Best Selling Books by Delilah Devlin

For fans of Sylvia Day and E. L. James, comes New York Times bestselling author Delilah Devlin''s second book in her sensual erotic romance Sultry Summer Nights series.

For fans of Sylvia Day and E. L. James, comes New York Times bestselling author Delilah Devlin''s first book in her sensual erotic romance Sultry Summer Nights series. A Sultry Summer Nights Novel The moment Tilly Floret sees the sleek Bentley driving down Main Street, she knows trouble has arrived in her sleepy little town. A mysterious job posting keeps appearing at the diner where she works, and she can''t resist applying. No matter that the entire town of Bayou Vert is whispering about the wealthy, powerful man behind it all and his scandalous return home. The moment his ice-blue eyes meet hers, he ignites an all-consuming desire she never imagined possible, one she can''t deny. Ex-navy SEAL Boone Benoit never thought he''d set foot in Louisiana again. As soon as Tilly starts her new job in his pleasure club, he senses a kindred soul. One who has carefully guarded secrets of her own-and a simmering hunger for the taboo rites of mastery and submission. The only difference is she doesn''t yet know it. Now as Boone tutors Tilly in the tantalizing world of leather and lace, she will shed her every inhibition and surrender to him, body and soul.

On an uncharacteristic whim, an obsessive-compulsive woman vacations at an island resort where she learns how to surrender to her disorderly, capricious, and wanton inner self. Briana''s pristine life has recently gone downhill after she realized her perfect marriage was a sham. Weighed down by the burdens of her impending divorce and the shame of being a \"starter wife,\" the hysterically out-of-control Briana calls the number printed on a postcard for a limited-time offer at a distant lodge. Upon arriving at the sex vacation resort, Briana is confronted with all of her old hang-ups and throws herself into the pleasures of exhibitionism—freeing herself from her heartbreaking past and the inhibitions that have always held her back in life.

A Four-Gone Conclusion: Challenged to a race to wed, Johnny figures he?s got this in the bag. Mean Ellie Harker is ripe to fall into his arms? until his cheatin''-ass brothers kidnap her out from under his nose.

Beware the place where darkness rules and bloodlust is the ultimate aphrodisiac... An apocalyptic storm has transformed New Orleans into a city of lawless terror—and Mikaela Jones is standing in the center of the nightmare. A beautiful, courageous journalist with a mysterious past, she sees monsters prowling all around her. But the gravest peril of all awaits Mikaela when she is taken captive by a mesmerizing male who is not mortal—a breathtaking creature who arouses the fire in her blood, making her burn for the exquisite erotic ecstasy of total surrender. For seven centuries Alex Broussard has been waiting for the chance to free himself from the threat of the matriarchal undead society that seeks his destruction. And now, finally, that time is at hand—until the opportunity is ruined by the stunning, innocent, human interloper Alex is compelled to rescue from certain doom. Now they are joined, for good or ill, as they give in to the burning need that neither can resist—risking everything to experience the ultimate sensual release as the darkness rises all around them.

After stepping through a mage''s portal with her lover into a distant past, newly Born vampire Natalie Lambert is ready to give Rene Broussard the ultimate bite and make him hers forever. Only Rene''s dragging his feet. Remembering the passion that transformed her, Natalie lets her hungers lead her into unleashing the wanton creature lurking inside. It''s time for this a vampire to get her man...

Texas Cowboys, Volume 1, includes the following stories... Wearing His Brand After years of secret longing, Lyssa McDonogh plays damsel-in-distress to capture rancher Brandon Tynan''s attention. Brand promised Lyssa''s older brother he''d keep an eye on his kid sister when he went off to war, but the sexy cowgirl tempts his code of honor past the breaking point when her actions beg for a little sensual punishment.... The Cowboy and The Widow Maggie Dermott hires a Daniel Tynan to break horses, expecting experienced help but also hoping her past lust for the young cowboy was nothing more than a frustrated woman''s obsession. But Daniel''s handsome face and lean, muscled body rekindle a desire she denied so long she thought it buried away forever, until he tempts her with a long, slow ride... Soldier Boy Fresh from war, \"Mac\" McDonough wants just two things: whiskey to drown the pain in his damaged leg and a woman. But one look into Suki Reese''s haunted eyes and he knows she needs the kind of muscle only an ex-soldier can provide.

