Bücher von Josette Reuel

Vesta Dean had no family and her friends had dumped her long ago. Rumors always seemed to have a way of following her around, especially when her mother had been known as the town slut and her father could have been any of the numerous men who'd graced her mom's bed. In her twenties, Vesta was more than ready to leave her two-bit hometown in her rearview mirror - if only she had the resources.Rico Salvatore grew up in an abusive home with his father using him as a punching bag any chance he got. Rico searched for an outlet and found it his junior year of high school - girls, drugs, fighting, and motorcycles. He ran the streets day and night and eventually found his way into the ranks of Fuego's Inferno MC; where years later, he now sits at the top of the food chain as Prez. Life is good. No one can stop him. No one will ever make him feel weak again. He is in control of his own salvation… until now...

"Delicious Sin" is a standalone contemporary romance novel in the "Bad Apples" series._____ Eli Mattis had run the streets of New York City at an early age. He fell in with the wrong crowd and started making some bad choices. He was considered a bad apple throughout the neighborhood. However, that all changed at the age of twelve when his dad was sent to prison and his mom died. Eli was put in a church foster care since he had no close relatives and no other foster care program was willing to take him in. It was there he met Sister Mary Agnes, who didn't give up on the bad apple and after years of persistence, finally, helped Eli turn over a new leaf. Naira Kang has been working hard in New York City as a lawyer. She hadn't always wanted to be a lawyer. She had other goals and dreams for herself, but when Naira was younger and her grandmother was going to be deported Naira learned how important the judicial system was. Sister Mary Agnes had come to her family's rescue by finding a lawyer. A lawyer who helped keep their family together. It was at that moment Naira decided she wanted to be a lawyer and help other people. Fast forward ten years... Eli has become a man, who makes Sister Mary Agnes proud. He is a hard worker and helps those in need, especially women and children. When Eli sees an altercation between a man and a woman, he doesn't hesitate to come to the woman's rescue. But when the cops show up, Eli is arrested and thrown in Jail. Using his one phone call he calls Sister Mary Agnes, who comes and bails him out without hesitation. She gives him an address to a lawyer who will change his life forever… Naira Kang.

"Big Apple Sin" is a standalone contemporary romance novel in the "Bad Apples" series._____ For Cheryl "Cherry" Jones moving to the 'Big Apple' was a chance at a fresh start. In a city the size of New York, she was positive she'd get lost in the shuffle and be able to enjoy her new job as a preschool teacher while forgetting the fact her five-year marriage ended when they discovered she couldn't have any children of her own. Levan Clark had spent his life one step away from ruin. In his youth, he'd made plenty of mistakes but now... now he was going to show his three-year-old twins how to ignore stereotypes and become anything they wanted to be. At least he would as soon as he found the mischievous toddlers. A chance meeting at the local cafe after her first day on the job brings Cheryl and Levan together, will they be able to look beyond their pasts and accept their second chance?

**Time Travel, Cyborg, Reverse Harem Romance** Paisley MacKenna's life was lonely and felt as if she took one step forward only to take ten backward. Friends - or men - weren't something she had time for. Her battery-operated boyfriend gave her what she needed without the entanglements. If only Josh McCormick would take the hint and leave her alone.However, her life changed the night something crashed into her cornfield. Was it a dream or crop circles gone bad?Earth's B.O.B. Galactic Taskforce 1st Flight Squadron were six of Earth's best soldiers. Over the years they had meshed into a well-oiled machine. Thought of as the property of the Earth's military, they'd never had a choice about the augmentations that had been done to them.However, even as cyborgs created so they could continue to fight, they weren't prepared for being sucked through a rift and onto an Earth from a century before they were even born. The officers - Baqir, Orion, and Burhan - were even less prepared for the spirited woman who confronted them when they first stepped from their ship and onto the unfamiliar Earth.Will Paisley dismiss the events of the night as a fantasy created from using her battery-operated toy before bed or will she discover a new life with her personal B.O.B. who don't require batteries?

