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Mara finally found the courage to open her heart and give Jon a chance, but her tentative happiness is threatened before she even gets to go on her first official date. Aleksander is gone, removed by the Council for being too lenient, and his replacement isn't willing to turn a blind eye to anything. And that's not the only thing keeping them apart.

It was only supposed to be one night. Ashley’s just a low step on the ladder of her company’s success. The company party was always a big to-do. Jimmy Sheldon, the CEO and founder of Big Steps, always made sure his employees had a good time. He should - he worked them hard, expected more than they thought they could give, but he always rewarded their efforts. It’s what made him a great boss and the owner of a million-dollar company. He knew how to make things work. And boy, did he.

Jimmy didn’t believe Ashley when she told him who was behind the fraud within the company. Even when it added up. He didn’t want to believe it because the accused was a father figure to him, the first person to invest in his company and get it started.

In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take. Humiliation. Degradation. And a weekend away in the Hamptons. It's what I need to shake the doldrum of my heartache away. My world is crashing down around me, but the only thing I can think about is her. Her body. Her voice. The way she looked at me before that interview. My mind knows I need to stay away, but my heart is still calling the shots. Is it possible all of it was a lie? The bottom of my bottle seems more enticing than life. But when I close my eyes, she calls to me. My pretty Kallie.

I'll never forget the first time someone called me "trash". I was 13, and it was my own father. I guess I should've expected it, since mom said I was a mistake for as long as I remember. I've been underestimated by everyone, from my ex-husband to my college instructor, who never thought I'd pass his EMT courses.

With Ashton's ex romping through the streets of Boston, things heat up for the probationary firefighter. Between balancing her daughter, trying to figure things out with Lieutenant Sanders and trying to fly under the radar with Captain Greene, everything starts taking its toll. Which leaves her vulnerable for more attacks.

Anger has a fire. And fire moves things. With the pictures only being the beginning, it's a race against time. And as Wes continues to settle into his newly-minted position as Lieutenant, his brother's jealous streak grows. It's a game of cat and mouse, with Wes and Ash sneaking every moment they can with one another.

No matter what, trouble always comes round. The saga continues for Troy and Sadie as they race to beat the clock. He's out there. The dark force that threatens to pull the two of them apart. And the worst part of it is that Troy isn't sure he can keep her safe. She's growing on him. This spindly little girl from his kickboxing classes is getting under his skin. And he knows that spells trouble for the people in his life. He'll become a target. He knows all too well how this kind of thing works. And yet, he can't stay away from her. Sadie.

As the owner of a successful security firm, Jack Landry has a reputation for being ruthless and coldly efficient. He's never backed down from a dangerous situation. And nothing is more dangerous than his mission to infiltrate the elite inner circle of one of Moonrise Key's power players.

One night love affair. It was only supposed to be one night. Ashley’s just a low step on the ladder of her company’s success. The company party was always a big to-do. Jimmy Sheldon, the CEO and found of Big Steps always made sure his employees had a good time. He should, he worked them hard, expected more than they thought they could give, but he always rewarded their efforts. It’s what made him a great boss and the owner of a million-dollar company. He knew how to make things work. And boy, did he.

Diana Bainbridge, Duchess of Newcastle, thought she had found her way into the perfect life. Married to the darling of London's best and brightest, living in a gorgeous ducal estate, she perched at the height of prosperity - for a time. But now her beloved husband is dead, and as it turns out, he wasn't so golden after all. Diana is left to live in mourning and pick up the pieces of a future that had once been all but assured. She yearns to move on from her shattered dreams of happiness, but the long memory of the ton stands in her way.

After chasing a serial killer, FBI agent Fletcher Hughes has finally made an arrest. Giving Fletcher a chance to protect Claire, the investigation's key witness, and the one woman he can't stop thinking about. But catching a murderer is only the beginning. Because even though a murderous psychopath is off the streets, he might not have been working alone.

He worked Special Forces until the night he lost control. That night is one he's banished from his thoughts, pretending it never happened and forcing a happy-go-lucky demeanor to keep the painful memories at bay. Liam knows he can never settle down, not with the darkness inside him, so he makes do with a series of one-night stands.

Protecting Layla is a three-book mini-series by USA Today best-selling author Lexy Timms. It's a spin-off from the Protecting Diana Series. Includes: His Mission, His Objective, and His Devotion.

A journey to Prague immerses Liam Chastain into the world Sova had to live in for years. Sewers. Back alleys. Illegal weaponry. And through it all, a plan unfolds. Connections come to light. And questions still remain unanswered for the American brute. He chased Sova around the globe to bring her back home safely, and now, he wants answers. Especially when Interpol is involved. But when it comes to Sova, he's weak. And he realizes his past dictates his actions just like Sova's past does for her.

I got into the academy and passed with flying colors, and I just got my uniform as one of Boston's finest. I'm only a provisional firefighter, but when I make it through the trial period, I'll have my dream. The only thing standing in my way is the scorching attraction I feel towards my lieutenant - who is hands off because of the job. Life isn't fair. Will the first good relationship I've ever experienced mean the end to my dream?

When you have a chance to plan the wedding of all weddings, falling for the gorgeous groom is out of the question. How does one ignore the sparks, the attraction, and the forbidden fruit right in front of them? Trying to keep her head down, Lilac Freesia (yes, her mother had a bad sense of humor) just wants to get the job done and pretend she doesn't feel anything. Except, what if she can't walk away from the job of a lifetime - or the man of her dreams?

Axel Owen is LA's most eligible bachelor, and he's living the high life. He's stinking rich, and it's self-made, so he has every reason to celebrate. But when Axel receives the doctor's diagnose of congenital heart failure, he's in shock. In the meantime, Robyn and Malcolm are on a path of their own. They're happily married, each working hard at their careers. Being so busy puts their marriage under pressure, and sometimes it feels like they're never truly going to be able to enjoy their happily ever after. Still, Robyn is willing to do anything to fight for what they have.

Stalked and hunted, Claire Carpenter barely manages to escape the clutches of the serial killer who murdered her brother. She doesn't know why she's become the killer's target, but she knows that FBI agent Fletcher Hughes is the only man who can keep her safe. And the only man who can banish her fear with a single, scorching kiss. With Fletcher guarding her and watching her every move, the lines between staying professional and giving into temptation get blurred - leaving Claire caught between her need to get justice and her dangerously intense desire for Fletcher.

Claire Carpenter is haunted by tragedy. When her brother is found murdered, she swears to get justice and find his killer. However, the police in small-town Devil's Bay are running out of leads and ready to drop the case. The chance for justice dwindles until the handsome FBI agent sent to investigate arrives and reawakens a desire Claire buried a long time ago.