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Ashton Johnson is a formidable presence, a person who refuses to be controlled. With a strong will, unwavering resilience, and complete accountability, this twenty-two-year-old billionaire alpha male navigates his extraordinary life with ease. Every day brings a flurry of adoring fans, transforming a simple lunch into a chaotic spectacle. By afternoon, his face is plastered all over the internet, capturing the attention of millions. From the moment he was born, Ashton's life was destined for fame and recognition, thanks to his prominent family. He is the epitome of American royalty, carrying the weight of his lineage on his shoulders. However, his world takes an unexpected turn when he is assigned a new bodyguard, someone who will be with him around the clock. This is when Ashton comes face-to-face with his worst fear: being paired with a tattooed, MMA-trained professional who is notorious for disregarding rules within the security team. As if that weren't complicated enough, this bodyguard also happens to fulfill one-third of Ashton's deepest desires. Lennox Burke, twenty-seven years old, has a singular duty: to protect Ashton Johnson at all costs. Anything beyond the realm of strict professionalism, such as flirting, dating, or engaging in intimate encounters, is strictly forbidden and could lead to Lennox's termination. However, when unexpected emotions begin to surface, the task of safeguarding this stubbornly alluring celebrity becomes increasingly complex for Lennox. As their paths intertwine, the boundaries that separate them start to blur, and the consequences of their growing connection could be catastrophic for both of them. The risk of exposure looms large, threatening to upend their lives in unimaginable ways.

118 Chapters

Master John, Pamper Me Gently

In the blink of an eye, Natalie became someone’s wife due to a misunderstanding; and the man that she was married to was a man that she did not dare to provoke nor hide from. Her marriage had been a colossal lie.If she could have had her way, she definitely would not have married this stone-cold and stubborn man.She just simply could not stand the disharmony in this marriage anymore.Plus, they agreed to only be married for 100 days, and he would let her go after he was satisfied with her. However, 99 days later, Madam Winters was crying while clutching her stomach.She was pregnant now, what could she do?

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1426 Chapters

Savage Sons MC Books 1-5

Savage Sons Mc books 1-5 is a collection of MC romance stories which revolve around five key characters and the women they fall for. Havoc - A sweet like honey accent and a pair of hips I couldn’t keep my eyes off.That’s how it started.Darcie Summers was playing the part of my old lady to keep herself safe but we both know it’s more than that.There’s something real between us.Something passionate and primal.Something my half brother’s stupidity will rip apart unless I can get to her in time. Cyber - Everyone has that ONE person that got away, right? The one who you wished you had treated differently. For me, that girl has always been Iris.So when she turns up on Savage Sons territory needing help, I am the man for the job. Every time I look at her I see the beautiful girl I left behind but Iris is no longer that girl. What I put into motion years ago has shattered her into a million hard little pieces. And if I’m not careful they will cut my heart out. Fang-The first time I saw her, she was sat on the side of the road drinking whiskey straight from the bottle. The second time was when I hit her dog. I had promised myself never to get involved with another woman after the death of my wife. But Gypsy was different. Sweeter, kinder and with a mouth that could make a sailor blush. She was also too good for me. I am Fang, President of the Savage Sons. I am not a good man, I’ve taken more lives than I care to admit even to myself. But I’m going to keep her anyway.

146 Chapters

Club Voyeur Series (4 Books in 1)

Explicit scenes. Mature Audience Only. Read at your own risk. A young girl walks in to an exclusive club looking for her mother. The owner brings her inside on his arm and decides he's never going to let her go. The book includes four books. The Club, 24/7, Bratty Behavior and Dominate Me - all in one.

