Lazar’s Intrigue by Kevin Sterling
Fast-Paced, Edge of Your Seat, Absolute FUN!
The Jack Lazar Series has it all from mystery and suspense to action, humor and romance
Meet Jack Lazar, a wealthy businessman whose battles are usually fought in the boardroom, not on the street for his life. But an evening on the beach at the brink of a raging storm changes all that as he witnesses the shooting of a beautiful woman, saves her life, and thrusts himself into the middle of a corrupt DEA investigation.
To make matters worse, Jack was just blackmailed into leaving his lucrative job by one of the firm’s senior partners, and now he discovers the event is somehow connected to the DEA’s case. How is that even possible? But the DEA won’t tell Jack anything, so he sets off on his own mission to solve the mystery, and every step digs him deeper into trouble.
Sexy Government Agents Always Make Things More Complicated
Sarina is the stunning, exotic agent Jack rescued, and she gets a little out of hand when it comes to sex. So Jack is immediately hooked as any red-blooded male would be, and it’s probably why he pushes so hard for them to join forces. But Sarina has a knack for disregarding orders and creating havoc, so it doesn’t take long before people want to kill her…and Jack, too.
First in the Jack Lazar Series
Lazar’s Intrigue is the completely rewritten first installment of Sterling’s Jack Lazar Series. It’s an action-packed thriller that will keep you guessing to the very end as Jack and Sarina struggle to stay alive, piece together what’s going on, and hopefully take down the bad guys before it’s too late.
Description
Find more from this author on:
About the author:
Sterling and his wife travel extensively and live at their mountain ranch in Colorado with their Golden Retriever, Shelby.
What inspired you to write your book?
So many things, really. But the biggest inspiration is the prospect of bringing joy and entertainment to other people’s lives. The author/reader connection is incredibly intimate, and it’s thrilling to share that with so many people. Then there’s the creative process of forming stories, inventing characters and bringing it all to life through fun writing, all of which gets me so excited that I can hardly wait to get to my study every morning. I know, in my heart, that it’s truly what I’m meant to do.
Here is a short sample from the book:
Chapter 1
Jack Lazar jolted out of his deep meditation as the high pitch of a woman’s desperate breathing cut through the humid air and pierced his ears. He swept his head around to see her darting across the sand behind him, and a flash of lightning revealed her picturesque physique. He felt unsure he truly caught her face in that instant, but the image he now possessed of her was strikingly beautiful. Her eerie silhouette rushed down the dimly lit beach and slanted toward the water as if she was frantically running for her life.
A sinking feeling seized Jack’s stomach as he recognized the danger that had descended upon the secluded spot he found in Laguna Niguel. And as if that weren’t enough, the approaching storm further escalated his take on the situation, the powerful bolts of lightning skating across the sky and the deep rumble of thunder carrying into the sounds of the surf as if they were one.
The idea was simply to stop here, find a peaceful place to escape, and contemplate his future after the disturbing events of the day. But the universe clearly had no intention of letting him off that easily. It seemed he was destined to endure even more chaos before he could finally call it a day.
The sudden appearance of the woman’s two assailants confirmed Jack’s suspicions, and the lightning flashed again to expose the men as they passed by, their drawn guns and strong determination confirming the malice of their intentions. Jack was thankful the men hadn’t seen him, and he surmised it was only because their attention was focused on the target ahead.
For a moment Jack considered heading after them, but without a weapon of his own it was a sure prescription for death. He had no choice but to witness the assault of this beautiful woman and hope to God he could help her afterwards. It was a dreadful feeling, and he could sense the ensuing rage swelling within.
Dear God, please don’t let them harm her.
The storm’s intensity grew stronger, as if echoing the calamity below, and it picked up speed as it moved to strike land, cascades of lightning now illuminating the shoreline so sufficient to grant the men an easy opportunity to strike. The larger of the two raised his revolver and fired several shots toward his prey as her feet entered the water, the blasts muffled by the thunderous offerings from above and the sound of angry waves crashing against the sturdy shore.
Without making a sound, the woman fell into the surf, first to her knees and then completely into the water. A strong wave arrived to wash her body back onto the beach, and it was obvious a clear hit had been achieved.
The assailants approached her slowly and stood over her motionless body for a few moments before the smaller of the two men started yelling and pushing on the other’s chest. Jack couldn’t make out his words, but it appeared as if shooting the woman had been a mistake.
The larger man just laughed and slapped his partner fraternally on the back. He motioned his hand as if they should leave, and they began running back toward the road.
