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From
USA Today Bestselling Author Khardine Gray writing as Bella Fontaine,
comes an emotionally-gripping second chance romance that will make
you melt.
Dear
Olivia,
I’m
sorry I couldn’t stay. I had to leave because you asked me to take
care of your brother and I didn’t. I couldn’t. It was the one
time I never had his back and because of me he died. I couldn’t
face you after that….
Those
words …
That
was the point when my broken heart softened and let him back in.
Eight
years ago when Sam left my world ended and it reminded me of how
forbidden he was to me growing up.
He
was my older brother’s best friend and the guy from the wrong side
of the track.
He
was the gorgeous rebel with his bright blue eyes who was bad news.
But,
when I looked at him I saw the good … even when he didn’t.
He
was my first everything.
I
gave him my heart, body and soul, thinking we’d always be together.
It
was a lie.
My
heart shattered into a million pieces when he left.
Now,
he wants a second chance.
He
wants me again and not just for one night.
Loving
him once was a mistake.
Loving
him twice is beyond my control.
It
feels like the best mistake of my life, until I realize there’s
more secrets that could destroy us.
Again…
Dear
Olivia is a steamy second chance romance and the first book in a two
part series concluding with Yours Truly. Please note there is a
cliffhanger. For your enjoyment of this series pretty, pretty,
please read the books in order. Enjoy xx
From
USA Today Bestselling Author Khardine Gray writing as Bella Fontaine,
comes the conclusion of a
heart gripping second
chance romance.
The
past left me battered and bruised, the present could do the same to
me.
Loving
Sam was like drowning in a river with a fierce current that pulled
you under.
Nothing
could have prepared me for the shocking secret that spilled out
of the closet and broke me all over again.
But
truth is truth…
The
truth is I hated the lies…
The
truth is I love him…
The
truth is sometimes people deserve a second chance.
But,
sometimes they don’t.
I’m
not sure which he is yet.
My
heart continues to betray me.
However,
this time, I’ve got more to lose than just my heart.
Yours
Truly is a steamy second chance romance and the second book in The
Beauty and The Bad Boy two part series . For your enjoyment of this
series pretty, pretty, please read the books in order. Enjoy xx
Bella
Fontaine is the multicultural and interracial romance pen name of USA
Today Bestselling bestselling author Khardine Gray.
The
name is to honor the strong, super talented, and courageous women in
her family who inspired her to write and do what she loves most.
As
with her other books expect hot, steamy, contemporary romance and
romantic suspense. Expect drool-worthy heroes and sassy heroines.
People falling in love and the wild, sexy fun they have on their
journey.
Graye
Manor is known throughout the BDSM community for producing the best
trained, specialty submissives in the world, and caters to matching
these ladies with the perfect partner to guarantee a
Happily-Ever-After. But what happens to those girls who aren't
accepted into the program, especially those naturally pulled toward
an age-play dynamic? They are matched with Billionaire Daddy Doms…
and rarely just one…
LONNIE
Lonnie
Stuart is facing a prison sentence for felony shoplifting. Instead of
entering the courtroom, she's summoned into the judge's chambers.
There she meets Maxwell Tohler who offers her placement in an
experimental reform program designed to give young women a second
chance to achieve their greatest goals and live their dreams. She'd
be assigned a 'guardian' who'd provide for her every need and lavish
her with the care she's always desired. The downside is the
requirement to follow the guardian's rules or risk some unpleasant
time across his knee.
Her
first inclination to Max's proposal is to run, except she's drawn to
his handsome face, strong body, and the 'thing' in his voice that
makes her feel small, vulnerable, and safe. Not only does he stir a
heart that yearns love and acceptance, but her body as well. So, when
Max rejects her request to be her guardian, she's crushed.
Max,
the case-worker for the Guardian Program, is sent by his old friend
Dorian to evaluate and match one of the denied applicants for Manor
submissive training. Taking the bench in the Hampton's as a favor for
the regular judge, Max ends up face to face with the girl he was sent
to meet! She was everything he ever wanted in a woman and more-smart,
beautiful, sweet and a little broken. Refusing her request to belong
to him is one of the hardest things he'd even done, but the program
was to help the women, not himself.
