Shade Series: Books 1-6 Boxed Set

Shade Series: Books 1-6 Boxed Set PDF Author: Marilyn Peake
Publisher: Marilyn Peake
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 3303

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Shade: Girl on a hero’s journey, going from smart-ass to badass. This boxed set contains all six books in the YA Paranormal Mystery / YA Urban Fantasy Shade series. Although this series deals with a number of serious issues—drug and alcohol abuse, cutting, and disturbing world events—it's primarily about a teenaged girl finding out who she really is and that she's capable of so much more than she ever thought possible. And there’s lots of magic! As Shade excels in magic school, which she begins attending in Book 3, she’s sent abroad as a foreign exchange student where she continues to solve crimes related to ghosts and other magical creatures. Shade (Shade Series Book 1): Finalist, Young Adult Fiction category, 2015 National Indie Excellence Book Awards. Shade learns she’s a ghost whisperer when her mother moves them into an old house with a ghost in the attic. This is right before Shade’s junior year of high school. With her full name of Galactic Shade Griffin, she’s a target for bullies. Nevertheless, Shade powers through, rescuing several girls in her high school who have gone missing with the help of the ghost in the attic. Shade and the Skinwalkers (Shade Series Book 2): Semi-Finalist, Young Adult category, 2019 Kindle Book Awards. At the beginning of her senior year of high school, Shade’s mother moves them once again, this time to a trailer park in Roswell, New Mexico. Shade is thrown into a world inhabited not only by ghosts, but also by witches, faeries and shapeshifters. She and her best friend, Kai Zahnii, must fight the evil skinwalkers alongside magical creatures Shade never knew existed. Shade and the Castle by the Sea (Shade Series Book 3): Semi-Finalist, Young Adult category, 2020 Kindle Book Awards. Graduating high school, Shade is accepted into a college for the magically gifted, which introduces her to students with a wide range of magical abilities. Falling deeply in love with a merman, everything seems idyllic and magical. That is, until Shade discovers a horrible secret about the college, one that will haunt her dreams and waking moments. Shade and the Pure-Blood Faeries (Shade Series Book 4): Shade faces several major challenges during her sophomore year at Ocean View College, an institution for training those with magical abilities. She supports her selkie friend Apple as she undergoes a difficult surgery. She helps solve the mystery of local children who have gone missing, some returning to their parents in disturbing condition. Learning that the pure-blood faeries wield way too much power in a system that holds others back, Shade also begins fighting to change the status quo. This becomes a pivotal year in Shade’s life as she grows into her destiny as a ghost whisperer. Shade and the Vampires of Romania (Shade Series Book 5): As a foreign exchange student in Romania, Shade must deal not only with ghosts, but also with the undead. Her first semester trains her to deal with the in-between worlds, including that space between the dead and the undead. No amount of training can prepare her, however, for stepping into a world where vampires and other undead such as the strigoi and moroi are so much more than legend. Shade and the Crystal Orb (Shade Series Book 6): During their senior year at Ocean View College, Shade and her friend Li Zhang travel to Scotland to complete a research project on the kelpies. While there, they meet a number of these magical creatures. Things take a dangerous turn when they get swept up in a situation among the kelpies and two other magical groups, the Fin Folk and asrai. When Shade and Li meet Nessie the Loch Ness Monster, things happen that forever change the lives of everyone at their college for the magically gifted.

Shade Series: Books 1-6 Boxed Set

Shade Series: Books 1-6 Boxed Set PDF Author: Marilyn Peake
Publisher: Marilyn Peake
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 3303

