and much, much more!BACK ON TOP is fast-paced and occasionally outrageous, told with the flair readers loved in HOOKED. Samantha X does not hold back when it comes men, love, sex - and getting herself back on top.

    Cocky as a god. Alpha TROUBLE. V-card slayer. Stranger Danger, indeed... And I just let him in my car!Jackson’s the best disaster a girl could run into.Eight pack abs. Hang-on-baby biceps. Devil-may-care-panty-dropping grin.Then he goes and saves me. Not once. But twice.And I hand over my V-card at long last. Because Mr. Wrong Side of the Road makes me hot in all the right ways.Not like I planned on carrying it around forever. But my father taught me about all the things I didn’t want in my life.So an affair with Jackson was perfect. No strings. No complicated messes.My protective walls would keep doing their job.But turns out Jackson’s touch unraveled my orderly world from the inside out. Only as my walls come down, his go up.Can my scars and his untethered life mesh?Fire fuses some things and tears other things in half. But the heat’s got to get really hot to find out which will happen to us.From the queen of smoking hot action adventure romance Jenna Gunn - an alpha rescuer first lover romance set in on the beautiful beaches of Outer Banks or North Carolina.. Full of unexpected twists, window-steaming heat, and a hero so tasty you’ll be sizzling for days. A full length book with a happy ever after that will send you dreaming.

     Kaleb's always been a bad boy. A womanizing, cocky, arrogant, aggravating bad boy. Oh, did I add that he has a body that belongs on a magazine cover, cheekbones you can cut yourself on and a smile that makes the panties melt off every girl he meets? And for the whole summer holidays, before I go away to college, he's also my boss. So why, in a moment of vulnerability, did I end up in bed with him? I mean sure, it was just one night. But damn, it was one hell of a night. I tried to forget it. I tried to pretend it didn't happen. After all, I'm a good girl. I don't do things like that. But when he tells me the next day that as his boss, I have to obey his every command... Well, let's just say accounting internships have never been so exciting.

    But that's not the only motivator. The way he sees his boss and best friend Paul has changed, his feelings transforming into something new and exciting. No matter how hard he tries, he just can't shake it.Jade loves their attention, the two gorgeous friends who swing by to see her at the cafe every day. They're both like something ripped straight from her dreams, and after she finds herself stranded, she can't turn down their offer to have her stay over. When the power goes out she's left with a dilemma; does she stay on her own in the cold, or go and join them in Michael's room where it's warmer?Paul's never done anything like this before. He has eyes for Jade, they both do. How could he possibly resist her? She's beautiful, smart, and great fun to be around. When they find out she's got no way of getting home, it's only right that they let her stay over at Michael's. They're both stranded and caught in the storm after-all. Now, with the power out, he's face to face with the most important decision of his life. Does he embark on a journey that threatens to completely change him, or does he turn his back on something incredible? "Lost Between Them" Is a hot and steamy MMF romance intended for mature audiences 18+ This story contains male on male sex and explores the evolving relationship between all three characters and their changing sexuality. Approximately 43,000 words with HEA ending.

    Unable to face the consequences of what we’d done, if we were ever in close quarters, I ran in the other direction. If we were coincidentally put in the same class, I dropped it.Avoidance was the name of the game and so far I was winning.That is, until we’re assigned the same apartment.Living with Jagger during my last semester was definitely not in my plans, but I’m determined to make it work. As long as I don’t look at him for too long or let his innuendos get under my skin, I should be fine, right? I have to be.They say hooking up with your roommate can be messy, and losing my heart to Jagger would be disastrous.100% standaloneenemies-to-loverssports romanceroommates

    

