Bianca Sommerland

A taste and then it was gone. Lydia sacrificed her body and her very sanity, surrendering her freedom to protect those she loves. Within the grasp of the evil she fought to escape, she risks losing all that she is in order to spare herself endless suffering. Death would be mercy. Death would make her sacrifice meaningless. Cyrus is more than willing to play with his old toys, leaving Lydia with no choice but to endure his twisted games. His kindness is worse than his cruelty, warping everything she once believed. When the only salvation is in the arms of her tormentor, her cage becomes a welcome place to hide. Love isn't to be trusted. But the chains will hold her, strong and sure. Agony becomes the sweetest relief. Pain is a language she understands. "Sometimes I almost wish I didn't want to hurt you so much. But just almost. You're most beautiful when you're fighting to stay alive. I want to keep you this beautiful forever." Cyrus

The New Rules Box Set in one collection Polished (New Rules Book 1) Gilded (New Rules Book 2) Damasked (New Rules Book 3) A deal that gets a penniless thief out of poverty finds him in a world of money, power, and fashion. Between the bodyguard tasked to 'polish' him up, and the creative, yet cold millionaire he practically sells himself to, things could either get much better. Or... So much worse. Instead, new opportunities and the kind of love he never would have dreamed possible, are part of a journey where he not only finds his own future might not be something to fear... This young man scooped up off the streets can offer something in return that money can't buy.

Ambition can be deadly. The right kind of exposure is all porn star Keiran Stone needs to reach his ultimate goal of opening his own restaurant, until an ill-fated audition ends with a near-deadly confrontation on the doorstep of Anniston Falls, New York's infamous gay fight club. Rescued by one of the club's members, Kerian is offered a job as The Asylum's chef, and taken under the club's protection. He finds more than a recipe for success. Top-tier fighter, Dallas Stephens, enjoys a variety when it comes to play outside the ring. As a switch, he finds satisfaction at both ends of the whip. Commitment never appealed to him with relationships or careers, but Keiran's sweet temptations whet Dallas's appetite for more than a one-night-stand. Inside and outside of the sub's kitchen. Ordering off the menu can be dangerous. As Keiran fights to establish his own place within The Asylum, threats to the club's foundation leave both men caught in the crossfire. Love and loyalty show them they're exactly where they belong, in the most important battle either will ever face. Surviving it is another story.

Abruptly being thrust into power of his family's billion dollar corporation is overwhelming for socially awkward university student, Miguel Berger, but it's nothing compared to keeping three toddlers and their equally rambunctious puppies alive. He made a huge mistake when he gave the entire staff two weeks off.The house is a disaster. His nephews are out of control...And one of the puppies is missing.His savior comes in the form of an incredibly handsome former Marine, Ward Neuman, who brings the puppy home and offers to help train the triplet's furry companions. The only problem is Miguel struggles with accepting help and Ward won't put up with his rich-boy attitude. There's no way the two could get along, even if the arrangement would be perfect.Ward is great with kids, and he can't turn his back on the little puppy he saved, but he's had enough of "high society" and the way they treat people. But when Miguel desperately reaches out and offers him a temporary position caring for the pups and the little boys, he can't say no.He won't be tempted by his new boss. He will respect the rules Miguel sets for all his employees.Unless Miguel breaks them. Then all bets are off.

Everything has a price.Self-made millionaire Xavier Ashburne has never stopped fighting for control. Money and power gave him some, but there's still so much uncertainty neither can overcome.When his longtime lover and partner, Luther Cross, leaves on a trip to reconnect with his brother, Xavier is left to manage their business and household alone. He'd never realized how much he relied on his man-especially when it comes to their shared submissive, Alexander Tremaine.As a reformed thief, Alexander came into Xavier's life in the most unconventional fashion, but before too long, stole his way into Xavier's heart. And now that he's there, Xavier needs the control he's won to keep him safe and happy.But when Xavier's past comes back to haunt them, all the riches in the world won't be enough.Money is worthless.Power merely existence painted in gold.Gilded.

Prison or a life of luxury? Let me think...Reluctant thief Alec Tremaine would rather be behind bars than face his brothers after his first attempt at grand theft auto goes horribly wrong. Desperation had him agreeing to their crazy plan-better to be a criminal like the rest of the Tremaine clan than starve on the streets-but when they abandon him, he's forced to face the most powerful man in the city.And given the opportunity to climb out of the gutter.Right into the bed of Xavier Ashburne.There's only one catch. Alec isn't quite up to Xavier's standards. Not yet.His head of security, Luther Cross, the only man Xavier considers his equal, sees something in Alec worth more than anyone ever has. Bound by the rules of his unique relationship with the temperamental millionaire, Luther's training could decide Alec's entire future. But giving in to temptation could destroy it.Alec's value is in what he must become.Sensual.Submissive.And...Polished.

