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Callum Derringer was hired by the Pittsburgh Titans to help rebuild the organization after a devastating plane crash left its future unknown. Now that he’s got the team back on track, it’s time to put some effort into his own life. When I accepted the job of general manager with the Titans, it was just the opportunity I needed to prove myself to the sports world. Unfortunately, my career isn’t the only area in which I’ve previously made mistakes and the past is about to come back in a big way. Juniper Ryan is…complicated. Smart, funny and insanely gorgeous, she was my first love and my first heartbreak. But my loss was my stepbrother’s gain and she’s been his wife for five years now. I’ve done a decent job of putting her out of my mind but when Juniper breaks down and calls me for help, I know it’s bad. I’m gutted to learn that she was pushed into the arms of a monster. Vowing to put our past aside, I learn dark truths about my brother and his marriage to my first love. And to make matters worse, I’m beginning to realize the feelings I once had for Juniper aren’t tucked quite as far away as I had hoped. When things take a dangerous turn, I’m willing to put myself in the line of fire to keep my girl safe. I was a fool to walk away from Juniper the first time and I’m a man who knows better than to make the same mistake twice.

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Rachel Van Dyken, Sawyer Bennett, Claire Contreras, and Darynda Jones.Four Dark Tales. Four Sensual Stories. Four Page Turners.Provoke by Rachel Van DykenRafe by Sawyer BennettThe Naughty Princess by Claire ContrerasThe Graveyard Shift by Darynda Jones**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it''s an introduction to an author''s world. And for fans, it''s a bonus book in the author''s series. We hope you''ll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

A second chance may be just what James Steele needs… I might be one of the older players on the Arizona Vengeance, but I like to think that also makes me one of the wisest. Or at least I used to. Turns out, I’ve been a bit selfish. I’ve been married to hockey and my team for years, which hasn’t left much time for my actual wife, Ella. Now I’m juggling a separation I never wanted, the pressure of being a single dad to our teenage daughter, and the career I sacrificed it all for. While my game on the ice might be on fire, the game in my personal life is clearly lacking, as evidenced by the fact I just saw my wife on a date with another man. If I have any hope of saving the family I love, I need to re-prioritize, and fast. So it’s time for me to get back to fundamentals, just like I did when I learned how to play hockey. I’ve never backed down from a challenge, and romancing my wife is a challenge I am very much looking forward to. Time to put on my game face, because I’m in it to win it.

I built myself up from nothing. A product of the foster care system, I learned early on how to fight hard to get what I want. Whether it was starting my first company in college, earning my first billion, or buying my first professional sports team, I know how to get what I want, when I want it. Until now. Willow Monahan is fierce, independent, and hot as hell. She also takes great pleasure in shutting down my advances. The younger sister of one of my star players, Willow intrigues me to my very core. And while she may have willingly given me her body, she is hesitant to offer up more. Now I’m on a mission to find out why. I’ve decided to approach my desire for Willow like I’ve approached much of my life; with persistence, determination, and a whole lot of that Dominik Carlson alpha charm. Buying a hockey expansion team, building the Arizona Vengeance from the ground up, and bringing home a championship may prove to be an easier feat than winning Willow’s heart. But I’ve never been a quitter. Willow Monahan… I’m coming for you.

Eishockeystar Alexander Crossman hat den Ruf eines kaltherzigen Spielers, sowohl auf als auch abseits der Eisfläche. Er wurde von seinem alkoholkranken Vater zum Profisport gezwungen und hat keine Hemmungen, den Fans den Mittelfinger zu zeigen. Das Management ist gar nicht amüsiert und stellt Alex vor die Wahl: seinen Ruf durch gemeinnützige Arbeit zu verbessern - oder auf der Bank zu sitzen. Aber Alex weigert sich, zum Aushängeschild des Carolina Cold Fury-Teams verbogen zu werden ... nicht einmal von einer verführerischen Rothaarigen mit mörderischen Kurven. Als Sozialarbeiterin ist Sutton Price an schwierige Menschen gewöhnt - wie Alex, der sein Image aufpolieren soll, indem er Sutton dabei hilft, ein Programm zur Aufklärung über Drogenmissbrauch für gefährdete Jugendliche zu entwickeln. Was Sutton nicht erwartet, ist das arrogante Grinsen auf seinen perfekten Lippen, das ihre heißesten Fantasien anregt. Aber Sutton ist keine Frau, die berufliche Grenzen überschreitet. Außerdem hat Alex nichts mit festen Beziehungen am Hut ... oder etwa doch? Je mehr sie hinter Alex'' Bad-Boy-Fassade sieht, desto mehr sehnt sich Sutton nach dem Mann, der hierbei zum Vorschein kommt. Die New York Times-Bestsellerautorin Sawyer Bennett punktet mit dem ersten Teil ihrer neuen Eishockey-Reihe, die heiß genug ist, um das Eis zu schmelzen.

