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Two women are desperately vying for the same man, but when they discover he’s been unfaithful to both of them, one woman hatches a scheme that ends in disaster.Two women from entirely different backgrounds who have more in common than meets the eye. Life has dealt Terelle a dismal hand: a rough childhood spent in and out of foster care, an unexpected pregnancy, and an unfaithful man. But she''s determined to change all that. All Terelle ever wanted was a home and a family to call her own and the stable environment she never got in foster care. Terelle works long hours as a nursing assistant to pay for exorbitant collect phone calls, care packages, and to generally help support Marquise, the incarcerated father of her child. She expects to be compensated with marriage and is devastated when upon his release he refuses to settle down and resumes his philandering ways. Kai regards sex as sport until she meets Marquise. Feeling that she''s fallen in love for the first time, wealthy and well-bred Kai expects street-savvy Marquise to leave his family for her. When she discovers that he is maintaining a relationship with both she and Terelle, Kai resorts to schemes that lead to disastrous results for all involved.

In Dangerously in Love, a stripper, a desperate housewife, and a sexually addicted husband take fatal attraction to a new level—and reveal the extreme risks of falling in love.Chanell Lawson, a.k.a Sensation, is a premiere exotic dancer who is sick and tired of sex industry. She finally is ready to exchange her pole dancing routine for a more traditional life. When she meets her ideal catch, however, Chanelle begins to suspect he has a dark side and soon fears that the man of her dreams may be her worst nightmare. After three years of marriage, Dayna Reynolds believes getting pregnant will revitalize her failing marriage. But an absent and unfaithful husband won''t help her chances. Feeling unattractive and unloved, a vulnerable Dayna easily succumbs to the advances of an enigmatic stranger. Reed Reynolds seeks success by socializing with members of an elite society. His new associates would be shocked to learn his secret life—a life so sordid it jeopardizes his marriage, financial stability, and any chance of a successful career. Author Alison Hobbs delicately intertwines three dynamic characters and storylines to create an irrevocably catastrophic chain of events. With sensual language and suspenseful plot twists, Dangerously in Love will leave readers breathless.

A graphically sensual tale blending the paranormal with breathtaking suspense. Jennifer Darnell accepts a nanny position for one of the most powerful political couples in Philadelphia. The little boy she''s hired to care for has been diagnosed as autistic but his sinister behavior has Jen suspecting that the child is in cahoots with the devil. After sighting a naked woman running across a bridge in broad daylight, Jen is convinced she''s losing her mind. But when she bumps into a gorgeous police officer who admits to seeing the woman, too, Jen is moderately comforted. While she and the hot-looking cop attempt to unravel the mystery, sparks fly between them, and a steamy love affair begins. Meanwhile, Eris, the fallen goddess from The Enchantress has been languishing on the Dark Realm. Yearning for revenge against the Stovall family, she escapes her hellish holding place. Now back with a vengeance, Eris is on the prowl for sex and blood. Using her powers of deception and intoxicating sexual deviancy, she easily bends the will of both men and woman. But when she sets her sights on Jen''s man, the young nanny fights back...but can she win? Though merely a child, Kali Stovall is at the top of Eris''s hit list. Eris''s reign of sexual terror and dominion seems unstoppable unless someone or something equally powerful comes forward to challenge her. Can this child and the other innocent victims be rescued from Eris''s depraved rampage?

