Shanora Williams
100 Proof
Shanora Williams
I was the low life.
The screw up.
The hopeless one with no future.
He was the rich guy. The smart one. The one who had it all.
My parents admired everything he did, while I was known for being their greatest disappointment. I didn't follow the path they paved for me.
I drank, partied, and did whatever the hell I wanted. The buzz was something I couldn't live without - the fire that filled my veins after each sip always kept me running back for more.
But then I met her, and suddenly the drinks didn't matter. The parties weren't as fun. That fiery buzz came second for once.
I drowned only in her, wanting her more than I wanted to exist.
But even with her, I screwed things up.
Now, he's with the woman I love. And he may have her, but what he should know is that even with all of his money, that nice house, and his expensive cars, her mind, body, and soul will always belong to me.
And I'm not sorry about it, brother, 'cause she was mine first.
** 100 PROOF is a standalone forbidden romance. **
Bad For Me
Shanora Williams
From New York Times bestselling author Shanora Williams comes a deliciously sinful standalone romance with twists you won't see coming...There's a myth that floats around in my city.They say the president of the local biker gang is ruthless, heartless, and that once you cross him, you'll spend the rest of your life looking over your shoulder.There are whispers that he was once lost in a forest, and when he was found, he was surrounded by a pack of wolves that were protecting him.Many will tell you he'd never let his guard down for a woman, and that if he ever did, it would be bad for her.The one thing this city doesn't know about me is that I'm not your average woman. I'm a fighter, and when someone messes with my family, I will fight, and when my freedom is stolen, I will do whatever it takes to get it back.When I'm done with him, the rumors will come to an end because I'll be the woman who tamed this infamous biker president.I'll be the woman who, in the end, was bad for him.
Bad for Me: A Lords of Chaos Novel
Shanora Williams
Beautiful Broken Love
Shanora Williams
From New York Times bestselling author Shanora Williams comes an emotional page-turner about two people still reeling from tragedy who look to each other for the strength to move forward.
It’s been months since her dreams of forever were brutally shattered. Seven long months since her husband and soulmate, Lew, died in her arms, leaving her to carry on. Alone. And Davina Klein-Roberts still isn’t sure how to move forward.
To escape her anguish, Davina throws everything into work, pushing Golden Oil Co., her self-built skincare line, to become a viral success. Now she’s poised to clinch a major endorsement deal too. But it’s bittersweet without Lew by her side.
A meeting with Deke Bishop, the hot NBA star she’s courting for her brand, leaves Davina flustered. With his dimpled smile and warm handshake, Deke’s a natural pitchman. And he’s clearly interested—not only in her lotions.
Davina soon discovers that Deke’s more than just another player and carries his own pain. But as her feelings for him grow, so does her guilt. Will the pain of a future already lost keep her from embracing hope for a new one?
Being Mrs. Cane (Cane #4)
Shanora Williams
They say there is happiness at the end of every love story, but they never truly mention the hardships it takes to get there. With Cane, I’d been through hell and back, and now, I was going to be walking up the altar, promising my life to a man that I’d gambled everything for. Some would call me dumb. Some would deem me insane. Others would say I was a fool in love. But I knew what we were, and I knew what we had was real. With every marriage, there is always something that can hold you back or make you think twice, and this something was going to be one of our biggest wars yet, or our greatest victory ever.
Being Mrs.Cane (The Cane Series)
Shanora Williams
Beware (Beware, #1)
Shanora Williams
Ace is bad. Very bad. After losing my brother, I know I should stay away. So why can’t I? He’s irresistible. He’s confident. He’s amazing… but he’s dangerous. He was there the night my brother was murdered. He watched it all go down. I should stay away. The things I saw weren’t acceptable. I should want Ace as far away from me as possible—I should consider him a monster and a threat—but when my life is at stake I know I no longer have a choice of the matter. He's the only one that can protect me. He's done what he can to keep me out of danger, but it's not enough. I need answers. I need the truth. He refuses to give it to me, and because of that I don't trust him. He refuses to tell me what really happened and to just forget about it but I refuse. I won’t back down until I get answers. But there’s one thing wrong with getting too many answers. It leads to lies. It leads to trouble. It leads to danger. But worst of all, it leads to me falling deeply and madly in love with him. I’ve gotta be out of my mind. London Stallone hasn’t always had the perfect life, but she did have the perfect older brother. He did everything for her. He took care of her when no one else would. He’s always been the shoulder she could lean on, but when he ends up murdered, things turn for the worst. London soon demands answers, and the first person she runs to is her brother’s co-worker and good friend, Donovan “Ace” Crow. Ace isn’t the ordinary guy. He doesn’t come equipped with flowers and chocolate. He doesn’t hand out smiles and hugs to every female he meets. He’s strict and only about business, and London believes he’s a part of the reason her brother was murdered. Soon, after finding out life-threatening news, it leads to something Ace never thought he’d have to do for anyone. Protect her. Although he doesn't want her to get hurt, it doesn't stop him from being selfish or bitter. He's promised to protect her, but has he done enough ? Has he sacrificed everything in order to keep London out of harms way? Sometimes love can get in the way of your priorities. And sometimes love can easily become your enemy—your worst nightmare. It can destroy you. This is a story full of dishonesty. Disloyalty. Broken hearts. Pain. Suffering. Lies. Destruction. This isn’t a fairytale love story. This is real. And it just might break you. You’ve been warned… BEWARE. *91K words*
Breaking Mr. Cane (Cane #2)
Shanora Williams
The gripping, steamy follow up to the bestselling forbidden romance, Wanting Mr. Cane...KANDYI was left broken, my heart beating a little bit harder in order to survive. I'd tried picking up the pieces, but when it came to Cane, it was hard to let go.The way we touched was special and we promised to never forget one another. I had him right in the palm of my hand--thought everything was perfect--but in the blink of an eye, he was gone, leaving me with no choice but to pretend that what we had never existed.CANEShe was off-limits to me, but I pushed the boundaries anyway. Now, I was stuck between a rock and a hard place, my career slowly but surely slipping out of my grasp, and ghosts from my past returning to make things much more complicated.My love life had never meant so much to me until I met Kandy.After being knocked down and left stranded, any sane man would have stayed far away, but I wasn't sane--not by a long shot.I knew reality was harsh, and the universe had all the odds stacked against us. Despite it all, nothing was going stop me from making her mine again.And if someone tried, they were going to have to go over my dead body first.
Caress (Nora Heat Collection #2)
Shanora Williams
New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Shanora Williams is back again with another quick & hot Nora Heat romance! My new client is too damn tempting -- a lingerie supermodel who isn’t afraid to get naughty or naked. Chanel wants me bad -- needs me to touch and caress her -- but I can’t get too close. Her father is my boss, and if he found out about the dirty things I wanted to do to her, my reputation as top bodyguard in Manhattan would be ruined… But, like Chanel says as I slide her panties down, “He’ll never know.”
Claim (The Nora Heat Collection)
Shanora Williams
Blurb coming soon!