Known as the team loner, Riggs Nadeau gives his all on the ice, but nothing extra off it. A beautiful stranger is about to cause chaos in his very structured world. As a professional hockey player, people think I live a charmed life. On the surface, I do. But they don’t know the horrors of my childhood, or the real reason that I have custody of my seventeen-year-old sister, Janelle. And that’s exactly the way I like it. They may think I’m a prick because I don’t like to share, but that’s fine. They don’t know me, and they don’t need to. In an effort to help Janelle get settled in Phoenix and stay out of trouble at school, I set her up with a job at Clarke’s Corner, the local bookstore owned by the girlfriend of a teammate. It’s there that she makes friends with Veronica Woodley, the extremely annoying, arrogant, money-hungry divorcee who I don’t want anywhere near my sister. Janelle insists I’m completely wrong about Veronica, but I refuse to accept that. I have to keep reminding myself that that the gorgeous blond with legs for days is off limits. Through a series of events, I start to see Veronica for what she really is—an amazing woman who has survived her own hell to come out even stronger. I have to admit, we’re more alike than not and the attraction between us burns hot. Maybe I was all wrong about my ability to love and commit, but when the past comes back to haunt me, can I be the man that Veronica, and Janelle, deserve?

Hendrix Bateman ist einer der drei Spieler, die nicht im verunglückten Flugzeug der Pittsburgh Titans saßen. Seitdem ist er entschlossen, das Beste aus seinem Leben zu machen. Aber das bedeutet nicht, dass er nicht unter seinen unsichtbaren Narben leidet. Nach dem Tod meiner Titans-Brüder durchlebte ich ein Wechselbad der Gefühle. Ich war am Boden zerstört, aber auch dankbar, überlebt zu haben. Ja, das mag ein paar - okay, sehr viele - Schuldgefühle hervorrufen, aber ich will jeden Tag so leben, als wäre es mein letzter. Bei einem Abend mit Freunden gerate ich ins Fadenkreuz von Stevie Kisner, einer umwerfend schönen Barbesitzerin mit scharfer Zunge und feurigem Blick. Bislang habe ich jede Herausforderung angenommen, also lasse ich mich weder von Stevie noch von ihrem großen Biker-Vater abschrecken, der so aussieht, als wolle er mich umbringen. Angetrieben von zu viel Alkohol und dem lautstarken Drängen meiner Teamkameraden will ich Stevie zeigen, dass ich nicht nur auf dem Eis etwas drauf habe. Obwohl ich zu Beginn nur Spaß haben will, fasziniert Stevie mich. Sie ist höllisch cool und zusammen brennen wir lichterloh. Aber je näher ich sie kennenlerne, desto auffälliger wird, dass sie etwas vor mir verbirgt. Da ich nach meiner letzten gescheiterten Beziehung Probleme habe, anderen zu vertrauen, muss ich entscheiden, ob ich mir von der Vergangenheit die Zukunft diktieren lasse, oder ob ich mein Herz aufs Spiel setze, um herauszufinden, ob Stevie das ist, was ich glaube - mein Ein und Alles. Teil 7 der Reihe rund um das Eishockey Team der Pittsburgh Titans aus der Feder von New York Times-Bestsellerautorin Sawyer Bennett.

Step inside and experience the sensual debauchery of The Wicked Horse Vegas! This bundle includes books 1-3 of this USA Today bestselling series. Wicked Favor: He is the enigmatic owner of The Wicked Horse Vegas, an exclusive sex club high above the glitz and glamour of the Vegas strip. She’s in danger and needs his help, but as the sister of his sworn enemy, she’s the last person he wants to help. Wicked Favor is an enemies-to-lovers contemporary romance standalone. Wicked Wish: She’s reeling after her husband’s betrayal and decides The Wicked Horse is just what she needs to get her groove back. It might be the club’s masquerade ball, but he knows exactly who is hiding beneath the mask of sapphire feathers. She’s completely off limits, but impossible to resist. Wicked Wish is a best friend’s little sister contemporary romance standalone. Wicked Envy: Three best friends who decide to explore a whole new side to their friendship. But when their physical relationship blooms into something more, will their bonds of friendship be broken forever? Wicked Envy is a MFM friends-to-lovers contemporary romance standalone.

After suffering a horrific injury that threatens to end his career, Baden Oulett is about to learn that sometimes a fresh start is just what the doctor ordered. I worked my whole life to achieve one goal—play professional hockey. As part of the defending Cup champion Arizona Vengeance, I was living my dream until one split second decision destroyed it all. Instead of lacing up my skates and hitting the ice, I’ve spent my days in rehab and physical therapy just so I could walk again. When a coaching opportunity with the Pittsburgh Titans is presented to me, I find myself with a career I had never considered but which allows me to continue being part of the sport that I love. While my injuries are physical, the same can’t be said for the woman I rescued. Suffering from wounds that can’t be seen, Sophie Winters has withdrawn from the world in fear and guilt. I didn’t know Sophie before that fateful night and have only met her once since, but I refuse to let her face her demons alone. Determined to be a friend, I support Sophie in the only way I know how… by simply being there. Through our shared trauma, Sophie and I begin to find peace within one another. As we grow closer, what started as friendship becomes more intimate until our broken pieces become one. But can a love born of anguish endure, or will the pain of our past prove too much to overcome?

