Illicit Education

All bets are off the table. And I’m on it. Strapped to it. Because my cocky new boss isn’t just controlling; he’s Dominant with a capital D.RylanCabot Reed is beautiful. Infuriating. Dripping with wealth and power. He’s also my new boss–and the heir to the Reed Enterprises throne.But when our paths cross outside of the office, and I discover that his need to dominate isn’t just a facet of his professional life but the very fabric of his existence, all bets are off the table. And I’m on it. Strapped to it.CabotShe’s an intern. Green as they come and far too young. She’s also completely consumed me. From the fire in her eyes to her defiant little mouth, Rylan Blake is all I can think about.Taking her under my wing at work is one thing; showing her the ins and outs of my personal life is another thing entirely–a line that shouldn’t be crossed. Teaching Rylan to submit to me could be my salvation. Or it could crumble the empire I am set to inherit.Content Warning: BDSM, dubcon, cliffhangerNot intended for readers under eighteen years of age.Author’s Note: Previously titled ILLICIT and released in June of 2022 as part of the ABC’s of Love multi-author series, this story has been rewritten to include dual points of view. ILLICIT EDUCATION is now the first book of The Intern’s Submission and takes place in the same world as the Completely Rocked Series; more specifically, in and out of the underground club, The Rabbit Hole.

Diamond Reef

Former Marine Chase Gordon wants nothing more than a simple life—tending bar part-time, living aboard his 40-foot sailboat, and island-hopping through the Florida Keys and the Caribbean. But when the young wife of an old Marine buddy arrives in South Florida desperate to find her missing husband, Chase can’t turn his back.What begins as a favor drags him into the violent underworld of drug cartels, DEA stings, and dangerous smugglers operating between Miami and the Bahamas. Caught in a deadly stand-off between one of South Florida’s most ruthless traffickers and federal agents, Chase discovers his friend may be tangled in something far worse than he imagined.Now Chase must rely on his Marine instincts, his wits, and his sailing skills to survive—and to uncover whether his brother-in-arms can be saved.Diamond Reef delivers nonstop action, suspense, and nautical adventure in the spirit of John D. MacDonald’s Travis McGee and modern Caribbean thrillers.Diamond Reef is a gripping nautical action thriller perfect for fans of Travis McGee, Clive Cussler, and Jack Reacher at sea. Set against the vivid backdrop of South Florida, the Keys, and the Bahamas, it blends high-stakes suspense with the salt-sprayed freedom of sailing life. Expect DEA agents, ruthless drug cartels, missing persons, and a reluctant ex-Marine hero who can’t walk away from a friend in trouble. At its core, this story is about loyalty, survival, and danger on the open water. This is not a cozy mystery or a quiet romance—it’s a hard-charging, sun-soaked adventure where betrayal lurks in every harbor.

Beginnings

USA Today Bestselling author, W.J. May, brings you the story of how the prophecies began–before Evie, before Katerina–starting from the very beginning. The Beginning’s End Series is a prequel and continuation of the bestselling YA/NA series about love, betrayal, magic and fantasy. Welcome to W.J. May’s world of paranormal, full of shifters, fae, fairy, witches, dragons, dark magic… and did I mention the vampires? Learn to fight, it is the only option You’ve read the ending, but there is a beginning to every story… Centuries before the creation of the five kingdoms, when the great houses were still forming and the realm was ruled by fae, a small band of companions set out on a journey. Kiera had never left her village. It was a stroke of luck that she wasn’t there when the dragon attacked. Without any friends or family, without a shred of hope that anyone might believe her, she strikes off alone into the forest, looking for people that can help. The world is new and untamed. The people are leaderless and wild. There has never been an alliance to unite them, but an alliance is exactly what the realm needs. Because a darkness is coming. One that threatens to consume them all… Be careful who you trust. Even the devil was once an angel. BEGINNING’S END SERIES Beginnings Curiosity Scrutiny Foresight Disavow Trickery Wisdom Decree Influence Prevail Dignified Honored QUEEN’S ALPHA SERIES Eternal Everlasting Unceasing Evermore Forever Boundless Prophecy Protected Foretelling Revelation Betrayal Resolved OMEGA QUEEN SERIES Discipline Bravery Courage Conquer Strength Validation Approval Blessing Balance Grievance Enchanted Gratified

