You tumble farther than you ever imagined falling…And when the sun goes black and your heart feels empty, starting over seems like an impossible feat…You’re not alone.Twenty-Two Authors have joined together in this collection of short stories about fresh starts and second chances to help illustrate that even when life takes away everything, and when hope is a horizon you think you’ll never catch, it is possible to Begin Again.*All Proceeds will be donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and NAMI*Featuring short stories by:A.M. JohnsonStephanie RoseJ.A. DeRouenGinger ScottAnne JolinAriadne WayneEmery JacobsM. AndrewsK.P. HaighKay ReneeMaria MacDonaldFaith AndrewsK.K. AllenMara WhiteAutumn GreyJosephine BrierleyAmanda RichardsonStephie WallsJaci WheelerStephanie AlbaL.A. TaylorForeword by Rebecca Yarros

    Dating him was a mistake. Watching him become a drug addict put me through hell. Running was my only option.***I'm running from my demons and when I find out she's trying to escape her past, I know what I have to do.One broken cop. One woman fighting for her life. A fragile love.Sinister secrets that threaten to tear them apart.They've been to hell. The hard part will be finding their way back together.

    From the funny and sweet to the steamy and heartfelt, this collection has eight full-length fun, romantic love stories hand-picked to bring a smile to your face while you’re lounging out in the sun this summer. Together, this **limited edition** collection is priced at over 95% off retail for each of the novels sold individually! An incredible value that will be available until July only so get yours today!COLLECTION INCLUDES: On Any Given Sundae -- by USA Today Bestselling Author Marilyn Brant Finding the Right Girl -- by NY Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Violet Duke Sweet to You -- by iBooks and Barnes & Noble Bestselling Author Jessie Evans Unafraid -- by USA Today Bestselling Author Melody Grace Love Love -- by Amazon Bestselling Author Beth Michele Tempting Love - Haley & Eddie -- by Amazon Bestselling Author Melanie Shawn Not Over You -- by NY Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Marquita ValentineAnd in her much-anticipated indie debut, Samhain bestselling author Erin Nicholas with the never-before-published novel, Getting Out of Hand.

    With my pride intact, I stormed out of the building and found myself fighting over a taxi with a stranger I met on the streets of Chicago.Ryan Pierson was handsome, fun, and didn’t have a penny to his name. He’s everything I didn’t want in man, yet I invited him up to my apartment anyway.After a wild night of passion, I suddenly found myself questioning everything I thought I needed in life.But nothing is as perfect as it seems.A secret affair, a proposal, and a surprise revelation had me facing the greatest dilemma of my life.And it was downright Sinful.

    . ."The Phoenix Project" by Jacquelyn FrankHeld captive, Amara is subjected to bizarre experiments that test the limits of her sanity. But nothing prepares her for being locked away--naked--with a sexy ex-cop. . .after they've been pumped full of drugs that increase their sexual appetites to animalistic intensity. . ."Crystal Dreams" by Kate DouglasWhen Lemurian Guard Darius chases a demon spirit to Earth, he faces a lethal battle between good and evil. His ally is Mari, a breathtakingly beautiful human who unknowingly holds the key to victory. But before the war is over, Darius's desire for his mortal companion threatens to erupt--and could cost Mari her life. . ."Spark of Temptation" by Jess HainesBlackmailed into taking a treacherous case, P.I. Sara Halloway is thrust into a demon war. Sara seeks guidance from a charismatic mage, but their hunger for one another soon becomes a deadly distraction. . .and the danger surrounding them only makes their urges more powerful. . ."My Soul to Take" by Clare WillisNew Orleans native Dr. Maggie Dillon thought she left her past behind her--until she's enraptured by a handsome patient who has been possessed by a malevolent spirit. To find a cure, Colby revisits her magical roots--and unleashes a primal lust too vital to ignore. . .

    Now on the run from a masked assassin, rogue cops and her turncoat uncle, Sara Jane is chased and attacked at every turn, fighting back with cold fury as she searches for her family. It's a quest that takes her through concealed doors and forgotten speakeasies--a city hiding in plain sight. Though armed with a .45 and 96K in cash, an old tattered notebook might be her best defense--hidden in its pages the secret to "ultimate power." It's why she's being pursued, why her family was taken, and could be the key to saving all of their lives. Action packed, with fresh, cinematic writing, "Cold Fury" is a riveting and imaginative adventure readers will devour.

    But Camille is determined to have a life free from his strings. Out on her own, she's made mistakes, including one that found her clawing her way back after a stint in rehab and plenty of bad press. Now, after fighting so hard to be independent and happy, she finds her life threatened as a result of her father's ruthless business dealings. Caught between resentment and fear, Camille prepares herself for the measures her father will take to protect her. But nothing could prepare her for the ex-SAS sniper who crashes into her life.Jake Sharp resides in his own personal hell. He was distracted from duty once before, and the consequences were devastating--both personally and professionally. He vowed never to let that happen again. Accepting the job of bodyguard to Camille Logan isn't the kind of distraction from his demons he should take. Women and Jake don't mix well, yet protecting the heiress seems the lesser of two evils. But Jake soon discovers that she isn't the woman she's perceived to be. She's warm, compassionate, her presence settling, and his duty to protect her soon goes deeper than a well-paid job, no matter how hard he fights it. He needs absolution. He comes to need Camille. But he knows he can't have both.