Bridger Payne ist wie ein unlösbares Rätsel. Weiser, als sein Alter vermuten lässt, intuitiv und sexy wie die Hölle. Jede Frau im "Silo" will ihn, doch keine kann ihn haben. Jedenfalls nicht den wahren Bridger Payne. Wenn du ihn hübsch bittest, wird er die Peitsche für dich schwingen, aber es wird ihm keine Befriedigung schenken. Er bringt dich vor Lust zum Schreien, verschwendet danach aber keinen weiteren Gedanken an dich. Bridger hat das dunkelste aller Geheimnisse. Er trägt großen Schmerz in sich. Er ist absolut unantastbar. Bis sie kommt: Maggie - gefangen gehalten, gefoltert und verfolgt von einem kriminellen Rocker-Club. Nun ist es an Bridger, Maggie vor dem Bösen zu beschützen. Abschlussband der "The Wicked Horse"-Reihe aus der Feder der New York Times-Bestsellerautorin Sawyer Bennett.

A demigod ready to commit for eternity. A god who isn’t ready to commit at all. An unseen danger that may kill them both. u200bu200bu200bFor centuries, I’ve traveled the realms, fighting wars, providing peace, causing havoc and everything in between. I’ve also sown my wild oats across those realms, taking pleasure when and where it’s offered. It’s a work hard, play harder lifestyle but I’m just the demigod to do it. Zora is the god of Life but before that she was a mortal held captive, growing up without love or affection. Raised in the pits of Hell, she was a pawn in a sinister plan to destroy the world. Tossed into the life of an immortal deity, Zora is understandably closed off and confused about who she is and where she fits in. But the one place she fits perfectly is in my bed and the more time I spend with her, the more I’d like to keep her there permanently. My attempts to win over the ethereal beauty are thwarted when a nefarious plan begins to unfold, leaving Zora missing and me scrambling to solve a mystery no one saw coming. As an immortal, time is of little importance but becomes a precious commodity where saving Zora is concerned. I’ve lived centuries never knowing true love, but I know one thing with absolute certainty—Zora is what I need to complete my eternal life. Now I need to make sure she lives long enough to realize the same about me. The Ruin of Gods is a standalone romantic fantasy novel about learning to love—both ourselves and another—within The Chronicles of the Stone Veil series.

Mainer Farms is steeped in family history, but it’s also deep in debt from the effects of the ever-changing farming industry. Not about to let his family’s legacy go under, Colt Mancinkus is willing to do anything he can to save the farm. Darby Culhane is the new farmer in Whynot, North Carolina, and she’s proving to be quite the forbidden temptation for Colt. Darby isn’t looking for anything but a fresh start, and she’s got it all figured out. Get settled in? Check. Apply for the rural county grant? Check. Confrontation with the steaming mad, smoking hot local farmer? Well, that wasn’t on the agenda. As pretty as she is sweet, Colt can’t help but be drawn to Darby’s…peaches. No really, she’s a peach farmer. Get that mind out of the gutter, and get on down to the farm to see what happens when circumstances force Colt and Darby to team up. They may just find that the peach trees aren’t the only things in bloom.

Step inside and experience the sensual debauchery of The Wicked Horse Vegas! This bundle includes books 7-9 of this USA Today bestselling series. Wicked Angel: He suffered an unimaginable loss which left him a shell of the man he once was. Over the monotony of dating, she isn’t looking for anything more than a good time. Their nights together at the Wicked Horse Vegas provide them with the things they both seek and nothing more. Until they realize there is more there than they ever imagined. Wicked Secret: Ten years ago, he lost the love of his life when she vanished in the middle of the night. After a decade without contact, she shows up on his doorstep, ready to bare her secrets to him. Nothing could prepare them for what happens next. Wicked Billionaire: He’s the prince of a luxury hotel empire, taking whatever he wants and giving nothing in return. She’s the hotel housekeeper who just caught his eye with her smart mouth and quick wit. After he makes her an offer she simply can’t refuse, the lines of professionalism are obliterated.

The Pittsburgh Titans organization suffered a devastating loss when their team plane crashed, killing everyone on board. Join the team as they rebuild their lives both on and off the ice. Coen: Coen Highsmith was a league star, but he lost more than his team the day the Pittsburgh Titans’ plane crashed. Can he be saved from his downward spiral of guilt and regret to become the man he once was? Coen and his grumpy attitude are about to clash with his sunshine neighbor in this enemies-to-lovers standalone. Drake: Drake McGinn turned his back on hockey after the league betrayed him. Will the Titans be his chance to clear his name and take back the career he once loved? Drake is a forbidden bad boy and his billionaire boss standalone romance. Cannon: Cannon West left his hockey playing days behind to care for his dying wife but has since found success on the other side of the bench. Now, as the youngest head coach in league history, he’s hoping to lead the Pittsburgh Titans to a winning season. Cannon is a friends-to-lovers standalone romance about facing fears and taking chances.

