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He took the spatula and smiled, and she headed for the bedroom, only stopping once to see if he was watching her ass wiggle under his shirt. He chuckled. “I’d have to be dead not to look.”“ I’m glad to see you’re in good health.” She grinned.Lisa Kessler
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He rested a hand over hers. “Ever since I met you, keeping it professional has been practically impossible.”“ So it’s true.”“ Which part?”“ You could get in trouble for seeing me.” He raised her hand to his lips, brushing a kiss to her knuckles. “I can handle a little trouble. How about you?” Scars and a thrill seeker. Gods help her…Lisa Kessler
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He raised a brow at another abrupt change in the conversation. “Are you disappointed I couldn’t dodge a couple bullets?” A real smile teased her lips as she lowered her coffee mug. “On the contrary, I’m a sucker for a guy with scars, so for your protection, we should probably stick to the case.Lisa Kessler
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He seems like a good guy, but we need to focus on finding Nia’s killer, and then finish the theater. We don’t have time for distractions. No men.” “Yeah, yeah, I know.” Mel rolled her eyes. “Inspiration before intercourse.” Callie chuckled. “I should put that on a T-shirt.Lisa Kessler
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She kissed his chest. "Thanks for letting me into your heart." He tucked her hair behind her ear. "You walked in like you had a key.Lisa Kessler
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The nine Greek Muses, awakened again for this generation of man and meant to inspire mankind forward in the sciences and the arts.Lisa Kessler
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Why don't you come with me to the station? We can talk, and I'll treat you to a bad cup of coffee." " You make it sound pretty tempting.Lisa Kessler
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He twisted the heavy gold ring around his finger. It had been in his family for generations, passed down to each eldest child along with the family mission of once again ushering in the Golden Age of Man. His great-great-grandfather had been the first of their Order to make physical progress toward the ultimate goal: to free the powerful prisoners from the center of the Earth.Lisa Kessler
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Every generation, the nine daughters of Zeus are reborn, and with their rebirth are also nine Guardians. They will be marked by the gods, and given gifts to protect his treasure. Their abilities will only be unlocked when they find their muse.Lisa Kessler
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Scars and a thrill seeker. Gods help her...Lisa Kessler
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The Order of the Titans had agreed with his assessment. This generation, the Order would be successful where previous generations had failed, because this time they would steal mankind's inspiration. They would kill the muses for the greater good.... For the good of mankind.Lisa Kessler
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A digital wall of masks stared back at him. His finger rolled the mouse in a slow downward scroll. " Okay, you bastard. Where are you?Lisa Kessler
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Solving crimes is like following a spider web. Everything is connected in some way. It's just figuring out where things intersect so I can find the spider in the middle.Lisa Kessler