ne date with the sexier-than-sin Detective Drake Nash. Simple.
Until you take into account that my brother finally proposed to his girlfriend, so Nonna is on a warpath—and the crazy old bat has Cupid by the balls.
The upcoming mayoral elections has everyone running on full speed, and while I couldn’t give any less craps about the corrupt Holly Woods mayor’s office, a dead body in the middle of a campaign speech has me thrown right into the middle of it. The victim is close to the mayor, but all he cares about is minimizing the damage to his campaign, so he hires me to work alongside Drake to close the case as quickly as possible.
Bad news for our tentative relationship.
We disagree far more than we agree, but being at loggerheads won’t get this murder solved… Or deal with the arrival of someone from his past.
The mysteries behind the murder aren’t the only things unraveling, and despite being knee-deep in lies and corruption and bonds so tangled they’re almost indecipherable, I have to figure out if I’m willing to fight for Drake the way I do justice…
“We’re both fools, Noelle.”
I take a deep breath and look down at my hands clasped around the mug. “I’m sorry,” I say softly. “I just…”
“You’re not used to anyone other than your brothers stepping up and protecting you.”
I hate it when he’s right. Really, really hate it.
He closes the slight distance between us and gently takes my hands from the mug. “Hey.” He touches his fingers to my chin and lifts it, making me look at him. “I get it. I already told you I don’t want someone who needs saving. But saving and protecting are two vastly different things, cupcake. I don’t care if you need protecting from a killer or some sleazeball hitting on you because he’s loaded and wears fancy suits. I’m gonna protect you, whether you like it or not. I’m not afraid to stake my claim where dicks like him are concerned. One-up me on solving murders every day of the week, but don’t be mad at me for doing what feels right. Nothing matters more to me than protecting you, bella.”
Of all the things he calls me, I’ll never let him know how much bella affects me. Because just about every time he says it, I stop breathing. It’s always at that moment when my heart is already pounding.
“I know.” I raise an eyebrow. “I’m not apologizing again though.”
“I’m surprised you said sorry once.”
I purse my lips at his wide grin. “It won’t happen again.”
“I didn’t think it would.” His eyes spark in amusement. “I’m sorry too, but I can’t help it if your badass gene pisses off my alpha complex.”
“My badass gene is laughing at you.”
“My alpha complex wants to smack your ass.”
I grab my purse, put it over my butt, and walk backward. “Nope. That’s not how we’re starting today.”
“You’re right.” He stalks toward me with a lusty glint in his eye. “We’re gonna start it like this instead.”
He slams me back against my front door and I drop my purse. He dives his hands into my hair and seals his lips over mine. Fireworks erupt across my skin as I curl my fingers around his neck.
He devours me, plain and simple.
“Now,” he breathes, smiling. “Now, we’re gonna go and get some work done.”
I flick my thumb across his bottom lip, wiping away the smudge of my lipstick. “Now, we are.”
Photograph cheating spouses. Hand over the evidence. Cash my check.
That was my plan when I returned home to Holly Woods, Texas, and became a private investigator.
Finding the dead body in my dumpster? Yeah… Given the choice, I think I would have opted out of that little discovery, especially since all three of my brothers are cops. And my Italian grandmother is sure the reason I’m single is because of my job.
Of course, my connection to the victim is entirely coincidental. Until I’m hired by her husband to investigate her murder and shoved bang-smack into the path of Detective Drake Nash.
My nemesis, a persistent pain in my ass, and one hell of a sexy son of a bitch.
Shame he still holds a grudge from that time I shot him in the foot twelve years ago, or we could have something. In another life.
So now all I have to do is avoid my nonna’s blind dates, try not to blackmail my brothers into giving me confidential police files, and absolutely do not point my gun at Drake Nash. Or kiss him. Or jump his bones.
All while I hunt down the killer.
Sounds totally simple—until a second body proves that sometimes things that start as coincidences don’t always end up that way…
(Twisted Bond is book one of the Holly Woods Files series and while it does not end in a cliffhanger, it is not a standalone.)
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Review by: SAM
Oh my freaking life, EMMA.....MRS HART.....EM.... PLEASE..... FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, I BEG YOU, LET ME LIVE INSIDE YOU HEAD? OR YOUR COMPUTER? OR NOTEBOOK? OR ANYWHERE SO I CAN SEE HOW YOUR TALENTED MIND CREATES SUCH OUTSTANDING BOOKS! I JUST.....I CAN'T EVEN GET OVER THIS SERIES!!!!!! RUINED! ABSOLUTELY RUINED!!!