The suspense continues as Jameson Force Security as they do the dark and dangerous jobs no one else wants to do… Code Name: Hacker Bebe Grimshaw spent years behind bars after being caught hacking nuclear codes for a crime syndicate, but her job at Jameson has given her a second chance at doing the right thing. But things aren’t what they seem when she learns, Griffin Moore, the handsome stranger she met in the park has been sent to kill her. Code Name: Hacker is an enemies-to-lovers romantic suspense standalone. Code Name: Ghost Malik Fournier was captured and his teammates killed in a mission gone wrong. Following his rescue and return home, he continues to be riddled with survivor’s guilt. Anna Tate lost her husband in that mission, but she offers him the comfort he doesn’t think he deserves, but from which he can’t walk away. Code Name: Ghost is a forbidden romantic suspense standalone. Code Name: Rook Cage is more of a ‘here for the night’ than a ‘here for forever’ kind of guy, so what’s the harm in telling a lie about his job? Jaime Dolan’s the woman he never knew he needed in his life and when he marries her without telling her the truth, he has some serious explaining to do. Code Name: Rook is a ‘can he save his marriage’ second chance romantic suspense standalone.

Those that truly know August Greenfield, will tell you that I live my life to the fullest. Work hard as part of the team at Jameson Force Security but play just as hard at The Wicked Horse Vegas. I have no regrets about my life. Well, maybe just one. Leighton Hale was my first love and the woman I wanted to spend my life with, but one day she was just gone. Vanished without a trace. Even my extensive contacts as part of the team at Jameson left me empty-handed in my search for answers. My single remorse is never being able to find out what happened to her, because no matter how difficult the truth may be, it can’t be as bad as never knowing at all. Ten years later, a knock on my front door brings me face-to-face with the woman I thought I’d never see again and nothing in my life could have prepared me for the secrets she holds.

Hunter Markham left home to travel the world for fame and glory, finding it as a top ranked professional surfer. Now he’s returned home to the sand and salty breeze of the North Carolina Outer Banks so he can open The Last Call, a beach bar nestled among the dunes of the Atlantic. Five years ago, Gabby Ward drunkenly threw herself at her best friend’s brother, only to have her young heart crushed. Hunter is back but Gabby is content to stay far away from him and his dangerously charming ways. Gabby’s well-schemed plans to ignore Hunter go up in flames when he presents her an offer she simply can’t refuse. Working together day in and day out proves problematic for two reasons—Gabby realizes her feelings for Hunter are still very much alive, while Hunter struggles to break through to Gabby’s cold heart. What starts out as a mutual business arrangement soon turns into a passion that neither can deny. But when the pro surfing tour comes knocking and Hunter has a chance to reclaim his former glory, hard choices lie ahead for both of them. Choices that could destroy what they have built or take them further than they could ever dare to hope in their second chance at romance.

Are you ready for Kane Bellan’s story? I have a problem. Potential problem? I’m not really sure. Here’s the deal. There’s this girl—isn’t that how it always starts?—and her name is Mollie. I like her. I mean really like her. I hope that doesn’t make me seem less manly than my professional hockey player persona implies. But here’s the issue—she’s my best friend. The one person I can count on for everything, who’s been there with me for all the moments, big and small. When Mollie shows up at my door, travel weary and scared following an incident with an ex, my instinct to protect her goes into overdrive. It’s then that I know she’s more than just my best friend and the skates are swept out from under me when I find out she feels the same way. Our transition from friends to lovers to potentially something more is seamless, the Arizona Vengeance is back on the ice looking for a repeat championship, and my life has never been better. Just when I think I’ve got it all figured out, the realities of us both having careers which keep us on the road put our blossoming relationship on ice. It feels like the game just went into overtime and I’m on the verge of either the biggest win or most disappointing loss of my life. And losing is never an option.

First there was pain, and now there is just… nothing. No one can ever understand the losses I’ve suffered. A solitary existence that consists of my work and the empty house that serves as a constant reminder of all I have lost. After months of paralyzing emptiness, I turn to The Wicked Horse so I can feel something. Anything, really. Any shred of emotion that will explain why I’m still here. Any justification for why my life was spared and theirs were not. It’s all in vain. Not even the debauchery of the notorious sex club can fill the hollowness that consumes me. Until she walks in. Absolutely perfect. Gorgeous and bends to my will. Gives me her body willingly, while expecting nothing more from me than the pleasure I offer her. And the more she gives, the more I find myself wanting to take. Wanting to crawl out of my personal hell for this wicked angel.

