Barbara Elsborg

Finding his fiancé in bed with his brother was bad enough, finding out they're getting married is the final blow.Devan Smith needs to cool his anger. He needs to forget the lies and betrayals and work on resetting his life. When his boss orders him to scope out a remote hotel for a possible buyout, Devan's only interested in getting the job done and getting out. What he's not interested in is the guy with the piercings, bleached hair, and the smart, kissable mouth behind the reception desk.Working the hotel reception is the only thing that's stable in Jonty Bloom's unstable life. His best friend has had a terrible accident, his ex refuses to move on, and his eight-year-old self is still waiting for his mother to collect him from school. Jonty needs his job. What he doesn't need is the rude, arrogant, and hot as they come guy who's rocked up demanding he be let into his room right now.Thrown together by a freak accident, Devan and Jonty's lives entwine, and neither wants to loosen the knot. Can the irrepressible Jonty be the reset Devan needs? Can Devan be the making of Jonty Bloom, or will secrets drive them apart?This is book one in the Unfinished Business series. All books are standalone with linked characters.

The Making of Jonty Bloom

Kate Snow's had enough of bad boys until a one-way swim in the ocean puts her on a collision course with a man she can't resist. Charlie Storm has turned being a bad boy into an art form. Already a famous pop star, mega-success in the movie business beckons until his inner demons send him spiralling out of control and right out to sea. The last thing he expects to do before he dies is crash into a suicidal woman. When the worlds of these two strangers collide, their lives take an upward twist. In surviving the waves, they find they can't stand to be apart, in or out of bed. Kate seizes a chance for happiness, seeing in Charlie a man she can finally trust to love her. Charlie can't let go of Kate because she's the only woman able to see the man he wants to be. But the price of fame is high and when the world wants to drive them apart, life only seems safe in Kate's bed.

Strangers

Falling is easy. Landing without breaking your heart? Impossible. Fall or Break, Book 1 Harper is no longer behind bars, but it doesn't feel like it. Ten years serving time for a crime he didn't commit have left him shut down, numb, and a frozen wreck over the simplest of choices. He's acutely aware of the dark-haired young man checking him out in the supermarket, but he's too deep in panic mode to even meet the guy's gaze. Afraid the slightest move will trigger a fall that will never stop. Fresh off a long-term relationship with a controlling man, Malachi is stuck living with relatives who think he's a waste of oxygen. The tall guy in the long, gray coat is the first bright spot he's glimpsed in a long time...though the man's unblinking stare at a bottle of shower gel is a touch alarming. Hard experience tells both of them to turn away before lust turns to hopeless attraction, and inevitably to disaster. But once their sparks connect, the arc of electricity is too strong to deny. Even if the cost is too much to bear. Warning: Contains an ex-con with disaster written all over him, a boy toy who's trouble with a capital T, a damp old British house, compulsive meddling, and enough hot sex to cure the severe case of nervous babbling.

Falling

Keeping secrets is easy. Until love tempts him to break his cover. Archer Hart, former SIS assassin, has just completed a freelance hit job when he finds himself in a sniper's scope. The bullet whizzing past his ear is a clear message: someone wants him dead. Re-tirement will have to wait, as his only choice is to assume a new identity-and keep running. Conrad Black is a broken man. The injured barrister has come to the beach to recover from a hit-and-run "accident," with plenty of time to wonder who might be wishing he'd been left dead in-stead of partially paralyzed. When he spots a surfer in trouble, he throws his crutches aside to pull the man to safety. One glance at Archer takes Conrad's breath away. And Archer finds himself envying the hands Conrad is using to pet his dog. But as the net tightens, both men can feel the targets on their backs heating up. The only thing that will save them is the truth...before death snatches away their one chance at love.

Breaking

When you stand on the edge, you might just find yourself falling. Teaching Russians how to be cowboys? Levi thinks his father is joking when he tells him that's what he wants him to do for the next six months. Working in the frozen desolation of southwest Russia he'll earn enough to buy a new barn for their Montana ranch. But there's a deeper agenda for sending him to the edge of nowhere. It will stop him sloping off on Saturday nights to gay bars and clubs for threesomes with strangers. Pasha finally pushes his father too far and is banished to a remote ranch in the middle of a snowy Russian winter. Stripped of all the trappings of his privileged Moscow lifestyle, he has nothing at his disposal but a suitcase of designer clothes and a whole lot of sass. Pasha hates the countryside, hates physical work, hates the cold and hates cows. But deprived of money, phone, and access to anyone who might help him, he's screwed and not in a good way. Levi's counting down the days till he can return to the States and his Saturday night hook-ups. Then Pasha arrives at the ranch wearing eyeliner, retching every time he walks into a barn, and Levi is amused, irritated-and attracted. After a vicious attack on Pasha throws them into close quarters, both men are forced to re-evaluate not just who the other is, but whether they truly want to return to the lives they left behind. When you stand on the edge, you just might find yourself falling in love.