Coach Me
Shanora Williams
When I met Amber Lakes, I had no idea that she’d become a shining star in my dark, miserable life.
Her smile was never supposed to warm my heart, and the sight of her tears was never supposed to make me want to hunt down the person who’d caused them.
We were never supposed to touch, or kiss, or do so many dirty things on campus that I knew could jeopardize my career...
None of it was supposed to happen because she’s the student—my athlete—and I’m her college track coach.
I could lose everything by being with her, but I’ve fallen too damn hard, and despite how big the risks are, it’s too late to turn back now.
Control Me (Control, #1)
Shanora Williams
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shanora Williams comes a series containing blazing sex, one rich alpha male, jaw-dropping secrets, and a wild, undeniable romance.It's hard to stay in your right state of mind when the man you're being penetrated by is everything you never thought you could have.It's hard to hold onto reality when he hands you an undeniable escape.He brings you to life and makes you forget who you truly are. There are rules and boundaries of course, but you consider it perfect, nonetheless.The truth is I'm not completely sane.I'm not okay.I have issues.And he knows this, yet he constantly leads me on.He dominates me.He indulges in me.He craves me.But he and I both know how this arrangement will end. I will lose control.But the control he has over me- the power he possesses- is something he won't let go of. It's what he enjoys and he refuses to give it up, that is until he realizes it's putting both of our lives at risk.
Crave (The Nora Heat Collection)
Shanora Williams
Every Sunday morning it’s just us in a fancy hotel suite.
We fight, argue, and make up like teenagers do.
We touch, we suck, but we don’t kiss.
No, we never kiss.
His lips have been all over my body - everywhere but on top of mine.
I wasn’t supposed to need his touch.
To beg for a kiss...just one little kiss.
But our little arrangement has swallowed me whole.
I only crave one thing, but I know he’ll never give it to me.
Because the only way he’ll ever kiss a woman on the lips is if he loves her.
And my playboy boss--a man who is promised to another woman--will never love me.
Dark Desires (Dark Billionaire Duet, #1)
Shanora Williams
From New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Shanora Williams comes a gritty & steamy thriller about a young, optimistic violinist who crosses paths with a handsome billionaire who is not at all the man she thinks he is...
Malcolm Redding is everything Aubree Fern has ever wanted in a man - handsome, smart, charming, and rich. But he also comes with many dark secrets.
He has waited patiently for the day he could make Aubree his. When she arrives in New York City, single and alone in his territory, she has no clue how vulnerable she is, or how long he's wanted this moment to happen.
Malcolm will do whatever it takes to finally have her to himself.
No one knows her as well as he does.
No one will please her like he can.
He's studied her habits, her needs, and her darkest desires. He knows everything there is to know about her...
She just doesn't know it yet.
Dark Truths (Dark Billionaire Duet, #2)
Shanora Williams
Malcolm has done everything in his power to have Aubree Fern, and now that she’s fallen head over heels for him, he doesn’t plan on ever letting her go.
But what Malcolm doesn’t realize is that the closer he gets to Aubree, and the deeper their relationship becomes, the harder it will be to keep his past and his secrets buried.
Soon, Aubree will become curious about the new man she’s falling for, and eventually she will get answers.
She’ll come to realize that Malcolm is not the man she thought he was— that he is much, much worse than she ever could have imagined.
And once she discovers who he is and all his dark truths, her life and all it entails will have never felt more sinister.
Dear Mr. Black
Shanora Williams
Dear Mr. Black,
I know you were hurting. I heard your cries. I wished over and over again that I could make it better, but as you stated I was too inexperienced; too good for someone as bad as you.
Perhaps you were right, but it didn’t matter because what I did know was that I loved the way you felt—loved the way you smelled. I loved how hard you got for me, and when you called me your Little Knight.
I can still remember that day in the park, when you held me close and kissed me deep. How you effortlessly made me cry your name on top of sweet smelling grass, making me feel like the only girl in the world. I loved how you looked at me, how you spoke to me.
I had been madly in love with you ever since I was twelve years old, but I shouldn’t have been.
Isabelle would have hated it—my best friend. I couldn’t afford to lose her. Besides, you two had already lost enough. Losing Mrs. Black was the epitome.
It’s Chloe Knight.
I wanted to be there for you no matter what, but Isabelle needed me too.
And she would have hated me if she ever found out I was sleeping with her father.
** Tainted Black is a forbidden love-story about a girl who helplessly falls for her best friend’s father. After a tragic accident ends the life of Theo Black’s wife, he turns to the one person he has always found interesting.
Chloe Knight, the girl from across the street, his daughter’s best friend, and a person that is considered completely off limits for him. **
-- AUTHOR NOTE: Chloe IS NOT 12 when she sleeps with Mr. Black. When she says she's been in love with him ever since she was 12 years old, it means she has loved him since then, way before he ever knew. When the tragedy happens, Chloe is 19 and Theo is 39. When she mentions the "sweet grass" part, she is 19 years old. Hope that clears things up! :) --
Dirty Little Quickies
Shanora Williams
Alpha males. Sweet & sassy women. Romance stories that don't hold back on the heat.Dirty Little Quickies is the first volume of The Nora Heat Collection. Each book is a steamy, quick standalone, so it won't take all day to devour these hot insta-lust stories. The featured books are Crave, Caress, Dirty Little Secret, and an exclusive story, Bad For Me.Fair this collection is so hot that you probably shouldn't read it in public.No, seriously.Don't say I didn't warn you.
Dirty Little Secret: The Nora Heat Collection (Nora Heat Collection Series Book 1)
Shanora Williams
New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Shanora Williams Nora Heat, a fun, sexy new pen name for lovers of quick, blazing hot romances. Naomi Parker is a lot of things. Beautiful. Sweet. Innocent. But even good girls have a kryptonite. For Naomi, it’s Dominic Thomas, the man she babysits for. Dominic Thomas is handsome, smart, and an amazing father. But every man has his downfall. For him, it's little Naomi Parker, the babysitter and his best friends daughter. They shouldn’t want each other, but the temptation is too hard to fight. Whatever happens will be their dirty little secret.
Doomsday Love
Shanora Williams
If you're thinking this is the typical MMA romance...you're wrong.When we were ten, he treated me like a friend.When we were eighteen, he wanted nothing to do with me.And now that we are twenty-two, he longs to claim every single inch of me.He was wild--untamed.And I, a reckless girl, who loved too hard.But, what we had was special.I was his serenity and he my protector.Drake was consumed by my love...but he also took advantage of it...He'd broken my heart--left me hanging for years.He ruined us.And, now, he's back.He wants me.And I want to hate him, I really do.But, who am I kidding?No one can deny Drake Davenport.You can't hide from the almighty DOOMSDAY.Because he is a fighter.And, just like me, he loves hard.He never loses and he will fight as hard as he can if it means winning me back.**Doomsday Love is a 149K word novel and it is a STANDALONE. It also features the first three chapters of Shanora Williams' #1 bestselling taboo standalone novel, Tainted Black.**
Dream Boy for Christmas
Shanora Williams
After spending her entire childhood dealing with a cruel guardian while also living in an orphanage, Genesis Hales' only fantasy will finally be apart of her reality when the boy of her dreams, Adrian Parker, comes into her life.Adrian will not only fulfill Genesis' Christmas wishes, but he will also surprise her with one thing that will change her life forever.This short story includes a BONUS! The first three chapters from book one of Shanora Williams' OBTAINED series are at the end of the book.