Living an idyllic life in Wyoming, Thalia Clairmont is completely unaware that her world is about to be turned upside down. Step into the next dimension with The Shadow Princess, the newest story in The Chronicles of the Stone Veil series from New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett. My name is Thalia Clairmont and I am heir to the throne of Vyronas. A title that was unknown to me after the love of my life, Bastien Dunne, had me stripped of my memories and sent me through the veil into another dimension. He maintains it was for my protection after my parents were killed and our kingdom was overthrown, but I see it as a betrayal. Overwhelmed by my feelings of both love and anger for Bastien, I quickly understand that things aren’t what they once were. Vyronas is at war and an evil sorceress has claimed my throne by casting her blood magic to subjugate my people. With my memories returned, I realize Bastien isn’t the man I once loved and has instead become a distant, hardened warrior whose heart is as cold as ice. My magic alone cannot defeat the blood sorcery, so I delve into the deepest shadows to find a way to regain control of my kingdom. Can I defeat evil without succumbing to the darkness? And will Bastien and I be able to reclaim the love we once shared? I am the Shadow Princess and it’s time for me to reclaim my throne. The Shadow Princess is a standalone second chance romance with a fantastical flourish within The Chronicles of the Stone Veil series.

The drinks are cold but the nights are scorching hot at The Last Call! Things in the Outer Banks are heating up as these friends find love in a series of sexy standalone books—friends who become more, a second chance for a wrongly convicted felon, a dark past filled with tragedy, an undercover mission that blurs professional lines, a woman who has sworn off relationships and the man who proves her wrong. Get it all and more in The Last Call series! The Complete Last Call Series includes the following standalones: * On the Rocks * Make It a Double * Sugar On the Edge * With a Twist * Shaken Not Stirred

Das Schicksal geht oft seltsame Wege. Die Jameson Force Security Gruppe hat gerade die Benachrichtigung über eine enttarnte CIA-Agentin erhalten, die aus Mittelamerika befreit werden muss. Mir läuft es kalt den Rücken herunter, als ich erfahre, dass die Agentin Greer Hathaway ist – meine ehemalige Verlobte. Nach unserer Trennung vor über zehn Jahren hege ich immer noch bittere Gefühle gegenüber Greer und dem Ende unserer Beziehung. Doch das ändert nichts an der Tatsache, dass ich Greer einmal über alles geliebt habe. Deshalb sitze ich ohne zu zögern im nächsten Flugzeug, um mich auf eine Rettungsmission zu begeben. Außerdem hat Greer mir einmal das Leben gerettet, also ist es jetzt an der Zeit, den Gefallen zu erwidern und mit der Vergangenheit abzuschließen. Zum ersten Mal seit dem Ende unserer Verlobung stehen Greer und ich uns von Angesicht zu Angesicht gegenüber - und da sind nicht nur Wut, unbeantwortete Fragen und Bedauern, sondern auch die unbestreitbare Chemie, die anscheinend immer noch zwischen uns besteht. Wird das Versprechen einer neuen gemeinsamen Zukunft ausreichen - oder werden uns die gleichen Hindernisse wieder trennen? Teil 8 der Jameson Force Security Group-Reihe von New York Times-Bestsellerautorin Sawyer Bennett.

Nach einem Verrat hat Drake McGinn dem Eishockey den Rücken gekehrt. Werden die Titans seine Chance sein, seinen Namen reinzuwaschen und erneut als Spieler durchzustarten? Nach unserer Trennung startete meine Ex-Frau eine Hetzkampagne gegen mich und behauptete, dass ich auf Eishockey wette und absichtlich Spiele verliere. Die Lügen meiner Ex waren keine Überraschung, aber die Tatsache, dass die Medien, die Liga und die Fans ihren haltlosen Behauptungen Glauben schenkten, war unverzeihlich. Ich ließ alles hinter mir und blickte nie zurück. Ich habe mich mit dem Leben als alleinerziehender Vater von drei Jungs abgefunden und bin zufrieden. Ich habe mehr Geld, als ich jemals ausgeben könnte, und jede Menge Zeit, um zu tun, was ich will. Als Brienne Norcross, die Teambesitzerin der Pittsburgh Titans, bei mir zu Hause auftaucht und mir einen Job anbietet, weise ich sie ab. Aber die knallharte Milliardärin mit den sündhaft verführerischen roten Lippen und den mörderischen Stöckelschuhen, die an ihr in meinem Bett noch heißer aussehen würden, akzeptiert kein "Nein" als Antwort. Jetzt muss ich eine Balance zwischen dem Eishockey, meinen Jungs und der explosiven Chemie zwischen Brienne und mir finden. Ein verstoßener Hockeyspieler und die einzige weibliche Teambesitzerin der Liga? Mir fallen eine Million Gründe ein, warum das nicht funktionieren kann - aber ich kann mich nicht dazu durchringen, mich auch nur an einem einzigen davon zu stören. Das Spiel läuft. Teil 5 der Reihe rund um das Team der Pittsburgh Titans von New York Times-Bestsellerautorin Sawyer Bennett.

