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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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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....

You'd think running into a famous movie star in our small Texas town would make it a good day. Yeah... not when I do it. You see, in Matt's case, I don't just run into him. I knock him to the ground and fall on top of him and smash his lungs. All that, before I even recognize him.

"Mi dispiace, printsessa, la tua libertà non rientra nei piani. Ormai sei mia" Sono venuto per vendicarmi. La famiglia Tacone ha distrutto la mafiya di Chicago, la bratva, la mia famiglia. Così, ho rapito la loro preziosa sorella. Ma ora che è nelle mie mani, non voglio più lasciarla andare. La desidero per sempre come mia sposa prigioniera. La mia vendetta sarà completa quando otterrò una dote invece del riscatto. Alla fine, sia la ragazza che la sua fortuna saranno mie. Non rinuncerò mai alla loro regina.

Betrayal is something Macy is familiar with. She’s been having to deal with it all her life. Working as a high-dollar escort has its perks, but she has learned to keep herself guarded and not trust anyone. Why should you trust someone when they are only going to betray you in the end? That is until she meets the Steepe boys. Three high-dollar men rule the Underground. It’s said that they know the people who run the Underworld personally, which means they have friends in high places.

This bundle includes Wild, Dirty, and Secret.

Sven is a man who takes pride in his ability to separate himself from his emotions. He's a man who knows who he is and where he’s going in life, a man who needs no one. His past taught him love isn’t enough. Maggie wants the happily ever after but has never picked the right men, or stuck around long enough, to build a forever. It’s always been easier to get out early before emotions make things messy. When Maggie wakes up naked in Sven’s bed, with no memory of the night before, these two must be honest about their feelings and face their fears so they can build a future together.

I promise that kiss was an accident... both times.

I'm a secret princess on the run. You'd be running, too, if your uncle was going to make you marry Carlisle the Argyle. I need a fake husband fast! Except I have my head stuck on a shrub. (Long story...) And wouldn't you know it -- the person who answers the door and finds me in this predicament isn't the granny matchmaker I was expecting. It's a man!

Tut mir leid, Printsessa ~ deine Freiheit ist jetzt vorbei. Du gehörst jetzt mir. Du bist meine Rache. Die Tacone-Familie hat die Mafiya von Chicago ausgelöscht. Meine Bratva. Meine Familie. Also habe ich ihre kleine Schwester geschnappt. Und ich will sie nicht mehr gehen lassen.Ich will sie am liebsten für immer behalten – meine geraubte Braut. Statt Lösegeld sollen sie doch gleich eine Mitgift zahlen.

My brother is both powerful and cruel, which means I have a lot of enemies I've never met. He swears he'll keep me safe, but what I want most is to break free. I especially want to break free with Drew, my brother's lawyer. I've spent my life under glass. We shouldn't be together, but everything about him draws me. His intensity, his kindness. And the way he looks in those custom tailored suits. One night when he's outside my bedroom, I give him a sexy show. And in doing so, unlock pandora’s box.

Brea Collins's past kept resurfacing no matter how hard she tried to outrun it. When she finally settled in a small town, working at a club to save enough for what she hoped was her final escape, she never expected to meet Adrian Holden, a man who made her feel something other than fear.