As soon as I reached the doors for the west wing ICU, I looked around for the family visitation room. I entered the doors with my adrenaline on overload. The first face I spotted was Ma Lique. She stood over Rah as he sat in a chair with his arms draped over his knees and his head lowered slightly above them. Ma Lique was stroking his back and I feared the worst. My steps seemed to fail me as it felt like forever to make it next to where they sat. Feeling my presence, Ma Lique looked my way with a tear-stained face. “What the fuck is going on?” I asked worry etched in every word I spoke. Ma Lique spoke first. “Calm down, baby. Deena was in an accident. She’s in surgery. We’re waiting to hear from the doctor,” she uttered through muffled tears. “It wasn’t no fucking accident!” Rah shrieked rising to his feet and moving toward the window. “The bitch ran her off the road and tried to kill her and my unborn seed.” “Man, what the fuck happened?” I asked as I followed him. “Man, I don’t know all the details. All I know is the highway patrolman said witness statements indicate her truck was clipped and rammed by another vehicle. By the time both cars came to a standstill, a tractor trailer slammed the other vehicle pushing it into her car before both cars went spiraling down an embankment.” “Do they have any idea who did this shit?” I asked Rah as I huffed and puffed. “Yeah, man. It was that bitch, Cashmere. She’s in this mothafucka somewhere. When I get my hands on her she’s a dead bitch,” Rah seethed, teeth clenched and his right fist hitting the palm of his left hand. “Nah, my nigga. I got that bitch. I’ll tell you about the bullshit as soon as Pimp is out of the woods,” I sneered attempting to rein in my anger towards Cashmere. I patted Rah on the back. “Pimp is going to be alright, man. She’s strong and a damn fighter. There’s no way in hell she’ll let a bitch like Cashmere take her out. Plus, she’s going to fight tooth and nail to hang on for CaLi and RJ. Trust me, man. She’s gonna make it.” “I keep telling myself that, man. I love her so much. Man, if I lose her I don’t know what I’ll do.” A few minutes later, we heard a little commotion and turned to see CaLi and her grandparents coming through the doors. Rah turned and CaLi ran straight into his arms. He hugged her tightly. “She’s going to be alright, CaLi. Your momma isn’t going to leave you.” CaLi cried uncontrollably. “I can’t lose her, Rah. I just can’t. What about my baby brother? I can’t lose him either. Who would be so mean to do this to my mother?” Ma Lique walked over and pulled CaLi into her arms. “Baby, your momma is a fighter. She’ll fight for you and your brother. Come with me and your grandparents to the chapel to pray.” She gave CaLi a few tissues to wipe her face and the four of them walked away. A few minutes later, CoCo appeared carrying a take-out tray with four cups with lids on it. “Hey Monty,” she spoke, as she handed Rah a cup first and then passed one to me. I gave her the “What’s up,” head nod and then lifted the cup to my lips. When the liquid slid down my throat and the taste of Cognac hit my taste buds, a smile formed on my face.

    Innocent, broken, and in need of protection, he took her under his wings vowing to protect her from the man who had killed her mother and was now thirsty for her blood. She stirred a protective streak inside of him, but he hadn’t counted on falling for the little beauty. As his best friend’s cousin, she was forbidden to Vikram. It was wrong, but he had never been a man to play by the rules. He wanted her, and he was going to have her, and nothing would stop him from making her his wife, not the man after her life nor his contract marriage to the daughter one of his business associates.

    She longs to be in charge of her own life. She's trying desperately to not be forced to marry a man she doesn't love. It's a battle she's losing. Her parents believe in tradition and in their royal world daughters do as they're told without question or complaint. Royalty marries for connections, not love.Pete's in Texas looking for his next mark. His next golden goose. Just when he thinks the small town might not be as ripe with wealthy women as he'd thought, he overhears a conversation that will help him stick to his original plan. He sets his plan into motion as he learns all he can about the woman who just might be his most lucrative conquest ever.When Pete and Charlotte meet, she feels comfortable enough to pour out her heart. It's a skill he's perfected - reel them in with compassion and quiet confidence. And just like that he'd offered to allow her to pay him to become her fake husband.Falling in love isn't in the plan for either of them and they'll fight till the bitter end to keep love out of their lives until this arrangement is over.

