His good girl. Broken down and wounded by my emotionally neglectful ex, I wanted someone to tell me I was good enough. Then, I stumbled into a new job with a boss who brings me to my knees—literally. He has me do things a real secretary would never do.Emerson Grant tells me I’m more than just good enough. I’m worthy of his praise.There are a million reasons why I should stay away. The owner of the Salacious Players’ Club is not just my new boss, he’s twice my age. And my ex-boyfriend’s father.With him, I am treasured. I am adored. I am his.I’m a good girl, but I’m falling for the wrong man. Emerson Grant knows what he wants—And he wants me.So how far will I go to hear his approval?

    Forever.Covert operator and former military officer Nathaniel Stratton has one focus, protecting his country. His dedication to his job means he has no time for relationships, and there’s no place in his life for love.While he’s home on leave, helping run the BDSM club he co-owns, Nathaniel is captivated by the vulnerable and beautifully submissive Alani Dane, one of his employees.For years, Alani has been hiding a secret. She trusts no one, and especially not the overbearing and tempting billionaire who is determined to earn her trust even as he destroys the fortress she’s built around her life, and her heart.When things spiral out of control, and her worst nightmare is realized, Alani has no choice but to count on the persistent alpha protector. Will the price he demands be too high to pay?

    Her innocence shines so bright it's almost painful to look at her.But there's a darkness lurking just beneath that sweet, shiny exterior. A past she can't escape, and a pain behind her eyes she can't quite hide. It's a combination that calls to me, all but begging me to claim her for my own.And for the first time in years, I give in to temptation, introducing her to the kind of pleasure that can only be found through pain. When she finally surrenders to me, there is nothing I would not do to keep her safe.In my club, I am known as Master Thor. And I will rain lightning and hellfire down on anyone who dares to threaten her.

    Sure, they’re hot, but they’re also twisted and mean, and won’t leave me alone. To make matters worse, every time they claim me for themselves I learn something new and shameful about my deepest, most deviant fantasies.But they’re not the only threat on this island.Sacrificing my body may be inevitable, but sacrificing my life wasn’t in the contract._______________Contains dark themes and rough scenes. Visit author website for more details.

    At the urging of her closest friends, she books herself a once in lifetime vacation, trading the chaos of Boston for the serene tranquility of the Caribbean. Once in paradise, she makes the decision to drop her guard and finally let loose. Enter two bachelors, with demons of their own to vanquish. Zane Rhodes, a successful architect, is on a path of self-destruction after a tragic loss. In denial regarding his own issues, resort owner, Xavier Rivera, invites his best friend to spend the holiday with him in paradise. Once there, they both meet Calista and are immediately captivated. Used to sharing everything, including women, they set out to seduce the innocent brunette and fulfill her deepest fantasies. Neither is prepared for what happens next, though, as the two Dominants find themselves not only battling each other, but their own demons as well. Will they be able to save their friendship before the reality of the three ends the fantasy forever?

    Still, when Sunny can’t shake a frighteningly strong need inside her, she decides one night at a local BDSM club, Sanctuary, will prove she doesn’t want that in her life anymore.Instead, she meets three masked men there who give her pleasure she couldn’t have imagined and twist everything she thought she knew about BDSM. Rather than the proof she thought she’d get, that the lifestyle wasn’t for her, Sunny is further drawn to what had nearly destroyed her before.When fears that her ex-Dom could be after her again occur, Sunny and the men are forced to confront the dangers of her past and the scars it left behind. Can Sunny risk everything for the men she’s fallen for, or will she let her fears rob them all of a future? Reader advisory: This book includes scenes of violence to people and a dog and mentions of an abusive relationship. There is a scene involving attempted kidnapping and attempted murder.

    Bethany is a big, beautiful woman who wants to cross a very specific item off her bucket list.But it’s not something she can do at home, so she sets off for the island of Elysium to make her dreams come true in paradise.

