But when the smoke finally cleared, I discovered that I wasn’t alone. Father Sullivan was a force – a living and breathing force, a forbidden desire I couldn’t resist. I didn’t want to resist. But I wasn’t the only one who wanted him, and by all accounts neither of us should have him.I had decisions to make, secrets to uncover. Both would tear my heart, my life, and what was left of my family apart.I wasn’t going to take any chances this time around. If I’d learned one thing during my life, it’s that death is the only certainty. It’s a matter of when, not if. For every action, there is a reaction. For every choice, a consequence. If I hadn’t chosen to live again, I would have never known what life could be like … With the Father

    One taste. Pure Magic.Stressed and tired, Charlotte needs a break. Raising twins single-handedly often takes a toll that even a glass of wine can’t cure.And when Charlotte is reunited with the gorgeous and captivating Callan McAidh— who showed her what true passion and pleasure really were years ago— Charlotte knows her life is about to be turned upside down once again.But when Callan reveals the truth about himself, and about her past, Charlotte is catapulted into a world of danger and mystique. Now, it’s up to Charlotte to accept her destiny while holding on to the only man she’s ever loved. Charlotte soon learns that some legends have dark origins; some so dark it is impossible to evade their touch.This is a paranormal romance novel with adult themes and language.

     Sterling and Skye Skye is a spoiled little rich girl, who has never had to do more than bat her eyelashes at her father to get whatever she wanted. When she received her degree, her plan was to open an art gallery catering to the uber rich. The last thing she needed was a man getting in her way. But, there’s just something about Sterling. He’s an alpha male that gives her what she’s always craved, the ability to let someone else take control. Could Sterling be the man Skye needs to help her relinquish control and change her spoiled ways? Asher and LillyWhen Lilly was a small child, her parents were killed in a fire. Since the loss of her parents, she’s never truly felt loved or safe. Now that Lilly’s dream of becoming a teacher has come true, she worries that her dream of finding Mr. Right might not. That all changes the day that Asher literally runs into her in the park. Could Asher be the man to make Lilly feel safe and give her the happily ever after she’s always dreamed of? Tanner and AdleeTo say that Adlee had a rough childhood would be quite the understatement. When she was barely ten years old, her mother killed herself, leaving Adlee in the care of her stepfather, Paul. Paul was not a nice man. When Tanner walked into the café she was working at and witnessed the way Paul treated her, he knew he had to step in. Could Tanner be the man to prove to Adlee that she is worthy of love and help her regain her self respect?Read Four Letters to see how all of these lives are intertwined...

    Breaking people runs in my blood. The Haynes’ were supposed to be a straightforward job. Go in and pull the trigger twice. One bullet for Charlie, one for his sister. But when I saw Valentina, I wanted her. Only, in our world those who owe us don’t get second chances. No way in hell will my mother let her live. So I devised a plan to keep her.It’s depraved.It’s immoral.It’s dubious.It’s perfect.Just like her.(Dubious is Book 1 of The Loan Shark Duet and ends on a cliffhanger. The story is concluded in Book 2, Consent.)

    A master we've never seen.Obedience will become all we know in our shallow existence. It is the only emotion we're permitted to feel.When we're bad, we're punished. When we're good, we're rewarded. Our scars run deep. Yet we survive, because we have to... because HE teaches us to.All of us are special, we feel it with everything we are.He has us for a reason, but it's a reason we don't know.We've never seen his face, but we know that something deeply broken lies beneath the darkness. With every touch, with every punishment, we know it. Then something changed. He showed me who he truly is.Now I want him.I'll go against everything I know to be with him. A monster. My monster. Loving him is a sin, but a sinner I am. I won't stop until I see every part of him. Even the parts he keeps locked deep down inside. I am Number Thirteen, and this is my story.

    But I didn’t expect to be kidnapped! I agreed to marry a man I didn’t love. So imagine how I felt when he came and stole me away. Jake Harker. He’s raw, primal, dangerous. My bad boy kidnapper. He won’t tell me who’s paying him And now here I am, blindfolded and bound, And I guess you’d call this a honeymoon… Jake:Steal the blushing bride on her big day, and collect the ransom from her doting daddy. Easy, right? I’m just the middleman; she’s just a job I shouldn’t give a damn But something about her drives me crazy. I’ve never been a sucker for girls in wedding dresses. But this time it’s different. So do I hand her over for the money? Or keep her for myself? Take Me is a steamy and romantic story from Layla Valentine; It’s a stand alone, with no cheating, and a guaranteed HEA. Also included is the entirety of Layla’s previous novels, Buy Me, Bride Me, and Killer!

    Knight’s Den of Vipers then you might enjoy this twisted series. If you simply like your reading unpredictable and a walk on the wild side then this series could be a good fitA fast-paced, plot-driven, addictive series.She goes by the name, Whisper.It is all she owns.Stolen from her family, she is raised in captivity by her master and mistress.Freedom is brief from her gilded cage—only to become a debt owed.Edge is a hardened enforcer for a biker club.Girls are going missing.An alliance is made between two biker clubs who want answers.Then a letter changes everything.It's now a race against time.The clock is ticking.Who is good? Who is bad? Who is lying?Can Edge stop the evil that is coming for the girl who only wanted to stay a whisper?Author Note: If you like a full cast of well written characters, an unpredictable plot, an age gap romance, a strong female lead, and a biker who will stop at nothing to right wrongs... then this is the series for you.This is not a standalone series. This is a don't-stop-reading-until-the-ride-ends series. A gloriously twisted series waiting for you to begin.

