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Tempted by the Badge (To Serve and Seduce Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Deborah Fletcher Mello (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 240 ratings
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Tensions flare in this thrilling edge-of-your-seat romance from award-winning author Deborah Fletcher Mello.

Sworn to seek the truth, one of the city’s top investigators takes a case that tests him to his core...

Former Chicago cop Mingus Black is used to liars. So why does the PI believe a teacher who insists she’s being framed? Joanna Barnes is totally convincing…in more ways than one. The chemistry between Mingus and Joanna becomes perilously potent, but until he can find out who framed her for a heinous crime, everything they love hangs in the balance.

From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.

To Serve and Seduce series
Book 1: Seduced by the Badge
Book 2: Tempted by the Badge
Book 3: Reunited by the Badge
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About the Author

Deborah Fletcher Mello has been writing since forever and can’t imagine herself doing anything else. Her first romance novel, Take Me to Heart, earned her a 2004 Romance Slam Jam nomination for Best New Author, and in 2009, she won an RT Reviewer’s Choice Award for her ninth novel, Tame a Wild Stallion. Born and raised in Connecticut, Deborah now considers home to be wherever the moment moves her.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07FG7RCJT
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harlequin Romantic Suspense; Original edition (March 1, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 1, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1345 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 214 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 240 ratings

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Writing since she was old enough to put pen to paper, Deborah Fletcher Mello firmly believes that for her, writing is as necessary as breathing. Her first novel, TAKE ME TO HEART, earned her a 2004 Romance Slam Jam nomination for Best New Author. In 2008, Deborah won the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice award for Best Series Romance for her ninth novel, TAME A WILD STALLION. Her publication, CRAVING TEMPTATION was named one of Publisher's Weekly Best Books for 2014 and was also nominated for a 2015 Emma Award for Book of the Year. As well, her novel PLAYING FOR KEEPS was a Library Journal Best of 2015 and won the Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice award for Best Multicultural Romance. Most recently, Deborah was named the 2016 Romance Slam Jam Author of the Year.

Born and raised in Fairfield Country, Connecticut, Deborah maintains base camp in North Carolina but considers home to be wherever the moment moves her.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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📚Book Review📚Book:Tempted by the BadgeAuthor: Deborah Fletcher Mello⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Genre: Romantic SuspenseSpice Level: 🌶️Pub Date: February 7, 2019Trigger Warning: child abuseFormer Chicago cop turned PI Mingus Black is used to liars. So why does he believe teacher Joanna Barnes is being framed? Mingus is not the type to settle down but when the chemistry between him Joanna is off the charts he starts to rethink that. But until he can fined out who framed her for a hideous crime, her whole life hangs in the balance.This is the second book in Deborah’s To Serve and Seduce series that revolves around a large and influential Chicago family. I in my typical fashion discovered this series by finding of one of the books out of order and now I’m slowly making my way through them. I throughly enjoy the Black Family dynamic. That each book revolves around one of the siblings with the other characters intertwined which are some of my favorite type of reads. That they can be read out of order and you’re not missing too much, but they all tie in together. I can’t wait to see what the rest of the series has in store for me.This is my first read of 2023! I’ve set a high goal this year to read 100 books. Last year I did manage 106 which is the largest I’ve ever read in a year, I rather impressed myself and made this years goal a bit ambitious! Here’s to reading in 2023!🥂
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donna
5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific 2nd book
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2019
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OMG this was one hell of a terrific book being BOOK 2 OF THE SERIES "TO SERVE AND SEDUCE SERIES". I tell you this book will suck you in from the 1st page until the last page. It was full of intense edge of your seat drama and suspense. Boy oh boy Mingus was one hell of a hero as he was so determined to seek the truth for Joanna.
It so good reading about Danni and Armstrong heroes from Book 1 and their wedding.
I can't seem to get enough of the Black family and now have to wait with bated breath for book 3.
For fans of romantic suspense genre I highly recommend this terrific book.
Congrats to the author on the release of another fantastic book.
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LL Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Tempted By The Badge
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2019
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This is the second installment of the “To Serve and Seduce “series and I have to say that I so enjoyed this book from beginning to end. This story had everything from charm, drama and suspense. Mingus is a guy that walk to the beat of his drum. Mingus Black is a former Chicago cop turn Private Investigator. Joanna Barnes is a high school teacher who come from a long line of educators, so it was only naturally that she wanted to be in the education field. Joanna has been accused of a crime and she needs a lawyer and the first person that comes to mind is Simone Black. Although Simone couldn’t help her she called her brothers.

