by Dakota Trace
“Everything! Where you may be the master of chocolate, Zephyrus, I am the master of finance.”
When he continued to look at her as if she had grown three heads, she frowned,
“What? I’m a financial advisor, and yes, I am degreed and licensed.”
“Okay.” He watched her turn back towards the kitchen. “Where are you going?”
“To get my fee.”
‘What!” He reluctantly followed her into the kitchen. He found her at the work counter where he had just finished coating his raspberry brownies. She had one in her hand and had it halfway to her temptingly open mouth.
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“What do you think you are doing?” He watched her take a bite out of the brownie. When she moaned softly, he stilled. Was this how she always reacted to his brownies? Annabelle turned towards the shocked man standing in the doorway, swallowed her little taste of heaven first, then smiled broadly at him.
“You make the best brownies I’ve ever tasted. As for what I’m doing, well, your sister and I made an agreement–I do your books and get the financial details in order and she feeds me your chocolates.”
“Is this how you always react to my brownies?” His eyes turned darker as desire flared in them.
“You mean as if I’ve died and gone to heaven? I’m sure I’m not the first to tell you that. You know that you are damn good at making chocolate delights and other yummies.” She caught her breath in response to his heated stare.
“Well, I try.” He watched her take another bite out of the brownie; when she moaned again, he felt himself harden behind the fly of his jeans.
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BARELY THERE
By Dakota Trace
When Nicola Rambaudi approaches Empress Chikowski, a plus size ladies clothing store owner, with his new clothing design, sparks fly. While she thinks the design is too risque for her customers, he’s convinced it isn’t. In fact, he offers her a chance to put him in his place: a focus group on his design. If the group agrees with her, he takes his designs elsewhere…but if they agree with him, he wins the contract and gets to see Empress personally model it!
Warnings: This title contains public nudity, graphic language and sex.
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THE MATING OF REBEKAH
By Dakota Trace
Rebekah comes from a long line of women who have pledged to serve Diana, the Goddess of Hunt. Diana’s latest summoning has Rebekah racing to stop a mass demon possession on All Hallows Eve. Rebekah is warned however, if she doesn’t find her mates, failure is imminent. Diana also conveniently forgets to mention that Pluto, the God of the Underworld, is behind the mass possession, in an effort to reclaim the huntress Diana has stolen from him. The same huntress Diana merged with Rebekah as a newborn. When Rebekah finds out the only way to not have her huntress taken from her is to allow herself to be mated, she is livid. Not knowing where to find the Sons of Apollo, who are to be her mates, she enlists the help from her best friends, Jase and Dustin, never dreaming they are the mates she is looking for. When Rebekah finds out, she refuses to allow the brothers to mate her. Will time run out or will the brothers claim her before Pluto comes for her huntress?
Warnings: This title contains graphic language, anal sex, menage and violence.
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JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS
By Dakota Trace
Seth Anderson and Isabella Carnetti have been best friends since grade school.
They live and work next to each other and are content with the status quo until the day that Seth realizes that Isabella is a desirable woman. She is leery of a relationship with him especially when she finds out he’s into tying up his lovers.
He won’t rest until he has her in his bed. Then his ex shows up wanting to him back. Can Seth and Is have a relationship or will Seth’s ex be enough to tear them apart?
Night Owl Romance Review by Terri - Reviewer TOP PICK! 4.5/5!
The plot was excellent. The sexual scenes while graphic were well written. The emotional ties that were needed were present making Seth and Bella’s relationship come to life. …a fun book with great characters.
Warnings: This title contains graphic language, light bondage, toys and exhibitionism.
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AN OFFICER AND AN ITALIAN
By Dakota Trace
Sergio Rambaudi is enchanted when he’s pulled over by the feisty K-9 police offer, Rachel Arnsworth. Getting close to Rachel is proving to be a challenge for the Italian. When cookies and flowers aren’t working he’s willing to try anything, including find a nude beach to get his chance to woo Rachel.
While Rachel finds the transplanted Italian very sexy, she’s leery of having a relationship with a man who will be as possessive and domineering as her father.
When her father’s girl-friend shows up and tells Rachel, she’s leaving Rachel’s dad, her life becomes even more complicated. When Smerelda, her dad’s girl-friend becomes Sergio’s staunchest supporter, Rachel knows she’s in trouble.
How is a girl to resist a sexy Italian bent on seduction when even Rambo, her partner finds him irresistible?
Warnings: This title contains graphic language and sex.
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TRUST
By Dakota Trace
When Leighann Wilson starts a new job, she is thrilled to meet her trainer, Jason Adair. He’s sexy and confident and makes her realize the difference between being confident and demanding. When her relationship with her current boyfriend ends explosively, Leighann retreats and shies away from Jason.
Giving Leighann time and patience is hard but Jason knows what he wants and is willing to wait for Leighann. When her ex shows up and assaults her in hopes of having her drop her testimony. Jason moves in with her. Now is the question is will Leighann give into her attraction to him?
Warnings: This title contains graphic language and sex.
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THE EIGHTH WARRIOR
By Dakota Trace
Bas’awn, the Eighth Warrior, the protector guardian of Starklin, has been banished by the Queen, for refusing to become her lover. Once banished and imprisoned in a computer program on Earth, the only person he protects is Jagati. With his memory gone, he devotes all of his considerable skills to make sure she is safe and protected. Until the day she runs away from an arranged marriage that her father has contracted for her.
Aakil releases him, in hopes Bas’awn will bring back his daughter, not realizing the hell he’s unleashed. Once free of the computer, Bas’awn’s memory returns and now, he’s bent on revenge against the ones who betrayed him. The only fly in the ointment is his ward, Jagati. She’s destined to be his mate. Join Bas’awn as he balances his need for revenge with his overwhelming desire for his mate.
Warnings: Contains oral sex, anal sex, voyeurism, non consensual sex, violence and graphic language.
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THE GARDENER
By Dakota Trace
After the death of her husband, Alexa is drawn to the man she’s hired to take care of her yard. Before she knows it, she’s drawn into an affair with him. She relishes every moment, assuming eventually the much younger Caleb will move on.
As an experienced Dom, Caleb has decided he’s not ready to move on. He wants more of his new submissive. He’s ready to take Alexa to the next level of their relationship but the only question which remains: Is Alexa ready for it?
Warnings: This title contains graphic language, anal sex, and bdsm elements including collaring, bondage and ice play.
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Table of Contents
Prologue
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apter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Epilogue
