But, as wedding nights bring surrender to duty, will fierce lovers also surrender their hearts?The Highland wilderness is savage, life is perilous, and the future uncertain, but each warrior has sworn protection, and a Viking will stop at nothing to safeguard the woman he loves. Nine tales of suspense, seduction and adventure, told against the forbidding backdrop of medieval Scotland. Journey together with indomitable heroes and intrepid heroines, as they discover that the raging storms of fear and passion can transform into enduring devotion. Nine conquering reasons to surrender Brandr — by Ashe BarkerForced to wed a fierce Viking warlord to save her people, Eithne must surrender to her husband’s stern discipline, yet his tenderness takes her breath away. A man of his word, Brandr vows to protect her village from its enemies. But what of Eithne? Who will protect her as she learns to care for this ferocious man who now leads her people and holds her heart in his mighty hands?Steinn — by Lily Harlem Married to a barbaric beast, Gladys cannot believe her bad fortune. A rough and raw Norseman has taken to her home and her bed as if it’s his right. But never fear, she has plans to do away with him, to rid him from her life… for good.Steinn is thankful to the gods for his good luck. His new bride Gladys is a sexy little wild cat with curves and an ass to die for. Admittedly she needs a little training, and a fair bit of discipline, but he’ll take her in hand if it’s the last thing he does. Won’t he?Magnus — by Emmanuelle de MaupassantMagnus is tortured by memories of his wife’s murder at the hands of savage berserkers, yet commanded to wed. The valiant warrior finds unexpected passion in his new bride’s arms, but can Modwen’s love heal the wounds of his battle-scarred heart — or will another’s jealousy destroy them both?Jerrik — by Felicity BrandonBrigid: The last thing I need is a husband, especially some Viking brute commanding my surrender.Jerrik: Fight all you want, little Pict. You will yield to my desire.Forced into a union she didn't seek, Brigid is terrified and aroused by Jerrik's masterful behaviour and carnal demands. But, when he saves her son from the ferocious ocean, Brigid realises he may be the hero she needs, as well as the man she craves.Graeme — by Gianna SimoneMaimed and bitter, Graeme is forced to take a wife from the barbarians invading his shores. Resentful of her invading his solitary life, he vows to bend her to his will. Rinda grudgingly weds a man she barely knows — who hates her nearly as much as she despises him. Yet, despite their shared animosity, the wounded warrior and shield-maiden share an unexpected passion that soon consumes them both.Thorolf — by Vanessa BrooksAilsa, a woman scarred by the brutality of men, knowing peace only in the depths of the forest. Thorolf, a cunning warrior, as fierce as the wolves Ailsa adores. Enemies bound by marriage, their attraction is undeniable. But can her Viking husband tame Ailsa’s wounded heart?Garth — by Sassa DanielsA proud warrior, he hides a debilitating weakness. The village outcast, she’s plagued by terrifying visions. Their marriage seems cursed from the start. But, as they come to terms with their union, will they find the love they both need?Ragnar — by Sky PuringtonIntrigued by the symbol on his blade, Myrna chooses Ragnar for her husband. But how is she to love a man who lives in the past? Determined to remain faithful to his deceased wife, Ragnar both fights and craves Myrna, hungry for her healing touch. Will he give in and find sanctuary in her arms? Or will the shocking truth about his dagger end love before it begins?Bjorn — by Jane BurrelliA proud shield-maiden vowing never to be possessed by any man. A ruthless Viking warrior swearing to tame the bold beauty. A battle of wills and consuming desire. But who will conquer who?

    Left alone on what had once been her family's beautiful estate, she had to scrimp and scrape just to survive, reduced to living like an animal while she tried to take care of her beloved mother, whose mind had been crippled by her great losses.Trey Oaks had been occupied by all sorts during those long years, but the worst was its last occupier – Aaron Denehy, who thought that possession was a lot more than nine tenths of the law, and that Celia's body and soul came with the land he claimed as his own.Celia found herself subjugated by Aaron, treated no better than a lady of easy virtue, barely better than the slaves the war had freed. He spanked, belted or paddled her at the least sign of resistance, but brought her to the heights of ecstasy that she hadn't known existed before his touch. And there was nowhere for Celia to escape to. It was her home, but he was the Master.

    From heavy-handed herdsmen to bronco-bustin' bad boys, and every kind of wild, wanton wrangler in between, the heroes of this steamy collection won't be denied, and they're guaranteed to leave you breathless. Save a horse and... well... you know the rest. But don't delay because Cowboys for a Cause is only available for a limited time. Rope your copy today!The publisher's proceeds from Cowboys for a Cause will be donated in their entirety to Direct Relief Coronavirus Response and the Feeding America COVID-19 Response Fund. But please note that Cowboys for a Cause is not affiliated with or endorsed by either charity.Contributing Authors: Maddie TaylorKate RichardsDesiree HoltSierra CartwrightSue LyndonLaylah RobertsAlta HensleyKallista DaneMaggieRyanVanessa BrooksDelta JamesPiper StoneGolden AngelIsabella LaaseRaisa GreywoodAlyssa BaileyShanna HandelBJ WaneMeredith O'ReillyLinzi BassetLJ GarlandTessa CarrStevie MacFarlaneAbby AaronPeyton BanksMary WehrYolanda Olson

    He blistered my bare backside with his belt and then rode me so hard I could barely stand when he was done with me.Hoss is a brute, but my life is in danger and he's the one man I trust to protect me, so I'll have to take everything he gives me. He'll use me hard and often, but maybe that's just what I need...Publisher's Note: Hoss includes spankings and rough, intense sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book.

