Instead, not only did I end up involved in a mass murder, but I also ended up taking home a beautiful, blonde-haired, gray-eyed woman.She's got a past that she needs protection from.And I have a thing for playing hero.O L I V I AIt's my first day on the job, and the unexpected happens.Someone decided to shoot up the supermarket I'm cashiering at.Thankfully, there's a man there that acts fast enough to save not only my life, but his. But the shooter and I have history . . .And Brett is my only chance at survival.

    

    

     Dance became my lifeline, my sanity. Now I have a new life. A new twisted family and a school that has me asking questions. Alder Academy isn't your typical college. It's run by the founding family of Rolling Springs. And soon, I will learn all their dirty little secrets in the form of the three Alder brothers. Or so I thought. Now they are uncovering my past. And all of our lives are torn apart.

    No one meets their soulmate when they’re only a kid, yet convincing my heart to move on is a task I never mastered. My heart has only ever belonged to one woman, Samantha Harris. Sam had dreams; dreams I couldn’t deliver, which left me with only one choice… I walked away. Whoever said time heals all wounds never lost the love of their life. And they don’t force you back to the same small town you’ve spent your entire adult life avoiding, especially when she’s everywhere you turn. Adult Contemporary Romance: Due to language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.

     She deserves a better man than me. But that won’t stop me from making her mine. Her ex-husband is determined to take back Ellie and her daughter. Too bad he’ll have to go through me to get them. I’ve suffered losses that would’ve destroyed a weaker man. I survived, but I left my emotions in the past. I’m all stone now. Cold. Hard. Unyielding. Until Ellie walks in. Seeing her awakens something in me I thought had died long ago. And the sight of her little daughter stirs a protective instinct I never knew I had. From the moment our eyes meet, I know one thing for sure: They both belong to me now. She tries to brush me off. She’s got demons of her own, hot on her trail, and she’s scared that I’ll only make things worse. But her resistance is like a drug to me. I’ve had a taste of her, and I’m ready for the rest. “No” is not an option. And when her ex-husband tries to recapture the family he lost, I know what I must do. These two angels are mine now. And not even Satan himself could take them from me. His Broken Angel is a full-length standalone bad boy HEIST baby romance. Comes with additional bonus content.

    Even if that destiny includes a feisty little girl, an overprotective Alpha male, more brothers than anyone would ask for, and a whole lot of adventure on the side. Shadow Just when you think you have life under control destiny hits you with a right hook or at least sends you a woman with a mean one, and then tries to take her away. With the business I am in and being ex-military I‘m playing for keeps and Handling What’s Mine.

    She was everything until she turned into the one that got away.A ghost from the past that has always haunted me, even now 20 years later. She has always been on my mind.Except now she’s no longer a ghost of my past but a force in my present with a secret, who needs my protection.Can I get past the hurt and anger enough to protect her?Is she my future or a lesson in love I needed to learn again?OliviaMy life is a mess!I will never forget the boy that made me feel things no one else ever has. The boy I thought I would spend the rest of my life with and be everything to each other.Life has a way for not working out how you thought or planned it would. Outside forces proved I had no say in how my future would be. I kept my secret to protect the ones I love but now the secret must be shared to protect them.The boy I fell in love with has become a manCan the man forgive me for the pain I caused the boy he once was?I am no longer that happy go lucky, free spirit that he first met, I am damaged and my spirit broken.Can he and his brothers help me find my spirit again?Only time will tell!

    The only thing taking buzz out of her tattoo gun is receiving yet another anonymous, threatening letter—she thought the first one was a joke, but four letters later it’s just creepy. When she is attacked outside the tattoo parlor, Sin barely escapes the electrifying barb of a taser gun and her possible stalker. A friend hires Hunter Shaw, veteran Army Ranger and marine mechanic at the Crows Nest to be her bodyguard. Sin has no desire to be babysat by some stubborn, bossy, cowboy-wannabe, and she will decidedly ignore the fact that he’s entirely too sexy for words. But as the attraction escalates between Sin and the Cowboy who's got her six, so does the threat against her life.