305 Chapters

Dionysus Rising ( A Rockstar Romance) books 1-3

Dionysus Rising - The biggest rock band in the world right now cordially invite you to take a sneaky look at their lives both off and on the stage. The highs and the lows, the heart break and the mind blowing passion… it’s all within these pages as Jax , Dion and Louis tell you their stories ️

90 Chapters

Dirty Wild Sultan (Alluring Rulers of Azmia 4 Books)

He is my only chance at freedom. She is the daughter of my enemy. Will their love survive? Zain As the Sultan of one of the most powerful countries in the Middle-East, I need to find my Sultana. But I don’t intend to have heirs or even get married. Until I stumbled into Nasrin Elbaz. I cannot resist her. So I will claim her as mine. My Sultana. My Wife. My Lover. I, Sultan Zain Al Latif, will propose to Princess Nasrin for a marriage. If she rejects me… Well, I have been told I can be quite persuasive and demanding when I want to be. Nasrin He is a Sultan and I am the Princess of the country he is nemesis with. I don’t belong in his wealthy country that bleeds gold and his Palace. I am trying to hold on to what little freedom I have. No way can I fall for some dirty talking or his obsidian eyes curling with hunger whenever he sees me. Even if my body craves his tender touch and his sinful mouth. I have to get my freedom and find a way to escape the proposals of marriage. Without his help, thank you very much. “I am asking you to marry me.” “Are you asking or ordering, Sultan?” “I am asking, Princess.” I smiled at her. “For now.”

141 Chapters

Which John Grisham Books Were Released In The 1990s?

5 Answers2025-08-30 22:59:32

I get a little giddy thinking about that decade—there’s something about the 1990s that turned John Grisham into the guy everyone talked about on the subway and at coffee shops.

If you want a straight list of his books released in the 1990s, here’s the lineup: 'The Firm' (1991), 'The Pelican Brief' (1992), 'The Client' (1993), 'The Chamber' (1994), 'The Rainmaker' (1995), 'The Runaway Jury' (1996), 'The Partner' (1997), 'The Street Lawyer' (1998), and 'The Testament' (1999). I’ve reread a few of these on late-night flights and each one really reflects that era—slick plotting, legal showdowns, and those cliffhanger chapter endings that make you tell yourself “just one more.”

Some of them crossed over into films and TV, which is part of why they felt so omnipresent back then. If you’re trying to read chronologically to watch adaptations later, starting at 'The Firm' and moving forward makes for a fun trip through Grisham’s growth as a storyteller.

Which John Grisham Books Are Essential For Legal Students?

6 Answers2025-08-30 01:39:00

When I was cramming for trial advocacy, I loved turning to John Grisham the way other students binge lectures. His books aren't textbooks, but they're fantastic case studies in drama, strategy, and ethical pitfalls. For me the must-reads are 'A Time to Kill' (brutal look at race, justice, and jury emotion), 'The Firm' (ethics, corporate pressure, and how secrecy corrodes a practice), 'The Pelican Brief' (shows how law overlaps with politics and investigation), and 'The Runaway Jury' (a neat exploration of jury tampering and litigation strategy).

I also push fellow students to read 'The Innocent Man' — it's nonfiction and a sobering primer on wrongful convictions, prosecutorial mistakes, and the limits of the system. Read 'The Street Lawyer' if you want a feel for client-centered practice and pro bono work, and 'The Client' for how to handle high-stakes client interactions under intense media scrutiny.

My practical tip: as you read, annotate scenes that touch on courtroom rhythm (opening, cross, verdict), client interviews, and ethical crossroads. Treat Grisham as storytelling training — useful for polishing persuasive narration and spotting real-world traps — then compare with case law and clinic experience to keep your feet on the ground.

Which John Grisham Books Have The Best Audiobook Narrators?

5 Answers2025-08-30 22:03:17

My ears perk up whenever someone asks about Grisham audiobooks — I live for those courtroom monologues on long drives. Two things I always do: hunt for the narrator and listen to a 1–2 minute sample first.

For me, the standouts are the older, more theatrical readings and the newer, tighter narrations. If you like gravelly, Southern intensity, seek out editions narrated by Will Patton — his vibe really amplifies the heat in 'A Time to Kill'. If you prefer a smooth, consistent voice that carries long plots without tiring you, J.D. Jackson has become the go-to for many of Grisham’s recent novels; his pacing is great for long commutes. Also, older Grisham fans rave about the classic readers on 90s editions — they give 'The Firm' and 'The Pelican Brief' that movie-like drama.

