Duncan Claymore could have it all. He's one of the country's up and coming young jockeys and this season his sights are set on getting right to the top. He has the talent and the tenacity, but he also has his demons, and it's these that threaten to overthrow his burning ambition. Duncan was taught everything he knows by his father, Charlie, a former trainer whose career and reputation were destroyed when a series of bitter rivalries got out of hand. It ruined him and Charlie hasn't been able to set foot on a racecourse since. Now, with his father's health rapidly declining, Duncan is desperate to beat the best and at the same time take down the men responsible for Charlie's ruin. But can he do both or must he choose between his family and his future? Dark, gripping and compulsive, TAKING THE FALL is the first thriller from champion jockey, A.P. McCoy.

We've come a long way since Taking the Fall Volume 1 released in 2015. Since then we've added pieces to the puzzle as our readers demanded more! Finally, every story has been combined into one bundle.This complete series includes:Taking the Fall with bonus letters from CarterFalling In - Saint and JeanetteFall Into Place - Mary and Anthony, with Samuel and NikaThe Final Fall - Viktor and LondonTaking the FallLayla O'Leary has had enough. For years she has been haunted by the night she can't remember. When she learns the only man she's ever loved has betrayed her, she escapes and crafts a new identity. She's finally free...Carter has waited eight years to claim his woman. Locking him up only fueled his obsession. The day he gets out he's coming for her. Carter and Layla were just the start. Now he'll stop at nothing to possess what's his.Warning: This book contains a hero who grunts and growls his way through life, a heroine nicknamed Cherry looking to lose it, and instalove so fast and hard your panties might disintegrate. Note: Not responsible for exploding panties.Falling InThey met by chance. Or so she thought...Losing her wasn't something he was willing to do. Sometimes life takes you to the edge, but Jeanette had a Saint to catch her.This is the short story of how they met, how they fell in love, and how much Saint loves going down on her.Fall Into PlaceOne night in Vegas. Two weddings. Four virgins.Mary & AnthonyMary has belonged to Anthony since the day she was born. They've known each other their whole lives, but he won't touch her until she says, "I do."Their parents' story should have been a cautionary tale, but when Mary finally agrees to Anthony's proposal, they run away to Vegas to tie the knot.But what do they do when things don't go according to plan and they find themselves caught between a Russian sniper and his runaway daughter?Easy! Lock themselves in a hotel room and pop some cherries!Samuel & NikaSamuel's twin sister, Mary, is off to Vegas to marry his best friend, Anthony. Samuel's heading to Sin City with them to give her away, but trouble in the form of a sneaky brunette stops him dead in his tracks.Nika's on the run, and she's found herself backed into a corner. But she's been trained on how to defend herself, especially against a big beast like Samuel.From the first look he was finished and had no intention of ever letting her go.You begged for the story of Mary and Anthony, and here it is! The final chapter in the Taking the Fall series closes with two short stories on the children of Carter, Layla, Saint, and Jeanette.Warning: These stories are just as fierce, just as strong, and just as steamy as the rest of the series. These novellas can be read as standalones but will be enjoyed even more after reading the Taking the Fall series.The Final FallAfter years of begging, we've finally given you Viktor's story. Find out who brings the man they call The Fixer to his knees. And meet the woman who's wrapped herself around his cold heart.Warning: This novella is the final chapter in the Taking the Fall Series. Seriously, guys, we mean it. Enjoy!

NAMED ONE OF THE MUST-READ ROMANCES OF THE YEAR BY USA TODAY • Hailed as “a sexy, emotional, heartfelt read” by Monica Murphy, Take the Fall is the first in a new series from New York Times bestselling Marquita Valentine. In this emotional short novel, passions run hot as a rugged, brooding Marine rekindles an old flame. As a teenager, Seth O’Connor went to jail for a crime he had nothing to do with. He took the fall to protect the girl he loved, but the cruel realities of prison hardened him. After doing his time, Seth shuts her out and enlists in the Marines—until his grandmother’s funeral forces him to come home and face Rowan Simmons once again. The woman she’s become puts all his high-school memories to shame, and Seth wants her more than ever. Can he be honest about why he denied her for so long? After Seth pushed her away, Rowan swore that no man would ever hurt her again. But the boy who broke her heart has become a sexy Marine, capable of fulfilling her every desire—and now that he’s back in town, old feelings are simmering to a boil. Rowan wants to stay strong, even as her body surrenders to his expert touch. She only hopes that by taking him back, she can finally help heal the wounds that drove them apart. Praise for Take the Fall “Take the Fall is a sensual, heartwarming lovers-reunited story. I rooted for Seth to win back his girl, and Marquita Valentine delivers a satisfying, emotional HEA for her lead characters.”—Lea Franczak, USA Today “[Take the Fall] combines new-adult angst, bad boys with hearts of gold, and red-hot love scenes. . . . This dramatic tale races enjoyably to the finish and sets up the next book in the series.”—Publishers Weekly “Take the Fall is a sexy, emotional, heartfelt read. I adored this book and can’t wait for the next!”—New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy “A sexy Marine and a second chance at love? Sign me up! Marquita Valentine does it again.”—New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett “I adore Marquita Valentine’s work! Dynamic characters, a compelling plot, and a scorching romance left me anxious for more. This is new adult romance at its best.”—New York Times bestselling author Virna DePaul “An excellent, incredibly moving, highly entertaining read. I absolutely loved [Take the Fall] and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a good, angst-ridden love story with both heart and teeth.”—Okie Dreams Book Reviews “I am so excited that Take the Fall is the first book in a new series. Whee! All throughout Take the Fall, we’re treated with little glances into the chemistry and connection between Piper and Jase. I cannot wait to see Piper come out of her shell as she and Jase fall in love. Swoon!”—Crystal Blogs Books “Grab a glass of wine and coffee to keep you happy and awake as you read this book that you won’t be able to put down until those final words are read.”—The Book Fairy Reviews (five stars) “Marquita delivers once again with a hot alpha, a smart-mouthed heroine and a love that stands the test of time.”—Margie’s Must Reads “I recommend this book and can’t wait for the next!”—Wicked Love of Books Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

