Julie sacrifices her innocence to keep the peace in her new family, but the real price might be her heart. Julie never expected her mom's marriage to a wealthy man to turn her world upside down. Now Julie finds herself living in a mansion, attending dinner parties, and Vince, her new stepbrother, hates her. Vince is crude, mean and irresistible. Julie knows she should stay away from him, but she needs to keep his anger under control so he won't spoil her mom's brand new marriage to Vince's father. But what has Julie gotten herself into? Once she puts herself in his power, she'll never be the same. Can Julie find the good guy inside before it's too late? Ever since his mother's tragic death, Vince has been filled with anger at his father and at every woman who tried to take his mother's place. Now there is a new woman in his father's life. When she becomes his father's new wife, Vince is consumed with rage. And who has just become his favorite target? Julie seems sweet and innocent, but she won't stay that way for long if Vince has his way. She's too perfect and too tempting, and Vince needs a release. He'll have her. He'll use her, but if he isn't careful, he might just fall hard for her. Vince won't go down easy. He doesn't believe Julie is the good girl she pretends to be. Unlike his father, he won't be trapped by a gold digger no matter how innocent she might seem. But what will Vince do when he finds out that Julie is the real thing? Will he stay and protect her? Or will he run from her and leave her when she needs him the most?
Fiona is working hard trying to put herself through college. When her job puts her in danger, Mason Langley shows up out of nowhere to save her. But that isn't the end of it. Fiona needs money so she can finish two more years of college. Mason offers her a deal to be his for money. Though she is inexperienced and unsure of herself, she agrees to earn that money the hard way. Mason wants an arrangement without intimacy. He isn't a nice guy. He can't trust. He can't love, so he pays for what he wants. Can Fiona handle that, or will it be too much for her body and for her heart? And what about Mason? He claims he only wants what he paid for, but deep down in his heart, he wants something more. He yearns for what he doesn't allow himself to believe in. Mason secretly longs for the one woman who can give him what he needs – her complete devotion and her whole heart.
4 Contemporary Stepbrother Romance Stories In One Box Set! Wrong in the Right Way – Billionaire Stepbrother Romance Michelle didn’t know what it was about Jackson but she had always gravitated to him like a moth to a flame. When they were growing up, he would take her hand and drag her away to some crazy adventure and honestly she cherished every moment. Michelle couldn’t help that they hadn’t seen each other the last couple years. He was busy taking over the corporate world and she was working on being promoted to editor-in-chief at her magazine. However, Michelle’s wish to reconnect with her stepbrother was granted with a birthday invitation in the mail. Jackson invited her and his closest friends to stay at one of his mansions in San Diego to celebrate his birthday weekend. Michelle couldn’t conceal her excitement to see him again and have a relaxing weekend in the sun as a bonus. Little did she know this birthday bash weekend would be filled with drama, jealousy and an epiphany as Michelle realizes her true feelings for Jackson. Biker Routine – Bad Boy MC Biker Romance Kayla is not into motorcycles. Or the types of guys who ride them. With ambitions of being a doctor, she has diligently removed everything in her life that could possibly stand in the way of her goals. But, one thing she can’t remove is her stepbrother, Heath. Heath is Kayla’s exact opposite in many ways. Where Kayla is careful, Heath is reckless. Where she is tame, he is wild. And, when he gets himself into trouble with the law, yet again, Kayla is the only one left willing to help him. But, behind her frustration and exasperation with her stepbrother, Kayla is also helpless to fight against an almost magnetic attraction she has towards him. Will she be able to help him without falling prey to her own desires? Or, will the trouble Heath has landed in manage to consume them both? Protected by the HERO –Military Navy SEAL Stepbrother Romance Sabrina has nursed a secret crush on her Navy SEAL stepbrother, Mike, ever since the two of them met as teenagers. Over the years, however, Mike has made it painfully clear that he doesn’t see Sabrina that way. But, when a madman from Mike’s past pins Sabrina down as his next target, it will be up to Mike to protect her. While the crazed stalker hunts for Sabrina, she discovers to her amazement that Mike’s feelings for her have become much more than brotherly. When forced into a frightening and potentially dangerous situation, Sabrina and Mike must confront both their feelings for each other as well as the crazed stalker who continues to terrorize them. Will they be able to fight against years of repressed longing and finally give in to their desire for one another? Or, will the evil that confronts them be too strong to overcome Can’t Go Back – Billionaire Stepbrother Romance Alexander Bill grew up on Quackenbush Avenue in Brooklyn. She’d had a provincial childhood, walking the distance between her grandparents’ house and home, just three doors away. She’d never wanted for anything and had adored her father, but her dream was to become a teacher and move somewhere out west. If there was one thing that prevented her from dreaming, it was her father. He was a New Yorker through and through and the world beyond New York ceased to exist. He thought Alex would one day marry a nice New York boy and live somewhere in Brooklyn. Alex’s mother had left when she was two after falling in love with a guy who predicted that one day “wine would be big.” He was right, and they’d settled in northern California and had joined the ranks of the very wealthy. Alex also inherited a stepbrother named Thom that she rarely saw but disliked just the same. When her mother offered her a job in the company business, Alex decided to try it for a year. The salary was great, but the thought of finally seeing the world appealed to her the most. She’d been dreaming of foreign lands her entire life. What she didn’t expect was to have to work closely with a stepbrother who had a penchant for business and an even better penchant for love. My Stepbrother – Bad Boy Stepbrother Romance Charlotte, a young lawyer living in New York City, decides to escape for the weekend to her family’s lakeside suburban home. She expects to have the vacation home all to herself, but at the last minute she finds out that she will be sharing the property with her annoying stepbrother Cody. They’ve never gotten along and Charlotte doesn’t look forward to spending time with him. But when Cody shows up, it’s clear that he’s matured. They find themselves instantly attracted to each other but unsure how to proceed. Will Charlotte and Cody have the courage to become intimate? Or will the taboo be too much for them to overcome?
From the USA TODAY bestselling author of Sweet Thing and Nowhere But Here comes a love story about a Craigslist “missed connection” post that gives two people a second chance at love fifteen years after they were separated in New York City. To the Green-eyed Lovebird: We met fifteen years ago, almost to the day, when I moved my stuff into the NYU dorm room next to yours at Senior House. You called us fast friends. I like to think it was more. We lived on nothing but the excitement of finding ourselves through music (you were obsessed with Jeff Buckley), photography (I couldn’t stop taking pictures of you), hanging out in Washington Square Park, and all the weird things we did to make money. I learned more about myself that year than any other. Yet, somehow, it all fell apart. We lost touch the summer after graduation when I went to South America to work for National Geographic. When I came back, you were gone. A part of me still wonders if I pushed you too hard after the wedding… I didn’t see you again until a month ago. It was a Wednesday. You were rocking back on your heels, balancing on that thick yellow line that runs along the subway platform, waiting for the F train. I didn’t know it was you until it was too late, and then you were gone. Again. You said my name; I saw it on your lips. I tried to will the train to stop, just so I could say hello. After seeing you, all of the youthful feelings and memories came flooding back to me, and now I’ve spent the better part of a month wondering what your life is like. I might be totally out of my mind, but would you like to get a drink with me and catch up on the last decade and a half? M
5 Contemporary Romance Stories In One Box Set! Untouchable – Bad Boy Stepbrother MC Biker Romance Talia ran away to escape her life when he mother died, and she hasn’t been back home since, but now her dad is insisting that she needs to return to meet his fiancée and her son, before they become a family unit. Her dad’s fiancée’s son is Ricky, who is just about the coolest guy in town – a motorbike racer with a bad attitude and a reputation that precedes him. Talia thinks this wedding will be bad news for her father, but making things even more complicated is the undeniable chemistry between her and Ricky. Will they cave to temptation, or do what is right and keep apart? And what will happen if they do give in? One thing is for sure, the results of touching the untouchable are bound to be explosive… Rugged Biker – Bad Boy Biker Stepbrother Romance Liz’s mother has remarried, to Hunter’s father, and moved to Rochester. Her mother has pleaded with Liz to visit so the two families can get acquainted and be together for the holidays. Liz did not expect to have to bail one of her new stepbrothers out of jail as she arrived in town. Nor was she prepared for how good looking he was. Hunter was every bit the rugged biker, who spends his days working on motorcycles at his shop. She is surprised even more by the gang of outlaws that spend their day with him. It was the first time his boys had been caught doing anything illegal and Hunter is grateful for Liz’s help getting them out of trouble. On top of being beautiful, Liz is smart and somehow good at working her way under Hunter’s skin. Could they