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Just out of a bad marriage, Ava isn't looking for love. She's ready to live her own life in a new town, opening a bakery. She never expected to cross paths with Smokey, the dangerous president of the Hell's Bastards MC. Smokey wants the curvy blonde sitting alone at the bar, and he always gets what he wants. From the start, he explains it's just sex, nothing else. Ava doesn't expect more and promises herself she won't fall in love with the bad biker, but Smokey gets under her skin. He can't let her go, and now he thinks she works for his enemy. The pain of his punishment will stay with her forever. When the truth comes out, Smokey knows he's hurt the only woman he's ever cared about. After he loses her, he has no choice but to win her back. Ava won't give in, though. He hurt her, shattered her trust, and destroyed her heart. How can he win what he broke?

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Theana ran from Seurri City, home of the wolf shifters now public to humans, to escape a mating with her childhood friend. She wasn't in the mood for a mate, or the trappings of politics. Then she meets Rafael, alpha of the strongest pack in Seurri, and his beta, Gregori. Suddenly she can't catch her breath, or keep control of her emotions. Rafael and Gregori refuse to let Theana get her own way, or deny the love they could share. Perhaps two men for their feisty mate are definitely better than one. Now to stall the would-be childhood suitor, and stop an all out war between the packs-but love is worth fighting for.

Elizabeth Martin thought she had her happily ever after, until her husband mysteriously disappeared. Aidan Clery is a skilled assassin-for-hire who wants nothing more than to find the love of his life. Fate throws Liz in his path and everything is perfect, except Aidan just won the contract on her life. The truth surrounding Liz's estranged husband takes the pair on a dangerous journey. Nothing in their lives will ever be the same. Destiny may be unexpected but it will be up to Aidan and Liz to discover the truth and claim their real happily ever after.

Editor's Pick Notorious rake Asher Blackbourne isn't the indulgent Lord everyone thinks he is. His tenuous control hangs by a thread, but when Ivy bursts into his life, control has nothing to do with the fire she ignites in his blood. Ivy Wollard's welcome in society has long been revoked as the daughter of an infamous criminal. So when a risky proposition from the mysterious Marquess of Blackbourne might change her grim future, she finds herself unable to resist his plan or the enigmatic man himself. Yet as Ash's scheme creates a forbidden passion, Ivy's deadly secrets threaten to destroy them as her past becomes a very real and present nightmare from which neither can escape...

Christoff Berg is known as the Enforcer. Other vampires fear him, and his swift justice is legendary. While tracking a diabolical presence, he becomes enamored by the beautiful gypsy and is convinced that he's under her spell. This time, her charms won't work. If she wants to sell the locket, he'll name the price.From the moment the locket burns her palm, Evangeline senses its power. Time is running out for her mother, and the money she's already made using her telekinesis to scam the rich is not nearly enough for the expensive medical care. The strange medallion may be the answer to her prayers. A nocturnal visit from an ancient vampire who demands the locket, convinces her that it's worth much more than she'd originally hoped. Even as they strike a bargain, her past places her in the path of his wrath. Will he be her savior or executioner?

Evil comes in many forms...Susie Lister learned this painful lesson the night her blind date sold her out to a vampire in exchange for eternal life. Unable to trust, even her best friend, and afraid of the things that go bump in the night, she fears that love will allude her. Ex-cop, Terry Palmer has his own issues. Watching the love of his life marry a vampire was bad enough, but being telepathically linked with the blood sucker was about as fucked up as you can get. Two broken souls must learn to put their faith in others while they race to prevent an apocalypse. They say that time heals all wounds, but time is something they just don't have.

Is the devil capable of love?Xavier doesn't do trust. He breaks. He kills. After living through hell, he's transformed himself into El Diablo, the baddest motherfucker around. His only weakness is the sister he lost as a child-the one Boss promises to help him locate. The only catch is he has to work for Killer of Kings and learn to play nice with the other hitmen. He does his job, determined to prove himself. Then she walks into his life, and nothing is ever the same.Alesha hits the jackpot when she's hired as Xavier Moreno's house cleaner. She has her own private suite, and the wealthy businessman is rarely home. Things change in a heartbeat when he comes home drunk one night, covered in blood, and telling her stories about murder-for-hire and a secret group of assassins. He also reveals a side so broken that she can't help but fall for him. Can a killer fall in love with his cleaner, or will he add her to his hit list?

