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People say I don’t have a heart…or a soul. That I’m not capable of caring about anyone but myself. They’re wrong. I love my family, even my troublemaker little brother. Women? Meh, not so much. I learned the hard way to never confuse my heart with my dic… well, you get it. I have the perfect life. I answer to no one and everything I do is on my terms. Nothing gets in the way of what I want, and yes, that includes women. I’ve had countless attractive women in my bed, for a night, but never more than that. Heads up ladies, I have very special skills that women crave, but I’m a ...

Ethan Dickerson had experienced tragedy in his life. That one event changed him forever and the course of his life was set. He was a protector. His mission was to protect those who could not protect themselves. Becoming a Navy SEAL was the obvious choice for him and he was damn good at his job. Vanessa Baldwin was a widow with a young son. Her husband taken from her while serving his country in a desert so far away. Her heart was set against ever falling in love with another man who risked his life on a regular basis. Someone who could be taken away from her in the blink of an eye. Two ...

Her beauty is the reason he wants her. His darkness is why she stays. Maxwell Bishop was the man with a plan, and nothing—and no one—would get in the way of what he wanted. Until the day Kiana Moore walked into his life. Her beauty made him pause. Her kindness made him want to claim her. She was supposed to be off-limits. He was supposed to respect boundaries. Pursuing her could bring his perfect world crumbling down around him. In the end, none of that mattered. He wanted her, and he would do whatever it took to have her. To keep her sanity, and her job, Kiana Moore needed to stay away...

Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive. Shandra, once broken and full of anger, is on a path of healing after years of struggle. Doubts about her own worthiness of love linger as she grapples with the harsh realities of her past. A near-death experience shifts her perspective and forces her to reevaluate her life. In comes Leonardo Mannetti, a man with a complex background as a soldier, doctor, and protector. He is determined to keep Shandra and her daughter safe, using all means necessary. As their relationship deepens, they face challenges from secrets and lies...

Captain Scott Henry thought he understood duty and discipline until he met Sergeant Imani Johnson. Despite the rules and expectations, their connection is undeniable. But Imani's been burned before and knows the risks of falling for an officer. She's convinced Scott's promises are too good to be true. As they navigate their forbidden romance, Scott is determined to prove his intentions are genuine. But when Imani pushes him away, convinced she's safeguarding both their hearts and careers, Scott realizes winning her trust will be the toughest battle he's faced yet. When unexpected ...

True love is its own destiny. Magic. Voodoo. Witches. Theresa Davis doesn’t believe in any of it. If she couldn’t see it, touch it, or talk to it, then it wasn’t something she believed in. She was a realist. And she didn’t believe in true love. Not anymore. The day she receives a special gift from an old woman on Bourbon Street, her life is sent down a path she never expected. Is she willing to risk it all and tempt fate for a chance at real love? Levi Holden was in New Orleans to have fun and enjoy his long weekend. He’d been through the heartache of a horrible divorce and was ...

Michelle Simmons needed a break. A dedicated neonatal nurse on the verge of a breakdown, it was time for her to take a step back from her normal life and find her joy again. Joining a local gym was the perfect solution, but it gave her something she never expected. Meeting Luke Anderson, the owner of her gym, was a blessing and curse all in one. The sexy as sin gym owner / personal trainer was unlike any man she’d known before. As she finds her balance in life, Luke becomes the focus of her days and nights. Little does Michelle know that Luke feels the exact same way about her. As soon as...

Jordan Hunt's need for Leticia James is coming to a boiling point. The beautiful, curvy, and oh so feisty woman grabbed his attention from the first moment he noticed her. Taking a chance, he introduced himself, not giving her a chance to walk out of his life. Two years, and a lifetime of memories later, he's determined to make her his. Even as she continues to push him away. She doubts he’s ready to settle down with just one woman. Namely her. Desire clawing at him to claim his woman, Jordan’s done all the right things. He’s bided his time and proven to Leticia that he’s not going ...

~ Sometimes good and evil must coexist to bring about the reckoning. ~ Ebony - I've never begged for anything. Until the day I begged him to save my life. Fear was not a word I used. Failure had never been an option. Even as life threw me curveballs on a regular basis, I powered through. My job as a police officer drove me to do better, be better than anyone else, and to protect those who needed my help. My position as President of the Fairfax Chapter of Lady Guardians instilled a sense of sisterhood and passion for my community. I’m proud of the person I’ve become and have no regrets ...

Major Evan Knight was a battle-hardened man who had always put the Marine Corps before his own needs. He never thought he needed anything beyond the Corps, but he slowly comes to realize he’d been missing out on one of the most important things in life…a family of his own. Sierra Walker, a single mother raising a nine-year-old son, wanted more from life than what was in front of her. A school project for her son would bring Major Evan Knight into their lives and will give them all something they never knew they needed...each other.

