Z.L. Arkadie

An ambitious reporter finds herself clashing with the most powerful, dangerous, and handsome Christmas brother when she's invited to the Christmas family mansion for the holiday. I thought I would end the holiday season as I had every year, alone in bed, binge-watching my favorite TV shows while eating bon-bons and trying to come up with an idea for my next award-winning article. That was until I received a call from an old friend, who made me a proposition I couldn't afford to refuse. So this year, I'm spending Christmas with the insanely rich Christmases. When I arrive at the famous mansion, Bryn, the one who invited me, is nowhere to be found. It's her older brother, Jasper, who welcomes me with un-opened arms. Jasper Christmas is a beautiful but dark angel. Known as the intense, brooding Christmas brother with a tortured soul, everybody knows to not mess with him or else. So soon Bryn's proposition would put me at odds with this mysterious and alluring creature, who guards their family's secrets with his flaming sword. Sources warned me to stay away from him, but the more I try, the more impossible he makes it. Now, I'm worried our sensual encounters will make me betray why his sister invited me to the great Christmas family estate in the first place. Or, was that his intention all along? Topics: romance saga, series starter, first in series, romance series, romantic family saga, romance with sex, romance series, romance book, top romance reads, contemporary romance, gothic romance, steamy romance, emotional romance, forbidden romance, top ebooks in romance, alpha hero, strong heroine, romance books, sensual romance, love books, modern romance, free ebook, freebie, free reads, wealthy heroes, wealthy hero, swoon-worthy, swoon, romance with mystery, billionaire romance for adults, billionaire romance books free, suspense romance, hot romance, love books, kissing books, romance series, stories, sensual, family, brothers, captivating romance, emotional journey, claiming, desire, book 1, adult romance novels, adult romance, free romance books, free romance novels, contemporary romance, billionaire trilogy, fiction for women, free books for adults, bestselling books, erotic billionaire, edgy romance, popular beach reads, popular series, Z.L. Arkadie, ZL Arkadie, Arkadie, Dark Christmas, mansion, gothic romance. enemies to lovers, instalove, sexy, romance with sex, best friend's brother, falling in love, ebook, quick read, read, story, stories, box set, rich man, alpha man, sparks, loyalty, smart romance, alpha male, dominant male, hot guy,

The Dark Billionaire Jasper Christmas

Intrigued

Find Her, Keep Her by Z.L. Arkadie - FREE SERIES STARTER! He found her, and freed her heart, body, and soul, but will he be able to keep her? Travel writer Daisy Blanchard discovers the worst news ever. Her boyfriend is now engaged to her best friend! To add insult to injury, she learned about the unholy union through a Facebook status update. Daisy escapes her life in shambles by taking a last-minute assignment to Martha's Vineyard, where she immediately catches the eye of a sexy billionaire named Belmont Jaxson Lord. And he wants her—he wants her bad. But is Daisy ready to betray her broken heart and jump two feet into the most sensual journey of her life? Dive into this steamy and adventurous contemporary romance series today!

Steamy Contemporary Romance Series

Find Her, Keep Her: A Martha's Vineyard Love Story

Zoey Locke

A relationship between them is strictly forbidden. But they are drawn to each other like moths to a flame. Neither would ever cross the line, until now. He calls me PG, short for Paisley Grove, and my heart skips a beat. Nobody calls me that but Hercules Lord, a guy I've had a crush on since we first locked eyes in high school. Even though our attraction has always been strong, Hercules and I could never be together. The hate between our families runs deep enough to create an invisible line in the sand that neither of us has ever dared to cross. But that's never stopped us from staring at each other from across a crowded room. And we've always been cordial to each other but never true friends. Then there was that night seven years ago. I bet Hercules doesn't know that he was my first. Yet here we are again, locking eyes like old times. As usual, desire spreads up and down my spine like a warm kiss. This moment feels so sweet and so fulfilling, and still, our families would not approve. But tonight is very different from before. Our passion cannot be contained. Maybe it's because Hercules and I are older, wiser, and finally ready to cross the line. This standalone must-read billionaire romance has plenty of angst and slow-burn heat to keep you turning the pages; it also ends happily ever after.

