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Can true love start with a lie?

Eve Malone never had luck in love.
And she tried everything.
Dating apps, blind date. Paid dates.
And then, fate makes her cross paths with a handsome stranger who sweeps her off her feet.
But there’s a catch.

Author's note:
This is the first book of Tiago's story. It ends in a cliffhanger.
As of right now, at least one or two more books are planned for this story.
To get a better idea of the backstory, reading the other books of the series is highly recommended.

190 pages, ebook

Published June 4, 2019

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Shayne Ford

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Shayne writes epic love stories with spice, plot, bits of darkness, and suspense.

Most of the time, her lead men are morally gray, and her stories are slow burn and anchored in reality, making her cast authentic and unforgettable.

All-time popular series: like the Night of the Kings, Shades of Love, and Night of the Diamonds Series showcase steamy, suspenseful romance at its best.

Her vast catalog is growing with delicious stories of all kinds that beg to be read over and over again. If you like your stories sprinkled with spice, suspense, and a dash of real life, you are in good company.

Her creative mind works overtime to come up with the stories that await patiently to be brought to life. Her love for books began when she grew up surrounded by books.

She likes to spend hours and hours in bookstores, brushing her fingers over amazing covers, and enjoying the unmistakable smell of newly printed books and freshly brewed coffee.

Never in a million years would she have thought that her stories would come to life someday and entertain so many people.

Her passion for the written word is only matched by her love for animals and nature.

When she's not writing, she's outside, walking and connecting with nature. She considers herself lucky to share her life with her amazing furry kids, who are very much book lovers as they are perfect companions.

Take a look at her lead men.

New Mafia Romance

CALLAN (The Bard Dynasty) A Standalone Mafia Romance

EWAN (The Bard Dynasty) A Standalone Mafia Romance


The Classics

The Ultimate Bad Boy Billionaire finds his match (JAMES)–The Night of the Kings Series
The Billionaire who doesn't believe in second chances changes his mind when he meets her(MCKENNA)–The Shades of Love Trilogy
The enigmatic, irresistible, hard-to-please King of Manhattan (REMI) lures her into a world of secrets and delicious affairs–The Night of the Diamonds Series
The magnetic mafia boss who wants a fake wife and makes the ultimate sacrifice for her. (MAX DE LUCCA)–The Forbidden Husband Mafia Duet
The sultry Billionaire who falls in love with a dancer (CAMERON)–The Night of the Diamonds Series
The Billionaire obsessed with a married woman caught in a web of lies (SEBASTIEN––Love is War)~The Boxset.
The Billionaire who saves a woman married to a mobster (BARON)–The Lions at Dawn Series (books 2 to 4)
The mercurial, perfect mix of fire and ice (ALEXANDER) who becomes obsessed with her –The Night of the Kings Series
The old soul trapped in a young body who sweeps his woman off her feet (SHADE)–The Golden Heir Trilogy
The rag-to-riches story where he is the answer to freeing her from a dark past (JADEN)–The Dark Heart Trilogy
The jaded Bad Boy Billionaire who moves away from a complicated past when he meets her (EDWARD)–The Night of the Kings Series
The powerful force who storms into her life and whisks her away from his brother (KIAN)–The House of Lions Series
The man charming a woman who lost hope that she'll ever find her man(TIAGO)–The Night of the Kings Series
The three Billionaires who dare a woman NOT to be with them and there's a prize in play (KAI, ALEJANDRO, FRANCISCO)–The Love Your Enemy Series
The Secret Billionaire she has a fiery affair with (no cheating involved) RHETT–The Kiss Duet
The Las Vegas mobster who becomes her protector (DAMASO)–The Lost Story Duet
The younger, ex–convict who turns her world upside down (JAX)–The Last Good Man–A Standalone Story
The Billionaire who swore off feelings for a woman until he meets her (DAVID)–The Night of the Kings Series.


And then....

