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Falling in Deeper

Wicked Lovers, Book 11

Will her terrifying past threaten their passionate future?

After a violent tragedy nearly destroyed her, Lily Taylor ran away, changed her name, and started over. When her deadly nemesis resurfaces to eliminate his loose end, she turns to the last man she should trust—a stranger with a history of violence and an intoxicating sexuality she can’t refuse…

Though strong-armed into locating Lily to help put away a drug lord, ex-con Stone Sutter isn’t anyone’s snitch. When he finds the terrified beauty, he vows to keep her safe—but he isn’t sure he has the strength to shield her from his own desires.

As an unquenchable fire sparks between them, Lily’s tormentor stalks ever closer and she must overcome her darkest fear to survive. Can she trust the bond she and Stone have formed as they’re falling in deeper?

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Wicked Lovers SERIES

EXCERPT

“No.” She shook her head adamantly. “Let me go.”

“Don’t leave.”

“I have to.”

“I know you think you’re in danger. Someone from your past, right? You don’t want him to catch you or put anyone you care about at risk.”

Her big eyes widened with surprise. “How did you—”

“I was born but it wasn’t yesterday, baby. Let me help you.” He reached for her.

“How do I know you’re not involved? You seem to understand this situation pretty well and you just got out of prison.” She stood and gripped her tote, then began backing away. “Don’t come near me.”

Stone sent her a reassuring stare. “I have nothing to do with anyone trying to scare you. Hell, Jack Cole got me out of prison to help solve a cyber crime.”

“Did Axel know that?”

“No.

“Then I don’t trust you.”

Clearly she’d been deeply attached to Axel, and that made Stone jealous as hell. “If you don’t believe anything else, then believe I’m here to help you.”

Lily shook her head and gathered her scattered belongings again. “It’s not that simple. You don’t understand how ruthless this monster is. It’s better if I go. Tell Thorpe and Axel I said good-bye,” she choked out. “Thank them for everything.”

When she tried to dash past him, he snagged her arm, holding her just tight enough to make her stay. “Baby, let me help you.”

“You can’t. Besides, you look at me like you’d ultimately want sex in return. I don’t like it and I’m no good at it.”

“Whoa.” He held up his hands. “I never said anything about an exchange of protection for sex.”

She kept on as if he hadn’t spoken. “Sometimes in bed I freak out or cry or . . . God, I need to stop babbling and get out of town.”

As Lily darted for her car, Stone filed away that assessment of her sexual prowess and blocked her path. “Don’t run. No strings. I promise.”

“Then why would you bother?”

Stone tried to think through his answer fast. The truth—that he needed her to testify—would scare the hell out of her right now. He certainly couldn’t tell her that he wanted her so badly it was fucking with his brainpan because that would freak her out, too. Unfortunately, that didn’t leave him with much. “I can’t stand to see you terrified, and I promised Thorpe I’d keep you safe.”

“If you don’t want sex, you feel sorry for me, and I can’t handle that. Just let me go before this guy finds you with me. He’ll kill you. He’ll kill us both.” She looked ready to beg. “Please move your truck. Otherwise I’ll jump the curb and drive over the grass to get away.”

Her little car wouldn’t make it, but Stone would bet she’d give it a hell of a try. And he was running out of options. The last one he had up his sleeve pissed him off,but if it worked, he’d get over himself.

“Be logical. The person who left those flowers isn’t a nice guy, right?”

If anything, she paled more as she shook her head. “No.”

“I’m going to venture that he might even be some sort of criminal.”

Lily pressed her lips together. Her chin trembled as she fought her fear. “The worst.”

From everything he’d been told, Canton was a sociopathic prick who deserved a place of honor in the ninth circle of hell. “You don’t know anything about being a criminal.”

“I know about running from one.”

He’d give her that. She’d managed to keep herself alive for the past seven years. “But do you want to keep running for the rest of your life? How long before it wears you down? How much longer do you want to keep leaving family and friends to start over, all alone?”

His words seemed to slice at her heart, and he hated the way tears filled her eyes. “I don’t have a choice.”

“You do. Maybe it takes a criminal to think like one.”

She glanced up at him in surprise, as if that thought had never occurred to her. Then she frowned. “You said you’re not a violent person.”

“Prison teaches a man a lot about the lengths he’ll go to in order to stay alive.”

“You can’t kill him.” Her voice trembled.