    Being raised on a large ranch, loved and cared for, I had a great childhood with them. With my grandparents passing, though, things changed. My brother and I have always had a difficult relationship, but it only gets worse now that he’s in control of my life.Working at an animal rescue, FurEver Homes, I have become friends with a few of The Devil’s Angels members and their families. When a member of their club steps up to help me get free of my brother’s control and abuse, I accept it gratefully, but I want much more than that from the tatted biker with kind eyes.PigeonWatching Ivy on the security cameras at FurEver Homes, I’m intrigued and amused by her. She’s young, too young for a jaded, somewhat older biker, but that doesn’t change the fact that watching her with the forgotten animals calms my soul. When I spot obvious signs of abuse, I step in.Spending time with Ivy, her strength and resilience only impresses me more. This young woman is fighting alone for her future and her dreams of starting a therapeutic riding center for kids. Her dream to help others shouldn’t have to come at such a high cost to herself. I make a promise to her that I’ll do whatever I can to help her succeed, but none of us saw the road that promise would lead us down.Mature content. Discretion is advised. Recommended for age 18 years and up.Contains sexual situations, violence, sensitive subjects, offensive language, and mature topics.Content warning for some readers.

    He was my friend, my ally, my protector all my life. Everyone loved him, looked up to him almost as much as me.My big brother’s best friend, though?He was my nemesis, my tormentor, my least favorite person on earth. Ashton Hunter was a complete jerk.And yet, like my brother, everyone loved him. Not me, though. No way. Not after a lifetime of his snide comments and not-so-subtle jabs. Years of treating me like the bratty little sister he barely tolerated. But I refused to let him deter me from seeing my brother.I’d just have to ignore him. Like I always had. Or—more accurately—like I always pretended to. I was used to pretending when it came to Ash.But some feelings refuse to stay hidden forever. ***My best friend was better than all the other friends on earth. Hands down. My partner in crime, my ride or die, my brother in every way that counted. His little sister, though?She was an entirely different story.Blair Martell was…complicated. Where her brother acted like she was made of glass, I tried to make her shatter. When others bowed to her wishes, I challenged every word out of her pouty little mouth. She wasn’t meant to be on some pedestal. And I made sure she knew it. Maybe she hated me for the way I treated her, But I knew exactly what she needed.Even when she didn’t know.And after so many years of biding my time, I was finally going to be the man to give it to her.

    They heard how much you loved it and listened to the readers. But, that’s not all. A few new faces have been added as well.These USA Today and International Bestsellers have collaborated once again to bring you brand new biker stories that’ve never been published before. A combination of full-length novels and novellas are within the pages of this edition.A couple of these authors have written about characters in their clubs you already adore, while others are launching a brand new series.Each story takes place in a separate club, but you can always count on copious amounts of danger, suspense, angst but most of all – chemistry.We ask you again: will these men and women put everything on the line for their brotherhood, or will they risk it all for love?This collection includes stories from Nicole James, Dani René, April Canavan, Elizabeth Knox, Addison Jane, Claire Marta & Nia Farrell, E.C. Land, Erin Osborne, Amy Davies, Kristine Allen, Chelle C. Craze & Eli Abbott, Claire Shaw, Rae. B Lake, & Scarlett Black

    The RBMC has love on its mind this Valentine Season.Jacob Hart is all about following orders,But when Quiver Valentine rides into his life and causes havoc to the MC,Breaking the rules just got a lot easier.The RBMC's Seargent at Arms will do anything in his power to bring her down.Even if this is the only woman who has ever made his heart, quiver.

