Fluent in five languages before the age of ten, she was the apple of her daddy’s eye. In the blink of an eye, a late night tragedy snatches not only her fabulous life, but the one man who loved her more than anything, leaving her with a stepmother who would stop at nothing to make Cary’s life a living hell. When most people her age were preparing for school dances, prom and graduation, Cary spent her teenage years closing off her true identity in order to cope with her surroundings. By the time she was legal, Cary had already crashed and burned into a shell of her former self. Even through the darkness, she held on to the hope that one day her life would magically turn into something great.Every king needs a queen. Leonidas Payano, also known as King, was next in line for the trap throne in Miami. Growing up, he’d heard stories about how he and Cary would rule the streets together, but when that time came his queen was nowhere to be found. Years of dead ends and closed mouths later, Cary was found in Meridian, Mississippi. Short on love and out of trust, she’s skeptical about whether or not King’s intentions are pure when he offers to put her back on the throne. The thought of making good on a promise made to her father before the coroner zipped up his body bag gave her the incentive to make that ride to the 305.King’s seven savages are the goons at Cary’s disposal once she touched back down in the city. Yenni, Bash, Jaden, Duval, Killa, Santiago and Benny bust pistols at the drop of a dime on the queen’s command. Who would’ve thought the queen would find herself infatuated with one of her own? But that’s exactly what happens when Cary laid eyes on Benny. How does Leonidas take the news, knowing she had his heart since they were kids?Complicated is an understatement when Cary comes face to face with her past, bumping into her stepmother at the last place she should have ever been. When the truth is revealed about her motives, Cary is left questioning everyone in her orbit. Does she revert back to her old ways? Or does she stay bossed up and get her revenge against everyone who orchestrated her father’s demise? A pretty girl, seven savages, a jealous stepmother and a king…does their story end in happily ever after?

    A chance to experience the forbidden. Her parents would never approve. Her mother’s heart is set on her marrying a Guatemalan. But he rocked her world, and she can’t get him out of her mind months later. The chemistry… The way he made her feel… The control…When he steps into her path again, she can’t resist the temptation. She won’t. JasonNo way was he going after a woman who snuck out on him. No matter how good the sex was or how well they connected. He needed to focus on his last few months in the Army. But she was never far from his mind, and now he’s moved to her town. He’s not about to let her slip through his hands a second time, but is she using him? He’s been screwed over before. He won’t make the same mistake twice.

    Love is messy. Love is complicated. Love is desperate. My two rules were simple enough: Protect your heart and your sanity at all costs. Never be the one to say “I love you” first. Privileged. Ruthless. Apathetic. Billionaire heir. Business mogul. Womanizer. Sex on a stick. Conner Brathwaite turned my rules to ashes. The lessons I learned in my twenty-four years were practical. Peace is far more valuable than passion. Seduction is from the devil. And seduction and deception usually go hand in hand. Conner’s haunting green eyes hide so many secrets. Secrets that will probably ruin me…ruin us. The easy thing to do would be to walk away. And if everyone is right about the formidable Conner Brathwaite, this won’t end well. But I’m in too deep. We’re in too deep. Freefall. Heart first. Consequences be damned. This is a BWWM adult contemporary romance novel.

    As the creator of the program, she wears multiple hats to provide her patients with top notch care at the end of life. There is zero time for love or dating. Jax Pierce is the devastatingly handsome son of terminally ill Emma Pierce. He visits his, Me-Me everyday, much to the delight of the female facility staff members. He is polite, gentle, and brooding. His dark blue eyes conceal a painful past but that pales in comparison to losing his beloved Me-Me. Emma Pierce is dying. The cancer is robbing her body but her brain remains sharp. She can see the attraction between her nurse, Holiday and her son, Jax. She wants nothing more than to have the unlikely duo confront their fledgling feelings before she takes her last breath. Jax arrived late into her life but he is a most treasured son. She won’t be around to help him fight the demons. However, Holiday’s strength and love could help her son process his grief while keeping the demons at bay. Can Holiday remain professional in spite of her growing need and desire for Jax? Can Jax grieve for his mother and allow his feelings for Holiday to blossom into something wonderful? Will the demons allow him the love of a good woman? Or will moral obligations and a haunted past ruin their chances at love?

    Five books include: Hooked on the Game by C.M. Owens Opposing Sides by CM Doporto Revenge by Sierra Rose The Recruiting Trip by Lexy Timms Fix You by Christine Bell * These are NOT erotica* They are new adult & college romances. For mature readers only.

     He was my first everything. I gave him my heart—coming in and out of my life whenever it was convenient for him. I gave him my all—though he graced the tabloids with different women in his arms. River Ellis was Hollywood’s golden bad boy. He rose to fame a few years before me. And now that I’m slowly gaining ground in the film industry, he decided it was time to charm me with his godly presence. For two years after he left me, I had built resistance; simply waiting for the day he’d come begging me back and I’d truly take pleasure in rejecting him. But time and time again, even though I’d set my heart and mind into doing one thing, life had a way of testing my will, my endurance.

    She looks like her world has ended. He’s just the guy to cheer her up. He’s rich, attractive and charming.Unfortunately, Ellie finds him annoying, arrogant, and too alpha. She’s done with alpha males who can’t keep it in their pants and wouldn’t know the meaning of the word faithful if they were reading it in the dictionary.But when Ellie’s cheating ex calls her cold, the only way to prove him wrong is to play The Mistletoe Game with Adrian.How bad can it be?They’re in public. It’s a game. Probably, a few kisses under the mistletoe, except this is La Petite Mort Club and nothing is as innocent as just a kiss.

