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Aaron Pike is a walking nightmare. Mia Armstrong is his dream come true. Aaron is a leader and proud white nationalist from Alabama. He considers himself an activist and purist for the white race in America and offers no pretenses or excuses for his controversial views, affiliations, and violent behavior. Despite the stereotypes, Aaron is not only exceptionally intelligent, but also occasionally charming when he sees fit. He has the power to disturb and fluster with merely a look. Now he is looking out from behind bars, serving a stint for nearly beating a man to death.While in prison, the recidivist Aaron believes that he will serve his time and be right back out on the front lines of the movement. However, fate ushers him down a different path altogether. His friends may just be his enemies, and who to trust is no longer so black and white. The Holman Correctional Facility prison psychiatrist asks Mr. Pike to participate in a pen pal program. Aaron, through reluctant therapy sessions, is also forced to delve deep within himself, and discuss in detail situations regarding not only his unsettling past, but his not so clear future. He's forced to confront his biggest internal demons, and now his back is against the wall. Mia Armstrong wants a bright future for everyone. She's an optimistic elementary schoolteacher who's heart is as kind as her words. She has a deep desire to serve mankind, especially those whom society has crossed out. She volunteers at the local penitentiary and is asked to help spread the word about a prison pen pal program. In that process, she corresponds with Aaron under an alias, and before long, the two hit it off, and fall in love. Only there is one problem...Mia Armstrong is African American. This is the FIRST book of a two-book series. The second book, "Word of Honor" is also available NOW. From USA Today bestselling author Tiana Laveen comes an inspirational, forbidden lovers, secret identity, emotionally scarred hero novel packed with suspense and passion. The 'N' Word is a taboo, opposites attract, bad boy/good girl contemporary romance. It is a double novel with a HEA (Happily-ever-after). This book does not condone, justify, promote, glorify or praise the beliefs of the hero in any way, shape or form. This book is about the journey of a broken soul to love and redemption. This book includes mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences; reader discretion is advised. Please look inside under the 'Trigger Warnings' for possible topics that may be deemed personally objectionable.

Mia has caused an emotional avalanche based on deceit. Perhaps getting buried under a well-intentioned lie will force Aaron to come up for air and grasp hold to the truth... Mia and Aaron have fallen madly in love, but now the cat is scratching to get out of the bag. The two forged an alliance, and their friendship flourishes into so much more. Once the truth of Mia's identity is revealed, Aaron must delve deep within himself and make peace with this revelation. Now he needs to ask himself how will he deal with the truth of his feelings? Can he force himself to hate a woman he adores and loves based on her race alone? The answer isn't so black and white, and he's not the only one asking questions. Will Mia be able to stay by his side after discovering the darker side of the man she's fallen helplessly in love with? Will she be able to offer forgiveness and redemption, or will she turn her back on a lost soul who is used to not giving love, or receiving it? They both make a decision that changes everything, but all choices have consequences. This time Aaron must fight for love instead of hate, and protect himself and the woman he loves at all costs. There's a rough ride ahead, but Aaron has learned a thing or two from his past affiliations - the most important lessons? Never back down, and fight to the death. Step inside of this explosive novel, 'Word of Honor', to find out how this story of unlikely, forbidden love unfolds. This is the SECOND book of a two-book series. The first book, "The 'N' Word" should be read first. From USA Today bestselling author Tiana Laveen comes an inspirational, forbidden lovers, emotionally scarred hero novel packed with suspense and passion. The Word of Honor is a taboo, opposites attract, bad boy/good girl contemporary romance. It is the second and final book of a double novel with a HEA (Happily-ever-after). This book does not condone, justify, promote or praise the beliefs of the hero in any way, shape or form. This book is about the journey to redemption of a broken soul. This book includes mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences; reader discretion is advised. Please look inside under the 'Trigger Warnings' for possible topics that may be deemed personally objectionable.

