The Bounty Hunters: The Marino Bros.: Box Set (136 page)
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Authors: MJ Nightingale
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Chances (Book 1 of Mystic Nights Series)
Mystic Nights Casino is the newest gambling hot spot to hit Lantern Hill, and Tawny Sassacus runs it. For her people, the Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation, she is determined to make it a success despite trouble with politicians, and a rival tribal nation. With the help of her children, she is determined to fight for what is right.
As Vice-Chair of Mystic Nights, Jonathan Sassacus doesn’t have time to chase women. He only likes a sure bet. When he crosses paths with the new dancer, things change. Tall, with legs that won’t quit, she’s a distraction he doesn’t need, but can’t resist.
One night of passion is all it takes. Aliya Chance can’t get the sexy as sin Jonathan out of her head. His powerful and domineering ways are not what she needs in her life. She has her own dreams that don’t include giving private dances to the boss.
Jonathan has much to do. He has to hunt down skimmers and embezzlers in his casino before the big audit. The trail he follows leads him down a road filled with murder and betrayal that brings danger to his very door. When his faith is rocked by the woman stealing his heart, will it be too late to save them? Or, will he risk throwing the dice by taking the biggest chance of all?
Mystic Nights Casino is the newest gambling hot spot to hit Lantern Hill, and Tawny Sassacus runs it. For her people, the Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation, she is determined to make it a success despite trouble with politicians, and a rival tribal nation. With the help of her children, she is determined to fight for what is right.
Joseph Sassacus, corporate attorney for his reservation’s casino, would rather be fighting for justice for his people, but the casino sucks him in time and time again. A dark haired beauty with almond eyes might be able to alleviate some of the stress he is feeling. He can’t help but imagine doing things to her he shouldn’t, but her allure keeps him coming back for more.
A life altering tragedy prevents Jewel Diamente from pursuing her dreams of her own restaurant. She finds herself doing things she never thought she would have to do. She has no time to pursue her own ambitions, let alone Joseph Sassacus. But the man with the sexy smile, and electric touch, has her pulse pounding and her senses reeling.
A rash of robberies at the casino, an increasing drug problem on the reserve, and Jewel Diamente will test Joseph’s loyalties when the three collide. With all the signs pointing to her, will he risk his family, people, and ambition? Is his ‘diamond’ the real deal? If he goes with his gut, gambles and wins, he just hit the jackpot, but he could also lose it all.
Mystic Nights Casino is the newest gambling hot spot to hit Lantern Hill, and Tawny Sassacus runs it. For her people, the Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation, she is determined to make it a success despite trouble with politicians, and a rival tribal nation. With the help of her children, she is determined to fight for what is right.
Eve Sassacus loves the night life. Sometimes more than she should. Music, dancing, drinking, and partying are more than just sport for her. It’s her livelihood as well. As entertainment director for the casino, it’s her job to bring in the hottest talent to Mystic Nights. She’ll do anything to bring the sexiest rocker she’s ever seen and heard to Lantern Hill. Anything.
Levi Stryker is the hottest and most in demand up-and-coming rocker in the northeast. Knowing his music and his band is about to explode, Eve Sassacus tells him she’ll do anything to have him come play for her. He is tempted to find out just how far she is willing to go. From the moment he sees this beauty, he knows how far he wants to go.
Eve fears she has made a deal with the devil when she becomes involved with her new headliner. And the more he pursues her, the more things begin to go wrong. Determined to find out the truth, Eve is led on a twisted and dangerous journey in the behind the scenes music industry. Can she survive it? Can her heart survive it? Is she another notch on a very cluttered bedpost, or will she be the one to hit pay dirt. Will she strike out, or get a lucky strike?
Mystic Nights Casino is the newest gambling hot spot to hit Lantern Hill, and Tawny Sassacus runs it. For her people, the Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation, she is determined to make it a success despite trouble with politicians, and a rival tribal nation. With the help of her children, she is determined to fight for what is right.
Dawn Sassacus wants to help her family even if it means looking for trouble at the casino as a dealer on the floor. No one steals from her people and gets away with it. No one. Especially not a smoldering hazel eyed con-man who counts cards. Even if he makes her body burn.