Little
does he know, but their meeting is one of Dorian Graye's grand
schemes to match the perfect girl with her perfect Daddy Dom!
To
her delight, Lonnie's unexpected assignment to the stern alpha male
begins a journey of personal growth and sexual exploration. Max takes
her from New York to his stunning home on the edge of Lake Tahoe.
She's in for a second surprise when she meets Mik, Max's identical
twin. For the first time in her life, she is confident that genuine
love would be hers in the embrace of the two Daddy Doms!
Her
action-filled fairytale ending falters when her vicious aunt starts
to stir up trouble by trying to gain control of Lonnie's considerable
trust fund. The cross-country investigation and legal conflicts bring
up some ugly secrets and deception, causing a rift that might easily
destroy Lonnie's dreams of a HEA and tear the twin brothers apart
forever.
Facing
the most difficult decision of her life, Lonnie turns to an
unexpected resource for advice. Should she chose one of the men for
herself or save the brothers' relationship by walking away with a
broken heart?
Note:
This new series is brought to you by the author who started the
Age-Play phenomena, Breanna Hayse. As a BDSM/AP lifestyler, she
ensured that the reader enjoys the dynamic in the way it exists in
real life. If you haven't read realistic AP literature, or believe
it's not your cup of tea, give this book a try. You might be
surprised at what you find inside this full-length novel!
With
identical twin Daddy Doms, Lonnie faces Double the Trouble and Twice
the Fun!
LONNIE
After
escaping the ghettos of New York City, Lonnie is finally free to live
her Happily-Ever-After in beautiful Lake Tahoe with her identical
twin Daddy Doms, Max and Mik Tohler. In addition, Dorian and Meredith
Graye, and her future mother-in-law step into her life and give her
the love of a family that she’s longed for.
Princess
rooms, tea parties, and a surprise trip to a very special house at
Mt. Shasta encouraged the emergence of her ‘Tween’ and all the
sass, trouble, adventure, laughter, and attitude that comes with the
title. Spurred on by her Daddy Doms, Lonnie explores the wants and
needs of her long-neglected inner child; but when she slips into her
‘adult’ mode, her womanly desires are awakened. Her innocence and
vulnerability are tested when the twins plan a surprise that takes
her to ‘The Lair’ in San Francisco and the unique BDSM playroom.
There her eyes are opened to another level of sensuality, trust, and
love. She also faces a fear she can’t ignore and an object of past
abuse. Can she summon the courage to face a terror of long-ago and
clear the path for future joy, or will she do what comes naturally
and run?
Max
and Mik are as opposite as they are the same. One is creative and
spontaneous while the other is controlling and disciplined, yet
through the woman they share, the twins’ strengths and weakness
blend together. They soon discover Lonnie’s presence brings out the
fun-loving banter and play that a past betrayal stripped from their
lives. She turns their world upside down and, with that, they learn
the freedom of creative control—when it comes to both discipline
and the bedroom!
Together,
Max and Mik give Lonnie what she needs the most. She is spoiled and
disciplined, and her life is filled with more love and care that she
knows how to handle. Yet, an obstacle seems to be waiting at every
turn, and she starts to question her decisions. After all the
turmoil, jealousy, insecurities, and fears are exposed, the choice to
make the relationship a permanent commitment has to be made. The last
thing she wants is to hurt the men that saved her life and offered a
second chance at happiness, especially before the holidays, but she’s
learned the hard way that everything good comes with a hefty, and
usually painful, price.
Publisher's
Note: This book, the characters, court scenes, etc is FICTION. Please
sit back and enjoy a story for what it is-- Entertainment and fun!
What
can one Little girl and her four handsome Daddy-Doms do to keep warm
during cold, Alaskan nights in Denali National Park?
Jennifer
Hudson lives in a world that has no place for her other than being
the 'reward' given to her owners' clients. She's beautiful, smart,
and sexy, but years of pain and fear have left her emotions and
desires caged and without a key. She knows that she won't survive
much longer in her present circumstance and needs to decide-
Does
she run and risk her life, or remain where she is and never have
one?
