The young veteran Jack Davis holds that idyllic vision of the town and tries to share it with Lisa Kemper, newly arrived from Indiana. But she is repelled by everything in it. While the sheriff tries to find the killer, Jack and Lisa's contentious courtship reveals the town's strange combination of astute perceptions and surprising blind spots. Then they stumble onto shocking discoveries about the true nature of the town. But where will those discoveries lead? To repentance or to denial and continuation in vanity?

    The door to her past has been locked and the key thrown away. When a home renovation project brings the irresistibly charming and gorgeous Mateo Cruz into her life, she finds herself drawn back to a dark place.A place where dreams were shattered and hearts betrayed.Encouraged to accept a “once in a lifetime” opportunity in the music industry, Mateo seeks to make a name for himself while remaining true to the woman he loves.Their shared love of music brings them closer than ever, but will the temptations of fame and fortune threaten to tear them apart?

    But when his mouth writes a check that his ass can't cash he is forced to pay up & fast. In “Love in the Ghetto”, what do you do when love is evolved from a very sticky situation? Paper is on the run from New York City and lands himself in the Dirty South…. In order to save his life and his family he has to capture the mind and heart of Evelyn “E-Money” Houston. What Paper thinks will be an easy job turns out to be extremely difficult. Evelyn is not one for games and can spot a rat a mile away. Paper soon finds his way behind the chamber that holds her heart and no longer cares about the threats in New York. Big G, Evelyn’s father is a legend in the streets of Atlanta and will go to war about his three daughters, Elise, Gabrielle and Evelyn. Evelyn serves as his right hand and major moneymaker, any distractions that come her way G is quick to dead them. Known in the hood as E-Money, hated by many but respected by all Evelyn lives & breathes the streets, she doesn't believe in settling down or giving a man the time of day. In this riveting series, love is challenged, expressed and felt through every page. Evelyn is faced with choosing between being loyal to the streets or happiness for once. Will someone end up dying in the name of love? Will G be forced to let go of his baby girl? In “Love in the Ghetto" the meaning of real love is exploited.

     Four-year-old Eleanor is forced to accept her mother’s religious beliefs, that her whole life has already been written, and that she has no choice but to honour and accept her parents’ plans for her. Subject to abuse by an Islamic teacher, and witness to scenes of violence inflicted by her father, Eleanor finds her only refuge at school, where she dreams of a life beyond the hills of her hometown of Ashcroft, England. A mysterious woman befriends Eleanor – showing her a world of choice and freedom. Caught between her parents’ cultural values and her own desires, Eleanor must decide whether to honour her parents’ wishes – a life locked in marriage to the hands of an abuser – or rewrite her own story. Written is the heart-wrenching story of a young girl’s struggle for freedom, and the uncovering of an intricate plan laced around forty years of secrets, betrayal and lies, in a family desperate to preserve their culture and honour.

    When she comes down with blinding headaches, she reluctantly takes time away from work to go and see the doctor. Dr. Burnett is a gorgeous young blonde woman, and she comes to a decision very quickly. Stacy has stress headaches, and needs some rest and physical pleasure to distract her from the pain. Luckily, this is the good doctor's specialty, and she gives Stacy a treatment right there in the office!

     The Samarkand Sheikh’s Harem is a series of romantic, sensual, erotic novellas intended for adults only. These sexy adventures, part-historical, part-fantasy, are the naughty little secret of a multi-published romance author. It’s midnight at the oasis city of Samarkand, which lies on the Silk Road from China through Persia to the Mediterranean Sea. In this land of silks and spices, caramel sand and lapis lazuli skies, Prince Tashfin ibn Ali takes his pleasure each night from one of the beautiful women in his harem. Part 1: The Sheikh's New Wife It’s Alesha’s wedding night. She’s Prince Tashfin’s fourth wife, sold to him like cattle by her father. Everyone keeps telling her she’s the luckiest woman in the world to be married to the rich, young, handsome Prince of Samarkand, but she’s a virgin, and she has no idea what to expect when he calls her to his bedchamber at midnight. She could never have imagined the truth… The Prince first saw Alesha when she was fifteen, and he’s waited three long years to marry her. He works hard by day and likes to fill his nights with earthly delights, and he enjoys giving and receiving pleasure in equal measure. But it’s been a while since he’s had a woman as innocent as his new wife. He thinks teaching her how to please him will be dull, but when he finally takes Alesha to bed, he discovers that introducing her to the pleasures of the body is an aphrodisiac in itself… Warning: The Samarkand Sheikh is young, handsome, and powerful, and there’s very little he won’t do in the bedroom to his wives, concubines, and slaves. This series features oral sex, anal sex, light bondage, multiple menage including M/F, M/M, F/F, and every other variety you can think of, and other sensual delights meant to arouse the senses. Strictly adults only.

