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#1 USA Today and New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks continues her suspenseful and sizzling Slow Burn series with this fourth book—a mesmerizingly sexy tale of a strong, brilliant woman who encounters the one man who makes her lose all control. Eliza Cummings fought free of a monster who terrorized her when she was an innocent teenager and helped put him away for good. She took a job with Devereaux Security Services and devoted every hour to taking down the very thing she’d nearly become. No one, not even those closest to her, know her darkest, shameful secrets. But now the killer has been set free on a legal loophole and it’s only a matter of time before he comes for her. Eliza''s only choice is to run and lead the monster away from the people she loves. Wade Sterling has always lived by his own rules, a law unto himself who answers to no one. He’s never professed to be a good man, and he’s definitely not hero material. Wade never allows anyone close enough to see the man behind the impenetrable mask—but one woman threatens his carefully leashed control. He took a bullet for her and the result was more than a piece of metal entrenched in his skin. She was under his skin and nothing he did rid himself of the woman with the courage of a warrior and who thinks nothing of putting her life before others. But when Wade sees a panicked and haunted Eliza he knows something is very wrong, because the fool woman has never been afraid of anything. And when she tries to run, the primal beast barely lurking beneath his deceptively polished façade erupts in a rage. She may not know it, but she belongs to him. This time, Eliza isn''t going to play the protector. She was damn well going to be the protected. And as long as Wade breathes, no one will ever hurt what is his.

THE FIRST BOOK OF THE SURRENDER TRILOGY In her sensational Breathless Trilogy, #1 New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks tested the boundaries of desire. In her new trilogy, there’s only one thing left to do: cross them. And never have the consequences of erotic exploration been so irresistibly inviting, so shockingly intimate, and so totally unexpected… LETTING GO Josslyn found perfection once, and she knows she’ll never find it again. Now widowed, she seeks the one thing her beloved husband couldn’t give her: dominance. Lonely, searching for an outlet for her grief and wanting only a brief taste of the perfection she once enjoyed, she seeks what she’s looking for at an exclusive club that caters to people indulging in their most hedonistic fantasies. She never imagined that what she’d find would be the one man who’s long been a source of comfort—and secret longing. Her husband’s best friend. Dash has lived in an untenable position for years: in love with his best friend’s wife but unwilling to act on that attraction. He’d never betray his best friend. And so he’s waited in the wings, offering Joss unconditional support and comfort as she works past her grief, hoping for the day when he can offer her more. When he finds her in a club devoted to the darker edges of desire, he’s furious because he thinks she has no idea what she’s getting herself into. Until she explains in detail what it is she wants. What she needs. As realization sets in, he is gripped by fierce, unwavering determination. If she wants dominance, he is the only man who will introduce her to that world. He is the only man who will touch her, cherish her…love her. And the only man she’ll ever submit to.

#1 USA Today and New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks continues her suspenseful and sizzling Slow Burn series with the fifth book featuring the men and women of Devereaux Security Services. Raised in a strict religious cult since she was a young girl, Jenna has no connection to the outside world beyond vague flashes of memory that seem to be from another life. Memories she clings to when the cult leaders discover her extraordinary ability to heal—and punish her. Years held captive and forced to do the cult''s bidding have turned Jenna into a meek, timid woman…or so they think. In truth, she is merely biding her time, waiting for the perfect moment to escape. When a terrified young woman tries to steal the SUV of Devereaux Security’s toughest recruit, Isaac’s anger quickly turns into a strange sort of protectiveness for the beautiful, bruised stranger. But when they are caught in a firestorm of bullets and Isaac is hit, he’s sure the end is near, until Jenna touches him and closes his wounds. As he tries to bring Jenna to safety, she refuses to tell him what danger haunts her or how she healed him, but Isaac vows to do whatever it takes to gain her trust…and her heart. Because with just one touch, Isaac knows he wants Jenna to be his—forever.

In this reader favorite story by #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Maya Banks, a fake engagement leads to very real passion. He’s wanted her for six long months. And now the opportunity has finally arrived to make Celia Taylor his—at least temporarily. Billionaire businessman Evan Reese knows she’s desperate to get him to sign with Maddox Communications. Maybe he will. But first Celia needs to accompany him to beautiful Catalina for a family wedding...as his fake fiancée! There he’ll wine, dine and seduce the stunning ad executive…for he knows she desires him, too. Yet what happens when this counterfeit engagement becomes more than just an act? Originally published in 2010 as Billionaire’s Contract Engagement.

