Pulse by Adriana Locke
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USA Today bestselling author Adriana Locke delivers a spicy, age gap, grumpy sunshine, workplace romance in the first book in the brand new Landry Security series.
Troy Castelli acts like it’s my fault that we’re cooped up together in a room with one bed overlooking the ocean. I didn’t ask for a stalker to break into my house and then send me a threatening email detailing my demise. And I sure as heck didn’t request that my boss send Troy and his uber elite bodyguard skills to accompany me out of town—although I’m not mad about it.
A paid tropical vacation with a grumpy, gray-eyed bad boy in a suit isn’t exactly a burden.
But it is a giant test of my willpower.
Troy’s alpha protector tendencies drive me wild. His arrogant smirk gets under my skin. But it’s his not-so-innocent touches, heated looks and touch-her-and-die vibes that are the final strike that ignite our explosive chemistry.
The longer we’re together, the more his broody exterior slips, and I get a glimpse of the real man beneath the sculpted muscles. I’m determined not only to unearth his mysterious past but also to make him realize what we have is more than just a fling in paradise.
That is, unless my stalker gets me first.
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“You almost had that right,” he says.
“What do you mean?”
“I shelved my entire life and came here to protect a woman.” He closes the distance between us. “But she’s not just a woman I work with.”
My heart skips a beat as I stare into his eyes. “Is that so?”
“She’s brilliant and hard-working and one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met even though she somehow weaponizes that sometimes.”
I try not to giggle.
“She’s a bit of a pain in the ass, but I find myself looking forward to dealing with her every day,” he says, smiling softly. “She’s strong and fearless … and wildly, ridiculously beautiful.”
I gasp, holding my breath.
“If she wasn’t my co-worker, and I wasn’t on duty, and I wasn’t so fucked up that it would undoubtedly ruin everything between us eventually, I’d shoot my shot and pray that it works.”
As soon as the words leave his mouth, his features harden. It’s as if he said too much, let his guard down too low, and is preparing for a pushback.
Nope. Sorry, Troy. You don’t get to take that back.
I turn toward the house. “Well, it’s a good thing she’s your co-worker, and you’re on duty because if your shot looks anything like it did in the closet this afternoon, it needs some work.”
His gaze snaps to mine, bewildered.
I laugh. “Let’s get back. I need a shower.”
Relief washes across his face, so I wink at him.
“Too bad you have such a shit game,” I say, walking backward so I can see him. “Or you could’ve joined me in that shower.”
My laughter trails me as I jog back to the house.
"He’s a whole damn mood— a sexy, dangerous vibe that steals my breath."
"Each movement sends a drift of his cologne my way. I look up at his six- foot- three- inch frame, broad shoulders, and barrel chest as he peers down at me. It’s hard not to shiver."
"If Troy were anyone else, and I met him anywhere else, I would give in to this attraction in a heartbeat. I’d be putty in that man’s sexy, calloused hands. But as luck will have it, instead of whispering how much he wants to f*ck me, he just f*cks with me."
"And when a gorgeous, gray- eyed bad boy in a suit demands to whisk you off to an island to keep you safe— life could be worse."
"He groans, breathing harder as he bangs out a few more push- ups. Then he rocks back and sits on his knees. “What do I read?” He shrugs. “It depends. I like biographies. Fiction. I also really like those coffee table books on specific topics.” “You’re so surprising.” “What?” He smiles. “Did you think I didn’t read?” “No. It’s just when I think you couldn’t possibly get any hotter, you find a way to throw more gas on the fire.” His smile turns mischievous. “I’m hot, huh?” “I think we’re beyond pretending like we aren’t attracted to each other.”"
"The desire in his eyes ratchets up my need for him another notch. To know this man wants me this badly is the biggest turn- *n— ever."
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