"COBALT" is the second in the Wicked Griffins, a Reverse Harem Motorcycle Club Contemporary Romance series. If you enjoy a steamy story of a woman being pampered by three strong, masculine men, then be sure to one-click today._____ Kara Thorssen works at a homeless shelter and lives a quiet life. She wears her heart on her sleeve and would give the shirt off her back to help anyone. That's why she is left in shock when she is accosted by a stalker one night after work. She finds herself running towards the local bar and throwing herself into the arms of her knight in shining leather - Cobalt. A mix up with Officer Clark Jones has Cobalt in handcuffs and Kara desperately trying to get him freed. With the decade-long feud between the sexy bad boy and cop, things aren't looking too promising to Kara. Both are extremely attractive and just as equally stubborn. Their only thing in common… their desire for Kara. Will Kara be able to douse the fire between Cobalt and Officer Jones? And, what about Hammer, the biker Cobalt calls to protect her?

Maritza Rodrigo's employer promoted her to the hotel manager at her company's newest resort, the Cayman Queen, in the Cayman Islands of the Caribbean; the only set back, she had to leave immediately. But with her Lita passed on there was nothing keeping her in Puerto Rico - it had ceased to be home with the early deaths of her parents and the more recent of her grandmother. Boarding the company jet with only an overnight bag, little did she know that a short time later she would be drifting on a life raft, talking to the ghost of her dead Lita, and being rescued by several brawny, strange men after a strange storm forced the plane into the ocean.Earth's B.O.B. Galactic Taskforce 2nd Flight Squadron were six of Earth's best soldiers. Over the years they had meshed into a well-oiled machine. Thought of as the property of the Earth's military, they'd never had a choice about the augmentations that had been done to them.However, even as cyborgs who were created to be ready for anything and to continue to fight, they weren't prepared to be sucked through a rift and onto an Earth from centuries before they were even born. As the ship's officers - Brenden, Oren, and Brazen - and their enlisted personnel overhear local enforcement abandoning a survivor of a plane crash, they have no idea how much their lives are about to change.When the squadron embarks on the mission of their lives with the rescued Maritza, will they find a way to survive in the tropical paradise or will they leave behind the happiness they found and return to the military service that had already taken everything?

Dulce Santiago always practiced one thing... 'pretend until you make it.' She knew she would be successful and happy because she pretended to be those things every day of her life. So, when her best friend, Ginny Porter, leaves for Alaska and disappears, Dulce is positive that she needs to bring the one person who understands her back to the sunshine state of Arizona - not having your BFF in your life sucked. What she didn't expect was to be abducted from the airport.As the preacher of the Blood Angels MC, Zephyr Buros, always found it easier to meddle in his brothers' emotions and lives than to concern himself with his own. After all, he needed to keep calm so he could block out everyone. So, when Dulce Santiago waltzed into his life, Zephyr is pretty sure the tiny spitfire is going to be the death of him.Ulric Konigson had been chased often enough by women or their mates to know that he was the ideal of visual perfection. How often had he been called an angel… even before he became a member of the Blood Angels? So, how was he to know if his mate wanted him or the perfection? It was easier to let the others have her and make sure she was happy from a distance, right?Kwon Hyon was a wolf of many talents. When Elias, the prez of the Blood Angels MC, saved his ass during a deal gone wrong, Kwon knew it was time to use his gifts to help the vampire find the one thing he'd never been able to get his hands on. After all, giving the male the Haeream and bringing him prosperity and protection was more than worth his sorry life. But what happens when the original thief comes looking for it and Kwon has something more valuable to protect - his new family.Can three males tame a curvy, outspoken Hispanic goddess in time to keep her safe? Or will the only answer be to send her back to her previous life?

