Title: The Power to See
Author: Jennifer Anne Davis
Published: May 16th, 2014 by Crimson
Tree Publishing
Word Count: 99,000
Genre: NA Crime, Suspense, Romance
Content Warning: Graphic violence,
sexual themes including assault, adult language, and drug usage
Recommended Age: 18+
Synopsis: At first glance,
twenty-two-year-old Brianna’s life seems perfect. But she harbors a
deadly secret—her father is the leader of a ruthless drug cartel.
Brianna struggles to find her place in a world her father
meticulously controls, and believes she is nothing but a pawn in her
father’s deadly games.
After graduating from college with an
enormous debt, Dominic finds himself lured by money and power into a
job that appears too good to be true. He doesn’t realize he works
for a drug cartel until he’s in too deep. Trying to keep his family
safe, he takes a deal offered by Brianna’s father and agrees to
marry Brianna while continuing to work for the cartel.
Brianna and Dominic must rely on one
another as their lives become further entwined in the lethal drug
world. When Dominic discovers a deadly secret, he begins to question
everything and turns to Brianna for support. However, Brianna’s
heart belongs to another man—an undercover DEA agent.
The DEA closes in on the drug cartel,
forcing Brianna and Dominic to choose sides, igniting a battle
between family loyalty, love, and survival. Brianna soon realizes
that she may be the only person capable of bringing down her father’s
empire—if she can find a way to outsmart the master manipulator,
without losing herself, and her heart, in the process.
About the Author:
Jennifer graduated from the University
of San Diego with a degree in English and a teaching credential.
Afterwards, she finally married her best friend and high school
sweetheart. Jennifer is currently a full-time writer and mother of
three young children. Her days are spent living in imaginary worlds
and fueling her own kids’ creativity.
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Excerpt:
“Yes, I’m Brianna LeBlanc. And you are?” She decided to play with him a bit—attempt to take his confidence down a notch or two.
“Matt
Fueller,” he responded.
“Yes,
Steve mentioned you would be valuable in assisting me on the case.”
Matt’s
smile faded and he cocked his head. “Assisting you? I thought Steve
put me in charge, and you’re the paralegal assisting me.”
Arrogant
bastard. “You are quite mistaken,” Brianna said. “I’m
handling the case, not you. If you care to help, you’re more than
welcome. But I’m in charge. This is my case, and this is my client.
Are we clear?” She would not let this man walk all over her. She
needed to remain in control. “So
you’re not a paralegal?”
Brianna
couldn’t tell if he was making fun of her or not. She squared her
shoulders and replied, “No, are you?” She was sure her face was
bright red. Matt
was about to respond when their names were called and a correctional
officer escorted them to a private room. When they entered, they
found Hector sitting at a table, his hands and feet bound.
Not
wanting to give Matt the opportunity to take charge, Brianna said,
“Hello, Hector. You may recall my name is Brianna LeBlanc. This is
Matt Fueller. We’re here from Eric Smith and Associates, and we’ll
be representing you.” She took a seat across from him. Matt slid
onto the seat next to her.
Hector
sneered at Brianna, his eyes roaming over her body and stopping at
her chest.
Brianna
wanted to remain professional since Matt was in the room. “I spoke
with the prosecution this morning,” she said. “They’re seeking
the maximum—twenty years. I want to go over your arrest to make
sure we can’t get you off on a technicality.”
Hector
licked his lips suggestively. Brianna focused on her notepad, unable
to look at the crude man.
“Why
don’t you tell us everything you remember about your arrest,”
Brianna said.
Hector
gave no indication he was going to respond.
“Mr.
Esteban, you understand English don’t you?” Brianna asked.
“My
English is just as good as yours,” Hector leered. “But I’m not
really all that interested in talking about my arrest with you. Why
don’t you come a little closer so I can smell you?” He leaned
forward with a lecherous smile.
“Excuse
me?” Brianna scooted her chair back. “I’m your attorney, not
your eye candy. I need for you to work with me here.”
“I
am more than willing to work with you, but if you really want to help
me, then come a little closer.” Hector’s eyes darted to Matt.
Brianna
had the distinct feeling that if Matt weren’t next to her, Hector
would somehow find a way to rape her. Glancing down, she made sure
his feet here still locked in the chains and secured to the table. Trying
to appear confident, Brianna cleared her throat and said, “Mr.
Esteban, I don’t have time for this. Your arraignment is less than
two weeks away. Don’t you want to get off?”
“I
know that you will get me off. I have no doubt you will.” Hector
laughed as he gyrated his pelvis.
“Hector,
get a grip,” Matt said. “I’ve done her and she isn’t worth
it. It’s like fucking a brick wall. She’s nice to look at, but
that’s it.” Brianna’s face went flaming red. Matt continued,
“Has Phillip talked to you?”
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