Falling for Trouble
Shanora Williams
-- The author has put a temporary delay on this release --
Finding London (Ace Crow Duet)
Shanora Williams
Three long and brutal years have passed, but I haven’t forgotten what he told me.Ace swore he’d find me—that’d he’d do everything in his power to get back to me. Well, his word was final and true. He’s back, and he’s refuses to go away without me.No one said getting me back was going to be easy, though. There are always consequences to a person’s actions—always hidden truths and betrayals.Things aren’t so simple anymore. My life changed because I thought he was gone. Bringing him back in will only set me back, and I’m not sure I want to take that risk—not with so much on the line for me.This isn’t like before, when it was just us. What I have now is bigger than us…but even so, I still love him and no matter how many years have passed, it doesn’t make me want him any less.The only question I have now, is am bold enough to bring him back in, or should I push him away for good and move on with this new life I had to build because of him?
Forever Mr. Black (Mr. Black Duet)
Shanora Williams
Forever, Mr. Black: The Mr. Black Duet Series, Book 2
Shanora Williams
New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Shanora Williams brings you the highly anticipated conclusion to the number-one best-selling taboo novel that had listeners craving for more.
Dear Chloe Knight,
I know you still think of me. You must because I am constantly thinking about you. I can't deny what I feel any longer - that you are, without a doubt, the love of my life.
It doesn't matter that I'm married, or that I've heard you've gotten engaged. I don't care if it costs me everything just to get you back. I would walk to the ends of the Earth for you. I would kill for you. I would die for you.
I'm coming home, Little Knight, and I will make you mine again. I can't wait to tell you the truth - that I love you. That I need you.
That I can hardly f--king breathe without you.
I will risk it all because I know that you belong to me... just as I belong to you.
And this time, nothing is going to stand in my way... unless that something is you.
Gone Bad (A Lords of Chaos Novel)
Shanora Williams
Hard to Forget (Hard to Resist, #0.5)
Shanora Williams
Bryson Daniels was supposed to be Natalie Carmichael's world - or was he?
As Natalie relives her past, her eyes are finally open wide to the things that she always aimed to avoid during her relationship with Bryson. She could only ignore it for so long. There was going to come a time when the truth was brought to light. During this drama-filled prequel, all of Bryson's endeavors and lies will be revealed. All of the heartache he caused Natalie begins with this story.
*This is a novelette, meaning that it is less than 12,000 words.*
Hard to Hold On (Hard to Resist, #2)
Shanora Williams
For the past four months, Natalie Carmichael and Nolan Young have been complete. Everything still feels right in their passion-filled world. It still feels natural - that is until Nolan's mother passes away.
Things begin to turn for the worst for Nolan and his brother Mills. After losing their father from previous years before, it's a tragedy on top of a tragedy. Along with the loss, Natalie and Nolan will face obstacles that they aren't so sure they can handle.
From the NY Times and USA Today bestselling novel, Hard to Resist, Natalie and Nolan will realize that there is something in their relationship that will have them either wanting to run away or trying to stick through it.
Will Natalie and Nolan stick together? Can they hold on to what they've worked so hard to keep going?
Love was found. Their only hope is that it never gets lost.
Hard to Resist (Hard to Resist, #1)
Shanora Williams
Natalie Carmichael thought that Bryson Daniels would be her world. She planned a bright future with him, cherished four years with him, and couldn't have been any happier, but during graduation night, all of that changes.
Natalie walks in on Bryson cheating on her. One month after catching him in the act, she finally decides to make an escape by leaving for Florida.
She wants to start over, have fun, and be free while also finding a way to mend her broken heart but when she meets Nolan Young, her single-life escapade doesn't last for very long. She tries to stay clear of Nolan and his desires but it's impossible for her. Nolan will do everything that he can to have her as his own, but will Natalie accept Nolan along with the problems of his past? Will she let someone else into her heart that may be even worse than Bryson?
For Natalie, Nolan will be something completely new to her. And for them both, their desires will be completely hard to resist.
Holiday Escort
Shanora Williams
Piper Madison has a job she adores, a luxurious apartment in Manhattan, and a slight obsession with vintage apparel.Her life would be perfect in every way... if only her family would accept her for it.Thinking she's a huge let down because she didn't marry a billionaire, there is only one way to get her parents out of her hair during her holiday visit to their Colorado cabin....Buy a pretend boyfriend.She hires Matthew Cooper, a hot, tall, and wickedly handsome male escort with a set of dimples and charm that will bring any woman to her knees.He assures Piper that they will prove her family wrong, and that it will remain only business between them, but when the bells ring, the snow falls, and the Christmas lights twinkle, Piper and Matthew realize hearts are on the line, and that they may be in for more than they bargained for.**This Christmas novella is based on BRAND NEW characters that have never been introduced in any other novels. It can be read as a standalone. It was written for pure enjoyment and fun - and best of all, an HEA is guaranteed!**
Infinity
Shanora Williams
I am going to die.I can't change or fix it.It is just something that is bound to happen.I have fought for so long that all I want to do is give up, but I can't because I have a sweet, devoted husband.I have a sister, who I am deathly afraid to leave behind because I am all the family she has left.And then there's Maximilian Grant--the ex that I can't seem to shake or get rid of.I want to remain a warrior, but when what's left of my life is tested, and my love life becomes a jumbled up mess, all I can think is one heart shattering thing.How can I leave this world peacefully knowing not only is there one man that would die for me, but two?**INFINITY is a standalone novel that is based on a true story. It is a very heavy and very deep story, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.**
Lethal Souls (The Tether Trilogy Book 3)
Shanora Williams
WILLOW
Now that I’ve found my soulmate, life has never been better…
But of course as a Cold Tethered couple, happiness doesn’t always last.
Soon, my nightmares are being haunted, my future threatened, and my bond with Caz could slip right through my fingers.
I hate that it’s come to this, but we’re now facing the biggest fight of our lives.
Limits are tested.
Blood is shed.
Hearts are shattered.
My only hope is that, through it all, everyone I love makes it out alive.
CAZ
There is nothing I want more than to give Willow the life she deserves.
Unfortunately, that becomes hard to do when a wicked being wants to destroy me, my tethered bond, and everyone I love.
Soon, territories are being threatened, family members are attacked, and betrayals come from all directions.
And according to two of the Regals, I am the only person powerful enough to save the fate of our world.
No matter how much I struggle to control the power inside me, there is one thing I must remember: if I give up, I will lose everything.
Lethal Souls is the third and final book of the Tether Trilogy.
