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Guarding Light: Book 1 of the Dark Series trilogy


Cate McKoy - 2013
     Jack Gard and Catlyn Lyte’s budding romance begins in high school. Although Jack cares for Catlyn, he refuses to get into a relationship with Catlyn because of her age. Then Catlyn is assaulted, and her world is torn apart when Jack sides with his best friend, giving him an alibi. Devastated, Catlyn flees Newburgh, NY. Twenty-five years later, someone is assaulting and killing young, African-American women in Chief of Detectives Jack Gard’s hometown. Working against an escalating killer, Jack requests help from a special division of the FBI. Enter Supervisory Special Agent Catlyn Lyte. She has always done her job well but is wary of working with someone she doesn't trust. Nevertheless, Sparks fly between the two officials as Catlyn puts herself in the path of their quarry. Can two ex-friends try to bury their differences to solve, not only the mystery of the Newburgh Slasher, but also the mystery that ruined their budding romance twenty-five years ago?

Love on a Lark: an Italian love story


C.L. Donley - 2019
     African American savant Lark Chambers is young, beautiful and brilliant, an interpreter formerly trained by the United Nations. Fluent in seven languages, she's at the top of her game at Linguistics, Interpreting, Sign and Translation (LIST), the company that assigns her to Dario DiRossi, a multi-billion dollar textile heir, and currently her devastatingly handsome boss. DiRossi is no threat to her self control, however. As a product of the foster care system, Lark doesn't know the first thing about getting close enough to a man to trust him with her heart. But when a handsome stranger christens her first night in her favorite city of Florence with lovemaking, Lark finds herself confronting the turmoil behind her put- together exterior. And her latest assignment just might put her over the edge.

Bad Cop


Linda Verji - 2018
    He’s the kind of man they warn women about. Checkered past, man-whore, cocky… and hot as sin. Good girls can’t handle him. And that’s exactly what Jasmine ‘Jaz’ Mitchell was when they first met; a dewy-eyed good girl who believed in love, roses and everything nice.Then he broke her heart!Now she’s back in his life and she’s different – feisty, a little cruel and outrageously irresistible. Innocent, sheltered Jasmine was cute, but this brave, new Jasmine is sexy as hell. Lucas knows that he shouldn’t get close to her because he’ll just hurt her again. However, that doesn’t change the way her sweet-as-sin kisses have his heart racing and blood boiling. Worse, she keeps diving head-first into danger and has somehow landed on a dangerous murderer’s kill list. Lucas will do anything to keep her safe. But can he keep his desire on a tight leash while he does it?*This sexy bwwm romantic suspense is a standalone novel with a little bit of crime, a happily ever after ending and no cliff-hangers.

Desire


Marie Rochelle - 2009
    It's almost better than sex...almost.Communications Specialist Nick Lavery never thought he would be the recipient of a Dear John letter. When his girlfriend ran off with another man, she left it taped to the refrigerator door. He wasn't thinking about meeting anyone new when he decided to stop for a cup of coffee to drown his sorrows.Tasha Kelly was taking a much needed break from her job as a supply store chain manager at the local coffee shop when she noticed him at the counter ordering something to drink. It was then that she started craving more than caffeine...

It's Complicated


Bella Fontaine - 2019
     What would you do if your boss offered you a million dollars to pretend to be his fiancée? I had a sick father who needed treatment. A mountain of bills to pay, and… come on it’s a million dollars, not ten bucks! Sure, Patterson Flynn is without a doubt a billionaire playboy who had a taste for easy women and fast cars. And sure, as his PA, I should know better than to agree to something so absurd. I’ve been witness to his craziness for the last five years. Five years of that man could drive anybody insane and realistically if you play with fire you will get burned. The money is tempting, oh so tempting, but there’s something else too… I’m curious… My eyes haven’t been closed for the last five years. I noticed him. Him, with his dreamy eyes I could get lost in. Him, with those good looks reserved for Hollywood, and that body that makes me think of hot, sinful things that would make my priest blush. I’m curious to see what it would be like to be on his arm. I’m curious to see how this little arrangement will play out. I’m curious to know if the scorching hot kiss he gave me when we weren’t pretending was real. We’re getting close, and so far over the line we crossed we can’t even see it anymore. I try to keep telling myself it’s not real. I just wished I believed it…

Heart's Desires


Kasey Martin - 2016
    The tall, tan, broad shoulder, emerald-eyed, sexy specimen took her breath away, but as sexy as he was, Charlie could tell that he would be dangerous for her heart. However, the chemistry between the two of them was undeniable.Jake knew at first sight that the ebony goddess was his, and no matter how fast she tried to run, he would stop at nothing to make sure that she, as well as everyone else, knew that they belonged together.Will these two find the love their heart’s desire, or will outside dangers keep them apart?This BWWM book contains hot and steamy love scenes between a sexy alpha male and a sassy, gorgeous, black female.

