We met in a café - he was older, mysterious and I was attracted to him from the first moment. He came back every day, even though he hated my coffee. Outside the café he was no longer just a polished gentleman - his desire was unbridled. We loved each other, but his demons were hard to tame. I have a choice: to leave and save yourself, or to stay and hope in the power of love.
He was beautiful, elderly and mysterious. I knew we had a problem as soon as our eyes met. We met at the coffee shop my first day on the job. He smiled, I melted inside... then he tasted my coffee and threw it away. Again, another day and another. He really hated the coffee, and yet he kept coming back. I knew his game. He said coffee from me is death in a cup. I told him that he was a gift from God to women. And I wasn't lying. Then we bumped into each other outside the café - and that's when it got interesting. He was no longer a polished gentleman with perfect manners.
Mr. Garcia showed his darker side, his desires were predatory and untamed. He lit a fire in me. We couldn't help but fall head over heels in love. It was intoxicating. But his demons are dark, just like mine. I don't know if we're gonna make it, and I know I only have two options. Leave now and save yourself. Or stay and hope that love will save us. I choose the second option.

"This book is full of suspense and takes you on an emotional ride. It's a hot read, so get ready. Romance T. L. Swans are full of strong women and alpha males that we hate, but love nonetheless. I definitely recommend it!"
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"Great series! Sebastian and April's story had many twists and turns and Sebastian himself was a very complicated character. Definitely a must-read for romance lovers."
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T. L. Swan is originally from Sydney, but with her husband, three children and a plethora of pets, she's settled in a seaside town in South Australia. Before she became a full-time author, she worked at a foundation to help people with schizophrenia. He has written a number of successful novels, of which the Czech readers are well acquainted with Once in a Lifetime (Metaphor, 2021), On the second try (Metaphor, Uninhibited (Metaphor, 2022), Just Between Us (Metaphor, 2023) and And What Happened Next (Metaphor, 2024) from the series about the Miles brothers or Mr. Masters (Metaphor, 2024) and Mr. Spencer (Metaphor, 2024). He applies his knowledge of psychology to writing charismatic men and witty women that everyone would want to know in the real world. When she's not working on a new book, you'll find her enjoying a margarita or a cup of coffee with something sweet.
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