Tryst Duology Series by V.B. Emanuele

Elizabeth Whitman’s father, James, is a well-known defense lawyer, representing some of the most powerful criminals in the city. His best friend, Vincenzo Falzone is one of the country’s most feared men and found himself unable to evade a five-year prison sentence. After gaining his freedom, he did his best to lay low but there was one problem.Elizabeth returned home from college, only to be forced to work in her father’s office for the summer after an incident at school... moreElizabeth Whitman’s father, James, is a well-known defense lawyer, representing some of the most powerful criminals in the city. His best friend, Vincenzo Falzone is one of the country’s most feared men and found himself unable to evade a five-year prison sentence. After gaining his freedom, he did his best to lay low but there was one problem.Elizabeth returned home from college, only to be forced to work in her father’s office for the summer after an incident at school. She soon found herself in the presence of Vincenzo at the order of her own father. James has no idea his punishment will end up being the beginning of a dark secret.A vacation at the end of the summer was supposed to be relaxing, but Vincenzo has other plans. less

Madison Astor has had a crush on her best friend’s father, James, for years. She often refers to him playfully as, “DILF” behind his back. For months, James has been confiding in Madison about his separation from his toxic wife and they’ve developed their own friendship through text and his frequent visits to Abruzzo’s Jazz Club where she works.Before the news is broken to the family, he agrees to go on a family vacation one last time before the end of summer... moreMadison Astor has had a crush on her best friend’s father, James, for years. She often refers to him playfully as, “DILF” behind his back. For months, James has been confiding in Madison about his separation from his toxic wife and they’ve developed their own friendship through text and his frequent visits to Abruzzo’s Jazz Club where she works.Before the news is broken to the family, he agrees to go on a family vacation one last time before the end of summer. While away, James receives an accidental text from Madison that was meant to go to her best friend, Elizabeth. After thinking she successfully covered her tracks, a private conversation when he returns home fuels dark desires between them when she finds out he never deleted the messages.Their friendship escalates to a dirty little secret when James shows Madison who he really is and invites her into a hidden room that will change both of their lives forever. less