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    Mixed Signals
    Mixed Signals
    Mixed Signals
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    Mixed Signals

    By Altonya Washington

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    Gabriella Jackson knew her life was about to change the night Damian Frinks came to her rescue behind a Harlem nightclub. At first sight, Gabby wasn't sure if he was friend or foe. Still, the intriguing Jamaican male had a sex appeal that captivated Gabby the instant she gazed into his bottomless dark eyes.
    Damian, who swore no woman would ever have his heart, was just as captivated by Gabriella. The petite, chocolate-toned beauty was headstrong and confident. Moreover, she possessed a determination which surprised him.
    Though the attraction was mutual, Damian and Gabriella were plagued by misunderstanding. For Gabriella, it was the feeling that Damian was pursuing her with intentions of adding another name to his list of conquests. Damian's interest, however, was more than sexual. He had never met a woman with no desire to stroke, pamper or feed his sometimes overbearing ego. What Damian felt was both powerful and extraordinary. He was a man accustomed to having what he wanted and Gabriella was exactly what he wanted. Of course, things weren't easy. Tempers soared, as did the passion whenever the accomplished entrepreneurs succumbed to the attraction between them. Nevertheless, that attraction brought them together frequently and. Damian and Gabriella were determined to overcome all obstacles in the pursuit of promised ecstasy.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAltonya Washington
    Release dateNov 14, 2012
    ISBN9781301089048
    Mixed Signals
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    Altonya Washington

    AlTonya Washington's first contemporary novel, “Remember Love” BET/Arabesque 2003, was nominated by Romantic Times as Best 1st Multicultural Romance. Her novel “Finding Love Again” won the Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award for Best Multicultural Romance 2004. Her fourth novel “Love Scheme” was nominated as Favorite Steamy Novel for the prestigious EMMA Award of Romance Slam Jam. She presently resides in North Carolina.

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      Mixed Signals - Altonya Washington

      Mixed Signals

      By AlTonya Washington

      Copyright 2012 AlTonya Washington

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      Table of Contents

      CHAPTER ONE

      CHAPTER TWO

      CHAPTER THREE

      CHAPTER FOUR

      CHAPTER FIVE

      CHAPTER SIX

      CHAPTER SEVEN

      CHAPTER EIGHT

      CHAPTER NINE

      ABOUT THE AUTHOR

      Connect With Me Online

      CHAPTER ONE

      A gorgeous onyx stare followed Gabriella Jackson as she made her way through Harlem's Warren Nightclub. The man watching wondered if she was there alone. He told himself it didn't matter. He was receiving the most pleasure just looking at her. His midnight eyes travelled from her glossy crop of short, dark hair to her lovely face. He took in the beautiful eyes, the full mouth and the shapeliest pair of legs he had ever seen. His reaction to her was powerful and he knew he wanted her.

      Still, Damian Frinks did nothing more than stare as the woman spoke with the club's owner, Warren James. When she left the crowded establishment through a rear door, Damian shook his head. Hell, I've at least got to get her number; he decided and left after her.

      Unfortunately, Damian Frinks wasn't the only one watching Gabriella walk out of the club.

      Well, well look at this.

      Gabby turned her petite frame in the direction of the gruff voices and her large, brown eyes widened at the sight of a burly man and his younger thinner friend. Her mahogany-toned legs carried her in the direction of her Miata and she cursed herself for being foolish enough to park in the dark alley.

      Whoa, little lady, what's your rush? The larger man asked, as he fell in step beside her. One hand landed on her shoulder and he pulled her around to face him.

      Gabby gave a jerk, slightly nauseated by the man's whiskey-tainted breath.

      Easy now, He slurred.

      Gabby could feel the thinner man's arms settle around her waist and she began to struggle, determined not to go down without a fight. Despite her efforts, the two men overpowered her. When a pair of grimy hands curled around the scoop neckline of her lavender, satin dress, Gabby closed her eyes and worked to summon more fighting will. After a second or two, nothing happened. Her long lashes fluttered open and she saw the larger man being slammed against one of the brick walls behind the club.

