Pretend You Want Me

Cynthia Eden

Dec 2021 · Wilde Ways Book 13 · Hocus Pocus Publishing, Inc.

About this ebook

She fixes problems.

There is no problem that Aspen Gray can’t handle. No case that is too hard. No challenge too great. She’s a rising star criminal defense attorney, and she intends to have the world at her feet…until a ghost from her past comes back to wreck her carefully designed plans. A ghost who should have been in the ground. And when a dead man comes stalking you, what’s a woman to do?

Let things get Wilde.

As soon as she sets foot in the elite protection and security firm known as Wilde, Aspen knows that she must tread carefully. Her life is on the line, and everything that she has worked so hard to achieve can be destroyed…unless one very talented and dangerous Wilde agent can help her out. She needs a man with exceedingly deadly skills—and she needs him now.

He can practically see the secrets dripping from her…

It should have been a standard undercover operation. Gideon Ranier knew the drill. He was supposed to play the role of his new client’s boyfriend so that he could slip into her world, keep her safe, and unmask the jerk screwing around with her. Standard work. No big deal. Former Delta Force, he could do that type of job in his sleep. Except…he doesn’t count on actually falling for his client. But he does. Hard, fast, and deep, and soon…there is nothing that he won’t do for her.  

It’s personal.

Lines are crossed. Desire grows too strong. Their need won’t be denied. But the attacks on Aspen are mounting. As an obsessed killer plays a deadly game, Gideon will have no choice but to fight harder and dirtier than he’s ever fought in his life in order to protect Aspen from a stalker hellbent on vengeance.

Author’s Note: He’s dangerous. She’s devious. They shouldn’t want each other so badly, but they do. Close proximity, a deadly threat…adrenaline is pumping and the desire between Aspen and Gideon will not be controlled. He’ll walk through hell to keep her safe…and, yes, he’s pretty much gonna have to do just that. Sexy times, dangerous deeds, and a happy ending are guaranteed in this stand-alone read. Be on the lookout for secrets, because there sure are plenty of those coming your way!  

Ratings and reviews

Love it! Wilde meets Trouble for Hire! Really smooth transition. The Wilde boys kick it off, but it's all it's own story this one. Some nice twists, and a satisfying ending. Easy recommendation of you enjoy your hero's alpha, you heroine's tough, a cast of thousands of great side folks, a bit of intrigue, and a bit of heat. It's all so beautifully balanced and edited. Read it!

Well I have to say I love the Wilde and the Trouble For Hire series. So when I found out there would be a crossover I was so excited. Everything that makes both these series amazing is front and center in the book. This is the story of Aspen the hard as nails lawyer. Her past has come back to haunt her. Gideon from the Wild Agency is hired to pose as her boyfriend but as soon as he sees her he wants there relationship to be real. Her secrets are gonna get her killed. “Because I think the person you need to fear is close to you. Because you are stopping me from doing my job the way it has to be done and that’s putting you at risk. So much action and adventure along with a spectacular love story. A strong confident woman clashes with a alpha male determined to protect her. I can’t get enough of anything this author writes. She’s just that good!!

This was mega hot and smexy, with a touch of angst and a load of danger and suspense! As soon as I finished it, I was ready to read it all over again! Aspen is steeped in mystery and secrets. I couldn’t wait to find out everything she was hiding. Not knowing what was going to arise had me on pins and needles waiting to learn how it was all going to unfold and the consequences of it all once it did. I thoroughly enjoyed watching her character trudge through the drama of her situation as she was hiding her past even while she was battling her attraction to Gideon. Gideon was exactly what I love in a hero. From the beginning he was fiercely protective of Aspen leading to so many wonderful moments of alpha goodness. I loved how he was just as possessive of her when another man hugged her or even looked at her in a certain way. Add all of that to his strength, loyalty and determination to rescue her from the situation and my alpha loving heart was beating a happy tune. I absolutely loved how this story unfolded. There were several twists and turns and some of the surprises had me grasping my Kindle with tension. Holy heck it was intense! I’m curious to see where this author is going to take us next as I can see so many possibilities and I want her to take them all!

About the author

Cynthia Eden is a New York Times, USA Today, Digital Book World, and IndieReader best-seller. Cynthia writes sexy tales of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and paranormal romance. Since she began writing full-time in 2005, Cynthia has written over one hundred novels and novellas.