Billionaire Forbidden Romance

Crossing the Line

She’s innocent. He’s not. But she has an itch only he can scratch. Jada Forte is down on her luck. She lost her job, rent is due, and her bank account is in the red. But then she receives a job offer that's too good to be true. Now, she finds herself across the country at a secluded ranch, working for an enigmatic billionaire with a bad reputation. However, this good girl never counted on her tall, dark, and handsome boss, being the one man she can't resist. Yet, the longer she’s there, the more she’s sure he’s hiding something. Discovery is in the air, and in more ways than one. Spencer Christmas hired Jada Forte for two reasons. Her resume was solid, and she's the daughter of one of the dirtiest politicians he knows, which means she should know how to keep a secret. However, he never expected his beautiful young assistant to awaken parts of him that have been dormant for years. But Spencer hadn't exiled himself to the middle of Nowhere for nothing. Jada's presence is too distracting. He should send her away. He would. Except, he just can't get enough of her. Get into this smoldering billionaire romance where mystery, passion, and a scorching love story heat up the pages. The Freed Billionaire Spencer Christmas Trilogy (Completed Series) Book 1 - Enthrall Book 2 - Impulse Book 3 - Bliss Book 4 (bonus book) Exposed A note from the author: This four-part dark family billionaire romance series will end with an HEA

A Billionaire Romance

Enthrall

In "Boss On Notice: A Hilarious Billionaire Romantic Comedy," readers will embark on a rollercoaster ride of witty banter, sizzling tension, and unexpected love between an exasperated assistant and her rake of a billionaire boss. Welcome to New York City, where I have the misfortune of working for the worst boss imaginable. His name is Orion Lord, and he makes my life a living hell. From disrupting my sleep to making absurd demands, he knows just how to push my buttons. But I'll admit, there's something about him that keeps me hooked. Orion is a shameless flirt, devastatingly handsome, and incredibly charming—a true modern-day rake. But he's also notorious for his unattainability, and I've decided I've had enough. Just when I'm about to quit, Orion throws me a curveball. He needs a date for his brother's wedding weekend in Las Vegas, and he sweetens the deal just as I'm ready to walk away. Reluctantly, I agree, knowing I need that final paycheck. Little did I know that this trip would lead to a series of hilariously disastrous events. Waking up naked in a stranger's bed, with Orion snoring beside me, sets off a chain of panic and chaos. Determined to keep this embarrassing incident a secret, I frantically hide all evidence and pretend nothing happened. But how long can I keep up the charade? Especially as my loathing for Orion slowly transforms into something entirely unexpected—undeniable love. "Boss on Notice" is an irresistible STANDALONE romantic comedy filled with laugh-out-loud moments, scorching chemistry, and an enchanting enemies-to-lovers storyline. As the tension builds and the lines between love and hate blur, readers will be captivated by the electric connection between our feisty assistant and her infuriatingly captivating boss. This novel also ends Happily Ever After.

A Billionaire Boss Romance

Boss On Notice

The LOVE in the USA series travels from Martha's Vineyard to Manhattan in this addictive romantic read. Maggie Conroy is your average city girl. She has good girlfriends, a whole lot of education and a crappy job that comes complete with the boss from hell, aka Cruella La bitch. But Maggie’s life takes a turn for the perfect when her billionaire cousin, Jack Lord, pulls some strings and lands her the job of her dreams. There's only one problem. She knows her new boss from high school. So what happens when the boy you hated in high school becomes your sexy new boss? Maggie Conroy is about to discover the answer. There’s Something About Her: A Manhattan Love Story is the second sexy, sensual and addictive contemporary romance in the LOVE in the USA series by author, Z.L. Arkadie. Visit zlarkadiebooks.com for more information about available and upcoming books in the LOVE in the USA series.

A Contemporary Romance Novel

There's Something About Her: A Manhattan Love Story

A bright young surgical resident falls for her new boss, a handsome and mysterious neurosurgeon with secrets and a desire to claim her as his own. Dr. Ross learns that the stranger she shared a brief connection with the other day is not only a top surgeon at the hospital where she works but her new boss. And now everybody wants to know who is Dr. Jake Sparrow and from what part of heaven the handsome doctor fell. However, Dr. Ross knows that if she's smart, she'll stay far away from Jake Sparrow--if that's even his real name. She has an unfortunate habit of attracting and falling for the wrong kind of guy, and that's exactly what the secretive doctor feels like to her. Yet at times she catches him staring at her from across the room, and when their eyes meet, her heart races like the wind. He's also one of the most brilliant neurosurgeons in the world. She's supposed to be learning from him, but he refuses to let her scrub in on his surgeries. Even though she thinks Dr. Sparrow is a jerk, Dr. Ross finds it hard to resist his seductive ways. Then, one day he surprises her by making her an offer that she doesn't refuse. Will their sparks ignite into flames or will Dr. Sparrow's secret unexpectedly come back to haunt the both of them? Seduction is book one of The Secret Billionaire Asher Blackstone duet.

