The Veiled Series: Book 2
Publication Date: August 18, 2023
Zoey Sheffield never understood the appeal of the unknown. She’s a woman who knows what she likes. A blunt woman. A woman who craves control. She doesn’t need love—the mere idea of romance is detestable and, no, she does not need a man to stand by her side. She would much rather have their company in bed—or in a car—or in an alleyway—the location isn’t relevant, really. What’s important is that she could happily and promptly bid them adieu after they served their purpose and then, she could move on to the next one. The world that she’s been thrust into, however, is one where that thought seems utterly impossible.
It’s all because of the men. The stupid men.
There’s James Turner, the tall, muscular, tattooed one. Charming and charismatic with a sarcastic flair that knows no bounds, he’s worked for months to chip away at Zoey’s stone clad will to avoid romance with expertly placed sledgehammer strikes.
And, then, there’s Liam Cohen. Blonde and freckled, burly with golden retriever energy, a playboy mindset and a disguised damaged past, he and Zoey have long fallen into a friendship that both of them wish to remain a constant in their lives.
The men have made Zoey’s life more complicated than she wished it to be, and she struggles to hold onto the reins to her own reality. The universe that she’s a part of has different plans, however, for there is more for Zoey that lurks in the shadows. The threat crouches in the distance, hides around corners, and awaits the most imperfect opportunity to present itself. It’s ready to snatch the reins from Zoey’s hands altogether—and the uncomfortable unknown that she’s forever attempted to avoid is now a darkness that threatens to drown her completely.
Zoey Sheffield is always in control, especially when it comes to the men in her life. She doesn’t “do” relationships. However, things are about to change.
Author Eliza Modiste rolls out a super sexy second installment in the Veiled Series with Veiled in Brick. Although it features characters from the first installment, this book works well as a standalone.
Zoey knows how to deal with men like Jay, but she’s not sure about the feelings he evokes. When her bestie, Liam, lays a random kiss on her, her world becomes very complicated. Add in a stalker who sends her flowers for a suspenseful twist.
Readers will find characters who have no problem expressing themselves with colorful language. Also, their romantic times are highly detailed and explicit, so if you are uncomfortable, you might want to do some skimming. In the interest of full disclosure, I read every single word and found the writer to be exceptional at setting the mood.
Veiled in Brick features a solid mix of comedy, romance, and a side order of thrills.
Eliza Modiste lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband, daughter, and an abundance of animals. Graduating in 2017 with a degree in accounting, she became immersed in the ever-riveting world of numbers and reconciliation. Shortly thereafter, as a hobby – or, perhaps, a method of escape – she began to write in her spare time.
Her first novel THINLY VEILED started as creating characters that mimicked the brash, humorous, never-ending monologue in her mind. Combining this and a heavy splash of romance similar to the books that she would often get lost in made for an entertaining way to pass the time. This hobby, however, eventually blossomed into a full-blown passion. THINLY VEILED has since morphed into a mix of both romantic comedy and suspense, and Eliza has plans for several more novels to follow THINLY VEILED.
When not writing, Eliza can be found baking, binging a television series, or spending time with friends and family.
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