* Taken by the Russian -
At the young age of thirteen, Anya lost her Mom, murdered due to someone's wish to hurt her Dad. They succeeded because, in his grief, he was never the same, nor was Anya's life. Her Dad became even more protective, not even allowing Anya to leave the house as she became home-schooled. He also acquired a personal bodyguard for her, Sasha, with ties to the Russian Mafiya, known for his abilities is solving problems...permanently.
Though she is young when they first meet, Sasha already knows Anya is meant to be his, and will be. He promises to ensure Anya remains safe and innocent, but the latter has a deadline in his mind. Five years to the day, he will claim her.
Sasha will gladly give Anya anything and everything to ensure her happiness, except allowing her to fulfill the only other dream she's had aside from being with Sasha. Anya wants both, she just has to convince Sasha it's possible. It's not that he doesn't want her to accomplish her goal, it's just that it would require her to be around strangers all day, and not him.
As Anya, determined to not let Sasha control every aspect of her/their life, just like her Dad did, takes the first steps to following the educational life she envisioned, she quickly realizes how sheltered her life had been and how unprepared she is to step out of that safety zone.
How will Anya's Dad react to her and Sasha's relationship? Will he actually put her first for once? What happens when Anya visits the college campus for orientation without Sasha knowing? Will she be safe? Or will she learn the hard way exactly what real life can be like? Will Sasha and Anya get their HEA? *whispers* Psst...Not only is this an Alexa Riley story, but Jessa Kane wrote it too...that means the HEA is definitely guaranteed, as is the hotness. So grab a fan, your significant other, and/or your favorite toy(s) and prepare for satisfaction.
One-click now and follow along as five years of waiting for your soul mate ends, and their happiness is just beginning.
* Dirty Uncle -
Alexa Riley and Jessa Kane have teamed up again, it's like a dream come true, and are bringing us another sweet and sexy read. And, as always, they nailed it. Well, technically the Hero, Rex, nails it, that being the heroine, Clara, in this euphemism. LOL
Clara craves safety, and while that might sound as if she's constantly in danger...okay, she is, but not for the reason you think. Clara is a klutz of epic proportions. She could probably hurt herself sitting still. But, the first time she sees Rex, her stepfather's brother, he instantly makes her feel safe, without even exchanging a word, except, technically, he's now her uncle, though only by marriage. Phew, that's a very important distinction.
Rex, a king crab fisherman, just caught the greatest catch of all...A beautiful vision in the sexist outfit he's ever seen, and thank heavens she's legal. Now he won't be a dirty old man for thinking about all the things he wants to do to her. Oh wait, all of that stuff is dirty, and he is older than her, so... Now he's glad he accepted his younger brother's invitation, even if it had been made to try and rub Rex's face in the life he'd built.
Rex and Clara are getting intimately acquainted, and both are immensely enjoying it, until the eruption is almost interrupted by Rex's brother, and his declaration of what Clara is to him. But Rex refuses to allow anyone to treat Clara as less than, or make her feel ashamed for what they were doing, though it doesn't mean it'll ever happen again, and that thought kills him.
But Clara is determined. She knows what, who, she wants and needs, and that Rex few the same, he's just fighting it for some reason. Rex wants Clara with every beat of his heart, but he's been conditioned his whole life to feel as if he's tainted, simply because of circumstances out of his control.
When Clara shows Rex what they can have together, he knows he's not strong enough to continue resisting, nor does he want to. Just as Rex and Clara are beginning to explore one another and the type of relationship they're going to have, reality tries to intrude, bringing with it the truth of what they may face in their lives together.
Can Rex come to terms with his feelings for Clara? Can Clara prove to Rex that they aren't wrong for what they want, but his family is for what they made him believe about himself? What happens the first time Rex and Clara go public? How will Clara's mom and stepdad react to the news? Is a HEA possible?
