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Power Games


May Sage - 2018
    Today, he's a murderer. Yesterday, she was America's sweetheart; the wholesome first daughter of a beloved former president, a rising star without so much as a whisper of a scandal attached to her name. Today, she's an accomplice. Vanessa doesn't know why these words flew out of her mouth when Charles is accused of murdering his wife in cold blood, but she's said them, and she isn't taking them back. "He was with me all night." Power Games is unsuitable for sensitive readers.

Lost


Jodi Kae - 2016
     Trying to keep her safe and help her regain her memory, takes him on a different life course than expected.Lost is an erotic suspense novel, an intense non-traditional love story that will take you on a roller coaster ride of emotions.  Romance version also available. ISBN: 9781533743640

Choose Me


Donya Lynne - 2018
    He wants more. And he won't stop until he gets it.Katherine Clayton, divorcée and single mother of two, just sent her kids to California to spend the summer with their father. Which means it's time to let her hair down for her annual summer fling. Unfortunately, her past four summer romances have fallen flat. If she can't find a man this summer who can fulfill her needs, this year's fling will be her last.Well-endowed Greyson James is beyond frustrated with his sex life. Below the waist, he's more man than most women can handle, which has led to more than a few failed relationships. Then he meets Katherine. Unlike the others, she's undaunted by his size. In fact, it's his size that seems to excite her the most.But after one mind-blowing night of passion, neither is prepared for the wicked ride fate has in store for them. When Katherine agrees to attend a business meeting on behalf of her father, with intentions of shooting down a competitor's bid to buy her company, she's shocked to find that Greyson is the prospective buyer. He has his sights set on obtaining Katherine's company, and he'll pull out all the stops to convince her to sell. Now Katherine must decide if she can trust Greyson with not only her heart, but with her company.As the Banger Trilogy unfolds, Greyson and Katherine will wrestle with their feelings for each other, long-held family secrets will be revealed, and scandals neither could have imagined will rock them to the core. Will what they've found in each other be enough for happily ever after? Or will one passionate summer be all they share?NOTE: This book was previously published as part of the 7-book Banger Serialized Novel. While the series has been rebranded as a trilogy, and the story slightly altered to accommodate the new format, it is the same story. Please do not buy this book thinking it is a different story or a continuation of the previous Banger books. Thank you.

His Many Desires Book 1


Ali Parker - 2019
     My brother and father are far more the billionaire type. Art is what wakes me up. Expressing my soul through a paintbrush. That and the beautiful woman that stole my heart years ago. But she belongs to their world. An executive for the accounting firm my family runs. And we live clear across the country from one another, but that doesn’t stop the way I feel. Every time I see her, I want to change everything about myself until she takes notice. Funnily enough, she doesn’t want me to change a damn thing. She says that now, but when she finds out all that I desire of her, with her, she might not be so compliant. Or maybe that’s what she’s been waiting on this whole time. This is book 1 in a 3 book series. You will have to read book 2 and 3 to complete the story.

Mad Mafia Love (Becoming A Riccardi #1)


Jamila Jasper - 2017
     Eve never thought she'd fall for a guy in the mafia. But Nico is persistent and refuses to take no for an answer. He wants to make Eve his... No matter the cost. She can't allow herself to fall in love with a guy like that. But she does. And her life changes forever. This BWWM novel is an extra-steamy read so hot it might melt your Kindle. Book #2: The Family Secret Book #3: Out of Bondage

His Secret Baby


Jamie Knight - 2018
    But not for long.I'm going to take her for her very first time.I never expected to put a baby in her. Now I'll have to protect what's mine.No matter the cost. His Secret Baby is a collection of accidental pregnancy romances featuring three standalone, full length novels of taboo love and forbidden relationships resulting in a baby. The three books are: My Father's Best Friend's Secret Baby, My Dad's Rival's Secret Baby and My Professor's Secret Baby. They don't have cliffhangers or cheating. They do have very happy ever afters and plenty of steam!

