Featuring the first books in the LOVING THE SYKES and the GRACE GRAYSON SECURITY series.Loving the Sykes #1: CADENCADENI just have to hope I haven't waited too long. And that her three big brothers, the only family I have left, aren't the thing that finally manage to kill me.I need to make her my girl.LUCYI don't know if he'll ever see me as anything more than a little sister. Not with another in his heart. But, I'm willing to do whatever it takes.I've always been his girl.Grace Grayson Security #1: CHAOS & THE GEEKAMBERHow do you politely refuse when the only guy to star in any of your dirty fantasies has just offered to put you up for the foreseeable future and your brother’s just accepted like you were in fact still thirteen and couldn’t make decisions for yourself? You don’t.KITWhen I find out about my best mate’s little sister’s situation, the offer is out of my mouth before I can stop it; Hawk’s like a brother to me even if Amber’s never looked twice at me. It might just be time that this chaos gets a little geek.

    Klaire comes a suspense packed collection driven by deception, murder, and corruption.Deadly secrets, fatal flaws and heart-stopping chemistry will grip you page by page as killers hide in plain sight and danger lurks at every twist and turn. From a rugged mountain town to the darkest corners of the world.Now available in one riveting box set—Rescued, Declan, and Close Encounter— high intensity, action-packed romance, guaranteed to blow your mind and take your heart hostage.

    OVERVIEW• A rookie firefighter accused of setting the fire that kills her husband and his mistress.• “A bad-assed cop falls for the beautiful firefighter only to discover she is his #1 suspect in a double murder.• Can Nate find the real murderer before the murderer finds her?

    Three adventurous, irresistible women who don't mind teaching them. Add a secret FBI mission and a corrupt politician who wants them all dead, and watch the fireworks erupt. (Or is that gunfire?) A team that fights together sleeps together? Well, not ALL together. (But—okay, fine—love IS in the air.) (Seriously, these guys are hotter than a fire on a submarine.) "Action packed and breathtakingly romantic!" Susan Mallery #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author "...started with a bang and the tension never let up..." Paula Graves bestselling author

    Until he meets Jennifer McCoy, his outspoken new assistant and development executive.Newly engaged Jennifer has no idea that her devastatingly gorgeous new boss is the man she kissed, blindfolded, in a game of Truth or Dare. That kiss, that man, that beautiful stranger she cannot forget.Blake hasn't been able to stop thinking about that kiss either...and he'll do anything to win Jennifer --even if it means being a beautiful bastard and breaking all the rules.The THAT MAN TRILOGY is a steamy romantic comedy. Written in dual POV, it's approximately 500 pages long and has an HEA.

    

     Book One: Stranded with the SEAL Love and danger collide on a snowy mountain road... Navy SEAL Trevor “Hawk” Hawkins is on a mission to avenge his teammate’s death when he crashes into another car during a blizzard. Olivia Grayson was running from her own wedding, but the accident leaves her struggling to remember anything at all. Sparks fly between Trevor and Olivia, but an enemy is quickly closing in on the remote cabin - and the holes in Olivia’s memory might be the biggest danger of all. Book Two: Sheltered by the SEAL He owes her two people. She’s only taking back one. Jessa McConnell conspires to get pregnant by Jax Andersson, commander of HERO Force and the man she holds responsible for the death of her husband and unborn child. She assumes a new identity to make sure her secret isn’t discovered, but ends up fighting for her life when she inherits a book intended for the other woman. Book Three: Harbored by the SEAL This ship is going down. Navy SEAL playboy Leo “Cowboy” Wilson has done his best to stay away from Charlotte O’Malley, the sister of his HERO Force teammate, Logan. But when Charlotte books herself on a week-long cruise knowing Cowboy’s there on HERO Force business, she’ll get more than the fling she bargained for, with a terrorist cell placing Cowboy and Charlotte firmly in the path of danger. This is a novella. It’s more than half the length of a full HERO Force book.

