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     Alphas, bad boys, and loyal shifter men who aren't afraid to claim their fated mates and protect what's theirs. The first three books are available for the first time in an exclusive box set Available for a limited time onlyl Book 1 - The Blackstone Dragon Heir He's a cold, indifferent dragon shifter Driven by money And not meant for a mate. But when he meets her He knows. She's the one. His fated mate. And he'd do anything to make her his. Book 2 - The Blackstone Bad Dragon Jason didn't want a mate. But the moment his dragon sees her, it knew. She was the one. 
The problem? She hates him. Christina came back to Blackstone for her sister's wedding. That's all. Certainly not to see Jason Lennox again. Not after he tricked her. The problem? She can't put the sexy dragon out of her mind. Book 3 - The Blackstone Bear Ben's bear is out of control. And no one can know How the darkness is consuming him But when he meets Penny He knows: She's the one. His mate. The only one who can soothe his bear

    He called her an entitled princess when they got arrested together. And just when she thought she got rid of him, she saw him again as her new neighbor.Sparks fly each time they meet and argue. And soon, angry sparks turned into roaring flames as they spend time together in their small apartments. She was beginning to lose her heart to him, only to discover his wicked trap...Aryan Varma is ruthless in business and when hunting down his enemies. When a past family betrayal is discovered, he is determined to avenge the devastating loss at any cost. He made a fiery woman his pawn.But just like his two brothers had warned, beautiful pawns can turn into maddening obsessions. Can he capture the heart and soul of the woman who hates him and threatens to blow away all his plans?Wicked Trap is a standalone romance.

    His only regret was leaving Mallory behind.Mallory Edwards never wanted to leave her hometown, but she would have followed Pete anywhere. Too bad he never gave her the chance.When Pete returns home after his grandmother’s death, he is more afraid of running into Mallory than anything else. But when his friend convinces him to help with a local event, he finds himself partnered with Mallory. As they work together they try to avoid old feelings, but that proves hard to do. Mallory refuses to let Pete into her life, but Pete can’t get her out of his mind. Pete will have to come to terms with what he’s willing to give up for her, and Mallory will have to decide if trusting him is worth the risk of him breaking her heart all over again.

    And she’d be lying if she said she wasn’t nervous about it…Help arrives sooner than expected—and he couldn’t be more different to the man he’s replacing. Dan Zark is the brooding, gorgeous ranch hand with an unexpected surprise in tow: his adorable five-year-old son, Jake.It quickly becomes apparent that Dan is the perfect man for the job—even if calling him “strong and silent” would be an understatement!As the weeks pass, Caitlin grows ever keener to reconcile the loving, warm-hearted man Dan is around his son with the gruff, monosyllabic outdoorsman he is the rest of the time. What’s eating at him?To find out, she’s going to have to cross a line, or several.And further adorable surprises may yet be in store!

    In the second edition of Network Security, this most distinguished of author teams draws on hard-won experience to explain every facet of information security, from the basics to advanced cryptography and authentication; secure Web and email services; and emerging security standards. Highlights of the book's extensive new coverage include Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), IPsec, SSL, PKI Standards, and Web security.

    

    

    

    What he doesn't anticipate, is the Sheikha of Kulaz -- will confound his angry heart and melt his cool exterior.All Sheikha Amina Aqila of Kulaz wants is to prove to her father's advisors that she is the right ruler for Kulaz, as her deceased father intended. What she doesn't expect, is the cool and handsome Prince who appears determined to set her heart aflame and -- ruin her plans to rule without the control of a man.Amina soon realizes, she enjoys Maarku's control, just a bit too much.

    

    My career, my friends, my image, it's all been forced on me by my parents. And now they're getting involved in my love-life too. They want me to marry Jack Lawrence, they think he's perfect. They know nothing. I'm at breaking point when I meet the infamous Irish businessman, Kai Mulligan. Dark, dangerous and completely unobtainable, he's the polar opposite of golden boy Jack. He lives for his freedom and won't be tied down. Everyone warns me to steer clear of him, but the more I get to know Kai, the more I realise that this bad boy might not be all he seems. I'm tired of being my parents puppet, of being the good girl and doing what's expected of me. I'm ready to take control of my own life despite the consequences I know I'll face. Make my own choices, decide what I want. And what I want may just be Kai... *** Full length standalone romance with guaranteed HEA *** *** 18+ readers. Explicit sex scenes and strong language throughout. ***

