I will be reading the next book in this series because I HAVE to know what happens. I'm not going to give you anymore of the details of this little gem you're just going to have to read for yourself. With the meeting of Agent Underwood, this short story really takes off & Knight gets off!! The sexy times in this book were erotically satisfying. Knight has feelings for Ms Underwood and she's made his creepy, stalker wall of fame in his house. Of course like every man we read about, Knight's world shifts when he meets Special Agent Kathleen Underwood. Now Knight needs to get that rush back by trying to recreate that night. He used to want to be someone better that of course was until his first kill. Knight has his deep rooted reasons for the way he is. Knight doesn't like it either.Īlthough Knight is a serial killer he also has a dominant, charming, romantic side to him that I just couldn't resist falling for. He has numerous alias identities, including Samuel Knight, which help to insure nobody can identify him as the Greek Death.yes that's what the press has named him. Samuel Knight is a FEMA crisis worker by day and your friendly serial killer at night. While this story was out of my comfort zone, I really did find it brilliantly written. Those of you that know me are probably thinking WTF did Shannie read. 4 HELP.I Have the Hots for a Serial Killer Stars!!
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