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Bronwyn St. Claire booked a quiet window seat and expected nothing more than a little reading. What she didn't expect was Nate Collins — remote‑working, whiskey‑loving, Hill‑Country Texan — or the incendiary spark that ignites between them at 30,000 feet. One impulsive weekend in Toronto becomes four days of reckless surrender: late‑night confessions, boundary‑pushing intimacy, and the rare comfort of two people who, for once, refuse to hide. She's a forty‑one‑year‑old writer rebuilding a life after loss. He's a forty‑three‑year‑old father navigating a peaceful divorce and co‑parenting. Their chemistry is immediate and intense, but real life — daughters, shared pasts, and the tentative presence of Nate's ex, Bex — waits beyond the hotel door. Can desire become something steadier, or will jealousy and old wounds force them apart?

In a basement thick with the stench of blood and betrayal, Lachlan Kelley-Mayer awakens to a nightmare. Chained to a rusted mattress, her body bruised and her heirloom wedding ring stolen, she realizes her husband, Jack, has orchestrated her kidnapping—a $5 million ransom for a life he's already written off. But Lachlan is no pawn. A philanthropist with a razor-sharp mind and a lifetime of parsing Jack's lies, she turns survival into a lethal game. With her captors—Marek, a mercenary with a wintermint smile, and Jenna, a reluctant accomplice—Lachlan dances on a knife's edge, unraveling Jack's web of offshore accounts and hollow vows. Flashbacks of their opulent marriage—diamond pendants, charity galas, and whispered threats—fuel her resolve. As deadlines loom and bodies pile up, Lachlan must outwit a man who taught her to play poker… and forgets she learned to cheat. A pulse-pounding thriller of marital deceit, acid pits, and the ghosts of trust, Brighter When Broken asks: How far would you go to burn the person who vowed to love you?

In the sleepy village of Dundlewick, where turnip sacrifices pass for entertainment and raccoons are mistaken for demons, Gareth Thornwood—a conman with a flair for theatrics—thinks he's hit the grift of a lifetime. Posing as the mighty wizard "e;Thaddeus the Thunderous,"e; he scams the gullible villagers with glittery props and pizza-themed Latin… until he accidentally summons Malphagor, a mid-tier demon with a passion for corporate jargon and a killer LinkedIn profile.  Now, Gareth must juggle his crumbling facade, a sharp-eyed skeptic named Brina, and a goat-turned-libertarian-politician named Gary, all while surviving Malphagor's "e;professional development"e; bootcamp. But when the Demon Council audits their chaos and a reality-eating entity called the Great Maw threatens to devour the village, this mismatched trio must pull off the ultimate con: saving the world (and maybe their souls).  Packed with snarky demons, unionizing raccoons, and spells that backfire spectacularly, The Accidental Summoner is a riotous blend of Terry Pratchett's wit, The Office's cringe humor, and a dash of hellish bureaucracy. Perfect for fans of irreverent fantasy who've ever wondered what would happen if a demon HR rep tried to fix your life.

Explore the dangerous intersection between obsession and duty in seven full-length, provocative tales.In "e;Kiss the Killer,"e; a lethal assassin is sent to seduce and eliminate a ruthless arms dealer, only to find herself dangerously captivated by her target.In "e;The Bodyguard's Lie,"e; an operative's mission to seduce a senator and steal damaging data goes awry when he genuinely falls for his mark.In "e;The Eleven-Year Itch,"e; to save their passionless marriage, a couple cautiously explores bringing other partners into their bed.In "e;Masks of Firelight,"e; an ambitious journalist infiltrates a secret society of the elite, intending to expose them, but is instead overpowered and initiated.In "e;Gideon's Secret Sex Life,"e; a wife discovers her husband's secret life as an online erotic performer, and her investigation transforms fury into a dangerous game of cat and mouse.In "e;The Chrysalis Club,"e; a journalist goes undercover at a secretive BDSM retreat to find her missing sister, only to become dangerously enthralled by the charismatic owner she suspects of killing her.And in "e;Borrowed Vows,"e; a desperate young woman is paid to impersonate her cousin at a lavish wedding, where her disguise is seen through by two alluring guests who seduce her into a weekend of profound passion.Praise for Julie Grayson's book:"e;Every story is bold, intense, and somehow manages to be both raw and poetic. Julie Grayson doesn't just write steam, she builds entire worlds around desire, power, and emotion. The writing is sharp and vivid, the characters feel real, and the tension never lets up."e; ~ Angela E., ARC Reviewer"e;This collection is definitely on the darker, more daring side, but what I loved most was how thought-provoking it is beneath the heat. You can tell every scene was written with intention and skill. If you like your erotica unapologetically explicit and beautifully written, you'll devour this. I couldn't put it down."e; ~ Cleo Crowley, Editor

Bronwyn St. Claire is expert at control—until a chance encounter on a flight and a charged weekend with Nate Collins pull the rug out from under her. What begins as incendiary flirtation explodes into an intimate, boundary-shifting weekend in the Hill Country: secret bathroom trysts, confessions over wine, and an unexpectedly tender threesome that leaves all three of them changed.Back in Austin, Bronwyn confronts the aftermath—jealousy, desire, and a growing, dangerous ease with a man she never intended to love. Nate is steady, irresistible, and unafraid of the complicated. Bex, his ex-wife, offers clarity rather than competition, opening an honest path forward even as every touch and memory complicates what comes next.Tangled is a fast-burning exploration of risk and emotional consequence. It's about the messy business of wanting someone who makes you feel both safer and more exposed, and about the brave, imperfect choices that turn possibility into a life. This book is perfect for readers who crave heat wrapped in depth, this novel threads desire, longing, and loyalty into an intimate portrait of second chances.

