Silvia Violet

When I first met Darius, the arrogant tailor pushed all my buttons. He's the stuff fantasies are made of, but do I want to work for him? He's offering me a fantastic opportunity, but I need a direction for my future, not another man who doesn't believe in relationships. Darius lives by a few unbreakable rules: never sleep with employees, fashion should be simple, and romance is for fools. I've spent my life longing for a grand romance. We're clearly not suited... or are we? Desire runs so hot between us, we can't help but give in, but Darius wants to protect his heart and I'm not about to repeat my past mistakes. Can we possibly let go of our assumptions and let love take hold?

Best Day Ever: When your fated mate washes up on the beach like a gift from the sea.DesmondI'd nearly resigned myself to a life alone when the sea brings me a beautiful omega who smells like heaven. I realize he's mine, and I'll do anything to protect him. He doesn't know how he got here. He doesn't even know his name, but he feels our connection. I wait for his memory to return, but no matter what happened in his past, I won't let it take him from me. JonahI woke up on a beach with a big, gorgeous man standing over me. I can't even remember my name. I should be afraid, but I'm not. This man feels safe, his touch comforting. Even when I learn he's actually a dragon, I'm not intimidated. He's caring and protective, and he wants a big, loving family just like I do. I don't want to think about my past, only my time with Desmond. But when my old life catches up with me, I'll have to find a way to face my past while protecting my future.Lonely Dragons Club series is an MM dragon shifter mpreg series about finding your one true love. The Island Dragon's Mate is Book 4.

Eight tales of Seasonal Magic from your favorite Changeling authors... Epiphany by Mychael Black: Ryan's going to show the gorgeous Elven waiter that Christmas means a whole lot more than crowds and stress. Aliens Stole the Frozen Turkey by Ashlynn Monroe: Betty Jean never imagined she'd spend her Christmas Eve searching for three tiny alien tumblers with the sexiest ringmaster in the galaxy. Valentine's Ghost by Alice Gaines: Agnes claims to be Phyllis's fairy ghostmother, and she's going to take Phyllis to Valentines past, present, and future. Will one of the visions turn out to be a keeper? Zarakion's Tip by Ayla Ruse: Zarakion gives Taryn, the new delivery Elf, a tip that'll have her scrambling to return to the drop point again and again. Mistletoe Mistakes by Jocelyn Michel: MJ's mistletoe missteps keep piling up, and she begins to wonder if they're really mistletoe miracles in disguise. Lupercalian Feast by Silvia Violet: Julianne retreats to her family's mountain cabin to spend Valentine's weekend alone, she finds an orgy in full swing. A Halloween Tale by Stephanie Burke: She's almost ready to give in to the darkness when an angel of mercy with a body made for sin comes to her aid. Christmas Elves Are Ringing by Sean Michael: Joey's having a tantrum of epic proportions. Can Bane work his magic in time to make sure Santa's sleigh is full this year? Praise for Epiphany"...a feel-good, sexy, holiday romance that left this reader with a smile and a contented feeling at the end of the story. Lovely and heartfelt, Epiphany really captured the hope and joy of the season. Highly Recommended "-- 4.25 Kisses from Gabbi, Top 2 Bottom Reviews "This well written Christmas tale is smexy and so tasty. Who wouldn't enjoy a hot elf plus a handsome cop getting it on? Ms. Black does a lovely job of creating fun and sweet characters while bringing holiday joy. This is a great light read and thoroughly enjoyable."-- BookAddict, The Romance Reviews Praise for Aliens Stole the Frozen Turkey "Ms. Monroe gives the reader an interplanetary union with lots of humor. Betty's Christmas adventure gives new meaning to first contact with an alien race."-- 4.5 Stars from Candy, Sensual Reads "If you're looking to read something outside the box, this is a winner. Light hearted and unexpected, it made me laugh out loud, and look at the night sky with wonder."-- Shyla, Romancing the Book Reviews Praise for Valentine's Ghost "Valentine's Ghost is as hot as it is funny... Packed with steamy sex, Alice Gaines writes a story that will entertain and leave you satisfied."-- Erys, Joyfully Reviewed "For a entertaining and sexy little nibble this Valentine's Day, don't miss Valentine's Ghost, it's sure to put a smile on your face."-- Terrie Figueroa, RRT Erotic

What if the one thing you wanted most was forbidden?Wealthy werewolf Storm Howler wants a chance to act out his submissive fantasies without his overprotective brothers scaring off every dominant man in sight. If he can't choose his own partners, how will he ever find his fated mate?As the former leader of a shifter special forces unit, Jax knows how to keep people safe, but he also craves the one thing he never had in the military: control.When Storm and Jax meet, tension sizzles between them. It only takes one night of control and surrender for each of them to question whether they're fated for one another. But the next day, they discover Storm's brothers have hired Jax as Storm's new bodyguard. Rather than resign, Jax agrees to the hands-off policy in his employment contract, because no one can protect Storm as well as he can. But when danger threatens, Storm needs a man who can calm his mind as easily as he protects Storm's body. The two begin spending more time together, and there's only so long anyone can fight against fate-or love.This is the second book in the Howler Brothers series. Five Brothers all looking for their fated mates. The series begins with Claiming Bite.