My tip: use your library app or Audible to sample different versions of the same title. Sometimes a different narrator turns a book you’ve skimmed into a must-listen, and that’s half the fun for me.

Which John Grisham Books Are Underrated And Worth Reading?

5 Answers2025-08-30 12:23:01

On slow weekends I like to dig past the best-sellers and find the Grisham books people mention in passing — the ones that sneak up on you. Two that always sit at the top of my list are 'The Painted House' and 'Playing for Pizza'. 'The Painted House' is a quiet, almost Steinbeck-like Southern novel: it trades courtroom fireworks for atmosphere and deeply etched characters. If you love slower, character-driven stories with a strong sense of place, this one feels like sitting on a porch while a storm rolls in.

'Playing for Pizza' is the exact opposite — lighter, funny, and unexpectedly tender. It’s about baseball and reinvention, set in Italy, and it's one of those books that surprised me by how warm it is. I also think 'The Broker' and 'The King of Torts' are underrated for different reasons: 'The Broker' is clever and globe-trotting, with a spy-thriller vibe, while 'The King of Torts' digs into legal ethics with a satirical bite. Finally, 'The Litigators' is criminally underrated as a breezy, sharp courtroom caper. Each of these scratches a different itch, and if you’re only reading Grisham for the big-name thrillers, you’re missing out on his range and humor.

What Are The Most Popular John Grisham Books Adapted To Film?

5 Answers2025-08-30 20:09:25

I still get a little thrill when I think about walking into a theater for one of these — Grisham’s courtroom worlds translate so well to film. If you want a quick list of the most popular John Grisham novels that became movies, the heavy hitters are: 'The Firm' (1993) with Tom Cruise, 'The Pelican Brief' (1993) with Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington, 'The Client' (1994) with Susan Sarandon and Tommy Lee Jones, 'A Time to Kill' (1996) with Matthew McConaughey and Samuel L. Jackson, 'The Rainmaker' (1997) starring Matt Damon, 'The Chamber' (1996) with Gene Hackman, and 'The Runaway Jury' (2003) featuring John Cusack and Gene Hackman.

Each of these captures a different shade of Grisham’s legal-thriller formula: high-stakes secrets in 'The Firm', political danger in 'The Pelican Brief', moral intensity in 'A Time to Kill', and pulse-pounding courtroom strategy in 'The Runaway Jury'. If you’re mapping books to films, start with 'The Firm' or 'A Time to Kill' — they’re both iconic and give a solid sense of why his novels were natural film material.

Which John Grisham Books Have The Biggest Courtroom Twists?

5 Answers2025-08-30 08:10:33

I get genuinely giddy whenever this question comes up, because John Grisham’s courtroom twists are the kind that make you slam a book shut and stare at the ceiling for a minute.

If you want the most cinematic, twisty courtroom climax, start with 'The Runaway Jury'. The way Grisham peels back the manipulation of the jury — and the reveal of who’s really pulling the strings — is deliciously ruthless. After that, 'A Time to Kill' hits you in the chest: the courtroom scenes are raw, and the final verdict lands like a punch you didn't expect but somehow knew was coming. 'The Client' offers a different flavor; the legal wrangling and the kid's survival instincts lead to moments that feel like pivots rather than outright surprises, but they pack emotional weight.

For a more modern, system-focused twist, check out 'The Appeal' — it’s less about a single gavel-bang surprise and more about the nasty revelation of how the legal process can be gamed. If you want to talk about character-driven courtroom shocks, 'The Chamber' and 'Sycamore Row' deserve a mention too, because Grisham uses courtroom moments to upend assumptions about justice and motive. Honestly, I love re-reading these scenes aloud to friends — they’re prime book-club material.

Does Theodore Boone Appear In Other John Grisham Books?

5 Answers2025-10-17 03:06:56

I still get a little thrill telling people about how portable a character Theodore Boone is, but to keep it straight: Theodore exists primarily inside his own young-adult series and doesn’t pop up as a major player in John Grisham’s adult novels.

