bold strokes books e -Books E-Books are not transferable. They cannot be sold, shared or given away as it is an infringement on the copyright of this work. L E T H A L A F F A I R S What Reviewers Say About Kim Baldwin’s Books “In a change of pace from her previous novels of suspense, Kim Baldwin has given her fans an intelligent romance fi lled with delightful peeks at the lives of the rich and famous...the reader journeys into some of the hot dance clubs in Paris and Rome and gets a front row seat to some very powerful sex scenes. Baldwin defi nitely proves that lust has gotten a bad rap. Focus of Desire is a great read, with humor, strong dialogue and heat.” – JustAboutwWrite.com “With each new book Kim Baldwin improves her craft and her storytelling. Flight Risk…has heated action and vibrant depictions that make the reader feel as though she was right in the middle of the story …fast moving with crisp dialogue, and effective use of the characters’ thoughts and emotions...this reviewer could not put the book down. Baldwin outdid herself with Flight Risk...her best storytelling to date. I highly recommend this thrilling story.” – Independent Gay Writer “A hallmark of great writing is consummate characterization, and Whitewater Rendezvous does not disappoint…Captures the reader from the very fi rst page…totally immerses and envelopes the reader in the Arctic experience. Superior chapter endings, stylishly and tightly written sentences, precise pacing, and exquisite narrative all coalesce to produce a novel of fi rst-rate quality, both in concept and expression.” – Midwest Book Review “Nature’s fury has nothing on the fi re of desire and passion that burns in Kim Baldwin’s Force of Nature! Filled with passion, plenty of laughs, and “yeah, I know how that feels...” moments, Force of Nature is a book you simply can’t put down. All we have to say is, where’s the sequel?!” – Outlookpress.com “‘A riveting novel of suspense’ seems to be a very overworked phrase. However, it is extremely apt when discussing…Hunter’s Pursuit. Look for this excellent novel.” – Mega-Scene Magazine “Hunter’s Pursuit is a...fi erce fi rst novel, an action-packed thriller pitting deadly professional killers against each other. Baldwin’s fast-paced plot comes...leavened, as every intelligent adventure novel’s excesses ought to be, with some lovin’.” – Book Marks, Q Syndicate Visit us at www.boldstrokesbooks.com L E T H A L A F F A I R S by Kim Baldwin & Xenia Alexiou 2008 lethal affairs © 2008 By Kim Baldwin & Xenia aleXiou. all Rights ReseRved. isBn 10: 1-60282-022-8e isBn 13: 978-1-60282-022-7e This ElEcTronic Book is PuBlishEd By Bold sTrokEs Books, inc., P.o. Box 249 VallEy Falls, ny 12185 FirsT EdiTion: July 2008 This is a Work oF FicTion. naMEs, characTErs, PlacEs, and incidEnTs arE ThE ProducT oF ThE auThor’s iMaGinaTion or arE usEd FicTiTiously. any rEsEMBlancE To acTual PErsons, liVinG or dEad, BusinEss EsTaBlishMEnTs, EVEnTs, or localEs is EnTirEly coincidEnTal. This Book, or ParTs ThErEoF, May noT BE rEProducEd in any ForM WiThouT PErMission. CRedits EdiTors: JEnniFEr kniGhT, shEllEy ThrashEr, and J.B. GrEysTonE ProducTion dEsiGn: J.B. GrEysTonE coVEr dEsiGn By shEri ([email protected]) Books by Kim Baldwin Hunter’s Pursuit Force of Nature Whitewater Rendezvous Flight Risk Focus of Desire Acknowledgments The authors wish to thank all the talented women at Bold Strokes Books for making this book possible. Radclyffe, for her vision, faith in us, and example. Editors Jennifer Knight, Shelley Thrasher, and Julie Greystone for making every word the best it can be. Graphic artist Sheri for an amazing cover. JLee Meyer for taking the author photo. Connie Ward, consulting publicist and fi rst-reader extraordinaire, and all of the other associates who work behind the scenes to make each BSB book an exceptional read. We’d also like to thank our friends and fi rst readers Jenny Harmon, for your invaluable feedback and insights, and Sharon Lloyd, whose keen eyes seem to catch every typo and careless omission. And to the readers who encourage us by buying our books, showing up for personal appearances, and for taking the time to email us. Thank you so much. ( ) Co-authoring a book with someone who lives on another continent can create some unique challenges, but Lethal Affairs was a labor of love from start to fi nish. My dear friend Xenia, thank you for entrusting me to help bring your stories to life on the page. I’m honored. For Marty, for always going above and beyond to support my writing. You rock. For my Father, your love and encouragement knows no bounds. I also have to thank a wonderful bunch of friends who provide unwavering support for all my endeavors. Linda and Vicki, Kat and Ed, Felicity, Marsha and Ellen, and Claudia and Esther. You are family, and near or far, I hold you always close to my heart. Kim Baldwin, July 2008 ( )