Series: (Tell All Secrets #1)

Release: September 19, 2022

Liliana: I’m a lass from London setting my life on track. My past left me trapped inside my mind, screaming. Can you hear it? I thought I’d be this way the rest of my days, then I found my passion.

To make the world a better place.

This artist is ready for new adventures only just as things are set in play, they spiral out of control and the one person who means the most may not survive. As my world careens, strong arms envelop me the same time sweet whispers lend their comfort. Only now monsters lurk within the shadows waiting to strike. Will I come out unscathed?

Alexander: Coming home from a war I could not win left me wounded, weak, and misplaced in my small town. This Marine is a far cry from who he once was. I have accepted my fate and thought I could move on.

If only it was that easy.

Now two years home, I know this isn’t the man I’m meant to be. War changes a person and this one is on the brink of losing it all. Until one cry for help. A fiery vixen with a mean reflex. She’s perfect, too pure for me. Lili deserves much better than this broken shell I have become. Only once I have her, I can’t let go.

Excerpt

Lili POV – She and Zander are having a date night at her flat and decide to enjoy a little after dinner dessert.

“What is it? What is it?” I ask eagerly and rub my hands together.

He chuckles, “Hold your horses, I’m getting there.” His smile is infectious. My dad uses that term when I get excited.

I wiggle in my seat, “I can’t take it.” He chuckles again at my impatience.

“Okay. Here.” He opens the box revealing a dark brown dusting on top of cream and lady fingers, the contents barely fitting in the container.

My eyes go wide at the dessert, “Tiramisu?” He nods and gestures for me to dig in. “This has to be the best dessert ever created, how did you know that it’s my favorite? Did Tamara tell you?” I take a fork full and bring it to my lips, groaning when the mascarpone cheese, coffee-soaked lady fingers, and spice envelops around my taste buds. I close my eyes and savor the deliciousness. Almost better than sex; almost.

“This just so happens to be my favorite dessert. I found the best mom and pop shop; they make it from scratch, along with the dinner we had tonight.” I open my eyes as he stabs it with his fork and brings it to his lips. I look over his shoulder with wide eyes and point in a random direction, acting like something is behind him.

“Oi! what is that over there?!” I shriek, he snaps his head in the direction I pointed, the distraction costing him. I snatch the container from his grasp and hold it tightly near my face, taking another substantial size bite.

“Hey!” His shock apparent, that smile of his full, and devious.

“I’m not sure where your piece is, this one’s mine. Get your own.” His sadness is playful, in yet, it has me unable to keep it from him. I let out a sigh, “Fine, I suppose I will share.” I slice off a tiny portion and offer it to him.

He can’t hold in his laughter as he leans in to take a bite. His lips linger on my fork as our eyes lock. I pull my hand back, allowing the metal to slide free. My gaze falls to his lips, those smooth, tempting lips. I grab his chin and lean in, licking a spot near his lips that held a dab of cream. I linger there, taking in his delightful musky, woodsy man scent. He growls deep in his chest.

I grin wickedly, “Hold on to those naughty thoughts I know you’re having. One dessert at a time, mister.”

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About the Author

Layla Lochran is an international bestselling author best known for her Tell All Secrets suspenseful romance series and the Ambrota Defenders paranormal romance series.

Layla resides nestled in the woodlands of Western New York with her son and adopted pet, Kit Kat. School life is her passion, writing romance gives her satisfaction. She enjoys her family, musical instruments, festivals, and takes pride in being a volunteer LGBTQ+ youth counselor and advocator of Love is Love.

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