He kidnapped the woman. She captured his heart. James 'Black Arrow' Wilde is an enigmatic mastermind of a lucrative smuggling ring. With his towering frame, inked skin, and lethal skills, he commands both respect and fear. But when an unforeseen witness threatens to expose his empire, James finds himself caught in a high-stakes game of survival.Enter Honey Brooks, a fearless and unconventional photojournalist from Los Angeles, California. Sent to Colorado as punishment, she unsuspectingly captures a secret that draws her into a deadly dance with James Wilde-a man feared by many.As their paths intertwine, a turbulent connection sparks, fueled by revenge, seduction, and danger. In a world where trust is scarce and alliances are fleeting, James and Honey must navigate treacherous waters, fighting not only for their lives but for a love that defies all odds.With enemies lurking in every shadow, they must decide if their fiery passion is worth the ultimate sacrifice. Immerse yourself in the pulse-pounding pages of 'Shot in the Dark' and brace yourself for a wild ride that will leave you breathless. From USA Today bestselling author Tiana Laveen comes an enemies to lovers, forced proximity, forbidden love, dark romance packed with grit, suspense, and passion. Shot in the Dark is a standalone novel with a HEA (Happily-ever-after). This book includes kidnapping and mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences; reader discretion is advised. Please look inside under the 'Trigger Warnings' for possible topics that may be deemed personally objectionable.

Bad boy Jude wants to turn over a new leaf. But that leaf is poison Ivy... A ruthless kingpin drug dealer, Jude 'The Judge' Cooper is in a league of his own. Armed with a killer smile, commendable acumen, and Southern charm, he mixes and mingles with the best of them. He also manages to elude the wide arm of law enforcement time and again. Jude's mission is simple: Be smarter than the rest. Faster than the best. Know the enemy. Accumulate wealth. Take out anyone in the way without hesitation. This motto has served him well.But there's one problem... A change is going to come. With his enemies breathing down his neck, the Judge is ready for a revolution, but with all changes, comes risk.The last thing he expects is to fall in love in the process. Iris Ashford is a divorced cashier at a grocery store, raising her niece. She's kind, level-headed and hardworking, a friend to many. Every night, a tall, beautiful-eyed heartthrob comes into the store and buys some of the most unusual items. It doesn't take long for her to find out that her little friendly crush is the infamous Jude Cooper, AKA, J.J.E.- 'The Judge, Jury, and Executioner.' One fateful night, a simple conversation turns into a tempting business proposition and Iris unwittingly signs up for more than she bargained for. Here is a tale of truth or dare, love or hate, and survival of the fittest. What is a man to do when the stakes are higher than his clientele? Iris has stumbled into a dark, seedy underworld, and is now bonded to the Judge. Marked for life to a man who doesn't believe in falling in love. Until he met her... From USA Today bestselling author Tiana Laveen comes a dark and twisted romantic page-turner, packed with suspense, redemption and passion. Here Comes the Judge is an opposites attract, forbidden love, bad boy good girl, steamy romance. This book includes mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences; reader discretion is advised. Please look inside under "Trigger Warnings" for possible topics that may be deemed personally objectionable.

Kane needs a parcel of grace. He is special delivered a package of love. Kane Westbrook was born from a wealthy Christian family and is living his life in Texas. The handsome former college football star and accomplished automotive engineer endured an unthinkable catastrophe, one that changed his life forever. He now isolates himself from the outside world, creating a cocoon of a false sense of comfort.Jessica Franco is as level headed and calm as they come. She's worked for years at the United States Postal Service, owns her own home and shares her space with a dear friend who can't seem to get her own life together. Despite having a rather difficult childhood and being viewed as the 'not so pretty one' of her family and friends, she has not only survived, but thrived. Everyone loves Jessica, and though she appears well adjusted and centered, there are secrets and abundant pain she possesses deep inside, the kind of emotions that tear her apart in more ways than one.Kane and Jessica meet in the simplest of ways, but their complicated lives intertwine. Fate came knocking, and they answered. The unexpected package of love was Signed. Sealed and Delivered.Will Kane be able to escape the prison of his own mind and follow his heart to make a life with Jessica? Will Jessica be able to be vulnerable enough to accept Kane's love and most of all, believe that she is deserving to receive it?From USA Today bestselling author Tiana Laveen comes an opposites attract, Plain Jane, grumpy sunshine, steamy romance. Nobody is an inspiring contemporary romance. It is a standalone novel with a HEA (Happily-ever-after). This book includes mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences; reader discretion is advised. Please look inside under the 'Trigger Warnings' for possible topics that may be deemed personally objectionable.

