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A Shot of Pretty Poison by Kelsey Clayton I can still taste her on my lips, lingering there like a shot of pretty poison. I should hate her for what she did. No one would blame me for it—not even her brother. The pain I felt that day ripped me apart until all that remained was the shell of the man I used to be. And now I’m left to lie in the aftermath. Devastating news has my life spiraling further out of control. If I don’t get a handle on it, I could end up losing it all. But nothing cuts deeper than the shards of a broken heart, and the scars that won’t fade make it hard for me to care. Everything changed for us when tragedy struck. The events of that night still haunt all of our dreams. We think the darkest moments are behind us, leaving a black stain on our past, until we realize that this nightmare is far from over. Someone is out there who knows our secrets and gets off on risking the lives of those I love most. You can’t trust anyone, especially when your enemies ...

A Drop of Pretty Poison by Kelsey Clayton They say that when a love burns too bright, it’s bound to burn out—especially those wrapped in secrets and doused in lies. After a risk is taken and a confession is made, one relationship heats up while another hangs in the balance. When everything rests on shaky ground, we find the stability we need tangled up in each other. Guards are let down and trust is repaired, but all vulnerability comes with a side of weakness. And the betrayal that hits us is one we never saw coming. Revenge is a dangerous game, especially when fueled by jealousy. We’ll do whatever it takes to protect our own, even if it means seeking help from unlikely sources. While every favor comes at a price, choices made in distress have a tendency to backfire. As our world comes crashing down around us, loyalties are put to the test. Nothing should be able to shatter the promises we made, but there’s a fine line between tenacious and toxic. Someone should’ve warne...

A Dose of Pretty Poison by Kelsey Clayton If my parents had it their way, I’d be off at college—enjoying the sorority girl lifestyle. Instead, I’m drowning in secrets, every one of them involving my brother’s best friend. Hayes Wilder is a walking red flag, warning me to stay away. And yet, all I can think about are his calloused hands on my skin. He’s a total player, on and off the ice, but right now, the only playing he wants to do is with me. Sneaking around isn’t easy, especially when you live in a small town where nothing stays hidden. But if we think my brother is our biggest threat, we’re about to learn that there are much darker secrets than stolen kisses when no one’s watching. Nothing should be able to shatter the promises we made, but when everything comes crashing down around us, loyalties are put to the test. And let’s just say there’s a fine line between tenacious and toxic. I wish someone would’ve told me that the prettiest of poisons are also the most leth...

Break Me by Meagan Brandy A Top 10 Amazon Bestseller! #1 In New Adult Romance From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Meagan Brandy comes an all-new romance about a wicked bad boy and the forbidden girl he accidentally falls for. I had a plan, and it was solid.   Track down what was hidden away and take pleasure in toying with it.  Toying with her.    That plan, it worked like a charm. Until it didn’t.    Turned out, the feisty little thing I found was far from what I hoped for.  She was different from all I knew and more than I expected.   She was light, and I’m the bastard who led her into darkness. But this girl... she followed with a smile.   I told her I break pretty things. She asked me to promise.  ___ This is a 126k word standalone novel about two lost souls finding their way. My Review: My rating: 5 of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book This book is really good, and I like help. It wraps up...

Under Any Conditions by Elle Rivers From the author of Contractual Obligations comes the long-awaited sequel to Failure to Thrive! What happens after the happily ever after? Riley and Oliver are finally together. Things should be perfect, but Riley struggles with the ghosts of her past while Oliver finds himself trapped in a workplace legal battle, which puts him face-to-face with someone he’d rather forget. While Riley wonders if she isn’t good enough, Oliver knows she’s the one for him, but they have a lot of work to do if they want to figure out how to merge their very different lives into one. Does love persevere under any conditions? Or will it crumble under the weight of someone’s past? Under Any Conditions is a novella and the final part of Oliver and Riley’s story. It cannot be read as a standalone as it is a direct continuation of the first book. Expect heartwarming romance and exciting spice in line with the special edition of this series. HEA guaranteed! My Re...

Failure to Thrive by Elle Rivers This is the special edition of Failure to Thrive, with four additional bonus scenes and spice added. Riley Emerson is probably the last person anyone would expect to be a nanny. For starters, her life has fallen apart. Her boyfriend just cheated on her. She lives with her mom, and she might have a drinking problem. But Oliver Brian is desperate. His daughter, Zoe, has refused to go to sleep for anyone else in four years and with his career, Oliver can't always be there for her. Riley is only supposed to watch Zoe for one night, but somehow she gets Zoe to bed on her own. He's so shocked that he offers her a job on the spot. Riley needs the money, and Oliver needs the time for himself. It’s a match made in Heaven… until feelings get involved. Failure to Thrive is a standalone full length romance novel with the nanny, single father, and friends to lovers trope. This version has all the sweet scenes from the original plus three bonus...

The Runaway Mate by Kira Nightingale After what he did, I never wanted to see my fated mate again… Mai Four years ago, Ryan Shaw broke my heart, tore it into little pieces and then stomped on it. Ryan is my fated mate, but when I saw him with another woman at the regional meet of all the Packs, I’d had enough. I finally told him what he meant to me, and being the jerk that he is, he rejected me in front of everyone. Heartbroken, I ran, trying to get as far away from him and the memory of that night as possible. Except I’m on a roll with picking jerks. So now I’m on the run again and heading back to the one place I know I’ll be safe. My brilliant plan is to lie low, heal, and then take off someplace new to start again. But Ryan knows I’m here now, and he has very different ideas. Ryan Mai is back, and my wolf is going crazy. I’ll do anything to protect her. It won’t be easy with secret plots to take over our Pack, her abusive ex sniffing around, and Mai’s urge to run every time s...