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This inspiring book contains 9 women writers of different walks of life; triumphant through many trials and tribulations and relying on their faith to bring them through turbulent times.. In this book you will learn the strength of how courageously each Author survived depression,homelessness, marriage,divorce, singleness, brokenness, drugs and alcohol abuse, domestic violence, molestation,self worth,fear,forgiveness,bondage,physical and emotional abuse,low self esteem, death, cancer, infedility, and being a single parent. This book is designed to empower,encourage, motivate women of all ages.Hold on to your seat as we navigate through the lives of each woman in this exhilirating book.

“We need to talk.” There’s only one reason a woman says that three months after a one-night stand. She’s pregnant, and she plans on keeping the baby. Porter can handle that — he’s always planned on being a father, and doing better at the job than his own dad ever did. Sure, he''s always envisioned the wife then kids, but he''s used to fixing things that are broken. Unfortunately, this isn’t just any woman. She’s his sister’s best friend: Iris. And three months ago, she wasn’t looking for anything from him but his body, and it’s all she wants now. Porter has always wanted the real deal, and he’s starting to think he could have it with Iris, if she’d just bend enough to let him in. But Iris has learned one thing in her life: you can’t bend for anyone, because once you start, you won’t stop til you break.

When her ex shattered her privacy, revealing all of her secrets to the world, Sophie Lake made a few unspoken promises to herself: 1. Never have sex with a client. Again. 2. When a man tells you who he is, believe him. 3. Never give a man the power to break you. For two years she’s managed to live by those rules. She has a career to focus on. Celebrities reputations to fix, and her newest client may be her biggest PR challenge. Promoting an observatory should be a cake walk and would be but for Dr. Wade Addison. The former boy genius is prickly, impatient...handsome...sexy as sin... more interested in how her legs look in heels than in pretending to be a people-person. Genius, Pain in the butt... Wade Addison considers those fairly accurate alternatives to his name. He''s not normal, he''s an outsider and he prefers it that way, which is why Sophie is his own personal hell. She wants to take all his knowledge and quirks and turn him into a sound bite for the observatory. She''s his nightly wet dream. The sound of her voice can get him off. He hates her—her wit, her smile, her legs, her kissable mouth. Hate turns to lust and lust turns into an affair, but the skeletons in both of their closets start to rattle. And they refuse to be ignored.

Bailey Thorne doesn''t hate Jake the Rake, just despises him. She blames the rumor mill at her school…and, okay, him. His adorable son has only been in preschool, but Jake has already made an impressive dent in dating the unmarried faculty. She''s had to hear of his every exploit from the broken hearts he''s left behind. She was fine to loathe him from afar, but now his son has entered kindergarten—and she''s the teacher. It''s going to be a very long school year. Jake Polaski was more than fine to avoid Ms. Thorne after it became clear she was not amused by his very existence. But then they get stuck in an elevator for an evening. He finds out that underneath that baleful glare she always gives him, lies a warm, funny and sexy as hell woman. He does his best to not be smitten after every exchange afterward. His son needs him rational, steadfast...and love is the most uncertain thing. It was the elevator''s fault. Had it worked like it should, Bailey would have gone on with her life without seeing why so many of her co-workers had fallen for the grumpy single dad. (It''s his dry wit, his playful teasing and the drool-worthy cut of his jawline.) And now she''s caught in the way he doles out smiles and the dark depths of his secrets. If nothing else, she knows from rumor there''s a clock ticking on their affair before it implodes, because things always do with Jake the Rake, but she can''t seem to walk away first.

The sun shines bright and the weather is warm. A soft breeze is blowing in the air as the tree branches sway ever so gently. It’s a beautiful summer day. Look at God’s amazing creations! It’s enough to put a smile on one’s face. Exhale. Inhale. Take in the splendor. You’re outside. That’s what the outdoors looks and feels like. But what’s going on inside? What’s happening inside the dwelling? What does home feel like? Is the atmosphere in there beautiful? Does the home feel peaceful? Is there joy and love in the home? Does it feel as if the Most High’s angels have been invited into the dwelling? Or is there only negative energy and darkness? Come take a glimpse inside Roger and Missy White’s home. Let’s see what we discover inside their abode. Inhale and then release.

