She lands a job in an art gallery in picturesque Carmel-by-the-Sea and begins a new life.After her ex’s body washes up on the beach, Laurel finds herself dragged into a scheme involving money-laundering Russians, a pair of amiable biker gang members, and a good-looking government number-cruncher who’s more comfortable in a T-shirt and shorts than a suit.As a forensic accountant for the FBI, Jake Carlson is used to nailing bad guys by following the money trail. His current investigation is floundering until he meets Laurel McDowell, a young woman with connections to an alarming number of his suspects. Is she a witness, an accomplice, or a victim? All he has to do is to keep her alive long enough to find out.

    He doesn’t want to taint her with his life style. He dabbles in domination, and nothing gets him hotter than the thought of seeing her ass shine red with his hand print. But there are forces at play and people’s lives to consider. He will not succumb to her no matter how hard the temptation.Sandy has wanted Neal ever since she turned eighteen. Seven years later and he still refuses to have anything to do with her.They circle each other waiting for the other to show signs of weakness.Neal can’t stand it anymore. Sandy and her body drives him to take her.Neither anticipated the passion burning between them. However, Neal’s jealously tears them apart. When he finally opens his eyes to what he wants, could it be too late?

     I never lose control. Being a mob boss means keeping a tight rein on my emotions, my body, my business. But then I saw the fear in her innocent eyes, begging me to let her go… And I knew I had to make her mine. ANTON Buying things has lost its thrill. No one ever warned me about that particular downside of being a mafia billionaire. But winning things… Seizing anything you want from the weaker, the helpless, the cowardly… That still gets my blood churning. So, when the girl’s idiot boyfriend wagered her in a desperate final poker hand, I knew she was meant to be mine. She thinks I’m joking when I tell her to go wait for me. But I’ve never been more serious. And my armed bodyguard convinces her this is the farthest thing from a prank. Now, when the time is right, I will go back to where she is chained. I will lift up her pretty chin and stare straight into those gorgeous, helpless eyes. And I will tell her the sick truth of her frightening new reality: You belong to me now, kitten. SCARRED is a full-length, standalone, super steamy, bad boy mafia romance novel from bestselling author VIVIAN GRAY. This suspenseful, action-packed mafia romance is intended for mature audiences, due to violence, strong language, dark themes and elements, and explicit intimate scenes. The romance between the alpha male bad boy and the fiery woman he can't resist ends with a guaranteed happily ever after (HEA) ending, has absolutely NO CHEATING, and does NOT include a cliffhanger of any kind.

     If you loved GREY and CHRISTIAN GREY, you will love MR BLACKWELL. In the style of Grey (EL James), Mr Blackwell is written from Marc Blackwell’s point of view. FOR THE FIRST TIME – Marc shares his passion and turmoil, as he falls for his young student. ‘I never meant to fall in love with her. She is my student. But I am a man obsessed. I must have her at all costs …’ DISCOVER MARC’S DARK PAST and learn how a young boy grew to be a dangerous, powerful man, obsessed with control. A man who must be in charge. And must never fall in love … BOOK DESCRIPTION Marc Blackwell. Young. Handsome. Dangerous. Teacher and director at Ivy College. When Marc and Sophia first meet, their teacher-student love affair is obsessive, controlling and all-consuming. Handsome, charismatic and dangerous, Marc Blackwell is a teacher that every drama student wants to know better. But it’s not until Sophia Rose, comes under his tutelage that he realises he’s capable of crossing the teacher-student line. Desperate not to fall for an innocent, young student, Marc wrestles his conscience and his past. WARNING: In this book, Marc shares his past relationships with women, including in the bedroom. If you loved the Ivy Lessons and feel this would spoil the romance, you may want to wait until the next book. Keywords: teacher student love, teacher student affair, Christian grey, Grey EL James, teacher student romance. teacher student love, teacher student affair, christian grey, grey el james el james kindle books, college romance, bad guy romance, bad boy romance box sets

    What she doesn't expect, and neither do they, is to fall in love, only for that love to be challenged by danger and their own insecurities. It's not easy to let down your guard and feel vulnerable. For soldiers as hardcore and experienced as these five men, it seems impossible, as if they aren't good enough for Cherokee. She needs to prove them wrong. However, she has her insecurities, too. The men are much older, more experienced, and their military responsibilities come first and foremost. She's used to being the daughter of soldiers, but the lover of five? Could be a recipe for disaster or the perfect match. Especially as the attraction ignites and nothing else seems to matter but loving them. When push comes to shove, and Cherokee is alone and in danger, all the training her fathers taught her, and the determination to get back to her men, pushes her through. She will stop at nothing to see them all again, or die trying.Note: This book contains triple penetration. ** A Siren Erotic Romance

    It’s shocking at fifty to find herself wanting a sex life again, and even more shocking to be an older woman attracted to a younger man.Thirty-eight-year-old, medically retired Marine, Casey Carter, is incredibly sexy, but a relationship with the man is totally out of the question. Casey is related to her daughter’s boyfriend. The last thing Alexa needs is another talk-show worthy drama in her already complicated life, no matter how well Casey kisses.ABOUT THE NEVER TOO LATE SERIES:Tired of younger heroines and heroes getting all the action? How about something different? The Never Too Late series is a collection of six sexy, romantic comedies about finding love and romance after turning 40 and 50.These contemporary romances are intentionally heavy on humor and light on tears. The heroines are successful in life, but not successful in love, as their friends are quick to point out. The heroes are drool-worthy, confident, and know what it takes to make a woman feel loved and wanted.

