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    Diamonds & Dust
    Diamonds & Dust
    Diamonds & Dust
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    Diamonds & Dust

    By Laura Harner

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    s the time for Jamal ‘Jet’ Gorman’s first official pack meeting as the de facto Alpha nears, there are rumblings of others who would fight him to the death for the position. Jet isn't certain that's not a fitting way to exit this world...even if it puts the werewolves he's sworn to protect in the hands of a ruthless killer. A trip to the bayou with the ancient and enigmatic new vampire in town changes everything—in ways Jet would never have predicted. Now his new mission is safeguarding his late partner’s secret.

    Nicolino Sanzio da Urbino—Nico to his friends, if he had any—has been undead for centuries, and given the betrayals in his own past, it shouldn't surprise him the depths some will go to in order to seize a power to which they have no claim. His new position with the Odd Squad provides a lot of latitude to dispense justice, so when he discovers a plot to rid the local pack of their second Alpha in as many months, Nico decides it's time to go hunting. That is until he meets Jet and everything gets...personal.

    With hearts as hard as diamonds, neither man is seeking the odd connection that seems to flow between them—but the winds of change blowing through the Crescent City seem to have everyone on edge—and not all challenges are as simple as they seem. With more and more monsters coming out of the closet, only time will tell if these two survive long enough to play the hand they’ve been dealt—before they become dust in the wind.

    The Pulp Friction 2015 Collection. Four authors. Four Series. Twenty books. One out of this world finale.
    Although each series can stand alone, we believe reading the books in the order they are released will increase your enjoyment.

    Lee Brazil ~ Havan Fellows ~ Parker Williams ~ Laura Harner
    Round One:
    Drawing Dead (Jack of Spades: 1)
    Blind Stud (King of Hearts: 1)
    The Devil’s Bedpost (Four of Clubs: 1)
    Diamonds and Dust (Ace of Diamonds: 1)

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLaura Harner
    Release dateApr 1, 2015
    ISBN9781941841082
    Diamonds & Dust
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    Laura Harner

    Laura lives on waterfront property in Arizona because she's always wanted to be an oxymoron. She once enjoyed hobbies such as gardening and travel—now the characters in her head compel her to tell their stories, so she writes. (It doesn't actually help quiet the voices—but it keeps the folks in the white jackets at bay.)She shares her home with an ever-revolving cast of characters—some of whom are actually real—and is living her dream of building her own version of the Willow Springs Ranch.With over fifty published novels and novellas, Laura is an international bestselling author of erotic romances, romantic suspense, urban fantasy, and Highland romances. Her books can be found at all major online retailers.Connect with her online at:http://lauraharner.com

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      Diamonds & Dust - Laura Harner

      Diamonds and Dust

      Ace of Diamonds One

      PF 2015 Collection

      By

      Laura Harner

      Copyright

      Diamonds and Dust: Ace of Diamonds One 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 persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

      Copyright © 2015 by Laura Harner

      Cover Art by Laura Harner

      Edited by Jae Ashley

      Formatting by Author.Services

      All rights reserved.

      Smashwords Edition Published in the United States by Hot Corner Press.

      ISBN: 978-1-941841-08-2

      Warning: All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner without written permission, except for brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.

      The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal. Criminal copyright infringement, including infringement without monetary gain is investigated by the FBI and is punishable by up to five years in federal prison and a fine of $250,000.

      Contact the publisher for further information: Hotcornerpress@gmail.com

      Acknowledgements

      Thank you to my Pulp Friction family: Havan Fellows, Lee Brazil, Will Parkinson, and Tom Webb—I count on you more than you know.

      A very special thank you to Mardee Barnett, Christy Duke, Mary Wallace, and as always, Jae Ashley.

      I couldn’t have done this without all of you. Thank you, for all of the ways you help.

      Trademarks

      The author acknowledges the trademarked status and trademark owners of the following trademarks mentioned in this work of fiction:

      Armani: Giorgio Armani, SPA

      TNT: Turner Network Television LP

      Turbodog Ale: Abita Brewing Company

      Twister: Hasbro, Inc.

      Contents

      Copyright

      Acknowledgements

      Diamonds and Dust

      Chapter One

      Chapter Two

      Chapter Three

      Chapter Four

      Chapter Five

      Chapter Six

      Chapter Seven

      Chapter Eight

      Chapter Nine

      Chapter Ten

      About the Author

      About PF 2015

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      Diamonds and Dust

      As the time for Jamal ‘Jet’ Gorman’s first official pack meeting as the de facto Alpha nears, there are rumblings of others who would fight him to the death for the position. Jet isn't certain that's not a fitting way to exit this world...even if it puts the werewolves he's sworn to protect in the hands of a ruthless killer. A trip to the bayou with the ancient and enigmatic new vampire in town changes everything—in ways Jet would never have predicted. Now his new mission is safeguarding his late partner’s secret.

      Nicolino Sanzio da Urbino—Nico to his friends, if he had any—has been undead for centuries, and given the betrayals in his own past, it shouldn't surprise him the depths some will go to in order to seize a power to which they have no claim. His new position with the Odd Squad provides a lot of latitude to dispense justice, so when he discovers a plot to rid the local pack of their second Alpha in as many months, Nico decides it's time to go hunting. That is until he meets Jet and everything gets…personal.

      With hearts as hard as diamonds, neither man is seeking the odd connection that seems to flow between them—but the winds of change blowing through the Crescent City seem to have everyone on edge—and not all challenges are as simple as they seem. With more and more monsters coming out of the closet, only time will tell if these two survive long enough to play the hand they’ve been dealt—before they become dust in the wind.

      Chapter One

      Nicolino Sanzio da Urbino emerged from death, blinking to clear his vision and discover something familiar about his surroundings. He noted the blackout curtains, the flattened shadow of a built-in wardrobe, and a glint of light shining off the mechanical locking mechanism on the door. A cloying scent filled his nostrils, and Nico turned his head to the right where the small dining room table held the enormous vase of lilies that had been refreshed every night since the cruise started. The dark room stewards on Tri-Omega cruise lines obviously had a sense of humor.

      Sitting slowly, allowing his life force to fill his limbs, Nico yawned and stretched, all unnecessary motions, but oddly comforting all the same. At over five hundred years old, he was perfectly capable of functioning on either side of twilight, but he still preferred some of the habits formed in his too brief human existence. Funny how these waking rituals were so firmly ingrained.

      A soft knock drew him from the bed, and he pressed the combination lock that had kept the stateroom secured from any outside interference during the day. Opening the door to admit Pierre, Nico stepped back and allowed the man to enter.

      Good evening, sir, I trust your sleep was restful. As he spoke, the man started moving around the stateroom to unlatch and push back the blinds.

      Yes, thank you. Have we arrived? Nico asked, despite the fact he could see the twin spans of the bridge crossing the Mississippi River.

      Yes, sir, first thing this morning. Departure is scheduled for twenty-two thirty. Would you like a car to take you to… he trailed off, no doubt hoping Nico would reveal his plans.

      Although his passage had been arranged privately, as a former enforcer for the Vampire Council, Nico’s intended destination would no doubt be worth something to the human, either in cash or trade.

      No matter…the word Nico

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