He’s as cool as a Pina Colada on a Key West beach,
he’s the kind of guy your mother wouldn’t let you play with, and he’s every bad
guy’s worst nightmare. Nick Seven is back in “The Big Fall,” the new romantic
adventure from Tim Smith. This is an installment in the popular series
featuring two former spies trying to keep a low profile in the Florida Keys,
but not having much luck.
“Just when you think life can’t get much better, a
crashing wave wipes out your sandcastle. Former spies Nick Seven and Felicia
Hagens are taking a break from Key Largo to visit a casino owned by Nick’s
friend, Rock Bianco. An unexpected, nasty encounter with one of Nick’s former
lovers turns disastrous when she’s killed shortly afterward. The police and the
girl’s wealthy father are convinced that Nick did it, despite the lack of hard
evidence. The billionaire industrialist wages an online smear campaign to make
Nick look guilty, including sordid details from his past career in the CIA. The
stakes become more personal when the fallout impacts Felicia, testing their
relationship. Nick fights back, but why is the man determined to hold him
responsible for his daughter’s murder? Who really killed her, and why is their
identity being shielded? Can Nick and Felicia resolve this crisis and reclaim
their idyllic life in paradise?”
This is a different kind of story for this series, because Nick and Felicia don’t get involved in international intrigue or a criminal plot. Nick is being set up as the fall guy for a murder he didn’t commit, and must use his skills and experience to clear himself and reveal the real killer. The villain du jour is an arrogant Miami billionaire who uses his mega-bucks to get what he wants, manipulates the media for his own benefit, and crushes anyone who gets in his way. Unfortunately, this time the target happens to be Nick Seven.
The inspiration for this adventure came from current events, especially the influence of social media and how people with deep pockets use it to distort the facts. I will state up front that if you want to draw similarities between my fictional characters and people you see on the evening news, I can’t stop you. There’s also an homage to one of my favorite dramas, “Law & Order,” and some nods to film noir crime capers. Add in tropical Florida atmosphere, from the oceanfront sands of Fort Lauderdale to the laidback ease of The Keys, and you have all the necessary ingredients for an entertaining read.
At the core is a strong romance between Nick and Felicia, his lover and former co-worker from Barbados. The situation they’ve found themselves in threatens their relationship, but ultimately brings them closer. There’s a lot of teasing, flirting, humorous dialogue, and the requisite romantic encounters.
Nick walked into the darkened living room. Felicia had put some light Latin jazz on the stereo and lit a scented candle. She slinked toward him and draped her arms over his shoulders.
“This looks very cozy and romantic,” he said.
Felicia caressed his cheek with her palm. “I thought
we’d stay in tonight. You okay with that?”
He kissed her. “Oh, yeah.”
She stepped back, took his hands in hers, then pulled
him into the middle of the room. Felicia began a slow dance, gently swaying her
hips in time with the Bossa Nova beat. Nick picked up her cue. He wrapped one
arm around her waist and put the other on her shoulder, then moved in rhythm
with her.
“What brought this on?” he asked.
“You never take me dancin’.”
He pulled her closer and got into their passionate embrace. Felicia rested her cheek on his chest and Nick inhaled the pleasing combination of musky cologne and her natural body chemistry. He moved his hand up to massage her neck under her long hair. Felicia purred softly and undulated against him while rubbing her palm along his shoulders. Nick felt a stirring in his groin the longer they danced, engaging in intercourse on their feet.
He tipped Felicia’s head back slightly and kissed her
on the cheek. She moved her lips to his and hungrily embraced them, letting her
tongue do an exploratory mission into his mouth. Nick felt closer to her than
he had in a long time and his desire increased when Felicia rubbed against his
crotch. She put her hand on the back of his neck and pulled his mouth closer,
increasing the intensity of her kisses.
She danced him backwards to a bar stool and prompted
him to sit, not breaking their passionate oral embrace. Nick pulled Felicia
onto his lap and devoured her soft tasty lips. After a couple of minutes, she
stood, then cupped his chin in her palm. The music changed to a slow salsa and
Felicia’s eyes seemed to take on a sultry glow. Nick watched as she unbuttoned
her shirt while maintaining eye contact. She slowly ran her hands over her
breasts then along her firm stomach while swaying with the music. Nick felt
himself getting more aroused the longer she performed her sensual dance.
If you’re in the mood for something to chase away the
winter chill and get your mind off your troubles, check out “The Big Fall” at
the link below. I think you’ll enjoy the ride.
The Big Fall on Amazon (Kindle and print)
Tim Smith is an award-winning, bestselling author of romantic mystery/thrillers and contemporary romantic comedies. His author page is Tim Smith, AllAuthor.com
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