    When Laura's family is in the midst of financial ruin, she decides to change her identity in order to avenge her father's name. This fiery Lady thought she could do anything to avoid revealing her double life, as a spy and a governess, but is she ready to have her plans turned upside down? How much is she willing to sacrifice to protect her secret?The dashing Callum Burke returns devastated from India to grieve the deaths of his brother and sister-in-law, who've left behind six-year-old twin boys. That's when he meets their seductive governess and desire flickers inside of him. The couple is off to a rough start, as Callum quickly senses that Laura isn't entirely truthful. But when mistrust is not the only emotion growing between them, will his mission to find the truth turn out to be a quest for love?Callum's suspicions burn, as does his lust for her, but will Laura's secrets lead to their ultimate separation? Laura finds herself slowly falling for the wild-eyed and volatile Callum, even if she knows that her emotions might get in the way of her mission. Will she be able to avenge her father οr will she ultimately fail, in the wake of a truly passionate love?"Nothing Like a Ravishing Governess" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

    Over a 100 five-star reviews. Over 600 pages of heart-melting romance. Find out why legions of readers have fallen in love with award-winning author Alexa Bloom's stunning contemporary romance series! The Harrisons Prequel: Once In A Big Dream The Harrisons Book 1: Once In A Blue Kentucky Moon (NATIONAL READERS' CHOICE AWARD WINNER) The Harrisons Book 2: Once In A New York Minute ONCE IN A BIG DREAM After 5 long years inside, Joe Harrison is finally about to taste the freedom he's been dreaming about for so long, except that the outside world doesn't exactly look too kindly on ex-cons. Now, he's keeping his head down at Keeneland trying to stay out of trouble--except trouble finds him in the form of Rose Parmenter. Rose's perfectly ordered life is bubbling along very nicely. Except for the fact that she hates her mother's endless snobby society lunches, she'd rather be a photographer than an accountant and she doesn't love her successful businessman fiancé, Geoffrey. When her photography group heads to Keeneland one day, a chance encounter with gorgeous stablehand Joe, sends their lives skittering in a direction that neither one of them could have imagined. But even as they dream of what could be, the shadows of Joe's violent childhood are about to explode into their lives with savage fury. ONCE IN A BLUE KENTUCKY MOON Tatum O'Connor thought she'd found her happy ever after with the guy of her dreams—but now her life is more like a waking nightmare than the fairy tale ending she'd dreamed of. Fleeing for her life, she winds up at enchanting Lockwood Farm—the place she'd always dreamed of as a kid, only to find that dealing with Lockwood's good-looking but cocky owner Blake Harrison, is a whole lot more than she bargained for. When her presence is unexpectedly discovered, events take a swift and ugly turn. Blake Harrison's relentless hard work turned his late father’s legacy Lockwood Farm, in the heart of bluegrass Kentucky, into a thriving five-star racehorse training facility—until a freak run of bad luck pushed it to the verge of bankruptcy. But even as his cherished family farm plunges further into debt, Blake finds himself magnetically drawn to the enigmatic new stable-hand with the endless doe-eyes. After a passionate waterfall encounter, Tatum's tangled web of secrets starts to unravel and Blake is rocked by the discovery of a devastating secret that leaves him with an impossible choice: does he try and save the family farm he cherishes...or the woman he’s come to love? ONCE IN A NEW YORK MINUTE Laura Harrison is reeling from a failed marriage and a failed business - and the humiliation of her New York days still burns like it was yesterday. Drowning herself in work at the family's Kentucky thoroughbred farm has helped keep her demons at bay, but when her sister unexpectedly turns up from Manhattan, the mysterious letter she delivers forces Laura back to the city she swore she'd never return to. Back in New York, Laura's conniving ex-husband swipes the rug out from under her all over again and she decides to leave the treacherous NYC fashion scene once and for all. Only a chance encounter with old family friend—tall, handsome Marcus, has her thinking twice. She soon finds herself falling for her cute new roomie and his adorable young son, but when the fashion sharks start to circle again and Laura turns to the one guy she thought she could count on - can she survive the worst betrayal of them all? “Alexa Bloom draws you into her richly compelling world of characters so seductively, you'll be rooting for Tatum and Blake like you've