    The demons always win.His life is a toxic existence on a permanent loop, like a bad 80s movie.Until…Sara Russell, the junior publicist hired to salvage his tarnished image, plows into him. Literally. Innocent, naïve, and pure, she’s the only one who can piece together what has long been shattered.But sometimes, when you’re so broken, it’s impossible to become whole again. And even more impossible to save anyone else.

    When a powerful man is willing to risk everything for his own satisfaction, only one woman can beat him at his own game: his wife. Or so she thinks…“Let’s start with you calling me Stewart. Formalities seem unnecessary.”Stewart Harrington is rich, gorgeous, and one of the most powerful men in Miami. He always gets what he wants. Anything is available to him for the right price.Even me.Being the wife of a mogul comes with all the perks, but being Mrs. Stewart Harrington comes with a few special requirements. I’ve learned to keep a part of myself locked away as my husband watches me submit to his needs. But the more he demands of me, the more beguiled he becomes and that’s to my advantage. So I keep fulfilling his fantasies and following his rules because he doesn’t know that what he’s playing is really my game. And winning is everything, right?Insidious is a stand-alone novel and the first Tales from the Dark Side title. Due to the dark and explicit nature of this book, it is recommended for mature audiences only.

    That is until she decided to take matters into her own hands, fight back and run from her dark and tortured past. Gia He’s not the kind of guy I usually go out with. Not that I dated all that much anyway before my ex. But I make it a point to steer clear of men like him. Nathan took my breath away the moment I laid eyes on him. And even if he just may be the most beautiful man I’ve ever seen, I won’t cave to his advances. I’ve felt the worst kind of pain from people that look like him. It may be wrong to generalize, but I wouldn’t go there. I can’t go there. Ever…Can I? Nathan She’s sexy. I like that. She’s feisty. I like that even more. She shoots me down every time I ask her out. Not really a fan of that, but I’m nothing if not persistent. Gia has to be the most gorgeous woman I’ve ever laid eyes on, and I want her. Problem is she’s not buying what I’m selling. Her piercing eyes tell a tale of scars unseen. Immediately I want to be the one to chase away what plagues her. First have to convince her that I’m the just one to help heal her. Standalone Romance A story of hope, healing, love and music. Adult content 18++ ***This book contains sensitive/emotional subject matters that may be too intense for some readers.

    My fall from the top was anything but graceful, and I lost everything, including my self-respect.Stepping back into the spotlight would prove a challenge. A challenge I was more than ready for, until she happened—Wynne Benfield. She was the whole package: brains, beauty and talent. She was also forbidden. But I am Sander James. I don’t play by the rules . . . I make them.

    She is an undercover detective who infiltrated my hotel and casino as an employee to take down my illegal enterprise. What she doesn’t know is I am fully aware of it. The operation I’m orchestrating is monumental compared to anything her mind could envision.It’s the burning desire I feel when she’s near that I didn’t see coming. An unwavering draw to touch her, and the need to break down her walls is testing my restraint; however, nothing can stand in the way of my ultimate goal. She could destroy everything my brothers and I have worked toward to avenge our father’s death. To keep the upper hand, it is vital to know your enemy. How deeply can I go, peeling back her intriguing layers while still concealing the truth? How much of Victoria can I claim before she’s too close … too close for me to let her go?This novel is for a mature audience due to harsh language and descriptive sexual scenes, including aspects of BDSM. It also ends in a cliffhanger.

    *************He’s a spoiled Alpha used to getting whatever he wants. She’s a stubborn eighteen-year-old determined to disappoint him.Finding love at first sight with your fated soul mate sounds so romantic. Unless, of course, that “mate” happens to be your brother’s sworn enemy and the overbearing Alpha werewolf-warlock who has taken you hostage.Things get complicated in this twisty enemies-to-lovers trilogy about a stubborn American girl who stumbles upon forbidding paranormal circumstances when she travels to Brazil and finds herself at the center of a blood feud between rival South American werewolf packs.The task of taming a formidable, drop-dead sexy werelock has never been so hard. And so hot.*************

    Now it's whatever she wants it to be. She is a Deliverer. She lures young men and delivers them to be sold. She delivers the strikes that enforce their obedience. She delivers the sexual training that determines their purchase price. As long as she delivers, the arrangement that protects her family will hold. Delivering is all she knows. The one thing she can't deliver is a captive from slavery. Until him. And her stubborn slave thinks he can deliver her...from herself.DELIVER series (HEAs with no cliffhangers - must be read in order):Deliver #1Vanquish #2Disclaim #3Devastate #4Take #5Manipulate #6Unshackle #7Dominate #8Complicate #9

     Dance became my lifeline, my sanity. Now I have a new life. A new twisted family and a school that has me asking questions. Alder Academy isn't your typical college. It's run by the founding family of Rolling Springs. And soon, I will learn all their dirty little secrets in the form of the three Alder brothers. Or so I thought. Now they are uncovering my past. And all of our lives are torn apart.