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A magician booked for murder. His detective daughter on the case. Are his cries of innocence all smoke and mirrors? Prophecy “Pro” Thompson is a female African-American, NYPD homicide detective investigating a murder at a magic store. At the crime scene is a suspect: Max Martin aka Max Marvell, Las Vegas magician and Pro’s biological father, who walked out years earlier. Things become tricky for Pro, when Max uses his prestidigitation to involve himself in the case as well as romance his ex-wife, Pro’s mother.

True never guessed that life would be this hard. Being only 25 years old, she should have been being wild, reckless, and having fun, not fighting the hardest battle of her life, alongside a husband who no longer loved her. After their divorce, True wanted to be free and enjoy every day. Falling in love was not in the plan. She most definitely hadn't foreseen falling in love with an arrogant, womanizing hustler like Coop. Yet, she did. However, as soon as True tells him all her truth, he'll revert back to that unbearable goon that wreaked havoc on the streets of Chicago.

A commanding military man, Maximus Aurelius Moore covertly indulges his demanding sexual nature while secretly controlling a complex business life as a venture capitalist and heir to an Italian fortune. When he discovers a stunning dancer in Las Vegas, the enigmatic reserved man is shocked by his physical response to Seary, the star of Been Jammin'. Being an alpha male who makes things happen, he executes a plan for a long-term relationship with the untouchable diva to become his exclusive lover.

Of course, I noticed Mr. Shirtless. With a bod like his, who wouldn’t? But his hot-factor didn’t matter. What did? My asshat ex and the need to make him jealous. So, I strolled up to the panty-melting stranger as though I knew him and laid one on him, hoping said asshat would see I’d moved on just fine without him. Only, he never saw me kissing another man.

Getting dumped by her fiance right before the holidays was not how Meena imagined things would be. Embarrassed more than anything, she sucks it up and still visits home without her man, only to find out that her first love has been searching for her.

Love struck me at the early age of five. The boy turned into a man, and I fell even deeper. Guy Webb had no idea my fragile heart belonged to him for so many years. He was too busy being my brother’s best friend and a star on the football field. He was my daydream and consumed every single thought, but he was always one step from my reach. Beartooth Ranch was our home. The rich ranch land raised us, fostered our laughs and losses, and even gained a new family member when Guy moved in for his sophomore year of high school.

Ana Maria Delgado is no ordinary grandmother. As the formidable leader of the Delgado cartel, she rules her organization with an iron fist, striking fear into the hearts of her enemies. Those who underestimate her powers are quickly proven wrong. Driven by an unquenchable thirst for vengeance, she carries her son's ashes as a grim reminder of her mission to hunt down his killer.

Can you get a second chance--with three men at once? We're all grown up, and we're finally in one place again. Rex, Shaun, and Taylor. My three best friends from high school. Gorgeous, successful, sexy as hell. They all came back into my life when I needed them most. I can't believe I'm having these fantasies about all of them. About having all of them at once. Then one warm night, everything explodes. They're willing to indulge my fantasies...And give me a happy-ever-after. Together.

Identical twins Chad and Nigel share the same looks, but their personalities couldn't be more different. Nigel, the notorious philanderer, believes he can charm any woman he sets his sights on. However, when he encounters the perfect woman, she resists his advances and instead falls for his brother, Chad. Consumed by jealousy and unwillingness to be overlooked, Nigel's obsession spirals out of control. He devises a sinister plan to win her over, but his scheme backfires in ways he never anticipated.

Cindy's life takes a dark turn when her ex-fiancé, Anton Delgado, the South’s most notorious criminal, returns to town. Determined to rekindle their relationship and seize control of her thriving business, Anton's intentions are clear. When Cindy refuses, her business and employees become targets in a sinister series of attacks. To make matters worse, her naive young cousin is dating Anton’s brother, adding fuel to the fire. As a ruthless war ignites between Cindy and Anton, she finds herself in his crosshairs.

When the bodies of local women begin appearing on the city streets, all evidence points to Detective Jessica Barnes' best friend and former colleague, Blaine Cooper. Found unconscious beside a dead woman on the east side of town, with a damning pile of evidence, the former police officer's fate hangs in the balance. Is Blaine the notorious Scorned Killer, or has he been framed?

Laurel has been in love with Dillon since she was nine years old. Unfortunately, he's always seen her as his little sister's pesky best friend. When Laurel needs help with her business plan, her best friend urges her to seek help from Dillon. Determined to push her feelings aside and focus on her fledgling business, Laurel knows she needs to do whatever it takes to succeed. Can Laurel work with Dillon and still keep her heart intact, or will things get too distracting when Dillon realizes what a beautiful, kind, and generous woman she has become?

Degrees are earned. Could life get any harder for Helena Foster? Her mother disappeared four years ago, and her father's new girlfriend kicked her out. She needs to finish college, get her degree, and find a job. The fear of marriage for a lucrative business merger has Alejandro Carrera desperate to prove he can run the new Bayside Floating Casino project for his father. He will finish his master's degree while overseeing the construction and stay on to manage the multi-billion dollar corporation.

On the brink of losing her bakery, Beth Monroe must accept help from Bryce Landry, the college love who broke her heart, or watch her dream fail. After a broken engagement, Bryce gave up on the idea of real love until he walks into Beth’s bake shop. He has no clue why she is curt with him. But to get into her good graces, Bryce gives her an offer she can’t refuse, which opens up both their hearts and exposes the love they had for each other.

My destiny was written long ago, and now, I'm about to see it come to pass. As the vampire princess of the Night Court, I've broken every rule by falling in love with my four consorts and choosing them all. Soon, we will be mated, the prophecy will be fulfilled, and everything will change. But some among the court fight against me, and our lives are threatened. We will break the curse as long as we can stay alive.

Forced seduction. Dubious consent. Submission. Domination. These are the types of stories that make Janice Allen’s panties damp. For years, she’s devoured every BSDM romance she could get her hands on. The older she’s grown, the darker her tastes have become. When she runs across Fantasy Island’s ad in a novel, she can’t pass up the opportunity to experience it herself. Too late, she remembers the old adage: Be careful what you wish for. You might just get it.

My life has been nothing but a constellation of conflict. Dad died when I was 12, check. Mom died of cancer just before my 18th birthday, check. Married a conceited pretty boy, check. Husband decided that our nine-year marriage was an open marriage but forgot to tell me, check. Moved to Cumming, Georgia, to be closer to my Southern Chaotic family, check. Became infatuated with a man-wh*re who has no problem with being an exhibitionist, check. For once, I’d like to have a life that is planned out by me and not the people or ordeals that clash with the life I want.

A mafia princess. The nation's favorite football player. Can they make it work? An unlikely matching of the stars. The opposites had it all for one year. Justice Bexley, the daughter of Cain and Calla leaders of the Diamond Syndicate, sacrificed true love to protect Liam. Her selfish action destroyed them both. Liam Blake moved on with his prestigious career. Some say true love has a way of finding its way back. Justice and Liam know better than to believe. That's up until the day they find themselves in a heated meeting.

The crown has been split, and my princes have been chosen. But I've lost one to the night. Thomas is gone, turned into a monster and imprisoned because of my rash decision. I have to save him and find out how I can make him whole again. My lovers will help me ascend to claim my place as vampire queen, but not until we do everything we can to return Thomas to us.

I can't choose between them, but I can't keep them all. The vampires in my kingdom want me to crown my prince or give up the throne. Duty and tradition demand I let three of them go. My mother warned me not to fall in love with them. Now my only option is to play the game and try to come up with some way to get what my heart desires.