Risk /risk/ Noun
a situation involving exposure to danger.
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After another exhausting night of mixing drinks and dodging bad pickup lines, all Evie Lee wants to do is shower, sleep, and forget the world exists. But fate didn’t get that memo. One comical encounter with a charming stranger rewards Evie with an adventure of a lifetime: spend twenty-four hours with a man who can offer her anything, including a one-way ticket to Paris.
Evie knows it’s wild to trust and follow a stranger across the world. But would it be even wilder to let an opportunity this rare go to waste? As the minutes tick by, Evie must decide if she will take a leap of faith or retreat into the safety of her predictable life.
How much can your life change in twenty-four hours? Evie’s about to find out.
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Lacey Jones has spent years proving that curvy, dark-skinned ballerinas deserve to have a place in the world of classical ballet. With a breakthrough seemingly at her fingertips—courtesy of her smooth-talking agent boyfriend—she finally breaks her “no holidays at home” rule to return to her small hometown for Christmas.
But Black Plum Bliss isn’t quite the sweet, sleepy town she left behind. A mysterious new development company has rolled into town, promising growth while sending chills through the close-knit community. At its head is the devastatingly handsome Ezekiel ‘Zeke’ Washington, whose cold exterior masks an appetite that has nothing to do with business contracts.
The ruthless vampire is known for getting what he wants by any means necessary, and the moment he spots Lacey, his centuries-old heart remembers what hunger feels like. From then on, nothing and no one will stop him from adding her to his Christmas list.
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Life should be simple for Quentin Daly. His new job as an autopsy technician keeps him comfortably in the company of those who can’t judge his social awkwardness. But every morning, ordering coffee becomes an exercise in pure terror thanks to Naomi, the barista whose smile stops his heart.
Just when Quentin has resigned himself to a lifetime of silent pining, an unconventional mentor barges into his life, determined to transform him from a tongue-tied underdog to a confident suitor. As his rigid daily routine spirals into a wild frenzy, Quentin begins to question everything he thought he knew about life, love, and his own sanity.
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Life should be simple for Quentin Daly. His new job as an autopsy technician keeps him comfortably in the company of those who can’t judge his social awkwardness. But every morning, ordering coffee becomes an exercise in pure terror thanks to Naomi, the barista whose smile stops his heart.
Just when Quentin has resigned himself to a lifetime of silent pining, an unconventional mentor barges into his life, determined to transform him from a tongue-tied underdog to a confident suitor. As his rigid daily routine spirals into a wild frenzy, Quentin begins to question everything he thought he knew about life, love, and his own sanity.
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Life should be simple for Quentin Daly. His new job as an autopsy technician keeps him comfortably in the company of those who can’t judge his social awkwardness. But every morning, ordering coffee becomes an exercise in pure terror thanks to Naomi, the barista whose smile stops his heart.
Just when Quentin has resigned himself to a lifetime of silent pining, an unconventional mentor barges into his life, determined to transform him from a tongue-tied underdog to a confident suitor. As his rigid daily routine spirals into a wild frenzy, Quentin begins to question everything he thought he knew about life, love, and his own sanity.
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Life should be simple for Quentin Daly. His new job as an autopsy technician keeps him comfortably in the company of those who can’t judge his social awkwardness. But every morning, ordering coffee becomes an exercise in pure terror thanks to Naomi, the barista whose smile stops his heart.
Just when Quentin has resigned himself to a lifetime of silent pining, an unconventional mentor barges into his life, determined to transform him from a tongue-tied underdog to a confident suitor. As his rigid daily routine spirals into a wild frenzy, Quentin begins to question everything he thought he knew about life, love, and his own sanity.
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All Clarissa Camps wanted growing up was to be married. Since she was a kid, she’s been laser-focused on turning her dream wedding into a reality. Her infamous wedding bible—a wishlist that would make her wedding go off without a hitch—is legendary among her friends. The only thing missing? Well, that took care of itself when she finally landed Mr. Right, a hotel regional manager, who checks all her boxes.
When her husband-to-be volunteers his best friend as her personal helper, Clarissa’s attention is split between planning and playing nice with her fiancé’s globe-trotting best man. To Clarissa’s surprise, Tyson takes his role seriously and brings a fresh perspective to her eyes. Tyson proves himself to be considerate, insightful, and easy to talk to—everything her fiancé isn’t.
As her wedding bible begins to feel more like a burden than a dream, Clarissa faces the ultimate plot twist: What if her perfect plan was actually standing in the way of her happy ending?
