New Releases by Maya Banks

THE ALL-NEW KGI NOVEL from the “incredibly awesome" (Jaci Burton) #1 New York Times bestselling author of When Day Breaks. The Kelly Group International (KGI): A super-elite, top secret, family-run business. Qualifications: High intelligence, rock-hard body, military background. Mission: Hostage/kidnap victim recovery. Intelligence gathering. Handling jobs the U.S. government can’t... The enigmatic Hancock has been both opponent and ally to the KGI teams for as long as they''ve known him. Always working a deep game, Hancock''s true allegiance has never been apparent, but one thing is for certain—he never lets anything get in the way of duty. But now, his absolute belief in the primacy of his ultimate goal is challenged by a captive he''s been ordered to guard, no matter how much she suffers in her prison. She''s the only woman who''s ever managed to penetrate the rigid walls surrounding his icy heart, but will he allow his perplexing feelings for the beautiful victim to destroy a mission he''s spent years working to complete or will he be forced to sacrifice her for “the greater good.”

From #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author MAYA BANKS, The Anetakis Tycoons box set! Three reader-favorite stories of powerful, wealthy men and the women who tame them… The Mistress Marley Jameson wakes up in the hospital with no memory of her past…or the baby she''s carrying. Until Greek hotel magnate Chrysander Anetakis shows up. Being with him feels like home. Then she remembers the truth… The Bride Isabella Caplan is all grown-up—and she''s set her sights on hot-blooded hotel tycoon Theron Anetakis. But as executor of her father''s estate, he''s arranging a marriage for her to another man! What will it take to get Theron to see her as his future bride, instead? The Affair A one-night stand comes back to haunt Jewel Henley when she arrives for her first day of work and realizes her vacation lover was actually Piers Anetakis, her new boss! Now Jewel is out of a job…and pregnant. But when Piers learns of her predicament, he''s ready to reclaim her…for keeps. The Mistress was originally published as The Tycoon''s Pregnant Mistress. The Bride was originally published as The Tycoon''s Rebel Bride. The Affair was originally published as The Tycoon''s Secret Affair.

Algunos creen que el amor no durará para siempre. Ellos están dispuestos a desafiar todas las apuestas. Para Zack Covington, Anna Grace era la elegida. Hasta aquella noche que el destino alteró su futuro, cuando una destrozada Anna desaparece sin dejar rastro, dejando a Zack sin saber qué le pudo haber sucedido a su amada. Años más tarde, Zack trabaja para la empresa de seguridad Deveraux y descubre que su amada Gracie podría estar viva. Cuando finalmente la encuentra, Zack descubre qe no queda nada de la mujer que amaba. Los poderas que ella tenía han desaparecido y lo peor, Gracie cree que Zack la traicionó años atrás. Zack tiene muchos enemigos, y una vez que sus debilidades son descubiertas, Gracie se convierte en el objetivo de ellos. Él tendrá que salvarla antes de perder la confianza y su amor para siempre.

The third book in the beloved #1 bestselling author''s sexy, romantic suspense Slow Burn series… They say young love doesn''t last, but a girl from the wrong side of the tracks with unique abilities and the hometown golden boy were determined to defy the odds. For Zack Covington, Anna-Grace—his "Gracie"—was the one. Until one night forever alters the course of their future, when a devastated Gracie disappears without a trace, leaving Zack to agonize over what happened to the girl he loved. As the years pass, his desperate efforts to find her uncovered nothing. Now working for Devereaux Security, he stumbles across a painting featuring a special place only he and Gracie would know. The image is too perfectly rendered for it to be coincidence. His Gracie must be alive. When he finally tracks her down, he is shocked—and heart-broken—to discover the wounded shell of the girl he once knew and still loves. Her psychic gifts are gone, and worse, she believes he betrayed her all those years ago. Zack has enemies, and once his weakness is discovered, Gracie becomes a target for revenge. He''ll have to save her before he can earn her trust and her love. And he vows they''ll never be torn apart again.