The two best friends, Jagger and Braxton who find the perfect woman to fall in love with and ask to join them in their quest for freedom before exploring their feelings for each other. (WILD HEART SERIES)

The Rockstar Romance bursting with emotions. The slow-burn story of

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1,697 reviews9 followers
May 29, 2019
Tiago: (A Night of the Kings, Book14) by Shanye Ford. I have the biggest smile on my face right now and it just won’t go away (which I’m okay with). I’m just so happy to get Eve’s story, when I saw the ARC invite, I jumped on it and read it ASAP (entire book last night), I couldn’t put it down. There are so many things I liked about this story- Samantha’s heartfelt advice was emotionally charged and very insightful. The connection you feel between the two main characters keeps you on the edge of your seat and invested in the storyline (hoping it’s the outcome in each scene you want it to be). Book 14 ends on a major cliffhanger but if you have followed Shanye Ford as I have, you know she will make it worth your while as you wait for the next installment. I have read the entire A Night of the Kings series, and each book is wonderfully crafted with dual POVs, seriously hot dark and sensual romance along with a lot of personal drama. I highly recommend this book and series to others looking for hot, sexy, and brooding alpha males. I was graciously given an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
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4,684 reviews84 followers
May 29, 2019
Are you as big a fan of Shayne Ford's work as I am? Maybe?!? I'm gushing here and not just with praise!! "Tiago" is everything I've come to expect from her work and yet … it has an element of something else. An instantaneous, combustion and slow build all at once. It's the combination of realist meets romantic. Just as in all her stories, her characters have the type of personality that instantly attracts you and pulls you in, making you a part of the story not just a bystander. That being said, there are side characters and a sense of mystery that automatically make you wonder what will happen and what are they up to. If you've been following "Night of the Kings" then you know some of these characters and we get a glimpse at what their lives are doing now. If you haven't, not to worry, This will stand on it's own. You just won't have the back story. What a great introduction to what no doubt will be an awesome tale.
1,637 reviews1 follower
June 3, 2019
Flirty Fun & Exciting!
What a TWIST. Two plays on the same four numbers choosing left or right sent my fingers flying through the pages with flirty exciting banter infusing a smirky smile and an upbeat in spirits and on edge throughout this perfect flowing slow building read that explodes into warm goosebumps and a thrilling hot cliffhanger that I desperately want more of. Eve holds a place in my heart I feel her hurt, her want, her loneliness, her hopes in her dreams of the future she sees in others and wants so desperately for herself so koodles to this brilliant author who pulls the emotions from the reader and lulls you into her web of words and making every bit of her stories feel incredibly real and so darn heartfelt. I loved this and thrive to read more.
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756 reviews4 followers
June 4, 2019
A Lucky Rendezvous


A beautifully written storyline in the first book of Tiago and Eve’s accidental meeting! To enjoy this amazing book to the full, it certainly helps to have read James & Rain Sexton’s story in the Night of the Kings Series. The essence and aura of James comes through in the meeting of these two main characters and it just feels so right! Eve Malone lives alone in NY, a young professional, still looking for her ‘ONE’ !! Her only problem is, that she certainly sucks at dating! Fate is awaiting just for her, but she never believes it! Has she now missed all her chances at Love with her bad choices and self doubt? Can her cold, divorced, successful boss Samantha Jackson heartbreaking advice make her see things differently? Learn how to spot opportunities and live them to the full! Rain makes Eve a referral to a top escort service in Manhattan and this pushes Eve to set up and make her first choice Christian! Wrong guy, wrong room! Who is this beautiful stranger, The Thunder, and a James Sexton look-a-like? What is his story? Is he too young for Eve in her contemplation of traditional love? Will Eve ever catch the perfect love? What are his dark written words he is reluctant to show Eve? Now that Eve has tempted him to look deeper into her, can Eve capture his essence? The hot erotic coming together of these two main characters was mind blowing, so perfect, that I had to reread this perfect moment, to capture the flow of their palpable, hungry lust! A magnificent scene in this amazing highly recommended read.
I voluntarily reviewed this book after receiving a free copy
4,145 reviews25 followers
June 3, 2019
Excellent !!!
Having already read Shayne Ford's romances, I did not expect the story at all. It is a slow climb since the doubts of Eve (already met as a friend of Rain in the previous books and who was already searching for herself in her sex life) until the temptation to be approached by the "Christian" which one thing is certain for him or for the reader, is not the Christian she was supposed to meet.
The story is very well written, exciting and once started I could not stop reading.
The characters are also excellent: how a woman in all respects, cute, can come to doubt herself to the point of wanting to meet excorts because her affective attempts have always ended badly before really starting? And how can a young man who understands that a young woman comes to him by mistaking him for someone else to sleep with him, can be tempted by the situation? At each page the question is: and now, what will they do?
Not to mention that if we know everything about Eve, Christian's character remains quite mysterious.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
183 reviews1 follower
June 5, 2019
I have read James and Rain’s story and met Eve as Rain’s childhood friend. Now Eve Malone has her dream career, dream job and an apartment in New York, but she is lonely. She has tried dating, but her dates, or she, always falls short, so she asks her friend Rain to arrange a date with a prestige escort agency where she meets the mysterious Christian, but he is very evasive and hiding something. I love Eve and are rooting for her to find her true love. Tiago is a great start to Eve’s story, shrouded in mystery and assumptions but, ends in a cliffhanger.
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67 reviews7 followers
June 5, 2019
This is a very good start to Tiago and Eve's story. I liked the way both characters met. I liked the writing and description. There is an instant mutual attraction between Tiago and Eve. In this first book we see that they really like each other and they start to get to know each other and I think Eve trusts Tiago at this point. However, I think that as soon as Eve finds out who Tiago is she will feel betrayed and let me tell you; its not going to be pretty. I cannot wait to read the next book to see if I am right!
3,189 reviews
June 5, 2019
A tantalizing tease!