Bronwyn St. Claire thought she'd never find love again after rebuilding her life at age 41, until a chance encounter on a flight to Toronto leads to an unexpected connection with charming rancher Nate Collins. The two are drawn together across two hours of Texas Hill Country, forging a bond that flourishes amidst the chaos of intertwining lives.As Bronwyn grapples with the realities of dating a single father—as well as his seventeen-year-old daughter, Rachel, navigating her own feelings about their relationship—Bronwyn must grapple with her past while learning to embrace a future of promise.Their love deepens through shared moments, laughter, and gentle gestures, but the road is not without its challenges. With summer turning into fall, Bronwyn finds herself wrestling with the weight of commitment and the joys of family, propelled by the warmth of a love growing steadily, if unexpectedly.When Nate proposes at the ranch—a pragmatic but heartfelt gesture—Bronwyn must decide if she's ready to blend their families and commit to a new life on the ranch with Nate.Buoyed by Bex, Nate's ex-wife and fierce best friend and Bronwyn's unexpected ally, along with Nate's daughter Rachel and Bronwyn's two adult daughters as vibrant participants in this new chapter, Bronwyn learns the true meaning of home, family, and the courage to choose love every single day.Together is a tender exploration of second chances, genuine connection, and the joys of forging new beginnings.

In a world of power plays and carefully crafted control, the deepest surrender is not to a person, but to the truth. Lillian Parsons is a force to be reckoned with—a brilliant defense attorney who dominates courtrooms and secures acquittals for the guilty. But her success comes at a cost. The only way to shed the weight of her ambition is to surrender completely to a man she calls Daddy. In the sanctuary of his high-rise penthouse, their carefully orchestrated rituals of dominance and submission offer her the release she craves and the structure she needs. Mitchell Stephenson is her anchor and her master. As a rising District Attorney, he commands respect by day and commands her pleasure by night. Their forbidden dynamic is a perfectly balanced secret, until a devastating promotion forces him to choose between the woman he loves and the career he's built. But Mitchell is hiding a much more terrible secret. As his behavior becomes erratic and their sacred rituals begin to fracture, Lillian's sharp intuition tells her his coldness is a lie. The man who would punish her for losing control is now desperately out of control himself. When the shocking truth is finally revealed, their world shatters, replaced by a brutal race against time. The Penitent must lay down her role and face their hardest trial yet: finding strength in vulnerability, peace in surrender, and a love powerful enough to face the ultimate end. This is a raw, emotionally devastating story of love, loss, and the transformative power of surrender, perfect for readers of dark, tearjerker romance.Praise for Julie Grayson's work:"e;The Penitent is a compelling, adult, and deeply moving story. It succeeds completely in its aims: to explore a complex relationship with intelligence, to deliver genuine eroticism in service of character, and to land a profound emotional impact. It is a cut above most genre fiction and deserves high praise and a wide readership.Outstanding and highly recommended."e;

A captivating collection of stories that explores the hidden landscapes of desire, the power of transformation, and the daring act of embracing one's true self. In this provocative and intimate collection, the lines between professional and personal, reality and fantasy, and control and surrender are not just crossed—they are completely rewritten. From the hallowed halls of academia and the remote chateaus of secret societies to the quiet solitude of a neglected home, these characters embark on journeys of intense self-discovery. They navigate dangerous secrets, power dynamics, and the thrilling risk of exposure, all in pursuit of a more authentic existence. Perfect for readers of erotic romance, psychological drama, and character-driven fiction, this collection is a masterful exploration of the moments that define us, the connections that transform us, and the courage it takes to step into the light and claim the life—and the love—we truly desire.

In the depths of the Arctic tundra, where isolation meets the cosmos, two brilliant scientists embark on a groundbreaking journey to unravel the mysteries of KX-7—a star system that defies all they thought they knew.Dr. Scarlet Masters has dedicated her life to data, precision, and the pursuit of truth. As she prepares to deploy her high-frequency array at the Aurora Borealis Observatory, she believes that the universe operates on logic and clean calculations. But when she encounters Dr. Mason Lewis, an enigmatic astrophysicist with a penchant for intuition over numbers, her meticulously organized world begins to unravel.As polar nights stretch on and the winds howl, Scarlet and Mason must navigate not only the challenges of their research but the simmering tension between them. Their professional rivalry quickly morphs into an electrifying bond, one that complicates their mission and threatens to expose the vulnerabilities they've each hidden for too long.Beneath the auroras' dance, they face scientific anomalies that could change the way humanity understands the cosmos. Amidst thrilling discoveries and unforeseen dangers, Scarlet grapples with the question: is it possible to embrace both intellect and emotion?The Calculus of the Stars is a captivating exploration of love, ambition, and the unyielding bond forged under the weight of a shared quest for knowledge. Join Scarlet and Mason as they traverse the intricate pathways of the universe—and the heart—where every revelation could change everything.