#1 International Blockbuster, Allure, captured readers instantly as they ventured to the fast-paced Las Vegas Strip and into the exotic all-male review strip club, Leathers. Now, readers can join the smokin' Leathers men again, in an all-new, stand-alone story, Persuade! Sexy Asher Denton thought he'd spend his entire career in the Navy. Never in a million years did he imagined that choice would end with him killing his best friend. Now, back in civilian life and struggling to get a new job and degree, he's suffering from nightmares and the guilt of his hidden secret. He's also avoiding his mom's house since Sutton, the mother of his best friend is her next-door neighbor.Asher's always had a thing for Sutton. Even though she's 13 years his senior, she's the only woman he's ever wanted, and now he can barely look her in the eye. But when the phone rings in the middle of night and Sutton tells Asher an ambulance has taken his mom to the hospital, he suddenly finds himself thrown back into Sutton's life. With both of them grieving, it's only natural that the two close friends begin to gravitate together. Throwing caution to the wind, Asher decides to do all in his power to persuade Sutton to give him a chance, but can he honestly give her his heart without confessing the one thing that will undoubtedly destroy her, along with all his hopes and dreams? Grab your copy of Persuade and fall in love with this sexy, gripping, emotional, and sometimes humorous tale, from #1 International, USA Today Bestselling, and Award-Winning Author, Lacey Weatherford.