    It is a gift to our readers of our previously-released books--a way to introduce you to new series to love! TWELVE BOOKS INCLUDE: Hot and Bothered by Lynn Raye Harris Deja Vu by Cristin Harber Never Let Go by Cynthia Eden Miami, Mistletoe & Murder by Katie Reus Cyclone by Janie CrouchHot Billionaire for Hire by Cat Johnson Fractured Honor by Kaylea Cross Serial Love by Maryann Jordan Soldier's Duty by Elle James Montana Guardian by Kris Michaels Breaking His Code by Patricia D. Eddy Declan by Caitlyn O'Leary

    When the killer said she was next, Layna panicked and made a deadly deal—his secret in exchange for her life. She’s paid the price every day since, becoming a prisoner in plain sight.Marine Sergeant Blaze Johnson offers Layna a way out—her freedom, his rules, no questions asked—and she takes it, despite knowing what her keepers do to people who get too close. She doesn’t know Blaze is fighting his own demons or that beneath his warrior façade is a man on the verge of breaking.Embarking on a wild revenge mission with Blaze and his smooth-talking best friend, Talon, is not what Layna signed on for. But attempting to run when Blaze has made no secret he intends to make her his is a reckless mistake. With the killer closing in, it’s up to Blaze to save them all—and to Layna to realize that she’s risked the one thing she can’t afford to lose.Book one of two93,000 words

    With the overload of work, there’s no time for romance, nor does he want it. His rule—don’t mix business with pleasure. Until one assignment puts that rule to the test. Chloe Channing is not to discover his undercover role as her protective detail from an unknown psychopath. But as their days pass together in tropical paradise, it becomes difficult to keep his desire from compromising everything. Including her safety.All Chloe wants is to remember, but so much of her memory was lost after her assailant left her unconscious. On a summer trip with friends at her family’s estate in the Bahamas, she yearns for the quiet respite from a previous heartbreak and her tortured nightmares. She never expects a man like Julian to help her find emotional peace and physical healing. But as she falls deeper, her flashbacks slowly come together, and they include glimpses of one handsome, mysterious, yet all-too-familiar face: Julian’s.Is Chloe’s mind playing tricks on her again… or has she met this man before?Even if Julian could let go and risk it all, could he ever forgive himself enough to fall in love again?

    Recently retired Delta Force Operator Reid Cormier utilizes his special skills by working black ops jobs all around the world with his former teammates and their wives. Reid’s career keeps him busy, but he can’t get his last job—or the woman involved—out of his head. US Marshall Grier Vanderhall faked her own death without telling Reid of the plan first, and he couldn’t forgive her duplicity. But when Reid learns that Grier has been kidnapped by a dangerous ring of criminals, he drops everything and heads to New Orleans to rescue her. And while Reid knows that his skills make him the best option to get Grier back, he’s not sure if this mission will give them another chance—or get them both killed. Includes a preview of the first Section Eight novel, Unbreakable.

    But being blamed for her first love’s suicide? That destroyed every part of who she was. Gone were the days of innocence, happiness, and dreams. Now her days simply meant attempting to survive. In her mind, her only means for that was replacing her grief with men, booze and the fast life. And for five years, it worked. When an opportunity to leave the nightmares of her past in Australia opens up, she takes it. Los Angeles beckons - with hopes of late nights, new beginnings, and the promise of a string of endless men to distract her, she can’t wait to dive in. One thing she didn’t count on was meeting her match. In the eyes of outsiders, Tate Connors has it all; the ultimate LA bachelor who is content with his lifestyle of wild nights, women and one night stands. He's Mr. Unpredictable with looks that could destroy any woman with one glance. The craziness of Los Angeles throws them into the chaotic path of each other. Savannah becomes the perfect game, and Tate becomes the ultimate prey. Lines are crossed, emotions are smashed, and the idea of who they truly are begins to be tangled. However, one thing will become clear.They are more alike than either one could ever have imagined.

