Best Selling Books by Shayla Black

Meet Maxon, Griff, and Harlow in the Reed Family Reckoning: Siblings box set! Three full-length novels for one friendly price. More Than Want You I wanted nothing more than revenge…until her. More Than Need You I needed to win more than anything…until her. More Than Love You I loved being a player in all ways…until her.

One temptress. Two alphas. Relentless pursuit. The night Heavenly Young gave her innocence to Dr. Kenneth Beckman and Seth Cooper, betrayal and tragedy shattered her world. Leaving behind everything and everyone to fulfill a deathbed promise and start her life over, she faces the painful past while questioning her murky future. Should she spend it alone…or with the two men who captured her heart? Beck and Seth are devastated when Heavenly leaves without a word. Determined to reclaim the woman they love, they pursue the beauty and help her complete her solemn duty. But Heavenly is still grieving and unsure where she belongs, so the men make her an offer: commit to them temporarily. If she still wants freedom at the end of their arrangement, they’ll let her go—for good. Now racing against the clock, the men must find creative, pleasurable ways to break down Heavenly’s resistance and bind her to them. But just when their dreams are within reach, a demon from Beck’s long-forgotten past returns, bent on revenge that might destroy the trio’s chance at happily-ever-after forever. *Previously published as DOHL: Heavenly Rising (Book 2) – The Chase The Unbroken Series: Heavenly Rising The Choice The Chase The Commitment

Can a cynical reporter prove to an idealistic matchmaker they’re perfect together? Journalist Mitch MacKinnon is giving his all to make the big time and he’s found his ticket in…but first he has to write an exposé on a local dating service and its owner, Juliette Lowell. Her unorthodox methods seem laughable…until they pair him with the sexy-as-hell Juliette. As they begin a series of dates to determine their compatibility, will Mitch have to eat his words and the story that will take him to the top in order to admit that Juliette is his perfect match? A PERFECT MATCH is a “retro” release, throwing back to 2003—a time when “Bring Me to Life” by Evanescence and “Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera were two of the biggest pop songs of the year, when “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Dawson’s Creek” both ended, Britney and Madonna kissed, Lord of the Rings: Return of the King topped the box office, and Internet dating was still in its infancy. So remember years past as you read Juliette and Mitch’s story.

In this short story from New York Times bestselling author Shayla Black, a sexy professor is looking for a lesson in love—and a hard-bodied FBI Agent is on the case. Agent Jon Bocelli never stopped wanting beautiful professor Lucia DiStefano. She''s interested in taking her first lover, and he intends to be that man. But when her past puts her life in danger, Jon risks everything to save her and prove this fling is forever. Includes a preview of the next Wicked Lovers novel, Holding On Tighter Arresting Desire originally appeared in the anthology Hot in Handcuffs. Praise for Shayla Black and Her Novels “[Black] always delivers strong characters, great stories, and plenty of heat.”—USA Today “Scorching, wrenching, suspenseful.”—Lora Leigh, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author “The master at writing a steamy, smokin’-hot, can-I-have-more-please sex scene.”—Fiction Vixen

From the New York Times bestselling authors of the Masters of Ménage series.... They are the Perfect Gentlemen of Creighton Academy: privileged, wealthy, powerful friends with a wild side. But a deadly scandal is about to tear down their seemingly ideal lives. Maddox Crawford’s sudden death sends Gabriel Bond reeling. Not only is he burying his best friend, he’s cleaning up Mad’s messes, including his troubled company. Grieving and restless, Gabe escapes his worries in the arms of a beautiful stranger. But his mind-blowing one-night stand is about to come back to haunt him.... Mad groomed Everly Parker to be a rising star in the executive world. Now that he’s gone, she’s sure her job will be the next thing she mourns, especially after she ends up accidentally sleeping with her new boss. If only their night together hadn’t been so incendiary—or Gabe like a fantasy come true.... As Gabe and Everly struggle to control the heated tension between them, they discover evidence that Mad’s death was no accident. Now they must bank their smoldering passions to hunt down a murderer—because Mad had secrets that someone was willing to kill for, and Gabe or Everly could be the next target....