    But, when a dark-haired stranger dances into my life, I’m inexplicably drawn to him. What am I to do with a hot sexy man who wants nothing more than to push his way into my life? He’s too irresistible for my own good. I want to tell him my life is way too complicated for him, but his seductive smile, rock-hard body, and skilled hands are wearing me down. I can’t help but give in. Kyren is sexy as hell, but he may have more battle scars than I do. When our demons collide, will our broken pieces fit together or tear us apart? Pieced Together I knew my life was too f*cked up for Kyren, but what I didn’t expect was his demons to be worse than mine. The intensity between us was too much to ever forget. My body still craves his touch on my skin and now that he’s back, he thinks he can waltz into my life with his sexy ways and take what he wants. Over my dead body! The jokes on him because I’m not the woman he remembers. And, why does he have to be so damn intoxicating? I want to walk away. No…I need to walk away. I will not let him ruin me! Besides, I’ve given my heart to someone else who will never break it and when Kyren finds out…he may crush all of us beyond repair. I can’t let that happen no matter how much I still want him. Pieced Together I knew my life was too f*cked up for Kyren, but what I didn’t expect was his demons to be worse than mine. The intensity between us was too much to ever forget. My body still craves his touch on my skin and now that he’s back, he thinks he can waltz into my life with his sexy ways and take what he wants. Over my dead body! The jokes on him because I’m not the woman he remembers. And, why does he have to be so damn intoxicating? I want to walk away. No…I need to walk away. I will not let him ruin me! Besides, I’ve given my heart to someone else who will never break it and when Kyren finds out…he may crush all of us beyond repair. I can’t let that happen no matter how much I still want him. Piece by Piece Steel Nolan I’m half a man and I want to be left alone. Why can’t anyone F*cking understand that? My job in the military is the only thing that keeps me going and allows me to work from my fortress. Now, I’m being forced on a mission that will expose me and possibly destroy my seclusion. If I rescue the woman I used to love, she will want more than I can give her. There are only pieces of me left and none of them are pretty. I’ll save her, then I’ll push her away. Adyson Cage I don’t need to be rescued, Steel is the one that needs to be saved…from himself. His cold-hearted facade doesn’t fool me one bit. The whole man is still underneath, and I intend on freeing him even if it breaks my heart…or kills me. I’ll save him, then I’ll get him back.

    If you like dark plots with lots of steam, especially ones that connect in a small town, then this collection is for you! No cliffhangers, absolutely no cheating, and of course each book features an HEA! Read the blurbs down below and happy reading. His Taste I got one taste of him and now I can’t stop. I know I should stay away from Case Hammett. He’s notorious for a reason: handsome face, muscular body, enough money to own the entire town. The confident and cocky bastard is totally all-wrong for me, and I should be very afraid. But I take a job cleaning his house to help support my sick mother against my better judgement. And I was right to be nervous: he loves getting me down on all fours to scrub his floor. He’s always teasing, his hands on my skin, his cocky grin pushing my limits. Things seem fine on the surface, but there’s a darkness in his house that I can’t escape. But when his hands brush against my skin, I don’t care about anything else. I just need more of his taste, more of his body. He corners me in his bedroom and asks a simple question: Do you want me to take care of you? I’m terrified, but I think the answer is yes. If I can’t escape, I might not leave this house ever again. His Demand I’m all about trying new things. Especially losing my virginity. I came to Pine Grove looking for a new start. Instead, I found Dawson Spark. He’s the kind of man I used to stay far away from. Handsome, cocky, and clearly rich, I can’t pretend like I’m not intimidated when he invites me back to his house. But I’m still a virgin. I’ve never done anything like this before. Now I know why people can get addicted in love. I know this won’t be a one-time thing. I’m a part of his world now, and Dawson demands a lot more than I ever thought I had. Giving him my virginity was the easy part. It’s giving him everything else that’s going to be hard… His Secret It’s my job to keep her safe. But I want something in return. I’m the Chief and Police and I get what I want. At least until I find Emma knee-deep in trouble. Those gorgeous eyes, perfect hair, pouty lips. She makes a growl slip from my throat and I can’t stop myself before I offer her my protection. There’s a catch, of course. I’ll keep her safe, but she better repay me over, and over, and over again. My hands on her hips, pulling her close against my body, I’ll whisper in her ear. You want safety? I want you. I can't help myself. I'm falling for this girl, harder than I ever imagined. She’s my new girl, and she'll get whatever she wants and much more. His Touch Don't be afraid. Let him touch it. My life is one disaster after another. Until the man that killed my father takes me as his own. I should hate Rowan more than anything. But my father was abusive and I have nowhere left to run. Now I’m stuck with this beautiful monster.

