Stiff Assignment

by Skylar Sinclair

Daimon Burns has one last chance to redeem himself. His undercover assignment is none other than the very flashy and insanely rich, Jefferson Bartel. In no uncertain terms can he fail. If he does, it means his career. Daimon will have to use his sexual arsenal to worm his way into Jefferson's life and bed. According to all reports, his best weapon is between his legs. Jefferson is a multimillionaire with rumored links to the mob. His tastes run toward handsome, well-built younger men and he goes through his boy toys like a snake sheds its skin. When he sees a rugged dark stranger surfing near his home on the beach, his instincts tell him danger, but his body screams sex! An accident presents an opportunity for Daimon to find the information he needs to either nail Jefferson Bartel to the cross or redeem him. What Daimon finds out is more than he bargains for, while his heart opens up to the man that is his assignment. Will Daimon lose his heart to this handsome older man or will it be broken along with his soul? Sensuality  Contemporary Alternative M/M Novella (18,700 words) 4 "Stiff Assignment by Skylar Sinclair was not what I was expecting, but I have to say this book rocks! Ms. Sinclair has created both realistic characters and a feasible storyline, all the while weaving a romantic edge that I have not seen enough of lately. Daimon Burns is every woman's fantasy man, tall, dark and handsome with a HUGE cock; it's unfortunate that we lost him to the guys. I know we can't have 'em all. *sigh* He's smart, athletic and an all around good guy. Then there's Jefferson, the older, distinguished, self-made businessman who by all accounts surprised me with his good heart and gentle ways. And we must not forget the sex, whew! When these two come together they don't just burn, they explode! Sinclair has created a wonderfully romantic story that leaves you burning long after you've closed the book. The two characters make an unlikely pair but somehow it just seems to work. Stiff Assignment flows really well; it's fast paced, and grabs the reader's attention right from the start and will keep you turning pages long into the night." -Stefani Clayton, Just Erotic Romance Reviews 4 "Skylar Sinclair is a brilliant author. Her blend of sensuality and romance combined perfectly to make Stiff Assignment a perfect spicy read. Ms. Sinclair's characters have an amazing amount of likeability. The strength of her story and the amount of depth she has given to the plot, makes the reader wish for more. I, as a reader, look forward to more from this talented author." -Kimberley, Ecataromance 4 "The attraction between the two characters is clearly felt from the beginning page of the book. The emotions she instills in her characters is fascinating and brings life to the story. Ms. Sinclair has shown us once again she knows how to capture a reader and keep them. I would recommend this book to any fan of Ms. Sinclair's and encourage others to read it as well." -Liadan, Coffee Time Romance

Genres: M M Romance, Contemporary

59 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 21, 2007

About the author

Skylar Sinclair is the product of wonderfully supportive parents who
always told her she could do or be anything, and writing is just one of her
many facets. Crafting paranormal, fantasy and contemporary erotic
romances gives her wings to fly in her imagination.
Skylar loves to her from her readers, and you can email her at
skylar.sinclair@yahoo.com or stop by her site www.skylarsinclair.com

Reviews

[Debbie Benson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Daimon is ordered to go undercover and investigate Jefferson Bartel and do what he has to including sleeping with the mark. Unfortunately or not, Daimon is injured and Jefferson saves him. Jefferson finds out who and what Daimon is. He offers to open his activities to Daimon in return for his body. Daimon accepts and they both start falling for each other. Jefferson is innocent of what he is suspected of. They confess their feelings and Daimon reports his findings and takes pleasure in quitting. Daimon and Jefferson prove they work well together both personally and eventually in business.

[Elisa Rolle]

I think Skylar Sinclair believes in the fast and soon theory. I have read a book by her in the past, and it was a good story, but very short. And now this one: a good plot that I have finished in a blurr and in the end I have the feeling to have missed something. Maybe it's not a lack, maybe it means that she manages to tell us all we needed in less than 80 pages, but when I find a good story, I desire to remain with the characters for some more time.

Daimon is a thirty something undercover agent and gay. And he has just made a huge mistake in his private life, having a one night stand with the major's son (without the authorization of the major...). So he is chosen for a very delicate and not regular assignment: he has to find his way to the bed of Jefferson Bartel, a fifty handsome business man with a preference for younger and well built man (like Daimon) and with probably not so legal connections with the Mafia. But when Daimon meets Jefferson, his cover is immediately blown away (one of the too soon and too fast aspect of the book) and he is put in front of a choice: two weeks with Jefferson during the which he can dig on Jefferson's past meanwhile Jefferson will do everything he wants with Daimon's body...

Skylar Sinclair has a very heavy foot on the sexual part. She is very graphic and very explicit. I don't know, maybe in a longer book, that aspect would have been diluited by the story. To summarize, I have enjoyed the book, but I think it deserves some pages more.

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