    She fights me at every turn, yet I can't stop thinking about her. Her disdain for most men is palpable, but I can't stop myself from making her aware of my presence—to touch her, to breathe her in. Her smart mouth is bound to get her in trouble and I can’t help but smile at the kind of trouble she’ll find with me.When an outside threat, a threat she’d been running from, catches up with her, threatening her life, which means threatening my plans for trouble, I’ll give everything I have to neutralize that threat and see her safe.GreerI’m not like the other women who sheltered at the safehouse in Texas. My problems with men were a different set of problems, and now they’ve caught up to me. If that’s not bad enough, I have Sarge to contend with. He’s pushy and loves to bark orders to hear himself speak. He’s also tall, tatted and a god among men who moves me to hurt him before he hurts me. A man like him, that’s exactly what will happen once he finds out my truths.This man has the power to ruin me more than any other, and I’m scared that I’m ready to let it happen.Gun the engine and prepare for one wild ride! USA Today Bestseller, Sarah Zolton Arthur, delivers sizzling romance mixed with a thrill a minute adventure in the Bedlam Horde series!

    

    Inside, you’ll find the four full-length novels in the Second Chances series, including...Book #1: Single Dad Baker “Jack is a billionaire baker, with just the right size buns…”I’m every woman’s dream. I can bring all their desires to life. I can make it happen. Cream puffs, shortbread, and even ladyfingers. All can be turned into the naughtiest thoughts. I’m the master of my trade. Single dad, nothing can stop me. But, there’s one recipe I can’t figure out. An innocent girl that crushed on me. Correction: She used to be innocent. Now she’s back. Hot, sexy and all grown up. Bella’s not the same though. Her eyes hold darkness that wasn’t there before. This time, I am going to be her protector. I’ll put everything on the line for her.Even the bakery. Can I really let her leave again?*-*-*Book #2: Brother’s Billionaire Best Friend“John is a billionaire film producer, with just the right touch…”My new houseguest is off-limits. Maybe that’s why I can’t keep my hands off her. Dina is not just any woman. She’s my best friend’s little sister. I should’ve claimed her years ago. But I didn’t know any better then. Now I have a second chance. Her delicious lips and that soft skin.It’s all I obsess over. Our secret baby will lead to a scandal. But my billionaire status is worthless if I can’t protect her. I’ll fight the world if I have to. I’m not letting her go this time. Even if I lose my best friend in the process.*-*-*Book #3: Enemies to Lovers “Frank is an old football star, who expects everyone to worship him…”The many reasons why going back to an old fling is a horrible idea. 1. He broke my heart in front of everyone 2. I never did get over him3. Frank’s an old football star, who expects everyone to worship him 4. I never could say no… There are many more, like the fact that he’s my boss now. But none of that matters. I still do the unthinkable. I fall back in his arms. I give him a second chance. Now my enemy is my lover. Worse still, I’ve gotten pregnant. No one can know, not even Frank. He was the only one that could hurt me.I couldn’t let him do it again. No matter how badly I still wanted him.*-*-*Book #4: One Night Mistake “Jaime is a gorgeous billionaire with hot abs and a winning smile…”He’s my boss. I knew that I shouldn’t sleep with Jaime. I couldn’t help it. I was supposed to redecorate his house. But he altered my virginity instead. It should have happened only once. Though now, I wanted more. I wanted to be with him. I wanted our love to have a second chance. I could have it all. If someone wasn’t standing in our way. I was carrying his secret… Would it matter? These hot and sexy billionaires will have you begging for more. All books in the box set are full length standalone in series, second chance romances.

    The one language that Sloan found difficulty speaking was the language of true love. There had been men who entered her life; however, their exit was swift as Sloan struggled to make a real connection with them. Sloan was fiercely independent and unapologetic about the conditions she thought were important to a relationship. She had an amazing career, good friends and a family that loved her. She wasn’t looking for anyone to fix or save her. Titus Phillips, millionaire entrepreneur, and philanthropist have a lot in common. He too was unapologetic about his success, spending his days running a profitable business and his nights doing what any handsome, successful bachelor would do. Titus lived life to the fullest, taking no prisoners in his quest to live every day as though it were his last. Titus balanced his high-octane lifestyle with philanthropic endeavors; giving back whenever he could. A chance encounter brought Sloan into Titus’ orbit. The magnetism between the two shifted the earth on its access. Sloan was Titus’ to have, only if he could handle the stipulations.

    

    What he doesn't anticipate, is the Sheikha of Kulaz -- will confound his angry heart and melt his cool exterior.All Sheikha Amina Aqila of Kulaz wants is to prove to her father's advisors that she is the right ruler for Kulaz, as her deceased father intended. What she doesn't expect, is the cool and handsome Prince who appears determined to set her heart aflame and -- ruin her plans to rule without the control of a man.Amina soon realizes, she enjoys Maarku's control, just a bit too much.