     Pick this box set up and before you know it, you’ll be at his mercy… Contained inside this bundle: THE DEBT by Kelly Favor 1. THE DEBT 1 2. THE DEBT 2 3. THE DEBT 3 4. THE DEBT 4 5. THE DEBT 5 6. THE DEBT 6 7. THE DEBT 7 8. THE DEBT 8 9. THE DEBT 9 10. THE DEBT 10 11. THE DEBT 11 12. THE DEBT 12 13. THE DEBT 13 WHAT HE WANTS by Hannah Ford 1. WHAT HE WANTS 2. WHAT HE CRAVES 3. WHAT HE DEMANDS 4. WHAT HE NEEDS 5. WHAT HE DESIRES 6. WHAT HE PROTECTS 7. WHAT HE HIDES

    I was happy living alone.Until she walked past.Sexy as hell and no clue what she's doing up here.I heard her screaming for help minutes later.Lost and freezing on my mountain.Ignore her and she'll die of exposure.Take her in?If I do that, she's in real danger.I'm alone for a reason.And when she finds out why, she'll want nothing to do with me.But by then it'll be too late.She won't be leaving until I say so.

    montgomery's titles bundled together:Echoes of the HeartRoses for SophieMistaken Identity

    doctor too busy for love. A dedicated caregiver with big dreams. The promise that will break them apart.I need a Plus One for my little sister’s wedding, and I need it fast. But everyone on my list—ex-girlfriends, my current hookup—turns me down. Until shy, sweet Dr. Tess McDermott says yes.However, in return for spending a week with my crazy family as my fake girlfriend, Tess wants lessons. Yeah, those kind—the ones that happen between the sheets. And she wants them starting now, before her move to Alaska.It’s the perfect answer to my problem—two whole months of no-strings, sinful fun with an eager partner. But the more I get to know the complex woman with a heart of gold and her head full of dreams, the harder it becomes to resist my feelings.We swore to each other we wouldn’t fall in love. But can I keep my promise?

    I had sworn off women for the last couple of years because of what one female had done but then she walks in. She’s a natural brunette that has hair down her back and a body that dreams are made of. I fell hard, then one unpredictable disaster struck. How do I make it right again?RiaAfter a very troubled past, I am content with my life. Through love of family and counseling I pulled myself out of the darkness. I finally meet the man of my dreams and then the unthinkable happens. Ghosts from my past have come back to haunt me. Is it real or just coming from my subconscious? Can I trust myself enough to let Jax into my life, or are we both to damaged? Do I trust my ‘dream man' to save us both?

     News traveled fast, and the area was soon swarming with people – reporters who were out to sensationalize this unprecedented sight, gawking guests who were titillated by the hint of scandal in the air, and men like Mahmud, who didn’t hesitate to sow seeds of discord to further their cause. Terrible accusations began to take shape, broadcasted in viral headlines--- Queen Harper publicly disavowing marriage to travel alone and leave Ramil? Princess Safiya, daughter of Sheikh Mahmud, to be Ramil’s next queen? Ramilians to be fined if found offering aid to Queen Harper? Later, there would also be stories of loyalty – of how secret enemies of the sheikh had incited a rabble, and of the queen’s most trusted guards coming to her defense. Witnesses had sworn they heard the queen tearfully begging her loyal guards not to endanger themselves for her, but still they had shed blood for her, their loyalty to her unwavering. You will always be our queen. And when the tide seemed to swell in the favor of the sheikh’s enemies, there came the thundering, ground-crushing sound of the army’s footsteps, led by the king and his vassals. They fought their way to the queen’s side, infallible in their power, strength, and valor – It was a breathtaking sight, witnesses from that night were known to avow. But what they would never ever forget was the sight of their king finding his queen--- Only to let her go--- You are free, my love. Enjoy reading Marian Tee’s first sheikh romance – set in the desert kingdom of Ramil, this epic, no-cliffhanger love story is destined to break your hearts and sweep you off your feet.

    Is she prepared for the demands and risks he expects? And what will she get in return? The more she gives, the more she wants. As The Suit leads her into increasingly exposed and exhilarating situations, Tara finds herself in deep, not only in seeking pleasure, but in seeking him. She may let him control her body, but can anyone control her emotions? Spontaneous – Book One of the Suited To You Trilogy – features characters who first appeared in Come Underground, a short story in Xcite's Watching Me, Watching You and Your Ultimate Fantasy anthologies

    What I couldn't control were my dreams. Memories haunted me there.Even after over a decade, I found I couldn't outrun them. Returning to the place they lived only seemed to trigger a landslide. I couldn't focus, couldn't sleep. Some people drank a warm cup of milk, cuddled up with a book, or threw back a couple shots.Me?I fucked my way to sleep.Every single night, I lost myself in pussy. For a long time, it was the only way I knew to get to sleep. But it was getting less and less effective. I slept shorter periods of time before the dreams started.There was only one hope for my insomnia, and she was sexy, intelligent, and unexpected. I wanted to exhaust myself in her sexy little body and let her soothe me to sleep.The only problem... she was my therapist, and I'd have to break her code of conduct and totally corrupt her before I made her mine.Volume II: Underneath It AllAvery was unexpected but exactly what I needed. She gave me hope again, made me feel things I thought died over a decade ago.I was reverting back to the man I used to be. The man who destroyed lives to keep the one person who meant everything to him.My secrets were piling up. I didn't know how long I'd be able to maintain it all.But I knew I'd do anything to keep her.There was only one way to hold on to her. I had to let her see who I was underneath it all.Volume III: Lie To MeIt was all too much. There was no way I could keep piling up these lies without it all tumbling down.I was desperate to keep her, even if it meant I had to lie to her. But when everything unravels, the only thing that can save us is the truth in our love.Warning: This is an erotic serial and contains explicit sexual content and language.