New Releases by Shayla Black

Enjoy this spicy, suspenseful bedtime story from New York Times bestselling author Shayla Black What will she surrender to him for his protection? I’m Vanessa. Someone has broken into my place…but taken nothing. I’m terrified. And alone. My work crush appears unexpectedly and offers to keep me safe. At what price? We have a past Rush doesn’t remember… So I offer him a night he won’t forget. But he already knows everything about me—my ambitions, habits, and forbidden desires. And that’s not the only secret he’s been keeping… **Seduced by the Spy is a sexy bedtime story, designed so you can start in the evening and complete before you turn out the lights. All Forbidden Confessions: Protectors are connected, but can be read as a standalone. Each is a HOT, romantic story with strong language, sexy times, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after!**

Falling for the forbidden is never something you plan. Here is my confession… Ebook box set of all 4 Forbidden Confessions: Seducing The Innocent, Book 1 Just how far will she go to keep her secret crush? Seducing The Bride, Book 2 Just how far will he go to claim her? Seducing The Stranger, Book 3 Just how deep will she fall after one night with a hot stranger? Seducing The Enemy, Book 4 Just how far will he go to take his pound of flesh from her? Enjoy these Forbidden Confessions. HEA guaranteed!

Enjoy this steamy former military security team series from New York Times bestselling author Shayla Black He''d protect her from the world. But who will protect her from him? 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, challenging and seducing her. Brea isn’t sure she can trust him…but she also can’t say no. Angry and betrayed, he leaves to pursue vengeance, while her sins are exposed to the world, forcing her to fight painful battles. Can Brea and Pierce conquer the dangers that threaten their happily ever after…or will fate wrench them apart forever? **Stories in this series are told in a duet of two full-length novels. Each duet can be read as a standalone. Includes strong language, sexy times, alpha male attitude, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Enjoy!**

Enjoy this steamy former military security team series from New York Times bestselling author Shayla Black He wants her…and he’s past caring she’s the enemy. Former military operative Chase “Zyron” Garrett’s new employer forbids romance in the office. No problem—until the private security company assigns him to protect their sweet secretary from her vicious ex. Every night beside single mom Tessa Lawrence, unable to touch her, makes Zy burn until he stops caring that their love is wrong. Tessa and her newborn girl are alone in the world. That changes when Zy walks through her door. Fierce yet tender, he’s everything she needs in a man, lover, and father for her daughter. But he’s off-limits. If she gives in to temptation, she’ll lose her job. So she resigns herself to being his friend—and loving him in secret. Then their team is compromised and it’s clear they have a mole. Zy is ordered to discover their traitor…and all clues point to Tessa. With his heart tangled between unquenched need and searing betrayal, he searches for the truth. But will their love be the greatest casualty of all? **Stories in this series are told in a duet of two full-length novels. Each duet can be read as a standalone. Includes strong language, sexy times, alpha male attitude, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Enjoy!**

Enjoy this spicy, suspenseful bedtime story from New York Times bestselling author Shayla Black What will he demand in exchange for keeping her safe? I’m Sophie, pop-star princess. My career is on a superstar trajectory. Until the bullets start flying. The bodyguard I hired to protect me drags me to safety. But now I’m trapped alone with a man I barely know. One who lights my body on fire. But someone wants me dead. Rand can save me from evil. But his protection comes at a price… **Seduced by the Bodyguard is a sexy bedtime story, designed so you can start in the evening and complete before you turn out the lights. All Forbidden Confessions: Protectors are connected, but can be read as a standalone. Each is a HOT, romantic story with strong language, sexy times, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after!**

Every mood has its book.When you crave something exceptional, exciting and enchanting, Top Shelf Romance promises this and more. Top Shelf Romance is bringing you the best modern classics of romance in Collection 8, LOVE ME ALWAYS, featuring FOUR bestselling authors! LOVE ME ALWAYS is a collection of four best-selling novels including: J Daniels - Where I Belong Carly Phillips - Dare to Hold Shayla Black - Wicked Duet Natasha Madison - Tempt the Boss Top Shelf Romance represents the best of the best in romance. There are no cliffhangers. These are simply must-read novels for readers looking for the best in happily ever afters.

