Special Agent Carter Langford wants to turn the unassuming Jayne Travers into an asset. Jayne has some wants of her own. She agrees to give Carter total access to the Blakestone Corporation where she works, in exchange for total access to him. They begin a very open, transparent and physical relationship, but Jayne is hiding the fact she has her own plans to bring the Blakestone Corporation down.
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Jayne turned back to the stranger. “What?”
“I didn’t mean to eavesdrop, but you seem upset.”
“It’s nothing,” she said. “It’s just that my boss is a horrible person. The defense contractor I work for—the things they do—the weapons they make—it all makes me literally sick.” She put a hand to her stomach, and then to her temple, which had begun to throb and ache. She covered her mouth. What was she thinking, talking to a stranger? And then it hit her. Her hand dropped away. “You’re attractive,” she blurted.
His smile backlit his eyes. She took in the rest of him. He was solidly built, broad-shouldered, and strong. He wore a suit, but his tie was yanked down, and the top button of his dress shirt was undone, like he couldn’t wait to get out of it to do something that would make him sweat.
“You’re not attractive,” she corrected herself. “You’re extremely attractive.”
“You say that like it’s a bad thing,” he said.
“They warned me specifically about this during the interview process at Blakestone. I mean specifically me. They told me if an attractive person approaches me, it’s my clearance and my position as Mr. Blakestone’s assistant they’re interested in, not me.” Her voice sounded bitter.
“Most men wouldn’t give you a second look,” he agreed.
She gasped.
“But I’m not most men,” he added. “You don’t stand out. That blouse and skirt are two sizes too big. You might as well be wearing a flour sack. But I can see enough to know you’re not voluptuous by any stretch, but you’ve got the kind of classic proportions a sculptor would die for. You don’t wear makeup or jewelry. But… May I?” he asked, pointing at her glasses. He slid them carefully off the bridge of her nose. “You have beautiful eyes. I don’t think an artist could even name all those colors.” He slid the glasses back up. “You have delicate features. Silky hair, the color of wheat, which if you took out of that prim little bun would frame your face like it was meant to. You’re like a masterpiece in the corner of a gallery that isn’t given the light or attention it deserves.”
Tears sprang to her eyes, and she wondered how an artist would paint that. “You can stop wasting my time and yours. I know what you want,” Jayne hissed.
The stranger let out a long sigh and gave her a smile that was half a frown and all wistful.
“I’m sorry,” he said. “It could have been fun.” He stood up and looked down at her, and gave her the once-over. “Just so you know, I wasn’t lying.”
She turned her head away. A sudden breeze stole more leaves from the trees, turning them into bony skeletons. She shivered in her blouse and skirt which, as he had said, were two sizes too big.
“May I?” he asked. She didn’t deny him because she didn’t know what he was asking for until he bent and very softly kissed her cheek. He made a temporary buffer against the wind and, as he began to pull away, the autumn air seemed twice as cold.
She grabbed hold of his arm, and he raised his eyebrows.
“I told you I know what you want,” she said so only he could hear it. “I didn’t say no.”
****
It was hard to surprise Carter Langford. Jayne Travers had managed it a few times already in their brief encounter. He’d read her file, and nothing in it had prepared him for what she was like in real life. It’s true, she wasn’t stunning, but there was something about her. He sat down on the bench again, closer to her this time, but not touching.
“What is it that you want exactly?” she asked in a business-like tone.
There were so many ways he wanted to answer that open-ended question. “Total access to Blakestone and their dealings. As complete as you can get us. Contacts, bank records, conversations, files.”
“Are you the good guys or bad guys?”
“I think we’re the good guys, but not everyone would agree,” he said.
“It doesn’t matter to me either way. As long as Charles Blakestone gets hurt, I don’t care who does the hurting.”
He tilted his head and considered her. “Why the grudge?”
“I’m assuming you know my background?”
He shrugged in answer. He had glanced at her file. Her favorite cereal was granola. She read exclusively romance novels and watched nothing but romantic movies. She had zero friends. And he could count the number of family members she had on one finger: a brother who had served in the military. He knew from what he’d just heard that she called him often. And it seemed the brother never returned the calls. Carter hadn’t bothered digging too deep. He wasn’t going to spend more time on her unless he could turn her into an asset. But now it looked like he’d be spending more time with her, and it was a prospect that appealed to him. There were worse ways to gather intelligence.
“You know where I’m from,” she continued. “You know Blakestone opened his first factory there before he took it offshore. It’s a small town. There wasn’t a person who didn’t work for him or wasn’t related to someone who did. He ruined the lives of a lot of people.”
“And what do you want in return for the information you give us?” Carter asked, staring at her intently.
This was quite a suspenseful and interesting story with Carter and Jayne. Their story has a lot of steam but they each have their own motives for the Blakestone Corp. Such an interesting story.
5/5
What’s Right
Written by JeniT on 24th May 2025
Jayne is often overlooked and when she meets Carter she knows it’s a setup. She accepts the deal with provisions of her own and so begins their relationship. She gathers intel on her boss and his company’s dirty dealings and at night they spend their time together. Somehow she becomes more than a mission and when faced with a life without her he makes a choice to fight for her. It’s a beautiful tale and a fast read.
5/5
The Heart Can't Keep a Secret!
Written by Mary on 24th May 2025
This is a short and quick read that grabs you from the very beginning. The story is about Carter, Jayne and the Blakestone Corporation. It is a bit different than most romances but completely sucked me in. The story is heartwarming and has a bit of mystery, suspense, danger, trauma, passion, love, revenge and much more. I love this story from start to finish.
5/5
Secrets
Written by ChrisL on 24th May 2025
This is a lunch read. We have This is Jayne and Carter's story. She works for Blakestone that is killing people with there waste. She has lost everything, including herself. Carter wants to take down Blakestone. Whe he first makes contact with her, it is not what he expected. I like that even though there ws sex scences it was not over the top.