Three steamy tales erotic tales of passion and cowboys are collection in thissingle volume. Includes \"Saddled, Unbridled,\" and \"Unforgiven.\"

A lone rogue vampire mingles among his hunters in a blood bar, undetected…until a beautiful woman snares his attention. Suddenly, he''s running, leading her on a chase until she corners him, stake dangling from her slender fingertips. Now he has two choices: play it sexy or safe?

What a Viking wants, a Viking takes. When his younger brother goes missing, Dagr, Viking warrior and Lord of the Wolfskin Clan, will do whatever it takes to get him back. But nothing could have prepared him for Honora-a feisty, intelligent woman who is nothing like the women of his world-women who are content to serve their men in all things. Drawn to her despite her recalcitrant nature, Dagr is determined to show her who''s boss both in bed and out. When the two enemies-turned-lovers join forces to find Dagr''s brother they are thrown into a rousing adventure full of danger, intrigue and erotic abandon. Can their passion truly unite them or will their different worlds lead to destruction for them both?

Escaping from a tragic past, Natalie Lambert arrives in New Orleans and falls victim to a series of strange, unearthly attacks. Now, for the first time in her life, Natalie aches with sexual desire. Confused, frightened, out of control, she struggles desperately to understand a world that is transforming around her. But soon she will be powerful and magnificent in ways she could never have imagined ...

Jacq''s Warlord Delilah Devlin and Myla Jackson With proportions that would make Xena weep, Jaqueline Frazier despairs of ever finding a lover she won''t squash like a bug. Everything changes the day she ignores an itty-bitty warning regarding the use of a family heirloom and finds herself swept off her feet by a knight in not so shining armor, back to the twelfth century. Eeek! No toilet paper, no cell phones and no junk food! Embroiled in the adventure of a lifetime yet forced to accept the protection of the overbearing, beast of a man, Rufus of Rathburn, Jacq struggles to find her place in the past while searching for a way back to the future. In the meantime, she aids Rufus''s war cause with a little 21st-century ingenuity. Nothing like shaking up the warlord with lessons in bomb-making, guerilla tactics and the joys of sex. At first unwilling and downright ungrateful, Rufus begins to see merit in Jacq''s odd ways. Perhaps because of her eccentricities, Rufus learns of a love and lust that breaks the barriers of time. But will their love be strong enough for Jacq to plot a different future in the past?

Set in the hottest town in Texas, where the most adventurous women and irresistible men live, a trio of erotic tales includes \"Bound and Determined,\" in which bar owner Tara Toomey decides to kidnap bad boy Cody Westhofen for the weekend and show him who''s boss. Original.

Three women discover irresistible passion in the arms of a trio of dark and dangerous lovers, in an erotic anthology of paranormal romances that includes \"The Demon Lord''s Cloak\" by Delilah Devlin, \"Night Sins\" by Lisa Renee Jones, Megan Kerans''s \"The Devil''s Paradise.\" Original.

My Immortal Knight - All Knight Long By Delilah Devlin Book 3 in the My Immortal Knight series A member of an elite police unit sworn to hunt vampires, Joe Garcia''s life is turned upside down when he''s transformed into one. On a quest for a cure, his search brings him to New Orleans in a last ditch effort to recover his humanity. Professor Lily Carlson, a renowned expert in vampire lore, has a condition of her own. Her sexual libido has been in hyper-drive for months. Her only defense is to hide behind her glasses and tweed suits and stay as far away from men as possible. However, she''s thrilled to discover vampires really do exist when Joe shows up on her balcony. Although Joe deflects her attempts to make him a case study and confirm a few vampire statistics, he is drawn by her powerful allure. When werewolves join the chase and track her through New Orleans, Joe''s cop instincts tell him there''s a mystery to solve. Intent on protecting her, he must seek help from the last vampire on Earth he wants to ask. While his hopes for deliverance from his fate dwindle, Lily''s life is forever altered by an unexpected inheritance. My Immortal Knight - Relentless By Delilah Devlin Book 4 of the My Immortal Knight series To supercop Max Weir, the only good vampire is a dead one. Since his special police unit integrated with vampires, he''s had to suppress his natural hatred to work side-by-side with the undead to hunt down and terminate the deadliest killers. Now the unit is hot on the trail of a new menace in town, a pack of werewolves prowling for vampires, who don''t care whether humans get in their way. When a stakeout goes awry, Max enters a bar looking for a fight or a woman to help him blow off a little steam. What he finds is a winsome siren who has sexual appetites to match his own. Vampire Pia D''Amato is on a secret mission to take out Max-either by seduction or by turning him. He''s become a liability to the Masters'' Council setting up jurisdiction in southern Florida, and she isn''t leaving until she''s done the job. But Max is more man than she bargained for and has a deadly secret of his own.

