OTHERWISE ENGAGED? Indulgences never suited no-nonsense Amy Chapman. Practical and pragmatic, she’d loyally quelled her secret crush on rugged Nick Culhane—her sister’s fiancé. And rightly so, since Nick mysteriously broke the engagement and enraged Amy’s entire family. Amy had heard he’d found another woman… …and that other woman was Amy! Nick was back in town and still, ten years later, traitorous heat simmered between them, until being in Nick’s muscular arms seemed as necessary as breathing. Nick hadn’t been prepared for how truly lovely his doe-eyed beauty had become. Yet how dare Amy, the dutiful Chapman daughter, love the one man her family would never forgive?

King Argentocoxos of Caledonii, one of the last Northern Pict tribes to yield to the Romans, reluctantly offers his daughter's hand in marriage as a last, desperate act to negotiate peace with the Empire. Caracalla, the eldest son of the aged and ailing Emperor, Septimius Severus, perversely relinquishes the beautiful Caledonian princess to his bride-less, homosexual brother, Geta. Princess Fiona is torn away from Galen, the man whom she believes she loves, and is thrust into an entirely different world. The Roman World. Alone and frightened, she grasps onto the one person who dares to show her kindness-- Marcus Camillus, a mighty ex-Primus Pilus, who is struggling to fight the demons of his past. This unique friendship soon develops into something more... an empowering love, which in turn casts them both into a vortex of unforeseen dangers. Once the aged emperor dies, he leaves both sons to rule his Empire. But separate divisions of Rome were not to Caracalla's liking. Once his brother is out of the way, murdered, the new, solitary emperor finds a most entertaining way to increase Rome's treasury for his war campaigns. What better way to enhance his riches than to use the Princess of Caledonii as a prisoner of war and enter her into the Gladiator's arena! Marcus and Fiona are thrown into some complicated situations, but through it all their love withstands and grows, giving them the hope and courage they need in order to survive a world that constantly dares to drive them apart.

He’s hell’s abomination. She’s hell’s worst enemy. There is no mercy in hell and Zain’s tainted half-breed blood doesn’t grant any. Hated amongst his demon brethren and exiled from the upper world, Zain is left only to his dreams. Until he’s tasked for a suicide mission to attack the Warrior of Light. Zain does the unthinkable and is punished for his crime. There’s only one place he can flee to for help and it’s in his enemy’s home. She’s forbidden fruit, but just one taste of her, changes him forever. Life has never been easy for Annitta Fowler. Cursed as a child with the gift to see demons, she wrestles with an unholy reality. Her family is pulled into a nightmare when her parents are killed saving her life and she is thrust into a world of destiny. Trained by her uncle as the prophesied Warrior of Light she spends her adult life slaying demons. But one interbred alters everything. He’s the man from her dreams and a sin to love. Love is more powerful than DNA and two unlikely people find themselves swept in a fiery romance they never imagined possible.

sn’t it strange how difficult it is to acknowledge how real an office romance can be and how it can affect the most hardened of hearts? For though it is studiously ignored, this most commonplace romance finds a way to just be––whether the ending is successful or not. After all, spending hours and hours working in proximity with people who share similar goals, passions and dreams together can easily develop into healthy or toxic relationships. Hate, Lust or Love are often the unintentional consequences of such entanglements. In this humorous duo collaboration, "A FORBIDDEN LOVE", authors––Linda Lokhee and Reena Doss––explore the possibilities of an office romance. They unmask the cool surface of dormant feelings that have built up over time between a boss and his secretary. Behind those workaholic days and nights, the couple find it hard to ignore their carefully sealed fates. Will they make it through societal expectations as well as their own fears about the future? Ink Gladiators Press is proud to present our first chapbook publication to you all - A Forbidden Love: A duo poetic collaboration exploring the stigma of an office romance.