This book will keep you turning the pages until you have reach the last page. If you are looking for a book with chemistry, drama, twist and turn, and suspense, then Mrs. Mello deliver that and more. You will not be disappointed.

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Detroit Romance Reader
4.0 out of 5 stars Engrossing Read With Sympathetic Heroine
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2021
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Accessed of having sex with a student, high school teacher,Kendall must depend on PI, Mingus to prove her innocent. Skirting the edge of the law, the sexy, competent Mingus is successful and they fall in love. Good characterization, sex scenes not overdone, and lots of family dynamics.
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Edwina Putney
5.0 out of 5 stars What's done in the dark comes to the light
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2019
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What an incredible book! The story got me caught up at the beginning, and didn't release me until the final page. It was fast-paced, suspenseful, and a roller coaster ride of emotions because of well-developed characters and storyline. And the build up to the romance between Mingus Black, private investigator, and Joanna Barnes, high school history teacher (and accused student rapist) is very intense. Author Deborah Fletcher Mello has continued this series with another jewel of a read. Kudos!
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Rowena Winfrey
5.0 out of 5 stars The Badge That Saved a Teacher
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2019
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Tempted by the Badge was selected by one of my book clubs. I had actually forgotten to read it until the day of my discussion. Best two hours I've ever spent! Deborah Fletcher Mello kept me spellbound, with characters that were well defined, chemistry between Joanna and Mingus that sizzled off the pages, and a plot that left me nearly breathless at its conclusion!! Great book, second in a series. Going back to read the first book, and anxiously awaiting the third one!!
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Martha Ruff
5.0 out of 5 stars Off The Charts🔥🔥🔥
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2019
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Tempted By The Badge was everything I've come to expect when reading a book written by Deborah Mello. The story immediately drew me in, and held me captive through the entire book... Mingus Black is that guy that you want in your corner when the chips are down. I loved the chemistry between him and Joanna. This book didn't disapoint and I can't wait to read the next book in the series!!!
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DD
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow Wow Wow!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2019
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Minus Black is the yummiest as they come he only step in because of his sister not because he wanted to as a private investigator.Joanna Barnes is a history teacher at Ripetide High School is frame of a heinous crime.This book is a page turner from the beginning to the end.The chemistry between Mingus and Joanna becomes very potent they can only enjoy this thrill if and when Mingus work his magic.Mingus is on a mission to clear the woman that he has falling in love with a love he wasn't looking for.Joanna Barnes is to totally convincing that she didn't do what they are accusing her of only one person believe her and his name is Mingus Black.Enjoy the Black Family and let them Treat you with a Thrill of a ride that will have you looking for more.📚📓📖📑📰
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STARR BREN
5.0 out of 5 stars Serve and Seduce
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2019
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I really enjoyed this book, it kept me guessing all the way to the way to the end. Never knowing who to suspect then bam it wasn't who I thought. Excellent, exciting and definitely attention. Very nice Mrs.Deborah Mello can't wait to see what going on with the mother and who the next family member is in October kudos.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Tempted by the Badge
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2019
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I have enjoyed reading another book in this series of To Serve and Seduce. I was so engrossed in reading it that I had to finish reading it. I can't wait for the next book to come out so I can read it to. I would recommend it to anyone who has read the first book.
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