Total pages in book: 107
Estimated words: 101887 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 509(@200wpm)___ 408(@250wpm)___ 340(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 101887 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 509(@200wpm)___ 408(@250wpm)___ 340(@300wpm)
Award-winning, Bestselling, Author Blue Saffire presents
Kings of New York Series
Ronan
Since the day the lass landed on Irish soil, she has done my head in. She’s the friend of my nephew’s bird. For that reason, I told myself to keep my distance. However, I made one mistake.
It was one kiss but everything about her has haunted me since. After years of pain and loss, I want to breathe again. I want to start something new.
However, I should be focused on the family’s business. Especially now that the Alliance is coming to life and my da has asked me to stand right in the middle of it.
Dean
I needed to get away. All my life I’ve given my all and my trust was broken over and over again. Friends, family, colleagues—they’ve all done me dirty.
Life has taught me money can’t buy you love, but it will purchase plenty of enemies. I’m tired of being treated like a non-factor with no feelings. Just a pocket for others to reach in or a resource to be used. Lakia and Kaye have proven to be real ones but I keep even them at arm’s length and away from my truth.
I don’t need anyone else in my life, I don’t want to let anyone else in. Especially not the older, sexy redhead who has a way with words and skills that could melt your bones from your body.
So how in the world do I end up married to the same persistent man? He’s not going to let me go. Frankly, I’m tired of running. It has only stolen from me more than the situations I’ve run from.
What will happen when she allows our worlds to collide? How will we handle the truth? Can we survive all the drama thrown our way or will it be better to give up?
*This a Novel in the Kings of New York Series, a spinoff from the bestselling, award-winning series Legally Bound that introduced LaSalle, Brooklyn, Logan, and Misha. While you can read this book as a standalone, it will enhance the read to Blue’s books in the provided book order. Blue Saffire’s books are written to weave, loop, and intertwine with one another. You will find that the series builds together for a greater experience
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You can’t move forward while looking back.
Never be afraid to go for what’s yours.
―BLUE SAFFIRE
PREFACE
Building the Table
Ronan
Ten years ago …
“It’s good to see ya,” Logan croons as I pull him into a hug.
“Aye, it’s been a while. Ya know ya don’t need to have business to say hello to yer oul uncle.”
“Aye, I know. In my defense, it’s hard to keep track of ya.”
I chuckle and give him a pat on the back. From the twinkle in his eyes, I know he’s full of shit. I get it. He has a full plate, as I do.
“I’m never too hard to find.”
The O’Briens are more like my kin by blood than by marriage. I have respect for their da and ma. Mick O’Brien, or Dougie as those close to him know him as is a real stand-up lad. Now that oul bag of dust he calls a da is another story.
I wouldn’t piss on Oland O’Brien if he was on fire and holding my last dollar to pay my way out of hell. I believe his son and grandsons have come to feel the same way. In fact, I’m sure that’s the case.
Logan is within his rights to step up and run the Black clan in Scotland. Being older than Joe Black’s boys, that honor has fallen to him. Finlay Black, Joe and Athena’s older brother never had children. Now that Ian Black is gone, Finlay is sure to hand things over to Logan when he steps down.
Joe Black has always had other plans for his brood. I think my sister has had a lot to do with that. Cassie knows who we McGowans are. It’s what has made her tough.
However, she has seen firsthand what being a McGowan means. The same goes for being recognized as a Black in Scotland. I have no doubts my nephews would be able to handle themselves on this side of our world.
Braxton, in particular, would do just fine. He has the temperament of a McGowan. However, all seven of Cass’s boys are living the life we’ve all wanted for them.
“It’s good to see you, Ronan,” Sam, or should I say LaSalle, says.
I grin. Now here is the reason Dougie and Logan haven’t told Oland to piss off. This kid has had a sharp mind from the first time I met him. His uncle has great hopes and dreams for him.
I have always gotten the feeling that my da, Ian Black, and Don Alfanzo Locatelli have been moving pieces around for a greater purpose. When my older brother Johan asked me to come meet with these two for da, I got that feeling once again. There is a bigger picture to be seen here.