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After years of bit parts in forgettable Hallmark movies and embarrassing commercials for feminine hygiene products, I'd been given my big-budget break: the lead in an Edwardian era social drama set on a sprawling estate in Sussex. Everything was going great until I discovered my costar and current flame was banging his way through the cast. That's when this Southern girl channeled her inner Scarlet O'Hara by hurling a vase at him. Turns out the owner of said vase, the infuriating Earl Whittingham, did give a damn about the priceless heirloom.

Growing up, I had it all—my art, close friends, a gorgeous girlfriend who owned my heart—but then my life exploded. Turns out my father was laundering money, and my whole family got shoved into witness protection. No notice. No chance to explain. I was ripped away from beautiful, blue-eyed Delilah Moon, shattering both our worlds. A decade later, fate has given us a second chance. The cartel my father worked for has been wiped out. I’ve returned to my hometown, determined to win back the love of my life. But Delilah is engaged.

One night in Monaco, my best friend, Maxence, disappeared from the middle of the Monte Carlo casino like blowing away a breath of smoke. I have no idea what Maxence was doing in Monaco that night. Yeah, he loves the Monte Carlo casino - the stage of British spy movies, billionaires, Russian mafia, and roulette. But too many people in Monaco think he might be a danger to them. He never should have been there. But he was. And so was Simone.

Vampires can’t levitate. At least that’s what Dante Gabriel always thought, until he finds himself floating above his bed along with his lover, Erin Hamilton. As he continues to exhibit unusual powers, more memories from his time in captivity surface, leaving him fearing what he might have done while imprisoned. When a new and unexpected temptation arises, he finds himself unable to resist. Erin aches for Dante and wants more than anything for him to find peace.

Everything Isadora Starling wants is right there in front of her, but Toryn is off limits. She has been denying her heart all these years, afraid to lose him. Toryn Flame has a past full of secrets, none of which he can share with Isadora, the only person who truly matters to him. She's the one woman who has never shown a hint of lust toward him, but even if she did, pursuing her is forbidden. That all changes when the family Isa doesn't know decides to reveal who and what she is. After Isa's recent attack, their motives are unclear.

A song changed her life forever. Roxana Nights was late to another gig, thanks to her first love, and drummer. She left him years ago but he won't let her go. Then she hears a voice that captivates her. Trevor Malone recently moved to Seattle with his band. Music is his only passion, until he lays eyes on Roxana. The pull to her is irresistible. He's terrified she won't accept the beast within. A rival werewolf pack followed Trevor's band to the states. Unwilling to let grudges die, they target Roxy.

Breaking into a cemetery isn’t anything Dante Gabriel ever thought he’d do, but he has no choice. He must recover his father’s body, so he can claim his estate. Help arrives from two unexpected sources, but their plan is interrupted. Erin Hamilton’s best friend is a wolf shifter. The man she loves is a vampire. His father is a ghost. She can deal with all of that, but new worries have surfaced. The missing doctor has returned to the hospital, and his strange actions are disturbing but not as disturbing as the odd dreams that begin to plague her.

Trey Westcott - devastatingly gorgeous. Intimidatingly brilliant. Powerful beyond belief. As the first trillionaire in existence, my boss lives a life most people can only dream of. Anything he wants is a snap of the fingers away. But when the coldhearted magnate snaps his fingers and requests me for a stint on his arm playing the role of his devoted fiancée and then some, he makes an offer I can’t refuse. And so I don’t. But I make it clear that he’ll have my time, my body, my attention, my discreet professionalism - everything except my heart. It’s not for sale.

Arthur Finch-Hatten’s MI6 cover as a degenerate nobleman is falling apart fast, which means not only will he be in danger, but so will his jerk brother, his innocent nieces, and everyone else he cares for, especially Gen Ward.

Fable Prescott believes two lies. The first, that she was chosen at random for the summer study abroad program at her university. And the second, that she came to the wind-whipped Isle of Skye to research her family's mysterious ancestry. She never expected to find herself embroiled in a cold case that's kept a tiny seaside village on edge for years. When another woman vanishes, Fable begins to wonder if there is more to the dark legends that cling to the island; and if her brooding, devastatingly handsome new neighbor is the only one that holds the key to her family's tragic past.

While investigating a criminal network, Detective Crosby Albertson keeps crossing paths with members of the highly trained, suspiciously well-informed McKenzie family. They’re always one step ahead of him — especially their alarmingly attractive intel specialist, Madison. And Crosby needs to find out why.

Kennedy Brooks has spent years learning how to protect herself, and empowering other women to do the same. Still, there are some hazards that can’t be predicted. That includes Reyes McKenzie, who owns her local gym. Strong, capable, and watchful, he seems like the one man who might understand her past. For once, Kennedy is tempted to let her guard down—something she’s vowed never to do.

As an avtoritet for the most powerful crime syndicate in New Orleans, Kir Vasilek doesn’t act without purpose, doesn’t speak without thought and never, ever loses his cool. The lives of his brothers, his family, depend on it. But then Cassie McClintock strolls back into his life, and staying cool is next to impossible. Cassie was the one who got away - and Kir is willing to break all his own rules to keep it from happening ever again.

People think I’m a pampered princess. My designer clothes, my lavish lifestyle and my painted-on smile. What people don’t know is that I hate it. I hate it all and I’d give anything to escape the hell I face every single damn day. When Drew Blackmoore trots into my life, he sets something alight inside me. He’s a grumpy, foul mouthed but seriously gorgeous racehorse owner and trainer. He’s the best there is, and he knows it too. The way he swaggers around, and the way his shirts only just fit his huge shoulders, makes all the ladies swoon at his feet.

The Ice Dragon was traded to Las Vegas for one reason and one reason only: to bring the Crush another Cup Championship. But off the ice, there’s something not right with my money. My financial managers in Russia are probably stealing from me. So I really need the expert eye of a pro to investigate what's going on. My money being stolen is problem number one. Having the hots for the genius finance goddess I just hired to help me out of problem number one? That's problem number two.

He’s rough, arrogant, sexy & irresistible as hell. The stereotypical ladies’ man I swore I’d never fall for. A second time. He stole my heart once before when we were kids, & I promised myself I’d never give it to him again. But one night, a few drinks, & memories neither one of us can escape lands us right back where it all started. Or should I say ended. But when push comes to shove, will he be ready to face the secret I’ve been holding in for over ten years? Or will he run like I always feared he would?

Cordelia doesn't go out. She has never dated. She can count her friends on one hand. Since coming into her inheritance, she runs a thriving charity foundation from the comfort of her own home. When her new duties with the foundation pile up, demanding more time and commitment, her safety bubble becomes more important than ever to balance out her racing thoughts. It only takes three glasses of wine for that bubble to burst. For her to kiss Victor, her bodyguard. For him to pull away.

The Pulse: a gripping erotic romance set in post-apocalyptic New York City one year after an electromagnetic pulse destroys America's power grid. Despite the crumbling world around them, can Emily and Mason discover true love blooming in the darkest of places?

I was drowning. I had four kids under one small roof, a job that barely made ends meet, and not nearly enough hours in the day. Then I walked in to clean Room 328, startled the cute computer nerd, and had the best twenty minutes of my life. But that was all it could ever be—stolen moments with a man who was too good for my past or present.

With my dad’s help, my love became a talented bass player. He was destined to find fame. I wanted that for him. And then it happened. The opportunity to tour with one of the hottest rock stars around. Thirteen weeks wasn’t long to be apart. Not in the grand scheme of things. Except I had no idea who I was without him. He got his wish - and I lost myself. Maybe we weren’t so destined after all.