New Releases by BETH KERY

New York Times bestselling author Beth Kery’s blistering new novel of a man and woman bound by the scandalous secrets of the past—and by the sexual hunger that still fuels their uncontrollable desires… When I’m With You, Part II When You Defy Me Elise’s teasing and impulsiveness have landed her back at the erotic mercy of Lucien, who is determined to teach her discipline—even if all he wants to do is to give in to the beast within and consume her completely. When he discovers her in a dangerous situation that could have been avoided, he punishes her—and once again tests the limits of his own control. By dominating her, he hopes to teach her the meaning of self-control through total submission. But even though he sets strict rules on himself, he still isn’t entirely prepared for feeling Elise shudder in surrender in his arms. Lucien challenges her, excites her…bewilders her to the point of distraction. Does he want her, or doesn’t he? Elise is afraid to reveal to him just how vulnerable—just how naïve she is when it comes to sexual games. None of her typical wiles work on him. And what brought Lucien to Chicago with a new name and new identity? What does it have to do with his industrialist father’s disgraceful downfall? Who is Ian Noble, the provocative new stranger in Lucien’s shadow? And why has Lucien taken to following him in the night? For Elise the answers will come soon enough. She has other things to worry about now, such as Lucien’s observance of her foolish behavior…and the inevitable consequence to come. Includes a bonus excerpt of Beth Kery’s Wicked Burn More to come. Don''t miss When I’m With You, Part III, available 3/19

The second in Beth Kery''s sizzling eight-part serial novel for fans of Fifty Shades of Grey, the Crossfire series and Because You Are Mine, of a man and woman inextricably bound by the scandalous secrets of the past and by the sexual transgressions that still fuel their uncontrollable desire... Elise''s teasing and impulsiveness have landed her back at the erotic mercy of Lucien, who is determined to teach her discipline - even if all he wants to do is to give in to the beast within and consume her completely. When he discovers her in a dangerous situation that could have been avoided, he punishes her - and once again tests the limits of his own control. By dominating her, he hopes to teach her the meaning of self-control through total submission. But even though he sets strict rules on himself, he still isn''t entirely prepared for feeling Elise shudder in surrender in his arms. Lucien challenges her, excites her...bewilders her to the point of distraction. Does he want her, or doesn''t he? Elise is afraid to reveal to him just how vulnerable - just how naïve she is when it comes to sexual games. None of her typical wiles work on him. And what brought Lucien to Chicago with a new name and new identity? What does it have to do with his industrialist father''s disgraceful downfall? Who is Ian Noble, the provocative new stranger in Lucien''s shadow? And why has Lucien taken to following him in the night? For Elise the answers will come soon enough. She has other things to worry about now, such as Lucien''s observance of her foolish behavior...and the inevitable consequence to come. For more electrifying romance, don''t miss the other titles captivating titles by Beth Kery, Glimmer, Glow, the One Night of Passion series, and her bestselling erotically charged The Affair.

From the New York Times ebook bestselling author of the Because You Are Mine series and The Affair, for fans for Sylvia Day, J. Kenner and Maya Banks. This is the first in Beth Kery''s One Night of Passion series about a group of connected characters who each begin their romance with a night of impulsive, steamy sex... Irish film director Rill Pierce fled to the tiny, backwoods town of Vulture''s Canyon, seeking sanctuary and solitude after a devastating tragedy. Once, his raw sex appeal and sultry Irish accent made women across the globe swoon. Now, he''s barely recognisable... But Katie Hughes, his best friend''s sister, is not the type of woman to give up on a man like Rill. She blazes into Vulture''s Canyon determined to save him from himself. Instead, she finds herself unleashing years of pent-up passion. In a storm of hunger and need, Katie and Rill forget themselves and the world. But will Rill''s insatiable attraction to Katie heal his pain - or will it just feed the darkness within him? ***This was previously published under the author''s pseudonym Bethany Kane*** Lose yourself in One Night of Passion: Addicted To You, Bound To You, Captured By You, Exposed To You, Only For You.

"Berkley Sensation contemporary romance"--Spine.

For fans for Sylvia Day, J. Kenner and Maya Banks. A scorchingly sexy novel from the New York Times ebook bestselling author of the Because You Are Mine series and The Affair. Vic Savian knows what he wants when he sees it. And what he wants is his sexy neighbour, Niall Chandler. When he finds her in the hallway of their building being harassed by an aggressive suitor, Vic steps in - and finds himself greatly rewarded... Sleeping with her gorgeous neighbour - when she didn''t even know his last name - was the craziest thing Niall''s ever done. Now, she can''t seem to get enough of Vic, or what he stirs in her. Suddenly she''s exploring uninhibited pleasures she''s never known before. But when her past returns to haunt her, she and Vic are forced to venture beyond the pleasures of the flesh, and risk it all on something deeper, something found only in the heart. Enter the seductive world of Beth Kery where the rules are broken with that first electrifying touch in the sizzling Because You Are Mine, One Night of Passion and The Affair novels.