Loving Mr. Cane (Cane, #3)
Shanora Williams
KANDY
When I was a little girl, Mr. Cane was my whole world.
He was perfect and handsome and the best thing to have ever happened to my family.
As I grew up, those feelings changed. I wanted him in every possible way, and I got what I’d been craving.
Then I learned things about him…dangerous things.
I was too stubborn to heed his warnings—too naive to see the complicated mess unfolding right in front of me.
My life was torn to shreds because of my desire for him, but how am I supposed to stop loving a man who still means so much to me?
CANE
I knew from the start that I should have stayed away from Kandy, but my stubborn heart wouldn’t let me.
I’ve done things I’m not proud of to get to where I am now, and because of it, monsters lurk deep within my shadows, ready to pull me under. She’s better off without me. I know it but still, I can’t let her go. She’s my girl. My everything.
I will fight for our love, even if it means losing everything I worked so hard for in the end.
Mayhem and the Mortal
Shanora Williams
Dungeons & Dragons meets The Wizard of Oz in this darkly hilarious romantasy adventure in which a young woman who will do anything to rescue her sister from an evil sorcerer's curse hires a ruthless assassin. They embark on a quest with a band of misfits, one of whom harbors a devastating secret that could ruin her fairy-tale ending.
My Fiance's Brother
Shanora Williams
A FULL LENGTH STANDALONE NOVEL - 99¢ FOR A VERY LIMITED TIME!From New York Times bestselling author Shanora Williams comes an all-new sexy, forbidden romance about a recovering alcoholic fighting for his one and only love: his brother's fiancée.I was the low life.The screw up.The hopeless one with no future.He was the rich guy. The smart one. The one who had it all.My parents admired everything he did, while I was known for being their greatest disappointment. I didn't follow the path they paved for me.I drank,partied, and did whatever the hell I wanted. The buzz was something I couldn't live without - the fire that filled my veins after each sip always kept me running back for more.But then I met her, and suddenly the drinks didn't matter. The parties weren't as fun. That fiery buzz came second for once.I drowned only in her, wanting her more than I wanted to exist.But even with her, I screwed things up.Now, he's with the woman I love. And he may have her, but what he should know is that even with all of his money, that nice house, and his expensive cars, her mind, body, and soul will always belong to me.And I'm not sorry about it, brother, 'cause she was mine first.**100 PROOF is a standalone romance and is not connected to any other story.**
My Professor
Shanora Williams
My Professor: A Nora Heat Novella
Shanora Williams
Ever since Zara Porter and Cole Grant bumped into one another at their local coffee shop, they haven’t stopped thinking about each other.
Zara is quiet, shy, and a bit of a klutz, while Cole is laid back, charming, and wickedly handsome. Every time they cross paths, he wants her more than before, and she wants the same. And the truth is, they could be together if it weren’t for one teensy, little problem—he’s her college English professor.
Fraternization with a student is against the rules and strictly prohibited on campus. However, when it comes to Zara, Cole might be willing to break the rules to fulfill both of their desires.
Being together could be everything they’ve ever dreamed of . . . so long as they don’t get caught.
Obtained (Obtained, #1)
Shanora Williams
There is no coincidence that Jules Maddox seems so familiar to Alexandria Marshall and when Jules fights off an attacker for her, she realizes that there are reasons why he always runs away without letting her get a word in. Alexandria can't keep Jules off of her mind but when Felix Wells appears at her doorstep, it isn't too long before Jules shows up again and things begin to unravel.
She falls for Felix on the first day of meeting him and when Jules finds out, he decides to tell her everything that she can't remember because of her memory loss that happened four years before.
What she doesn't know is that she and Jules are mates and if the Leaders find out that she is dealing with two men, the Leaders will be sure to come and end both of their lives. She'll try to avoid Felix for her life and her mate but Felix won't make it easy and he won't give up until he can obtain her.
**This read is recommended for 17+ due to some harsh language and mild sexual content.**
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Protecting London (Ace Crow Duet)
Shanora Williams
Ace Crow is a very dangerous man.Don’t get me wrong, he’s charming and irresistible, but he’s so damn smug that I really want to slap his beautiful face sometimes. He makes me feel things I’ve never felt before, and there are moments where I feel like we could work out, but he comes with way too many downfalls, one being that he was there the night my brother was murdered. When my life is threatened, he vouches to protect me. I allow it, but only to get answers about what happened to my brother. But there’s one thing wrong with getting too many answers. It leads to lies, trouble, and heartbreak. Worst of all, it shoves me closer to a man I don’t trust at all.I shouldn’t have any desire for Ace Crow. I shouldn’t crave him, daydream about him, or wish for more. And yet…when we are alone, all I want is for him to be mine.This man is not safe, but he’s all I have ever wanted.I must be out of my mind.
Release Me (Control, #2)
Shanora Williams
I know I deserve better, but I can't stop thinking about him.
I've spent so many months alone. Being with him makes me feel good about myself.
After all that happened, I should be running far away from Mr. Montero, but for some reason I can't help but cling to him. Yes, I have my issues, my flaws. I'm only human.
And he's just a man. A man I've just so happened to fall for.
A man full of lies and way too many secrets.
A man I shouldn't even have in my life, but instead I'm sticking around.
Why? Because, as I've said before, I'm not okay. I have issues I'm not sane. I can be so foolish at times.
I like my time spent with him.
But how long will this last? With each day, it gets more and more difficult. It gets harder to be around a man who isn't willing to tell me the truth.
One day I know I'll deserve more. I know I'll deserve better. And, who knows? Maybe that day will be sooner rather than later.
Sacred Angels (Helena Zane, #1)
Shanora Williams
Being a normal angel of the Middle-Earth was never Helena Zane’s calling and when she meets two completely different men that have the same upbringing, she figures out why. She discovers that she was created by Athena to protect her people. To the normal angels, she is considered a Sacred Angel-- a warrior. An angel that fights to protect and patrol the city of Athens from Hades who snatches away the souls of the mortals just to gain more power. But after training and going through countless battles with creatures from the Underworld, she becomes torn between the two gorgeous lovers that will do anything just to gain her heart. If she gives up on defeating Hades because of her hurting heart, all of mankind may be destroyed. But continuing her love triangle and going through with the battle will only cause her heart to rip and shatter. The safety of the world lies within her hands; the hearts of her lovers dwells in her very palms. And she is the only one that can stop all hell from breaking loose.