    I didn’t know what to expect when my father’s estranged step-brother, my new guardian, came to collect me.Handsome, patient, brooding. Aidan was the opposite of the rage-filled monster who’d raised me. But I soon learned that my guardian harbored sadistic whims of his own.I listened at doors and peered behind curtains. I saw things I shouldn’t have, things that made my pulse race and my heart beat faster.Things I desperately want him to do to me.AidanMy desires are unconventional.Grace is too pure, too innocent for the things I would do to her untouched body. Yet a twisted part of me longs to see how she’d look on her knees, bound in leather, her silken skin bearing my marks. I’ll permit her to serve me if she promises to play by my rules.If only I could stop myself from breaking them.As her guardian, I’m charged with keeping her safe, and I take that responsibility to heart. But the devastating secrets I carry refuse to remain in the dark.This love will burn us alive, but I’ll walk through fire before I let the flames touch my little one.Author's Note: This title contains dark tropes and sensitive themes, including a highly taboo romance pairing, a 20+ year age gap, physical and domestic violence, suicide, and assault. This is NOT a safe romance, though it does end in a HEA. For a complete list of potentially troubling themes, please visit Margot Scott's website.Ward was originally published in the Killing Me Softly anthology. It is now available as a standalone novel with a new cover and a steamy bonus epilogue.

    

    

    

    

    Reader discretion is advised.)MiaI wanted to be alone. I didn’t need anyone. Never have, never will. Or so I thought. Until an Italian God shows up, sweeps me off my feet, introduces me to his power. His control. His dominance.He warned me about him. He told me to run.But how do you leave someone who completes you? Who captivates you. Who makes you feel full when all you’ve ever felt is empty. I wanted to be alone. But that was he took what he wanted, gave me what I craved and left me knowing I would never feel the same again. Not without him. LeonardoI’m used to keeping secrets. Used to not trusting anyone. My day job keeps me hidden. My life a mystery most will never know. But she bewitches me with her charm. She fascinates me with the way she shines so bright. A light in a world full of darkness. I seduce her for my pleasure. I want her only for one night.But once you experience heaven, how can you ever come back to earth. I’m used to keeping secrets. And now that she’s mine, I plan to enjoy her always and never let her go.

    

    As soon as Griff sits down next to her in class, Ali feels an attraction like never before. He's bold and brash and wants to make her his. But Ali's jerk of an ex-husband is determined to cause trouble. It's what he does best. Don't miss this older woman/younger man tale of love, exploration and naughtiness.Publisher's Note: This book was previously published in the Back To School boxed set in 2014 and later as a stand alone under the title Laying Down the Law.

    When the board of directors of Zenith Construction said it was my fault our company didn’t get a big contract, I lost my temper. Looking for it in a bottle of Jack Daniels that night turned out to be a big mistake.I don’t remember leaving those expletive-laden phone messages about Zenith’s shady business practices but when the CEO played them back to me the next morning, I couldn’t deny I’d done it. I wasn’t sorry either. Everything I said was true.Except for the message I left billionaire Neill Sullivan. It wasn’t his fault I got fired. But the contract was awarded to his company so I took my anger out on him too.The next day Sullivan ordered me to his office. To my surprise after playing the message for me he offered me a job as his head legal counsel. But it comes with strings. I have to work for him after hours at his home office too. For six months. Without pay. Follow all his rules – no drinking, no cussing, no temper tantrums - and agree that I’ll willingly submit to his discipline if I break any of them.No one else in town will hire me. My old boss saw to that. So I’m taking his offer. I told myself giving up bourbon and bad words would be easy. After all, it's only for six months.With his smoldering sexuality, Neill Sullivan was the star of my steamiest secret fantasies – until the first time he punished me. Now I hate him.I hate the way my body responds to his firm discipline even more.Taming Ryle is the first book in Kallista Dane’s new Billionaire Doms series. It’s a stand-alone romance featuring a feisty heroine who locks horns with a sexy Alpha male.WARNING Don’t buy this book if you’re offended by steamy sex scenes!Author’s Note: Rylie and Neill appeared in an earlier version of this book called Bared and Tamed.

    He certainly doesn’t want a bondservant like Emil, who is mouthy and disobedient and completely disrespectful. But if Johan can overcome his own nature and subjugate Emil, maybe he can finally win the respect of his family—and escape the painful shadows of his past.Emil never expected to get caught for his crimes, and he didn’t expect to end up as a bondservant to one of the richest families on Cadmus Station. He’s willing to play nice, but he refuses to be submissive—there’s nothing submissive about him.His new master is cruel, but he’s inept and inexperienced. Emil can see all the cracks in Johan, and he’s going to take every advantage he can get to gain the upper hand.Leashing His Heart is set in the Under His Heel universe but can be read as a standalone.Leashing His Heart contains dark themes and potentially triggering content. Read at your own discretion. You can find full content notes on the author's website.