As the resident psychiatrist at Jameson Force Security, I make it my business to know all about our team—the good, the bad, and everything in between. But for every secret of theirs I hold close, I have secrets of my own I hold closer. I’m not trying to hide my history, but…it’s complicated. And that’s putting it mildly. It’s easier to keep my past firmly in the past, until the day a familiar face walks through my office door. Clay Brandeis is the only one who knows my whole story. Through the darkest period of my life, he was by my side. A friend and confidant. I once thought he was something more, but he walked away and left me wondering how I got it so wrong. After all these years, one look at him and I know I wasn’t wrong at all. His handsome face, his strong and steady demeanor, despite the icy glare he’s throwing my way. My heart wasn’t wrong about Clay Brandeis, and this Christmas, I’m determined to make sure he knows it too. NOTE: Code Name: Grace originally appeared in the ‘Tis the Season for Romance Anthology in December 2020.

Bishop Scott, Co-Kapitän des Arizona Vengeance-Eishockeyteams. Gar nicht so übel, oder? Dies gehört zu meinem Neuanfang mit dem frisch gegründeten Team der NHL, und das bedeutet: Neue Teamkollegen, neuer Trainer, neue Stadt und einen großen neuen Vertrag. Im Grunde kann ich es kaum erwarten, meiner alten Truppe zu demonstrieren, was ihnen künftig entgeht. Aber zuerst beschließe ich, die Stadt zu erkunden. Es stellte sich heraus, dass die Mädels in Arizona verdammt heiß sind, und ich habe das Glück, jemanden zu treffen, der das Gleiche sucht wie ich, und zwar eine Nacht voller anonymem, unvergesslichem und unverbindlichem Sex. Unsere Nacht hat jedoch ein Nachspiel, denn mein One-Night-Stand hat ein eigenes Büro im Arizona Vengeance Stadion. Und nun wird mir klar, wer das Mädchen ist: Brooke Perron. Die Tochter meines neuen Trainers. Plötzlich machen wir genau da weiter, wo wir aufgehört haben, und fallen leidenschaftlich übereinander her. Doch dann kommt ihr Vater – mein Boss – herein. Und bevor ich etwas sagen kann, stellt Brooke mich als ihren Verlobten vor! Klar, sie hat mir gerade den Arsch gerettet. Aber warum habe ich das Gefühl, dass Brooke meine ganze Welt auf den Kopf stellen wird? Vielleicht liegt es daran, dass sich diese falsche Beziehung viel zu echt anfühlt ... Teil 1 der Reihe rund um das Arizona Vengeance Eishockey-Team.

Being a highly skilled operative for a company like Jameson Force Security is exhilarating and important work…until it comes time to date. I like to keep my profession under wraps for a number of reasons. Some of what we do is top secret, most of what we do is dangerous, and more than one woman has tried to latch onto me because she was more enamored with what I do than who Cage Murdock really is. And since I’m more of a ‘here for the night’ than a ‘here for forever’ kind of guy, what’s the harm in a little white lie about my job? My harmless deceit has never failed me. Until now. Because I met the most amazing woman and did the unthinkable. I married her. And now my beautiful, unsuspecting, probably-going-to-leave-my-sorry-behind-when-she-finds-out-the-truth wife doesn’t know that I’m not a used car salesman like I told her when we met. As it typically does with lies, the truth is about to come out in a big way when Jaime unwittingly gets herself mixed up with some unsavory characters and I, along with the team at Jameson, have to intervene. Now I need to save my girl and hope I can save my marriage too. Let’s just say I have some serious explaining to do.

A feud that spans thousands of years. There is a hatred born of betrayal and rooted deep throughout the centuries and I loathe him simply because of his ties. That will never change no matter the circumstances we find ourselves in. They say there is a thin line between love and hate. While bad blood may have started in our home realm of Brevala long before I was ever born, I am expected to stand strong with my people against our sworn enemies. And given that we’re both immortal Light Fae, we have centuries ahead of ourselves to continue hating each other. A clash of rivals the world never saw coming. An unexpected favor leads us into dangerous territory as we travel from modern day Seattle to the realm of Faere. If our families learn what we have done, we risk our safety. If we admit to ourselves what we’ve done, we risk our hearts. Throughout the years, we have stoked the flames of anger, but this carnal inferno might just burn us all. The Clash of Yesterday: A Chronicles of the Stone Veil Novella is a companion novella to the Chronicles of the Stone Veil series and can be read as a standalone.