    I managed to escape with my son and take refuge in a town where I thought we wouldn’t be found. Watermount Falls is the perfect town to give us the second chance we need. It gives us a sense of security, a new family, and Gavin. I did everything possible to avoid any type of feelings and attachments toward him, but Gavin is determined to prove not only to me but also to Logan that he wants forever with us and will do whatever it takes to keep us.Unfortunately, it seems good things aren’t meant for Logan and me. I fear we may not have run far enough to escape the hell I left behind.There's a saying, the calm before the storm. I can feel it nearing, just waiting to pounce. The only thing is, it's not a storm that's coming. It's a damn tsunami.GavinEvery day is the same shit. Wake up and put on an act of being the carefree playboy tattoo artist. Every night, the nightmares threaten to take me into the darkness and never let me go.Until her, Bailey. She's awakened something within me. Something I never thought I'd feel. She's given me a chance at breathing, at living again, and I intend to keep her. Her and Logan.Whatever it takes.Bailey’s past is coming back with a vengeance, threatening to finish what it started.Will her secrets ruin everything they’ve started to build together?Or will Bailey and Gavin be able to overcome the hell that finds her, and, in turn, find within themselves what they so desperately need, to just breathe?For mature audiences only (18 and older)Contains some subject matter that may be offensive due to violence, language, and sexual situation.Reader discretion is advised.

    over 90% recommend The Will to Die. (source: Apple/Goodreads) Mysterious deaths, countless lies, and a shocking conspiracy. The Will to Die is everything fans are looking for...and more. “…a fascinating mystery, complex and well developed, with each clue carefully revealed. The author leads you into startling details that are unique and compelling. I didn’t want to stop…” - Mystery Suspense Reviews In an exhaustive hunt for the truth behind a rash of unexplained deaths in a small town, including that of his own father, what Will Pollitt begins to uncover threatens everything -- and puts his own life in the cross hairs. Are his father’s lies what killed him? What else will he stir up in the murky depths of a life he thought he knew? The Will to Die is best-selling non-fiction author and content marketing guru Joe Pulizzi’s debut novel -- written at the request of his wife, a die-hard thriller fan. OVERVIEW The story of death in a small town, the lies that covered them up, and a conspiracy that brought one man to his knees... Will Pollitt just successfully delivered the business pitch of his life -- a win he desperately needs. At the same moment 50 miles away, Will’s father is found dead. Coming home gives Will a chance to reconnect with his father’s life and work. Yet digging into the past, Will makes a shocking discovery: His hometown neighbors are turning up dead at alarming rates. His father seems not only involved but could he be… one of the lead operatives? Is that why his father is now dead, too? The hunt for the truth jeopardizes Will and everything he loves. And it makes him question not just his father’s death, but what it means to truly live. From the Author "If you love thrillers or mysteries about small-town murders, this book is for you. As a thriller reader myself, I've always preferred protagonists that aren't ex-FBI or someone with super powers. Will Pollitt, the main character, grew up as part of a funeral home family, but decided to follow his career passion in marketing. I know both of those worlds. I enjoyed wrapping them into a killing conspiracy that will make for a truly fun ride." The reviews are in...The Will to Die is the indie thriller hit of 2020! "A thoroughly modern thriller that sucks you in and holds you tight, The Will to Die is a roller coaster ride from beginning to end.” - Jay Baer, New York Times Best-Selling Author "A riveting read full of unexpected twists, wonderfully nuanced characters, and clever cultural references. A very entertaining book. Can't wait for the movie!" - Ann Handley, Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author "Joe Pulizzi sits atop the marketing food chain, admired for his provocative ideas. Now he now delivers a debut novel with a deliciously fascinating twist.” - Sally Hogshead, New York Times bestselling author, Fascinate "Finally a mystery that dives into what Dilbert would say is the deepest of all evils...the marketing profession." - Jonah Berger, Wharton Marketing Professor and Author of Contagious KEY THEMES FOR THRILLER BOOK FANS - The lead character, Will Pollitt, is a marketing agency professional who becomes an