A fangirl''s heart is so fickle. Mia Jones, the ultimate pop culture fangirl, is no exception. For a year she''s lived out of a suitcase as a travel podcaster, visiting one tourist trap and fan convention after another. Still healing from her last heartbreak, she''s not ready to slow down and really take in the view...until Kincaid Cameron. A Scottish veteran with a panty-melting smile and dark gaze becomes the best view she''s had in a while. A veteran''s heart is so ready for a home. The list of things Kincaid didn''t want to do after leaving the service could kill a rain forest if he wrote them down...until Mia. She surprises him when nothing else does. She''s dead sexy and appears as adventuress as her travels. As a former SBS member, he knows all too well how the truth can hide underneath the surface. He suspects he could easily become a casualty, another man forgotten as her next destination tempts her away. Their heated affair begins with seemingly innocent emails, and when being pen pals isn''t enough they test their attraction with a face-to-face encounter. Will they survive it, especially when Mia is intent on protecting her heart at all costs? Contemporary Romance, Multicultural Romance, Interracial Romance, Alpha Hero, Scottish hero, BWWM, Black Women White Men, Pen pal romance

Geek, Actually is a sexy, geeky contemporary women''s fiction series that follows the lives of five diverse, nerdy women as they navigate work, love, life, and the internet. For fans who love Sex and the City as well as Star Wars, for anyone who knows that sci-fi can be sultry and that "gamer" is not gender specific-this serial will turn you on, rile you up, and leave you with five new friends. Meet your new best girlfriends. Michelle is a hard-nosed fantasy and sci-fi editor used to things going her way. Taneesha is a talented video game programmer used to being the odd (wo)man out. Aditi is a fantasy writer on the verge of her big break. Christina is a rebel on the sidelines of Hollywood. And Elli is a fan-of anything and everything that keeps her from "proper adulting." Together they are Rebel Scum (at least in their shared group chat), and best friends through thick and thin. They might live far apart but through the power of the internet and a shared love of all things geek, they are ready to face the world together. Originally presented in serial form by Serial Box Publishing, Geek Actually is brought to you by Cathy Yardley, Melissa Blue, Rachel Stuhler, and Cecilia Tan.

This is the 13th episode of Geek Actually, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Cathy Yardley. Meet your new best girlfriends in this sexy, genre-busting serial that''s all about feminism, friendship, and fandom. There’s nothing quite like seeing a friend in pain, and when the Rebel Scum arrive at Fairy Con, that’s how they find Elli. It’s up to them to help her see the truth about what happened—and up to her to see a way forward. When they part ways, each woman goes home to face her own demons, stronger for having spent some time with the best kind of friends: the ones who see you for who you are . . . and don’t hesitate to remind you who that person is. Join this tight-knit group of lady geeks as they navigate the ups and downs of their personal and professional lives. Michelle is a hard-nosed fantasy and sci-fi editor used to things going her way. Taneesha is a talented video game programmer used to being the odd (wo)man out. Aditi is a fantasy writer on the verge of her big break. Christina is a rebel on the sidelines of Hollywood. And Elli is a fan-of anything and everything that keeps her from "proper adulting." They might live far apart, but through the power of the internet and a shared love of all things geek, they are ready to face the world together.

This is the 11th episode of Geek Actually, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Melissa Blue. Meet your new best girlfriends in this sexy, genre-busting serial that''s all about feminism, friendship, and fandom. Storming away from Diego when he morphed into a GamerGate-defending monster in a sweet, hot guy’s body felt one hundred percent right at the time, but after a talk with Bobby, Taneesha begins to see the situation in a new light. Should she give Diego a chance to explain? Or should she let the best relationship she’s ever been in crash and burn like everything else in her life at the moment? Join this tight-knit group of lady geeks as they navigate the ups and downs of their personal and professional lives. Michelle is a hard-nosed fantasy and sci-fi editor used to things going her way. Taneesha is a talented video game programmer used to being the odd (wo)man out. Aditi is a fantasy writer on the verge of her big break. Christina is a rebel on the sidelines of Hollywood. And Elli is a fan-of anything and everything that keeps her from "proper adulting." They might live far apart, but through the power of the internet and a shared love of all things geek, they are ready to face the world together.

This is the 7th episode of Geek Actually, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Rachel Stuhler. Meet your new best girlfriends in this sexy, genre-busting serial that''s all about feminism, friendship, and fandom. With Michelle pressuring her to write a blog post on one side, and worries about Taneesha pressing in from the other, Aditi channels both stressors into a searing, powerful blog post about safe spaces. The post soon goes viral, calling attention both to Aditi herself and the issues she wrote about. Elli has her own brush with the darker corners of the Internet as she helps Ruby manage her affairs. Join this tight-knit group of lady geeks as they navigate the ups and downs of their personal and professional lives. Michelle is a hard-nosed fantasy and sci-fi editor used to things going her way. Taneesha is a talented video game programmer used to being the odd (wo)man out. Aditi is a fantasy writer on the verge of her big break. Christina is a rebel on the sidelines of Hollywood. And Elli is a fan-of anything and everything that keeps her from "proper adulting." They might live far apart, but through the power of the internet and a shared love of all things geek, they are ready to face the world together.