Victorian Romance Boxset from Shayla Black. Strictly Seduction and Strictly Forbidden together in one bundle. Start your historical romance adventure today! Strictly Seduction: It can’t be love if it’s Strictly Seduction… As an innocent girl, Madeline Sedgewick learned that nothing comes without a price—even desire. Five years later, now widowed and deeply in debt, she’s certain that the stranger who bought her last husband’s notes of credit will demand swift, steep repayment. But she never imagines her creditor will be Brock Taylor, her baseborn former stable-hand turned newly wealthy entrepreneur—the man who stole her virginity and her heart. She’s even more stunned when he says that he’ll forgive her debts only if she becomes his wife. Brock’s memories of their parting are no less bitter than Maddie’s, and his plans for their future are hardly a rekindling of their blissful first love. But seeing Maddie again—just as spirited, strong, and beautiful as ever—reawakens a desire he thought long dead. When she refuses his proposal, they strike a dangerous wager, with Brock’s self-made fortune and Maddie’s treasured independence at stake. It’s a wager only one of them can win—as long as they resist the other’s passionate seduction…and falling in love again. Strictly Forbidden: A passion this tempting must be Strictly Forbidden… Miss Kira Melbourne is anything but a proper English rose. Her exotic beauty, courtesy of her foreign mother, has marked her as an outsider, and her ghastly reputation as a woman of loose virtue has only added to that status. The victim of a devious viscount''s horrible lies, Kira has the chance to redeem herself and become a member of polite society as the fiancée of a respected country clergyman. She''ll finally have a place to belong…even if it''s in the tepid arms of a man she doesn''t love. Gavin Daggett, Duke of Cropthorne, isn''t about to let his naive country cousin marry a scandalous woman like Kira Melbourne. The solution is a simple one: Gavin will seduce the vixen and prove her unworthiness, thereby releasing his cousin from any obligation. But spending time with Kira is like awakening to a world of color and beauty, and it stirs the fiery desires Gavin has fought to suppress his entire life. Caught in his own dangerous game, sharing forbidden pleasure with Kira, Gavin knows that the price of loving her is high—and yet it is one that he will willingly pay…with every beat of his heart.

Enjoy this spicy, suspenseful bedtime story from New York Times bestselling author Shayla Black What will he demand in exchange for keeping her safe? I’m Sophie, pop-star princess. My career is on a superstar trajectory. Until the bullets start flying. The bodyguard I hired to protect me drags me to safety. But now I’m trapped alone with a man I barely know. One who lights my body on fire. But someone wants me dead. Rand can save me from evil. But his protection comes at a price… **Seduced by the Bodyguard is a sexy bedtime story, designed so you can start in the evening and complete before you turn out the lights. All Forbidden Confessions: Protectors are connected, but can be read as a standalone. Each is a HOT, romantic story with strong language, sexy times, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after!**

It can’t be love if it’s Strictly Seduction… As an innocent girl, Madeline Sedgewick learned that nothing comes without a price—even desire. Five years later, now widowed and deeply in debt, she’s certain that the stranger who bought her last husband’s notes of credit will demand swift, steep repayment. But she never imagines her creditor will be Brock Taylor, her baseborn former stable-hand turned newly wealthy entrepreneur—the man who stole her virginity and her heart. She’s even more stunned when he says that he’ll forgive her debts only if she becomes his wife. Brock’s memories of their parting are no less bitter than Maddie’s, and his plans for their future are hardly a rekindling of their blissful first love. But seeing Maddie again—just as spirited, strong, and beautiful as ever—reawakens a desire he thought long dead. When she refuses his proposal, they strike a dangerous wager, with Brock’s self-made fortune and Maddie’s treasured independence at stake. It’s a wager only one of them can win—as long as they resist the other’s passionate seduction…and falling in love again.

The second Perfect Gentlemen novel from the New York Times bestselling authors of the Masters of Ménage series. Privileged, wealthy, and wild: they are the Perfect Gentlemen of Creighton Academy. But the threat of a scandal has one of them employing his most deceptive—and seductive—talents… Recruited into the CIA at a young age, Connor Sparks knows how dirty the world can be. Only when he’s with his friends can he find some peace. So when an anonymous journalist threatens one of the Perfect Gentlemen, Connor vows to take down the person behind the computer, by whatever means necessary—even if it means posing as his target’s bodyguard. Publishing a tabloid revealing Washington’s most subversive scandals has earned Lara Armstrong the ire of the political scene—and a slew of death threats. To keep herself from ending up a headline, Lara hires a bodyguard, a man as handsome as he is lethal. When the bullets start to fly, Lara is surprised to find herself in Connor’s arms. But as they begin to unravel a mystery that just might bring down the White House, Lara is devastated when she discovers Connor’s true identity—and finds herself at the mercy of forces who will stop at nothing to advance their deadly agenda.