The story of a woman who always gets what she wants by #1 NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR MAYA BANKS Tycoon Theron Anetakis had only one problem—and she just walked through his door. With his business takeover complete, he’d intended to arrange a marriage for himself to further secure his future. However… Little Isabella Caplan had blossomed into a voluptuous vixen with plans of her own, and they didn’t include letting the executor of her father’s estate arrange a marriage for her to another man! She had pined for Theron long enough. Now it was time to seduce her hot-blooded hotel tycoon and bring him to one bended knee. “Isabella is…charming as she leads Theron on a merry chase that will have readers rooting for both of them.” —RT Book Reviews on The Bride THE BRIDE was originally published as The Tycoon’s Rebel Bride

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks come two sizzling fan-favorite romances that can''t be extinguished… TEMPTED BY HER INNOCENT KISS Devon Carter was Ashley Copeland''s first and only love, but her dreams of newlywed bliss are crushed by the discovery that their marriage is another of Daddy''s business deals. Refusing to stand by as their passions fade, Ashley decides to play the role of perfect wife, hoping her new husband will truly fall in love. But Devon doesn''t recognize the steely society wife at his side. He misses the bubbly, ambitious woman Ashley used to be, and he''s determined to rekindle the smoldering fire in her eyes, especially now that she''s having his child…. UNDONE BY HER TENDER TOUCH No strings attached? Yeah, right. Pippa Laingley should have known better. When an unplanned evening of passion with Cameron Hollingsworth results in an unplanned pregnancy, she''s at a major crossroads. She knew going in that the sexy entrepreneur didn''t do commitment, that emotions weren''t part of the deal, but then she discovers why: he once had a wife and child—and lost them both. Tragically. Cam is convinced he stands to lose it all if he lets his guard down and opens his heart again. But Pippa doesn''t see the difference between pushing someone away and losing them for good, and she''s determined to show Cam how lasting love can be.

#1 bestselling author Maya Banks continues her suspenseful and steamy Slow Burn series with this second book—a twisting tale featuring a strong yet vulnerable heroine in danger and the sexy alpha hero who must save her. Abandoned as a baby to a young wealthy couple and raised in a world of privilege, Arial has no hint of her past or who she belonged to. Her only link lies in the one thing that sets her apart from everyone else—telekinetic powers. Protected by her adoptive parents and hidden from the public to keep her gift secret, Ari is raised in the lap of luxury, and isolation. That is, until someone begins threatening her life. Beau Devereaux is no stranger to the strange. As the head of Deveraux Security, he’s more than familiar with the realities of physic powers. So when a family friend approaches him about protecting his daughter, he’s more than ready to jump on board. What Beau isn’t prepared for is the extent of his attraction to his beautiful and powerful client. What began as a simple assignment, just another job, quickly turns personal as Beau discovers he’ll do anything at all to protect Ari. Even if it costs him his life.

It was only supposed to be a vacation romance. But when Jewel Henley arrived for her first day of work at a new job, she realize her exotic lover was her boss. A boss with strict rules about not getting involved with his employees. And so, just like that, she was fired. With no money and no job, Jewel doubted it could get any worse. Then she discovered she was pregnant, and that she''d have to confront Piers. Piers stormed back into her life with the same passion and intensity that had swept her off her feet five months before, but as loving as he was with her, she knew he still didn''t trust her. And until he did, all the had was an affair.

Primera entrega de la nueva serie de suspense y romance de Maya Banks. La sugerente historia de una mujer que arriesgará su vida y su corazón para encontrar a la hermana perdida del hombre que ama. Cuando la hermana menor de Caleb Devereaux es secuestrada, el poder y la unión de una familia se convierten en la única fuente de ayuda. Ramie, una hermosa y sensible mujer con un don especial para encontrar respuestas, es capaz de conectar y localizar a las víctimas y capaz de sentir sus miedos y sus angustias. Pero ese don, como todo en la vida, tiene un precio. Ayudando al atractivo e impaciente Caleb en la búsqueda de su hermana, entre ambos surge una intensa atracción sexual sin límites, pero Ramie deberá alejarse de él tanto como le sea posible para evitar un peligro que la acecha. Será entonces cuando Caleb lo arriesgará todo para protegerla, incluido su corazón.