Layla O'Leary has had enough. For years she has been haunted by the night she can't remember. When she learns the only man she's ever loved has betrayed her, she escapes and crafts a new identity. She's finally free... Carter has waited eight years to claim his woman. Locking him up only fueled his obsession. The day he gets out he's coming for her. Taking the Fall was just the start. Now he'll stop at nothing to possess what's his. Warning: this book contains a hero who grunts and growls his way through life, a heroine nicknamed Cherry looking to lose it, and instalove so fast and hard your panties might disintegrate. Note: not responsible for exploding panties. Taking the Fall is a four part story. A new part will come out every two weeks. Please note the endings are NOT relationship cliffhangers. Layla is Carter's. He would never touch another woman.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Prepare to be swept away by a talented debut author with a passionate, powerful story to tell. They meet on a beach. . . . Abby Davis isn’t wearing a skimpy bikini or sipping umbrella drinks, not when she’s busy chasing around four little ones. And Matt McKinney isn’t looking for fun—he’s a Navy SEAL, a grown man with a long list of missions . . . and fallen brothers. They only have a week. . . . Abby has brought her children to this beach to start over, to give them the enjoyable memories they deserve. Matt’s been sidelined by a combat injury, and haunted by the best friend he lost and the promise he made: to remain a SEAL—focused and dedicated. This leaves no time for what he’s always wanted: a family. But a week is all it takes. . . . Matt opens her heart while Abby soothes his soul. And though they plan to say good-bye when the week is over, something magical happens on that beach, something neither can forget. Something utterly, completely worth falling for. Praise for Worth the Fall “I can’t remember the last book that had me crying for hours. I loved this hero and heroine and adored the kids. I didn’t want it to end.”—New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips​ “Worth the Fall is a beautiful, compassionate romance that hits you straight in the heart and will have you falling in love with this family.”—Smexy Books “This debut mixes passion and compassion in a contemporary story that has emotional depth. Readers will find the story heartwarming but with enough heat to remind them of what falling in love feels like.”—Library Journal “A brand-new author I think you’re really gonna like.”—New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins “I can’t get enough of Claudia Connor’s heartwarming stories. Sexy, emotional, complex, dreamy—her characters satisfy on every level.”—New York Times bestselling author Virna DePaul “Worth the Fall is one of the most touching, heartfelt stories I have read in years. The characters are wonderful, from the Navy SEAL hero to the broken little heroine with her ready-made family just waiting for someone to come love them. I will recommend this book to everyone. It is nothing short of magic.”—New York Times bestselling author Sharon Sala “I loved this book. A lot.”—New York Times bestselling author Shannon Stacey “This book was . . . wow! I can’t wait for Worth the Risk.”—Laura Drewry, USA Todaybestselling author of Prima Donna “This book made me laugh, cry, and stay up half the night because I couldn’t wait to finish it. I loved watching this couple grow, would highly recommend the book, and cannot wait to read more from Claudia Connor!”—Cocktails and Books “A book that truly touched my heart and had me fighting off tears as well as sighing happily. I am absolutely excited for the next book in the series.”—Sinfully Sexy Book Reviews “Definitely one of the best books of the summer . . . a must read!”—Underneath the Covers Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

The breathless finale to the New York Times bestselling Rebel of the Sands series will have you on the edge of your seat until the dust from the final battle clears! When gunslinging Amani Al'Hiza escaped her dead-end town, she never imagined she'd join a revolution, let alone lead one. But after the bloodthirsty Sultan of Miraji imprisoned the Rebel Prince Ahmed in the mythical city of Eremot, she doesn't have a choice. Armed with only her revolver, her wits, and her untameable Demdji powers, Amani must rally her skeleton crew of rebels for a rescue mission through the unforgiving desert to a place that, according to maps, doesn't exist. As she watches those she loves most lay their lives on the line against ghouls and enemy soldiers, Amani questions whether she can be the leader they need or if she is leading them all to their deaths.

From champion jockey A.P. McCoy comes a tense and utterly gripping racing thriller. Duncan Claymore could have it all. He's one of the country's up and coming young jockeys and this season his sights are set on getting right to the top, but his demons threaten to overwhelm him. Duncan was taught everything he knows by his father, Charlie, a former trainer whose career and reputation were destroyed when a series of bitter rivalries got out of hand. It ruined him and Charlie hasn't been able to set foot on a racecourse since. Now, with his father's health rapidly declining, Duncan is desperate to beat the best and at the same time take down the men responsible for Charlie's ruin. But can he do both or must he choose between his family and his future?