Shayla Black

Hed give his life to protect herbut hell demand everything from her in return. Madison Archer-Pershing fled her murderous, soon-to-be ex-husband, running straight to operative Matt Montgomery, despite the fact he once broke her heart. Under his protection and in his arms, she cant help but fall for him again. Then her husband discovers them together and coerces her back to his glittering, dangerous world of politics, greed, and deception. But Madison knows his deepest secretsjust like she knows hell try to silence her forever. Matt knows hes bad for good-girl Madison. Hes too rough, too commanding, but he cant resist the woman who still owns his heart. Though hes determined to keep her safe at any costhe cant protect her from his own dark desires. As she melts in his embrace, shocking revelations rock them. Peril lurks around every corner. And when hes confronted with the most wrenching decision of his life, will he rip out his heart to save her or risk everything to claim her forever? **Wicked and Bare is part of the Wicked Lovers: Soldiers for Hire romantic suspense series. Stories in this series are told in a duet of two full-length novels. Each duet can be read as a standalone. Includes strong language, sexy times, alpha male attitude, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Enjoy!** Whats included? Alpha hero Angst BD$M Bodyguard Danger Dominant Forbidden love Obsessed hero Protector Second-chance romance Security team

El agente de la Agencia de Seguridad Nacional Joaquin Muñoz ha emprendido una carrera contra el tiempo para encontrar a una niña que desapareció hace veinte años. Al comprobar que Bailey Benson se ajusta al perfil, Joaquin la secuestra y la retiene en las seguras estancias del club de BDSM Dominium, antes de que los perseguidores de Bailey puedan acabar con ella.Bailey vive solo para el ballet, su mundo se reduce a ensayos y pruebas, y tiene poco contacto con el mundo. Cuando despierta atada a una cama en un lugar desconocido, su pequeño universo se tambalea. A pesar de estar muerta de miedo, Bailey se siente aturdida cuando su captor le exige informacion sobre su pasado. ¿Podria ser verdad que las terribles pesadillas que sufre sean en realidad recuerdos lejanos que ponen en peligro todo lo que le es querido?Confinada con Joaquin en aquel lugar donde los gemidos que se escuchan hablan de pasion, el le demuestra que lo mismo puede ser un feroz protector que un maestro de la sensualidad, y cuando Joaquin logra por fin traspasar las barreras de su mente y su corazon, Bailey descubre que rendirse a el podria convertirse en el mas delicioso de todos los peligros.

Hell protect hereven if he has to take her captive to save her. Tech wiz and former elite soldier Forest "Trees" Scott had one mission: Rescue the woman being hunted by a vicious cartel and get her to safety. It should have been simplebut the minute he sees the wary beauty with haunted eyes, his desire for her complicates everything. So does her stubborn refusal to trust him. When Trees is forced to abduct her, she vows to hate himeven as he finds himself falling in love For six years, Laila Torres has known nothing but brutality at the hands of men, so when the massive stranger with the forbidding mien kidnaps her, shes frightenedand furious. But the giants protective care shocks her. With every word, he proves steadfast. With every forbidden touch, he awakens the woman in her. Soon, shes facing the terrifying realization that hes also dangerously close to capturing her heart. But their ruthless enemies are closing in, threatening everything Laila holds dear. When shes forced to make an unthinkable sacrifice, will she trust Trees and their love to save her? **Stories in this series are told in a duet of two full-length novels. Each duet can be read as a standalone. Includes strong language, sexy times, alpha male attitude, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Enjoy!**

Bad boy sniper Pierce "One-Mile" Walker takes one look at good girl preachers daughter Brea Bell and decides to make her hisregardless of the obstacles in his path. Wicked and Worshipped is their complete, uncensored story. This collection contains: Wicked as Sin - The good girl wants a favor? Shell pay in his bed.Wicked Ever After - The good girl is keeping a secret? Hell seduce it out of her until she begs to be his.