Un roman de Maya BANKS à ne manquer sous aucun prétexte, par l''auteur du best-beller RUSH. Avis aux séductrices : les sublissimes frères Anetakis sont de nouveau célibataires, et bien décidés à le rester ! Et que celles qui voudraient tenter leur chance le sachent : en matière de femmes, ils ont des critères on ne peut plus précis. Chrys désire une maîtresse voluptueuse, qui ne lui parlera surtout pas d’avenir. Theron recherche une épouse docile, rebelles s’abstenir. Piers fantasme sur une superbe inconnue – le réel, très peu pour lui. Oui, mais voilà : Marley, Bella et Jewel ne sont pas du genre à se laisser dicter leur conduite. Et ces hommes, si sexy qu’il serait dommage de les laisser seuls trop longtemps, pourraient bien l’apprendre à leurs dépens... A propos de l’auteur : Etoile montante de la romance érotique, Maya Banks nous fait également vibrer par ses romances contemporaines, sensuelles − et toujours passionnées ! Ses romans figurent sur les listes des best-sellers du New York Times et d''USA Today : une consécration pour cette amoureuse des livres, qui aime par-dessus tout offrir à ses lectrices des personnages hors du commun. Une série déjà parue aux éditions Harlequin sous les titres La mémoire du coeur, Une attirance irrésistible, et Dans les bras d''un inconnu.

Kylie sees the way Jensen looks at her. The dark promise in his eyes. That rough edge of dominance she knows he possesses. But dominance is the one thing that frightens her above all else. She and her brother barely survived a childhood steeped in violence and abuse. She could never give up total control and submit to a man. Especially a man like Jensen. Could she? Jensen sees the shadows in Kylie''s eyes. Knows he has to tread very carefully or risk losing any chance he has with her. All he wants is the opportunity to show her that dominance doesn''t equal pain, bondage or discipline. That emotional surrender is the most powerful of all, and that to submit fully to him will fulfil the aching void in her heart in a way nothing else ever will.

A sizzling story of a woman who risks her life and her heart to find a wealthy man’s missing sister—the first novel in a sexy new romantic suspense series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks When Caleb Devereaux''s younger sister is kidnapped, this scion of a powerful and wealthy family turns to an unlikely source for help: a beautiful and sensitive woman with a gift for finding answers others cannot. While Ramie can connect to victims and locate them by feeling their pain, her ability comes with a price. Every time she uses it, it costs her a piece of herself. Helping the infuriatingly attractive and impatient Caleb successfully find his sister nearly destroys her. Even though his sexual intensity draws her like a magnet, she needs to get as far away from him as she can. Deeply remorseful for the pain he’s caused, Caleb is determined to make things right. But just when he thinks Ramie''s vanished forever, she reappears. She’s in trouble and she needs his help. Now, Caleb will do risk everything to protect her—including his heart. . . .

“MAYA BANKS…I’M READY FOR THE NEXT RIDE NOW!” SAID USA TODAY. AND NOW, MAYA BANKS IS READY TO DELIVER. FROM THE “MUST-READ AUTHOR” (ROMANCE JUNKIES) OF LETTING GO AND GIVING IN—THE NEW NOVEL IN HER SURRENDER TRILOGY. In her sensational Breathless Trilogy, New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks tested the boundaries of desire. In her new trilogy, there’s only one thing left to do: cross them. And for a married couple taking steps to renew their marriage, the consequences of one single moment of inattention may come at a price the husband never expects… Chessy and Tate have been married for several years. In the beginning, their relationship was everything she wanted. Passionate. All-consuming. She offered her submission freely and Tate cherished her gift with a tenderness that made her feel safe. Content. Wanted. Loved beyond all measure. But as the years have gone by, Tate has become more immersed in making his business a success, and Chessy has taken a back seat to his business obligations. Growing unhappy with the status of their once blissful marriage, Chessy knows that something has to give, or they stand to lose it all. Tate loves his wife. Has always loved her. Providing for her has always been his number-one priority. But lately she’s seemed unhappy, and he’s worried. Worried enough that he arranges for a night together that he hopes will reignite the fire that once burned like an inferno between them. But a business call at the wrong time threatens everything. Chessy’s safety, his concentration, his wife’s faith in him as her husband—a man sworn to love and protect her above all else. Gutted with the realization that he’s going to lose her—has already lost her—he readies for the fight of his life. Whatever it takes, he’ll get her back, show her that nothing is more important than her love. And that if she’ll allow him to prove himself one more time, he’ll take it all. Everything. But he’ll give back far more: Himself. His undying love.