Victorian Romance Boxset from Shayla Black. Strictly Seduction and Strictly Forbidden together in one bundle. Start your historical romance adventure today! Strictly Seduction: It can’t be love if it’s Strictly Seduction… As an innocent girl, Madeline Sedgewick learned that nothing comes without a price—even desire. Five years later, now widowed and deeply in debt, she’s certain that the stranger who bought her last husband’s notes of credit will demand swift, steep repayment. But she never imagines her creditor will be Brock Taylor, her baseborn former stable-hand turned newly wealthy entrepreneur—the man who stole her virginity and her heart. She’s even more stunned when he says that he’ll forgive her debts only if she becomes his wife. Brock’s memories of their parting are no less bitter than Maddie’s, and his plans for their future are hardly a rekindling of their blissful first love. But seeing Maddie again—just as spirited, strong, and beautiful as ever—reawakens a desire he thought long dead. When she refuses his proposal, they strike a dangerous wager, with Brock’s self-made fortune and Maddie’s treasured independence at stake. It’s a wager only one of them can win—as long as they resist the other’s passionate seduction…and falling in love again. Strictly Forbidden: A passion this tempting must be Strictly Forbidden… Miss Kira Melbourne is anything but a proper English rose. Her exotic beauty, courtesy of her foreign mother, has marked her as an outsider, and her ghastly reputation as a woman of loose virtue has only added to that status. The victim of a devious viscount's horrible lies, Kira has the chance to redeem herself and become a member of polite society as the fiancée of a respected country clergyman. She'll finally have a place to belong…even if it's in the tepid arms of a man she doesn't love. Gavin Daggett, Duke of Cropthorne, isn't about to let his naive country cousin marry a scandalous woman like Kira Melbourne. The solution is a simple one: Gavin will seduce the vixen and prove her unworthiness, thereby releasing his cousin from any obligation. But spending time with Kira is like awakening to a world of color and beauty, and it stirs the fiery desires Gavin has fought to suppress his entire life. Caught in his own dangerous game, sharing forbidden pleasure with Kira, Gavin knows that the price of loving her is high—and yet it is one that he will willingly pay…with every beat of his heart.

Enjoy this Single Dad’s Temporary Fling which turns into a steamy romance full of family drama. I dared her to spend a hot, no-strings night with me. Now I’m determined to keep her forever. I’m Trace Weston—recently reformed bad boy and full-time single father. My life is already complicated, but when my sister-in-law asks me to give her bestie, who just ended her long-term relationship with a cheating jerk, some hot, post-breakup pleasure, I’m game. I never expected to want Masey Garrett with a burning hunger, but she’s shy, sassy, driven, and incredibly kind. Suddenly I’m falling fast…but she’s only mine for a night. What’s a former player to do? Change the rules. Now she’s under my roof day and night. We’re playing house…but I want a real family. Though she loves my newborn son, the skittish beauty keeps her feelings about me a secret. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do to win her over, but other than passion, how can I persuade Masey I’m the man for her? Sure, I could drop an L bomb…except that once imploded my heart. But when her past turns her world upside down, can I chance everything and dare Masey to stay with me forever? **More Than Dare You is part of the Reed Family Reckoning Contemporary Romance series, but every book can be read as a standalone. A HOT, romantic story with strong language, sexy times, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after!**

Just how far will he go to take his pound of flesh from her? I’m Jett, self-made billionaire. I’ve achieved everything I’ve ever set my mind to—except revenge. Eight years ago, my best friend stole my multimillion dollar idea… After I fell for his little sister. He made a fortune. And she stabbed me in the back. Now he’s in financial straits, while I’m richer than I ever dreamed. So I made Whitney a bargain: forty million dollars in exchange for a week of her body. But now that she’s in my bed, animosity may not be all I’m feeling…

