Sealed: to conclude, establish, or settle definitively, excluding the possibility of reversal or loss; to decide irrevocably.I'm leaving the naive, little girl version of myself behind in Pilot's Point, and good riddance to her. Here, I can be whoever I want, a whole new Avery far removed from the drama of that former self. This one isn't going to be afraid to take risks and go out on a limb or two. I'm done living in a self-proscribed bubble, always scared of the consequences of a poor decision. There's so many new experiences in Baltimore, new people, new places. I'm entranced by everything here from the snow to the men. There is no shortage of hot guys in Baltimore. They say everything is bigger and better in Texas, but I must beg to disagree. From the moment Kreed Jones touched his soft lips to my hand, his mouth is the only thing my brain wants to concentrate on. Those sweet lips that refused to kiss mine, refused to take advantage, God, I want them. I want them so badly, but...Trevor Rossi is sexy as sin, and boy, does he ever know! He's gorgeous; that's a given. The playboy lifestyle he exudes calls to me, drawing me near the flame. I know I'll get burned, but would the end be worth one night in his arms? I am uncertain, still firmly on the fence, and after running into my professor, I'm even more confused.Dr. James Saunders...James, as he insists...is handsome in his tailored suit, and the beautiful soul that shines behind those glasses of his, well, it's a temptation, for certain. He's off limits, and I think that's the appeal. It's wrong, oh so very, very, wrong. I just can't seem to convince my mind of it.These three men keep looking at me like I'm a prize, not the game, and for the first time in my life, I'm free of me. I'm not standing in my way, not anymore.The following story contains mature themes, strong language, and sexual situations. It is intended for an adult audience and is not suitable for young readers.

    Everything is riding on the Cow & Moon launch going as planned. With all of Amber's life savings poured into the business she has no plan B. When, on the day of the official launch, a women drops dead in the middle of store, Amber is not only in danger of losing her business - she is a prime suspect. Taking matters into her own hands, Amber decides to investigate the case herself. She needs to clear her own name, and she needs to save the business she has worked so hard to start. When she meets Ryan, the cute barista/manager of a competitor's store, Amber really has to put her instincts to the test. Could Ryan be the one to blame, or is Amber not seeing what is right in front of her nose?

    He’s the sex god of porn. See how their lives unfold when they’re brought together. Enter Kayden Brewer.Kayden’s normal life is complete with work, friends, and two kids now in college. When her sister passes away, her life becomes unrecognizable. In a bind, she turns to her alter ego, Summer Crest, to take care of her newfound worries—that is, until she meets one man who will forever change everything. Enter Steele Waters. With tousled brown hair, eyes the color of a cloudless blue sky, and a maintained scruff covering his chiseled jawline, he has that look about him that’s bad boy and good guy mixed together. Oh, and he’s a porn star. While Kayden is dealing with a debt owed to a drug dealer, her job, and her kids, Steele is relentless in his pursuit of her. She can’t compete with his lifestyle, but she’s not sure if she can protect her heart enough to withstand his charm. Will their lives play out with a happily ever after like in the movies? Or will they have to face the challenges of love in the real world?

     Not only has Hannah Stewart just accidentally walked into the CEO’s office for a job interview that was meant to be with a lowly staff member, but that same CEO is Conrad Forrest—incredibly wealthy and irresistibly attractive. And to top things off, Conrad is just as enticed by his sexy applicant Hannah—and her smart mouth—as she is by him. Not even the formalities of the office will be enough for Conrad and Hannah to keep their hands, and mouths, off each other’s bodies. It’s the hottest interview that Hannah has ever had. But, with her history of bad relationships, will Hannah be in a position to let Conrad into her life? And will Conrad, with his experience of young women eager to get their hands on his vast fortunes, realize that Hannah is interested in him for more than just his wealth? This ebook contains very hot and explicit descriptions of romantic activity. Only mature readers should download this book.

    When New Years Eve doesn’t go quite to plan for Jaime, she contemplates turning right around and heading straight home, until a striking Australian relief manager attempts to twist her arm.Will Jaime decide to do the sensible thing and say goodbye, imagining what might have been that night, forever? Or will she stay to experience a rare night of lascivious indulgence with a red-hot, sweet-talking stud-muffin?The decision is easier than she thought.

