My Business, Your Pleasure

By SJ Thomas

Justin has one rule: never get involved with immortals. It's bad for business and dangerous. Trouble is his business partner Elliot—an immortal being with undeniable sex appeal—makes him want to break that rule.

Hoping a night with an immortal will get this infatuation out of his system, Justin visits a rival club looking for a one-night stand.

Elliot has wanted Justin for ages, but despite his best efforts has gotten nowhere. So when he learns about Justin's plans, he turns up at the club, hoping one night will turn into many more.

Will Justin let down his guard and let Elliot become his partner in more than just business?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Evernight Publishing
• Release date: Nov 8, 2013
• ISBN: 9781771306232

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Copyright© 2013 SJ Thomas

ISBN: 978-1-77130-623-2

Cover Artist: Sour Cherry Designs

Editor: Avril Ashton

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WARNING: The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal. No part of this book may be used or reproduced electronically or in print without written permission, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in reviews.

This is a work of fiction. All names, characters, and places are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, organizations, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

DEDICATION

Not only is My Business, Your Pleasure my first story with a new publisher, it's my first venture into MM. In reaching this point I have to thank my fellow authors Lee Brazil, Dianne Hartsock, Raven McAllen, and Doris O'Conner for their guidance and support and the MM Romance Group on Goodreads for their expert advice.

MY BUSINESS, YOUR PLEASURE

Romance on the Go

SJ Thomas

Copyright © 2013

Chapter One

Justin watched with growing concern as the female ran her hand along the barman's, arm, fingernails scratching his skin, her cleavage displayed in blatant invitation. The young man leaned toward her, his expression rapt.

Time to intervene. Justin stepped closer. Toby, come over here, please.

The woman faced Justin, her emerald eyes flashing with otherworldly light, her beautiful features tightened into a menacing scowl. Justin calmly met her gaze, allowing his disapproval to show in his expression. They stared at each other for a few seconds, and then her features relaxed, her lips curling up into a sultry smile. With seemingly easy grace, she collected her drink and sauntered off.

Toby blinked then looked around with a dazed expression. What-what happened?

Justin placed a hand on Toby's arm, guiding him to one side. That was a siren, and you were falling under her spell.

A what?

Justin sighed. A siren, and if she'd sung one note to you, you'd have been her little lap dog for the rest of your life.

Toby's face turned pale and he rubbed the back of his neck. Jesus. Thanks for rescuing me.

Justin nodded. Anytime. But I wouldn't have needed to if you'd remembered the rules. He kept his tone stern because he needed Toby to understand the risks of getting too close to their unusual clientele.

The club catered for the various immortals that called Los Angeles home, and Justin had one cardinal rule: staff did not fraternize with the patrons. It was bad for business, and you could never tell what immortals might do. While Justin imposed a zero tolerance policy on any violent or aggressive behavior, immortal passions were unpredictable, and humans needed to be careful around them. His staff was safer if they maintained a professional distance at all times.

Toby looked uncomfortable as he nodded. Got it, boss. From now on I'm just serving the drinks.

Justin smiled at him. That's good. Now Kara is in charge tonight, but she has my number if there are any problems, and you're all stocked up behind here.

Don't worry, I've got the bar covered. Go and enjoy your evening. Toby offered a warm smile.

"It's just a business meeting, so