Bøger af Alexandrea Weis

A woman finding her way. After a devastating divorce, an emotionally skittish Rayne Masterson decides to devote her life exclusively to her passion for horses. A man with insatiable desires. Trent Newbury is an expert rider who is arrogant, brash, and has a ruthless reputation for getting any woman he desires. As the new riding master at Southland Stables, Trent is eager to make sure all of his riders are the best they can be. But when he meets Rayne, he takes a special interest in taming the beautiful woman's stubborn nature. Slowly and deliberately, he weakens her defenses with his charm and beguiling good looks. And just when he thinks he has won Rayne's trust, his philandering past threatens to pull them apart. She thought no man could ever touch her heart, until she met...The Riding Master.

A man driven by his desires. Tyler Moore is considered cold, ruthless, and determined to get everything he wants. CEO of a flourishing oil company, he thrives on order and never gives up control to anyone. The woman from his past. Monique Delome has left her unhappy past behind to pursue her dream of becoming a writer. Love is something she believes is better suited to the pages of her novels and not meant for real life. Whether in the boardroom or the bedroom, Tyler Moore is always in charge. But when Monique Delome walks back into his life, everything changes. A successful romance author, all the sexy leading men Monique writes about strangely remind everyone of Tyler. Intrigued, Tyler sets out to seduce the one woman he could never forget. Soon Tyler gets more than he bargained for, and his grip on his well-ordered life is turned upside down. Tyler Moore is about to find out what happens when a romantic tale jumps from the pages and comes to life between the sheets.

Ella Winston is a talented chef with a big problem-the slightest touch can reveal anyone's darkest secrets. Hired to cook for the artist, Ren Plancharde, she struggles to keep her ability under wraps. After accidently uncovering Ren's underground activities, the eccentric painter offers Ella a glimpse into his world of pleasure ... and pain. Intrigued, he decides to make Ella a part of his sinister Corde Noire Society, but his chef isn't quite ready to commit. Absolute submission isn't all Ren wants from the stubborn woman. He has big plans for her gift, too. The only question is ... will Ella be willing to give in to his desires when the time comes? The darkness within can hide a lifetime of secrets.

Resilient and practical, Kara Barton has continually strived to live a respectable life. She went to college, embarked on a promising career as an attorney, married a great guy, and always appeared to be the perfect wife and mother. But all is not what it seems, and the troubling past Kara has been running from her entire life is about to catch up with her. Urged on by her insecurities about growing older, and desperately wanting to feel one more night of passion, Kara agrees to share a tryst in a hotel room with a sexy business associate, Scott Ellsworth. But Scott wants more than one night together, and Kara quickly discovers it is impossible to resist him. Soon Kara finds herself transformed into the kind of woman she vowed never to become, and the secure world she has struggled all her life to build begins to fall apart. Kara Barton is about to find out how a one-night stand can change everything.

A man looking for a new beginning. Hunter Donovan is a writer who dreamed of penning the great American novel but settled for a job running the family business, Donovan Books. Trapped publishing other people's stories, Hunter buries his frustrations in vodka and an endless parade of one-night stands. A woman with a secret. Cary Anderson is the perky, petite, and staunchly determined editor who is well versed in erotica fiction. But Cary has a kinky side that she is struggling to keep hidden from the world. Fed up with dwindling sales, Hunter hopes to breathe new life into his publishing house by breaking into the risqué world of erotica. He hires Cary to rescue his company and she is keen to show her new boss everything she knows. But what starts out as a lesson in sexual fiction turns into an unexpected roller coaster ride of disastrous romantic encounters. And just when Cary helps stir Hunter's creative voice, he uncovers the truth about her wicked ways. Some ties that bind can cut right to the heart in...The Bondage Club.

Born with a gift, Melinda Harris can see visions of the future. Nathan Cole is the man who wants to possess her and her power. A member of the elite Corde Noire Society, Nathan introduces Melinda to his dark world of pleasure and pain. At first, Melinda likes what Nathan teaches her, but then she discovers the terrible secret her handsome Dom is hiding. Nathan has plans for her beyond his bedtime adventure. He wants her to make her his ... completely.

