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After a beat, he continued in a stronger voice, “The deal Picasso offered was twenty grand to watch us have sex for three hours—doing whatever he’d like us to do. If we’re not up for that, he’ll do you himself for ten grand.”
Her frown remained. She crossed her arms. “I think I’m insulted.” She glanced around and thought about it. “Yep, I am. Insulted.”
Taft laughed and wandered into the adjoining room opposite the dildo mecca, where restraints and whips and blindfolds abounded. He paused at a display case holding sterling silver, platinum, and jeweled chokers.
And studded dog collars with matching leashes.
“He did offer another ten grand if you danced for him first.”
“Not bad. I feel better.”
He leaned over and crossed his forearms on the glass, gazing inside. The light from the display illuminated his face. His male beauty made Zoe ache to touch him. Kiss him. But was that all? Was this completely physical? She felt more; she just wasn’t sure what. And didn’t know what to do about it.
Zoe hugged herself and wandered past Taft and the display case. She paused at the last of three stools and eased to the edge, hooking the spike of one boot in the bottom rung.
“It’s a good ruse to get Picasso alone,” she said. “What did you tell him?”
“When he asked if I’d share you, I told him no,” he said, his voice soft but firm. “That you were special. When the other offers came, I told him he could get porn free on the Internet.”
“Hey.” She uncrossed her arms, pressed her palms to the back of the stool and shot him a teasingly sultry look. “Not with the likes of me.”
“That’s what he said.”
She and Taft laughed at the same time and a new intimacy seemed to fill the space. The sight of his smile did sweet, twisty things to Zoe’s heart.
She cared, dammit. She cared a lot. He was sucking her in.
Counterterrorist agent Taft Walker is up for the challenge of posing as an adult store owner with a new female undercover partner who is also a sex-toy virgin. At least until he sees the real woman beneath her tough façade.
Border Patrol Agent Zoe Brooks is ready to get off the front lines. She’s willing to tolerate a swaggering partner like Taft for a new opportunity. But she’s not prepared for the way he understands her deepest, sexiest desires
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Six New York Times and USA Today Bestselling authors bring you six all-new contemporary and super sexy suspense stories of first loves, first attractions, first temptations, first times and first obsessions.
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Joan Swan writes sexy romantic suspense for Kensington (Phoenix Rising Series) and independently (Covert Affairs Series). She also works as a sonographer at a top medical facility in San Francisco and lives in magnificent wine country on the central coast of California with her husband and two daughters.
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I really liked the excerpt so I went to Amazon and bought the Wicked Firsts boxed set.
YAY!! LOVE to hear that! Hope you enjoy the set — awesome authors and stories in there. Can’t beat the promo price either!
I bought the box set the other day and after that excerpt I am looking forward to reading it even more!…thanks
Thank you Elizabeth! Hope you love the sexy stories!
this is a great giveaway i love all the goodies thanks so much for this awesome giveaway
Thanks for dropping by Denise!
What a fantastic giveaway!! Ive already bought the books. They sound great! I would LOVE to win the contest!!
Thank you Betty! Hope you LOVE the set! Good luck in the giveaway!
I’m a big fan of the Phoenix Rising series and this one looks like it’s going to be just as good. Can’t wait to read it.
Thrilled to hear you love Phoenix Rising! Hope you enjoy First Temptation!
Love the cover and sound of this book…definitely looking forward to reading First Temptation!
Thanks Timitra! Hope you love it!
Great giveaway.Many of my favorite authors are included in the set. Yay!
Hey Melissa, it’s a great group! Thanks for coming by!
I just ordered from Amazon, I can’t wait to start reading them. Love your cover.
Yay! Thank you Linda!
Enjoyed the excerpt and thanks for the great giveaway!
Thrilled you enjoyed!
It’s an intriguing story and excerpt.
Great to hear! Thanks for coming by Maureen.
Interesting excerpt and I can’t wait to read what happens next!
Thanks Susan! Fun story to write. 🙂
Wow! That was such a tease! So awesome! I’m definitely getting this book the first chance I get! Thank you so much for the awesome giveaway!
I followed Amy’s and bought the boxed set as well. 🙂
Wheeee! Thrilled you enjoyed!
What kind of research did you have to do for this books Joan? Can’t wait to read it.. Love the excerpt..
Hi Kathleen,
A lot of research on the latest tunnels coming into the US. The recent developments in trafficking. And, of course, adult stores. **sigh** it’s a tough job, but… 🙂
I never read these book, but I love First Temptation cover. Steamy!
Thanks Ashtrie, a really fun cover to make. Glad you like it!
What a great giveaway Joan! Excerpt was real interesting.
Thanks Carolyn! I was going for something different on the giveaway. Glad you like it!
Going to have to buy this set it sounds awesome
Hi Karen, it’s a great group of authors and a great deal too! 🙂 Hope you enjoy!
I am a fan of all of your other books. I am going to get the boxed set!
♥ Thank you Jen!!
book sounds good…cant wait
Thanks Jodi!
This is such an amazing boxed set and a wonderful giveaway! Thank you Miss Joan
Hey Rana, thanks for coming by!
I haven’t read Joan’s books yet, but I have seen them on the blogs. I will most definitely be adding her to my list of authors to read before the end of the year.
Awesome news! Thanks Mel. Hope you love them!
Love Joan’s books! What a fun giveaway!
Squee!! Thanks Texas!
I love Joan’s Books! Thanks for the giveaway.
Hey Ruth! Thanks for coming by!
Looking forward to reading this, love the Phoenix Rising series! Thanks for the giveaway!!
Thank you, Christina! Thrilled you’re enjoying Phoenix Rising!
This sounds very good just added to my “must get list” Thanks!!!
Thank you Ronda! Hope you love it!
OMG! I freaking ROFL’d when I read dildo mecca. I love the premise for this book. Who knew under cover missions in sex stores could help with national security. Adding this to my TBR. Thanks for the giveaway!
🙂 these characters come up with the funny stuff! 🙂
Awesome giveaway!
Good luck Lisa!
undercover in an adult store … what a great idea!
Heh, well…I did second guess it for a bit. But it just…worked! 🙂
That’s quite the teaser! And what a unique interpretation of first for this story…this sounds like a great collection!
Thanks Mer!
Haven’t heard of anything quite like this novel! I like that! 🙂
I enjoyed the excerpt!
I love that it sounds fresh! Difficult to keep things new and unique! 🙂
Loved the excerpt! Sounds like a really good story. I already purchased Wicked Firsts and I’m looking forward to reading those books! Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks Kim! Hope you love the books!
Sounds good to me 🙂 I’ve been waiting for the boxed set for awhile now, just keeps getting better and better 😀
I love the premise (serious security professionals working undercover) of First Temptation, but I especially love the humor in the excerpt! I’m going to have to read this one asap because it sounds so fun!
Wow this sounds good! I haven’t really read anything that’s not strictly porn that focuses on a sex shop so am definitely intrigued by that aspect of the story, but I have a really quick question of how exactly would you define what genre the book is? It sounds a little erotic/romance/romantic suspense.
Definitely have to get this series!
This is a new series to me, so thank you for the post. It sounds really good and I look forward to reading it 🙂
Hi Joan, you are a new author to me. Love these blog tours because that is where I find great authors. Love the cover of First Temptation. Just added to my TBR list. Can’t wait to read this series. Thanks for giveaway!