Born with the ability to read emotions, Emma Coolidge leads a life of self-imposed seclusion. Until she is saved by Gideon Keel and Jesse Madding, who befriend her and introduce her to people who can help her create a normal life. Everything is great but for one small problem. Emma longs to be more than friends with Gideon and Jesse, and wants to be part of their darker games involving bondage and sadism, but believes her desire can be nothing but a private fantasy.<br><br>Gideon adores Jesse and wants nothing more than to give him everything he wants. When Gideon realizes Jesse wants Emma, as well, he decides to invite Emma into their games. But first Jesse and Gideon are forced to investigate a string of grave desecrations. They must unravel the mystery of who is stealing Black John's power, why, and how to reverse it before they can devote their time and energy to their mutual desire for a third in their bed.

Mosaic Moon

Gideon came around the back of the car to see Jesse and Emma standing under a streetlight, going over the list one last time. “Are you sure you don’t want the kitchen sink?” he asked dryly. “I think there’s still room.”


“It was a nice kitchen sink,” Emma said.


“It really was. I know I don’t need ornate faucets, but I think I want them now.”


“It would have looked better in silver.”


Jesse shrugged. “The gold matched the…” His voice trailed as he caught the annoyed expression on Gideon’s face. “No, I think we’re done here.”


“Good. I’m hungry.” He looked to Emma. “Do you have a taste for anything in particular? We can go back to the office and order it in.”


Though the night hid the color in her face, Gideon felt the flush of embarrassment crawl over her skin. “I can’t, actually. I have other plans.”


The smile that Jesse had been wearing since buying the books faded. “We better get you home then. I’d hate to be the reason you’re late for your date.”


Chapter 3