Katherine Hawthorne

Xander was a dream that would never be. One catastrophic night left me orphaned at the age of seventeen. Hunted by a murderer, Xander saved me from the pits of hell, braving a fire that would have ended my life. Hiding me from a killer, he became my protector, my best friend, but never anything more. Sin was a nightmare waiting to happen. Six years later, a friend is murdered at the hottest nightclub in Manhattan, again thrusting me into a killer's crosshairs. Now a detective with the NYPD, I refuse to hide, unyielding in my pursuit of justice, which has eluded me for so long. Determined to keep me safe, Sin forces me from the case. Defying him at every turn, our contentious relationship finally explodes in the most scandalous way conceivable, leaving me devastated. I wanted them both. Xander, sophisticated and elegant. My hero, the man who owns my heart. Sin, dominating alpha-male. My lieutenant, forbidden in so many ways. One dangerous kiss changes everything, catapulting me into a war between the two, neither of them willing to let me go. I become a pawn in their game until they join forces in a way I never saw coming. But lies and deception threaten to destroy us, leading to a betrayal that cuts so deep, I wonder if I'll ever survive. AUTHOR'S NOTE: This book is intended for mature audiences due to explicit language and sexual content. Sinful is all about the girl. There are NO M/M scenes. Sinful ends in a cliffhanger! Enjoy the rest of the completed series as follows: Sensuous Scandalous Shameless

Sinful

Xander, a blonde god, heartbreakingly beautiful.He owned my heart. Once my hero, my best friend, my lover. Now quite possibly my enemy. I thought I could vanish, disappear until I found the strength to move on, find the will to survive after he incited a war in which there could be no winner. But I should have known, should have foreseen...there was no hiding from Xander. Sin, the devil incarnate, wickedly sexy.He demanded my soul. Dominating as ever, Sin is relentless, but I refuse to relinquish control, vigilantly protecting the shattered remains of my heart in an effort to keep myself safe. Yet safety proves to be an illusion. A victim's revenge escalates, the hunted now the hunter, forcing me back into a dangerous life I desperately wanted to escape and soon the killer isn't the only one intent on drawing me out.Torn between heaven and hell, I was powerless against them.Both men are demanding a decision. An impossible, life-altering choice I'm too frightened to consider, heightening the tension until it explodes without warning. Blurring the lines between the two men, Xander strips me of my defenses, leaving me breathless and begging for more. As the killer's horrific conspiracy develops, Sin is just as merciless, his wicked games intensifying. Driving me to my knees in a desire so all-consuming, I'm left drowning until one terrifying, soul-shattering moment in time changes everything.AUTHOR'S NOTE: This book is intended for mature audiences due to explicit language and sexual content. Sinful is a ménage romance that's all about the girl. There are NO M/M scenes.Shameless is NOT a standalone. The Sinful Surrender Quartet should be read in the following order:Sinful (Available Now)Sensuous (Available Now)Scandalous (Available Now)Shameless (This Title)

Shameless

"This is the final book and is the icing on top of the cake." Crystal Crossings, VINE VOICE Xander, a blonde god, heartbreakingly beautiful. He owned my heart. Once my hero, my best friend, my lover. Now quite possibly my enemy. I thought I could vanish, disappear until I found the strength to move on, find the will to survive after he incited a war in which there could be no winner. But I should have known, should have foreseen...there was no hiding from Xander. Sin, the devil incarnate, wickedly sexy. He demanded my soul. Dominating as ever, Sin is relentless, but I refuse to relinquish control, vigilantly protecting the shattered remains of my heart in an effort to keep myself safe. Yet safety proves to be an illusion. A victim's revenge escalates, the hunted now the hunter, forcing me back into a dangerous life I desperately wanted to escape and soon the killer isn't the only one intent on drawing me out. Torn between heaven and hell, I was powerless against them. Both men are demanding a decision. An impossible, life-altering choice I'm too frightened to consider, heightening the tension until it explodes without warning. Blurring the lines between the two men, Xander strips me of my defenses, leaving me breathless and begging for more. As the killer's horrific conspiracy develops, Sin is just as merciless, his wicked games intensifying. Driving me to my knees in a desire so all-consuming, I'm left drowning until one terrifying, soul-shattering moment in time changes everything. AUTHOR'S NOTE: This book is intended for mature audiences due to explicit language and sexual content. Sinful is a ménage romance that's all about the girl. There are NO M/M scenes. Shameless is NOT a standalone. The Sinful Surrender Quartet should be read in the following order: Sinful (Available Now) Sensuous (Available Now) Scandalous (Available Now) Shameless (This Title)

Sinful Surrender Quartet, Book 4

Two men who will stop at nothing to ensure I'm theirs. Two men I no longer trust. Yet I'm powerless against my own desires, caving under their dual assault, unable to resist a decadent temptation I'd only gotten a taste of.