Tell the Truth and Shame the Devil. Sometimes the bad guy can become the savior. Jocelyn – Momma always said if I laid down with dogs, I’d get up with fleas. I was too stubborn to listen and now I’m in a situation I can’t escape. I’ve seen too much. I know too much. Even now, two years after my momma left this earth, I can still hear her voice in my ear telling me to leave and never look back. I thought this was the perfect life, but it was all a lie. Now I have someone else I need to take care of, and if it’s the last thing I do, I’m getting us out of this place. Dallas – ...

Desperado was written by USA Today Bestselling Author Reana Malori... Clint – My son and I are doing just fine, thank you very much. Even though he sometimes cries out for his mother in the middle of the night, he knows I love him more than life itself. I can never replace his mother, but I’m doing the best I can with what I have. Me, on the other hand, I’m as right as rain. I don’t need another woman entering my life, only to rip my heart out when she leaves. I’m used to being alone at night, but I never allow myself to feel lonely. But when SHE showed up, needing my help, and ...

What’s done in the dark, will always come to light. Tristan Lucarelli’s life was irrevocably altered the moment his parents were killed. Under the tutelage of his favorite uncle, he entered a world of violence, death, power, and loyalty to family above anything else. Now a man to be reckoned with, no one dared get in his way without paying the price. Camille Sperry could never be described as an average woman. Hellbent on creating her own path in the world, she didn’t apologize for who she was, or how she lived her life. Often misunderstood and underestimated, her no-holds-barred ...

Taking risks has never felt so right... Penelope Lucas was much too serious. She works too hard at pleasing everyone but herself. On a whim, she finally decides to go out with some friends for a night on the town to let loose. When she sets eyes on the unforgettable man standing across the room, she throws caution to the wind and decides to live a little. Gabriel Turner was not your typical guy. In fact, he was so far from the average guy, he sometimes wondered himself when and where he had gotten lost. Work was too hard and life was too short. He needed something, or someone, to force him ...

Dear Love Vixen, I don’t know what to do and I need your help! My best friend died one year ago. Since then, I’ve been helping her husband with their five-year-old daughter. I didn’t mean for it to happen but… I’ve fallen in love with my best friend’s husband. I’m so torn. Do women have a ‘Sister Code’ that says we can’t date an ex? Because if there is, I think I’m about to break that rule in a huge way. I’d love nothing more than to climb him like a spider-monkey, but I’m worried that I’m betraying my friend’s memory. Please help me, Love Vixen. My feelings ...

Lunchtime Chronicles: The Nooner was written by USA Today Bestselling Author Reana Malori Forbidden desire can be sexy. Joy was not frigid. Her ex-boyfriend made that claim just before he walked out the door —after she discovered he was cheating. But something about his words lingered long after their disastrous relationship ended. Focused and career-driven, she had no time for men who couldn't handle her in the bedroom or outside of it. Loneliness was not a good bedfellow, and she was tired of not having someone by her side at night. It was fun exploring her newly awakened desires alone....

Absolution was written by USA Today Bestselling Author Reana Malori... Julian Saving lives is his calling, or so he thought. When doing what he loves turns into his greatest fear, the lines between black and white turn gray. A little boy who needs to be saved, and a beautiful mother he can’t stay away from, bring him back from the darkness. Life and death are a part of his daily life, but Julian must find his own road to Absolution before he loses the one person he never realized he needed. Kori Raising her son was her only focus. When their lives are shattered by a devastating event, she...

Six tantalizing stories for your reading pleasure. Come on a journey filled with steamy encounters, insta-love, alpha males, and sexy seduction. These short tales will hit the right spot and give you some wicked ideas. Read them all at once or one story each day. Perfect for a quick lunchtime read. Need You Tonight – paranormal tale of undeniable attraction, fierce desire, and intense need. Night in Heaven – a night of unbridled passion in the Big Easy becomes something more. Change of Heart – two people want each other more than words can say, but one has a secret Taylor’s Gift –...

USA Today Bestselling Author Reana Malori brings you a steamy, paranormal holiday read to start your holidays off right. Being left alone was all he'd ever wanted. Too bad fate has other plans. ODIN: All he needed was his cabin, his freedom, and his wolf. After all the pain and hurt he’d experienced, Odin Jakobson, was a broken man. Once a member of an elite special forces team that used wolf shifters to fulfill dangerous missions around the world, he now lived alone. Bitter and angry at the world. Little did he know, his world was about to turn upside-down. LAYLA: To save her son, Layla ...

Within the pages of this set, you’ll find five stories that are near and dear to me. These are some of my shorter stories, ones that were in boxed sets, or have been unpublished for a while. There are a couple stories that may be familiar to you but have been tweaked and adjusted for your reading pleasure. The stories run the gambit of contemporary, paranormal, and erotica (MFM). However, most importantly, they’re all filled with hot, steamy romance, and characters I hope you come to love as much as I do. Make sure to settle in with a nice glass of wine and enjoy the ride. Accepting the...