Dangerous

Forced to learn the killing arts from a religious assassin, Italian perfumer and apothecary Allegra Grimaldi has sworn never to use her deadly skills. But now a blackmailer has her by the proverbial throat. To save her family, she must do the unthinkable. Infiltrate the court of King Henry VIII, poison the heretic Anne Boleyn before she becomes queen—and frame Anne’s bastard brother for the crime. Allegra is clever, captivating…and her warning to Anne immediately rouses Joscelin’s suspicion. Sworn to protect his sister, and striving for recognition from the powerful father who disdains him, Joscelin has no choice but to put aside his attraction to the mysterious lady and gather evidence to see her burn for witchcraft. To avert a disaster that will change the face of Europe, this stalwart soldier of incorruptible integrity and the fallen woman who breathes deception must learn to trust each other—and discover the one truth that could save them all.

Living beneath the shadow of violence, Italian perfumer Allegra Grimaldi learned the killing arts from a religious assassin. She swore never to use her deadly skills, but a blackmailer has her by the proverbial throat. To save her family, she must infiltrate the court of King Henry VIII, poison the heretic Anne Boleyn—and frame Anne’s bastard brother for the crime. Honest and principled, Sir Joscelin Boleyn is the perfect pawn. This stalwart soldier and the fallen woman who breathes deception must learn to trust each other—and discover the one truth that could save them all.

Maddy Cardinale loves her art restoration job. She wouldn’t even mind working the night shift if it wasn’t for her annoying colleague. Charismatic, confident to a fault, sexy as hell…Cash seems bound and determined to get under her skin. Cash Vinci’s specialty is ancient weaponry, but when it comes to sharp, nothing comes close to Maddy’s icy wit. If only she’d learn to lighten up, she’d see that appearances are deceiving. Just thinking about touching that amazing skin of hers makes him break into a sweat. Then a fleeting touch on an unusual painting unleashes a magic that flings them out of their workshop and into the 1940s club on the canvas. They’re dressed to kill, and so are the mobsters and molls that surround them. Worse, they learn all too quickly that the club sells more than drinks. Trapped in a deadly dance, they race to unravel the spell—and forge a trust that just might grow into something lasting. If their dance isn’t cut short…

Maddy and Cash work together at a prestigious NYC museum, but not amicably. Charismatic, confident, sexy as hell…Cash seems determined to get under Maddy’s skin.

A painting’s arrival provides a welcome distraction—until a fleeting touch flings them out of their workshop and into the 1940s nightclub portrayed on the canvas. They’re dressed to kill. So are the mobsters and molls surrounding them. As they race to unravel the spell that traps them, they discover the only safe place is Cash’s bed. On that fragile foundation, they forge a trust that just might grow into something lasting.

Vivien started writing again in 2005, after a long hiatus from anything creative. She has since published in a wide variety of genres, and her stories have been EPPIE finalists/winners and RT Reviewers Choice Nominees. In 2006, she teamed with fellow erotic romance writer, Pepper Espinoza. Together, they write as Jamie Craig. She currently resides in northern California with her British husband and two children. “Two Lives in Waltz Time” is her twenty-sixth published solo title.