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*Formerly known as The Arabian Desert.* He was a cold-hearted bandit with the power to imprison her... Maria disguises herself as a helper boy when Zain, the black-hearted, demonically handsome bandit attacks their prosperous town in the middle of the Arabian Desert and claims it as his own, naming himself sheikh, in search of its riches and treasures and a secret goal precious to his dark heart. To innocent Maria, it's either stay hidden or risk being caught and forced into Sheikh Zain's notorious harem. She was a raging spitfire that burned through his every defense... When Maria accidentally bumps into Zain one hot summer afternoon, revealing long hair, Zain is captivated and intrigued by the boy who turns out to be a feisty girl. He immediately desires the azure-eyed beauty whose melodious voice rivals that of a siren, and decides to capture and imprison her in his harem, for he must know who she is and where she came from. Now a woman who craves freedom above all else, Maria will stop at nothing to free herself from the devil himself even as she struggles against the tempestuous feelings that very devil elicits within her, all while a treacherous enemy plots against them. Copyright © 2023 | All Rights Reserved

BELIEVE IT OR NOT, there is in fact life after high school! Even after you have done your last teenage year, there is life . . . and this might come as a shocker to some of you . . . there is life, even when you are around your thirties. Cassandra Mitchell is a blissfully ignorant and unaware wife in a dull and lifeless marriage. For years she has just settled for it, believing that's how it's supposed to be and that her experiences of the sexual kind are perfectly adequate. Then life happens, to her . . . and she realizes that she is in fact as unaware and ignorant as she can get, as she gets some serious adult education from the most unlikely and unexpected teacher she could have ever imagined.

Red Night and the Vampire Files series are available on most retailers. Amazon, Apple, Nook, Kobo, Google Play and many more. Read the first book here for free. I know what's hiding in the shadows, and now... they know about me. I'm Samantha Chase, a private investigator and CEO of my own company--even if I'm the only employee. A typical day for me might go something like this; Follow the other woman, take detailed notes, snap some incriminating photos, then grab Thai food for me, and cat litter for Wilbur, on my way home for the night. Glamorous, right? It was at least predictable, until a routine surveillance job went terribly wrong, placing me right smack in the middle of two rival vampires, and a lone hunter. And don't be fooled-monsters can be beautiful and deadly. No one is who they seem in this game of cat and mouse-and that includes me. ***Read the exciting first book in the series fans describe as "Twilight meets True Blood!"*** (PUBLISHED) Print*eBook*Audio

Most women describe Iver Hamilton to be sexy, suave, and sophisticated. He is sex on legs and a total man-whore. But when Talia Conners first meets the sexgod, an asshole is the only way she knows how to describe him, a self-centred, stubborn, egotistical bastard. He is a ruthless business tycoon and has no respect for anyone but himself. Talia can't be within two feet of him let alone work for him. But later when Talia meets Cassio and it seems as if everything is working itself out, one stupid mistake changes everything. Talia will have to deal with the consequences. Suddenly life no longer follows Talia's schedule. Her plan didn't involve juggling a boyfriend, a egotistical boss, a gay brother, a homophobic father and her dream of becoming a photographer. Life's not easy it's complicated and Talia will have to learn this the hard way. Join Talia on her journey where she soon discovers that there is no use crying over spilt coffee. His arrival in Paris as her new boss will change her life forever. For better...or for worse? Read on and find out!

Single mother Savannah thinks all of her prayers have been answered when she is offered a job at one of the largest media companies in the world. Desperate for money, she has no choice to accept but soon finds herself getting more than she bargained for. Her new boss is Mr Satani. A six foot god of a man who is the bloody devil...and doesn't he know it. Darkness and the supernatural soon consumes her life as Savannah becomes the unwitting pawn in a game much bigger than she could ever have imagined #44 Fantasy (30/12/2016)

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Rosalie Moore isn't a trouble maker or a person that gives into peer pressure. So, why is she breaking and entering into the manor at the end of her street? The answer is simple and extremely juvenile, a dare. Mason Manor at the end of Blackwood in Blackmoor estates has been around since the Civil War and years prior to. The manor has also been abandoned and falling to ruins for the past few decades. Many people from West Chesterfield High have claimed to have been inside and witnessed paranormal activity. They claimed to have seen a pale ghostly man in an old Rebel uniform. Rosalie and D'Andra, her best friend, got into a disagreement about the haunted manor. Rosalie said there is no ghost, while D'Andra believes there is one. During their bickering D'Andra dared her to go in and stay a total of two hours inside that house. Rosalie's presence didn't bring out ghosts, but it does awaken a blood thirsty monster. This is Book 2 to the Supernatural Neighborhood Series. No you don't have to read Book 1, The Werewolf Next Door, but I would appreciate it if you would.

This story is being republished on wattpad! The whole series in already on Amazon and Smashwords! Enjoy :D A chain and a collar can imprison a nobleman, but what could entrap a devil? Only the innocence of a fallen angel. Once upon a time, there was a very respectful and principled young man, named Nyx. He was a nobleman in all meanings of the word. He struggled to keep his late father's fishing business alive and protect his dear mother and older sister. Between the fishermen's schemes and the selfishness of his stepfather, his task was not an easy burden to carry. One day, the fates threw him into a dangerous predicament, only to find himself being saved by the devil. Agenor (Ah-gueh-nor), Captain of the Martina pirate crew. He was strong and ruthless, which earned him a reputation across both shadowed waters and guarded islands as the 'Devil'. When the young nobleman fell into his hands, Agenor couldn't help but be enchanted by the innocent angel. He was inexplicably drawn to him. He didn't ponder much on his actions, as he was guided by a burning need to keep him for himself. It was within his rights to have the man for himself, to chain him and abuse him. He didn't listen to Nyx's pleas, or couldn't. He repeatedly denied him any chance of freedom. For deep within him, he knew. Nyx was his. This story depicts Nyx's adventure as he struggles to live among pirates, avoid their bullying and harassment, and witness his own feelings take unexpected turns towards his captor. I hope you enjoy the sexy pirates and the innocent lamb caught in between. Themes and warnings: This story is +18 Expect adult themes and graphic content. This novel is an adult, gay romance, general fiction. It depicts themes such as piracy, abuse, rape, romance, manxman, gay, travel, sail, adventure, angst, and love.

**WINNER of The People's Choice Watty Award** Finn Harlow met his soulmate in kindergarten, but fate wasn't kind and she ended up marring his best friend. After years of watching in silent agony, he's certain he's met a girl who can finally mend his broken heart--until he finds her in the arms of her lover. In walks Holden Drake; dark, mysterious, and dripping in confidence. All the things Finn wishes he was. He promises to turn Finn into a modern-day Casanova and offers a guarantee that no woman will leave Finn again. But something about Holden doesn't seem right and the deeper Finn pries, the more he stumbles into a world of sex and scandal, leaving him forced to decide if he will risk it all to chase his first love, or succumb to the invitation and join Holden's club.