Felicity Brandon - Tempted

Tempted 

by Felicity Brandon

 A secret that will burn down the whole city...

Series: The Dark Necessities Prequel: Dalton’s Tale– Book One

#DarkRomance #Billionaire #BDSM #EnemiesToLovers

Welcome back to the Reading Room, Felicity Brandon!

Buy links:

US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y2YTQSY
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Y2YTQSY
Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07Y2YTQSY
Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07Y2YTQSY

Goodreads TBR:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/47959332-tempted

Blurb:

I’m obsessed with a woman who’s nothing but trouble.

She’s feisty and tempting.

And she doesn’t let anything come in the way of her mission.

I’ve dealt with my fair share of rule-breakers.

So, Delilah isn’t what I need.

But I can’t stop dreaming about having her in my arms.

She might be hiding a secret.

A secret that could destroy me and burn the city to the ground.

There’s only one question that remains.

Is she worth the destruction that she’s about to cause?

Giveaway: http://tiny.cc/bzn0cz

Excerpt:

“So, you don’t want dessert, sir?” Delilah’s voice had taken on that soft purr again, and his cock stirred reflexively at the tone.

Dalton leaned toward her. “Oh, I want dessert,” he assured her in a low tone. “In fact, I predict we’ll both be enjoying a bloody big portion.”

Delilah’s eyes widened and she smiled. “Thank God,” she murmured. “I can’t wait.”

He grinned, rising from his chair while she grabbed her purse and shrug. Stepping around the table, she moved toward him. 

“How far is to your place, sir?”

Dalton’s arm snaked around her middle, drawing Delilah toward him. “Not far, beautiful. Hold on, I’ll have you there in a few minutes.”

She flicked her bob back with a mischievous smile, and he led her wordlessly out of the Italian restaurant and in the direction of the elevators. The place was the usual thrum of activity for this time of the evening, and numerous people acknowledged him as they wandered past the throng.

“Hey, Dalton!”

He turned at the sound of his name to find Manuel striding toward them. “Hey, man,” Dalton answered, his brow arching at the way his old friend’s gaze so overtly fell over Delilah.

“I was going to ask if you were stopping by the club tonight, but…” Manuel paused, smiling at the pouting expression Delilah was offering him. “It looks like you’re already taken.”

Dalton laughed. “Manuel, this is my friend, Delilah.”

He glanced down at her expectant face, her thoughts confirming how eager she was to know who Manuel was. “And, Delle, this is Manuel.”

Manuel thrust out a large palm in her direction. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Delilah.”

His gaze rose to Dalton, his brow raising as his thoughts confirmed his curiosity. Who’s the hot little redhead, Dalton? You’ve obviously been playing this card very close to your chest.

Dalton bit back on a grin as he guided Delilah in the opposite direction. “Great to see you,” he called back over his shoulder. “Have a good night.”

“Yeah, you too,” Manuel replied. You lucky sod.

“Friend of yours?” Delilah whispered as they entered the elevator.

There was only one other couple at the far end and with a nod, Dalton steered Delilah away from them.

“Yes, he is,” Dalton confirmed. 

He was about to illustrate his point by telling Delilah about Manuel’s position within the organization, but he stopped himself. He may really like the woman, but Dalton had to face facts. She wasn’t telling him the truth, so he needed to be careful with the information he made available. Dalton gazed down at Delilah. She was glancing over her shoulder at the other couple, her attention slowly returning to him.

“Are you okay?”

“More than,” she answered with a lascivious grin. “This is the part of the night I’ve been looking forward to the most.”

Dalton smirked. “I noticed,” he murmured. “You’ve been making those bedroom eyes at me all night.”

Delilah nibbled her lower lip, pressing herself up against him. “Guilty, sir,” she said softly. “What’s my punishment?”

His eyes widened at her provocative display, and at that moment, the elevator came to a pause, the chiming bell drawing both of their focus temporarily back to the sliding doors. Dalton pulled Delilah against him while the other couple left, his arm reaching to instruct the elevator to the floor they needed.

“I’m glad you asked,” he brooded, ensuring he had her full attention as the doors slid closed once more. Slowly, he spun Delilah’s body around, pressing her against the cool mirrored interior. “Based on how much you enjoyed your introduction to BDSM yesterday, I thought we could play another game?”

Delilah gulped, her pupils dilating. “Are you trying to frighten me, sir?”

Dalton’s cock roused at her question. “No, Delilah.” His tone was low and even. “Would you like me to?”