ETERNAL ROMANCE: Find your heart''s desire...

Once, film director Rill Pierce''s raw sexuality and sultry Irish accent made women weak with desire. But a tragedy has left him barely recognizable. Leave it to Katie Hughes, his best friend''s sister, to bring him back to life with her own pent-up passions. But will Rill''s insatiable attraction to Katie heal his pain-or just feed the darkness within him?

Bound by the scandalous secrets of the past ... and by the sexual hunger that still fuels their uncontrollable desires ... out-of-control party girl Elise Martin has come to Chicago to prove to the world that her life is truly worthwhile. But she never dreamed she''d find herself at the erotic mercy of the dynamic and wealthy Lucien Lenault, an irresistible enigma who renders women powerless and vulnerable ... not to mention wholly insatiable.

From the author of the unforgettable Because You Are Mine... Losing control is just the beginning… “What would you do if the sexiest man in the world was bent on bringing you unbearable pleasure again and again? Joy Hightower wasn’t sure she could survive the experience…or live without it." It’s not often you’re hired to paint a body tattoo—and what a body—on a total stranger at a Hollywood film set. A reserved and careful art teacher, Joy would never forget it. In a rare fit of raw desire she gave herself completely, knowing she’d never see him again, or ever repeat such a shameless, naked impulse. Little did she know, the man with whom she shared that lightning bolt of lust was star Everett Hughes. For Everett, women and sex came as easily as fame. But how could he hope to convince the guarded Joy that beneath the hard body and sexy façade of celebrity was a real man who wanted only one, real woman? In the heat of an intoxicating affair, Everett endeavors to break down her barriers, gain her trust, and expose himself as the real deal. But can Joy do the same, and reveal to him the vulnerable woman who longs to be loved, wanted, and desired forever?

A woman explores a daring new desire in the new One Night of Passion novella by the national bestselling author of Because You Are Mine... Aussie playboy, world traveler and landscape photographer Chance Hathoway recognizes a miracle of nature when he sees it. He comes upon her unaware, swimming in the nude. Camera in hand, his instinct is to capture her ripe, naked abandon. But he longs to possess more than just her image… When Sherona Legion suddenly discovers that she’s being watched at her most vulnerable she’s surprised at her reaction. It’s not embarrassment or anger. It’s pure, unabashed arousal. She likes it—enough so that she’s willing to take an unprecedented risk with the sexy photographer. Thrilled at having the exhibitionist in her awakened, she agrees to Chance’s offer to pose for a series of nude photographs—stimulating tableaus of bondage. It leads Chance and Sherona to intimate and unparalleled experimentation. But how much is Sherona really ready to give to a complete stranger? And how much more can Chance take? Also includes a preview of the red-hot new One Night of Passion novel, Exposed to You!

She went off like a red-hot firecracker on his foyer floor, then vanished. Esa never intended to participate in her best friend''s unorthodox dating scheme-flirting with hunky construction workers in Chicago traffic. Her thoughts changed when she saw a long, lean slice of heaven strutting around the side of the highway. For him, she would be the carefree sex kitten her borrowed car with its suggestive license plates implied she was. Though smarting from the wounds of a recent breakup, Finn can''t resist the tempting redhead driving the come-and-get-me car, flashing him contemptuous looks with those brandy-colored eyes. The lure of taming the feisty little kitten is just too great to deny...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING PHENOMENON Secrets are exposed, love is challenged, and the future is compromised, when Francesca and Ian face an inevitable decision that will change their lives forever as national bestselling author Beth Kery’s Because You Are Mine comes to a spellbinding conclusion… Because You Are Mine, Part VIII Because I Am Yours From the moment Ian and Francesca first met, the attraction was mutual—a purely, exquisitely physical charge that ignited between them. It couldn’t be ignored—only indulged, evolving into a bond of pleasurable subjugation. But Francesca’s open sensuality left her wanting more. Getting it from a man as mysterious and resolute as Ian was a challenge she never anticipated. Francesca knows there''s only one way for them to move forward—to follow Ian to London and show him that she doesn''t want him to suffer alone. But when Ian''s past and inner torment is revealed, he experiences a nearly unbearable volcanic mix of emotions for the woman who has dared to love him, despite his inner demons. After exposing Francesca to the limits of his anguish, he wonders if he''s lost her forever. Can he bend enough to compromise to true intimacy...and something called love?

