P. D. James BBC Radio Drama Collection
Summary
Seven BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations of P. D. James' acclaimed mysteries, plus P. D. James in Her Own Words. This collection includes: Cover Her Face P. D. James' debut novel, introducing her famous detective Adam Dalgliesh. Starring Robin Ellis as Dalgliesh. A Taste for Death Dalgliesh investigates when two bodies are found murdered a London church. Starring Richard Derrington as Dalgliesh. Devices and Desires Dalgliesh hunts a serial killer in desolate Norfolk. Starring Robin Ellis as Dalgliesh. A Certain Justice Dalgliesh probes the murder of a brilliant criminal lawyer. Starring Philip Franks as Dalgliesh. The Private Patient Dalgliesh investigates a high-profile murder at an exclusive cosmetic surgery clinic. Starring Richard Derrington as Dalgliesh. An Unsuitable Job for a Woman An eminent scientist hires Detective Cordelia Gray to discover why his son committed suicide. Starring Judi Bowker as Cordelia Gray. The Skull Beneath the Skin With her life in danger, actress Clarissa Lisle turns to private detective Cordelia Gray. Starring Greta Scacchi as Cordelia Gray. Among the supporting cast in these classic dramas are Siân Phillips, Hugh Grant, Anna Massey and Geraldine James. Also included is a bonus audio documentary, P. D. James in Her Own Words, in which the author discusses her professional career and private life.
©2018 BBC Worldwide Ltd (P)2018 BBC Worldwide Ltd
One Exquisite Touch
Summary
When the invitation arrived, it detailed the rules of the masquerade - no names, no identities. I set one more - find a most wicked man for one night. The kind who'll bring me deliciously naughty pleasure in dark corners. But as the clock ticks to midnight, he finds me, whisks me away to a secret alcove, and delivers all that dirty bliss and then some. We make arrangements for another secret rendezvous before I rush out of the ball. But fate has other plans, since I see my most wicked man the next morning. Because that man is the billionaire owner of the hotel across the Strip from mine. My rival. My enemy. We vie for business every second of every day, so the last thing I can do is let him in my bed at night. I give in one final time, in a daring, risqué game of chance, and then I vow to resist. And that's what I do every time I see him, every time I get to know the brilliant, mercurial man who wants a piece of my business. Until the night he ups the stakes. And I have no choice but to see his bet and raise it. Performed by Joe Arden, Emma Wilder, and Shane East, One Exquisite Touch is a sexy rivals-to-lovers stand-alone, rich with masquerades, billionaires, and forbidden trysts!
©2020 Lauren Blakely Books (P)2020 Little Dog Press
Unfinished Business
Summary
So much for happy endings.... Thrust into a life and family that neither of them were looking for, Gabi Jacobs and Terrence Whitaker decide that they'll just make the best of it, because the have most important ingredient: love. They fail...miserably. Through the ashes of their failed romantic relationship, they're able to form a different type of bond, one that allows them to effectively co-parent their daughter, and even become friends. But is that enough? Constantly pulled together by chance and circumstance, will Gabi and Terrence decide to embark on a journey to finish what they started, or will they decide that it's best to leave the past in the past? Contains mature themes.
©2014 Christina Jones (P)2021 Tantor
Strictly Professional
Summary
Gabi isn't looking for love. At all. She's much more interested in starting a new life, in a new city, away from the overbearing demands of her parents. Terrence...is even less into the idea of a relationship than Gabi. He's in a good place in his career, focused on receiving a coveted promotion. Follow along with Gabi and Terrence as they navigate the stages of a relationship that was never meant to go further than a single night. Will they be able to overcome the challenges of family and career to build something that could last? Contains mature themes.
©2014 Christina Jones (P)2021 Tantor
Love You Forever
Summary
Two years after leaving the neighborhood to pursue an opportunity she couldn't pass up, Sydnee Scott is back. She's smart, sassy, and maybe a little bit spoiled, but she's ready to reclaim her place in her family, and in the family business.... Or not. That spot is currently filled by Harlan Ramsey, head manager. He came to Stacks - the man, and the restaurant named after him - looking for connection, and he got it, in the form of a surrogate family. He's frustratingly handsome, charming to the point of annoyance, and according to her father, Sydnee is supposed to think of him as her brother. Seriously? She'd rather not think of him at all. They used to be friends, and were almost more before a betrayal shifted them apart. Sydnee has been comfortable in her anger for two long years, but when her father requests that they work together, they're forced to confront how they really feel for each other. A decision has to be made: remain at odds, or give in to a love that has always been brewing, before it's too late to matter?
©2015 Christina C. Jones (P)2020 Audible, Inc.
Equivalent Exchange
Summary
Keris Bradford is a woman on the brink. Of what? She doesnât quite know. Her life is shifting, rapidly, and the sudden, captivating intrusion of Laken Kimble isnât exactly...reassuring. For Keris, Laken is comfort and risk wrapped in one very appealing package. For Laken, Keris is barrier and providence all at once. For both, there arises a need to navigate those contrasts to a conclusion neither was looking for...a need to answer a simple question. If you want this...what are you willing to offer in exchange?
