Deborah Fletcher Mello - Seduced By The Badge

Sworn to protect, tempted by desire

Book One in the thrilling series: To Serve and Seduce

Chicago detective Armstrong Black follows the rules—his rules. When he’s assigned to partner with an Atlanta detective who’s hell-bent on bringing down criminals who targeted her sister, he’s determined to stay in control. But stunning Danni Winstead is all blazing temper and sweet temptation. Working with her tests Armstrong’s restraint; trusting her could put them both in fatal jeopardy...

Writing since forever, DEBORAH FLETCHER MELLO can’t imagine herself doing anything else. Her first novel, Take Me to Heart, earned her a 2004 Romance Slam Jam nomination for Best New Author. In 2008, Deborah won the RT Reviewers’ Choice Best Book Award for Best Series Romance for her ninth novel, Tame a Wild Stallion. Deborah received a BRAB 2015 Reading Warrior Award for Best Series for her Stallion family series. Deborah was also named the 2016 Romance Slam Jam Author of the Year. She has also received accolades from several publications, including Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and RT Book Reviews. With each new book, Deborah continues to create unique story lines and memorable characters. Born and raised in Connecticut, Deborah now considers home to be wherever the moment moves her.

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Seduced by the Badge

Deborah Fletcher Mello

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ISBN: 978-1-474-07903-7

SEDUCED BY THE BADGE

© 2018 Deborah Fletcher Mello

Published in Great Britain 2018

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“Are you okay?” Armstrong asked, his voice a loud whisper. “How is your head?”

Cradled in the curve of his arm, Danni nodded. “I’m good,” she answered. “I just needed to be near you.”

He gave her a gentle squeeze and shifted his body against her as he placed a damp kiss against her forehead. Danni eased her body up and over his. She captured his mouth, kissing him eagerly, her lips dancing easily with his lips.

Danni winced, a hint of pain shooting through her.

“Sorry! Baby, I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to hurt you,” he said as he snatched his hands from her.

She shook her head. “Just not so tight. I’m a little more banged up than I realized.”

Armstrong nodded as he resumed his ministrations. His hands gently caressed her, sliding beneath her T-shirt so that his fingers heated her skin.

“You know what you’re doing to me, right?” Armstrong whispered.

She gave him a seductive smile. “I know. I’m doing it on purpose.”

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Don’t miss future installments in the To Serve and Seduce miniseries, coming soon...

Dear Reader,

SUSPENSE! Fast-paced, heart-wrenching, nail-biting SUSPENSE! I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am about all of this. It has been such an amazing journey! And, it brings me much pleasure to introduce you to the family of Jerome and Judith Black. This family embraces every value I hold near and dear to my heart. I hope you’ll grow to love them as much as I do.

I had a wonderful time writing Armstrong Black and Danni Winstead’s story. These two together just make my heart sing! Detective Black is all kinds of delicious! He is flawed perfection with his serious demeanor, slight arrogance and passion for the law. When he falls head over heels for Danni, he falls hard, his heart landing on everything good about the petite beauty. Danni challenges his sensibilities, and her fierce independence and take-charge personality make them a pairing of magnanimous proportions!

I really love this story! I hope you will, too!

Thank you so much for your support. I am humbled by all the love you keep showing me, my characters and our stories. I know that none of this would be possible without you.

Until the next time, please take care and may God’s blessings be with you always.

With much love,

Deborah Fletcher Mello

www.deborahmello.blogspot.com

To Nanette Kelley

Thank you for your kindness!

Your buoyant spirit is absolutely everything!

I value your opinion and trust your intuition.

You are much loved and

It is an honor to call you my friend.

Contents

Cover

Back Cover Text

About the Author

Booklist

Title Page

Copyright

Introduction

Dear Reader

Dedication

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Extract

About the Publisher

Chapter 1

Chicago Detective Armstrong Black pulled his car into an empty parking spot behind police headquarters. It was early, the new day just getting started. The morning sun sat hidden behind a cluster of thick clouds, and the smell of rain was in the air. Shutting down the vehicle, he took a deep breath and then a second before throwing open the door and pulling his large frame out of the black-on-black Ford Expedition. He slammed the car door closed, set the alarm and headed toward the employee entrance.