This collection features three stories that take readers deep into paranormal romance. Includes Demon Dreamer by Vivi Anna, Stone''s Embrace by Delilah Devlin, and Dominique''s Release by Kimberly Kaye Terry. Warning: explicit sex.

\"There''s hot, and then there''s Delilah Devlin. She''s in a class by herself.\" -National bestselling author Sylvia Day. Eirik, heir to the Ulfhednars kingdom, was seduced and kidnapped by a bounty-hunting vixen. Now a pleasure slave, he is forced to feed the lustful whims of the elite. He bides his time, waiting for a chance to escape and get his revenge on the woman who betrayed him. Once a sex thrall, Fatin earned her freedom through service. Now, as a bounty hunter, she is determined to earn enough to buy her sister''s freedom-even if the brutishly handsome, breed-worthy specimen from the Viking planet must suffer. But her desire for justice and his desire for freedom may consume both of them in a passion neither wanted-or can resist.

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Delilah Devlin, comes a collection of her most delicious stories-taboo tales of stepbrotherly love, served with a sexy side of ménage! Two taboo themes sure to provide you nighttime reading pleasure! Find out what happens when a Dominant brings his submissive stepsister for an intimate exam in \"With His Doctor.\" In \"With His SEAL Team,\" a phone sex operator knows just how to bring her sexy SEAL stepbrother back from the edge of darkness. When a secretive couple faces the dissolution of their parents'' marriage, they share one last weekend in the family''s lake house in \"With His Friends.\" A social media celebutante worries she won''t reconnect with her rock star stepbrother in \"With His Rock Band.\" And more steplover adventures await your pleasure inside the Ultimate Collection!

Dani''s dreams are anything but restful. Each night, a wolf waits in the moonlight to lead her into the forest for a rendezvous with a mysterious man. Like a choreographed dance, they repeat the same words, the same actions, which lead inevitably to a sensual frenzy that ends too soon. Tonight, Dani''s determined to change the course of her dream, slow the pace and find the rapture she''s sure awaits her…

From National Bestselling Author, Delilah Devlin, and Amazon Bestseller Paisley Smith, comes Licks, a collection of eight scrumptious lesbian tales, ranging from succulent and sensual to tempting and taboo. Climb aboard a Harley with a butch beauty in Riding Bitch. Satisfy your craving for unrepentant girl-on-girl sex in The Out-of-Towner. Travel back in time to 18th century Paris in Bordello. A sexy femme submits in The Hired Hand. Celebrate a first lesbian encounter in My Best Friend''s Birthday and take a wild ride with your favorite toy in The Only Game in Town. These irresistible stories and more invite the reader to savor that delectable flavor of the ultimate in lesbian erotica.

These women like their horses fast and their men hard. And they always know how to get what they want. . . \"Cinnamon and Sparks\" by Layla Chase When Sheriff Kent Wyman saves Oriana Ignacio from a runaway horse, he can barely stop the stampede of his own passion. For once he feels her smooth skin and sweet curves, he''s rock-hard and ready for pure pleasure. . . \"Once Upon a Legend\" by Delilah Devlin When Prudence Vogel finally meets Jake White Eagle, she discovers he really is the tall, handsome hero of her novel. And his dark sensuality and raw masculinity make her eager to explore every intimate inch of his beautiful body. . . \"Second Wind\" by Myla Jackson All Seth Turner wants is a woman to marry and bear him children. But just when he''s given up hope, out of the sky drops a luscious beauty, whose naked body arouses his red-hot desire. . .