This is the 5th episode of Geek Actually, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Melissa Blue. Meet your new best girlfriends in this sexy, genre-busting serial that''s all about feminism, friendship, and fandom. Taneesha’s issues at work have really been getting to her, and when she tries to soothe herself with a relaxing afternoon of World of Warcraft, she finds that her professional troubles have invaded even that safe space. At least in Warcraft she can fight back—so she does, with a vengeance. Meanwhile, Christina finds herself falling for Vivi in a way she hadn’t thought possible. Join this tight-knit group of lady geeks as they navigate the ups and downs of their personal and professional lives. Michelle is a hard-nosed fantasy and sci-fi editor used to things going her way. Taneesha is a talented video game programmer used to being the odd (wo)man out. Aditi is a fantasy writer on the verge of her big break. Christina is a rebel on the sidelines of Hollywood. And Elli is a fan-of anything and everything that keeps her from "proper adulting." They might live far apart, but through the power of the internet and a shared love of all things geek, they are ready to face the world together.

This is the 2nd episode in the first season of Geek Actually, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Rachel Stuhler. Meet your new best girlfriends in this sexy, genre-busting serial that''s all about feminism, friendship, and fandom. When Christina meets her new charge on set, Vivi, she''s pleasantly surprised at the definite spark between them. Taneesha''s attempt to speak up at her new job backfires in a big way. Michelle ventures out to a party, but is she really ready to move past Ted? Join this tight-knit group of lady geeks as they navigate the ups and downs of their personal and professional lives. Michelle is a hard-nosed fantasy and sci-fi editor used to things going her way. Taneesha is a talented video game programmer used to being the odd (wo)man out. Aditi is a fantasy writer on the verge of her big break. Christina is a rebel on the sidelines of Hollywood. And Elli is a fan-of anything and everything that keeps her from "proper adulting." They might live far apart, but through the power of the internet and a shared love of all things geek, they are ready to face the world together.

This is the 1st episode in the first season of Geek Actually, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Cathy Yardley. Meet your new best girlfriends in this sexy, genre-busting serial that''s all about feminism, friendship, and fandom. Michelle and Aditi have been friends for ages, but with Michelle as Aditi''s editor for her debut fantasy novel, their relationship is under a bit of strain. Aditi needs to blow off some steam-a hot Tinder date does the trick (and then some). Meanwhile, Taneesha and Elli are both having some job trouble. Join this tight-knit group of lady geeks as they navigate the ups and downs of their personal and professional lives. Michelle is a hard-nosed fantasy and sci-fi editor used to things going her way. Taneesha is a talented video game programmer used to being the odd (wo)man out. Aditi is a fantasy writer on the verge of her big break. Christina is a rebel on the sidelines of Hollywood. And Elli is a fan-of anything and everything that keeps her from "proper adulting." They might live far apart, but through the power of the internet and a shared love of all things geek, they are ready to face the world together.

Marcus Baird has been called a lot of things: Scottish bastard, heartless, ruthless, but thanks to his new neighbor, he could add ginger buff guy. The ruthless part is true, at least. His current occupation as a handyman is a front to fuel a bidding war between his former employer and the next private equity firm in his sights—an undertaking that should have all his attention, but Ivy makes him an offer he cannot refuse. When Ivy Stewart imagined losing her virginity, she was at least a decade younger, a yes away from marriage, and her perfect man would make sweet, slow love to her. Waiting for that dream to unfold has kept her watching life from the sidelines. She''s done biding her time. It''s foolhardy to choose Marcus. He''s a man with secrets and an ugly past, but he''s honest about what their relationship will be, charming and...he''s very good with his hands. Since Marcus took Ivy into his bed, he''s lived a lie. He could be the man she needs. He isn''t a workaholic and he doesn''t really have a heart of stone. But it''s only a matter of time before Ivy finds out the truth, and once again he''s nothing but a Scottish bastard. Contemporary Romance, Multicultural Romance, Interracial Romance, Alpha Hero, Scottish hero, BWWM, Black Women White Men, Billionaire hero