Everything is bigger and brighter in Las Vegas, and The Wicked Horse Vegas is no exception. The exclusive club has taken up residence high above The Strip, and friends, lovers, and strangers alike are finding their deepest pleasures within the club’s glamorous walls. Sin City can’t compete with the decadence at The Wicked Horse Vegas. The Complete Wicked Horse Vegas Series includes the following standalones: * Wicked Favor * Wicked Wish * Wicked Envy * Wicked Wedding * Wicked Choice * Wicked Knight * Wicked Angel * Wicked Secret * Wicked Billionaire

I joined Jameson Force Security for three reasons: the missions, the danger, and the money. I definitely didn’t join the team to be an overpriced babysitter for a spoiled princess. Ask anyone who knows me, and they’ll tell you Jackson Gale is an adventurer through and through. Yet here I am, halfway across the world, watching over Princess Camille of the House Winterbourne. Even her name sounds stuck up. After arriving in Bretaria, I realize that Princess Camille is nothing that I expected. Beautiful, smart, and sophisticated, Camille is the very picture of elegance and grace. But under her perfect façade, she is funny, adventurous, sexy as hell, and impossible to resist. And that is a dangerous combination. The closer Camille and I become, the more obvious it is that while she and I are compatible in many ways, our destinies are not. She has a duty to the monarchy, and I’m just an average American who’s fallen for a princess. Everyone says we can’t be together, but how does one walk away from the other half of their heart?

I joined the team at Jameson Force Security three months ago and it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made. Leaving behind the Marine Corps together, my dog Omega and I made the cross-country trek to Pittsburgh for an exciting new career. Now I get to spend my days doing dangerous missions with my team and Omega gets to spend his days relaxing, unless there are explosives to be sniffed, and then he’s all paws on deck. When Omega—who I affectionately refer to as Bubba—snacks on something he most definitely shouldn’t have, an emergency trip to the vet introduces me to Abigail Blackburn. She’s a little quirky, a lot smart, and completely captivating. She also has a penchant for trouble and when Abby makes it her own personal mission to expose the puppy mill industry, she finds herself mixed up with unsavory characters who aren’t happy with her efforts to cut into their profits. This seedy underbelly is a dangerous place, particularly for a well-intentioned, yet somewhat naïve, small-town vet. What began as peaceful protests outside of local pet stores has escalated into something that threatens Abby’s safety, and I refuse to sit by and watch her get hurt. Somehow this raven-haired beauty has gotten under my skin, and I don’t hesitate to call in my teammates at Jameson to help keep her safe. Now I find myself trying to balance my need to protect Abby while helping her successfully complete her mission, but also redirecting her focus long enough to show her that I’ve completely fallen for her. One thing is certain—this is going to be my toughest assignment yet.

Ich bin aus drei Gründen Mitarbeiter der Jameson Force Security Gruppe geworden: Die abwechslungsreichen Missionen, die Gefahr und das Geld. Ich bin definitiv nicht Mitglied des Teams geworden, um ein überteuerter Babysitter für eine verwöhnte europäische Prinzessin zu sein. Fragen Sie jeden, der mich kennt, und er wird Ihnen sagen, dass Jackson Gale durch und durch ein Abenteurer ist. Doch hier bin ich, nach einer Reise um den halben Erdball, und bin der Bodyguard von Prinzessin Camille aus dem Hause Winterbourne. Sogar ihr Name klingt hochnäsig. Als ich in Bretaria ankomme, wird mir klar, dass Prinzessin Camille nicht meinen Vorurteilen entspricht. Camille ist schön, intelligent und die pure Verkörperung von Eleganz und Anmut. Aber unter ihrer perfekten Fassade ist sie fröhlich, abenteuerlustig und sexy wie die Hölle. Eine unwiderstehliche Kombination! Je näher Camille und ich uns kommen, desto offensichtlicher ist, dass sie und ich zwar in vielerlei Hinsicht vereinbar sind, unser Schicksal jedoch nicht. Sie hat eine Pflicht gegenüber der Monarchie, und ich bin nur ein durchschnittlicher Amerikaner, der sich in eine Prinzessin verliebt hat. Jeder sagt, wir können niemals ein Paar sein. Doch wie kann man die andere Hälfte seines Herzens einfach zurücklassen? Teil 7 der Reihe rund um das Sicherheitsteam der Jameson Force Security Group von New York Times-Bestsellerautorin Sawyer Bennett.

Leary Michaels has no problem using her feminine charms to daze her legal adversaries so they don’t see her coming in for the kill. On her most personal case yet, she finds herself battling an attorney who’s just as skilled, seductive and shamelessly determined to beat her at her own game. As a partner at Knight & Payne, I know what it takes to succeed—hard work, long hours and occasionally turning up my female powers of persuasion. I’m not afraid to show a little skin if it’s going to get me what I want and I’ve been known to ignore the ethics rules a time or two. The opponent on my current case is nothing but a sleazy corporate lawyer willing to sell his soul to the devil to help his rich clients get richer by sticking it to innocent people like my client. No matter how devastatingly handsome Reeve Holloway is, I have zero qualms messing with his head… both above and below his belt. I’ve deviously planned out our first meeting and one excruciatingly long elevator ride at the courthouse leaves me with my stockings down, Reeve begging for more and the two of us on a decidedly unethical path to the bedroom. As the case and our dalliance go on, I find that my initial impression of Reeve couldn’t be further from reality. What starts as a couple of workaholics blowing off steam turns into something deeper than we ever wanted. But pillow talk can be dangerous when you’re walking a moral line and Reeve’s law firm has made it clear they’ll stop at nothing to win. When the gavel comes down on our case, I can’t help but feel as if I’m losing everything I’ve worked so hard to attain. As our hearts become more entwined, can we find a way to battle in the courtroom or will the friction cause our love to burn to ashes? NOTE: Friction: Reeve and Leary’s Story was originally released as Friction by Montlake in 2015. This tale of two attorneys battling it out in the courtroom received a fresh polish but the story remains the same—smart, sassy and smoking hot.

