Bøger af Anya Summers

I'm the head of my crime family-they call me the King of Torture. I never show mercy. Never show weakness. I am the furthest thing from a decent man. Everything good and pure was leached out of me long ago. Evil permeates every aspect of my life. But then, battered, bruised, and limping, a gorgeous woman half my age runs toward my compound. Towards me -- not realizing she is running to the man who could usurp the devil. Yet she looks at me like I am her salvation. My entire being roars that she is meant for me. The only woman who could love a monster. Now I will stop at nothing to make her mine.

Seduced by the Irishman... Lexi is over the players, the creepy lowlifes, and the narcissists. Who needs men, anyway? All she wants is her music, and freedom to be true to herself. On a whim, she signs up for a singles event in one last-ditch attempt to resuscitate her woeful dating life, praying she'll get matched with an understanding, loyal, caring Dom. No such luck. To her horror, Lexi gets paired with Josh Ryan. The sexy Irishman goes through submissives like he changes underwear. Disillusioned and defeated, she refuses to spend the evening with him, and walks away. Josh can't believe it. Nobody ever rejects him. Why won't Lexi bend to his desires like a good little sub? Other women fall over themselves to spend a night in his bed. He and Lexi are polar opposites. She's far too young for him. But her denial ignites a sadistic need in him to see her on her knees, begging him for pleasure. When he finally tastes her, he understands why. She was meant for him. She belongs to him. Josh will stop at nothing to make Lexi his. But his sordid past could ruin everything... Fall head over heels into this steamy, age gap, opposites attract, stand-alone romance between a sexy Irish attorney and a free-spirited songstress as they traverse the rocky road of love.

Duty. Honor. Sacrifice. My faith in humanity is all but gone. Whatever goodness I had in me was eliminated long ago.All I know is war. Then I meet her. My best friend's ex-wife. She lights up my darkness. I crave her sunshine like an addict. I want to bask in it.But she's forbidden. I can't touch her.I can't love her - doing so would only drag her into hell with me, and betray everything I hold sacred.I might have lost my humanity, but I refuse to sacrifice my honor... Until a single misstep damns us both.And now I can't let her go.I'll fight anyone to claim her and keep her - even her. Dive headlong into this grumpy/sunshine forbidden romance, where a Navy SEAL falls for his best friend's ex.

Four times a year, a witch is chosen.Four times a year, a witch is left bound in a clearing -Served up as a sacrifice to honor the peace treaty.But those offered up in tribute never return. The rulers of Avalon exact vengeance on my people.But many forget they started the war.They are monsters. They are murderers. And now it's my turn. I volunteered to save my sister.Only I wind up belonging to him.He's the heir to the throne, and my vilest enemy.He's bent on making me his slave both in and out of bed. But this witch will never surrender.

Rescued by the undercover detective... Detective Rafe Flores has one job, to infiltrate the Petrov crime organization and bring justice to their victims. He has gained the family's trust, so much so that he is tasked with protecting one of their highly guarded assets, the crime boss's stunning niece, their proverbial princess. He will do whatever it takes to win her trust, and uncover her secrets, knowledge that will help him destroy her entire family. But one mistake changes everything. A single night in her arms sets fire to his blood and tears his loyalties in two. How can he destroy her when he craves her with every breath? When every instinct demands he protect her with his life? Ella Dominik didn't ask to be born into a crime syndicate's family. She didn't understand the cruelty of life until her uncle murdered her father and took her prisoner, until her mother demanded Ella make a solemn vow on her deathbed...get out. Escape. Leave the family and their violence behind. Ella wants revenge on her uncle almost as much as she needs to protect her beloved brother, the new heir to the syndicate's power. Worse, her new bodyguard--or should she say, prison guard--makes her want to forget the past. He offers her everything she's ever wanted. Passion. Freedom. Revenge. But demands the ultimate sacrifice in return-her brother's future. Love. Justice. Divided loyalty. Revenge. Powerful forces demand they make the ultimate choice. What will they be willing to sacrifice for love? Grab this steamy stand-alone about an undercover detective, the mafia princess dying to escape, and what happens when opposites attract and unite against a common enemy.