actually be together though? Hunter didn’t know if it was entirely right to want his stepsister so badly, but will it matter in the end? The Wedding Plan – Billionaire Stepbrother Romance What if, in one day, you not only heard that the love of your life was getting married, but that you had to help plan the wedding? That is exactly the situation Emma finds herself in when her stepbrother/boss/high school crush comes back from a business trip hand in hand with Ramona, a beautiful Canadian. Apparently, Gus and Ramona have to get married quickly so that she can get her Green Card and stay in the United States. This is the reason Gus gives for roping Emma into arranging the wedding. Luckily, Emma has help from Ramona’s unbelievably handsome and witty assistant, Jake. Jake is handsome and also very single, so Emma begins to contemplate a love life after Gus’s marriage. That is until she discovers that everything is not as it appears to be. Emma learns that Ramona has plans for Gus and his business that go far beyond impossible wedding cakes and flower arrangements. Now, with the knowledge that her stepbrother’s life may be in danger, will Emma find the courage to confront him? And, more importantly, will he believe her? The Healer – Navy SEAL Stepbrother Romance Leslie had always looked up to her stepbrother Robert. He was calm, strong, tough, and protecting of all. It wasn’t a surprise when Robert decided to go off and join the Navy; in fact everyone who knew him saw it coming. Leslie was proud of Robert, and kept track of his successes from afar while living her own life. Now Robert is back in town staying with her for a visit and Leslie is ecstatic to have him stay over. She prepares for a week of fun to show Robert a good time in the city to take his mind off of work. However during his stay, Leslie notices that Robert has changed, and slowly but surely his inner demons begin to emerge. This surprises Leslie who has until now known him to be the type that always had his emotions together. Leslie finds herself facing his demons head on, trying to find a way to help Robert overcome them. Alien Summer Blaze – Scifi Alien Stepbrother Romance When 27-year-old Erin Bradley went to spend her summer at the beautiful, peaceful lake house that her new stepdad had recently bought, she had no idea that she would actually have to put up with a creepy (though gorgeous) stepbrother who looked more like a thug than the IT professional he claimed to be. How could she relax and heal her broken heart when he was always around? But after Kale saved her from almost getting raped by her no-good ex-boyfriend, they started to be friends. Opening up to each other deepened their feelings and led them to take the relationship to another level. Erin had never felt happier! It was like living in their very own paradise without a care in the world. But then, she started noticing strange things about him- how he always seemed to appear when she was in danger, how he would heal from a wound in a snap, how he could vanish into thin air… Furthermore, when Erin’s mother and Kale’s father got back earlier from their honeymoon in order to have some family bonding time with them, Erin couldn’t help being consumed by guilt. Having a summer affair with her stepbrother was one thing. Falling in love with him was another. It was dead wrong. Or was it? Would Erin still feel the same way when she discovers his real identity? Would she even stand up for them or simply settle for brotherly love?
There are 4 steamy stepbrother romance stories with no cliffhanger in this box set. Brother Blues - Bad Boy Stepbrother Romance It’s their parents’ anniversary, and things are about to heat up! Kathy When my Mom re-married a sedate man from the suburbs, I never expected his son to be such a wild card. He showed up a year after their wedding, sexy, confident and frustrating and no matter what I try, I can’t find it in my heart to hate him. Mom wants us to bond, but I don’t think this was quite what she had in mind… Alex My Dad can do better than this and I want nothing to do with their family– especially my step sister, Kathy. But when my bike breaks down on the way to my Dad’s anniversary celebration, I’m stuck with her. I should hate her, but it’s hard to hate a woman with a body that won’t quit and more spark than I’ve seen in a long time. Maybe this isn’t the worst thing that has happened to me. Sinful Biker - Stepbrother MC Biker Romance Leo is the last man on Earth that Karly should be attracted to. Not only is he a rough, tattooed biker, but their parents are married. So why can’t she seem to control herself at all? I hate him... When Karly is forced to move in with the father she never knew, she didn’t expect a tattooed bad boy to become her step brother, and she certainly didn’t expect to feel anything for him. I must have her… Leo never hears the word ‘no’, all the ladies want him. His reputation and racing skills ensure that he’s always high in demand, so when his sweet country girl step-sister turns him down he can’t stand it. It becomes a game to him, and as with all games there can only be one winner… Shadows - MC Biker Stepbrother Romance When Whitney Shearing comes home to