Cynthia P O'Neill

She has to prove his innocence when everything from their past suggests he might be guilty. Can she save him without losing her heart - again? Makenna Bradford: Get to NYC, do my job, prove the innocence of a man I used to love with all my soul. I have to do all of this without emotion, leave as if his very presence doesn't affect me. If I don't take this case, I have to quit my job I need. It's a tough decision, given the man, Marcus Lombardi, shattered my heart. "You're the only one who can tell if he's lying, the only one he trusts." Too bad I can't return that confidence. Marcus Lombardi: I should be worried about going to jail from bogus charges filed on behalf of the FBI and SEC for something I've never even heard of until now. Prison time is supposed to be scary. But all I can think about is the chance to see Makenna, be near her, and finally figure out what happened between us. I've spent the last five years wondering what I did wrong, holding out for a chance to talk to her. Does she even care how she gutted me? My life is literally in her hands now while she attempts to unravel the truth before I have to stand trial. I pray my faith in her is justified and that some spark still exists, that all hope isn't gone. No matter what, she'll always be mine.

She has to go into hiding and he has to keep her safe, the only problem is they're more enemies than lovers until their desires become something they can't ignore. Now, they have to fight off their passions while trying to stay alive.Jonas Forgione: I've been fighting a battle with PTSD, trying to fit into society and leaving the military behind- needing time to redeem myself - to get out of my head. Get myself back to the man I used to be.Going into hiding on an isolated island with my co-workers' daughter and protecting her from the Bratva was not in that plan.Erica isn't the type of woman I like to claim. She's plain, too into her studies.How do I keep my thoughts pure when she sparks the need for dominance inside me?I want to tie her up and then tie her to me.Erica Jamieson: I've been in hiding before, so I know the drill. But graduating college was supposed to be my time to shine, party, enjoy the fruits of my labor. And yet here I am, on an isolated island with a man I can't decide if I want to kill him or climb him.Jonas's broodiness and sinful body play on my mind, and has since the first moment we met. I know he hates me; the feeling is mutual with his arrogance. But to survive this ordeal, I have to surrender in more ways than one, letting go of my fears and discovering the strength inside me.Can we survive the danger and learn to love each other?

With a potential killer on the loose and missing money from the company he's protecting, can he get out of his own stubborn, rebellious way, going against everything his father ever wanted to step up and save the woman who has dominated his soul while submitting to his desires?Derrick Caldwell: Trying to make my own way in life, I joined the Air Force, only to have my dad pull strings to place me in Special Ops. Turns out, my entire life had been decided for me; I was to follow in my father's footsteps.Once discharged, I have my goals within reach and defying dad is at the top of my list, until Jesse walks in, stealing everything I want.I should hate her for taking away my choices, but I can't; one smile was all it took to brand herself on my soul. I swear I'll bide my time and eventually have my dream job and her Who knew the position my father forced me to take for Titan Security would lead me to everything I desired? I have to act fast, as time is working against me, with a potential killer on the loose, money missing from the company, and someone stalking her...Jesse Bradford: On the verge of making manager, I'm consumed with work, before Derrick steps in and snatches my promotion out from under me. He's familiar, but how? And why does he take my breath away every time we touch? I want to make his job a living hell - until someone tries to kill me.Now my life is in Derrick's hands, the ones I imagine bending me to his will.Why am I even thinking this way? He has me confused, forcing me to rethink who I am, submitting to my desires, and helping him track down a killer(s) before they strike again. Can I trust him?I don't know that I have a choice.

He's the new guy in the family business and she's the niece who doesn't want to lose who she used to be. Together, they just might be able to find the happy-ever-after and redemption they need. Ethan McDonald lost everything in an accident which left him in a coma for a few months. Once he recovered enough to reenter life, his friend helps him refocus his life toward catching criminals. His reward? Being welcomed into Prescott International, as the new lead in IT. He'd gained favor from the family, especially from a certain lady... Marjorie (Prescott) Bentley finally succeeded in divorcing her husband and making her way back to her family and the company business. She'd been into the BDSM scene, but her ex, a wannabe Dom, nearly destroyed her, wanting her only for her wealth. She puts on a friendly face to everyone, but internally she's trying to overcome the nightmares left behind by her ex. Fearing she'll fail, she struggles to find her way back to her old life, with her need to submit, and her need for him. Ethan and Marjorie see through each other's masquerades and find support with one another. But can they both let go of the nightmares of their pasts and move forward together? Can they both learn to heal, surrendering to one another, and their darkest desires?