THE ALL-NEW KGI NOVEL BY NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELING AUTHOR AUTHOR MAYA BANKS The Kelly Group International (KGI): A super-elite, top secret, family-run business. Qualifications: High intelligence, rock-hard body, military background. Mission: Hostage/kidnap victim recovery. Intelligence gathering. Handling jobs the U.S. government can’t… Eden is said to be one of the most beautiful women in the world. Her face has graced countless magazines and her body has sold millions of dollars of clothing. But her fame and beauty has earned her more than she ever imagined. Evil is stalking her, determined to extinguish the ethereal beauty forever. Swanson or “Swanny” as his teammates call him is always up for the next mission. He came back from Afghanistan wounded and scarred. Hardly the kind of man who even belongs in the same room with Eden. And yet there’s something about the quiet beauty that stirs his blood and makes him dream of the impossible. Because Beauty loving the Beast only happens in fairy tales and KGI doesn’t deal in fairy tales. Ever.

FROM THE “MUST-READ AUTHOR” (ROMANCE JUNKIES) OF LETTING GO—THE NEW NOVEL IN HER SURRENDER TRILOGY. In her sensational Breathless Trilogy, New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks tested the boundaries of desire. In her new trilogy, there’s only one thing left to do: cross them. Now, the story continues as one woman, haunted by the shadows of the past, explores the possibilities of a new beginning in ways she never could have imagined… Kylie sees the way Jensen looks at her. The dark promise in his eyes. That rough edge of dominance she knows he possesses. But dominance is the one thing that frightens her above all else. She and her brother barely survived a childhood steeped in violence and abuse. She could never give up total control and submit to a man. Especially a man like Jensen. Could she? Jensen sees the shadows in Kylie’s eyes. Knows he has to tread very carefully or risk losing any chance he has with her. All he wants is the opportunity to show her that dominance doesn’t equal pain, bondage or discipline. That emotional surrender is the most powerful of all, and that to submit fully to him will fulfill the aching void in her heart in a way nothing else ever will.

The Kelly Group International (KGI): A super-elite, top secret, family-run business. Qualifications: High intelligence, rock-hard body, military background. Mission: Hostage/kidnap victim recovery. Intelligence gathering. Handling jobs the U.S. government can’t… Over the years, Donovan Kelly has fought relentlessly for justice, women and children always holding a special place in his heart. Working side by side with his brothers, Donovan has witnessed firsthand the toll it’s taken—physically, mentally, and emotionally—on his loved ones, and the innocent lives caught in the crossfire. What he never expects is for his next mission to happen right on his home turf—or for it to take a very personal turn. Picturesque Kentucky Lake is the perfect place for a soul in search of safe harbor. A beautiful stranger has arrived—desperate, breathless, and on the run from a dark past closing in on her and the younger siblings she has vowed to protect. Donovan must now draw on every resource at his disposal—if he wants to save a woman and the children who may prove to be his destiny.

BONUS: ALSO INCLUDES A NEW ORIGINAL COLTER NOVELLA! New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks’ enthralling saga continues as two men, and one resilient woman hiding from the past, brace themselves for an emotional storm of unavoidable danger and unmatched desire… Lauren Wilder fell for the wrong man, trusted the wrong man, and she paid a very dear price for it. Now broken and wounded, she''s retreated to the bosom of the Colter family and the unshakeable love and support they offer. But the man she once loved and trusted is not without his own power, and he''ll use every bit of his money and resources to make sure he gets Lauren back, no matter whom he destroys doing it. Liam and Noah were hired by Lauren''s brother to watch over her. But with danger looming, they head to the Colorado mountains—where Lauren has found temporary sanctuary. In her wounded eyes, Liam and Noah see the woman she once was—and could be again. They’re determined to show her everything a man can be—someone who will love her, cherish her, satisfy her, and when the time comes, put their very lives on the line for her.

When Cade Walker and Merrick Sullivan find Elle hiding in the cabinet of a gun store, they know they can''t just walk away from the fragile woman with no memory of who she is or who tried to kill her. Merrick is training for the title shot in the heavyweight division as a mixed martial artist and can''t afford distractions, but neither can he turn his back on the woman who tugs at his heartstrings. Elle feels safe with her two protectors, and the longer she spends with them, the more she realizes that she has no desire to remember her past. Not when it could compromise her future with Cade and Merrick. Cade has his own set of issues when it comes to Elle, and it quickly becomes clear to the two men that for the first time in their friendship, a woman is coming between them. But what if they just kept her there? Between them. Where she belongs.

