Paul
What will happen... when Jenn learns the truth that has been brewing deep inside me?
...when she learns my desires have been restrained?
...when containing them is no longer possible?
Will she flee when there’s no place to run?
Traveling to the isolation of a tropical island, we agree to lay our marriage and our future on the line. It’s the only way to face the demons—my demons—that threaten our life together.
For us to make our marriage work, we must break down barriers, reveal the hidden places, and shine light where darkness has taken root.
This reprieve from life is meant to be about us, our marriage, and our future.
It is...until the unexpected happens...
Will our marriage survive? Will we?
This suspenseful, steamy stand-alone novella follows Paul and Jenn Masters, characters previously introduced in the novella UNCONVENTIONAL. This quick, spicy story may be read completely on its own or even before UNCONVENTIONAL.
If you enjoy a fast and furious, heart-thundering ride that leaves you breathless and perhaps a bit hot and bothered, check out New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig’s THE VAULT novellas: UNCONVENTIONAL and UNEXPECTED.
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*UNEXPECTED contains the never before seen Prologue of SECRETS, book 1 of WEB of SIN, Aleatha's new dark romance trilogy with an all new anti-hero alpha coming fall of 2018. Views: 203
A woman banished
Griffith, battle-seasoned warrior and the king'smost trusted emissary, expected to find a shallow, vain, frivolous woman at Wenthaven Castle. After all, as lady-in-waiting to the queen, lovely Lady Marian had been in a position of privilege, yet she had been banished from the court. And the rumors were that she had given birth to an illegitimate child.
An outrageous offer
When he arrived, Griffith found Lady Marian to be strong, intelligent and fiercely protective of the young baby in her custody.... and very suspicious of him. If he were smart, the knight would just deliver the message with which he had been entrusted. Instead, he longs to linger to delve into the mystery that is Marian, to discover what she so desperately fears-and why he so improperly wants her. Views: 203
Gabriel Coleman has always known he has distant relatives, but since his father's funeral, he's never heard a word from them. However, Academy rules are clear: finding your family and putting them forward to the Academy to be vetted for adoption is a requirement of becoming a full-fledged member. If Gabriel doesn't complete the task, he'll be left behind. Again. But now that Sang Sorenson has found a trace of her mother's history, and it's leading to the same town Gabriel's family hails from, he has no excuse to put it off any longer. Sang and Gabriel, along with other team members, are off across state lines to find out about their pasts. What really happened to Sang's mom? Why did Gabriel's family never contact him? What other secrets will they uncover? The only thing they have to keep their sanity is each other, but even their love might not be enough to protect them from having to face family members who have long tried to erase them from their lives. Sang and Gabriel must hold strong as they each face where they came from, knowing what they do next could ultimately change their lives forever. The Academy, Intricate Views: 203
Enjoy this bonus prequel that introduces Jasper Kent before he joins Stark Security!
He was hired to kill her. He never expected to fall in love with her.
Former MI6 agent Jasper Kent gave up being a good man when his wife and daughter were murdered. Now, he’s a paid assassin for the highest bidder, using the payouts from his underworld contracts to fund his search for the man who killed his family. He gets the break he desperately craves when he’s invited to join Stark Security, a legitimate organization that knows nothing about his deadly side hustle, but provides the cover he needs for his private missions.
Then he hits the jackpot — kill the woman he’s been assigned to protect, and his payment will be the identity of the man who murdered his family.
Heiress Zelda Clayton has spent her life projecting a bubbly personality, certain that if she shows her darkness, she’ll be abandoned once again. Now the pulse-pounding attraction between her and devastatingly gorgeous bodyguard Jasper Kent is off the charts, and she’s terrified he will leave, too, breaking her heart right as she’s falling in love with him.
But a broken heart may be the least of Zelda’s worries… Views: 203
The Princess Must Marry
Princess Laurentia leads a fairy-tale life, attending glittering balls and wearing beautiful gowns. But after the ball is over, Laurentia finds herself getting into bed...alone. She dutifully agrees to choose a husband, but when she casts her eyes over her sea of suitors, she doesn't see a single man worthy enough to claim her.
But Who Will She Choose?
Then suddenly, she is swept off her feet by Prince Dominick, soldier of fortune, black sheep of his family...and the man hired to protect her. He's brazen enough to steal her kisses, yet tender enough to soothe her with one touch. He makes no promises, speaks no vows of forever...yet Laurentia can't help but hope that her prince has finally arrived. Views: 202
I was paying off a debt.
One that wasn’t mine.
But when your father screws over an outlaw motorcycle club and then disappears with their money, you have two choices.
Pay with your body, or pay with your blood.
With a little sister to protect, I did what I had to.
I gave them me.
REPO
I was born a protector.
Whatever it took, I did it.
My family, my brothers and the club’s name—I made sure that anyone who crossed us, or at least anyone who tried, learned quickly why they shouldn’t.
Seeing her sitting at the bar, I was drawn to her. Her scars, her bruises, and the light around her.
Without knowing me, she instantly had my back.
So it was only fair I had hers.
She walked in with the enemy.
But there was no way in hell I was letting her walk out with them. Views: 202
A past he'd give anything to forget. A haunting guilt he can never make right.The one woman who held the power to heal his injured soul.Angel Peak, Book Twelve, Redemption Mountain Historical Western Romance SeriesCaleb Covington promised to find and kill the men who'd murdered his fiancée. Seeking peace upon leaving the Union Army to become a Texas Ranger, he turned to bounty hunting after Regina's death. After months of dogged pursuit, killing two of the three men, he'd grown weary of the chase, accepting a deputy job in Splendor, Montana. The peace he sought didn't last long.May Bacon left the scandal and rumors behind, choosing to become a mail order bride rather than live as a spinster in her New Jersey hometown. Although marriage was her dream, she refused to settle for a union of convenience. Her desire for the tall, charming deputy had her body trembling with excitement, and his... Views: 202
The Evolution of Man: A Novel Views: 202
This moving short story is part of a YA series telling the tales of so-called “military brats.”What readers are saying about OUT OF THE BLUE…“This is amazing!”AditiDankar“I’m dead. Literally dead. I love your writing so much. Please continue.”ebails32This moving short story is part of a YA series telling the tales of so-called “military brats.”What readers are saying about OUT OF THE BLUE…“This is amazing!”AditiDankar“I’m dead. Literally dead. I love your writing so much. Please continue.”ebails32“Fabulous story - so much left to be said and discovered in that small longing voice. Families are always a puzzle. You've given delicate fragile threads of beauty here.”tamojaOverview of Spy Boy…The year is 1984, and Meredith’s family moves to an Air Force base.It’s enough that she has to adjust to the weirdness of duck-and-cover and air raid sirens. But now there’s something else: Meredith thinks she’s discovered a spy.More praise…“This story is beautifully written! I absolutely love it!”alexthymix“Very distinct and well thought out characters.”austinlugo“What a lovely story. You've captured all the interesting dynamics between the characters and I loved the way you've told the story. Short and sweet!”Jing_JingAn award-winning storyteller…WINNER of the Miami Fiction PrizeWINNER of the Associated Writing Programs Intro Journals Project AwardFINALIST for the Faulkner/Wisdom AwardA Wattpad FEATURED AUTHOR Recipient of a MAJOR GRANT from the Tacoma Arts CommissionYou might also like…Lisa Brunette’s powerful poetry collection, Broom of Anger.“I want to binge on every word.”Lisa HickeyCEO, The Good Men Project Views: 201