With
the aid of Dorian Graye and the Guardian program, Jennie is placed in
emergency care of the four-unit team of Daddy Doms who vow to do
whatever is needed to keep her safe, happy and whole- even if it
means applying some uncomfortable disciplinary measures. One by one,
the brothers-in-arms break down Jennie's hard exterior and draw out
the little girl hiding behind the walls of her heart. She soon
discovers that the price of vulnerability is high, and the cost
dear.
But
is love worth the risk?
Author's
Note: This Reverse Harem introduces the town of Northern Lights- an
age-play community where 'it takes a village' (or, at least three
daddies) to raise a happy Little submissive.
What
can one Little girl and her four handsome Daddy Doms do to keep the
fires burning on long, endless nights in a remote Alaskan
lodge?
Jennie,
and her four-man Recon team, continue their adventures in this action
packed (and ever so romantic) sequel that explores their unique poly
relationship and the little age-play village of Northern
Lights.
After
being stalked, and surviving a brutal attack, Jennie discovers that
there's so much more to life than satisfying her unceasing appetite
for the men who've taken her in and given her their hearts. Her trust
unfolds and, with it, a mischievous part of her nature in the form of
a Middle. Of course, there's only one way to handle a naughty Middle-
and it's NOT by giving her caramel apples and peppermint
sticks.
Then
there's Slater...
After
a rocky start, Slater Foxx, the mysterious fourth member of the team,
awakens Jennie's sassiness by taking her up Mount Denali where he
introduces her to his rescued wolf pack and the glorious beauty of
the Alaskan wilderness. Before they know it, daylight is gone and the
couple has no choice but to bunk in Slater's amazing little
'ice-castle.’ The unexpected getaway sparks something neither of
them could have prepared for.
That's
only the beginning!
As
the holidays approach, the little family of five grow closer than
ever, but come face to face with the possibility of being torn apart
by an outside source. Jennie, once again, is caught between a rock
and a hard place- and has to decide what's more important-
The
truth or continuing to live in her ultimate fantasy?
Jennie and her four
handsome Daddy Doms have returned with more laughs, tears, and hot
times as they find ways to occupy themselves on the long, winter
nights in Alaska.
The tiny town of
Northern Lights is preparing for their fourth annual WIN (Winter Ice
Night) campout. Hot cocoa, an igloo building contest, ice-skating,
winter games, bonfires, ball gowns, and loads of CANDY are just a
glimpse of what the ladies get to look forward to.
Being a Big girl in
a poly-household is fun and satisfying, but so exhausting! It’s
been a happy challenge for Jennie to adjust to the needs of the men,
but well worth the effort. They treat her like a princess when she
behaves, and a naughty little girl when she doesn’t, but are always
there with love and A LOT of guidance- whether she wants it or not.
With WIN around the corner, she’s trying SO hard to be
extra good- but mischief has a way of working itself into the
picture. Add to that a dose of stubbornness, and it’s recipe for
trouble.
Jenn’s not alone.
Her BFF and fellow mischief maker, Lena, introduces her to the
greatest delight in the WIN celebration- the girls are
allowed to do ANYTHING they want without consequences! Of course,
their Daddy Doms are experts with maneuvering around the rules and
find ways to ‘show their love’ that even stuns Jennie-the queen
of loopholes herself!
So many wonderful
things have happened since the four-man team took her in. Who
would’ve thought that the day she traveled to the polar regions of
Alaska, she’d fall in love with the beautiful winter snows of
Denali, learn eskimo bushcraft, and would even be able to hold her
own on the ice? She’s happy, loved and desired, and there is
nowhere else in the world that she’d rather be.
But she never
prepared for what was waiting around the corner that will change the
lives of her, and her four wonderful men, forever…
BDSM/AP
lifestyler Breanna Hayse strives to give her readers truth and
reality of the BDSM/Age-Play/Total Power and Erotic Exchange
lifestyle.
Who
am I?
