Kayla thought that her best friends, Evelyn and Trina, were supposed to always have her back, but when she discovers that Evelyn has been creeping with her husband, Cedric, and Trina has known about the ongoing affair for quite some time, Kayla is ready to cut ties and leave her so-called friends behind. Their actions have shown how scheming they truly are. Of course, they are no more manipulative than Cedric, who lies in a hospital bed, clinging to life. The person who attempted to silence him is now behind bars, but just because one scorned woman is out of the picture, it doesn't mean he's in the clear. He may not be able to utilize his joystick for a while, but his millions are still in play. Evelyn is eager to get her hands on his money, and pregnant with his child, she envisions a bright future ahead. She has a serious need for greed--greed that also makes her hungry for Trina's beau, Keith. He displays a deep concern for the...

Money gave me power, but a tattoo made her mine.When Willow walked through my door, I knew one thing for sure:I wanted her all to myself.So I took her the only way I could... With ink.The tattoo I painted on her bare skin told the world she was mine. It would give her everything she could want--money, power, fame.And more importantly--Me.But I f*#ked up. I shattered her dreams and I didn't even realize it until it was over.I never meant to hurt her. Now, I'm dead set on fixing what I broke, with or without her permission. But what if she won't let me? What if she refuses what I'm offering her?Willow thinks that loving someone is hard.I think having to live without her would be even harder.

A condition of his Grandpa's will stipulated that Brad must get married and stay married for a year, if he's to inherit Reinehart Industries. The deadline by which Brad has to get married is approaching quickly, so he proposes to Alexis Jones, the cute receptionist he met two days ago.Alexis isn't really sure about the whole thing. But then Brad suggests that she go with him to Paris for the weekend, so they can both spend a bit more time together before she makes her decision.Alexis is conflicted about the choice for a number of reasons. But two passionate days in Paris, followed by a day in Brad's glamorous New York world, help her to make up her mind. Extract:He began to stroke the length of my bare arm gently, up and down, sending shivers through my spine."Are you having a good time?"I nodded, trying to avoid the thoughts that had been plaguing me since landing here. But I'd had a little too much to drink, and they blurted out, "It's fun, considering the fact that I'm just a glorified hooker."Brad only laughed, and said, "So is everyone here. Do you think people ever get together for love in this world? It doesn't happen, there's too much money pulling everyone's strings. Your parents dictate what career you get into, and couples trade money for sex and good looks. Don't let it bother you, it's just how the world is."I nodded, trying to believe him. He was probably right - his world was complex, and people were far too practical to involve their emotions in decision-making. "Now," he said, "You're wearing the pink lingerie set, aren't you?"I nodded."I knew you'd like it. Pink suits you." He stared into my eyes and commanded, "Take off the dress."

Sequel to Collide Volume 1

Romance Contemporary Erotica. 29654 words long. First Published by Liquid Silver Books, Imprint of Atlantic Bridge, June, 2004