Dangerous Liaisons — Lily Taffel

EVERYONE HAS A SECRET. SOME MORE TWISTED THAN OTHERS. BEWARE OF WHAT APPEARS TO BE PERFECT. Illianna, a sweet, naive waitress, is wooed by the dashing but mysterious Nickolas. What could a wealthy and handsome man like Nicholas possibly want with a simple girl like Illianna? Ignorant of all the warning signs, Illianna allows herself to be taken in by Nickolas. Once in his castle, she feels as though she is lost in a fairytale despite the questions tugging at her heart. Who is Nickolas and what could he possibly want with her? Nickolas is the epitome of a passionate lover in and out of bed, yet the truth begins to unravel as scars from his dark past come to light. His violent outburst only confirms the fears gnawing away at Illianna's soul. Nickolas is dangerous. Should she leave? The walls Nickolas has built around himself start to crumble as his secrets endanger the very one he is trying to protect. What would he do if she ever discovers his dark past? What would his innocent and lovely Illianna do if she discovers that Nickolas's true identity is that of Nick Di Angelo, a man she despises. Can she ever fall in love with a murderer who has betrayed her? When Illianna is taken by enemies of Nickolas, he gets the chance to redeem himself by saving her. But will she let him? Will her hostile heart ever soften? If you wish to read more, download and find out what happens! READER ADVISORY: This story contains contents that some reader may find objectionable, including sex and erotic themes. BONUS SURPRISE EBOOK FOR YOU AT THE END OF THE BOOK! EXCERPT He smiled his magnetic smile again, his white teeth showing. And she gulped. "Well, maybe a freak. Depends on who you ask, I suppose." The better to eat you, my dear. No, that couldn't be it, could it? She wasn't a helpless child in the forest with a basket of food for an old woman who lived in a cottage. She felt sure she could tell the difference between a grandmother and a hairy, snarling beast whose onl