Alexandre has everything he desires except for that which he wants most of all: His Blood Queen.Amidst the backdrop of the Hundred Year War, Alexandre Marseille, a centuries-old vampire, seeks his fated mate. Having established his empire in New York City, he is living an opulent life and running a successful law firm. But his ultimate goal is to find her. Once he sets eyes on Venus Anderson, he will stop at nothing to get her, and the relentless, sensual pursuit begins.Venus Margaret Anderson remembers vividly what it was like to be human. To smell the yellow Jessamine flowers and feel the warm sun on her flesh in the South Carolina heat. But being human sometimes meant she wasn't treated humanely at all, for Venus once lived as a slave on a plantation owned by a cruel master. Now a Professor of Art History, she runs from her true self. Until she is hunted and found by Alexandre.The two twisted soulmates are bitten from the same bloody cloth, but it will take all the demons of Hell and all the prayers in Heaven to convince Venus that Alexandre is not always the ruthless monster he appears to be. Separate, they are forces to be reckoned with; together, they are an explosive power couple destined to leave an indelible, blood-stained mark upon the world. But, with all good things, there are those who wait in the shadows, working their black magic to drain and destroy this love at the onset, casket officially closed. From USA Today bestselling author Tiana Laveen comes a dark and twisted dystopian romantic rollercoaster, packed with suspense, vengeance and passion. Le Roi Du Sang is a dark paranormal, steamy romance. This book includes mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences; reader discretion is advised. Please look inside under "Trigger Warnings" for possible topics that may be deemed personally objectionable.

Something wicked this way comes, and his name is Angelo Ferrari... Angelo is an unrepentant, heartless hitman who lives his life in the shadows. As a gun for hire who has followed in his father's Italian Mafia affiliated footsteps, he has left a bloody trail of bodies in his wake. Since taking his first life at age fourteen, he has been holding a gun in one hand, a knife in the other, and hatred in his heart. He's so good at being wicked, he's never been caught red-handed. After years of grooming and experience, he is the newest Seraph of Mortality - the executioner. One fateful evening, however, things change. He meets his match. A beautiful woman who can see right through him.Andrea Ellison is an herbalist, palm reader, and Empathic Sensitive. She's also the wrong woman to cross. Working at a perfume counter in Manhattan, she supplements her income by offering specialty love spells and clairvoyant readings. Though she at times can see the future, she did not predict Angelo Ferrari coming her way. Never has she encountered such evil and beauty all within the same man. No matter how hard they try to resist, they realize they are destined to be together. However, their love is not free, and the couple are expected to pay with their lives. It's 1979 in New York City. Crime and urban flight are at their peak. Rocky II has hit the silver screen. The Knacks' 'My Sherona' and Donna Summer's 'Bad Girls' are burning up the music charts and blasting in every disco on a Saturday night. Can Angelo dance with the Devil and keep the woman of his dreams protected from his darkness? Can Andrea trust Angelo to love her, find his inner light, and not be swallowed by his shadows? From USA Today bestselling author Tiana Laveen comes a dark mafia, opposites attract, bad boy/good girl romance packed with grit, suspense, and passion. No Love for the Wicked is a standalone novel with a HEA (Happily-ever-after). This book includes mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences; reader discretion is advised. Please look inside under the 'Trigger Warnings' for possible topics that may be deemed personally objectionable.

You never forget your first true love... Tony Romano's life was torn apart at age fifteen when his father died. Intelligent, artistic, and charismatic, the happy-go-lucky kid was thrust into a new world too fast. Suddenly relocated from New Jersey to Belle Glade, Florida, he found himself being raised by the violent, merciless streets. Those streets seemed to be cursed, but right across the way lived a blessing. Cassidy Macklin was raised by her grandmother for most of her life. Smart, creative, and kind-hearted, she does her utmost to prevent her circumstances from bringing her down. Reading helps her escape to a different life and place, even if only in her imagination, and Grandmama's soulful food is the balm that heals her heart and keeps her world afloat. It doesn't hurt that the new kid who moved in across the street is easy on the eyes and an interesting cover to a book she's yet to read. Tony and Cassidy form an instant connection, but darkness rears its head and things fall apart, bringing havoc and turmoil to their lives. Years later, as adults, the two cross paths, and Tony is determined to win back his first love by any means necessary. They both must come to terms with the monsters of their past, the reality of their present, and the promise of the future. From USA Today bestselling author Tiana Laveen comes a coming-of-age, emotional scars, best friends-to-lovers romance packed with nostalgia, suspense, and passion. Gumbo is a standalone novel with a HEA (Happily-ever-after). This book includes mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences; reader discretion is advised. Please look inside for possible 'Trigger Warnings'."

