I wasn't ready for Jacob Clark. He was sin and dark edges, wrapped in regret. He was my Kryptonite. His words oozed over me like warm honey. His dark eyes pricked my soul, and his touch.... Those fingers set my skin on fire. Of course, he was too good to be true. And before I could wipe the icing off my greedy lips, I was walking away. So, why was he invading my dreams?

When Nikolai Romanov came looking for my brother, I emptied my savings hoping I could pay off his debt. But I didn't have even close to enough, so the bastard decided to take me instead. I didn't expect a Russian mafia boss like him to be gentle with me...and he wasn't. Not when he spanked me for daring to wear panties under the dress he chose for me, and certainly not when he stripped me out of that same dress and made me scream in his bed.

The CIA created him. Treachery unleashed him. Cal Shepard was trained by the government to be a hunter of other assassins. He’s the tip of the spear in the war on terror and a master of tradecraft after 16 years in black-ops. When he’s assigned to be a consultant for the Burke Corporation, a US defense firm creating a software-targeting database of terrorist threats, he thinks his time in the field is over. As an expectant father and with a battle-torn body, he’s more than ready to settle down for a while in the quiet suburbs outside of DC. Days before the database is supposed to go ...

He’s my brother’s best mate, and he’s totally out of bounds… It’s been a tough year. I’m an athlete, and although I won a silver medal at the Olympics, I really wanted to win a gold for my mom. I’m determined to do it next time, but right now I’m ready for a much-needed break. The last thing I want to do is go to my brother’s wedding. Kai is an All Blacks rugby player, and so’s my ex, who’ll be there with his gorgeous new girlfriend. The wedding is on Valentine’s Day. And I don’t have a date. That really sucks. Then my brother’s geeky but gorgeous best mate, ...

USA TODAY Bestselling Author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson is back with another hit from Holiday Hills! Good witch Abby's got an ear worm and for good reason. It’s opening day at the Holiday Hills Magical Market, where magical treasures and trinkets are up for grabs, and I’m supposed to be slinging coffee and treats at The Enchanted’s booth. But, as usual, trouble has other plans for me. While wandering through the market, my snark-filled cat familiar stumbled upon Edgar Holloway—Holiday Hills’ crankiest magical—turned to stone at his own booth. Holloway wasn’t exactly beloved, so ...

It’s a deadly game of who’s who, and who isn’t. Things get pretty sticky for PI Jax Diamond and his courageous canine partner, Ace, when their best friend, a cop, is framed for murder. And not just anyone’s murder. The victim is the fiancée of the most notorious gangster in the city, Orin Marino, Jax’s worst enemy. Laura Graystone, the budding Broadway Star and Jax’s new squeeze, proves to be an ingenious partner as they sift through clues trying to find the real murderer. But when Jax is pinched for another crime, Laura and Ace are forced to go undercover. Hang on to your seat...

The Ship of State: The Prequel The Ship of State: Books One through Five follow a young American President, Donald Burlington, as he seeks to restore the country back to the type of democratic republic the Founding Fathers envisioned. It’s not easy turning the ship of state around being a political novice, fighting against the leaders of both parties, the political establishment and the status quo. However, the young president perseveres by getting Congress to change the way it operates, reaching out to moderate Muslims to deal with the radical elements of their religion, proposing ...

The deepest parts of the Internet hold the secrets of a world that will never be the same as Homeland Security Presidential Directive 51 overrides every freedom you believed you had when you woke up this morning. A handwritten letter, sent to the FBI unleashes a trail of deceit putting the armed forces of the United States in direct conflict with each other. Discover the power of the 51st Directive through the eyes of FBI agent Erica Brewer as she and Washington D.C. Detective Sam Marco uncovers a secret government conspiracy that turns the United States Constitution into dry ink on ...

She needs a champion. Just not him. Four years after his girlfriend ghosted him, Martin MacFarland finds her in Key Largo, abused and pregnant with her second child. Martin wants to be there for her, but she can’t give him a second chance. She needs a champion… A single mother on the run, Corinne Anderson has made many mistakes since she broke up with Martin MacFarland four years ago. Each mistake compounds on the other problems in her life. Down and out, Corinne and her three-year-old daughter end up in the small beach town of Key Largo, hiding from the criminals looking for them. ...

Turn the page on this short and sweet romance, punctuated with conflict and subtle mystery. “Believable and charming, without offering only fairy tail resolutions, this story hits hfor all who know the pain of a healing heart.” Self-Publishing Review In the small town of Valentine, Wisconsin, children’s librarian Hannah Sawyer has written off love as a result of a past breakup and numerous recently failed attempts at online dating. She can’t fight the fact that she’s pushing forty with the likelihood of remaining a perpetual spinster. Coming to the bitter conclusion that there is ...

• Michael Agliolo’s stunning first novel takes you on a journey through human history on a collision course with nuclear Armageddon. • Nine words, written in an ancient language, are found embedded deep in the pixels of a photograph taken by Photographer Matt Reese. Struck by a flash of light Matt and model Elaine Gardner experience a simultaneous near-death experience that leads them to the epicenter of a world on the brink of nuclear war. • As the past echoes to today, the power of a single photograph is all that separates humanity from World War III.

"Prepare to be swept away by Admit to Mayhem (Lillian Dove Mystery Series Book 1), a thrilling blend of mystery and humor. Lillian Dove is determined to turn her life around. But her plans are derailed when she stumbles upon a house fire and becomes a witness to arson. Caught between a determined detective, a crime ring with secrets to protect, and her own shadowy past, Lillian must use her sharp wit and keen eye for detail to unravel the mystery. As she delves deeper into the case, Lillian finds herself playing a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. With each clue she uncovers, the danger ...

A one-night stand. A fake relationship. And an irresistibly arrogant hockey player who’s about to turn my perfectly planned life upside down. I’m the queen of spreadsheets and five-year plans, but nothing prepared me for Zach Darling. With my ex-crush attending my best friend’s wedding, I need the perfect date. Someone who checks all the right boxes. Instead, I get Zach. The best man with a smile that could melt anyone, a body that's impossible to resist, and a talent for driving me insane. The same man who shattered my world with one reckless, mind-blowing night. Now he’s offering ...

Can love survive when only keepsakes remain?Pilot Sumner Hemmings has returned from The Great War. By day, he reluctantly works in his father’s bank. By night, he visits the seedier side of Los Angeles to drown his memories in secret underground barrooms. After catching a glimpse of the stunning girl next door, his bliss is measured by clandestine moments watching her through his bedroom window. Could the allegations about her be true? Could Madeleine Crawford even comprehend his desire? Madeleine has led a sheltered life. Once Sumner provides a view of the world, she is determined to ...

An audacious offer. The perfect setup…or the answer to his prayers? Eden Kane, a passionate immigration lawyer, is tired of her billionaire father trying to marry her off to the highest bidder. When her dad gives Eden an ultimatum, a deal to buy her way out of being heir to the family throne, Eden turns to the unflappable Daniel Keshi, a genius day trader and PhD student who’s about to be kicked out of the country. But Daniel wants nothing to do with Eden, so she makes him an offer he can’t refuse. If Daniel helps Eden gain her long-awaited freedom, she’ll help him beat the system. ...