    Meet these strong, independent couples, willing to risk it all on finding their happily-ever-after with the one that got away. IT HAPPENED IN VEGAS One little wager. What could go wrong? That's what Charlie King thinks when her friends dare her to reach out to the one man she's never forgotten. There's just one catch—he's the older brother of her former fiancée. Rodeo star Jared Drake is in Vegas for the Grand National finals when he spots Charlie. Their chemistry is instantly off the charts. There’s just one problem—his role in her broken engagement. This time around, can they beat the odds to happily-ever-after or will secrets from the past keep them apart forever? CRAZY VEGAS LOVE It's party time in Las Vegas when four former college roommates and best friends converge on Sin City. Add in a crazy drunken bet about finding "the one that got away" to see if there's a spark still burning after all these years—how bad could it be? The next day, after coming to her senses, Gloria Valenzuela had no intention of going through with the bet. Not until one of the other women played fairy godmother and arranged things so Gloria had no choice but to meet up with her ex. A world famous country music star, Kyle Greenwood had everything he'd ever wanted except for the one thing he'd left behind—Gloria. Then fate in the form of his matchmaking manager lends a hand and brings Gloria back into his life. Before the night is over, a simple practical joke escalates into more than either anticipate. Secrets from their past begin to unravel and threaten their last chance at happiness. Can they overcome their obstacles and hold onto their happily ever after? MARRIAGE, VEGAS STYLE It's party time in Las Vegas when four former college roommates and best friends converge on Sin City. Add in a crazy drunken bet about finding "the one that got away" to see if there's a spark still burning after all these years—how bad could it be? When Cynthia "Cyn" Evans finds herself without access to cash and credit cards, she tempted to cave in to her mother's demands to return home and become engaged to someone who's earned the family approval. That is, until she runs into Noah Cochran in the hotel lobby. What are the odds the one man she decided not to look for is right here in Vegas? Noah Cochran can't believe his luck. The consortium deciding on the contract for the brand new casino complex has narrowed its choices down to five contenders, and his company is at the top of the list. But he's the only unmarried businessman in the running, and if he wants to make a good impression, he needs a fiancee—fast. A fake engagement seems the ideal solution, until things spiral out of control. Will outside forces pull them apart when they've just found each other again, or can they hang on tight for their own happily-ever-after?

    They're so final Faren decides she has nothing to lose by seizing every remaining moment of what life has to offer.Until Faren collides with a motorcycle ridden by billionaire Jared “Mick” McKenna.Even the dark secret of her past and catharsis as a physical therapist can't save Faren from the sexual spiral that waits for her in the arms of a man who commits to no one. When circumstances force her to get a second job as an exotic dancer, Faren never imagines how close that choice will bring her to the brink of a new reality she is unequipped to handle.TT2Faren Mitchell keeps the secret of her second job from the one man who could see her through some of the darkest moments of her life. She doesn't want Jared “Mick” McKenna for the billions he's amassed, but for the one thing she's never given any man: her innocence.Mick's guilt over the injury he inflicted fuels the beginnings of something more; a sexual consumption of each other that neither were anticipating. When Faren's actions don't match her words, Mick suspicions are raised. His feelings turn to ones of protection after Faren is mugged and he can't reconcile his desire for her with the reality they now find themselves in.As Faren's bucket list grows, so does the danger that surrounds the choices she's made. Can she take what she needs from Mick and also secure her mother's life? Or will the truth she has weaved between the lies doom them both?TT3Faren collapses, narrowly escaping discovery upon hearing traumatic news delivered by Thorn. When Thorn becomes her uneasy accomplice in the deception of Mick, Faren decides she needs to come clean with the truth. Shelving her pride might be the last thing she wants to do, but as facts and actions continue to contradict one another, her hands become tied in the lies she creates to survive.Faren only needs one last lap dance to erase the final debt that hangs over her mother's head like a cloud of doom. But when Ronnie Bunce circles closer to Faren and threatens the last sanctuary she possesses, circumstances unravel to reveal lies that run deeper than she knew.Can Faren and Mick consummate their passion before her deceit is discovered? Or will the last dance be the ultimate loss?This is volume 1-3 in a 6-part novella serial. Genre: New Adult Dark Romance Disclaimer: This story contains sexual themes, situations, profanity and violence. Ages 17+.