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Shade: Girl on a hero’s journey, going from smart-ass to badass. This boxed set contains all six books in the YA Paranormal Mystery / YA Urban Fantasy Shade series. Although this series deals with a number of serious issues—drug and alcohol abuse, cutting, and disturbing world events—it's primarily about a teenaged girl finding out who she really is and that she's capable of so much more than she ever thought possible. And there’s lots of magic! As Shade excels in magic school, which she begins attending in Book 3, she’s sent abroad as a foreign exchange student where she continues to solve crimes related to ghosts and other magical creatures. Shade (Shade Series Book 1): Finalist, Young Adult Fiction category, 2015 National Indie Excellence Book Awards. Shade learns she’s a ghost whisperer when her mother moves them into an old house with a ghost in the attic. This is right before Shade’s junior year of high school. With her full name of Galactic Shade Griffin, she’s a target for bullies. Nevertheless, Shade powers through, rescuing several girls in her high school who have gone missing with the help of the ghost in the attic. Shade and the Skinwalkers (Shade Series Book 2): Semi-Finalist, Young Adult category, 2019 Kindle Book Awards. At the beginning of her senior year of high school, Shade’s mother moves them once again, this time to a trailer park in Roswell, New Mexico. Shade is thrown into a world inhabited not only by ghosts, but also by witches, faeries and shapeshifters. She and her best friend, Kai Zahnii, must fight the evil skinwalkers alongside magical creatures Shade never knew existed. Shade and the Castle by the Sea (Shade Series Book 3): Semi-Finalist, Young Adult category, 2020 Kindle Book Awards. Graduating high school, Shade is accepted into a college for the magically gifted, which introduces her to students with a wide range of magical abilities. Falling deeply in love with a merman, everything seems idyllic and magical. That is, until Shade discovers a horrible secret about the college, one that will haunt her dreams and waking moments. Shade and the Pure-Blood Faeries (Shade Series Book 4): Shade faces several major challenges during her sophomore year at Ocean View College, an institution for training those with magical abilities. She supports her selkie friend Apple as she undergoes a difficult surgery. She helps solve the mystery of local children who have gone missing, some returning to their parents in disturbing condition. Learning that the pure-blood faeries wield way too much power in a system that holds others back, Shade also begins fighting to change the status quo. This becomes a pivotal year in Shade’s life as she grows into her destiny as a ghost whisperer. Shade and the Vampires of Romania (Shade Series Book 5): As a foreign exchange student in Romania, Shade must deal not only with ghosts, but also with the undead. Her first semester trains her to deal with the in-between worlds, including that space between the dead and the undead. No amount of training can prepare her, however, for stepping into a world where vampires and other undead such as the strigoi and moroi are so much more than legend. Shade and the Crystal Orb (Shade Series Book 6): During their senior year at Ocean View College, Shade and her friend Li Zhang travel to Scotland to complete a research project on the kelpies. While there, they meet a number of these magical creatures. Things take a dangerous turn when they get swept up in a situation among the kelpies and two other magical groups, the Fin Folk and asrai. When Shade and Li meet Nessie the Loch Ness Monster, things happen that forever change the lives of everyone at their college for the magically gifted.

The West Side Series - The Complete Box Set - Books 1 - 6

The West Side Series - The Complete Box Set - Books 1 - 6 PDF Author: Isabel Jolie
Publisher: Noctivity, Inc.
ISBN: 1953942385
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2542

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Six friends. All single. Six unique, unforgettable love stories in the city that never sleeps. This box set includes all six contemporary standalone romance novels with swoon-worthy HEAs. When the Stars - A second-chance, friends to lovers romance Trust Me - A billionaire romance with a thrilling edge Walk the Dog - A fun, hot, single dad romance Lost on the Way - A friends to lovers romance that bridges New York to Chicago Chasing Frost - An FBI romance with an undercover female sleuth Misplaced Mistletoe - A holiday second chance romance When the Stars - Book 1 College Ex. Surprise Neighbors. They’ve already proven a relationship doesn’t work. Friends with benefits with the ex down the hall. What could go wrong? Trust Me - Book 2 Grad student Olivia’s life changes forever when she meets charismatic billionaire Sam Duke, and he pulls her into a world fraught with unexpected dangers. Walk the Dog - Book 3 A hot single dad romance. She's the reluctant dog sitter, and he's the veterinarian. Sparks fly from New York to New Orleans as they seek that balance between love and life. Lost on the Way - Book 4 They were friends…just friends. But after one night with too much tequila, they’re something else entirely. Can an infallible friendship survive an unforgettable detour? Chasing Frost - Book 5 For wealthy businessman Chase Maitlin, keeping things professional is out of the question when he meets his beautiful new colleague, Sydney Frost. Little does he know she’s actually undercover FBI agent Sadie Keating - and she’s been assigned to keep a careful eye on him… Misplaced Mistletoe - Book 6 Eight years ago, Nora made a mistake. A naughty mistake with her boss's brother. And she’ll never tempt that same mistake again...even if it’s to thwart bad luck. When Ashton bumps into the gorgeous redhead at a holiday party, all he wants is a second chance. Can he convince her he's different now? Or will she let the past steal her present? Plus a BONUS epilogue for the West Side Series!

