Former con artist Nikki Swift swore she'd
never return to her hometown, but she made a promise to her sister and finally
has a way to set things right. Henry Cavalier wants nothing to do with Nikki,
especially since the last time he saw her, she skipped town with his money.
But, if he wants to rescue his mom and steal his fortune back, Henry will have
to put his trust in the thief who once broke his heart. Readers who enjoy second-chance, grumpy sunshine romances
will want to sink their teeth into Release You by Diana A. Hicks, a steamy,
small-town romantic suspense.
Former con artist Nikki
Swift swore she'd never return to her hometown. But she made a promise that is
long overdue. Fifteen years after her sister went to prison for a murder she
didn't commit, Nikki finally has a way to set things right. She will do whatever
it takes to bring her sister home, including living in a condemned hotel with
hot-as-hell Henry.
Architect by day, poker
player by night, Henry Cavalier wants nothing to do with bombshell Nikki. Hell,
last time he saw her, she skipped town with his money. But after his family
disowned him, Nikki's particular skill set is exactly what he needs to rescue
his mom and steal his fortune back.
To keep her promise to her
sister, Nikki will have to come out of retirement and swindle one last time.
But can Henry trust the thief who broke his heart once upon a time with a con
that means everything?
Note: This is a steamy
romance with explicit sensual scenes, happily ever after, no cheating, and no
cliffhanger.
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Excerpt
Copyright 2024, Diana A.
Hicks
When we reached the
lobby, I threw my arms around Dom’s neck. “Darling, it was so good to see you.”
“Always a
pleasure.” Dom winked at then headed for the door.
“I’m glad the
condition of the hotel hasn’t deterred your clients,” Henry said from the bar.
That was a low
blow. But if that was how he wanted to play it, fine. “He was here for me,
darling. I was all he could see.” I took out the check and showed it to him.
“Oh, Dom. Always so generous.”
“That’s a lot of cash for just a few minutes.”
Henry pursed his lips.
“I’m very good at
what I do.” I stepped toward him.
I had no doubt in
my mind this was Henry Cavalier. His boyish smile had been replaced by a half
smirk, though his mouth hadn’t changed much. He had the same full lips, soft
and sexy. Like his mood, his hair had gone from dark blond to dark brown to
match his eyes. Even though he was a foot taller than me now and built like a
quarterback, there was something familiar and comforting about him.
His face gave
nothing away, but the vein throbbing in his temple told me what I needed to
know. For some reason, he was affected by all the fake-sex I’d just had. Did he
care about me? I met his gaze. His eyes were full of regret and anger—those
beautiful eyes that so long ago looked at me with such tenderness and helped me
get through the worst months in my life. The same eyes that had promised we’d
be together forever. Why was he mad at me? He wasn’t the one who left Paradise
Creek with a heart broken into a million pieces. He lied to me. He hurt me, not the other way around.
“Cut the crap.” He
closed the space between us. “We both know you didn’t have sex with that guy.”
“Oh yeah? Why is
that?” I placed my hands on my waist, fighting the urge to throw my arms around
his neck and kiss him.
“Because you’re
here. If I had that kind of cash, it’d be days before I let you out of my bed.”
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About
Diana A. Hicks
Diana A.
Hicks is an award-winning author of steamy romantic suspense and
science-fiction romance.
When
Diana is not writing, she enjoys hot yoga, kickboxing, traveling, and indulging
in the simple joys of life like wine and chocolate. She lives in Atlanta and
loves spending time with her two children and husband. Connect with Diana on
social media to stay up to date on her latest releases.
Praise
for Diana A. Hicks:
"Hicks'
first installment of her Desert Monsoon series is confident and assured with
strong storytelling, nuanced characters, and a dynamic blend of romance and
suspense...A sexy and irresistible tale for fans of contemporary romance."
- Kirkus Reviews
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