    He wants an uncomplicated assignment. As a celebrity stalker targets Aurora Meridian, the Rider team--Mason and Maxine--are drawn into the sinister underworld of the Russian mafia. Aurora and Mason fight for their lives and each other while Maxine Rider discovers the lines she must cross and the sacrifices to be made to keep her client and her team safe.

    She's going to study all the sculptures in Florence… as soon as she stops getting distracted by the sculpted jaw of her hosts' son.Edo has come home after six years, summoned to take the reins of the family's bed & breakfast—a fate he's dreaded most of his life. He's not even home a day before his mother is pushing him to play tour guide for their current guest, a pretty girl who seems different from the tourists Edo remembers.As Samantha lets Florence open her heart, Edo lets her open his eyes to the city and home he'd forgotten how to love—but Samantha only has ten days in the country; will that be enough for them to build a future on?

    Bentini's LadyTo help pay the bills, overworked and underappreciated middle school teacher, Tiressa Hawkins, applies for a temp position at Bentini and Sons. By some strange twist of fate, she becomes the personal assistant of Mrs. Bentini, the matriarch of the Bentini family. Tiressa not only loves her new job, she also loves that it pays much more than she ever earned as a teacher. Everything goes well until Tiressa meets Antonio Bentini.From the first moment that powerful executive Antonio Bentini, meets Tiressa Hawkins, he is captivated by her. So much so, that he insists on breaking Mrs. Bentini’s number one rule and sets out to make himself the most important man in Tiressa’s life. Tiressa has to decide if she dare take a chance and risk not only her great paying job, but also her heart. Antonio says he wants her love, but is he really telling her the truth. Is what he offering real, or could it turn out to be nothing more than a meaningless affair? You will not regret immersing yourself in the love story of Antonio & Tiressa. Mr. Bentini’s Lady is an interracial (black woman, white man) romance. This 64,677 word novella is the first in this series. It contains adult situations, sexual language, and sexual content. Appropriate for mature readers 18+Note to Reader: If you prefer a spicier version of this book, look for Mr. Bentini’s Lady: An Erotic Romance. It’s the same great story with added erotic sizzle.Prologue I enter the building and decide to take the stairs to the third floor instead of the elevator. As I get to the second level, a voice bounces off the walls and stops me dead in my tracks. “You must want Mr. Matthews to get hurt.” I gasp in shock as I look up to see Antonio walking down the stairs towards me. My first thought is, ‘Shit did he see me with Derrick…and if he did, how much did he actually see?!’ My second thought is, ‘He’s so intimidating when he stabs me with those cold pewter eyes. Now is definitely not the time to talk about money!’ Then bizarrely I think, ‘My Gawd! No man should be that damn fine!’ To see such powerful thighs encased in a pair of very long denim blue jeans. And his chest! His chest and arms are so muscular, he must never miss a workout. There is nothing NOT sexy about Antonio Bentini. He is definitely a triple threat. “Imagine my surprise… I get back in town, rush here to see my lady… And find her in the arms of another man.” Antonio’s voice is low and dangerous. I want to say something. I open my mouth to say something. My lips move, but no words come out. “You didn’t answer my question, Ti. Do you want Derrick Matthews to get hurt?” How in the world would he hurt him? He can‘t be saying that he’ll have a physical confrontation with Derrick? –Is he? “No…No, of course not.” I start stepping back. Antonio matches me step for step until he backs me up against the wall. “Whatever is going on between you and Derrick Matthews stops today. This minute. Do you understand what I’m saying, Tiressa?” He grates out in an infuriated voice. He seems more threatening because he isn’t yelling. The more upset he is, the lower his voice—as if it takes him a great deal of control not to lose control. Although we are not touching, I can feel the heat and energy radiating from his body into mine. I guess I didn’t answer fast enough because Antonio grabs me by the arms and gives me a little shake. I quickly stammer a reply. “Yes. I understand you.

    Ten lessons are all that stand between me and my future…My entire life has been determined for me.I will be the trophy wife of a powerful man.But another powerful man stands between us.The first lesson he teaches me is obedience.The second, patience.My third lesson is supposed to be learning to control my mind.But maybe I’d prefer he do it for me...

    She doesn't enjoy baking, never goes to Starbucks, and wouldn't be caught dead in yoga pants.So what does Valley like?Sex. And lots of it.Her poor husband David is having a hard time keeping up (pardon the pun).If she has her say, they'll soon be turning 6 Juniper Court into a swinger paradise. And Valley doesn't give one f*ck what the neighbors think.

     Time for more Rochons to fall in love! Cash Rochon loves his family and his job but finding a mate would make his life complete. He didn't expect to find his mate a little broken and needing healing inside and out. He's a protector and a bear. In his role as sheriff, Tanner Rochon keeps the peace in Apex. When he finds a strange woman in the woods, he knows two things: she's in trouble, and she's the mate he's always wanted. When Eddie Rochon finds his mate is a hard-working single mom, he immediately falls in love and wants to fix everything. Learning to step back to is a challenge but he's willing to do anything for her and her son. Pacific Northwest Bears Volume 2 includes: Book 4 - Bearly Healed Book 5 - Bearly a Memory Book 6 - Bearly Breathing

    My name is Scarlett and my life is a mess.I’m two divorces down and don’t have any intention of going for a third.Then Lachlan—big time football superstar, one night stand turned husband in a shotgun-Vegas-style wedding, then ex-husband within twenty-four hours—stumbles back into my life.How can I keep him at bay and my heart from breaking again?