Catch a Tiger by the Tail (31 page)
THIRDS: Book Four
After an attack by the Coalition leaves THIRDS Team Leader Sloane Brodie critically injured, agent Dexter J. Daley swears to make Beck Hogan pay for what he’s done. But Dex’s plans for retribution are short-lived. With Ash still on leave with his own injuries, Sloane in the hospital, and Destructive Delta in the Coalition’s crosshairs, Lieutenant Sparks isn’t taking any chances. Dex’s team is pulled from the case, with the investigation handed to Team Leader Sebastian Hobbs. Dex refuses to stand by while another team goes after Hogan, and decides to put his old HPF detective skills to work to find Hogan before Theta Destructive, no matter the cost.
With a lengthy and painful recovery ahead of him, the last thing Sloane needs is his partner out scouring the city, especially when the lies—however well-intentioned—begin to spiral out of control. Sloane is all too familiar with the desire to retaliate, but some things are more important, like the man who’s pledged to stand beside him. As Dex starts down a dark path, it’s up to Sloane to show him what’s at stake, and finally put a name to what’s in his heart.
Sequel to
Rise & Fall
THIRDS: Book Five
As the fiercest Defense Agent at the THIRDS, Destructive Delta’s Ash Keeler is foul-mouthed and foul-tempered. But his hard-lined approach always yields results, evident by his recent infiltration of the Coalition. Thanks to Ash’s skills and the help of his team, they finally put an end to the murdering extremist group for good, though not before Ash takes a bullet to save teammate Cael Maddock. As a result, Ash’s secrets start to surface, and he can no longer ignore what’s in his heart.
Cael Maddock is no stranger to heartache. As a Recon Agent for Destructive Delta, he has successfully maneuvered through the urban jungle that is New York City, picking up his own scars along the way. Yet nothing he’s ever faced has been more of a challenge than the heart of Ash Keeler, his supposedly straight teammate. Being in love isn’t the only danger he and Ash face as wounds reopen and new secrets emerge, forcing them to question old loyalties.
Hell & High Water
“This book was a fantastic surprise! Great writing, fantastic world building, two interesting and very real MCs alongside a great team of secondary characters and an unusual slant on shifters.”
—Prism Book Alliance
Blood & Thunder
“This has become my favorite series in the genre in just two short books! I think anyone would find something in this series they can latch on to and enjoy.”
—MM Good Book Reviews
Rack & Ruin
“This book kept me hooked from the first word to the very last word, AGAIN!! These books just keep getting better and better.”
—Love Bytes
Rise & Fall
“Charlie Cochet has continued to impress me with this amazing paranormal romance infused with incredible side characters, dialogue and edge-of-your-seat action”
—The Blogger Girls
“I have to give it to Charlie Cochet. She never fails to give us pure unadulterated entertainment with her THIRDS series.”
—Sinfully…
Against the Grain
“This series is one of my favorites. It’s got extremely likable characters, laugh out loud moments, great story lines and enough sexy times to keep you happy.”
—On Top Down Under Reviews
CHARLIE COCHET
is an author by day and artist by night. Always quick to succumb to the whispers of her wayward muse, no star is out of reach when following her passion. From adventurous agents and sexy shifters to society gentlemen and hardboiled detectives, there’s bound to be plenty of mischief for her heroes to find themselves in—and plenty of romance, too!
Currently residing in Central Florida, Charlie is at the beck and call of a rascally Doxiepoo bent on world domination. When she isn’t writing, she can usually be found reading, drawing, or watching movies. She runs on coffee, thrives on music, and loves to hear from readers.
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Between the Devil and the Pacific Blue
Beware of Geeks Bearing Gifts
Healing Hunter’s Heart
A Rose by Any Other Name
THE AUSPICIOUS TROUBLES OF LOVE
The Auspicious Troubles of Chance
The Impetuous Afflictions of Jonathan Wolfe
NORTH POLE CITY TALES
Mending Noel
The Heart of Frost
Vixen’s Valor
Loving Blitz
THIRDS
Hell & High Water
Blood & Thunder
Rack & Ruin
Rise & Fall
Against the Grain
Catch a Tiger by the Tail
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Catch a Tiger by the Tail
© 2016 Charlie Cochet.
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ISBN: 978-1-63476-908-2
Digital ISBN: 978-1-63476-909-9
Library of Congress Control Number: 2015918968
Published February 2016
v. 1.0
Printed in the United States of America
Table of Contents
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