Unravel You

Unravel You Diana A. Hicks HMG, Inc. This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales, is entirely coincidental. UNRAVEL YOU COPYRIGHT © 2023 by Diana A. Hicks All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission of the author or HMG, Inc. except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews. Publishing History Digital ISBN 978-1-949760-68-2 Paperback ISBN 978-1-949760-08-8 Paperback ISBN 978-1-949760-69-9 Credits Cover Model: Fabian Castro Photographer: Rafa G. Catalá Cover Designer: Dar Albert and The Author Buddy Recommended Reading Order The Crime Society World Beast Duet Lost Raven - Novella King of Beasts (Beast Duet #1) King of Beasts (Beast Duet #2) Wolf Duet Wolf’s Lair - Prequel Big Bad Wolf (Wolf Duet #1) Big Bad Wolf (Wolf Duet #2) Once Upon A Christmas - Bonus Epilogue Raven Duet Dark Beauty - Prequel Fallen Raven (Raven Duet, #1) Fallen Raven (Raven Duet, #2) Knight Duet Wicked Knight (Knight Duet, #1) Wicked Knight (Knight Duet, #2) Cole Brothers World Stolen Hearts Duet Entangle You Unravel You Steal My Heart Series Ignite You Escape You Escape My Love - Bonus Epilogue Provoke You Cole Twins Duet Unleash You Defy You About the Author Diana A. Hicks is an award-winning author of dark mafia romance and steamy contemporary romance with a heavy dose of suspense. When Diana is not writing, she enjoys kickboxing, hot yoga, traveling, and indulging in the simple joys of life like wine and chocolate. She lives in Atlanta and loves spending time with her two children and husband. Check out my bookstore! Don’t forget to sign up to my newsletter to stay up to date on my latest releases, free content, and other book news. Subscribe to my VIP List now! Amazon BookBub Facebook Twitter Instagram Praise for Diana A. Hicks "Hicks' first installment of her Desert Monsoon series is confident and assured with strong storytelling, nuanced characters, and a dynamic blend of romance and suspense." Kirkus Reviews What makes any romance a great read isn't the fact that two hot people meet and fall in love. It is the episodes that bring about the falling in love and the unexpected places the experience takes the characters that make it an enjoyable read. Diana A. Hicks knows just how to make this happen. Readers' Favorite Contents 1. The Thigh-High Stockings 2. This Was Us 3. Don't Run 4. Talk to Her 5. Derek’s Lilly’s Son 6. No and Yes 7. Are You Kidding Me? 8. This Is More Than a Bump 9. The Referee Calls Unfair 10. What Else Did You Lie About? 11. Technically, That Was a Fat Lie 12. How’s Valentina Liking Hotlanta? 13. Not Everything Is a Puzzle for You to Solve 14. You've Never Done This Before? 15. We Said No More Secrets 16. This Is Your Engagement Party 17. He's Not Here 18. She's with Him 19. I Wasn't a Stupid Little Lamb 20. Yeah, I Was Losing My Shit 21. You Can't Make Someone Love You 22. That Will Never Change 23. One Day at a Time 24. That Side of Perfect 25. Bonus Epilogue Ignite You 1. Fuck Me Twice Chapter 1 The Thigh-High Stockings Valentina “Mrs. Cole?” The maître d’ slid into my line of sight. My gaze jerked up at him. “We’re not married.” “I’m sorry?” He stepped forward in that way super-fancy servers move in super-fancy restaurants. I sat back on the blue-velvet couch and downed the rest of my champagne. “Mr. Cole and I are not married.” “My apologies. Mr. Cole…the ring…I assumed.” He placed his hands behind him, standing perfectly straight. “Not yet.” I smiled, and his features relaxed some. Not all the way though. We were still in a very exclusive establishment. “Is my car ready?” “Yes. Take your time.” He poured more wine into my glass. I glanced at my watch, placing a hand to my forehead. How did I end up waiting two hours for him again? “Mr. Cole already took care of everything.” Of course, he did. “Thank you. I’d like to go home now.” I scooted one spot over and rose to my feet. The silk of my dress skimmed down my legs, and images of Derek’s hands inching up my thighs flickered through my mind. That had been the day he’d left on a business trip, roughly two weeks ago. God, I missed him. “Of course.” The maître d’ ushered me to the entrance of the restaurant, where one of Derek’s drivers waited for me, and swung the door open. “Thank you.” I climbed in and relaxed, running my hand along the supple leather of the seat. The car pulled out of the parking lot, and I kept my focus on the soft feel of the upholstery. My phone rang in my purse, but I didn’t answer it. Derek wasn’t here. A call from him wasn’t going to fix that. “Mrs. Cole?” The driver was new. Derek had hired him recently to drive me and my son Max. “It’s Valentina,” I said. “We’re not married yet.” “Oh, I’m so sorry. I didn’t realize.” He cleared his throat. “Mr. Cole is trying to reach you. Can he try again?” “Yes, that’s fine.” I fished my phone from the bottom of my clutch. Derek’s incredibly handsome face and intense blue gaze lit up the screen. I stared at it for a few more rings before I swiped right to answer. “Valentina, I’ve been trying to call you. Are you okay?” “Yes.” I glared at the tiny letters that said the connection was poor and video wasn’t available. I wanted to see him. “Where are you?” “I’m so sorry I missed our dinner. I’m still at the airport in Atlanta. My plane has an engine problem they thought