Jackson Black is a working man. Using several aliases, he conducts his business across the country undetected until one young, bookish black jack dealer threatens his game. And he knows he’s the best game in town. But looking at her, he knows she is a game he would like to play. With his cover in jeopardy, he needs to do something drastic. Jackson sets his sights on pleasantly distracting the woman with the cherry lips, and sexy smile.
Dawn knows she’s in deep. Deep trouble and love. Her gut tells her to trust Jack even though she still can’t figure him out. He’s hiding something from her. She knows it. Should she risk her heart? Can she play his game, or will she find out that Jack’s heart is as black as his name?
Mystic Nights Casino is the newest gambling hot spot to hit Lantern Hill, and Tawny Sassacus runs it. For her people, the Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation, she is determined to make it a success despite trouble with politicians, and a rival tribal nation. With the help of her children, she is determined to fight for what is right.
She is a task master. A woman who raised four determined, driven children on her own. With all of them all grown, making choices on their own, her focus becomes her business and her people once more.
But when one of her children becomes sick, all that she has struggled to build is in jeopardy. Why? Because she will be forced to reveal a 30 year old secret to her children. And no one will be happy about it. With her secret unravelling, Tawny starts to receive threats against herself, her children, and grandchildren. She’ll either have to give it all up and give in, or someone will have to pay the price.
Disappearing to keep her secrets seems like the only way to protect them all. But instincts warn her even that may not be enough. So she gambles it all. And goes public. This time Tawny won’t accept second place. This time she is playing for keeps.
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Gabe Malloy, wondered if he would ever find the woman of his dreams. Jennifer Lambert, a social worker for the city, often took food to the residents of the elder center she ran.
Gabe knew the independent Jennifer was a woman worthy of knowing, but convincing the beauty that she needed him was the challenge. Raising her young brother plus the responsibilities of the elder center, had kept her from looking for love . . . but she took a chance on Gabe.
Now that he found her, can he keep her safe when someone threatens her and those she loves? Calling upon his brothers, Alvarez Security races to save her before it is too late.
Tony Alvarez, former Special Forces Captain, now owns his own security agency. Once destroyed by loss and grief, his business is his life.
Sherrie Mullins had been rescued by Tony a year earlier as part of a mission. A paralegal and CASA worker with a penchant for getting into trouble when helping others, she would need his rescuing more than once.
Tony had to prove to Sherrie that she was more than a mission to him to win the beautiful woman’s trust. Determined to not lose another love he calls upon his brothers, Alvarez Security, to save her when her investigations threaten her safety.
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I especially need to thank the very talented Maryann Jordan. She is an indie author I respect and admire and I am proud to call my friend. When I knew I wanted to have a security team called upon in the book to help Andreas out, I thought of her new, hot bestselling series – Alvarez Security. I approached her, very nervous about doing a crossover, but was thrilled when she said yes. Her books, all of them, are fantastic reads. It was an honor to give you a little glimpse into her works, and her characters. I hope I did them justice.
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MJ Nightingale has been a teacher for over two decades. Writing is her new career, and something she has wanted to do for a very long time. But reading has been a part of her life since she was a child. She has been an avid lover of romance novels, and they have always held a special place in her heart. When not working, or writing, or spending time with her children, she devours books all summer long, and any type of fiction; thrillers, crime, suspense, contemporary, and drama.
She has published five seven novels, all contemporary romance, and her new series, The Bounty Hunters, will add an element of suspense to her already complicated character portrayals. Fans of MJ will not be disappointed.
She currently lives in Florida with her wonderful husband, and sons. And, she loves to hear from her readers.
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Prologue –
One Year Earlier . . .
Chapter 7 –
Why Can’t We Be Friends?
Chapter 8 –
The Best Defense . . . Is a Good Offense
Chapter 13 –
And Down Comes the Hammer
Chapter 16 –
Catch Her If You Can
Chapter 20 –
The Boys are Back in Town
Chapter 23 –
All Good Plans Go Awry