Each can stand alone. The Carringtons, like most rich, influential people, are good-looking, fast-driving, hard-hitting men and women whose impulses lead them into trouble every time. Here are a few of their stories. Book 4-MAKE-BELIEVE WIFE He was her childhood crush come to life and he seemed to want her this time. Did she dare risk her famous father's scorn--again?Kathy's whole life is focused on winning at swimming to redeem herself with her father. She has no time for Jason, a champion himself, who doesn't believe she can do it. Will she let his handsome face and intoxicating lovemaking throw her off the track again? She has to make a choice--love, or winning. Either one will tear her life apart. Original published in print by Pageant and recently revised as part of the Destiny Bay Series.Book 5-PROMOTED TO WIFEShe has to prove she can do the job as butler. But is sleeping with the hot shot son part of the job description?Terry Yardley is trying to keep her father's butlering job open for him until he recovers from an accident by doing the work herself. Cleaning and preparing for a ball she can handle, but no one told her she would have to deal with a blow up doll, a set of hard-to-handle children, Rick's Aunt Julia and the very sexy Carrington gentleman himself. Original published in print by Dell Candlelight Ecstasy and recently revised as part of the Destiny Bay Series.Book 6-NOT THE MARRYING KINDWill she risk her heart to catch a thief?Shelley Carrington isn't sure if movie-star handsome Michael Harper is a conman or one of the good guys. It's hard to tell and she's had so much uncertainty in her life, she doesn't dare to trust her own judgment. She watches him fool and dazzle others-is he doing the same to her? Is that why she can't even trust what her own heart tells her?

    Stories vary from dark and emotional to endearing and wholesome, all with a happily-ever-after ending.Teens and adults will enjoy this young adult and new adult clean romance anthology with a message to always believe in true love. Would you be his, forever?

    Her husband’s death had broken her; her life for the past eight years had been void of emotion. Her family and her job as a Park Ranger were the only things that had kept her going, but sometimes that wasn’t enough. The peaceful mountains had recently been tainted with a double homicide that occurred not far from her cabin. Lindsey knew there would be an investigation, but she never thought the handsome DEA agent would ask her to be his guide. Angel Running Deer was working his last undercover assignment for the DEA. He wouldn't have taken the risks he did if he'd had a family. He had never been in a relationship with a woman, because his code wouldn’t allow it. Now he was ready to settle down and start a family, he just hoped it wouldn’t take ten years to find the right woman. The sizzle they both felt upon their first handshake could not be denied. Angel is certain he’s found the perfect woman. Lindsey feels the connection, but has doubts about the possibility of finding love for a second time in her young life. Strong subplots.

     Bound, a novel Courtland spent his childhood watching his mother turn tricks and bow to her abusive pimp. It taught him a lot about relationships and how never to get involved in one. When he meets sweet Adelaide, his life is forever changed. Her gentle personality has his thinking maybe his vow to never commit is misplaced. Until she disappears out of his life. Adelaide knew the only way to escape the darkness she’s lived her life in, is to go back to the one place that’s haunted her dreams. Home. Reuniting with Courtland is the last thing on her mind until she becomes helpless to his every kiss. Hopeless to his ever touch. And no matter how far she tries to run, her heart is irrevocably bound to him. A story of tragic pasts colliding, finding a friendship that turns into searing passion, and a love strong enough to last forever. ***for mature readers due to sexual content, graphic language, and some violence. Not for Young Adult readers.***

    It wasn't just because his azure blue eyes seemed to pierce her soul, or the fact that his dark silky hair drew her fingers in like a magnet. It wasn't even that he smelled like sex on the beach on a cool balmy night or the fact that when he grabbed her around the waist and drew her to him, she lost her breath. No, those weren't the only reasons why Elizabeth called Scott a sex god. They weren't even the reasons why she decided to spend the night with him. Or the reasons why she decided to accept the one job that would change her life and complicate everything they had. No, the fact that Scott Taylor was a Sex God was the reason she was drawn to him, but the reason why she stayed was a whole lot more complicated. NOTE: This novella is a free steamy prequel to the full-length standalone novel Falling For My Boss, that will be released on May 16th. It will also be included Falling For My Boss when it is released, so you can read it first as a free download or you can read it as part of the novel on release day.

    Turn up the heat on those cold winter nights with 13 sweet and steamy contemporary holiday romances from some of your favorite New York Times, USA Today, and Amazon Bestsellers! You'll make Santa's Naughty List when these Hot Alpha Males and Sexy Billionaires stuff your stockings!

