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Things at the Institute look darker than ever. I've lost all my friends, my hope, and the person I love. To make matters worse, the prison is planning something nefarious. Experiments are being performed on inmates at the Institute, to satisfy the Warden's craving to find a demigod. I've sworn to uncover the Warden's plans, and go underground to learn just what he's plotting. Unfortunately, I can't find answers without putting my soul on the line. And the consequences are going to propel me straight to the afterlife.

Tumble down the rabbit hole into Aces Underground, a seductive and dangerous world where nothing is as it seems. Prepare for a heart-pounding descent into passion, obsession, and the ultimate question—who holds the winning hand in this twisted wonderland? An exciting new series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Helen Hardt!

Kenton Mayson made assumptions about Autumn Freeman and the kind of woman she is based on what little information he had. What he finds out is she’s not only beautiful but also smart, funny, a fighter, and exactly the kind of woman he wants to share his life with. Autumn made assumptions of her own about Kenton, and now he needs to prove her wrong in order to protect her and their future.

As a boxer, Max Cano knows the sting of a missed right hook and the redemption of a left jab if you know how to take a hit and keep moving. When Rainey Collins is thrust into his path, he recognizes the kind of blow you don’t see coming—the kind that knocks the air out of you, not with pain but possibilities. Lowering his guard proves difficult. In the ring, his guard is high; in life, it's even higher. Rainey is vibrant and beautiful, and their connection is unforgettable.

Tumble down the rabbit hole into Aces Underground, a seductive and dangerous world where nothing is as it seems. Prepare for a heart-pounding descent into passion, obsession, and the ultimate question—who holds the winning hand in this twisted wonderland? An exciting new series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Helen Hardt!

The deeper you go down the rabbit hole, the darker it gets… Alissa Maravilla thought she was ready for Maddox Hathaway's world—the intensity, the heat, the exquisite chaos. Their passion is electric and undeniable, but so are the secrets they've uncovered beneath the surface of Aces Underground. The club that awakened her deepest desires is hiding something far more sinister than velvet ropes and whispered fantasies. And Alissa can't look away. Not when people are begging for help. Not when the dead are piling up—and she may be next. Not when the truth is bleeding through the cracks.

At six years old, Myla was sent to a family her father and mother had chosen for her when they knew their time on earth was almost up. What they were unaware of was what they thought would be her safe haven would become her living hell. Kai has been watching Myla from afar since he took over the family business from his father and inherited the responsibility of keeping her safe. When word gets back to Kai that Myla is not only in danger but also that his assets are being compromised, he immediately jumps into action and does the only thing that can be done at the time: marry her.

Alissa Maravilla has spent her life playing it safe. She gave up her dream of being a professional musician for the steady, predictable world of nursing at a Chicago hospital. No risks. No chaos. Just straight lines and sensible choices. Until she meets Maddox Hathaway. The moment Alissa steps into his enigmatic haberdashery, she feels the shift—his piercing gaze, his effortless charm, his debonair style. Maddox is temptation wrapped in silk and sin, and when he invites her into his world, she can’t resist.

Former MC club girl, Dahlia Carter has her sights set on a new career path, and the opportunity couldn’t have come at a better time. Her roommate just bailed before paying next month’s rent, and her bank account registers almost a zero balance. Her only shot at survival lies in the hands of a man she can’t resist. Trey Serra is everything Dahlia is not. Private, unattainable, and her new boss, Trey’s world revolves around his role in the Underground, and has always been calculated, no deviations, no weakness.

I warned you. I told you not to set foot in my casino again. I told you to stay away. Because if I see those hips swinging around my suite, I’ll pin you against the wall and take you hard. And once I make you mine, I’m not going to set you free. I’m king of the Vegas underground, and I take what I want. So run. Stay the hell away from my casino. Or I’ll tie you to my bed. Put you on your knees. Break you. So come to me, beautiful, if you dare....

Sorry, bella. You got dealt the losing hand. Witness to a crime, you’re my prisoner now. I didn’t mean for things to happen this way, but tying you to my bed and making you scream is an unexpected pleasure. A privilege, really. Even if I did trust you, now that I’ve had a taste, I’m not sure I’d let you go....

Sorry, Printsessa, freedom isn't in the cards for you. You're mine now. I came for revenge. The Tacone Family wiped out the Chicago mafiya. My bratva. My family. So I captured their little sister. Now that I have her, I don't want to let her go. I'd rather keep her forever - my captive bride. They'll pay a dowry instead of ransom. At the end of the day, the girl and the fortune will be mine. Because I'll never relinquish their queen of clubs.

She owes the Family money. Big money. And I'm the guy they sent to put the squeeze on her. So now she's playing at my casino. Strutting around on my stage in her tight little shorts. Killing me softly. I promised she'll be treated with respect, so long as she does as she's told. But I didn't count on her barging in my office and tempting me, begging for a taste of my authority. I didn't count on her getting under my skin. And the last thing I want is to see her debt paid. Because then I'd have to set her free...

The moment Julia bursts into my clubhouse looking for protection, she’s doomed. Not because of the predators chasing her, but because of me. She wants to unlock the steel cage around my heart, but she’s playing a dangerous game. She begs me to keep her safe, but my protection comes with a price. For most people, it's money. For Julia, it just might be her soul. She’s a wicked temptation, almost impossible to resist, and if she lets me touch her, I’ll never let her go.

He kidnapped me. Held me prisoner. I knew Junior Tacone was dangerous. I worked for him once taking care of his mother. I thought when the job was over I’d be safe. Out of his awareness. Out of his reach. But his brother took a bullet and Junior chose me to be his nurse. So I’m his prisoner, trapped in his beautiful house, subject to his rule. And it seems he’s developed a thing for me. Which means he may never let me go....

How can humans survive and prosper 1,500 feet below the earth's surface? Jules Verne successfully weaves a dark yet magnificent story into this equally dark world.

Danton breaks from his curse to protect Tracy, the woman he has longed for. He only has 24 hours before he returns to stone. Can he convince her to spend it with him?

The Underground City is a novel about the fortunes of a mining community at Aberfoyle, Scotland. Miner James Starr, after receiving a letter from an old friend, leaves for the Aberfoyle mine. Although believed to be mined out a decade earlier, James Starr finds a mine overman, Simon Ford, along with his family living deep inside the mine. Simon Ford has found a large vein of coal in the mine but the characters must deal with mysterious and unexplainable happenings in and around the mine.

Cursed heroes. Dangerous secrets. And forbidden love.... Shifters, vampires, gargoyles, and witches. Who will you meet at Vamps tonight? Escape into a hot underground club, where the statues are so much more than stone. Discover the secrets behind the gargoyle statues in Cursed. Meet three shifter brothers who vex a vindictive witch - and face her wrath. Fall into forbidden attraction between a vampire and firefighter in Smolder. When Nike runs into her gym crush at an underground club, her reality and fantasy worlds collide.

Tracy isn't sure why she's drawn to a particular statue in the Goth club where she works. When her drunk ex threatens her after her shift, stone turns to flesh. Danton shifts to protect Tracy, the woman he has longed for. He only has 24 hours before he returns to stone. Can he convince her to spend it with him?