Wicked Games
Queen City Rogues Series, Book 2
Aimee Nicole Walker
M/M Romance/Suspense
Release Date: 03.11.19
BLURB
Ryder Jameson and Lucien Clarke have a complicated past: Ryder conserves art; Lucien steals it. Their love-hate relationship spans six years and two continents and has endured multiple heists. Hoping to restore his tarnished reputation, Ryder returns home to Cincinnati to accept a position at an acclaimed museum. When Lucien suddenly reappears in Ryder’s life, the treasure seeker hopes to nab a priceless Shang Dynasty artifact and recapture Ryder’s jilted heart.
Something more sinister than stolen art is stirring in the Queen City. Ryder and Lucien must join forces to untangle a web of secrets, lies, and treachery bigger than either of them expected. Trust won’t come easy, but they’ll need to rely on each other because pulling the wrong thread could have deadly consequences.
Is it fate that keeps bringing Ryder and Lucien together, or are they merely pawns in someone’s wicked games? Will they play for keeps this time or become collateral damage?
Wicked Games is a second-chance romance filled with passion, humor, and intrigue. It’s the second book in the Queen City Rogues series but can be read on its own. Wicked Games contains mature sexual content intended for readers 18 and older.
“We can go back to my hotel room.” I could feel the scathing look Ryder gave me.
“Like that’s ever worked out better for me. You must think I’m a fool.”
“No, I don’t,” I said quickly. “We just need someplace private we can talk.”
“Since when did we start talking?”
“Ryder, I—”
“Do not say my name in a patronizing tone of voice, you smug, son of a thieving whore.”
“You don’t need to insult my mother, Ryder. I assure you she isn’t involved.” I quelled the smile trying to spread across my face. Beneath Ryder’s fury simmered an emotion much stronger and so profound it vibrated off him. I recognized the emotion, and my dick began hardening in response. Lust.
“Fine,” he snarled. “Take me back to your hotel room. Let’s get this over with.”
Ever since she was a little girl, Aimee Nicole Walker entertained herself with stories that popped into her head. Now she gets paid to tell those stories to other people. She wears many titles—wife, mom, and animal lover are just a few of them. Her absolute favorite title is champion of the happily ever after. Love inspires everything she does, music keeps her sane, and coffee is the magic elixir that fuels her day. I’d love to hear from you.