Just how deep will she fall after one night with a hot stranger? I’m Calla. I’m responsible. I plan. I’m cautious—always. Until I see the gorgeous stranger with the rugged hands and the dark mood. I want him. When he makes me an indecent proposal, I do something reckless. I say yes. I follow a man I don’t know to his hotel room and surrender my body. But he may be more than I can handle. Especially when I discover the shocking identity of my sexy stranger…

Enjoy this steamy former military security team series from New York Times bestselling author Shayla Black The good girl is keeping a secret? He’ll seduce it out of her until she begs to be his. 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, challenging and seducing her. Brea isn’t sure she can trust him…but she also can’t say no. Angry and betrayed, he leaves to pursue vengeance, while her sins are exposed to the world, forcing her to fight painful battles. Can Brea and Pierce conquer the dangers that threaten their happily ever after…or will fate wrench them apart forever? ** Wicked Ever After is the second novel in the Wicked Lovers: Soldiers For Hire romantic suspense series. Stories in this series are told in a duet of two full-length novels. Each duet can be read as a standalone. Includes strong language, sexy times, alpha male attitude, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Enjoy!**

Trading pleasure for information is no way to catch a criminal...or is it? With fifty grand at stake and a star-witness missing, bounty hunter R. A. Thorn and Detective Cameron Martinez reluctantly team up to and put their bodies on the line to make gorgeous informant Brenna Sheridan a deal: everything she knows in exchange for everything she desires. Their heated interrogation explodes into an unexpected experience none can forget or forego. Commitment-shy Thorn is sure their "deal" is nothing but pure, sizzling lust. Cam knows it''s more. But Brenna is keeping dangerous secrets, one a mafia boss is intent on learning-before silencing her forever. While on the run, her past spills out. And when shocking desires are revealed, there''s no turning back... Can the guys come together to protect and serve the woman they want to claim for good before the threat ends her? *(Formerly titled Dangerous Boys and Their Toy. Contents of this book are unchanged.)

Just how far will he 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. My best friend’s daughter. Once, she had a crush on me. Now she’s grown and engaged to another man. Still, I can’t let her go. How many bridges am I willing to burn to convince her she’s mine? I’m about to find out…

"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. After he delivered an ultimatum to either get over his transgressions or get our of the family business, I put space between us with a temporary getaway to Maui. My rental''s sexy caretaker, Sky 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 between leaving Skye to return to the life -- and wealth -- I''ve always known or abandoning everything familiar to start over with the woman who awakened my heart."--Page 4 of cover.

He was sent to guard her body… he didn’t expect her to steal his heart. Her sister’s wedding was hardly the place to find a hook up, but after one look at friend-of-the-groom and special operative Josiah Grant, small-town Texas beauty Magnolia West immediately fell in lust. After a stunningly sensual night together, Maggie is prepared for the two of them to go their separate ways. After all, she’s not a happily-ever-after kind of girl. But Josiah—and danger—change her plans. Josiah isn’t looking for love…but Maggie rouses his body and stirs his heart like no other woman. She’s got a rocky romantic past, and a smart man would steer clear. But when the murder quotient in Kendall County rises and all signs point to a mysterious group nearby who have been harassing Maggie’s family, he can’t leave her unprotected—especially when he realizes he’s fallen hard for her. As tension mounts and the menace closes in, Josiah will do anything to prove to Maggie that their love is real…but can they stay alive long enough to share it?

