Complicated Creatures

Luck is Jack Roman's middle name-- and Chicago is his Empire. He lives to work, loves to play, and makes no commitments. But when the mysterious Samantha Wyatt moves into the adjoining penthouse, he's immediately drawn to her, a striking, elusive woman who transitions seamlessly from wood-paneled board rooms to high-stakes, high-risk rescue operations in the most dangerous parts of the world.

Intrigued by her self-possession, aroused by her incredible passion, and disarmed by a vulnerability she cannot hide, Jack pursues Samantha into the nexus of her dangerous present and her enigmatic past. When Samantha takes on the renowned war photographer Wesley Elliott as a client, Jack realizes the only woman he wants may be the one he cannot have...

COMPLICATED CREATURES is a mesmerizing, labyrinthine romantic suspense that will leave you wondering: Do you really want to know everything about the one you love?

REVISED EDITION: Includes editorial updates

Note to the Reader: Complicated Creatures is the first novel in a provocative series... and it ends on a cliffhanger, be warned Recommended for readers 18+ for mature content...Interview with the Author: Q: So, what prompted you to write the Complicated Creatures series?

A: It's simple, really. I'm a huge fan of romance, romantic suspense and action thrillers, and I felt there was something really missing in combining these genres. I also wanted to write really powerful female leads who, while impressive, are incredibly relatable, smart, self-reliant and gutsy.Q: Who or what inspired the lead character, Samantha Wyatt?

A: Honestly, I just took what I liked most about the male leads in some of my favorite stories and turned the whole thing on its head. I started thinking, "What if James Bond or Jack Reacher were a woman? What if she was the head of a multinational corporation? What if she led a team of commandos--what would that be like?"

As I considered all the possibilities, Samantha became much clearer in my mind. I saw a woman with true grit, style and the kind of savvy we admire but rarely see in female characters in romance or action/thrillers. And it makes for an intriguing question--what kind of man can get a woman like that? And would she even let him?Q: Does your series have an intended audience?

A: Sure. YOU. This series starts out as romantic suspense-driven, but it's definitely got plenty of action, thrills and a tantalizing bit of mystery. It's written from both a woman and a man's perspective, and features a really fantastic supporting cast of characters with their own unique points-of-view and personalities. Reviews have been coming in from both men and women. So I'd say anyone who loves Damn Good Fiction will enjoy this series.Q: When is the next installment coming out?

A: Part Two: Hell or High Water is already out and available. The prequel to the series, Goddess Rising, should be available in about a month on Kindle Scout and the final installment for the series is targeted for Fall 2015. Readers and fans can stay tuned to updates, excerpts and new releases at my website: http: //alexilawless.com/

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