A Game of Hearts: A February Indulgence

By Tigris Eden

Dumped by her boyfriend of three years just a few days before their anniversary and planned trip to an island paradise, a place where fantasies come true—a resort called Indulgences--Zoraida Lemes is forced to do a little soul searching, and what she discovers is not what she expected. Especially when her best friend from childhood, Mateo Vargas, expresses an interest in being more than just friends. One almost steamy night sets the two on a journey that Zoraida may or may not be ready for, but Mateo hopes she is as the two indulge their fantasy with a game of hearts. Now everything is up in the air. Including her friendship with Mateo.  Don't miss this exciting friends to lovers romance! 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Kats Kreative Ideas
• Release date: Jan 4, 2017
• ISBN: 9781541194878

Tigris Eden

USA Today Bestselling Author, Tigris is a military brat who's done her fair share of traveling, thanks to her Army father. She's married to the infamous LL and has three boys. She currently resides in Houston and is actively seeking a book-buddy for the end of the world. You can find Tigris on Twitter, Facebook, and at her website. Twitter: @Tigris_Eden Facebook: www.facebook.com/TigrisEdenAuthor/ Website: www.tigriseden.com

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A GAME OF HEARTS

A February Indulgence

Praise for the Shadow Unit Series

The Shadow Unit Series is an edge of your seat thrill ride full of steamy romance, conspiracy and best of all, hot shifters. A great series for any lover of the genre. -Author S. Cu’Anam Policar.

This was one of the best 2nd in a series books I think I have ever read. I have been waiting to see what happened with Jes and Draven, the hotness that is Royce and Ronin. Great Follow up. Great writing, can’t wait till the others come out! –Tka3nme.

Just when you think happily ever after there is another twist in the story that keeps you turning the page. –1safelady.

The Shadow Unit Series is intense, gritty and HOT HOT HOT!!! –Viki Sloboda.

Intrigue, love and action make an irresistible read. –Vondetta Carter

Once you start reading them you can’t put them down until you’re finished. Then you are anxiously waiting for the next. –Barb A.

Shadow Unit Series is an emotional, raw, sexy, action packed paranormal fabulousness that sucks you in from page one. You will cry, laugh, and blush throughout the series and burn for more. –Indy Book Fairy

Hunky men, steamy scenes, romance and a touch of the paranormal. What more can you ask for? It’s all here in the Shadow Unit. –Jennifer Ballam.

The Shadow Unit series is an edge of your seat mix of adventure and romance that will leave the readers wanting more! –Ty Langston, Author of Decadent Dreams

Praise for Arctic Bound

Arctic Bound is meltingly passionate and explosively sexy! Ms. Eden brings us an amazing story. Arctic Bound kept me guessing! Doesn’t happen often but I was stunned speechless a few times with plot twists I never saw coming. –Bitten by Love Reviews

I enjoyed Arctic Bound because of the heroine, she was no one’s push over. She was a fighter. There was passion, mystery and all kinds of paranormal creatures. –Debra Crosby

Do you want dark and brooding? Check. Do you want a heroine with a troubled past? Check. Do you want the leads to not be physically perfect? Partial check. Do you want your paranormal favorites in one place? Huge Check! –Jenny

I love Tigris Eden as an author and here’s why, she puts everything I want in a book without it being too much. I am a huge fan of adding diversity into books and Tigris delivers. –Reese’s Book reviews

The well-orchestrated events of this romance keep readers on the edge of their seats and ensure that the readers want to know everything. I was completely bewitched by the Arctic Wolves and their fascinating world and I can’t wait to read the next one.– Evampire

Praise for Diamond

My first book from this author and most certainly not my last. There are a lot of books available that claim to be dystopian with dark undertones but this book just knocked me for six! I wasn't quite sure what to expect but whatever it was it most certainly wasn't this. I read the synopsis and thought alrighty then futuristic sci fi with a mysterious heroine and the stereo typical alpha male. Can I state here and now that this book seems to have a life of its own and if it's a romance you seek then perhaps you will scream but if you want to get knocked on your (no doubt) shapely behind then this book deserves to be read! – Marta Cox

"I feel like if I just write WOW! that will cover the review, yet I know I need to provide more than one word.

Let’s begin with the official stuff, I was provided a copy of Diamond in exchange for an honest review via NetGalley.  the cover drew me in; I mean seriously; this has to be one of the best covers I’ve seen in a long time. Once I read the book, it ultimately NAILED the female protagonist, Nadya.

I have been drawn to post-apocalyptic stories for a while and read so many.  This is a world where every breath is a fight, water is scarce, and food… Well, what do people do when food runs low?  It’s savage, raw, and depicts a nightmare world.  The imagery was brutal yet so realistic; I was thankful for my fresh glass of water." –Boundless Book Reviews

A Game of Hearts

Copyright © 2017 Tigris Eden

Cover Design: Dar Albert Wicked Smart Designs

Editor: Chelle Olson

Proofed: Paige Prince

Published by: Kats Kreative Ideas

ISBN-13: 978-1-63587-577-5

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Acknowledgements

To you, the READER… THANK YOU for reading my words and enjoying my stories. It means the world to me that you welcome me into your reading device on a regular basis.

As always, a big thank you to God. Without him nothing is possible.

Dedication

To anyone who has ever been in love with their best friend. I hope you found what you were looking for. I know I did.

Chapter 1

Zori

Paige, what the hell am I supposed to do now?

One of my friends, Paige Prince, was ear-deep in my ongoing drama with Clinton, my douche-bag ex, who had not only broken up with me on our anniversary but also had the balls to tell me I wasn’t refined enough for him. What a joke. Me, not refined enough for him. Yeah, right. That was laughable. But as I tried to bolster my emotions, I was suddenly overtaken by the thought that once again, I was single.

I had been with Clinton for almost three years. We’d met at work. The law firm, Magalla and Carver, where Clinton Melon—yes, melon is his last name, but it’s pronounced like the city, Milan—was an up-and-coming attorney. I knew, I shouldn’t have gotten involved with someone in the workplace, but I worked for one of the partners, Mr. Carver, as his executive assistant, and had for more than three years. So when Clinton had walked in the door, I was hesitant at first, but he’d kept pursuing me.

Some said we were oil and water, but I’d set out to prove them wrong. Just because we weren’t on the same level financially didn’t mean we couldn’t have things in common. I’d even planned to surprise him with a weeklong getaway to an exclusive island. A vacation I had pinched and scrimped for. Like, didn’t get my mani-pedis for almost six months, and cut out my daily trip to Starbucks kind of save. While taking on a second job to boot. Just so I could foot the bill in its entirety for the trip.

Some guy named Aragon owned the island, and it was rumored that all your fantasies could come true there. My dreams were simple. I just wanted Clinton to propose. I wanted the ring, the house, and the safety that came with all that Clinton had to offer.

I don’t know what to say, Zori. I could have told you Clinton McScumbag was indeed a…well, a scumbag. I thought the resort accommodations were non-refundable?

They are. Which is why I’m in a panic. Who’s gonna go with me now?

Paige huffed over the phone as if she tried to come up with a solution to my problem. You could always go by yourself? Meet someone on the island.

I could, but then I’d be out eight hundred dollars. That could