Lucia Franco

A new, seductive forbidden romance that caters to Manhattan's elite... I knew the rules: Never reveal my true identity. Play the game, give the illusion. Don’t get close to the clients. The dark and glamorous lifestyle of the rich and shameless open my eyes to a lavish world of sin and wealth, and a man I can’t have. A man I desperately want—James Riviera. We're treading a fine line as we live the ultimate double life until we make a startling discovery that tests both our loyalties. I only had to follow the rules, but rules are meant to be broken.

I broke all the rules. He knows my true self. Our relationship is far from a game. I've never felt this close to a man. James Riviera is everything I never knew I wanted. Powerful, sexy, alluring, and completely mine. Now he wants to make me his wife. I only have to say yes and I'll have forever, but forever isn't as lasting as people believe.

A new, seductive forbidden romance that caters to Manhattan's elite... I knew the rules: Never reveal my true identity. Play the game, give the illusion. Don’t get close to the clients. The dark and glamorous lifestyle of the rich and shameless open my eyes to a lavish world of sin and wealth, and a man I can’t have. A man I desperately want—James Riviera. We're treading a fine line as we live the ultimate double life until we make a startling discovery that tests both our loyalties. I only had to follow the rules, but rules are meant to be broken.

I'm an influencer by day and a shameless tease by night. He's an ex-con. And my older brother's best friend. I offer Reed an opportunity to help him get back on his feet after being released from prison. He's reluctant. He's on probation, loyal to my brother, and doesn't want to do anything to jeopardize his freedom. So we agree that his identity will remain a secret and that my brother will never find out.

I’m a lover and a player, a Hollywood socialite with a reputation I strive to live up to. But when I meet Brody, my soul ignites with an ombré of colors. The tortured artist is a dangerous addiction, and the perfect companion to my party girl ways. Then I meet River at an audition to play his co-star. He’s a slow burn that soothes my reckless heart. His reserve calls out to me as it teeters on the edge. And the connection and chemistry we find in front of the cameras continues off screen. One asks me to be his for the night. The other just takes me. Each man brings me to new heights and sparks an awareness deep inside of me. And now I want to make them both mine. The only problem? One has to remain a dirty little secret.

Adrianna and Kova let caution fly for love despite the odds. Each lesson learned formed a new scar for them to bear. And now that her father knows their secret, the damage left behind is irreparable. They both must pay for their actions. Torn apart, Adrianna is forced to face the last challenge of her gymnastics career alone. While Kova, the beautifully anguished man who has been at Adrianna’s mercy giving her everything she’s demanded, has no choice but to walk away. Adrianna and Kova survived deception and betrayal. Now they face their greatest enemy. Time. With just one hurdle left, the clock is winding down to the final moment. Adrianna must soon realize life is more than an Olympic dream. But in order to live and salvage them both, she will first have to save herself.

Rocked to her core, Adrianna is faced with an incurable illness. She's aware of what she's up against and is willing to risk what’s left of her for what she loves. With one last chance, and despite her doctor's orders, Adrianna struggles harder than ever to achieve her dream. Tired and torn, Kova embraces his flaws as he watches Adrianna reach her breaking point. Unable to stand by as she continues to endanger herself, he surrenders to what he wants most, even if it means losing himself in the process. As Adrianna fights for her life, Kova battles for them both. No one is left unscathed as they succumb to their darkest hunger. Passions reignite and their actions grow bolder, creating an endless link between them. Once is a mistake. Twice is reckless. Three times is a choice. But this time they may have gone too far.

After Kova’s devastating betrayal, Adrianna must become her own champion and place her Olympic dream ahead of all else. In doing so, she ignores the warning signs as both the extreme training and unending heartbreak begin to take their toll. There is no atoning for what Kova did. The vow he made cannot be undone. With boundaries set and lines clearly defined, Kova will now have to be the one to relinquish control in order to regain Adrianna’s trust. Though the dynamics shift between coach and gymnast, nothing can prepare them for the agonizing truth that is to come. Fighting for a dream becomes only half the battle when Adrianna’s fate is sealed, leaving them both with their biggest challenge yet.