Sophia is in trouble. Again.Maybe it's the masks. Maybe she needs to feel something other than regret.Whatever the reason, she is either daring... or foolish... when she trades places with another submissive, and ends up spending the night in her mysterious boss's bed.He doesn't recognize her, but now she's had him, she knows one taste of his dark love will never be enough.Gabriel Ryan has one firm rule: don't sleep with employees.Even though he's infuriated beyond measure to discover Sophia in his bed after a night of mind-blowing pleasure, she is now in his blood. He craves her. Needs her. Yearns for her surrender. But she is forbidden. He will break her with his dark desires. When Sophia's dangerous past waltzes into his club, Gabriel must protect her. He must claim her. And break every single one of his rules to keep her safe.

In the breathtaking Scottish Highlands, a chance encounter between Zoey Mills and Declan McDougal sparks an unexpected flame of passion. As Zoey explores her deepest desires with a masterful billionaire Dom, she begins to crave more than just a week of pleasure. She hungers for his love. But when her past catches up with her, will their newfound connection be strong enough to weather the storm? Experience the pulse-pounding thrill of Her Highland Master, a sizzling tale of forbidden pleasure and second chances.

Retired Navy Seal Medic and notorious womanizer Matt indulges his savior complex by moonlighting with Search and Rescue. This winter is shaping up to be a doozy, with weathermen warning of the upcoming snowstorm of the century, and sending Matt's team into high alert. When a call comes in, Matt's the only one available to rescue the foolish woman who got her ass stuck on a mountain in the middle of an epic storm. He's ready to tear a strip off her for heading into the back country unprepared. But nothing could have prepared him for Kristy. She's achingly beautiful, with fire in her eyes - and a death wish. Matt can't deny his attraction to the sexy spitfire, but he vowed never to get involved with anyone this helpless ever again. Trapped together in a remote cabin until the storm clears, and against his better judgment, Matt caves to the magnetic desire between them, never expecting that, instead of slaking his lust, their encounter will only leave him wanting more. And when Kristy winds up needing once again to be rescued, can Matt save her, or will history repeat itself, ripping her violently out of his life forever?

Rescued by a hot, kilt-wearing Scot... Freya's on the run from her abusive ex-boyfriend. She's exhausted and terrified, but if she stops, she knows he'll find her - and their infant daughter - and make her pay. Desperation drives her to do something she shouldn't, that she knows is fundamentally wrong... ... and sure enough, she gets caught red-handed. All she can do is beg for mercy. When Jasper catches the gorgeous new maid with her hand in his wallet, his first instinct is to call the police. But Freya's tearful plea strikes a chord deep within him, and instead he finds himself offering her the protection of his name and family. Their union is meant to be on paper only but Jasper soon finds himself enthralled by his new bride. He starts a campaign to seduce her into his bed, never expecting her to wiggle her way into his heart. And when her past threatens her very existence, he will stop at nothing to keep her safe. Fall headlong into this steamy, fake relationship, stand-alone romance between a fierce Scottish businessman and a single mother as they navigate the road of love with all its pitfalls.

THE MAN IN THE MASK He wore a mask. He touched me like he could read my mind, like he knew my deepest, darkest fantasies. He demanded complete surrender. I gave him everything. I still don't know his name. I only know he has a secret capable of destroying me. TORN IN TWO The masked man revealed himself to me. Now I have two weeks to decide. Two weeks until he shatters my heart into tiny pieces. Because he was not alone in his desire to claim me. There was another. Another who touched me. Gave me pleasure. Demanded surrender. Now both demand I choose between them. I would rather be torn in two. REDEEMED BY LOVE I never knew love could be like this. Two lovers. Intense. Passionate. Demanding. I have made my choice. The only thing I can do now is hope. Hope the men I love can accept it. Hope to be redeemed. Hope this obsession doesn't destroy all three of us.Publisher's Note: This is the complete collection of books in the Manor Series.