Scottish, alpha and all heart—get to know the Bairds from the Under the Kilt series. The first three stories are included in this bundle.UNDER HIS KILTNo emotions, no entanglements...just sex.Jocelyn Pearson and Ian Baird agree their affair will end in thirty days. The closer the end date looms, they start to question if it''s possible to walk away. They''ll have to come to terms of what they''ve become or stick to their original agreement.HER INSATIABLE SCOTA small favor turns into a big complication...All Keri Pearson has to do is lie about who she is and pretend to be married to a charming Scot for three hours. Tristan Baird''s stunning accomplice is the kind of woman who is too smart to ever trust a former conman. Their three-hour commitment stretches into five sexually charged days as they fight their explosive connection.KILTED FOR PLEASURECallan Baird sees no problem turning their work relationship into a sexual one. Victoria Burke refuses to break her boss''s no-fraternization rule. He''s the one thing she wants and the one thing she can''t have. He''s had his one great love, and doesn''t want a replacement. His heart doesn''t agree, because she''s everything he desires.

When they met online they were equals...Then she walks into his classroom. For four months Eva March shared almost every secret with a handsome stranger. It was easy when she didn''t have to meet his gaze in real life. The online flirtation was fun. She could be a strong, put-together woman without a sordid past. Most importantly, he''d never know the truth. Grady Addison takes his job as a professor seriously. He doesn''t sleep with co-eds, much less his students. Eva doesn''t even fit his leggy, peppy blonde requirements, but he can''t walk away now. He''s spent too much time fantasizing about her, her smile and the way her eyes darken when she thinks of her past. And her past is a problem. The secrets she hasn''t yet told him could end his career and for Eva, her life could just come crashing down...again.

Kate Campbell promised to have an affair with a Parisian, says yes more than she says no and sin so she can actually have something to repent on Sunday. As a way to honor her grandmother''s wishes, she takes a job as a traveling nurse so that she can see Europe-a trip they had once planned on taking together. She never bargained on meeting a sexy Scot who makes bad look so, so good, and he needs her help. Quinton Baird, a retired, high-profile rugby player, has spent over a decade surrounded by people who all want something from him. From his former coaches to the groupies. He now has two rules for anyone he deals with: Don''t talk to the press. Don''t talk about him to anyone. Ever. His rules are the only way to protect himself from people wanting him to be their meal ticket. No matter how much he likes the sweet, sassy nurse, he can''t believe she''ll help him while asking for nothing in return. The deal between them is simple. All Kate has to do is pose as Quinton''s girlfriend in public. In exchange for helping him salvage an important business deal, Kate gets many opportunities to say yes-in bed and out of it. Then reality, and the press, threaten their fictional romance. Quinton will have to trust that Kate''s feeling for him are genuine or risk losing her for good.

Jocelyn Pearson is determined to spend her last month as a twenty-something doing everything she''s too busy or scared to try. Her imagination runs wild and then fixates on Ian Baird. He''ll be working at the Langston Museum for a short stint as a consulting curator. He''s Scottish. He believes sex is fun to be had. He''s the perfect choice for a fling. She only has to get him break his rule about sleeping with co-workers. Seducing a man was on her bucket list... Ian is no one''s fool and knows exactly what Jocelyn wants-him. If she didn''t work for the Langston Museum, he''d be more than happy to oblige any and every fantasy she desired, but she''s the curator. She''s sweet, inexperienced and well liked by everyone including the museum owner and director. Ian can''t risk losing such an important contact for his consulting business. Not even when everything within in him craves a taste of her. When Jocelyn sets her sights on him, there''s no way Ian can deny her. They agree their affair will end in thirty days. No emotions, no entanglements, just sex. The closer the end date looms, they start to question if it''s possible to walk away. They''ll either have to come to terms of what they''ve become or stick to their original agreement.

Callan Baird used to laugh more than he frowned, but that was before his wife died. Now his life is duty, debts and a general apathy for anything else. And then Victoria Burke burst into his life. She''s everything he wants to corrupt. Victoria has two choices: agree to a grouchy, sexy Scotsman''s extortion or call her boss to explain why she can''t do her job. Since she''s spent the last three years rebuilding her career as antique appraiser, and this one commission could make or break it, the decision is a no-brainer. Except everything about Callan is complicated. He sees no problem turning their work relationship into a sexual one. She refuses to break her boss'' no-fraternization rule. He''s the one thing she wants and the one thing she can''t have. He''s had his one great love, and doesn''t want a replacement. His heart doesn''t agree, because she''s everything he desires. Callan will have to let go of his past if he wants Victoria to be in his future.

