He'd be her friend but never her lover Caroline's job as governess at a Mexican hacienda was more demanding than she'd dreamed possible. Her employer, Esteban, was an evil and vulgar man, and he wanted her. She turned for help to Luis de Montejo, Esteban's half brother and a seminarian. But Luis became much more than an ally when Caroline fell desperately in love with him. She knew it was wrong to love him. She told herself she could never have him. But her heart just wouldn't listen...
Why do forbidden flames always seem to burn brightest? Daphne Calloway is off limits. Our families have been bitter rivals for years. I shouldn’t want her. But I do. Which is why I bid on her at the bachelorette auction. Letting some other guy get his hands on her was…unthinkable. Then she suggested our date take place in a hot tub and everything got harder. Literally. See, as a single mom with a new business, Daphne was in desperate need of a fun, sexy, one-night stand—and I was more than happy to deliver. That should’ve been the end of it. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t. Because now that I know how amazing she truly is, now that I’ve started fantasizing about being there for her and her daughter in a happily-ever-after kind of way, I have a huge problem. Choosing Daphne could cost me everything I’ve been working so hard for. What remains to be seen is whether any of it will be worth a damn thing if I lose her…
Curl up with this steamy fated-mates, enemies-to-lovers, SciFi mafia romance series by USA TODAY BESTSELLING author Alison Aimes... He's out for revenge. She's out to escape. Neither intends to fall in love. The exiled Alpha king's instructions are simple: do not open the bag. To escape exile and enact revenge, crime boss Magnus Avitus agrees to play the part of errand boy. But when the volatile package he’s been tasked with delivering begins to squirm, he has to take a peek. He never expects to come face-to-face with her. Or to have everything inside him roar "mine." The down-on-her-luck omega's plans are simple: escape the bag and those intent on using her. But when innocent Amora Rose's prison is unpacked before she can free herself, she is claimed by ferocious, scarred warlord who makes her heart whisper "mine." Except she has a secret that’s about to send all their simple plans up in flames. Forbidden Flame is a scorching-hot, standalone novella in the Dark Fated-Mates world of the Ruthless Warlords series. Like the other stories in this world it contains: A ruthless alien mafia boss A strong heroine A fated omega bond Plenty of hot omegaverse action And an epic romance that proves forbidden love can triumph over hate. If you like your love stories DARK and KNOTTED, Forbidden Flame will heat you up and leave you oh-so-satisfied. There is no cliffhanger, and a HOT happily-ever-after is guaranteed. Fans of Honey Phillips, Ella Maven, and Leann Ryans will love the Ruthless Warlords Romance series.
Cheyenne McCray's paranormal romances seduce with an award-winning combination of heat and fantasy. Now, she weaves the first tale in an enthralling new series sizzling with dark magic and dangerous desires. Prepare to be spellbound by Forbidden Magic... D'Anu witch Silver Ashcroft knows she walks a perilous line by practicing gray magic. But it's the only way to protect herself from the evil that surrounds her. After the horrors she has witnessed, Silver thinks she is ready for anything...until the most intensely arousing being she has ever encountered swiftly—and sensuously—proves her wrong... Hawk is a Tuatha D'Danann warrior—powerful beings descended from the Fae. And for him duty has always come before pleasure. Then, clad only in moonlight, Silver Ashcroft welcomes him to her city of San Francisco and makes his blood sing with a passion beyond compare. She is the embodiment of fantasies he never knew he had, but the terrifying reality of his mission lurks in every shadow... Only the strongest will survive the upcoming battle, and the forces of darkness are more powerful than ever. Now, warrior and witch must trust in their hearts above all else—for to claim victory, they first must claim each other...