Fackz Mitchell is known in the underground world as one of the best savages to ever master the art of killing. Even though Fackz has hung up his guns for hire, his reputation still precedes him. Factz was finally enjoying retirement and the fruits of his labor, he encountered the feisty Secret Matthews. Secret Matthews was finally tired of going round for round with her longtime boyfriend, Big Will. Just as quickly as he would deliver a blow to Secret, she would return with two back. One night, Secret took some time out to let her hair down and hang out with her favorite cousin, Van. In the midst of being a runaway to find peace of mind and save her sanity, she ran into the man who had the power to save her from her own decisions. Ficktion Mitchell has always been known as the funny guy of his mother’s three kids. He lived his life as he saw fit. No responsibilities or obligations to tie him down. That is until one night he finally gets to spend some time with the one woman he’s been low-key stalking. Vanessa, ‘Van,’ was just trying to work and stay away from unnecessary drama. Something that seemed to be impossible as long as Secret was her cousin. Not to mention, Ficktion has claimed her to be his future wife.

In the magnificent Vijayanagara Empire, a forbidden love blossoms between Prince Devaraya and Amara, a court dancer. Their passion ignites a chain of events that will shake the very foundations of the kingdom. As they navigate court intrigues, betrayals, and age-old traditions, Devaraya and Amara must fight not only for their love but for the future of the empire itself. Set against the backdrop of 16th century India, this epic tale of romance, duty, and societal change will transport you to a world of opulence, danger, and transformative love. Will their love survive the trials ahead, and can it truly change the destiny of an entire civilization? Dive into this sweeping historical saga and discover how one couple's devotion reshapes the City of Victory forever. Vijayanagara Empire, forbidden love, historical fiction, Indian history, royal romance, court intrigue, social change, ancient India, star-crossed lovers, epic saga

Secret has been kidnapped, and Fackz is determined to rescue her. How will Secret deal with finding out about all the snakes that look forward to her demise? Fackz “Get your ass out the car, bruh,” I told her. She got out slow as hell but, she was getting out, that’s for damn sure. I held my hand on her lower back as we entered the house. It’s clear that Fackz is not ready to let Secret sabotage what they could build together. Ficktion and Van have experienced a great blow to their relationship, Ficktion is determined to show Van that there is more to their relationship than her being pregnant, and he is determined to share that “Happily Ever After” with her. Ficktion “Cuz, your ass is straight bugging, that’s why. I don’t know what the hell you thought was going on, but umm, we together. That’s not gonna change until one of us dies. Fuck all that other shit you’re talking. I’m only gonna have one baby mama, and tag, you're fucking it.” Nothing is for sure when your receiving “Forbidden Love From A Savage.”