Crystal Lake Series Books 1-6 Box Set: Six Small Town Christian Romances

Crystal Lake Series Books 1-6 Box Set: Six Small Town Christian Romances PDF Author: Laura Scott
Publisher: Laura Iding
ISBN: 1949144232
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 801

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Six small town Christian romances in one volume from the USA Today Bestselling Author Laura Scott! Plan your escape to Crystal Lake! All six books in one set! Healing Her Heart - Will Gabe break his ironclad rule for her? Dr. Gabe Allen has a rule about dating colleagues but when he meets ER nurse Larissa Brockman he's tempted to break his vow. Larissa's faith draws him back to the church he'd left behind, but when their lives are on the line Gabe discovers that Larissa is the one who needs to learn about the true meaning of forgiveness. And only Gabe can help heal her heart. A Soldier's Promise - Will he trust her with his secret? Reeling from a broken engagement that resulted in a small town scandal, ER nurse Julie Crain just wants to be left alone over the Fourth of July Holiday weekend. But when single dad, Derek Ryerson and his young daughter need a place to stay to recuperate from a car accident, Julie can't ignore their plight. She knows she needs to protect her heart, but little Lexi needs love and support. Derek is the strong silent type, insisting on helping despite being injured. He seems too good to be true, and maybe he is. Because she soon realizes the former soldier has a secret that could tear them apart forever. Coming Home - Zack will do anything to protect her. Madison cop Zack Crain has kept his emotions in a deep freeze after losing his wife and his daughter. But when ER nurse Merry Haines is injured by her patient, he can't leave her to fend for herself. Especially when he discovers she's being stalked by a former boyfriend. He's determined to arrest the guy and put him behind bars where he belongs. Merry is grateful for Zack's support, but it's clear the cop doesn't want to get too close. After learning about his past, she understands why. Can she help him find his way back to love and happiness? Or will he break her heart? Worth The Wait - Can this country boy win the city girl's heart? Dr. Katy Reichert left her high stress job on the East Coast to start over in Crystal Lake Wisconsin, but she soon realizes she’s underestimated the rural tourist town. Especially when she treats DNR Game Warden Reese Webster after he’s clawed by a bear and then suffers a gunshot wound. She’s even afraid of Duke, his highly trained German shepherd. Reese knows that Katy is way out of his league, but when she narrowly escapes being run off the road, he realizes he’s inadvertently dragged her into harm’s way. Reese is determined to protect Katy, even if that means sacrificing his life—and his heart. Christmas Reunion - A safe haven for her son. Sarah Franklin is desperate to get her son safely to Crystal Lake, but driving off the road in a blizzard wasn't part of the plan. When a deputy comes to her rescue, she's stunned to recognize her summer crush, Ian Kramer. Ian Kramer doesn't understand why Sarah has come back ten years after the best summer of his life, especially in the middle of a snow storm two days before Christmas. When he discovers she's on the run from her ex-husband, Ian vows to keep Sarah and her son, safe. Second Chance - Can they save Sebastian? When Janelle’s sister dies, she doesn’t hesitate to accept custody of her nephew Sebastian. As a nurse, Sebastian’s kidney failure and dialysis isn’t too scary, but it doesn’t take long for her to feel woefully inadequate as a new mother. She’s grateful for the support of her friend, Deputy Devon Armbruster, even though he’s made it clear he’s not looking for a relationship. Devon lost his fiancée and unborn child three years ago, and watching Janelle and Sebastian only reminds him of his painful loss. Yet somehow Janelle’s love and faith makes him realize that he might be worthy of a second chance. When Sebastian is kidnapped, Devon faces the biggest challenge of his career. He must find the little boy in time to save his life, or lose his chance of having love and a family, forever. Enjoy these six small town clean and wholesome romances where the neighbors are nosey but the residents find love! Fans of Lynn Shannon, Christy Barritt and Lisa Philips will love this book!