©2019 Christina C Jones (P)2020 Christina C Jones
And This I Swear
Summary
As the matriarch in one of Chicago's elite families, Bridgette Valentine has the weight of the world on her shoulders. Coordinating soirees for every season, along with pulling her weight as the co-owner of Valentine Media Group, Bridgette is left little time to indulge in the one person who rocks her world, Leslie Valentine. As a domineering force to be reckoned with and head honcho of their dynasty, Leslie is the epitome of Bridgette's wildest dreams. He's not clueless to the way she's withdrawn from him, and instead of forcing her attention, Leslie sets out to eliminate anything that threatens to come between them, determined to reclaim her soul and nourish her heart once again.  Contains mature themes.
©2020 Stephanie Nicole Norris (P)2020 Tantor
Enough
Summary
At the celebration of her best friend's wedding, Claudia Stevens is trying to sort out her tumultuous emotions, regarding the groom's best man and brother, Jaden Alexander Rose. What started as a platonic relationship, has turned into a battle of wills whenever they find themselves together. Their heated exchanges have risen to the surface, and desire spills over on contact. However, Claudia fears she is not enough to be on the arm of a prestigious benefactor like Jaden. And Claudia is sure that's why he's friend-zoned her. Multimillionaire investment banker Jaden Alexander Rose is here today and gone tomorrow. Business is his priority, which is why he has kept the passion that grows for Claudia at arm's length. But the bachelor cannot seem to fight off the dynamic hold Claudia has on him, ever since meeting her six months ago at a charity event. Now at his brother's wedding, Jaden crosses that platonic line, and he has every intention of showing Claudia she's all he needs and more. Contains mature themes.
©2017 Stephanie Nicole Norris (P)2020 Tantor
Didn't Mean to Love You
Summary
Vivienne is one of âthoseâ people, the kind who believes in love at all costs. Broken hearts are a natural product of that, and Viv is used to dealing with it by simply ignoring the ache and moving on to a new love. But this time, she canât seem to shake the pain - until Carter comes along, handing out easy smiles and the kind of attention that makes her not feel so fractured after all.  Everybody knows Carter as this cool, confident, charismatic guy. He has a penchant for saying just the right things at just the right times, being just the kind of friend thatâs needed in the midst of sorrow. But as he and Viv embark on what was only ever intended to be a friendship, the idea of Carter as the âperfectâ guy is challenged, and the real person could very well just be the next guy to break Vivâs heart.  Old hurts are unraveled, familial bonds are tested, and hearts are put on the line in this story of two people who didnât mean to fall in love.  Please note that this is a spin-off of A Crazy Little Thing Called Love and does contain major spoilers for that title.
©2014 Christina C. Jones (P)2020 Audible, Inc.
Ante Up
Summary
I know exactly why it turns you on...because you're messed up too. Asha's life is no fairytale, by any stretch of the imagination. There was no kind, generous father to care for and protect her from the Vegas that exists beyond the glitz and glamour of The Strip. No wise, doting mother to look over and guide her, passing down essential lessons and leading her to the right path. And certainly, no Prince Charming just around the corner, ready to rescue her from working late nights to cover steadily mounting bills. You're not born to sharks without becoming one yourself. In Vegas, King is exactly what his name implies. Born into money and influence, but respected - and feared - in his own right. The privileges of wealth have afforded him many things, freedom, power, massive eligibility - while simultaneously leaving him exposed to others: betrayal, exploitation, and manipulation. Like attracts like... Her poker face has kept her alive all this time, and he keeps his cards close to his chest. Neither is interested in gambling their hearts, but when they can't stay away from each other, there's only one choice...ante up. Contains mature themes.
©2017 Christina C. Jones (P)2019 Tantor
Unexpected Love
Summary
Sebastien Bennett is a man that is focused on two things. His career and his family. He isn't configured to add any stumbling blocks into his already perfectly crafted routine. That is...until love comes unexpectedly. Imani Barasa doesn't care about the fanfare surrounding her work life. Her only concern is making sure that her clients stay out of trouble and out of the media for all the wrong reasons. Growing her company while working on her inner self is her top priority. She's doing her best to stay on track with these specific goals and will stop at nothing to make sure that no one or nothing interrupts. She stuck to the rules, until... The eldest of the Bennett Brothers make an appearance attempting to disrupt everything she's worked hard to achieve. Profound family drama continues to plague Sebastien and Imani in this heart-wrenching story of secrets, lies, and forgiveness.
©2020 Donnia Marie (P)2020 Tantor
Set: A Novella
Summary
A chance encounter and one night of passion leads to a mutually beneficial arrangement for two souls from different worlds. When love creeps into the equation, neither is sure how to feel or what to do. The only thing either is certain of, is their need for the other. Contains mature themes.