She''d been his best friend''s wife...then widow. And air force pilot Ryan Itani had been enthralled with the very idea of Faith Holmes even before they met. They say grief makes one do crazy things--well, chalk sleeping with Faith as one of them. Then finding out she was carrying his baby... What was a man of honor to do? But Faith wasn''t about to let him into her home, much less her heart. If there was any chance to be a part of her and their child''s life, he had to prove he wasn''t just another carefree flyboy. Ryan had risked life and limb before, but this was about to be the soldier''s most important mission.

Part Eight and the spellbinding conclusion of the addictive serial novel for devotees of Fifty Shades of Grey and the Crossfire series. Ian Noble and Francesca Arno set the world ablaze in Because You Are Mine, an electrifying erotic romance by Beth Kery. From the moment Ian and Francesca first met, the attraction was mutual - a purely, exquisitely physical charge that ignited between them. It couldn''t be ignored - only indulged, evolving into a bond of pleasurable subjugation. But Francesca''s open sensuality left her wanting more. Getting it from a man as mysterious and resolute as Ian was a challenge she never anticipated. Francesca knows there''s only one way for them to move forward - to follow Ian to London and show him that she doesn''t want him to suffer alone. But when Ian''s past and inner torment is revealed, he experiences a nearly unbearable volcanic mix of emotions for the woman who has dared to love him, despite his inner demons. After exposing Francesca to the limits of his anguish, he wonders if he''s lost her for ever. Can he bend enough to compromise to true intimacy...and something called love? For more electrifying romance, don''t miss the other titles captivating titles by Beth Kery, Glimmer, Glow, the One Night of Passion series, and her bestselling erotically charged The Affair.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING PHENOMENON Ian’s mysterious past continues to cast a shadow over his relationship with Francesca—once again changing the rules of attraction—as national bestselling author Beth Kery’s Because You Are Mine continues… Because You Are Mine, Part VII Because I Need To After time away, Ian pursues Francesca once again. She can''t resist him, despite his secrecy.... As their relationship deepens, Ian begins to take pleasure in teaching her his strengths while she tempts him with the beauty of spontaneity and the rush of letting go of control. And for a while, they do let go… It’s intoxicating and it’s exhilarating as they indulge themselves in the sweet, addictive fruit of passion. But as Francesca knows, when pleasure gets this intense, the quick burn-out can be devastating. For Ian’s secrets have tested Francesca yet again, leaving her to despair that the one man with whom she has become obsessed is the one man she may never really have. . . More to come… Don’t miss Because You Are Mine, Part VIII, available 9/18

Part Seven of an addictive eight-part serial novel for devotees of Fifty Shades of Grey and the first Crossfire novel, Bared to You. Ian Noble and Francesca Arno will set the world ablaze in Because You Are Mine, an electrifying erotic romance by Beth Kery. After time away, Ian pursues Francesca once again. She can''t resist him, despite his secrecy... As their relationship deepens, Ian begins to take pleasure in teaching her his strengths while she tempts him with the beauty of spontaneity and the rush of letting go of control. And for a while, they do let go... It''s intoxicating and it''s exhilarating as they indulge themselves in the sweet, addictive fruit of passion. But as Francesca knows, when pleasure gets this intense, the quick burn-out can be devastating. For Ian''s secrets have tested Francesca yet again, leaving her to despair that the one man with whom she has become obsessed is the one man she may never really have.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING PHENOMENON National bestselling author Beth Kery’s Because You Are Mine continues as rules are broken, and boundaries are crossed… Because You Are Mine, Part VI Because You Torment Me Francesca takes the reins, blossoming under Ian’s tutelage and leading to a bold act of rebellion and sexual empowerment—one that sends Ian closer to the edge. As far as Ian’s concerned, Francesca’s gone too far. It’s not just her flirtation with disaster, but her flagrant defiance and an agenda to torment him until he’s seeing red with need and desire. He will see the willful young woman submit, but when she does, Ian finds himself losing all of his carefully guarded control and leaping into the consuming flames with the woman he can’t live without. More to come… Don’t miss Because You Are Mine, Part VII, available 9/11