Edge of Forever

"Some crimes can never be forgotten." Kate Evans doesn't take risks. She chose her apartment with care-a safe district with a good neighbor-a place where she can live a quiet, unassuming, under-the-radar existence. Then she makes one mistake and opens her door to accept a delivery of flowers from a secret admirer and her life will never be the same again. A guy she's never seen before bursts into her apartment and asks her to marry him. Jack Thompson won't take no for an answer and drags Kate on a cross country journey to hell. Invalided out of the police, Nathan Beranson works as a private investigator in San Antonio, Texas where he spends too much of his time following unfaithful spouses and delivering the bad news to their partners. When his fiancee cheats on him with Jack Thompson, the half-brother Nathan's only just met, he becomes obsessed with Jack in the same unhealthy way as his revenge-seeking clients. By the time Nathan finally realizes putting the ghosts of the past to rest is a wiser option than settling an old score, it's too late. He's already been drawn into his sibling's latest deadly game and Nathan and Kate find their nightmare is only just beginning.

Chosen

Ruari Byrne may not have had an easy life, but now he's determined to live in the present, not his past. Trouble is, it's hard to be independent when you've no money and no qualifications. All Ru knows is horses, and when he finds out that his beloved Joni and Cookie are off to auction, his heart is in his throat. How can he protect them if he can't even look after himself? Jasim bin Rajhi hadn't intended to buy two working mares; the horses in his rarefied life are expensive polo ponies, but there's something that intrigues him about the guileless young man who's so concerned for their welfare. They might be worlds apart in every way, but Jasim doesn't want this to be the last time he sees Ru. It can't be, because Ru might just be the one he's been waiting for. Reunited at Jasim's polo grounds, the pair bond over lives lived in darkness and secrecy. But there's a truth about Jasim that should make Ru bolt like his beloved horses. Jasim knows he should let Ru go for his own safety, and yet it feels like happiness might be within their grasp. Can they overcome their pasts to trust in a future, or will Jasim's obligations forever have a hold on him? Warning: contains references to past abuse and paid-for sex (In a different book), physical violence and abduction. There is one oblique reference to suicide. But no horses were seriously harmed in the making of this tale: )

Waiting for Ru

Anna is in the middle of a mess. She's being stalked by a manipulative guy who's about to marry her sister and has everyone convinced Anna is jealous. Her luck changes when she meets tall, blond and gorgeous Jax. But after a scorching night of sex, Anna discovers something that makes her think he's married. Jax is in the middle of a dilemma. He's torn between the man he loves and a woman he's just met. Tracking her down means risking what he already has-but he wants them both. Jax is desperate to find her, but will she understand what he has to tell her? Will is in the middle of heartache. He knows Jax loves him, though he's never said it. He also knows Jax has found a woman. Torn between being a good friend and Jax's lover, Will's not sure their relation-ship will survive. The only way to find out is to locate Anna for Jax. But when Will finds her, he discovers the reason Jax has fallen so hard.

Anna in the Middle

Two boys. One love. Ten summers. Are you okay? The first words Zed says to Caspian, and the first time someone has cared about the answer. On a hot summer's day, the lives of two boys are changed forever. A rebel and a risk taker, Caspian doesn't give a damn for the consequences. Studious and obedient, Zed is the good boy who is never good enough.The two couldn't be more different, but there's one thing they share, a need to belong to someone who understands them, someone who cares. Their friendship goes deeper than either can possibly imagine. They're young, in love, and planning their future when an act of betrayal tears them apart.Fate deals its hand. Seasons pass. Zed's words follow Caspian through pain, fear and into the darkest of places. Friendships can last a lifetime, even when the world conspires to crush them. But this is more than friendship. This is love and they're not going to let it slip through their fingers. The Story of Us is a tale of love and survival, and the triumph of good over evil against the odds. The Story of Us is a new adult contemporary romance. It deals with family and social issues, violence and cruelty to children but not sexual assault. There are sexual situations, dark elements and suspense. The events and locations are a mixture of real and fictional. The characters are fictional.

