I Spy a Naughty Game

“This well-paced, clever thriller starts off strong and gets better with each chapter. Davis has created a trio of likable characters and one thoroughly nasty villain. You’ll feel the heat emanating from the pages.”

—
Romantic Times
(4½ Stars)

“Hedonism is the name of the game in this first . . . SHADO Agency novel . . . scintillates with one naughty erotic encounter after the next. . . . I’ll be on the hunt to glom up Ms. Davis’s back-list.”

—Joyfully Reviewed

“An edgy and intriguing start to Jo Davis’s new series . . . a fast-paced story line as well as enough suspense and spy games to thrill any mystery lover . . . sexy, riveting.”

—Romance Junkies

When Alex Was Bad

“Davis has done it again . . . a passionate, exhilarating book that will definitely keep a reader’s attention. Five hearts!”

—Night Owl Romance

“Davis knows her stuff, and she is a brilliant writer when it comes to romantic suspense.
When Alex Was Bad
had me on the edge of my seat.”

—Romance Junkies

“From the first paragraph until the last page, Ms. Davis kept me captivated with her erotic wording and sensual play between the characters. The sex is spicy-hot and the suspense will keep you guessing until the very end. Five cups!”

—Coffee Time Romance

“Jo Davis sizzles with her debut erotic novel.”

—Fallen Angel Reviews

“For fans of erotic suspense, Davis serves it up smokin’-hot. . . . Tension builds right to the very end, in and out of the bedroom.”

—Reader to Reader Reviews

“Wickedly wanton. . . . Take a walk on the wild side and experience an erotic suspense novel not to be missed.”

—TwoLips Reviews

Trial by Fire

“Romantic suspense that has it all: a sizzling firefighter hero, a heroine you’ll love, and a story that crackles and pops with sensuality and action. All I can say is keep the fire extinguisher handy or risk spontaneous combustion!”

—Linda Castillo, national bestselling author of
A Whisper in the Dark

“Sizzling romantic suspense . . . so hot it singes the pages!”

—JoAnn Ross,
New York Times
bestselling author of
Breakpoint

“A five-alarm read . . . riveting, sensual.”

—Barbara Vey,
Publishers Weekly

“For a poignant and steamy romance with a great dose of suspense, be sure to pick up a copy of
Trial by Fire
. . . as soon as it hits the bookstores! 5 Bookmarks!”

—Wild on Books

“Jo Davis set the trap, baited the hook, and completely reeled me in with
Trial by Fire
. Heady sexual tension, heartwarming romance, and combustible love scenes just added fuel to the fire. . . . Joyfully recommended!”

—Joyfully Reviewed

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To Roberta Brown, my fabulous agent, cheerleader, and friend. You were the first industry professional who truly believed, who said to me not just “You can,” but “You will!” . . . and then helped me make it happen. Your faith, hard work, and positive attitude continue to make all the difference to me. Here’s to many more years of toasting our success together.

Acknowledgments

As always, thank you to my husband and wonderful teenagers for your support and understanding when I spend way too many hours in front of the computer. I’m not playing Minesweeper—I swear!

Thank you to my fabulous editor, Tracy Bernstein, for being my biggest fan and mentor. You keep this train on the track, and I’m forever grateful.

And always to my Foxes, without whom life would be very lonely and dull indeed. I love you guys.

One

B
laze Kelly wound through the press of writhing, sweaty bodies. A sea of weekend players wearing enough fucking leather to upholster a fleet of ’57 Chevys. The smarter ones were barely dressed at all—less to peel off when the mercury shot out of control.

Some were on their knees, eagerly fulfilling the desires of their masters or mistresses. A few of those masters wielded floggers or belts, the slap on supple flesh rewarded by groans of pleasure.

A few sipped drinks at their tables and engaged in lively conversation with other Doms—or Dommes, if female—completely ignoring the devoted slaves kneeling at their feet, as was their right.

Every single one craved the rigid structure of the lifestyle, the rules that dictated every nuance of existence here, and Domination /submission was only a part of that structure. All were here to escape, just for a blessed slice of time, the stark reality that overwhelmed their world outside these safe walls.

Like me.

This place made sense when the rest of his personal life had gone to hell and burned. He hadn’t been able to get here fast enough, was desperate to find his center again. To reach for the calm and certainty, the inner power, that made him a master, caused a willing sub to tremble under his touch.

Then he’d lose himself, connect with one who understood him as much as she understood herself. Or himself. Male or female—the sub’s physical form hardly mattered.

And he’d forget all about his heart, left broken and bleeding at Emma’s feet. He
would.

“I can’t do this, Blaze. I don’t belong in your world, and you’d never be satisfied in mine.”

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