The Blankenships Series by Evelyn Glass

Alexander Blankenship is everything that is wrong about Wall Street, and Zoey Gardener just landed an interview with him. Twenty-four year old Zoey Gardener just hit the biggest break of her life. On the verge of starting yet another job hunt as a journalist, she somehow manages to find herself conducting an exclusive interview with Alexander Blankenship—better known as the wildest playboy of Wall Street and a perfect example of everything wrong with the 1%... moreAlexander Blankenship is everything that is wrong about Wall Street, and Zoey Gardener just landed an interview with him. Twenty-four year old Zoey Gardener just hit the biggest break of her life. On the verge of starting yet another job hunt as a journalist, she somehow manages to find herself conducting an exclusive interview with Alexander Blankenship—better known as the wildest playboy of Wall Street and a perfect example of everything wrong with the 1%. And though he’s every bit the person the world paints him out to be, there’s something about Alexander that draws Zoey in. Something that commands it. Zoey is about to be pulled into Alexander’s world—a world where deals are unspoken and understanding is implicit, where the lines between meeting room and bedroom are blurred, where dark sensual pleasures find an avenue of release, and where profit comes above all else… From bestselling author Evelyn Glass comes an epic tale of ruthless billionaires, steaming hot romance, and a young woman attempting to navigate it all. EXCERPT Alex had planned to spend the afternoon going through more of his father’s files, trying to decipher the old man’s shorthand in his planner, or possibly trying yet again to break into his email. IT assured him that they could easily reset the password of any one operating on the server, but somehow, every time they tried, the system redirected them. They were working on it. They swore. He’d been shocked to see the beautiful distraction from the previous night—Zoey—walking into his office like everything he needed to push the troubles of his father’s passing out of his mind and refocus on the tasks at hand. He’d planned on giving her the interview she needed for her ridiculous rag, and then he’d meant to screw her until she screamed, send her on her way, and get back to work. Only there was something about her. He’d swung to the Dom side of things his entire sexual life, and he’d never had any trouble finding women who wanted to sub for him. He loved the atmosphere at Chez Vous, and the way that no one seemed any more interested in learning about his life outside of the play space than he had there. But there had always been something so very compliant about the women he met there. Zoey had a fire in her eyes that said he was going to have to convince her to kneel, each and every time. That it would never be a given. It was a delicious sensation. He wanted to feel it again. less

Zoey is about to discover just what it truly means to lose control Her first terrifying look into the secret life of the 1% has Zoey no longer sure of what she ought to believe in anymore. She knows that she is in way over her head, but can she really separate herself from Alexander? From everything that she’s gotten herself involved in now? As Alexander reel from the change of fortunes, he too finds himself lost. But unlike Zoey, he can’t escape the situation... moreZoey is about to discover just what it truly means to lose control Her first terrifying look into the secret life of the 1% has Zoey no longer sure of what she ought to believe in anymore. She knows that she is in way over her head, but can she really separate herself from Alexander? From everything that she’s gotten herself involved in now? As Alexander reel from the change of fortunes, he too finds himself lost. But unlike Zoey, he can’t escape the situation. They’ll need each other more than ever before, but can Alexander convince Zoey to stay by his side when everything around him is determined to push her away? Can Zoey navigate her way through corporate treachery, the leering eye of the public, and her own questions of what else might come? From bestselling author Evelyn Glass comes an epic tale of ruthless billionaires, steaming hot romance, and a young woman attempting to navigate it all. EXCERPT Back when he’d been new at Chez Vous, Marie had taken him aside herself. She’d seen him getting more interested in some of the heavier aspects of Dom play, and she decided to take him under her wing. She’d shown him all sorts of things, not just specific ways or techniques for play, but also when one does and does not engage in a scene. He knew exactly what Marie would say about him leading Zoey into his play room right now. She would give him that lips pursed look, and say in her quiet voice that was somehow more firm than any of the times his parents had shouted, “Alexander, are you sure that you’re in control right now?” Yes, he told his memory of her. I am in control. I am totally in control. less

As Zoey and Alex descend deeper into their relationship and the dangerous game of cat-and-mouse, it becomes harder and harder to tell just who they can trust. With police attention now on everything that the two of them are doing, Zoey and Alex find that their lives have become anything but private. Looking to escape it all—even if temporarily—the two of them leave New York for an impromptu trip to London... moreAs Zoey and Alex descend deeper into their relationship and the dangerous game of cat-and-mouse, it becomes harder and harder to tell just who they can trust. With police attention now on everything that the two of them are doing, Zoey and Alex find that their lives have become anything but private. Looking to escape it all—even if temporarily—the two of them leave New York for an impromptu trip to London. Zoey is about to discover that the shark tank of Wall Street has already reached London, and there is no respite from the drama that surrounds Alexander Blankenship—drama that she can’t pull herself away from even if she wanted to. But what Zoey still hasn't fully accepted is the very real fact that among the billionaire players of this zero-sum game, there is a price for everything. A price that sometimes extends far beyond cold, hard cash. EXCERPT He watched her, never wavering, though she could feel him carefully considering his next words. “Then let me say this now. I’ve spent a long time trying to find a woman who was as voracious, as delighted by sensuality as I am. "I understand why you feel like it’s too soon to just move in, but I also know that I feel more for you than I’ve ever felt for another person. Maybe it’ll just be lust, in the long run, there’s no way to know right now, but—” He grinned, considered, and then he nodded. “Zoey Gardener, I love you. Right now, in this moment, in this heartbeat, I love you. I want you, and I want to do anything I can to show you how very much I feel.” The tempest of emotions was too overwhelming to pick one thread out from the swirl. She reached out and traced her hand over his cheek. He leaned into her caress like a cat, murmuring a small sound that went straight to her heart, and then redirected itself much lower. “Take me to bed,” she whispered. less

Someone is trying to frame Alex for all the murders, and it’s working With every passing second, more and more information surfaces that suggests Alex is behind all the murders. Even though Zoey knows his innocence, the strain and stress of staying one step ahead of the shadows chasing them is starting to finally take its toll. With every window closing fast around them, there’s only one person who might be able to do something—anything—to help them: Leo... moreSomeone is trying to frame Alex for all the murders, and it’s working With every passing second, more and more information surfaces that suggests Alex is behind all the murders. Even though Zoey knows his innocence, the strain and stress of staying one step ahead of the shadows chasing them is starting to finally take its toll. With every window closing fast around them, there’s only one person who might be able to do something—anything—to help them: Leo. But even if Leo can keep them hidden and safe in the vast countryside of Russia, Alex and Zoey both know that sooner or later, they must return and confront the person truly behind all of this. That is, if it’s not already too late. EXCERPT “If that’s wrong, I don’t want to be right.” “So what should we do about that?” “Food. Fresh clothes. And then I’m going to shove you into a shower and scrub you top to bottom before I have my wicked way with you.” He laughed that rich sound that made her feel safe and at home. “Do I stink?” She wrinkled up her nose. “Stink is a strong word.” “But I smell like I’ve been on several planes, slept in my clothes, and been incredibly stressed.” “That is a statement with which I would not argue.” “Fair.” His fingertips played over her face, tracing out all the places that ached and hurt, small pains and tensions she hadn’t even known she was holding, and he eased them out and away. She could almost pretend that he’d whisked her away on some blissful vacation, where they were enjoying room service and luxury, and in the morning, he’d take her out to see the sights before they went back to their hotel room and fucked like mad. “What are you smiling about?” He leaned down and brushed her forehead with a soft kiss. “You,” she said. less