“So you are telling me you want me to continue to help with cases?” I asked and avoided the whole money thing.
He nodded. “Not all cases, but if I need to pick your brain. You know this area and you might be able to help.”
“It’s going to have to take a back seat to my new cab business,” I stated.
“Cab business?” He asked with a sarcastic tone and then laughed in my face.
“Why not?” I folded my arms and shifted to my left to get a good look at him. “I was pretty damn good at it when it wasn’t legal.”
“Fine.” He put his hands in the air as if he was defeated. “So can I count on you if I need some information about locations, people and stuff?”
“Sure.” I stuck my hand out to shake on it.
Jax Jacksons stuck his hand out.
My heart quickened when his gaze softened.
Oh no. I jerked away. His shit-eatin’ grin widened.
“See you around, Laurel.” He winked. “I look forward to working with you.”
“If I have time,” I quipped.
I couldn’t help but watch Jax Jackson walk away. Unfortunately, the pit in my stomach told me that going on the up and up was almost going to be impossible for me to do.
About The Author
Tonya has written over 15 novels and 4 novellas, all of which have graced numerous bestseller lists including USA Today. Best known for stories charged with emotion and humor, and filled with flawed characters, her novels have garnered reader praise and glowing critical reviews. She lives with her husband, three teenage boys, two very spoiled schnauzers and one ex-stray cats in Northern Kentucky and grew up in Nicholasville. Now that her boys are teenagers, Tonya writes full time but can be found at all of her guys high school games with a pencil and paper in hand. Come on over and FAN Tonya on Goodreads.
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This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. All rights reserved. No part of this publication can be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without the permission in writing from the author or publisher.
Edition: June 2014
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