I'm
a native Californian gone 'wild', and had the opportunity to travel
the globe and discover the world through the eyes of both a Marine
Intelligence specialist and a BDSM lifestyler. I left the service to
go into hospice nursing and grief counseling, eventually working as a
marriage and family therapist for those involved in alternative
lifestyle development. This experience has allowed me to gain unique
inspiration for my books and offer realistic plots and relatable
characters.
In
2004, my husband, John, and I joined forces to work with both
submissives and dominants- teaching, training, listening and loving.
Our goal was to take the mystery and fear out of the lifestyle and
mentor people in safe, consensual and healthy relationships.
My
first book, The Game Plan, was published in 2012 and opened the door
to the now-booming world of Age-Play literature. Since that time,
I've devoted my 'spare' time to writing, researching, community
involvement, and private and group pro bono counseling in deviant
behavior, alternative lifestyle, and addiction recovery.
I
was formally 'dungeon trained' as a Domme before discovering my
submissive side when I joined the service. My scenarios are pulled
primarily from either personal experience or observation, including
spending time in BDSM clubs as the safety/medical officer. My
multi-faceted background allows me to glean from many avenues and
give a unique and intelligent literary experience through elements of
fantasy and fiction. I also discuss the questions and psychology of
the lifestyle in a manner that is fun and informative, and based on
'the real deal.'
I
live with my husband, musician, and fellow-author, John Hayse, and
two border collies in southern California. We practice a 24/7 D&S
relationship with speckles of AP (and many trips to Build-A-Bear),
and happily spend every moment together that we can. My hobbies
include my puppies, hiding my vanilla salt-water taffy where John
can't find it, exotic art, collecting inspirational trinkets, and
developing my own paddle line. You can also see me as a featured
author/instructor in professional conference settings and as a
Sexpert for kinkyliterature.com.
Women
Who Soar is a book collaboration project of women who stepped out on
faith, launched their own businesses and released their dreams and
purposes into the world. These powerful women have dispelled lies,
overcome difficult challenges, refused to take no for an answer and
are now soaring and creating the life they deserve. Their stories are
moving, revealing, encouraging and empowering. They have resolved to
use their testimony to pave the way for other women to soar into
their destiny.
Beginning
her career in 2008, Paulette is an award-winning, bestselling author
and the founder of WNL Coaching and Marketing Services. Along with
being an ordained Elder, she is the author of several books and
founder of Write Now Literary Virtual Book Tours, a service to help
promote authors of the Christian genre and authors of clean books.
As
an inspirational and motivational speaker, Elder Paulette's desire is
to empower, influence and cultivate women to move forward while
dealing with issues that hinder women from becoming all they are
created to be. Her topics are biblically sound and pertinent to the
needs of today's women. Paulette is a mother, grandmother and Bible
teacher. Paulette has appeared on numerous radio and Television
shows.
Combining
enthusiasm with an energetic speaking style, audiences describe
Paulette's presentation as inspiring, enriching and encouraging. She
is committed to speaking a message that is always uplifting and
edifying.
As
a writing coach, she is the visionary behind her own writing ministry
called "Write Now," a literary program that specializes in
coaching aspiring writers in the areas of creativity, development,
and publication of Christian books. She provides her listeners with
tools, resources, and opportunities to help them succeed in the
writing business.
Her
books have ranked consecutively on the Black Christian Publishers
Bestsellers List for Independent Publishers (non-fiction category).
Bestselling author Juliet Braddock was awarded the top prize for Erotica with her BDSM romp, SMITTEN in the 2019 National Indie Excellence® Book Awards. As a celebration for readers, the book will be half-price for a limited time.
Comedy and kink blend seamlessly against a breathtaking background of Paris and Provence in SMITTEN, which is edited by Braddock’s longtime editor Rachel Williams.
January Gallimore has arrived at a crossroad in life. Aside from a short-lived scandal that made her the darling of the BDSM lifestyle, she’s America’s Sweetheart, of sorts. She built a career starring in romantic comedies, but she can’t seem to figure out her own love life. Will she choose the older Frenchman who makes her body sizzle…or the younger Englishman whose charms leave her SMITTEN?
