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Driven by a conviction that Paige holds the key to their healing, Shane sets out on a mission to convince her and Tucker that their connection is something worth exploring. However, it will take a touch of scheming and a leap of faith to bring them all together. Will their daring pursuit of love backfire, or will it grant them the second chance they've been yearning for?

Between new clients and governmental contracts, Trident Security has grown by leaps and bounds. To accommodate the increased caseload, they’ve added a second team to their Tampa headquarters. After hiring seven “best of the best” from military and law enforcement backgrounds, they’ve put together a crackerjack group of six men and one woman. But before they’re turned out to handle their own missions, they must first prove they are a cohesive and capable unit.

Shelby wants the one man she can’t have. Crushing on a man who deserves more than she can give is a recipe for disaster, so she does everything possible to keep him at arm’s length. Parker prides himself on control—taking what he wants when he wants. And he has been craving a certain perky, petite pixie ever since he laid his eyes on her. The only problem? She’s turned down every attempt to make her his. But when Parker discovers Shelby’s hiding a devastating secret, he steps in to help… and this time, he won’t take no for an answer.

The last thing Buck Thompson expects a few days after retiring from the military is to inherit a share of a ski resort. That solves his problem of trying to decide what to do now that he’s a civilian again. But he’s not the only one to return to Largo Ridge after a long absence. When Regina Vaughn calls off her wedding at the last minute, her brother brings her back to their childhood home. She couldn’t marry a man she loved but wasn’t in love with. Only one man fell into that category - Buck.

Marine First Sergeant Logan “Cowboy” Reese was rescued hours before he would’ve met the same fate as his five murdered teammates in Afghanistan. Returning to the US and civilian life hadn’t been part of his plans at this stage of his career, but dealing with PTSD forced his hand. However, an unexpected job offer with Trident Security, a private firm in Tampa, has him finding a purpose in life again, but will his flashbacks destroy a promising future altogether?

While his brother is in the lifestyle, Mike Donovan never understood it. But when Charlotte Roth, aka Mistress China, sets her sights on him, he finds himself wanting to obey her every command. After having her childhood ripped away in the blink of an eye, Charlotte has kept the different facets of her adult life separate from the others. A parole officer, a homebody, and a Domme are the three personae the rest of the world might see, but rarely at the same time. However, her attraction to Mike merges them in a way she never thought possible.

Grant's survival during six torturous years in a North Korean prison camp hinged solely on his unwavering love for Blair. In the wake of his rescue, the painful truth that she now belongs to his brother remains a reality Grant cannot bear to confront. As danger looms over the ones he cherishes most, Grant must summon every ounce of courage and resilience to protect them. Will his return to Hazard Falls ignite a love triangle destined for heartbreak, or will Grant seize the opportunity to win Blair's heart once more, this time sharing her with his brother?

KC Malone is on a four-week leave from the navy when he arrives at his uncle’s beach house to find a beautiful woman pointing a gun at his chest. What the hell has he just walked in on? Moriah Jensen is on the run from dirty cops and ruthless drug dealers.

The last thing Alex Shepherd expects is to be attracted to his new boss, hotel-mogul Scout Turner. Being the man’s personal assistant means spending long hours with him in both public and private settings. The public side of things Alex can deal with. The private? Not so much. Knowing Scout had fired his last PA for being a jealous stalker, Alex is doing his best to hide his growing feelings for the man and maintain his professionalism. That is until Scout makes an unexpected confession that changes everything. Will Alex lose the job of his dreams or gain the love of his life?

Rico Demara has suffered more hardships in life than anyone deserves, but every time he got beat down, he got up again and dusted himself off. With some help from family and a good friend, Rico has finally fulfilled his dream of owning a successful bar—the Cock & Bull. Now, if only his personal life could consist of more than a combination of one-night stands, friends with benefits, and dates from hell.

Trident Security operative Darius Knight has been working undercover for several months, infiltrating a human-trafficking cartel. Just when he’s almost in the position to take them down, a huge wrench is thrown into the mission. If he saves the woman whose body he’s guarded in the past, his cover will be blown. But if he doesn’t, he’ll never be able to live with the results. When the rescue doesn’t go as planned, Darius makes a rash decision that will affect both their lives.

Adam Westfield is fresh out of prison... and hope. His search for purpose and forgiveness leads him to a widowed mother of two in need of a small miracle. Unable to find a hand willing to work for what she can afford, Sage Hammond struggles to keep her horse ranch afloat. Adam appears to be the answer to her prayers. As the two transition from strangers to friends and even more, someone else wants the newcomer gone, putting Sage and her children in danger. Adam finds he’s willing to sell his soul to protect them. But will it be enough?

From the moment there was an “online,” there was sex online. The famous test image used by software engineers to develop formats like the jpeg was “Lena,” taken from Playboy’s November 1972 centerfold. Early bulletin boards and multi-user domains quickly came to serve their members...

Ever wondered what your dog dreams about? Or why they twitch, bark, or even snore in their sleep? Unlock the fascinating world of canine sleep with Dog Sleep Secrets, the ultimate guide for curious dog owners who want to better understand their furry friend’s night time behaviour.

Discover a world of fascinating tales and immersive storytelling in Scattered Moments in Time, a mesmerizing collection of short stories crafted by Samantha Cole. This eclectic compilation is bound to captivate your imagination as each story takes you on a unique journey through various themes and emotions.