“I am going to make love to you now.” He says, “So if you want me to stop, tell me.” I shake my head frantically. If he stops at this point, I’ll probably die. Sophie Bennett has virtually no experience with men. Orphaned from birth, she’s gone from living with her reclusive spinster aunt, to a sheltered education in boarding school. So nothing prepares her for David Preston. The intensely attractive business-man is entirely out of her league. Can she handle such a dangerous man, or is she in over her head?

    Now she's an unemployed charity analyst running three hours late for a job interview with the CEO of Griffin Holdings after being mugged. Bound and determined to have the interview anyway, she waits outside the private entrance to his Chicago offices.Griffin Montgomery doesn't know what to make of the disheveled and slightly bruised woman waiting for him in the alley. The gentleman inside him wants to tuck her into his limo and safely escort her to her apartment, with the promise of an interview once another position opens up.The man inside him just wants to take her in every position imaginable.

    GiraldezOMG... HOT, HOT, HOT!!!! ~ Danielle M. Deaton Don't miss the first book in the Stoking the Embers steamy spin-off series, Ashes. If you loved Beth and Gage in Stoking the Embers, see what happens next in Ashes. Ashes - Book 1 Beth and Gage are perfect together... but want to be apart. Both of them strong-willed and in denial. When her old demons appear at exactly the wrong time, he wants to help. She won’t let him. Is their new relationship doomed before it starts? Ashes - Book 2 A day of fun turned into an evening of horror, and Beth and Gage find themselves in each other’s arms. Emotions run high. Libidos too. Way too high for this commitment phobic duo. Feet planted firmly back in the friend zone, they go their separate ways, both determined to get the other out of their head. But terror strikes again. A nightmare turned reality. And this time there’s no one there to help. Ashes - Book 3 Haunted by her night at the club, Beth’s heart feels like ashes... like the smallest hint of wind would blow the fragile pieces away. But she must carry on, she won’t let any man make her feel like this. Besides, she has a job to do. And now, a mystery she knows she must solve. This third installment in Leslie Johnson’s steamy suspense series turns up the heat and will leave you panting for more. Ashes - Book 4 As Beth recovers from the shock of her life, Gage tries his best to help her heal. But there’s so much ... pain ... disillusion ... uncertainty. So many secrets. So many people who aren’t who they appear to be.

    After divorcing her abusive husband, another relationship is the last thing on her mind. But when she meets Ethan McKnight, the club’s owner, the spark between them is immediate. Ethan can’t get enough of Jessica’s curves and sensual submission. With each encounter, their connection deepens, until they can’t imagine being apart. But Jessica’s ex is as jealous and possessive as he is corrupt. He’s willing to destroy them both to prevent their happiness. As his tactics escalate and the danger mounts, Jessica and Ethan must work together to defeat him… or lose everything. Sinful Torment is a steamy standalone romantic suspense novel. It's only recommended for audiences 18+. No cheating. No cliffhangers. HEA. For a limited time only, The Hitman's Possession by Tia Lewis is included for free!

    Over 800 pages of unapologetic dark romance that busts through conventional romance boundaries. Reader discretion is advised.Broke and desperate, Kayla siphons thousands from her employer to pay for her daughter’s treatment, but when CEO Gage Channing discovers her theft, she learns her sadistic boss has no intention of turning her over to the police. Instead, he issues an ultimatum—submit to him in the bedroom, or go to jail.Backed into a corner by a man with no shame, Kayla must find the strength to travel down the path of pleasure and pain. But what started as a means of revenge turns into so much more when the past returns, testing the chains that bind their hearts together.She fell for his wicked ways after he blackmailed her.Stayed after he kidnapped her.Went back to him after he almost destroyed them both with his fury.Now she wants to give him her future willingly.This complete series collection includes: The Devil’s Kiss, The Devil’s Claim, The Devil’s Wife, and The Devil’s Spawn.Note to readers: The Devil’s Kiss Series is a dark romance with a BDSM edge that does NOT conform to safe, sane, and consensual practices. Includes explicit content and subject matter that may offend some readers. Intended for mature audiences. This version was previously published with bonus scenes.