Nora fell for Levi when she was nineteen. He is older, sophisticated, and sexy as hell. She aches for him. Longs for his touch. It has taken her six long years to get here but tonight, she plans to show him just how right they are for each other. Levi waltzes into the club room expecting another woman. But how the hell is he supposed to walk away when Nora is naked and kneeling, ready to please him? He can't. She's gorgeous enough to tempt any man. And Levi is far from being a saint, especially when he secretly craves a taste of her surrender. Yet he doesn't see a way forward for them with the secrets he's keeping, even after the hottest night of his life. Nora is too young. Being with her could cost him everything. In the end, he isn't the right man for her. She deserves so much better than him. But Nora has other plans. Now that she's experienced Levi's wicked brand of lovemaking, she won't let him go. She'll fight for him - for them. And she'll risk her heart and soul for the one man she knows is her destiny.

Penelope has always been a 'good girl'. Never colored outside the lines. Never didanything to rock the boat. But when her ex-boyfriend blows back into town, she decides to take a ride on the wild side with a sexy stranger who has 'bad boy' written all over his rock hard body. He's dangerous, smoking hot, and more than willing to give her what she wants-a night of uninhibited pleasure. But she could never fall in love with a military man, not with the pain of her past. Navy SEAL Eli is only too happy to help the gorgeous Penelope make her ex jealous. When he's not on a black ops mission, he takes his pleasure where he can find it. What he didn'tcount on was that a single night would awaken a forbidden craving for a woman and a life that can never be his. How can they hope for a future together when honor, duty and history work together to tear them apart?

Gemma's life was nearly perfect. She's just graduated from college and is heading off to graduate school in the fall. She and her best friends are taking a trip she's always dreamed about. Only, nothing goes as planned. After being chased on the streets of Dublin by a freaking monster, they get sucked into a portal and wind up on another world. As in, not Earth. Now she can't find her friends, but there is this really hot, naked guy who calls himself a king and is offering her aid. There's only one teensy little problem: He says she's his mate and is planning on keeping her-forever. Oh, and there's one more thing: He's a beast most of the time. And Gemma has to decide if she's willing to give up everything for the one man she's meant to be with in the universe.

Colt Anderson is burned out. Every part of his daily life has become a tedious chore. He cannot remember the last time he took a day off or, better yet, felt a woman's willing surrender. And it's just his luck that on his first day off in ages, he runs into a sexy squatter on his property, never expecting that single interaction would alter the very fabric of his world. Still, he cannot seem to stay away from the sultry scientist, Avery. Colt feels bad for her, worries that she is running from something, and decides to cover her stay at the ranch. After all, he owns the place and has plenty of cash. Although that tiny little detail is a secret he plans on keeping to himself. It is addictive having a woman look in his direction and not see dollar signs for a change.Because when Avery casts those goddess eyes his way, he's just a man, a man she craves and submits to body and soul, like he's her man, and his longing for her has him tied up in knots. With trouble and danger drawn to her like magnets, Avery pulls out his protective, dominant nature. The woman needs a keeper, and he's the perfect man for the job.Now he has less than two weeks to convince her to stay, to make her fall for him before she discovers he's rich. But will she hate him when she discovers his deception?

Rose is exhausted. She feels trapped no matter which way she turns. No more than a convenient doll for her father to show off at political functions. Until she runs in Jase Ryan at the latest, mind-numbing, plated affair. The billionaire CEO drips wicked sensuality. And for one night, she decides to do something for herself and experience a torrid night in his arms. Never expecting she would wind up with a free gift with purchase. Jase feels a connection with Rose unlike any other. But he can't seem to convince her to see him again. At least, not until she appears in his office pregnant with his child, or so she says. But then, it looks like it was all a setup to get him to marry her and pad her daddy's political campaign. It's infuriating and disappointing that the one woman who wriggled past his defenses seems to be a gold digger just like the rest of them. He'll do what's right for her and his child, even agreeing to marry her under his terms. Their marriage of convenience is all for show and in name only. Except, Jase can't seem to walk away from Rose nor their combustible connection. He craves her in his bed. Now he's considering making their marriage the real deal and keeping her. But with all the bad blood between them, can he convince Rose to stay? Or will she hightail it the moment their deal is up?