Segunda parte de la trilogía Sin aliento. Gabe, Jace y Ash son tres de los hombres más ricos y poderosos del país. Están acostumbrados a conseguir todo lo que desean. Absolutamente todo. En el caso de Jace, es una mujer cuyos encantos lo pillan por sorpresa... Jace Crestell, Ash McIntyre y Gabe Hamilton han sido amigos y socios de negocios durante todas sus vidas. Ellos son poderosos e irresistiblemente sexys. Además Jace y Ash lo comparten absolutamente todo, incluyendo sus mujeres. Cuando conocen a Bethany, Jace comienza a sentir cosas que nunca antes había experimentado, enfermo de celos y de una poderosa obsesión que lo traicionan y sobrepasan hasta perder el control. Jace no quiere compartir a Bethany con nadie. Está obsesionado con ser el único hombre en su vida y está dispuesto incluso a poner en juego su amistad de años con Ash. Bethany será únicamente suya. Incluso si esto significa darle la espalda a su mejor amigo. Reseña: «Es perfecto para un libro erótico de sadomasoquismo.» USA Today

Jace, Ash e Gabe: três dos homens mais ricos e poderosos do país. Eles estão acostumados a conseguir tudo o que querem. Absolutamente tudo. O desejo de Jace é possuir uma mulher cujos encantos o pegaram completamente de surpresa. Jace Crestwell, Ash McIntyre e Gabe Hamilton são melhores amigos e bem-sucedidos sócios há anos. Eles são poderosos, são imponentes, são irresistivelmente sexy, e Jace e Ash dividem tudo inclusive suas mulheres. Quando eles conhecem Bethany, Jace começa a experimentar sentimentos que nunca havia conhecido antes: ciúme e uma poderosa obsessão que o ameaça, o sufoca e o excita além de seu controle. Jace não divide Bethany com ninguém. Ele está determinado a ser o único homem em sua vida e esse sentimento está prejudicando sua longa amizade com Ash. Bethany deveria ser sua e somente sua. Mesmo que isso signifique virar as costas para seu melhor amigo.

The next heart pounding novel in the KGI series from Maya Banks, the New York Times bestselling author of Rush, Fever, and Burn, the Breathless trilogy. The Kelly Group International (KGI): A super-elite, top secret, family-run business. Qualifications: High intelligence, rock-hard body, military background. Mission: Hostage/kidnap victim recovery. Intelligence gathering. Handling jobs the U.S. government can’t… Steele, a KGI team leader, is an enigma not even his teammates understand. His emotions are tightly locked down and nothing can break that icy exterior. Nothing except Maren Scofield, a doctor on a mission, a woman who has gotten under Steele’s skin and threatens to crack that unflappable cool he’s legendary for. Steele is determined not to allow Maren past his carefully guarded defenses. But when she’s in danger, there’s no way he’ll allow anyone else to protect her. Maren’s hiding something. He’s sure of it. But he isn’t prepared for the shocking discovery her secrets reveal. Or how they will forever alter the course of his destiny. He has a decision to make. Hold tight and shut her out. Or take a chance on something more powerful than he’s ever faced: Love.

New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks walks the sizzling knife-edge between danger and desire as one woman with a killer in her shadow finds protective rapture with the two men with a need to save her... The hottest thing about a man in uniform is imagining him out of it. For gorgeous Jessie Callahan this was all part of the ritual—a flirty little game indulged in with the two sexy-as-sin detectives she always saw at the same bar with the same naughty little glint in their eyes. Then one night, the game changed. Rick and Tru took it one step further and made a tantalizing proposition. To their surprise, Jessie said yes. To both of them. It was a night of total abandon none of them would ever forget. But with it, a risk none of them could have imagined. Because when Jessie suddenly becomes the target of a serial killer, the game changes once again. And Jessie’s two detectives will risk everything to have her back in their arms—and in their bed... Includes a preview of Fever Soul Possession previously appeared in Men Out of Uniform

In the second novel in the Breathless trilogy—now celebrating its 10th Anniversary—a woman''s undeniable allure takes a dominant man completely by surprise... Jace Crestwell, Ash McIntyre, and Gabe Hamilton have been best friends and successful business partners for years. They’re powerful, they’re imposing, they’re irresistibly sexy, and Jace and Ash share everything—including their women. When they meet Bethany, Jace begins to feel things he’s never experienced before: jealousy, and a powerful obsession that threatens him, overwhelms him—and excites him beyond control. Jace isn’t sharing Bethany—with anyone. He’s determined to be the only man in her life, and it’s jeopardizing a lifelong friendship with Ash. Bethany will be his and his alone. Even if it means turning his back on his best friend.