    His confession blindsides her. Sean has a shady past, she knew that from the beginning, but this is so much worse than she thought. There's a dangerous side to Sean Ferro. It's alluring and frightening at the same time. Avery has to decide if love can overcome anything or if she should protect her heart. Genre: Romantic Suspense Collection A: Includes Volumes 7-9 Pages: 378 THE FERRO FAMILY The Arrangement (Sean & Avery) Damaged (Peter & Sidney) Stripped (Jon & Cassie) The Proposition (Bryan & Hallie) Easy (Jocelyn Ferro) Broken Promises (Trystan & Mari) The Wedding Contract (Nick & Sky) Secrets & Lies (Kerry) H.M. WARD'S NEW YORK CITY LOVE STORIES REVIEWS: "H.M. Ward writes an emotional, deeply felt story that will rock your world." -Carly Phillips, New York Times Bestselling Author "H.M. Ward takes this series to a whole new level of intensity!" -Cary Mattiller "One of the most emotionally charged novels I have read all year." -Crystal via Goodreads "If you love The Arrangement, then you will not be disappointed with The Proposition." Linda Wallace "Amazing, awesome, and unbelievably sexy." -Cheryl, via Goodreads "You can't go wrong with any book written by H.M. Ward." -Christon Benford "This is a story about true love/ first love never dying and making it through all odds. An incredible book." -Gabby's Book Blog "This has to be H.M. Ward's best work yet!" -Sheri via Goodreads "The tension is palpable and so physically powerful; it literally reaches out and tugs at all my emotions. My God, it was beautifully erotic. When a story elicits so much emotion from you, you know it's good." Tessamari Reviews "I want to marry this book and have it's fictional babies" "Move over Christian Grey and welcome Sean Ferro." -Reading, Eating, & Dreaming "You can't go wrong with a book written by H.M. Ward." -Christon Benford "I thought nothing could top Damaged & The Arrangement Series. I was wrong." -Curious Kindle Reader "Serious sexual tension!" -Spare Time Book Blog "Hilarious, witty, with a 'gut punching' story line." -Workman "Amazing, hot, sexy, and leaves you wanting more." -ENA AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY: H.M. Ward continues to reign as a NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author who is swiftly approaching 13 million copies sold, placing her among the literary titans. Ward has been featured in articles in the NEW YORK TIMES, FORBES, and USA TODAY to name a few. You can interact with this bestselling author on facebook at AuthorHMWard. Text HMWARD to 24587 and get a text reminder on release & sale days.

    They’ll break out all the plugs, risk all the danger, and do anything in their power to rescue you. They always keep their cool. Except when they run into that one delicious woman that will turn their world upside down. And when that happens, they’ll obey the hungering cat within and devour what is theirs and theirs alone…Wild LionI rear-ended his car. Now I need to make it up to him. I can pay for his damage, but I’m broke. I can give him my insurance card, but he doesn’t want it. I can be his fake fiancée for a fancy dinner. Um, what?Wicked LionI’m known for turning down plenty of women. But I can’t turn her down. She’s the complete opposite of me. My wilderness only comes out when I shift. Her wilderness comes out in different places…Warrior LionI have an insanely hot and insubordinate man watching over me. Standing there in the corner of my office, his hotness radiating off of him. I can’t get distracted. But it’s been a while, and I can’t help it…Wounded LionI’m a woman of science. I don’t believe in mates. And men were never in my microscope. But the thing is: this man I want in my microscope. This man, I want to explore every minuscule part of…Wet LionI can’t remember the last time I got rejected. But she did, and it pisses me off. We’re stuck on an island, just the two of us. My lion is taking control of my mind… I can feel her resistance, but I’ll break it down…Wanted LionI lost her years ago. My mate. I did everything to forget her. And now she’s right in front of me. But things have changed. And there are secrets. She never told me that she has a child. A little lion cub…WARNING: Intended for 18+ readers.

    All night & all day. Just like the coffee shop I’d met him at that day luck was on my side. It was one cup of coffee. My last five dollars. And a sign of good faith. Who’d ever known the man I given my last to would be Levee Billion, prominent figure and one of Huffington Mill’s most eligible bachelors. Did I mention he was filthy fxcking rich? Just before he slid into his foreign whip, he’d left my mind in a frenzy and my body on fire. One wink and a thank you note with his number attached. “Call me if you’re ever in need.” Of course I was in need. I had been since the day I smelled his obnoxious cologne. Witnessed his intoxicating smile. Been blessed with his lingering presence. I’d become addicted. His absence was vexatious. Even, now, the thought of our differences keeping us apart had me strung out and stressed out.