     THE ALPHABET GAME Previous Number One Erotic Thriller Stella Mulroney is playing a game. It's taken her two years but she finally has an interview at Gregory & Sons, the top London law firm that looks after her stepfather's interests. She plans to discover what her Multi-millionaire Stepdaddy really invests in and bring him down. Unwittingly, she's caught the attention of Hot Alpha Gabriel 'Gabe' Gregory, son of her Stepfather's top Lawyer. He wants to know why Stella has such a need for revenge and would prefer her to channel that fury into a game of his own, 'The Alphabet Game'. After all, his is much more fun to play. THE ALPHABET WEDDING Overhearing a conversation about my wedding I declare that I’ll organise it. Gabe Gregory, Wedding Planner. What the hell was I thinking? Then Ronnie challenges me to make it an Alphabet Wedding. We do know I’m fond of my Alphabet. I’m sure it’ll be a piece of (wedding) cake. Right? THE CALENDAR GAME Ronnie Huntington-Jones is expecting a proposal from boyfriend Col. Instead she receives a huge shock. With best friend Stella now in New York, Ronnie feels she needs some time for reflection and sets herself The Calendar Game; a different project each month to re-evaluate her life. Finding herself with celebrity status after a memorable Morning TV interview; Ronnie's path crosses again with that of Harry Taylor, ex-footballer and potentially the person who tried to kill her in rehab. With backstabbing, sex, lies and ladygardens, it's going to be quite a year for Ronnie. But at the end of it, will she still have love?

    She slammed the door in his face. Only their mutual dislike of Christmas will bring them together. Billionaire Ethan Wilder has a lot of reasons to hate Christmas, but being dumped by his cheating fiancée and ending up in Holly Wreath, Wyoming to hide out is currently the biggest. The next person on the receiving end of his bad attitude is the waitress serving him cold diner food.Olivia Campbell hates waitressing but has to do something to pay the bills when customers at her bed and breakfast are slow. She puts on a happy face for her daughter, but after her husband walked out on them right before Christmas five years earlier, the season holds painful memories. To make matters worse, she opens her front door to discover her new houseguest is the cantankerous man from the diner with the gorgeous hazel eyes.Living in close quarters should be unbearable, but as they share some of the simple pleasures of the holidays together, Olivia and Ethan find themselves enjoying Christmas for the first time in a long time—but when Olivia discovers just who Ethan is, they’re reminded they come from two very different worlds. Will this Christmas produce a miracle that will keep them together? ★★★ Includes Olivia's secret hot chocolate recipe at the end of Ethan and Olivia's happily ever after★★★

    Their entire six year relationship was built on a lie; one that cost her dearly.She can never trust another man. Ever.Now she works to pay the bills that Matt left behind, consoles herself with friends and only opens her heart to old fashioned romance moviesJames McAllister is used to getting what he wants. As the billionaire owner of the company where Abbie works, he uses his striking good looks, uncompromising confidence and, if all else fails, money to secure his success. Now he’s set his sights on Abbie, and he won't stop until he gets her.But he can’t let her know who he really is. Because if she knew, she'd run fast and far in the other direction.First he needs to win her over, then he'll tell her. Somehow.Full length steamy alpha romance. HFN ending.

    Still, I can’t help but think I deserve better. Jerry treats me like crap and his behavior is getting worse every day. I need an opportunity to get away from him, need a chance to make a better life for myself. That’s when I meet him, the billionaire, Leon Blake.He’s the hottest guy I’ve ever seen, pure dominance in a suit with the face of a prince and a smile that makes my stomach flutter. When his daughter, Sophie is rushed into hospital they know they need the best nurse to care for her. That’s why they pick me. It’s not long until Sophie and I are pals but Leon and I are getting closer too and I can’t help but notice the way he looks at me. When it’s time for Sophie to go home, he struggles with the idea of returning to work while looking after her. It’s then that he comes up with an idea. I should move in with him as Sophie’s nanny! But things aren’t so straight forward…I’m falling in love fast but why would he ever want me? I’m just an ordinary girl who loves to read comics and write poetry. Meanwhile, he finds it impossible to trust women when all they want is his money. Can we finally let go of the past? Or does it start creeping back up on us in the form of Jerry who’s hellbent on getting me back… no matter what.

    Steal. Move on. Growing up, stealing was the only way Abby knew to get by.When she moves to a wealthy new neighborhood, she is determined to find her next victim. Cold. Rich. Sexy. He seems to be the perfect candidate for Abby, the doctor next door.Despite all the fun she has flirting, scheming and seducing him, she begins to feel something else -- something she has never felt before. Perhaps she is just getting rusty? Or perhaps this dirty doc isn’t going to be the victim she thought he would be...