The Chronicles of Kerrigan Box Set Books #1-6

The Chronicles of Kerrigan Box Set Books #1-6 PDF Author: W.J. May
Publisher: Dark Shadow Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 931

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Join Rae Kerrigan in this bestselling series & start one amazing adventure! The Chronicles of Kerrigan BoxSet-Bks#1-6 Book 1 - Rae of Hope How hard do you have to shake the family tree to find the truth about the past? 15 year-old Rae Kerrigan never knew her family's history. Her mother & father died when she was young and it's only when she accepts a scholarship to the prestigious Guilder Boarding School in England that a mysterious family secret is revealed. Will the sins of the father be the sins of the daughter? As Rae struggles with new friends, a new school & a star-struck forbidden love, she must also face the ultimate challenge: receive a tattoo on her 16th birthday with specific powers that may bind her to an unspeakable darkness. It's up to Rae to undo the darkness in her family's past and have a ray of hope for her future. Book 2 - Dark Nebula Nothing is as it seems anymore. Leery from the horrifying incident at the end of her first year at Guilder, Rae's determined to learn more about her new tattoo. Her expectations are high, but all hopes of happiness turn into shattered dreams the moment she steps back on campus. Lies & secrets are everywhere, and a betrayal cuts Rae deeply. Among her conflicts & enemies, it appears her father is reaching out from beyond the grave to ruin her life. With no one to trust, Rae doesn’t know who to turn to for help. Has her destiny been written? Or will she become the one thing she hates the most-her father’s prodigy. Book 3 - House of Cards Rae Kerrigan is 3months away from graduating from Guilder. She's now moonlighting as an operative for the Privy Council, a black ops division for British Intelligence. She’s given a mentor, Jennifer, who fights like a demon.Rae finds a strange maternal bond with her. At the same time, she finds a new friend when Devon disappoints her once again. . When the Privy Council ask for her help, she finds a friend, and a link, to the Xavier Knights – another agency similar to the Privy Council. Will she lose herself in the confusions of the past and present? What will it mean for her future? Book 4 - Royal Tea The Queen of England has requested the help of the Privy Council. Someone is trying to kill her son’s fiancé. The HRH Prince plans to marry a commoner, and his bride has a secret no one knows but the Privy Council. She has a tatù. When the Privy Council turns to Rae for help, she can’t possibly say no; not even when they make Devon her partner for this assignment. Rae would rather be anywhere but with Devon, especially since she believes her mother to be alive, despite the Privy Council’s assurances to the contrary. How can Rae find proof of life for her mother, come to terms with her feelings for Devon, and manage to save the Princess, all while dressed for tea? When the enigma, the secrets and the skeletons in the closet begin to be exposed, can Rae handle the truth? Book 5 - Under Fire Rae Kerrigan is determined to find her mother. No amount of convincing from Devon, or the Privy Council, is going to make her believe her mother is not alive, and Rae will stop at nothing to find her. Torn between friendship and loyalty, Rae must also choose between Luke and Devon. She can’t continue to deny, or fool herself, any longer. The heart wants what the heart wants. Book 6 - End in Sight When life couldn't get anymore confusing, fate steps in and throws a curveball.

Moving In Series Box Set Books 1 - 6

Moving In Series Box Set Books 1 - 6 PDF Author: Ron Ripley
Publisher: Scare Street
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1537

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He found the house of his dreams. And unleashed his greatest nightmare… Brian Roy just wants to get away from the stress of city life. Escape the noise, the crime, and the anxiety of his high-pressure job. So when he and his wife move into a beautiful old farmhouse in the scenic New Hampshire countryside, he can finally relax and find some peace. But Brian quickly finds himself thrust into a terrifying world of the supernatural. Joining forces with others who have faced similar evil, Brian becomes a reluctant ghost hunter, fighting a deadly shadow war against the sinister forces infesting his town. And it will take every ounce of courage and will to purge his neighborhood of the paranormal entities lurking in the shadows. Brian’s war against the supernatural has begun. He will do whatever it takes to protect his family and town. Even if it means losing his soul in the process… This digital box set contains the complete Moving In series. Six bone-chilling novels of supernatural horror guaranteed to keep you reading past the witching hour… What reviewers are saying: ★★★★★ 'Once I got started I couldn't stop reading.' ★★★★★ 'I highly recommend this set of books!' ★★★★★ 'Go buy this, you won't be sorry!' ★★★★★ 'Well written and worth the read!!!' ★★★★★ 'I finished the series in record time, just really enjoying the story and the characters.’ ★★★★★ 'Keeps you on the edge of your seat.'

