Risking Trust


Casey Diam - 2018
    . . PAIGEShattered, cold, and numb.That’s all I’ve felt since my family was murdered. Still, five years later, it’s hard to breathe, to focus, and to trust anyone. Until I meet him, Caleb Conner. With him, life feels more alive, less scary—despite how strong, lethal, and extremely sexy he is. He’s everything I shouldn’t want, let alone trust. But it’s now or never, and it’s been a long time coming.It’s time for me to welcome danger. I’m finally ready—and willing. After all, Caleb is all that I crave. CALEBAn opportunity. A target. On my father’s radar.I should avoid her at all cost. But Paige Sawyer draws me in, and pushes my boundaries.With her, I am teetering between darkness and light. The truth is, I’m connected to the one person who wants her dead.I’m determined to protect her—save her from them. But is she ready to risk everything, and trust a trained assassin who has never been in love?Book ONE of THREE in the Danger and Attraction Trilogy. Previously Titled, Trust in the THINGS THAT MATTER SERIES now named the DANGER AND ATTRACTION SERIES! If you like broken heroes, and a sexy, suspenseful romance filled with twists and turns, then you will love Casey Diam’s exhilarating trilogy, Danger & Attraction.

Wings


Fawn Bailey - 2018
    One woman. And a villain out to end it all. Discover the mafia world of Gilded Cage in this full-length dark romance novel. First book in a trilogy. There's only one thing you need to know about Ophelia Sokolov. She was promised to me, not my brother. And I'll do anything in my power to make her mine. She's my future. My destiny. My f*cking property. My name is Max Marino. My family owns this city. I kill because I have to. I f*ck because I can. And I will have Ophelia because I always have my way. We were destined to be together. A bond that would tie our families together forever. But she fell for my younger brother... And Ryker never wanted me to have what had always meant to be mine. He took so much from me. Our parents. Our careers. But Ophelia is mine. And I'll kill to prove it...

Without Warning


Dee Lagasse - 2018
    A pint-sized spitfire with a take-no-crap attitude, her focus had always been soccer, music, family, and friends. Chase Merrimack loved football more than anything. With dreams of playing professionally, there was only enough room in his heart for his momma and his little brother. That is, until Hollis quite literally stumbled into his life, changing both of them forever. From the very beginning, Hollis and Chase, along with their friends and family, knew their connection was the kind that only came around once in a lifetime. “Soul mates,” they said. But no matter how strong the pull was, Hollis and Chase avoided their feelings. And they for sure never spoke of them...until the day they did. Without Warning is the story of Hollis Capparelli and Chase Merrimack, their friendship and the universal pull that kept bringing them back together.

Whiskey & You


H.J. Bellus - 2018
    Debtors beware. He’ll slit your throat for a nickel. And make no mistake, he will collect. You never screw with a man’s pride, money, or oil. It’s Texas Law. Unwritten, yet gospel. They don’t call him the king of Texas for nothing. When a debtor can’t come up with his money, JJ takes his wife as collateral... What starts out as a trade-off between bitter men turns into an emotional collision of desire and forbidden love so dangerous, it threatens to destroy even the strongest of empires. No amount of money will ever rebuild everything that’s been shattered. Jack is left standing in the middle of his own chaos. Greed and power are the least of his worries now. Death is knocking on his front door, wanting to collect. The woman he’s given his heart to just might become his collateral this time around. Past sins may trump everything...

Beautiful Assassin


Stephanie Nicole Norris - 2017
    When Celine took her marital vows, she exchanged the life of guns, drugs, and violence for the peaceful life as Caleb's wife. However, not all things buried stay hidden. When Celine’s past comes knocking, it rattles her world and forces her back into the life she vowed to give up. Now she is turning up the heat on the streets of Chicago, showing no mercy to the men who’ve undoubtedly marked themselves.