    Too bad the icy shield she puts up freezes any man who comes near. Shea has her reasons, and she’s not telling anyone, not even to a man who makes her want to swoon—something she’s never done before.One touch can change everything; for these two, it’s only the beginning.Ink Reunited – A Montgomery Ink PrequelWhen the men from Sassy Bordeaux’s past come into her shop, she’s forced to face what she left behind and what could happen if she lets go of her pain and finds a future she deserves.Delicate Ink – Montgomery Ink Book 1One look at the woman who comes in for new ink and Austin Montgomery knows she’s the one for him. The problem: she can’t stand him. Now he’ll have to be his most charming and brooding if he has any chance of changing her mind…and claiming her heart.

    At least her deceased grandmother would be proud of her. The only bright spots are the days when the stunningly handsome identical twin businessmen stop by the office for appointments with management. She watches them covertly and in quiet moments finds herself thinking about what it would be like to be with both of the gorgeous men at once. Being with two men is her secret fantasy. But good girls don't fantasize about things like that, do they? Nick and Sean Dorian have had their eyes on Megan for some time. Furtive glances from behind fluttering lashes and delicate blushes, catching her kind words and interactions with her coworkers, have them convinced that she is someone they want to get to know better. Much better. Soon they are pursuing the beautiful redhead with the heart of gold and finding out just how much her fiery personality fires their libidos. She is everything they’ve ever wanted in a woman. But as twins, Nick and Sean have always shared everything, and Megan will be no exception. Will Megan be the woman they can share their love with forever? Megan’s fantasy comes to life, not only being with two men, but having them dominate her. However, circumstances push her away from the twins. There's a fine line between domination and control. Nick and Sean know they need to temper themselves to allow her to be her own woman and be happy. But they have every intention of convincing Megan that she belongs to them, and only them... The twins intend to have their happily ever after with Megan and they’re not about to let her get away.

    Some scenes are dark and may not be suitable for everyone.

    More than 200,000 words. Approximately 700 pages. No cliffhanger! Living alone in a small cottage in the woods, Michelle is hiding from a past too horrible to put into words. Without other people around, she finds she can focus better on simply surviving instead of regretting things she can’t change — like the scary scar on her face. But everything changes after a severe storm. Michelle finds a mysterious stranger injured in the woods and knows she must open her doors to help him recuperate. When he awakens, however, he has no memory of who he is or where he came from. Michelle and Jonathan face a growing attraction to each other, but when Jonathan’s past is revealed, will Michelle find herself worthy of the love of a billionaire?

    It's because I've got a big d*ck and I know how to use it. And man have I used it. When my life fell apart, I used it even more to forget. But I don't do that anymore. Because my life is back on track. I have a plan. And nothing is going to stand in my way of getting what I've worked so hard for. Nothing except for... her.

    Her father, a rodeo cowboy, recently passed away after a long, expensive illness. The medical bills, combined with his habit of gambling and the fact that she had to quit her job to take care of him,has left her homeless and with no place to go but back to the rodeo. She tracks down Luke Delaney, one of her father’s proteges, and asks for help. Luke Delaney thought of Red Stacey as a father. Kennedy didn’t call him when Red was sick, so he didn’t get to say good-bye to the man he loved like a father. He can’t forgive her for that, and turns her away.But when she turns to his brother Liam for help instead,Luke steps forward, partly because of his concern of how his brother the player will treat her, and partly because he knows her father would want him to. Since she’s homeless, she has to stay in his tiny RV. At first close quarters lead to sparring as they fight their attraction--and she fights to have some kind of independence when she’s leaning so heavily on him. But nature can only hold out so long, and despite their better judgement, they give in to their desires. But Kennedy is afraid he’s taking her body in payment, and he’s afraid of the feelings he has for her as he gets to know her again, the feelings he hasn’t let himself feel since they were sixteen years old.

