Maya, an innocent nurse, finds herself forced to accept protection from the Phantoms motorcycle gang, specifically the dangerous, irresistible biker, Jake Ford. ***** Maya has a normal life and a normal boyfriend, Sebastian. But one day she drops off a letter to a prison for a patient under her care, and finds herself being watched over by a dangerous, handsome biker. It turns out Maya is under the protection of Jake Ford, and despite her feelings for Sebastian, she can't resist the pull of Jake's strong arms, dark looks and chequered past. Soon criminals are coming after her, and Jake is the only one who can keep her safe. Will Maya hide behind her good-girl reputation, or let go and lose herself in the passionate world of Jake Ford? Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of violence and sexual activity, which may be triggering for some readers. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designer: Ren T. Photographer: Michelle Lancaster Model: Jaxon Human

A struggling painter crosses paths with a mysterious art collector who offers her a chance at success in exchange for indulging his unconventional desires. Season 1 of The Erotic Artiste Series *** Evelyn Ali is a talented yet struggling painter yearning for recognition. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with the enigmatic and wealthy Japanese-American art collector, Hiro Akeno. Drawn to Eve's raw talent and untapped sensuality, Akeno offers her a tantalizing proposition: he promises to catapult her career to unimaginable heights in exchange for indulging his unconventional desires. Intrigued and enticed by the allure of success, Eve embarks on a thrilling and perilous path of sensual exploration. As Eve delves deeper into Akeno's world, she discovers hidden desires within herself that she never knew existed. But as she immerses herself in this intoxicating world, she must confront her own fears and insecurities. Will she be able to navigate the fine line between her artistic integrity and the demands of Akeno's unconventional desires? And as her heart becomes entangled with his, will she lose herself in the pursuit of both artistic success and passionate love?

When you're trapped between a crooked cop and the leader of a powerful mafia family, sometimes the only way to get yourself out is to dive back in. Sadie Sorento thinks she's left the mafia life behind. But when she finds herself in hot water with the police, she is offered a choice: go back to where she came from and spy on Brandon Avenetti, feared mafia leader and her ex-boyfriend, or her brother goes to jail. Returning to her old world of drugs, violence, and a ruthlessly attractive former lover proves more complicated than she'd ever imagined, however, and the passion Sadie and Brandon had both thought was dead in the water proves to be as dangerously intense as the cop hunting them. Now, Sadie and Brandon will have to play dirty if they're going to take down a man hell-bent on destroying them both; because if they don't, their families, their relationship, and their very lives will be on the line.

In a world ruled by crime, Isaac finds himself irresistibly drawn to mafia boss Lucien Royce, who is willing to risk his empire and life to be with him. Season 2 of Strip for the Devil *** Lucien Royce, the mafia boss of New York's Red District, never planned on rescuing Isaac North from a life of debt, and certainly didn't bank on falling in love with him. Now, Lucien's most dangerous enemies plot to exploit Lucien's feelings for Isaac, forcing Isaac to flee to Italy. Determined not to lose him, Lucien tracks Isaac down to prove his love, but in doing so, risks losing everything he's worked so hard to build. As their feelings deepen, Isaac struggles with the moral conflict of loving a man who lives in violence, while Lucien begins to question the cost of his empire. With Lucien's lieutenants, Elijah and Rocco, and Isaac's best friend Jubilee caught in the turmoil, Lucien must decide if he can sacrifice his criminal empire for love, and will it be enough to build a future together? Will they find a way to escape the underworld, or will Lucien's past destroy them both?

When you make a deal with the God of Death to become the most powerful female Alpha to ever live, be prepared for the God to take what He is owed... Young Brea has claimed the title of Alpha of her pack, and with it comes a generations-long war with their greatest enemy, the fearsome Alpha Alexei Tophet. What Alpha Tophet does not know, however, is that Brea has committed the ultimate sacrifice: a pact with the God of Death to ensure her victory. With her newfound power and witch advisor Tabitha by her side, Brea hopes to win the war once and for all-until she actually meets Alexei in the flesh. Now, as the two Alpha mates struggle to merge their packs and embrace a passionate but tumultuous relationship, Brea must find a way to break the God's curse before everything she has worked for and everyone she loves is swallowed up by a power far greater, and darker, than anything she has ever known.

