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My Thoughts
I couldn't wait to read Phoenix and Bee's story. We first got a glimpse of them in Elicit which was Tex and Mo's story. Tex ordered Phoenix to protect his sister Bee after he discovered her existence. Phoenix had already been guarding her for some time and they had developed a relationship. Well as much of a relationship as Phoenix would and could allow. Bee considered him to be her best friend...her only friend. Now she was heading off to school at Elite and Phoenix was coming with her. There are people who would use her to get to Tex and Phoenix wouldn't allow that to happen. I loved that Bee never gave up on breaking through Phoenix's walls. He insisted that he couldn't feel and that couldn't be further from the truth. Once he let himself act on his feelings for Bee, he was all in and let himself fall head over heals for her. He still had to protect her. Even more so now that they were involved. He also had to protect himself from Tex because her brother wasn't going to take their relationship sitting down. There could be guns involved in that as well. I absolutely loved Phoenix and Bee's story and Rachel totally rocks this series. I can't wait to read what happens next.
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About the Book
I am a Killer. A Rapist. A Monster.
I know only pain and survival.
That is until the Cappo's sister walked into my life.
And changed everything.
She's a light who makes my darkness darker, her smile makes
my heart turn to ice, and I can't escape the fear her seductive looks
instill--knowing it's only a matter of time before I fail--again, and take her
for myself.
This is the story of my redemption.
But it's not pretty...I died, and now I'm alive, but not
living, breathing but not surviving. I am Phoenix De Lange, son to a murdered
mob boss, estranged brother, horrible friend, monster in the making, newest
leader to one of the most powerful families in the Cosa Nostra.
And I will have my vengeance.
Or die trying.
I am Phoenix De Lange.
Death is all I know.
Until she offers me a piece of life--I can't resist taking.
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Excerpt
I wasn’t sure how to act. Wasn’t sure if I should apologize
for attacking him or thank him for not laughing in my face. Embarrassed and
irritated that he was most likely going to ignore whatever it was between us
even if it killed him, I stared hard at the cement floor.
“How are you feeling, little girl?”
“I’m not little.”
“You want me to call you fat?”
“No.” I lifted my head. “Call me gorgeous like you did last
night.”
“Well, shit.” Phoenix ran his hands over his face then
grabbed my arm and dragged me down the hall into a darkened corner. “You
remember?”
“You kissed me.”
“Prove it.”
“What’s wrong with you?” I pushed against his chest. “You
like me! Admit it!”
Phoenix made a face. “You were drunk, launched yourself at
me, and I caught you. Did we kiss?” His eyes went completely black. “Yeah, we
did, but it meant nothing.”
“Really?”
“Really.” He hissed out a breath through his teeth.
“Prove it.”
“What?”
I pushed him against the wall. “Prove it meant nothing. Let
me kiss you now, and if it meant nothing it will be like… what? Kissing your
sister.”
“I’ve sworn off women.”
“So this should be an easy test then, right?”
“Bee…” Phoenix’s face was pained, as if I was holding a gun
to his head rather than offering to kiss him. Was the idea so abhorrent?
“Please…” His voice had a pleading tone I’d never heard before. “Don’t do
this.”
“One. Little. Test.” I rose up on my tip toes and kissed him
full on the mouth.
His lips refused to move against mine.
I wrapped my arms around his neck.
He stiffened even more.
Irritated, I bit his lower lip. He gasped, and I slid my
tongue inside his mouth. He pushed me away with a curse then wiped his lips.
“Done. Your little test is done. I didn’t respond. Happy now?”
His eyes were furious; the blue flashed like lightning against
his skin. His fingertips shook as he made a fist.
“You like me.”
“Bee…” Phoenix pinched the bridge of his nose with his
fingertips. “…find someone your own age, someone who’s interested in you in the
way you deserve, alright?” His tone was gentle, and maybe that was what hurt
the most.
It was like he was letting me down slowly, hoping I didn’t
break.
But the joke was on him.
Because I was already broken.
I didn’t want boys my age — I wanted him.
“You’re a good liar.” My eyes narrowed. “And you’re lucky I’m
patient.”
“Lucky?” He sputtered out a laugh. “That you like toying
with me?”
“No, lucky that even though you constantly push me away…I
keep coming back for more. But, Phoenix… everyone’s time eventually runs out.”
“Go to breakfast, Bee.”
“Go to hell, Phoenix.”
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About the Author
Rachel Van Dyken is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal,
and USA Today Bestselling author of regency and contemporary romances. When
she's not writing you can find her drinking coffee at Starbucks and plotting
her next book while watching The Bachelor.
She keeps her home in Idaho with her Husband and their
snoring Boxer, Sir Winston Churchill. She loves to hear from readers! You can
follow her writing journey at www.rachelvandykenauthor.com.
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