Sensuous

"Outstanding! This series gets better and better with each book." Crystal Crossings, VINE VOICE Xander was my heaven, filling me with life. After surviving my worst nightmare, Xander proved to be my hero once again, shielding me the best he could. Our peace is cut short, brutally destroyed when a vicious killer strikes too close to home, revealing devastating secrets that should have remained forever buried. Sin was my hell, his desertion complete. Cutting me out of his life with the cruelest words possible, Sin left me broken, my heart shattered in pieces. After weeks without him, his unexpected reappearance catapults me into a tailspin, torn between the fierce desire that never seems to diminish and my inability to trust him again. I still wanted both but could only have one. Ultimately, finding justice had destroyed us all, inciting a violent war in which there could be no winner. Two men, one accused of murder, the other seeming just as guilty, both withholding the truth. Caught between them, I was forced to choose, a heartbreaking decision that, in the end, was sure to ruin me. AUTHOR'S NOTE: This book is intended for mature audiences due to explicit language and sexual content. Scandalous is a ménage romance that's all about the girl. There are NO M/M scenes. Scandalous ends in a cliffhanger. The Sinful Surrender Quartet is now complete and should be read in the following order: Sinful Sensuous Scandalous Shameless

Sinful Surrender Quartet, Book 3

Scandalous

Deception is a steamy, fast-paced romantic suspense!A seemingly innocent meeting in a café. A slowly executed seduction. A softly whispered demand to wear red to an upcoming benefit.When rookie detective Katherine Collins discovers new evidence in a murder conspiracy, the significance is terrifying. Suspicious of ADA Stephen Chandler's involvement, Kat succeeds in avoiding him until the night of the benefit, when Stephen's greatest adversary becomes the victim of an attempted murder. Convinced the bullet was meant for her, Kat's trapped in a deadly game of lies and deceit as Stephen's relentless pursuit intensifies. Despite her attempts to discourage him, Kat struggles against an overpowering desire for a man she should never trust. Completely captivated by Kat, Stephen's determined to finish what began months ago. Discovering Kat's hiding much more than she's willing to reveal, he refuses to back down, never suspecting the truth has the power to destroy them both. Author's Note: Deception is the first thrilling romantic suspense novel in the Secrets, Lies, and Deception Duet. If you've read this title under the pen name Heather Walsh, this is the same book.Betrayal, the second book in the Secrets, Lies, and Deception duet is available now!

Deception

Deception is a steamy, fast-paced romantic suspense! A seemingly innocent meeting in a café. A slowly executed seduction. A softly whispered demand to wear red to an upcoming benefit. When rookie detective Katherine Collins discovers new evidence in a murder conspiracy, the significance is terrifying. Suspicious of ADA Stephen Chandler’s involvement, Kat succeeds in avoiding him until the night of the benefit, when Stephen’s greatest adversary becomes the victim of an attempted murder.Convinced the bullet was meant for her, Kat’s trapped in a deadly game of lies and deceit as Stephen’s relentless pursuit intensifies. Despite her attempts to discourage him, Kat struggles against an overpowering desire for a man she should never trust. Completely captivated by Kat, Stephen’s determined to finish what began months ago. Discovering Kat’s hiding much more than she’s willing to reveal, he refuses to back down, never suspecting the truth has the power to destroy them both. Author’s Note: Deception is the first thrilling romantic suspense novel in the Secrets, Lies, and Deception Duet.

"If you think the first book is full of surprises, wait until you read Sensuous!" Courtney Hagel Swinson, VINE VOICE Xander was an enemy I never saw coming. A devastating betrayal shattered our relationship before it ever began, my attempt to escape going horribly wrong. But telling Xander it's over proves to be a dangerous mistake, revealing a ruthless side of him I was only beginning to suspect. Surrounding me with bodyguards, he swears he'll go to any lengths to protect me. I swear he's keeping me prisoner. Sin was a lie I believed from the beginning. Instinct warned me we'd crash and burn. A warning I should have heeded. No less his prisoner than Xander's, Sin is just as ruthless, his determined seduction unrelenting. My suspicions behind his motivations only intensify when he refuses to leave my bed, softening his threats of restraint with a wickedly suggestive laugh I no longer believe. I was deceiving them both. Two men who will stop at nothing to ensure I'm theirs. Two men I no longer trust. Yet I'm powerless against my own desires, caving under their dual assault, unable to resist a decadent temptation I'd only gotten a taste of. I tell myself neither man will keep me from my investigation, but as shocking secrets are exposed, I question where my loyalties lie and just how much I'm willing to sacrifice for justice. Ultimately, I know there is only one inescapable truth...revealing the killer will destroy us all. AUTHOR'S NOTE: This book is intended for mature audiences due to explicit language and sexual content. Sensuous is a ménage romance that's all about the girl. There are NO M/M scenes. Sensuous ends in a cliffhanger. All books in the Sinful Surrender Quartet are complete and should be read in the following order: Sinful Sensuous Scandalous Shameless

Sinful Surrender Quartet, Book 2

The steamy conclusion in the Secrets, Lies, & Deception Duet! For Katherine Collins, finding justice ended with heartbreaking consequences. Resigning from the BCI, she flees to New York City, determined to pick up the pieces. But the past refuses to stay buried. When the scandal surrounding her life publicly explodes on the heels of a horrifying murder, Kat becomes entangled in a decades old conspiracy that has chilling similarities to the present. Crucified by the media, Stephen Chandler is on the brink of losing everything. His family was torn apart, his political ambitions destroyed and what’s left of his career is hanging by a thread. With his life in ruins, Stephen knows he should let Kat go. Instead he’s determined to fix his biggest regret, leaving her in another man’s arms. With Kat by his side, Ethan O’Rourke is on top of the world. But while he announces his candidacy for District Attorney, his greatest adversary threatens to destroy everything Ethan desires.One man is accused of murder. The other is hiding deadly secrets. Caught in a war between the two, Kat’s loyalties are torn as she’s forced to confront a horrible truth. A truth that ends in betrayal. Authors Note: Betrayal is the second book in the Secrets, Lies, and Deception Duet. Deception should be read first.

Betrayal

Torn between heaven and hell, I was powerless against them. Both men are demanding a decision. An impossible, life-altering choice I'm too frightened to consider, heightening the tension until it explodes without warning.

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