When brutal murders rattle San Francisco, Scanguards realizes that the evidence points to one of their own, the gruff and fiercely private bouncer and vampire Orlando. Isabelle, Samson and Delilah’s hybrid daughter, tries to prove Orlando’s innocence. But a revelation about deeds from Orlando’s past shake her trust in him, while he tries to push her away, afraid that the past will repeat itself and once again rob him of everything he loves. While they search for the guilty party to clear Orlando’s name, it becomes clear that the only way Isabelle and Orlando can solve the grisly murders is by trusting no one but each other. Even if that means opening their hearts and laying bare their primal fears. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Lara Adrian, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Midnight Breed series: "I'm addicted to Tina Folsom's books! The Scanguards® series is one of the hottest things to happen to vampire romance. If you love scorching, fast-paced reads, don't miss this thrilling series!" ABOUT THE SERIES The Scanguards Vampires series is full of fast-paced action, scorching love scenes, witty dialogue, and strong heroes and heroines. Vampire Samson Woodford lives in San Francisco and owns a security/bodyguard company, Scanguards, which employs both vampires and humans. And eventually some witches. Throw in a few immortal guardians and demons later in the series, and you'll get the drift! Each book can be read as a standalone and always centers around a new couple finding love, but the series is more enjoyable when read in order. And of course, there are always a few running jokes - you'll understand when you meet Wesley, a wannabe witch. Enjoy! Scanguards Vampires Book 1: Samson's Lovely Mortal Book 2: Amaury's Hellion Book 3: Gabriel's Mate Book 4: Yvette's Haven Book 5: Zane's Redemption Book 6: Quinn's Undying Rose Book 7: Oliver's Hunger Book 8: Thomas's Choice Book 8 1/2: Silent Bite (A Scanguards Wedding Novella) Book 9: Cain's Identity Book 10: Luther's Return Novella: Mortal Wish Book 11: Blake's Pursuit Novella 11 1/2: Fateful Reunion Book 12: John's Yearning Book 13: Ryder's Storm (Scanguards Hybrids #1) Book 14: Damian's Conquest (Scanguards Hybrids #2) Book 15: Grayson's Challenge (Scanguards Hybrids #3) Book 16: Isabelle’s Forbidden Love (Scanguards Hybrids #4) Stealth Guardians Lover Uncloaked (#1) Master Unchained (#2) Warrior Unraveled (#3) Guardian Undone (#4) Immortal Unveiled (#5) Protector Unmatched (#6) Demon Unleashed (#7) Code Name Stargate Ace on the Run (#1) Fox in plain Sight (#2) Yankee in the Wind (#3) Tiger on the Prowl (#4) Venice Vampyr Venice Vampyr (#1) Venice Vampyr (#2): Final Affair Venice Vampyr (#3): Sinful Treasure Venice Vampyr (#4): Sensual Danger Thriller (as T.R. Folsom) Eyewitness Out of Olympus Book 1: A Touch of Greek Book 2: A Scent of Greek Book 3: A Taste of Greek Book 4: A Hush of Greek The Hamptons Bachelor Club Teasing Enticing Beguiling Scorching Alluring Sizzling Short stories Steal Me The Wrong Suitor Time Quest - Reversal of Fate This series has it all: love at first sight, enemies to lovers, meet cute, instalove, alpha hero, fated mates, bodyguard, band of brothers, damsel in distress, woman in peril, beauty and the beast, hidden identity, soul mates, first love, virgins, tortured hero, age gap, second chance love, grieving lover, return from the dead, secret baby, playboy, kidnappings, friends to lovers, coming out, secret admirer, last to know, unrequited love, amnesia, royalty, forbidden love, identical twins, partners in fighting crime. Perfect for readers of Lara Adrian's Midnight Breed series, JR Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood, and Kerrelyn Sparks' Love at Stake series.

All myths skew the truth... Two thousand years ago, Eros met Psyche. Against terrible odds, romance bloomed, and their love became legend. Two thousand years later, they've yet to find their happy ending. When it looked like Aphrodite would lose her son, she placed a curse on Psyche. To break it, Psyche must make it through three tasks. If she doesn’t, she dies before her twenty-fourth birthday and is forced to reincarnate years later. In each lifetime, Eros finds Psyche, but he never keeps her for long. Fearful his love’s spirit will spend eternity without rest, Eros starts to lose hope. Just when he reaches his breaking point, he discovers that he can end the curse. But to beat his mother, the unthinkable must happen. Eros must become mortal. As he discovers this, a new cycle of his mother’s curse begins. This time not only does Eros have to deal with his waning godhood, but he must also compete with another for Psyche’s love. To make matters worse, Psyche can’t discover Eros’ identity before he’s mortal, or she’ll suffer a fate worse than Tartarus could devise. One way or another, in fourteen days, Aphrodite will lose. Can Eros hold onto his sanity while he does what no god has done before him? Can he keep Psyche safe while also stealing her heart? Will the lovers finally be together?

Was the first man you fell for a brooding desert prince? Or better still, a cruelly handsome feudal lord? Are you a spirited beauty, your fire contained—but only just—by the clinging brocade of your lehenga’s choli? A delicious Kama Kahani is sure to strike your fancy. Madhubati, the beautiful, fiesty daughter of a Bengali teacher who tutors sons of rich zamindars, is pledged to Bidyut, the son of a family friend. But when fate brings her father’s dashing student Som into her life just as it did six years ago, the voluptuous village belle is forced to choose between fighting against their families-or against her fast-beating heart. Will love prevail over reason and class?