Sudden Desires (Sweet Promise, #1)
Shanora Williams
Screw the ring.The good life.My selfish wife.I have felt abandoned by her for years. Forgotten.Belittled.Neglected.Unloved....But all of that has changed.I've met an incredible woman. I didn't mean for anything to happen with her. We were only supposed to be doing business together. But that sassy mouth, fine ass, and those perky tits got to me. It was a spur of the moment thing - both of us blinded by lust.Is it bad to crave a woman so badly that you'll do practically anything to hold onto her? Like make sweet promises that you know damn well can't be kept?Don't be fooled. This newfound "happiness" may only be a fucking façade, and what's worse is that I can't let it go.Not now.Probably not ever.Why? Because there is only so much rejection a man can take before he finally just... gives into temptation.** Recommended for ages 18+ due to strong sexual content. If you are looking for a quick book with great sex, steamy passion, an alpha male with a smart-ass mouth, and twists and turns in every chapter, then this is the book for you.**
Sudden Flames (Sweet Promise, #2)
Shanora Williams
I have been lied to. Betrayed. And now, threatened. With Angelina, it was quick. Sudden. I was a moth and she was the flame. I had to touch her. I needed a taste. By doing so, my life has completely spiraled. And then there’s Colette, and her slew of bullshit. She’s lied to me to over and over again. Sadly, because of that, I no longer crave her love. Who am I to trust when the world and the people I love seem to be turning against me? Who is there to fall back on when none of them seem safe enough? Betrayal no more. Give a man like me flames, and I will torch anything that stands in my way. I will burn it right down to the ground. And yes, that includes the women I care about.
Sweet Little Hearts
Shanora Williams
From New York Times bestselling author Shanora Williams comes a deeply heartfelt romance about the tragedies that put our lives on hold—and the love that makes us want to start again.
Javier Valdez hasn’t had much luck with nannies, and he can’t imagine this one will be any different. Octavia Klein is all sass to his stoicism, free spirit to his hard work. But he’s a widower, and with a career in the NBA, he can’t keep doing this alone.
Despite Javier’s reservations, Octavia turns out to be the best thing for his four-year-old daughter…and for him. But he’s reluctant to admit it. Javier swore off love after his wife died, and Octavia has her own reasons for avoiding relationships.
As their bond deepens far past professionalism or even friendship, it’s hard to deny the crackling tension of something more. They’re both toeing lines they said they wouldn’t cross—and when their pasts come rushing back, there’s no telling which way they’ll fall.
With old wounds reopened, can Javier and Octavia overcome the pain once again? Or will their future together become just another scar?
Tainted Black (Tainted Black, #1)
Shanora Williams
From New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Shanora Williams comes a steamy, forbidden standalone novel about a college woman who helplessly falls for her best friend's father.Dear Mr. Black,I know you were hurting. I heard your cries. I wished over and over again that I could make it better, but as you stated I was too inexperienced; too good for someone as bad as you.Perhaps you were right, but it didn't matter because what I did know was that I loved the way you felt--loved the way you smelled. I loved how hard you got for me, and when you called me your Little Knight.I can still remember that day in the park, when you held me close and kissed me deep. How you effortlessly made me cry your name on top of sweet smelling grass, making me feel like the only girl in the world. I loved how you looked at me, how you spoke to me.I had been madly in love with you ever since I was twelve years old, but I shouldn't have been.Isabelle would have hated it--my best friend. I couldn't afford to lose her. Besides, you two had already lost enough. Losing Mrs. Black was the epitome.It's Chloe Knight.I wanted to be there for you no matter what, but Isabelle needed me too.And she would have hated me if she ever found out I was sleeping with her father.** Tainted Black is a forbidden love-story about a girl who helplessly falls for her best friend's father. After a tragic accident ends the life of Theo Black's wife, he turns to the one person he has always found interesting.Chloe Knight, the girl from across the street, his daughter's best friend, and a person that is considered completely off limits for him. **- WARNING: If you aren't a fan of taboo love stories, age gaps/differences, of if you're expecting a novel with that "unicorn and rainbows" type of feel, then this may not be the novel for you. But if you want to read about an alpha male with a tortured soul that rides a motorcycle and owns a boat named Dirty Black, then READ this! You may have just have found the right kind of love story for you! -- Taboo Romance (Best Friend's Dad)- Full-length standalone (98K words)- New Adult / Erotica
Temporary Boyfriend
Shanora Williams
New York Time & USA Today bestselling author Shanora Williams is back with a fun, sweet, & sexy romance for you to devour! Piper Madison can only think of one way to get her parents to accept hire a temporary boyfriend. She hires Matthew Cooper, a hot, tall, and wickedly handsome male escort with a set of dimples and charm that will bring any woman to her knees. He assures Piper they will prove her family wrong - that she doesn’t need to be married to some billionaire in order to be happy - and that it will remain strictly business between them. But when their strictly business relationship starts to feel a little too real, Piper and Matthew realize hearts are on the line, and that they may be in for much more than they bargained for. It's the bubbliest, sappiest, cheesiest book you'll ever read by me. Just saying. Enjoy!
Tempting Clay (Cane Series 4.5)
Shanora Williams
For years there has been a missing piece to the puzzle of my heart, and I have no doubt Clay carries it. But because he’s my brother by law, I’ve kept my feelings for him at bay, which has resulted in us avoiding each other as much as possible.
When a family concern arrives that forces us to face each other again in our childhood home, all I can wonder is how far we’ll take things now that we’re adults.
I want Clay more than my next breath, and despite feeling like a traitor toward his mom—my adoptive mom—I’m tempted to make this encounter worth it.
Because deep down I know that if we don’t act on our true feelings in the heat of this moment…we never will.
The BEWARE Duet: Box Set
Shanora Williams
This love story is full of dishonesty, disloyalty, shattered hearts, lies, and pain. This isn’t a fairytale. This is REAL. And it just might break you.
You’ve been warned…
BEWARE.
- This boxed set contains dark, twisted elements that some may not find suitable for them. Though it is a wild ride, it is DEFINITELY still romance.
The Bitter Truth
Shanora Williams
An upstanding political candidate. A determined stalker. A shattering lost weekend. Now, when his worst secret comes calling, how far will one man’s elegant, all-too-devoted wife go to uncover the truth . . . or bury it?
For Jolene “Jo” Baker, the least she can do for her adoring husband, Dominic, is give unwavering support for his North Carolina gubernatorial run. He is not only the love of her life, he's also helping her prove that she's far more than just a pampered trophy wife. With huge crowds showing up at Dominic’s speeches and the polls consistently in his favor, she's never been happier to stand proudly by his side . . .
Until she and Dominic start seeing the same, strangely ominous woman turning up all along the campaign trail. Until their tour starts becoming a nightmare of botched events, crucial missed information, and increasingly dangerous “accidents.” Suddenly Jo can't get any answers from Dominic—or understand why he is acting so paranoid and terrified . . .
What Jo can do is start digging into his past—one she's never really questioned beyond his perfect image and dazzling accomplishments. What results is an alarming series of events that leave her Good friends turn into enemies, truths are revealed to be lies, and all clues lead back to one secret, shattering weekend that changes Jo’s entire life. With her world splintering into pieces, can Jo risk trying to set things right? Or will hiding the bitter truth by any means necessary destroy her as well?
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Shanora Williams
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An upstanding political candidate. A determined stalker. A shattering lost weekend. Now, when his worst secret comes calling, how far will one man’s elegant, all-too-devoted wife go to uncover the truth . . . or bury it?