The Story of Us

What would you do if you saw someone getting beaten up?Have-a-go hero Barney really should have used his patented superpower-his Very Loud Scream-and not chanced his wobbly, faux bravado. Now he's dodging a posse of angry yobs, his head reeling from more than the missile that just hit him. Just who is this stranger sprinting at his side? By the time it's safe for him and Raf to emerge from their refuge, there's a definite connection between them. And yet there's something about Raf's story that doesn't quite add up. Will Barney's I-dared-to-believe dreams go up in smoke or is this New Year's Eve the one Where Forever Started?

Where Forever Started

Stockbroker meets stock breaker. But who's taming whom? London stockbroker Jasper Randolph flies to Jackson Hole with hopes as high as the Grand Tetons. Hope that the getaway will force him to let loose, get dirty, and overcome a deep-seated phobia about horseback riding. He hadn't counted on an attraction to the dude ranch owner's son, a man with sun-tousled hair, eyes bluer than Wyoming skies...and a father who'd rather eat tofu than accept his only son's sexuality. The moment Calum lays eyes on the uptight, buttoned-down Brit, he's lost. But with his own saddlebags full of emotional baggage, he knows he should be looking at anything but Jasper's spotless riding boots and tight-fitting jodhpurs. Trouble is, Jasper makes his heart buck like a wild horse trying to break free. Despite the differences that set them oceans apart, they fall hard and fast. Trouble isn't far behind, and they're in for a rocky romantic ride. Especially since there's growing evidence that someone is willing to do anything-no matter how dangerous-to poison their love. Warning: Mix one sun-bronzed cowboy with a yummy Brit who'd give Darcy in his wet shirt a run for his money. Mix gently. Try not to drool.

Cowboys Down

When Devan, Best Boyfriend in the Entire World, books them a trip to Russia in February, Jonty's excitement knows no bounds. There's packing to do, plans to be made, and places to see.Armed with his smile and a handful of dubious Russian Phrases, Jonty is ready for the delights Vladivostok has to offer-the famous glass beach he's dreamed about, ice skating on a frozen sea, and snow. And maybe even vodka. But, is Vladivostok ready for Jonty Bloom?

Jonty in Russia

Have you ever had something that you're really looking forward to but dreading at the same time? Jonty's always longed for a traditional family Christmas, and his boyfriend Devan thinks it's the perfect time for Jonty to meet his big, boisterous, Christmas-loving family. But Jonty's sure Devan's parents aren't going to think he's good enough for their son. He probably isn't. But he is good for Devan and the arrival of an unexpected guest gives him a chance to prove it. Jonty never backs down from a challenge. His mouth won't let him. But his brain is telling him that if he interferes, he might wreck any hope of acceptance. On the other hand, could his reward be the best Christmas present ever?

Jonty's Christmas

The most dangerous refuge could be his lover's arms. Everyone has at least one deep-seated fear. For Tyler, it's being in debt. He's so desperate to get out and stay out of it, he'll do almost anything-including selling his body at Saturday night sex parties. But he refuses to open his mind to anyone, especially the men paying to use him. The only time he's truly happy is during the week at college, when he can escape into his music. The moment Haris sees Tyler playing piano at a concert, he falls hard, and he's willing to do whatever it takes to make the guy his. Even if it means-for the first time in his life-opening his wallet as wide and desperate as his heart. �20,000 to live with a good-looking guy for four months? How can Tyler resist the chance to ditch the sex party scene for good? But neither man realizes how much they're risking. And when outside forces close in, ready to destroy them, the trickiest part about the next four months could be just surviving. Warning: Contains a "for hire" bad boy with a filthy mouth, an awkward guy with a penchant for BDSM, a hypochondriac butler who won't shut up, a dog called Alcide, and a lot of hot and dirty M/M sex.

With Or Without Him

A serious accident may have left Tay's body broken, but he's determined to live an independent life at any cost. Except he's barely coping. Alone and isolated in London, his only solace comes from the pain numbing drugs he's become addicted to. Ink's on the run. He keeps his head low, but London streets don't feel safe. The only way to stay under the radar is to keep moving and not let anyone or anything get close. But the stray mutt that's latched onto Ink has other ideas. A chance encounter and Ink's bungled attempt to free himself from his four-legged companion leads to the offer of a job as a live-in helper. Tay's moody and difficult, but he's also scared and vulnerable, and Ink finds himself saying yes when he should be saying no. Can Tay and Ink find a clear path on the road towards true love? Or will their broken lives prove to be one roadblock too many? This is the second book in the Unfinished Business series but can be read as a standalone.This story has dark elements and possible triggers for some-bullying, death of a minor, violence, terrorism and drug addiction.