One fateful day, the entire Royal Family of the Kingdom of Aeriana was killed in a horrifying attack-all except for one girl. Princess Driana Stasia Antonov: heir to the kingdom and now the last hope of her dying uncle, King Demitri. Seventeen years later, Iris Daniels is a gifted young painter with no memory of her past, who suddenly finds herself running for her life with undercover government agent Wylan Garrick. Garrick is a man with a singular goal: find the missing princess before the kingdom's enemies do. And as women who look like Iris begin turning up murdered, Garrick begins to suspect that the woman in his care is more than who she appears to be. Now, Iris must trust Garrick with her life and wrestle with her growing attraction to him, as they both attempt to bring down the very secret society that killed her family. Because if she can't remember her past in time, it will catch up with her in ways she can't see coming-and might never walk away from.

Lorcan Equinox never expects a human woman to awaken the dark, carnal desire he's suppressed for decades--until she defies the very curse that made him untouchable. Season 1 of Fae's Curse *** Amberly Reed was supposed to die the moment she touched the Fae lord. Now, whisked away to his manor in the Faelands, she struggles to thrive in a world where mortals are unwelcome. Her only power here is her seemingly intoxicating effect on Lorcan, who--as much as he clashes and bickers with her--can't seem to stay away. Even so, any relationship between them is forbidden, and could spell certain death for Amberly if it's discovered. But when she learns that Lorcan's curse is slowly killing him, she must discern what her growing feelings mean, and decide if she's willing to risk everything to save him. *** ❝You didn't see it, but every male in that room was eyeing you up. Every damn one. They wanted a taste of you.❞ His voice is dark with envy. I swallow - hard. ❝I wanted to tear off that damned dress and take you right there, to show every leering bastard❞--he begins to move faster--❝that you aren't theirs to take.❞

When an overprotected blind woman meets an injured war veteran, an unexpected love blossoms between them, altering the course of their young lives in unpredictable ways. Connor Wright doesn't feel like he has a place in the world he risked his life to protect. Depressed and misunderstood by those trying to help him, he is slowly sinking into himself - until he meets her. Olivia Harris, a young woman without sight, who somehow manages to see him better than he sees himself. As their budding friendship slowly and passionately grows into something more, they must wrestle with their own personal demons if they want to hold on to a relationship that neither might believe they deserve, but that will transform their lives forever.

When Angelica Hale arrives in Italy in search of her birth father, she expects answers-maybe even closure. What she doesn't expect is to stumble into a crime scene... or into the sights of the Italian mafia. Now a target, Angelica is thrust into the dangerous world of Sebastian Alfonsi-a ruthless gangster with a gentle side he doesn't show easily, and a family name soaked in blood. He offers her protection and a chance to start a new life. But as their attraction grows so does the danger around them. With the walls closing in and enemies drawing even closer, loyalties blur, Angelica must decide whether to run from the danger-or dive headfirst into it. And falling for Sebastian could be her most dangerous mistake of all. Because in a world built on deception, some secrets are deadly. And the truth might kill her.

The last thing that lowly Omega Seven expected was to be mated with the powerful Alpha King, especially when every wolf knows that Omegas and wolves with Alpha Blood can't possibly be mates...right? Season 1 of The Alpha King's Lost Mate *** Omega Seven was content with her life cooking and cleaning in the Blood Moon pack. No name, no family. It was all that she had ever known until ruthless Alpha King Ambrose Fitzgerald discovers that Seven is the mate he's been desperately searching for for countless decades. The only issue? Omegas can't be mated to wolves with Alpha blood, and Seven is just a lowly, nameless servant-at least, that's what she's been told. As Seven struggles to believe she's Ambrose's true fated mate, Ambrose goes searching for answers about Seven's past and is left with even more questions. Fleeing from her old pack with nothing but the clothes on her back and her new mate by her side, Seven is forced to reexamine everything she knows about herself. Torn from the Blood Moon pack, can Seven face her long-buried past, accept her powerful mate, and step into her power as the soon-to-be Luna Queen?