©2019 Alexandria House (P)2020 Tantor
A Game-Changing Christmas
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Two prominent families. A six-year rivalry. A common enemy.   In this season of giving, love is in the air for the Rose and Valentine families. Because of the addition of in-laws, they both are in pursuit of new land and developments to build lasting memories with the ones they hold dear.   So when they submit bids against one another, their rivalry heats to a level that will bring them to a head; until they both become outbid by a new competitor. On the heels of a love affair brewing, the need for a partnership arises that may shut down the foundation of their feud permanently, or possibly, extend it.   Can the families put aside their pride to reach their ultimate goal and mend fences? Or will their feud continue with no end in sight?   Contains mature themes.
©2018 Stephanie Nicole Norris (P)2019 Tantor
My Muted Love
Summary
Never judge a book by its cover. One of the worldâs most common clichés. Though sage advice, the age-old aphorism is rarely followed. Take Tori McNabb and Ashton Spencer for instance, who, based on appearances, believe they have no reason to breathe the same air. But when startling circumstances align their paths on the campus of Blakewood State University, the two have no choice but to look beyond their exteriors. McNabb is a fighter in life as well as in the ring. She knows what sheâs capable of...and she doesnât want to be tested. Her only goal is to never return to Millville, New Jersey; she just wants to fly under the radar on the BSU campus. Spencer, the most popular athlete on campus, is well on his way to success as a professional athlete. He is confident that the stars are aligned in his favor. But being tested by the underdog is something he though he'd never fail at. Join this unlikely pair on a journey inside the pages of their ugly covers. This book contains some profanity and sexually explicit content. It is intended for mature listeners.
©2021 Love Belvin (P)2021 Podium Audio
Something Like Love
Summary
Eddie is arrogant, quite vain, and slick at the mouth - or simply confident, discerning, and unafraid to speak his mind, if you ask him. Astrid is annoyingly perky, unpolished, and a little delusional about Eddieâs attraction to her - or, according to her, energetic, authentic, and absolutely spot-on about the driving factor of a certain local tattoo artistâs âhatredâ of her. Undeniable attraction. They may think theyâre opposite but have more in common than they think. For both of them, finding a connection that is deeper than surface-level is rare. Someone they can learn from, grow with, someone who can show them things they havenât seen before and feel things theyâve never felt, with anyone. No labels, no boxes. Just...maybe...something like love.
©2017 Christina C. Jones (P)2020 Audible, Inc.
The Point of it All
Summary
There's always a reason to try...if you look hard enough.  Contains mature themes.
©2020 Christina Jones (P)2020 Tantor
True Love
Summary
My, my, my! The Bennett Brothers have come a long way. They've faced some turbulent times that left them with an unknown feeling about their reality and new normal. The Brothers have fought, broken barriers that seemed impossible to overcome, and most importantly...they welcomed love in the most unconditional way possible! What more can they overcome? Wanna find out? Dive into True Love to see these brothers come together one more time in the name of brotherhood and family. You may be surprised to find out that they aren't much different from the rest of the world when it comes to coping with the new norm and facing a pandemic crisis.
©2020 Donnia Marie (P)2020 Donnia Marie
When the Side N*gga Catch Feelings
Summary
When the Side N*gga Catch Feelings is the story of two women who are unfaithful for two totally different reasons, yet wind up with the same catastrophic outcome.  Meet Heaven: a young girl who is loving, submissive, and beyond appreciative of her husband, Ross. As a teenager, Heaven lived solely for her sister, Divine, and her daughter, Sunshine. Because her mother is mentally ill and her father ran off, Heaven had to do some unimaginable things just to feed the family. Then came Ross, and everything changed. He wasn't some filthy rich, dope boy that some young girls dream of, but Heaven felt like Ross was her blessing. Yet, Ross turned out to be a wolf wrapped decadently in sheep's clothing. Still, Heaven was willing to take the bad just to keep the good. The drama was all worth it for the luxuries of food, clothes, and shelter, not just for herself, but, more so, for Divine and Sunshine.  And then there's Treasure. How is it that a woman can have a good man and still not be satisfied? Treasure is far from as submissive as her best friend, Heaven. As a teenager, Treasure had always been the type of girl to juggle two or three boys. Once she was older and met a real man, Vegas, she tried to commit. All of that went out of the window, though, when she met the one that allowed her to be the ride or die chick that she had always fantasized about being.  Treasure isn't the only promiscuous woman in this story, however, because Heaven eventually succumbs to the wooing of a man that wants to treat her far better than her ain't-sh*t-husband. She knows that Ross deserves her infidelity. He had never been loyal or faithful to her. However, one thing he had never done was cheat on Heaven with someone in their circle.  In this tale of lust, lies, and mayhem, Heaven fights with the feelings that she has for her side dude while Treasure basks in hers. That is, until all hell breaks loose. These two side dudes that Heaven and Treasure have fallen for pretended as if they could play second to another man...until their feelings got in the way. Then egos clash, bonds are broken, and, with two beasts like Vegas and Ross, a life is lost in this group's tight-knit circle...all because these ladies chose wrong.
