Autumn Jordon writes with a real-world
understanding of her characters -- she lights up the page! NY Times Bestselling Author Kasey Michaels
2010 Golden Leaf Winner for Best First Book, Finalist for Best 2010 Romantic Suspense by The Romance Reviews and 2009 Golden Heart Finalist
In the Presence of Evil
Coming June 15, 2011
In handcuffs for a murder and nowhere to turn, Gina Rizzo’s only hope to stay out of jail is to accept the help of the man who years ago broke her heart, and who still makes her tremble with desire.
Staring death down is easier for Marine Cole Hanson than facing the woman who stole his soul and then betrayed him. However, when Cole returns home for the holidays and sees Gina in handcuffs, old feelings flare and even though he doesn’t trust her with his heart, he willingly steps up as her alibi.
When Gina’s life is threatened, Cole vows to protect her. However, staying alive becomes an undertaking for the two while they track a murder. Their only hope is to trust each other again, but if they do, will their rekindled love lead to their demise?
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If you love action, suspense and romance all rolled in one then you will truly love, In the Presence of Evil. …..Happily Ever After Reviews
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From the Author of the 2010 Golden Leaf Winner for Best First Book and 2009 Golden Heart Finalist ‘Evil’s Witness’, now comes ‘In the Presence Of Evil’.
(This excerpt is the original work of Autumn Jordon is protected under copyright laws. No part of this excerpt may be used without the expressed permission of Autumn Jordon.)
The change in Mountain Pine had started months ago with the unsolved murder of the bank’s previous president.
Gina’s appetite vanished as her stomach rolled. Cole continued to scooped bite after bite. She dropped her spoon and it clanked against the bowl. “How can you think there was someone lurking around outside, who you might need to kill, and still eat like there was no tomorrow?”
“Because I’m hungry.” He held up four fingers with his free hand while he continued to spoon with the other.
“Will you knock that off? I’m serious.”
His thumb popped up.
She grabbed his hand intending to hurt him for being so nonchalant and continuing to play the stupid question game, but Cole’s fingers tightened around hers and Gina’s center turned to liquid while the rough pad of his thumb stroked the sensitive skin on the back of her hand. Her heart thumped against her ribs and echoed through her soul. Cole’s smothering gaze made her wondered if he heard it too.
“What is it you really want to know, Gina?”
She couldn’t breathe while imagining what she wanted from Cole—one night, in his arms. No questions. No promises for a tomorrow.
Her throat was dryer than a November milkweed. “I’d ah—”
He raised her hand to his warm lips and softly brushed them across her fingertips, sending crackling charges to her womb.
“You know what I’d like, Gina.”
She shook her head and croaked, “No.”
His black lashes did little to mask his desire. “I’d like to get to know you all over again.”
She grabbed the chair’s edge with her other hand to steady her trembling body. Cole wanted the same thing she did. Could she have sex with him and then watch him walk away again in the morning?
Her heart cried no.
His moist tongue traced the pads of her fingers, upping the amps dashing through her body. There was no doubt she wanted and was ready for him.
Gina shifted her weight on the chair, searching for relief in the movement but done came. She wanted Cole here, now, on the kitchen table.
Suddenly, the lights clinked off throwing them into complete darkness. Upstairs, a crash resounded through the house.
From the Author of the 2010 Golden Leaf Winner for Best First Book and 2009 Golden Heart Finalist Evil’s Witness, now comes In the Presence Of Evil.
