Menage Madness

The Trinity Masters series continues in 2014! Lila and I are putting the finishing touches on the fourth book. In Forbidden Legacy, the shadowy Grand Master’s identity is revealed as a threat to the society puts their secret existence at risk. Harrison Adams has knows since birth that he would serve as leader of the Trinity Masters, inheriting the role from his father. His family have served as Grand Masters for decades, the role passed on from generation to generation.

In Scorching Desire, a blackmailer threatened to reveal the organization, but his scheme was foiled by Tasha, Marco and Damon. However, he disappeared before he could be brought to justice and his identity was never revealed. In Forbidden Legacy, the villain resurfaces and his crimes escalate, become deadly.

I had the rare opportunity to see Lila Dubois in February when her day job brought her to the East Coast. We met up in Pennsylvania and did some plotting on the future of the series. I can tell you right now…there are some cool things in the works!

Forbidden Legacy is slated to release on May 1. Today, I thought I’d share the blurb and a short sneak peek at the story (FYI–this is very rough–no editing has been done–sorry for any mistakes).

Forbidden Legacy

Trinity Masters, book 4

An enigmatic leader…

Harrison Adams has served as leader of the Trinity Masters for a decade. He’s always placed the group above his own needs—even when it comes to the one woman who calls to him. When a dangerous threat to the secret society surfaces, Harrison sets a plan in motion that could save the organization, but it comes with a price.

A steadfast woman…

Alexis turned down an invitation to join the Trinity Masters, afraid to relinquish control over her life, her future…her heart. That rejection means night after night of unrequited lust as she and Harrison are forced to ignore their desires. Her heart aching, she throws herself into her job and her difficult working relationship with her boss, Michael. He’s attractive and maddening, but Alexis has zero plans to give in to the crazy chemistry between them.

An improper proposal…

Harrison asks Alexis to experiment in a ménage relationship with him and she agrees unable to take another moment of longing for him. Perhaps with a third around she’ll be able to keep her heart intact. She is completely unaware their third will be her infuriating boss, Michael. She couldn’t have known how giving herself to them would inflame her desires. Or how much she would enjoy submitting to them.

But when an evil man looking for revenge sets his sights on Harrison, time is the one thing none of them have. And it soon becomes apparent Harrison’s forbidden legacy could destroy them all…

Sneak Peek (unedited):

“How are you doing?” Michael asked.

“I know why you’re here, Michael. We can skip the greetings part of the conversation.”

Michael leaned forward, his elbows on his knees. “You have three months, Harrison. Cutting it a bit close, aren’t you?”

Harrison laced his fingers together, resting them on the surface of his large desk. “I’m perfectly aware of how much time is needed to form this relationship.”

Actually he had less than three months. He needed to choose his partners, meeting them at the altar one month prior to their formal bonding ceremony. All trios were given one month to get to know each other and put their affairs in order before they embarked on a lifetime together. Which meant Harrison needed to secure his partners quickly.

Michael frowned, his face revealing his concern. Michael had no doubt guessed what was holding Harrison back from solidifying his future.

Their future.

But his friend’s suspicions were wrong.

Michael had never asked why Harrison hadn’t found matches for him. At forty-four, Michael’s days as a single man were about to come to an end as well. Harrison could only surmise Michael understood exactly why he’d been left unattached for so long. If that was true, then it proved to Harrison just how solid their friendship was. Michael trusted him. Which made this all so much more difficult.

Price was relieved by Harrison’s easy acquiescence. “Then we can assume you have found suitable partners for yourself? As I mentioned last year, there is a bylaw that states Michael and I can choose for you if you so desire.”

“And as I said last year, I don’t need help.” Even as Harrison spoke the words, he recognized the fallacy. He was sinking, neck-deep in quicksand, and if he didn’t uncover the identity of the man trying to destroy him soon, he would be swallowed completely.

He didn’t just need help. He needed a miracle.

“Then we can trust you to set your affairs in order?” Michael’s tone let Harrison know he really didn’t want to have to issue this ultimatum again.

“You can.”

Price seemed appeased, while Michael didn’t appear as reassured. Regardless, both men rose, nodded, and took their leave.

When the door closed behind them, Harrison closed his eyes, releasing a long sigh.

Then, he imagined her face. For fifteen years, it had been her. Always her.

Alexis had walked into his classroom and claimed a seat in the front row all those years ago, her gaze challenging him to teach her something, anything.

Everything.

He’d never met a more intelligent woman, one with the desire to learn, the drive to succeed, and the heart to excel in her field. She was cleverness and compassion, talent and poise—all wrapped up in one beautiful package. She was everything the Trinity Masters sought in their membership.

Harrison had issued her an invitation to become a part of their society the night of her graduation from medical school.

And she’d refused to join.

Harrison had forced himself to accept her decision, ignoring his disappointment. His broken heart.

Alexis was the woman he couldn’t have, couldn’t share with his best friend, even though it was what he desired more than anything. She was the forbidden fruit.

Harrison knew his duty to the society and understood the importance of his role.

But he also knew his heart.

And, sadly, they were working in direct opposition.

 

Hey, did you know Lila and I have a released a free read called After Burn? It’s a look at how the triad in Scorching Desire found a way to make their menage work. You can find it here. It’s just a short story in .pdf.

Now…how about a contest question? Remember, all you have to do is comment here for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon and an ARC copy of The Back-Up Plan (releasing on April Fool’s Day). Winner will be announced on March 15. Today, let’s go scandalous and fun! If you could live your life in a menage relationship, who would be the other two people in your threesome? It can be anyone in the world, alive now or historical!