In the first novel in the Breathless trilogy—now celebrating its 10th Anniversary—a man is about to have his fantasies come true with a woman who was once forbidden fruit, and is now ripe for the picking... When Gabe Hamilton saw Mia Crestwell walk into the ballroom for his hotel’s grand opening, he knew he was going to hell for what he had planned. After all, Mia is his best friend’s little sister. Except she’s not so little anymore. And Gabe has waited a long time to act on his desires. Gabe has starred in Mia’s fantasies more than once. So what if he’s fourteen years older? Mia knows he’s way out of her league, but her attraction has only grown stronger with time. She’s an adult now, and there’s no reason not to act on her most secret desires. As Gabe pulls her into his provocative world, she realizes there’s a lot she doesn’t know about him or how exacting his demands can be. Their relationship is intense and obsessive, but as they cross the line from secret sexual odyssey to something deeper, their affair runs the risk of being exposed—and vulnerable to a betrayal far more intimate than either expected.

"Genevieve McInnes is locked behind the fortified walls of McHugh Keep, captive of a cruel laird who takes great pleasure in ruining her for any other man. Yet when Bowen Montgomery storms the gates on a mission of clan warfare, Genevieve finds that her spirit is bent but not broken. Still, her path toward freedom remains uncertain. Unable to bear the shame of returning to a family that believes her dead or to abandon others at the keep to an imposing new laird, Genevieve opts for the peaceful life of an abbess. But Bowen''s rugged sensuality stirs something deep inside her that longs to be awakened by his patient, gentle caress--something warm, wicked, and tempting. Bowen seizes his enemy''s keep, unprepared for the brooding and reclusive woman who captures his heart. He''s enchanted by her fierce determination, her unusual beauty, and her quiet, unfailing strength. But wooing her will take more than a seasoned seducer''s skill. For loving Genevieve, he discovers, means giving her back the freedom that was stolen from her--even if it means losing her forever."--Back cover.

The Kelly Group International (KGI): A super-elite, top secret, family-run business. Qualifications: High intelligence, rock-hard body, military background. Mission: Hostage/kidnap victim recovery. Intelligence gathering. Handling jobs the U.S. government can’t… P.J. and Cole were sharpshooting rivals on the same KGI team and enjoyed a spirited, uncomplicated camaraderie. Until the night they gave in to their desires and suddenly took their relationship one step further. In the aftermath of their one-night stand, they’re called out on a mission that goes terribly wrong, and P.J. walks away from KGI, resolved not to drag her teammates into the murky shadows she’s poised to delve into. Six months later, Cole hasn’t given up his search for P.J., and he’s determined to bring her back home where she belongs. Bent on vengeance, P.J. has plunged into a serpentine game of payback that will make her question everything she’s ever believed in. But Cole—and the rest of their team—refuse to let her go it alone. Even if it means sacrificing their loyalty to KGI, and their lives… Also includes a never-before-in-print KGI novella exclusive to the mass market edition!

FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE BREATHLESS TRILOGY MAYA BANKS He was the stuff erotic dreams are made of... Salon owner Julie Stanford wanted Nathan Tucker ever since she gave him his first massage. Getting paid to feel every inch of his body, stripped, oiled, and spread out in front of her...the stuff dreams are made of. But the sexy guy was oblivious to the signals she was sending—until she finished off his final rub-down with something extra. In fact, the best extra he ever had. Unfortunately, he came around too late. Now Julie''s moving on. She was everything he''d dreamed of... The woman was driving him crazy. She lit fire to his insides, then ran like a scalded cat. And now she''s going to someone else to have all her fantasies fulfilled? Over his dead body. He''s more than willing to give her what she wants, and as soon as he pins the little minx down, he''ll show her his own brand of sweet seduction.

FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE BREATHLESS TRILOGY MAYA BANKS He awakened a need within her. Cole is successful beyond his dreams. He can have any woman he wants, but there’s only one he can’t stop thinking about: his childhood sweetheart, Renita. He’s never forgotten his first taste of innocent love and the desire that consumed them—or the pain he brought upon her… But now she belongs to another… Her long-ago brush with submission awakened a longing in Ren that drove her to walk the darker edge of desire. She has become a beautiful woman at ease with her sexuality and unapologetic about her need for a dominant man. When Cole finds her again, he’s gutted that she belongs to another. Ren’s current master agrees to give her to Cole for a short time, but then she must return to his keeping. And though Cole agrees to this bargain, he knows he will never be able to let Ren go again…