Could the boss she walked away from finally become the lover of her dreams? Brandon Ross paid a steep price when he fell for a former friend''s wife. Years later, he still holds all women to his old flame''s standard. And Emberlin Evans, Brandon''s secretary, knows she can’t measure up. She would do anything to make her boss notice her. But when a phone call from his ex sends Brandon chasing her, Em knows it''s time to stop waiting for him and move on. Funny how her resignation gets Brandon''s attention in a way short skirts didn''t. When Brandon confronts Emberlin, he realizes that he''s been blind to his feelings for her—and that the way she always calls him Sir and says “please” has his thoughts turning wicked…

Four sexy beach reads in one collection! MORE THAN LOVE YOU I’m a high-profile athlete who hired a temporary girlfriend. Now I’ll do anything to claim her for good. SEDUCING THE BRIDE How far will he go to claim his best friend’s daughter? DEVOTED TO WICKED Will the one-night stand she tried to forget seduce her into a second chance? SEDUCED BY THE BODYGUARD What will he demand in exchange for keeping her safe?

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Raine Kendall has been in love with her boss, Macen Hammerman, for years. Determined to make the man notice that she''s a grown woman with desires and needs, she pours out her heart and offers her body to him-only to be crushingly rejected. But when his friend, very single, very sexy Liam O''Neill watches the other Dom refuse to act on his obvious feelings for Raine, he resolves to step in and do whatever it takes to help Hammer find happiness again, even rousing his friend''s possessive instincts by making the girl a proposition too tempting to refuse. But he never imagines that he''ll end up falling for her himself. Hammer has buried his lust for Raine for years. After rescuing the budding runaway from an alley behind his exclusive BDSM Dungeon, he has come to covet the pretty submissive. But tragedy has taught him that he can never be what she needs. So he watches over her while struggling to keep his distance. Liam''s crafty plan blindsides Hammer, especially when he sees how determined his friend is to possess Raine for his own. Hammer isn''t ready to give the lovely submissive over to any other Dom, but can he heal from his past and fight for her? Or will he lose Raine if she truly gives herself-heart, body, and soul-to Liam?

Wicked To Love: Could the boss she walked away from finally become the lover of her dreams? Brandon Ross paid a steep price when he fell for a former friend''s wife. Years later, he still holds all women to his old flame''s standard. And Emberlin Evans, Brandon''s secretary, knows she can''t measure up. She would do anything to make her boss notice her. But when a phone call from his ex sends Brandon chasing her, Em knows it''s time to stop waiting for him and move on. Funny how her resignation gets Brandon''s attention in a way short skirts didn''t. When Brandon confronts Emberlin, he realizes that he''s been blind to his feelings for her-and that the way she always calls him Sir and says "please" has his thoughts turning wicked... Wicked All The Way: Could their second chance be their first real love? Retired military colonel Caleb Edgington has spent two long years on the most important mission objective of his life: capture an unforgettable beauty and conquer her broken heart. Having lost at love once, he understands being gun shy. The residual fears from her nasty divorce have stood between them, but he''s got the perfect strategy to lure her in and show her what he''s made of... Carlotta Buckley never thought she''d fall in love again. Once bitten, she''s now more than twice shy. And Caleb is everything she can''t handle-fierce, relentless, uncompromising... and sexual. She''s managed to avoid him, but now his son and her daughter need their help. Can Caleb and the spirit of the season convince her that she''s ready to take a chance on love again? A Very Wicked Christmas: Stop by Jack and Morgan''s place for Christmas-Wicked style! Sometimes the holidays are so busy-work, kids, shopping, baking, partying, wrapping, decorating, planning, and Christmas music-that you don''t have time for the one you love most. Can the spirit of the season bring the first two Wicked Lovers closer forever? Join Jack and Morgan for some holiday cheer. (Best after having read Wicked Ties.)

Three determined bosses. One beautiful secretary. Tate Baxter, Eric Cohen, and Kellan Kent are partners for one of the most respected law practices in Chicago. But these three masters of the courtroom also share a partnership in the bedroom, fulfilling the darkest needs of their female submissives night after night. Everything was fine—until they hired Annabelle Wright as their administrative assistant. Belle felt sure she’d hit the jackpot with her job, but in the last year, the three gorgeous attorneys have become far more than her bosses. They’re her friends, her protectors, and in Belle’s dreams, they’re her lovers, too. But she’s given her heart to them all, so how can she choose just one? When her bosses escort her to a wedding, drinks and dancing turn into foreplay and fantasy. Between heated kisses, Belle admits her innocence. Surprise becomes contention and tempers flare. Heartbroken and unwilling to drive them apart, Belle leaves the firm and flees to New Orleans. Resolved to restore her late grandmother’s home, she hopes she can move on without the men. Then Kellan, Tate, and Eric show up at her doorstep, seeking another chance. But something sinister is at work in the Crescent City and its sights are set on her. Before the trio can claim Annabelle for good, they just might have to save her life.