Please note this is the completely rewritten edition, published 3/24. I promised myself I'd never chase love. Until I meet John. I try to resist his Southern charm, but he works his way under my skin. He's rough around the edges, a sweet talker with a protective heart. He gave me hope when I thought all was lost. John says I'm his other half. I believe him until a reckless night of fun alters our lives forever. His grief sends him into a downward spiral, pushing me into the arms of someone who does more harm than good. Without a word, John disappears. He wants me back when he returns months later, but it’s complicated. Things are different now. I’m pregnant, and I don’t know if the baby is his.

For fans of the Off Balance series comes never before seen chapters, deleted scenes, and bonus content from the forbidden romance story that stole your heart! This collection includes: Notebook entries between Kova and Adrianna My Dearest Malysh: Kova's Valentine's Letter to Adrianna Outtakes: Deleted Scenes from Balance, Execution, Release, Twist and Dismount Out of Bounds Bonus: Lucia Interviews Kova Original and Revised: An open letter why there are two versions of the Off Balance series Five chapter preview to What's Left of Us - Avery and Xavier's story Series Playlist FAQ Out of Bounds is not a full length novel. Out of Bounds is a companion novel for readers who want every morsel they can get their hands on.

I made the rules.Play the part of his muse.Keep the passion in the contract.Walk away at the end.I was looking for a thrill and fell back into my old habits. In exchange for my body, I received front-row access to the prestigious fashion industry, something I’ve wanted my entire life. Enter the glamorous world of couture, endless opportunity, shameless after parties, and a proposition from a man who can’t take his eyes off me.A man I should never be alone with – Luca Caminati.The gorgeous, wealthy Italian fashion designer captivates me with his creativity and teases me with a love I thought existed only in fairytales. Against my better judgment, I sign the contract.But Luca’s love comes with baggage. When I do something we both can’t come back from, I can’t walk away. And neither can he.

Luke Jackson. With his thick southern drawl and seductive charm, Luke is the country boy everyone adores. He has his future mapped out, but his plans with Olivia are suddenly derailed when she makes a decision that blindsides him, changing the path they both envisioned. As Luke struggles to keep everything in check during a difficult time in his life, he must put his trust in the one person who broke it to begin with. The last time they saw each other, Olivia busted his heart wide open, turning him into the man he is today. When Olivia returns to her roots, just like Luke said she would, he is shocked for more reasons than one. Nine years have passed since they've seen each other, and when their roads collide unexpectedly, Luke can only push his worry and misgivings away for so long. Things are different now—they are strangers—and the rope that once bound Olivia's heart to South Fork, Georgia is pulling her back in, forcing her to remember how it used to be all those years ago.

The move to World Cup Academy of Gymnastics is the greatest challenge Adrianna has encountered. Punished for Coach Kova's overwhelming desires, she's reeling with resentment while she sits out the first meet of the season. As Adrianna fights to regain her focus, he pushes her body to the extreme, leaving her mentally and physically exhausted. Kova underestimates Adrianna's endurance, and gravitates more toward her, despite his internal battle raging within to stay away. They try to disentangle themselves, but the tension between coach and gymnast mounts, engulfing them both in a forbidden world of deception and passion. The one place where they should never feel alive, is where they find complete absolution. But one slip, one wrong landing, a missed grip, and everything they built can come tumbling down, damaging both their professional and personal lives.

An Amazon Top 100 bestselling series #1 Sports Romance #1 Sports Fiction One chance is all I get when it comes to the Olympics. I’ve given up everything to train under renowned coach Konstantin Kournakova. He's a two-time olympian from Russia who only works with elite gymnasts. He is exactly what I need to take me to the next level. Kova produces champions, and I want to be one. He tries to break me, but I thrive under his pressure. He's demanding and unapologetic with his rigorous coaching schedule. We grow close while training fifty hours a week. Kova is older. Taken. My father’s friend. And my arrogantly attractive gymnastics coach. I shouldn’t want him, but then he called me Malysh, and that changed everything.