Loyalty. Noun. ‘A strong feeling of support or allegiance.’ For some, loyalty can be bought. For others, it’s earned. But the thing about loyalty—it can change in an instant. All it takes is one act, one decision, and loyalty shifts to betrayal in the blink of an eye…a sin which cannot go unpunished. Not in this world. But sometimes things happen beyond our control, forcing our allegiances to change. Like the mob enforcer who wants nothing more than to seduce the assassin hired to kill him. Or the FBI agent who falls for the woman whose past holds ties with the mafia. Yet, no matter the reason or motive, the consequences of betrayal are always deadly. Because in this world everyone is… Craving Loyalty

I’ve got a secret…and so do you. We all have something we keep hidden from our friends, our families—and sometimes even from ourselves. But nothing stays secret forever. Sooner or later you trust the wrong person, a friend overhears a forbidden conversation, or your lover discovers the one thing you were sure was safely concealed. It might devastate your family—or destroy your career. You may think your secret is securely locked away… But someone always finds the key.

Forbidden—Banned. Prohibited. Not allowed. Off limits. There’s one word which means something completely different, yet it always seems to go hand in hand with the forbidden… Temptation. It follows the untouchable, clings to the taboo, slowly luring you in, only to corrupt the last bit of self-control you might have. Nothing is more enticing or more alluring than the one thing that has forbidden stamped all over it. Like the beautiful daughter of your mortal enemy. Or the gorgeous best friend of your older brother. There’s also the much older man who makes you want to throw all your inhibitions to the wind. Whatever your vice, this collection is everything you need to indulge. So, forget about the rules. Ignore the warning signs. Embrace the illicit, and allow yourself a taste of the… FORBIDDEN.

Have you ever hoped your Christmas stocking had something other than a holiday card and a candy cane? Maybe something a little sweeter, sexier, like silk and champagne. Imagine mistletoe kisses while love and laughter deck the halls. As you stare at presents stacked under the tree, you know the best gifts are given under satin sheets while the snow falls. This is a collection of stories that will show you the naughtier side of Christmas. Whether it’s Scrooge who finally meets his angel, or the man who finds a beautiful reason to keep on living—in the end, romance is the only gift that keeps on giving. Get ready for Santa to check his list twice… You’re about to find out who’s been naughty and nice.