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It all began in Del Mar, a chance meeting with a single rule—one week only. Or did it? Lennox ‘Nox’ Demetri and Alexandria ‘Charli’ Collins had every intention of following their agreement but rules are made to be broken. In CUNNING they are reunited with Nox setting down new rules for the game and Charli having no choice but to follow them. Now, once again, the game has changed. Nox and Charli’s hot sensual encounter has grown into something more but it is threatened with secrets and regrets. Is it their love and intense sexual chemistry that’s pushing them together or something darker, a puppetmaster behind the scenes pulling the strings on their love affair? Shadowy villains lurk around each corner and everyone is suspect as Nox’s and Charli's pasts collide with the present and threaten to compel them back to their predestined fates. Can deals brokered in the past be negated by something as pure as love and as steamy as the attraction shared by Nox and Charli? Or was it all a deception—starting with that very first meeting? From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Aleatha Romig comes a sexy, new dominant hero who knows what he wants and a strong-willed heroine who has plans of her own. With classic Aleatha Romig twists and turns, the depth of this epic romantic suspense continues to reach new levels as past and present intertwine. The Infidelity series will have readers swooning one minute and screaming the next. Have you been Aleatha'd?

[WARNING; THIS BOOK MAY CONTAIN STEAMY AND SEXUAL CONTENT, WITH SMUT SCENE. UP TO 18+. PLEASE BE AWARE] “Tell me you like it, Leah.” His voice was barely a whisper, yet it was heavy, commanding. I closed my eyes, trying to breathe, but the air around me felt suddenly thin. “You don’t want me to stop, hmm?” He was standing too close. Too dangerous. And in that almost nonexistent space between us, I knew—the most terrifying thing wasn't him, but myself. Because I truly didn't want him to stop. *** Leah Bennett never intended to fall for the wrong man. She only ever wanted to survive in a city that was slowly swallowing her whole. But everything changed the moment she moved into the Hale family home—a stately mansion that held secrets darker than the San Francisco night. Adrian Hale, the man who should have been her protector, instead became a temptation she couldn't pull away from. Ethan Hale, his son, was the love she was supposed to fight for. Caught between two loves and one single sin, Leah learned that some feelings are too powerful to resist—and too dangerous to truly possess. **** AUTHOR NOTE : Before you continue reading: Be warned—This book contains explicit adult erotic romance, lots of smut, sensual fantasy, and erotic musings. If this is not your cup of tea, please leave now.

The things we want are so very rarely the things we need. Clifton Heights, a modest Adirondack town, offers many unique attractions. Arcane Delights sells both paperbacks and hard-to-find limited editions. The Skylark Diner serves the best home-cooked meals around, with friendly service and a smile. Every August, Mr. Jingo’s County Fair visits, to the delight of children and adults. In essence, Clifton Heights is the quintessential small American town. Everyone knows everyone else, and everyone is treated like family. It is quiet, simple, and peaceful. But shadows linger here. Flitting in dark corners, from the corner of the eye. If you walk down Main Street after dark, the slight scrape of shoes on asphalt whispers you're not alone, but when you look over your shoulder, no one is there. The moon shines high and bright in the night sky, but instead of throwing light, it only seems to make the shadows lengthen. Children disappear. Teens run away. Hunters get lost in the woods with frightening regularity. Husbands go mad, and wives vanish in the dead of night. And still, when the sun rises in the morning, you are greeted by townspeople with warm waves and friendly smiles, and the shivers pass as everything seems fresh and new... Until night falls once more. Handy's Pawn and Thrift sits several blocks down from Arcane Delights. Like any thrift store, its wares range from the mundane to the bizarre. By daylight, it seems just another slice of small town Americana. But in its window hangs a sign which reads: We Have Things You Need. And when a lonely traveling salesman comes looking for something he desperately wants, after normal visiting hours, after night has fallen, he will face a harsh truth among the shelves of Handy’s Pawn and Thrift: the things we want are rarely the things we need. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

My fiance, Victor Blackwood, is a mafia boss who rules the country's underworld with an iron fist. To the rest of the world, he is the epitome of power. Yet to me, he is the embodiment of love. But I do not realize the cost of loving a man like him. On Valentine's Day, I cook his favorite dishes and wait for him to come home. However, time passes, and his chair stays empty. Uneasy, I go to Queenie Stone's social media page. She is Victor's foster sister. She posts, "All I said was that I felt lonely, and he came right away. "Even when I accidentally spilled wine on him, he didn't mind. Victor is still someone who puts family first, even if it means neglecting his lover. "He never lets me down. I hope things stay that way." In the photo, Victor's shirt is soaked at the waist. Queenie's handkerchief lingers near his most private parts, but he doesn't pull away. He merely looks at her affectionately. I do not make a fuss and give Queenie's post a like. Then, I send Victor a message that reads, "Let's break up." Victor ignores it as always. Later, I discover that when my breakup message popped up, he had said offhandedly, "Vivienne can't live without me. She's just acting out. "If I ignore her for a few days, she'll come crawling back by herself. She's easy to please." What he doesn't know is that I was easy to handle only because I once loved him. But now that I have decided to leave, he cannot make me turn back, no matter how he tries to win me over.

For two years, Maya loved a man who looked like forever. Caramel-skinned, radiant, loyal to a fault she gave Daniel her heart, her time, her prayers. But while she was building a future, he was building secrets. Three of her friends. Whispers at her workplace. A pregnancy he denied. Public charm. Private betrayal. She knew. She just waited. On the very day he planned to meet her parents for her knocking, Maya chose dignity over drama and walked away without ever looking back. Six months later, she meets Ethan. Steady. God-fearing. Intentional. The kind of man who prays before he pursues and protects before he possesses. With him, love feels different, safe, consuming in the right ways, and deeply passionate within covenant. But healing isn’t linear, and the past doesn’t stay buried forever. When Maya relocates for work and unexpectedly finds herself face-to-face with the woman Daniel once denied and when Daniel himself resurfaces desperate, broke, and full of regret old wounds threaten new peace. This time, however, Maya is not the woman who stayed silent. She is married. She is chosen. She is covered. And she will not be moved. She Knew, But She Waited is a powerful faith-based romance filled with betrayal, suspense, guilt, sensual covenant love, dramatic confrontations, and the kind of passion that only comes from being truly seen and truly safe. Because sometimes the greatest revenge isn’t exposure. It’s elevation.

Liliana Humphrey was born to rule. Daughter of a powerful Alpha, heir to a thriving kingdom, and promised to a mate chosen to secure her future, her life was destined for greatness—until her father died under mysterious circumstances. His death shattered everything. Her once-protective stepbrother turned cruel, determined to steal the throne at any cost. Framed for her father’s murder and betrayed by the mate she was meant to marry, Liliana was tried, condemned, and cast into exile—left to die alone in the wilderness. But death never claimed her. Instead, she was taken by Gerald. Ruthless. Untouchable. Feared across kingdoms. A biker Alpha with a reputation soaked in blood and power. What Liliana doesn’t know is that Gerald wasn’t just another Alpha. He was her father’s closest friend. The man who once swore to protect her… not claim her. The bond between them ignites before the truth is revealed—hot, consuming, and impossible to ignore. By the time Liliana learns who Gerald truly is, her heart is already his… and walking away may be impossible. Gerald knows crossing this line could destroy them both. Loving her means betraying the promise he made to the man who raised her. With enemies closing in, old wounds reopening, and a war brewing for the throne stolen from her, she must decide: Will she choose revenge… or surrender to the Alpha who claims her heart? Taken by the Biker Alphas is a dark, forbidden romance filled with betrayal, power, passion, and survival. ️ Recommended for mature readers (18+). Contains strong themes, violence, and sensual content.

