Living in Sin City, Finn McCormick is no stranger to one-night stands, but the last person he expects to find losing big on the casino floor is a former high school fling. Even though Macey Webster's clearly down on her luck, she's still a knockout, and she's dressed like a stripper—because she is one. Drunk off an unfamiliar cocktail of lust, pity, and compassion, Finn offers to pay Macey's debts if she cuddles up to him around town . . . and does whatever he wants between the sheets.
Macey came to Vegas for one reason only: money. She's got a young daughter to support, and the tips really are bigger in Vegas. But when she blows her earnings on blackjack, her guardian angel is the rich boy who once stole her heart and never called her back. Although Macey would love to turn the tables on Finn, she can't afford to refuse his proposition—and soon she's enjoying herself much more than she cares to admit. Macey's used to baring her flesh, but baring her soul will take far more courage.
Contains mature themes.
Release date:
March 28, 2017
Publisher:
Loveswept
Print pages:
224
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Finn McCormick—the hottest guy to ever cross my path—is standing behind the dealer, staring at me. I catch my breath at the sight of him. I never thought I’d see him again. The dealer taps my hand trying to get my attention, but I continue to focus on him. Just as I tear my gaze away from him I see his hands push deep into the pockets of his slacks, pushing his suit jacket up, giving off that casual yet dangerous look. The last time I saw him he had, as I’d written in my journal, “steely blue eyes that anyone could easily get lost in.” I would know because they swallowed me whole every time I saw him.
My world starts to spin as I look at the dealer who is putting down my card. When I see the eight, all the air suddenly leaves my body and I let out a sob that would rival someone going through massive heartache. The man on my left tries to console me, but all I can do is cover my mouth and vacate the table as quickly as possible while the dealer stacks my chips into her tray.
And just like that it’s all gone.
Pushing my way through the people who have gathered behind me, I feel my ass being pinched and my boobs grabbed. I shove bodies out of my way, but not many move willingly. Once I break free, he’s there waiting for me as I round the corner of the table.
“Get out of my way,” I seethe, making sure I put my full force behind my hands as I push on his shoulders. Before I can get out of the casino, hands grab my arms while another set pick up my legs. I kick and scream, knowing full well that I’m making a scene, but I don’t care. I don’t give a crap that every person in the casino can see my lady parts on full display. They might as well know what it looks like because most will be seeing it tonight in their VIP rooms. I have no choice but to bare all for more money.
His voice is smooth and ridiculously sexy as he commands the goons to let me go. They drop me, making sure I hit the ground hard. I’m lucky my ankle doesn’t roll or break from the force of their release. When Finn tries to help me, I yell at him not to touch me. I don’t want his help.
He straightens his jacket and reminds me that I pushed him first.
“You deserve it,” I tell him, even though he has no idea why.
“How are you?” he asks, but I roll my eyes and bite the insides of my cheeks. He doesn’t need to know anything about me.
“What do you care?”
Finn shrugs as if this . . . as if I’m a waste of his time. “I always care when I see someone from my hometown in my hotel, losing thousands of dollars.”
What’s left of my heart and pride hits the ground and shatters. Of course, he owns the one casino I finally decide to venture into. I can’t help the tears that drip down my face, ruining my makeup. To him I must look like a clown right now. One simple act of desperation . . . no, it hasn’t been one, it’s many over the years, but this one takes the cake. This one is the mother lode. I was stupid to think I could double, even triple my money because a boyfriend of my mother’s taught me the game. This is Vegas, you either win or you lose and I’ve lost it all and whatever dignity I had left is now gone.
“It was nice seeing you, Finn, but I have to go.”
He reaches for my hand, halting my steps.
“Let me help you.” His voice is soft and for a minute I think about it until I realize what that could mean.
“Excuse me? What makes you think I need your help?”
His eyes roam over my body and he smirks. I don’t even need his words to know what he’s thinking.
“I have a proposition for you,” he blurts out before I can tell him to bug off.
I stand tall, but even in my five-inch heels I don’t reach his height. I try to square off against him, but I know I’m not scaring him. He tilts his head to the left, waiting for me to say something, and all I’m doing is thinking about kicking him in the nuts. Seeing him bent over and in pain would be a satisfying way to end this epic moment. Instead, I walk away as fast as I can.
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