Skye and Noah have been taken. They're trapped and at the mercy of strangers. To survive they must count on each other-only, they're not friends. They are worlds apart, but they must do whatever it takes to survive their new, brutal world.Noah is not used to being at anyone's mercy. He's always been strong. Something is wrong, though, and he can't fight his way out of the shithole he's been forced into. The men who have him know he's weak, and when they make him hurt Skye, he has no choice but to do their bidding, or she will face even worse at their hands.They have only one chance at escape, but the instant they taste freedom, both know their lives will never be the same again. They were chained up, abused, humiliated, and they know people paid for the privilege to see them. How can they move on from this?Is there any way for them to have a normal life? They're twisted. They're fucked up. And there's no one else they can turn to but each other.**This is a dark book with many triggers.

"My life was going, going, gone, and I hadn't been laid yet. I couldn't go into the slammer before that happened." Hutch McQueen. Sixteen-year-old Hutchinson McQueen is a big time loser. Trapped in a dysfunctional family, his one thought is escape, but everything he does to get away lands him in trouble. Shackled by poor reading skills, he squeaks through classes with his talent for eavesdropping and memorizing what he hears. When he shoplifts and lands in juvenile detention, the court sentences him to a county youth program. There he meets the priest and Maggie, a retired teacher. They're determined to set Hutch on a path leading away from trouble. Hutch is determined not to cooperate. It isn't until he's facing serious charges that he confronts the truth-his own bad choices are trapping him. When he's offered the freedom he craves, all he has to do is take it.

She's no damsel. He's no prince. Can their love be strength enough to save them both?Twenty years later, and the hole inside Emeline's soul has only gotten bigger, as she mourns the loss of her mother and brother and what could have been. A stranger comes along with changes to a career she loves, but will they be for the better-and will he end up changing her, too?Adam has been closed off to the world for nearly two decades, existing but not living. He doesn't even realize the shell of a man he's become until the woman he's slowly falling for makes him examine his own reflection.A modern twist on a classic tale filled with desire, passion, and one dangerous obsession.

Some happily-ever-afters take more effort than others...The strong alpha heroes in our anthology are determined to claim their mates-but their women are anything but submissive. They'll have to work twice as hard to get what they want. It'll be a power struggle as the alphas and their women learn that the volatile energy between them is the beginning of something wonderful. These nine hand-picked stories are hot enough to curl your toes. Get ready to fall in love with an alpha.

He knew he didn't deserve her, didn't fit in her world. But the moment he laid eyes on her, he knew she was his...Rocco Moretti had a rough start in life. Abused by his parents and abandoned when he was six years old, he's spent his life trying to prove his worth. After barely getting out alive while deployed in Afghanistan, he's settled into civilian life-for the most part. He's convinced himself being a devoted brother, uncle, and associate at Dixon-Shaw Security is all he deserves.Hannah Hailey has been professionally unfulfilled at her mother's successful event planning firm for far too long.Bullied into a relationship with a man her mother considers suitable, Hannah is miserable. Richard Hayes is an arrogant, cheating bastard she despises. When Hannah and Rocco meet, their chemistry is undeniable, and sparks fly.Hannah believes she doesn't have a chance with the sexy Italian Marine, but is captivated by his seductive charm. Rocco knows Hannah is way out of his league, but is spellbound by the dark-haired temptress. He's determined to have her at all costs.Can they build a real future together or will pressure from Hannah's well-to-do family tear them apart?

Ugly Beast doesn't want an arranged marriage, but what his president says, he gets. Abriana Vigo is not beautiful. In fact, she's bland and terrified, but she's a virgin and a Capo's daughter. Now she's been thrown to the wolves at his president's demands.Abriana will do anything to get away from her father, just to avoid being hurt anymore. She only hopes this scarred man doesn't turn his back on her. If he does, she knows her father will find some way to kill her.But despite all her newfound freedom in the MC life, if Abriana doesn't prove her loyalty to the club, her husband will kill her. When her father orders her to spy on the club and report back, she knows she cannot do it. She has to make a choice.For Ugly Beast, he never thought he would commit to anyone or anything, but after finding out his wife is taken, he's willing to put the club at risk for her.Abriana isn't the woman he wanted, but now, he can't let her go, and anyone who tries to take her, will know what it's like to deal with him.