Fate Hates


Tina Saxon
    Right.He's not Mr. Right. He's demanding, controlling, gorgeous, funny, sweet and has the voice of a rock star. I digress, he's perfect, just Mr. Wrong Timing.The decision to escape was easy, leaving my heart behind was the hard part.I thought it was a chance encounter until fate led me to him again. Our paths didn't just cross, they collided, leaving fragments of lies, truths, and secrets in its wake.Welcome to my life.Fate hates me.Fate Hates is book one from the Twist of Fate trilogy. This book ends on a cliffhanger.Disclaimer: Novel is for 18+ years old as it contains graphic sexual content.

Power Games


Kennedy L. Mitchell - 2019
    Mitchell comes a sexy, romantic drama about an unruly, headstrong agent and the witty, stubborn woman he's assigned to protect. Can these two set aside their hate for the other and work together to win it all? I'm in over my head, failing in their power games I don't understand.One day I wasn't sure I could pay the water bill for my trailer; now I'm wearing red-soled heels and sipping champagne, acting like I belong.Everyone hates me. I'm alone in this hostile world until... him.Saving me from the burning limo intertwined our destinies, whether we like it or not.Secret Service Agent Trey Benson. Tall, dark, handsome--and hates me.He thinks I'm like the other power-hungry socialites, desperate for his money and family name.He's the type of distraction I can't risk. But he's everywhere, always by my side wearing that damn mischievous smirk that makes me want to either slap or kiss it off his face.Except our intense attraction grows too strong to ignore.Stolen moments and secret nights wrapped in each other's arms are dangerous, our hidden love affair the potential scandal I can't afford.Can I beat them at their own games with Trey by my side?Or will love be the sacrifice I'm forced to make to get out of this mess alive?Power Games is the first book in the five-book Power Play series. Each book cannot be read as a standalone. All five books follow one main couple's relationship as it grows through a five-year time period. It's suspenseful, steamy, and oh so unputdownable. If you're a fan of Willow Winters, Meghan March and Skye Warren then this series is for YOU!*Due to detailed mature content this book is recommended for 18+.

Pieces of Lies


Angela Richardson - 2013
    Her move allows her to reconnect with Josh, her best friend, who is more then thrilled at Norah's appearance back into his life. At the same time that Norah steps back into Josh's heart, she learns that he is in the process of being accepted into McLaren's uber exclusive secret society, the 'Lappell'. Josh takes Norah to the Lappell's glamorous parties in the hope of taking their friendship to the next level, but when Norah meets the handsome and elusive Clint Weston, a leader in the Lappell, he sweeps her off her feet in more ways then one. Norah quickly becomes caught up in an emotional tug-of-war between the two guys while also trying to deal with her own secrets that follow her every day. When Norah's past begins to intertwine with her present, what unfolds is a series of dramatic events filled with romance, mystery and dark motivations. She quickly realizes the path to real love can be paved in all kinds of lies.*NOTE: This is a new adult novel with some mature sexual content.

Dream Girls: Piper


Carrie Thomas - 2013
    Moving to Dallas to finish up college with her two friends, Stephanie and Nicole, she hopes to challenge herself to reach new heights. Her bohemian ways allow her to float through relationships frequently and with ease; when there are no strings attached, there is no chance of being hurt. Texas rancher, Moye McKenzie, is a no nonsense, good ol' boy, who doesn't play games where matters of the heart are concerned. When this straight-shooter walks into Piper's life, sparks fly and tempers flare. Wanting to give her the life she deserves, Moye has to show her that getting hurt can happen whether you're holding onto the reins or not. If she could just let go, Piper might be surprised to find she's someone's dream girl.