Part Six of an addictive eight-part serial novel for devotees of Fifty Shades of Grey and the Crossfire series. Ian Noble and Francesca Arno set the world ablaze in Because You Are Mine, an electrifying erotic romance by Beth Kery. Francesca takes the reins, blossoming under Ian''s tutelage and leading to a bold act of rebellion and sexual empowerment - one that sends Ian closer to the edge. As far as Ian''s concerned, Francesca''s gone too far. It''s not just her flirtation with disaster, but her flagrant defiance and an agenda to torment him until he''s seeing red with need and desire. He will see the wilful young woman submit, but when she does, Ian finds himself losing all of his carefully guarded control and leaping into the consuming flames with the woman he can''t live without. For more electrifying romance, don''t miss the other titles captivating titles by Beth Kery, Glimmer, Glow, the One Night of Passion series, and her bestselling erotically charged The Affair.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING PHENOMENON How much can a woman endure? How much can a man get away with? Tantalizing questions. National bestselling author Beth Kery’s Because You Are Mine dares to answer them… Because You Are Mine, Part V Because I Said So An outing in Paris, a luxury car, a dangerous rain-slicked street—and Francesca eagerly takes the wheel sending her and Ian spinning deliriously out of control. The risk would frighten most women. Not Francesca. It’s arousing. A moment of le petit morte that steers her relationship with Ian into a daring new direction. Scorched by the depths of Francesca’s fresh, generous response to him, Ian begins to question his ability to keep his distance from the vibrant beauty. She’s like fire in his blood, striking a chord in him unlike any other woman, and every time he touches her, his need for total possession only mounts… More to come… Don’t miss Because You Are Mine, Part VI, available 9/4

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING PHENOMENON National bestselling author Beth Kery reveals a lover’s secrets—and more—as Because You Are Mine continues… Because You Are Mine, Part IV Because You Must Learn From a luxury private jet to a daring tryst in a public museum to the intimacy of a luxury hotel, Ian and Francesca come together wherever the spark is ignited. But when Francesca disappears for a morning alone, she discovers an unexpected new shade to Ian’s character. Is it anger, jealousy, or something else entirely? Stunned by the degree of Ian’s reaction, Francesca wonders why his whole life is ruled by discipline, order, and restraint. Only during passion does he show her the captivating depths of his soul. She’s willing to submit to desire, but having every move controlled is something she can never accept. Then Francesca begins to discover what it is that makes a man like Ian do the things he does… More to come…Don’t miss Because You Are Mine, Part V, available 8/28

Part Four of an addictive eight-part serial novel for devotees of Fifty Shades of Grey and the Crossfire series. Ian Noble and Francesca Arno will set the world ablaze in Because You Are Mine, an electrifying erotic romance by Beth Kery. From a luxury private jet to a daring tryst in a public museum to the intimacy of a luxury hotel, Ian and Francesca come together wherever the spark is ignited. But when Francesca disappears for a morning alone, she discovers an unexpected new shade to Ian''s character. Is it anger, jealousy, or something else entirely? Stunned by the degree of Ian''s reaction, Francesca wonders why his whole life is ruled by discipline, order, and restraint. Only during passion does he show her the captivating depths of his soul. She''s willing to submit to desire, but having every move controlled is something she can never accept. Then Francesca begins to discover what it is that makes a man like Ian do the things he does... For more electrifying romance, don''t miss the other titles captivating titles by Beth Kery, Glimmer, Glow, the One Night of Passion series, and her bestselling erotically charged The Affair.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING PHENOMENON What are the mysteries of attraction? They’re about to be explored as national bestselling author Beth Kery’s Because You Are Mine continues, drawing two lovers closer and closer... Because You Are Mine, Part III Because You Haunt Me Knowing just how innocent Francesca is, Ian finds himself struggling with whether or not to pursue her. But he has to have her. Because when it comes to this particular obsession, desire trumps all caution. Unnerved by her own longings, Francesca avoids Ian until he confronts her with a tantalizing proposition: a purely physical relationship—her reward, alluring, forbidden pleasure. It may be a mistake, but her need for Ian can’t be denied. Suddenly she’s swept away to Paris, overwhelmed by the beauty of the city, by the irresistible man at her side, Francesca abandons all reservations, and finally opens herself up to the man who has haunted her fantasies. More to come… Don’t miss Because You Are Mine, Part IV, available 8/21

Part Three of an addictive eight-part serial novel for devotees of Fifty Shades of Grey and the Crossfire series. Ian Noble and Francesca Arno set the world ablaze in Because You Are Mine, an electrifying erotic romance by Beth Kery. Knowing just how innocent Francesca is, Ian finds himself struggling with whether or not to pursue her. But he has to have her. Because when it comes to this particular obsession, desire trumps all caution. Unnerved by her own longings, Francesca avoids Ian until he confronts her with a tantalising proposition: a purely physical relationship - her reward, alluring, forbidden pleasure. It may be a mistake, but her need for Ian can''t be denied. Suddenly she''s swept away to Paris, overwhelmed by the beauty of the city, by the irresistible man at her side, Francesca abandons all reservations, and finally opens herself up to the man who has haunted her fantasies. For more electrifying romance, don''t miss the other titles captivating titles by Beth Kery, Glimmer, Glow, the One Night of Passion series, and her bestselling erotically charged The Affair.

