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 hope you’re hungry,” she said with a bright smile. “I’ve brought some of the best Italian food in town, and I’m not leaving until it’s all gone.”


John smiled. “I’m sure we can do something about that, can’t we, Mr. Madding?”


Jesse only nodded distractedly as he began to clear a place at the table for the food. Emma didn’t miss the reverent way he handled the books, as though they were something more than precious. He gestured at the chair beside the bed, indicating she should sit, then began unpacking the food.


“Do you think you can handle a little ziti?” Jesse asked John over his shoulder.


John’s smile followed her as she took a seat, and he reached across to pat her hand, his skin papery and dry. “And miss out on the best Italian food in town? Never.”


“Of course not. How silly of me,” Jesse said as he dished out the food.


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