It's supposed to be a temporary job in a temporary city with a temporary coworker... Erica is a genius. She already has her master's degree and has landed her first job. She knows she's a misfit, but it would seem her new coworker is an even bigger nerd. The only time she can let loose is at the local club, Zodiac. A place where all her fantasies are indulged. Rex doesn't work well with others. How is it possible that the fidgeting, nervous woman sent to work with him is also utterly intriguing? As if he doesn't have enough issues, his heart nearly stops when he sees her at his favorite club with another man. Dayton hasn't felt a connection like the one he has with Erica in a long time. He doesn't care what her quirks are. He likes her. And the chemistry between them is nearly perfect. Erica's motto is work hard, play hard. If two men want to fight over her, she's not going to stop them. But she's certainly never been in a...

Evelyn I lead a very complicated and complex existence. I'm a force to be reckoned with by day: pencil skirts and heels, totally professional. In the evenings, I let myself be the little I am inside. It doesn't matter that I don't have a Daddy for real. I spend a few nights a week at Surrender setting up scenes to exercise my brat. But now my life is in danger. Letting Colton move in with me to protect me puts a cramp in my style. How am I going to be myself around him and fulfill my own desires? He's not even a club member. And Colton is certainly not a Daddy. Or maybe he just doesn't realize it yet. Colton I've worked undercover for a long time. I've seen everything. Or...maybe not. The gorgeous woman I'm assigned to protect has two sides. I've always known I'm rather dominant, but a Daddy? This is new to me. I need to play the role to keep her safe. It's just for a few...

Corked and Tapped is the name of the local neighborhood bar, though the patrons may argue it is far from ordinary. Be prepared for high heat and a whole new level when it comes to "one-night stands." Blaire: One bar stool, one gin and tonic, and homework. That's what Blaire's Friday nights look like. Her roommate? She gets the apartment, the hot sex, and the life Blaire only dreams of. Tonight is not going to be like all the others though. The hot bouncer is finally looking at her, and she's going to put herself out there. Devin: He isn't touching his scotch. Instead, his intense gaze is on her. Devin has never been this turned on by any man. It's irrational. He's got plans for her, and when he spells them out, she can't breathe. She also can't turn him down, even though she may not recognize herself when the night is over....

Corked and Tapped is the name of the local neighborhood bar, though the patrons may argue it is far from ordinary. Be prepared for high heat and a whole new level when it comes to "one-night stands." Clara: She's going to kill her best friend, as soon as she finds her. How could she set Clara up with her own boss? This is supposed to be a Halloween mixer, a chance to mingle and get to know other coworkers. Her boss has a strict no-fraternization policy. Did he really just suggest they leave the noisy bar together? Rose: "Please let me kiss you right this second. I'll explain later." Those are the first words out of his mouth before his lips are on hers. This is a company Halloween party, and Rose doesn't do one-night stands. He's going to break her heart in the morning. On the flip side, nothing this amazing has ever happened to her......

He's a former Navy SEAL in financial straits. She's a bar owner in need of a bouncer. Perfect, right? Hardly. When Jodi finds out her new bouncer is none other than Tucker, the man currently starring on a reality television show, she isn't happy. She doesn't want the publicity. Plus, she thinks he's a fool. Who marries a stranger on television for money? Tucker isn't happy either. He's in over his head in a farce of a marriage, but he needs the money the network is paying him. It's nobody's business why he's working a night job in a bar at the same time. Too bad the heat between them is incendiary. Hooking up is a huge mistake for them both, but some risks are worth it...

Heather Life has not been kind to Heather. After eighteen years of living with an abusive father, she took her savings and left town. But the cycle of abuse is hard to escape. She made one bad choice after another, until her last boyfriend hit her. She'll never let another man hurt her. Or trust any man easily—not even Neil, as wonderful as he is. Even though their friends try to fix them up, they are both stubborn. Heather must face her past before she can look to the future. Will Neil still be there for her? Neil Neil is kind and fun and sexy and all that is good in the world. But he has skeletons, and letting a woman get close to him again wasn't in the cards. Until Heather tugs at his heartstrings. He wants her. Maybe they can be friends. Maybe add a few benefits. Or maybe he can let go of his past and convince her to let him all the way in. There is trouble at...

There is no safe place in the world anymore, especially for women. For several decades, the birth rate of females has been declining. Militants, the government, and private citizens alike will do anything to find young women and force them into unthinkable arrangements. Against the darkness of this world stand The Wanderers—a secret society born to provide sanctuary for anyone who believes in free will and democratic notions. Their numbers are growing and their citizens live in safe, hidden compounds. Ever since Ariel joined The Wanderers three months ago, she's been battling the belief from everyone in the compound that she's too young to enter into a relationship. She's well-aware who started this rumor and continues to perpetuate it. Stuart. The man is infuriating, and she's so done with him meddling in her life. No matter how gorgeous he is. Most of the men won't come near her. Thank goodness two men have chosen...

It's been over two years since Melanie's life was forever changed. Over two years since she met Holden on a Panama Canal cruise that went awry. Over two years since she had the best sex of her life for ten amazing days before returning to the real world and tucking that vacation adventure away forever. After walking away from Melanie, Holden worked several long-term assignments for the Holt Agency, keeping himself busy, keeping his mind off the woman who had seemed so perfect for him in every way. Their lives weren't compatible. She was a professor at Georgetown. He thrived on dangerous rescues and protection details. Time has not changed how either of them feels for each other, nor has it changed their circumstances. But Melanie's apartment has been ransacked and another professor has been found dead. Someone is after her. She might not like it, but she needs Holden's protection. The two of them can try to keep their feelings for each other at bay,...