Dean Chambray is an arrogant, handsome, undercover crime boss, awaiting a certain man he must take down. Women line up for him, but when they put out, he puts them out. Enter Amy Copeland, product of foster care, the streets and glitter of Vegas. Resolving to change her life, she abstains from relationships. These damaged souls meet, and beneath the searing lust lies a deeper sense of belonging. Cautiously building a life together, Dean falls back into misogyny. Betrayed, Amy flees. Recognizing his folly, he struggles to find her, while the pincers tighten around his small organization. Desperate, Dean resorts to kidnapping when she refuses to return. It takes patience and considerable effort to convince Amy to trust him again, and accept he loves her. Then, caught up in a pre-emptive strike, her life is at risk. Dean must rescue Amy from certain death, making her his own, forever.

In the early 1920's in Lima, Ohio, John MacDonald Adair hides his speakeasy from the law, and his mixed heritage from the KKK, mingling with the rich, piling up the cash and taking his pleasure within the ranks of the flappers who patronize his speak. Lilly Townsend is a serious, modern woman, a suffragette and temperance advocate with nothing to hide and no patience for the frivolity of the times. And she doesn't break the rules-yet. Such disparate souls should never meet, but Fate conspires otherwise. Powerless against overwhelming chemistry, and something far deeper, Mac and Lilly must make some difficult choices and face down societal mores-together-to attain their happily ever after.

Ten years ago, Harper ran so the men she cared about could live. There's no chance of her ever going back to Stonewall-or of seeing Draven and her men again. They are gone, moved on, and she must do the same.But they've not forgotten her betrayal. When Axel finds her, he's determined to bring her back. When she left, she'd been their queen, the one to bind them together. Now, she is going to be torn apart, broken, and possibly killed.One look in Draven's eyes and she knows her future is no longer certain. She was born in Stonewall and will die there, at his hands. Before he strikes the killing blow, will she be able to convince him she didn't want to leave?Draven's determined to rid his mind of this woman. She betrayed him, and the only way to deal with a traitor is to make an example of them. He will break her and make her regret every single minute she ran from him. No one runs from him.He owns her, and now it's time for her to pay, once and for all.

Harper Miller doesn't want to handle what has happened to her over the past year. Her father left, her mother killed herself, and she still has to be the good girl, the one that doesn't make waves, who is always nice. But one day, something changes.No, it's not something. It's them.Draven, Axel, Jett, and Buck. All of them are dangerous, scary, and most people avoid them at all costs. She knows they're bad news, but Draven's not willing to take no for an answer, not from her.For Draven, he and his friends had this idea of finding the one girl that would complete their circle. One girl for all of them. Harper is that one girl, but first she has to go through their initiation to become one of them, to be able to bear their names, and to stand proudly.All they ask is she remain loyal to them and them alone. No squealing to the cops. No backing down. And above all else, no running away.All she has to do is give herself, mind, heart, and body. She can keep her soul. It's dark anyway, just like theirs.

RETRAINING THE SUB: When submissive Ann misuses her safe word once too often she is told to attend a retraining program. However, the only Master prepared to train her is hard, inflexible Luke, the man she jilted eight years previously. Dominated by her parents, shy Ann left home because there was something missing in her life she wasn't getting from her sweet fiancé, as he was then, and is introduced to BDSM. Shocked to see each other at the club, but stunned at how they've both changed, Ann has to be trained by Luke, or leave. It becomes a battle of wills to see who will lose control-the battle being about trust. Can Ann give up control and trust a Master? Can Luke trust Ann not to run away again? The emotional victory for each battle flies back and forth between them. Who will ultimately win? RETRAINING THE DOM: Club Allure has a retraining program for Doms, and Trey must go on it. However, he is much too strong a Dom to let anyone else order him around. The owner of the club comes up with the idea of asking an older and extremely experienced Domme to retrain Trey, and try to understand his hidden past. Unlike the Dom, Olivia sticks to the rules, and is also very imposing physically. What no one knows is that Olivia is a sub at heart, but through circumstances became a Domme. She has to try to stop Trey topping her, but he is everything she ever wanted in a Dom and a man, except too many years have passed. Meanwhile, Trey finds himself having fun with a woman for the first time ever and gradually recognizes the sub in Olivia. But when Dom challenges Domme, who will win?