Maya Banks, the New York Times bestselling author of romance and romantic suspense has captivated readers with her steamy Scottish historical novels, perfect for fans of Julie Garwood. In Seduction of a Highland Lass, an indomitable Highland warrior is caught between loyalty and forbidden love. Fiercely loyal to his elder brother, Alaric McCabe leads his clan in the fight for their birthright. Now he is prepared to wed for duty, as well. But on his way to claim the hand of Rionna McDonald, daughter of a neighboring chieftain, he is ambushed and left for dead. Miraculously, his life is saved by the soft touch of a Highland angel, a courageous beauty who will put to the test his fealty to his clan, his honor, and his deepest desires. An outcast from her own clan, Keeley McDonald was betrayed by those she loved and trusted. When the wounded warrior falls from his horse, she is drawn to his strong, lean body. The wicked glint in his green eyes ignites a passion that will follow them back to Alaric’s keep, where their forbidden love draws them deeper into the pleasures of the flesh. But as conspiracy and danger circle closer, Alaric must make an impossible choice: Will he betray his blood ties for the woman he loves?

She hadn''t known she''d slept with the boss. But the next morning Jewel Henley learned the exotic stranger who''d swept her off her feet was her new employer, Piers Anetakis. And before she could explain, Jewel found herself without a job…and pregnant. After five months Piers had finally tracked down his one-night lover. Determined to explain the mistakes that had been made, he was confronted with an undeniable truth. Jewel was carrying his child. His Greek honor demanded they marry. Yet was there more between them than lust…and was it enough to make their marriage of convenience last?

From #1 NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR MAYA BANKS Pregnancy, Passion and One Determined Tycoon… Despite his fiancée''s chilling betrayal, wealthy developer Ryan Beardsley provided for Kelly Christian when he sent her packing. So why hadn''t she cashed his check? He''s livid to find her working in a dingy Houston diner, desperate and pregnant. Regardless of whether the baby is his—or his brother''s—Ryan demands that Kelly return to New York with him. Now. For the baby''s sake.Or maybe because the woman''s as irresistible as ever… "Top Pick! […] An extraordinarily moving romance with wonderfully charismatic protagonists." —RT Book Reviews on The Tycoon''s Secret Affair WANTED was originally published as Wanted by His Lost Love

In this reader favorite from #1 New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks, one night is about to change everything… When an unplanned evening of passion with the darkly seductive Cameron Hollingsworth results in a surprise pregnancy, Pippa Laingley’s at a crossroads. She knew going in that the enigmatic entrepreneur had built a fortress around his feelings. What she’s just discovered is that he’s loved and lost before—and he refuses to ever risk his heart like that again. Cam’s experienced loss before, and he knows he’d never survive going through that hell again. But if he lets Pippa get too close, he’ll fall hard. If he pushes her away with loveless arrangements of financial support, he’ll still lose her. Either way, he’s doomed…unless he can let himself love again. First published as Undone by her Tender Touch in 1998.

One womans campaign to win the hearts of the two men she loves. Jasmine left the Sweetwater Ranch and the Morgan brothers, no longer able to bear the painful dilemma of loving them both. After a year away, in which she gains new perspective, she returns home with one goal. To make Seth and Zane Morgan hers. Jaz may have left an innocent girl, but shes returned a beautiful, sensual woman. Seth and Zane arent prepared for the full on assault she launches and each battle an attraction theyve fought for years. She wants them both, but Seth has no intention of sharing his woman. Its up to her to change his mind because she cant and wont choose between two men she loves with equal passion. For her, its all or nothing."

FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE BREATHLESS TRILOGY MAYA BANKS He was a by-the-book cop who broke the rules in the bedroom... Micah Hudson has painful secrets he''s run hard from. He has new friends, a new life, but he''s about to be confronted with the one person who reminds him of all he''s tried to forget--Angelina, the sister of his oldest friend David. She knows everything about his past, including how he and David fell in love with the same woman, and how they decided the best way to prevent her from tearing them apart was to share her between them. But then a terrible accident left Micah alone... She was willing to do anything to make him see the woman she''d become... Micah lost the two people who meant the most in the world to him. Angelina lost her only family. And she kept her deepest secret close to her heart. Her love for Micah. No longer willing to wait, she decides it''s time to go after him and bring him to his knees. She knows his secrets, his desires, his kinks and fetishes, and she''ll use whatever it takes to reel him in. Behind the easygoing, loves women exterior lies a man with dark needs and passions. She can give him what he wants. But will he decide she''s what he needs?

