A fan-favorite contemporary romance from New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer "Retired" soldier of fortune Ebenezer Scott was a bad boy to the core. Schoolteacher Sally Johnson was the fresh scrubbed beauty from across the street. When Sally's life was put in danger, Ebenezer fought to protect her. But this sweet-natured beauty yearned for so much more. She dreamed of a lifetime of love in Ebenezer Scott's big, strong arms. Could she slip through his ironclad defenses and become this beloved mercenary's bride? Previously published.
BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTION Reader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors. SAFE HAVEN Ebenezer Scott is done being a mercenary. All this retired soldier of fortune wants is to finally have some peace and quiet. Though when schoolteacher Sally Johnson’s life is put in danger, Eb will do anything to keep her safe. Sally doesn’t want his help—or his advances—but Eb is determined to protect her, and to prove he’s exactly what Sally needs, one kiss at a time. Sally used to dream of the day Eb held her in his powerful embrace. But he broke her heart six years ago, and she can’t trust him to not hurt her again. But when someone threatens her and her nephew, the reclusive mercenary is the only one she can turn to. Now Eb must risk it all to win the sweet-natured beauty over…before it’s too late. FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! His Secret Child by Lee Tobin McClain When a storm strands Fern Easton and Carlo Camden at a dog rescue farm, it’s hard for her not to be won over by how capable he is with her foster child. Carlo has returned home to be a father to a daughter he never knew existed. But he might just have found the woman of his dreams, too… Previously published.
A fan-favourite contemporary romance from New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer "Retired" soldier of fortune Ebenezer Scott was a bad boy to the core. Schoolteacher Sally Johnson was the fresh scrubbed beauty from across the street. When Sally's life was put in danger, Ebenezer fought to protect her. But this sweet-natured beauty yearned for so much more. She dreamed of a lifetime of love in Ebenezer Scott's big, strong arms. Could she slip through his ironclad defenses and become this beloved mercenary's bride?
A standalone captive dark romance novel by USA Today Bestselling Author Nikita Slater. THIS BOOK WAS PREVIOUSLY TITLED FEAR IN HIS EYES. Stalked by an admirer with deadly intentions … Addison's sightless world is filled with the colour of music as she successfully navigates a demanding career as a renowned cellist. She doesn’t have time for the dark and dangerous security guy from her building who constantly shadows her every move, yet she can’t seem to escape him. A rough childhood, followed by decades spent as a gun-for-hire mercenary has shaped Daniel into a killer. As he tries to adapt to civilian life, he channels his dark impulses into his work as a security specialist for a billionaire businessman. He has no experience with the softer things in life, like a girlfriend, a home, and a family. Yet, he can’t seem to let go of his obsession with Addison. While chasing after a woman who should never have crossed paths with him, he discovers he’s not the only one falling for the lovely, intelligent, and sensitive musician. As Daniel struggles to accept a love he never thought he deserved, an unstable stalker lurks in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity to strike. Will Daniel protect the woman he’s fallen in love with, or will he push her into the arms of a love so twisted it can only end in tragedy? Mercenary’s Dark Obsession is a standalone novel within the Kings of the Underworld series. Each book features a separate couple and can be read in any order. Kings of the Underworld Series Information: Kings of the Underworld is a series of dark romance standalone novels that can be read in any order (except for Mafia’s Savage Boss, which is a sequel to Mafia’s Savage Obsession). This series features morally ambiguous anti-heroes with jealous and possessive tendencies, and strong, feisty women who fight their inevitable fate. There is no cheating, and each book ends in Happy Ever After. Warning: These books contain scenes of violence and sexuality, please read with caution. Book 1: Billionaire’s Captive Mistress Book 2: Mafia’s Savage Obsession Book 3: Mercenary’s Dark Obsession Book 4: Bratva’s Captive Assassin Book 5: Bounty Hunter’s Innocent Prize Book 6: Italian’s Captive Beauty Book 7: Bodyguard’s Forbidden Obsession Book 8: Mafia’s Savage Boss (novella) Keywords: possessive alpha male, blind heroine, stalker, musician, dark romance, jealous possessive, gothic romance, seductive romance, alpha hero, antihero dark romance, suffering heroine, obsessive hero, abduction to love, passionate lovers, tortured heroine, captive romance, kidnapping, sexually romantic books, multicultural romance, romantic suspense, capture fantasy, standalone, crime, mafia romance, happily ever after, love books, love stories, contemporary romance, enemies to lovers, guaranteed HEA, no cliffhangers, bestselling, bad boy, no cheating, protective, steamy, abused heroine, dominance submission, caged, captive romance, mercenary
Trained as a mercenary soldier, Darius was a man of decisive action. He was also a man of compassion. Seeing a young slave woman about to become the spoils of war, he claimed her for his own. Marrying her before God and king, he made her a free and respectable soldier's wife. Brice was born a slave. Abused and beaten, she learned quickly to avoid being noticed and to stay away from men. When her master's walls fell to enemy forces, she ran, but not fast enough. In Darius' offer she found deliverance, but experience had taught her to fear power such as his. Could she trust in his protection, or had she traded one form of slavery for another?
