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Authors: Cynthia Eden

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Epilogue

Devlin Shade knew it was way past time to leave the office. Chance had checked out hours ago, and Lex—well, that guy had rushed away a few moments ago with Sophie. They’d been kissing, laughing, and kissing some more.

They’d been happy.

He was whistling as he waited for the elevator. Maybe he’d go and catch a basketball game. Maybe he’d—

The elevator doors opened. A damn drop-dead gorgeous blonde appeared. Not just any blonde.

Julianna Patrice McNall-Smith.

Her breath caught when she saw him. “You.”

He’d been thinking the same thing.
You. You’re the one I want. You shouldn’t be here. You should be very, very far away from me.

Because his body had a far too primitive reaction to her.

The elevator doors started to slide closed. He threw up his hand, stopping them.

She tensed and fear flashed in her eyes.

“Easy,” Dev said. “Look, I think you got the wrong impression of me before. I’m not—”

“A killer?” Julianna laughed, and the sound was brittle. “No, that would be me, right? At least, that’s what the world thinks.” Then she shook her head, “I know you’re not one of Sophie’s clients. She told me earlier today that you worked here at VJS. I just wasn’t expecting to see you, not as soon as I arrived.” She leaned forward and peered over his shoulder. “Is there someone else—”

“There’s me,” he said flatly. “What can I do for you?’ She’d made him curious. A dangerous thing.

She walked out of the elevator. Her hands twisted in front of her. He could practically feel the nerves rolling off her.

“Julianna,” he prompted and—for some weird reason—he liked the way it felt when he said her name. “What can I do?”

Her long lashes lifted. “You can keep me alive.”

His eyes widened.

“I’m really not the killer, you see. Someone else is, and he’s after me. The cops think I’m lying. They won’t help me, but you…you can.” Her voice broke just a bit. “Please. I’ll pay any price. I just—I don’t want to die.”

And she wouldn’t be dying, not on his watch.

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AVAILABLE in FEBRUARY OF 2015 … NEED ME.

(Devlin and Julianna’s Book)

And available now…WATCH ME (Dark Obsession, Book 1):

Watch Me…
The first book in New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Cynthia Eden’s sexy new romantic suspense series…
DARK OBSESSION.

He was hired to protect her.

Watching gorgeous Gwen Hawthorne wasn’t a hard job—but it certainly was tempting. Chance Valentine had tried to keep his distance from the sexy socialite for years, but when her father hired him to keep watch on her—as a twenty-four, seven bodyguard—Chance knew his control was about to be pushed to the limit.

He’d never wanted another woman the way he desired her. Hot. Intense. Consuming. Being so close to Gwen, Chance knew that he wouldn’t be able to resist her. So he gave into his need,
her
need, and he took them both to the edge of a dark and consuming desire.

But Chance soon realizes that he isn’t the only one watching Gwen. Someone else is out there, a stalker who won’t rest until Gwen is destroyed. Every day, every moment…Gwen is in danger. And Chance knows that if he can’t unmask the stalker, then he may just lose the only woman he has ever loved.

A Note From the Author

I really appreciate you reading WANT ME. Thanks for taking the time to check out my romantic suspense novel.

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Cynthia Eden

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About The Author

Award-winning author Cynthia Eden writes dark tales of paranormal romance and romantic suspense. She is a
New York Times, USA Today, Digital Book World,
and
IndieReader
best-seller. Cynthia is also a two-time finalist for the RITA® award (she was a finalist both in the romantic suspense category and in the paranormal romance category). Since she began writing full-time in 2005, Cynthia has written over fifty novels and novellas.

Cynthia is a southern girl who loves horror movies, chocolate, and happy endings. More information about Cynthia and her books may be found at:
http://www.cynthiaeden.com
or on her Facebook page at:
http://www.facebook.com/cynthiaedenfanpage
. Cynthia is also on Twitter at
http://www.twitter.com/cynthiaeden
.

Her Works

List of Cynthia Eden's romantic suspense titles:

MINE TO TAKE (Mine, Book 1)
MINE TO KEEP (Mine, Book 2)
MINE TO HOLD (Mine, Book 3)
MINE TO CRAVE (Mine, Book 4)
MINE TO HAVE (Mine, Book 5)

FIRST TASTE OF DARKNESS
SINFUL SECRETS

DIE FOR ME (For Me, Book 1)
FEAR FOR ME (For Me, Book 2)
SCREAM FOR ME (For Me, Book 3)

DEADLY FEAR (Deadly, Book 1)
DEADLY HEAT (Deadly, Book 2)
DEADLY LIES (Deadly, Book 3)

ALPHA ONE (Shadow Agents, Book 1)
GUARDIAN RANGER (Shadow Agents, Book 2)
SHARPSHOOTER (Shadow Agents, Book 3)
GLITTER AND GUNFIRE (Shadow Agents, Book 4)
UNDERCOVER CAPTOR (Shadow Agents, Book 5)
THE GIRL NEXT DOOR (Shadow Agents, Book 6)
EVIDENCE OF PASSION (Shadow Agents, Book 7)
WAY OF THE SHADOWS (Shadow Agents, Book 8)

Paraonormal romances by Cynthia Eden:

BOUND BY BLOOD (Bound, Book 1)
BOUND IN DARKNESS (Bound, Book 2)
BOUND IN SIN (Bound, Book 3)
BOUND BY THE NIGHT (Bound, Book 4)
*FOREVER BOUND - An anthology containing: BOUND BY BLOOD, BOUND IN DARKNESS, BOUND IN SIN, AND BOUND BY THE NIGHT
BOUND IN DEATH (Bound, Book 5)