Wicked To Love: Could the boss she walked away from finally become the lover of her dreams? Brandon Ross paid a steep price when he fell for a former friend''s wife. Years later, he still holds all women to his old flame''s standard. And Emberlin Evans, Brandon''s secretary, knows she can''t measure up. She would do anything to make her boss notice her. But when a phone call from his ex sends Brandon chasing her, Em knows it''s time to stop waiting for him and move on. Funny how her resignation gets Brandon''s attention in a way short skirts didn''t. When Brandon confronts Emberlin, he realizes that he''s been blind to his feelings for her-and that the way she always calls him Sir and says "please" has his thoughts turning wicked... Wicked All The Way: Could their second chance be their first real love? Retired military colonel Caleb Edgington has spent two long years on the most important mission objective of his life: capture an unforgettable beauty and conquer her broken heart. Having lost at love once, he understands being gun shy. The residual fears from her nasty divorce have stood between them, but he''s got the perfect strategy to lure her in and show her what he''s made of... Carlotta Buckley never thought she''d fall in love again. Once bitten, she''s now more than twice shy. And Caleb is everything she can''t handle-fierce, relentless, uncompromising... and sexual. She''s managed to avoid him, but now his son and her daughter need their help. Can Caleb and the spirit of the season convince her that she''s ready to take a chance on love again? A Very Wicked Christmas: Stop by Jack and Morgan''s place for Christmas-Wicked style! Sometimes the holidays are so busy-work, kids, shopping, baking, partying, wrapping, decorating, planning, and Christmas music-that you don''t have time for the one you love most. Can the spirit of the season bring the first two Wicked Lovers closer forever? Join Jack and Morgan for some holiday cheer. (Best after having read Wicked Ties.)

A Steamy, Family Drama Contemporary Romance – Enemies-to-Lovers, Pretend Relationship I romanced her for revenge…but what if she’s not the enemy? I’m Clint Holmes—hands-on business owner and a beast in the bedroom. Life was great—until fate ripped my father from my life. Now the only thing that matters is finding the woman responsible and making her pay. But beauty Bethany Banks is a Harvard-educated shark used to playing dangerous corporate games. How can a blue-collar guy like me outsmart her? One glance, and the answer is obvious. I seduce her. During our slow-dance of secrets and lies, I get to know the supposed ballbuster…only to discover her ambition and tough exterior hide a woman who’s vulnerable and heartbreakingly alone. Instinct urges me to protect her, but I came for retribution. Night after night, I ply her with my burning touch until I drown in her pleasure. Suddenly, I’m addicted and questioning everything, especially the fine line between love and hate. But when the past comes back with a vengeance, exposing the truth, can I prove that I’m more than tempted to make her mine forever? **More Than Tempt You is part of the Reed Family Reckoning Contemporary Romance series, but every book can be read as a standalone. A HOT, romantic story with strong language, sexy times, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after!** What’s included? Enemies to Lovers, Pretend Relationship, Revenge

The thrilling conclusion of the twisting, page-turning Perfect Gentlemen series… Decades ago, ambitious Zack Hayes set his sights on the White House. He’s worked his whole life to become the leader of the free world—attending the right schools, marrying the perfect bride—all to aid his campaign. He didn’t realize someone behind the scenes has been pulling the strings to manipulate Zack and the country he loves into a dangerous position—one he will risk his life to wrench free from. The one thing he can’t risk is Elizabeth Matthews. From the moment she met Zack Hayes, Liz felt the connection. Serving as his campaign manager and then his press secretary, she accepted that her love for him would remain unrequited. Still, she’d thought they were friends, so when he pushed her aside, she felt the stab in her heart. And when she realizes he’s done it to protect her, nothing will stop Liz from standing by his side—not even the men who would use her as a weapon against him. As shocking secrets are revealed, Zack and Liz find succor and passion in each other’s arms. When the ultimate villain shows his face, Zack may have to choose between his country and the woman he loves…

“Beautifully written characters, honest and true emotions and a lovable storyline that had me hooked from the opening pages.” ~The Overflowing Bookcase 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 finally come together forever? Misadventures is a romantic series of spicy standalone novels, each written or co-written by some of the best names in romance. The stories are scandalous, refreshing, and, of course, incredibly sexy. They’re the perfect bedside read, a ‘quick blush’ for the reader who loves a page-turning romance.