    This anthology of 8 novellas is hot enough to melt the ice these players skate on. Featuring spell-binding novels from popular New York Times & USA Today, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble bestselling authors, including Toni Aleo, Cassandra Carr with Cindy Carr, Jami Davenport, Catherine Gayle, Jaymee Jacobs, V.L. Locey, Bianca Sommerland, & Nikki Worrell. Bianca Sommerland BLIND PASS (The Dartmouth Cobras 0.5): Nothing could stop Tim Rowe, the assistant coach of the Dartmouth Cobras, from falling in love with Madeline, but love alone can’t satisfy every need. Sometimes, to reach the goal, you have to take the chance with a . . . Blind Pass.Jami Davenport Crashing the Boards (Seattle Sockeyes 1.5): Professional party crasher, Izzy Maxwell, needs the cooperation of reluctant party guest Cooper Black, the team captain of Seattle’s new hockey team, but Cooper can’t get past his anger over the team’s relocation to Seattle. Can Izzy melt Cooper’s frozen heart or will this party crash along with her fledgling business?Cassandra Carr and Cindy Carr Hooking Hannah: When Hannah attends the NHL All-Star game, she doesn't expect a hockey player of all people to turn her world upside down. Her sister is married to a player and Hannah never wanted that life. But Scott could change everything. For Scott's part, he has to know the woman who stirred his blood with just a look, and once he does, he realizes he wants Hannah to be his forever. Now to convince her...Catherine Gayle Taking A Shot (Portland Storm 2.5): Katie Weber has had a crush on Jamie Babcock for almost two years, since he joined her father’s NHL team, the Portland Storm as an eighteen-year-old rookie. When cancer takes her health, her hair, and even her friends, she can’t bear to go to senior prom…until Jamie intervenes. Toni Aleo Tangled in the Laces (The Assassins series: Prequel to Laces and Lace):In Tangled in the Laces, Karson King is on the fast track to the NHL. Lacey Martin is coming back from a hard fight against cancer and is terrified of him but the attraction is too much to ignore. Soon their love is so intense, neither of them see the rest of their lives without the other. Will Karson prove that he will protect her heart at all costs, or will he leave Laceyto pick up the pieces of her life once again?V.L. Locey HEIR APPARENT: Superstar Cam Evans is fighting to climb out of a slump that`s growing worse with each day of living in denial. Fresh from the minors, Jacobi Neal is hungry for this chance to play back-up for the legendary goalie. Can two men battle each other, their inner demons, and the sizzling attraction building between them?Jaymee Jacobs A VALUABLE TRADE: Bryan's life gets turned upside when he gets traded to the Dallas Comets, and things get even messier when he meets Georgiana, the Director of Team Services. He's got a lot of work to do to prove his worth to his new team, but Georgiana's sure he'll prove to be a valuable trade.Nikki Worrell Captain My Captain (Prequel to the NHL Scorpions Series): Keith Lambert is the captain of the Philadelphia Flyers—until he’s not. To everyone’s shock, he’s traded to the San Diego Scorpions. As if that’s not bad enough, Phoebe, his girlfriend of two years, decides she doesn’t love him enough to follow.All alone in a new town, Keith is drawn to Kelly, his take out delivery girl. When she shows up at ice girl tryouts, he’s lost. She’s all he can see. Can he convince her to forget her past and take a chance on him or is he destined to be alone in a new town a little bit longer?

    So take a look... you might just find your own guilty pleasure inside these pages.Everybody sins. What's your dirty little secret?Morgan Black- Misconception (Envy)Lena's a runaway. It's what she does best. Run away from her problems. But she can't run away from the Finnegan brothers, not anymore.Sometimes secrets catch up with you.Tara Brown- The End of You (Greed)The seven deadly sins are known for the evil they toy with inside of each of us.The seven dirty sins taunt us to dance with the darker side of our souls.Don't miss this The End of You, the darker side to the Single Lady Spy Series.Clarissa Wild- Filthy (Pride)Faking his way through life is all Jaret Paxon knows, but reality in the form of an ex-girlfriend bumps into him, and now he's forced to face his own sin. When shame becomes pride, he'll fight to claim what always belonged to him.Melissa Andrea- LustOne Bottle. One Dare. One Night. It was reckless. It was thoughtless. But giving in was all it took to drown in complete and raw lust.Ella James- SlothShe's a small-time college drug dealer. He's the area kingpin. What do you think happens?Skylar Cross- Tattered Angel (Wrath)For rock star Damien Cage, girls are like candy. Unwrap, eat, and toss. Until one comes crashing into his world with fire, passion, music... and a dark past that threatens to destroy him.Roxie Elms- Volatile (Gluttony)Hannah's life as a pole dancer at the local strip club is as routine as it gets. When two mysterious brothers from her dark past find her again, her world is jolted out of place.

    These authors came together to bring you a collection of romance that is a must read including New Adult, Contemporary, Erotica, and Dark Romance. Pink Shades of Words is available for a limited time only, so get your copy quick! All proceeds will benefit the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer through the Fifty Shades of Pink team. Shanghai Wind from Chloe T. Barlow When You Want from Ruth Cardello Alpha Love from Gretchen de la O Mr. Online from Jennifer Foor Kindred from Angela Graham & S.E. Hall Relinquished from K.A. Hunter Insatiable Hunger from Jade C. Jamison Will You Be My Valentine? from Jade C. Jamison Dry Spell from Vi Keeland Break Down Here from Shayne McClendon The Auction from J.B. McGee Frozen Fantasy from Nicole Andrews Moore Roses are Red from Liv Morris Cricket from Tess Oliver The Fantasy from Julie A. Richman Teasing Destiny from Melanie Shawn Undoing You from Jessica Sorensen Always On My Mind from Hilary Storm