For Jolene “Jo” Baker, the least she can do for her adoring husband, Dominic, is give unwavering support for his North Carolina gubernatorial run. He is not only the love of her life, he's also helping her prove that she's far more than just a pampered trophy wife. With huge crowds showing up at Dominic’s speeches and the polls consistently in his favor, she's never been happier to stand proudly by his side . . .
Until she and Dominic start seeing the same, strangely ominous woman turning up all along the campaign trail. Until their tour starts becoming a nightmare of botched events, crucial missed information, and increasingly dangerous “accidents.” Suddenly Jo can't get any answers from Dominic—or understand why he is acting so paranoid and terrified . . .
What Jo can do is start digging into his past—one she's never really questioned beyond his perfect image and dazzling accomplishments. What results is an alarming series of events that leave her baffled: Good friends turn into enemies, truths are revealed to be lies, and all clues lead back to one secret, shattering weekend that changes Jo’s entire life. With her world splintering into pieces, can Jo risk trying to set things right? Or will hiding the bitter truth by any means necessary destroy her as well?
The Cane Series (Cane #1-3.5)
Shanora Williams
A Complete Forbidden Romance Series (4-Book Set)
He's her dad's best friend and impossible to resist.She's off limits, but he can't stop himself from breaking the rules with her.Lust, secrets, and many steamy moments.Broken pasts, drama, and an angsty forbidden romance story you can't help but devour.It's true what they say, you know? The heart really does want what it wants, and Mr. Cane and his Kandy are going to do whatever it takes to get their happily-ever-after.The Cane Series Box Set is a limited edition publication that includes all four books of the Cane Series and a BONUS CHAPTER! This set has over 290,000 forbidden, delicious words and ends with a Happily-Ever-After!Cane Series Reading Order:Wanting Mr. Cane (#1)Breaking Mr. Cane (#2)Loving Mr. Cane (#3)Being Mrs. Cane (3.5)
The Comeback (Beware, #2)
Shanora Williams
Three years passed.
Long and brutal.
Lonely and sometimes scary.
But he swore he’d find me—that’d he’d do everything to get me back. Well, his word was final. His word was true. He’s back.
Ace Crow: Ruthless. Deadly. Risky. An extremely bad man. I’m everything he’s not. I’m the missing piece to his disturbing puzzle. But he’s mistaken about one thing. No one said getting me back was going to be easy. There are always consequences to ones actions. There are always hidden truths. There is always betrayal.
Things aren’t so simple anymore. My life has changed dramatically. Bringing him back in will only be dragging me back down.
I’m afraid.
I shouldn’t.
But I love him.
A lot.
I’m a fool.
BEWARE, my beating heart.
The Comeback: Beware Series #2
Shanora Williams
Three long, brutal years have passed, and Ace Crow swears he will find London Stallone one day. He'll do everything he can to get her back. She knows his word is true because he's back. Ace is everything London is ruthless, deadly, risky. And she's the last piece to his puzzle. But he's mistaken about one Getting her back is not going to be easy. There are always consequences. There are always hidden truths. There is always betrayal. But things aren't so simple any more. London's life has changed dramatically, but bringing Ace back into her life will only drag her back down. She's afraid, with good reason. But she loves him....
The Man I Can't Have (Ward Duet, #1)
Shanora Williams
It started as a simple search for a landscape designer…
I wanted a beautiful backyard for my new home and my neighbors suggested I look into Ward Landscaping & Design.
The owner had no pictures of himself on his website, just a portfolio of nice outdoor sitting areas, pools, and vibrant gardens that I’d always dreamed of having.
Of course I hired him.
I expected to meet an average guy, but Mr. Marcel Ward is far from your average man. He’s handsome, and well-built, and his smile—though a rare trait—is truly infectious.
He’s every woman’s dream—a handsome, older man who doesn’t mind getting down and dirty to create something beautiful all because of his passion for it. Unfortunately, that lucky woman can’t be me.
Although Mr. Ward tests my limits, quickens my breath, and makes my heart skip a beat when he’s around, I’ve promised to devote myself to my husband.
So why am I falling for a man I know I can’t have?
The Man I Need (Ward Duet, #2)
Shanora Williams
There are things that women want, and things that women need. I know deep down, with every fiber in my body, that I need Mr. Ward. He started out as my landscape designer, but became so much more. Now, my life is on the line while living with the devil himself. I have been torn down and broken, and I don’t think I can take anymore. The man I need was never the one I married. No, the man I need is the one I was never supposed to have. He’s the one who showed me gentleness, kindness, and true love. Ward would put up a fight for me at any cost. I know for a fact, I could be so much happier with him… But when I come face-to-face with reality, I’m not sure if I’m brave enough to risk it all for someone I’ve just met, even if it seems like Mr. Ward and I are a match made in heaven.
The Other Mistress
Shanora Williams
“Shanora Williams expertly drops hints and clues as she spins and twists this psychological thriller, leaving the reader gasping for breath and racing to get to the explosive end.” —Darby Kane, international bestselling author of Pretty Little Wife
Perfect for fans of Jeneva Rose and Charlie Donlea, the chilling new book from the New York Times bestselling author of The Wife Before is an insidiously sexy and twisty novel of seduction, betrayal, and obsession about the increasingly dangerous alliance between a betrayed wife and the Other Mistress.
Adira Smith-Cortez knows how to turn around a troubled past. Now she’s a self-made multi-millionaire who takes exquisite care of herself and her only true love: her husband, Gabriel. Adira has it all—except the answer to one tormenting question: why is attentive, affectionate Gabriel cheating on her with not just one, but two women. There’s sexy Jocelyn, a club owner. And then there’s Julianna, a celebrity makeup artist he’s even crazier about. In a tricky twist, vengeful Jocelyn offers Adira the perfect plan to get her straying spouse back . . .
It sounds simple: Adira will befriend Julianna through a fake identity, play on her and Gabriel’s vulnerabilities and cause them to split up permanently. Determined to reclaim her happiness, Adira won’t—can’t—stop to think what could possibly go wrong . . .
Until too many of Gabriel’s lies start adding up to a disquieting truth. Until Julianna discovers who Adira really is—and Jocelyn pushes Adira to ever-more-unthinkable extremes. With her world collapsing and shattering memories tearing her apart, how far will Adira’s obsession take her—and how much of herself is she willing to lose in the process . . .
“Fans of The Wife Between Us, by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, won’t be able to put this one down.” —Booklist
“An intriguing story that leaves you guessing just how far these women will go to get what they want. There's plenty of drama and spice to go around with this one!” —Shelly Ellis, author of The Three Mrs. Greys
The Other Mistress - Sneak Peek
Shanora Williams
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Perfect for fans of Jeneva Rose and Charlie Donlea, the chilling new book from the New York Times bestselling author of The Wife Before is an insidiously sexy and twisty novel of seduction, betrayal, and obsession about the increasingly dangerous alliance between a betrayed wife and the Other Mistress.