The series itself includes titles like 'Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer', 'Theodore Boone: The Abduction', 'Theodore Boone: The Accused', 'Theodore Boone: The Activist', 'Theodore Boone: The Fugitive', and 'Theodore Boone: The Scandal'. Those books follow a teen who’s obsessed with the law, and Grisham keeps his YA corner pretty tidy — the tone, pacing, and audience are different than his courtroom thrillers for adults, so crossovers are rare. I’ve skimmed through Grisham’s other works for cameos and haven’t found Theodore stepping into the adult-universe spotlight.

I’d love a small crossover cameo someday though — a brief mention in a novel for grownups or a TV adaptation nod would feel like a wink to fans. For now, Theodore’s best enjoyed in his own books, which are fun, brisk reads with a curious, law-obsessed protagonist who still feels fresh to me.

Which John Grisham Books Are Hardest To Find In Print?

5 Answers2025-08-30 02:05:03

My bookshelf has a tiny shrine to oddities, and every so often someone asks which John Grisham books are actually hard to track down. The short version: most of his novels are perpetually available in new printings, but the real rare stuff tends to be early small-press first editions, limited signed runs, and those leatherbound or special club editions that publishers only printed for a year or two.

For specifics, collectors always point to the original 1989 Wynwood Press printing of 'A Time to Kill' — it had a small first run before the big houses picked Grisham up, so first editions in good condition are surprisingly scarce. After that, keep an eye on numbered or signed limited editions (Easton Press or subscription club releases) and out-of-print promotional copies like advance reading copies (ARCs) and bookstore exclusives. Foreign printings with different dust jackets can also be rare, depending on the country.

If you want one, dig through AbeBooks, BookFinder, eBay, and local used bookshops, and check bibliophile forums for trades — I scored a neat Wynwood copy at a library sale once, so it’s possible!

Who Is The Protagonist In 'Bleachers' By John Grisham?

4 Answers2025-06-18 09:16:03

The protagonist in 'Bleachers' is Neely Crenshaw, a former high school football star whose glory days haunt him long after they’ve faded. Grisham paints him as a complex, bruised figure—once the golden boy of Messina, now a man grappling with regret and unresolved ties to his past. The novel delves into his return home after fifteen years, drawn back by the death of his legendary coach, Eddie Rake. Neely’s journey isn’t just about revisiting old victories; it’s a raw exploration of loyalty, forgiveness, and the weight of unmet expectations.

Crenshaw’s character resonates because he’s flawed and human. His athletic prowess once defined him, but adulthood strips that away, leaving him adrift. The story unfolds as he reconnects with former teammates, each carrying their own scars from Rake’s ruthless mentorship. Through Neely, Grisham critiques the cult of high school sports—how it elevates teens to gods, then abandons them to navigate life’s ordinary struggles. The emotional core lies in Neely’s reckoning with Rake, a man he both revered and resented. It’s a quiet, poignant portrayal of how the past shapes us.

Which John Grisham Books Feature Courtroom Drama And Suspense?

5 Answers2025-08-30 18:47:11

I got hooked on John Grisham when I was flipping through used paperbacks in a rainy flea market and picked up 'A Time to Kill' — that visceral courtroom tension stuck with me. If you want the pure courtroom drama with moral stakes and tense trial scenes, start with 'A Time to Kill' and then read 'The Runaway Jury' and 'The Rainmaker'. Those three are the ones where the courtroom itself is almost a character: testimonies, jury manipulation, and last-minute twists.

Beyond that core trio, Grisham's thrillers mix courtroom moments with broader suspense. 'The Firm' and 'The Pelican Brief' are more about conspiracies and cat-and-mouse suspense, though 'The Client' blends both legal maneuvering and personal danger. For wrongfully accused perspectives and legal-sweat narratives, check out 'The Street Lawyer' and 'The King of Torts'. If you like adaptations, many of these—'The Firm', 'The Pelican Brief', 'The Client', 'A Time to Kill', and 'The Rainmaker'—were turned into films, which can be a fun (if different) way to experience the stories. Personally, I cycle between re-reading trials and then watching the movies while making popcorn; it’s my cozy ritual for rainy weekends.