Delighted: A Masters and Mercenaries Novella

Lexi Blake, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, presents a new story in her Masters and Mercenaries series. Brian "Boomer" Ward believes in providing shelter for those in need. After all, the men and women of McKay-Taggart made him family when he had none. So, when the kid next door requires assistance one night, he does not hesitate to protect her until her mother returns home. However, when he meets Daphne Carlton, his thoughts take a profound turn. She is stunning, hardworking, and evidently in need of someone to prioritize her.

Daphne Carlton's life revolves around two focal points - her child and her business. Daphne's Delights is her dream, a chance to share the recipes of her childhood with the world. Her daughter, Lou, is the best child she could have hoped for, possessing a genius-level intellect and a heart of gold. Yet, Lou's grandparents control her access to a private school and the fortune her father left behind, making them impossible to please. Daphne worries that a single misstep on her part could deprive her daughter of the life she deserves.

As Daphne and Boomer grow closer, external forces apply pressure on the new couple. But if they can weather the storm, love will simply be the icing on the cake, for family is the true prize.

Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story, providing new readers an introduction to the author's world and offering fans a bonus book in the series.

Reviews for Delighted: "Funny, flirty and full of all the emotion, this is one of my favourites in a favourite series. If you haven't met them yet you are in for a whole lot of stellar reading!" ~ Diane, 1-Click Addict Support Group

"DELIGHTED was another wonderful romantic suspense story in this amazing series. It's seductive, sexy, sweet, and suspenseful, with characters that I fell for easily, and a story line that was thoroughly intriguing." ~ Ria, Reading Is Our Satisfaction

"This is by far the best short story I have read in a long time." ~ Jen, Read. Review. Repeat Blog

"I really loved this book! Delighted was a real treat." ~ Janine, The World Was Hers for the Reading

"Boomer and Daphne have a sweet and sexy story, a little bit of drama, and a whole lot of finding your match and enjoying life." ~ Dar Gee Reads

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