Bestselling author Allison Hobbs delivers the sequel to Insatiable in this story of two women whose lives are consumed by their rivalry for the same man—a man who might not be alive.A seductive tale of lust and revenge, The Climax charts the entangled lives of two women—Terelle and Kai—who have both suffered irrecoverable losses in their pursuit of Marquise, who is believed to be dead. Kai is in prison, and Terelle suffered from a mental breakdown after losing her fiancé. After two years of catatonia, Terelle is awakened by a sweet and mysterious kiss, and the voice of her lost love. As Terelle recovers, she clings to the idea that Marquise—who is the father of her child—is still alive and out there, waiting to reunite with her. She goes into grueling rehabilitation in order to find a way back to him, all the while enduring the concern of loved ones, who think she is delusional. At the same time, Kai is jailed for a murder she didn''t commit, but that doesn''t stop her wanton behavior. Not a day goes by that Kai doesn''t plot a wicked revenge on Terelle. Throughout steamy prison encounters, and despite a lifetime sentence, Kai vows that Terelle will never know a moment of peace, so long as she lives. Both women teeter on the edge of insanity as they suffer the loss of love. One woman’s quest to figure out if her man is merely a figment of imagination might leave her toppling over the edge, while the other will learn that the cost of vengeance could be death.

A provocatively explicit account of an unhappily married couple whose passionless union causes them to seek alternative sexual satisfaction in scandalous ways. Regina Wheeler married her high school sweetheart and has never experienced sexual intimacy with any other man. After many years of being dutifully married to Matt and suffering from short-lived and predictably boring sex, Regina begins to wonder what she''s been missing. Constantly rejected and ignored by an inattentive wife, Matt, on the other hand, starts what he thinks will be a passing fling with a streetwise, much younger woman. But fiery passion unexpectedly ignites, and Matt instantly becomes hopelessly addicted. It turns out that one taste is not enough for him. Secrets turn disastrous—a marriage might be at risk, but so are lives.

A deliciously decadent glimpse inside a day salon that also caters to the sexual fantasies of its affluent clientele. Behind closed doors, the Pure Paradise salon secretly offers a more salacious menu of services for its discerning clients. While the company is raking in the dough, its proprietor Milan cultivates her own personal Rolodex of willing men and women who crave to indulge her most voracious desires. It would seem as if Milan has it all, but she wants more. For Milan, the ultimate catch would be the elusive Hilton Dorsey, an unreasonably handsome, former football player. But her relentless, irrational pursuit of the golden boy has caused Milan to neglect her financial benefactor, jeopardizing her budding empire. Will her obsession with Hilton Dorsey be her ultimate downfall? National bestselling author Allison Hobbs returns with another heart-thumping erotic adventure with Pure Paradise, a thrilling novel that caters to the sensual tastes of a diverse audience that is sure to leave readers begging for more.

Misty and Brick, the two shady yet memorable characters from Double Dippin’, return in this follow-up to the popular title, nominated for a Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award.Pretty and petite, Misty is always plotting on ways to get paid. She decides it’s time to step up her game, so the bossy little diva comes up with an innovative plan to showcase Brick’s attributes to an affluent and freaky clientele. Big, muscular, and thuggish Brick is so weak for Misty, he’s unable to refuse any of her outlandish get-money schemes. The money’s rolling in like crazy and life couldn''t be better until Misty falls hard for a man who looks exactly like her ex-lover, Shane. It’s bad enough that his name is Dane, but even more remarkable, he has Shane''s panty-dropping good looks and his deliciously kissable, big juicy lips. What will Misty do about her money-maker, Brick? Can she juggle two men? Or will she have to make the ultimate choice between money and love?

A spoiled, self-indulgent heiress receives an anonymous invitation to what she believes will be a weekend of sexual extravagance but ultimately learns some valuable lessons about frivolous encounters and selfish pleasures.Yoyin''s whole life has been an egocentric quest for unbridled, hedonistic pleasure. When she travels to a beautiful island villa under the premise of fulfilling her darkest desires and anticipating a succession of around-the-clock, kinky sexcapades, she soon learns that sexual satisfaction comes with a price. She is relentlessly pushed beyond her comfort level and becomes enraged when her expectations are not fulfilled—instead, she is required to fulfill the fantasies and desires of others and no one listens to her own demands. The resort has other plans for her—to teach her something deeper than fetishes, hedonistic desire, or empty encounters. Will Yoyin learn the secret teachings that have been planned for her or will she continue to give in to the demands of her libido while ignoring the yearnings of her heart?