Menage On a Train by Alice Gaines When a train journey boasts a long, dark tunnel, how better for Cass to take advantage of the opportunity than sex with a stranger? Or strangers... Gilt And Midnight by Megan Hart When Miracula is cursed with Desire, the news of her insatiable lust attracts dozens of suitors as they attempt to break the curse by bringing her utter fulfilment... Everything Changes by Megan Hart When Jamie asks Alex to sleep with his wife, Alex thinks it will only bring trouble. But he can''t resist the pleasure of being with Anne – and Jamie. Eye Of The Storm by Delilah Devlin Janie is in Jamaica to rekindle passions with an ex–lover. But when her ex''s friend shows up, Janie learns that two men know exactly what she needs... Twice The Pleasure by Portia Da Costa Caitlyn thinks organising the school reunion will be a great way to meet long–time crush Drew again...and finally hook up with him. Hotter Than Hell by Cathryn Fox Trapped in the underworld, Jadyn finds her dark and sexy guide, Gage, hotter than hell. Will they dare risk their souls to be together? Gabriel''s Naughty Game by Madelynne Ellis Emily believes partner Gabriel''s bedroom request is too risky. Especially when he reveals he wants a threesome with the only other man who''s ever tempted her! Lord Atwood''s Lovers by Eva Clancy Lord and Lady Atwood wed for love and have a passion–filled marriage – but Imogen is still haunted by the memory of her first marriage...

Fangs ''n'' Foxes By Mardi BallouDarnell DeLouis, leader of the Trenton, New Jersey Black Guards, an elite vampire group, faces his biggest challenge ever. In three days, he and the head of the Cosa Nostra vampires will duke it out for control of Trenton. But the granddaddy of all cavities has hit Darnell in the right fang. If it doesn''t get fixed, and pronto, he and the Black Guards better start packingTooth Fairy LaLilia Guitry plans to use her unique dental skills to convince Darnell not to fight anymore. It seems simple enough ''til she starts to fall head over fangs for DarnellFrannie ''n'' the Private Dick By Delilah DevlinBent on catching her cheating fiancé in the act, Frannie Valentine got sidetracked by a little thing like dying. When she awakens, Frannie learns her pampered \"life\" will never be the same, so she turns to the man responsible for her \"undeadness\" and demands he take on the responsibility of teaching her the biz-the PI biz. Niall Keegan never intended to make himself a mate, but Frannie''s string of minor disasters, which ended with her dying in his arms, took the decision right out of his hands. While the mating part isn''t bad, making the disaster-prone Frannie a PI may just be the death of him. Rednecks ''n'' Roses By Judy MaysWhat''s a good old country boy vampire supposed to do when a smartass city-slicker female barrels into his life and totally disrupts it? What''s wrong with hunting deer-with a rifle-for their blood, having a bushy beard, drinking beer out of Mason jars, and sleeping in the bathtub? And what''s wrong with his name? He was named after his grandfather. Rusty Nipple is a fine name.Amber arrives at the farm her aunt bequeathed her, the perfect quiet place to write her vampire romance, to find a man in her bathtub-a dead man. Only he''s not dead. Well, sort of not dead. He''s a vampire. Hot damn! What more could a romance writer ask for but her very own vampire hero? He''ll be able to tell Amber things about vampires no other author could ever find out. Her book will skyrocket to the top of the New York Times bestseller list!But Rusty won''t cooperate. He won''t even change his name! Who ever heard of a vampire named Rusty Nipple, a name that sounds like a really bad mixed drink. How is she supposed to write about a suave, sexy, debonair vampire if Rusty won''t cooperate?So Amber takes things into to her own hands, so to speak. She hides the rifle, shaves off his beard while he ''s sleeping, and drags him to the local bar to teach him proper vampire etiquette - biting humans. And Rusty cooperates, to a certain extent. He ''s already made up his mind. The only human he ''s going to bite is Amber.

“There’s hot, and then there’s Delilah Devlin. She’s in a class by herself.” —Sylvia Day In Darkness Captured, the extraordinary Delilah Devlin combines two blistering hot genres—women’s erotic fiction and paranormal romance—and the result is a masterwork of vampire erotica that’s almost too torrid to handle! The decidedly adult adventure of a passionate werewolf who’s willing to storm the gates of hell to rescue a princess from the clutches of vampire demon, Devlin’s Darkness Captured is dark, sexy, and absolutely sizzling. Shapeshifter love has never been hotter!

