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When she is released from the stasis she voluntarily entered, the world that greets Emily Harding is far from what she expected. It more closely resembles a post-apocalyptic novel than the rolling green Tennessee hills she’s left behind. Worse than that, it seems that the rule of law is a thing of the past, and that society has devolved into what it was thousands of years ago - feudal tribes warring with each other over precious and rare supplies, which includes females. One type of female in particular. It is raw, unforgiving, and animalistic.

Princess Avaegna of Tonyeh wasn't supposed to be married off to the Kohnzi warrior, Prince Stohsz. That was supposed to be her older sister's fate. She hadn't been raised as the usual Tonyeh woman, content to keep a house, raise children, and defer to her man. Indulged by her father and five older brothers, they taught her to fight, ride, and use a crossbow with deadly accuracy. But when her sister dies unexpectedly, she is required to step into her sister's tiny, pristine shoes.

Set in the post-plague society where women are nothing more than a man's property, bought for the purpose of repopulating the world, young Tria has been sold on the auction block to Thomas. Protected and trained until her 25th birthday, the young, innocent woman knows nothing of a man's desire. She quickly learns as her new owner has very distinct tastes when it comes to pain and pleasure. Embarrassed by the betrayal of her own body, Tria settles in to her new life as best she can.

Adult little girl Francesca finds herself as the ward of a very strict paternal guardian who, unfortunately for her, is getting on in years. Feeling a tremendous sense of duty to her, Sir Bertrand sets about finding a man to take over for him, which he knows is a very tall order. From a field of several candidates, he eventually chooses one particular fellow who seems to share his somewhat unorthodox view of females and how they should be treated by their more rational counterparts. Sir Anthony Bennington has known Sir Bertrand for some time, but he barely knows that Francesca exists until ...

He was a monster. An egotistical, smarmy, father-stealing bastard, and she would never forgive him for what he had done to her and her family -- such as it was. Stevie Coolidge's hatred of Trent Lazenby was the white-hot anger of a daughter scorned. He had lured her father -- who meant even more to her since she had lost her mother -- away from her, by being all accomplished and perfect and gorgeous.

Tek Harlow and Mari Buchanan had been on again off again lovers for years, even though her family forbade it. When Mari came back to town - again - and decided she wanted to become more involved in her extended, intricate family's life, that came with the restriction that she and Tek not see each other at all. But the werewolf pack's second in command and the sister of the current pack leader found it nearly impossible to keep their hands off each other, until her brother discovered they'd been ignoring his rule all along.

After loosing her teaching job, Rissa Dayton went West to live with her sister. Leaving behind nothing but bad memories back East, she never looked back. Doyle - big, tall, muscular - a bear of a man who was also autocratic, irascible, egotistical and dominant, with a capital D—who wasn’t at all afraid of taking snippy little redheaded gals from outside Boston to task, in the most humiliating way possible. Two people, two different worlds - can they find happiness in each others arms? Publisher's Note: This historical romance has all the qualities of a steamy story, complete with ...

Nearly a decade ago, Ellie Blanchard's loyalty to her friend, Carter, had been misunderstood by her lover, his brother, Cal Jennings. When Carter dies unexpectedly, Cal blames Ellie and breaks off the relationship, ruining her status in town and costing her the job that she loved. Refusing to turn tail and leave the area, Ellie endures the censure and stays put. Now, Ellie's friend Ashley has convinced her to attend the annual Summer BBQ and Charity Auction, which is held on the Jennings' ranch. All the richest men and eligible bachelors will be there.

Lady Letticia Burke has had designs on the same man - Sir Alex Gaines - since she was 16. Unfortunately, not only does he not know she exists, but his wife definitely does exist. Nearly 20 now, she has turned down everyone who has ever offered for her for one reason or another - made up or not - and, with the changing markets having badly affected their financial wherewithal, her parents can no longer afford to indulge her in endless window shopping for a husband.

Submission didn't come easily to Miranda LaVoie, least of all to a man like Mace Kennedy, who everyone in town but her seemed to be chasing. But she didn't need a man - she didn't need a dom, especially, she was quite sure. Her streak of independence was a mile wide. Mace had known he'd wanted Miranda from the moment he'd seen her - as she was gracefully gliding away from him, which she seemed to do a lot of. But he could be a patient man when the goal was worthy enough.