What if the one thing you wanted most was forbidden?Alpha werewolf King Howler seems to have everything he could want: power, wealth, and his own club where he can act out his dominant fantasies. But the one thing he lacks is his fated mate. Shy loner Emerson has always craved submission, not to another human-to a shifter. Handing over control to anyone could be dangerous, but with a shifter, it might be deadly. Yet all his fantasies star a werewolf who can make him beg. When King and Emerson meet, the bond between them is instinctive and undeniable. King can't resist the pull he feels toward the younger man, even though giving Emerson what he longs for is risky. Emerson doesn't care how vulnerable he is. He knows he belongs with King, and he's willing to do anything to prove it. As longing turns to love, King knows he must find a way to keep Emerson safe, both from his enemies and from himself, because in the end, nothing can stop an alpha from claiming his mate.

The rancher and his housekeeper... My job would be perfect if I wasn't falling for my boss. Rob is everything I shouldn't want: arrogant, dominating, and unable to take no for an answer. I know better than to trust a man like him, but every time we're together, butterflies dance in my stomach. I'm not stupid. I know anything but a professional relationship with him will end in disaster, but living at his house, I'm being tempted day and night. When I realize how much he wants to protect me, I know he could be the daddy I've longed for. I'm no longer sure I can stop myself from breaking the rules. Do I dare trust Rob's insistence that true love does exist?

The baker and the one who ran away... I spent years trying not to think about Del after he left. Now he's moving back and bringing a daughter no one knew he had. My plan to avoid him fails when a snowstorm strands us together. Neither of us can deny the heat that sparks between us. He still wants me as much as he did before he fled our small town, but he's been keeping secrets from me, and I've built a new life without him. I have a caf to run, a catering business to build, and a heart surrounded by solid walls. Can Del and I overcome the obstacles between us and have the life we once dreamed of?

The nerd and the ski instructor... I hate being cold, and I'm a disaster at sports, but when my grandmother insists I attend a reunion at a mountain resort, I can't say no. The freezing temperatures and socializing are torment until a hot stranger rescues me from a disastrous ski lesson and promises to teach me himself. There are lots of things I'd like David to teach me, and none of them involve us standing out in the snow. I'm too shy to proposition him, and rumor has it he's straight, but... Would a straight man look at me the way he does? I don't think so, but I'm only here for a week, and an outdoorsy guy like him wouldn't want a nerd like me even if heat flares in his eyes every time he catches me staring. Do I dare take a risk? It's not like I'll see David again. What if-just this once-I could have everything I wanted?

Wren has contemplated the fine line between pleasure and pain for years, but when he finally gets up the nerve to make his fantasies reality, things go terribly wrong. His father's best friend, Leo, comes to his rescue, and Wren knows instantly that Leo is the perfect person to introduce him to the world he longs to explore.Leo has never met Wren before, and once he realizes who Wren is, he vows not to touch him again. Leo knows Wren's father won't approve of their relationship, especially considering the edgy play Leo enjoys. Leo values that friendship too much to risk it, but walking away from Wren isn't easy. There's a lot more between Wren and Leo than lust. They're pulled toward one another despite the trouble their relationship could cause. Ultimately, they give into their desire and begin seeing each other in secret.The more they explore, the more obvious it becomes that Wren can take everything Leo wants to give, no matter how kinky or intense. They are a perfect fit in bed and out. Neither of them wants to keep hiding their relationship, but they both worry that once Wren's father knows about them, staying together will be too difficult. In order to make things work, they'll both have to believe in the power of love.

Sean uses his sassy mouth and bratty behavior to distance himself from others. He's afraid to care too deeply for anyone or anything. But the walls he's built have turned his life into a hot mess. He can't settle on a career, he's rarely on time, and his only real friend is his roommate. No matter how many times he resolves to change, he falls right back into his old patterns. Then he meets Blake, a man who's not afraid to use a firm hand with Sean.Blake is a former Navy SEAL who has men falling at his feet. But he doesn't want just any man, he wants Sean. And he longs to teach Sean the discipline he so desperately needs. As he trains Sean through pony play and other games, Blake learns more about Sean's insecurities and realizes Sean needs more than a master, he needs a caring lover-maybe even a Daddy.Demanding Discipline is third book in the Love and Care series. The series begins with Father of the Groom

What Graham and Avery thought would be a single night of pleasure turned into so much more. Their needs and desires lined up perfectly, and by the time they parted after three glorious days, they both knew there was far more than lust between them.Living in different towns makes continuing their relationship challenging, but Graham visits Avery most weekends, and their bond deepens. Avery thinks Graham is the best Daddy ever and Graham loves nothing more than taking care of Avery and challenging his need to surrender. But both men are unsure exactly how far they want this relationship dynamic to go. There are so many hard questions to answer when both men would prefer to live in a fantasy world during their limited time together.But reality is calling. Graham and Avery both have friends who need their help with major life decisions, inquisitive family members, and a growing desire to spend more time together. In order to continue their relationship, they must figure out where their boundaries lie and what they want from each other outside the bedroom.

