BLURB:
Everything that Bee once believed in
has changed … because of him. With one heated glance, one meaningful touch, one
soul-melting kiss, he has turned her world upside down and transformed her life
forever.
She knows he'll do anything for her,
including sacrificing all that he holds dear and never letting her go.
But what is she willing to do for him?
Will Bee embrace the unthinkable to
keep her man safe and give up her dreams to spend one more night in his arms?
Will their passion be enough to satisfy them?
Goodreads Series Link: https://www.goodreads.com/series/136907-sinful-rewards
PG
Rated Except 2
I fill
a pitcher with ice water and start when Mack grabs my wrist. “We should leave,”
he informs me, his forehead furrowed. “I don’t like the looks of those men.” He
nods toward nine guys huddled around two tables, cameras and other recording
equipment hanging around their necks.
I
stiffen. They must be paparazzi, taking a break from stalking me.
My gut
says to run, to save myself. I glance at the dozens of waiting customers and
then at Yelena, my solitary sister in the service trenches. My sense of honor
won’t allow this option. “I can’t abandon the other waitress.”
Mack’s
eyes gleam with respect. “Then avoid those tables. This could go FUBAR
quickly.”
“Avoiding
those tables will look too suspicious.” I pull away from him. “They won’t
recognize me. No one notices the busboy.”
“They
notice when the busboy looks like you,” Mack mumbles. “I’m calling this in.” He
presses his right index finger against his phone’s screen and raises the device
to his ear.
So
much for not distracting Hawke. My lips twist. I hurry from table to table,
topping customers’ glasses up, quieting some loud complainers, and earning a
thankful smile from Yelena.
I
scurry around a tall skinny man with bloodshot eyes. He plays with his bill,
his fingers trembling, his gaze flicking between Yelena, me, and the door. I
recognize his look of desperation, having seen it in hitchhikers’ faces as they
stop at the diner. He plans to dine and dash, running away without paying for
his meal.
Yelena
or I will be blamed, our wages docked. That can’t happen. I need every dollar.
Seeking
to dissuade the fraudster, I move between him and the exit. Unfortunately, this
places me closer to the paparazzi’s tables.
“Fill
me up, baby doll.” A husky man with a thick beard holds out his empty glass. A
camera with a huge lens is set on the table beside him. “I’m thirsty for
everything you’ve got.” He waggles his untamed eyebrows.
Having
already heard every cheesy line ever given to a female waitress, I fix a smile
on my face and pour water into Romeo’s glass.
He
leans closer to me, the scent of old perspiration surrounding him. “You smell
delicious.” Romeo licks his lips. “What perfume are you wearing?”
“Eau
de french fry.” I edge away from him and fill his friend’s glass.
“Hey,
don’t run away.” Romeo grabs my hand and pulls me backward. “If you give me
some love, I’ll make you famous.” He touches his camera.
Mack
stands, looming large and menacing near the counter. I shake my head and twist
away from the overzealous customer, not wishing Hawke’s friend to interfere.
“I
don’t want to be famous.” As I say this, I realize it’s the truth. I desire to
be seen, to be watched, but I don’t want my identity to be known. The thought
of passersby on the street recognizing me, confronting me, knowing my perverted
secrets, horrifies me.
“Everyone
wants to be famous.” Romeo reaches for me again.
My Review:
For the most part, I loved this book; there were parts that
frustrated me though. Bee finally chose her man but her insecurities are
getting hard to handle for me as a reader. The man she loves does love her and
all that makes Bee, well her. This is something I really admire; it takes a
strong man to be so sure of himself and his feelings that nothing will derail
him from what he wants. Bee needs to see this and I know she will. She will
eventually heal and learn to trust and this will strengthen the relationship.
For now, I want to ring her neck, lol. For those biting your nails waiting for
some BIG secrets to be told well here you go… Friendly is…. HA you need to read
to find out ;-)
A new
family member is also added in this addition that I found a surprise and well
worth the wait. Cynthia’s characters really are growing and developing as this
series continues. Bee’s mom has met someone and learning to trust again right
along with her daughter. Though Bee seams more reserved still her mom is ready
for the leap. I was glad to read this because I was hoping for good things to
happen to such a strong amazing single mom (not that I am bias or anything ;-)
) Cynthia Sax has not disappointed bringing in the heart wrenching story and
the steamy love seans a great blend and I will let you all know how # 11 is as
soon as I get done reading it J
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