Wild Abandon

255 Pages·2016·0.78 MB·English

by  Black Ronica

WILD
ABANDON

What Reviewers Say About Ronica Black
(cid:147)In Too Deep is more than a story of forbidden romance, dangerous
liaisons, and perilous passions. It(cid:146)s(cid:133)a high-speed thrill ride that keeps
you guessing from one hairpin turn to another. As soon as you think
you know where she(cid:146)s heading, Black gives you another subtle curve to
remind you just who(cid:146)s doing the driving.(cid:148)(cid:151)Gabrielle Goldsby, author
of Walls of Silence and The Caretaker(cid:146)s Daughter
(cid:147)Black juggles the assorted elements of her (cid:222) rst book with assured
pacing and estimable panache(cid:133)[including](cid:133)the relative depth(cid:151)
for genre (cid:222) ction(cid:151)of the central characters: Erin, the married-but-
separated detective who comes to her lesbian senses; loner Patricia, the
policewoman-mentor who (cid:222) nds herself falling for Erin; and sultry club
owner Elizabeth, the sexually predatory suspect who discards women
like Kleenex(cid:133)until she meets Erin.(cid:148)(cid:151)Richard Labonte, Book Marks,
Q Syndicate, 2005
(cid:147)In Too Deep is(cid:133)an exciting, page-turning read, full of mystery, sex,
and suspense. Look for it at your favorite gay and lesbian bookstore,
or order online at www.boldstrokesbooks.com.(cid:148)(cid:151)R. Lynne Watson,
MegaScene, Women(cid:146)s Issues
(cid:147)Ronica Black(cid:146)s debut novel In Too Deep has everything from non-stop
action and intriguing well-developed characters to steamy erotic love
scenes. From the opening scenes where Black plunges the reader head
(cid:222) rst into the story to the explosive unexpected ending, In Too Deep has
what it takes to rise to the top.(cid:148)(cid:151)Kathi Isserman, Independent Gay
Writer
(cid:147)Ronica Black(cid:146)s debut novel, In Too Deep, is the outstanding (cid:222) rst effort
of a gifted writer who has a promising career ahead of her. Black shows
extraordinary command in weaving a thoroughly engrossing tale around
multi-faceted characters, intricate action and character-driven plots and
subplots, sizzling sex that jumps off the page and stimulates libidos
effortlessly, amidst brilliant storytelling. A clever mystery writer, Black
has the reader guessing until the end.(cid:148)(cid:151)Cheri Rosenberg, reviewer
for Just About Write and Midwest Book Review
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WILD

ABANDON
by
Ronica Black
2006
WILD ABANDON
' 2006 BY RONICA BLACK. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
ISBN 1-933110-35-X
THIS TRADE PAPERBACK ORIGINAL IS PUBLISHED BY
BOLD STROKES BOOKS, INC.,
NEW YORK, USA
FIRST PRINTING: MARCH 2006
THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION. NAMES, CHARACTERS, PLACES, AND
INCIDENTS ARE THE PRODUCT OF THE AUTHOR(cid:146)S IMAGINATION OR
ARE USED FICTITIOUSLY. ANY RESEMBLANCE TO ACTUAL PERSONS,
LIVING OR DEAD, BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS, EVENTS, OR LOCALES
IS ENTIRELY COINCIDENTAL.
THIS BOOK, OR PARTS THEREOF, MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN ANY
FORM WITHOUT PERMISSION.
CREDITS
EDITORS: JENNIFER KNIGHT AND STACIA SEAMAN
PRODUCTION DESIGN: STACIA SEAMAN
COVER DESIGN BY SHERI ([email protected])
By the Author
In Too Deep

Acknowledgments
Bold Strokes Books, Radclyffe and the entire team. Thank you.
You have changed my life.
Jennifer Knight and Stacia Seaman, two women who worked
tirelessly on this book to make it the best possible and, in turn, made
me look good. It wasn(cid:146)t an easy job, and I will be forever grateful.
Thank you.
Sheri, the cover, as usual, rocks. Thank you.
Gil, thanks, bro, you and your bike were my inspiration.
My family. Mom, Dad, Rob, and Beck. My everything. For
embracing me and who I am. Thank you.
Caitie. No words will ever be enough, but I will spend forever
trying. Thank you.