Seduction

Can they make a second chance last a lifetime? I never thought I'd see Jay West again, at least not outside my TV screen. We first met when he was eleven, and I was ten. Our older sisters forced us to play together while they ran upstairs to make unsolicited phone calls to cute boys. Finally, Jay asked me the name of the puppet I was holding in my hands. I hung my head, embarrassed by what my sister called my state of perpetual geekdom, and said, "Skinny Pig." He said, "cool!" And from that moment onward, we became best friends forever—or at least that’s what I thought. Years later, I developed boobs, and he became a teenage heartthrob. Then came that night. Something happened between us—something unexpected and confusing. That was fifteen years ago, and we hadn't spoken since then. Now here I am, staring into Jay's come hither eyes. He's no longer a boy, and I'm not a girl. I'm a woman, and he's a gorgeous man who's just offered me the position of a lifetime. Should I take it? If I say no, my mundane life This standalone second chance at love best friends to lovers romance ends with happily ever after.

Friends to Lovers Romance Novel

Once Friends

They say that love conquers all, but can it conquer deception? My heart is shattered into millions of pieces, and I don't know how to stop the aching. But I'm getting my life back on track again and going on a big date. According to Top Rag Mag, Hercules has moved on too. Then he's standing right in front of me with a proposition I should definitely refuse. Forbidden lovers reunite in this last book of Playing with Fire series, an intense must-read billionaire romance trilogy.

Billionaire Romance Soul Mates

Soul Mates

The Tempting Valentine Brothers Series If only the Capulets and Montagues had a happy ending. Meet the Valentines and Groves–two warring families. Only their stories don’t end in tragedy. Forbidden lovers, soul mates, fake engagements, and enemies to lovers are the unputdownable tropes that are part of this series! Working at Hercules's company and him being my boss has given me everything I ever wanted, including him. Of course, he thinks I'm somebody else. The closer I get to him, the more destructive my deception is becoming.

The Deception

In the blurred boundaries between love and loathing, Robin Hester and Dexter Frampton dance dangerously close to both. Robin's love life has been a series of heartbreaks. Burned one too many times, she decides to bow out of the dating scene and quit her high-profile career, which brings her face-to-face with every eligible (and not-so-eligible) bachelor in the city. On the brink of announcing her indefinite hiatus on WBLAT, fate intervenes. The studio door swings open to reveal Dexter Frampton—the insufferably handsome man she's not seen since their fiery disagreement a year prior. With cameras rolling, before she can declare her intentions, Dexter throws down the gauntlet, questioning her ability to commit. Sparks fly, challenges are issued, and a tantalizing game begins. But behind Dexter's smug exterior is a man who's been smitten with Robin since their first electric glance. And he's determined to make sure Robin's escape plan includes a detour straight into his arms. "Waiting On You" is a tantalizing standalone enemy to lovers, billionaire romance where disdain meets desire, and resistance fuels the flame of passion. Dive in for a roller-coaster of emotions and a promise of a heartwarming happily ever after.

An Enemies To Lovers Romance

Waiting On You

Who am I? His enemy or his forever lover? After what he had done to me, I still can’t get Jasper off my mind. And now here he is in my life yet again. I don’t know if he’s playing me or not. As a top investigative reporter, I have to keep my head in the game. The Blackstone family secrets are dark indeed, and each new secret I uncover is more explosive than the last. If only Jasper would go away and let me finish off his ruthless family in stellar fashion. But we're unable to part ways. Our desire for each other is too insatiable. Then, I finally get my hands on the one story that could destroy his family forever. Now Jasper must choose between loving me or protecting his family's dark secrets. I know what I have to do. It's the right thing.

Desire

Broke and down on her luck, a young publicist takes a lesser job and relocates across the country to work at a remote ranch for Billionaire Spencer Blackstone. Not only does the irresistibly handsome Mr. Blackstone seem broken and haunted by his past, but he's hiding something. Soon, discovery's in the air, and in more ways than one. Tempting, Book One: 'Lost in the Ranch': Stranded in an unfamiliar ranch with no one but a daunting list of duties for company, an innocent assistant's life takes a thrilling turn when her elusive, devastatingly handsome billionaire boss, Spencer Blackstone, finally appears. Sparks fly, but will his dark secrets cool their flames? Impulse, Book Two: The tale of seduction and mystery continues as the secrets of the reclusive Spencer Blackstone begin to unravel. His undeniable allure grows stronger, but will the revelation of dark truths about the secluded ranch extinguish the passion, or fan the flames? Bliss, Book Three: In this heart-pounding finale, every secret is laid bare. As dark truths about the seductive billionaire are revealed, will the love between an innocent assistant and her enigmatic boss withstand the test, or will the revelations be too much to bear? Experience an intoxicating blend of passion, secrets, and a love that defies the odds in the 'The Boss Billionaire' Trilogy—a must-read for fans of romantic suspense and billionaire romance."