Reacting quickly, Jack dove into the surf and hoped the darkness would help camouflage his position. He held his head just above the water to watch the men jog by, the saltwater washing over his face and stinging his eyes. And somehow the lightning took a break from its erratic bursts as the men passed.
Jack sent a silent message of appreciation to the heavens for such gracious assistance, and he began to breathe more deeply as he emerged from the water and watched the assailants’ shadowy figures jog in the distance toward the road. Within moments he could hear the faint sound of car doors slamming and an engine’s roar as their vehicle sped away. He was certain they had gone.
The woman’s body remained motionless, and Jack feared she was dead. She became gradually more visible to him through the darkness as he drew closer, the erratic bursts of lightning adding an unnerving effect to the image of her lifeless body, as if Hitchcock himself had choreographed the scene. The ominous thought of seeing or touching a dead human being sent chills up his spine as he knelt down to examine her.
The woman lay on her side, and the surf washed against her face. She was just as beautiful and exotic as Jack had envisioned her to be—sable hair, smooth olive skin, and a body adorned with the most sensual curves he had ever seen.
An immense bloodstain tainted the front of the white silk blouse she wore, and the blood continued to flow from her body into the water. Jack pressed his fingers against the artery on her neck.
Thank God she’s still alive.
The mysterious woman slowly opened her eyes. “Are they gone?”
“Yes,” Jack replied as if her state of living had been no surprise, and getting her medical care had instantly become the new priority. He ripped open the front of her blouse without hesitation to assess the damage.
The bullet had passed completely through her, as blood flowed simultaneously from both her back and abdomen. Jack removed his shirt and tied it tightly around her waist in an attempt to stop the bleeding before lifting her into his arms and resting her head between his neck and shoulder.
The lightning flashed in wild bursts as he began to carry her toward the car, the thunder so powerful that it shook the ground beneath him. And the rain finally plunged down from the sky, so strong that Jack could barely see ahead. The huge raindrops stung as they crashed against his bare arms and shoulders, and he bowed his head to protect his eyes, only to find himself staring at the woman’s exotic face. He watched the water pour from his head onto her full lips and down her neck to her chest. The sheer bra was soaking wet now, and it revealed the entirety of her round breasts and delicate, chocolate-brown nipples to him, so he couldn’t help but feel aroused. In light of her condition, the excitement overtaking his senses disturbed him, but he tried simply to concentrate on moving forward.
Jack watched the woman open her eyes again, and she seemed to study his determination, her body relaxing as if the comfort of his intentions soothed her. She forced a smile, clearly struggling over the pain.
“Thank you,” she said.
Jack gave her a consolatory smile as the strain of carrying her began to take its toll, and he made every attempt to hide his lack of breath.
“How about if I make you dinner?” Her faint words were oddly charming.
Jack laughed awkwardly. “You’ve got yourself a date.”
He was encouraged by her optimism and amazed at her ability to ignore the pain and hide what must be great fear for her life.
He struggled to pull the keys from his pocket as they reached the sleek Aston Martin Zagato, its wet silver exterior glistening under the light of a lone streetlamp. He managed to open the door while still holding her and carefully laid her drenched body in the passenger seat. He realized that he had only minutes before he would lose her, but he couldn’t resist the temptation to lean over and give her a gentle kiss—a gesture she returned instinctively.
It was not often that Jack flirted with such devastating circumstances, and he sensed his life had just reached a turning point, as if his calling from the beach to find a new direction had somehow been answered. He was unsure whether the magnitude of this change was his desire, but he was nonetheless enslaved by it, excited by it. He would clutch it with both hands and breathe it fully.
The journey through the rain felt eternal, and other vehicles seemed to intentionally block their path as Jack impatiently maneuvered around them. He looked over about halfway through the drive to discover the woman had fallen unconscious, but another quick check of her neck revealed a pulse.
Weak, but still there.
He called 9-1-1 from his cell phone and asked the dispatch attendant to inform the hospital about the critical condition of the patient who was soon to arrive. Nothing would be left to chance, he bargained. Her living was essential. It seemed inconceivable that she would die after everything he had done for her.
Jack raced through the hospital’s grounds to the emergency entrance and immediately jumped from the car to help transfer the woman’s limp body to a waiting gurney and medical team. He squeezed her hand as they moved her through the outer doors, and he could swear he felt a faint response from her. He stopped a few feet from the emergency entrance and watched the medical team wheel her away as they focused their attention on her, leaving Jack behind with his worry and bewilderment.
Again, silence and loneliness. More time to think. The present had become more complicated, the future almost inconceivable. Yet for this mysterious woman who had been suddenly thrust into his life, all Jack could do was wait and pray.