Once a darling of New Orleans society, Nicci pens a novel about her departed love, the artist David Alexander. While promoting her book in the Big Apple, she's approached by David's former boss, Simon La Roy, who believes David's death be linked to someone from her past. Enter Dallas August, an elite member of Simon's organization of corporate spies prized for his ruthless ability to get the job done. Playing the part of Nicci's lover, Dallas returns to Katrina-ravaged New Orleans with her to flush out the killer. But everything is not what is seems in the Big Easy, and soon the couple find themselves trapped in a psychotic's twisted game of revenge. On the run for their lives, Dallas and Nicci must confront their tormentor before it is too late. It's a deadly decision that could cost Nicci everything, but it is her only chance for finally revealing the identity of David's murderer. Just as the truth is discovered, another more compelling mystery is unearthed. It's an unexpected turn of events that rocks Nicci's world.

Alexandrea Weis is an advanced practice registered nurse who was born and raised in New Orleans. Having been brought up in the motion picture industry, she learned to tell stories from a different perspective and began writing at the age of eight. Infusing the rich tapestry of her hometown into her award-winning novels, she believes that creating vivid characters makes a story memorable. A permitted/certified wildlife rehabber with the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries, Weis rescues orphaned and injured wildlife. She lives with her husband and pets in New Orleans.

Since returning from Fairview Plantation, Jazzmyn Livaudais has noticed strange occurrences in her Garden District home. She attributes the ghostly happenings to Julian Devereau. Trapped in a world between death and life, Julian waits. Jazzmyn is torn between her feelings for him, and her impending nuptials to her temperamental chef, Kyle Baker. But before she can consider Julian's fate, she must deal with a detective eager to solve the horrific murders of women that have plagued New Orleans for decades. The detective suspects Julian is the killer, and his frequent visits to The Sweet Note are putting everyone on edge. With Julian's time running out, Jazzmyn discovers there may be another spirit hanging around her home. One who is out to settle an old score. Will Jazzmyn rescue Julian from his self-imposed limbo? And what will happen if he returns? When one curse ends, another can begin. Beware the Satyr's Curse.

Grady Paulson spends his nights pleasing a lot of women. The bump and grind of being a male stripper is getting old for Grady, and when his cross-country tour takes him to New Orleans everything changes. He meets Allison Wagner; a smart, successful woman who is all wrong for him, but Grady just loves a challenge. Sparks fly, and soon Allison has Grady rethinking his future. He wants to get out of the stripping game and settle down, but Allison is hiding a devastating secret that could threaten his plans. Will Grady finally break free from his seedy, sequined world or will her troubled past forever seal their fate? On Bourbon Street, temptation is the name of the game for all those who practice the art of sin.

Lexie Palmer is a writer in search of the perfect story. When a case of mistaken identity introduces her to the charismatic dominant, Garrett Hughes, she discovers her salvation. In hopes of penning an accurate portrayal of the BDSM lifestyle, Garrett agrees to educate Lexie. She eagerly places herself in Garret's capable hands, but what starts out as just business with the sexy Mr. Hughes takes a turn toward the unexpected. Soon, Lexie becomes immersed in his world, and finds Garret taking control of her life. Her experiences with Garrett may be providing wonderful material for her book, but how far is she willing to go to for her story? Lexie Palmer is about to get a lesson in submission that she will never forget.

As a wildlife rehabilitator in southeast Louisiana, Pamela Wells has dealt with her fair share of wild animals, but her reclusive life is forever changed when she meets an elusive former soldier named Daniel Phillips. Sent to Pamela's wildlife sanctuary as part of his parole requirements, Daniel and Pamela quickly clash until Daniel's troubled past unexpectedly comes to light. Daniel finds peace in Pamela's wildlife sanctuary, and an unexpected kindred spirit in Pamela. But there is another vying for Pamela's affections, and Daniel may have to fight to save her and her beloved facility from being ensnared by another. Is Daniel willing to risk everything to save her? Can two broken souls eventually find happiness or, like the broken wings of a dove, will they be forever kept from reaching the heights of heaven?