    . . She will be his.I was kidnapped three years ago and forced to be a submissive to numerous men and women every single day.Until him.Until the Mafia Don collared me.**BDSM**Mafia romance**17+This book is part of a series, but it is a STAND ALONE NOVEL with a HEA. These two main characters have NOTHING to do with the other books.

    . .Before her best friend went missing, the most stressful things in Kimberly Lace’s life were her demanding hairdressing clients and trying not to flirt with her gorgeous therapist. But with no answers from the police, Kimberly decides to investigate her friend’s disappearance for herself.Undercover FBI forensic psychologist Dean Ackles needs to keep his mind on the job. Five women are missing, but his distracting thoughts about his client Kimberly are almost as bad as the guilt he feels about lying to her. When he and his partner Sam find Kimberly searching for answers at The Lion’s Den, things get heated.For Kimberly, the flames of desire are ignited for not one, but two men. And while she might be happy to submit to them in the bedroom, there’s no way Kimberly is giving up for the search for her friend, no matter how much they insist on keeping her safe. Their powerful attraction will lead Kimberly into the heart of danger and tempt her to risk everything for passion, including her own life .

    Zephyr Nikolaev needs a heavy BDSM scene to help him blow off steam before his big day. The day he stands at the altar with the man he loves and watches as that man marries his beautiful bride. In order to endure that, he picks up a stunning Dom for the night to help him forget his heartache. Cash Kim had thought he'd found the sub of his dreams until their play session ended with the sub walking out the door without taking his number. Hurt by the rejection, he’s still stewing over it when he shows up at his twin sister’s wedding. And sees that sub standing with his new brother-in-law. There's still a palpable spark between them and Cash is determined to get more time with Zephyr. And maybe once the sub realizes how well they fit as play partners, he'll be ready for more. He has no idea why Zephyr is acting so cagey when he responds so sweetly to his touch. Zephyr can’t deny how much he wants to find someone who treats him the way he’s always dreamed of. The way Cash treats him. Zephyr's bruised heart isn’t ready to move on, even with the Dom who gives him everything he needs. Say Yes, Sir is a BDSM, best friend's brother (in-law) romance with a happily ever after. Triggers: Suicidal ideology, self-harm, picking, mentions of prior self-harm, mentions of abuse by family, on-page abuse by family.

    An attack before he flies to the states leads to him getting an American bodyguard. George is nonplussed. A babysitter is a no, but a Daddy would be a yes, because what nobody knows is that under his posh exterior, he’s a little longing for a Daddy. When drill sergeant Aaron Anderson needed a job, he was recruited into CARE, Inc.—a security company that gave him a new start as a bodyguard. Assigned to watch over George, Aaron is not only attracted to the man but also very aware that Georgie needs a firm hand to guide him. And that hand probably needs to be on the brat’s behind. When the attacker returns, they learn more is at stake than just their hearts.#DDLB

    I was never meant to be his mate, but fate had other plans for me.I fought him as he carried me off, but there was no stopping him when he tore off my dress, spanked me and then punished me until I screamed his name into the sheets with his belt still tight around my throat.No amount of begging is going to save me from him. He’s going to mount and rut me like a savage beast and then he will mark me so that the world knows that I belong to him.Soon enough, I’ll know that too.Publisher's Note: Alpha Brute is a stand-alone novel in the Wolf Kings series. It includes spankings, rough, intense sexual scenes, and strong D/s themes. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book.

    From a subby himbo librarian, to married lesbians, to Dommes with ADHD, these kinksters use kink to alleviate anxiety, find connection, and to get off. Hard.Includes a foreword by NYT Bestseller Eden Bradley, and a "Kink is Complicated" essay by Swoonies nominee Stefanie Simpson, as well as two new, exclusive stories!

