Smoke & Mirrors Series by H.D. Thomson

Already on the run from a killer, Skye finds herself at the wrong place at the wrong time, spring boarding a chain of events that leads to regret, loss and more death. But nothing will stop her. She’s hell bent on getting to Las Vegas and confronting David Bishop, the man she believes knows who and why someone is trying to kill her. Bishop is a fake and a liar, though. A skill Skye knows too well. After all, she’s lied her entire life... moreAlready on the run from a killer, Skye finds herself at the wrong place at the wrong time, spring boarding a chain of events that leads to regret, loss and more death. But nothing will stop her. She’s hell bent on getting to Las Vegas and confronting David Bishop, the man she believes knows who and why someone is trying to kill her. Bishop is a fake and a liar, though. A skill Skye knows too well. After all, she’s lied her entire life. When Skye shows up at the casino David is working at, he finds himself enthralled by a confident, sensual beauty with killer legs. Her smile and aura of mystery draws him like no other woman in a long while. But he’s only looking for a hookup, not a complication. And everything about Skye is complicated. Other than his father, he’s never let anyone—friend or lover—get close. Superficial relationships are his specialty, and he’s not going to start changing now less

When Skye steps into a horrifying scene in Boston. She comes to finally realize why the killers want her son. Someone systematically erased her memories from her past for a reason, and she know realizes just what that reason is, and how she’s danced as a puppet in the killer’s sick and morbid play. David, the police, no one can stop the killers. Not even herself... moreWhen Skye steps into a horrifying scene in Boston. She comes to finally realize why the killers want her son. Someone systematically erased her memories from her past for a reason, and she know realizes just what that reason is, and how she’s danced as a puppet in the killer’s sick and morbid play. David, the police, no one can stop the killers. Not even herself. She’d been a fool to think she was strong enough, brave enough, smart enough to vanquish a killer with no scruples, empathy or humanity. David has followed Skye to Boston, but by following her, has he endangered her and her son far more than if he’d remained behind? He’ll soon find out or … die trying. less

Skye continues to threaten David’s carefully orchestrated life. She makes him question his life as Las Vegas’ top illusionist, his childhood and even his father. She’s crazy to think he’s going to believe her over his father until one simple but ruthless act of violence forces David to face the demons of his past. David’s grief and Skye’s guilt collide in a moment of passion, but that same passion leads to regret and unimaginable pain.

Skye plays a dangerous cat and mouse game with David, exposing a secret he’s hidden all his life. But because of Skye’s recklessness and need to outmatch David in a mental duel, she exposes them to someone else with questionable motives. Are they friend or foe? Neither know, but Skye does know she’s now created a dangerous adversary in David. David wants Skye out of his life. Her demands, blackmailing and insistence that they have a shared childhood are crazy... moreSkye plays a dangerous cat and mouse game with David, exposing a secret he’s hidden all his life. But because of Skye’s recklessness and need to outmatch David in a mental duel, she exposes them to someone else with questionable motives. Are they friend or foe? Neither know, but Skye does know she’s now created a dangerous adversary in David. David wants Skye out of his life. Her demands, blackmailing and insistence that they have a shared childhood are crazy. He isn’t about to let her problems ruin his own life. But when she goes too far, David decides to fight back and uncover the truth behind Skye’s lies. He’ll use sex as a weapon. He knows she’s attracted to him and he’s more than willing to use it against her. less