From bestselling author Allison Hobbs comes the sassy, savvy tale of a woman consumed by a secret sex life, wealth and indulgence - obsessions she will go to any length to fulfill. Milan Walden is living the high life. She has it all, a high-power career, respect from her peers, and unlimited business potential. But when she finds herself unemployed and facing criminal charges, she flees the only life she''s ever known to start again. Milan accepts a position as a live-in companion to ailing millionaire Noah Brockington. Her hunger for glamour and luxury drives her to become involved in a twisted relationship with her employer that soon results in a bizarre prenup and frantic preparations for the strangest wedding anyone could expect. Fighting off greedy family members, Noah''s obession with quirky sex, and the yearnings of her heart, Milan finds a new zest for life as she strives to become the sole heir of the Brockington fortune. A Bona Fide Gold Digger is an addictive spin through scandal and temptation that will leave every reader dizzy, but wanting more.

Allison Hobbes delivers a story of betrayal and unconditional love pushed to its limits—but the love between two brothers that transcends right and wrong.When Tariq and Shane Batista were four years old, they witnessed something that no child should ever be subjected to. In an act of confusion and terror, their mentally unstable mother was murdered right in front of them. Even though they are twins, Tariq and Shane grow into two very different young men. Tariq is the kind-hearted golden-boy, while Shane is dark and brooding, angry and deceitful. After being placed in foster homes together, Shane is sent to a reform school for boys when they become teenagers. When they''re reunited, Shane is hardly reformed and now has two shady sidekicks, Brick and Misty. Tariq has an unconventional yet stable home life, complete with a wife and a child. Shane has no ambition and seems content to play the part of small-time gigolo and get by on the financial support of the women who flock to him. Still, despite their stark differences, the brothers remain close. But then Shane meets Kia and his life changes drastically—he’s ready to settle down. However, old habits die hard. After the birth of his son, Shane grows bored with domestic life and he’s lured back out on the prowl. As he delves deeper into more infidelities and more danger, Shane relies on Tariq to supply his alibis and tests the limits of unconditional love. With intensifying drama, Double Dippin'' is a riveting and absorbing story of one brother''s love and another''s betrayal.

Misty takes her business to the top and fights for her man, Brick, in this follow-up to Double Dippin’ and Big Juicy Lips from bestselling author Allison Hobbs.Blindsided by lust, Misty lost her business, her money, all her possessions—and her man, Brick. More determined than ever to get her money right, she starts from scratch and slowly rebuilds her escort service. Cash is starting to trickle in, but it’s not coming fast enough for Misty. With a new crew working around the clock, Misty reclaims top diva status. Her world should be complete, but she’s lonely for Brick’s love and undivided attention. She foolishly took him for granted, allowing him to slip from her grasp and into the clutches of another woman—her mother. As far as Misty is concerned, all is fair in love and war. There’s no limit to how far she will go to take back the man who’s right­fully hers.

A shocking look at human sex trafficking as three underaged girls are routinely battered and abused by a ruthless pimp named Bullet, who refers to the minors he exploits as his “candy.”Routinely battered, emotionally manipulated, three underaged girls are victims of human trafficking. They’ve been brainwashed into accepting sexual servitude as their hopeless plight in life. But Saleema Sparks might be the woman to save them from this nightmare. Saleema has made it her life’s mission to provide a sanctuary for troubled teenage girls. But with dwindling personal funds, she may have to close the doors to her one-woman operation—Head Up—a safe haven for young women in crisis. So when Portia, a member of Head Up, goes missing, Saleema does not accept that the troubled teen is simply a runaway. She is compelled to look for Portia, forcing an apathetic community to open their eyes and lend a hand in the search for the abducted teen. But can she help Portia and the other sex-trafficked girls break free from the malicious pimp who has abducted them? Determined to save three young lives, Saleema risks everything to get the girls out of the pimp’s murderous grasp. Allison Hobbs offers a provocative look into the lives of three young girls who have been forced into sex slavery by a homicidal pimp, and the one woman who risks everything to try and save their lives. Stealing Candy by Allison Hobbs is a shocking novel about human sex trafficking.