    TREX Special Agent Spencer Allen has been waiting to take the lead since he first started with the covert agency. He's earned his place as his team’s CO and is given a mission that could make or break his career. The night before he deploys, he decides a little R&R is in order. He meets the CEO of the search and rescue group TREX contracts with, takes her home, and they have an unforgettable one-night stand, despite TREX's strict policy not allowing agents to get involved with members of competing agencies. The response is everything... Kat Davis didn't expect to be swept off her feet by a member of the egotistical men-in-black agency that orders her agency around on searches. He says all the right things, touches her in all the right ways, and makes it impossible to resist him. It's only one-night, she reasons. She's not ready to commit to more than what they've already had together and quickly retreats, leaving Spencer confused and angry. Spencer completes his mission and has a decision to make--one that could give him an ounce of happiness, the other the right thing to do. Will he do the right thing? Or do what's right? "If you are looking for nonstop, heart-racing action and sizzling romance, look no further. Allie K. Adams will take you there—and more!" —Lucy Monroe, USA Today bestselling author

    Melissa is done with being a doormat. A love affair she wasn’t meant to witness awakes a hunger for revenge on life.It felt like someone had emptied an ice-bucket over her head when she suddenly realized that her marriage had been dead for years. All her efforts had been for nothing.Fortunately she is still young and her curiosity for the unexplored has soon replaced both disappointment and anger. An experienced older man turns out to have the right tool to make her ex-husband appear rather small and insignificant.When you follow your instincts, anything can happen and often does. The journey has begun.*Please note that all books in the ‘Claiming My Freedom’ series are standalone stories that oozes of confidence and hot steam.Librarian's note: See alternate cover edition of ASIN B072PWG54N here.

    Her father is the founder of Markson Aviation, a top name in the private jet industry. When her parents go through a public divorce battle, she is shoved into the spotlight. Now in her late twenties, she lives a comfortable life, but likes to keep the media at a distance. Radek Cole is a retired Air Force officer who agrees to a last minute job. He flies the rich and famous around the country in their private aircraft. Kasi needs a pilot for her upcoming trip and Mr. Cole comes highly recommended. Little does she know that one encounter would change everything. Kasi has an immediate and intense attraction to her new pilot and is used to getting what she wants. Initially, he turns down her advances, but her skills of persuasion are no match for him. Unfortunately, the media won’t leave them alone. What Kasi doesn’t know is that she isn’t the only one who has a public past. Find out what happens when the heiress meets the pilot.

    The intimidating, tattooed Russian operates one of the most elite mixed-martial arts training centers in the world but it's his shadowy past and reputed connections with Houston's underworld that interest her most.To find her sister, she'll need the help of her big, scary Russian protector--but asking for help from a man like Ivan carries a steep price, one that might just include her heart.DIMITRI (Her Russian Protector #2)Refusing to lose her brother to the violent Hermanos street gang, Benny turns to Dimitri, the dead sexy Russian who lives in the apartment above her family's bakery. He's the only man tough enough to get through to Johnny and save him from a life in prison--or worse.There's nothing Dimitri won't do for Benny, even if it means dealing with her troublemaking brother. He quickly realizes that it's not just Johnny and his thug friends that pose a threat to Benny. A shady real estate developer needs to buy her bakery to secure a multi-million dollar deal and he'll stop at nothing to make her sell.Threatened from all sides, Benny finds safety in Dimitri's strong arms--and in his bed. Her big, sexy Russian has no intention of ever letting her go--and he'll brave the fires of hell before he lets anyone harm her.YURI (Her Russian Protector #3)While clawing her way out of Houston's worst neighborhood, Lena vowed to never let any man have power over her. After a lifetime of broken promises from her criminal father and a mother who abandoned her, Lena believes that love makes you vulnerable. She's never been tempted to test that belief...until Yuri.Sexy as sin and with a dark reputation, Russian billionaire Yuri Novakovsky survived a miserable childhood of poverty and neglect to ascend the pinnacle of success. He enjoys the perks of his massive wealth without much thought to the consequences...until Lena.When Lena's father and cousin blunder into an international art theft operation, Yuri seizes his chance to be her protector. But when past misdeeds catch up with him and threaten Lena's safety, Yuri puts her love and trust in him to the test.He'll prove he's the man she needs--a man she can depend upon and trust--one sensual, wicked kiss at a time.