Authors: Jill Sorenson
Shooting Dirty (28 page)
CHAPTER ONE
Mia Richards rose to her feet as her new client, Cole
“Shank” Shepherd, walked through the door.
She’d anticipated feeling resentment toward him, even loathing,
so she schooled her features into a pleasant mask as she stepped forward to
greet him. Not too pleasant—there was no need for coy friendliness or overt
displays of interest.
Yet.
The stark prison photograph she’d pored over the night before
hadn’t done him justice. With his chin up and his head tilted to the side,
displaying the spider’s web tattoo on his neck, he’d resembled an ordinary white
male thug. All hard edges and hooded eyes. He was better looking in person.
Taller and more intimidating. She registered his towering height along with the
span of his broad shoulders, his bulky biceps and ink-sleeved arms. He wore a
plain T-shirt with no leather jacket for protection; maybe he’d left it with his
bike. Faded Levi’s covered his long legs. His scuffed motorcycle boots were
almost Frankensteinian.
She lifted her gaze to his face. His eyes were the color of
amber ale, pale brown and a little bloodshot. He had dark hair, cut razor-short
on the sides and longer on top. His jaw was angular, his nose had seen better
days, and his mouth was a sardonic slash. There was a sharpness to him that
extended beyond his features.
Mia felt a jolt of unease. She hadn’t expected him to be so
attractive. He was the kind of man who would draw female attention wherever he
went, based on his build alone. Some women were excited by danger. They probably
went crazy for his tattoos and checkered past, too. Mia was disturbed by her own
lack of repulsion. Executing her plan was going to be even more difficult than
she’d imagined.
Tamping down her nerves, she offered him a polite smile. “You
must be Cole. I’m Mia Richards.”
He gave her figure a brief perusal as they shook hands. She’d
taken pains with her appearance today, applying extra makeup and styling her
sleek brown hair in tousled waves. Her slim-fitting skirt clung to her hips and
her silk blouse accented soft curves. Overall, the effect wasn’t showy or
obvious. That was next week.
His hand was big and rough, dwarfing hers. The warmth of his
skin seemed to soak into her bones, making her aware of the chilly
air-conditioning. She’d cranked it down to compensate for her nervous sweat, and
the one-hundred-degree heat outside. Although it was late October, the blazing
temperatures hadn’t waned. It was summer all year round in Indio,
California.
He smiled back at her in a way that suggested he liked what he
saw. There was a hint of dark humor in his expression, as if he thought this was
all a ruse. “Should I call you Dr. Richards?”
She released his hand and closed the door behind him. “I have a
PhD in psychology, but I’m not a medical doctor. You can call me Mia.”
“Mia,” he said in a lower pitch.
God. The man’s voice was a deadly weapon. Instead of using him
as an informant, the DA should be employing his services to interview
uncooperative female suspects. They’d melt into puddles as soon as he spoke.
She gestured to a set of chairs by a coffee table. “Make
yourself comfortable.”
“I thought there’d be a couch.”
It was a typical comment in her field of work. She doubted he
meant to be suggestive, but her mind conjured a vivid picture of him pushing her
down on leather cushions.
“Sorry,” she said, flushing. “No couch.”
RIDING DIRTY
by Jill
Sorenson
Available August 2015 wherever
Carina Press ebooks are
sold.
Copyright @2014 by Jill Sorenson
Also available from Jill Sorenson
AFTERSHOCK
, on sale now from HQN books
Copyright © 2013 by Jill Sorenson
THERE’S A FINE LINE
As an emergency paramedic, Lauren Boyer is dedicated and
highly capable. Until an earthquake strikes, trapping her beneath the freeway
with a group of strangers—including Iraq war veteran Garrett Wright...
BETWEEN PERIL AND PASSION
Handsome and take-charge Garrett aids Lauren in her rescue
efforts, even as the steely look in his eyes seems to hide dark secrets. When a
gang of escaped convicts goes on the attack, Garrett’s bravery makes him more
than a courageous bystander to Lauren. If they can save the others before time
runs out, maybe, just maybe, they can explore the fire igniting between them—if
the truth about who he really is doesn’t pull them apart forever....