    Desire. Need.Lucy Myers knows her life isn't what she wants it to be. She works a menial job in a menial place with people who seem to have life figured out more than she does. She goes home every night to an empty apartment, sleeps alone, and sees nothing about to change.Then one night after work her world is upended. Given a pity invite to a bachelorette party, she finds herself at The Fox Den, an upscale strip club that prides itself on inclusivity. When she's invited to join a show on stage she finds herself face to face with Lady Nyx - a beautiful goddess who possesses the bold confidence that Lucy has been searching for her entire life.Immediately Lucy falls head over heels, but she can't stop the nagging feeling that Lady Nyx, a.k.a. Sierra Castle, is far, far out of her league. Through determination and communication Lucy begins to learn what it is to want, to desire, someone with every piece of herself. Their journey together changes them both as they explore the world of consensual BDSM and Lucy finds her true self in her desperate NEED.NEED is a lesbian BDSM erotic romance with sexually explicit scenes and is intended for a mature audience.

    

    He's not done with them, and you won't be able to stop turning the pages as you ride the obsession, power, desire, and danger all the way to the explosive conclusion!Are you ready to feed your darker desires?Includes Balancing it All, Defending it All, and Protecting it All.

    Are you ready to surrender?Volume I brings together Markus, Brianna, and their friends during one of the darkest times of their lives. With tragedy looming on the horizon, it will take the Master’s Master, Lukus Mitchell, to the edge of sanity and back before he finally uncovers the truth. Dominance, submission, and a villain you'll love to hate are waiting for those brave enough to dive into the sinful pool of The Punishment Pit.This infamous series is complete and ready for you to take it on if you dare.Includes Wanting it All, Securing it All, and Having it All.

    

    

    The only daughter of a country baron, she grew up with a keen understanding of her responsibilities in high society—responsibilities that her infamous mother had forsaken, when she abandoned her child and husband for a foreign lover. After that scandal it took years for House Bellvue to rebuild its reputation, and the duty to uphold her family's good name is one that weighs heavily on young Honor's shoulders.But on the eve of the Debutantes' Ball—her first appearance in Imperial society as an adult—Honor receives a gift from her estranged mother: a mysterious amulet that may be under an enchantment ... or a curse. Whether due to magic or her own burgeoning sexuality, Honor finds herself grappling with alarming new feelings and desires: to be dominated; to be controlled; to submit herself to another woman.Into Honor's suddenly-disrupted world steps Natasha Volkova. Tall, blonde, and powerful, a veteran of the trenches in a brutal world war, Natasha now struggles to adjust to civilian life. Metamor City and its ruling elites are baffling to her, but they do pay well, and that's more than she can say for her homeland. Natasha soothes the scars of war with hard drinking and beautiful women, but she still feels very much alone. Now a guard for the prestigious House Hassan, Natasha is working security for the Ball when she encounters the tiny and innocent Honor. A misunderstanding throws together these women from two very different worlds … and sparks a passion that neither expected.But such a liaison carries serious risks. Metamor society is highly stratified, and Honor’s submission to a social inferior would bring shame on her family if it were discovered. Far safer for Honor to pursue a courtship with one of her peers: someone like Alix hin’Townsend, a bright and charismatic house scion with big plans for Metamor’s future. Alix and Honor get along splendidly, and Honor’s father approves of the match … but still, Honor finds herself craving Natasha’s commanding touch. Can she find a way to balance her desires with her duties? Or will she follow in her mother’s footsteps, and drag the House of Bellvue once more into disrepute?HONOR BOUND is the first book in THE HOUSE OF BELLVUE, a three-part lesbian romance with a happy ending at the conclusion of Book Three. The books include a variety of queer relationships, and fantasy elements and D/s themes are central to the story.

    

    

    Ho, is taking a much deserved break in southern France after a tough mission. Little does she know that her archenemy The Countess is also in town. And is just waiting to tie Binx up again and ravish her beautiful, submissive body.Will Binx be able to resist her lust for The Countess and capture the fiendish felon? Will the other Hoes get in on the sexy fun? And what even greater threat to the world could make the Hoes team up with their sexiest nemesis?Find out if Binx and her Ho hotties can save the day once again in the third book of this sexy action-packed series! G.I. Ho: She’s a Real American Sex Toy!