There are men—and then there are MEN. Ones who protect and pursue…who demand and desire…who know what they want and unapologetically take it—in life and in love. Now, USA Today bestselling author Shayla Black and Rhyannon Byrd team up to deliver sizzling stories of suspense and seduction, as two women let their longings loose—and go head-to-head and body-to-body with the men who ignite their passion… Wicked All Night by Shayla Black A sweet school teacher who changed towns, jobs, and lives after her divorce decides to take a lover. She hooks up with a bodyguard whose talents under the sheets make her melt. Until she learns that his motives are just as dangerous as they are wicked… Make Me Yours by Rhyannon Byrd After her father is murdered, a woman finds herself next on the kill list—and forced to reconnect with the one man who can keep her alive. And as danger stalks her, she’ll surrender herself to the lawman whose every touch leaves her breathless and exposed…

I crave her like no other…but touching her could destroy us both. Ronan For thousands of years, the Wolvsey wizards have been cursed never to know their fated mate. Then I see her. A beauty with a bruised heart. A human who’s not supposed to know about our world. She’s off-limits, yet I''m obsessed. I shouldn’t want to share everything with her. Given my manwhore reputation, she’ll never trust me. And if I give in, she’ll die. *** Kari For two years, I’ve ached for the enigmatic stranger who watches me possessively every night, then leaves with another woman. He’s not mine, and after my ex, I swore I’d never fall again. And if I give in, he’ll break my heart. There’s no place for us—in his world or mine. Yet our spark burns too hot to resist. And when a terrifying dark wizard threatens everything, we must band together…or we won’t survive.

Just how deep will she fall after one night with a hot stranger? I’m Calla. I’m responsible. I plan. I’m cautious—always. Until I see the gorgeous stranger with the rugged hands and the dark mood. I want him. When he makes me an indecent proposal, I do something reckless. I say yes. I follow a man I don’t know to his hotel room and surrender my body. But he may be more than I can handle. Especially when I discover the shocking identity of my sexy stranger…

Just how far will he go to take his pound of flesh from her? I’m Jett, self-made billionaire. I’ve achieved everything I’ve ever set my mind to—except revenge. Eight years ago, my best friend stole my multimillion dollar idea… After I fell for his little sister. He made a fortune. And she stabbed me in the back. Now he’s in financial straits, while I’m richer than I ever dreamed. So I made Whitney a bargain: forty million dollars in exchange for a week of her body. But now that she’s in my bed, animosity may not be all I’m feeling…

A passion this tempting must be Strictly Forbidden… Miss Kira Melbourne is anything but a proper English rose. Her exotic beauty, courtesy of her foreign mother, has marked her as an outsider, and her ghastly reputation as a woman of loose virtue has only added to that status. The victim of a devious viscount''s horrible lies, Kira has the chance to redeem herself and become a member of polite society as the fiancée of a respected country clergyman. She''ll finally have a place to belong…even if it''s in the tepid arms of a man she doesn''t love. Gavin Daggett, Duke of Cropthorne, isn''t about to let his naive country cousin marry a scandalous woman like Kira Melbourne. The solution is a simple one: Gavin will seduce the vixen and prove her unworthiness, thereby releasing his cousin from any obligation. But spending time with Kira is like awakening to a world of color and beauty, and it stirs the fiery desires Gavin has fought to suppress his entire life. Caught in his own dangerous game, sharing forbidden pleasure with Kira, Gavin knows that the price of loving her is high—and yet it is one that he will willingly pay…with every beat of his heart.

