by Layla Reyne
“Plans,” Hawes said, skeptically. “All I’ve got is your name, Mr. Perry. I don’t know that I trust you and your plans.” He trusted Kane more, but better safe than sorry.
And he also demanded the show of respect. Commanded it.
Dante obliged. Hands on the table, where everyone could see them, he lowered himself into the chair. “I’m trusting you.”
Hawes’s gut clenched.
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Acknowledgments
This story has evolved over a span of many many years. So have Charlie, Sean, and Trevor. So have I as an author. All the pieces finally fell into place to tell this story as it was always meant to be, and I am so thrilled to share it with you.
I couldn’t do it alone. Special thanks to Wander Aguiar and models Alex, Dina, and Pat for the gorgeous, moody cover photography that I’ve been looking for for years (no lie, half the reason this book finally got done was because Wander got the perfect shot), Cate Ashwood for the equally gorgeous, moody cover design, Kim, Anna, and Michelle for the beta reads, Kristi Yanta for shaping the Play-Doh of my first novel many moons ago (I will be forever grateful you took a flyer on me), Susie Selva for her editorial expertise, and Lori Parks for the careful proofreading. Thanks as well to the PR professionals who help get the word out: Nina and the entire Valentine PR Team and Leslie and the GRR Team!
Finally, all my love to the awesome readers and cheerleaders in my Layla’s Lushes Facebook Group. You continue to hang with me as I throw curveball after curveball, and I can’t say enough how much the support and open-mindedness have helped my growth and happiness as an author. I’m writing and publishing the stories I love. I wouldn’t be able to do that without you.
Also by Layla Reyne
For the most up-to-date list of titles and a helpful reading order, please visit www.laylareyne.com.
Fog City:
Prince of Killers
King Slayer
A New Empire
Queen’s Ransom
Silent Knight
Agents Irish and Whiskey:
Single Malt
Cask Strength
Barrel Proof
Tequila Sunrise
Blended Whiskey
Trouble Brewing:
Imperial Stout
Craft Brew
Noble Hops
Final Gravity
Variable Onset:
Variable Onset
Sweater Weather
Changing Lanes:
Relay
Medley
Freestyle
Table for Two:
The Last Drop
Dine With Me
About the Author
Layla Reyne is the author of Variable Onset and the Fog City, Agents Irish and Whiskey, and Trouble Brewing series. A Carolina Tar Heel who now calls the San Francisco Bay Area home, Layla enjoys weaving her bicoastal experiences into her stories, along with adrenaline-fueled suspense and heart pounding romance.
You can find Layla at laylareyne.com, in her reader group on Facebook—Layla’s Lushes, and at the following sites: