***MISADVENTURES ARE STANDALONE ROMANCES THAT CAN BE READ IN ANY ORDER*** Once, Eryn Hope fell fast and incurably for Weston Quaid. And he seemed to adore her too—until she learned their love was built on lies when he walked out on their wedding day. Three years later, West has finally won control of his family empire and fortune, but it cost him Eryn—something he regrets every day. When business forces him to return to her life and temporarily shut down her livelihood, of course she's furious. But their chemistry is still beyond combustible. So he makes her a proposition: he'll take care of her until her bistro reopens...if she becomes his mistress. Her mind screams no, but her body whimpers yes, yes, yes. As soon as West has her back in his bed, their passion burns hotter than ever. So do his feelings. But can he and Eryn really recapture the love they shared? And when their bargain ends, will he be the one shattered this time or will they...

He's dangerous. She's his—even if he scares her. But once he unravels her secrets, he'll risk everything to claim her for good. Sniper Pierce "One-Mile" Walker nearly had everything he ever wanted—until a fateful mission stripped it all away. Now an outcast, he's forced to watch the off-limits beauty who stole his heart slip through his fingers. Left with nothing but revenge, he's determined to defeat evil and win her back. But when he learns she's planning a future without him, he vows he'll break every rule and defy all odds to make her his again—forever. Brea Bell was always a good girl...until Pierce Walker. Despite everyone's warnings, she gave the rough warrior her body—and her heart. When she receives news that shatters her world, he devastates her by walking away. Terrified of losing all she's ever known, Brea tucks away her dreams and commits to a "safe" future. Then Pierce appears in the dead of night,...

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shayla Black returns with a new story in her More Than Words series...I persuaded my best friend that I should be her first...I'm Hayes Elliott. Since second grade, I've had one best friend, Echo Hope. When she graduates from college, of course I have to give her something amazing. Since I'll be on a business trip to Maui, I'm bringing her along for a week of fun and sun. But once she sheds her long skirts, serious buns, and combat boots for bikinis, I can't deny how stunning she is...and I can't stop wanting her. Worse, she's determined to lose her V-card—and has asked one of our man-whoring buddies to pluck it.I've got to step in.It's underhanded, but I offer to do the job properly. Since I'm no one's Prince Charming, I have no intention of following through. Suddenly, the kisses start and the clothes come off...and I can't remember why I'm not supposed to make her mine in every way....

Just how far will I go to claim her? I'm Hayden. I'm old enough to know better. I can have any woman I want—except Perrie Atkins. She's too young. Off limits. Innocent. Forbidden. She's my best friend's daughter. Once, she had a crush on me. Now that she's grown and engaged to another man, I can't just let her go. But how many bridges am I willing to burn to convince her that she's mine? Maybe if I tell her I'm in love with her, she'll choose me. Then again, Perrie has shocked me for years—and now is no different... Enjoy this Forbidden Confession. HEA guaranteed! (Originally published in the Alphas Confess All anthology)

I romanced her for revenge...but what if she's not the enemy after all? I'm Clint Holmes. I was an ambitious guy with a busy life and a growing business. Sure North Dakota wasn't a tropical paradise, but I was happy enough—until tragedy struck. Now the only thing that matters is finding the person responsible and making her pay. But Bethany Banks is a Harvard-educated shark used to swallowing her enemies whole while playing dangerous corporate games. How can a blue-collar oil man like me possibly beat her? The moment I lay eyes on my beautiful nemesis, the answer is obvious. I seduce her. On Maui, where she's fled, I get to know the man-eater who caused my family so much pain...only to find she's not the brazen ballbuster I assumed. She's skittish, secretive, vulnerable. For some reason, my instinct is to protect her. I can't abandon my plan...but I can't stop wanting her. Night after night, I pry her open with my touch until I'm...

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shayla Black comes a new story in her More Than Words series...Can I convince her our hot but temporary engagement should last forever?I'm Stephen Lund, confirmed bachelor...and son of a successful billionaire whose sins I can't forget—or forgive. Though he insisted I get over his transgressions, I can't. So I put space between us with a temporary getaway to Maui. My rental's sexy caretaker, Skye Ingram, is a beautiful distraction. Yeah, it's a terrible time to start a fling, but I can't help wanting to give her every bit of pleasure she's willing to take.When Skye needs a date to her ex-boyfriend's wedding, I'm game to play her pretend fiancé. The jerk should see what he passed up...and that I'm holding her now. But our pretend engagement begins to feel real. Our passion certainly is. So are the consequences. When I'm confronted with the reality that our lives are now irrevocably entwined, I have to choose...

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shayla Black comes a new story in her More Than Words series...Can I keep the gorgeous, gun-shy single mother safe—and prove I'm the man for her?I'm Tanner Kirk—Certified firearms instructor and mixed martial arts enthusiast. When I filed for divorce at the end of an empty marriage, all I wanted was a vacation in paradise, not another woman in my life. But how can I possibly say no to Amanda Lund, a young single mom desperate to learn self-defense? Or refuse the banked desire on the guarded beauty's face?I can't.So I seduce Mandy until we're burning up the sheets...and soon find my heart entangled with her bruised and battered one. But when a nemesis from her past tries to destroy our future by unearthing my secret, will she understand and forgive me—or give up on us forever?**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it's an introduction to an author's...

Will a hot night with a stranger spark more than she ever imagined? I'm Calla. I'm responsible. I plan. I'm cautious—always. Until I see him, the gorgeous stranger with the rugged hands and the dark mood. Instantly, I'm drawn. I can't stop staring. I can't stop wanting. When he makes me an indecent proposal, I do something shocking. I say yes. I follow a man whose name I don't know to his hotel room so I can surrender my body. But what have I gotten myself into? And what will happen when I accidentally discover the identity of my sexy stranger? Enjoy this Forbidden Confession. HEA guaranteed!

I crave her like no other...but touching her could destroy us both. Ronan For thousands of years, the Wolvsey wizards have been cursed never to know their fated mate. Then I see her. A beauty with a bruised heart. A human who's not supposed to know about our world. She's off-limits, yet I'm obsessed. I shouldn't want to share everything with her. Given my manwhore reputation, she'll never trust me. And if I give in, she'll die. *** Kari For two years, I've ached for the enigmatic stranger who watches me possessively every night, then leaves with another woman. He's not mine, and after my ex, I swore I'd never fall again. And if I give in, he'll break my heart. There's no place for us—in his world or mine. Yet our spark burns too hot to resist. And when a terrifying dark wizard threatens everything, we must band together...or we won't survive.

He'll protect her...even if he has to take her captive to save her. Tech wiz and former elite soldier Forest "Trees" Scott had one mission: Rescue the woman being hunted by a vicious cartel and get her to safety. It should have been simple...but the minute he sees the wary beauty with haunted eyes, his desire for her complicates everything. So does her stubborn refusal to trust him. When Trees is forced to abduct her, she vows to hate him—even as he finds himself falling in love... For six years, Laila Torres has known nothing but brutality at the hands of men, so when the massive stranger with the forbidding mien kidnaps her, she's frightened—and furious. But the giant's protective care shocks her. With every word, he proves steadfast. With every forbidden touch, he awakens the woman in her. Soon, she's facing the terrifying realization that he's also dangerously close to capturing her heart. But...

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