    He's big, brutal and as sexy as the seven hells. Bane's kisses sear her lips and his caresses ignite a fire in her heart that won't be denied. Bane has never met a faery he didn't want to rip limb from limb, but Tamryn is proving to be the exception. Instead of secrets, he steals kisses from her lips and finds a passion that makes him burn. Elves don't love, they own - but Bane may have to give his heart in the process.

    It doesn’t spoil the main story.

    

    Charitable, kind hearted…a role model to all.For the ones seeking death, I’m their salvation. They think when they come to my door that I’ll assist with the one thing they’re afraid to do alone. Die. Little do they know, I have a lot more in store than a one way ticket to heaven or hell. Four weeks of being my slave and I’ll grant their suicidal wish…or so they think. When Death sought Diane, I wasn’t leaving her a choice to seek out my help. Her pain and determination was more than I’d ever seen and I knew I was the only one who could save her. Even if it meant becoming the hell she was so desperate to escape. But will it be enough to make her choose life? Will I be able to let her go when she gets better? Or will the Master in me deny freedom to the perfect slave?Warning: This is a dark erotic romance and contains disturbing situations, dubious consent, explicit sexual content, and very graphic language. Also includes knife play/blood play, consensual cutting, and breath play. If you are not comfortable with these situations, DO NOT read this book!

    She was right.I came to Spain hoping to start a new life away from dangerous men, but then I met Rafael Santiago. Now I'm not just caught up in the affairs of a mafia boss, I'm being forced into his car.When I saw something I shouldn't have, Rafael took me captive, stripped me bare, and punished me until he felt certain I'd told him everything I knew about his organization... which was nothing at all. Then he offered me his protection in return for the right to use me as he pleases.Now that I belong to him, his plans for me are more shameful than I could have ever imagined.

     I ruined his life with three small words. "He did it." I didn't even have to be there to testify in court. It was too easy. But that was five years ago. And now Brandt has been released. He's coming for me. This time I'm not waiting around. I'm going to run so far away that no one will ever find me. The trouble is, you can't hide from money. Eventually Brandt will catch up with me, and when he does, he'll want payment in blood. I'm not strong enough to resist the pull between us. If that man gets his hands on me he'll realise I'm still half in love with him - and that can only end in disaster.

     Yulia Tzakova is no stranger to dangerous men. She grew up with them. She survived them. But when she meets Lucas Kent, she knows the hard ex-soldier may be the most dangerous of them all. One night—that’s all it should be. A chance to make up for a failed assignment and get information on Kent’s arms dealer boss. When his plane goes down, it should be the end. Instead, it's just the beginning. He wants her from the first moment he sees her. Lucas Kent has always liked leggy blondes, and Yulia Tzakova is as beautiful as they come. The Russian interpreter might’ve tried to seduce his boss, but she ends up in Lucas’s bed—and he has every intention of seeing her there again. Then his plane goes down, and he learns the truth. She betrayed him. Now she will pay.

    Using torture, he breaks her, forcing her to reform and adapt. When he frees her, she flees. Thinking she's escaped her stalker and tormentor, she lets her guard down.Then she meets Victor. Someone who seems sympathetic to her pain. Strong, loving, she learns to trust again by falling in love with this enigmatic neighbour.But someone else watches.Vengeance hasn't let go. She's living with him, loving him, trusting him, never doubting him.In love, can she reform Victor, the way he reformed her?Does the truth destroy Shauna, or will it set her free?

    Now they have to do whatever it takes to survive. So Sasha strikes up a deal with a savage, knowing she can use her one currency to get them out of this. Her body. She’ll stay with him, be whatever he needs, whatever he wants as long as he helps keep them safe. And he agrees. She’s now his … the property of a savage who will use her because he now owns her.

    Not anymore.He planned this before I even knew his name. He made the life I've always known vanish as if it never existed, and now I'm his helpless captive, forced to play my part in his sadistic fantasy.It could have been a fairytale... A wealthy, handsome Duke sweeps a poor orphan girl from America off her feet and brings her to a beautiful estate hidden away in the English countryside.But this isn't the Victorian era, and I'm not Richard Payne's bride or his guest. I'm his prisoner.I know it is all a sick, twisted game. But what I know doesn't matter. My delusions will be cured by pain and punishment and nothing will stop him from using me as shamefully as he pleases.I'm his ward now. Perhaps one day soon he'll have made me forget I was ever anything else...Publisher's Note: Ward includes spankings, rough sexual scenes, intense and humiliating punishments, and strong D/s themes. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book.

    Your innocent eyes brought me hope, your kissable lips gave me life and I knew that nothing could stand between you and me.Not even him. And so I did what I had to do, to make sure you'd forever be mine. When you smiled at me, I knew you understood. And now, I am never letting you go.