How about a deal?
Wild Woman Authors is delighted to focus on
author Michele Leech as she celebrates the release of her second novel of
suspense with the Wild Rose Press: Flowers of Tartarus.
A bit about the book: When her client is found dead of an overdose of a new and dangerous drug, PI Lily Nehme tracks the drug back to Tartarus, a popular nightclub run by Sebastian Galani. Under the guise of their new bartender, Lily infiltrates the club to find the dealer responsible. But as she spends time with the employees of Tartarus, Lily starts to fall for their lifestyle...and the reclusive owner. Her mission becomes secondary as she finds that there's more to Sebastian than meets the eye—and that he just might be the dealer she's looking for.
Excerpt:
“You must be Lily Nehme,” he said, placing his
phone face down on the bar top.
Her brow quirked slightly at his words,
either at the knowledge or the tone, he didn’t know. Regardless, she grabbed
and dried the next shaker. “That’s me. And you must be the mysterious Sebastian
Galani.”
“Correct. Welcome to the team.”
“Thanks,” she said.
Her voice was low, raspy. Sebastian noted the
calloused knuckles of a fighter, familiar enough with the injuries at this
point in his life.
There was something about this Lily Nehme
that he couldn’t quite put his finger on. He didn’t know if it was the way she
spoke or dressed or moved, but something wasn’t quite typical about her. His
phone vibrated again, and he checked the message.
“You understand,” he drawled, tapping through his
phone with one hand and gesturing to her outfit with the other, “we maintain a
certain…aesthetic, here.”
He didn’t look up, but he saw her smile in
his peripherals just the same, another glass going into the clean pile.
“In my experience, having a bartender who’s
easy to spot is worth more than ambiance.”
That made him look up at her, his brow rising
slowly. “And how many years of experience is that, exactly?”
“Enough to know how to read a job
application. And there was approximately fuck all in terms of a dress code.”
That made him put his phone back into his
pocket and meet her eyes directly. She’d dropped the towel, both hands braced
on the bar top. “Look here, Ms. Nehme—”
“Lily,” she interrupted.
No one interrupted him, save for Ellis, and
the novelty threw him off for a moment. She leaned forward slightly, smiling at
him with a few too many teeth showing. “How about a deal?” she suggested. “I
make you a drink. If you don’t love it, I’ll change into something more. . .
appropriate.”
Sebastian considered for a breath, weighing
the pros and cons. Worst case, he’d have to put up with flowers. Best case,
she’d change. Little risk involved and less of a chance for lingering
frustrations on her part. He sat down at the bar with a nod. “I’ll have a—”
“No,” she interrupted him again. “I’ll figure
it out.”
What
others are saying about this book:
“…An
undercover PI, Lily Nehme is not a shrinking violet. She is independent,
self-sufficient, self-reliant and a kick-ass. She finds a place to truly belong
in Sebastian Galani’s club and in his arms. The characters are well-developed
with a balance of good and evil. Good plotting has made a fast-paced story from
beginning to end and satisfying for start to finish. Way to go, Michele Leech…” Reviewer: Twilla Kay Lamm
“…The
unusual title gripped me from the beginning and the book did not disappoint.
Ms. Leech has woven a tale of Lily—a PI who is investigating the death of her
client’s son. Her search takes her to Tartarus—a nightclub run by a member of
the notorious Galani family—Sebastian. Sparks fly and tension mounts as Lily
digs deeper into the nightclub and her feelings toward Sebastian. A great read
and definitely 5 plus stars…”
Reviewer:
Jane Greenhill
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Sounds like a great story. Congratulations!
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