The sweetest reward comes after the longest wait
Vicktor Orlov took one look at the wary gaze and slow-to-trust personality of the deliciously sexy and fascinating Rachel Dolan and knew he wanted more than just a casual friendship. But as a natural protector, he also knew bossiness and overprotective maneuvering would push her away. Hell use every tool in his easygoing arsenal to convince her to take a chance on them.
Rachels flourishing new career as a tattoo artist has brought color back into a life previously damaged by violence. She knows she can trust Vicits herself shes not sure of. She doesnt want to be caged or controlled, protected so much she has no ability to make her own choices. And damn if the man doesnt know it.
When Vic finally drops all pretenses of just friends and focuses all his careful affection and irresistible seduction on her, Rachel knows shes falling hard for the laid-back pretty-boy Russian shes discovered has a relentlessly steel spine when it comes to her.
And she cant resist.
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Whiskey Sharp: Jagged
Lauren Dane
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WHISKEY SHARP: JAGGED
© 2018 Lauren Dane
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Author Note
While Pioneer Square and SoDo are two very real neighborhoods in downtown Seattle, Ive taken some liberties. Added some buildings, renamed a few, as it helped flesh out the characters and their stories. Still, Pioneer Square is every bit the former home to bootleggers and the criminal element partly responsible for the face of the city today.
Contents
Cover
Back Cover Text
Booklist
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Author Note
CHAPTER ONE
CHAPTER TWO
CHAPTER THREE
CHAPTER FOUR
CHAPTER FIVE
CHAPTER SIX
CHAPTER SEVEN