I''m Evan Cook-billionaire tech entrepreneur and widower. Professionally, I''ve got it all. But since my wife died, my personal life has fallen apart. Remarrying seems like the obvious answer, so I place an ad. I''m not asking for much. The ideal woman only needs to be smart, organized, pretty, and helpful-both in and out of bed-without expecting romance. I never thought to look right in front of me...but it turns out that Nia Wright, my sexy, sassy assistant, just might be the perfect candidate. After an unexpectedly hot night together, I''m ready to stop interviewing strangers and simply marry her. On paper, she ticks every box on my list. Best of all, she''s far too sensible to fall for me. I didn''t see the flaw in my logic until it was too late. I never thought I''d lose my heart for the first time. And I definitely never imagined Nia could consume me. But she''s harboring a secret that could tear us apart. Can I prove I more than crave her before it''s too late?

The first in a sexy contemporary romance series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shayla Black. BOUND BY DUTY... Bodyguard and former military man Cutter Bryant has always done his duty--no matter the cost. Now he''s taking one last high-octane assignment before settling down in a new role that means sacrificing his chance at love. But he never expects to share an irresistible chemistry with his beautiful new client. ...TEMPTED BY PLEASURE As the star of a steamy television drama, Shealyn West knows fame well, but it has come at the expense of her heart. With a blackmailer watching her every move and the threat of career-ending exposure looming, Shealyn hires Cutter to shore up her security and keep her safe, never imagining their attraction will be too powerful to contain. As Shealyn and Cutter navigate the scintillating line between business and pleasure, they unravel a web of secrets that threaten their relationship and their lives. When danger strikes, Cutter must decide whether to follow his heart for the first time, or risk losing Shealyn forever.

A Steamy, Family Drama Contemporary Romance – Sports Star, Pregnancy, Temporary Fling I made her my temporary wife. Now I’ll do anything to claim her forever. I’m Noah Weston—MVP quarterback and seasoned player. Though I’m retiring from America’s most iconic team a football hero, a secret threatens my well-planned future. To regroup, I escape to my private ocean-front paradise. But property caretaker Harlow Reed destroys my zen with her sexy red bikini and sassy attitude. After discovering my problem, she offers to help…if I give her sweaty sex and nonstop orgasms. Since I’ve got game, what do I have to lose? Three months—that’s how long it should take for us to scratch this itch and solve my issue. But the more I peel back complicated Harlow’s layers, the less I can picture my life without her. When I learn how badly she’s been burned by love, I’ll do whatever it takes to prove I don’t merely want her. I more than love her enough to make her mine for good. **More Than Love You is part of the Reed Family Reckoning Contemporary Romance series, but every book can be read as a standalone. A HOT, romantic story with strong language, sexy times, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after!**

"A sweet and sexy romp that will leave you smiling from ear to ear..." ~RT Book Reviews, TOP PICK An Overnight Billionaire… When Carson Frost inherits a confectionary that rakes in billions but is too cash-strapped to last another sixty days, he agrees to take a loan from his late father’s rival. There are two catches: Carson has to sign over a permanent stake in the company and marry the man’s daughter. Concocts a Fake Bride… Two weeks before the wedding, he gets cold feet and claims he’s in love with someone else. The investor says he’ll still hand over the cash if Carson takes a stroll down the aisle—with the woman who owns his heart. Since he isn’t even dating anyone, Carson panics. Where is he going to find a bride willing to jilt him at the altar on such short notice? And Whips Up a Little Love. Ella Hope is an actress happy for any paying gig, but jilting a hottie in public isn’t what she had in mind. Still, she needs rent, and he’s in a bind. How hard can it be? While playing at matrimony, suddenly their intimacy isn’t so fake. Ella can’t help but fantasize that Carson is her groom and they will live happily ever after. But once his company is safe, will he want her anymore? Misadventures is a romantic series of spicy standalone novels, each written or co-written by some of the best names in romance. The stories are scandalous, refreshing, and, of course, incredibly sexy. They’re the perfect bedside read, a ‘quick blush’ for the reader who loves a page-turning romance.

