrong is happy spending her professional life in seclusion as Vapor, a highly sought out independent information broker. Though she has plenty of high paying clients, the offer from Reynaud & Associates piques her curiosity. During the interview, her libido is also piqued when she meets Jacquard Reynaud—gorgeous, sexy, and dominant.
The job, not just the boss, intrigues her and she accepts the offer. But things spiral out of control, and she finds her reputation, livelihood, and life in jeopardy. Jac and the rest of the alpha males on her new team demand she keep a low profile, but she has other ideas.
The minute she steps foot into his office, and life, Jac knows he has to have Sharlee, but first he must keep her safe—not just from some unknown threat, but from Sharlee herself. He loves her sass but worries that she’ll find herself in real trouble if he cannot keep her under control. So, despite her protests, he takes her in hand. For her own good.
Will she ever learn to let Jac protect her? Can she let Jac and the rest of the team into her previously quiet, mostly solitary life?
EXCERPT
“Looks like you’re in a bit of a bind, miss.”
Sharlee looked at the man and hesitated before speaking. “I guess I am. I think I ran over something because both of my front tires are blown. It’s just my luck.” She decided to keep her find to herself. Something was off, but she wasn’t sure if it was her paranoia or what.
“Obviously, I only have one spare tire. Could you get me to the nearest gas station?”
“Sure, but I have a shop about half mile further down this road. I could fix you up in no time.”
The man reached for a metal hook to attach to the under casing of her car without saying another word. Charlotte jumped from behind her car door where she had been standing.
“Hey, wait.”
He walked up closer to Sharlee causing her stomach to cramp from the bad vibes she got.
He was positively leering, causing her body to seize with anxiety. His dirty shirt declared there was ‘No such thing as bad sex.’ Her panic rose.
“What’s wrong? Don’t you want help?” The man seemed to ooze the sleaze factor.
“Well, um, do you take credit cards?”
His smile was lewd. “Sorry little lady, we only accept cash.”
Speaking through her fear she said, “Your truck says you take credit cards.”
Then the creepy man sneered and said he could only accept cash after dark. “But we could work it out if you like.” His grin revealed a set of dingy yellow teeth that made the acid in her stomach roil.
She looked at the still light sky as she contemplated his words. “That doesn’t make… Just a moment,” she said. “Don’t hook me up any more until I see if I can get the cash.”
God, something was terribly wrong, and it felt like a crappy but equally horrifying version of the Bates Motel. She jumped back into her car, locked the door, and called Jac. He made her stay on the line while every available man was called to show up in response to her mayday call. She was privy to his choice words about the situation as he made the calls while she was on speaker phone. She cringed. He was royally pissed at her.
“I just called my friend to bring me some cash,” she said through the small opening at the top of her window. She made sure it was small enough that he could not get his fingers inside while she sat and bounced her leg nervously.
“Got another gal bringing money, huh? I’ll wait in the truck.”
He rubbed his hands as though she had ordered him a seven-course meal.
Purchase Links
Alyssa on Amazon: https://goo.gl/r9XjXd
Author Bio
USA Today and International best-selling author, Alyssa Bailey, is a dyed in the wool Texan living amongst the beauty of Southeast Alaska. She lives where the sky meets the mountains; the mountains touch the ocean, and the wildlife frolic on land, sea, and air. Humans, the ultimate interlopers, are wedged in where allowed and are properly thankful for the privilege.
Alyssa loves writing about consensual power exchanges between strong, intelligent, sassy women who are not afraid to make a stand and men confident enough to give his woman space, but Alpha enough to keep her safe in spite of herself.
If she can throw a little mystery, humor, and suspense in her stories, it’s even better. She writes about historical and contemporary love.
Find Alyssa Bailey online:
Twitter: @blushingalyssa https://twitter.com/blushingalyssa
Blog/web page: http://alyssabailey.com/
Amazon: https://goo.gl/r9XjXd
Other Romance Books by Alyssa Bailey
Lone Wind Series: Contemporary, spicy Native American-1) Reclaiming Clover
Lairds, Lords, and Little Ladies: Georgian Historical, spicy- 1) Lord Thayer’s Choice 2) Lord Ashton’s Decision 3) The Black Laird Requires
Chase Abbey Series: Regency, Sweet and Spicy, suspense- 1) Lord Barrington’s Minx 2) Becoming Lady Barrington 3) Lady Caroline’s Defiance 4) His Improper Lady
Safe and Secure Series: Contemporary, suspense, spicy- 1) Saving Sharlee
The O’Connor Series: Contemporary, Rancher, Saga, Spicy
Liam & Jocelyn’s Story- 1) Her Sweet Complication 2) Liam’s Lessons 3) Loving Liam
Ciarán and Katherine’s Story 1) His Gentle Persuasion 2) Rancher’s Creed 3) Katie Consents
Quinlan and Cheyenne’s Story 1) Quinlan’s Quest 2) Accepting His Way 3) A Balancing Act
Kelli and Parker’s Story 1) Meeting Her Needs 2) Kissing Kelli 3) Keeping Kelli
Cián and Molly’s Story-Coming Winter 2018
Clearwater Ranch -Contemporary, Rancher, Spicy 1) Piper’s Plan
Taming Texanna -American Historical, Marshall, Native American, Spicy
Cowboy Welcome- Contemporary, Spicy
Anthologies
Sweet Town Love, Historical Heroes, Hero to Obey
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