"A NEW SEMESTER BEGINS
A beguiling, sinister collection of twelve more dark academia short stories from masters of the genre, including Olivie Blake, Genevieve Cogman, MK Lobb, and more!
Twelve original dark academia stories from bestselling thriller writers—imagine darkened libraries, exclusive elite schools, looming Gothic towers, charismatic professors, illicit affairs, the tang of autumn in the air . . . and the rivalries and obsessions that lead to murder.
Featuring stories from: Olivie Blake, Genevieve Cogman, Ariel Djanikian, Elspeth Wilson, MK Lobb, Jamison Shea, Kate Alice Marshall, Erica Waters, De Elizabeth, Taylor Grothe, Kit Mayquist, and Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé."
"Spring Break at college is supposed to be a time of fun and parties, but Alaska Rossi, AKA Janey Smith, is on lockdown thanks to her father's mafia dealings. She wants only to party down with the rest of her classmates. At least her hot, darkly mysterious bodyguard—deep undercover as her dorm's resident assistant—gives her something to fantasize about during her boring nights in confinement.
When Alaska wins a campus radio contest, and is gifted with a special invitation to an exclusive island, she knows it's her chance to break free. After all, Eden is a place where no one knows her name, so what danger could possibly come to her? But when danger appears in the form of a masked man who takes control of all her pleasures, tapping into her darkest fantasies, she begins to wonder if her undercover lover, and the mysterious bodyguard who's deep undercover, are one in the same . . .
Contains mature themes."
"After being publicly humiliated, New York socialite and hotel heiress, Madison Clark, pours out her woes to a psychic. She's given a 'to-go' bag of calming tea that promises relaxation, but instead she wakes up in an unfamiliar crappy apartment with a wallet full of maxed-out credit cards and a bank account balance of zero. Madison returns to the psychic's shop, only to learn the universe—and that freaking cosmic tea—is responsible for the change. The only way to get her (rich) life back is by righting some wrongs, starting with a reconciliation with her estranged father, who is about to get married in Montana.
But things get even more upside-down when she lands in Montana and is picked up from the airport by the annoyingly attractive Jax, who seems to loathe her at first sight. He's expecting the party girl he's seen all over social media and is taken aback when Madison shows up wearing neon overalls and fishing boots. In addition to the many roadblocks of her new life, Madison suddenly finds herself outrunning cows and competing in beer-chugging competitions while attempting parental bonding. The more time she spends in Montana, and the more time she spends with Jax, the more she questions her 'good life'. Just when things are starting to become clear someone shows up unexpectedly, and all bets are off.
Contains mature themes."
"These wild billionaire playboys are used to getting their way…
There isn’t much money can’t buy, especially when it comes to pleasure. But can these curvy women tame these billionaire beasts and win their love? Or will their souls be sucked into oblivion by the wanton bliss their bodies crave more and more with every surrender?
Each of our heroes wears a mask on the outside to face the world, but his disguise comes off when he runs into the one female who makes his blood run hot. Need and possessive passion abound in these books, but our heroes know only one way to control their desires.
Will they f*ck the feeling they see as weakness out of their systems, or will their needs only grow more wild with every touch, kiss, and plunge into ecstasy with the object of his affections?
Includes:
His Wild Obsession
His Wild Temptation
His Wild Seduction
His Wild Attraction"
"This American Girl in Paris might hold the fate of nations . . .
It's the 1960s, and the fashion culture of New York, Paris, and Milan is starting to make an impression on the mid-century American woman. Jackie Kennedy's effortless style leads the nation, although Mia's bustling bakery job doesn't often give her the time or money to craft a stylish closet after her idol in the White House. But when a mysterious stranger suddenly offers her a modeling job in Paris at the esteemed House of Rousseau, she takes a chance on it, despite knowing nothing about the world of fashion. As an orphan with big dreams, holding a one-way plane ticket to Paris, she sets off for what she hopes is a better life.
But the job of a model runs deeper than photoshoots and runway walks, and as Mia adjusts to the Parisienne lifestyle, she realizes that not everything is as it seems. Becoming more and more successful in her position as an up-and-coming model, she is soon drawn into the Cold War by the very fashion house she works for. And as she finds herself falling further into national crimes and politics, Mia will soon have to decide which side of history she's really on."
"From USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Hefner
The conclusion to the sizzling dystopian romance trilogy…
Grace Cromwell lives behind a cool, regal façade to mask the intense pain suffered in her past. Armed with an inner strength that others underestimate, she’s ready to restore peace to the world. Notions of her own happy ever after vanished years ago, even if her heart reserves a small space for the man who claimed it before the world was destroyed.
Tristan Holder has one mission: to vanquish the evil dictator Luthor Cromwell from their ravaged dystopian world. Blinded by his need for revenge, he almost overlooks the woman Grace has become. Determined to help her, he vows to support the cause, knowing it will bring him closer to stopping Luthor.
As the rebels fight for justice, they realize victory is far from their grasp. The two former lovers will need every ounce of determination to prevent utter destruction, even as their flame reignites, sparking undeniable desire as they strive to save the world.
If you love a second chance romance with a savvy heroine and a morally gray hero, a race to reinstate justice and smokin’ hot romance, dive into this trilogy now!
(Please note: this book discusses the loss of a child and the loss of the ability to bear children. Content information is available on the author’s website.)"
"She needed shelter from the storm. He just needed her.
Ellie Maxwell was a mother trying to protect her son from an abusive ex. Befriending the wives of wolves wasn’t something she sought, but it was something she needed.
