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The only thing I need is him. It was the night before my wedding. Maybe I cursed it by visiting my fiancé. I didn't expect him to cheat on me with my best friend. That night I ended up going to the strip club. The same one I went for my bachelorette party. That guy told me to come back if it didn't work out. I laughed at the thought. Well, it came true, because it didn't. What was I to do next?

Greco was my father. Not the one who raised me, but by blood. See, he had an affair with my mom, who didn't know he was married, and she got pregnant with me. He tried to have her killed, but she ended up going into hiding and died while giving birth to me. Ever since then, I knew I was going to avenge her death. Even if it meant doing it against Greco. But then I met Luke right when the moment presented itself. And we hooked up in the closet. And I have no regrets. But I will have my revenge against Greco.

False leads and dead ends are taking Camilla farther away from me. The longer she’s with Adrien, the more damage he will do. I have to get her back, no matter the cost. He may share my face, but when I find Adrien, I won’t hesitate to end this. Permanently.

Camilla is everything I want, but she doesn’t know the real me. All she knows is what she’s heard and read in the tabloids. If I can’t make her see the truth, there’s no telling what will happen. I want Camilla all to myself, but my reputation as a womanizer has done its work...but it’s not my reputation. It’s my brother’s that she has to be worried about. Adrien is charming on the outside, but when he gets comfortable, people get hurt. Women get hurt. But I have to let Camilla find that out for herself, no matter how much it hurts to watch her with him.

Navia Watson is struggling to survive. She has just left school and can't hold a steady job. Just when she feels that there is no hope, her best friend makes her an offer that she can't refuse. All she has to do is be a temporary stand-in secretary for her friend's position as the secretary for some billionaire for only a week. One week for some quick cash - how hard can it be? She is in for the surprise of her life when she walks into Jason Black's office.

The Dark Obsession trilogy continues in Tangled Obsession.... Camila has finally seen Adrien’s true colors. But the safety we should feel by having Adrien locked away in jail vanishes. He rips her away from my caring arms. I promised to protect her, but I failed. I’m running out of time, and Adrien is in control. Tangled Obsession is the second book in the Dark Obsession trilogy, and should be listened by the following Buried Obsession. Camilla and Samuel’s story concludes in Shattered Obsession.

Christina is discriminated against because she is a woman trying to get succeed in the workplace. Her coworker Jimmy spread rumors about her sleeping with him. She stands firmly with dignity to express that the story is false and is gossip. This short story shows courage and the obstacles that women face.

I just got out of jail to protect my dad, framed for a murder he didn’t do. He wanted out since his boss sucked and treated him like crap. I wanted another tattoo. Something different after being free again. I couldn’t believe the beauty sitting in the chair across from me. I knew this place wasn’t for her, but I wanted a taste of her pie. I took her home. She tasted better than i imagined. I wanted her again and again. I knew she was going to be mine. I don’t think she’ll be happy when I tell her why I want her father dead.

Kiana Taylor's life is spiraling out of control. Plagued by insomnia and dark memories, she is on the verge of insanity. She sees a sexy doctor on TV, promising a way to solve her problems, so she pays him a visit, deciding she has nothing to lose. He is willing to help, taking her on as a subject in his sleep study. How much trouble can a psychiatrist be? Dr. Stavros Kane comes alive when Kiana steps into his office. She is perfect for his study, but not for the reason that she thinks.

Jane is a US Army Vet turned investigative reporter - five years ago, she broke the story on a drug ring that sent a dozen men to prison, including boss Tommy Tilucci. Tommy recently got out of prison with the help of a crooked judge, and wants to pay Jane back for the damage she did to his organization. She did this in part by starting a dangerous relationship with Max Malone, one of Tommy's enforcers. Max was among those that went to prison, and he's also never forgiven Jane for betraying him.

Scott thought he had left the horrors of Kosovo behind. Sure, his current CIA assignments aren’t a walk in the park, but they are nothing compared to what he witnessed in ’99. But the past has a pretty nasty habit of coming back to haunt you. Jovana, the woman who he met in Kosovo and is now more beautiful than he imagined, suddenly shows up in his life. His past and future collide - and as a result everything changes. He told himself that this job would be his last. But can he live without the thrill in his life?

Bridget Jones penned a diary; Roxy writes letters. Specifically: She writes letters to her hapless, rent-avoidant ex-boyfriend - and current roommate - Everett. This charming and funny 20-something is under-employed (and under-romanced), and she’s decidedly fed up with the indignities she endures as a deli maid at Whole Foods (the original), and the dismaying speed at which her beloved Austin is becoming corporatized. When a new Lululemon pops up at the intersection of Sixth and Lamar where the old Waterloo Video used to be, Roxy can stay silent no longer.

While trying to get seated at a restaurant, Jennifer is discriminated because she is a woman. She stands firmly with her dignity, to express herself, and the notion that women are created equally. This fiction book is a short story, containing scenes of prejudice, and graphic scenes that may be objectionable to some.

I hate him, but I want him...I hate the emotional blackmail that my mom gives me for not being with Sebastian, the guy my mom wanted me to marry. I never wanted him. But if I don't, my mom will end her relationship with me. I am only interested in the quarterback who I cheered for on the sidelines, even though I hate his guts. Regardless, I can't deny what my body and heart desire. But we are about to graduate and go our separate ways. What am I going to do?

As an MI-5 agent, Christine was the newest member of the London Anti-Terrorism Task Force. There was a terrorist attack with a lot of casualties by bomb blasts, which forced the United States to send one of their CIA Special Ops Agents, Jason, to track the bomber responsible.

I loved being a con man. Especially using my IT background to rig online poker to make money. But my dad got in trouble with the mafia, and now the head of the mafia, Frank Sputafuoco, wants me to do his dirty work. If I don't get him the millions of dollars he wanted by the end of the week, he said he'll kill my dad and rat me out to the feds. He sent Destiny to me to make sure I stuck to the plan and didn't try to pull one over them. I didn't know what she looked like when they first mentioned her to me. But after one look, I knew she had to be mine.

I gave Julia a stupid ultimatum. I know it’s my fault she left. Our daughter had to live a life mostly with her mother. My own mother wanted to go on a Caribbean vacation with us. But she didn’t know Julia and I split. It must have been kismet when Julia contacted me out of the blue. I asked her for one favor, not knowing what she would say. I needed her to pretend to still be my wife in front of my mom on this vacation. I’ve never stopped loving her. I have no idea what she thinks of me. But maybe this trip might give us just what we need to be a family again.

While out drinking with my teammates - there she is. As gorgeous as ever. The one who got away. Not this time. Except this time ends in a near-fatal accident, and my championship-winning football career might be over. She’s more than the nurse helping me get back on my feet - she’s the love of my life. But I’ve let her down. I messed up twice, but third time's a charm.... Isn’t that what they say?

She was so irresistibly sweet. I won’t leave without a taste. She kept changing her identity - so much so that I couldn’t even recognize her. She thought I was a businessman who just happened to stop by her bakery. What she didn’t know was that she was my target. Her ex was locked up in jail. She was the one who ratted him out to the Feds. I had to keep my own weapons in check. And by weapons, I mean what’s in between my legs. Because my emotions got the better of me when she started adding extra chocolate in my mocha. I had a job to do. But I didn’t want to do it.

Shawn Rider is the king of his university - not only on the football field, but with the women as well. Until he meets her - Alice Harper, the girl who turns everyone down. Being cocky, confident, and successful as hell, Shawn isn't used to being turned down...but Alice seems to be worth the fight, and he already knows he's going to win her over in the end.