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Sienna Infinity projects a flawless public reputation as a successful children’s and YA book publisher by day, but beneath her glossy image lies a deadly secret. As the architect of an international organ trafficking empire, Sienna runs her illegal operation with the same precision she uses to select bestselling manuscripts.
When a brewing war along her East Asia port threatens to disrupt her domain, Sienna must navigate both boardroom politics and increasingly high body counts to ensure her organization stays on top. Her only weakness? Her trigger-happy tendency to eliminate employees who disappoint her.
Only two men dare to stand in her line of sight: Blu, her favorite contract killer, whom she loves to torment almost as much as she craves his attention. And her exasperated brother and CFO, Noir, whose attempts to rein in both the budget and his sister’s bloodlust prove equally futile.
As her death toll rises, Sienna shows that the most dangerous stories aren’t always found between the pages of a book. They’re found right here with the living.
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At thirty-two, Autumn Saffron lives life like she’s still eighteen, always chasing the next thrill. There’s always a new city to be explored and a new romance to be had. Autumn has never met a risk she wouldn’t take until the day her latest romance implodes when she’s least expecting it.
To make matters worse, Autumn is forced out of her job and home by her now ex-boyfriend. Drenched and defeated on a rainy sidewalk, Autumn hits rock bottom. But just as quickly, her luck changes for the better when she meets Jack Hawk, an empathic man eager to come to her rescue.
He offers her not just shelter from the storm, but a chance at a fresh start. Their connection is instant and all-consuming. An electric romance that seems too good to be true. Maybe because it is.
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Join the Washington vampire clan in a three-part stand-alone series.
Gabriel Washington is the youngest of the Washington Clan. Family, legacy, and obligation have been ingrained in him, and he has no problem following in the footsteps of those before him. The family crest is tattooed on his hands, much like the previous generations. Check. They fit perfectly with his other tattoos littering his fingers and crawling up his arms to his neck. Work for the family business. Check. He likes numbers, and being CFO is satisfying. Black-on-black custom suits never looked so good. Agreeing to nuptials of a business rival for the family. Check. His great-grandparents, grandparents, and parents all married under similar arrangements and managed to find their match.
He’s content and willing to sacrifice for his family. Are sweet dreams and candy explosions enough to distract him from his legacy?
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A taste for savory is what he craves… salt on old wounds is a bonus.
Ryan Washington is the eldest of the Washington clan. Like his brother and sister, family and legacy are at the forefront of their focus as they manage their real-estate conglomerate. Being a bloodsucker never looked so good. With tattoos of his family crest lining his hands and his staple custom suits, he looks like a debonaire menace. Although he’s only been dating Char Williams for a few months, he’s clear on what she means to him.
As an artist, Char is prepping for her next art exhibit, and things aren’t always on track. Char grew up in privilege, although it never stopped her from going against the grain. From her wild hair to her obsession with bold, bright colors, she doesn’t fit the mold. Looking to move their relationship to the next level, Ryan has a plan. Plans are meant to be broken, right?
Will they be buried under the rough terrain ahead of them or come out smelling like roses?
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She’s on a mission to start fresh… too bad everyone isn’t on the same page.
In the final installment of this stand-alone series, we follow Bailey Washington.
Bailey is tough as nails and the wild card of the bunch. Never one to be played with, she made her own rules. As Gabriel and Ryan fall in love, she becomes aware of her deficiency. When she ends up in a sticky situation, she decides to make a change. She is no longer interested in disappointing her family. As she implements her new self-control, things are looking up and going as planned… for a while.
Dallas Donavan is new to town and looking to find his place. When he comes across the beautiful Bailey, he’s intrigued by her style and tattoos. She’s a puzzle he’s ready to solve. Too bad they get off on the wrong foot.
Will they regain their footing or buckle under the pressure?
Can you pinpoint the moment your life took an unexpected turn?
Was it ever up to you…
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Ivy Jakes was born and raised in Tennessee. A small-town girl in every sense of the word. Because it’s predictable, she loves working as a barista. It is a place where yesterday, today, and tomorrow could be categorized as identical. But it’s okay. . .completely okay. She likes knowing what you’ll say before the words leave your lips because you’ve told this story a million times. Like an old TV show playing in the background. She’s been living with her boyfriend for almost a year, and although things have been strained since she’s been recovering from an ankle injury, she hopes they’ll be back on track soon.
Like many things in life, the predictable becomes unpredictable, and she’s left to pick up the pieces. Will she land on her feet or be pulled into an unexpectant trap?
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