From the bestselling author of Double Dippin’ and Big Juicy Lips—a story about three friends with three different paths to the same goal: a husband, despite the dismal odds.Desperate to be married, Vangie, Nivea, and Harlow are all on a quest to get to the altar. And they’ll do anything to fight the obstacles on their way to walk down the aisle.​ Nivea was ready to settle for less to get married, but when she finds out her fiancé has been keeping secrets, she begins a destructive course of action, as she begins to self-medicate with excessive amounts of liquor. Struggling to keep her household from sinking, Vangie is tired of raising her son alone. So when Vangie’s deadbeat baby daddy resurfaces, begins courting her with unrestrained zeal, and spends quality time with their young son, she thinks that they have finally healed their troubled relationship. After a horrifying childhood, Harlow believes she has finally found true love when she becomes engaged to savvy businessman, Drake Morgan. But she’s kept her past a secret, convinced that he would recoil if he knew the truth. Little does she know, Drake may also have a secret that could destroy Harlow’s only chance at happiness. Though holding distinct views and relying on diverse strategies, will any of these women find love, happiness, and commitment, or will they discover that happily ever after is an unattainable dream?

From the bestselling author of Double Dippin’ and Big Juicy Lips—scandal abounds as a husband, his wife—and their lovers—become entangled in a dangerously delicious dance of revenge, lust, and deception.Solay is the proud owner of Scandalicious, a trendy cupcake boutique that’s raking in the dough. Practically married to her business, Solay does not have time for romance or its complications. What she needs is a friend with benefits. That’s when Lincoln steps into her bakery. Lincoln has been a faithful husband for seven years. His world collapses when he discovers that his trophy wife has been cheating. In order to save their marriage, they must make some drastic changes. Could an open marriage be the solution? Lincoln is free to have as many meaningless flings he desires in a newly open marriage, but forming emotional connections wasn’t a part of the deal. So when he and Solay begin to fall for each other, Lincoln’s marriage and family is at risk. Worlds spiral out of control when they are confronted with the reality that the desire for true love with one person is an innate yearning of the heart. What happens when you combine sweet treats, explosive sex, and dirty little secrets is absolutely Scandalicious!

Bestselling author Allison Hobbs''s latest creation features a complex web of ghosts, evil spirits, the crimes of the antebellum South, and the endless depths of revenge.Eris is a fallen goddess who has been demoted to roam the earth in the guise of a slave. Intending to become the mistress of the plantation, she uses her dark powers to bewitch and sexually enslave her owner, Arthur Stovall. Before she has gained much power, she’s discovered by the plantation mater’s mistress goes awry and Eris is burned alive. Her spirit is banished to the dark realm—the dwelling place for corrupt and depraved souls. But Eris grows obsessed with an uncontrollable desire for vengeance upon the Stovall family, and she uses trickery to escape this lower dimension. However, two hundred years have passed and settling the score with the plantation master is no longer an option. Undeterred, Eris turns her merciless intentions toward the last descendant of the Stovall line, who happens to be an African American male, making her road to revenge much more complicated. With an all-encompassing plot, spanning from the 1800s to present-day Philadelphia, and Hobbs''s signature themes of erotica and the paranormal, The Enchantress is a quick-paced, thrilling novel.

