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I spent 18 years in the Army, and nothing hit me as hard as this woman. The first time I saw her picture, I wanted to drop to my knees and worship at her feet. Fiona Cooper is thick and curvy the way I like my women. I don't care that we've only talked online. She wants to be friends with benefits, but she's already mine.

Lunchtime Chronicles: The Nooner was written by USA Today Bestselling Author Reana Malori Forbidden desire can be sexy. Joy was not frigid. Her ex-boyfriend made that claim just before he walked out the door —after she discovered he was cheating. But something about his words lingered long after their disastrous relationship ended. Focused and career-driven, she had no time for men who couldn't handle her in the bedroom or outside of it. Loneliness was not a good bedfellow, and she was tired of not having someone by her side at night. It was fun exploring her newly awakened desires alone....

One phone call flipped my life so far out of order, I ended up in the hands of a dangerous motorcycle club gunman that went by the name "Snake Eyes". The man dripped sex appeal, breathed danger, and lived outside the law, and I’d be damned if I didn’t want his fire to defrost my hidden desires.

Will Rusek had been burned by love. He vowed he would never give his heart away again. He had built a successful business with his younger brother, and life couldn't be better. One-night stands fit his current lifestyle, and he wasn't willing to change it for anyone. Will agreed to a blind date as a favor to his brother. His sister-in-law's friend was in town for the week and needed a date for an event. That night, he discovered some rules were meant to be broken. The more time he spent with her, the more he realized he didn't want to let her go.

Receiving a mysterious black card from a stranger to a place called "The Market" should have been my first clue. How was I supposed to know that this market was as nontraditional as the items they put on display? It was her voice that drew my attention, and eavesdropping on her personal conversation had dragged me deeper into her life. Since I had invited myself into her world, it was only fair that I extended her an invitation into mine.

Amanda says we’re enemies—I call bull. My mind is a bit tangled after my fall, but my gut tells me this woman is mine. Granted, I’ve forgotten some insignificant shit, like my name, but I’m certain of two things. She wants to get naughty with me, and I have the equipment to give her a very merry sleigh ride.

For fifteen years, I’ve been walking with a hole in my heart. Carved by a man larger than life, way out of my league. We parted on terrible terms. Now fate has granted us a second chance…

Mykeisha McCall has decided that she will just be single. After countless dating disasters and terrible relationships, she had called it quits. It may be time to start adopting cats to keep her company. Before she started going to shelters, she had to make a trip to her alma mater for alumni weekend. It had been a while since she’d seen some of her college friends, and it was just the getaway she needed.

I never thought a bookworm librarian could crack my spine. Talk about underestimating a book by the plain cover. Siah rewrote every page I thought I knew, and then put me back on the shelf, well-used and ready for check-out again. I'm not mad that she worked me over.

The Blacker the Berry, the Sweeter the Juice… Logan - He never imagined one woman could taste so sweet. Women flock to him like moths to a flame. He enjoys having them in his bed, and then sending them on their way. When the beautiful, curvy woman literally crashes into his life, he knows she’s meant to be more to him than just a good time. Will Logan be able to do what it takes to prove to Alisha she’s more than just a sweet treat? Alisha – She doesn’t need a man to be fulfilled… but she enjoys what they offer behind closed doors. She’s tired of being the woman they sleep ...

She's the world's biggest entertainer and he's the man tasked with guarding her with his life... You can't scroll through social media without seeing R&B songstress Kiana's name. As the top selling music artist of the last decade, she's everywhere. But, with fame, sometimes comes danger. After a close call at a nightclub, it’s clear Kiana needs better security. Enter, Tyson Jeffries, 6’4”, 250 pounds of ‘eff around and find out. As Kiana’s new bodyguard, his job is to ensure no harm comes her way. The superstar might be beautiful, but he’s less than thrilled to work for a ...

Niko Rusek had never been one to have female friends. Kizzie McCall blew into his life, and nothing was ever the same again. But now she’d moved away, and he realized she had filled a void in his life no one had ever claimed before. There was one thing he hadn’t shared with Kizzie before she left, and that was how much he needed and loved her.

Ramsey Tadeo: Women love me, especially my body. I'm hard and ripped in all the places they appreciate. Getting laid was never a problem - until Lucy Layne. She thinks she's too old for me...GTFOH. I have three days to change her mind. And just like I learned in the Army, failure is not an option. Lucy Layne: Ramsey Tadeo is a player. At 47, I'm too old to let myself get played - again. But when he looks at me, I feel a connection my traitorous body won't ignore. There's a part of me tempted to play his game.

Harper All I’ve ever wanted to be was wanted just for me. My brother was my parents golden child while I was the oops baby. People who I thought were my friends only hung around me to get to my brother. Ex-boyfriends wanted an in with my dad. You get the idea…I hate being used but I also despise being alone. Which is how I found myself sitting at his bar night after night. I didn’t go to drink or talk to others, but to simply be in a room with others. Anders though, he didn’t know who I was and saw me for me. We started out as strangers but ended up as lovers. I can’t help but ...

Temptation can make even the strongest man bend to his knees and forsake everyone else for just one taste. When you combine brown sugar and honey with bourbon whiskey, you get something sweet, sticky, and unforgettable. You experience a flavor that will burst on your tongue and make you fall in love with the taste. She was forbidden. Untouchable. But that didn’t stop Parker's desire for her. He tried to fight the attraction, but something about Kandace kept pulling him closer. Until one day, he knew he could no longer walk away. Parker and Kandace are two people on a collision course. No ...

Garrison Daniels is on the run. After his failed attempt to murder his brother and overthrow his father as boss of The Enterprise Faction, his days are numbered. So, why was he in a mansion filled to the brim with his father’s deadliest associates? One word: Malina.

Gryphon Long was the forbidden fruit that I just couldn’t resist. His brooding demeanor had me panting after him despite my friends’ shallow warnings to stay away. If not for the interventions of friends and family, we could have been a power couple. Instead we went our separate ways without even as much as a hookup. Who knew it could be so hard to fall for a guy? Ten years, later we have a second chance to be together.

To see her is to want her. To touch her is to crave her. To love her is to give her everything you are. Jasmine has always been the strong one, the person everyone else depends on. She never thought to take care of herself first. But now it's time for her to give over control to someone else. For just one night, she needs to be taken care of in all the ways she deserves and she's going to love every moment. Ian knew this was his opportunity and there was no stopping him. He'd given Jasmine time to understand just how good they would be together, but she’s resisted their attraction. If he ...

Meeting Rebel Kane on the set of Hoop World Magazine’s Nekked photo shoot was a dream come true. Hooking up with her in the dressing room was unbelievable. But when she became co-owner of the pro basketball team that I coach, I was caught with my pants down. Being the MVP of the WPBL was an honor. So when I was asked to pose nude for the most popular sports magazine, I jumped at the chance to show my athletic body. Meeting Ansel O’Shearon was the icing on the cake. Every straight woman in the league has fantasized about him and that sexy beard. I was fortunate enough to ride it.

Lunchtime Chronicles: Red Light Special was written by USA Today Bestselling Author Reana Malori From the moment they met, Bobby Cooke and Mercy Webster have wanted to be more than friends, if you could even call them that. A weekend mix-up, that seems more like a setup, brings them to a point of no return. Bobby will use every skill at his disposal to stop Mercy from walking away. Mercy will give herself permission to let go, just this one time. Little do they know, the passion building between the two of them refuses to be confined to only a few days. Bobby and Mercy will test the ...