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The Challenge
Series · 6 books · 2017-2019

Books in series

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#1

Castaways

2017

Olivia Bailey is up for The Challenge. Why the heck wouldn’t she be? With mariner qualifications piled high, engineering experience to rival someone twice her age, she’s ready to take on the mighty Pacific Ocean and win. But what about her fellow crew? Five guys, four nationalities. A billionaire’s heir who likes to take charge in every aspect of life, an outback expert with a heart-stopping smile, a Spanish chef with mouthwatering moves and sexy twins who reveal themselves slowly, until it matters, then they act fast. An adventure was what Olivia wanted, it’s certainly what she gets. Because things at sea happen in a heartbeat, friendships grow, tempers heat and desire flares. But what about when it all upends? When the unexpected happens? Will they pull together, or will fear drag the crew of Temptress apart?
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#2

Tearaways

2017

Having survived The Challenge, Olivia is now hitting the road with her five sexy men. Seeing them all dressed in tight leathers, with big, growling Harleys between their legs, is enough to have her pulse racing and her mouth watering. So naturally, before long bonds strengthen, love blooms and they're all enjoying the ride of their lives. But with little more than bikes and the clothes on their backs, how will they survive a long, arduous journey? Having a billionaire's heir in their midst is no help when Dante Vidal is insisting on them being cashless and having to work for their supper. Amongst all of that, Olivia finds herself performing a complex juggling act. Having Alpha males sparring, sparks flying and tempers flaring needs a strong woman to take charge. Is she up for the challenge of keeping her men happy, connected and most of all satisfied? One thing is for sure, it's a task she's willing to throw herself into heart, body and soul. \Tearaways is the second in a reverse harem series intended for mature readers and best read in order. Castaways, Tearaways, Runaways and coming soon Stowaways\
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#3

Runaways

2017

Olivia fears her life is about to be torn apart. Being separated from her men isn't something she can contemplate. How can she possibly go back to her old life in Portsmouth after all that's happened? So when Raul's ambitious idea begins to take shape, she soon finds herself in another continent and with another challenge ahead. A challenge that will test all of her skills and demand nerves of steel. Because Africa is hot and wild. A new adventure awaits around every corner. She has to keep her eye on the ball, and her finger on the pulse. Not just because there’s danger all around, but because of the tension between the guys she's in love with...oh, and the other one. Will Paul ever truly fit in? What the heck is going on between the two Alphas in her harem? And can she hold them all together when the temperature reaches boiling point? Only time will tell. RUNAWAYS is a reverse harem romance novel intended for mature readers. Check out the other two books in THE CHALLENGE series, CASTAWAYS and TEARAWAYS, all best read in order. Coming Feb 2018 and available to pre-order now STOWAWAYS.
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#4

Stowaways

2018

When tensions soar in Africa, Olivia has to rise to the new set of challenges she faces. Having six husbands to keep happy and satisfied was never going to be easy, and soon she finds herself caught in the middle of a whirlwind of uncertainty and a cyclone of illicit desires. Throw in dangerous creatures, someone who just won’t conform to his new role, and a volatile relationship within her harem, and she knows she’s playing with fire. The last thing she wants is to get burned, or for her dreams to turn to ash. And with new charges on the horizon, a watery horizon, how will she face the future? A future that’s going to drop her into the real world where she’ll have her unconventional relationships scrutinized. But does she care about other peoples’ opinions? What are her priorities? And can they really stowaway and not get caught? STOWAWAYS is a reverse harem romance novel intended for mature readers. Check out the other three books in THE CHALLENGE series; CASTAWAYS, TEARAWAYS, and RUNAWAYS all best read in order. Coming soon and available to pre-order, BREAKAWAYS.
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#5

Breakaways

2018

Multiple husbands, a group of kids, the Australian Outback...complicated much? Oh yeah! When Olivia sets foot in Spain, her life becomes an explosion of the unexpected. With husbands, mother-in-laws and children thrown into the mix, she finds her head spinning - when her body isn't writhing in pleasure, that is. But there is trouble in paradise, and she soon finds herself on the move again, but will it be to permanently put down roots with her men? Can she hold it together when the going gets tough? And will Australia be the ultimate challenge? THE CHALLENGE, by award winning author Lily Harlem, is a reverse harem series best read in order and intended for mature readers.
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#6

The Boys

2019

Even paradise comes with challenges. For Olivia and her husbands, life is good. Five years on from becoming her harem, the men are happy, and love abounds. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t obstacles to overcome. With five children, long-kept secrets, hidden desires, and a sprawling Australian sheep station to care for, there’s always going to be complications. But these are not people who shrink from what their hearts need. They’ll also fight for what they believe in and stick together with a fierce loyalty that cannot be broken. Read THE BOYS after you’ve enjoyed the entire series THE CHALLENGE (Boxed Set on KU) and find out from Raul, Evan, Mason, Harry, and Lucas how their unconventional relationship with Olivia is faring. Please note, this reverse harem series has elements M/M love within it.

Author

Lily Harlem
Lily Harlem
Author · 87 books

Lily Harlem is an award-winning, USA Today & Amazon Bestselling Author of sexy romances. She lives in the UK and writes for several publishing houses including HarperCollins, Totally Bound, Evernight and Stormy Night Publications. She also features in numerous UK and US anthologies, some of which all proceeds go to charity. Her books are a mixture of full length novels and short stories, some are one offs, some are sequels or part of a series. What they all have in common are colourful characters travelling on everyone’s favourite journey—falling in love. Sign up to Lily's newsletter to get a FREE ebook of your choice. Details on her website.

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