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How do you live with yourself when you don’t even know who you are? On a chill October night, a girl goes missing setting the small town of Oakridge on edge. James has spent the last five years running from a past that still haunts him to this day. Now he finds himself thrust back into a life he thought he left behind. Finding out his new home may be haunted and reconnecting with an old friend while being thrust into a murder mystery, James finds himself trying to figure out which end is up while questioning his own sanity. **AUTHOR’S NOTE** Buried Secrets is a New Adult, mystery ...

She thought it was just a house. But the bone-chilling mysteries lurking within the walls have plans for Claire…and they don’t include letting her leave alive. When Claire Montgomery inherits a historic mansion, she expects a quick reno and hefty profit. But disturbing events suggest a sinister spirit lurks within the walls. Seeking answers, Claire turns to rugged contractor Jed, who knows ghosts all too well. As eerie incidents escalate, they edge toward the dark truth while fighting their sizzling attraction. Can Claire crack the century-old mystery before she becomes the next target?...

Just as Josephine Hart's whirlwind affair with her irresistible professor grows deeper, a shattering revelation changes everything she thought she knew. Josephine fell hard and fast for Ransom Scott, never realizing her mysterious lover was hiding a game-changing secret. Her professor by day is also her passionate stranger by night...or so she believed. Until she discovered Ransom has an identical twin brother named Rebel. In a dizzying turn, Josephine realizes she's been having a passionate affair with both of them. Now she faces an impossible choice between these equally magnetic brothers...

Three relentless bikers. Three heart-pounding romances. One unforgettable MC series. Step into the dark and dangerous world of the Blind Jacks MC, where love and chaos intertwine. These fiercely loyal outlaws never imagined their toughest battles would be fought in matters of the heart. From Ryder's fierce determination to protect his club and his woman, to Ace's surprising redemption in the arms of a no-nonsense professor, each story blazes with passion, loyalty, and high-stakes danger. As threats close in and trust is a rare commodity, the Blind Jacks must fight to safeguard the ones ...

College student Josephine Hart keeps her late-night job as an exotic dancer a closely-guarded secret, but when her secrets show up in the light of day, she gets way more than she bargained for. After the tragic death of her parents, Josephine is just another college student trying to make ends meet. But at night, she leads a risky double life as an exotic dancer to earn the money she desperately needs—a secret that could ruin her if anyone at school ever found out. The only bright spot is the devastatingly handsome stranger at the club who takes a special interest in her. He has her ...

It all started with a Christmas party. How was I supposed to know an innocent game of “Spin the Bottle” would change the course of my entire life? He’s the office shy guy. Lacking in classic good looks, I never noticed Niles Prescott until a twisted office game has us kissing under the mistletoe. That’s all it takes, and now I’m hooked. When Niles proposes a hookup with us and his roommates, I figure it can’t hurt. I’m always down to try new things, but this time, I might be biting off more than I can chew. When a snowstorm traps me in a house with three sexy bachelors on ...

A wounded biker. A nurse on the run. Their paths cross in blood, but destiny has other plans. Sergeant at Arms Ryder lives by one code: protect the Blind Jacks MC at all costs. But when a bullet-riddled ambush leaves him fighting for his life in the ER, he finds himself at the mercy of a nurse whose gentle hands ignite more than just his will to survive. Too bad his club's most vicious enemy is still hunting him down—and he's not the only one with deadly secrets. Tiffany has perfected the art of disappearing, always one step ahead of her powerful ex-husband and his army of private ...

My hands are supposed to be my livelihood, but now they're my curse. My stepbrother's career hangs in the balance, and I'm the only one who can save it. I never thought I'd fall for my stepbrother, but I did, and now I avoid the s.o.b. like the plague. But I can't outrun my problems anymore. In order to gain the experience I need to launch my business, I'll have to sign a deal with the devil. Levi's reckless ways have landed him in a sticky situation, and his father has given me an offer I can't refuse. I have one month to get him back on the field without falling for his wicked ways, or ...

USA Today and International bestselling author J.C. Valentine is back with the latest in her captivating, enigmatic, and rousing world of the Spartan Riders MC... When Curtis "Taco" Nash tracks down his long-lost love Bambi Lane, he's consumed with desire—and anger. She vanished without a word, only to resurface harboring a shocking secret that threatens everything. With a cartel war on the horizon, Taco will risk it all to uncover the truth, reclaim her heart, and protect the family he never knew he wanted. Former FBI agent Bambi has kept her pregnancy hidden for months, building a new ...

Warning: RAINE contains adult situations some readers may find offensive. This is a deeply emotional story that contains violence, explicit sex, strong language, and is not considered suitable for readers under 18. Shy. Intelligent. Naive. Statistic. Raine Forester was an average girl leading an average life. She slipped beneath everyone's radar, until Camron Moss, the most popular guy in school, took interest in her and changed everything. Some acts are unforgivable. Raine thought she'd been accepted. She thought she was one of them. She thought she was in love... until one moment made her...