This author has a way with her writing that leaves her readers wanting more and this newest release doesn’t disappoint. I loved how the characters meet and what happens next will have you cheering for Eve. It’s a love/hate feeling for me when you are so into the story and then bam it’s the end and you need the next part now, but the author will have your back when she gives us more of what we expect from her, more heat, more mystery and sexiness a plenty. Can’t wait for it!
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747 reviews
June 14, 2019
Tiago
By Shayne Ford
Main Characters: Eve and Tiago/Christian
I voluntarily and honestly reviewed this book without bias or persuasion from the author.
5 out of 5 stars
OMG, you need to read this book. It ends in a cliffhanger but holy cow what chemistry and sexual buildup this story has. I wish I was reading the next installment now. Shayne really knows how to keep the reader totally enthralled with her characters and her storylines. Her men are all soooo alpha! This whole series should be read starting at book 1 thru 14. Highly recommended.
714 reviews10 followers
June 2, 2019
I voluntarily read and reviewed this as an ARC
Oh boy! I'm tickled that Eve has finally found what was missing in her life. Someone that makes her feel fulfilled and content but is it based on subterfuge? Christian isn't what he seems to be but I feel he also has his reasons. I can't wait to see what happens with these two as things are brought to light. Shayne Ford is a true mistress at pulling me in and stringing me along in a way that I beg for more.
9,377 reviews139 followers
June 3, 2019
Shayne Ford delivers another winner with this book! She does a fantastic job building the story and pulling you in with her descriptive writing and perfectly painted scenes. Her characters are strong and well developed and have a sizzling passion. She gives enough to keep you reading and leaves you wanting more. I'm loving and would recommend this book/series!

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
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4,876 reviews39 followers
June 4, 2019
Firstly I must warn you that this does end on a cliffhanger. Now, I personally don't like cliffhangers as I am an impatient person and want it all at once, however I have read Shayne Ford books before and so I will make an exception. This is James and Eve's story and it is an exciting and thrilling read, I just need the next one now.

I received a copy and I am voluntarily leaving my own honest opinion
276 reviews2 followers
June 5, 2019
Eve malone just couldn't get a man of her own ,this book went into detail about her wants fear and need..tiago came into her life in such a funny way it will have you smiling and boy talk about a mix up hahaha. Their chemistry to big for this book their coming together you just have to read especially the ending ..truly beautiful n deserves all the stars and more .thank you shayne.
I am an arc reader and I am giving an honest review...voluntarily..
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497 reviews2 followers
June 4, 2019
An incredible story about Eve and her misfortunate love life. Rain hooks her up with some fun after a mishap at work... very funny but could of cost her dearly. This is a sultry, sexy, naughty but fabulous story. I cant wait for the second part. Its left on a very sexy cliffhanger and hopefully we will get more answers to who is Christian xx
4,347 reviews23 followers
June 6, 2019
Shayne Ford has delivered another well-written, engaging, entertaining storyline with developed characters and appearances from other characters in the overall series. The reader comes to know Eve and Tiago because they are realistically portrayed and you feel their emotion. I loved it. I voluntarily read an ARC and this is my honest review.
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282 reviews1 follower
June 5, 2019
Eve and Tiago's story starts off with lots of emotion, sweetness, humor, drama and slow burn.The story is very well written, exciting and once started I could not stop reading. Ends on a cliffhanger. I'm looking forward to the next book. 💋
1,806 reviews24 followers
June 6, 2019
A heart pounding, emotional read! So glad to have Eva's story. Is this the one she's been looking for? Watch out. He has secrets.
The writing of this book is amazing. Don't get this unless you are willing to get the rest of the series. You cant stop at this one. But so worth it. Dont miss out.
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411 reviews4 followers
June 7, 2019
Omg Shayne has done it again with another phenomenal book. It's captivating with a twist that will keep you reading from the first page. If you have read the other Night of the Kings book you know that it's about time Eve gets hers lol. Tiago is charming and sexy
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2,091 reviews
May 29, 2019
HOLY CRAP and then some! I cannot wait to see where this is going...and that cliffhanger is definitely worth reading!
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182 reviews5 followers
June 6, 2019
Love this story!!

