in the depths of her subconscious, an illicit yearning awakens during Miya's initial encounter with Aman. Enveloped by a clandestine desire, she grapples with an irresistible need that can no longer be brushed aside, a craving too potent to voice aloud. Succumbing to an unfathomable obsession, Miya takes control, injecting venom into Aman to quell the relentless ache of her longing. It's a yearning that both terrifies and captivates Miya, leading her down a perilous path upon meeting Jay in college. She surrenders completely to its seductive pull, unable to resist despite the inherent risks. Miya acknowledges that this desire is eternally ingrained within her, a force that tragically leads to her untimely demise. Found raped and murdered on the streets, Miya's death unfurls a mystery that refuses to release the penitentiary convict despite the revelation of her dark desire to the world. In the process, the fragile façade of her innocence shatters, unveiling the profound consequences of her secret desires.

***2018 Reader's Favorite Winner!*** “Every story has more than one side, like a crystal that captures and reflects different colors of light. Do not take for granted what you think you know, for until you hold the entire jewel in your palm, the temptation is to fall prey to illusion and deception.” This is a story of the Dark Ones… Ryu Takamura is the Dark Ones’ Assassin. He has never missed his target…until now. Until her. Ava Monroe is a talented geneticist who holds the key to the vampire race’s future…and perhaps her own as well. Their attraction is explosive from the first. She would do anything to have him. He would sacrifice all to protect her. But will their love triumph over seemingly impossible odds as they battle enemies new and old? Especially the demons from Ryu’s past? And deep within his heart?

Nothing will stop Cadeon of the Rage Demons from finding the means to atone for the one wrong that haunts him. But once he captures the key to his redemption, the halfling Holly Ashwin, he finds that the woman he thought he could use for his own ends and then forget haunts him as much as his past. Raised as a human, Holly Ashwin never knew that some legends are real until she encounters a brutal demon, who inexplicably guards her like a treasure. Thrust into a sensual new world of myth and power, with him as her protector, she begins to crave the Cade's wicked touch. Yet just when he earns Holly's trust, will Cade be forced to betray the only woman who can sate his wildest needs - and claim his heart?

He rolls his eyes, "Quit acting like you aren't absolutely aware of everything you have been doing with your eyes for a while now." "I'm not," I insist, my eyes trying to stay focused on him "lusting over you is different from doing the deed, and I haven't forgotten what you have done." He makes his way over to me and stops only when his body is a few inches away from mine and I can literally feel the heat coming off of his as I try to stay still. "Then punish me, chain or tie me up, whip me with whips, slap me, kick me, scream and call me names if you want and take your frustration out on me. Let me try to make it up."

The Barbarian and the Goddess… Tessa is the Etruscan Goddess of the Dawn, worshipped by an entire civilization. At least, she used to be. Now her powers are weakening, and she’s been targeted by a malicious god who wants to consume her remaining magic. She needs a hero and fast…preferably one who’s good in bed because sexual energy boosts her magic. She seeks out Caligo, a barbarian whose sexual prowess is legendary... Caligo is a fabled Cimmerian warrior determined to stay out of the affairs of the deities. He thought he’d learned his lesson after his last affair with a goddess left him barely breathing. But there's something irresistible about Tessa, something that draws him in. Now they’re on the run from the God of the Underworld, and Caligo is Tessa’s only chance to escape the encroaching darkness...

Dark Desires is a collection of nine previously published horror stories. Each tale delves deep into the darkest realms of the human psyche. Sex, blood and violence abound in this tome, and no one is safe from the madness within its pages. This collection includes, In the Dark, The Slutty Bride, Love and Lust, The Intruders, The Spear of Destiny, Wishful Thinking, The Man in the Woods, Stranded, and United by Desperation. Originally available only in paperback, this limited-run ebook collection will be unpublished Jan. 1st, 2020.

Enjoy this steamy good girl gone bad love story by USA Today Bestselling sexy billionaire romance author Summer Cooper! Birthday wish: someone tall, dark and dangerous… Emily’s dream came true, something to celebrate, right? But here's the twist – her tall, dark and dangerous billionaire still doesn't truly know her, her real identity, or even her name. She is weary of the lies and pretense. However, revealing the truth could jeopardize the deep connection she's formed with the man she's fallen head over heels for. It's a heart-wrenching dilemma, one that could cost her not just her newfound love, but everything else, including her family. What choice does Emily have? Dive in part 2 of Dark Desires series box set, titles in this collection: Dark Time (Book 4) - Emily longs for the day when he’ll call her by her real name. But a wish like that won’t come without a price. He hasn’t been himself lately. Perhaps he’s started to notice the thing she’s been so desperately trying to hide… Dark Truth (Book 5) - The Thompsons are finally ready to accept Emily for who she is. Maybe they’ll never truly accept Mr. Dark but she’s okay with that. What she’s not okay with, is that he’s hiding something from her… Are you ready to surrender to temptation? Embark on an unforgettable journey of dark billionaire romance, where secrets lurk behind every glance and desires burn brighter than ever. Join the adventure and unravel the enigmatic passion! This smokin' hot book is perfect for fans of Michelle Heard, Eva Winners, Carrie Ann Ryan, Shain Rose and J.T. Geissinger.

I’ll unleash the demons I've kept buried to save her... even if it means losing myself to do so. I was the person they called to take care of problems, a legend among hitmen. I've spent the last few years trying to suppress the killer inside, desperate to find a different side of myself. But Dimitri Ivanov ripped open Pandora's Box and I'm not sure it'll ever close again. I was ready to unleash my inner demons once more, letting the old me take over... until her. Dimitri might have freed the murderous man I am, but I'll do everything I can to battle my own darkness and be the man she thinks I can be. My only hope is that her love can withstand the truth of what I’ve done.

Seven years ago, Dr Shea O'Halloran experienced an unexpected and horrendous pain unlike anything she had ever known. It felt as if she were being tortured. Eventually the pain disappeared, but Shea never forgot. She has since devoted her life to trying to understand the cause of the rare genetic blood disorder that is slowly killing her. The answers to some of Shea's questions start to reveal themselves when she is approached by two men, who accuse her of being a vampire. Shea runs for her life and - following a feeling she can't explain - her desperate wanderings lead her to Romania. The ancient one known as Jacques Dubrinsky can explain. Seven years ago, Jacques was captured, tortured and buried alive by several humans and a Carpathian betrayer. The years of extreme pain and lack of sustenance that followed have nearly driven Jacques insane. He has been using what is left of his powers to psychically draw Shea to the region. But is Shea to be his healer or his prey?

Tall, Dark and...Russian. Three things that Elena swore she’d never fall for again, but that’s exactly what happens when she meets Dimitri Razin on an international flight leaving Moscow. His penetrating blue eyes peer straight into the core of her soul, leaving her vulnerable and all too aware that he’s the kind of man she had fantasies about before her world fell apart. His touch sets fire to her blood and exposes her darkest desires...namely those involving him dominating her in bed. Elena isn’t the only one with secrets. Dimitri is dangerous, and not just to her heart. The man is lethal and carries a past as heavy as her own. When they’re forced to go on the run together to survive, it becomes impossible to keep her hands off him, especially when he gives her orders in that Russian accent. The pain of their pasts have bound them together, but her future may just tear them apart.