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?

Twelve years ago, Julia believed she was Harold's fated mate, only to be callously rejected. So when years later he asks her to be his fake mate, she can finally even the score and get her revenge...but then Harold will lose his last chance at redemption, and Julia will never learn if they're fake or fated. Season 3 of The Astronomical Odds *** Her pack knows her as Julia the Doc or the Thornback--a slur for an unmated she-wolf. Twelve years ago, the provisional Alpha Harold mated, abandoned her for a deceitful Luna Scarlett, only to be broken and left dead inside by the temptress. Scorned, Julia's only chance for vengeance is to agree to be Harold's fake mate for political purposes, then publicly reject him in a mating ceremony, destroying his chances to pick up the pieces. What she doesn't expect is that their fake match would make both of them re-evaluate their adolescent feelings. While Julia and Harold walk the thin line that separates fake mates from fated mates, only the goodwill of the most respected Alpha on the continent and his Stargazer Luna prevent their bluff from being called. But someone is poised to give them a little push from the shadows, so that they fall from grace once and for all.