When Dorcas Otero’s sister goes missing, and all signs point to foul play, she’s forced to turn to security specialist Nate Flint for help. The sexy man has all the right skills…and a smile that can turn almost any no into a yes. But he’s also on her don’t-touch list, because she doesn’t have time in her life for a man who likes to hit it and quit it. There’s more to Nate than meets the eye, though he prefers to hide it behind a veneer of smooth-talking charm. He can have any woman…except for Dorcas, the sexy Latina he really wants. But when she’s threatened, he knows it’s time to strip away the bad boy image and show her just how much she means to him. He’s been trained to handle almost any situation and will do anything to keep her safe, but the hardest part might be convincing her that she was always meant to be his. *Please note: when the clothes come off, the bedroom door stays open. Also, characters use profanity, because sometimes, “gosh darn it, you big meany-head” just doesn’t cut it. --- Read what others are saying about Lori Sjoberg’s Novels: "A highly enjoyable, intelligently written story." — New York Journal of Books on Grave Intentions "A fun and satisfying read for fans of paranormal and supernatural romance." — Library Journal on Grave Destinations --- Read the entire Six Points Security series! Trouble in a Tight Dress Danger in a Dive Bar Indecent Obsession Can’t Hold Back Beyond the Breaking Point Deadly Deception --- Topics: Southern alphas, Six Points Security, romantic suspense series, feisty heroine, protector, hot sexy read, fun read, action romance, military, alpha male, family saga, happy ever after, strong heroine, smart heroine, Russian mafia, forbidden love, humor. contemporary romance, military romance, series, mystery, funny romance, modern romance, urban romance, Florida romance, city romance, road trip romance, smart romance, lighthearted romance, hot romance, sexy, heartwarming, heart-warming, family, love, love books, kissing books, emotional journey, contemporary, romance series, long series, long romance series, former military, sassy, strong heroine, captivating romance, hot romance, forbidden love, forbidden desires, sparks, loyalty, swoon, rescue, kidnap, justice, claiming, defending, protect, damsel in distress, drama, action and adventure, action romance, romantic. Other readers of Sjoberg's books enjoyed books by: Riley Edwards, Caitlyn O'Leary, Maryann Jordan, Susan Stoker, Katie Reus, Dale Mayer, Lynn Raye Harris, Cat Johnson, Alexis Abbott, Meli Raine, Nicole Elliot, Lori Ryan, Kristin Ashley, Kris Michaels, Brittney Sahin, Sharon Hamilton, Catherine Cowles, Lexi Blake, Piper Davenport, Leslie North, Morgan James, Stephanie St. Klaire, Abbie Zanders, Lani Lynn Vale, and Kristen Proby.

"He was an undefinable formula. An accelerant lighting me up." Dawson Langley is living three separate lives and hiding secrets from those he loves most. Trying to keep his worlds apart takes every ounce of concentration he has. So, returning to New London and discovering Violet Banner managing the bed and breakfast he calls home isn't just a problem, it's a catastrophe because she's the one person who's always seen right through him. When Violet first met Dawson, he was a broody-bad-boy who branded her heart without ever touching her. Five years later, she thinks she's finally moved on, but one torturous touch proves nothing has changed. Except for the science lab she's built in the garage and the shadows lurking around him. As the clandestine activity surrounding his international boat race, tightens around him, Dawson does everything he can to keep Violet out of harm's way. This means the tantalizing connection that's dangled between them for years will have to remain what it's always been: a dream that won't come true. Everything changes when Violet stumbles upon the truth and turns the storm that's coming in her direction. Only one thing is certain, there's nothing Dawson won't do to keep her safe...even if it means making her his. A daring and decadent romantic suspense from award-winning author, LJ Evans, that whirls the reader around the globe and back. Inspired by Daughtry's "What About Now," comes a determined scientist and a broody bad-boy-turned-hero who just might leave their mark on you in this adventurous, standalone, slow burn. "I wasn't supposed to touch her this way. To have her this way. She wasn't ever supposed to be mine."

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis comes a new steamy, STEMinist novella… Nothing like a little rivalry between scientists to take love to the next level. Mara, Sadie, and Hannah are friends first, scientists always. Though their fields of study might take them to different corners of the world, they can all agree on this universal truth: when it comes to love and science, opposites attract and rivals make you burn… Logically, Sadie knows that civil engineers are supposed to build bridges. However, as a woman of STEM she also understands that variables can change, and when you are stuck for hours in a tiny New York elevator with the man who broke your heart, you earn the right to burn that brawny, blond bridge to the ground. Erik can apologize all he wants, but to quote her rebel leader—she’d just as soon kiss a Wookiee. Not even the most sophisticated of Sadie’s superstitious rituals could have predicted such a disastrous reunion. But while she refuses to acknowledge the siren call of Erik’s steely forearms or the way his voice softens when he offers her his sweater, Sadie can’t help but wonder if there might be more layers to her cold-hearted nemesis than meet the eye. Maybe, possibly, even burned bridges can still be crossed…. To read Mara and Hannah’s stories look for the novellas Under One Roof, available now, and Below Zero, coming soon from Berkley!

A painful past Deke Murphy and Maddie Hall should never have worked as a couple in high school. She was the class valedictorian and he the jock who took nothing seriously…except her. Together they formed an amazing team, and young love blossomed into something that strengthened them both. Until tragedy struck and Deke made a sacrifice that split them up forever. An unexpected reunion Seventeen years later, Maddie is living her dream working for a brilliant tech guru in the beauty of Southern California. She’s made a life for herself and it’s first class all the way. She rarely thinks of the jock who dumped her all those years ago. But when Maddie realizes her boss might be part of an international conspiracy, she can’t deny Deke might be her best bet to solve the mystery. Her one-time sweetheart works for one of the world’s premiere security and investigative firms. She’ll hire him and prove to herself their relationship could never have worked. A dangerous future As Maddie and Deke begin to uncover her boss’s secrets, they can’t deny the chemistry that has reignited. But before they can explore the connection growing between them, they must survive the deadly forces hunting them down.

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