Nicci Beauvoir fell in love with the artist, David Alexander, in To My Senses, and then uncovered his killer in Recovery. Nicci is back to finally confront David's dark past in Sacrifice. Stunned after seeing a man she believes to be her beloved David Alexander in a crowd outside of the St. Louis Cathedral, Nicci goes on a desperate hunt for the truth about David's demise. But to get the information she needs, Nicci must team up with David's former boss, the ruthless Simon La Roy. Nicci becomes hopelessly entangled in Simon's sinister plans, until one night on a deserted French Quarter street she unexpectedly learns what really happened to David Alexander. Now she must engage in a deadly game of intrigue to keep what she has unearthed from Simon La Roy. In a final confrontation, a revengeful Simon forces Nicci to choose between her life and revealing all that she has discovered. But what mystery is Nicci protecting, and is it worth her future happiness? In the end, there can never be a happily ever after without a little...sacrifice.

Sam Woods has a secret. She keeps it hidden from the world ... the world of the living, that is. When Doug Morgan moves into her apartment building, Sam is intrigued by her sexy new neighbor. She struggles to keep her ghostly ability from him, but Doug isn't interested in her spiritual sense. He's after something much more ... sensual. A Dominant with dark tastes, Doug offers Sam a glimpse into his world. He invites her to take part in an experiment to explore the extremes of pleasure. Seduced by his lifestyle, Sam agrees. There's just one little catch ... Doug also has a secret. Someone Sam never saw coming. Sometimes, the dark side of pleasure can turn deadly.

Amid the prying eyes of spicy New Orleans society, the beautiful Nicci Beauvoir must choose between embracing her passion, or heeding practicality. She yearns to break free of the claustrophobic confines of her small-minded world, and when a handsome artist named David Alexander enters her life, she discovers a kindred spirit. David has found his muse in Nicci, but all is not what it seems with the talented painter. Nicci soon realizes that David's ardent affection could jeopardize her family's business, and her future. Nicci is about to begin a dangerous journey through the perils of betrayal, intrigue, and heartache. What she learns along the way, will awaken her soul and reshape her destiny. Sometimes only true love can save a sinking soul, and set someone on a new course to a life never imagined possible.

Gruesome murders are rocking New Orleans. But Jazzmyn Livaudais is too busy running her restaurant to pay attention to the sensational headlines. And when the charismatic Julian Devereau enters Jazzmyn's life, she becomes even more distracted by the handsome stranger. Seduced by Julian's charm, Jazzmyn is swept up in a passionate romance. Then she learns the horrific truth about Julian and the murders. Cursed to an unending life where no woman can satisfy his lust and no wine can quench his thirst, Julian needs Jazzmyn's love to free him from his torment. But Jazzmyn is in love with someone else. And Julian isn't very happy about it. He vows to keep on killing until Jazzmyn submits to his will. For Jazzmyn Livaudais the nightmare is just beginning. No one can ever break The Satyr's Curse.

Ready to get her life back on track after ending a painful marriage, Danica Giles returns to the Creole cottage where she grew up in the New Orleans French Quarter. Danica is anxious to rekindle her friendship with a former resident from her old neighborhood, the seductive Gaston Deslonde. But Gaston isn't exactly a normal guy. The charming man has been dead for over a hundred and fifty years, and the childish crush Danica once had on her ghostly playmate quickly turns into something much deeper. When a handsome new man enters Danica's life, Gaston vows to do whatever he can to hold on to her. Danica soon discovers that the most forbidden of all desires cannot be satisfied without paying a grave price. Love can blur the lines between life and death when you are living among the ghosts of Rue Dumaine.

