Smoke and Mirrors

Love appears when the smoke clears. Brent "Smoke" Patterson's upbringing in heartland America was anything but idyllic. Childhood trauma led him into the underground society of Los Angeles, where he mastered "Pimp-ology" at the "School of Hard Knocks." One of the few Caucasian procurers to hit the scene, he makes a name for himself, but Smoke's world shifts when Paris Raven, an unyielding L. A. Madam with her own hidden pain, enters his life. Paris, a self-made woman, refuses to be tamed or intimidated by anyone, even Smoke.
Despite their mutual attraction, their love ignites jealousy, revenge, blackmail, and murder. In the city of angels, love and power collide in a deadly game of desire.  Join them on a first-class flight to dark romance, where turbulent conditions await. From USA Today bestselling author Tiana Laveen comes a dark, enemies to lovers, wounded hero, forbidden lovers packed with grit, suspense and passion. Smoke and Mirrors is an exciting, alpha hero/alpha heroine contemporary romance.
It is a standalone novel with a HEA (Happily-ever-after). This book includes mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences; reader discretion is advised. Please look inside under the 'Trigger Warnings' for possible topics that may be deemed personally objectionable.