©2018 Jessica N. Watkins (P)2019 Audible, Inc.
Safe with Me
Summary
Small-business owner and financial advisor Samiyah Manhattan is mourning the death of her six-year marriage when she vows never to trust men again. Alone at a local bar, Samiyah attempts to put her situation in perspective when she is drawn inexorably to the presence of a nearby patron. Celebrity ex-boxer and heavyweight champion turned business mogul Jonas Alexander Rose never takes women too seriously. They only attach themselves to him because of his star-studded status. However, when he meets the beautiful Samiyah Manhattan mulling over a mimosa at his favorite bar and grill, Jonas is overwhelmed by the heart-throbbing, heated attraction, and now he is on a mission to explore this thing called love. But can Jonas break the barrier that Samiyah's put up, and is he even ready? Find out if Jonas and Samiyah are a match made in heaven or if they will miss out on their happily ever after in Safe with Me. Contains mature themes.
©2017 Stephanie Nicole Norris (P)2020 Tantor
Sugar Valley Series 1
Summary
Losing everything doesn't have to be the end. Sometimes, it's a chance to find something different. Contains mature themes.
©2018 Christina C. Jones (P)2020 Tantor
Fall in Love Again
Summary
Everybody knows you donât marry the rebound guy. And yet, thatâs exactly what Charlie does. But once the husband is out of the picture - kinda - sheâs ready to leap forward with her life. She returns to the neighborhood she left, the business she missed, and into armâs reach of Nixon - the reason she needed a rebound guy in the first place. Other than rebuilding her life, Charlie has one main goal now that sheâs back in the place she considers home: Stay as far away from Nixon as she can. But their long history, his magnetic charm, and a certain sense of unfinished business makes that much, much harder than Charlie thought. Nixon is willing to own up to his part in their breakup, but for Charlie, finding a place of forgiveness is going to take much more than that. Sheâs willing to take a chance on friendship - something theyâve had since they were kids - but falling in love again? Thatâs a whole different story.
©2014 Christina C. Jones (P)2020 Audible, Inc.
A Risque Engagement
Summary
On the surface, Corinne Thomas has the world at her fingertips. Adventurous by nature, her daring persona allows her the freedom to take risks and live her life, at times, in complete anonymity. But there is something that lingers deep down that, if brought to light, could stir the masquerade Corinne's built for herself. For the past few weeks, exchanges with a certain someone wreaks havoc on her ability to maintain a solid pretense. Happily ever afters aren't for Corinne, but when her soul is roused by the magnificence of his authority, Corinne considers opening herself to a new set of dangers. Love.  As one of the world's most powerful sports agents, Xavier Valentine lives his life in the high skies as he flies from one destination to another. Negotiating million-dollar contracts, product endorsements, and meeting league representatives keeps his schedule air-tight. Not only is every hour in his day accounted for, but it's impossible to get in a room with him without an appointment. That's why when Xavier finds himself locked in close quarters with Corinne Thomas, he questions the very thing that he's prided himself on conquering: his mind. And the moment he decides to let Corinne in, with her comes a powerful elixir of love.  Contains mature themes.
©2018 Stephanie Nicole Norris (P)2019 Tantor
Run to You
Summary
Combat veteran Gabriel Noble survived the war overseas, but the stoic Baine International security specialist is in for the fight of his life when he's tasked with "bodyguarding" beautiful lingerie designer Evelyn Beckham. But keeping Eve safe means keeping her close, and soon the lines between duty and desire begin to blur into a consuming passion too powerful to be denied. With Eve's life in escalating peril and her faith in him certain to shatter, Gabe will have to risk everything to protect her while facing the most intense fight of his life...the battle for Eve's heart. Contains mature themes.
©2018 Lara Adrian, LLC (P)2019 Tantor
Inevitable Series # 3, Inevitable Addiction
Summary
Dawn Oliver - daughter of theater royalty, talented in her own right, and, according to the internet...a complete and total fraud. All she wants is a fair chance to prove herself - no nepotism, no social media campaigns, no sponsors. Just pure talent, which she has in spades, if she can just get someone to believe in her. The way Patrick Bell does. Straightforward, self-assured, and exactly the kind of energy Dawn needs, if he can get past his own demons. He's good with life as it is - he's managing, with no expectation of anything beyond a casual connection. A chance meeting brings about an unexpected spark of chemistry...leading to a bond neither of them seems to be able to get away from. Contains mature themes.
©2018 Christina C. Jones (P)2020 Tantor
Big Girl Pill
Summary
Maya Davis is done hiding. It's left her empty and out of touch with her family. Now she's a young woman on a mission: getting rid of residual feelings for her former best friend from college. Her plan is to put herself through a wringer by being in Nina's upcoming wedding and burning away whatever emotions are left, so she can start anew. Her plan, however, has big holes, and everything she's been feeling rushes through and leaves her thinking that this was a bad idea. Nina Sterling is a work in progress, torn between being two very different things-the person others expect her to be and who she wants to become. For the past couple of years, it's been easier to give in to her demanding, steamroller of a mother and her pleasant but controlling fiance, but with Maya's return for a lengthy stay in town, and encouragement from Nina's hilarious cousin, seeds of rebellion are sown.  As Maya and Nina try to patch up the past and get closer, old sparks rekindle, and as they both grow into who they are meant to be, those sparks might just become a fire.
