Forbidden love is hell... Confident and quirky, Jo Sanford thinks her boss is God's gift to women--and she couldn't be further from the truth. Devilishly handsome, Luc DeVille will stop at nothing to lure his administrative assistant right into his arms--and bed. Over Rafe Goodman's dead body... Rafe, Jo's best friend, refuses to sit by and watch as Luc tries to win the heart of the woman he's always protected. After all, Rafe is her guardian angel. Suddenly, Jo's caught in the middle of a battle between good and evil. But the closer she gets to the fire, the hotter it burns. Now, Jo's going to learn that when love battles lust, Heaven and Hell collide.
Excerpt
To my surprise, Mr. DeVille scratches Atticus behind the ears instead of pushing him away. āSince weāre stuck here, what should we do?ā Finished with his sandwich, he wipes his mouth with his thumb. Iād have been more than willing to lick it clean for him.
A pounding on the door interrupts us. Dadgumit, just when things are about to get interesting with Mr., er, Luc. I scurry to the door, intent on getting rid of whoever it is. I find Rafe holding a bag of food and two cups of coffee.
āHey, I figured your power was still out, so I brought you some coffee and breakfast.ā His eyes scan my small apartment, narrowing when he spies Luc.
Mr. DeVille smirks. āWhat impeccable timing. Goodman, is it?ā He casually swings his legs over the side of the bed and steps into his pants.
āYes, sir.ā Although polite, Rafeās voice has an edge to it. The tension in the air snaps like an impending storm. āThe roads are clear, although Mrs. Cabot called and said not to come to work today since schools are still closed and the power remains off for much of the area. Here included, I see.ā
āHow astute of you to notice. No wonder I pay you the big bucks. Of course Mrs. Cabot said to stay home. It isnāt her losing money, is it?ā
Mr. DeVille pulls off my sweatshirt, revealing those cut abs. I stare unabashedly, and Rafe snaps his fingers in front of my face. Luc buttons his shirt, glaring at Rafe the entire time.
āWell, Friday. Thank you for the hospitality. Iām sure since Goodman flew here on the icy roads to check on you, Iāll have no problems getting home. I suggest you take today to study for your classes, and remember Iāll be more than happy to help with your homework assignments.ā His eyes flash with desire, and my cheeks heat.
Rafe snarls, looking positively feral.
āA-Are you sure the roads are okay? Would you like a cup of this coffee before you go?ā
āI only brought two cups,ā Rafe protests.
Shocked by his rudenessāand to our boss, no lessāI quickly offer, āMr. DeVille can have my cup.ā What has gotten into him?
Ignoring Rafe, Mr. DeVille turns to me as he shrugs into his coat. āThatās quite all right. Thank you, Friday.ā He gives me a conspiratorial wink and a smile.
Rafe, in comparison, receives a cool nod. The hair on my arms stands on end when Mr. DeVille stops and turns to face my friend. I must be having some sort of low blood sugar event because I swear it looks like the rims of his blue eyes have turned the color of a hot stove eye. I blink and find him glaring at Rafe, and the look is returned in kind. Good thing we arenāt living in a century past. If we were, Iām quite certain there would be a duel at fifty paces. He leaves without saying another word.
Rafe slams the door with a muttered, āGood riddance.ā
I cross my arms in front of my chest. āThanks a lot.ā
āYouāre welcome.ā He ignores my sarcasm.
I sigh and gratefully accept the warm to-go cup. I canāt stay mad at him for long; heās my best friend.
And he has coffee.
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During the day, Nancee works as a nurse in the field of addiction to support her coffee and reading habit. Nights are spent writing paranormal and contemporary romances with a serrated edge. Authors are her rock stars, and sheās been known to stalk a few for an autograph, but not in a scary, Stephen King way. Her husband swears her To-Be-Read list on her e-reader qualifies her as a certifiable book hoarder. Always looking to try something new, she dreams of being an extra in a Bollywood film, or a tattoo artist. (Her lack of rhythm and artistic ability may put a damper on both of these dreams.)
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UNITED INDIE BOOK BLOG REVIEW
REVIEWER: LESLIE
RATING 5STARS
UNITED INDIE BOOK BLOG REVIEW
REVIEWER: LESLIE
RATING 5STARS
Tempting Jo is a fun, smoking hot read. It's heaven verses hell, angels verses the devil. I loved it!! I loved all the characters. Rafe is a guardian angel who is sent to protect Jo and has been her best friend since she was 6 years old. Luc is Jo's boss who is the object of her desire and he just happens to be the devil. Jo is the quirky and funny assistant to Luc who thanks to her free will manages not to make a deal either the devil. There was a few surprises along the way that I didn't see coming. If you love angels and light hearted romances this is the book for you. I received this book for an honest review.
Thank you! #bookfriendsarebestfriends
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