I despised Reed Peirce. He was a cocky egotistical smooth talker, and more times than not, he was also my opposing counsel in the courtroom.
He thinks he’s God’s gift to the law, but I know the real reason he wins so many cases, and it has more to do with those persuading green eyes than his fancy law degree. Not that I can blame the jury. I was once on the receiving end of that perfectly tilted smirk and deceiving charm, and I learned the hard way not to trust him.
Now, a year later, it’s a virtual tug-o-war in the courtroom, and I refuse to fall for his witty banter and flirty smiles again. I was determined to show the playboy of appeals that he messed with the wrong lady of the law. Only, the joke was on me, and a drunken night of hot, mind-numbing sex has my aversions toward him wavering.
One bottle. One dare. One night.
That’s all it took to obliterate a year’s worth of hate toward Reed.
It was thoughtless. It was reckless.
And no matter the case I please, he’s left me defenseless.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This book was promised in 2013, and for all these years other characters pulled ahead of Matthew and Shannon, stealing my attention from them and keeping this book from ever getting done. That changed this year. A lot of things in my life changed in the last year, and I’m happy to say that I was able to sit down and finally finish this book. I hope it’s worth the wait.
To my readers, THANK YOU. I can’t express this enough. You guys are amazing and I love you for picking up my books and reading them. I love you for seeing the characters the way I see them. For feeling their emotions and becoming one with something that truly came from my heart. You’re amazing.
To Melissa AKA my sidekick, we got this. We totally got this! Haha Thank you for sticking with me, babes. I pulled you across the country. That’s how much I adore you. Besties forever!
To my fabulous editor, Jenny, you are the most patient person I know. I’m pretty sure there will never be anyone else who tolerates me the way you do and that statement includes my husband who has to live with my crazy on a daily basis. THANK YOU for everything. For your help. For your patience. For being the most amazing editor and friend a girl could ask for.
To Nadege, girl, there’s nothing I can say that you haven’t heard before. You’re the best formatter ever. You’re gorgeous, and I adore your sweet, happy, GENIUNE smile. The end.
To the ladies at Wit and Wonder, thank you so much for everything you’ve done for me during the release of Hot and Heavy. You girls kick way too much ass and I can’t thank you enough. If this book does anything spectacular, it will be thanks to you.
Regina, the original cover queen. You brought my work to life in the beginning of my career and helped me get my start. I truly believe your covers are what pushed me to where I am. Thank you for this bright and beautiful cover. I love you, lady! Your talent knows no bounds.
And finally to my little family. We’re crazy. We’re messy. We’re happy. Thank you for always understanding when I have to lock myself in the office. For being okay with crappy canned dinners and takeout. For joining in the rush to finish laundry so we all have clean undies. But most of all, for knowing my crazy, accepting my crazy, and loving my crazy. You’re my precious moments and I hope you know I love you all like it’s my last day on Earth. There’s no one else in the world I’d rather pass through life with.
Matthew, Mini, Monkey, & and my little angel, I love you beyond measure. You give my life meaning.