A Long Way Back

Ash is an ordinary girl, leading an ordinary life, but behind her smile she hides a secret so damning she's sure no one could ever love her. Noah is a war photographer who's come back from Afghanistan with a secret so dark he can't escape its smothering grip. Both need redemption. Ash looks for it by making people happy. Noah seeks it under the whip of a Dom. They're damaged souls, drowning in guilt, unable to escape the legacies of their pasts. Then their worlds collide in an explosion of fireworks so strong it singes not only them, but those around them. It's said love heals all wounds, but sometimes before love enters the heart, the intense fire of passion has to burn a path, lighting the way.

An Ordinary Girl

On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me... One pissed off Santa... A whole heap of trouble... The last thing Phin feels like doing is going to a New Year's Eve party. After a day dealing with sick animals, all he wants is a glass of red wine, some food and his bed. But as he drives home down a steep, snow-covered hill, he skids and hits a guy dressed as Santa Claus. Maric's not badly hurt, but he's pissed off. He's pretty sure Phin's not the one he's supposed to find, but when Phin takes him to his cottage, and Maric sees no sign of festivities, he begins to wonder if Phin is the one who needs his help. Much as Phin would like to get rid of Maric, the thickly falling snow makes it too dangerous for Phin to drive him anywhere. The pair are stuck together, which suits Maric just fine. Now all he needs is luck and a bit of magic.

Not Over Yet

Let the games begin. When you play dirty, mud gets in your eyes. And when your vision clears, it might be too late to say sorry. Linton Williams is moving up in life, he's secured a great job, he's living his dream - until it all comes crashing down, courtesy of a brother who's hooked on cocaine and owes money to dangerous people. When Linton's offered enough cash to pay off his brother's debts and send him to rehab, he can't say no. But there's a catch. To save his brother from the hell of addiction, Linton makes a deal with the devil. His job? To teach film star Thorne Morrisey a public lesson in humility that might just destroy Thorne's acting career for good. When Thorne and Linton meet, sparks fly, and one kiss sets into motion a chain of events that could destroy them both. By the time Linton decides the price is too high, it's too late. He's fallen hard. And now he's trapped between destroying his lover or his brother. Game over

Dirty Games

He wants to forget West is an archangel's assassin delivering justice to supernatural creatures who break the law. Not a straightforward job because he also has to absorb the memories of those he kills. Even worse, West is breaking the law himself in an attempt to free his brother from hell. If he doesn't succeed before his archangel boss finds out, West will be joining his sibling. He wants to remember A young guy wakes in a London park with his memories gone. He has no idea who he is, or where he comes from. A bracelet engraved with the single word Tao is the only clue to his identity. With no sign of his memory returning, he drifts into a life on the streets. Begging is his only way to survive. Two worlds collide When Tao returns West's stolen wallet, West offers to buy him a coffee. Tao delights in the chance to sit down with a good-looking guy until his instincts tell him to run away. Fast. West is surprised when Tao flees, considering how much he'd been mentally urging him to stay. Is he losing his touch or is Tao more than a scruffy young man down on his luck? Only one way to find out.

Archangel's Assassin

Once upon a time, the fate of three men was decided in a world where it was forever Christmas.A faerie forced to flee his homelandKaegan lives in fear of his vicious twin brother. Tormented and abused, his only option is to escape to the one place he knows he'll be safe: Inverkillen, a haven of magic, eternal Christmas where he has the chance to live the life he craves. But leaving Faerieland means taking a huge risk.A man searching for a second chanceAiden's world is broken. Life is a dark and wretched place-until a chance encounter with Kaegan gives him hope for a brighter future. But fate has never been Aiden's friend. No sooner has Kaegan come into his life, than he's gone. Aiden is resigned to loneliness, but after he makes a startling discovery, he takes a decision that could be the biggest gamble of his life.An anguished soul ready to end it allPascal is afraid to love. He's determined not to risk his heart when he knows everything can be snatched away in a single moment. A fateful meeting leads to a night of enchantment and passion, leaving Pascal hungry to know more about the mysterious Kaegan. But when morning comes, Kaegan is gone, leaving Pascal to follow the one clue he has to the beautiful stranger's whereabouts. Three men in search of a second chance, deep in a snowy wilderness. Will Christmas cast its magic to give them the greatest gift of all: their Happy Ever After?Trigger warning - some domestic violence and cruelty to a child (not sexual)

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