Related products
-
Three Happy Endings (Secrets, Surprises and Submission: Three Passionate Romances from New York Times Bestselling Author) by Opal Carew
“TOP 15 B&N BESTSELLER (THREE)
TOP 100 E ROMANCE ON AMAZON (THREE)
Three men are better than one…
Secrets, surprises, and submission – three torrid tales of triple passion!
THREE
Hot steamy dreams… a sexy stranger… and his two brothers… all add up to a sexy adventure she’ll never forget.
Lori’s steamy dreams about a hot hard stranger are hitting fever pitch. She needs way more than eye contact and a smile across a crowded subway station. An instant connection sizzled between them and now Lori, who’s never believed in love at first sight, is its helpless victim.
When Lori goes to her best friend’s cabin for the weekend to spend time with Marie, her new husband and his brothers, she’s surprised to wind up face-to-face with her fantasy stranger. But he’s Marie’s husband!
When she meets his brothers, however, she finds that there just might be a way to make her dream come true.
Now Lori is experiencing her wildest fantasy yet, three ultra-sexy men all focused on her. But she wants more than a steamy dream brought to life. Because she’s in love. But can her sexy stranger return her love?
Note: This intriguing short story is scorching hot, with more than one handsome hunk to bring your wildest fantasies to life. Consider yourself warned!
THREE MEN AND A BRIDE
What do you do when you can’t stop lusting after your new husband’s two gorgeous brothers?
Can Marie successfully suppress her fantasies of the three brothers making wild, luxuriant love to her, or will she have to endanger her happy marriage by admitting her feelings to her husband, Drake?
Although this is the second story in the erotic THREE series, this steamy read is the prequel to Three. You can enjoy Three Men and a Bride on it’s own, or after you have read THREE.
THREE SECRETS
Keeping one secret is intriguing. Two is naughty. Three… deserves to be punished.
Sharing secrets has never been so exhilarating…
When they met in Paris, Nicole and Abel enjoyed a sensual, romantic two month fling. The last thing Nicole wanted was to fall head over heels for this sweet, loving man, because she knew he would never accept the truth about her. Unfortunately, the heart wants what it wants, and hers wanted Abel. But Nicole was not one to be controlled by anyone or anything, so once they returned home, she walked away.
When the pain of losing Abel became too much, Nicole finally decided to share her secret with him. Little did she know he had a secret of his own.
Will Abel’s secret extinguish Nicole’s craving for him once and for all? Will Nicole’s revelation bring Abel to his knees?
This is a collection of super hot short stories.
Length: 25,500 words
Plus excerpts from The Office Slave (Volume 1 of The Office Slave Series) and His To Possess (about billionaires, bikers and bad boys all rolled into one).”
Billionaire Romance Boxed Set (9 Book Bundle) by Julia Kent, Krista Lakes, Adriana Hunter, Aubrey Rose, Artemis Hunt, Liliana Rhodes, Melanie Marchande, Starla Cole, Cerys du Lys
99 cents for a limited time!
From powerful businessmen to dominating bachelors who won’t take no for an answer, this exclusive Billionaire Romance boxed set includes some of the hottest stories ever published by popular romance authors!
Download 9 scorching hot tales of seduction featuring wealthy men from all walks of life. These irresistible bad boys will take you on a wild ride that will leave you breathless!
This boxed set collection features stories from popular authors including: USA Today & NY Times Bestsellers Julia Kent, Aubrey Rose, Adriana Hunter, and Artemis Hunt, Top 100 Kindle bestsellers Krista Lakes and Melanie Marchande, and Bestselling Authors Starla Cole, Cerys du Lys, and Liliana Rhodes!
HER FIRST BILLIONAIRE by Julia Kent
Caught between two men- literally- who turned out to be roommates and secret billionaires, Laura makes a startling discovery about her own capacity for passion.
THE WOMAN OF THE BILLIONAIRE’S DREAMS by Krista Lakes
Tracy has been stepped on all her life, but when a car accident leaves her with the ability to enter other people’s dreams, an opportunity arises. Will Tracy be able to break out of her shell in order to seduce billionaire Paul Hayes?
SHATTERED by Adriana Hunter
Curvy Katherine is tired of the daily grind. She craves something new… something exciting. There is one thing that she does look forward to every day- the meetings with her ruggedly handsome billionaire boss, Matt Donaldson. Known for his impossibly good looks and unbelievable wealth, he’s loved by many and hated by many more. Katherine never thought Matt noticed her until he comes to her rescue. That sets the pace for a dangerous game of complete submission.
