Where desire breeds, trouble follows...

I met her in a confessional booth of all places, during my come-to-Jesus moment. A faceless exchange between two down-and-out strangers separated by the walls of a cold wooden box. While she ate Pb&j sandwiches, I nursed my swollen face. We didn't exchange names. I was looking for a priest, an outlet for my ever-growing sins, a way to pay for past offences. I had lost everything. Instead, I got her as a placeholder. She wasn't meant to be there, but she was.

Three years later, I'm at the height of my success. But every now and again, the unknown girl behind the wall with the sultry, tortured voice would trickle into my mind...

After a series of adverse publicity, my agent hires the cleaner from the non-profit next door to be my personal assistant. No experience, no clue about the business she's entering—and it's not for the faint of heart. I make plans to get rid of her, but she's not making it easy.

If she wants to play hardball, bring it. I like to play rough. I kick ass in the morning and take names in the evening. My middle name is trouble. I'm Josiah Reed. Reed Sire. Your desire.

Until it transitions to me desiring her...

Sign up now to get the most out of Books2Read

Discover something great at Books2Read.

Thanks for signing up for Books2Read notifications!