Maia Delacroix thought she was safe in her own skin, hiding from the world and the dark desires she dared not face. But when an anonymous gift arrives on her doorstep-a silver lock necklace, a BDSM chain, and a chilling invitation to a Valentine's masquerade-her world begins to crack open. A man she's never met watches her from the shadows, his obsession palpable, his presence suffocating. The invitation is clear: she's his. No questions. No escape. As the night of the masquerade draws near, Maia must face the man who has claimed her, whether she's ready or not. His game has only just begun, and Maia is about to lose control in ways she never thought possible.

When Ashley Jones learns that her ex-boyfriend is dating her ex-best friend, her hopes for a fresh start in college come crashing down. The payback? Making a fake dating deal with the beloved defenseman of Wellsfield Eagles, Kris Argent, to get revenge. Standalone in the Wellsfield University Series *** Ashley Jones is eager to put the past behind and start afresh at Wellsfield University. However, when she sees her ex-boyfriend kissing her ex-best-friend at a party, her hopes are dampened. Betrayed, hurt, and cornered by the two worst people from her past life, she strikes a fake dating deal with Kris Argent, Wellsfield Eagles' beloved defenseman, to keep up appearances and get revenge. After all, Kris has his own difficult ex and prying hockey teammates he's trying to get away from. But as Kris and Ashley spend more time together, fake starts to feel a little too real and emotions run high. Soon, Ashley faces a bigger dilemma than before. Can she get her happily ever after with Kris, who has given up on love? Or will she be heartbroken all over again?