Breaking All the Rules: D.A.R.K. Cover, INC., #1

By Aliyah Burke

One night of passion can lead to anything, for a woman and her boss, can it—will it lead to happily ever after?

 

A member of D.A.R.K. Cover, Inc., Kristopher "Wild" Wilder is taking a few days of R&R in Belize after his last mission. There he meets a woman who sets his blood on fire and the night they share is explosive to say the least. Little does he know, she's the woman his brothers' hired to be their company's newest pilot. After the passion in Belize, he looks forward to continuing the connection. Problem: she isn't on board with that idea.

Alyse Lamar is a damn good pilot. She's taken this new job for a few reasons but when she realizes she's slept with one of her new bosses, she isn't sure it's the best place for her to remain. She can't seem to keep her hands off him, nor him her. Her strict rule about never mixing business with pleasure is taking one heck of a beating.

Wild is many things, a quitter isn't one of them. He wants this feisty woman and knows she wants him just as much. He vows to find a way past her walls and make her understand that what began as one night in Belize is worth breaking all the rules and can lead to forever.

 

***This book is a rerelase, no new content since it came back from the publisher. First in a series and is best read in that order. But, as always, reading order is up to you. Enjoy***

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sensual Romance Publishing
• Release date: Jun 22, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393016823

Aliyah Burke

Aliyah Burke is a USA Today Bestselling Author who’s an avid reader and never far from pen and paper (or the computer). She is happily married to a career military man. They are owned by three Borzoi. She spends her days at the day job, writing, and working with her dogs. She loves to hear from her readers and can be reached here. If you would like to be kept abreast of what's going on in the world of Aliyah, please join her newsletter: http://aliyah-burke.com/newsletter.htm and/or cozy newsletter: http://aliyah-burke.com/abnewsm.htm Other places to find her on social media are: Amazon Author Page - https://www.amazon.com/Aliyah-Burke/e/B007PQRFOQ Book Bub -  https://www.bookbub.com/authors/aliyah-burke Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/263660.Aliyah_Burke Website - http://www.aliyah-burke.com Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/aliyah.burke.5  Facebook Author Page -  https://www.facebook.com/AliyahBurkeAuthor Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/aliyahburke5 Twitter -  https://twitter.com/AliyahBurke96 Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/burke.aliyah

Book preview

CHAPTER 1

Dangriga, Belize

We’ll see you in a week then, Ms. Lamar.

Yessir. And thank you again, Mr. Wilder.

His deep chuckle reached her. We’ll be working closely together, please, call me Adam.

How about I think about it and let you know?

I’ll take it. Enjoy the rest of your vacation. The call disconnected.

Alyse Lamar had every intention of doing so. She pocketed her phone with a soft yet emphatic, Yes!

She had gone in for this job three months ago. After meeting with a company man named Rhodi, being interviewed, and making it through their vetting process, she’d made the short list. Which led to more of the same. As they were making final decision, she’d let them know—once again—she would be out of the country for two weeks.

Honestly, she’d been under the belief that would have taken her out of the running for the position. Her shock at Adam’s—one she’d yet to meet in person—call, she knew went through when she spoke to him. None mattered for the job was hers.

A fist pump and another, Yes!

Spinning back to the bar, she drummed her hands along the shiny, smooth top. Bartender.

The hot man made his way down to her. Yes, beautiful?

She smiled at him. Another beer please.

Of course. Same kind as before?

Yes, please.

He grabbed the bottle, popped the top, and placed it before her. Good news?

She took a swig and nodded. Got the job I’ve been hoping for.

He winked and pocketed the money slid over to him. Alyse toasted him with her beer and turned back to get off the stool. She walked down to the edge of the water.

The silken sand beneath her feet combined with the warm liquid lapping at her toes had her sighing in pleasure. Once she finished her beer, she pivoted and made her way back to the bar where she handed the bottle over.

She stuck her hands in her pockets and made her way down the beach. Not far away, a group of mixed aged people were dancing along the water. The guys there beckoned her, and she went willingly. Time passed as she danced and sweated to the pounding music.

Arms up, she shook her hips, lower lip caught in her teeth. Through the crowd of spectators, her gaze landed on a man who watched her hungrily. His dark blond hair shone golden in the sun’s rays. He stood with his legs braced shoulder-width apart, muscular arms crossed and a drink in one hand.

From here, she couldn’t identify eye color but all she could see, was nice. Oh, so nice. He gave her a brief nod and wriggled his fingers in her direction. Her grin turned saucy and she crooked a finger at him.

He tipped back his drink, placed the bottle in the sand, and strode toward her. The sun gleamed off his bare tanned skin as he prowled closer. Mediterranean blue eyes homed in on her face as he reached out and snagged her around the waist with one arm.

Electricity sparked out from his touch and spread throughout her. Pelvises rubbing against one another, her core temperature skyrocketed. His touch, the catalyst to the burning embers created from the output of energy from her dancing. Alyse rested her arms over his shoulders as they continued to keep the beat and grind with the music.

That very thing segued to a slow romantic song. Her mysterious dance partner moved a few sweaty tendrils to rest behind her ear. She laced her fingers behind his neck.

Hi, he murmured. He placed his hands on her ass, ensuring to keep them pressed together.

His thick length was unavoidable. But then, if he were willing, she’d not be avoiding it at all.

Hi.

Are we exchanging names? His voice was sin on earth, making her think along the lines of all kinds of naughtiness.

He moved one hand to the center of her back, bringing her closer still as he nuzzled her neck. He smelled like man, adventure, and sweat. A great smell, in her humble opinion.

Does it matter?

Only if you want me to call your name out in bed tonight.

Heat spiked and she smiled as she dragged her fingers through the short hair on the back of his head.

Alyse, she murmured in his ear and nipped the lobe. And you?

Wild.

A thrill kicked through her. Do you live up to your name?

"I’ll ask you that in the morning."

That statement was laced with more promise than she’d faced in her life. He wasn’t worried and knew he would deliver. She liked his arrogance.

Desire flared within her and she grinned. They were both adults and she had no problems doing one night stands. Not that she slept around a lot, for she didn’t, she was careful, but she didn’t mind sex. She quite enjoyed it.

Awesome.

The end of the current song, Wild began to lead her away from the crowd. He kept her tucked to his side and she allowed it.

Where to? His voice a sexy rumble as it rolled over her skin.

I’m at that hotel, she said, pointing.

Excellent, me too. Whose room?

Yours. How have I not seen him around if we’re in the same hotel?

Wild’s hand drifted lower and settled upon her ass. She looped an arm around his waist as they strolled across the sand. No words were spoken as they moved through the lobby but in the elevator, he spun her to him, so they were chest to chest.

He cupped her face, large hands framing her features impressing upon her how feminine he made her feel. His thumbs skimmed her cheekbones as he lowered his head and kissed her. She wanted to melt into the elevator’s floor.

His body heat warmed her with each passing second. He trailed his tongue along her lips, swiping across the seam then delved into her mouth. She was there to meet him with her own tongue. They stroked, tangled, and danced with one another as they rode up to his floor.

She gripped his waist, using him to keep her upright for her legs were shaky at best. They stumbled from the car; lips mashed against one another. His hands were everywhere, and she panted when he paused to unlock his hotel room door.

Together, again attached at the lips, they stumbled into his room. He sped along the process of shutting it with a firm kick of one foot. Alyse tightened her grip on his shirt and pulled him as close as possible. His taste, heady and addictive. And she craved more.