To purchase and read this and other books by Jill Sorenson,
please visit Jill’s website
here
or at
http://jillsorenson.com/
.
Also available from
Jill
Sorenson
and Carina Press
From
Jill
Sorenson
and
HQN
Books
Freefall
Badlands
Island Peril
Passion
&
Peril
Backwoods
About the Author
Jill
Sorenson
is a RITA® Award-nominated author of more than a dozen
romantic suspense novels, including the Aftershock series from HQN Books. Two of
her books have appeared as Red-Hot Reads in
Cosmopolitan
magazine. The
Dirty Eleven MC series is her first foray into erotic romance. These books
feature bad-boy heroes, strong heroines, hot sex and a satisfying emotional
punch. All of her stories end happily for the main couple.
Jill lives in the San Diego area with her family. She’s a
soccer mom who loves nature, coffee, reading, Twitter and reality TV.
You can visit
jillsorenson.com
for more information and to
sign up for a free newsletter.
Discover
more
suspense
,
more
MC
action
and
more
romance
in
book
one
of
Dirty Eleven
.
RIDING
DIRTY
is
available
now
!
Dirty Eleven,
book
one
“I think RIDING DIRTY is by far [Jill Sorenson’s] best book. Maybe because it’s dark and gritty and the sexy is ramped up—one of my favorite combinations.”
—
Smexy Books
Psychologist Mia Richards wants revenge. Her new client, tattooed Cole “Shank” Shepherd, provides the perfect means. She just has to manipulate the felon-turned-informant into eliminating her husband’s killers—members of a rival motorcycle club. The first step, seducing Cole, is simple. As for walking away before she falls hard—it’s already too late...
Connect
with
us
for
info
on
our
new
releases
,
access
to
exclusive
offers
and
much
more
!
Visit
CarinaPress.com
We like you—why not like us on Facebook:
Facebook.com/CarinaPress
Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/CarinaPress
Experience the power of Defiance by
New York Times
bestselling author Stephanie Tyler!
The
Defiance
Series
,
book
one
“Sure, you have read about motorcycle clubs, and bad boys
with chips on their shoulders, and post-apocalyptic settings—now imagine
combining all of these elements and add in one smart-mouthed heroine who know
her mind and you will get the wonder that is DEFIANCE.”
—
RT Book Reviews
, Top Pick and finalist, 2013
Reviewer’s Choice Best Book Award, New Adult
Rebelling against her legacy as the MC’s princess, Tru
Tennyson escaped the ruthless, male-dominated culture of the Defiance motorcycle
club. Three years later, her newfound freedom is ripped away, thanks to a
massive hybrid storm that killed millions. Now, in the post-Chaos world of
semi-darkness and near-total anarchy where gangs rule, Defiance—and the only man
Tru has ever loved—may be all that can keep her safe.
The
Defiance
Series
,
book
two
“...fans looking to read a hot and very dominant book will
love this.”
—
USA TODAY
Matthias Robichaud is looking for an alliance. The Defiance
motorcycle club is a stronghold in the dangerous world that’s become the new
norm and he’s driven to prove he’s tough enough to be a full member. But when he
sees beautiful, spirited Jessa Everson abducted by a rival MC, rescuing her
jeopardizes all he’s worked for. And if Matthias and Jessa have any chance of
surviving, they’ll need to put their full strength behind the MC...and hope that
the MC will do the same for them.
The
Defiance
Series
,
book
three
“SALVATION is the strongest book so far in a great series.”
—
Heroes and Heartbreakers
Luna Davies knows exactly what the men who run motorcycle
clubs are capable of—the ruthless violence, the grabs for power, the brutal
treatment of women. Bishop, the one bright spot in her dark world, is being held
against his will by a rival gang after sacrificing himself for the sake of the
club—without saying goodbye first. Luna needs to bring Bishop home to Defiance,
both for the good of the MC and for herself.
Connect with us for info on our new releases, access to
exclusive offers and much more!
Visit
CarinaPress.com
We like you—why not like us on Facebook:
Facebook.com/CarinaPress
Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/CarinaPress