Gloria

Christmas and ice cream, a match made in Hamlet.Great Aunt Patti is dead.Gloria Watson would probably feel a little sadder at that news if she had known about Great Aunt Patti in the first place. Growing up an only child, all she had was her grandmother. After Nana’s passing, Gloria thought she was the last one left in her family.Well, she is. Since Great Aunt Patti is dead and all.That’s okay. The nice lawyer who wrote her a letter assured Gloria that her great aunt lived a long, happy life in a small town that Gloria has never heard of. And now, as her next of kin, everything she owned belongs to Gloria.Including a house. Which sounds like a godsend to Gloria, who is eager to start her dream business and could use the extra cash.Only there’s a catch. Because of course there is. The house is hers—but only after she lives there for a year. One year in Hamlet and then Gloria will have enough money to follow her dream. Why not? It’ll give her time to work on her flavors. And it wasn’t like she had much going on for her in the city anyway.She’s moved in by Thanksgiving, ready to spend the holidays in her new home.So what if her new neighbor is the hottest guy she’s ever seen? Franklin is as grumpy as he is handsome, and he hates Christmas.Seriously.A year? Gloria will be lucky if she makes it to January.

Murder at an English Pub

When retired doctor Sarah Vane moves to Merstairs, she has no idea that the quaint seaside town isn’t quite as friendly it seems, and something sinister is bubbling under the picturesque surface…Recently widowed and looking for a fresh start away from city life, Sarah Vane moves into a lovely little cottage by the sea. The rustic charm is everything she hoped it would be, but her new home doesn’t quite have enough space for her things. Her old friend Daphne offers to store Sarah’s boxes in her messy beach hut, but while clearing it out, they’re shocked to find a heavy trunk… containing a dead body.They immediately recognise the poor man as pub landlord Gus Trubshaw. Sarah concludes that he was suffocated, but who could have wanted jolly Gus dead? Unimpressed by the police’s lack of interest, Sarah realises she will have to solve the case herself.Soon, Sarah discovers that not everyone loved Gus as much as she’d thought. Is the killer scoutmaster Bill, who was recently banned from the pub? Or perhaps it was antique store owner Charles, who owned the beach hut before Daphne? Or was it brewery director Mr. Grimes, who was livid with Gus for squeezing them on the purchase price of their delicious ale? Just when the clues are starting to fall into place, the prime suspect is found strangled on the beach. And when Sarah discovers a deadly secret that links the two murders, she’s certain that a dangerous killer is roaming the streets of Merstairs. With the town in a panic, time is ticking for Sarah. Will she solve the mystery before it’s last orders for another victim?Set off for the breezy English seaside and join Sarah on her adventures in quirky Merstairs, where nothing is quite as it seems! Fans of Agatha Christie, Betty Rowlands and Katie Gaylewill be instantly hooked by this deliciously gripping cozy mystery.Readers love the Sarah Vane Mysteries:‘Wow!!!… I absolutely LOVED this… had me hooked from the start to the end!!… Absolutely gorgeous… brilliant… amazing… incredible … absolutely smashed it out of the ballpark again!!!… completely sucked me in from beginning to end… a page-turner… I felt myself walking around with my kindle in my hand every chance I could get… filled with unexpected twists… absolutely fantastic… addictive… absolutely perfect.’ Bookworm86, ?????‘LOVED!… Many laughing moments!… A real page-turner… once start, you won’t be able to put down until finished.’ Coffeeandpages2021, ?????‘Wow!… fantastic… I enjoyed every page… I loved the vivid scenery… I was chuckling throughout… unputdownable… Captivated me from the first to the last page.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Fantastic… I can’t wait for this to come out and for y’all to lose your minds… You’re going to want to read this one. I raced through it this weekend … Brilliantly plotted and compelling.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I read this in one day … laugh out loud… I highly recommend this book! More please!!!’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Kept me glued to my Kindle! I loved the setting, the writing style. The main characters, and the antics of Hamish the Scotty dog.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘A delight… twists and turns from start to finish… brilliant… highly recommended.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Gripping… The mystery was very intricate, the characters interesting and it took to the very last few pages for all the clues to fall into place… laugh out loud.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????