A woman surviving on the edge of a dark frontier strikes a sensual bargain with a stranger hiding a dangerous secret...In a post-apocalyptic future, creatures who''ve hidden in the shadows for millennia are freed to roam in a world shrouded in darkness. Rancher Kate McKinnon runs Sanctuary Ranch--a last refuge on the western frontier. While running herd over her cowhands and integrating refugees into their self-sufficient refuge, she escapes her responsibilities the only way she has left--via radio to pockets of other survivors. One man, Ty Bennett, is her confidante, and she thinks she might be falling in love with his deep, rasping voice. Although they''ve never met, he seems to know her heart.On a patrol to scavenge supplies, Kate and her cowboys are surrounded by a gang of renegades intent on claiming her. Rescue comes unexpectedly by a militaristic band led by the man she''s spent so many hours talking to through the dark nights. She brings him home only to discover she''s brought vampires inside the refuge.Already half in love with the human woman, Ty offers added muscle to her defenses and promises to move her people to safety. Fighting his own nature and appetites, he seeks redemption for his many sins but can''t control his hunger to possess Kate. Getting past her prejudice and choking responsibilities tests his seductive powers.Note: This story was previously released under the title Undeniable. It has since been revised and expanded and will be the first in at least a trilogy of new stories.

Thirteen erotic romance authors penned a delicious assortment of erotica and erotic romance stories for this collection. Authors include Alyssa Brooks, J.L. Day, Kay Derwydd, Delilah Devlin, Anna J. Evans, Erika Kaye, Marianne LaCroix, Inga Mahn, Casey Pendelton, Mae Powers, Ella Scopilo, Terry Spear and Emily Veinglory. (Erotic Fiction)

This collection of stories includes Winter Fire. Erotica writer Honey needs no distractions to finish her next book, but the Wyatt brothers set her imagination free. Then a fire forces her to seek shelter under their roof--and the temptation to do some \"research\" is overpowering.

The more Marti tries to convince Memphis PD Officer Jackson Teague she''s not the right woman for him, the more he wants to marry her. It''s crazy, and he won''t listen to reason. Of course she''s tempted, but there are things she wants to experience before she ties the knot. All sorts of kinky things that involve knots, but not the marital kind. When Jackson finds out what''s on Marti''s mind, he knows just what to do. He calls on his brothers in blue, four men he trusts with his life. Between the five of them, he''s sure they can check off each and every item on Marti''s bucket list in a one wild, wicked weekend. Of course, Marti has to agree to follow through-and he has to figure out if he can bear to share her.

This special edition anthology from Ellora''s Cave''s Mistresses of Romantica* contains six sizzling stories, including \"Wolf''s Law\" by Cheyenne McCray, \"Scarlet Sweet\" by Anya Bast, and \"Writers Unblocked\" by Diana Hunter. (Adult Fiction)

Collected from the editors of \"Spice Briefs,\" this collection of short erotic fiction features contributions from such authors including Megan Hart, Delilah Devlin, and Sarah McCarty.

A collection of erotic titles by various authors.

Night Prowler by Layla Chase Tall, muscled and naked-that''s private investigator Zoia''s first sighting of her quarry, a missing soldier named Kol. The fact he''s pleasuring himself is even more intriguing but within minutes she becomes his prey. He stalks her, arousing every female instinct she possesses, and then claims her-carnally. When Zoia learns Kol is battling a situation he doesn''t understand, her need to help surfaces. Kol has holed up in his family''s cabin to learn the cause of his unsettling blackouts. The appearance of a vivacious nature photographer sets off his radar. Within minutes, Zoia invades his space-and her sweet body becomes his lifeline back from unexplained memory lapses. Can their growing attachment survive the discovery of his startling secret? Publisher Note: This story was originally released elsewhere as part of the Altered States anthology. Beast Within by Betty Hanawa Dylan wakes from a blackout, horny as hell, naked and stuck in a cage. Adding to his frustration is the sight of sexy wildlife officer Haley holding a gun on him. Even though he thinks Haley is crazy to insist the cage held a rescued wildcat, Dylan''s grateful to wake from another blackout in her home. Haley wants to enjoy Dylan''s hot body but must force the former Special Forces officer to accept the fact that he changes into a jaguarondi. Haley wants the passionate man, not the wildcat, and devises an erotic game to teach him to control the shifting. Hating to be submissive, Dylan knows he must trust Haley to train him to command the beast within. Publisher Note: The book was originally released elsewhere as part of the Altered States anthology. Naked Prey by Myla Jackson After his release from a secret gene-alteration hospital, Special Forces soldier Ramon Osceola retreats to his home in Big Cypress Swamp, Florida. It''s the only place he can escape a society that wouldn''t understand his altered state. Dr. Hannah Richards escapes Hell Hospital to find the man who can help save her daughter, one of the men whose genes she altered. Will he help her despite what she did to him? Or will he seek revenge against her for changing his life forever? Together, they search for answers and find a love that crosses the boundaries of man and beast. Unleashing the Tiger by Delilah Devlin An analyst in a secret government agency, Casey McTaggert has dedicated her life to the capture of one suspected terrorist. Even before she''s abducted in the midst of a firefight, she''s completely fascinated with the man called the \"The Tiger.\" But what began as a professional obsession quickly becomes lust as his dark features and harshly hewn body awaken a forbidden passion. Khalid Razeh can''t fight the genetic programming that makes him shift into a tiger any more than he can resist the sensual allure of his lovely hostage. While forcing her to accompany him on one last mission, he fights his overwhelming attraction, knowing he is walking into a trap that will end in death. Casey''s tender lovemaking and growing belief in his innocence are a sweet balm to his wild, savage soul.