In the fourth novel in Allison Hobbs’s bestselling Double Dippin’ saga, Misty’s life hangs in the balance as Brick goes after her attackers, but is it vengeance or justice?After a brutal attack, Misty is barely clinging to life and no one expects her to recover. Thomasina is inconsolable, and she holds Brick responsible for her daughter’s condition. Deeming himself the judge, jury, and the executor, Brick is on a single-minded vengeance quest to dispense justice to Misty’s assailant. A killing machine with nothing to lose, Brick’s deadly rampage takes him from Philadelphia to Miami and Los Angeles, where he uses his good looks, sculpted body, and sensuality to gain behind-the-scenes entry into the lavish lifestyle of the rich and famous. Leaving a trail of bloodshed, carnage, and emotionally scarred women in his wake, Brick uses any means necessary to uncover the perpetrator’s identity.

A cross between Shades of Grey and Z-Rated, No Boundaries takes readers on an unforgettable journey as a young law school graduate stumbles into an alternative lifestyle full of naughty pleasures. Just out of law school, Jaguar is deep in debt and takes a bartending job as an easy way to make money before he gets on the fast-track of corporate law. Meanwhile, slinging drinks does have its perks: free booze, big tips, and plenty of women hitting on him constantly. He’s not looking for love, only a little fun to forget his troubles. But when he meets a mysterious beauty named Fonia, Jaguar is intrigued. Handsome and confident, Jag has never had problems attracting the opposite sex, but Fonia is elusive and presents a challenge. An old friend offers Jag an opportunity to make extra cash bartending at a private party. But the party is nothing like Jag has ever experienced. Not even the wildest frat party could compare to this extravaganza where no pleasure is forbidden. But the biggest shocker comes when Jag realizes that Fonia is heavily into bondage and submission. She belongs to a dominant master and Jag hates to watch her surrender to her deviant lover. Fonia has captured Jag’s heart, and over time he tries to convince her to break away from her brutal lover and understand that true love should never hurt.

Ambition, desperation, and redemption abound in nationally bestselling author Allison Hobbs’s unforgettable novel about a woman forced to sink to the darkest depths of morality . . . and her quest to fight her way back. Victoria Carlton invested everything into her dream of becoming a singer—her hopes, her time, her life savings—only to fall victim to the harsh realities of the recording industry. Devastated, broke, and faced with the choice between committing herself and her young son to a world of homeless shelters or entering the seedy world of prostitution, she applies for a job at Pandora’s Box, a downtown Philadelphia brothel that bills itself as a “massage salon.” Her lifestyle quickly improves, and the gratification of instant cash replaces her willingness to find a low-paying, legitimate occupation. One day, an unlikely customer appears at Pandora’s Box. Young, handsome, and well dressed, he is immediately drawn to Victoria. The two begin a love affair fraught with complications, leaving Victoria plagued by guilt and insecurities until a botched robbery and the murder of a coworker compel her to look beyond the fast money and reclaim her morals—and her life.

Returning from a quest to find their soulmates, Harlow, Vangie, and Nivea face new challenges from murder to heartbreak in this highly anticipated sequel to Put a Ring On It.Returning from a quest to find their soulmates, Harlow, Vangie, and Nivea face new challenges from murder to heartbreak in this highly anticipated sequel to Put a Ring On It. Harlow’s dreams of happily ever after are shattered when a muffled gunshot forces her to question her new husband’s character. Is Drake Morgan the determined entrepreneur she thought he was or a gangster and ruthless killer? After a bout with alcoholism and an emotional breakdown, Nivea is trying to rebuild her life, but the explosive result of her child’s paternity test threatens to destroy her fragile family ties. Desperate for her new man to put a ring on it, Vangie sacrifices her morals and puts a lifelong friendship to the test. From the bestselling author of Big Juicy Lips and Double Dippin’, this edgy new novel is sure to please both Allison Hobbs fans and newcomers looking for a spicy read.

