It’s 1955, Las Vegas is swinging, and David Lonergan has the chance of a lifetime when he accompanies his cousin to be the headlining act at the Thunderbird Casino. A pianist who cut his teeth in the jazz clubs of Chicago, David is a dazzled by the lights, the music, and the “anything goes” attitude of Las Vegas. But he’s not knocked off his feet until he meets Vincent “Shorty” Accardo.<br><br>Vincent is a full-time bodyguard and sometimes hitman for the mob-controlled casino. He doesn’t indulge his interest in men very often, but there’s something different about David from the moment they meet. He’s attracted to David’s talent, his surprising innocence, and his easy smile.<br><br.There are a million reasons to stay away from the young piano player, but Vincent can’t help himself. Even when there are lives at risk.

The Bad and the Beautiful

As much as he wanted to close his eyes and lose himself to the pleasure, he knew he needed to remain alert. People walked by the car more than once, but they didn’t glance into the windows. Even if they did, Vincent didn’t know what he would do about it. He was certainly not going to stop David. Not while his tongue dragged over Vincent’s hot skin and his moans echoed from the roof of his mouth directly to Vincent’s balls. He jerked his hips harder, desperate for more heat, more suction. David responded instantly, adjusting himself to swallow more of Vincent’s length, moving his mouth just a little bit faster.


Chapter 19