“I see your cuffs, little sub. I’m not going to hurt you.”
His russet hair fell across his eyes and he flicked his head: power, possession, dominance. He was raw masculinity. A natural dom. He was the sort of good-looking man that she would have mooned over when she was a teenager. Hell, even now at twenty-four she should have been melting into a puddle at this man’s feet. His gaze bit into her. A stab of sudden apprehension made her stomach pitch, but she needed to find Emery and going along with this guy might be the best way to get information. He tugged her wrists, jerking her body against his as he regarded her hungrily. “I need an unclaimed sub for a contest. Tonight is your lucky night, sweetheart.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
LAUREN SMITH was born and raised in Tulsa. She attended Oklahoma State University, where she earned a B.A. in both history and political science. Drawn to paintings and museums, Lauren is obsessed with antiques and satisfies her fascination with history by writing and exploring exotic, ancient lands.
ALSO BY LAUREN SMITH
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PRAISE FOR LAUREN SMITH
“The Gilded Cuff is a dark, sensual tale that teases and tantalizes the senses. It’s all about anticipation, seduction, and surrender. You will be every bit as enthralled with the story as Sophie is with Emery.”
—Give Me Books Blog
“From the very first page I was lost to the suspense, romance, thrills, and chills of this intriguing story. In fact, I was so engrossed in the dramatic plot that I stayed up all night to finish the story. There was no way that I would be able to sleep without knowing how everything played out.”
—SizzlingHotBooks.com
“If you love a great mystery with a giant dose of steam and a beautiful love story, you will swoon over this novel!”
—The Reading Cafe
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Welcome
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
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Epilogue
An Excerpt from THE GILDED CUFF
About the Author
Also by Lauren Smith
Praise for Lauren Smith
Newsletters
Copyright
This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is coincidental.
Copyright © 2015 by Lauren Smith
Excerpt from The Gilded Cuff copyright © 2015 by Lauren Smith
Cover design by Elizabeth Turner
Cover copyright © 2015 by Hachette Book Group, Inc.
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