He wants herand hes past caring shes the enemy. Former military operative Chase "Zyron" Garretts new employer forbids romance in the office. No problemuntil the private security company assigns him to protect their sweet secretary from her vicious ex. Every night beside single mom Tessa Lawrence, unable to touch her, makes Zy burn until he stops caring that their love is wrong. Tessa and her newborn girl are alone in the world. That changes when Zy walks through her door. Fierce yet tender, hes everything she needs in a man, lover, and father for her daughter. But hes off-limits. If she gives in to temptation, shell lose her job. So she resigns herself to being his friendand loving him in secret. Then their team is compromised and its clear they have a mole. Zy is ordered to discover their traitorand all clues point to Tessa. With his heart tangled between unquenched need and searing betrayal, he searches for the truth. But will their love be the greatest casualty of all? ** Stories in this series are told in a duet of two full-length novels. Each duet can be read as a standalone. Includes strong language, sexy times, alpha male attitude, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Enjoy!**

La fugitiva Callie Ward, acusada del asesinato de su familia, después de años huyendo sin rumbo fijo, encuentra el escondite perfecto, el Dominium, un club de BDSM donde podrá vivir sus fantasías más

Chase "Zyron" Garretts employment agreement forbids hookups with co-workers, which isnt a problemuntil Tessa Lawrence, the office secretary and single mom, is harassed by her vengeful ex-boyfriend. Wicked and Forbidden is their complete, uncensored story. This collection includes:Wicked as Lies:He wants herand he doesnt care that shes the enemy.Wicked and True: Hed protect her from the world. But who will protect her from him?

Hell make her his againeven if he has to seduce her When the woman he loves is taken, Forest "Trees" Scott abandons a mission to save her from the enemy. Fearing the worst, he moves heaven and earth to find heruntil he realizes Laila Torres left him of her own free will for the man who used her for six years. Hes stunned and wrecked. She played himand he fell for it. One thing hes not doing? Giving up. Hell find her and hell make her payin his bed. Laila is devastated by her tormentors return, but when he threatens the bodyguard shes so foolishly fallen for, she risks everythingincluding her lifeto protect Trees. As a mere pawn in a deadly game played by factions of a cartel, she and Trees have no future unless she can somehow destroy them. But she doesnt count on Trees hunting her down, stripping her soul bare, and insisting in the sexiest way possible that she belongs to him and always will. But danger awaits around every corner, and secrets abound. As Trees and Laila fight for their future, their enemies close in. Will they let go of their hurts and trust in their love before its too late? **Stories in this series are told in a duet of two full-length novels. Each duet can be read as a standalone. Includes strong language, sexy times, alpha male attitude, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Enjoy!**

The good girl is keeping a secret? Hell seduce it out of her until she begs to be his.Sniper Pierce "One-Mile" Walker nearly had everything he ever wanteduntil a fateful mission stripped it all away. Now an outcast, hes forced to watch the off-limits beauty who stole his heart slip through his fingers. Left with nothing but revenge, hes determined to defeat evil and win her back. But when he learns shes planning a future without him, he vows hell break every rule and defy all odds to make her his againforever.Brea Bell was always a good girluntil Pierce Walker. Despite everyones warnings, she gave the rough warrior her bodyand her heart. When she receives news that shatters her world, he devastates her by walking away. Terrified of losing all shes ever known, Brea tucks away her dreams and commits to a "safe" future. Then Pierce appears in the dead of night, challenging and seducing her. Brea isnt sure she can trust himbut she also cant say no.Angry and betrayed, he leaves to pursue vengeance, while her sins are exposed to the world, forcing her to fight painful battles. Can Brea and Pierce conquer the dangers that threaten their happily ever afteror will fate wrench them apart forever? **Stories in this series are told in a duet of two full-length novels. Each duet can be read as a standalone. Includes strong language, sexy times, alpha male attitude, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Enjoy!**

Hed protect her from the world. But who will protect her from him? For agonizing months, Chase "Zyron" Garrett has been forbidden from touching Tessa, the pretty office assistant who makes him burn. But when danger strikes EM Security Management and top-secret information is leaked, its obvious the team has a moleand the evidence points to the woman hes fallen for. The bosses demand he investigate her, so he resolves to stop at nothing, even stripping her barebody and soulfor the truth. Tessa Lawrence has known heartbreak in the past, but Zy has always been her staunchest protector. Since he was contractually off-limits, the Southern, sassy single mom clung to her friendship with the daring demolitions expert whod stolen her heart and focused on making the best life for her daughter. But when the barriers between her and Zy are suddenly gone, she welcomes him into her bed, not realizing shes giving him the power to destroy her. Or that the enemy is watching. Then the unthinkable happens, and Tessa is forced to make the most gut-wrenching choice of her life. Will their love survive the betrayal or will their future end before its even begun? **Stories in this series are told in a duet of two full-length novels. Each duet can be read as a standalone. Includes strong language, sexy times, alpha male attitude, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Enjoy!**