Adira Smith-Cortez knows how to turn around a troubled past. Now she’s a self-made multi-millionaire who takes exquisite care of herself and her only true her husband, Gabriel. Adira has it all—except the answer to one tormenting why is attentive, affectionate Gabriel cheating on her—with not just one, but two women. There’s sexy Jocelyn, a club owner. And then there’s Julianna, a celebrity makeup artist he’s even crazier about. In a tricky twist, vengeful Jocelyn offers Adira the perfect plan to get her straying spouse back . . .
It sounds Adira will befriend Julianna through a fake identity, play on her and Gabriel’s vulnerabilities and cause them to split up permanently. Determined to reclaim her happiness, Adira won’t— can’t —stop to think what could possibly go wrong . . .
Until too many of Gabriel’s lies start adding up to a disquieting truth. Until Julianna discovers who Adira really is—and Jocelyn pushes Adira to ever-more-unthinkable extremes. With her world collapsing and shattering memories tearing her apart, how far will Adira’s obsession take her—and how much of herself is she willing to lose in the process . . .
The Perfect Ruin
Shanora Williams
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shanora Williams comes a tale of revenge served ice cold—and a warning to be careful what you scheme for . . .
A brutal tragedy ended Ivy Hill’s happy family and childhood. Now in her twenties and severely troubled, she barely has a life—or much to live for. Until the day she discovers the name of the woman who destroyed her world: Lola Maxwell—the mega-wealthy socialite with a heart, Miami’s beloved “first lady” of charity. Accomplished, gorgeous, and oh-so-caring, Lola has the best of everything—and doesn’t deserve any of it. So it’s only right that Ivy take it all away . . .
Little by little, Ivy infiltrates Lola’s elite circle, becomes her new best friend—and plays Lola’s envious acquaintances and hangers-on against her. But seducing Lola’s handsome, devoted surgeon husband turns into a passionate dream Ivy suddenly can’t control. And soon, an insidious someone will twist Ivy’s revenge into a nightmare of deception, secrets, and betrayal that Ivy may not wake up from . . .
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The Perfect Ruin - Chapter Sampler
Shanora Williams
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A brutal tragedy ended Ivy Hill’s happy family and childhood. Now in her twenties and severely troubled, she barely has a life—or much to live for. Until the day she discovers the name of the woman who destroyed her Lola Maxwell—the mega-wealthy socialite with a heart, Miami’s beloved “first lady” of charity. Accomplished, gorgeous, and oh-so-caring, Lola has the best of everything—and doesn’t deserve any of it. So it’s only right that Ivy take it all away . . .
Little by little, Ivy infiltrates Lola’s elite circle, becomes her new best friend—and plays Lola’s envious acquaintances and hangers-on against her. But seducing Lola’s handsome, devoted surgeon husband turns into a passionate dream Ivy suddenly can’t control. And soon, an insidious someone will twist Ivy’s revenge into a nightmare of deception, secrets, and betrayal that Ivy may not wake up from . . .
"You're going to pick a side, make no mistake. And then you won't put it down until you know the truth. A shocking, sensual thriller with sharp twists."
—Tarryn Fisher, New York Times bestselling author of The Wives
The Story of Jackson Haddock
Shanora Williams
What if your family was killed, right before your very eyes? Life for Jackson Haddock already wasn’t easy but when a man named Cody Walker interrupts his life, things will only turn for the worst. Walker kills Jackson’s family right on the spot. Somehow Jackson escapes and after grieving from his loss, he finds out what Cody Walker is about, what he wanted, and why. After stumbling upon a letter from his father, Jackson promises to find Cody Walker and kill him for the vengeance of his family and his own safety. But as time carries, life gets better, and it isn’t until Belle Fulton comes into his life that he realizes that he can’t trust everyone—not her or even the people around him. The Story of Jackson Haddock is filled with deception, passion, hurt, broken hearts, and even romance. He encounters a handful of problems at such a young age that he isn’t sure whether he’ll even be able to see the next day because his life will only remain at stake the longer that Walker is alive. But Jackson is a boy that doesn't like to lose, doesn't like to fail, and doesn't like to give up.
The Wife Before
Shanora Williams
Samira Wilder has never had it easy, and when her latest lousy job goes south, things only promise to get harder. Until she unexpectedly meets a man who will change her life forever. Renowned pro golfer Roland Graham is wealthy, handsome, and caring, and Samira is dazzled. Best of all, he seems to understand her better than anyone ever has. And though their relationship moves a bit fast, when Roland proposes, Samira accepts. She even agrees to relocate to his secluded Colorado mansion. After all, there’s nothing to keep her in Miami, and the mansion clearly makes him happy. Soon, they are married amid a media firestorm, and Samira can't wait to make a fresh start—as the second Mrs. Graham . . .
Samira settles into the mansion, blissfully happy—until she discovers long-hidden journals belonging to Roland’s late wife, Melanie, who died in a tragic accident. With each dusty page, Samira comes to realize that perhaps it was no accident at all—that perhaps her perfect husband is not as perfect as she thought. Even as her trust in Roland begins to dwindle and a shadow falls over her marriage and she begins to fear for her own life, Samira is determined to uncover the truth of Melanie’s troubled last days. But even good wives should know that the truth is not always what it seems . . .
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Shanora Williams
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Samira Wilder has never had it easy, and when her latest lousy job goes south, things only promise to get harder. Until she unexpectedly meets a man who will change her life forever. Renowned pro golfer Roland Graham is wealthy, handsome, and caring, and Samira is dazzled. Best of all, he seems to understand her better than anyone ever has. And though their relationship moves a bit fast, when Roland proposes, Samira accepts. She even agrees to relocate to his secluded Colorado mansion. After all, there’s nothing to keep her in Miami, and the mansion clearly makes him happy. Soon, they are married amid a media firestorm, and Samira can't wait to make a fresh start—as the second Mrs. Graham . . .
Samira settles into the mansion, blissfully happy—until she discovers long-hidden journals belonging to Roland’s late wife, Melanie, who died in a tragic accident. With each dusty page, Samira comes to realize that perhaps it was no accident at all—that perhaps her perfect husband is not as perfect as she thought. Even as her trust in Roland begins to dwindle and a shadow falls over her marriage and she begins to fear for her own life, Samira is determined to uncover the truth of Melanie’s troubled last days. But even good wives should know that the truth is not always what it seems . . .
Untainted (Tainted Black, #2)
Shanora Williams
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shanora Williams brings you the highly anticipated conclusion to the #1 bestselling taboo novel that had readers CRAVING for more.Dear Chloe Knight,I know you still think of me. You must because I am constantly thinking about you.I can't deny what I feel any longer-that you are, without a doubt, the love of my life.It doesn't matter that I'm married, or that I've heard you've gotten engaged.I don't care if it costs me everything just to get you back.I would walk to the ends of the earth for you.I would kill for you. I would die for you.I'm coming home, Little Knight and I will make you mine again.I can't wait to tell you the truth - that I love you. That I need you.That I can hardly fucking breathe without you.I will risk it all because I know that you belong to me . . . just as I belong to you.And this time, nothing is going to stand in my way . . . unless that something is you.