*Humorous Paranormal Romance*_____ Lizabet 'Lizzy' Lyncas spends her days chasing animals, in the busy streets of Chicago as an Animal Control Officer. She doesn't have time to think about much else, at least not what her mother wants her to think of… a mate. Over the past few years, Parker Featherston has spent his time keeping to himself and focusing on his career. He prefers to keep away from the outside world. But no matter how hard he tries, the outside world always manages to find its way into his. With two meddling mothers, Lizzy and Parker find themselves at the Twilight Hunt Ball. The ball where shifters go in hopes of finding their mate. The one thing that Lizzy and Parker agree they don't want. So, they strike a deal, agreeing to be each other's fake significant other to fool their mothers. However, fate has other plans. Will they be able to escape what Chicago, the Windy City, is blowing their way - love? Or will they finally submit to their mothers and claim their mates? -Note: The Captured Hearts series is a collection of paranormal romances written in the same world. You do not need to read the others in the series to enjoy this story. This release can be read as a standalone.

**Paranormal MC Romance**_____ Koroleva "Banshee" Liutik wasn't supposed to exist. Her mother ran with her when she was born and hid her until they were found. Her mother died and Koroleva grew up alone in the forest until she moved to the city streets. It wasn't until Roark from the Dark Rebels MC found her that she found she could do more than just survive. She found a family and a new life. Dorain Wesley was rescued by the Shifter Council as a young cub. His entire family murdered, the Council raised him and soon put him to work as one of their enforcers. Not once did he second guess the instructions they gave him, after all, they gave him everything he needed, including a purpose. Then, in the midst of a continuing battle to protect the MC lands, the unexpected happens… Banshee finds something more than the MC to care about and Dorain finds a reason to say no to those he'd always trusted. Will the two lost souls find a reason to do more than just follow orders and survive? *Note* This story was originally released as part of the Dark Leopards Anthology. It has gone through an edit and update for its solo release, but it is essentially the same story.

**Paranormal MC Reverse Harem Romance**_____ Ainsley Thom had known what she wanted in life since she was a teenager but when your several-times removed grandfather decides you are his business, it means no one will touch you - especially when he's the blood-sucking president of a motorcycle club. With the MC members, humans, and the neighboring wolf pack all out of bounds, what was an almost thirty-year-old virgin to do? Aksel Ivarson was a pureblood vampire who had gotten lost in a storm while on a Viking raid a long time ago. He'd come a long way since the grungy man he'd been back then. As an enforcer for the Blood Angels MC, Aksel was able to keep his fighting skills up to par while taking pleasure in the finer things in life. He thought he had it all until the prez brought home a scrawny little human girl. Hiram Cohen learned a long time ago to keep his mouth shut and his hands to himself. It may have helped when Ainsley came into his life and the prez of the Blood Angels told everyone that she was hands-off, but it didn't help the ache in his heart or soul. Didn't help keep the women away either, so he spent all of his time training as an enforcer with his friends, Aksel and Jee - it helped when someone else understood. Jee-Ho Chin struggled to control his instincts every day of his life. Even so, as a wolf-vampire hybrid, it took way more than his iron will to hold him back from the woman who he knew was his. It wasn't easy when you walked two paths and neither family wanted you. So, when a man gives you a place to call home, you don't bite the offered hand. When duty and respect collide with the curvy beauty that all three want, would brotherhood keep them from breaking the rules and claiming Ainsley or will she finally catch their eye? Or has their neglect caused too much heartache which will have Ainsley walking away?

**Paranormal MC Romance**_____ Roark is the president of the East Michigan Dark Rebels MC. He earned the title by proving his strength, intelligence, and loyalty time and time again. There's nothing he wouldn't do for his MC - his family. So, when the realtor tycoon, Richard Billingsworth, offers to buy the MC's land, Roark's answer is simple… no. Kendra Niles is a simple woman just trying to live a quiet life. She recently took over her uncle's mechanic shop, which was basically belly up, and she's determined to make it a success. But, now, Richard Billingsworth is trying to get her to sell the shop and the land to him. When Kendra rejects his offer, Richard locks his sights on her and he isn't going to stop until he has her land. There's just one problem, Roark has his sights on her, too, and there's nothing he won't do to protect her. Will the tycoon have the last laugh and end up with the deeds to Roark and Kendra's land? Or will Roark do what he does best and stop at nothing to protect those who he claims as his? *Note* This story was originally released as part of the Dark Leopards Anthology. It has gone through an edit and update for its solo release, but it is essentially the same story.