Love this dangerous is impossible to resist...Theres nothing more exciting than a first kiss.Theres nothing more heart-pounding than a forbidden touch.But happily ever after for any true love starts with that oneDangerous to TouchEnjoy three of Shayla Blacks thrilling series starters full of angst, steam, and suspense, designed to make you breathless, send your heart pounding, and leave you sighing with satisfaction.Three epic series starters in one volume!WICKED AS SINWicked Lovers WorldGood girl preachers daughter Brea Bell begs former military bad-boy sniper Pierce "One-Mile" Walker to save her best friends life. But his assistance comes at the price of her innocence, runs headlong into his obsession, and crosses the line into a passion so fiery shell never be free again. SEDUCED BY THE BODYGUARDForbidden Confessions: Protectors seriesWhen a killer fires shots at Sophie Larsen, the pop stars temporary bodyguard, Rand Garrison, is the only one who stands between her and death. But what danger awaits when she surrenders herself to a man she barely knows? MORE THAN WANT YOUReed Family Reckoning seriesRuthless real-estate mogul Maxon Reed wants revenge against his biggest rivalhis brother. He hires Keeley Kent, the perfect lure, to take his enemy down. But what happens when he falls for her himself?

Hell do anything to protect her from dangerbut it will cost her everything. Security specialist Matt Montgomery has never forgottenor forgivenMadison Archer for walking away and ripping out his heart. Three years later, she crashes back into his life, terrified that her wealthy husband is trying to kill her. Matt vows to protect Madisonbut theres a price. Hell have revenge by making her submit to his every sexual demand. Part of a powerful, ruthless political dynasty, Madisons soon-to-be ex has deep, dark secrets. When uncovering them nearly proves fatal, she turns to the one man she knows can protect herthe lover shes never been able to forget. Matts ultimatum is both shocking and intoxicating. But if she wants to keep herself and her ailing father alive, hes her only option. As the danger escalates, so do Madison and Matts feelings. But navigating their rocky past while trying to stay one step ahead of her deadly husband proves perilous. Will their forbidden love survive the danger and give them a second chance at happiness? **Wicked as Secrets is part of the Wicked Lovers: Soldiers for Hire romantic suspense series. Stories in this series are told in a duet of two full-length novels. Each duet can be read as a standalone. Includes strong language, sexy times, alpha male attitude, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Enjoy!**

She knows love is a fairytaleuntil her ruthless operative ex steals her heart. Haisley Rowe has always believed that happily-ever-afters are pretty lies. But after a scorching, year-long fling with a rugged operative, she committed the ultimate sin: falling for a man who will never love her back. Carrying her secret, she left town. Two years later shes back, and a fateful run-in proves he alone still ignites herbody and soul. Nash Scott disavowed marriage and babies...until Haisley blazed into his life, all fiery red hair and saucy sexiness, awakening his insatiable desire and becoming his deepest obsession. Now that shes returned, hell do whatever it takes to make her his for good. When he tackles a twisted abduction case, he discovers Haisley is embroiled, too. In a high-stakes world of vast power and unthinkable danger, they will have to repair each others hearts and their shattered trust before its too late. But as darker forces zero in, shocking secrets will be uncovered and threaten to tear them apart forever

Ill sacrifice everything to protect hereven unleash the beast inside me. CadenFor decades, Ive denied the lethal power in my blood because I know too well the cost of magic. Yet to save my dying brother, Ill embrace it and seduce a fiery human reporter whose dangerous knowledge is my only hope.With one touch, Sydney ignites my darkest desiresand the forbidden mating instinct that will seal my fate. And when she stumbles onto a threat bigger and more explosive than she could ever imagine, Im faced with an impossible choice: break every rule to claim her or lose the woman whos stolen my heart. SydneySince my latest expose, Ive got a target on my back. Now Cadensmoldering former marine with secrets of his owninsists I hold the key that could burn down the world. Maybe hes crazy, but the scorching heat between us is irresistible. Yet when danger comes, Ill perishunless I surrender to the one man who could shatter me forever.

He vowed to protect her. Now hell risk everything to save her Nash Scott thought hed reclaimed the love he lost when Haisley Rowe walked back into his life. But their fragile reunion shatters when shes taken by the brutal gang theyve been hunting. Nash will stop at nothing to save hereven infiltrate the secret society behind her abduction and play their twisted games. Haisley Rowe once survived heartbreak by running from Nashhiding a truth that would have ripped them apart. Now, he appears during a captive auction to claim her. Together, they scheme an escape while she tries to guard her heartand her secret. But their only path to freedom lies in baring her soul and divulging the devastating truth that could destroy them. With shadowy forces tightening their grip, one wrong move could mean losing everything. And trusting in the love that refuses to die might be their only chance at survival.