     Although she tries to avoid falling into the trap of his charms, Zack lures her and she finds herself in his arms once more; only to discover that their reunion wasn't as important to him as it was to her.

    After AWOL actor Cord McCann and farm girl Bobby Champagne collide in Hollywood (Hollywood, Texas, that is!) anger turns to attraction and the movie star and the cowgirl (battling unfaithful spouses and the vicious celebrity gossip machine) embark on a romance that is as sweet, sexy and hilarious as it is unlikely.

    There, Elena Le Fullere rode in silence, separated from the Scottish barbarians riding in the hills only by the silent vigil of her guards. Perfection is what she left. Freedom is what she seeks. Despair is all she knows. But there is a very fine line between the despair she feels, and the reality of what lies ahead. Forced to embrace a life she could never have imagined, Elena finds herself in a battle to save all that she now holds dear, and the place that her heart and soul call home...

    It is intended for mature readers. In an alternate, present day America, the rules are a little different. Actually, they’re a lot different. All females, with rare exception, are considered the property of men from the moment they are born until they take their last dying breath. Raven Let’s get one thing straight. I do my own thing, my own way. And I have big plans that do not involve being owned by some man who calls himself ‘Master’, no matter what the law says. Just because the big hunt is tomorrow, doesn’t mean that I’ll be leaving here with my new owner. I will risk my life for the chance at freedom. "The Blue-Eyed Devil" She may think of me as the devil now, but once I capture her and take her home with me, she’ll be calling me her Lord… her Master. I’ve never needed or wanted anyone the way I do Raven. And what I want, I always get.

    Or the groom's brother and best man, Jamie. The wealthy, charming Jamie is everything Sadie tries to avoid. But the best man has a secret that will change everybody's Christmas.In the snow-kissed Cotswolds, will Sadie have a happy holiday after all?

    On her quest to find the safe place promised by God, she reluctantly trespasses onto private property with the notion she won’t be discovered. She just needs a good night’s sleep under a roof. In the morning, she’ll be long gone. At least that’s her plan. What happens next is straight out of her dreams, but quickly turns nightmarish.Jess Slinger, former wrestler turned farrier, desires a wife and family to share the fifty-five acre farm he inherited from the couple who took him in and led him to the Lord. When he discovers Sarina asleep in his garden shed, Jess knows in his heart it’s a divine act of God. Instead of calling the law, Jess extends a helping hand, a move that enrages locals not keen having strangers in their midst, especially the law breaking kind.Sarina suddenly finds herself a target of hate then accused of a crime she didn’t commit. Willing to risk it all, Jess vows to protect Sarina no matter what. The two are drawn to each other, but dark secrets they each carry endanger their chance for love and happiness. Only a strong faith in God can help them overcome the obstacles that keep them apart.

    But she has no purpose, nothing to do. She is resigned to this safe and boring existence when she gets a chance to chuck it all for just a little while and run off to Ireland to be a replacement bridesmaid.Once in Ireland, her old dreams and aspirations come back to her, and so does love. Jill rediscovers herself and ends up finding herself having do choose between her old safe life, or her new risky life and the possibility of heartbreak - or love and fame.Authors note: The first edition of this book had a multitude of mistakes, but this version has been professionally proofread. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did dreaming it up.