This collection features first responders—whether firemen or cops or simply the first brave person to sweep into the rescue regardless of the dangers. Expect an adrenaline ride of danger followed by a fiery “first response” romance that will curl your toes!First Response: A Boys Behaving Badly Anthology includes the following stories:Far from Over by Reina Torres – They missed their chance at the academy, but after she rescues him from a pile of rubble, a f...

Sometimes, Goodbye is the Only WayRaider Black, Leader of the Novus Pack, will do anything for his people. His word is his bond no matter the sacrifice. Novus has always come first.Theodora Morrissey is a gift from The Goddess to the Lycan world. It doesn’t take someone with her psychic abilities to see that her future is in jeopardy.When Theo is discovered bloodied, beaten, violated, and broken, Black must find a way for her to be healed or his dream for their futu...

Revenge is Sweet, but Love is Everything.As the Mating Ceremony draws near, the Leader of the Novus Pack, Raider Black, will claim his love, Theodora Morrissey, before all of Novus. As the painstaking preparations are made, Theodora fears herself unable to be the strong Queen that the Novus Pack requires.Adding to her self-doubt, the Lycan who attacked Theo and haunts her thoughts, is turned over to Novus. By Black’s decree, Theo will decide for herself if ...

She set out to solve a mystery, not to fall in love.In 1997 Virginia Beach, some truths refuse to stay buried…Dani Jones is used to lesson plans and late-night grading, not murder. But when a student's uncle confronts her after class and then disappears, her world tilts. Days later, during a Chesapeake Bay cleanup, she is there when his body is found, hidden in the marsh. As the last person to see him alive, Dani is sudden...

In the close-knit town of Marchfield, where gossip spreads like wildfire and love is unpredictable, Audrey Fremont and Oz Taylor aren't looking for a workplace romance.No-nonsense English teacher Audrey Fremont is the complete opposite of Oz, the charming but disorganized Algebra instructor who has a knack for driving her crazy. When their instant chemistry leads to a one-night stand, school politics gets a whole lot more complicated. Between misunderstandings, rum...

Inside Secret Identities: A Boys Behaving Badly Anthology, you’ll find stories by some of the hottest romance writers out there for readers who crave mysterious, enigmatic men and women who may not be who they claim to be. Perhaps they’re the new next-door neighbor with a secret mission, an alien from a far-away galaxy looking for his fated mate, or a spy trying to catch a foreign agent. Whatever their secrets, intrigue and passion follow…**Secret Garden by A.J. Ha...

A bond formed on the run.The first time our eyes locked, Olivia and I knew we were fated for each other. Our souls entwined by the mate bond. But there will be no honeymoon phase.There have been threats made against Olivia’s life, and I will do whatever it takes to protect her. Instead of settling into our new life together, we’re on the run and fighting to survive.We need the security of a pack, but can we make it to the Novus in time? Or will our chance at an eter...

A paranormal experience in Theodora Costas' childhood awakened her clairvoyant abilities. Rather than embracing her gifts, Teddy has managed to keep them well hidden over the years, until the infant daughter of her best friend is kidnapped. Now, Teddy can no longer deny her abilities and offers to use her gifts to aid in the investigation. FBI Special Agent-in-Charge Nick Jeffries does not believe in the supernatural world and scoffs at the clairvoyant's abilities. But when Teddy's visions...

Every year, throughout the United States, thousands of coonhounds are abused, abandoned or killed. Although there are countless other dogs who are thrown away as well, coonhounds seem to almost be the poster child for the depths of cruelty that some humans can descend to. "Rescuing Used Coonhounds" exposes that. It also exposes just how wonderful, loving, smart, resilient and useful coonhounds are, even if they are tossed aside like a piece of garbage. No one or no living thing is beyond s...

Sense the cool, crisp, autumn evening air, the whistling wind that shakes the last of the dry colorful leaves from the nearly bare branches beneath the full moon as you travel across the northeast countryside.On this spirited journey, the reader is destined for the pumpkin patch. But hold on; along the bumpy, eerie adventure, one hears and sees some spooky sounds in the moonlight, and shadows and creatures of the night greet the reader whimsically.Through this spooky suspen...

Shockwaves from the brutal assault on the Seer are still resonating through the Novus Pack. In their world of predators and prey, even the strongest can be brought down by malicious schemes and long buried secrets. Included are four short stories that take place around the time of M. Jayne’s book Feel Me.Sophia: This headstrong doctor is enthralled by her new-found freedom and will stop at nothing to protect it. No longer will she allow herself to be used as a pawn by anyone.

"My credit card was declined, Mr. Wrong keeps knocking on my door, and I think my meddling parents are behind the whole fiasco!"Social studies teacher, Val Bellini, is minutes away from her breaking point when Evan Shurden—the charming Tech Ed teacher—steps in.Evan can't stop thinking about Val even when he should be looking out for his best friend's widow. So, he's caught off guard when Val proposes a no-strings hook-up with a side of fake dating.W...