Showing results by author "Shayla Black" in All Categories

I'm Hayden. I'm old enough to know better. I can have any woman I want - except Perrie Atkins. She's too young. Off-limits. Innocent. Forbidden. She's my best friend's daughter. Once, she had a crush on me. Now that she's grown and engaged to another man, I can't just let her go. But how many bridges am I willing to burn to convince her that she's mine? Maybe if I tell her I'm in love with her, she'll choose me. Then again, Perrie has shocked me for years - and now is no different....

A reckless warrior, Kieran Broderick was half-Irish, yet bound to fight for the English crown. So when King Henry decreed that he take an Irish wife to quell rebellion there, he had little choice. Newly dubbed the earl of Kildare, Kieran travels to Langmore Castle, seat of the lawless O'Shea family, to choose a bride. When he picks Maeve, a fetching lass who seems sweetly submissive, he soon learns she's a fiery, clever woman. When she refuses to allow him into her bed or her heart, he finds himself fighting the most daunting battle of his life.

Madison Archer-Pershing fled her murderous, soon-to-be ex-husband, running straight to operative Matt Montgomery, despite the fact he once broke her heart. Under his protection and in his arms, she can’t help but fall for him again. Then her husband discovers them together and coerces her back to his glittering, dangerous world of politics, greed, and deception. But Madison knows his deepest secrets…just like she knows he’ll try to silence her forever.

Wrongly accused of murdering his father, Drake Thornton MacDougall wanted nothing more than to strike back at his guilty, duplicitous half brother. So he made the fiend pay by abducting his bride-to-be. But as Drake carried his captive off to a windswept Scottish isle, he soon found that vengeance wasn't the only thing on his mind. Lady Averyl Campbell proved herself no biddable maiden but an alluring, strong-willed beauty who could tame his dark moods with her touch.

I’m Tanner Kirk - Certified firearms instructor and mixed martial arts enthusiast. When I filed for divorce at the end of an empty marriage, all I wanted was a vacation in paradise, not another woman in my life. But how can I possibly say no to Amanda Lund, a young single mom desperate to learn self-defense? Or refuse the banked desire on the guarded beauty’s face? I can’t.

Tantor Audio presents two must-listen novellas from New York Times best-selling author Shayla Black. Wicked to Love: Just when Brandon Ross gave up on the woman he'd always wanted, he found the one he needed - right under his nose. Devoted to Wicked: A one-night stand...or something more? Karis isn't sure until a thief strands her in Mexico, leaving her in need of a passport photo - and a hero - giving Cage a second chance to win her love. Contains mature themes.

Shayla Black and Lexi Blake present an unforgettable tale of passion and intrigue in the latest novel in the Masters of Menage series.

I'm Sebastian Shaw - CFO, pragmatist, and moneymaker. I've mismanaged love in the past, but when it comes to business, I'm pure shark, able to cut down any threat to my success...except Sloan O'Neill. We're vying for the same major client, so I do what any self-respecting cutthroat does to gain the upperhand: spy on the ball-busting piece of work. She may be gorgeous and unnervingly clever, but I have skills. My gutsy hourglass-shaped roadblock doesn't stand a chance. Until I realize I'm falling for her.

Falling for the forbidden is never something you plan. Here is my confession . . .

Once, Eryn Hope fell fast and incurably for Weston Quaid. And he seemed to adore her too―until she learned their love was built on lies when he walked out on their wedding day. Three years later, West has finally won control of his family empire and fortune, but it cost him Eryn―something he regrets every day. When business forces him to return to her life and temporarily shut down her livelihood, of course she’s furious. But their chemistry is still beyond combustible.

I’m Hayes Elliott. Since second grade, I’ve had one best friend, Echo Hope. When she graduates from college, of course I have to give her something amazing. Since I’ll be on a business trip to Maui, I’m bringing her along for a week of fun and sun. But once she sheds her long skirts, serious buns, and combat boots for bikinis, I can’t deny how stunning she is...and I can’t stop wanting her. Worse, she’s determined to lose her V-card - and has asked one of our man-whoring buddies to pluck it. I’ve got to step in.

When Carson Frost inherits a confectionary that rakes in billions but is too cash-strapped to last another 60 days, he agrees to take a loan from his late father's rival. There are two catches: Carson has to sign over a permanent stake in the company and marry the man's daughter. Two weeks before the wedding, he gets cold feet and claims he's in love with someone else. The investor says he'll still hand over the cash if Carson takes a stroll down the aisle - with the woman who owns his heart.

I'm Calla. I'm responsible. I plan. I'm cautious - always - until I see him, the gorgeous stranger with the rugged hands and the dark mood. Instantly, I'm drawn. I can't stop staring. I can't stop wanting. When he makes me an indecent proposal, I do something shocking. I say yes. I follow a man whose name I don't know to his hotel room, so I can surrender my body. But what have I gotten myself into? And what will happen when I accidentally discover the identity of my sexy stranger?

I'm Sophie, pop-star princess. My career is on a superstar trajectory. Until the bullets start flying. The bodyguard I hired to protect me drags me to safety. But now I'm trapped alone with a man I barely know. One who lights my body on fire. But someone wants me dead. Rand can save me from evil. But his protection comes at a price . . .

I'm Jett, self-made billionaire. I have everything I could ever want - except revenge. Eight years ago, my best friend and I planned to start a business together...until I fell for his little sister. After he found out, he stole my idea and made a fortune. She took his side and stabbed me in the back. Now he's in financial straits, while I'm richer than I ever dreamed. So I made Whitney a bargain: 40 million dollars in exchange for a week of her body. But now that she's in my bed, what if it's not animosity I feel? What if I fall for her again?

I'm Savannah. I'm a recent college grad in desperate need of a job. When billionaire CEO Chad Force interviews me, I'm blindingly attracted to him. But he's older. Wiser. And notorious about going after what he wants. That will never be me. Except the way he's looking at me says it might. Just how far am I willing to go for the opportunity of a lifetime?

This inaugural collection of erotic romance features the very best of the genre. In erotic romance, the sexual component is critical to the development of the romantic relationship. Each of these masterfully written tales contains the essence of true romance: a central love story and an emotionally satisfying, optimistic ending. What sets Best Erotic Romance apart is the scorching-hot sex and the happily-ever-after (or happy-for-now) ending.

I'm Bella. After my father's mysterious disappearance, I'm all alone. Broke and homeless, I'm forced to quit school and find a job. In desperation, I turn to my dad's gorgeous business partner and best friend, Nathan Price. I had a forbidden crush on him as a girl. Now, my potently sexy boss looks at me like a woman. And when he touches me...I can't resist giving him my body—or my heart. But once I learn Daddy's dark secrets, can I trust that Nathan wants me for more than revenge?

I'm Kate. I'm recently divorced and so done with men. Or I was until my boss pairs me with two gorgeous executives who make my blood race. Rumor is, they prefer to do their women one way: together. When a critical project takes us to paradise, I can't resist fantasy anymore. Marcus and Josh prove themselves considerate, attentive, and protective. Did I mention possessive, too?

During his decade as an international pop star, Jesse McCall has lived every day in the fast lane. A committed hedonist reveling in amazing highs, globetrotting, and nameless encounters, he refuses to think about his loneliness or empty future. Then tragedy strikes. Shocked and grieving, he sheds his identity and walks away, searching for peace. Instead, he finds Bristol Reese, a no-nonsense beauty scraping to keep her business afloat while struggling with her own demons.