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I was never supposed to see him again. One night of passion with a complete stranger. My last tryst before senior year. >But I was lost the moment his tempting lips were on my skin. His intense touch on my body. It should have ended there. But he's not a stranger. He's my history teacher.

What began as a steamy weekend fling is about to change their lives forever. When Lindsay receives a mysterious invitation to live out her most illicit fantasies, she thinks it’s her best friend playing a joke. Little does she know, the invitation is from someone else. Someone who knows her deepest desires…and intends to fulfill them. Erik is a man of many secrets, and he intends to keep it that way. When he invites Lindsay to his mansion, he thinks it’s just for a steamy weekend fling.

My world is ruled by the law, but my heart is drawn to the one man who lives above it. The last time I saw Troy, I was a kid heading off to college with dreams of going to law school like him. I thought he was just a successful lawyer and my dad’s best friend, but that’s far from the truth. Turns out Troy is a mob boss, and my dad is his closest business partner. I became a lawyer to abide by the law, not break it, but the heat in his eyes has me wanting to break all the rules. Now we are on the run after a deal gone wrong. The sickest thing is, part of me is actually enjoying the ...

Shea-Lynne O’Rourke is no innocent princess. But she is off-limits. Older. Strong-Willed. Mouthy AF. That doesn’t stop me from wanting to possess this feisty Irish Rose and make the only woman I can’t have mine. She's my last bodyguard gig before I take my place in Quinlan Empire. I'm riddled with scars and past sins, too filthy for an angel. Who surprises me with a savage taste for the forbidden.

It all started when I took a chance on love and made a move on the older guy I’ve been obsessed with for years. I experienced something so humiliating, I’m desperate to bleach it from my brain forever. I’ve spent every day since pretending it didn’t happen. That it didn’t matter. That it didn’t hurt. Rocco Monroe came to live with my family when he was eighteen. His bedroom was across from mine. We were friends. He became the son my father never had.

Becka Baudin gets what she wants, and she wants Aaron Livingston—but only for a quick affair. Weeks later, her coveted freedom starts to disappear thanks to a plus sign on a pregnancy test. Aaron insists she move in to his penthouse and commit to a relationship, but Becka demands he give her space without pushing for more. They are total opposites—with different jobs, interests, lives. But their chemistry keeps pushing them together…for better or for worse?

Murderous Affair A thrilling murder mystery novel set in the foggy streets of Northstead during the late 1920s. Follow Dr. Simon, a weary and overworked doctor, as he navigates through a web of deceit and danger in this compelling tale of love, jealousy, and murder. Dr. Simon’s night takes a sinister turn when he is mistakenly called to the neighboring Ivy Lodge instead of Mr. Cooper’s home. There, he discovers the dying Ronald Farrah, a young man with a connection to the enigmatic Cooper household. As the dense fog envelops the town, Dr. Simon finds himself drawn into a complex ...

The rush of the high. The mind tingling feeling of that first line. This secret of mine has spiraled out of control, but I can’t stop. The drugs fill a void, helping me feel something and nothing all at once. But him… He makes me feel everything.

Nell Barber, an expelled PhD candidate in biological science, is exploring the fine line between poison and antidote, working alone to set a speed record for the detoxification of poisonous plants. Her mentor, Dr. Joan Kallas, is the hero of Nell's heart. Nell frequently finds herself standing in the doorway to Joan's office despite herself, mesmerized by Joan's elegance, success, and spiritual force. Surrounded by Nell's ex, her best friend, her best friend's boyfriend, and Joan's buffoonish husband, the two scientists are tangled together at the center of a web.

Marry Adriana Orsini. That was my Irish mafia boss father’s decree—the only way to end the war. But instead of peace, our union ignited a firestorm. Now, we’re on the run. From the men who want me dead. From the enemies who would tear her from my arms. And from the secret growing inside her—the baby that could destroy us both. She was never meant to be my queen. She’s an Italian mafia princess, raised to hate me. A pawn in a bloody game of power and vengeance. She can fight me all she wants. But she will be mine.

