A warrior is caught between family loyalty and forbidden love in book two of bestselling author Maya Banks’s sensual new trilogy featuring three indomitable Highlanders. Fiercely loyal to his elder brother, Alaric McCabe leads his clan in the fight for their birthright. Now he is prepared to wed for duty, as well. But on his way to claim the hand of Rionna McDonald, daughter of a neighboring chieftain, he is ambushed and left for dead. Miraculously, his life is saved by the soft touch of a Highland angel, a courageous beauty who will put to the test his fealty to his clan, his honor, and his deepest desires. An outcast from her own clan, Keeley McDonald was betrayed by those she loved and trusted. When the wounded warrior falls from his horse, she is drawn to his strong, lean body. The wicked glint in his green eyes ignites a passion that will follow them back to Alaric’s keep, where their forbidden love draws them deeper into the pleasures of the flesh. But as conspiracy and danger circle closer, Alaric must make an impossible choice: Will he betray his blood ties for the woman he loves?

The men of Twisted Steel are great with their hands.And they're not afraid to get dirty.Mick Roberts, the newest partner at Twisted Steel's custom hotrod and motorcycle shop, looks like a man with everything. But secretly he still craves the connection he lost when his best friend Adam and the love of his life Jessilynn walked out. Then, he wasn't ready for the pleasure they promised. Now, things have changed.Rich, powerful, and insatiable, Adam Gulati is used to getting what he wants. And there's nothing he wants more than Mick and Jessi. He hasn't seen either in over a year, but the second he sets eyes on them again his memories-and his desires-can't be denied.After trying to live without them, Jessi Franklin realized no one else can satisfy her like Adam and Mick. The three of them need one another-in more ways than one. It's time to stop pretending and submit to the hunger they all share. But once they go down this road, there's no...

Aiden Montgomery's lover died unexpectedly at work. His boss, Noah, suggests he go to the Thompson Agency to help him say goodbye. What Aiden didn't expect was to run into someone from his past. Someone he never wanted to set eyes on again. Jackson Thompson has worked hard to change his ways and attitude towards others. When his most recent client refuses to work with him he's baffled as to why. Finding out Aiden is his mate throws Jackson for a loop, realising he's the same person Jackson bullied in high school could mean the end to his mating before it even began. But someone doesn't want Aiden's ex raised from the dead.

Summer just got a whole lot hotter… Summer Chase has already loved and lost once and she has no intention of going through that pain again. But when a hunky Camaro-driving P.I. shows up at her B & B looking for a room for the week, she sees something more than a hard-bodied guest. For the first time since her husband’s death, Summer’s sexual interest is awakening, and she’s not about to hit the snooze button! Gage Knight is a P.I. in desperate need of a vacation. His impromptu trip to Cape May, New Jersey, seems just what he needs to relax and unwind. But when he knocks on the door of Chase’s Bed & Breakfast and comes face to face with sexy owner, Summer Chase, relaxing drops to the bottom of his to-do list. Now all he wants is a tasty Summer treat, and he plans to take his time, savoring the curvaceous beauty one inch at a time. Question is…can she watch Gage drive off into the sunset when the week comes to an end? Warning: This story contains a hard-as-nails, ornery, demanding, tattooed PI eager to please, a widow ready to get back to the business of living and loving, and the kind of hot summer sex that you just might want to bookmark for later.

This wolf mates for life… Nina Reyes knows trouble when she sees it, and Lex Warden, Enforcer for the local werewolf pack, is nothing but. When her brother gets in too deep with some dangerous wolves and comes to Nina for help—dragging super alpha protector Lex into her life—she can handle it. She might have put her grifter past behind her, but she's still got what it takes. If only she didn't find Lex—his body, his scent, even his domineering nature—so intoxicating. As Enforcer, it's Lex's job to protect his people. Nina might be more capable of handling herself than he initially thought, but that doesn't mean she's safe from their enemies. His need to protect her is more than just pack business—Nina, a human, is his mate. Bedding her once is not even close to enough; to satisfy his wolf, he needs a true bond. The heat between them scares Nina, but sometimes the reward is worth the risk, and the thought of living without Lex terrifies her more than any threat the werewolf mafia can pose. Lex will do anything to keep her safe. And when the Rogues catch up to them, he'll get a chance to prove it... Watch for more Cascadia Wolves stories coming soon from Lauren Dane and Carina Press!

Their second chance generates a dangerous kind of heat… A Cascadia Wolves Story As a cop, Michelle Slattery is familiar with the dark side of human behavior, but this case is way above her skill level. Mages have been scouring the country kidnapping witches, draining their energy, and leaving their broken bodies behind. With Michelle’s best friend among the missing, she appeals to the Owen witches, who send her to the last place she’d thought she’d see a familiar face. The werewolves. When a witch seeking help shows up at the Pacific Pack headquarters, Josh Neelan gets the shock of his life. She’s none other than his high school sweetheart, the one he left behind when he was bitten and turned. Their intense sexual chemistry still sizzles for a reason—she’s his mate. As they begin to work through their issues, their rekindled romance quickly flames red hot. But the closer they get, the more dangerous the outside world becomes. And they realize magick-thieving mages are just the tip of the iceberg. Product Warnings Bossy alpha wolves, witches who take no guff, sexytimes, bad words, and some violence.

Calvin After a cheating wife and a failed marriage, now I can live for myself. I walked away from that train wreck, leaving the lavish lifestyle of an oil tycoon billionaire far behind me. Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t walk away penniless… far from it, but returning to my roots as a rancher in Texas has set my country boy spirit free. Now, an honest day’s work is done with my hands—not sitting in a boardroom. Finally, I’m free from the havoc and pressure of city life, the high expectations—and a treacherous woman with no scruples. I love the clean Texan air and wide-open spaces, and although I miss the sensual touch of a good woman, God knows I’m not looking for love anytime soon after my last encounter. Until now. Until Lainey blows into town and intrigue sets in for the smart, sassy city girl. I’m playing it cool, just a regular cowboy now. But can she handle the truth when she discovers my past? Lainey You can take the girl out of the city, but you’ll never take the city out of this girl. Moving from the bustling NYC streets to the back country farmland of Texas is not what I planned or wanted… not at all. Dirt, dust, horses, smells—no thank you. Until a hot hunk of a cowboy with fast, rough hands sweeps me right out of my new boots and has me saddled up for a rough ride with him in a flash. But it turns out that as well as those steel-blue eyes, he has hidden secrets under that ten-gallon hat. He’s a whole lot more than the man I met. I just have to decide whether I can live with that. ***Saddled On The Cowboy is a standalone short story. A contemporary western romance with a happily-ever-after and no cliffhanger. As a thank you for reading Amanda’s new book, we’ve included as a bonus, and for a limited time, one of her bestselling box sets, Southern Heat. A heartwarming romance of love, friendship and family life set in the Deep South of the United States!***