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For fans of J Lynn, Jodi Ellen Malpas and Sylvia Day comes the Reign trilogy, an all-consuming, raw and powerful love story . . . He will give her everything she''s ever wanted . . .Jack Powell''s confidence is matched only by his intensity. The darkness in him comes from years of secrets and memories he''d rather forget. Lana has an exotic innocence that draws him in and Jack wants a taste of her. She''s a light in the darkness of his world - and she needs help, which he agrees to give her. The only rule? He makes the rules. Lana gives up her control, letting Jack take her body however he needs, while she works her way into his heart. But Jack''s past catches up to them and Lana finds herself wrapped up in a scheme that will expose every secret she''s worked so hard to keep. She clung to Jack once when her world was crashing down, but this time, she loves him. She''ll continue to reach for him - her only fear is if he''ll reach back, or go on his way, taking her soul with him . . . Addictive and unforgettable, Lana''s story will seduce, surprise and stay with you. A brand new trilogy by the #1 Bestselling author of Break Me Slowly, the Reign series is an emotional rollercoaster you''ll want to keep riding forever.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------EXCERPT"You look flushed," he said, his tone so raspy it made me want to tell him why. "I was just thinking of something," I whispered, my gaze zeroing in on his mouth."Oh?" He took one step closer. "Care to share your thoughts?"I licked my lips . . . ready to share more than just the thoughts. He''d said earlier he wondered what I tasted like. I was wondering the same about him. "Is it easy for you? Telling the truth?" I asked. "Generally.""How? Not that I lie, but I just don''t know how you can say what you say.""You mean voice what I want?""Yes." It was then it hit me. I wanted that. To be able to say what I wanted. Put a voice to my fears. My desires. My everything. To have someone actually listen. "It''s a matter of worth over value," he said. "Any given thing has a value. I just decide what it''s worth to me to keep that value." He took a step forward. "For example, you have a value. My silence wasn''t worth you walking away."

A raw and powerful love story, perfect for fans of J Lynn, Jodi Ellen Malpas and Sylvia Day. Lana Case knows what it feels like to be tossed aside - first by her family and then by the man she naively believed was her true love. But when Jack leaves, reconfirming that she isn''t worthy of love, her world shatters. The last person Lana thought to find refuge in is an adrenaline-junky firefighter, let alone Jack''s best friend. Yet Callum Malone''s easy-going, playboy persona is just what she needs. When Lana finds herself the target of a stalker who isn''t going away, Callum not only welcomes her into his home, but also into his bed. Unable to deny the chemistry between them, Lana gives in and after a night of fiery passion discovers what it finally feels like to not only be cherished - but safe. Lana and Callum are falling fast, knowing they''re both far out of their depth. And then Jack returns to claim the woman he left behind . . . Addictive and unforgettable, Lana''s story will seduce, surprise and stay with you. A brand new romance by the #1 Bestselling author of Break Me Slowly, the Reign series is an emotional roller coaster you''ll want to keep riding forever.

For fans of J Lynn, Jodi Ellen Malpas and Sylvia Day comes the final book in the Reign trilogy.Time is running out, who will Lana choose? One man has her heart . . . Lana''s life has shattered around her. Callum and Jack have been lying to her, the truth behind her family is turning out to be darker than she''d ever have suspected and it seems as though she can''t trust anything - especially her own desires. The other her soulTorn between two men and surrounded by secrets, Lana is forced to make an agonising choice, one that could destroy not only her, but the people she loves. What - and who - does she really want? An all-consuming, powerfully addictive love story, the Reign trilogy is not to be missed

Amy Underwood is passionate about her dream of opening a new drug treatment center, but finding the funds hasn’t been easy. Desperate, she sneaks into the biggest political event of the year. But she quickly discovers that in the fast-paced world of politics, everything—and everyone—has a price.

Roman Reese, the disarmingly sexy governor of New York, is learning that his privileged past could destroy his blue-collar support base—and ruin his political future. He needs to find a down-to-earth girlfriend to win the voters’ hearts during his second election. Someone sweet and innocent. Someone like Amy.

The moment Amy and Roman meet, sensual sparks fly between them. Experienced in more than just politics, Roman suavely strikes a deal, asking Amy to be his pretend girlfriend until the moment the polls close. But business becomes breathtakingly passionate pleasure when Roman leads Amy into his bed on an erotic journey. Their unbridled passion could lead to true love…until betrayal threatens to tear them apart forever.

Diligent, hardworking Paige Levine survived a traumatic childhood and went on to work her way through college, landing a coveted job in the Governor’s cabinet. But when a steamy scandal threatens to tarnish her innocent reputation, Paige finds herself unemployed, miserable, and alone. The spirited redhead seeks solace in tequila shots…and a smoldering, sensual attraction soon erupts between her and a deliciously sexy deliveryman, leading to a red-hot encounter in a bar bathroom. Little does Paige know that the deliveryman is actually Leo Savas, a shipping magnate as powerful in the boardroom as he is in the bedroom.

Leo agrees to hire Paige as his glorified gopher, though it’s hard to remain professional with desire pulsing between the two of them. But when the scandal at the Governor’s office hits the papers, Paige wonders if her new life—and her new love—are lost forever.

From the bestselling author of Break Me Slowly comes the latest sensual Sweet Torment story of erotic exploration and letting passion be the ultimate boss.

She''s all snark. He''s sexy as sin. And there''s nothing like a little competition to turn up the heat…

Laura Baughman is taking her life back. After a decade away, she''s returning to the small town she couldn''t wait to leave after graduation—to take over her late mother''s beloved flower shop. Yet once she arrives, Laura discovers the store has been neglected and her father has partnered in construction with Jake Lock. The once-scrawny high school band geek is now successful—and irresistibly sexy—and set to inherit her family''s business. That is, unless Laura can prove in the next thirty days that she has what it takes to run the company.

Despite the heat between Jake and Laura, romance is out of the question. After her last disastrous relationship, Laura has sworn off men—especially one bent on crushing her dreams. That''s just fine with Jake, who thinks the gorgeous blonde is a pain in the neck…though admittedly one he''d like to put his lips all over.

Jake has a proposal to mix business with pleasure. But when a deal goes south, Laura is ready to pack up and skip town all over again. Does he have what it takes to convince her to stay?

They married on a whim, and then she disappeared from his life. Now he''s determined to find her and convince her to make their marriage workz.…

It''s all happening for Hannah Hastings. After ten years of slinging drinks, she''s about to go from bartender to bar owner. But before she can sign her name to the deed, a blast from her not-so-distant past comes blowing into her hometown of Yachats, Oregon. It''s Grant Laythem, the man it seems she can''t resist. And he''s come looking for his runaway bride . . .

Set to inherit a multi-million-dollar company, Grant is used to women wanting to get him into bed—and get into his bank account. But not Hannah. Bedded, wedded, and abandoned after a passionate two-week fling, he never even had the chance to tell her who he really was. All he knows is that she wanted him, no strings attached. And now that he''s had a taste of something real, he''s not about to let it slip away.

Can Grant convince her to give their marriage a shot? Or will Hannah continue to run from the only love she''s ever known?