    She doesn't need a man. After all, her Grams taught her a thing or two about making lemonade out of life's lemons.Then she meets Cash Carson.Reeling from a bad breakup, Cash has sworn off love. It led to nothing but pain and misery, and he’s determined to move forward alone.Until a redheaded Southern beauty crashes into him. With her shopping cart. At the local Piggly Wiggly.If love wasn't for him, why did his heart beat a little faster every time Myla Rose sent that sweet smile his way?He was no knight, and she didn't need saving.But damn if he didn't want to try anyway.AN UPHILL BATTLE: Azalea Barnes has hated Drake Collins since the day he broke her teenaged heart.Fast forward almost seven years later and her libido still hasn't gotten the memo.Now they're frenemies... with benefits.Which suits Azalea just fine. She gets what her body craves while keeping her heart safe.Kind of.Mostly.Drake has loved Azalea since the day they met. He knows that she's his forever. Too bad she only sees him as a good time. He wants more. Needs more.If only he could convince her that it's real this time. He's more determined than ever to prove to Azalea that chemistry like theirs doesn't exist only in the bedroom.The odds may be against Drake, but he's prepared to fight.WEATHER THE STORM: Magnolia Ellington is all too aware that dangerous things can come in shiny packages. Her husband made sure to teach her that.Desperate to escape his wrath—and his fists—she flees in the dark of night. Seeking safety and shelter with the only family she has left, Magnolia finds herself in the sleepy, Southern town of Dogwood—and in the arms of Simon McAllister.Simon has always been more of a thinker than a doer. That changes the minute he meets shy and mysterious Magnolia. She has him rushing into action, ready and willing to do whatever it takes to earn her trust.Slowly, with his steadfast determination and kind heart, Simon brings Magnolia out of her shell. But just as things start heating up between the two of them, the darkness of Magnolia’s past resurfaces, threatening to rip apart everything they’ve worked so hard for.With their future hanging in the balance, Simon fears he’s losing Magnolia. He must find a way to convince her they're better together.

    Get the first three books in the Bourbon Springs Series plus a bonus short story in this box set. Included works: Secret Blend (Book 1): In a smoldering story of law and love, brand-new judges Rachel and Brady start a secret, passionate romance behind chamber doors. But it's hard to keep a secret in Bourbon Springs, Kentucky. Secret Sauce (BONUS Short Story): To celebrate and get away from Bourbon Springs for a few days, Brady takes Rachel on a tasty holiday excursion. Connects Secret Blend and Filtered Through Blue. Filtered Through Blue (Book 2): Hannah Davenport, the co-owner of Old Garnet, and Kyle Sammons, the Craig County Sheriff, have a history and share a secret. She’s borne the burden in private while he’s carried the weight of disapproval in public. But perhaps finally time and tears can wash away the pain of the past. Angels' Share (Book 3): Lila McNee has lost everything except her land–her refuge from the world. But Bo Davenport, her distillery neighbor to the north, needs that land to expand Old Garnet. How do they share they thing they love the most–the place they both call home?These four works are the first stories in the Bourbon Springs Series of contemporary romances set in the Land of Bourbon and Bluegrass.

     But now the most vicious sociopath he ever brought to justice wants him dead. And the crossfire between good and evil threatens the intriguing woman Jack desires. If you love sexy romantic thrillers with explosive surprises and edge-of-your-seat suspense, grab a copy of DEADLY PURSUIT today! Ann Christopher’s DEADLY Series (IMPORTANT NOTE: these books are tightly plotted and should be read in order): Book 1: Deadly Pursuit Book 2: Deadly Desires Book 3: Deadly Secrets

    All she wants is to move on and put the past behind her.On leave from his role as a Guardian, an elite group of para-military hostage rescuse specialists, CJ will finally witness the execution of the man who butchered his baby sister.As Melissa and CJ rebuild the pieces of their lives, a man with the blackest of hearts and an endless capacity to inflict pain changes everything. Prince Charming seeks to honor his mentor's legacy and expand his collection of princesses by adding his most treasured Queen. As tornados tear through town, three lives will be uprooted, twisted, and tangled beyond what any of them can foresee. Melissa and CJ will struggle to come together as horrific events rip them apart, while Prince Charming seeks his Queen.Will Prince Charming destroy CJ and Melissa's chance for a happily ever after? Or will True Love win in the end? Grab your copy of Rescuing Melissa today and find out!What reviewers are saying:"Embodying the worst, and the best, of the human spirit, this author used a steady hand to produce a story that was, in the end, a testament to love and enduring strength. This was a 'stay up until 4 in the morning read' that was worth every minute of lost sleep..." ~ Nerdy Dirty and Flirty reviews."From the first page to the last I was totally captivated. This fast-paced romantic suspense would not let me put it down. I had to know what would happen next." ~ Tamye from Books, Coffee and Crafts News"Who doesn't love a good fairy tale? Especially when it involves a serial killer whose victims are named after fairy tale princesses?? This book is an awesome romantic psychological thriller... There is action, lots of suspense, romance, and of course, not one but TWO psychopathic obsessive villains. If you are in the mood for a Cinderella meets Silence of the Lambs tale, this is your book!!!"This book was previously released as "Twist of Fate." New updated scenes have been added to this edition.