It wasn’t easy to pick yourself up after someone tried so hard to knock you down. But with these ladies’ support, Ellie was on her way. That they were married to very powerful men didn’t hurt, either. There was just one problem.
Andres Ramirez.
Called the prince of acquisitions, Andres was a rising star at Volkov Industries. His genius for business was renowned, but his penchant for making Ellie moan was a total secret. One she couldn’t afford to indulge.
Andres’ attraction to the sweet-looking woman was off the charts. She was constantly on his mind, plaguing his dreams with images of the one time they were together. But the woman seemed determined to ignore him.
Just when he thought he might go mad, she called with an outrageous proposition. Marry her to stop her ex? Yes. He could do that. Andres knew Ellie was it for him. This was his shot to prove it to her.
But did the laws of attraction still apply when only one of the players was wild for the other?"
"Some debts demand hefty payment. Some loves are too wild to set free.
Meredith Gray had no choice but to meet with the last man on earth she ever wanted to see again. He ruined her once, and now he was threatening the livelihood of the thousands of people employed at her stepfather’s company.
The last time she saw him, he’d lied to her face and broke her heart. Would she remain unscathed this time around? Meredith could only hope.
Josef Aziz had a reputation for stealth and lethality. After he was dishonorably discharged from the military, he found himself in the employ of the Dark Wolf. Nowadays, Josef had his own security firm, with Volkov Industries as his only client. Worth billions, he could have retired already, but with no family and no wife, there was no reason to.
Once upon a time, he thought he’d have all of that and more. But betrayal was a hard lesson he learned at the hands of the woman who was now at his mercy. He never thought he would see her again, but now he had her right where he wanted her.
She needed help only he could deliver, but seeing her beg was not enough. He needed her so addicted she could not survive without his touch.
There were no lengths he wouldn’t go to secure his seduction of her."
"From USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Hefner
She’s determined to save the world…even if she doesn’t remember it.
World-renowned geneticist Danica Lawson woke up to a world that had been destroyed—by her own hand. She has no recollection of the downfall of society but is determined to repair the damage.
Moreover, the first face she sees is one that’s eerily familiar—and undeniably handsome—even if she doesn’t recognize the sexy soldier with the deep, soothing voice.
As Dani struggles to reverse the destruction, she realizes sinister forces are at play. For, a malevolent threat is sweeping through their dystopian world, and the window to defeat it narrows each day its reign strengthens…
If you love dystopian stories with steamy romance, STEM heroines, sexy silver-fox heroes and a race to save the world, this is your jam! Start the trilogy today!"
"From USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Hefner
Two broken souls collide as ominous threats emerge…
Arianna Lawson has one goal: help her sister defeat the Sendaxa regime and live a solemn existence free from the chaos of their dystopian world. Life has taught her hard lessons about pain and loss, and she has no desire to open herself to love—even for the strong, stoic man who consumes her every thought.
Dominic Cavalleri has experienced his own loss, retreating behind false emotion to bury the pain. After sustaining a life-threatening injury, he’s determined to change his ways—and to explore the emotion he saw in Arianna’s gorgeous eyes when he was moments from death.
Thrust into a dangerous mission, the two soldiers work together as their passion ignites. But Arianna’s stubborn denial of her feelings is Dominic’s greatest foe, and he’ll stop at nothing to tear down her walls as they fight to restore balance.
If you love a reverse grumpy-sunshine story (she’s grumpy!) with a hero determined to bestow the love his woman deserves, a side of smokin’ hot romance, and a race to save the world, this book is for you! Settle in and enjoy!"
"She was a temptation he couldn’t afford, but letting her go was not an option.
Marat was the face of Volkov Industries. With his movie star good looks, he attracted class and money to the multi-billion dollar corporation, not to mention all the right PR. But being born with the face of an angel had its disadvantages. Expected to entertain associates, Marat’s activities were anything but celestial. And yes, it was exhausting.
Sent on an errand to Sin City in the name of business, Marat needed a diversion. The curvy goddess serving drinks was exactly what this playboy billionaire craved. He was not looking for forever, but some temptations were too good to let go.
Destiny Valdez ran away to Vegas as a teen with her head full of dreams. A dozen years later, those dreams were dust. Pulling a double shift with her slimy boss giving her a hard time was not how she’d planned to spend her birthday.
But that was life.
She never expected a proposition from one of the most handsome men she’d ever seen. Daring her to take what she wanted, Marat Volkov presented the type of opportunity she only ever fantasized about. A night in his bed sounded exactly like what she needed. Waking up married? Not so much.
She thought he was playing, but keeping his curvy Dumplin’ was a wild temptation he could not resist."
"He’s a hardened ex-criminal. She’s a stranger to his world.
Adrik Volkov worked hard to wipe the slate clean of his criminal past for his sake and his brother’s. Bringing Volkov Industries into the 21st century has taken everything he’s got. But it’s been worth it. His company’s patented mining techniques for harvesting rare earth metals used in electronics and smart tech have made him a billionaire.
Instead of breaking legs and taking names, he’s attending parties with people he neither likes nor understands. It’s all part of his new title. But money can’t erase his harsh upbringing. Once a brawler, always a brawler. Those skills come in handy when he sees a woman being accosted at one of the ritzy, booze filled gatherings he must attend.
Sofia DiFalco was more than just a damsel in distress. The curvy stranger made his body buzz with desire and his hard heart beat a little faster. From the second he saw her, Adrik wanted only one thing. Sofia in his bed. But after one tantalizing night, she disappears without a trace.
He tries to forget her, but she’s an obsession, and he just can’t let go."