Curl up with this steamy SciFi arranged marriage, fated-mates, alien mafia warlord captive romance series by USA TODAY BESTSELLING author Alison Aimes... He’s the most brutal Alpha crime boss in the galaxy—and she belongs to him now. Payment for a debt owed. Pawn for an act of vengeance. Property to be used, knotted, and bred. Irresistibly gorgeous mafia king Nikolai Skolov is dominant, hard, possessive—and determined to bend innocent omega Dahlia Lundin to his will. But she is equally determined to resist. The lives of those she loves depend upon it. Except Dahlia isn’t prepared for the insatiable hunger the Alpha’s discipline awakens. Or her soul’s recognition that her new master is also her fated mate. As dangers mount and betrayals loom, all Dahlia knows is turned on its head. Allegiances are tested. Secrets exposed. Until Dahlia is not sure if her ruthless enemy is the monster who will destroy her or the only one left who can save her . . . Ruthless King: A Dark Fated-Mates Romance is a scorching HOT Sci-Fi standalone romance novel that includes: A ruthless alien mafia boss An innocent heroine growing into her power Warring families A forced marriage A fated Alpha-omega bond A long-suffering hero waiting years to claim his female Plenty of hot and filthy Omegaverse action Betrayal, murder, and revenge Serious plot twists And an epic romance that proves love will always triumph over hate. Fans of Zoey Draven, Addison Caine, and Mina Carter will love this scorching romance as it includes fated mates, Omegaverse, forced proximity, female in peril, enemies to lovers, and a strong alien hero brought to his knees by an equally strong woman.
From the majestic plains of Montana to the glittering ballrooms and bedchambers of 1890s Paris comes a sensual story of smoldering passion, and a love destined to break every rule . . . He was raised in gilded lap of luxury--Etienne Martel, the magnificently virile Duc de Vec, notorious rake, expert sportsman--and the most celebrated lover in all of Paris. But from the moment he saw the incomparable Daisy Black, he knew he would never desire another. She was born half a world away--Daisy Black, a proud Montana beauty, exotic and untamed--and determined to fight for the rights of women in a land ruled by men. Yet the instant she felt the heat of Vec's jungle-green gaze, she knew she was lost. Like some haunting promise of paradise he drew her in, fanning the flames of her desire until all she could think of was lying in his arms. Now, caught up in a dance as old as time, Etienne and Daisy have eyes only for each other. But soon, they will find their happiness threatened by a society rocked by their scandalous love by the woman Etienne calls wife.
One hot kiss from a smoldering dragon and all her thoughts go up in flames . . . Lianne McGowan is a scientist on a mission. As brilliant as she is beautiful, she believes the key to the Earth's future is a new energy source. To find it, she'll delve deep into the fiery heart of an imposing mountain-and take on an even more imposing man: the sinfully seductive Nic Vladik. Shape-shifting dragon Nic has sworn to guard the secret to his brethren's insatiable power. He must stop Lianne's search, yet the moment he feels the soft silk of her skin, his soul is set on fire. Unable to resist, Nic and Lianne submit to desire, and experience an exquisite passion unlike either has ever known. But their pleasure is short-lived. Lianne has made a discovery that endangers herself, Nic, and all Dragonkind. With his world at stake, will Nic save his clan-or the woman he loves?
"Lush, romantic, and exquisitely written . . . a rare, glittering jewel of a novel."—Sarah J. Maas, author of the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series "This is Aladdin like you've never imagined."—Renée Ahdieh, author of The Wrath and the Dawn She is the most powerful Jinni of all. He is a boy from the streets. Their love will shake the world. . . . When Aladdin discovers Zahra's jinni lamp, Zahra is thrust back into a world she hasn't seen in hundreds of years—a world where magic is forbidden and Zahra's very existence is illegal. She must disguise herself to stay alive, using ancient shape-shifting magic, until her new master has selected his three wishes. But when the King of the Jinn offers Zahra a chance to be free of her lamp forever, she seizes the opportunity—only to discover she is falling in love with Aladdin. When saving herself means betraying him, Zahra must decide once and for all: is winning her freedom worth losing her heart? As time unravels and her enemies close in, Zahra finds herself suspended between danger and desire in this dazzling retelling of the Aladdin story from acclaimed author Jessica Khoury.
Dragon Servants Sanna and Isadora Spence live in the village of Anguis, deep in Letum Wood, where persnickety dragons are the least of their worries. Thanks to years of simmering tension, the hidden village is destined to crack. Soon. Sanna’s deep love for the giant beasts causes her to make an irreversible mistake, while Isadora’s disinterest leads her to a fateful decision that will change the course of the entire world. Can the sisters prevent everything they know from falling apart? Or do they allow it to break and the pave the way for new growth? Join the beloved sisterwitches from the Network Series in a story about sisterhood, new magic, and growing up.
