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It was the perfect summer job—until it turned into her worst nightmare. Bridgett is enjoying an idyllic summer as the nanny for Leo, the son of Paul and Emily Cooper—a famous actor and renowned charity founder. Not only is she generously compensated to care for Leo at the couple’s Seattle waterfront estate, she develops a special bond with the little boy. In addition to the financial perks of the job, Bridgett has fallen into a summer love affair with Chris, a landscaper who works at the property. It’s the Fourth of July.

Allies and enemies wear the same skins: witches, demons, faeries, vampires...werewolves. It's impossible to tell what's hiding beneath the carefully crafted facades, the sinful slashes of smiling lips. Magic died in our people long ago; today, it blinks sleepy eyes and wakes up. Ancient gods raise their heads, spirits once thought to be whispers of myth, urge us to fight. They give us the power to defend ourselves from those who would take our magic as their own.

Lydia's inheriting a werewolf pack... and a vicious bully who wants to take it over. By pack law, only the alpha and their mate can fight a challenger, and Lydia can't take on that monstrous wolf by herself. She needs a mate. Fast. And when she runs into charming wanderer Case, she just might have found what she's looking for.

They say in order to find yourself you have to go home. What if home was what you were running from? Where did that leave you? Always on the other side of the fence. Always looking in. Always wishing you were someone you couldn't be. Until one day you meet her. The one. She was my high, but she was also...My demise.

I've had a crush on my best friend, Alex Mendoza, for years, and I was finally going to tell him how I felt. But instead, I got cold feet. And now he thinks I'm interested in his teammate—my ex. Of course, being the good friend he is, Alex has offered to make my ex jealous. What's wrong with a little play flirting? Well, for starters, I'm not playing.

Meet the billionaires of the Jameson Ad Agency: Sam, Eddie, and William. These three brothers have advertising on their minds and love in their hearts. This three-book bundle includes The Billionaire's Ex-Wife, The Billionaire's Pregnant Fling, and The Billionaire's Sexy Rival.

"It's Flesh or me. You have to choose." It's easy for Amy to pretend that she doesn't care about Lucian when he's not standing right in front of her. For as much as she wants to resist him though, her attraction to him can't be ignored. A heated dinner turns into an even more heated scene in Lucian's dungeon. He refuses to give up working at Flesh, and he's about to show Amy why. She's determined to be his everything, but will her resolve still hold firm when she sees the monster that he can become?

Things heat up at the furniture store when Lucian decides to take what he wants from Amy. With her job at stake, there's no more dangerous place to get intimate though. It seems like Amy's relationship with Lucian is driving a spike in all of her friendships. Tensions are high with Janice, and Derrick still refuses to forgive her. To make matters worse, Lucian appears to be reverting back to his old ways.

Things are heating up in the dungeon. Lucian promises to make up for his earlier traumatic scene with Amy, and he doesn't disappoint. After the heat dies down though, Amy questions the sincerity of his feelings yet again. He told her he wouldn't be distant anymore, but actions speak louder than words.

In the heart of San Francisco, a city known for its striking contrasts of beauty and danger, Stella LaRosa plunges into an investigation that will challenge every skill she's honed as a seasoned journalist. When a gruesome murder disrupts the deceptive calm of the city, Stella finds herself entangled in a web of secrets that spans the globe, reaching into the dark recesses of power, betrayal, and revenge. Mark Bellamy's life ends in a fog-shrouded alley, his existence erased by a shadowy figure skilled enough to move undetected through the night.

Billionaire. Visionary. Monster. The oil tycoon turned biotech kingpin has built an empire on promises of longevity—but behind the doors of his secretive company, ImmortalGen, lies something far darker than the world could ever imagine. Investigative journalist Stella LaRosa has spent years exposing Barclay’s crimes, but nothing could prepare her for what she’s just uncovered. Cloning. Organ harvesting. Human lives reduced to spare parts for the elite. And now, the key witness who could bring it all crashing down has just been murdered.

Baylor Jones and Stayton (State) Blake. Two lost souls raised on the streets. Young children vowing to always protect each other. He was only nine but he was her protector and best friend for years. Even when thrown in foster care he took care of her always like a king to his queen. A silent pinky promise shared between, it was their secret protection to one another. Then one morning he was gone. Leaving Baylor on her own to battle the streets and more importantly life in the Kings all by herself.

I am Zara Wolf, the heir to the throne of all the packs. I’m also in possession of a stolen faerie treasure used to tap my people’s magic for decades. The witches want it back; the fae want it returned. But I had no idea I was getting involved in a war between the faerie courts. There are seven men who hold my heart, who make up my own personal pack. But there’s only one human: my best friend, Faith Cassidy. She’s the one link I have to my humanity, the thing that keeps the wolf in me at bay. If the Seelie Prince wants her, he’ll have to kill me first.

Gerri Wilder and the Matchmaker's Book Club are at it again with their biggest challenge yet. Armed with the desire for grandchildren and a sharp eye for love, these determined mamas are set on pairing two headstrong competitors with each other. This one could blow up in their faces! Elliot "Ellie" Madden, a thirty-one-year-old visionary game developer, is more adept at navigating virtual worlds than the complexities of love.

Looking to explore the lifestyle for the first time? Want to experiment without having to commit to a Dominant? Then come to Flesh. Flesh is the perfect entryway to all things kink related. Come find out what the lifestyle is all about in a safe, controlled environment.

Lucian tries to make good on fixing everything in Amy's life that he has destroyed, but not all of the work is on him. Amy did Janice dirty by bailing on the apartment, and leaving her stuck with rent that she couldn't afford. Now it's time to make amends. Just when it seems that everything is going to be alright, a new twist is thrown into the mix that will change everything between Lucian and Amy forever.

This billionaire playboy has turned over a new leaf - just in time to become a new dad. Eddie Jameson has held the title of black sheep in the Jameson family for years. Creative, cocky, and carefree, Eddie had a reputation for being the life of the party and a pain in the ass when it comes to following procedure. However, back in the flagship branch of the Jameson Agency, Eddie is proving himself to be a new man - someone worthy of his family’s respect. Margot Dale is the daughter of one of Jameson Agency’s most lucrative clients and the girl Eddie has been after for years.

Still recovering from her brother’s murder, Detective Tess Richards transfers out of Homicide, only to find herself in the center of a deadly undercover operation. When a young woman is found dead after a hit-and-run, all evidence points to Everchange, a high-profile self-help organization renowned for attracting rich and famous members. As Tess leaves Homicide to take a job within the Seattle Intelligence Unit, she is quickly sent undercover into the Everchange castle on Whidbey Island.

Betrayal cuts deep, but redemption cuts deeper. In the electrifying sequel to the bestselling Black Rose, Stella LaRosa returns, embroiled in a dark web of secrets, vengeance, and justice. This time, Stella's fight against the sinister body parts trade thrusts her into the heart of a conspiracy that challenges her every belief. With her lethal skills and unwavering determination, she navigates through a maze of betrayal and deceit. Every step closer to the truth exposes the fragility of her alliances and tests her resolve.

Dr. Keira Stetson is at the forefront of a technological revolution, driven by her dual passions: ethical artificial intelligence—AI with a conscience—and creating technology that enhances children’s lives. Trapped in an earthquake-flattened building with a half-dozen panicked five-year-olds, she fears the worst. When billionaire Roy Brandt leverages his mysterious nanite technology to rescue them, she’s both grateful and intrigued.