Keri Pearson is currently between jobs, so there''s nothing to lose when her cousin promises her a glowing recommendation from a top expert in their field in exchange for a small favor. All she has to do is lie about who she is and pretend to be married to a charming Scot for three hours. Her sexy-as-hell pretend husband makes it too easy to play the part of newlyweds. The last thing she should do is trust him or the genuineness of his lust or adoration, but his touch ignites an unexpected desire. Tristan Baird turned his back on his past with plenty of regrets, but when his brother blackmails him, Tristan can''t say no. Given his brother saved his neck, an afternoon doing what he does best doesn''t seem like too much to ask. And it''s for a good cause. Doing the job right guarantees his brother and new wife will have the home of their dreams. But his stunning accomplice complicates the job. She is everything he always wanted and couldn''t have. The kind of woman who is too smart to ever trust a former conman. The three-hour commitment stretches into five sexually charged days as they fight the explosive connection. As each day passes, Keri must remind herself what is true and what is false, but the lines are blurring. Tristan can only hope his past doesn''t come back to ruin their future.

The ghost of Christmas past may be the perfect nudge into the future... Lillian Langston is almost ready to throw in the towel when her husband, U.S. Marshal David Langston, rides out after the deadly Foster Gang mere days before Christmas. A former soldier and renowned lawman, Davy has not adjusted well to married life. Instead he is rarely home, and all too frequently slips into the overbearing, overprotective tendencies that almost prevented her from marrying him in the first place. Hoping to rekindle their once fiery passion, Lilly has planned the perfect Christmas. Now it seems Christmas would be yet another night spent at home... alone. When word reaches Lilly that Davy has been ambushed and killed by the murderous Foster Gang, she is completely devastated. However, when a mysterious visitor gives her reason to hope for the impossible, she takes charge of her own destiny and embarks on an adventure that will take her on a journey of faith and Christmas hope. Will Lilly save her husband, salvage her ailing marriage, and maybe... just maybe learn what truly makes a perfect Christmas? Or will sinister outlaws cut short her happiness before it ever has the chance to begin?

When your greatest enemy becomes your best lover...Zora Riley''s intentions were to discover the scandalous story her rival dug up on The Beaudelaire. If the whispers were true then a five-star hotel in New Orleans transformed into a Den of Sin. Just the name of one famous attendant could make the rest of her career, and if Alastair planned to report the story first then she had to be the one to scoop him. It was only fair since he''d been taking her stories for the last six months. But when a heated argument with Alastair turns into a toe-curling interlude, she''s shaken to her core. Alastair Halliday left Great Britain to make a name for himself in America, but he didn''t come to the Den for a story. Working for years in a dog-eat-dog environment, with insane hours, has left him needing something a little less refined and ambitious...something that will feed his kink. The Den''s winter masquerade ball will allow him to be anyone, someone whose work won''t get in the way of something simple and primal. That is until he kisses Zora, his most tempting rival. When the weekend is over and the masks come off, will they go back to being enemies or will they stay lovers?

First impressions are lasting impressions...Pastry baker Emmaline Sharp is one business connection away from turning her bakery into something more than the dessert shop on the corner. She believes she''s found Mr. Right in café owner Tobias Merchant. His Caff-aholic brand of freshly brewed coffee makes him the perfect partner. When she accepts a dare that thrusts her naked self into Tobias'' waiting arms, she jeopardizes her entire future. Emma will have to convince him to give her another chance, and somehow she''ll just have to ignore the unexpected passion he ignites within her.Tobias needs the connection with Emma''s bakery, Sweet Tooth, in order to liberate himself from the financial and emotional obligations of his past. Unfortunately, Emma''s reckless behavior leaves him doubting she can be level-headed and business savvy. Every one of his instincts tells him to walk away, but she''s a temptation he can''t seem to deny. He''s inexplicably drawn to the lightness in her, especially when he knows just how dark the world can be. Against his better judgment, Tobias ignores his instincts and proceeds to form a partnership with Emma.When their relationship shifts from business to personal, will Emma and Tobias be able to conquer their demons and find their sweet reward before the deal turns sour?

Abigail Johnson would use three words to describe Drew Carter: lush, loafer, and womanizer. When he struts into Adtivity, the advertisement she works for, her world tilts on its head. She is suddenly face with a man who is a consummate professional, considerate and kind. It must be a farce, because he is there to decide the fate of her career.

