She may never reach her royal wedding if she can't resist the rugged mercenary assigned to protect her. Disgraced ex-knight Royce Saint-Michel was banished from his homeland because of an impulsive act that cost him all he held dear. Now, he has the chance to reclaim his birthright--if he agrees to protect a princess on a journey that may prove deadly to them both. Royce must escort the lovely Princess Ciara across a war-torn land to her royal wedding... and ensure that she arrives untouched. The two set off alone on a treacherous journey through snowy mountain passes, but forbidden desire soon proves even more dangerous than the assassins on their trail. With the fate of two kingdoms hanging in the balance, will Royce and Ciara do as honor and duty demand... or surrender to the longing in their hearts?
He was a hardened former marine with a guarded past…until one touch from Iris Browning became his undoing. Thanks to the raven-haired beauty, reclusive millionaire Maddox Heller found himself back in the line of fire, chasing down an elusive killer who'd made Iris his next target. She claimed not to know why, and every instinct told Maddox to believe her. Still, trusting this virtual stranger seemed risky, especially as their relationship grew increasingly personal. Now, as ghosts from the past threatened to destroy the present, would one forbidden touch bring pleasure…or pain?
"Rafael Cheves is a man tortured by his gut-wrenching past and tempted by a future he dare not even dream about. Knowing he'll never deserve the only woman he ever wanted, Raf will make sure she stays as far away from him as possible. But when Sophia Turino, the daughter of the man who raised Rafael from the gutter, stands before him seven years later, she's even harder to resist--confident, successful and as intoxicatingly beautiful as ever. It's time for Raf to obliterate his darkly powerful infatuation"--Publisher.
Bestselling author, Juliette N. Banks brings another sexy and powerful Dufort man to life in Forbidden Touch that will have you turning the pages and fanning your cheeks. She’s worked for him for over a year. He’s kept his hands clenched and eyes up. Until now. It’s becoming impossible for Fletcher to maintain his distance from his PR Manager, and single mom, Olivia. With flaming red hair and hips begging to be gripped, his need for her is overwhelming. Yet the company policy forbids him. He soon learns it’s not the only reason he should stay away. When her daughter is kidnapped, it’s up to Fletcher to get her back — and perhaps win Olivia’s heart in the process. A friends-to-lovers romance with spice and suspense! Forbidden Touch is the second installment in the Dufort Dynasty series - a billionaire romance. Part office romance, part forbidden romance, and a whole bunch of friends to lovers. It will appeal to anyone who loves steamy billionaire romances, with single moms, protective alpha types, and fated mates. Here’s what readers are saying about Forbidden Touch: “Fletcher is amazing. Just what you want to see in a billionaire romance. He’s a rich playboy that isn’t what the world makes him out to be. He’s sensitive, caring, and loyal. Easy to fall for. Did the book meet my expectations? No. It exceeded them. Most of the billionaire stuff I’ve read is not my cup of tea…these brothers, however, hold my interest and actually have me wanting the next story.’ – Kelly, E “Loved the protective, hero vibe. Making a dreamy man come to life on the pages? That's a fantastic accomplishment. It’s a five-star read and a five-star spice for me! I definitely appreciated the steamy and naughty office play time in this book.” -Terri D What people said about Sinful Duty (book one) "After checking out several books that were sitting on my Kindle, this one got my attention from the first few pages. I honestly wasn't sure about it since billionaire romances are usually a hit or miss for me, but this one turned out to be a hit. I hadn't read the blurb before diving in, so I really wasn't too sure what to expect from this story. I'll admit that a few chapters in, I thought that it might turn out to be another predictable billionaire/forced marriage romance, but it wasn't at all. Daniel Dufort is being blackmailed into marriage, but that's not entirely the focus of this story. It's when Daniel meets romance author Harper Kane at his Hawaii hotel that this story really takes off. The attraction between Daniel and Harper is instant, and it isn't long before Harper has Daniel questioning all of his priorities. This book is steamy, a little angsty, and has a touch of suspense to keep you turning the pages. Sinful Duty is the first book that I've read by Juliette N. Banks, and it's the first book in The Dufort Dynasty series, and I can't wait to read more. - Tammy, But First Let's Read (Bookstagrammer and Amazon top reviewer) Keywords: billionaire, ceo, office, alpha strong heroine, vampire romance, soul mates, fated mates, instalove, romance novel, sexy book, sexy romance book, steamy romance novel, friends to lover, mature heroine romance, alpha hero reads, military romance, instant love, romcom, romantic suspense, office romance, holiday romance, New York romance, enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, alpha hero, alphahole, alpha hole, rejected mates, adventure romance, action romance series, military, military heroes, spicy romance, forbidden lovers, billionaire romance, five star romance, hot reads, mistaken mate, possessive heroes, dominant heroes, page-turner romance, sexy uniform, author romance, writer, danger, secret lover, Hawaii romance, tropical romance, romantic love story, passionate romance, sexy villains, mafia, bad boy romance, MC romance, dark romance, bdsm, taboo romance, billionaire, bad boy, love books, love stories, new adult, holiday, romantic novels, sexually romantic books, guaranteed HEA, no cliffhangers, happily ever after, bestseller, bestselling author If you love these authors, you’ll enjoy this series: Julia Kent, TL Swan, Sierra Rose, Meghan Quinn, Elizabeth O’Roark, Ava Gray, J.T. Geissinger, Ava Harrison, Melanie Harlow, Kat T. Masen, Eva Winners, Marni Mann, Ivy Smoak, Michelle Heard, Lucy Darling, Monica Murphy, Layla Hagen, Pippa Grant, Carly Flynn, K.Bromberg, Lucy Score, Raylin Marks, Lily Gold, Penelope Sky, Bella J, Claire Kingsley, Eva Winners, Colleen Hoover, Louise Bay, Lucy Score, Ana Huang, Sara Cate, Olivia Hayle, Max Monroe, Tia Louise, Laurelin Paige, Carrie Ann Ryan, Lisa Renee Jones, Skye Warren, Willow Winters, K. A. LINDE, Shayla Black, Piper Lawson, Cadence Keys, Lauren Blakely.
