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

The night was still, not even a light breeze moving the heavy air. But the candle flickered out, shadows falling over the grave once again. The stranger lit a second match, and the candle caught again. For about two seconds, before it snuffed out, like somebody smothered the dancing flame. The man swore, the word a mere whisper, but loud in the otherwise silent cemetery. Distracted by this third attempt to bring the wick to life, he didn’t notice Gideon’s approach.


He launched himself toward the man as late as possible, not wanting to disturb even the air to give a warning. His arms closed around him, but the reaction was swift, the stranger squirming to be released, hands and feet lashing out to try and break free. In spite of his preternatural strength, Gideon struggled to maintain a firm grip. It was like holding a man-sized eel, sinuous muscles flexing and twisting until they finally slipped away.


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