Step into the charming small town of Oakwood, where successful businessman Harry has just returned to start over. With his charm, good looks, and undeniable success, Harry has always been a hit with the ladies. But when he meets the alluring owner of a bridal shop, he quickly realizes that he's in over his head. The chemistry between Harry and the vivacious shop owner is undeniable, and Harry finds himself drawn deeper and deeper into her world. But when her husband catches wind of their illicit affair, Harry realizes that he's in bigger trouble than he ever could have imagined. As Harry ...

It all begins with a smile from across the room. Little does she realize this innocent gesture will lead to a multi-year roller coaster ride of passion, agony, and despondency. When Cathy attends a Boston-area work conference in 1981, the last thing on her mind is meeting anyone special. But then she notices Dan, a fellow attendee who immediately catches her eye with his magnificent red beard. The pieces readily fall into place: endless private conversations, furtive glances, innocent flirting, and lingering touches. After an evening of way too many cocktails, Dan invites her to his hotel ...

Aimee Jack Duffy Dark. Dangerous. Lethal. But so goddamn handsome It’s disgusting. When I ran into him, he pulled me under his spell. Little did I know, a night full of sinful pleasure would cost me my freedom. There are lots of lies this man is telling me. One of which is to marry him so he can keep me “safe”. My family is his enemy. He is my enemy. And all he wants is vengeance and blood. By the time I find out his true identity, it’s too late. A war between our families is brewing, and if I’m not careful, he’ll send me to my death. Jack I want revenge, but I want her more… ...

In this fascinating and comprehensive examination of the underside of globalization, Moises Naim illuminates the struggle between traffickers and the hamstrung bureaucracies trying to control them. From illegal migrants to drugs to weapons to laundered money to counterfeit goods, the black market produces enormous profits that are reinvested to create new businesses, enable terrorists, and even to take over governments. Naim reveals the inner workings of these amazingly efficient international organizations and shows why it is so hard - and so necessary - to contain them.

Emily’s life is boring, and at 35, she assumes this is as good as it’s going to get. She has a decent job and a loving, if passionless, husband, but knows she should be grateful for all her blessings. Until a chance encounter in an online game introduces her to Aiden. Aiden thrills her like no other man has before, and she doesn’t understand what is so special about him until he tempts her with an offer that she knows she should refuse. Journey with Emily as she grapples with hidden desires she didn’t know she had and travels down a darker path than she ever thought possible.

College life is hard when you have to juggle two boyfriends, two hot (and forbidden) stepbrothers, and pledging the hottest sorority on campus.

Troy, who is a Little Village-street cruiser in Chicago, had dated Nacho for a couple of months. Nacho is a very handsome drifter who can be very charming when going gay-for-pay to make money for his drug addiction. In time, Troy discovers that the man of whom he has become obsessed is an abusively dangerous and criminal gangbanger. When Troy received a series of threatening texts, he easily figured out the anonymous threats from various unknown phone numbers were either coming from Nacho or one of his criminal acquaintances. When Troy avoids Nacho due to the threats, Nacho becomes adamant ...

Eliana Haros has hit rock bottom. She's had to move back home with her parents and navigate life again at twenty-three. To make matters worse, they give her an ultimatum: either find a job and move out or go back to college and get a different degree at the University they're professors at. With time running out, Eliana has no choice but to enroll and hope she doesn't bump into them.

Continue with Emily, Nate, and Aiden in this dark romance that travels a twisted path as three people explore the consequences of opening a marriage, and working towards an unconventional happily ever after.

Dr. Laura Snider, on the verge of motherhood, escapes the shadows of her. past only to become entangled with an Italian mafia boss and his two enforcers. In this intense interracial and reverse harem dynamic, each man presents a unique mix of danger and seduction. As she navigates this complex web of relationships—ranging from commanding power plays to tender male-on-male intimacies—Laura is drawn deeper into a world where the lines between right and wrong blur. Can she find salvation amidst the chaos, or will her connections with these men lead her to uncover darker realms of desire?