A sleeping threat has awakened in the cozy village of Nyack, and Detective Charlese "Charlie" Lopez is tasked with stopping the deranged perpetrator. Ready to prove herself, Charlie's surprised by the arrival of two FBI agents sent to assist, one of which is the charming and sexy, but guarded, Trent Rossi. As the crimes progress, so does Charlie's desire to know Trent on a very personal level. She finds her attraction surging for the agent-only to realize that his random disappearances, his silence when questioned, and his exceptional knowledge of the perpetrator make him the primary suspect. Dark secrets begin to blur the line between who is on which side of the law. If she can't solve these crimes, Charlie's attraction to Trent could become fatal. It may be too late already.

#1 The Nanny and the PlayboyWayne Myers is a playboy, and doesn't have time in his life for children. When a little boy is handed to him with the claim to be his son, Wayne knows without a doubt that he's not the father. Until he can prove it, though, what the hell is he to do with a damn kid? Temperance Michaels has been a nanny for twelve years, and she's tired of the constant heartache when she has to walk away. She knows she has to find something else to do with her life, so when she gets a call from Wayne, her first instinct is to turn him down. But after hearing about the young boy who has lost his mother, she caves. Now that Wayne has a nanny, he intends to lead his own life again. But he didn't anticipate being attracted to the raven-haired beauty. Temperance is not like any of the women he's ever been with, and she's getting under his skin. With Temperance and Timothy in his life, Wayne has the chance to find out what it's like to have a family of his own, at least for a while. After temporarily enjoying having a woman and a kid, he intends to give them both up. Will this playboy take a chance or return to his womanizing ways? #2 The Rancher's NannyCaleb Pole has sworn off women. After his completely selfish wife, who wanted nothing to do with his ranch or their daughter, divorced him, he truly believes there is no woman out there for him. But his little girl is getting older, and he can't keep relying on his mother. There's only one solution ... a nanny. After her fiancé left her at the alter in favor of her sister, Madeline Lennox has sworn off men and romance. The books are all lies. There is no man out there for her. Still, working at the Pole Ranch as a nanny is a dream come true. She adores the little girl, and of course, Caleb looks like one of the heroes has stepped right out of the books she loves so much. The chemistry between her and Caleb is intense, but neither of them expect to fall in love. Nor do they expect to plan a future with both of them in the starring roles. It's time for Caleb to prove to Maddie-and himself-that not only does love exist, but he's her leading man.

#1 F*cker Next Door: Cassie Love cannot stand Slade Coal. He has absolutely no respect for personal boundaries-he's also her next-door neighbor and her colleague, the smoking hot, oh-so-popular deputy. All the women in town love him, but not her. Nope. Slade has his eye on his sexy, curvy neighbor. She's so prim and proper that he just wants to dirty her up a little. He'll have to settle for teasing her, though, because Slade doesn't do relationships, or love. When Slade and Cassie have a do-over, their attitudes change, and they find they actually have a lot in common, so their friendship is born. Without realizing it, Slade helps to heal Cassie's broken heart, and in doing so, awakens the woman she has kept buried deep. But what happens when their friendship changes again and they include a little benefit into the mix? Slade loves to get dirty, and Cassie wants to experience something hot. But to go from friends-with-benefits to down the aisle-is that even possible? #2 Princess Next Door: Wynter Griffin has finally found her independence after years of being controlled by her parents. The only problem with her newfound peace? Her partying, rock music listening neighbor. She's at the end of her patience, and demands that he packs up the noise, or she's calling the police. Zane Webster likes his neighbor. Her blonde hair, blue eyes, and sweetness remind him of a princess. All she has to do was ask, and he's more than willing to give her what she wants. Guilt eats away at Wynter, and it's not long before she makes friends with the bad boy. After getting drunk one night, she lets it slip that she's a virgin, and in desperate need of shedding that title. Zane agrees to help, providing they do it at his pace. With Zane, she can finally live her life to the fullest. He even teaches her how to fall in love. But what will happen when her parents demand she grow up, and do as she's told? What will Wynter choose? Can two people so different find happiness together?#3 Two Hotties Next DoorFor three months, Ace has been completely obsessed with the next-door neighbor. His housemate and BFF, Brett, can't get enough of watching her either. She's a mystery they want to solve.Meredith is an artist in a creative funk. For most of her life she has never conformed, never done what people expect, living her life her way. Her two sexy neighbors are the sweetest guys she's ever met, and they do what months of relaxation have failed to do. Out of the blue, Brett and Ace become her inspiration, giving back her creativity.Ace and Brett both want her, but being best friends, they have no intention of fighting over her. They'll take her, together.Belonging to Brett and Ace is new for Meredith, but what starts out as some fun soon changes as they each realize what they want more than anything else in the world. But will they have the courage to admit it, or will fear hold them back? Is their threesome doomed from the start, or has the power of the two houses struck again?

