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

“I have heard of the new herbalist, though I haven’t had a chance to visit myself. Gus always has what I need, and at decent prices. Do you think I should go meet…what’s his name?”


“Quang. Doan Quang. You should go, if only for the experience.” Cocking his head, he looked curiously to Emma. “But we’re excluding your lovely colleague, and I get the distinct feeling, herbs aren’t exactly her thing. How long have you and Jesse been working together, my dear?”


Emma returned his smile. “Oh, we’re just friends.”


“She occasionally lends me a hand out of the kindness of her heart,” Jesse explained. “Emma actually works at the Art Institute.”


Chapter 12