     Includes: Lady Lissa's Liaison: Too many suitors hungering her newly-acquired inheritance, Lady Lissa Lovington plants a devious rumor: she's had a liaison with the notorious Earl of Wylde. The rumor works like a charm, until the mercurial Lord Wylde returns to turn the tables. Miss Marcie's Mischief: After escaping Mistress Cheltenham's School for Young Ladies on the eve of Saint Valentine's Day, heiress Marcie Darlington is nearly run down by the London Mail Coach, commandeered by the Marquis of Sherringham. Both are trying to escape a scheming Cupid. Neither will succeed. A Dangerous Courtship: Traveling to the Yorkshire moors by horseback to investigate another of her naïve friends' suitors, Veronica is set upon by a pack of wild dogs—and rescued by a handsome stranger who also seems on the brink of madness. Reviews: "Ms. Randall displays a wonderful talent for writing humor." ~Rendezvous To Woo an Heiress, in series order Lady Lissa's Liaison Miss Marcie's Mischief A Dangerous Courtship Miss Meredith's Marriage Also by Lindsay Randall Rescued by a Cowboy Slow Dance with a Cowboy For Love of a Princess Meet Lindsay Randall By day, Lindsay is a development writer for a private university. By night, she pursues her passion—writing romance. She's written twelve novels and has received a Reviewers Choice Award from RT BookReviews.

    Fortunately Greg's best mate Stu has come to the rescue. Now it's Stu's job to lead Greg down the path of enlightenment, where woman swarm by their hundreds and will pay for Greg's company. Welcome to the Meat Market, where everything has a price, even love.

    The very air of his presence demands attention, respect, awe. Until one day, at the swish of a wiper blade, everything changes. When a beautiful mystery girl unexpectedly appears in his midst, she releases a passion in him that he’s never known, and for the first time he sees his erotic fantasy being fulfilled. But will her body be his undoing? And will the secrets of her past destroy the career he's spent a lifetime building? This story is more than just a sexual encounter, it is a romantic fairy tale of intense desire and a steamy erotic attraction. Filled with erotica and romance, this book will have you turning pages late into the night right through until the very end.

    It's the perfect situation. After an incident that causes me to re-evaluate my life, I've come here to escape the demands of my career. The last thing I expect to find is someone who doesn't see me through the prism of my fame. But then I meet Audrey, who allows me to unleash lustful desires I've suppressed for years. Audrey: He's uncommonly sexy and brazenly confident. He's exactly who I don't need to meet at this point in my life, but I have no choice. Drawn in by his relentless seduction, I'm soon taking chances I never thought I'd take, shedding my fears and letting him over my protective walls. And there's his unusual "rider list," always surprising me, testing my limits, exploring our fantasies, leading to the most sensual experiences of my life. What starts as a perfect distraction for both of us quickly becomes an entanglement of scorching hot sex, closely held secrets that could tear it all apart, and moments that will shape us for the rest of our lives. **Due to mature content, this book is recommended for readers 18 and older.** (This is a full-length novel with no cliff-hanger.)

    After finding that Angelo is into drugs, she kicked him out of her apartment and her life. Good riddance. She doesn't need a man in her future. But when a menacing thug comes to her booth looking for Angelo, a deliciously hot guy chases him away and wants to keep an eye on her. Ryan is supposed to maintain a low profile and hunt down the leader of a criminal gang. But he intervenes when one of the gang members confronts Sara, the woman his heart claims is his mate. He tries to protect her and persuade her they're meant to be together, but she doesn't want his help and isn't convinced they're mates. Even when she sees his tiger self and they share a passionate kiss, she clings to her independence, not ready to be hurt again. Ryan must show her his love, and prove that being a tiger's mate is a destiny she is born to follow. Each book in the The Tiger’s Protection series can be read as a standalone and has a guaranteed HEA, no cliffhanger!