©2019 KD Williamson (P)2020 Tantor
With Your Permission
Summary
As the CEO of Building Bridges LLC, Bri is driven by determination for success. However, while planning the wedding of one of Chicago's hottest couples, Bri's focus is shifted when the strum of a nocturnal voice captures her attention. Being an empath has empowered her sense of compassion for others, so she's not only drawn to him because of his broken heart but also from a fierce attraction that sparks her interest and tap dances on a groove on her heart. Getting involved with someone who's not open to love may prove to be the most difficult road Bri has ever journeyed, but she's unable to stop herself from falling into an irresistible tango of love. World-renowned photographer Raphael Valentine hasn't been in the public eye since the tragic death of his fiancee four years prior. To date, his time is spent helping his charity of choice - educating the community about the dangers of driving while intoxicated. For him, love is a thing of the past until meeting Bri St. James at his brother's rehearsal dinner made Raphael question what he'd always believed to be true. As a friendship between the two flourishes, and they're cloaked in a dynamic surge of desire, Raphael is met with the ultimate challenge: surrender to a second chance at love or abandon his happily ever after for a lifetime. Contains mature themes.
©2019 Stephanie Nicole Norris (P)2019 Tantor
The Lies We Tell About Life, Love, and Everything in Between
Summary
Sometimes, the worst lies are the ones we tell ourselves. They build and build into a façade of transparency and false truth that we present to the world...until it comes crashing down because of that one person who sees right into you. âJust one more time.â âItâs not even like that.â âIâm not tripping about it.â âIâm fine. Really.â Growth and forgiveness. Maturity and grace. Moving on and moving forward. All come into play when something that was supposed to be a one-time indulgence becomes something more - something almost destroyed by lies they never told each other.
©2016 Christina C. Jones (P)2020 Christina C. Jones
The Holiday Shorts
Summary
This is a collection of Alexandria Houseâs published holiday short stories. This collection contains no material that has not been previously released. Baby, Be Mine What do the lonely do on Valentineâs Day? Thatâs the dilemma Pia Harris faces for the second year in a row. But maybe this year will be different. Maybe, just maybe, sheâll find another lonely heart to share it with. Merry Christmas, Baby Having to work on Christmas Eve is bad. Having to work the graveyard shift on Christmas Eve is worse. Having to work the graveyard shift on Christmas Eve when your life is a mess? Well, thatâs some BS. There doesnât seem to be a Merry Christmas in store for Sunday Marks, but maybe one call can change that. Always My Baby What Melanie sees as an inconvenience, Luke sees as a long-desired opportunity. Hopefully, this converging of divergent paths on Christmas Eve will lead to pleasant surprises for both of them. All I Want Two souls reunite on Christmas, but at the end of the day, will they rekindle what once was or go their separate ways? New Year, New Boo? Could a dreaded company New Year's party be just the place for Langston O'Neal to bag a new boo? These stories contain mature themes.Â
©2020 Alexandria House (P)2021 Alexandria House
Wins & Losses
Summary
Nasir Valentine has one thing on his mind: winning a championship title in his first year as head coach of the boys basketball team. But when his team captainâs father is murdered just before the start of the season, he quickly learns coaching high school basketball in the inner city is a lot more than just drawing numbers and arrows on a dry erase board. Struck by the tragedy of her fatherâs murder, Carmen Wellington is faced with the tough decision of keeping her life away from home or coming back to her hometown to support her little brother through his senior year of high school. Itâs a decision that will change her life in more ways than one, especially with her brotherâs handsome basketball coach in the picture. Carmen is supposed to be focused on whatâs best for her and her family. Nasir is supposed to be focused on whatâs best for him and his team. But with those two worlds colliding and an undeniable attraction developing because of it, the two can only hope for more wins than losses....
©2018 Alexandra Warren (P)2021 Podium Audio
In Pursuit of You
Summary
As the owner of WTZB broadcast station, Avery Michele was determined to make her grandfather's legacy thrive, even if her duties included being in front of the camera for Chicago's hottest events. However, Avery didn't foresee catching the eye of one determined bachelor. And after accepting his invitation to lunch, an unexpected craving for more than nutrition storms her with heat that takes her breath away. But with life outside of her profession shifting in the wrong direction, the thought of disappearing is the impetus that makes Avery run away from love. Jilted at the altar, Aerospace Engineer DeAndre Valentine vowed to never put his heart on the line again. But after a chance encounter puts him in the proximity of Avery Michele, something about the mysterious beauty sends him on an exploratory mission. One that could prove his heart was meant to be broken or be the very thing to make him believe in love again. Contains mature themes.