    Victor pursues Cara, but Cara is not sure of his intentions: Is he using her to make Alexis jealous? Does he just want her for sex? Or is love Victor's true aim?

    She gets drunk on the plane ride home and spills her guts to the horrified, yet cute passenger next to her.When the plane lands, the flight attendant threatens to have Megan arrested if she can’t walk off the plane, so what’s a nice guy like Josh supposed to do? He helps the woman out, but when he has to carry her through the terminal, he tells the worried onlookers that she’s his fiancée. Only he hadn’t planned on her family hearing him, and now he’s the substitute groom.The PlayerBlair has always had a plan, and now she has the chance to make partner at her law firm… as long as she’s gets married. Not a problem since she and her long-term boyfriend have been talking marriage. Only she had no idea her boyfriend’s cousin was her one true love from law school—the player who broke her heart.Garrett totally screwed up when he left Blair, but now that fate had put her in his path, he’ll do ANYTHING to win her back. Even if he stops her wedding.The GamblerLibby was the only one to take the Wedding Pact curse seriously, so she’s planning a wedding to a man she doesn’t really love, counting on her Prince Charming to save her. Only when she’s at the altar and he hasn’t come, she realizes she needs to save herself.Noah was a charmer who never lacked for women in his bed, so becoming best friends with Libby was totally out of character. But as her wedding grows closer, he realizes that Libby’s not only his best friend—she’s the love of his life. When he tries to stop her wedding, fate intervenes, but now he has the chance to prove to Libby they belong together. Will she take a gamble on love?The ValentineBlair has always had a hard time trusting men, and her occupation as a divorce attorney doesn’t help. But when Valentine’s Day rolls around, Blair suddenly wonders if true love can last forever.

    These romance books have a strong thriller component, a paranormal twist, and some dark moments. mature situations. Some swearing. 18+. You get the whole series so no cliffhangers. Heat level: moderate. Book 1: Hide My Memories. Katerina Holloway's life is finally coming together. With a new job as a Paramedic and new opportunity ahead of her, she's relieved to know that worrying about finances will be a thing of the past. But ending one part of her life to begin another, doesn't go as planned. When she is confronted with haunting images that seem to be coming from the mind of a serial killer, Katerina's life is sent into a tailspin. Nothing makes sense and the visions keep reoccurring. A forced outing with her best friend adds another layer to Katerina's already full plate. A handsome stranger with a troubled soul is instantly attracted to her, but Katerina is still reeling from all that is happening to her and has no interest in dating a cop. But then he turns out to be a fireman, complicating her new job even further. Running from the potential for love is quickly proven to be futile. That handsome man will no longer be a stranger and moving past their doubts will only be the beginning of all that they will have to endure. Book 2, Hide My Thoughts Katerina Holloway had thought the nightmare was over. She had fought the serial killer, and had won. But then she discovers, in the worst way possible, that there are two of them. Katerina falls into a deep depression and has no way to deal with her new reality. West and Katerina try to keep their new relationship strong, but Katerina's new and inexplicable bouts of anger and hostility threaten to topple it. Can West find a way to help her and restore her sweet side? And when Jordan disappears, is Katerina really the only one who can save her? Book 3, Hide My Light West and Katerina have pulled through the unthinkable and are looking forward to exploring their new life together, without the specter of killing that has been hanging over their heads from the first day they met. Their relationship deepens and Katerina learns some measure of control over her growing powers. But when an upsetting incident at work forces them on the run, Katerina isn't sure how much more she can take. Can West pull her together one more time with the hopes of a normal life ... someday? Or will Katerina finally break? Book 4, Hide My Soul West and Katerina are entering a new phase of their relationship, one that Katerina thought would be perfect because of her loss of powers, and everything starts out that way. But when she is captured by unknown forces and taken to an undisclosed location, can West save her? If you like hot firefighter romance, or thrilling romantic suspense, you will love these books.

    What? Tell me he didn't just say that ... I didn’t want a man in my life. I thought love was for losers, and all I needed to be happy were my friends and my dancing. But then, one Friday night, a gorgeous arrogant playboy called Dylan Campbell came crashing into my life and changed everything. That night, I hated him. I thought he was a spoiled, entitled asshole. And he was – at least at first. But he turned out to be so much more than that, too. Because Dylan taught me who I really was – awakening dark desires inside me that I didn’t even know existed. He taught me about love and life, and maybe I taught him a few things, too. And now everything has changed. Because now he owns me completely ... From the author of the Taming Blake trilogy comes this brand new standalone novel about an aspiring dancer and the playboy billionaire who captures her heart. Due to a number of SMOKING HOT scenes of an adult nature, this novel is only suitable for those aged eighteen and older ...