Rules In Blackmail
He’ll risk his life – and heart – to save her!Former SEAL Sullivan Bishop couldn’t think of anything worse than working for prosecutor Jane Reise. Soon Blackhawk becomes her only hope of being saved from a frightening stalker. Sullivan soon realises that there’s more to Jane than meets the eye.
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Blackhawk Security Elite Protection Servicesâ
Their business is your safety
But not hers. Former SEAL Sullivan Bishop refuses to work for Jane Reise. The JAG Corps prosecutor is hard coreâand he never stopped blaming her for his brotherâs death. But Blackhawk is Janeâs only hope in fending off a frightening stalker, and sheâll blackmail Sullivan to get it. Forced into her service, he soon realizes he was wrong about Jane. As bullets fly, Sullivan knows heâll risk his lifeâand heartâto save her.
NICHOLE SEVERN writes explosive romantic suspense with strong heroines, heroes who dare challenge them and a hell of a lot of guns. She resides with her very supportive and patient husband, as well as her demon spawn, in Utah. When sheâs not writing, sheâs constantly injuring herself running, rock climbing, practicing yoga and snowboarding. She loves hearing from readers through her website, www.nicholesevern.com, and on Twitter, @nicholesevern.
ISBN: 978-1-474-07908-2
RULES IN BLACKMAIL
© 2018 Natascha Jaffa
Published in Great Britain 2018
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For my husband: couldnât do this without you.
Contents
âYou have exactly five seconds to talk, or I start shooting.â Sullivan Bishop slipped his finger alongside the gunâs trigger.
âIâm not armed.â The woman in his sights raised her hands to shoulder level, but didnât make another move. She mightâve been pretty, but in his experience, pretty faces were the best at hiding lies. And the lean dark-haired woman standing in the middle of his office had one of the prettiest faces heâd ever seen. Knowing her, sheâd come armed. âI want to talk. Figured this would be the best place to do it.â
He balanced his weight between both feet. His heart pumped hard as he tightened his grip around the Glock. How long had it been since Jane Reiseâthe legendary JAG Corps prosecutor herselfâhad crossed his mind? Nine months? Ten? Didnât matter. Nobody uninvited strolled into Blackhawk Security and stepped back through those doors without answering for something.
Jane had a lot to answer for.
âAnd you thought breaking into my private security company after hours was your best plan? How the hell did you get in here?â Sullivan closed in on her one inch at a time while he listened for movement on the rest of the floor. How had she gotten past his security system? Blackhawk Security provided top-of-the-line security measures, including cameras, body-heat sensors, motion detectors and more. Whatever the client needed, they delivered. Sometimes those services included personal protection, investigating, logistical support to the US government and personal recovery. They did it all. But right now, his gut instincts were telling him Jane wasnât standing in his office for some added security around her town house.
âWould you believe me if I said I came to hire you?â She swiped her tongue over her full bottom lip. Dropping her hands to her side, she scanned the rest of the office and widened her stance. Moonlight, coming through the wall of windows looking over downtown Anchorage, splayed across one half of her face. It washed out the brilliant color of her hazel eyes heâd studied from her file all those months ago. She was far more beautiful in personâno argument thereâbut the cord of tension stiffening her neck darkened her features.