ME, CINDERELLA? by Aubrey Rose
One kind deed can change your life forever…
Brynn has spent her life trying to forget her desires, and Eliot’s deep wounds have taken nearly a decade to heal. After so much hurt, will either of them be able to open their hearts again?
THE PRETEND BOYFRIEND by Artemis Hunt
Samantha is clumsy and totally in need of a new boyfriend by this weekend. Her younger sister is getting engaged. Enter Brian Morton. He is gorgeous, rich, snarky, and utterly promiscuous. He was also the bully who made Sam’s middle school life a living hell. A series of bizarre events results in Brian losing a bet. His punishment? To be Sam’s slave for the weekend… and do anything she wants.
NO REGRETS by Liliana Rhodes
Life hasn’t been perfect for plus sized Deborah. Working in a department store isn’t great, but it has its perks and she meets one in the form of a man she calls “Mr. Sexy”. William King isn’t just any man though, he’s an ultra-private billionaire heir. When Will’s mysterious past puts the two lovers in danger, will the truth bring them closer together or finally tear them apart?
I MARRIED A BILLIONAIRE by Melanie Marchande
Maddy has given up on marriage- and men. But when her rich (and sexy) boss Daniel Thorne proposes an arrangement of convenience that would allow him to stay in the country, and Maddy to never work another day in her life, she might get more than she bargained for. By the end of their sham relationship, Maddy finds herself wondering if the money will be enough to repair the cost of a broken heart. But Mr. Thorne may have a secret in store…
THE EXHIBITIONIST by Starla Cole
Erik, a BDSM master Syria met at a bondage exhibition, offers her an opportunity to join his life of beauty, wealth and power as his personal escort and exhibitionist. But on Christmas Eve, Syria will have to choose between a life of luxury sans love, and the Santa stripper who just may hold her heart.
THE BILLIONAIRE’S ULTIMATUM by Cerys du Lys
Falling in love wasn’t part of Jessika’s job description. Nor was being asked by billionaire CEO Asher Landseer to become an egg donor and surrogate for his infertile wife. All Jessika wants to do is help, but is she setting herself up for heartbreak in the process?
Coffee Break by Hayet Brach
A girl putting herself on display. An unexpected guest. A couple overwhelmed by desire. Three new tales of love and lust – enticing, enthralling, and exciting.
Includes the stories ‘Coffee Break’, ‘The Guest’ and ‘Something In The Water’.
Finding Alice by Stephane Morris
Romantic, sensual and enlightening.
This novel creates a new genre by taking a refreshingly different angle to other romantic novels. A love affair leads to a journey of self-discovery that is both thought provoking and enlightening.
John Mason is a successful businessman. A beautiful free spirited woman brings out passions John never knew existed, with consequences he could never have imagined. What unresolved inner conflicts from his youth does the love affair expose? Can he overcome them? If he does where will that leave him? The outcome is unpredictable.
A life-changing journey that is both fascinating and confronting.
Literally, a page-turner that starts slowly but will ultimately grip you and hold you to the end.
For mature readers.
The problem of getting Rich Quik … part one by S M Mala
When you’re single and in need of hot love, both emotionally and physically, you think your options are limited. It’s just one glimmer of hope that could turn it all around, even if it involves falling back into bed with the trickiest bastard of them all, Richard Hayden-Quik, a man with a reputation of being a stud muffin on Viagra.
It was only six years before Lily spotted Richard, a successful film director, her aim to get Rich Quik – seduced by his looks, charm and the size of his wallet. Even her best friend Dominic knows it won’t be easy especially as Richard’s super bitch PA, Rosana, will do anything to stop Lily getting to her boss.
But she knows he’s a tricky bastard with a checkered past, a long term lover and a best friend who hates her guts. The road to her one true love is littered with female bodies and she’s not sure if she’s a match for a man who thinks monogamy is a type of wood. And she is the last one to realize he has an ulterior motive for being with her.
Lily hopes she can get Richard though life’s sudden shocks, twist and turns have the greatest possibility of making her literally lose everything she loves… all due to the problem of getting Rich Quik.
Some Like it Geek by C. Jordan
Fall Quiet by Zoe York
To Score or Not to Score by Angela Quarles
One blind date. One case of mistaken identity. One Navy SEAL faced with his high school crush. What could go wrong?
The Adorkable Girl and the Geek (Gone Geek 5) by Sidney Bristol
The Girl Next Door by C. Jordan
Bath Bomb by Clara Leigh (Forbidden Bad Boys)
Recipe for a wild weekend: Take one geeky actor, a video game idol, and cinema’s best known towel model. Add a chocolate-box cottage, a liberal sprinkling of snow… make that lots of snow, and an oversized bathtub.
