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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....

Son job, il le connait. Ses démons, il les subit. Cinq ans que Riley dézingue à tout-va pour le compte de gros requins. Sa spécialité ? Le huis clos. De contrat en contrat, cet expert en enlèvements forme les meilleurs à ses côtés. Son répit ? La souffrance. Âme torturée, Riley n'a...

I’m a runaway bride. Well, I left before the wedding could even begin. I knew my life would be over if I stayed with him. So, I ran. New Life. New Name. New Everything. I never thought my new life would lead me to fall in love with the King. His sworn enemy. FIRE is Book One in The Underground Kingdom Series. A Dark Mafia Romance that takes you on a journey of a second chance at love. FIRE is a story full of spice, action and suspense that will wanting more until the very end. Please refer to content warnings before listening.

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.

Ich habe ihr gesagt, dass sie nie wieder in mein Casino kommen soll. Ich habe ihr gesagt, dass sie sich fernhalten soll. Wenn diese Hüften noch einmal durch meine Suite wackeln, dann werde ich sie an die Wand zwingen und sie hemmungslos durchnehmen.

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.

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.

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.

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....

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!

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.

She made a big mistake. You don’t blackmail a Tacone. Coming to me with a threat? Unacceptable. If she needs money, she’ll have to ask nicely. But once I give it to her, we both know what it means: She belongs to me. I do my best to hold back. Give her respect. Trouble is, I can’t keep my hands off her.

For years, I've watched over Holly, waiting with bated breath for her to break free from the shackles of her abusive ex-husband. Now, as she finally emerges from the shadows of his control, I stand ready to offer her the sanctuary she deserves... even if she doesn't realize it yet. But winning her heart won't be a simple task. Jeff, the monster she divorced, lurks in the shadows. His obsession with reclaiming her is pushing him to the brink of madness. Yet, compared to the demons that haunt my own soul, Jeff’s are a mere whisper of trouble.

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

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.

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.

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.