Entrepreneur millionaire, Jack Powell, could have gone anywhere for lunch that day, but this time, he got more than he bargained for in the least likely place. Colleen Donovan was a waitress at the Café Cup, just trying to make ends meet and keep the lights on. That was all she asked out of life. Jack, however, was used to demanding—and getting—more. Much more, and he decided, on first sight, that Colleen was exactly what he wanted. Despite her initial misgivings about the differences in their lifestyles, Colleen found herself drawn to him, letting him do things to her that she would ...

They had been best friends for years, but could she be his submissive? Priscilla, Silly, as he lovingly nicknamed her years ago, has been in love with Collin Somerset for as long as she can remember. But he is everything she is not. He’s well-built, good-looking, rich, and charming. Women drool for him. She has always been content to be his best friend, the chubby, insecure woman he confides in. Now, much to her surprise, the tables have turned. Collin has declared his true feelings and has asked her to be his submissive and lover. Can she overcome her insecurities and finally admit her ...

Hugh Calumet has had bad experiences with women who were just after his money, and he's very afraid that his father is going down the same road with the new nursing assistant who is caring for him. His father, of course, thinks Lisa walks on water. But Hugh finds out something very embarrassing about Lisa, the CNA, that he then holds over her head in order to blackmail her into allowing him to discipline and make love to her. Once he realizes, after moving back in with his father and his new stepmother, that she really isn't a gold-digger, he begins to regret how he's treated her, although ...

Felisa Heath grew up in an orphanage. Now, she's landed a wonderful job as a companion to the Dowager Marchioness of Sommerville, and she couldn't be happier with her new circumstances. But her employer has a son, Rune. He's handsome, dominant, and seductive. And even though Felisa knows she can never truly have him as her own, that doesn't stop her from becoming attracted to him. Rune, the current Marquis of Sommerville, has a soft spot for the sweet young thing who works for his mother. He craves her touch, but his mother would never approve a match between the two. He knows that to act ...

The termagant being brought into the small clinic isn’t exactly what second in command and alpha soldier Kosh envisioned as his perfect omega, but he knows beyond a shadow of a doubt that she is his. She’s a fierce little thing, more of a threat than most would take her for, but he isn’t one of the unfortunate ones who will get caught underestimating her. They wouldn’t be given the chance to do so again.

Is it a gift if it’s taken by force? Treat yourself to this steamy anthology all centered around love, dominant men and their (mostly) willing Valentines. This set includes six brand new, scorching novellas by USA Today and other bestselling authors… Mr. Imperfect by Carolyn Faulkner Nina is a curvy girl who is wary of men who seem too perfect. She always seems to lose her heart to them when they want nothing to do with her. Then along comes Clete. He's entirely too perfect, although the first thing he does is treat her the way she's always wanted to be treated by a man. But is he just ...

Melly's mother is determined to marry her off, even if it is to the horrible old Mr. Wraithe. But a newcomer to their circle, a cowboy from Texas, of all places, becomes a contender for her hand. And even though he riles her to no end, she can't help but consider his proposal. Her mother is pleased with the arrangement since Mr. Worth is a wealthy oil man as well as rancher. Harden Worth has come to New York to find a wife. All the women in San Antonio would gladly have him, but he wants someone different, and he finds that in one feisty young woman named Melody. Can he convince her to ...

When rich, city boy meets poor, country girl, there is no way they can fall in love. Is there? Jayne Keller is fighting to keep her farm from being bought by a big city company for a new development. All her neighbors have sold out and she could really use the money, but it's the home of her ancestors, the legacy she wants to pass on to her toddler daughter someday. Bowman Getty is used to getting what he wants. He wants the last farm standing in his way for the new development he has been working on for months. That is until he meets the owner. Now, he only wants her. Which one will give ...

Tasha West is attracted to her boss, King Thorson. She can never act on it, of course, not if she wants to keep the cushy job she has in his up and coming company. But when her ex leaves her in hot water with the IRS, owing more money than she can possibly ever pay back, King offers her a way out. Can she do it? Can she give herself to the man she dreams about for an entire year, in return for him paying off her debt? King Thorson wants Tasha West. But she is his employee, so he can't act on it. Until the perfect excuse falls in his lap, that is. He'll save her, in return for the pleasure ...