      Gabriella stumbled when the thinner man released her. Obviously, he hoped to escape the wrath of the giant who had invited himself to the party. The smaller man was too slow, as a swing from one mighty, coal-colored fist left him lying unconscious on the crunchy gravel.

      Meanwhile, Gabby could do nothing more than watch in disbelief and amazement. She was unsure if the huge man was friend or enemy, but prayed that he was a friend. Her eyes travelled way up to the top of his head which was covered with shoulder-length dreadlocks. Her gaze lowered to his massive shoulders and further down to the long length of his legs. Suddenly overwhelmed by the strange turn in the evening’s events; her legs weakened just as she was caught.

      Hey? You alright? Damian whispered, his soothing, canyon-deep voice called to her. He tried to shake her from her state of shock, but she seemed too unsettled to hear him. With infinite care, he lifted her against his wide chest and carried her back inside the club.

      Oh my God! What happened?!

      Just call the cops, Maxi. Damian instructed the waitress. Two jackasses out in the alley need to be picked up. They attacked her. He explained, in a tone that sent the woman rushing to do as he'd asked.

      Once Damian reassured everyone that Gabby was alright, he took her to Warren's office. He hated to relinquish his hold on her, but he had to make sure she was okay. After a few moments, he saw her blink and press one hand across her eyes.

      Dammit, she whispered, I should've stayed home tonight. I knew it. Lord knows I have enough work to do.

      A deep chuckle rose from somewhere in the room and Gabby pulled her hand away from her face. She found herself gazing into the darkest, deepest pair of eyes she thought she had ever seen. They were fringed with long, thick lashes and deep-set under a pair of heavy brows. She scanned the length of his nose and lips. Finally, she realized this was the man from behind the club.

      You're obviously a friend. She whispered relief evident in her voice as her eyes feasted upon the gorgeous, dark giant.

      I'd like to think so. He replied, with a slow grin. His perfect white teeth contrasted sharply against his dark chocolate skin. Are you alright? I know you were shaken by what happened out there.

      I... My God, I feel like I could drown in his eyes. Gabby thought. Her lips parted and she appeared to be inviting him to kiss then. Shaking her head, she regained her senses. Yes, I'm fine. Everything happened so fast. Thank you, I don't know what I would've done if-

      Don't mention it. He said, waving his hand while the dreads crossed his wide shoulders. His temper heated at the thought of what he'd seen when he walked out into the alley.

      Just then, Warren burst into the spacious, starkly furnished office. His handsome, honey-complexioned face was a picture of concern. What happened? He asked, rushing over to the sofa where Gabby rested.

      I'm fine. She assured him.

      Warren's dark brown stare was focused on Damian.

      Two guys out in the alley. Damian replied. I got there before...

      Warren nodded toward his old friend, before turning back to Gabby. What possessed you to park your car in that alley?

      Gabby closed her eyes and grimaced. I hadn't planned on staying long. I wanted to be able to leave quickly.

      Hmph. Warren grunted.

      Will you please not start? Gabby begged.

      He's right, you know? Damian interjected.

      Both of you. She retorted. Of course, when her light brown eyes met Damian's dark ones, she ceased her argument.

      Suddenly, Warren stood. Listen, he told her, you get home now and I'll call you later. Thanks again, man. He told Damian, before leaving the room.

      Are you okay to get up? Damian asked, moving off the sofa.

      Mmm hmm, thank you. She quietly replied. She felt somewhat subdued by his size as she turned to leave the office. You know, she said, facing him again, I don't even know your name. I'm Gabriella Jackson.

      Damian Frinks. Was his only reply as he took her hand in the lightest grasp.

      Gabby nodded slowly and turned once again to leave the office. Damian followed closely behind, deciding that he had to have her it was as simple as that for him. Suddenly, his calm expression turned dark when he realized she was headed to the back door of the club.

      Uh...Gabriella where're you going? He asked, watching her curiously.

      She was watching him just as curiously. To my car. She pulled open the door.

      Hold it. He whispered, placing one massive hand on the cool wood. "I

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