His Death, My Angel is a true story of a young woman who had to come to grips late in life about the death of her grandfather who passed away when she was a young child. It was not until Lisa was in her mid twenties that she felt the pain of his death. He died of cancer. The main character goes through life desiring her grandfather''s presence and later realizes that he is with her in spirit. Lisa reminscenses of the times they shared and ponders on good memories. This book was written to encourage, to inspire and to help heal those who have lost loved ones. This story is for the young and old. Cancer awareness is very vital, please unite in prayer for a cure and support your local cancer centers.

Meet cute with hot, tatted guy Chemistry off the charts Drunken Vegas wedding?! In all the years that Emery Cox has written romance novels, she never thought she’d be living one. Her weekend in Vegas attending a convention was only supposed to involve her pretending to be an extrovert, meeting fans, fangirling, and then heading home to recuperate from the first part. That’s until she meets Oliver Harrington, and her plans, her life goes awry. When Oliver wakes up next to the woman he spent the night flirting and drinking with, there’s a wedding ring on his finger. He might have freaked out a little (a lot), but Oliver is nothing if not calm in a crisis, and it’s not long before he’s wondering what is it about Emery that makes him reckless? The only way to find out is to date his wife. She may write whirlwind romances, but staying married is not for Emery. Yet, Oliver is intent on wooing her, in and out of bed. Unlike in her books, choosing forever isn’t easy even if you’re falling hard and fast. Can she have a happily ever after with Oliver? Or is that simply a fantasy?

Alyssa Kirkpatrick believes the perfect cure for a failed engagement is a new life, a new city and a new chef''s position. That''s until Blaine“Ace” Davis struts into her kitchen. The ridiculously handsome NFL quarterback flirts like it''s a contact sport and has no qualms making her a single, over-the-top promise: he''ll get her over her heartbreak—guaranteed. A restless edge has haunted Blaine for a while until Alyssa accepts his unlikely bargain. She''s funny, smart and not afraid to let him know he can check his ego at the door. How could he have known keeping a simple promise would upend his entire world? Alyssa’s dead-set to not fall into the rebound fling trap. He only flirted with her to get himself out of a rut, not to fall and fall hard. Will their whirlwind romance survive a fumble?

Tasha Carter doesn’t do impulsive, but when it becomes clear her best friend’s HEA is at risk of turning into heartbreak, she doesn’t think twice about getting on a plane headed for Scotland. Now, all she has to do is keep one sexy-as-hell Scot from ruining her friend’s wedding. Grant Cameron is not surprised Tasha doesn’t trust him. He is a bastard. A charming one but a bastard. It’s only a problem because he wants to snog her. And then do more than snog. He just has to convince Tasha being a little impulsive will be so, so good. It takes Tasha five seconds to learn Grant is forthright to the point of recklessness. About ten to realize she is helpless fighting their attraction. And twenty to accept it’s not just her best friend courting heartbreak when it comes to falling for a Cameron man. She. Is. So. Screwed.

Six months down, six to go... After a scandal puts his NFL career on the line, wide receiver Adam Carpenter must behave for a year. No partying. No sarcastic replies to the media. No women. He''ll survive the longest year of his life if he can just keep his name out of the tabloids, and his hands off a sweet redhead who needs his help. He owes her a favor. Unlike most women he knows, she only wants him to donate his time to charity. u200b Charlotte West never thought she''d have to ask someone named Devil of the Gridiron for a favor, but her after-school food program is in trouble. She''s desperate for donations to keep it going, and a visit from a sports star could create enough social media buzz to save it. But she knows with men like Adam one little favor may be all he''ll need to seduce her. Charlotte''s instinct is to run from men with wicked smiles and reckless natures, they bring nothing but trouble and heartache. u200b She can''t seem to run from Adam, and the reformed bad boy stands to lose more than his spot on the team if he beds Charlotte—he could lose his heart.

She''s his best friend''s baby sister, and he''s too broken to deserve her. Victor Yang spent six years in the Army as a bomb tech, and when he came back from war, he was half out of his mind and completely dangerous to anyone who got too close to him. His friend saved his life, and now he''s repaying that debt in the worst way possible. u200b He shouldn''t fantasize about Ashley''s touch, her taste. Definitely shouldn''t act on those urges. But he doesn''t half-ass mistakes. One explosive night later, he''s learned how sweet her forbidden fruit tastes, and is coming back for seconds. And if his friend finds out Victor knows exactly how Ash''s skin feels beneath his tongue, his best friend will kill him.