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Wicked as Lies (Zyron and Tessa, Part One) (Wicked & Devoted) Paperback – February 9, 2021
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He wants her…and he doesn’t care that she’s the enemy.
Chase “Zyron” Garrett left a bloody stint with Uncle Sam for the personal security business. His employment agreement forbids hookups with co-workers, which isn’t a problem—until Tessa Lawrence, the office secretary and single mom, is harassed by her vengeful ex-boyfriend. Zy is assigned to protect her, but the moment he meets the gorgeous blonde, those contractual restrictions tighten around him like a noose.
Tessa Lawrence is alone in the world…except for her newborn baby, and she’s determined to survive without a man. Then Zy walks through her door. Fiercely protective yet tender, he’s everything she wants in a man, lover, and father for her daughter. But he’s totally off-limits. If she falls, she’ll be fired.
When a teammate is captured and the enemy predicts their every move, it’s clear they’ve got a mole. The bosses task Zy with discovering their traitor, and all clues point to the woman he’s fast falling for. With danger lurking, he finds himself caught in a tangle of unquenched need and searing betrayal. Will their love be the greatest casualty of all?
- Print length258 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateFebruary 9, 2021
- Dimensions6 x 0.59 x 9 inches
- ISBN-101936596741
- ISBN-13978-1936596744
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- Publisher : Shelley Bradley LLC (February 9, 2021)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 258 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1936596741
- ISBN-13 : 978-1936596744
- Item Weight : 12.3 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.59 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #221,233 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #14,489 in Romantic Suspense (Books)
- #33,346 in Contemporary Romance (Books)
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About the author

Shayla Black is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than eighty contemporary, erotic, paranormal, and historical romances. Her books have sold millions of copies and been published in a dozen languages.
As an only child, Shayla occupied herself by daydreaming, much to the chagrin of her teachers. In college, she found her love for reading and started pursuing a publishing career. Though she graduated with a degree in Marketing/Advertising and embarked on a stint in corporate America, her heart was with her stories and characters, so she left her pantyhose and power suits behind.
Shayla currently lives in North Texas with her wonderfully supportive husband, her daughter, and two spoiled tabbies. In her “free” time, she enjoys reality TV, gaming, and listening to an eclectic blend of music.
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Zy is a field operative and Tessa works in the office keeping things organized and running smoothly but when the new owners think there is a mole in their midst they give Zy the task of proving his friend's, Trees, innocence as well as the woman he loves, Tessa. There are so many other things causing havoc in this story, I cannot wait to get my hand on the second part, WICKED AND TRUE.
Chase “Zyron” Garrett and Tessa Lawrence's story is one filled with suspense, passion, and love. I will admit that I was totally blown away that the queen of BDSM Romance didn't have one erotic scene in this entire book yet it was steamy and utterly amazing.
If you have read One-Mile and Brea's story in WICKED AS SIN and WICKED EVER AFTER, events in this story run parallel with that one so you will encounter some familiar scenes but from a different point of view.
If you enjoy Romantic Suspense this story is one I would highly recommend.

By Nadine Bookaholic [Nadine's Obsessed with Books] on February 12, 2021
Zy is a field operative and Tessa works in the office keeping things organized and running smoothly but when the new owners think there is a mole in their midst they give Zy the task of proving his friend's, Trees, innocence as well as the woman he loves, Tessa. There are so many other things causing havoc in this story, I cannot wait to get my hand on the second part, WICKED AND TRUE.
Chase “Zyron” Garrett and Tessa Lawrence's story is one filled with suspense, passion, and love. I will admit that I was totally blown away that the queen of BDSM Romance didn't have one erotic scene in this entire book yet it was steamy and utterly amazing.
If you have read One-Mile and Brea's story in WICKED AS SIN and WICKED EVER AFTER, events in this story run parallel with that one so you will encounter some familiar scenes but from a different point of view.
If you enjoy Romantic Suspense this story is one I would highly recommend.

Wicked as Lies is the first book of Zy and Tessa’s story. Zy is new to the team. After he was part of a mission gone wrong, he is assigned to protect Tessa and her baby girl from her crazy ex. Soon feelings start developing between the two, but a non-fraternization clause in their contracts prevents them from acting on those feelings. They both need their jobs for several reasons, so they have a lot to lose by breaking their contracts. All of the twists and turns and complications in this book make a highly suspenseful book that will keep you reading until late into the night. Now I should let you know that this book does end in a cliff-hanger, but what good suspense romance doesn’t. It’s so worth the ride, and I am soooo ready for book two. I need to see these two get their HEA.

By Kerchenski on February 9, 2021

It becomes obvious that there is a mole within the company. All clues point to Zy's friend Trees and then to Tessa.
The bosses give Zy the task to prove their innocence. Zy has proven that his friend Trees is innocent and now he has to prove that Tessa is also innocent. Can't wait to see how this one turns out!
Zy and Tessa both work for EM Security do both are bound by a no frat policy in their work contract. When Zy shows up to protect Tessa from an Ex boyfriend the attraction is off the charts. Throughout the book their friendship grows but so does their love for one another. If fighting his attraction to Tessa wasn't enough, Zy has been tasked with finding the mole in EM , a task that is putting him in an awkward position.