Dirty talking Griffin Parker takes on confident and beautiful Maria Taylor in this book that hit me right in the heart. It is filled with everything you could ask for: love, distrust, passion, mystery, a few tears and anger. Maria and Griffin will show you how it feels to go from one extreme to another. This couple fights the magnetism that exists between them, trying not to mix business with pleasure. Suze drops her voice. “I did indeed. I suspected Curt had been having extra company, shall we say, after I had to go to the doctor for something that turned out to be a sexually transmitted infection.” This is the fifth book in Nicoll's Men series, but each book, including this one, can be read as a standalone.

I tried my best. I really did. But I could not bring myself to read more than 33%. I literally dragged myself up there until I just couldn’t take it anymore. I reach out and take his hand, staring into his eyes. He finally smiles at me, but it seems to take a great effort to do so. I’d even go as far to say he looks pissed. Ms. Taylor.” He gives me a formal nod as he rounds his desk and holds his hand out. The scent of something fresh and invigorating follows him, like the air in a tropical garden after rain. His dark brows pinch closer together as he studies my face with an unapologetic entitlement, like he has every damn right to look inside my soul should he wish. I fight to keep the amusement from my face. She heard Reed doing God knows what last night and thinks it was me.

Griffin Parker on the other hand is a control freak. He’s had some misfortunes in his past where his trust was betrayed that he’s struggling to let go of. Through his time with Maria he starts to realize just how negatively that is affecting him. If I’m being perfectly honest, there’s nothing going on upstairs in this mans head. Completely empty. His only thoughts are “MINE.” And “KILL ALL THE BIRDS” 😂 Which makes him come across as a bit of a Neanderthal, but whatever. I’m not here for realism. This is certainly interesting. Maybe I should cancel the team who are booked to add some insulation to the apartment next to yours. It seems the noise may aid you in your work.”

Maria.” She turns to me, her face glowing. “This is Suze. Suze, this is Maria who I told you about.” Someone please explain, because after the week I’ve had, I’m starting to think I moved to the twilight zone, not Manhattan.” Bad start to the day?” She looks at me. “I understand. Here.” She holds out a cloth and a small bottle. I’ll have to grab a drink with him. Join him and my dad at the club next time they’re in the city.”

I laugh and take a sip of mine. “You know? I think I must agree.” I swallow the sweet, creamy liquid as Harley clinks her cup gently against mine. I knew things were going to be different in New York from LA. But befriending your husband’s mistress? Surely not. I give him a tight smile. It feels strange calling him Griffin. Too familiar, like we should be friends. And we are definitely not friends. He doesn’t even seem happy about me calling him by his first name, but this is the second time he has corrected me, so I really should use it.