©2019 Stephanie Nicole Norris (P)2020 Tantor
A Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Summary
Simone is a woman on a mission: Stop being boring, and fall in love. That's easier said than done with no prospects on the table...or under the table...or near the table. Her luck changes when fellow neighborhood business-owner Roman Taylor walks through the door of her flower shop. Roman is single, successful, and sexy - everything Simone is looking for to embark on a whirlwind summer romance with the potential to spark an everlasting love. But things are never as "perfect" as they seem, and Simone - and Roman - have to decide if they're willing to risk their hearts when things get a little messy in their pursuit of a crazy little thing called love
©2014 Christina C. Jones (P)2020 Audible, Inc.
No Holds Barred
Summary
Love was no longer on the menu for Camilla Augustina. After her fiance calls off the wedding not once but twice, Camilla's had enough. In a brazen move, she takes a new position in the windy city of Chicago, leaving her parents, friends, and ex in a bittersweet goodbye. Adapting to her new surroundings isn't easy, but as Camilla settles in, a chance encounter with an infamous playboy throws her off balance and rattles her world. She hadn't expected to be drawn so meticulously to another, but denying the magnetism that lures her is a futile fight. As President of VFC Energy, a Fortune 500 company, Hunter Valentine is at the top of his game. The renowned bachelor holds no secrets about his risque rendezvous, and his allegiance is saved for family only. However, when Hunter spots Camilla Augustina, dining alone at the breakfast hut in his building, he can't explain the adulation that runs through his core and shakes his entire world. Lust never weakened him like this, and the inclination of love at first sight was silly. But when Hunter decides to prove the sudden rapture is unreal, he may find himself enamored by love.  Contains mature themes.
©2018 Stephanie Nicole Norris (P)2019 Tantor
His Side, Her Side, and the Truth About Falling in Love
Summary
Thereâs no such thing as a right time to fall in love. It happens, or it doesnât. Possible to fake, but not force. Impossible to simply wish away. This is the path that Rob and Iris find themselves on. Heâs adjusting to cross-country move, a new job, and an existence that doesnât include the woman he thought heâd spend his life with. Sheâs overburdened by her family, learning the beauty of loneliness, and just trying to...breathe. Neither of them quite ready to entertain the idea of dating, let alone love, but they canât seem to avoid each other. He calls it âfateâ. She calls it âcrazyâ. Maybe, neither of them is wrong.  When pretense is stripped away, and feelings - good, bad, and ugly - are laid bare, all theyâre left with is their truth. Itâs up to them to figure out what to do with it.
©2016 Christina C. Jones (P)2020 Christina C. Jones
Only If You Dare
Summary
Life at the Houston Report for investigative journalist Desiree Stevens is no longer a fulfilling one. She's contemplating moving back to Chicago where her family resides, but Desiree can't deny that returning to her hometown for the sake of employment isn't her only reason. Just a few weeks prior, Desiree had the pleasure of meeting philanthropist Julian Alexander Rose, awkwardly enough, at the hospital. And since the strange encounter, getting Julian off her mind has been Desiree's biggest failure. International male model Julian Alexander Rose is in the highlight of his career. As the owner of A Few Good Men Male Modeling Agency, Julian has his hands full with day-to-day business activities. He's only in Chicago for a short while upon meeting Desiree Stevens, and the unbridled hunger that overtakes Julian is soul-stirring at least. From the moment their worlds collide, Julian's certain there's more to their supernatural connection. Being a man unwilling to let Desiree get away, Julian formulates the perfect plan that lands them alone together, and his next move may just bring him to his knees. Contains mature themes.
©2017 Stephanie Nicole Norris (P)2020 Tantor
Fever
Summary
Embarking on a new journey, Santana Summers wants nothing more than to enjoy her new city, new friends, and new career. But when one of those friends is one of Chicago's most eligible bachelors, Santana finds herself getting more than she ever bargained for. Being the youngest of seven brothers, Josiah Alexander Rose is the quintessential playboy. He is not interested in settling down until his father gives him a proposition he cannot refuse. It's the opportunity of a lifetime, but to execute it, dear old dad wants Josiah to settle down, show some responsibility, and gain a wife. Josiah thinks the idea is absurd until he and Santana come up with a plan that just may land Josiah that coveted position. It is the perfect solution, and things go well until what was intended to be an arrangement turns into many nights of unabashed passion. With each growing day, emotions mix and the lines of the pretentious and reality are blurred. Will Santana be foolish enough to hand over her heart to Josiah? Is Josiah willing to risk it all for her? Contains mature themes.
©2017 Stephanie Nicole Norris (P)2020 Tantor
Should've Been
Summary
When they first met, they both belonged to another. Now he's determined to make her what she should've always been - his.
