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Alabama-born Anarchy might be able to hide her Southern accent, but she can't hide her feelings for Avalon's resident sadist. Everyone, it seems, knows how much she loves Jasper, including the man himself, but that doesn't stop the pain of the axe falling on her dreams. Jasper Fairfax is a complex man. Bred to be a killer, raised and trained by a monster, he's done a lot of bad things in his life. Anarchy, his pretty kitten, is the bright light against his darkness. But what hope does a man deserve when extinguishing that light is his nature?

Marine First Sergeant Logan “Cowboy” Reese was rescued hours before he would’ve met the same fate as his five murdered teammates in Afghanistan. Returning to the US and civilian life hadn’t been part of his plans at this stage of his career, but dealing with PTSD forced his hand. However, an unexpected job offer with Trident Security, a private firm in Tampa, has him finding a purpose in life again, but will his flashbacks destroy a promising future altogether?

Frankie’s BFF and four-year-old son are trapped inside a fanatical militia’s compound. In Alaska, no less. Wilderness rescues are so not in the New Yorker’s skill set. But she’ll figure it out. She must.

While security operative Jason "Tuff" Tanner lives for dangerous assignments, he likes his downtime in his quiet neighborhood too. But that peacefulness is suddenly interrupted when his new next-door neighbor becomes a target for someone with nefarious intentions. Canine rescuer Concetta "Chet" Suarez brings all his protective instincts to the surface, along with feelings he's never experienced with any other woman. Will he lose her before he ever gets a chance to make her his?

Kit survived her abusive husband. Survived imprisonment and beatings from the Patriot Zealots. Now free, and healing, she can make a new life for herself, and her son....Except, her son has attached himself to a terrifying, scarred, tattooed ex-mercenary. Women take one look at him, and flee. So, why in hell does the four-year-old stick to him like glue? But, she knows that being near Hawk is the safest place on earth, for now.

His name means hunter. Once the best assassin in black ops, Cazador is now the best at saving lives. His path has changed from seeking bloody vengeance to running a health clinic in Rescue, Alaska. He will never again risk loving someone he can’t protect. His mother and sister were murdered in front of him, his fiancée slaughtered in a war zone. Despite his popularity with women, he’s determined to remain unattached. His heart can bear no more loss. Unfortunately, the universe isn’t listening.

No Way in Hell was previously published as two novellas. Those books have been combined into one and nothing has been added or removed from the story. Steel Corps - an elite, covert US military team led by Staff Sergeant Bea "Mic" Michaels, based out of a secure location in Pennsylvania.

I hate Liam Alexander. I hate his Rolex. I hate his scowl. I hate everything his multi-billion-dollar company stands for. When the pompous, rich, arrogant jerk comes strutting into the coffee shop, I barely manage civility. But people make mistakes, and when I screw up, it's epic. I never expected the jerk would actually be a well-respected member of Club Verge. I never should have trusted the masked stranger when he beckoned me. I never should have taken him up on his offer. And the biggest mistake of my life? Letting him kiss me.

Trident Security operative Darius Knight has been working undercover for several months, infiltrating a human-trafficking cartel. Just when he’s almost in the position to take them down, a huge wrench is thrown into the mission. If he saves the woman whose body he’s guarded in the past, his cover will be blown. But if he doesn’t, he’ll never be able to live with the results. When the rescue doesn’t go as planned, Darius makes a rash decision that will affect both their lives.

While his brother is in the lifestyle, Mike Donovan never understood it. But when Charlotte Roth, aka Mistress China, sets her sights on him, he finds himself wanting to obey her every command. After having her childhood ripped away in the blink of an eye, Charlotte has kept the different facets of her adult life separate from the others. A parole officer, a homebody, and a Domme are the three personae the rest of the world might see, but rarely at the same time. However, her attraction to Mike merges them in a way she never thought possible.

Submissive Tiffany Armstrong has been broken and bruised, and the only way to get her life back is to give over control to someone who can help her heal.

Welcome to Desmond Connelly's Horde or better known as his extended family at Wheel & Hogs Garage. For years, these survivors have been dealing with what life throws at at them while trying to move forward from the atrocities in their lives. Some have secrets not shared while others are working through problems that are continually present in their lives.

When Rylie Hart adopts her best friend’s daughter after the woman’s untimely death, she goes from being an honorary aunt to a mother in the blink of an eye. When kindergartner Mickey is diagnosed with leukemia, an anonymous donor is her only hope. Retired Marine Raider and current Blackhawk Security CEO Chase Dixon finds himself able to give someone the gift of life. Twelve months later, he meets the little girl he saved, and not only does she instantly steal his heart, but so does her mother.

Retired Navy SEAL and current private-security operative Ian Sawyer never expected to have a wife, much less a child, but his beautiful Angie has changed all that. Her due date is only days away, and the anticipation of holding his child for the first time outweighs his anxiety. But a frantic phone call in the middle of the night is just the beginning of Ian’s nightmare. Forced to wake his brothers and teammates, he must leave his apprehensive wife’s side and fly halfway around the world to save the only other woman who could bring him to his knees—his mother.

Jordyn Alvarez works for the United States government—a fact no one in authority will admit. She does Uncle Sam’s dirty work. Some might call her an agent, but few know her real title—assassin. Trained by one of the best black operatives in the world, she wants nothing more than to add him to the long list of people she’s sent straight to hell—but she doesn’t dare get close to him ever again. If she did, she couldn’t be sure her body wouldn’t betray her and she’d once again wind up in bed with him, obeying his every command. With her cover blown, though, she may not have a choice.

Between new clients and governmental contracts, Trident Security has grown by leaps and bounds. To accommodate the increased caseload, they’ve added a second team to their Tampa headquarters. After hiring seven “best of the best” from military and law enforcement backgrounds, they’ve put together a crackerjack group of six men and one woman. But before they’re turned out to handle their own missions, they must first prove they are a cohesive and capable unit.

True crime is about humanity. We are hardwired to pay attention to things that could harm us, and that’s why so many of us are captivated by the genre. It’s not a reflection of something dark within us - it’s a reflection of human nature. True crime has become more than a source of entertainment, and it plays a critical role in giving forgotten victims a voice they never had the chance to share. Indeed, reading and sharing true crime stories is an act of social responsibility.

While in line at his favorite fast food restaurant, Xander's daughter announces that she needs to use the restroom. The men's room is occupied and Xander isn't welcome in the ladies' room, so he asks the beautiful woman he's been secretly admiring for help. Kate is more than happy to oblige the sexy man and adorable child. None of them could have predicted what happens next, but it will forever change all three of their lives. Was Xander wrong to send his little girl with Kate? Find out when you listen to Alabama Admirer.

Braxton Cannon can't get the girl on the dance floor out of his mind - the woman he literally swept off her feet and into Club Verge. She's no submissive, but he can't help but admire her ferocity, even as he yearns to take her over his lap and teach her manners. He's determined to keep her safe if he has to lock her up himself. Officer Zoe Mackay can handle herself. But when she learns information that puts her life at risk, she's forced to seek the assistance of a private investigator.

What happens when your past pounds on your door, and you lose the little control you have over your own life? Cesar "Beast" Ironhorse struggles with which road to take when a new threat storms into his life. As he is blackmailed, he needs to find a way out not only for himself, but also for his family, who he has sworn to protect. As luck would have it, his well-intended play goes to crap, so Beast involves his brothers from his club, the Grimm Wolves MC.