Jasmine Kingston has finally made it; her line is a hit in the fashion world. How could she imagine that on the very night that she was to be noticed, it was by someone unexpected and beyond her realm? A dress disaster has a knight in shining armor coming to her rescue. From that moment on, he was on her thoughts. She would soon be dealing with more than LACE & LIES, it could be life or death. Her heart and soul have been on her fashions, she doesn't have time for strings.

Cris Rossetti is a member of the sixth family, the exiled (by their own choice) members of the New York mafia. Really the good guys, who have worked hard to stay out of that world. Unfortunately, most don't believe they are legit. They are protectors and helpers and it is that "help" that gets him in trouble with Jasmine. He couldn't imagine the danger that he would bring to her door but will do anything to protect her from it.

LACE & LIES is a steamy contemporary that has hints of the mafia, and a very good beginning to author Melanie Munton's Brooklyn Brothers series. A word of warning for those who want full tilt Mafia drama and danger this will not fit that particular bill. It is, however, a fantastic steamy romance. Cris is a possessive man with a secret regarding Jasmine and when that comes out she does flip out on him. Once you read it you will certainly understand why and no - sorry - I can't tell you what it is as I believe it can be construed as a spoiler. Needless to say, Cris has a bit of groveling to do to get back into her good graces. Jasmine is an amazing character, she is a feisty, strong, determined woman who built her career with pure sweat and extraordinary talent. She doesn't need any man, but she does want Cris even if she wants to shoot him.

This was a bit of a twist in that she expected to have a no strings attached affair and Cris wants so much more. Intriguing turn of events when it is usually the other way around in the story line where the woman expects more. He is totally obsessed with her and is determined to keep her, but the danger that often comes their way via the true mafia members comes into play just when he doesn't need it.

If you love a steamy romance, intrigue, danger, and an alpha hero who is determined to win the heart of the no strings heroine then LACE & LIES will be exactly what you need.

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