Reaching new peaks . . . Park Ranger Cass McIntyre isn’t one to sit still. That’s why she’ll climb solo despite the clouds gathering over the Texas Panhandle. It’s the same reason she got tired of waiting for rancher Adam Youngblood to take their flirtation up a notch. Instead, she’ll try her luck with his brother . . . But when Cass finds herself trapped on a rock face with no way down, it’s Adam who shows up to the rescue. Something about her vulnerable state takes him over the edge. With a wicked grin under his burning gaze, he makes Cass an offer she can’t refuse. And when she finally discovers what kind of man he really is, she has no problem admitting she will never, ever get enough . . . First published in the anthology Tempted By a Cowboy.

Four wickedly talented authors come together to create a very unique anthology for Triskelion Publishing. The Knights of the Magical Realm series contains unique stories where the hero or heroine are all of the same occupation. Each novella, unique as the characters battle a host of baddies to achieve their greatest quest and find their greatest love.

Witch''s Choice By Delilah Devlin Two men. . .a wolf. . .and a witch. . .Gisele, \"The Witch of Grimoult\

Tempting by Myla Jackson Sisters and elite members of the Paranormal Investigative Agency (PIA) use themselves as bait to discover who''s kidnapping young women. When one of the sisters disappears, the other turns to a vampire, a breed she''s sworn to kill, for help. Sanctuary by Delilah Devlin In the post-Apocalyptic future, a woman rancher runs a last refuge for human survivors of a nuclear winter in West Texas. When the security of the sanctuary is breached, she must place her trust in one of the creatures freed by perpetual darkness. Dark Heat by Leigh Wyndfield When healer Caelan angers her King, she''s thrown into prison where she bargains her body to a warrior. Their special powers unite, turning lust into something unforeseen. Soon they are forced to choose between freedom and their growing love. Awakening by Vivi Anna Branlyn has been having sensual, hot dreams about a stranger with blond hair and pale eyes. He awakens not just her body but also her memories of her childhood home and the horrible tragedy she witnessed there. After fifteen years of running, it is time to go back to face her past. When she returns, she finds not only her dream man waiting for her in flesh and blood, but a dark seductive power that wants to possess her body.

Tough and rough, tall and dark, these are men a woman never forgets. Experience pleasure like no other in the arms of a cowboy. . . \"Mustang Man\" by Vonna Harper Acclaimed horse trainer Miguel Perez is used to the unexpected from his work with wild mustangs. But nothing prepares him for the bolt of desire he feels when he meets Dawn Glass, and he''s eager to work his sexual healing on her in every possible way. . . \"Long Hard Ride\" by Melissa MacNeal Rodeo rider Michael White Horse is grateful when Diana Grant stops to pick him up in the middle of a rainstorm. But with one touch his gratitude quickly turns to lust and an uncontrollable desire to lay her down and ride her hard all night long. . . \"Hot Blooded\" by Delilah Devlin Rancher Adam Youngblood is always happy to help a damsel in distress. But before he''ll pull the sweetly curvaceous and fiercely independent Cass McIntyre to safety, he demands promises of unconditional sexual surrender. . .