Burning with Desire


Bella Winters - 2019
    I hired her to help my daughter sleep easy,  But now I want her in my bed!  Julie: my daughter’s new nanny and my …Damn, this is so wrong,  Give yourself a break Ricky.  She’s your employee and so much younger and…innocent. But what if I want to claim her innocence, What if her love warms my heart, What if her curves ignite that flame of passion once again!And what if my daughter is falling in love with her too. But just when I think my damaged past is over, And never again going to haunt me, She disappears… Would the strength of my love ever bring her back?  Would she ever have the guts to stand up against her own family?

Play Only For Me


R.B. O'Brien - 2021
    She hasn't done anything wrong to me. She seems nice actually, sweet. She’s attractive, that's for sure, but she certainly isn’t trying to capitalize on it. A baggy sweatshirt and a pair of jeans? Maybe it's the UGGS that get under my skin. The screaming designer label on her sweatshirt. Maybe it's the fact that I haven’t stopped fantasizing about what she might look like underneath it.Lauren Percy:Why is he being so rude to me? He has a face that has that boy charm. Dimples, big brown eyes, sandy hair, clear skin. But as I travel to his chest, I can see this is no innocent boy. Through his white t-shirt that grips his biceps, I see the black ink of tattoos. Where I come from, I have never seen a tattoo up close and personal. His hands are calloused, his fingernails slightly bitten, and he has a slight scar on his collarbone, but it’s hard to see under the hemp choker he’s wearing. He's sexy as hell.Colton Masters: “You done staring, Princess?”Lauren Percy: Damn it. Why I am so drawn to him?*****Play Only For Me is a standalone New Adult Romance of two college music majors discovering themselves but ultimately discovering that true love and dreams can come with sacrifice, and that happy endings are not always one-note, scripted, already-heard songs.

Forbidden Love


Ainsley St. Claire - 2018
    Then I met Dillon. I feel the pull, but I can’t let myself get distracted. Not now.He has eyes of the hunter, and when he looks at me, I know I'm the prey.He's dangerous and all wrong for me. I thought I could stay strong and resist him.I was wrong.Dillon:Women have always been simple for me. Seduce her, bed her. Repeat. Until I met Emerson. She was off limits. No problem, I had plenty of discipline. I could handle mind over matter.When I recognized the brains inside the seductive package, she became my personal black hole.With her I was losing the battle. I don’t know if it was hormones, or pheromones, or black magic.No matter what the rules said, I couldn’t pull away.Damn the rules.Forbidden Love is the first standalone book in the Venture Capitalist series of steamy romantic suspense. If you like heartthrob bosses, sexy-and-smart heroines, twist-filled plots, then you’ll love Ainsley St Claire’s too-hot-to-handle tale.Buy Forbidden Love to slip into a scandalous romance today!

Secrets and Lies (The Sterlings Book 1)


Z.L. Arkadie - 2018
    The grandson’s name is Chance Sterling and not only is he as gorgeous as the day is long, but he's probably the coldest and most unavailable man she’s ever met. The first time Chance Sterling laid eyes on Rosalie Stetson was at his cousin Peter’s wedding. She was the bride. She doesn’t remember him, but she was the most beautiful woman he’d ever seen. Now he's forced to trust Rosalie with his family fortune. The only problem is Chance trusts no one, especially the ex-wife of the most spoiled Sterling in the clan. No matter what Rosalie and Chance think of each other, they’re in it together. But do they have what it takes to survive this dangerous game of “Winner takes all?” Passion ignites, and mystery abounds as this pulse-pounding tale of whodunit keeps you guessing until the very end. ***** Note: This title "Secrets & Lies" was previously "Secrets & Chance." The title has been changed to more accurately reflect the content. ***** “Secrets and Lies is a magnetic story that really pulled me in. Z.L. Arkadie has a knack for creating complex characters that grab hold of the reader and take them along for the ride. The author does a great job of presenting an intelligent romance along with an intricately weaved mystery. I am very excited for the next book in this series!” -- Neila F., Editor, Red Adept Editing ***** The Sterlings Series: Secrets And Lies (Book 1) Secrets That Hide (Book 2) Secrets That See The Light (Book 3) The Secret Keeper (Book 4)

