"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."
"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."
"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."
"Perfect.Privileged.Strong.Spoiled.Uptight.Useless.If there's any one thing Pierre and Logan have in common, it's their ability to invite snap judgements based on shallow views of who they are.Logan is the privileged only daughter of a respected family whose legacy runs long and deep.Pierre is the moody, orphaned son of big screen royalty who couldn't possibly live up to the prestige of his pedigree.Or maybe not.Perhaps they're just two people trying to navigate the pressures of a world hellbent on telling them what they should be, and eschewing the limits of other people's expectations. Maybe what they need most is somebody who can see beyond the shallow first impressions - just one person they can allow to see behind the scenes of who they are.Maybe they have more in common than it seems."
"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."
"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."
"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 coparent 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."
"For Nalani Stark, legacy matters… maybe more than most things.
Important enough that when that legacy — inextricably tied to her mother’s memory - is challenged, she’s forced to consider even the most undesirable options…
Such as a match made in hell with Orion Sterling.
The heir to the competitor she grew up being warned about.
Orion is a man well-accustomed to getting exactly what he wants. Other than opportunities to grow the family business, he’s moved by very few things.
One of which happens to be Nalani Stark.
They each have something the other needs, and only one way to get it : a contract that delineates exactly what each person takes from the arrangement.
Simple enough…
Unless feelings get brought into the exchange.
Please be aware that this work contains profanity, detailed sex acts, and depictions of violence.
There are also mentions of pregnancy loss, parental death, grief, illness, and medical emergencies."
"Secrets always have a way of coming to light.
Special Agent Renata Parker learns this the hard way, when the secret she's held close for many years is finally revealed, exposing her as traitor to the team of thieves, spies, hackers, and federal agents who thought they shared a common goal—take down Damien Wolfe. Her dedication to their cause doesn't quite stand up to scrutiny—especially for Quentin, a fellow hacker who was drawn to Renata's quiet energy before her true identity was exposed.
With her loyalty in question, Renata finds herself in a position where she's forced to rely on help from the very people she may have unwittingly betrayed.
Quentin wants to trust Renata, but repairing their friendship—and possibly taking it further—requires the healing of past wounds, answering unresolved questions, and revealing unknown connections that bring new light to Damien Wolfe's misdeeds.
While Quentin and Renata search for common ground, Marcus and Naomi navigate unexpected circumstances in their budding relationship, and Inez tries to resist Kendall's magnetic, dangerous appeal.
Romance, danger, a little hacking, and a bit of espionage ensue as the team struggles to be released from the traumas of their past.
Contains mature themes."
"There’s no such thing as a right time to fall in love. It happens, or it doesn’t. Possible to fake, but not force. Impossible to simply wish away.
This is the path that Rob and Iris find themselves on.
He’s adjusting to cross-country move, a new job, and an existence that doesn’t include the woman he thought he’d spend his life with. She’s 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 can’t seem to avoid each other.
He calls it “fate”.
She calls it “crazy”.
Maybe neither of them is wrong.
When pretense is stripped away, and feelings – good, bad, and ugly – are laid bare, all they’re left with is their truth. It’s up to them to figure out what to do with it."
"Everyone is a stranger at some point, right?
Pulled by an explicable, undeniable thread of… something… Nick and Noah find themselves keen on becoming more.
Hashtags and flights and late-night text sessions lead to a connection neither has experienced, or expected. Beyond the shiny veneer of social media, further than the shallow depths of a good selfie, down to the real, for real stuff that relationships are made of… can Nick and Noah actually reach their prematurely awarded goal?"
"Hailey Freeman goes to Blackwood with a specific mission - at least on the surface. When a sudden tragedy thrusts her into chaos, she expects to find herself mired in confusion, bereft, while she figures out how to pick up the pieces.
Instead, she finds comfort, clarity, and —baffling— familiarity in the arms of Ellis Boyd.
A stranger.
A stranger who can’t help wondering if he knows Hailey somehow, met her somewhere, another time they just can’t remember — the only explanation for their swift, consuming connection.
At least… the only one that makes sense.
Right?"