Part Two of an addictive eight-part serial novel for devotees of Fifty Shades of Grey and the Crossfire series. Ian Noble and Francesca Arno set the world ablaze in Because You Are Mine, an electrifying erotic romance by Beth Kery. A heated argument between Francesca and Ian leaves the impetuous young woman alone again, and free to do whatever she chooses, and with whomever she desires. She''s not about to answer to any one man - especially Ian. Until he catches her. As he takes her to his penthouse, the tension is incendiary. One thing is clear for both of them. Francesca must be punished. Outraged and unbearably excited, the naïve Francesca loses whatever control she had. After all, Ian is too dominant a man to fight off. She did disobey him. She does deserve it. Francesca just never realized how much she wanted it. But when Ian discovers how naïve Francesca really is, he wonders if taking advantage of such innocence is going too far, even for him. For more electrifying romance, don''t miss the other titles captivating titles by Beth Kery, Glimmer, Glow, the One Night of Passion series, and her bestselling erotically charged The Affair.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING PHENOMENON From Beth Kery, the national bestselling author of Explosive, comes a red-hot romance like no other—where the rules of attraction are broken with that first electrifying touch. Meet Francesca and Ian. The fantasies of what’s to come begin… Because You Are Mine, Part I Because You Tempt Me It starts with that first look, when you know you have to have him… Francesca Arno has been commissioned to create a grand centerpiece painting for the lobby of Ian Noble’s new skyscraper. It’s at a cocktail party in her honor that she first meets him—and the attraction is immediate for Francesca. It’s also bewildering. She’s not used to such a wholesale sexual response to a stranger. Enigmatic, darkly intense, with a commanding presence, Ian completely unnerves her. And she likes it. For Ian, she’s the kind of woman he can’t resist—one that comes all too rarely: a true innocent. But he can sense in her a desire to open up, to experiment, to give herself to the fantasies of a man in control. The first kiss, the first caress, the first challenge for a woman who craves what she’s never had—a man who gets what he wants. More to come. Don''t miss Because You Are Mine, Part II, available 8/7

The discovery that corporate mogul Lincoln DuBois had left her half his company rocked Deidre Kavanaugh''s world. After all, she''d only just learned that the billionaire could be her real father. And with his right-hand man, Nick Malone, up in arms, claiming her share of the inheritance wouldn''t be easy. Charismatic tycoon Nick Malone had his doubts about Deidre''s paternity claim, but it was hard to remain aloof when all he wanted to do was kiss her Nick couldn''t seem to stop wanting to protect the rebellious beauty--or silence the desire to make her his own. And if her claim was true, Nick could lose half his inheritance. So why was he focusing on what he could gain...a lifetime of love with the woman of his dreams?

At eighteen, Marianna Itani thought she''d found the man of her dreams in Marc Kavanaugh, the quintessential boy–next–door. That perfect romance flew to pieces when an unspeakable tragedy tore them apart. Yet when Marc appeared in her life fifteen years later, the sparks that flew were as explosive as the day they first met. Now their reignited passion was changing their lives in more ways than one: Mari was pregnant! She was set on putting the pain of the past behind her not reopening scars that had never truly healed. And their baby might bring these star–crossed lovers back together forever!

The national bestselling author of Because You Are Mine explores once again the rewards of impulsive desire in a new One Night of Passion novella… John Corcoran loved the isolation of the Shawnee National Forest with the crisp spring air, the sounds of nature, and the bracing scent of pine. Isolation is what movie star Jennifer Turner craved as well, an escape that only a weekend hike, a long and blissful distance from Hollywood, could provide. Yesterday, they were strangers—until a fateful accident, deep in the forest and far from civilization, throws them together and plunges them both into darkness. For Jennifer it is as unnerving as the night itself, trapped in such close quarters with a man as mysterious as John. He is alpha: bold, rough, and masculine, but with a scent of firewood and spice she finds intoxicating. In the dark, Jennifer’s nightmares spring to life. The only way to vanquish them is by submitting to blind, naked need. Now, as intimately close as a man and a woman can be, they find themselves alone, battling fear and vulnerability. Only an unexpected passion will comfort them—a sensual, raw experience from which neither is certain they want to be rescued.