Win a real precious gem in the 24-Karat Conspiracy giveaway #mmromance @dreamspinners
24-Karat Conspiracy is here!
“Lynley captures her men’s excitement, vulnerability and fear …[her] character and relationship building is brilliant.” —Inked Rainbow Reviews
24-Karat Conspiracy is Book 4 in the Precious Gems Series, but I’ve been planning this book since I wrote Italian Ice in 2011. This installment in the series is truly Reed’s story. You’ll learn things about him I’ve had to keep under my hat for ages, and I’m thrilled and relieved to be able to share them with you now.
If you pre-ordered, you’ll also get a bonus freebie story! (LIMITED TO 50 people)
To claim your bonus, e-mail your pre-order receipt, dated on or before 6/12, to me (emlynley a.t gmail.com)
Excerpt
“You remember that plane crash in Turkey at the end of last month? With Shelton Matthews on board?”
Reed gave Tom his full attention now. “Sure.”
“What hasn’t been in the papers is that the cargo consisted of a few things that used to be on display in the Iraq National Museum.”
“You’re fucking kidding me. After this many years?”
“We didn’t get that juicy tidbit from Interpol until last week. We’ve got surveillance on Matthews’ home in upstate New York, and I’ve got two guys from the New York field office scheduled to go in as insurance appraisers, but they don’t have your expertise.”
This could be the case of a lifetime. Tens of thousands of objects were still unaccounted for after the looting of the museum during the US invasion back in 2003. Then again, Matthews might only have amassed a pile of junk from Saddam’s vulgar palace. They wouldn’t know until they did a thorough search.
Reed waited too long to reply.
“The items in the plane crash included two solid gold Babylonian goblets. Part of a set of six. I’d like you on the team to find the other four.”
“You think Matthews has them?” Reed’s belly tingled with excitement. The expanding frown on Trent’s face meant he’d noticed. Reed moved out of Trent’s range of vision.
“If not, he’s been looking for them. He’s not the sort to leave a set incomplete.”
Reed shifted his weight from foot to foot. “Hell yeah. I’m on my way in.” He turned and spotted Trent holding his mother’s evening wrap. His gut twisted again as Trent glanced over. “Hang on a couple of minutes, okay?”
Reed stepped back into the living room. “It’s White, my boss. There’s a case he needs me for….”
“A holiday-related crime?” Trent asked, with just enough acid that Reed felt it like he’d been burned.
Laura wrung her hands and turned a worried gaze to Reed. “Oh, Reed, please be careful. I’m going to worry about you the whole time. I don’t think I can go to dinner if you’re about to do something dangerous.” She turned to Trent. “Let’s change the plans for another night.” She grasped at Reed’s arm, the tight grip telegraphing concern.
Reed hadn’t expected that reaction from her. The fear in her eyes cut through him like a rusty blade, far more painfully than Trent’s anger. He’d expected to disappoint her, but even that felt wrong right now. He was touched by her concern.
“Tom, can you manage without me? We’ve got plans, and unless it’s absolutely necessary….”
“Do I have the right number?” White asked, though his chuckle had lost its earlier mirth.
“Yeah. But, is there any way this can wait a few days?” Reed couldn’t believe the words had come out of his mouth.
“Seriously?”
Reed guessed they had. “Yeah. Till after Christmas? Don’t insurance companies get Christmas off?”
It was White’s turn for a long pause. Reed was tempted to recant, but White spoke before he had the chance. “Yes. That’ll be fine. Come in on the twenty-sixth, and you should be back the following day. Will that suit?”
“Yeah. The twenty-sixth works better.”
“I’ll e-mail you the travel arrangements, and we can do the briefing on the plane.”
“Thanks. And Merry Christmas.”
He smiled down at Laura, who looked relieved; then he took the wrap from Trent and helped Laura into it.
Trent came up behind Reed, whispered “I love you” into his ear, and slipped a hand around his waist in a quick embrace.
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But wait, there’s more
Win this gorgeous (semi) precious stone: a lapis lazuli pendant!
When you read the book, you’ll see why I chose lapis.
Here’s more about 24-Karat Conspiracy by EM Lynley
Love is the only gold
Former Ranger turned FBI agent Reed Acton faces his biggest challenge yet: a Christmas visit from partner Trent Copeland’s parents. He’s less equipped to handle hugs and holidays than the Taliban or international art thieves. When he’s assigned to track down a set of gold Babylonian artifacts looted from the Iraqi National Museum after the fall of Baghdad, things start to look up.
This time, Trent’s part of the mission, which takes them to exotic Istanbul. The crowded streets and labyrinthine markets fascinate Trent, but soon murder is on their trail. The investigation continues as Reed goes undercover at a US Army base, with Trent masquerading as his spouse. Surprisingly, fastidious and ever-fashionable Trent fits into base life right away and soon takes one of the suspects’ wives under his wing when domestic abuse rears its head.
Their faux marriage leads Reed to appreciate Trent in ways he never expected, strengthening their bond—until Reed has to confront the worst demons from his past: his relationship with his estranged family.
You can (pre)order this book at Amazon, Dreamspinner Press and All Romance
Read an extended excerpt at my website.
Please check out the rest of the Precious Gems Series at Amazon, Dreamspinner, All Romance, or your favorite bookseller.
About EM Lynley
EM Lynley writes gay romance with a touch of mystery and suspense. She loves books where the hero gets the guy and the loving is 11 on a scale of 10. A Rainbow Award winner and EPIC finalist, EM has worked in high finance, high tech, and in the wine industry, though she’d rather be writing hot, romantic man-on-man action. She spent 10 years as an economist and financial analyst, including a year as a White House Staff Economist, but only because all the intern positions were filled. Tired of boring herself and others with dry business reports and articles, her creative muse is back and naughtier than ever. She has lived and worked in London, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., but the San Francisco Bay Area is home for now.
She is the author of Sex, Lies & Wedding Bells, the Precious Gems series from Dreamspinner Press, and the Rewriting History series starring a sexy jewel thief, among others.
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11 Responses to “Win a real precious gem in the 24-Karat Conspiracy giveaway #mmromance @dreamspinners”
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I’ve just recently rediscovered my love of lapis, so winning this would be great!
Thanks for stopping by! Have you read the book?
Congratulations on the new book. I will be adding it to my collection and I’m definitely looking forward to reading it.
thanks for visiting and commenting. I hope you enjoy 24-Karat Conspiracy!
I haven’t read any of the books from the Precious Gems series, so I don’t have a favorite. But they are definitely on my “To Read” list!
Hi! Thanks for stopping by.I hope you enjoy the Precious Gems books.
I only read the first book so far.
I’m so excited to read this. I have read many of your books including the first three in the gem series. It is my next up.
Love this series! I think my favorite book tho is the very first one…Rarer than Rubies. The plot twists & turns and the beginnings of love between Reed & Trent…kept me wanting more.
The cover looks great 🙂 I have to start on this serie but it looks like a good one.
I just looked at my e reader and i discoverd that i have six book by you on it that i haven’t read yet. So i better get started LOL. I loved Gingerbread Palace and Spaghetti Western.
Rarer Than Rubies definitely…when it comes to series which follow one couple,I always like the first one the best. You know – where it all started…Loving the series so far!