The Complete Trilogy

The Boss Billionaire

In this final installment of the Parched novel series, the world has certainly been changed--and not for the better. The sun has disappeared and the Evil, by way of Lario Exgesis, has been successful in creating a deadlier vampire species. Fortunately, the Daughters of Benel and Sons of Gogulon were created specifically for these times and they will not quit fighting until they've landed the crushing blow and supplant Lario Exgesis’s plan to rule the Earth.

Vampire Romance Fantasy

Vanquish

Explosive secrets rattle Spencer and my budding relationship. The hits keep coming as my mother manipulates me into working for her. But Spencer has plans of his own, plans that include winning me back while dishing out a side of revenge served cold to his enemies. Impulse is book two of Spencer's story which is part of a must-read billionaire romance trilogy with plenty of angst, twists, turns, and extra steam that will keep you turning the pages.

Spencer

Impulse

Gorgeous, intense, and extremely enigmatic, my billionaire boss makes me wonder just how dangerous it would be to fall in love with a man like him. After two days of being stuck in an airport, broke and sleep-derived, I finally arrive at the remote ranch to start my new job as executive assistant to business mogul and CEO Spencer Blackstone. But to my surprise, my enigmatic new boss is nowhere to be seen, even though he's left me a list of job duties a mile long. One day leads to the next, and Spencer Blackstone is still a no-show. The loneliness turns unbearable, and I'm on the verge of calling my controlling mother to ask for a one-way ticket back to New York City, which always comes with strings attached. But just before I ignore the warning signs blaring within and ask for help anyway, my reclusive new boss finally makes an appearance. What can I say about Spencer Blackstone? Mr. Blackstone is a gorgeous Adonis of a man. Our encounters never fail to send me reeling with pure desire. He's so seductive and charismatic that I can't stop thinking about him. But there are rumors about my guarded new boss. I was told he's the sort of man inexperienced young women like me should avoid like the plague. Yet, how can I resist him when he shows up at the most unexpected moments with his tousled hair and come hither eyes? His beauty and intensity never fail to set my body aflame. But what does he do when he disappears, unable to be found? What is he hiding out here in the middle of nowhere? And are his secrets more proof of how dangerous it would be to fall in love with a man like him? Something tells me I'm about to find out. Tempting (formerly Enthrall) is book one of Spencer's story, part of a must-read billionaire romance trilogy with plenty of angst, twists, turns, and extra steam to keep you turning the pages.

Billionaire Boss Romance

Tempting

Spencer Blackstone will do anything for his wife and vice versa. With life-altering changes on the horizon, Jada and Spencer try to merge two legendary families into one happy family. Will they succeed? Note: You'll definitely want to read this bonus book before devouring Seduction, book one of Asher's story.

Spencer Bonus Book

Exposed

Pen learns a secret that threatens to extinguish her white-hot romance with her boss--once neurosurgeon Jake Sparrow, now billionaire Asher Nathaniel Christmas. But Asher refuses to embrace a future without Pen in it; after all, she's the reason he reclaimed his name in the first place. Yet trouble lurks around every corner, threatening to separate them at every turn. Embrace is book two of Asher and Pen's love story, part of a must-read billionaire romance duet with plenty of angst, twists, turns, and extra steam to keep you turning the pages.

Asher

Embrace

Their families are mortal enemies, but they are attracted to each other like moths to a flame. Fate has a way of bringing them together; slowly but surely they will play with fire. At first, Hercules Valentine was the boy that set my soul on fire. Temptation personified; he was the flame, and I, the moth. At least that's how I felt. Because Hercules Valentine was off-limits, I knew that just as well as I knew my name. The rivalry between our families has deep roots. My family will never accept him, and his family will never welcome me either. I know this for a fact. However, no matter where life takes us, fate has a funny way of bringing Hercules and me back together again. He doesn't know it, but he's been my first real kiss, among other things. It's been years since my high school crush on the quiet, tempting, and popular boy in my 5th-period class. And now, family duty calls, and I've been tasked with crossing him in the worst way. If he learns of my deception, then he might end up hating me forever. But will my mission be thwarted by an itch that only Hercules Valentine can scratch? This is the first must-read billionaire romance in the Playing with Fire series, a slow-burn romance, capturing Paisley and Hercules's intense love story.

Billionaire Romance with Slow-burn Heat

Tempting Fate

Maggie and Vince’s put their relationship through the wringer. But don't let their foibles fool you. These two are meant to be. Still In Love With Her (Maggie & Vince, #1) is the fifth book in the LOVE in the USA Contemporary Romance Series by author, Z.L. Arkadie.

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