In this final book in the popular Double Dippin’ series, Misty comes out of a coma to discover she has the gift of prophecy—or so she says. Does she truly want to help others, or has the self-indulgent diva found herself a new hustle?Misty awakens from a coma and announces that she now can communicate with the spirit world. Soon after, she undergoes cutting-edge surgery that restores her beauty and mobility. With legions of cult-like followers who are willing to pay top dollar to attend Misty’s seminars and retreats, she is living the opulent lifestyle she’s always coveted. And with her faithful lover, Brick, by her side, Misty has it all. That is until Brick’s former side chick, Anya, comes on the scene with the intention of proving to Brick they belong together. Misty has already reclaimed Brick once—from her mother, no less—but can she keep him away from the woman who claims she is his one true love? From bestselling author Allison Hobbs, this final, decadent novel in the Double Dippin’ saga has all the spicy, steamy drama to keep you fully satisfied.

Affairs, deceit, scheming, murder, and sex—it’s all here in this spicy, suspenseful read that will have fans of bestselling author Allison Hobbs both fascinated and disturbed by one hot murderess.Fiery vixen Silk Moreaux will do anything to get what she wants. Lying, stealing, and even killing don’t weigh on her conscience. But when a prophetess, Big Mama, warns her that she’ll come to a tragic end if she doesn’t change her wicked ways, Silk moves to a small town in Pennsylvania to reinvent herself. With a sweet, loving, childlike temperament, Silk endears herself to the community—especially the men, who slyly compete for her affection, bearing gifts and offering money for just a little bit of her time. She becomes especially close with grieving widower Raymond Dixon, who expects a hefty insurance payout. When Raymond receives his windfall, Silk rushes him to the altar. But when the money begins to dwindle, she devises a scheme—involving a handsome hustler, Tate Simmons—to ensure that she maintains the comfortable lifestyle she’s become accustomed to. Together, Silk and Tate plot a callous murder that could be their biggest payday ever. Can Silk’s greed ever be satisfied or will the karmic scale finally tip, resulting in her prophesied destruction?

The adventures that Madam Midnight began in Scandalicious continue as the secret dominatrix satisfies the erotic desires of her community—and herself.To the public, Quintouria Stevens is viewed as a socialite and successful businesswoman, but behind closed doors, she assumes the identity of Madam Midnight, a dominatrix and founding member of a secret society that caters to its members’ darkest desires. Madam M’s unlikely marriage to her butler has not enhanced the poor man’s social standing as he’d hoped. He is still relegated to maintaining the household affairs, managing the staff, and overseeing the rotation of his wife’s numerous lovers. For Madam M and her butler, life is an endless stream of decadent parties where hedonism and debauchery abound. When the exotic chef, Nico Branford, takes over Madam M’s kitchen, he stirs the pot in more ways than one. His culinary skills, along with his rugged good looks and undeniable sex appeal, cause quite a commotion among the household staff as well as the dinner guests. But when he’s summoned to Madam M’s bedroom, the chef refuses to become merely another conquest, and he won’t be satisfied until the dominatrix has released control and surrendered to him.

Secrets abound in this scintillating, drama-fueled novel about a love triangle between a multi-millionaire baseball star, his wife, and the groupie who’s trying to ruin their marriage—if a long-held secret doesn’t destroy it first.Cheryl Blanton is married to a superstar baseball player who has won three Gold Gloves and recently signed a $120 million, five-year contract with the New York Yankees. He’s wealthy and handsome, and all the groupies are after him. But Cheryl is gorgeous, and her sex game has her man on lock. Though she didn’t initially find her husband attractive, she loves him for who he is and there’s nothing he wouldn’t do to keep her happy. There’s just one little secret she’s been keeping from him: her husband doesn’t realize that she’s nine years his senior. And so far, Cheryl’s had no problem hiding her age—her husband only has eyes for her. That is, until twenty-one-year-old Sexy Sanchez comes on the scene. Sexy blatantly goes after Cheryl’s man, and a series of catfights ensue between them. Sexy reveals the world behind the baseball players, where many have side chicks alongside their wives. Cheryl realizes she’s in the battle of her life to keep her man and plots to get rid of her nemesis. But when she hires a private investigator to dig up some dirt on Sexy, she discovers that getting rid of her rival might not be easy and could also reveal some devastating secrets she’d rather keep to herself.