Result: THREESOME!
In the Spotlight by Ally Decker
Pretending to date a movie star definitely wasn’t on Sylvia Urban’s agenda but a girl has to do what a girl has to do. And after a paparazzo catches them in rather uncompromising position, this is exactly what this girl has to do.
Greg Abrams really needs everything to go right if he wants his new project to get green-lighted, but when the cute Broadway geek almost literally falls into his life, things get complicated really fast.
As the pair grows closer, the ‘pretend’ part of pretend dating gets thrown out of the window, but after they started off as a lie, it’s hard to know what’s real and what’s not.
Play by Olivia Devon
Aaron Eldridge’s passion for his latest virtual reality program skyrockets when he meets a woman who shares his obsession for all things geek. The premier launch of HyperLyfe at Lux, Manhattan’s hottest sex club, would be a perfect opportunity to get Katie Martinez to check out his new toy, and the kinky sex ideas he has in mind.
What if your deepest fantasies could come true?
Tall, Dark & Alpha Boxed by Eve Langlais, Afton Locke, Paige Tyler, Sam Cheever, Randi Alexander, Koko Brown, Eve Vaughn, Farrah Rochon, Delaney Diamond, Dawn Montgomery
“~ Top 100 Amazon Bestseller~
~ USA Today Recommended Read in Romance~
These HOT alphas are ready to take charge.
Are you ready for the decadence and allure of an alpha’s dark charm? The bad boys in these 10 sizzling stories will make your heart pound. Against these dominant seducers, the heroines don’t stand a chance. Prepare to fall in lust–and love.
Delve into the sensual worlds of award-winning authors: Randi Alexander, Koko Brown, Sam Cheever, Delaney Diamond, Eve Langlais, Afton Locke, Dawn Montgomery, Farrah Rochon, Paige Tyler, and Eve Vaughn. Immerse yourself in the alpha male experience.
***
*New, Boxed Set Exclusive* Rock My Boat by Afton Locke: Rhonda Simms embarks on a cruise to create an ad campaign. Instead, she lands a shape shifter who will do anything to be human again. Will she let him rock her boat?
*New, Boxed Set Exclusive* Silver Tongued Devils by Dawn Montgomery: Captain Na’varr and his executive officer, Brom, know they have a good thing when they capture stowaway hacker, Raesa, with her hot temper and dangerous curves. They want her, body and soul just as she wants them. But such trust endangers them in ways none of them can anticipate. Dare they risk it all?
Fight for Love by Delaney Diamond: Rafael Lopez, former professional wrestler and “”Sexiest Athlete Alive,”” is back and determined to hold onto the woman he lost, but still loves, and the son he never knew existed.
Crazy (Vampire Love) by Eve Langlais: Ella hears voices and they don’t like anyone. But not even poltergeists can stand in the way of a vampire in love.
*New, Boxed Set Exclusive* Sex with an Ex by Eve Vaughn: When these two divorcees reunite in the bedroom, the sex is hotter than ever. But can their hearts survive the second time around?
In Her Wildest Dreams by Farrah Rochon : When Erica Cole, owner of “”Your Wildest Dreams”” event planning, requests his help in creating a Valentine’s Day fantasy date for her clients, chocolatier Gavin Foster sees it as the perfect opportunity to show her just how sweet their reality could be.
*New, Boxed Set Exclusive* Player’s Challenge by Koko Brown: Sports agent Gemma Clarke must face the biggest challenge of her young career: represent her former lover and bad boy footballer, Devin Spencer. Their passionate love affair ended badly. Now he’s back to prove to Gemma he’s changed and convince her to give them one more chance.
Two Cops, a Girl, and a Pair of Handcuffs by Paige Tyler: Cilla Garner has it bad for hot cops Hayes Prescott and Reed Lockwood. If they both end up asking her out, she doesn’t know how she’ll choose. Having a threesome doesn’t even enter her mind until they hint at it, and then it’s all she can think about.
Chase and Seduction by Randi Alexander: Country music superstar/actor Chase Tanner has never wanted anything or anyone more than gorgeous screenplay writer Reno Linden. To Reno, Chase is larger than life, sinfully sexy and hell-bent on getting her into bed. Reno risks the plunge into Chase’s arms, but will their attraction survive the glitz and stress of fame?
Tall, Dark and Apocalyptic by Sam Cheever: He’s a hunter in a world turned upside down. She’s his prey, a creature of dark magic. But the passion burning within them may be their undoing.”
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.