Tobie Mendez is driven. He wants to make VP in five years and nothing will distract him from attaining his goal. Except, perhaps, his lust for the hunky new head of the Acquisitions department, Malcolm Jones.<br><br>Malcolm is impressed by Tobie's brilliance and wants to train him for a senior position. Tobie becomes his personal assistant on a promotion track, but Malcolm doesn't anticipate the attraction that flares between them, and how badly he wants to get Tobie between the sheets. He knows it’s inappropriate, but he can’t help himself.<br><br>Finally, after a long trip overseas, Malcolm confesses his attraction to Tobie, who reluctantly admits to feeling the same way. Even though they both know it’s dangerous to become involved, their feelings won’t be denied. Things take a sexy turn, but is the risk to their jobs worth the climax?

More Than a Suit: Tobie

“What’s that for? Are you blushing?”


“No, you’re not. You’re just tired and apparently not used to compliments. Why is that?”


“Never thought about it, I guess. Too busy working to think about things like that.”


I finished my beer before I answered. “Watch movies, or read. I like mysteries and suspense or crime dramas. I have a backlog of books to catch up on. I’m in the middle of a Jack Reacher novel right now.”


“Oh man. Which one? I just finished the third book in the series.”


“No way! I’m on book number six. It’s really good. I have to force myself to put it down so I actually get some sleep at night.”


I looked at Mal and noted the way he watched me, like he wanted to say more but wasn’t sure how to approach it.


“You know, Tobie, I wish we could—”


Mal sighed. “I can’t go on like this.”


Chapter 7