Are you ready for the heat? Two of the hottest erotica authors team up to deliver a sensually heated tome of dangerous seduction and sinful desire, where lust, lies, and forbidden pleasures lure you to the edge of your seats, leaving you hanging on until the last steamy page.Smooth-talking, twenty-nine-year-old Cruze Fontaine is tall, dark, and dreamy-eyed. Chiseled to perfection, the six-foot-four, self-made millionaire is every woman’s dream. With a reputation of giving toe-curling orgasms, this sex addict has a personal harem of vixens at his fingertips to satisfy his sexual appetite. But after all the sweet nothings have been whispered and the shuddering climaxes are over, the salacious playboy finds himself yearning for something more. But what happens when fate and wanton lust lands him in bed with someone just as emotionally detached and cunning? Meet thirty-two-year-old Arabia Knight. Runway ready and always fabulous, this beauty knows that the way to a man’s wallet is through his libido. And this well-kept, materialistic diva is no stranger to turning on the charm, then luring her next big score into her web of seduction since the bigger the bank account, the greater the rewards. The problem is, none of her middle-aged, wealthy benefactors fulfill her erotic yearnings, leaving her starved for someone with the sexual prowess she craves. And Arabia gets more than she could have ever imagined after a chance encounter with the enigmatic Cruze Fontaine. With each having something to prove and everything to lose, Cruze and Arabia fight to defy the urgings of their hearts. But as temperatures rise and desires ignite, the two lovers quickly find themselves unraveling with want, and both learn that complete surrender can lead to unexpected love.

In a society obsessed with fame and image, celebrity chef Cori Brown finds herself entangled in a sex scandal that sets the tabloids ablaze in national bestselling author Allison Hobbs’s steamy romance.Though “power couple” is a fairly new term, there is nothing new about the world’s fascination with famous pairings. Curiosities about coupled super achievers date back as far as Cleopatra and Marc Anthony. Now, celebrity chef Cori Brown and her former NFL star husband Maverick join the pantheon of power couples in this steamy contemporary romance from bestselling author Allison Hobbs. When Cori, a media darling, finds herself embroiled in sex scandal, her so-called loyal fans and the tabloids viciously turn on her. Even her pro football player husband isn’t safe, and Maverick finds himself being dragged through the mud along with her. Once the world’s most beloved obsession, Cori and Maverick are now the most fiercely despised—and they’re not sure how they could ever return to their former status as a celebrity power couple. Blending erotica and edgy urban fiction, Power Couple is another provocative and memorable novel from Allison Hobbs.

From bestselling author Allison Hobbs comes this explosive and thought-provoking novel about two best friends who struggle to survive the ultimate betrayal and redefine how society views full-figured women.Plus-size friends Jayla Carpenter and Bailee Evans have been close since college. But despite their physical similarities, the two couldn’t be more different. Bailee is laid-back, happily married, and comfortable in her skin. Jayla, on the other hand, resents the many years that she was fat-shamed and is now obsessed with proving that she is as sexy as skinny chicks. Celebrating her body, she flaunts her extra weight in provocative clothing and enjoys the attention of a long list of random male admirers she meets on a dating site for curvy girls. The fact that her inbox is flooded with requests to hook up affirms Jayla’s opinion that a Rubenesque body type is more appealing than a stick figure. But Bailee isn’t so sure that Jayla’s love life is as gratifying as she professes. She’s not convinced her friend’s actions are driven by body positivity, but rather a problem of low self-esteem. She secretly worries that Jayla will end up getting her heart broken—or worse. Her fears are proven true when Jayla is stood up by her latest romantic interest on Valentine’s Day. Infuriated over the insult, Jayla goes on a man-stealing rampage to prove that she is more attractive and sexier than thin girls. Soon, it becomes clear that no man is off limits—not even her best friend’s husband. Can a lifelong friendship recover after the ultimate betrayal or are some friendships too toxic to keep?