**Dark Paranormal Reverse Harem Romance** Looking for something edgy, dark, and romantic? S.E. Isaac & Josette Reuel bring you the Tutela Brotherhood where dark worlds collide and three warriors find their mate._____Brynn Jakobs was orphaned as a toddler and grew up in the system. As a teenager, she decided the streets were safer than the government-sanctioned home she'd been assigned. She'd learned to take care of herself and not depend on anyone. Since coming of age, she'd worked her ass off to get her GED and to graduate from college. Now, she was at the end of the long journey and had been thrilled to obtain a highly coveted internship as the personal assistant to one of the most powerful women in the country - even if it meant late nights and no life other than her job.Spencer, Kelvin, and Damian worked together as a team. They'd been thrown together centuries ago by the Tutela Brotherhood. Spending time together, one-night stands for sexual release, and fighting the Agares daemons had always been enough… Until they came across three daemons attacking a young woman. One whiff of her scent and everything changed. Would they lose her to Agares before they even had a chance to discover who she really is?

**Paranormal MC Reverse Harem Romance**_____ Genevieve - Ginny - Porter left the constant heat of Phoenix, Arizona for the wild interior of Alaska. Having never seen snow, she had no idea what to expect and was severely unprepared. She soon regretted her decision to accept the very lucrative position with Angeli di Sangue Imports, Exports Inc. Crashing her Jeep to miss something in the road might prove she should have stayed in Phoenix but the man who comes to her rescue might prove she's exactly where she should be. Elias Nilsen has wandered the world as a vampire for quite some time and built up a name for himself. A name that made him the perfect candidate for being the president of the Blood Angels MC - a motorcycle club comprised of vampires, wolf shifters, hybrids, and humans in a secluded Alaskan town. He works hard for his MC and his MC brothers work even harder for him. Being the president leaves Elias wanting for nothing. His life is perfect. He wouldn't change a thing. Or would he? Born in Italy more years than he cared to count ago, Caius Acciaio sought solitude and a place where he could heal his mind and soul. Years of war and death had worn him down; and humans didn't seem to be ready to change any time soon. As a vampire with healing abilities, his empathy could have driven him mad if he hadn't found the Blood Angels who gave him a place to call home. Pavel Smirnov was born in an aristocratic vampire settlement, the child of a vampire father and human mother, he was deemed barely more valuable than a mule used to carry supplies. He was forced into service… forced to fight or die. What would he give up for the MC who saved him? Three hard men who live on the life-force - blood - of others are pushed to the brink when a tiny human woman crashes into their lives. Will Ginny soften hearts and push them to accept something they never expected to be gifted?

"STEEL" is the first in the Wicked Griffins, a new Reverse Harem Motorcycle Club Contemporary Romance series. If you enjoy a steamy story of a woman being pampered by three strong, masculine men, then be sure to one-click today._____ Jessica Johanssen has a trust fund and does as she pleases. She never wants for anything and has a butler, maid, and a personal chef who keep her comfortable in her mansion. But, when someone steals her family's prized possession there is no one on her staff who can help. So, she takes a chance and approaches the Griffins to get the family heirloom back. Steel, the MC president, agrees on one condition - that Jessica takes him and his best friend, Axe, home with her for a night of passion in return. When the threesome becomes a foursome, Jessica realizes there was much more to Steel's simple condition of giving them twelve hours than she ever dreamed. Will twelve hours be enough for Jessica's heart to keep its walls up or will they crumble around her before times up?