Gavin Cooke, bestselling British author, is tortured and existing in a dark spiral of despair. He has come to the Outer Banks to escape the seedy lifestyle he''s been living in London, in a desperate attempt to regain his writing focus. Twisted, bitter, and angry at the world, Gavin needs nothing from life but his bottle of scotch and a laptop.Savannah Shepherd''s life is falling apart. Struggling to make ends meet, Savannah watches as her dream of being a wildlife photographer slips away. Ready to pack up her bags and head home with her tail between her legs, Savannah receives an opportunity that seems too good to be true, and definitely too good to pass up.He''s a raw, forceful, dirty talker. She''s a flowers and romance type of girl. Yet within one another, Gavin and Savannah find a mutual craving that can only be satisfied by giving in to their desires.Lust turns into something more, but an unexpected turn of events and the obstacles of Gavin''s bitter past may prove to be more than their tentative bond can withstand.

Things in Whynot, NC have gone to the dogs, and that''s just the way the town''s only veterinarian, Laken Mancinkus, likes it. No matter if she''s up when the rooster crows, or working until the cows come home, Laken never leaves an animal in need. So when a gorgeous Yankee comes begging for help herding some wily goats, Laken is up to the task.Jake McDaniel is looking for a tax break, and what better way than to take up…farming? This ex-football player turned businessman turned unwitting goat farmer is up to his knees in goat drama. Runaway goats, dehydrated goats, and a baby goat that wants no one other than him, Jake needs more help than he cares to admit. Good thing the sexy veterinarian is right there to coach him on how to be a farmer. The only problem is, Laken''s not looking for anything more than a good time, while Jake is looking for his forever girl.Will the baby goat, and Laken, be enough to get Jake to stay? Or will he take his tax break and hoof it back to Chicago? One thing is for certain…what happens on the farm doesn''t always stay on the farm.

Welcome to Whynot, North Carolina, population 3,872. It has one stoplight, one bar, and the one-and-only Trixie Mancinkus.Eleven years ago, Trixie graduated Harvard Law, turned down a job offer from one of the most prestigious law firms in Boston, and headed home to Whynot to open her own firm. Not only did she leave behind the big city, but she also left her boyfriend of three years. And just so we''re clear… that would be me.So what am I doing in Whynot at this very moment? It seems Trixie needs help with a legal case and for some insane reason, she called on me for assistance. I''ve been in town for five minutes, and I''m every bit as out of place as I feel. Trixie is all sweet, southern curves to my tailored suits and high-priced haircuts. It''s a culture clash of north versus south and about the only thing we have in common is our physical attraction to each other.But I have a new motto since coming to Whynot: When life hands you lemons, all you need is a little sex and sweet tea to make things better.

Down in Whynot, NC, there are three things that hold true: 1) life moves just a little bit slower, 2) family means everything, and 3) you don''t mess with history. When his family decides to sell a home that''s been part of their history for over a century, Lowe Mancinkus is madder than a hornet. To add insult to injury, the woman who purchased it is some fancy pants, city girl looking to fix it up and sell it off. Doesn''t matter that she''s sexy as hell or that just being near her gets his blood racing like never before. That home belongs to his family, or at least it did until she came to town. Well that just won''t do, now will it? From the moment that she laid eyes on the historical home in rural North Carolina, Melinda Rothschild knew Mainer House was something special. The perfect escape from life in New York City, Melinda signed the papers and set to work restoring the house to its natural beauty. That is until an angry Lowe showed up on her doorstep one day. With a scowl on his handsome, chiseled face. And a shotgun in his strong, muscular arms. Is it getting hot in here? Melinda''s about to get a lesson on life in the south, but Lowe is about to learn a lesson of his own – this city girl doesn''t back down from a fight.

Brody Markham has endured a nightmare. Home after spending the last five years in prison, Brody is trying to survive in a world he no longer recognizes. While his family and friends desperately try to reach through to him, he shelters himself further and further from their love.Alyssa Myers has worked her entire life to distance herself from the luxurious and privileged lifestyle in which she was raised. Running her non-profit agency, The Haven, Alyssa is content to spend her days helping abused animals find sanctuary, which fulfills her in a way money can''t buy.Maybe Alyssa recognizes some of the same characteristics in Brody that she sees in her homeless wards. Or maybe she just sees his struggle to surface from the darkness, but Alyssa is powerless to stop her personal quest to make Brody whole again.When secrets are uncovered, Brody has to decide if he''s going to give in to the darkness or accept the light that Alyssa offers him.