Odessa Trodat started her day excited to do a little shopping in Puerto Vallarta. Nearly kidnapped by human traffickers, she was saved by Saxton Blakemore, only to find herself in a bigger pickle; handcuffed and married to him. This created an even bigger problem since her husband was a mule for a drug cartel. Saxton Blakemore wasn’t happy with the turn of events either. His attempts to help the young woman was not turning out as he had hoped. He promised to get her home in one piece, but each moment spent in her presence, only intensified his attraction to his pretend wife. In order for them to get out of Mexico alive, they both understood, she would need to be very convincing at being Mrs. Blakemore.

The Blakemores are back in this second installment of the short story series where readers learn more about Saxton Blakemore, his family and the reason he stayed married to Odessa. Settle into a comfy chair with your eReader as the Blakemores begin a new adventure under the guise of their newly formed company, Blakemore Imports and Collectibles. In this edition, they are heading into Panama to collect intel on arms shipments being funneled through the Central American country. Their mission, observe, take photos and do not engage. But, we are talking about Odessa Blakemore, aren’t we? There are snakes and ligers, and smugglers, oh my. The Blakemores also make a horrific discovery while making a few new allies. However, it is the new enemies they have made, which may be the death of this twosome.

The only thing Saxton Blakemore hates more than shopping is dancing, and running a close second in things he doesn’t like is Odessa’s little brother Kevin Jr.The Blakemores find their hands full in this adventure as Ryanne, Odessa’s sister prepares for her wedding. Odessa has the perfect gift for her sis, a Caribbean cruise, which will also serve as their cover. The ship sails out of Puerto Rico, but there is some pre-work to be done and Kevin Jr. tags along, causing more trouble than he is worth, especially with an old nemesis, Mateo. Between the dancing lessons and dancing around Kevin Jr, Saxton Blakemore just wants to shoot someone.

In this episode, the Blakemores have a great deal to be thankful for and Saxton is ready for both sides of the family to sit and break bread. In every family there are ugly secrets and the Blakemores are no different. Everything floats to the top of the punch bowl as well as Big Sarge trying a large serving of Grandma Patsy's chili. Get the answers you need, the danger you crave, the love that is made, and all the laughs you enjoy in one hearty serving in this episode of the Blakemore Files. Are you ready to have dinner with the Blakemores?

What the hell just happened? In this episode, two phone calls arrive at the same time, one in Houston, the second in South America with the news that Kevin has been kidnapped! Again. Roget tries to free young Trodat, but he too is taken. Saxton is called into action to make a rescue attempt, but Odessa has calculated the odds that not all of the men will make it home alive. The adventure continues to evolve as Bobby Ray Blakemore makes a call that changes the story line completely. All soon learn that it is really not that easy being Mr. Blakemore. "Olivia Gaines creates an unexpected tapestry of humor, carefully handwoven around a full-bodied plot and memorable characters. What do you get when you merge wittiness with romance? An Olivia Gaines book." - Tiana Laveen, author of the "Race to Redemption Series" "Olivia Gaines has a knack for larger-than-life characters and laugh-out-loud description. Her poignant slice-of-life stories will have you laughing, crying, and wishing for more." - JD Monroe