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    Diamond Flush
    Diamond Flush
    Diamond Flush
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    Diamond Flush

    By Laura Harner

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    For Alpha Jet Gorman, discovering the origins of his pack’s newest members has provided more questions than answers. Like why would someone deliberately expose the existence of supernatural beings to the human world through in vitro fertilization? And more importantly...cui bono? Who benefits most from the Revelation? With the threat of betrayal a constant presence running through the Vieux Carré, at least Jet can count on Nico to have his back.

    Ancient vampire Nico Sanzio da Urbino has been given an order to kill a werewolf—not unusual given his job as an enforcer. The problem lies in the fact the targeted Alpha is often in Nico’s bed—or vice versa—and may just be that elusive soul mate he has never quite believed in. Not to mention Jet’s blood fairly sings through Nico’s veins. Caught somewhere between the Paranormal Odd Squad, the all powerful Vampire Council, and a promise to his oldest friend, Nico must make a choice before someone realizes he hasn’t carried out his orders—and takes the matter out of his hands.

    With the New Orleans preternatural population continuing to increase at an unnatural rate, the local Alpha and the Odd Squad’s chief enforcer should have their attention focused on maintaining the human-to-super status quo, but with things between them at an incendiary high, their mutual distraction could prove deadly—for everyone.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLaura Harner
    Release dateSep 30, 2015
    ISBN9781941841112
    Diamond Flush
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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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      Diamond Flush - Laura Harner

      Copyright

      Diamond Flush: Ace of Diamonds Four 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.

      Published in the United States by Hot Corner Press.

      ISBN: 978-1-941841-11-2

      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

      Aquarium of the Americas: Audubon Commission Independent Agency of the City of New Orleans Louisiana

      The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: P.E.A.

      Contents

      Copyright

      Acknowledgements

      Diamond Flush

      Chapter One

      Chapter Two

      Chapter Three

      Chapter Four

      Chapter Five

      Chapter Six

      Chapter Seven

      Chapter Eight

      About the Author

      About PF 2015

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      Diamond Flush

      For Alpha Jet Gorman, discovering the origins of his pack’s newest members has provided more questions than answers. Like why would someone deliberately expose the existence of supernatural beings to the human world through in vitro fertilization? And more importantly…cui bono? Who benefits most from the Revelation? With the threat of betrayal a constant presence running through the Vieux Carré, at least Jet can count on Nico to have his back.

      Ancient vampire Nico Sanzio da Urbino has been given an order to kill a werewolf—not unusual given his job as an enforcer. The problem lies in the fact the targeted Alpha is often in Nico’s bed—or vice versa—and may just be that elusive soul mate he has never quite believed in. Not to mention Jet’s blood fairly sings through Nico’s veins. Caught somewhere between the Paranormal Odd Squad, the all powerful Vampire Council, and a promise to his oldest friend, Nico must make a choice before someone realizes he hasn’t carried out his orders—and takes the matter out of his hands.

      With the New Orleans preternatural population continuing to increase at an unnatural rate, the local Alpha and the Odd Squad’s chief enforcer should have their attention focused on maintaining the human-to-super status quo, but with things between them at an incendiary high, their mutual distraction could prove deadly—for everyone.

      Chapter One

      Eyeing the heavy-duty dead bolt on Artie’s front door, Jet was glad he wouldn’t have to practice his lock-picking skills to get inside. Earlier in the day, Artie’s fiancé Ben had handed over his house keys along with a whispered request, which only partially explained letting himself into a friend’s house unannounced. He slid the key into the lock, and with one last glance around to confirm the absence of demons, he stepped inside.

      Honey? What are you doing home so early? Is everything okay? Artie’s voice drifted from one of the back bedrooms, a little more raspy than usual. The words were rushed together, a layer of tension evident. Not wanting to cause any more anxiety than necessary, Jet answered right away.

      You can call me honey if you want, but I think your fiancé might take offense. And please tell me you’re dressed, Mojo Man. Jet glanced around the small front room of Ben and Artie’s second temporary living quarters in two months. The first had been deemed unsuitable when their friend had been murdered on the front porch. Which had everything to do with why Jet was here and not supervising the Halloween decorating at Fangs. To be fair, he would have let Celeste be in charge of that particular function anyway, since it was her idea. As he’d pointed out, they were a werewolf pack that owned a bar that catered to the preternatural population. Spooky decorations seemed redundant.

      "Shit." The whispered curse word carried easily to Jet’s sensitive werewolf ears.

      Not very nice—you’ll hurt my feelings talking that way. Now are you going to come out to your living room? Or do I have to come get you? He eyed the inflatable couch and opted for a gunmetal gray chair at the folding card table instead. I’m not going away, in case you were wondering…

      How did you get in here, anyway? If that’s supposed to make me feel safer… You couldn’t have simply called? Whatever Artie was doing at the back of the apartment, it didn’t involve moving, because as soon as he stopped speaking, only the sound of his rapid breathing could be heard.

      Ben didn’t seem to think so. Now get your pants on, we have somewhere we need to be.

      Ben? What’s he got to do—

      He’s the one who gave me the keys. Now hustle your butt. Trav and Sam are waiting.

      That seemed to intrigue Artie, who took a few hesitant steps through the bedroom doorway. Jet tried not to wince at the changes in the man since he’d last seen him. Circles dark as bruises underscored his normally bright blue eyes. His hair was neatly combed, but the normal two-day beard looked to be closer to a week, and his clothes hung loosely. Ben had been right—Artie needed to find a

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