National bestselling author Allison Hobbs delivers a powerful novel about a father and son whose relationship is challenged after the son is suspected of crimes in his new neighborhood.Ten years ago when Malik Copeland was a hopeless addict, he signed away the parental rights to his son, Phoenix. It cut him to the core when his ex-wife allowed her new husband to adopt Phoenix and give him his last name. After getting clean and sober and moving across the country, Malik meets Sasha, a professional and business owner who is the single parent of a young child, Zoe. Together, they build a life together and Malik adopts Zoe. He is a caring stepfather and doting husband, and life couldn’t be better. Out of the blue, Malik receives a call from the mother of his now thirteen-year-old son, telling him that the boy wants to get to know him. Malik and Phoenix establish a long-distance relationship, and after a visit during spring break, Phoenix decides that he wants to stay with his father—permanently. Phoenix moves in and the Copelands are one big happy family. Malik’s life feels complete as he and his son continue to bond. Handsome, intelligent, and well-mannered, Phoenix is a joy to be around, and Sasha and Zoe adore him. Over time, however, Phoenix begins to exhibit antisocial behavior, and Malik fears that his son’s congenial persona is merely a façade. And when a young child goes missing, evidence points to Phoenix and Malik has to ask himself how far he’ll go to protect his own flesh and blood.

In Dangerously in Love, a stripper, a desperate housewife, and a sexually addicted husband take fatal attraction to a new level—and reveal the extreme risks of falling in love.Chanell Lawson, a.k.a Sensation, is a premiere exotic dancer who is sick and tired of sex industry. She finally is ready to exchange her pole dancing routine for a more traditional life. When she meets her ideal catch, however, Chanelle begins to suspect he has a dark side and soon fears that the man of her dreams may be her worst nightmare. After three years of marriage, Dayna Reynolds believes getting pregnant will revitalize her failing marriage. But an absent and unfaithful husband won't help her chances. Feeling unattractive and unloved, a vulnerable Dayna easily succumbs to the advances of an enigmatic stranger. Reed Reynolds seeks success by socializing with members of an elite society. His new associates would be shocked to learn his secret life—a life so sordid it jeopardizes his marriage, financial stability, and any chance of a successful career. Author Alison Hobbs delicately intertwines three dynamic characters and storylines to create an irrevocably catastrophic chain of events. With sensual language and suspenseful plot twists, Dangerously in Love will leave readers breathless.

Allison Hobbes delivers a story of betrayal and unconditional love pushed to its limits—but the love between two brothers that transcends right and wrong.When Tariq and Shane Batista were four years old, they witnessed something that no child should ever be subjected to. In an act of confusion and terror, their mentally unstable mother was murdered right in front of them. Even though they are twins, Tariq and Shane grow into two very different young men. Tariq is the kind-hearted golden-boy, while Shane is dark and brooding, angry and deceitful. After being placed in foster homes together, Shane is sent to a reform school for boys when they become teenagers. When they're reunited, Shane is hardly reformed and now has two shady sidekicks, Brick and Misty. Tariq has an unconventional yet stable home life, complete with a wife and a child. Shane has no ambition and seems content to play the part of small-time gigolo and get by on the financial support of the women who flock to him. Still, despite their stark differences, the brothers remain close. But then Shane meets Kia and his life changes drastically—he’s ready to settle down. However, old habits die hard. After the birth of his son, Shane grows bored with domestic life and he’s lured back out on the prowl. As he delves deeper into more infidelities and more danger, Shane relies on Tariq to supply his alibis and tests the limits of unconditional love. With intensifying drama, Double Dippin' is a riveting and absorbing story of one brother's love and another's betrayal.