One-click now and follow along as two people discover a forbidden love that can't be denied. Please be warned, this book is so freaking hot and sexy my Kindle is still smoking, literally, it needed a cigarette after this read. Only these authors could get together and create the magic they do. This book was sweet and sexy, and my heart was full due to the love story, yet at the same time cracking for the emotional journey they had to navigate before starting their future.
* Back River Quiver -
Morgan had spent years being a pawn between her parents since their divorce, never feeling truly wanted for who she was. When she and her mom plan a vacation to Florida, Morgan is excited at spending time with her. However, when they arrive Morgan is shocked to not only meet her mom's secret boyfriend but also in learning the work trips were a lie. Saddened and acting out impulsively, Morgan needs to get away, but that action leads to her being lost and stranded...and staring at an alligator intent on making her it's next meal.
Rixen has spent his life living among the swamp and almost as long waiting for his angel, his gift, to appear. Though his younger brothers both found theirs, Rixen seems to frighten women, leaving him lonely. This has led him to doubt himself, bringing about vulnerabilities his jerky brothers exploit.
When he comes across Morgan and literally saves her life, he knows instantly she's the gift he's been waiting for, and focuses everything he is on getting her to see they're meant to be. Unfortunately, it takes Morgan time to accept this new reality and adjust to it. But that doesn't stop her from not so subtly defending Rixen when witness to his brothers evil ways.
As Rixen and Morgan begin falling for one another, one last obstacle is thrown in their path and Rixen, terrified at the thought of losing her, reacts badly and is aware of it the whole time.
Can he convince Morgan if his sincere regret? Will she understand why he did what he did and forgive him? What will happen to Morgan's plans for the future? Will she still go after them or seek what she really wants? Is a HEA possible?
One-click now and follow along as two people meet and experience love, and all that entails, for the first time with each other.
* Summer Camp Captive -
They call him The Butcher and he's the story they tell the campers by firelight to scare them. It's all in good fun and Lainey plays her part. The thing no one knows is that he does exist, though the stories are wrong. Ironically, his name is Carver though. LOL
Carver has watched Lainey, waiting for his chance. He knows there's something about her, but he's kept his space, until now... Seeing another man hit on her propels him to take action. He knows literally kidnapping her isn't the best way to show she belongs to him, or is it?
Lainey has been running for two years and needs this job as a camp counselor to help pay her way. But the huge man taking her from the camp though is intent on providing everything she needs and not letting her go.
Carver knows his way of life isn't for everyone and prefers it that way. He likes the solitude and not having to answer for his choices, but Lainey is the opposite. While she quickly falls for him and vice versa, she wants more than a cabin in the woods.
Can Carver give her what she needs? Can he live among others again for her? What happens when Lainey's past catches up with her? Can Carver protect her? Is a HEA possible?
One-click now and follow along as two people are drawn together by fate and must choose whether they can compromise for the sake of their newfound love.
* Now You've Done It -
Gavin made a promise to his best friend and that was to watch over Tawny, his daughter, if something ever happened to him. Well, it did and two years ago Gavin suddenly became the guardian to a sixteen-year-old. As Tawny has matured though, he can no longer see her as his responsibility, but she's become so much more. Gavin refuses to act on it, not only because of their age difference, but because of who she is.
Tawny has wanted Gavin for a long time and now that she's eighteen, she has no issues doing everything she can to tempt him. Unfortunately, he isn't falling for it or her. When Tawny's rebellion, another attempt to shake Gavin's control, leads to danger, she finally gets what she wants. Gavin is taking her for his own.
Gavin can no longer deny what Tawny means to him, especially as he realizes how close she came to being hurt, but he's also still struggling with their ages and how his best friend would react if he were alive.
Can Gavin and Tawny work through his hangups? Can Tawny show him they're perfect together? Will Gavin accept it? Is a HEA possible?
One-click now and follow along as these two finally become who they were always meant to be.
**I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this bundle.**