It's never easy to escape the past. Aiden had no choice but to leave his town, family, and friends, on the run for years from his tormentor who claimed him as his own. Call it a crude fate, sheer bad luck, or plain stupidity that led Aiden to be caught again by his hunter, his husband from a forced marriage.

When a young data scientist unexpectedly steals the heart of a highly sought after executive, the passion between them could lead her into a whole new world of sexual expression. Standalone in the Professional Restraint series *** After a string of one-sided relationships left her feeling unfulfilled and unsatisfied, Ella put her love life on the back burner to focus on her career. But when she is called in last minute to give a huge presentation for her business partner, she not only lands the sought after account, but catches the eye of the handsome COO, Liam. Most attention from men just sets the shy Ella on edge, but somehow Liam is the exception-the magnetic pull between them not only enlivens Ella, but he makes her feel safe. Liam is focused, driven, and extremely controlled in his professional and personal lives. Both his perfectionism and his particular tastes demand it. An experienced Dominant, Liam has rarely considered or found fulfillment in relationships with women outside of the lifestyle, but innocent, guileless Ella sets a passionate fire like nothing else raging within him. Not only is she brilliant and gorgeous, but, in her, he can sense a natural submissive despite her lack of experience. As Ella struggles with having been burned so many times before, Liam wonders if he'd ever be able to reveal the truth and be accepted. Will she be able to trust him, and even if she does, will all of him be too much to handle?

When successful realtor Adele is hand-picked to represent mysterious mafia don Milo, she must decide how far she's willing to go to protect her heart and her career when she finds herself falling deeper into his dangerous world. Season 1 of A Dangerous Bargain *** Adele Buchanan's goal has always been to become a top New York realtor. So when a bold deal catches the attention of merciless Italian mafia don Milo DeLuca and he offers her a job as his agent, it feels like the chance of a lifetime. That is, until Milo flips her world upside down. He's ruthless and maddeningly alluring, and exactly the type of temptation Adele promised to leave in her past. Caught in Milo's dangerous web and torn between her ambition and her heart, Adele must decide how far she's willing to go for the most powerful man she's ever met. WARNING: This story contains violence, graphic descriptions of death, and strong language. Reader discretion is advised.