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A forbidden romance about pain that binds us together… Five years ago we lived in the same house. He was the ultimate bad boy. And my foster brother. Now he's back. Tougher, harder, meaner. All of it aimed at me, because I was the one who sent him away. It's payback time. He wants his pound of flesh, and I am helpless to say no.

I have one chance at a new life. A college education. A future outside of Tanglewood's dark walls. For a breathless moment it seems like I might actually escape. Then I get a phone call from home. Damon Scott is my own personal dragon, the fight I've always lost, the secret hope of my heart. And he needs my help right now. Only my mind can solve the puzzle. Only my presence can keep him sane as the city fights against him. Only my heart can unlock...

I'm torn between what I want and what I need. Between the men in my past and the man by my side. Colin has tried to control me, to use me. But, he also guards me so fiercely my heart aches. Raincheck. Business. Don't wait up. -C That's the note he leaves for me, as if I could sit around while he fights my dragons. As if I could let himself get killed in some vain attempt to protect me. There's no protection left for me. No redemption either. This...

Features four novellas by New York Times bestselling author Skye Warren. Each standalone story ends in a happily ever after. WHO WILL SAVE YOUR SOUL Emily's a pathological liar. When her life is at stake, will anyone believe her? MAFIA CINDERELLA One dress. One dance. Lucia has one chance to change her life-and the lives of her family. BEDTIME STORY Jessica is on the run when her car breaks down. A small town sheriff can't be her knight in shining...

When I signed up for the nanny agency, I didn't expect a remote mansion on a windswept isle. Or, a brooding billionaire who resents his new role. His brother's death means he's now in charge of a moody seven year old girl. She's lashing out at the world, but I can handle her. I have to. I need the money to finish my college degree. As long as I can avoid the boss who alternately mocks me and coaxes me to reveal my darkest secrets.

Once upon a time, I was the girl who had everything, the clothes, the car. The rich dad who spoiled me. But, the truth was, the only thing I had was my body. I used it to buy my way out. I took a bite of the apple knowing-full-well what would happen. That's how I became a call girl. That's the story of how I ended up in hell. There's only one man who makes me wish things had been different. One man who could never be with a girl like me. Luke is...

Once upon a time the daughter of a mafia king fell in love with a foot soldier. This fairy tale didn't have a happy ending. My sister and I barely managed to escape alive, and we've lived in relative hiding ever since. I'm safe now, but I can never forget the boy who gave his life to save mine. Except there's a chance that he's still alive. And he's fighting a war. Even knowing the risks, I have to find him. I have to find some way to protect...