4/5
The Heart Can’t Keep a Secret
Written by Angi5252 on 3rd May 2025
Nothing about this book is what I expected. It is the most untraditional love story. As it unfolds the deeper my interest grew. It’s a short story, it’s tragic and sweet mixed into the most unlikely love. I really enjoyed it.
5/5
Intense but very well written
Written by Andrea R on 3rd May 2025
I do love this book--it was very short but super intense. I was able to quickly read it and stay hooked from start to end.
5/5
A great deal, a murder, and a do-over with a HEA!!
Written by Sarah ES on 3rd May 2025
A fantastic quick read!! I absolutely loved every minute of it. I was reading with one hand while I made dinner just so I didn’t have to put it down. My husband thought I was being crazy. I loved the twist and how it allowed the main characters a do-over if you will. What a beautiful HEA that is much deserved for both characters!!
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Jayne has some wants of her own. She agrees to give Carter total access to the Blakestone Corporation where she works, in exchange for total access to him. They begin a very open, transparent and physical relationship, but Jayne is hiding the fact she has her own plans to bring the Blakestone Corporation down.\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\u002f\u002fcdn11.bigcommerce.com\u002fs-21532\u002fimages\u002fstencil\u002foriginal\u002fimage-manager\u002fepeditorseal91.png?t=1673389376\" \u002f\u003e\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcerpt:\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eJayne turned back to the stranger. “What?”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“I didn’t mean to eavesdrop, but you seem upset.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“It’s nothing,” she said. “It’s just that my boss is a horrible person. The defense contractor I work for—the things they do—the weapons they make—it all makes me literally sick.” She put a hand to her stomach, and then to her temple, which had begun to throb and ache. She covered her mouth. What was she thinking, talking to a stranger? And then it hit her. Her hand dropped away. “You’re attractive,” she blurted.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eHis smile backlit his eyes. She took in the rest of him. He was solidly built, broad-shouldered, and strong. He wore a suit, but his tie was yanked down, and the top button of his dress shirt was undone, like he couldn’t wait to get out of it to do something that would make him sweat.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“You’re not attractive,” she corrected herself. “You’re \u003cem\u003eextremely\u003c\u002fem\u003e attractive.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“You say that like it’s a bad thing,” he said.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“They warned me specifically about this during the interview process at Blakestone. I mean specifically me. They told me if an attractive person approaches me, it’s my clearance and my position as Mr. Blakestone’s assistant they’re interested in, not me.” Her voice sounded bitter.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“Most men wouldn’t give you a second look,” he agreed.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eShe gasped.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“But I’m not most men,” he added. “You don’t stand out. That blouse and skirt are two sizes too big. You might as well be wearing a flour sack. But I can see enough to know you’re not voluptuous by any stretch, but you’ve got the kind of classic proportions a sculptor would die for. You don’t wear makeup or jewelry. But… May I?” he asked, pointing at her glasses. He slid them carefully off the bridge of her nose. “You have beautiful eyes. I don’t think an artist could even name all those colors.” He slid the glasses back up. “You have delicate features. Silky hair, the color of wheat, which if you took out of that prim little bun would frame your face like it was meant to. You’re like a masterpiece in the corner of a gallery that isn’t given the light or attention it deserves.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eTears sprang to her eyes, and she wondered how an artist would paint that. “You can stop wasting my time and yours. I know what you want,” Jayne hissed.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eThe stranger let out a long sigh and gave her a smile that was half a frown and all wistful.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“I’m sorry,” he said. “It could have been fun.” He stood up and looked down at her, and gave her the once-over. “Just so you know, I wasn’t lying.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eShe turned her head away. A sudden breeze stole more leaves from the trees, turning them into bony skeletons. She shivered in her blouse and skirt which, as he had said, were two sizes too big.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“May I?” he asked. She didn’t deny him because she didn’t know what he was asking for until he bent and very softly kissed her cheek. He made a temporary buffer against the wind and, as he began to pull away, the autumn air seemed twice as cold.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eShe grabbed hold of his arm, and he raised his eyebrows.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“I told you I know what you want,” she said so only he could hear it. “I didn’t say no.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e****\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eIt was hard to surprise Carter Langford. Jayne Travers had managed it a few times already in their brief encounter. He’d read her file, and nothing in it had prepared him for what she was like in real life. It’s true, she wasn’t stunning, but there was something about her. He sat down on the bench again, closer to her this time, but not touching.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“What is it that you want exactly?” she asked in a business-like tone.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eThere were so many ways he wanted to answer that open-ended question. “Total access to Blakestone and their dealings. As complete as you can get us. Contacts, bank records, conversations, files.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“Are you the good guys or bad guys?”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“I think we’re the good guys, but not everyone would agree,” he said.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“It doesn’t matter to me either way. As long as Charles Blakestone gets hurt, I don’t care who does the hurting.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eHe tilted his head and considered her. “Why the grudge?”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“I’m assuming you know my background?”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eHe shrugged in answer. He had glanced at her file. Her favorite cereal was granola. She read exclusively romance novels and watched nothing but romantic movies. She had zero friends. And he could count the number of family members she had on one finger: a brother who had served in the military. He knew from what he’d just heard that she called him often. And it seemed the brother never returned the calls. Carter hadn’t bothered digging too deep. He wasn’t going to spend more time on her unless he could turn her into an asset. But now it looked like he’d be spending more time with her, and it was a prospect that appealed to him. There were worse ways to gather intelligence.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“You know where I’m from,” she continued. “You know Blakestone opened his first factory there before he took it offshore. It’s a small town. There wasn’t a person who didn’t work for him or wasn’t related to someone who did. 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