Dominic is full of poisonous snake venom, but Majesty is the antidote to his deadly bite.A notorious Miami-born Cuban gang member, Dominic's life has been rife with ups and downs, many of those years spent behind steel bars. Yet, he came out the other side dripping in gold and black, like his Latin King colors. Money and survival are all he has on his mind, until a sexy, headstrong woman moves into his neighborhood and causes ample distraction.Majesty Wilson is tired. She's tired of lies. She's tired of the disrespect at her job. She's tired of no-good-men who see cheating as a way of life. Raising her nine-year-old son solo has been the most difficult job she's ever had, but her love for her child drives her to make a better life for the two of them. After moving into her new home, she comes face to face with King Viper. Repulsion and fear surface, yet sparks fly between them. Fangs out, he threatens to sink them deep into Majesty but perhaps, for her only, his bark is louder than his bite. Majesty is tough, but Dominic melts the ice around her heart.Immense obstacles, shocking secrets from the past, and devastating blows lay at the feet of the couple, demanding their attention, and testing their resolve. Their unexpected encounter ignites a storm of passion and danger, forcing them to confront their pasts and choose between love and chaos. Can they defy the odds and find redemption, or will their pain and secrets tear them apart?From USA Today bestselling author Tiana Laveen comes an opposites attract, bad boy/good girl steamy romance packed with grit, suspense, and passion. The Viper and his Majesty is a standalone novel with a HEA (Happily-ever-after). This book includes mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences; reader discretion is advised. Please look inside under the 'Trigger Warnings' for possible topics that may be deemed personally objectionable.

Axel has three missions in life. Little did he know that one of them would involve protecting the woman he loves... When Axel witnessed something he couldn't unsee, trouble with a capital T painted a target on his back. What began as an ordinary day running his crime scene cleaning company turned into a hail of bullets aimed at him. Determined to confront the threat head-on, make peace with his inner demons, and fulfill a promise, Axel's path took an unexpected turn toward passion. While at a local bar to clear his thoughts, he encountered a woman who ticked all his boxes: English Price. While English relaxed at her favorite tavern after a long day of work as a book conservator, she couldn't help but notice the long-haired, six-foot-three inches of lean muscle and mischief that was Axel. She lived life being an unapologetic nerd, and men like Axel provided a much-welcomed excuse to let her hair down. His work ethic and intelligence were just the right cocktail to take her mind off her ex-boyfriend and checkered past. But, given her failed relationships, she knew all too well that bad boys meant bad news. From the moment they meet, a chain of events unfolds, and their undeniable attraction propels them toward a future already etched in stone. From USA Today bestselling author Tiana Laveen comes a dark and twisted romantic page-turner, packed with payback and passion. Hear No Evil - The Book of Axel is a dark, suspenseful, contemporary romance, serving as the first standalone in The Brother Disciples Series. This book includes mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences; reader discretion is advised. Please look inside under "Trigger Warnings" for possible topics that may be deemed personally objectionable.