Madison Barnett spent one night with a stranger that changed her life forever. But when she takes a job at Parr and Associates as their newest architect, Madison has no idea that the stranger she has spent five years trying to forget is about to walk right back into her life. And what she hoped would be a fresh start turns into a perplexing dilemma. Soon Madison's life is sent into a tailspin as she tries to juggle the demands of her controlling boss, Hayden Parr, with her persistent desires for her long lost sexy stranger. Then, just when she thinks all hope is lost, everything changes. Madison embarks on an education in the art of pleasure that began five years ago in the bed of the man who captured her heart. But there is one little catch... When fantasies become reality, passion can turn addictive in...That Night with You.

Strong willed, independent, and competitive as hell, Heather Phillips isn't going to let anyone beat her in the show ring ... that is until Grant Crowley started taking away her blue ribbons. A wealthy cattle rancher with an attitude and taste for beautiful women, Grant is the only person who ever made Heather feel second best. Yet she is determined to beat him, no matter the cost. When an accident brings the two rivals together, their heated dislike has to be put on hold. Outside of the show ring, they slowly get to know each other. But what happens when these passionate competitors discover a different kind of spark? Will Heather use what she learns about Grant to take advantage of him in the ring, so she can be number one? Winning can mean everything until something sexier comes along.

Jazzmyn Livaudais is struggling to hold it together. With a continuously cranky baby, a rocky relationship with her fiancé, Kyle, and money getting tight at her restaurant, she's having trouble staying focused. But when the strange nightmares begin, Jazzmyn knows it can only mean one thing: Julian Devereau is back. In order to protect her daughter and Kyle, Jazzmyn must keep Julian from his moment of reckoning. Will the satyr's curse be lifted, or will Jazzmyn find the strength to destroy Julian Devereau once and for all? Some curses are never meant to be broken, and some desires are never meant to be undone. Beware The Satyr's Curse.

At thirty, Nora Kehoe is feeling pressured to settle down. Then, a passionate encounter with a childhood friend changes everything. The charismatic Jean Marc Gaspard manages the family fishing business, but rumors abound that Jean Marc is running more than seafood through the waters around Manchac Louisiana. Soon Nora is thrown headlong into the dangerous world of smugglers. And as Jean Marc tries to protect Nora from his murky past, he realizes he may lose her because of it. The dark bayou waters run deep with secrets, and every Cajun knows how to dance the fine line between the right and wrong side of the law. But learning the steps to staying alive in the swamps can be tricky. Life, and love, will be dependent on how well one can master the ... Acadian Waltz.

More secrets are about to be uncovered, beginning with the arrival of a handsome stranger, and the discovery of bones long buried beneath the river ... "A deliciously disturbing and addictive series that can only be described as literary crack." Booktrib Leslie Moore is struggling to get through her last semester at St. Benedict High. Even her relationship with her boyfriend Derek is falling apart. But after receding floodwaters from the Bogue Falaya River expose the bones of a woman, Leslie becomes obsessed with tracking down the killer. Sightings of an apparition haunting The Abbey send Leslie and her friends back to the scene of the horrors from last Halloween, but no one is prepared for what they find. After a stranger--the handsome Luke Cross--arrives in town, another girl goes missing, and the sheriff suspects the newcomer is hiding something. Leslie believes the Devereaux family is connected to everything going wrong in St. Benedict. And she means to uncover the truth, no matter the cost. Not all secrets can be kept silent. Some eventually find their way home. * * * "Pretty Little Liars meets True Detective." Laura Quinn, Author of Thicker than Water "A compelling and masterfully written murder mystery series." San Francisco Book Review "A rising body count, a dark pact among friends, and a wholly evocative world propel this small-town mystery to epic heights. Highly recommended." BestThrillers "For those interested in not just murder mysteries, but the underlying influences that create criminal psyches and victims alike." Midwest Book Review "I was left with an eerie feeling I couldn't shake off." @Pagesinthebreeze "From the beginning, this book started off strong [and] reminds me somewhat of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder." @GavinsBooknook "Murder, family drama, hidden secrets, and supernatural flourishes keep this book as compelling as its predecessor." Fearnerd "An equally intense and bone-chilling sequel. @AlohaBooksAndBujos "If you're a fan of creepy ghost stories and gothic murder mysteries you need to jump on this series." ReadAllAboutIt