Scott Demyan, one of the most polarizing players on the Dartmouth Cobras hockey team, has grown a lot over the past few years. He's a family man. A father. A dedicated player. He's become someone to look up to... But he's still part of the Trouble Triplets. And behaving can get boring. What better way to spice up the summer than to take the rivalry developing with the team 'rookies' to the next level. A few harmless pranks should keep things interesting. Until what started as a joke gets a bit...cocky. In the most literal sense of the word. When the conflict draws the attention of not only upper management, but the media, the consequences could impact the coming season. And the life he's worked so hard to build. Can he take the lead and remind the men the games they play off the ice don't change where they stand as a team? Prove to those he loves that he hasn't forgotten what's really important? He has one chance to repair the damage he's done. And it's going to leave a mark.

When Zaire Torva, enforcer of the Bay Pines pack, finds his mate near death in an underground fighting ring, he has no idea Lathan Ferox crashing into his life will turn his whole world upside-down. The struggle to save the man who claims Zaire's heart tests their newly formed bond. And proves there's nothing Zaire won't do for him. Only, sharing him might be an issue. While on a mission to retrieve a runaway wolf cub, Zaire and Lathan come across a beautiful, fierce young woman, Embry Caelites, who watches over the child with all the instincts of a mare guarding her foal. Separating the two is impossible, and Embry possesses powers that can help Lathan tame his beast. Unfortunately, Zaire and Embry are like oil and water, clashing at every turn. All they have in common is how much they're willing to sacrifice for the ones they love. Surrendering to the wild passion of the animal within, Zaire's tempered connection with Embry grows, but will it be enough as Lathan's very existence proves too great a risk for any peaceful pack to take? As Embry's past closes in on her, and their little cub faces the danger she tried to escape, will love be enough to keep them all alive?

Survival is Deadly. From entertaining a bloodthirsty crowd to a brief taste of freedom, Lydia struggles to escape the only life she remembers. A life of being little more than a plaything to Cyrus. His obsession, his manipulations, never let her stray too far. But in making her strong enough to endure his games, he's created the one thing that will bring them all to an end. Read the trilogy too dark to be called romance, a love story rife with sacrifice, heartache, and bonds beyond the basic need to survive. There will be no trigger warnings. The book is the warning.

In Balthazar 'Ballz' Bornstein's professional opinion, every member of the metalcore band, Winter's Wrath, needs therapy. After years as an army psychologist, the security guard has the training, but working with soldiers was much different from managing men under the spotlight of the music world. Still, he's making progress. Except for Connor Phelan. Connor acts like a carefree jock, but Balthazar has glimpsed his inner pain and growing isolation from his bandmates. The young man is far too appealing and his lust for life, his playfulness, and his mischievous smile bring out the Dom in Balthazar. The security guard struggles to keep his job and his desires separate, but he's losing the fight. More so when competition shows up-Annette Paige, the wild, headstrong backup vocalist of another band. When a key member is injured, the two bands are forced to work together, but clashing egos, animosity, and passions jeopardize the entire European tour. The best way to keep the steady rhythm is to get the band members to behave professionally. It's not looking good, but Balthazar will do his best to keep the boys in line. Maybe a curfew will work. There's also been the suggestion of a leash, but the man he most wants to collar has already been caged by Annette. The Dom in him wonders if he could bring them both to heel. One word could bring them together. Or tear them apart. A word none of them can ever say... Mine.

The one time geeky high school teacher, Rupert 'Rip' Martinez, tries to play the hero, it almost costs him his life. Maybe he should leave the rescuing to the tough guys, like the man who saved him, Otto Shriver. Tattoos, dog tags, and a heart of gold, Otto is exactly the type of man Rip would go for.In his dreams.When socially awkward meets carefree and confident, it's probably best they go their separate ways. Their only excuse to ever see one another again is an adorable pup in need of a good home. Unless they really don't need any excuses at all.

Gage Tackett comes off as a bad boy-detached and maybe a little dangerous. Definitely not Vet Sciences Professor Derek Paulson's type. Which he tells himself, repeatedly, every time the other man attends his class. Until the day he looks over to see Gage's seat is empty. When Gage arrives at Derek's veterinary clinic with a frostbitten stray dog, the lines of their teacher/student relationship are blurred. Derek realizes his most difficult student has a few things to teach him. Things he's more than willing to learn. "One of my favorites of this collection. It contained well developed characters and a tender storyline. The power struggle and the flirting between these two was HOT. Loved Matty and I was so happy that it ended as it did." PrismBookAlliance "Celebrating Diversity Through Literature" Contains first chapter from A Restored Man by Jaime Reese.