Darker, Fifty Shades of Dark Romance, [Black Ice] Fifty Shades of Blackstone, Billionaire Romance, Why Choose Dark Romance, Morally Grey Men

Darker, Fifty Shades of Dark Romance, [Black Ice] Fifty Shades of Blackstone, Billionaire Romance, Why Choose Dark Romance, Morally Grey Men PDF Author: Rachel E Rice
Publisher: Millennium Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 202

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Alex: “When I need Jonas the most he has deserted me. It’s not Jonas Blackstone’s job to come to my defense, it’s Maximillian Blackstone’s. Why not Jonas? He said he loved me, but I rejected everything from him except…” Alex Blackstone’s body shook, and it carried the bitter hint of fear. A familiar scent since she’d married Christian aboard his yacht. It had become the soundtrack swirling through her mind, ever since Christian’s monstrous attack which had chased her in her dreams. Jonas threw her a lifeline, but Alex knew this was different. This was a terror that ran deeper than any man's wrath, a fear that gnawed at her soul. Her son, Maxim, was gone and Jonas couldn’t be found because he was no doubt tied up with newfound love, in the arms of a woman who wouldn’t understand Jonas and Alex’s problematic relationship. Maximillian, her husband, was consumed by “old business” the threat to his life and family and his marriage and how he’d allowed Alex to be sullied in front of strangers. Black Ice a Blackstone novel is a dark spicy romance with a HFN ending.

The Long Road Home

The Long Road Home PDF Author: H. D. Thomson
Publisher: Bella Media Management
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 93

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The Long Road Home is a Romance Writers of America two-time Golden Heart Finalist in Traditional Romance. Travel across the country with her old lover, John McDonnell--and his girlfriend? Impossible. But Clarisse Madison is desperate. Terrified of flying and unable to drive long stretches because of a knee surgery, she sees no other way to get from New York to San Diego and her sister’s wedding. Three years ago, a plane crash disfigured her leg and destroyed her career as a model. Self-esteem crushed and fearful of rejection, Clarisse severed her relationship with John. Now, forced to travel across the country with him and his girlfriend, Vivian, she is determined to hide her disfigurement. Driving through state after state and mile after mile, though, she begins to fall in love all over again. But can anything come of it? Can she overcome her pride for the sake of love?

Heart of Enquiry (Kents) Complete Series: Books 1-6 + Bonus Novella

Heart of Enquiry (Kents) Complete Series: Books 1-6 + Bonus Novella PDF Author: Grace Callaway
Publisher: Grace Callaway
ISBN: 1939537770
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2222