bury her grandfather, she finds that secrets, rivalries, and love all run deep within the Shadows of Chaos Motorcycle Club. Facing her family and the Shadows of Chaos Motorcycle Club was the last thing Whitney Shearing planned to do when she returned to Cedar Breeze to bury her Pawpaw. Top of her list of people to avoid was her step-brother Julian Danes. Their relationship had been close for as long as she could remember, but when his ex-girlfriend didn’t get her way, she ended up chasing Whitney right out of town. Whitney finds her way to becoming the woman she needs to be, only after her mother throws her into the fire, asking her to take over the family bar where the Shadows meet. Her step-father, and Vice President of the club, has very little faith in her abilities and does nothing but hinder her from the start. The simple task of running the place for her mother, turns into a labor of love which blossoms into so much more as Whitney’s bond with Julian deepens. But how will her secrets make him feel once they’re revealed? Whitney’s got a lot more to prove than just her place in a family running with the Shadows. Hero Stepbrother - Military Navy SEAL Stepbrother Romance Martha lives alone and spends her nights alone with just a bottle of wine for a companion. She works at a nursing home six days a week so her schedule leaves her little time for herself. Today is different. Today she has the whole day off. After a quick run to the grocery store to stock up on the essentials. Wine. She comes back home and finds a familiar face at her door. Her stepbrother Jonathan. It has been six years since she saw him last, but one look at his face brings back all the old feelings she used to have for him. He is a Marine and just got back from a third tour in Iraq and ready to live a normal lifestyle for a while. They decide to go to a bar to celebrate and things escalate quickly. Will Martha succumb to her forbidden passions? Does Jonathan even feel the same way about her?
What grows out of the ordinary? This volume focuses on that which has been regarded as ordinary, self-evident and formulaic in literary and cultural phenomena such as diasporic cuisine, pet adoption narratives, Prairie writing, romance between stepsiblings, the program of a political party, and everyday shopping in poetry. The book argues that by engaging with that which is perceived as ordinary we also gain understanding of how otherness becomes defined and constituted. The volume seeks new ways to access that which might lie in-between or beyond the opposition between exploitation and emancipation, and contests the hegemonic logic of revealing oppression and rebuilding liberation in contemporary critical theory to create new ways of knowing which grow out of the ordinary.
Stonewall Honor Book * A Time Magazine Best YA Book of All Time "A book for warriors, divas, artists, queens, individuals, activists, trend setters, and anyone searching for the courage to be themselves.”—Mackenzi Lee, New York Times bestselling author of The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue It’s 1989 in New York City, and for three teens, the world is changing. Reza is an Iranian boy who has just moved to the city with his mother to live with his stepfather and stepbrother. He’s terrified that someone will guess the truth he can barely acknowledge about himself. Reza knows he’s gay, but all he knows of gay life are the media’s images of men dying of AIDS. Judy is an aspiring fashion designer who worships her uncle Stephen, a gay man with AIDS who devotes his time to activism as a member of ACT UP. Judy has never imagined finding romance...until she falls for Reza and they start dating. Art is Judy’s best friend, their school’s only out and proud teen. He’ll never be who his conservative parents want him to be, so he rebels by documenting the AIDS crisis through his photographs. As Reza and Art grow closer, Reza struggles to find a way out of his deception that won’t break Judy’s heart—and destroy the most meaningful friendship he’s ever known. This is a bighearted, sprawling epic about friendship and love and the revolutionary act of living life to the fullest in the face of impossible odds.
It's been 20 years since Jolie Royale witnessed the brutal crime that left her mother, her aunt, and her aunt's lover dead, and Jolie critically wounded. Ruled a murder-suicide, the case was closed, although rumors of the murderer's true identity abounded. Now, Jolie is coming home with mixed feelings about her father's funeral. Those feelings turn to dread when the case is reopened--and it becomes clear the killer is still on the loose.
Warning: If you can't handle a Navy SEAL with a filthy mouth, and a huge cock who wants to turn you into his plaything, this isn't the book for you. Carry on. An ass you could bounce a quarter off of. That's the sight that greets me of my new roommate as he f*cks a blonde on the kitchen table. That's right before I get an eyeful of his giant cock. Cue wet panties. Oh, and did I mention he's a Navy SEAL? One semester. That's as long as I have to last-and then I'm gone, graduated, off into the real world. But can I survive that long without becoming ... his plaything?