Avery has a good life. He loves his job as a makeup artist, and he's ecstatic about being Twink of Honor in his best friend's wedding. He's more than capable of supporting himself, but that doesn't stop him from longing for an older man who'll take care of him.Graham Hillingdon has finally repaired his relationship with his son, and he's thrilled to be part of his son's wedding day, though he wishes he had a plus one to bring with him. Sadly, he has yet to find a man who appreciates both his dominant and nurturing sides; maybe even someone to call him Daddy.When Avery and Graham meet at the wedding, attraction sizzles between them, and they end up spending an insanely hot night together. Graham makes sure Avery knows exactly who's in charge in bed, but afterwards, he's exquisitely gentle. This is just what Avery needs, and Graham is certain he's finally found a man who desires what he has to give. Neither of them wants to part the next day, but between their age difference and their reluctance to reveal their relationship to Graham's son, they wonder if they have any chance for a future together. But as perfect as they are for each other, shouldn't it be worth the risk?

Jack and Eli have been separated for months while Jack gathers intelligence in Philadelphia and Eli spies on British officers in New York. When Jack has to take on the role of spymaster and work behind-the-scenes, Eli offers to insinuate himself in Philadelphia's loyalist circles, taking Jack's place. As Eli works to uncover traitorous negotiations between a high-ranking American officer and the British, he cozies up to British spymaster John Andre. Jack doesn't like Eli putting himself at risk, nor does he like seeing him fawning over a beautiful, charming man. As the chances of the American army surviving the winter decline, tensions mount between Jack and Eli, threatening to tear them apart. They will have to rely on their love and trust for one another to make it through these harrowing months.

Luke has never told anyone he's gay, and he sure as hell hasn't shared his submissive desires. The whole town treats him like a kid, but at twenty-one, he's fully grown and ready to find a man-preferably the hot older one he keeps seeing around town-to satisfy him. Running a bed-and-breakfast has consumed Jack, but meeting Luke pushes him to start getting out again. Luke sets off every one of Jack's dominant instincts, but no one in town knows Jack is bi, and coming out could jeopardize his business. When Luke finally goes to a club where he can fulfill his desires, Jack is there too. Their needs are a perfect match, but with each hot encounter, more tender feelings surface. Between their age gap and the difficulty of coming out in a small town, can they dare to be more to each other?

It's been years since Pax realized the funny feeling he got every time he saw his brother's best friend meant he was gay. In all the time since, he's never met anyone who makes his heart flutter the way Brad does. Straight, sporty Brad, who's only ever seen Pax as a nerdy kid. Brad is back in town for his high school reunion, and he's got a secret. He may be out and proud where he lives now, but no one in Ames Bridge knows he's gay. It's time to open up, because there's really only one person he wants to see, and Pax deserves to know the truth. Pax is thrilled to learn Brad is interested in him, but Brad lives eight hundred miles away and being out in Ames Bridge isn't easy. If these two men are finally going to get their happily-ever-after, they need to be willing to fight for it.

When Beck loses his job, he moves into the house his grandmother left him. His neighbor Cal shows up, demanding to buy Beck's land. Cal is as infuriatingly sexy as he was ten years ago when he and his jock friends spent their summers taunting Beck. Beck wants to hate Cal like he did back then, but Cal isn't who Beck thought he was. He's hardworking, passionate about his family's farm, and-far more shocking-he's gay. Cal and Beck come together in an explosion of heat that turns to something more, but Beck has no intention of moving to Ames Bridge permanently, and while Cal is technically out, he refuses to date openly. A real relationship seems doomed from the beginning, but love can be a powerful motivator for anyone willing to take a chance.

Thorne proposed, and I accepted. I'd dreamed of a traditional wedding with all the trappings... at Christmas. As the flurry of wedding planning ensues, Thorne is struggling with a difficult client, and I'm consumed with opening my own bakery while catering more holiday parties than I should have agreed to. Stress on top of stress makes Thorne and me doubt ourselves and our relationship. If we can survive the challenges in front of us, we'll truly deserve the happily ever after we both want.

Several months ago Thorne hired me as an escort. We fell hard for each other and our relationship became personal rather than professional. The moments in bed are pure bliss, but once we're together every day, our differences in age and income weigh more heavily on me. If that weren't enough, culinary school is turning out to be a disappointment rather than a dream come true. Thorne wants to swoop in and fix everything for me, but I can't let myself lose control over my life. Can out love for each other to help us find the balance between independence and entanglement?