He’ll protect her…even if he has to take her captive to save her. Tech wiz and former elite soldier Forest “Trees” Scott had one mission: Rescue the woman being hunted by a vicious cartel and get her to safety. It should have been simple…but the minute he sees the wary beauty with haunted eyes, his desire for her complicates everything. So does her stubborn refusal to trust him. When Trees is forced to abduct her, she vows to hate him—even as he finds himself falling in love… For six years, Laila Torres has known nothing but brutality at the hands of men, so when the massive stranger with the forbidding mien kidnaps her, she’s frightened—and furious. But the giant’s protective care shocks her. With every word, he proves steadfast. With every forbidden touch, he awakens the woman in her. Soon, she’s facing the terrifying realization that he’s also dangerously close to capturing her heart. But their ruthless enemies are closing in, threatening everything Laila holds dear. When she’s forced to make an unthinkable sacrifice, will she trust Trees and their love to save her? **Stories in this series are told in a duet of two full-length novels. Each duet can be read as a standalone. Includes strong language, sexy times, alpha male attitude, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Enjoy!**

Enjoy this FREE steamy former military security team series starter from New York Times bestselling author Shayla Black She begs him to rescue his enemy from death. In exchange, he demands her body… Former Marine sniper Pierce “One-Mile” Walker is a loner who keeps his heart under wraps. Nothing about sweet little preacher’s daughter Brea Bell should entice him. But after one glance, he stops caring that his job is to end lives or that she’s his teammate’s woman. He falls hard, and he’ll stop at nothing to steal her heart. Brea has always been a good girl…until she meets the dangerous security team operative. He’s everything she shouldn’t want, but he’s a forbidden temptation she’s helpless to resist. Then fate strikes, forcing Brea to beg the warrior for help. But his skills come at a steep price—her innocence. The undeniable attraction consumes them in dark passion that burns out of control. When a vicious past vendetta rears its head, can Pierce keep the woman he loves safe, even if it means tearing out his own heart and walking away forever? ** Wicked as Sin is the first novel in the Wicked Lovers: Soldiers for Hire romantic suspense series. Stories in this series are told in a duet of two full-length novels. Each duet can be read as a standalone. Includes strong language and sexy times, oozes alpha males, and has a guaranteed happily ever after. Enjoy!** What’s included? Bodyguard, Danger, Ex-military Team, Forbidden/Secret Love, Instalove, Love Triangle, Secret Baby/Pregnancy, Small Town, Virgin, Woman in Jeopardy

Three British bad boys. One innocent American. Tori Glen loves her new job as an image consultant for Thurston-Hughes Inc. The trouble is, she’s also in love with the three brothers who own it, Oliver, Rory, and Callum. They’re handsome, successful, aristocratic, and way out of this small-town Texas girl’s league. So she remains a loyal professional—until the night she finds a heartbroken Oliver desperate for someone to love. Tori knows she should resist…but it’s so tempting to give in. Callum and Rory have denied their desire for Tori, hoping she’ll heal their older brother, who was so brutalized by his late wife’s betrayal. But when Oliver cruelly turns Tori away in the harsh light of day, she tenders her resignation. Rory and Callum realize that to save their brother, they must embrace the unconventional sort of family they’ve always wanted—with Tori at its center. And it all starts with seducing her… Isolated with the brothers at an elegant English country manor, they begin awakening Tori to the most sensual of pleasure. But consumed with regret, Oliver won’t be denied the chance to embrace the only woman worth the risk of loving again. What begins as a rivalry veers toward the future they’ve only dared to dream of. But a stranger is watching and waiting for a chance at revenge. Can the brothers come together to embrace the woman they love and defeat a killer?

A fast-paced, sexy thrill-ride of a novella from the New York Times bestselling author of the Wicked Lovers series. Rachel Linden is a schoolteacher who changed her town, her job, and her life after her divorce. Now, this wallflower is determined to have a little fun—specifically, with Decker McConnell, a bodyguard whose talents under the sheets make her melt. Until she learns that his motives are just as dangerous as they are wicked… Wicked All Night originally appeared in the anthology Wicked and Dangerous Praise for the novels of Shayla Black: “Sizzling, romantic, and edgy, a Shayla Black story never disappoints!”—Sylvia Day, New York Times bestselling author of Bared To You “Shayla Black creates emotional, searingly sexy stories that always leave me wanting more.”—New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks “Scorching, wrenching, suspenseful, Shayla Black’s books are a must-read.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Lora Leigh “Much sexy fun is had by all.”—New York Times bestselling author Angela Knight Shayla Black is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 40 sizzling contemporary, erotic, paranormal, and historical romances, including Theirs to Cherish, Ours to Love, Mine to Hold, Belong to Me, Surrender to Me, Delicious, Decadent, Wicked Ties, Bound and Determined (writing as Shelley Bradley), and Strip Search (writing as Shelley Bradley). She lives in Texas with her husband, munchkin, and one very spoiled cat. In her "free" time, she enjoys reality TV, reading and listening to an eclectic blend of music.