Legend discovers that holding onto love can be tougher than embracing hate. Despite Legend Vidal's downhome Southern roots and larger-than-life nature, he has fallen from glory as an Army solider because of a life of crime and demons he has yet to face. Struggling to gain his footing and start anew, his survival-mode existence has been interrupted by his long-time best friend reminding him of the pact they made decades ago. This time, Legend is determined to finally SEE THE EVIL-then kill it on sight, at last living up to his name. Then walks in the thief of his heart: Desiree Washington. Desiree is a striking, curvaceous, confident woman who's had her share of hardships and bumps in the road. As a single mother, she works doubly hard to make ends meet. Deciding to embark on a new career for a better life, she follows her passion and crosses paths with Legend in a culinary class. Once they set eyes on one another, lust is served up to them on a silver platter, and Legend goes in for the grill. Despite her reservations, she can no longer fight temptation.Fate has its way. What begins as a friendship quickly turns into hot, fiery love. But the road to their growth is fraught with emotional hurdles, unspeakable drama, and heart pounding self-actualization. Embrace the sizzle of love, redemption, and second chances in this rollercoaster of passion, where hearts mend and destinies ignite. From USA Today bestselling author Tiana Laveen comes a dark romantic suspense, sprinkled with a dash of paranormal, and plenty of passion. See No Evil - The Book of Legend is an exciting, small town, bad boy/good girl, steamy contemporary romance with an HEA. This second novel of the Brother Disciples series can be read independently, but reading them chronologically creates a more enriching experience. This book includes mature themes and content. Please look inside under Trigger Warnings for possible topics that may be deemed personally objectionable.

Revving engines and burning desires ignite when Aries' life is turned upside down by an unexpected windfall and chance at love.Aries 'Flame' Creed is not the kind of man you want to cross. He's rough around the edges, shrewd and nobody's pushover. The rugged single father and motorcycle shop owner never expected his estranged father's inheritance to upend his life. Enter Lauren McKinley, bookstore owner with a passion for vintage cars and dirty books. Widowed and definitely not looking, she's convinced herself that she's content, and doing her best to look on the bright side of life. That is, until her business is jeopardized by a devil with haunting amber eyes, more ink on his body than on a world map, and a seasoned professional in the art of intimidation. Sparks fly when their worlds collide, but as enemies turn to lovers, they must confront their pasts to find a future together. Dive into this sizzling tale of redemption and romance set in Atlanta, GA. From USA Today bestselling author Tiana Laveen comes a fated mates, opposites attract, romance packed with grit, mystery, and passion. "Fire and Rain" is a standalone novel with a HEA (Happily-ever-after). This book includes mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences; reader discretion is advised. Please look inside under the 'Trigger Warnings' for possible topics that may be deemed personally objectionable.

Hunter was born to fight. Now he must fight for love. Hunter Wolfe's life has been a revolving door in the penitentiary system of Saginaw and Detroit, Michigan from an early age. After witnessing the brutal murder of his mother as a young boy, the trauma molded him into a juvenile delinquent his grandparents could no longer control. It was no surprise to anyone in his circle that he became a weapons enthusiast and ruthless street boxer. Despite what many believe, though, Hunter's heart beats for a select few-such as his dying friend, Noah, who has given him a set of tasks to complete on his behalf. Somewhere along the way, though, the unimaginable happens...Nita Percy is a hardworking single mother living in Detroit, Michigan. The last thing she needs is a hulking, beastly felon like Hunter hanging around her home, but her hands are tied, seeing that her daughter's best friend's father is about to draw his last breath. Nita realizes appearances can be deceiving and sees through Hunter's gruff exterior. As a friendship begins between them and their physical attraction grows stronger, she can no longer fight her desire for him, no matter how hard she tries. Love has punched her in the heart.This is a tale of earning trust, turning turmoil into triumph,and unlikely love in the heart of the Motor City. From USA Today bestselling author Tiana Laveen comes a fated mates, opposites attract, romance packed with grit, suspense, and passion. Tyrant is a standalone novel with a HEA (Happily-ever-after). This book includes mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences; reader discretion is advised. Please look inside under the 'Trigger Warnings' for possible topics that may be deemed personally objectionable.

In the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness, love thaws even the iciest of secrets.Park Ranger and hunter, Jack Currant was a quiet giant until his world came crashing in. After tragically losing his son in an unsolved murder, his life of isolation has become second nature, as well as his thirst for discovery and revenge.Seeking a fresh start, Kimberly Milton has fled from the big city to the one place her family won't find her: Alaska. She soon crosses paths with the enigmatic Jack, a mountain of a man who has become the subject of folk tales and chilling speculations and develops a friendship with him. There's only one problem: it's turning into much more as they are blindsided by love.As their attraction grows, Jack seeks resolution and retribution with Kim by his side. Will he find the answers he seeks and finally gain some closure?'Black Ice' takes you on a journey of twisted betrayal, icy revenge, enigmatic curves, and piping hot passion, and leaves you panting for more.