When Duty Becomes Desire

Explore the dangerous intersection between obsession and duty in seven full-length, provocative tales.In "e;Kiss the Killer,"e; a lethal assassin is sent to seduce and eliminate a ruthless arms dealer, only to find herself dangerously captivated by her target.In "e;The Bodyguard's Lie,"e; an operative's mission to seduce a senator and steal damaging data goes awry when he genuinely falls for his mark.In "e;The Eleven-Year Itch,"e; to save their passionless marriage, a couple cautiously explores bringing other partners into their bed.In "e;Masks of Firelight,"e; an ambitious journalist infiltrates a secret society of the elite, intending to expose them, but is instead overpowered and initiated.In "e;Gideon's Secret Sex Life,"e; a wife discovers her husband's secret life as an online erotic performer, and her investigation transforms fury into a dangerous game of cat and mouse.In "e;The Chrysalis Club,"e; a journalist goes undercover at a secretive BDSM retreat to find her missing sister, only to become dangerously enthralled by the charismatic owner she suspects of killing her.And in "e;Borrowed Vows,"e; a desperate young woman is paid to impersonate her cousin at a lavish wedding, where her disguise is seen through by two alluring guests who seduce her into a weekend of profound passion.Praise for Julie Grayson's book:"e;Every story is bold, intense, and somehow manages to be both raw and poetic. Julie Grayson doesn't just write steam, she builds entire worlds around desire, power, and emotion. The writing is sharp and vivid, the characters feel real, and the tension never lets up."e; ~ Angela E., ARC Reviewer"e;This collection is definitely on the darker, more daring side, but what I loved most was how thought-provoking it is beneath the heat. You can tell every scene was written with intention and skill. If you like your erotica unapologetically explicit and beautifully written, you'll devour this. I couldn't put it down."e; ~ Cleo Crowley, Editor