Enjoy this spicy, suspenseful bedtime story from New York Times bestselling author Shayla Black What lengths will he go to in order to claim his babygirl? I’m Ransom. I’m thirty four…and I’m in love with a girl who’s eighteen. Did I mention that Havana is my son’s ex-girlfriend? Yeah, this isn’t complicated at all. When I’m grazed by a Glock in a parking lot, she keeps me from bleeding out. We hole up in a luxurious hideaway that’s like a fantasy. Clear of danger and interference, I stop resisting her. And I get the surprise of my life. But if I don’t eliminate my enemies, we won’t see the sun rise… **Seduced by the Assassin is a sexy bedtime story, designed so you can start in the evening and complete before you turn out the lights. All Forbidden Confessions: Protectors are connected, but can be read as a standalone. Each is a HOT, romantic story with strong language, sexy times, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after!**

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Larissa Ione, Shayla Black, Heather Graham, and Laurelin Paige... Four Dark Tales. Four Sensual Stories. Four Page Turners. Bond of Destiny by Larissa Ione Sold into slavery mere hours after his birth to werewolf parents, Tracker spent decades in service to cruel underworlders. Then the fallen angel Harvester transferred his ownership to a human woman who gave him as much freedom as the unbreakable bond would allow. Still, thanks to his traumatic past, he’s afraid to trust, let alone feel love. But when Stacey Markham shows up at his door, injured and in need of help, he finds himself longing for a connection. For someone to touch. For someone to care. More Than Possess You by Shayla Black I’m Hayes Elliott. Since second grade, I’ve had one best friend, Echo Hope. When she graduates from college, of course I have to give her something amazing. Since I’ll be on a business trip to Maui, I’m bringing her along for a week of fun and sun. But once she sheds her long skirts, serious buns, and combat boots for bikinis, I can’t deny how stunning she is…and I can’t stop wanting her. Haunted House by Heather Graham Krewe member Jon Dickson’s fiancée Kylie Connelly is contacted by an old friend who has just moved to Salem, Massachusetts, when the unimaginable happens as Halloween approaches. Jenny Auger has just managed to buy the historic home of her dreams. But it comes with far more history than she ever imagined—the skeletal remains of seven victims interred in the old walls of the house years and years before—along with a threatening curse. Man for Me by Laurelin Paige Brett Sebastian is the very best kind of friend. Who else would get me a job at one of the biggest corporations in America? And hook me up with his uber-rich cousin to boot? And let me cry on his shoulder every time said cousin blows me off? Okay, it’s pretty obvious that Brett cares about me in a different way than I do for him, but he seems fine with how things are, and our friendship works. Until one fateful night when Brett utters four words that should make me happy for him. “I met a girl.” And I’m forced to ask myself—am I only interested in Brett now that he’s taken? Or have I been looking at the wrong man all along? **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.**

Enjoy this steamy former military security team series from New York Times bestselling author Shayla Black He wants her…and he’s past caring she’s the enemy. Former military operative Chase “Zyron” Garrett’s new employer forbids romance in the office. No problem—until the private security company assigns him to protect their sweet secretary from her vicious ex. Every night beside single mom Tessa Lawrence, unable to touch her, makes Zy burn until he stops caring that their love is wrong. Tessa and her newborn girl are alone in the world. That changes when Zy walks through her door. Fierce yet tender, he’s everything she needs in a man, lover, and father for her daughter. But he’s off-limits. If she gives in to temptation, she’ll lose her job. So she resigns herself to being his friend—and loving him in secret. Then their team is compromised and it’s clear they have a mole. Zy is ordered to discover their traitor…and all clues point to Tessa. With his heart tangled between unquenched need and searing betrayal, he searches for the truth. But will their love be the greatest casualty of all? **Stories in this series are told in a duet of two full-length novels. Each duet can be read as a standalone. Includes strong language, sexy times, alpha male attitude, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Enjoy!**

Just how far will he go to claim her? I’m Hayden. I’m old enough to know better. I can have any woman I want—except Perrie Atkins. She’s too young. Off limits. Innocent. Forbidden. My best friend’s daughter. Once, she had a crush on me. Now she’s grown and engaged to another man. Still, I can’t let her go. How many bridges am I willing to burn to convince her she’s mine? I’m about to find out…