©2019 Alexandria House (P)2020 Alexandria House
The Way Love Goes
Summary
Fallon is the definition of a woman with her âishâ together. Flourishing business, a home of her own in a new city, a relationship on the verge of marriage, and the opportunity to create a life that looks exactly as she wants it. Sheâs ready, and willing, to embark on a new adventure. She just didnât expect to have to do it on her own. Business is great, but the home? A total mess. The relationship? Dead in the water. The ânew adventureâ? Looking more like a disaster. Until Sean. With their shared track record of betrayal and broken hearts, it may be better to stay away, but neither of them can resist. Even their contentious first meeting canât hide the spark of attraction, and that spark leads to a deeper involvement than either of them is sure theyâre ready for. But love doesnât wait until youâre ready - it blooms in its own time. Thatâs just the way love goes.Â
©2015 Christina C. Jones (P)2020 Audible, Inc.
Inevitable Conclusions
Summary
Friends? Lovers? Both? For Kora and Tariq, those lines have been blurred for a long time. Every time clarity seems to be within reach, something shifts, and in a single moment, focus is lost. Once again, they're in limbo. Between them, there is only one secret, with the power to permanently alter their relationship. For good or bad, neither of them knows-nor are they willing to take that risk. Through the pain of past tragedies and the pressure of current dramas, they always find solace in each other's arms. Inescapably connected by the interminable bond of friendship, Tariq and Kora navigate family, life, and love, searching for separate answers to a problem that has only has one, unavoidable solution. Contains mature themes.
©2015 Christina C. Jones (P)2020 Tantor
Impromptu Seduction
Summary
Raised as a debutante, ladylike and reserved, London Jones has stepped into unknown territory. From the moment her life collided with a man who should've been off-limits, a bachelor with a hot reputation - staying out of his way was the sensible thing to do. However, she finds herself caught in a tangled web of passionate fervor whenever he comes near. So much so that her ability to place a barrier between them becomes a futile battle. The heart wants what it wants, and London's heart yearns for him. Borboleta... She was the impetus of his desire. The only one who captured his eye for more than a moment and beckoned his soul to blend in beautiful bliss with hers. For software engineer Kyle Valentine, his attempt to hold back the hedonism that struck whenever they were together threatened to be his undoing. His heart yearned to connect with London's soul, and soon he finds himself questioning if he's worthy of her love. But now that he's gotten next to London, determination becomes the motto for his pursuit and his ultimate will to hold on to her, forever. Contains mature themes.
©2020 Stephanie Nicole Norris (P)2021 Tantor
Deuces Wild
Summary
Alicia "Ace" Miller has always had a somewhat contentious, arms-length relationship with Las Vegas Detective Cree Bradley. She likes their level of engagement exactly where it is - non-existent, never any occasion to cross paths. Until she needs his help. Only the most powerful of emotions - paired with fractured memories and the unshakeable feeling that something is missing - can make Alicia seek assistance from a man whose very presence puts her on edge. However, with lives at stake, her family on the line, and a chance at filling in the blanks of her past on the verge of slipping through her fingers, her choices are limited. He's the perfect person to have by her side.  Cree Bradley takes his job seriously - protect and serve. Somewhere along the way, he's realized that for many of his peers, those lines have been blurred to the point of no return...destroying his own ability to walk the straight and narrow. Sometimes, that means walking the wrong way to do the right thing. Contains mature themes.
©2018 Christina C. Jones (P)2019 Tantor
Give Me a Reason
Summary
Always the optimist, TV assignment editor Allison Sullivan makes no excuses about the enthusiastic life she leads. As doors of opportunity present themselves, whether in her profession, in her love life, or her friendships, Allison is one to take the task on full speed ahead. But when Allison meets the man she's investigated in person, the world around her seems to pause as she fumbles to recover from the dynamic energy that clings from him to her. She's never felt desire forge so deeply within, and the chance at a clandestine meeting raises the stakes on an ensuing love affair. Award-winning film director Lance Valentine isn't looking for love, but in the midst of filming a new motion picture, he meets Allison Sullivan in an impromptu dinner at the home he was raised in. At first sight, her beauty takes his breath away, and he finds himself unable to explain the flutter in his heart or the battle in his spirit at the crescent curve of her smile. Career driven and focused on building his empire, Lance has never taken a chance on anything other than his creativity. Until Allison. While neither of them is looking for romance, they'll both soon find that an endless possibility of love is within their reach. Contains mature themes.
©2018 Stephanie Nicole Norris (P)2019 Tantor
Jah
Summary
Neither of them was looking for the other. Neither of them intended to fall in love. And now, neither of them wants to let go. Contains mature themes.
©2020 Alexandria House (P)2020 Tantor
Fearless Love
Summary
Sean B. is an overly attractive man with a lot of pull, who's able to navigate well in life. He's an artist with several businesses under his belt; not to mention, he was once a professional football player. He has the money, fame, and Chelsea, who he considers as one of his best friends. Though they've been platonic friends for six years, there's something brewing in Sean that he can't seem to tame. Chelsea is the definition of a strong-willed independent woman, who has everything under control as she steps out on new ventures in the entertainment business. She's level-headed and stable, but her past hurts from her notorious son's father prevent her from fully giving love a chance.    As close as these two are, could Sean convince Chelsea to get over her fear of love? If so, will she give him a try? Is it possible to become fearless in love?
