Angel Payne

Engineering genius, billionaire icon, and consultant to kings, the gorgeous Cassian Court is a legend before he even steps foot on the remote island of Arcadia. But when Mishella Santelle locks eyes with him, she doesn't see that power-she sees the man behind it and the bruised soul hers has been destined for. But destiny isn't a luxury for a woman of the Arcadian court. When six months of Mishella's life are bargained to Cassian in a multimillion-dollar contract, she must learn the rules of a more ruthless kingdom: New York City. In this glamorous jungle, paths are harder to discern, enemies are more cleverly camouflaged...and passions are impossible to ignore. Mishella is increasingly drawn to the beautiful but bewildering Cassian. He connects to her soul, challenges her mind, and awakens her body in ways she's never dreamed. But Mishella fears for her heart and doubts the ghosts from Cassian's past will ever free him to return her love. Unless she can prove the impossible... That their love is worth fighting for.

When the lines are erased, the passion begins. Lines define Tracy Rhodes's life, and she has no say in the matter once she is sworn in as second-in-command of the free world. But the lines are crushed beneath the boots of her security team's special advisor during a high-profile event in Vegas. The towering warrior with the haunting stare shatters her composure, invades her libido, and makes her yearn for things she shouldn't. Sweaty, illicit things...with her body pinned beneath his... John Franzen, six and a half feet of rigid composure on the outside, is a lost man on the inside. What's he doing here? A guy isn't supposed to survive eleven years in Special Forces, especially after the crazy missions he's been assigned. Accepting the security gig in Vegas is just a favor to a friend-a way to fill time that's become too damn empty lately. Until the cushy "babysitting job" becomes the most treacherous mission of his life, and the politician he's protecting becomes the woman in his bed. The lover beneath his bonds. The submissive he longs to claim forever. She's destined for marble halls and an oval office, and he's wired for jungles, dirt, and violence. Will her passion be enough to tame his demons? To claim the ultimate warrior as her own?

Dante Tieri, the billionaire benefactor of Chicago's most exciting bash for military personnel, is also one of the city's most sinful single men. Italian, driven, and unapologetically rich, Dante is in full control of his world-until his world is turned on its axis in the middle of his own party. Lieutenant Celina Kouris, a Navy JAG officer, couldn't care less about Dante's clothes, looks, or billion-dollar bank account. She's watched wealthy playboys ruin the lives of two people she loves. When she learns he's more than a stunning face, luscious body, and fat wallet, she succumbs to a night of hardcore passion and domination that turns her blood to fire. Dante is shaken by the needs Celina unleashes in him, and when he consults his best friend, Mark Moore, he is introduced to the magic of Dominance and submission. But when Dante wants to explore more with Celina, her walls are back up...twice as high as before. Can Dante push Celina and himself past their fears and into their destiny?

Dasha Moore is at the pinnacle of pop-singer stardom but finds her ultimate joy at the feet of her charismatic career manager, David Pennington. He's the Dominant of her body, the lover of her dreams, and the owner of her heart, and he can't wait to brand her deeper with his domination... But a lunatic fan has other plans. Consumed with keeping Dasha safe, David gives the FBI a full-access pass for their investigation. Special Agent Kress Moridian has an unnerving protective streak, and David's initial instincts are soon proven true-Kress is another Dom, and his definition of "full-access" includes Dasha herself. Being shared with Kress is a new tune for Dasha, but she finds herself loving its rougher strains-and she begs David for this perfect blend of passion. While her Doms make her body sing, Dasha's heart and soul are torn. Will their union survive the twists and turns as they hunt the madman who wants her dead?

When Mark Moore arrives in Nassau to conduct a corporate training meeting, all he's expecting is an all-expenses-paid week in an island paradise. The former senator has freed up his schedule for more time with his pop-star daughter, Dasha, and for projects just like this. What Mark doesn't expect is the sweet surprise of Rose Fabian, a training participant who reawakens every Dominant instinct in his body. Rose is swept away in equal force, unable to resist Mark's knowing charm, honed body, and ability to sweep her body into ecstasy she's never known before. Mark and Rose are burdened by deep emotional wounds, and though she strongly desires Mark, she fears he's a partner she'll never earn, a dream man who lives in a world she can never reach. But hearts want what they want. Mark's learned the hard way that love must be embraced when it's right-even when the world says it's wrong. In the safety of his Dominant embrace, can Rose find the courage to believe the same thing?