    This isn't the story about governments or high-level players. This is a story about everyday heroes and how they learn to survive when the world around them is crumbling. It's also a story about silver linings and hidden hope. Our heroes in and villains include:- Dottie Roth: a quiet retiree with a secret past.- Fran Markus: a mercenary for hire with a gift for disposal.- Chuck Yarling: a Vietnam vet with a penchant for survival.- Fabian Moon: a supply and logistics expert who is sucked into black market trade.- Sandy Kaplan: a high school drivers education instructor with a knack for being in the wrong place at the wrong time.See how their tales weave in and through each others, and find out about the surprising benefit gifted by this powerful pandemic.

    Inside, you’ll find the four full-length novels in the Second Chances series, including...Book #1: Single Dad Baker “Jack is a billionaire baker, with just the right size buns…”I’m every woman’s dream. I can bring all their desires to life. I can make it happen. Cream puffs, shortbread, and even ladyfingers. All can be turned into the naughtiest thoughts. I’m the master of my trade. Single dad, nothing can stop me. But, there’s one recipe I can’t figure out. An innocent girl that crushed on me. Correction: She used to be innocent. Now she’s back. Hot, sexy and all grown up. Bella’s not the same though. Her eyes hold darkness that wasn’t there before. This time, I am going to be her protector. I’ll put everything on the line for her.Even the bakery. Can I really let her leave again?*-*-*Book #2: Brother’s Billionaire Best Friend“John is a billionaire film producer, with just the right touch…”My new houseguest is off-limits. Maybe that’s why I can’t keep my hands off her. Dina is not just any woman. She’s my best friend’s little sister. I should’ve claimed her years ago. But I didn’t know any better then. Now I have a second chance. Her delicious lips and that soft skin.It’s all I obsess over. Our secret baby will lead to a scandal. But my billionaire status is worthless if I can’t protect her. I’ll fight the world if I have to. I’m not letting her go this time. Even if I lose my best friend in the process.*-*-*Book #3: Enemies to Lovers “Frank is an old football star, who expects everyone to worship him…”The many reasons why going back to an old fling is a horrible idea. 1. He broke my heart in front of everyone 2. I never did get over him3. Frank’s an old football star, who expects everyone to worship him 4. I never could say no… There are many more, like the fact that he’s my boss now. But none of that matters. I still do the unthinkable. I fall back in his arms. I give him a second chance. Now my enemy is my lover. Worse still, I’ve gotten pregnant. No one can know, not even Frank. He was the only one that could hurt me.I couldn’t let him do it again. No matter how badly I still wanted him.*-*-*Book #4: One Night Mistake “Jaime is a gorgeous billionaire with hot abs and a winning smile…”He’s my boss. I knew that I shouldn’t sleep with Jaime. I couldn’t help it. I was supposed to redecorate his house. But he altered my virginity instead. It should have happened only once. Though now, I wanted more. I wanted to be with him. I wanted our love to have a second chance. I could have it all. If someone wasn’t standing in our way. I was carrying his secret… Would it matter? These hot and sexy billionaires will have you begging for more. All books in the box set are full length standalone in series, second chance romances.

    He had the power of a witch, vampire, and shifter, and shared mates as well from those races. He’d also learned he was angel born, and there were two more pieces of his soul and power to unlock. He wasn’t in a hurry about it though, there were far more important things to worry about than personal power.The blessings of his new life were more than challenged by the dangers and enemy’s conspiring against him. Things are about to get even crazier. New mate, new power that takes discipline to control, and the leaders have their own designs on his influence and power. The evil fae are undisciplined, the witches catching them in visions, for the most part. But how is it the fae race continues? How is it new generations are born, surely the ignorant and undisciplined monsters that prey on humanity should’ve died out. Right? He’s about to find out the answer to that question and face his biggest challenge of all. He’ll need all his mates, and all his power to survive this one…Warning! This is an Urban Fantasy adventure featuring a harem and concepts of polyamory, with some MF to MFFFF scenes of an explicit nature. If that’s not your cup of tea, don’t read this book. You have been warned.