#1 Her Beast: He's never been a good man...Hope Miller has been through a lot. After being trapped in a basement, witnessing her mother's murder by her father, then being shot, too, before her father killed himself, she's not the most normal girl. But she has a plan-she'll graduate high school, move out of town, and leave the memories behind. Part of this plan means tutoring other students, which brings her to the Carsons' home.Beast Carson has tortured, maimed, and killed, all in the name of business. But seeing the curvy woman in his library, he's instantly intrigued. She's his nephew's tutor, and way too young for him. Determined to give Hope a new life, Beast promises her a future that she can't say no to. There's no denying they want each other, and when Hope asks him to teach her, he can't refuse.Lessons soon turn into something more, and Hope knows she can't walk away from this man, even though her plans say otherwise. But Beast holds a secret that could tear Hope away from him. When she learns the truth will she stay? He's her Beast, and he'll fight to keep what's his.#2 Her Monster: Caleb Carson is not a good man. All of his life he's trained to be part of the family business. The Carsons kill, they hurt, and do whatever is necessary to stay in charge. Still, when he's handed an eighteen-year-old girl as payment for a debt, he's pissed. He takes the girl and keeps her protected. In return, he kills her father, as he doesn't like loose ends.Faith doesn't get attached to anyone or anything, and she knew it was only a matter of time before her father's gambling affected her. Now she belongs to Caleb, but ... he's different. She knows he's a monster, but Caleb intrigues her. When she's in his arms, it's unlike anything she's ever felt.Caleb doesn't do love, and he never will. Faith deserves so much better, but he can't let her go. Why not have something for himself for a change?Will Caleb keep Faith and learn to fall in love? Can Faith bring herself to love the man who owns her?#3 Her Knightmare: If Dwayne Carson comes for you, you'll wish for death long before he will let you find it. No one can match him. He has more kills than any other Carson, including his father and uncles. He is your worst nightmare-but when an eighteen-year-old girl is abducted, Dwayne agrees to save her for a price.Charity has never been so afraid in her life. Being taken, threatened, beaten, nearly broken, she doesn't believe anyone will come for her. But someone does. One man saves her from her captors, and she'll never forget him. But now she's back in her old world, expected to carry on as if nothing ever happened.The only person who makes her feel normal is Dwayne. He's back in her life now, and she can't stay away. She should be terrified of him, but he's the only one that makes her feel safe, the only person in the world she trusts. But a crime lord always has enemies, and his life is a dangerous one. Is there room in it for Charity?Can these two people find a love that will last forever

A sail boat can tip over and come back up again. Sailors call this a knockdown. In eighteen hours a mega tsunami will hit the Pacific Coast. It will leave in its wake massive destruction and the threat of an ice age. Sixteen-year-old Toni, her brothers, and their friends race the clock as they sail Toni's family boat far out to sea. They must get beyond where the wave crests, or the boat will be crushed. Without their parents to guide them, the reluctant crew improvises. Romances bloom and tempers flare. There is no privacy. Cell phones won't work. The engine breaks down. They are running out of time. Even if they survive the wave, there is nowhere in this ravaged world to go. When disaster strikes, it is up to Toni to find the strength to lead the crew when her brothers cannot.