     Julia nervously accepts the inevitable, but acceptance doesn't mean tolerance for things that aren't right. Nolan will have to prove to Julia that he can let go of people that continue to pull him back into a world he'd rather forget, and is capable of loving without abandon. Can Julia conjure up the courage to take a chance at love in spite of every obstacle? Find out what happens in part one of Unleashed Desires. Intended for mature audiences. 18+ Cliffhanger.

    For Sebastian, the mission is a nightmare, a replay of his failure to save Sarah, but with a woman whose unfamiliar innocence threatens to slip past all the barriers of his cynical soul.Together, they must lure Sarah’s murderers into the open, distinguish loyal agents from traitors, and struggle to trust one another. The slightest misstep may mean Rachel’s death, so Sebastian must help her play her courtesan role convincingly, and that means awakening her long-buried sensuality—a process which threatens both their professional detachment and their surprisingly vulnerable hearts.

    Who would have thought it would end in her near death? Mia is getting ready to start college and should be ecstatic about her future. Instead, she’s nursing a broken heart when she meets the dangerous and wealthy Griffin St. Clare. She can’t help but give into temptation and sleep with the notorious womanizer. But will her one mistake destroy her life as she knows it? Wealthy, gorgeous and athletic, Griffin always gets what he wants. When he meets Mia at a party during summer break, he wants her with a desperation he’s never felt before. Mia throws herself at him, leading Griffin to assume she’s another townie out to snatch a rich guy. He doesn’t expect the innocent to worm her way into his heart. But when his actions bring about disaster can she ever forgive him? This 23,000 word New Adult prequel is a short story which introduces the series, The St. Clares. It is best for ages 17 and up. The St. Clare Series: Seduction, prequel Redemption (Late Summer 2014): Ryder and Ivy’s story Deception (Late Fall 2014): Griffin and Mia’s story Want to know when Lori’s next New Adult book will be released? You can sign up for her newsletter on her contact page at www.AuthorLoriRenee.com

    Between working her minimum wage job and living with a mother who never seemed to grow up, she couldn't ever find time to have a relationship of her own. After she meets Jack, a man who seems to have it all, she's surprised to find how miserable a wealthy family man's life can be.When Jack's wife Sophie chafes at her dull marriage, she files for divorce. Worse, she files for sole custody of their kids, seizes half their assets, and continues to try and make Jack's life miserable. It's only through a new relationship with Julie that he's able to keep it together.However, when it rains, it pours. Julie has a secret that could tear the budding relationship apart. Jack's great job and standing in the community evaporates underneath him. Will their relationship wither under the combined force of fate and a vengeful ex-wife?Or can they listen to their hearts and stay the way they truly feel... inseparable?

    The leader of the Alliance’s military, the ancient and ambitious Admiral Kotma, has it out for her. On top of that, she’s started wondering what the point of all these years of loneliness has been. All that goes out the window in one split-second. As she cruises near the edge of alliance space a torpedo rocks her ship—the first in a while—and instead of fighting back, her entire crew shuts down. Explosions rip through the hull, and suddenly, instead of being in charge of a star ship crew, Liz is hanging on to life by her fingertips, and is apparently, the only one. A deep, commanding voice crackles through the busted communicator of her ship. Whoever’s at the other end insists he’s going to get her out of the wreck, and from what Liz can hear, he isn’t going to take no for an answer. Like she has any choice. Between being sucked dry by the vacuum of space and being taken by someone she doesn’t know? Liz’ll take her chances. Lakshin Sang is the heir to an empire he doesn’t want. The only life he’s ever known has been one among the stars. As the stalwart, cocky, and obnoxiously sexy captain of the Lakshin Empire’s flagship, he’s spent his life exploring the fringes of the universe. But now that he’s got Liz on board, he’s starting to wonder if there isn’t more to life than adventure…and he can’t stop staring at her, no matter how hard he tries. This star-faring novel of love, loss, adventure and romance asks—can love bloom in the most unlikely place, between the most unlikely pair? Will Liz and Sang survive two armies, and a terrible darkness pursuing them, or will they be TRAPPED IN THE STARS?