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

David completely lost track of that thought when Vince moved down from his throat and found one flat nipple. The second his tongue brushed against the darker skin, his flesh pulled into a peak and a bolt of pleasure shot down his spine. He arched, and Vince responded by pulling more of the skin between his teeth.


His hand slid away from the power of Vince’s shoulders to cup the back of his head. He wasn’t sure why he wanted to hold Vince in place, if only to keep the electricity shooting through his veins, but he didn’t think he could take it if Vince moved farther down. His flesh needed time to absorb the sensations, the fire stoking slowly and surely beneath his skin. Vince seemed perfectly content to stay where he was, nipping at the hard tip often enough to keep the sparks constant.


At least, until he moved to the other nipple.


Chapter 41