He’ll do anything to protect her from danger…but it will cost her everything. Security specialist Matt Montgomery has never forgotten—or forgiven—Madison Archer for walking away and ripping out his heart. Three years later, she crashes back into his life, terrified that her wealthy husband is trying to kill her. Matt vows to protect Madison…but there’s a price. He’ll have revenge by making her submit to his every sexual demand. Part of a powerful, ruthless political dynasty, Madison''s soon-to-be ex has deep, dark secrets. When uncovering them nearly proves fatal, she turns to the one man she knows can protect her—the lover she’s never been able to forget. Matt’s ultimatum is both shocking and intoxicating. But if she wants to keep herself and her ailing father alive, he’s her only option. As the danger escalates, so do Madison and Matt’s feelings. But navigating their rocky past while trying to stay one step ahead of her deadly husband proves perilous. Will their forbidden love survive the danger and give them a second chance at happiness? **Wicked as Secrets is part of the Wicked Lovers: Soldiers for Hire romantic suspense series. Stories in this series are told in a duet of two full-length novels. Each duet can be read as a standalone. Includes strong language, sexy times, alpha male attitude, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Enjoy!**

Enjoy this steamy former military security team series from New York Times bestselling author Shayla Black He''d protect her from the world. But who will protect her from him? Sniper Pierce “One-Mile” Walker nearly had everything he ever wanted—until a fateful mission stripped it all away. Now an outcast, he’s forced to watch the off-limits beauty who stole his heart slip through his fingers. Left with nothing but revenge, he’s determined to defeat evil and win her back. But when he learns she’s planning a future without him, he vows he’ll break every rule and defy all odds to make her his again—forever. Brea Bell was always a good girl…until Pierce Walker. Despite everyone’s warnings, she gave the rough warrior her body—and her heart. When she receives news that shatters her world, he devastates her by walking away. Terrified of losing all she’s ever known, Brea tucks away her dreams and commits to a “safe” future. Then Pierce appears in the dead of night, challenging and seducing her. Brea isn’t sure she can trust him…but she also can’t say no. Angry and betrayed, he leaves to pursue vengeance, while her sins are exposed to the world, forcing her to fight painful battles. Can Brea and Pierce conquer the dangers that threaten their happily ever after…or will fate wrench them apart forever? **Stories in this series are told in a duet of two full-length novels. Each duet can be read as a standalone. Includes strong language, sexy times, alpha male attitude, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Enjoy!**

Enjoy this spicy, suspenseful bedtime story from New York Times bestselling author Shayla Black What will she surrender to him for his protection? I’m Vanessa. Someone has broken into my place…but taken nothing. I’m terrified. And alone. My work crush appears unexpectedly and offers to keep me safe. At what price? We have a past Rush doesn’t remember… So I offer him a night he won’t forget. But he already knows everything about me—my ambitions, habits, and forbidden desires. And that’s not the only secret he’s been keeping… **Seduced by the Spy is a sexy bedtime story, designed so you can start in the evening and complete before you turn out the lights. All Forbidden Confessions: Protectors are connected, but can be read as a standalone. Each is a HOT, romantic story with strong language, sexy times, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after!**

This determined operative will stop at nothing to claim her…even if she’s the enemy. Chase “Zyron” Garrett’s employment agreement forbids hookups with co-workers, which isn’t a problem—until Tessa Lawrence, the office secretary and single mom, is harassed by her vengeful ex-boyfriend. Wicked and Forbidden is their complete, uncensored story. This collection includes: Wicked as Lies: He wants her…and he doesn’t care that she’s the enemy. Wicked and True: He''d protect her from the world. But who will protect her from him?

“Beautifully written characters, honest and true emotions and a lovable storyline that had me hooked from the opening pages.” ~The Overflowing Bookcase Once, Eryn Hope fell fast and incurably for Weston Quaid. And he seemed to adore her too—until she learned their love was built on lies when he walked out on their wedding day. Three years later, West has finally won control of his family empire and fortune, but it cost him Eryn—something he regrets every day. When business forces him to return to her life and temporarily shut down her livelihood, of course she’s furious. But their chemistry is still beyond combustible. So he makes her a proposition: he’ll take care of her until her bistro reopens…if she becomes his mistress. Her mind screams no, but her body whimpers yes, yes, yes. As soon as West has her back in his bed, their passion burns hotter than ever. So do his feelings. But can he and Eryn really recapture the love they shared? And when their bargain ends, will he be the one shattered this time or will they finally come together forever? Misadventures is a romantic series of spicy standalone novels, each written or co-written by some of the best names in romance. The stories are scandalous, refreshing, and, of course, incredibly sexy. They’re the perfect bedside read, a ‘quick blush’ for the reader who loves a page-turning romance.