©2018 Donnia Marie (P)2019 Tantor
Unjust Love
Summary
Benjamin Bennett leads a lifestyle that many could only dream of. He's a star quarterback, well educated, and he knows how to get what he wants. But what he stays clear from is love because his ambition and goals don't align with it.  Riana is sassy and all about herself. Her world consists of her career as a musician and she doesn't see anything outside of it. Though her intentions are good, she battles issues from the past that hinders her from truly moving forward in life, especially in the love department.  Benji and Riana think they have things figured out until heartbreak shatters each of them leaving no choice but to rebuild themselves. But will they rebuild together?   One important thing they learn is no matter how much money you have or how many people wish for your life, some things can't be avoided.   Is it possible for them to move forward in a relationship or is it best to focus on themselves? Are the circumstances they're being forced to confront too overwhelming to work through? Most importantly, will Benji and Riana be able to fight against an unjust love?
©2018 Donnia Marie (P)2019 Tantor
Tied to a Boss
Summary
The Game...makes for strange bedfellows. Local gangster Dante (Jack Boy) knows more than anybody how dangerous and ruthless the streets can be. But against his better instincts, he allows himself to fall for a local female gangster named Alinna, considered to be somewhat of a competitor to Dante because she leads her own all-female crew. Alinna, too, is very well aware of the dangers that come with letting feelings get in the way of business. But like Dante, she decides to embrace the attraction anyway. That however proves to be a mistake when she discovers Dante is two-timing her with a female gang unit officer. But unlike what she has with Dante, this relationship is more about lust and power. Or better yet the officerâs lust for it. While both get pleasure from this arrangement, she also gains intel, which leads to major busts that fuel her quick ascension within the department. However her world is suddenly rocked when she discovers sheâs pregnant with Danteâs child! Now they have something that binds them together forever...and something that complicates not just her job, but also Danteâs relationship with Alina! But Alina is onto Danteâs cheating ways, and the officer is willing to eliminate any and all threats to her burgeoning career. Could he end up losing everything in the end?
©2015 Good2Go Publishing (P)2020 Blackstone Publishing
Inevitable Seductions
Summary
The chemistry between Stephen Foster and Nubia Perry is an undeniable fact. The handsome, dynamic former rugby star is used to getting who he wants with minimal effort, but Nubia's steadfast refusal to acquiesce - while also making it clear that she's equally interested in him - is compelling enough to keep his attention firmly planted on her. Even once it's clear that Nubia's polished façade is something she puts on for the public, to hide the scarred, vulnerable woman underneath, Stephen persists. He isn't intimated by the model-turned-mogul's aggressive personality - it only draws him in further. Relationships aren't even on Nubia's radar. She has friends, family, and her steadily growing brand. After a failed engagement to the man she thought she'd build her life with - an athlete, at that - she's not interested in anything beyond having her physical needs met. Unavoidable chemistry and close proximity work in tandem to bring these two onto the same wavelength. With the eyes of the world watching, will they deny the obvious or give in to the inevitable seductions of passion, companionship, and love? Contains mature themes.
©2016 Christina C. Jones (P)2020 Tantor
Bad for Me
Summary
From New York Times best-selling author Shanora Williams comes a deliciously sinful stand-alone Motorcycle Club romance with twists you won't see coming.... Thereâs a myth that floats around in my city. They say the president of the local biker gang is ruthless, heartless, and that once you cross him, youâll spend the rest of your life looking over your shoulder. There are whispers that he was once lost in a forest, and when he was found, he was surrounded by a pack of wolves that were protecting him. Many will tell you heâd never let his guard down for a woman, and that if he ever did, it would be bad for her. The one thing this city doesnât know about me is that Iâm not your average woman. Iâm a fighter, and when someone messes with my family, I will fight, and when my freedom is stolen, I will do whatever it takes to get it back. When Iâm done with him, the rumors will come to an end because Iâll be the woman who tamed this infamous biker president. Iâll be the woman who, in the end, was bad for him.
©2019 Shanora Williams (P)2020 Recorded Books
Say My F*cking Name
Summary
Love and hip-hop.... The two mix together smoothly, like Hennessy and Coke. Harmony used to love love. She loved the idea of being in love. As a result, Valentineâs Day was her favorite holiday...was. Now, she hated the very thought of it. Cody had ruined it for her and any chance of her ever falling in love again. He ruined it so much that when she met Dallas, she didnât trust him to lead her to fall in love with love again. On Valentine's Day, Dallas experienced the biggest loss of his life. He ignorantly assumed that life couldnât get any worse. Yet, as they say, if you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans. God must have been cracking up at Dallasâ plans because Dallas soon found himself completely lost for a year...until he met Harmony. She was perfect, yet Dallas was beyond flawed and at the lowest part of his life. He should have been honest with her when heâd first met her. Instead, he only proved to her that men couldnât be trusted.Â
©2019 Jessica N. Watkins (P)2019 Audible, Inc.