A runaway bride finds refuge in her captor’s arms in this stirring medieval romance from the USA Today–bestselling author of The Conqueror’s Lady. Brice Fitzwilliam is finally paid his due. Awarded the title and lands of Thaxted, the warrior waits to claim his promised virgin bride. But Gillian of Thaxted will be no man’s prize! She will not submit to the conquering knight’s powerful physique, dark, piercing eyes or the bold way his arm drapes protectively over her at night . . . Brice thought he would pleasure his new wife out of duty—but it’s become a nightly pleasure of his own! Now he risks exposing a chink in his armor if he succumbs totally to his bride . . . Praise for Teri Brisbin “With her usual superb sense of characterization and exceptional gift for creating sizzling sexual chemistry, Brisbin fashions a splendidly satisfying medieval historical.” —Booklist “An historical romance author of note and a shining star within the Harlequin Historical writers.” —The Romance Readers Connection “Ms. Brisbin continually delivers highly satisfying romances.” —Romance Reviews Today
Stowing away on an alien ship? Idiotic. Stowing away on the Warborne's ship? Suicidal. Marika Ingrassia is desperate. To escape another wedding arranged by her father, she runs. Between a homicidal groom and a ship full of trained killers, she'll take her chances with the mercenaries, thank you very much. Only things don't go quite to plan. Her idea to force them to help her at gunpoint seemed a stroke of brilliance until she's on board and facing down the sexiest mercenary she'd ever seen. She can't think straight, never mind shoot straight. She's doomed for a long walk out of a short airlock until Mr. tall, muscled, and growly agrees to help her escape her father's clutches... by marrying her. Just one problem. This time she wants the wedding to be for real... She's the prettiest thing he's ever seen. And everything a killer like him doesn't deserve. Skinny has been a mercenary most of his life. One of the legendary Warborne, he's killed more men than he's had hot dinners and he's damn good at it. When he finds a scared human female, he doesn't expect his reaction to her, or for her to clock him over the head with a pipe. Unpleasantness aside, when he realizes she needs help, he's all ears. And everything else she needs. Up to and including his hand in marriage to protect her... No plan survives first contact with the enemy. Between an assassination attempt and his past catching up with them... can Skinny convince Marika he's the alien for her, or will he lose her forever? Keywords: alien mate romance, alien romance, space books for adults, sci fi, sci fi books, sci fi romance, sci fi adventure, sci fi series, space marine, alien warrior, alien assassins
"Fleeing Samuel Grayson's cult was a risky move for Olivia Conner. So risky that the single mom left one of her children behind. What she'd seen in Cold Plains had destroyed all she believed in one heart-stopping instant. And it could get her killed. Olivia's only option was a safe house she found with the help of ruggedly sexy mercenary Micah Grayson. But once she learned he was Samuel's twin, she dared not trust him...or the way her body reacted to his. Now the two-who'd both sworn off relationships-must embark on a deadly mission: rescue Olivia's son, take down Samuel and safeguard their hearts against love!"--P. [4] of cover.
BACKS AGAINST THE WALL… Galatea. The Mercenary's Star. Even the most down on their luck units can find work here. Leading the newly-formed Gray Death Legion has been challenging for Grayson Death Carlyle, so when a job comes their way, he’s only too happy to take it. The mission: train the local resistance on the planet Verthandi to resist their Draconis Combine masters. But things do not go well almost from the moment the Legion arrives. Trapped on Verthandi and facing a superior force and a fractured populace, the men and women of the Legion find themselves in a situation that makes the campaign on Trellwan look like a walk in the park. And Grayson quickly learns repeating his past successes may not be so easy this time…
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer In Bogotá, it could be difficult to tell which was which. Since witnessing a brutal murder, Fiona had been on the run. The reporter's only shot at survival was tracking down the notorious mercenary "Angel." As skilled with weapons as Fiona was with words, the dark, sullen merc thought her naive and foolhardy, yet he agreed to get her out of Colombia even at his own peril. But Fiona desired more than safety; she wanted justice. And soon, she realized, she wanted Angel.…
