Stephanie N. Bennett

So when my brother mails me a mysterious treasure map and then disappears, I know this ex-CIA operative is the perfect man to help me. What I don’t expect is the instant chemistry that sparks between us.

Atticus Heisler is a man who knows what he wants and how to get it. As the owner of Heisler Security, he's familiar with intrigue and danger. As a Master of Avalon, he's learned the intricacies of the submissive mind, and what makes a sub quiver. But underneath the mask of contentment is a loneliness he's not sure will ever go away.

“I was in a relationship with two men, and neither were giving me up.” That thought flashed through Charlotte’s brain like a bright neon light as she followed her husband out of her marriage counselor’s office. The office where she’d sat twice a week as she tried to repair the glaring problems in her marriage. The marriage that she’d fought hard to save to a man that wasn’t fighting alongside her. She’d been lied to, ignored, and used as a pawn to climb his ladder to success. Charlotte was broken, not just her marriage.

When the invitation arrived, it detailed the rules of the masquerade—no names, no identities. I set one more—find a most wicked man for one night. The kind who'll bring me deliciously naughty pleasure in dark corners. But as the clock ticks to midnight, he finds me, whisks me away to a secret alcove, and delivers all that dirty bliss and then some. We make arrangements for another secret rendezvous before I rush out of the ball.

Every choice has led Alex and Jameson to where they are today, but every choice has consequences. Alexandra Martin isn't sure whether to run from her past or chase it. As her high school sweetheart and love of her life goes through a nasty divorce, she realizes she has compared every man she's ever dated (or married) to him. Alex is now a successful single mother with a great career and a relationship which, on paper, should be everything she wants. So why can't she get Jameson out of her mind? The future is waiting.

Luke's life couldn't really get any worse. His parents have died; his family bar is failing; he's had to drop out of college; and he's now engaged in a custody battle with his grandparents over his younger brother. Adam is a drop-dead gorgeous lawyer, representing the grandparents in the custody battle. He isn't pleased to be representing such snobby clients, and he's definitely miffed to be shipped out to the Midwest for this case. But all that changes when he meets Luke. He's handsome, charming; he gets Adam's sense of humor, and definitely deserves to win the case.

Mr. Santillian, Despite the fact I'm currently living out of your guest room and sleeping with you most nights, I am writing to announce my resignation, effective two weeks from today. In other words, I'll locate someone who is both obscenely overqualified and willing to devote their days to the handful of tasks you are able to wrench from your perfectionist, micromanaging grip.

Happy go lucky Olivia McDill adores her fairy-tale life, married to the man of her dreams. It’s a love that should’ve lasted a lifetime…then in the blink of an eye, everything changed. She learns too quickly that life can be unfair, and she’s left trying to pick up the pieces and make sense of things on her own. She’s angry, heartbroken, and no longer wants to face her days, but with the help of a friend and someone totally unexpected, she’s inspired to find her way.

Kade Jamenson has been mated to Melanie for almost two years. They've been through mating circles, battles, loss, misunderstandings, and finally, the birth of their son, Finn. The world is in turmoil around them as the Redwoods engage in war with the Centrals. But for Kade and Melanie, the turmoil is also happening at home. The responsibility of a restless baby and their Pack has taken a toll and they need a break.

Billionaire workaholic Jasper Bergen calls the shots - and that’s just the way he likes it. Period. As CEO of Bergen Enterprises, he’s dedicated his life to keeping his family’s mountain sports empire profitable. But sales have plateaued, and the company needs a jump-start. Enter Elle Reynolds. She’s a best-selling travel writer whose celebrity adventurer status makes her the perfect choice to boost the company’s public image. The perfect choice to everyone but Jasper. Hired by the company’s founders, he has no choice but to work with the free-spirited author.