A killer new standalone from USA Today and International Bestselling Author, J.C. Valentine... A dissatisfied housewife. A gun for hire. He’s not looking to fall for his client…then again, he never had much choice. Wife. Daughter. Murderer? Faith He was supposed to be my knight in shining armor. He was supposed to be my deliverance. But looks can be deceiving, and now he’s just in my way. After all of the lies, all of the deceptions, I need him gone, but despite my best efforts, he’s still here and I’m out of ideas. It’s time to call in a professional. I just wasn’t expecting ...

When a fateful collision leads to an intense connection between Patricia Jacobs and Jonathon Bradshaw, the ghosts of their tragic pasts threaten to rupture their fragile bond. After heartbreak turns Patricia Jacob’s world upside down, she sets out on a journey of personal healing. But a chance encounter with charming Jonathon Bradshaw awakens feelings she thought lost forever. Haunted by an unforgivable sin, Jonathon refuses to open his heart again. But sweet, feisty Patricia penetrates his defenses, stirring desires he believed dead. Just when happily-ever-after seems within reach, their...

This is the epilogue to the Wayward Fighters series, including exclusive BONUS material originally featured in the 2015 PINK: Hot 'N Sexy for a Cure Anthology! Plans are made to be broken. Once upon a time, the championship was all that mattered to Donald Freyer, until cancer took it all away—his wife, his career—turning him into a bitter old man. Then Jami came along, showed him what it meant to care again. Gave him a reason to smile. Blood isn’t always thicker. With Jami and Ally preparing to bring a new life into the world, Don sees an opportunity to give them something they never ...

From the wrong side of the tracks... Alyson Blake had learned early on that the only one she could depend on was herself. The only light in her life was a boy whom everyone agreed was destined for prison; but with his first kiss, he had set her soul on fire. Since the day the police dragged him away in handcuffs, she had managed to lead a quiet life, but when she attends an event fraught with mayhem, trouble resurfaces. The one person she can’t forget... Jamison Weston is the kind of guy dads load their shotguns for; endowed with a hot temper and a rap sheet as long as both tattooed arms....

Josephine's world shatters when the man she loves betrays her in the most devastating way. Now she must risk it all to uncover the truth and take back her life. After choosing between magnetic identical twins Ransom and Rebel, Josephine felt certain she had found her soulmate. But on the cusp of their picture-perfect future, a series of scandalous photos destroys her happily-ever-after in an instant. With her dreams dashed and her closest friendship in tatters, Josephine desperately seeks answers. She must reconnect with Rebel to uncover his brother's betrayals and reclaim her destiny. As ...

Bakery owner Lucy is focused on growing her small business when her matchmaking best friend insists she attend the annual Halloween bash in their quaint town to meet some new romantic prospects. Although reluctant, Lucy dons her Day of the Dead costume and shows off her festive Halloween-themed cupcakes at the party. But when her signature treats vanish, Lucy switches to detective mode to uncover the confectionary thief. Amidst the outrageous costumes, apple bobbing, and spooky decor, she finds an unlikely assistant in Sam, the handsome new firefighter in town. As they team up to solve the ...

Kade "Moose" Hunter, cocky muscle of the Spartan Riders MC, lives for two things: his club and the next adrenaline rush. He's unapologetically alpha but careful with his heart, until his connection with Angel challenges everything and the cartel threatens to take it all away. Angel "Mouse" Grace is Moose's perfect match—tough on the outside and soft inside—but she's wary of bad boys after past heartbreaks. Though drawn to Moose's intensity, Mouse guards her gentle heart, because if there’s one thing she’s learned, it’s that hearts always get broken in the end. As their town ...

After finding love, Felix and Poppy face their biggest challenge yet. Blissfully in love, Felix and Poppy have weathered life’s storms together. But when Felix grows evasive, disappearing for long stretches, doubts resurface, and Poppy fears he’s harboring secrets that could destroy everything. Despite creeping doubts and suspicions, Felix has a single-minded focus that won’t be swayed. Will he come clean and restore peace, or will his secret be their undoing? Fans of Nicholas Sparks' emotionally gripping romance will be moved by this redemptive tale of true love tested. Scroll up and...

FBI agent Talia McKinnon is investigating the disappearance of local young women, leading her straight to the Spartan Rider's doorstep. Passion ignites as they join forces to uncover the truth before another victim disappears. Following a messy divorce, Talia McKinnon dives headfirst into a case of human trafficking that's been plaguing the area. To complicate matters, one of their own has gone dark, shining a spotlight directly on the criminal organization that calls themselves the Spartan Riders MC. Tasked with finding out who is responsible for the kidnapping and selling of local women, ...

Spencer Bradley ruins everything he touches. Addicted to gambling, he’s lied, cheated, and stolen to get what he wants. Now, in order to protect those he cares for, he’s keeping his distance. Rehab’s taught him a lot, but when his time runs out and he finds himself with nowhere to turn, he seeks help from the one person he’s capable of destroying. Olivia Carter fell in love the day she met Spencer Bradley. Despite him being responsible for the downfall of his best friend’s career and landing himself in rehab, she can’t bring herself to stay away—even if it means risking her ...