Unfucking believable who is this Christian guy, Eve has to have a happy ending too.
can't wait for book 2 ♥️♥️♥️
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1,459 reviews9 followers
June 21, 2019
OMG I couldn’t put it down till the CLIFFHANGER, Eve and Christian story. Christian is not who you think he is or is he, This story will have you flipping to page after page to see were it leads both of them. A must read, I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced readers copy, Love it Shayne

WARNING - THIS BOOK ENDS IN A CLIFFHANGER 👸👸Shayne is the Queen of CLIFFHANGERS👸👸.


Pre-Order Link: https://amzn.to/2HG2q3L : Available June 4th
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14.2k reviews166 followers
June 3, 2019
I really enjoyed this book. Eve and Tiago's story got off to a very promising start with lots of emotion, sweetness, humor, drama and slow simmering heat. This book takes place in a much bigger series and does feature cameos from characters from it. However, I feel you could very comfortably pick this up and start reading and not be lost or confused. Eve is a heroine that I think many readers will relate to. She is very genuine. Her fears, dissatisfaction with her love life and the yearning she feels for love are all very relatable. Tiago was charming and swoony but he definately has secrets. This does end on a cliffhanger. So be prepared to wait for the next book. This is my honest, voluntary review.
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352 reviews6 followers
August 4, 2020
Classic mixup leads to a hookup

This really should be called "Eve" instead of Tiago. You spend ALL of your time with Eve and Tiago doesnt appear until the last bit of the book. They meet in a classic mixup and things progress from there. Eve is the typical overthinking female who runs her mouth too much, she blabs and blabs. Her POV is fun and I wouldn't mind if these were her stories instead because everything is about her and from her experiences in this book. If you're looking for immediate i fo about James' mysterious hot little brother, there isn't much in this particular novel.
456 reviews2 followers
November 5, 2019
I Waited 13 Books For Eve’s Story

When I began this series what sucked me in was Rain and Eve’s conversations. Reminiscent of Rory Gilmore and Lane I appreciated their 18 year old takes on life. Now Eve is 25. She’s a fully productive woman in society. Yet, the minute she meets a man she’s attracted to, she regresses back to that insecure, jealous, needy teenager. It is disappointing. Also disappointing is how the author doesn’t know that there is a two hour time difference between NY and CO. Sad really.
606 reviews2 followers
March 3, 2025
The wrong room

Talk about fate taking a hand, Eve has booked a night for sex and when she arrives at the hotel told which room to go to, Eve get the room wrong and ends up next door instead, although everything goes really well something is odd, he doesn’t treat her like a client, no table is set for dinner which was supposed to be the start of their evening. Surprise’s are ahead for Eve also for Tiago. Great book
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2,178 reviews
June 12, 2019
So happy to finally get Eves story and so far it’s perfect. Eve seems to have everything going her and from the outside looking in you would think she has it all together but she’s missing one thing that she desperately wants but has practically given up on, love enter Tiago and the story begins clouded with steam and suspense and can’t wait for more !!
15 reviews
November 29, 2019
Not Good

Very dissappointed with this installement. Same thing over and over. Took forever to introduce Tiago. The night if kings series before this are worth reading. This not so much. I will read the rest of Tiago stories. I skipped chapters and still didnt feel like i missed anything. *sad face*
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1,876 reviews15 followers
July 23, 2022
A fun & steamy misunderstanding

Well this was unexpected. I’m glad Eve is enjoying some happiness, but this is undoubtedly going my to blow up into a big mess because of the misunderstanding when they first met. Can’t wait to see how it all unfurls.
891 reviews5 followers
October 3, 2021
Tiago

I see Shayne Ford is dragging this storyline out. Their are five novels in this Tiago series. I don't think I can hang in their to purchase the next.
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