If Canton had frightened Lily this much, then it would be Stone’s pleasure. “I can outsmart him, find other ways to make him disappear…”

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TEASERS

PRAISE

5 Stars! “This story is incredibly passionate, breath-taking, sexy, and about the best feeling book I have read in this series so far. Fans will fall head over heels for Falling In Deeper, no doubt about it!”
-Marie’s Tempting Reads

Shayla Black's brilliance really shines through in FALLING IN DEEPER! Every emotion…every feeling…every touch was palpable. The passion, the intensity, the emotion flew off of every page, reminding us what a WICKED genius Shayla Black really is.
-Shayna’s Spicy Reads

Recommended! “Overall fantastic read!
– PNR Book Lover Reviews

5 Stars! “An amazing story with passion, break-taking moments and the right amount of sexiness. I highly recommend!”
-Once Upon An Alpha

“Falling in Deeper seems the perfect title for this one, as I fell a little deeper in love with the characters with every chapter and was constantly reminded why I enjoy Shayla Black's books.”
-The Book Cellar

5 Stars and Truest Gem! “Falling in Deeper not only kept me on the edge of my seat, it reminded me why I fell in love with the Wicked Lovers series in the first place. “
-Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews

Good addition to the epic series! “The story line played smoothly and I was totally thrown at the end; did not see that coming.”
-Night Owl Reviews

5 Stars! “Falling In Deeper is simply amazing.”
-Bitten By Love Reviews

Surprising twists! “I loved this book. It had lots of action, twists, a sweet couple and the usual great supporting characters. Rating: A.”
-Red Hot Books

5 Stars! “Swoony. Sexy. Hot.”
-Give Me Books

WOW! “I couldn’t put the book down.”
-Twinsie Talk

5 Stars! “Falling in Deeper followed in the footsteps that makes this series absorbing reading.”
-Romance Between the Sheets

Emotional! “If you love the series, you will not be disappointed with Falling in Deeper.”
-Jacqueline’s Reads

Sexy Suspense! “Falling In Deeper was one of those reads that'll heat you up, get your pulse pounding, and leave you begging for more. The alpha males in this series are just…that…good.”
-Anna's Herding Cats

“I love all the layers that Shayla Black adds to her stories. Keeping me engaged until the last page.”
-Little Read Riding Hood

5 Stars! “Breathtaking, passionate, sexy, sinful and suspenseful! Ms. Black weaved together an unforgettably passionate story that will touch the hearts of many. To call Falling in Deeper a great story would be an understatement.”
-Books Need TLC

“Hot and sexy and dangerous and exciting. I loved this installment in the series, and can't wait to read more.”
-Krista’s Dust Jacket

5 Stars! “Falling in Deeper is an emotional love story that includes scorching hot romance, danger, mystery and suspense. I can’t get enough of these books.”
-Reading in Pajamas

5 Hearts! “I am a huge fan of Shayla's Wicked Lovers series. I so enjoyed this story.”
-She Hearts Books

Must read! “It drew me in from the beginning, and kept me there, wondering if they would ever get the villain.”
-Shannon’s Book Blog

“Filled with suspense and mystery, Falling in Deeper is a rollercoaster ride of a love story.”
-InnerGoddess

“Falling in Deeper seems the perfect title for this one, as I fell a little deeper in love with the characters with every chapter and was constantly reminded why I enjoy Shayla Black’s books.”
-The Book Cellar

“FALLING IN DEEPER is a story about betrayal and trust; revenge and retribution; running from the past, and moving towards a better future. The premise is intriguing with some twists and turns that you won’t see coming. The characters are passionate; the romance is captivating. Shayla Black will seduce your mind into a world where fantasy becomes reality.”
-The Reading Café

Highly Recommended! “ I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, pain, suspense, twist and turns, seduction, secrets, lies, betrayal, and heartbreak.”
-Renee Entress’s Blog

5 Stars! “The scenes that played out were intensely passionate and mind-blowingly decadent. I never thought it was possible but this series just gets better and better!”
-Nice Ladies, Naughty Books

Captured my heart! “Death, heartache, lies, betrayal are all par for the course in this contemporary romance tale.”
-Kam’s Place

Great Story! “I was at the edge of my seat the entire time.”
-Once Upon a Twilight

“Black blew me away with the development of these characters and their relationship. The storyline was suspenseful and believable and oh so hot.”
-Pretty Sassy Cool

5 Hearts! “Lily and Stone’s story was a fantastic read! I was sucked in from beginning to end.”
-Romance Junkies

Powerful! “I was hooked. And I can’t wait to read more!”
-Take Me Away To A Great Read Blog

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