Abandoned by her mother at a police station, Megan Stonebridge has no idea who she is or why a demon haunts her nightmares. When the dreams become a frightening reality, she questions her sanity. Putting her faith in a locket inscribed with ancient runes left with her by her mother, Megan must unlock the meaning of the runes before the demon drags her into the underworld. In fear for her life, Megan unknowingly casts a spell that summons a handsome warlock to help her dump her demon.

Beautiful, confident Tabby Karim has plans for the winter: nab a role in her school's dramatic production, make the new boy Michael hers, and keep bigoted Heather-with her relentless Ay-rab comments-at bay. When a teacher's lie and her father's hastiness rob her of her beautiful hair, her dreams are dashed. The fastest barber in Miami Beach has made her look practically bald. With all her pretty hair gone, Tabby doesn't believe she fits the feminine role she's auditioning for. Michael is still interested in her, but he's playing it cool. Heather has taken to bullying her online, which is easier to do with Tabby's ugly haircut. Tabby spearheads Operation Revenge, which proves satisfying until all of her problems deepen. After messing up, she sets to make things right.

Orphans of the often cruel foster care system of Detroit, Cathy and Trey practically grew up together, until the day Trey turned eighteen and left, taking Cathy's broken trust and heart with him. Years have passed and the former lovers, now known as Diesel and Thorn, are members of rival motorcycle clubs. Thorn is the closest she's ever been to having her lifelong dream of belonging to a family. Being the old lady of the Gargoyles MC's president isn't perfect, life never is, but it checks off most of her comfort boxes. Love might be one of the unchecked boxes but she's learned the hard way to lower her expectations. As a product of the streets, Diesel rules the Heathens MC the only way he knows how

I own this city. It belongs to me. The only thing I want is Hannah Ray. She's my ray of sunshine. I don't deserve her. I'll take her. Keep her. Because that's the kind of monster I am. West Gallo is not a good man. Having risen up from the gutter, he is undefeated and cruel, and no one can take his crown. They are all under his rule, and he is the king-until one chance meeting changes his world forever. Hannah Ray breaks through his ice, and there's no way he can let anyone else have her. She belongs to him, and he will arrange her life to make sure he gets her. Alone in the big city, Hannah doesn't know what she wants, but staring into the blue eyes of a stranger in a bar, she can't help but be drawn to him. She can't stop it. She can't say no to him. He's everywhere, surrounding her, loving her, protecting her-but when the truth of what he's done to get her is revealed, will his love, devotion, and obsession be enough to keep her?

Cameryn Kane is a private investigator with a spirit problem. She can talk to spirits, solve any homicide, and has no love life. When an unexpected death sends her world into a tailspin, Cameryn finds comfort in the arms of a tall, dark and handsome stranger-Hades, god of the Underworld. When Hades promises to bring her loved one back from the dead if she allows him the chance to woo her for six months in the dark Underworld, Cameryn readily agrees. While fighting her growing feelings for Hades, Cameryn must deal with the return of his ex-wife, Persephone, who is determined to get her husband back. Cameryn will soon experience love and betrayal while discovering powers she never knew she had.

When Arika Jane is shot, Vincenzo knows he cannot dump the waitress he's just met and leave her to die, so he takes her home in the hope of helping her heal. He's not a normal, everyday man. He's the mafia beast with the skill set to hunt, torture, and kill anyone who betrays the Galiza family. Arika is aware of the dangers within the world, but waking up in the bed of one of those dangers wasn't in her plans. She doesn't expect Vincenzo's kindness either. He is willing to do whatever it takes to keep her alive, which means keeping her out of his life. It should be easy. She's just a plain woman. Yet he craves her touch, wants her innocence for himself, and one night, he decides to have her. For one night he can claim every single part of her. But one night isn't enough. To keep her, he has to protect her from the demons of his professional life. But he can't keep her a secret for long. All he can hope for now is to keep her alive.