Rattlesnake Road


Amanda McKinney - 2021
    ★♥ Named one of POPSUGAR's 12 Best Romance Books to Have a Spring Fling With ♥Welcome to 1314 Rattlesnake Road—the perfect hideaway to escape your past.After leaving her posh NYC life behind, fashion editor Grey Dalton escapes to the small, southern town of Berry Springs to pick up the broken pieces of her life. On impulse, she purchases a rumored-to-be-haunted house where she finds herself thrown into decade-old murder mystery, and onto the rocky road of recovery and self-discovery. Men are the last thing on her mind—until she meets a tattooed cowboy and a dashing businessman. One will steal her heart, the other, her soul.Rattlesnake Road pushes the boundaries and blends genres in this raw, emotional, no-holds-barred story. ★ "A dark, edge-gripping emotional read." - Obsessive Reads ★★ “sexy, suspenseful romance.” - Publisher’s Weekly Review ★★ "Strong characterization bolsters this profound, romantic tale." - Kirkus Review ★(Due to serious subject matter and mature content, please be aware that this book might be an emotional trigger for some readers.)

Vicious Lies


Ella Miles - 2020
    This is a story of all the reasons we can't be together. Reason number one: we lie.Liesel Dunn has a secret. One I literally ripped from her hands when we were kids. Her secret was in a letter that I tore in half. I have half the secret. She has the other half. We've always refused to share our part of the truth, so we've lived separate lives. Until fate brings us back together. She needs a hitman. I answer her call. I'll do her this favor. But she'll owe me a debt. And I plan on collecting...Vicious Lies is book 1 in a dark romance series. It ends on a cliffhanger.

Forged


Cole Denton - 2019
    Good things rarely knocked on my door. But hard knocks never failed to kick my ass. Nothing good would ever happen to me. Or so I thought. In college I discovered women, and never looked back. But even though I was never alone, I was always lonely. I didn't know exactly what I needed. Only that I needed something more. Until I saw her. Then I knew. She was what I needed. We were perfect. Incendiary! We were going to be what happily ever afters were about! Or so I thought. Now I'm ten years older. A hundred years wiser. I have survived so many trials by fire, nothing could penetrate my scarred and jaded armor. Or so I thought. This is my story... **Author’s note: Forged is a dark novel with intense scenes that may trigger some readers. Please read with caution.

Greyson


J.M. Walker - 2018
    Lust. Fear. Passion. It started the moment she passed out in my arms. Seduction. Vile. Depraved. Desire. She couldn’t remember her past but looked to me like I was her future. My walls were built. My heart was cold. My emotions vacant. After being alone for five years with only my motorcycle club at my side, she was who I had been searching for. The one I had needed all along to light up the darkness surrounding my life. Just when I thought I had her, just when I thought I could finally allow myself that happiness I didn’t think I deserved. She was ripped from my hands…

This for That


Bella Jewel - 2019
    You’re heartless. You’re sick. You’re really damned twisted. Do you know that? Nope… Still doesn’t cut it. Dear Fate…yeah, that’s the one. Dear Fate, What the actual hell? What exactly did I do to deserve the life you paved for me? Did I bother you so? Was I awful? Did I not pray enough? You took my life into your hands, fate, and you twisted it. You turned it into a broken mess, and you made it ugly. You made meugly. A life for a life. An eye for an eye. That’s how it goes, right? Her life. Now mine. Someone is coming for me, but you already know that, don’t you fate? Did you plan it? Did you even try to tell them it wasn’t my fault? That it was an accident? That I didn’t mean for it to happen? Or is this part of your sick and twisted plan? I have one last question, fate, before you go… Have you got a hero for me? Because I’m going to need one.

Privilege


Bethany-Kris - 2019
    She wanted for absolutely nothing, until she met him. Born poor to parents who never cared, Renzo Zulla was already destined to fail. He has struggled for absolutely everything, but she’ll prove to be his biggest fight yet. She’s high society from the upscale suburbs. He’s a drug dealer from New York’s slums. They just weren’t meant to be … until they were. What would it take to change a life—an entire perspective? All the things you thought you knew and wanted? For them, it took thirty-six days. And the privilege of meeting each other. They shouldn’t be. They don’t fit. Love doesn’t care. Note: Privilege is book one in a three-book trilogy following the same couple.