1183 A.D., Heian Period, Northern Japan Miku had only experienced adventure and love in the verses that freed her mind and soul, poetry her uncle disparaged as improperly sensual for a noblewoman's pen. That changed when her uncle left her alone, with his samurai warrior Takeshi to protect her. Never before had a man looked at her with such unveiled desire. The heat of the virile warrior's gaze kindled exciting new sensations within Miku--cravings that only grew stronger with his forbidden kiss....
He fights fires for a living.A rebel.Total Casanova.My HOT as H*LL stepbrother. Totally taboo .... right?We made the perfect storm.A mild mannered book nerd paired with a recklessly hot playboy.I wanted Caleb to be my first.But our love story didn't have a happy ending.Years later he's back to torment me again.Because now he's my patient.The teen I remembered is now a grown man.The kind that saves kittens from trees and children from fires.I wonder if he can do something about the fire burning deep inside of me.One thing is for sure: I can't fall for my step brother again. No matter how much I want to.
The Forbidden Library kicks off an action-packed fantasy series with classic appeal, a resourceful heroine, a host of magical creatures, and no shortage of narrow escapes--perfect for fans of Story Thieves, Coraline, Inkheart, and Harry Potter Alice always thought fairy tales had happy endings. That--along with everything else--changed the day she met her first fairy When Alice's father goes down in a shipwreck, she is sent to live with her uncle Geryon--an uncle she's never heard of and knows nothing about. He lives in an enormous manor with a massive library that is off-limits to Alice. But then she meets a talking cat. And even for a rule-follower, when a talking cat sneaks you into a forbidden library and introduces you to an arrogant boy who dares you to open a book, it's hard to resist. Especially if you're a reader to begin with. Soon Alice finds herself INSIDE the book, and the only way out is to defeat the creature imprisoned within. It seems her uncle is more than he says he is. But then so is Alice.
Jake I know she's lying the moment I see her. That her name is as fake as her story. She's barged into my life like a beautiful nightmare, turning everything upside down. It hasn't stopped me from trying to help her. Protect her. Save her from the threats that seem to come out of nowhere. She's put my entire world at risk. My reputation. My business. My livelihood. But Mia brought me back to life. And I will do anything to save hers. Mia I was running for my life the night I met Jake. Broken down on the road to nowhere. Lost. Homeless. Scared out of my mind. I don't care. I'm willing to risk it all to start over. Desperate to hide and never be found again. But it doesn't take much for Jake to break down my defenses. A soft word. A gentle touch. He becomes mine, but more importantly, I become his. Until the nightmare of my past shows up, pissed off as hell...
Celeste works at a modeling agency, and she avoids having men in her life. Her past has left her with some deep scars that she believes will scare off any man. But when she meets Rafael at a party and talks about the stars with him, she feels her heart move for the first time in ever so long. Rafael is a celebrity, though, so Celeste believes he’ll forget about her as soon as they part ways. When she gets back home, however, her room is full of flowers. Thinking she needs to put some distance between herself and Rafael, she leaves on vacation, but he shows up there, too, with an alluring smile on his face.
Being with the only man she'd ever loved would have been a forbidden romance.After Freya's father passed, she decided to pack up and leave everything behind, but that meant leaving Elijah, too.Not only was he older but their lives were entwined, so regardless of her desire, the possibility of them being together seemed next to impossible. But love had a funny way of making a person disregard what was right or what was deemed wrong.The heart wanted what it wanted.And she'd only ever wanted Elijah.Now four years later, Freya was back in her hometown and that longing and ache in her heart remained. But everything was different in the best kind of way, and the forbidden aspect of her love didn't seem so wrong anymore.As passion ignited, truths were revealed, and love was tested. Freya knew she could either follow her heart or let it break a second time.Reader note: This book was published previously under the same title. It has been recovered, re-edited, and has undergone minor tweaks. The story itself is the same. This is a forbidden romance, and there may be subject matter that may be sensitive to some readers.