I crave her as much as I cant have her. IceSabelle Rion is temptingand forbidden. Her golden beauty lures me like a flame, her every glance daring me to burn. Shes my enemys sister. My weakness. And now, my mission. As evil closes in on the apocalyptic weapon were hiding, Sabelles lifeand the fate of magickindhang in the balance. Ive sworn to protect her, but every moment shes near tests my control. Her scent, her touch, her fiery defiancethey all make me want to claim what I shouldnt. Im a warrior. Cold. Ruthless. But for her, Id scorch the world. SabelleIsdernus Rykard is trouble. His glittering eyes promise danger, his rough hands leave me breathless, and his kiss steals my reason. I shouldnt want him, but the harder I resist, the more Im drawn to his fire. With my brother dying and terror rising, the Council demands I choose a mate to save us all. Duty says it cant be Ice. But my heart is already his. As war looms, the line between love and destruction is razor-thin. And Im about to cross it.

Wicked and Claimed is Nash and Haisleys complete, uncensored duet.This relentless protector will risk everything to reclaim the woman who owns his heart. WICKED AND RUTHLESSShe knows love is a fairy taleuntil her ruthless operative ex steals her heart.WICKED AND BOUNDHe vowed to protect her. Now hell risk everything to save her

Wicked and Obsessed is Matt and Madisons complete, uncensored duet.This hardened operator will risk everything to protect his ex...but hell demand her heart. WICKED AS SECRETSHell do anything to protect her...but it will cost her everything. WICKED AND BAREHed give his life to keep her safe...but hell demand everything in return.

Wicked and Enslaved is the complete, uncensored story of Trees and Laila. This Former Military Security Team romance collection includes:Wicked as Seduction (Trees & Laila, Part One)Hell protect hereven if he has to take her captive to save her.Tech wiz and former elite soldier Forest "Trees" Scott had one mission: Rescue the woman being hunted by a vicious cartel and get her to safety. It should have been simplebut the minute he sees the wary beauty with haunted eyes, his desire for her complicates everything. So does her stubborn refusal to trust him. When Trees is forced to abduct her, she vows to hate himeven as he finds himself falling in loveFor six years, Laila Torres has known nothing but brutality at the hands of men, so when the massive stranger with the forbidding mien kidnaps her, shes frightenedand furious. But the giants protective care shocks her. With every word, he proves steadfast. With every forbidden touch, he awakens the woman in her. Soon, shes facing the terrifying realization that hes also dangerously close to capturing her heart.But their ruthless enemies are closing in, threatening everything Laila holds dear. When shes forced to make an unthinkable sacrifice, will she trust Trees and their love to save her?Wicked and Forever (Trees & Laila, Part Two)Hell make her his againeven if he has to seduce her.When the woman he loves is taken, Forest "Trees" Scott abandons a mission to save her from the enemy. Fearing the worst, he moves heaven and earth to find heruntil he realizes Laila Torres left him of her own free will for the man who used her for six years. Hes stunned and wrecked. She played himand he fell for it. One thing hes not doing? Giving up. Hell find her and hell make her payin his bed.Laila is devastated by her tormentors return, but when he threatens the bodyguard shes so foolishly fallen for, she risks everythingincluding her lifeto protect Trees. As a mere pawn in a deadly game played by factions of a cartel, she and Trees have no future unless she can somehow destroy them. But she doesnt count on Trees hunting her down, stripping her soul bare, and insisting in the sexiest way possible that she belongs to him and always will.But danger awaits around every corner, and secrets abound. As Trees and Laila fight for their future, their enemies close in. Will they let go of their hurts and trust in their love before its too late?

In this short story from New York Times bestselling author Shayla Black, a sexy professor is looking for a lesson in loveand a hard-bodied FBI Agent is on the case.Agent Jon Bocelli never stopped wanting beautiful professor Lucia DiStefano. Shes interested in taking her first lover, and he intends to be that man. But when her past puts her life in danger, Jon risks everything to save her and prove this fling is forever.Includes a preview of the next Wicked Lovers novel, Holding On TighterArresting Desire originally appeared in the anthology Hot in Handcuffs.Praise for Shayla Black and Her Novels[Black] always delivers strong characters, great stories, and plenty of heat.USA TodayScorching, wrenching, suspenseful.Lora Leigh, #1 New York Times Bestselling AuthorThe master at writing a steamy, smokin-hot, can-I-have-more-please sex scene.Fiction Vixen