Enjoy this steamy former military security team series from New York Times bestselling author Shayla Black The good girl is keeping a secret? He’ll seduce it out of her until she begs to be his. Sniper Pierce “One-Mile” Walker nearly had everything he ever wanted—until a fateful mission stripped it all away. Now an outcast, he’s forced to watch the off-limits beauty who stole his heart slip through his fingers. Left with nothing but revenge, he’s determined to defeat evil and win her back. But when he learns she’s planning a future without him, he vows he’ll break every rule and defy all odds to make her his again—forever. Brea Bell was always a good girl…until Pierce Walker. Despite everyone’s warnings, she gave the rough warrior her body—and her heart. When she receives news that shatters her world, he devastates her by walking away. Terrified of losing all she’s ever known, Brea tucks away her dreams and commits to a “safe” future. Then Pierce appears in the dead of night, challenging and seducing her. Brea isn’t sure she can trust him…but she also can’t say no. Angry and betrayed, he leaves to pursue vengeance, while her sins are exposed to the world, forcing her to fight painful battles. Can Brea and Pierce conquer the dangers that threaten their happily ever after…or will fate wrench them apart forever? ** Wicked Ever After is the second novel in the Wicked Lovers: Soldiers For Hire romantic suspense series. Stories in this series are told in a duet of two full-length novels. Each duet can be read as a standalone. Includes strong language, sexy times, alpha male attitude, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Enjoy!**

Two Men on a Mission Security Professionals Burke and Cole Lennox have shared women before but never meant to fall in love with one. Their lives are precarious, always on the edge of trouble. But Jessa Wade is too tempting, too perfect to let go. They’re on a dangerous mission, but they can’t help but get close to the beautiful, innocent artist. When their mission takes them to a foreign land, they reluctantly leave their love behind, promising to return for her one day. A Woman with a Secret After her lovers disappeared, Jessa Wade bravely moves on with her life, protecting her secret. But when she becomes the target of one of Burke and Cole’s enemies, the men leap into action, vowing to save their woman and to never leave again. As danger stalks all three, they must come together and face the mistakes of their past. On the run and out of time, Burke and Cole will fight for their future with Jessa. But will Jessa’s secret bring them together…or tear them apart?

USA Today and New York Times bestselling author Jeaniene Frost seduces readers into a forbidden new world as she teams up with romance stars Shayla Black and Sharie Kohler for a sizzling collection of original novellas featuring fallen angels, anarchistic demons, warrior wizards, and irresistibly dangerous creatures of the night. Enter the dark realm of Nocturna in Jeaniene Frost’s redhot tale, where blisteringly sexy Raphael dominates the demons of a lawless dimension and tries to help a beautiful young woman avenge her cousin’s disappearance. In the shadowy world of Shayla Black’s Doomsday Brethren, magical warrior Raiden vows to protect his woman and their unborn youngling from evil—and deliver her safely to another man. But once he’s saved her, can he let her go? Lycans rule the night in Sharie Kohler’s suspenseful story, as a fiery woman stalks mysterious Luc, the undeniably hypnotic being she believes can save her from turning . . . if she kills him. Danger beckons in these captivating paranormal tales that will tempt readers to the edge and leave them begging for more.

Another "searingly sexy"* romance awaits in the latest Wicked Lovers novel from the New York Times bestselling author of His to Take. Ever since he rescued her from a dangerous kidnapper, Mystery Mullins has wanted Axel Dillon. When he returned her to her Hollywood father and tabloid life, she was grateful…and a little in love. Mystery wasn’t ready to let Axel go, even after the soldier gently turned her away because, at nineteen, she was too young. Now, six years later, Mystery is grown, with a flourishing career and a full life—but she’s still stuck on Axel. Disguised, she propositions him in a bar, and the night they spend together is beyond her wildest dreams. Mystery steels herself to walk away—except the sheets are barely cold when her past comes back to haunt her. Once he realizes Mystery isn’t the stranger he thought, Axel is incensed and intrigued. But when it’s clear she’s in danger, he doesn’t hesitate to become her protector—and her lover—again. And as the two uncover a secret someone is willing to kill for, Axel is determined to claim Mystery’s heart before a murderer silences her for good. *Maya Banks, #1 New York Times bestselling author