Life Support


Teagan Kade - 2019
    You save them, you slay them, you kick them to the curb. But Sofia’s different. Shot in the head and left for dead, she has no one. She can’t remember anything, much less the as$hole who did this to her. I know it’s not my duty to sit by her bed twenty-four seven, but I’ll be damned if I’m going to leave her alone. Someone tried to hurt her before and failed. Screw them if they think they’re getting a second chance. She’s mine now, which means I’m going to protect her no matter what. Even if I have to bring back the inner soldier I’ve tried so hard to forget. Buckle up, peeps, it’s about to get hot and heavy in the hospital ward! Life Support is a full length, standalone bad boy romance with plenty of steam. There’s no cheating, no cliffhangers and a breathless, guaranteed HEA. Don’t miss out!

Power Trip


M.T. Stone - 2015
    A briefcase full of cash in one hand and documents that could land me in prison in the other, but all I can focus on is how she moves in that tight fitting dress. No longer on task, my mind is busy calculating how long it will take to slip it from those gorgeous curves and into a heap on floor. ----- Stepping onto his private jet, I have only one thing in mind... Revenge. I need to distract him just long enough to gather the key piece of evidence that currently resides in his left hand. By the time we reach cruising altitude, however, things are quickly spinning out of control. I suddenly find myself on my knees, between his... this was definitely not part of the master plan! As her master plan begins to fall apart, a more sinister and deadly plot emerges. Can two jaded souls put the past behind them and find solace in one another? Or will it turn out to be another heart-wrenching case of forbidden love? * Both Power Trip and Power Play are only 99 cents until the 3rd book is complete. Power Shift is scheduled to be released 12/27/15** This is book one in the Twin Billionaires series. Power Trip is a steamy, fast paced romance told in first person in the present moment from a dual POV. It contains mature themes and sensual adult-oriented sex scenes. (Age 18+) The second book, Power Play, is now available!

Save Her


Flora Burgos - 2017
     Katherine thought they had forever, but Sean was looking for a way out. The day of his high school graduation Sean left the girl he loved and the ranch he resented in his rearview mirror. Katherine was left to put the pieces of her shattered heart back together and figure out a new future. After making his mark on the world Sean has come back to the girl he left behind over a decade ago, and is looking for a way to make her his again. When tragedy rocks the very foundation of Katherine’s life, leaving her with a target on her back, Sean will do anything to keep her safe. But rebuilding the trust he once shared with Katherine isn’t easy, and he doesn’t realize he may have waited too long to come home to the only girl he’s ever loved. If he’s not careful, it may be too late to Save Her.

Elizabeth


Lexy Timms - 2018
     "A call girl is simply someone who hates poverty more than she hates sin" Work. That's all I do. After my best friend betrayed me, that's all I can do. I'm trying to nail a massive contract. One that'll put my company ahead of the rest. But, of course, he's a traditionalist. My assistant says I need a fiancée. Someone that makes me look good in a commitment. Except, I don't date. And I don't intend to start. So a fake fiancée it is. What I didn't expect were her legs. Or her poise. Or her perfection. And now? I can't keep my eyes off her. I have to stay focused, but her scent is alluring. I have to stay away, because her pull is too strong. I know she comes with bonuses. I know she's bought and paid for. She's only short-term. But this amazing fake fiancée is the perfect woman for my life. For His Pleasure Series Elizabeth Georgia Madison

Off-Limits


Ava Storm - 2019
    I fell for my brother's best friend. Forbidden but so exciting... He was totally off-limits. And my brother would kill both of us. But we're both adults now. And I'm a widowed single mom. But he needs me and my brother more than ever. Because him and his dad are in grave danger. And my brother is the only one who can help. But will he, knowing his best friend already claimed me?