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Love is a circus "Every day,” he says lowly, “I hold a person’s life in my hands. The circus is based one-hundred percent off trust. I give it all to someone, and they give it all to me.” The best aerial technique won’t land 21-year-old Thora James her dream role in Amour—a sexy new acrobatic show on the Vegas strip. Thora knows she’s out of her element the second she meets Amour’s leading performer. Confident, charming and devilishly captivating, 26-year-old Nikolai Kotova lives up to his nickname as the “God of Russia.” When Thora unknowingly walks into the crosshairs of Nikolai’s after-show, her audition process begins way too soon. Unprofessional. That’s what Nik calls their “non-existent” relationship. It’s not like Thora can avoid him. For one, they may be partners in the future—acrobatic partners, that is. But getting closer to Nik means diving deeper into sin city and into his dizzying world. Thora wants to perform with him, but when someone like Nikolai attracts the spotlight wherever he goes—Thora fears that she’s destined to be just background to his spellbinding show. This sexy and exhilarating New Adult Romance can best be described as Cirque du Soleil meets the steamy, athletic romance of Center Stage. \standalone & no love triangles—recommended for readers 18+ for mature content\

An all-new novel from the author of After Hours. She set out to find herself, and discovered the darker side of desire. Merry’s lost a lot recently - first her mother, then close to a hundred pounds. Feeling adrift, she strikes out in search of perspective. A three-week hike through the Scottish Highlands was supposed to challenge her new body and refocus her priorities, but when disaster strikes, she’s forced to seek refuge in the remote home of a brooding, handsome stranger… Rob exiled himself to the Highlands years ago, desperate to escape his own self-destruction. Haunted by regrets, he avoids human contact at all costs…but when Merry turns up injured, he can’t very well run her off. And as he nurses her back to health, Rob can’t resist his guest’s sweet demeanor—or her flirtatious advances. The igniting passion between them rouses a secret appetite Rob has long struggled to keep hidden. But Merry craves nothing more than to help Rob surrender to his desires, and the journey draws the lovers into an entirely different kind of wilderness.

Deception at the intersection of work and passion. Carlie is a broken-hearted genius. Alex is a broody writer. Kurt is a playboy millionaire. One of them has a Hidden Agenda. "Halberg is a skilled writer and storyteller. This is a distinctive and refreshing work with memorable characters and an original premise. Dialogue is particularly enlightening as the reader attempts to figure out who these people really are at their cores." — Publishers Weekly reviewer for The BookLife Prize Carlie, the fiercely intelligent younger daughter of global media mogul Charles Eller, is emerging from a brutal betrayal that led to a breakup with her college sweetheart. Exhausted by the well-meaning efforts of her sister Rachael and de facto sister Kim, who are pushing her to get back into the dating game, Carlie escapes to Chicago for a work conference. Adrift within her world… A klutzy introvert, Carlie struggles with severe anxiety, nightmares, and an inferiority complex. She grew up in the shadow of the strong personalities in her famous family and allowed herself to be defined by those around her. Not only is this conference an opportunity to flee the drama in Cincinnati, but it is also a chance to make her mark on the industry she loves. In the air and on the ground… She falls into a dangerous love triangle. Her attention is snagged by both Alex, a sexy, bestselling author from New York, and Kurt, a charming, self-made millionaire from California. One of the men is not who he appears to be and is out for revenge. But which one? And can Carlie survive another betrayal? Hidden Agenda is the second book of the series and can be read as a standalone novel. To get all the background, read Animal Attraction, The Eller Series Book 1. The series continues with Lost and Found, The Eller Series Book 3. Women's fiction and adult contemporary romance; story contains steamy intimate scenes that are not suitable for young readers. Will appeal to readers who enjoyed: The Reunion by Meghan Quinn Hidden by Fern Michaels The Takeover by T L Swan Not My Romeo by Ilsa Madden-Mills Just Haven’t Met You Yet by Sophie Cousens The Worst Best Man by Lucy Score