Warning: Mature Content! “You should never feel shy around me Céline..." He trailed off as his eyes moved from her face to the mound of soft skin peeking out from atop her shirt. His fingers moved dangerously low, creating a path from her neck to her cleavage. Goosebumps formed on her skin, wherever his cold fingers traced. Céline held her breathe, her folds getting wet. *** Innocent, beautiful but heartbroken Celine Fayet is out for revenge. Unable to find peace until her parent's death is avenged, she chooses one wickedly enticing option to get the money she so desperately needs; marry Damien Culhane, sexy multi-billionaire. Except that Damien, drop dead gorgeous with his panty dropping smile, has no plans of getting married. Content with his playboy ways, he cruises among the elites, leaving a trail of aching hearts wherever he goes. Until he meets stunning Celine who makes him want to have a rethink. In a clash of stunning attraction, these two begin to play wicked sensual games and even as Celine knows that the deal between them is businesslike, she finds herself falling head over heels for Damien. But when she discovers a deadly secret, something that makes her choose between vengeance and Damien, devastated Celine is stuck between her head and her heart. Who should her loyalty lie with? Damien? Or her dead parents? A thrilling tale of love, lust and revenge.

Liliana Humphrey was born to rule. Daughter of a powerful Alpha, heir to a thriving kingdom, and promised to a mate chosen to secure her future, her life was destined for greatness—until her father died under mysterious circumstances. His death shattered everything. Her once-protective stepbrother turned cruel, determined to steal the throne at any cost. Framed for her father’s murder and betrayed by the mate she was meant to marry, Liliana was tried, condemned, and cast into exile—left to die alone in the wilderness. But death never claimed her. Instead, she was taken by Gerald. Ruthless. Untouchable. Feared across kingdoms. A biker Alpha with a reputation soaked in blood and power. What Liliana doesn’t know is that Gerald wasn’t just another Alpha. He was her father’s closest friend. The man who once swore to protect her… not claim her. The bond between them ignites before the truth is revealed—hot, consuming, and impossible to ignore. By the time Liliana learns who Gerald truly is, her heart is already his… and walking away may be impossible. Gerald knows crossing this line could destroy them both. Loving her means betraying the promise he made to the man who raised her. With enemies closing in, old wounds reopening, and a war brewing for the throne stolen from her, she must decide: Will she choose revenge… or surrender to the Alpha who claims her heart? Taken by the Biker Alphas is a dark, forbidden romance filled with betrayal, power, passion, and survival. ️ Recommended for mature readers (18+). Contains strong themes, violence, and sensual content.

Luca Knight knows exactly the kind of woman he wants to settle down with some day and it's certainly not anyone like Skylar Simpson, his personal assistant. After all, Skylar is a sex addict who knows nothing about commitment. She sleeps with a different man every week, changing men like she changes her sheets. What happens when Luca pays Skylar to pretend to be his girlfriend at his family reunion? Sparks fly. Soon Luca realizes that he wants Skylar all to himself. Skylar has sworn to never love again after getting her heart broken twice which is why she loves to sleep with different men, and so Luca sets out to do the impossible; he's going to seduce her and drive her crazy until she possibly can't think of anyone else but him. ****** "Have you forgotten that I'm just a whore who can't stick to one man?" I ask breathlessly. ”I'm going to make you want only me, Skylar." Luca takes my ear into his mouth and nibbles it gently, sending a shiver down my spine. “That confident?” I whisper, trying hard to fight against the delightful sensations running through me. "Yes." He licks my neck in the most sensual way. “I'm going to make you beg for it. I'm going to drive you crazy until my dick is the only one you want to sit on.” Oh fuck.

Being an alpha werewolf who couldn't fully tap into her full alpha potentials still leaves you as an alpha right? Wrong. It leaves you nowhere, not even as a wolf. Raine black was the youngest daughter of the alpha of the night pack. She was a defective wolf. her defect could have stemmed from her origin, but nothing to be too sure about. The rest of her family hated her for her defect and hid her like she was some dirty secret. Raine knew deep within her she was a wolf but there was no way to prove it if she didn't wolf out. Just as a betrayal threatened to tear her apart, she got the chance of her life. The chance to prove that she was more than a defective wolf. The chance to prove that she could be something more. Nikolai Knight was the alpha of the Zicron pack. An alliance with another alpha brought him face to face with a sensual red headed sin who seemed oblivious to the appeal she held. All his life, Nikolai prided himself in his ability to not feel and to remain level headed. But the red head threatened to break down his walls and year down all the secrets he worked hard at burying. As much as Nikolai would love to ignore her, his desire to protect her from her own pack and others who may want to harm her seemed to prevail over other emotions and he must fight to maintain his icy nature, as well as others who aimed to destroy his pack. No one, not even a little red head could stand in his way.