It'll Be An Adventure

IT’LL BE AN ADVENTURE MASTERS OF THE SHADOWLANDS BOOK 16 CHERISE SINCLAIR VanScoy Publishing Group CONTENTS About This Book Acknowledgments To My Readers Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Next release… Preview Master of the Mountain Also by Cherise Sinclair About the Author ABOUT THIS BOOK I can get lost in these Shadowland books again and again and STILL find something new and amazing to love about them. ~ Marie’s Tempting Reads From NYT & USA Today Bestselling author Cherise Sinclair comes an outstanding addition to the beloved Masters of the Shadowlands series. The secret of author Murphy’s success is hands-on research. Murphy loves writing popular Regency thrillers and jumping into new adventures under the guise of research. For one novel, she’d joined a K9 search-and-rescue group—and liked it so much she stayed. But this book… Why had she thought a Regency birching club was a good setting? The challenge is, she’ll have to return to the Shadowlands. Years ago, she’d sneaked into the area’s most exclusive, private club. And what had happened to her there…well, she still has nightmares. But she’s healed now, right? When she gets up her courage to visit the club, the owner hands her over to Master Saxon. Master Saxon is handsome, powerful, and dominant. The veterinarian has a gorgeous smile, a trust-me voice, and does Search and Rescue with his canine helper, Sherlock. In the Shadowlands, he’s known as the Viking god. For years, he’s avoided serious relationships. A quiet, little author can’t possibly slip past his defenses. Even if he does adore her books. Master Saxon guided her into the dungeon. “If I birch you extra hard, will that get you to write faster?” Her mouth dropped open at his wicked grin, then his words registered. “No!” Note: Full-length, sizzling-hot novel with no cliff hanger and no cheating. A protective, dominant hero. A vulnerable, intelligent heroine. Page-turning adventure, sigh-worthy romance, hilarious girl-gang moments…and an adorable, fluffy dog. It’ll Be An Adventure Copyright © 2023 by Cherise Sinclair ISBN: 978-1-947219-43-4 Published by VanScoy Publishing Group Cover Artist: April Martinez Cover image: Paul Henry Serres Photography This book is a work of fiction. The names, characters, places, and incidents are products of the writer’s imagination or have been used fictitiously and are not to be construed as real. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, actual events, locales, business establishments, or organizations is entirely coincidental. All rights reserved. This copy is intended for the original purchaser of this eBook only. No part of this eBook may be reproduced, scanned, or distributed in any manner whatsoever without prior written permission from the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. Warning: This book contains sexually explicit scenes and adult language and may be considered offensive to some readers. This book is for sale to adults only, as defined by the laws of the country in which you made your purchase. Disclaimer: Please do not try any new sexual practice, without the guidance of an experienced practitioner. Neither the publisher nor the author will be responsible for any loss, harm, injury, or death resulting from use of the information contained in this book. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS To my amazing readers: When I wanted to write something different, y’all have cheered me on. You’ve trusted me enough to check out my paranormal and suspense stories. You recommend my books to your buddies, pimp them on social media, and leave glowing reviews. You are the stars in my sky, and I love you all. By the way, the heroine in this story is one many of you asked about a long time ago. So here you are. So many thanks go to the Shadowkittens’ admins, Leagh and Lisa. You’ve each endured many trials this year, all without losing your sense of humor or your kindness. The ’kittens are richer for knowing you—and so am I. To my crit partners, Fiona Archer and Monette Michaels. Somehow, in your busy lives, you’ve managed to fit me in, from manuscripts to blurbs to cover art—and it’s so, so appreciated. You guys are the best! (Although I’m still pouting over losing the fluffy dog on the cover.) I have simply awesome beta readers—Lisa White, Marian Shulman, JJ TO MY READERS The books I write are fiction, not reality, and as in most romantic fiction, the romance is compressed into a very, very short time period. You, my darlings, live in the real world, and I want you to take a little more time in your relationships. Good Doms don’t grow on trees, and there are some strange people out there. So while you’re looking for that special Dom, please, be careful. When you find him or her, realize they can’t read your mind. Yes, frightening as it might be, you’re going to have to open up and talk to them. And you listen to them in return. Share your hopes and fears, what you want from them, what scares you spitless. Okay, they may try to push your boundaries a little—they’re a Dom, after all—but you will have your safeword. You will have a safeword, am I clear? Use protection. Have a back-up person. Communicate. Remember: safe, sane, and consensual. Know that I’m hoping you find that special, loving person who will understand