Emma and her mother sauntered arm in arm through copious gardens. “Emma, do you think this “thing” will end soon?” “I’m not sure, mom. Nathan […]
Gallery of Deception
Nathan is involved in extracurricular activities he doesn’t wish Emma involved in much less become aware of. To protect her and keep her safe, he must explain his involvement and leave it up to Emma to decide where she stands.
Nathan is a romantic mystery involving…
Emma Banks reporter and journalist for the Gazette assigned to cover local gala events in the community along with fundraisers and other high profile celebrations. Her boss has asked her to look into Nathan Armstrong, a man with whom she has a history. A wealthy renown businessman, Emma is nervous about seeing him after all these years.
A man entered the newspaper office to report an incident he’d previously watched. Due to his alcoholic haze he didn’t at first believe he’d witnessed a murder nor did he feel the police would believe him viewing him as less than credible. As time passes, his conscience gets the better of him and he tells Emma and her Editor what he witnessed. Little did he know he corroborated another witness’s testimony (another no one would listen to).
Nathan is involved in extracurricular activities he doesn’t wish Emma involved in much less become aware of. To protect her and keep her safe, he must explain his involvement and leave it up to Emma to decide where she stands.
They become romantically involved and he assists her in running to ground, the perp responsible for killing an innocent young woman. The deaths don’t stop there.
Before long, Nathan intervenes to protect Emma’s very life. Will they find the perp in time or will Emma forfeit her life in an endeavour to find out who killed a beautiful young woman, another reporter on the case, and is threatening Nathan, her Editor, herself, and her family.
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The following morning, they all met for breakfast, the men looking somber, the women looking relaxed and pleased. As soon as their breakfast was served […]
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The third degree continued with Jake and Sarah. “I know you too well, Sarah, that was a load of bullshit back there. What the hell […]
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Jim and Jenna were excitedly mid-grope when Jim stopped. “Jenna, were you telling us the truth?” “Why do you ask?” “It didn’t feel right. I […]
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Nathan played along, asking the staff to prepare some light snacks with coffee and brandy for others. Conversation was light, stilted at times, with everyone […]
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Emma knew Nathan and company were up to something. She’d whispered her intention to follow the guys to the others as soon as she figured […]
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After speaking with Jester, Nathan planned a joint effort with men he already had in place outside a little- known warehouse belonging to Jessop thanks […]
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Knowing her parent’s penchant for classical music, Emma obtained tickets to the Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra with a guest pianist playing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 24 […]
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Sarah and Jake arrived amid great fanfare. They were loving the relaxed atmosphere of the limo and then the tour of Nathan’s house. “My god, […]
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Jim and Jenna woke wrapped in each other’s arms feeling warm, soft, loved. “Good morning beautiful.” Jim placed a tender kiss on Jenna’s brow. “Good […]
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Jenna stood up and picked up her phone and tuned in some streaming music which she immediately began humming to. She lay down beside Jim, […]
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Seeing Jenna tonight opened Jim’s eyes to a world she’d previously inhabited, if not lately, one she loved, was passionate about, one she should be […]
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Emma swayed to the relaxing jazz playing in the background. Jenna hummed along with the instrumental music set to relax. First a Piano then guitar […]
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The following day progressed with snippets of information from Jester filtering through which Nathan pondered, placing the pieces together. They’d found several connections to Jessop […]
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The vast majority of the evening involved going over possibilities and scenarios to protect everyone. Nathan crawled into bed beside Emma. reaching across, caressing her […]
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When Nathan signaled his men to enter the fourth warehouse, they hit pay dirt. He was horrified at discovering every manner of weapon skillfully hidden […]
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Nathan had contacted Jester on the QT after explaining the current situation and updating him on what he’d found in the warehouse. Jester was admittedly […]
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Although he preferred Jim have this time with Jenna and vice versa (Jim could more than take care of her should the need arise) he […]
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Emma expected he’d be angry, but not this level of fury. Jumping up to place her arms around him she said, “Nathan, it’s not about […]
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Nathan left shortly before Emma. His detail was already in place and led him to a warehouse at the far end of the pier. Getting […]
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Jenna and Jim left early hoping to procure seats they preferred since this was a special movie and many would attend. Emma was delighted. Dressing […]
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Emma returned with Nathan heading directly to the living room to unearth her laptop, reconnect with the paper and determine whether any new contacts were […]
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Nathan left them to their sightseeing journey and returned home to his office. His men on the ground reported that his adversary was again on […]
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Emma wasn’t sure what arrangements Nathan would come up with to accommodate Jenna and Jim’s alone time, but she knew he’d work it out because […]
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As New Years Celebrations went, this one was pretty spectacular and Emma was delighted her family had adapted to the situation so well. Everyone was […]