    And after she finally discovers the truth, it causes her to question everything she thinks she knows about love.Thrown head-first into the dangerous and exhilarating world of the Italian mafia, Gianna and Alessandro struggle with their feelings and how to reconcile their different lives. Gianna can’t bear to have her heart broken by another man – and Alessandro is faced with the daunting task of juggling his dreams with his newfound love.As a wild ride of drama, passion, and heartache begins to unfold, the strength of their budding relationship is put to the test as rumors fly, old rivalries surface, and the ghosts of their pasts come back to haunt them. Can Gianna and Alessandro find the happily-ever-after they crave? Or is their forbidden romance doomed for disaster?Get ready to dive into an electrifying mafia romance series like no other. With heart-pounding suspense, scintillating steam, and emotions running high, this thrill-ride is only just beginning. Start reading today!

    It’s that cockiness that aptly titles him the playa of Inglewood. Having a past that groomed him to be the ladies’ man he has become, it didn’t prepare him for the real world… or love. After falling in love for the first time, he realized what it felt like to love someone who didn’t love you back. It caused him to tone his philandering ways down. It made him aware of all the hearts he’d broken in the past. Now that he had not only a son, but a little princess as well, he knew he needed to be a better example for them.When Bryce sees Sheena, he immediately knows that he wants to be a respectable man and settle down. His career is in place and with the help of his friend, Solomon, he has his heart’s desires, materialistically. But as of late, especially after watching Solomon find love, he’s been craving that type of connection with someone. Although he realizes she’s much younger than he is, he knows that she’s the one that will complete him.While Bryce does his best to prove to Sheena that she’s made the right decision by being with him, he knows that there are elements of his life that could threaten to ruin them. The demons surrounding him about his family, upbringing, and past ideologies would have to be revealed to Sheena. Not to mention, his two baby mamas aren’t the happiest with his new-found relationship. Will Bryce be able to navigate through life’s obstacles and maintain his new relationship with Sheena? Or will it all be too much for her to deal with?

     Kirklynn Sayers, 34-year-old renowned therapist of Huffington Mill, has mastered every aspect of her life except love. She refuses to refer to herself as a hopeless romantic, simply, because she’s lost interest in finding it, altogether. Unsympathetic about her shallow hopes of partnership, she buries the hatchet and focuses on creating a legacy and defying the stigma attached to therapists as herself. Heath Benedict, 26 years old and the newest heir of the Benedict throne, is still suffering from the death of his grandfather years prior. Though he was blessed with a budding empire as a result of it, Harold Benedict’s death unsealed wounds that he’d covered for Heath’s sanity and protection. Heath has the world at the tip of his fingers, but the feeling of inadequacy is keeping him from accessing it. From the day he took charge of Benedict and Associates, Heath has only been content with one aspect of the company... access to Kirklynn Sayers. He, soon, discovers that her wholesomeness is the key to unlock his sanity. While she tries to solve his issues of inadequacy through treatment, Heath reveals that there’s only one way to heal him. Submission. Kirklynn refuses to submit and jeopardize her career, leaving Heath with no choice but to force his hand. Journey through a story of uncertainty as the two struggle to unearth their most sacred aspirations while undressing one another in the process.

    Instead of crying and waiting for Julian to come to his senses, Brielle realizes that love is a game. A game that requires the best man to win. Stepping out on an adventure, Brielle dives head first into trouble. Disguised as a gentle and caring spirit, Brielle is played in the worst way. While Brielle is stewing in her shame, Julian has troubles of his own. He is quickly learning that love doesn’t play fair and he is losing miserably. With the two of them hitting rock bottom, they have no one else to turn to but each other. Will their shame and raw truth pull them back together or separate them for good? Find out in The Game of Love.

    Making Connections Third edition Level 3 Teacher's Manual contains teaching suggestions for each activity type as well as a complete answer key. Photocopiable unit tests contain additional thematic readings and assess how well students have learned the unit's reading skills and the unit's target vocabulary.

     Lyra has been keeping a secret from everyone. Still stinging from her parents’ divorce, her life is falling apart. When her mom finds out what Lyra’s been hiding, she pulls her from her world of partying and takes her to a reclusive cabin in the woods to get herself together. At first, Lyra wants nothing to do with the solitude of nature, until she stumbles upon a small commune deep in the forest and three gorgeous, intriguing men who live there. Completely different from one another, Rain, Paul, and X grab Lyra’s attention and pique her curiosity each in their own unique way. Can these three men living a simple life in the woods help Lyra find herself and the love and intense pleasure she’s been missing with all of them?.