“Do you have a suspect in mind?” I ask, getting the feeling he may know who the culprit is already, and isn’t inclined to involve the authorities.
“I would never dream of accusing anyone,” he states primly.
“Of course not,” I pander to him, rolling my eyes to the empty office. “I’ll need details on the item that was stolen and when to begin our preliminary investigation, and then if I believe we can help, we’ll need to meet to finalize the contract.”
“Excellent,” he breathes with a sigh of relief.
I quickly jot down the relevant information about the item, some jeweled mask, and the circumstances surrounding its disappearance.
“I’ll look into this right away,” I tell him. “And I’ll have my assistant, Bethany, call you sometime tomorrow.”
Ending the call and tossing the phone onto the desk, I lean across and type a message onto my computer’s messaging program. Bethany installed it - and insists I use it - so I’m not yelling her name every time I need - want - to see her.
Derek: Bethany.
Bethany: Boss.
I would suggest we share an office, but then I’d be in hell all day. Having her sweetness so close and not able to do anything about it. It’s better she’s at her desk in what used to be the living room.
It’s several minutes before I hear a knock on the door.
“Yes.”
The door swings open, and Bethany is standing there, smiling and holding a mug that is curling with steam.
“You summoned me?” She asks, closing the door behind her and picking up my now cold mug of coffee and replacing it with the one from her hand.
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Shock and Awe (A Pride Security Novella)
The search for the mask draws them closer together, will the curse tear them apart?
Derek
For the past two years, my assistant Bethany Colombo has unknowingly been tormenting me.
Hiring Bethany to keep my private security company, Pride Security, running smoothly was both the best and worst thing I ever did. There is no question she’s the most reliable and hardworking employee I have. If only she wasn’t wrapped up in such a sweet-smelling, amazing assed, too young for me package.
I hate and crave, in equal measure, each morning when she bounces through the door.
Bethany is exactly what I need to grow my fledgling company and continue to provide for my employees. There’s no way I want to fuck that up…
Bethany
My attraction to Derek Lion has only grown over the years. There’s just one problem... he’s my boss.
Part of Derek’s attraction is that he respects me as a person. Which means he will never act on his feelings.
As Derek and I work together, to find a cursed Venetian mask, I am determined to prove to him that we are a perfect team inside and outside of the office.
I am hell bent on getting him to finally act on our mutual feelings…
Uncover the origins of Pride Security!
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Praise for Shock and Awe
Who doesn’t love a good office romance with a hint of forbidden love? If you like a little mystery and a lot of sexy romance then you need to read this book! ~ Jen (Goodreads reviewer)
Such a fun read! It was also super sizzling! Bethany and Derek are cute as a couple and their story had lots of bits of mystery, sexy times, sweetness and moments of uh oh! ~ Debra (Goodreads reviewer)
Nancy Drew meets sexy security guy! Loved this book! It's a quick read with a fun mystery woven into a love story. ~ SE Rose
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Acknowledgments
A huge thank you to all the readers who stuck with Finn and Lily through the years! I’m truly grateful for your love and support.
A special thank you goes out to my amazing editing team: Cassie, Joy, Andrea, and everyone at JoyEditing. They helped me bring out the best in Finn, Lily, and their story.
Also By Rene Webb
MACKAY INTERNATIONAL SERIES
UNCOVERING LILY (MacKay International, #1)
CLAIMING LILY (MacKay International, #2)
FREEING LILY (MacKay International, #3)
PRIDE SECURITY SERIES
SHOCK AND AWE (A Pride Security Novella)
PINETREE ROMANCE SERIES
FINDING SUNSHINE (A Pinetree Romance, #1)
LOVE FOUND (A Pinetree Romance, #1.5)
A WHITE HOT CHRISTMAS
About the Author
Rene Webb, a former Catholic schoolgirl and child of the ‘80’s, is a recovering soap opera addict who grew up watching General Hospital. She became weary with the relentless drama and sought out stories with happy endings that lasted. Now, Rene is an erotic romance author, where there is always a happily-ever-after!
Authors such as Jane Austen, Kristen Ashley, Cherise Sinclair, Sierra Cartwright, Donna Fletcher, and Laura Kaye have inspired her. They all create strong female characters, swoon-worthy men, and stories that leave their readers with the hope that you, too, will find your own H.E.A.!
A graduate of The George Washington University in Washington DC, ’05, with a BA in History. Rene went on to get her Masters in Film Studies, ’09, from Chapman University, Orange, CA.
When Rene’s characters aren’t talking to her, she enjoys reading, seeing movies, going to museums, playing tabletop games and spending time with her friends and family.
Rene lives in Northern Virginia.
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