More than a decade ago, Roman Calder had a scorching affair with the sister of one of his best friends. Augustine Spencer drove him so crazy he thought of nothing but her. The only thing they did more often than heat the sheets was fight. Unprepared for the intensity of their relationship, Roman broke things off and concentrated on things that made sense to him: his career and putting his best friend, Zack Hayes, in the White House. Gus Spencer is known to Washington insiders as the president''s secret weapon. Gorgeous and brilliant, Gus runs the press pool with the determination of a shark. No one dares to cross her, not when she''s known for having a spine of steel...but long ago one man melted her down. Despite the fact that she''ll never forgive Roman for breaking her heart, now that they work together she can''t get him off her mind. When a dangerous investigation leads both Roman and Gus to London, the heat between them becomes unbearable. As they begin to unravel an international conspiracy, they find themselves falling all over again. But when a killer threatens their world, can they fight to stay together or will the sins of their past keep them forever apart?

More Than Need You (More Than Words, Book 2)

Forever Wicked They had nothing in common but a desperate passion… Billionaire Jason Denning lived life fast and hard in a world where anything could be bought and sold, even affection. But all that changed when he met “Greta,” a beautiful stranger ready to explore her hidden desires. From a blue collar family, Gia Angelotti wore a badge, fought for right—and opened herself utterly to love him. Blindsided and falling hard, Jason does the first impulsive thing of his life and hustles her to the altar. Until a second chance proved that forever could be theirs. Then tragedy ripped Jason’s new bride from his arms and out of his life. When he finds Gia again, he gives her a choice: spend the three weeks before their first anniversary with him or forfeit the money she receives from their marriage. Reluctantly, she agrees to once again put herself at his mercy and return to his bed. But having her right where he wants her is dangerous for Jason’s peace of mind. No matter how hard he tries, he finds himself falling for her again. Will he learn to trust that their love is real before Gia leaves again for good? Pure Wicked During his decade as an international pop star, Jesse McCall has lived every day in the fast lane. A committed hedonist reveling in amazing highs, globetrotting, and nameless encounters, he refuses to think about his loneliness or empty future. Then tragedy strikes. Shocked and grieving, he sheds his identity and walks away, searching for peace. Instead, he finds Bristol Reese, a no-nonsense beauty scraping to keep her business afloat while struggling with her own demons. He’s intent on seducing her, but other than a pleasure-filled night, she’s not interested in a player, especially after her boyfriend recently proposed to her sister. In order to claim Bristol, Jesse has to prove he’s not the kind of man he’s always been. But when she learns his identity and his past comes back to haunt him, how will he convince her that he’s a changed man who wants nothing more than to make her his forever? Dirty Wicked After being framed for a crime he didn’t commit, former private eye Nick Navarro has nothing but revenge on his mind—until a woman from his past returns to beg for his help. Beautiful widow Sasha Porter has been hunted by his enemies. Desperate, she offers him anything to keep her young daughter safe, even agreeing to become his mistress. The last thing either of them want are emotional entanglements but as they entrap the ruthless politician who arranged Nick’s downfall and passion sizzles between them, danger closes in. Will he choose love over vengeance before it’s too late?

A sexy and emotional contemporary romance series by Shayla Black... I''m Maxon Reed-real estate mogul, shark, asshole. If a deal isn''t high profile and big money, I pass. Now that I''ve found the property of a lifetime, I''m jumping. But one tenacious bastard stands between me and success-my brother. I''ll need one hell of a devious ploy to distract cynical Griff. Then fate drops a luscious redhead in my lap who''s just his type. Sassy college senior Keeley Kent accepts my challenge to learn how to become Griff''s perfect girlfriend. But somewhere between the makeover and the witty conversation, I''m having trouble resisting her. The quirky dreamer is everything I usually don''t tolerate. But she''s beyond charming. I more than want her; I''m desperate to own her. I''m not even sure how drastic I''m willing to get to make her mine-but I''m about to find out. This book is the second in the More Than Words series. The books are companions, not serials, meaning that backstory, secondary characters, and other elements will be easier to relate to if you read the installments in order, but the main romance of each book is a stand-alone. This book contains lines that may make you laugh, events that may make you cry, and scenes that will probably have you squirming in your seat. Don''t worry about cliffhangers. HEA guaranteed! (Does not contain elements of BDSM or romantic suspense.)