Arresting Temptation: Book One: Loving My Fiancé’s Sister


Rose Marie - 2020
    

The Satyr


Tiana Laveen - 2020
    A high-power attorney by day and a sexual liaison by night, this tall, handsome Italian with a touch of Greek loves both his gigs, but keeps them separate, his secret well-guarded, like a fortress. An unapologetic ladies’ man to his core, he has been nicknamed ‘Satyr’ and the moniker sticks, especially since he’s earned quite the reputation for his ability to tap into a woman’s soul and bring her to orgasmic heights she’s never experienced before.Despite his charisma and cool demeanor, Nixon is far more complicated than he ever lets on. He keeps to himself, just how he likes it, and doesn’t plan on settling down any time soon. But all of that changes when a special someone stumbles into his life.Yasmine Prince has put herself through law school by sheer hard work and smart networking. A lover of equality, justice, and a champion of the underdog, Yasmine also struggles with the injustice of her own love life – well, the thing is nonexistent. One evening, she meets a man who fulfills a fantasy like no one else could, and despite her attempts to erase Nixon’s memory from her mind, body, and heart after their explosive one-night encounter, the feat proves impossible.The two reconnect and an unexpected exploration begins. Fiery chemistry ignites between them, but Yasmine yearns for so much more and is not persuaded that Nixon can foot the bill. He, on the other hand, is convinced he can give Yasmine everything she wants and needs; however, the trick is convincing her that he is more than just a gifted lover. He will stop at nothing to achieve this, even if it requires peeling back the layers of his tough exterior, exposing his inner workings and starting from scratch.Can Yasmine trust the notorious, arrogant playboy to not break her heart? Can Nixon finally become committed and open his heart to true love?

Wicked Throne


Amaya Black - 2021
    

The Nanny


Imani King - 2017
    until I met my bold and unbelievably sexy boss. I'm just his Nanny. Nothing more, nothing less. He wasn't supposed to kiss me. I wasn't supposed to spend the hottest night of my life in his bed. We did things together that can never be undone. His power over me can't be denied. I don't want this moment to end. The only question is... How far am I willing to go for my happy ever after?

Nowhere To Hide (Going Nowhere Fast, #2)


M'Renee Allen - 2017
    They’re coming for her. Melanie Pittman never thought her life would end up like this. She’s living life on the run, with two brothers chasing after her. No matter how far she runs, she can’t hide from the Rochester brothers. They both know what she’s done and they plan to make her suffer for it. Damian wants her dead for the crime she committed. Mason, a man who she thought cared for her, wants her to complete the terms of their agreement: sex for his silence. Only death or a life of submission awaits her if she quits moving. Then there’s her other enemies lurking in the shadows, ready to strike. She can’t hide forever. As her enemies close in on her from all angles, she only has two options: give up or rise up. Melanie’s tired of being hurt and used. She’s ready to fight. Will she win? Or will one of the brothers get what they want from her? This is a suspense novel with romantic elements and no cliffhanger. It includes adult scenes and language. This series must be read in order. Book 1 is available on Amazon.

Billionaire's Unknown Baby Son


Ciara Cole - 2019
    Newly revised and updated! Seeing her again told me one thing… It wasn’t over. I don’t pretend to be someone I’m not.No billionaire can do that.Not really.Sure, I can be a little reckless.A tad arrogant.Overindulge somewhat in the ‘fine things’.Not to mention the scores of “notches” on my belt.But the minute she stepped into my boardroom,That life got put on hold.The past came flooding back.And that wasn’t all.That night we spent together a few years back,Well, it turns out I left Ashley with more than just a broken heart…A baby.Now toddler.I know it won’t be easy convincing her that I’m not that guy.The one that flaunts his money, power and ego.But it’s not just her and me in this.We have a son to think about.Whether Ashley knows it or not,She belongs with me.And I’m not going anywhere…Note: Billionaire's Unknown Baby Son is a second chance romance between a billionaire and the beautiful woman who stole his heart.

Billionaire by Design


Tiana Cole - 2016
    but love is worth everything. Graphic artist Jenna Parker has fled NYC for the Southwest, hoping to make a new start -- but a dead-end job in a fast-food joint isn’t quite what she had in mind. Her luck changes when a chance encounter brings her face to face with Zane Talbot, a handsome artist and entrepreneur who owns his own powerhouse marketing firm. Blown away by her talent and beauty, Zane persuades Jenna to join his company. Once she’s there, however, they both struggle to resist the sparks between them and keep things professional. Try as they might, it’s not long before they surrender to temptation. But things get much more complicated after Jenna gets pregnant. And when funds start disappearing from the company, it puts Jenna and Zane in the spotlight … and the crosshairs. Can they find the culprit in time, or will their relationship come to an untimely end?

Adrian


Kenya Wright - 2018
    All books explore different tropes, have steamy illustrations, and will have you laughing as you read.________MEET ADRIAN.He is a filthy rich alpha battling a forbidden obsession with an older woman.___________My father is a billionaire.Carmen is fiancée number five.I shouldn’t. . .but, I want Carmen for myself.Lust burns in me every time she walks by.Those curves disarm me.Her rich brown skin haunts my dreams.It may be twisted, but I must have her.And I won’t stop until Carmen is mine.***This novel is a re-release of the novella I WANT YOU***

Private Lover


Zinzi - 2017
    Now, everything off,” he commanded. I really don't know how I got here. I was now a kept woman, the secret affair, the one thing I had told myself I would never be. How could I ever leave when just one look from Stavaros made me weak in the knees? Italian billionaire Stavaros Caponie was ruthless and fearless when it came to business. He only had one weakness; his caramel, chocolate beauty, Kayla Drummond. He could never let her know how much power she had over him, not to mention, he had an image to uphold. He would only be seen with tall, blonde, picture perfect women in public to please his father. His private life well, that was his private life, and no one else's business. However, what will Rossi do to keep his Bella when she’s determined to no longer remain in the shadows and steps into the light?