Two reader-favorite Pregnancy & Passion stories revealing the undeniable consequences of unquenchable desire by #1 New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks. Originally published as Tempted by Her Innocent Kiss in 2012 and Undone by Her Tender Touch in 2012. TEMPTED Devon Carter was Ashley Copeland’s first and only love, but her dreams of newlywed bliss are crushed by the discovery that their marriage is another of Daddy’s business deals. Refusing to stand by as their passions fade, Ashley decides to play the role of perfect wife, hoping her new husband will truly fall in love. But Devon doesn’t recognize the steely society wife at his side. He misses the bubbly, ambitious woman Ashley used to be, and he’s determined to rekindle the smoldering fire in her eyes, especially now that she’s having his child… UNDONE No strings attached? Pippa Laingley should have known better. When an unplanned evening of passion with Cameron Hollingsworth results in pregnancy, she’s at a major crossroads. She knew going in that the sexy entrepreneur didn’t do commitment, but then she discovers the tragic reason why. Cam is convinced he stands to lose it all if he lets his guard down and opens his heart again. But Pippa doesn’t see the difference between pushing someone away and losing them for good, and she’s determined to show Cam how lasting love can be.

Three novellas. Two interlocking stories. One sizzling read from #1 New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks. Nice set up: one spirited woman in Kit Townsend, and two hot buddies, Ryder and Mac, who take turns giving Kit what she needs. It''s the perfect no-strings triangle and while it doesn''t exactly follow the rules, neither does Kit. But when love unexpectedly throws these three friends for a loop, can they still have a happy ending? And then there''s Mia Malone, a sweet Dallas girl who had big dreams for the future when she first met Texas Ranger Logan Kincaid. That fairy tale was a lifetime ago. Today, framed for drug possession, she''s forced to work undercover at a strip joint where several working girls have disappeared. Then in walks Logan—her protector, savior, and lover.

A reader favorite Anetakis Tycoons story from #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Maya Banks, originally published as The Tycoon’s Rebel Bride in 2009. Tycoon Theron Anetakis had only one problem—and she just walked through his door. With his business takeover complete, he’d intended to arrange a marriage for himself to further secure his future. However… Little Isabella Caplan had blossomed into a voluptuous vixen with plans of her own, and they didn’t include letting the executor of her father’s estate arrange a marriage for her to another man! She had pined for Theron long enough. Now it was time to seduce her hot-blooded hotel tycoon and bring him to one bended knee. “Isabella is…charming as she leads Theron on a merry chase that will have readers rooting for both of them.” —RT Book Reviews on The Bride

Bryony fell for hotelier Rafael when he courted her for her beachfront real estate. Then he disappeared. Now, a very pregnant Bryony’s in New York looking for answers – but Rafael has none and he doesn’t remember Bryony! Their solution: return to the island where they met and relive the nights in question – until he remembers everything...

Cole could have any woman but desires his former high-school sweetheart Ren, and when Ren''s current master agrees to give her to Cole for a short time he knows he will not be able to give her up again.

Tycoon Theron Anetakis had only one problem—and she just walked through his door. With his business takeover complete, he''d intended to arrange a marriage for himself to further secure his future. However… Little Isabella Caplan had blossomed into a voluptuous vixen with plans of her own, and they didn''t include letting the executor of her father''s estate also arrange a marriage for her to another man! She had pined for Theron long enough. Now it was time to seduce her hot-blooded hotel tycoon and bring him to one bended knee.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks continues her suspenseful and sexy Slow Burn series in this story of a woman who has fought to survive and the man who is determined that no one will ever hurt her again. Tori Devereaux is a survivor. With the support of her family and the brave protectors at Devereaux Security Services, she''s finally ready to put her past behind her and move on. But her gift, the ability to see the future, has also become her greatest curse as the visions come more frequently than ever. She doesn''t know if the dreams are foretelling the future or are nightmares of her past. Refusing to allow the monster who abducted her rule her life forever, she''s determined to stop looking back. Dane Elliot, the front man for DSS, has never been far from Tori''s side since her rescue from a maniac several years before. Hired by her brothers in the wake of her abduction, there''s never been anything brotherly about his feelings for her. As she is plagued by visions that haunt her night and day, and with her attacker still on the loose, Dane isn''t taking any chances with Tori''s safety. This hardened warrior will move heaven and earth to protect the woman who is his one weakness, to make sure she''s safe and finally in his arms.

In the first book of New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Maya Banks''s Sweet series, Dallas cop Gray Montgomery finds a link between his partner''s killer and Faith, a beautiful stranger. Contains mature themes.