To celebrate, SMITTEN will be available on sale for $1.99 US for a limited time only at both Amazon and Smashwords. The book will also be available for half-price in all Amazon Marketplaces.
“SMITTEN was the first book I wrote after losing a great portion of my sight in 2017,” says the author. “At one point, I wasn’t even sure if I’d be able to write again. To win this award for that book means so much to me.”
Juliet was diagnosed as legally blind due to a rare neurological condition that damaged her optic nerves. However, she refused to give up on spinning sexy stories of sassy submissives and the often wounded Alpha males who love them.
-more-
On November 5, Juliet will publish her next book, BLINDSIDED, which is inspired by her own experiences with vision loss.
ABOUT JULIET BRADDOCK
Amazon bestselling author Juliet Braddock loves eighties music, wine, food, theater and all things French. When she’s not exploring the big cities of the world—most notably Paris—she lives and writes in Brooklyn and is the proud cat mom to a very spoiled Russian Blue rescue. Juliet is legally blind and spins her sexy romances with the assistance of software for people who have low vision.
Find her on Find Juliet on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and www.julietbraddock.com
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Chaotic
skies reveal untold prophecies. A storm rises. Can a boy quell the
fury of a god?Join the Zapotec on a journey through time and across
generations.
Referring
to themselves as the cloud people, their fierce warriors conquered
and ruled the Oaxaca for centuries. Witness rites, rituals and
incantations aimed at appeasing the divine in an attempt to gain
favor; favor that would grant them greatness. So, where did it all go
wrong? Why would such powerful gods allow their disciples to be
conquered? These answers and more would be offered many centuries
later by their descendants. Descendants of a civilization whose glory
can only be revived by the awakening of the most powerful deity in
Zapotec lore: Cocijo, the god of lightening and rain.
Thomas
(Tom) Juarez is a retired United States Army soldier with about
twenty-one years of active federal service. Hailing from Wetumpka,
Alabama, Tom currently enjoys his military retirement with his wife
in Sterling, Oklahoma.
Chaotic
skies reveal untold prophecies. A storm rises. Can a boy quell the
fury of a god?Join the Zapotec on a journey through time and across
generations.
Referring
to themselves as the cloud people, their fierce warriors conquered
and ruled the Oaxaca for centuries. Witness rites, rituals and
incantations aimed at appeasing the divine in an attempt to gain
favor; favor that would grant them greatness. So, where did it all go
wrong? Why would such powerful gods allow their disciples to be
conquered? These answers and more would be offered many centuries
later by their descendants. Descendants of a civilization whose glory
can only be revived by the awakening of the most powerful deity in
Zapotec lore: Cocijo, the god of lightening and rain.
Thomas
(Tom) Juarez is a retired United States Army soldier with about
twenty-one years of active federal service. Hailing from Wetumpka,
Alabama, Tom currently enjoys his military retirement with his wife
in Sterling, Oklahoma.
Surrendering
her heart could be the scariest thing of all...
Miss
Jane Dalton, one of London’s most successful matchmakers, believes
it's much safer bringing couples together than falling in love
herself. In fact, she could not think of anything more frightening
than to have loved and lost.
Fate, however, disrupts her plans
to remain a single matchmaker when Mr. Nicholas Waverley, her
brother’s best friend, is forced to kidnap her after she becomes
entangled in an assassin’s web.
Forced together under
dangerous circumstances, Jane realizes her true feelings for
Nicholas. In the end, however, is her love for him worth the
fall?
The Matchmaker's Surrender is a Regency romance novella
and the second book in The Matchmaker's Series.
A
LEO wife, mother, and military veteran, Tammy began writing when the
shows and movies she watched didn't end the way she wanted them to
end. Whether it's historical or contemporary, for her, there must
always be a happy ending.
When
she's not writing, she's spending time with her husband and two boys
near Cleveland, Ohio. Without their sacrifice and understanding, she
believes she would have never been able to pursue her passion of
writing or her accomplishment of becoming a published author.