He always thought his match-made-in-heaven would be completely submissive in all areas of life. What he finds is a woman who isn't even sure she wants him. At first. Rafe Prescott controlled every aspect of his life from finalizing legal contracts for his family's company to negotiating the next conquest at the sex club. Being in control and not emotionally involved in anything has kept him safe in more ways than one. After seeing the pain his brother-in-law went through after losing his mate, Rafe swore he'd never give his heart to anyone. He even scoffed when his brother supposedly fell in love at first sight... Until Rafe met her... Dawn Jamieson has had to live life constantly on alert. All she wants is to be normal, to have her dream life with a loving husband and the perfect job. She prefers vanilla in everything until she meets him and suddenly realizes that danger might be what entices her more. Dawn is unlike anyone Rafe has ever encountered. She refuses to bend to his alpha dominance or sexual persuasions. Everything about her pulls at him with the need to make her his own. But Dawn never divulges too much of her past which finally makes Rafe realize she's hiding something. He doesn't know her secrets could cost her her life. Could she be what Rafe needs? In turn, would he be willing to risk everything, including his own life, to save her?

He's after a saboteur in his professional life and a mysterious stranger he had as a Sub one night in his personal life. He's determined to find both of them and for different reasons. What happens when he thinks they're one and the same? He's been burned before. Nate Lawson was a player - dominating in the office and bedroom. Thanks to betrayal, he didn't do relationships, only one-night stands, until he met her. The one he finally connected to would be the one who would slip away... His job took him everywhere to uncover criminal activity at corporate levels. But now he was back with one focus in mind, to expose the questionable activity at his sister's workplace and find his woman The only problem - who was she?Gianna Scott finally found a Dom to show her the true meaning of submission - surrendering her mind and body freely. Too bad she didn't know who he was or if he'd return. Her life had gotten crazy with someone intent on destroying her reports at work, making her frustrated and needing release - needing him... Nate hated answering to anyone, but agreed to go incognito, as Gianna's assistant. They'd butt heads at every turn, but why did fighting with her leave him turned on? And why was she starring in his fantasies? Rather than fantasizing about his main suspect for work, Nate needed to keep his mind in the game. Would he ever find the one that got away?

A random kiss with a stranger who woke parts of her she didn't know she had. She'd never see him again - what's the harm? Until she gets a new job, working for her stranger And it turns out he wants more than a random kiss in the dark. Dane Prescott avoids any and all responsibility with his family's business, until tragedy strikes. Almost overnight, Dane is thrown into a position he never wanted. Nothing is going right in his life, until... He sees her. Marissa Lawson couldn't wait to go from college graduate and intern to employee at a company she loved working for. At least, she did until a co-worker stole her ideas and took the job offer she'd worked so hard to get. Everything unravels in her life and in the middle of the spiral, she's pulled in for a controlling kiss from a delicious and dangerous stranger, leaving her breathless. Now, she's questioning all of her life choices and wondering if she'll ever see him again. But with a new job offer in hand, Marissa gives up on ever seeing the handsome stranger again and decides to move on with her life. But her luck changes when she finds out her new boss is the devilish kissing stranger. Marissa has to focus on gaining back the footholds in her career that she's worked so hard to gain, but it's proving hard when Dane wants to dominate her in every aspect of their lives - mixing business with pleasure. Every touch tempts her to submit to his desire and walk away from any respect she might have in the industry. Can she hold up to the control he craves in life, especially in love? Can she let go of her own hang-ups and submit to him? Or will she determine that living alone and in longing is the best life for her?

**Mature Content Warning** Recommended for ages 17+ due to language and sexual content. Control can be a wonderful feeling, especially when you're an alpha like Garrett Andrews Waters... But how do you control a beast from the past intent on destroying everything you hold dear? He's already lost his parents and his aunt. But now threats against him, his fianc , Laurel, and their unborn child pushes him into hiding to try and protect all he cares for. Can he outsmart Walt Peterson and regain control? Or will he lose everything he's come to trust and love, including his own life? Laurel Hart's life has been turned upside down, with one traumatic event after another... But she's survived thanks to her family and Garrett. She's learned to trust in Garrett's love for her. Letting go of her past, and his, has opened her up to the idea of learning to love again. Will her trust and affection be short lived with Chase Peterson hot on her trail, determined to make her his? Or will justice prevail and allow them to finally live in peace and have their happily ever after? It's a heart-pounding race to the finish for both Garrett and Laurel, with surprises around every corner.