Brooke Valen has resigned herself to a life of adoring Samsyn Cimarron from afar. The massive warrior has been her knight in shining armor since her family was forced to seek refuge on the island of Arcadia to avoid a terrorist's bounty. Devoted to earning Syn's respect, Brooke fears he'll never see her as anything more than a scrawny teen with stars in her eyes. To Samsyn Cimarron, true love is a concept best left to storybooks. Syn prefers to keep things simple with a string of one-night lovers as he focuses on the security of his country. When Brooke is wounded helping to defend the kingdom, all his careful mandates are shattered, as a night of fleeting passion with her doesn't feel like enough. Can he fight the new sensations that come with committing everything to her? There's a dark side of his desire...and exposing it may turn Brooke from him forever. Despite sharing a bed with the man of her dreams, Brooke has never felt more alone. Is the love in her soul strong enough to reach the beast in Syn's? Or will Brooke have to prove her devotion further by confronting Arcadia's arch enemy?

Lucy Fava arrives on the Island of Arcadia desperate to save her wedding planning company. Her plan? Secure the year's biggest bash-a double Cimarron wedding. But first she must impress the man who controls the kingdom's purse strings, Prince Shiraz Cimarron. Beyond beautiful and unspeakably alpha, the enigmatic male ignites every drop of Lucy's blood-and a flood of dark, dangerous fantasies. She vows to leave Arcadia as soon as possible, but when Mother Nature grounds her, she can't resist a taste of her fiery desire for Shiraz. While trying to convince herself Shiraz is just another fling, Lucy discovers the soul hidden in his perfect body, the lover beyond his regal kisses, and the dominant fantasy she's craved her entire life. But when real life pierces their passionate bubble, Lucy realizes seduction has become addiction, passion has turned into need, and attraction has deepened to love. Shiraz is her fantasy come true, except she never wanted a prince with obligations to an entire country. It's time for Lucy to cut her losses and run-but will she be able to let Shiraz go without admitting he's taking her heart and soul with him?

Is Camellia Saxon really here, as a guest in the castle of the world's most mysterious royal family? Not too long ago, she was shuffling through a humdrum suburban routine. Now, surrounded by the exotic allure of the Isle of Arcadia, she's struggling not to pinch herself. Cam's excitement turns to dread when she lays eyes on Evrest Cimarron. Beautiful, commanding, and regal, he turns her logic to ash and her blood to fire...making it all too easy to overlook the crown on his head. As an Arcadian, Evrest is already on Cam's don't-even-go-there list, and as the leader of the kingdom, he's a forbidden fantasy never to be fed...until a mishap lands Cam in Evrest's most secret chamber. Surrounded by luxury beyond imagination, she's seduced by a creature who's not just a charming host and elegant king-he's a powerful, passionate man. In Evrest's arms, Cam learns she has new identities too. The sensible girl gives way to a woman of illicit needs and sinful desires.

The boys of the Special Forces battalion are back. Five mini-episodes give emotional updates for the couples with whom you've fallen in love during the series' first three books, as well as a not-to-be-missed preview of what's in store for Tait Bommer and Kellan Rush in Wet, book five in the Honor Bound series. "Raze the Barn": Garrett and Sage reignite their flame as Dominant and submissive during a well-timed visit to see Wyatt and Josie on the farm, and a visit to "kinky barn" that neither will soon forget." Tie the Knots": Garrett and Sage have finally said "I do," but the knot-tying lessons have just begun for Zeke and Rayna, the best man and maid of honor who only have eyes-and other body parts-for each other." Diamonds In The Rain": Ethan is taking Ava home to meet his parents, but when a mansion full of friends is invited for the occasion, there's a storm of deeper conflict for the couple, requiring Runway to expose his "inner Dom" in a decadent new way." Glacier Girl": Josie is burned-out and emotionally frozen until Wyatt whisks her away for a weekend full of erotic surprises-and one shocking surprise guest." Moonrise": Their road to love was filled with the craziest twists life could deal before it completely blew up the route. Now, Luna is locked from Tait in a night that doesn't seem to have an end. Can he bring the light of love back to her?