After reading Twisted Bond and falling head over heels in love with that bloody gorgeous, infuriating man- Mr Drake Nash and that feisty HILARIOUS Texan-Italian- Noelle Bond, I just knew that this series was going to be so special! But if you thought Book 1 in this series was amazing, then you seriously are about to have your world well and truly blown to pieces!
The continuation in this series brings a brand new case for Noelle and the pain in her ass, hella sexy, Drake, with new wild turns and jaw dropping twists that will have you thinking you actually are an FBI agent because you fall so hard into this world Emma Hart has created, you involve yourself personally and imagine you are these characters!
The suspense will just blow your damn mind! Once you think you work out 'whodunit', you will want to kick your own ass for even trying to guess!!! The humour in the book is written so well, because it doesn't take away the seriousness of the suspense with I just think it GENIUS work!
These books would make one hella awesome TV Series! Every scene that I read played out so perfectly and vividly in my mind, and that is the amazing thing about this author, she captures you with such intensity, depth and a whirlwind of emotions completely unique to her writing style and charm!
Noelle and Drake continue their love/hate relationship which seriously is just the freaking best thing ever!!!! Their chemistry is ultimately OUTSTANDING, EXPLOSIVE AND WILD!!! The hysterical quick witted banter just puts the frosting on top of the cupcake......see what I did there???? You fall head over heels in love with both characters all over again, as well as the family. They are just as pivotal in this book as they were the first, the protective brothers, the friends and Nonna, THAT WOMAN IS HI-FREAKING-LARIOUS! And she quite simply is bat shit crazy and make you laugh even harder!
Emma Hart has also flipped the steam factor and sexual tension up to 'kindle melting, panty dropping, ovary combusting HOT'. Mary Mother of Jesus.....
This book is without a doubt my favourite Emma Hart book to date! She set a brand spanking new challenge writing a Romantic Suspense series, and in Stevie Wonder style she has SIGNED, SEALED and DELIVERED what can only be described as a literary masterpiece! I devoured this book, I lived this book and I felt this book from start to finish!
5+++ STARS!!!!!!!!
Review by: AMY C
Noelle & Drake are every bit hate and lust in this book. Similar to the first book in this series, this book delivers a power punch of intrigue, snarky banter and sass! Everything you want in a good read.
Drake & Noelle have that crazy love hate relationship that makes for great reading. One minute you want to smack them both and the next they are adorable sugary sweet. They have a dynamic that makes each of them strong together, supporting their unique characteristics while building each other up individuality as well.
While this book was great, I wish that I would have felt the dramatic pull between Drake & Noelle more. They have great chemistry together so I was a little sad that I didn't feel their bond more. Emma's writing delivers in this book and I have really enjoyed the series so far! I would recommend this book and feel that it is a sold 4.5 stars.
Review by: TRACY
Noelle and Drake are back and ready for action, and I don't just mean with work. One date is all that it was supposed to be, but when it involves Drake Nash, things don't really work out the way they planned. Especially not when Nonna is up to no good trying to play Cupid again. Drake and Noelle team up to try and solve a murder. But with these two, it's never a good thing to mix business with pleasure.
I enjoyed this 2nd book of the series, maybe a little more than the first (but shh don't tell anyone that). I love a strong female character who is smart, sarcastic as hell and can kick a little ass. And Drake, he can definitely arrest me anytime as long as he uses his handcuffs. Oh! And I freakin love Nonna!!! She reminds me of all the little Italian women I grew up with.
I enjoyed this 2nd book of the series, maybe a little more than the first (but shh don't tell anyone that). I love a strong female character who is smart, sarcastic as hell and can kick a little ass. And Drake, he can definitely arrest me anytime as long as he uses his handcuffs. Oh! And I freakin love Nonna!!! She reminds me of all the little Italian women I grew up with.
4 Drake melts my panties stars!
By day, New York Times and USA Today bestselling New Adult author Emma Hart dons a cape and calls herself Super Mum to two beautiful little monsters. By night, she drops the cape, pours a glass of whatever she fancies - usually wine - and writes books.
Emma is working on Top Secret projects she will share with her followers and fans at every available opportunity. Naturally, all Top Secret projects involve a dashingly hot guy who likes to forget to wear a shirt, a sprinkling (or several) of hold-onto-your-panties hot scenes, and a whole lotta love.
She likes to be busy - unless busy involves doing the dishes, but that seems to be when all the ideas come to life.
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