Until the Last Breath
Shanora Williams
Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and John Green, Until the Last Breath is a heartbreakingly romantic novel about a young woman torn about memories from her past, while trying to cling to hope and love during the present...
Years ago, I fell in love with a man named Maximilian Grant - tall, smooth talking, handsome as hell Maximilian Grant.
He was my everything -- a man who could do no wrong -- but then he did the one thing he promised he'd never do: he broke my heart.
Now, nearly four years later, I'm happily married to a man who has completely changed my life...but with my health hanging in the balance, I often wonder what his future entails because I know there is a possibility he'll have to live on without me. John, my husband, is the love of my life, and I have never questioned our love...that is until my past comes knocking at the door.
Every girl has that one guy--the one whom she can't seem to forget or completely let go of, no matter how toxic the relationship was, or how badly it ended. Well, this story is a little different.
This is the story of how Maximilian Grant went from being my toxic first love, to the man who ultimately saves my life.
And, trust me, this will not play out the way you think it will.
* This is a standalone novel with no cheating *
Untitled (Black Room, #1)
Shanora Williams
More info coming soon. This is a WIP
Vicious Bonds (The Tether Trilogy, #1)
Shanora Williams
From New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Shanora Williams comes a dark romantic fantasy series of violence, chaos, angst, and a powerful love that can't be denied...
WILLOW
I was never meant to live an ordinary life, and when I’m dropped from the sky into a haunting forest, facing the barrel of an unknown man’s gun, I believe it to be true.
Ruler of Blackwater, Caz Harlow, is the man behind the gun. He’s broody, calculating, commanding and, surprisingly, I can hear every thought that runs through his mind. Because I can, he wants me out of his world and sent back to where I came from, so he makes it his mission to find a way.
It seems like a simple task, until I realize his world is unlike mine—that his is filled with violence, chaos, destruction, and gifted people who can kill you with one look. In his universe, it’s hard for a regular human like me to survive, but with Caz at my side, the possibility is higher. And the more time we spend together, the harder it is for me to ignore the connection that makes me feel alive.
He says we’re not meant to be, so why does everything about him set my soul on fire?
CAZ
I have too many enemies to count, and when this Willow woman drops into my forest, that’s exactly what I think she is: an enemy.
But then she makes a remark without even opening her mouth, and I realize I can hear her thoughts, and she can hear mine.
As Monarch of Blackwater, I can’t allow her to stay. By doing so, I risk losing everything I’ve worked so hard to build, so I make it my mission to find her a way back home.
But as this mission rolls on, I realize my bond with Willow goes much deeper than I ever could have imagined. And the more I reject her, the more pain I feel entering my body. However, when I lower my guard, the pain disappears and I crave her touch.
This relentless, undeniable bond is becoming impossible to ignore, but I can’t give into it. For if she stays, death will come for us, and it’s up to me to choose our fate.
Do I risk staying with her and putting her life at constant risk, or do I sacrifice the one thing that brings me happiness and let her go?
Vicious Bonds is book one of the Tether Series. It’s a romantic fantasy with violent acts and possibly triggering events. Please read at your own risk.
Wanting Mr. Cane (Cane #1)
Shanora Williams
This story has it all--a brooding, hot AF hero, a decisive and independent heroine, and best of all: a smoldering love story that will melt the screen right off your phone! Five forbidden stars!" -- USA Today bestselling Author Sierra SimoneKANDY
It was love at first sight when I met Mr. Cane.He was handsome, broody, tattooed, and rich. For years, he's been mine. He just didn't know it.I wasn't expecting to fall in love with him, or for him to want me in the ways that he did.None of it was ever supposed to happen, but after all we've done together, it's too late to turn back now. A once harmless crush had blossomed into so much more.CANEWhen we first met, she was just a kid - my best friend's daughter. A sweet, young girl with a big heart. But now, she's a young woman who knows what she wants, and all she wants is me.I've tried holding back, pretending the connection meant nothing, but my sweet candy cane made it impossible. If anyone finds out, I'll be ruined. I've worked too hard to lose everything I've built. But there's just something about her that tempts me, making me want to sacrifice just about anything to have her.
Whispers of the Lake
Shanora Williams
A marriage on the rocks, a missing friend, an investigative journalist, a tangle of shocking lies, and a peaceful North Carolina lakefront cottage converge in this irresistibly twisty new psychological thriller from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author—perfect for readers of Liv Constantine, Tarryn Fisher, Kellye Garrett, and Caroline Kepnes. At the peak of her career, investigative reporter Rose Howard is exhausted from trying to manage her seemingly perfect life. With her marriage to her one true love collapsing, she desperately needs to rest, regroup, and decide which way to go next. The direction becomes clear when she discovers that her former best friend, Eve Castillo, isn't responding to attempts to contact her at the North Carolina cottage where she's vacationing. Rose knows Eve can be flaky and irresponsible—that’s why they fell out. Still, Rose heads to the tranquil small town of Sage Hill . . . Rose soon discovers that Eve has vanished without her purse and passport—even after booking a trip abroad. The personable cabin owners’ accounts of Eve's stay just don’t to add up . . . and most of the town's initially hospitable inhabitants becoming increasingly less helpful . . . Rose's instincts tell her the solution lies somewhere in Eve's—and Sage Hill's—past. To get answers, she’ll have to ask inconvenient questions, rattle long-buried skeletons . . . and face vicious attempts on her life. But some truths are best left alone. And secrets Rose never saw coming could easily sink her and her future without a trace . . .
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Wicked Ties (The Tether Trilogy #2)
Shanora Williams
In Vakeeli, trust will get you killed…
After being betrayed by one of the few people he trusts, Caz has become a prisoner in his own mind. For once, he can’t work his way out of a deadly situation…but with a mate like Willow, there’s always a way.
With an ancient, powerful being like Decius, Willow has her work cut out for her, and after working with an old friend to cast a powerful portal spell, she winds up on Earth…with Caz at her side. But just because they’re on Earth doesn’t mean they’re safe. Though weaker, Decius still has the power to haunt them, and he will not stop until he has Caz in his clutches again…even if that means killing every single member of Caz’s Blackwater clan.
With lives on the line and the clock ticking, the tethered couple must use earthly resources to find a way back to Vakeeli—without encountering Decius—so they can wake the Regal Selah and have her kill him for good. As they take this new journey, they’ll soon discover that not all Vakeeli history is true. Just as there are evil beings out to tarnish their Cold Tether, there are noble forces willing to aid them, and they go by the names Korah and Hassha, two Regal goddesses with more power in their pinkies than Decius will ever have.
Caz and Willow only have one shot at a peaceful life. With Decius out of their way, they’ll be able to live freely as soulmates and without their Cold Tether in jeopardy. But as with any bold decision to work with powerful people, there are buried secrets and grueling consequences to face…and they’ll soon find out that Decius was only the start of their problems.
Wicked Ties is the heart-pounding, romantic, and gut-wrenching second installment of The Tether Trilogy.
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