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For the first time, all six books in USA Today Bestseller Grace Callaway's Heart of Enquiry (the Kents) series are available in one boxed set...with a bonus novella included! “Grace Callaway is becoming one of my all-time favorite authors. The Kents remind me so much of the Mallory-Anderson saga from Johanna Lindsey or the Spy series from Julie Garwood. I’ve read those books so many times and now I find myself rereading Grace’s books.” -Vivian, Amazon Reviews The Duke Who Knew Too Much When Miss Emma Kent witnesses a depraved encounter involving the wicked Duke of Strathaven, her honor compels her to do the right thing. But steamy desire challenges her quest for justice, and she and Strathaven must work together to unravel a dangerous mystery...before it’s too late. M is for Marquess With her frail constitution improving, Miss Dorothea Kent yearns to live a full and passionate life. Desire blooms between her and Gabriel Ridgley, the Marquess of Tremont, an enigmatic widower with a disabled son. But the road to love proves treacherous as Gabriel’s past as a spy emerges to threaten them both… and they must defeat a dangerous enemy lying in wait. The Lady Who Came in from the Cold Former spy Pandora Hudson gave up espionage for love. Twelve years later, her dark secret rises to threaten her blissful marriage to Marcus, Marquess of Blackwood, and she must face her most challenging mission yet: winning back the heart of the only man she’s ever loved. The Viscount Always Knocks Twice Sparks fly when feisty hoyden Violet Kent and proper gentleman Richard Murray, Viscount Carlisle, meet at a house party. Yet their forbidden passion and blossoming romance are not the only adventures afoot. For a guest is soon discovered dead—and Violet and Richard must join forces to solve the mystery and protect their loved ones… before the murderer strikes again. Never Say Never to an Earl Despite their outer differences, shy wallflower Polly Kent and wild rake Sinjin Pelham, the Earl of Revelstoke, have secrets to hide—and both desperately fear exposing their true selves. Yet the attraction between them is too strong to deny, and they become entangled in a passionate adventure. Both will have to face their greatest fear in order to win the love of a lifetime... and to survive the machinations of the enemy who lies in wait. The Gentleman Who Loved Me What happens when fate throws a headstrong miss on a mission to find a titled husband together with a powerful and notorious club owner who is anything but a gentleman? Find out in this final passionate installment in the Kent family series, which stars Primrose Kent and Andrew Corbett in his long-awaited return. Bonus Novella: The Widow Vanishes (Prequel novella to the series) Fate throws beautiful widow Annabel Foster into the arms of William McLeod, her enemy’s most ruthless soldier. When an unexpected and explosive night of passion ensues, she must decide: should she run for her life—or stay for her heart? “This writer to me is in the leagues of Johanna Lindsey, Lisa Kleypas, Julia Quinn and Amanda Quick.” -Kathie, Amazon Reviews

The Veritas Codex Box Set (Books 1-6)

The Veritas Codex Box Set (Books 1-6) PDF Author: Betsey Kulakowski
Publisher: Babylon Books
ISBN: 1954871961
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 3029

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Some truths were never meant to be told … Join Dr. Lauren Grayson, the daring host of a popular travel/adventure show—The Veritas Codex—as she searches for answers to the world's greatest mysteries. Pursuing Bigfoot and aliens and lost treasures, she delves into the unknown…and unravels dark forces threatening everyone on Earth. Embark on a thrilling journey through captivating locations in this Collector's Edition box set. Because her father left when she was a small child, Lauren has long blamed her for their broken home and her long-standing feud with brother Michael. When Lauren finds the truth about her past, her present begins to make more sense…and may involve protecting Earth from dark forces threatening us from outside this world. The Veritas Codex paranormal thriller series takes readers on journeys from the Pacific Northwest to Mexico and the ancient ruins of Chichén Itza to Egypt and the Czech Republic with many more places left to discover. Where will adventure take you? Join the quest for truth with the first six books of The Veritas Codex Series in this wonderful Collector’s Edition box set which contains The Veritas Codex, The Jaguar Queen, The Alien Accord, The Monk’s Grimoire, The Lost Templar, and The Pirate’s Curse.

Lip Service

Lip Service PDF Author: Virna DePaul
Publisher: Virna De Paul
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 181

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Dani I just wanted to tell Hunter Kiss where he could shove the fancy phone he gave my little brother as an obvious bribe. I’m sorry/not sorry I hit him in the nose with it, but sports agents who come sniffing around with dollar signs in their eyes have to get through me. But now I’m pinned between the wall and Hunter’s naked body, and I’m the one sniffing his unbelievably hot, freshly showered skin…and trying to remember I’m a strong woman who stands on her own two feet, not one of his peanut-butter-legged conquests. Hunter I make college football players into stars without having to bribe them, and I’m pissed Dani Cross thinks otherwise. But anger isn’t all she makes me feel. The pink-haired, pierced tattoo artist is so hot she makes me want to forget my own rule: one night per woman, no exceptions. Only she doesn’t trust me as far as she can throw me. (And trust me, that woman has an arm.) She’s been hurt, and it’ll take more than smooth talking to make her forget the pain. But for the first time in my life, I’m ready to lay it all on the table—even if closing the deal means offering my heart.