All she wants is to help her best friend. Tessa's bestie has been dying for a night of ecstasy with a certain sexy doctor at The Eros Pit. When Tessa winds up with the doctor's marker at the singles night event, she swaps. There's no harm in it, not when she knows her best friend will get to have the night of her dreams. Except Tessa ends up with a Dom she wants nothing to do with - Cooper Livingstone. Danger surrounds him. The sexy alpha is a total badass, fighting wildfires on the front range. He's potent. Makes her body come alive in ways she has never experienced before. It worries her how much she craves his wicked brand of lovemaking after a single night. Cooper lives and breathes his daredevil lifestyle. For him, there is nothing like coming up against Mother Nature's wrath - that is, until Tessa winds up in his bed. Underneath her serene façade lies a feisty, passionate woman who calls to him on an elemental level. After a single night, he yearns to claim the intoxicating submissive. She's in his blood. He dreams about her taste and her surrender. The need to claim her, make her his in every way, is a hunger he cannot deny. He will do whatever it takes to earn her surrender, and possibly even her love. But Tessa doesn't take chances. They're way too dangerous. She knows far too well how devastating the consequences can be. And submitting to Cooper might just be the biggest risk of all. Can Cooper convince Tessa to take a chance on him?

I never knew love could be like this.Two lovers.Intense.Passionate.Demanding.I have made my choice.The only thing I can do now is hope.Hope the men I love can accept it.Hope to be redeemed.Hope this obsession doesn't destroy all three of us.

Emmett Benson makes no apologies for his bachelor status. He revels in a woman's surrender but does not want the responsibility of claiming a submissive for his own, because no one is worth the price of his freedom. He appreciates his friends, loves his horse, and fancies wrangling cattle every day over interacting with people. When it comes to his life, he figures he has it made, and that there is no reason to alter things-now, or in the future.But all it takes is one lousy spill off a new, temperamental thoroughbred to cause a load of trouble. One look at the prim and proper new town doctor, and Emmett wants nothing more than to ruffle her cool demeanor. The woman is likely too tightly wound to even consider submission. He cannot desire her. It is out of the question. He must be delirious from the pain of his injuries to even be contemplating the possibility of claiming her, even though she makes him want to mark his territory and challenge any man who comes near her. Still, he convinces himself it is not an issue after he leaves her office.But then the doctor makes an unexpected house call and, with her sweet, feminine scent clouding his senses, Emmett makes her a bargain. He will behave like the perfect patient, for the cost of a single kiss, freely given. He never expected her to accept his offer.He thought he was in trouble before, but after just one kiss, every dominant part of Emmett's being thunders: MINE.

All she wants is a simple day outdoors to clear her mind and figure out a game plan for her life. After months of being little more than a reclusive shut-in, Noelle Addams forces herself to spend the hot summer day on one of the trails at Silver Springs Ranch. Perhaps the time outside will help her begin to mend her broken soul. And yet, she never expects to come across a naked Tanner Ellis emerging from a secluded pond. Or, for the first time in months, since the night of blood and screams, to feel something besides fear and malaise. Tanner was simply trying to cool off from the suffocating heat of the day. Running into the sultry Noelle in nothing but his birthday suit wasn't in his plans. But after a scorching afternoon in her arms, the scared beauty is in his blood. He makes it his mission to bring her out of her shell and help heal her battered soul. He craves her. Yearns to claim her. Yet, when it matters most, will Noelle hightail it, or will she give them a chance at forever?

The masked man revealed himself to me.Now I have two weeks to decide.Two weeks until he shatters my heart into tiny pieces.Because he was not alone in his desire to claim me.There was another.Another who touched me.Gave me pleasure.Demanded surrender.Now both demand I choose between them.I would rather be torn in two.

Maverick Greyson is barely housebroken. Having been raised on ranches, he spends the bulk of his days on the back of his horse, and can't imagine a finer way to occupy his time - except maybe a night with a willing female. He loves women. Enjoys their company mightily. Relishes the available bounty of tourists and townsfolk alike, and rarely enjoys the same woman twice.But the ranch's newest guest, Bianca Peabody, makes him want to swear off the species entirely. The doe-eyed beauty, with her highfalutin' attitude, makes his blood boil. And yet the sorrow he glimpses in her one night changes everything. Now his soul hungers to have her in his arms. He burns for her love. Heaven help him, her surrender may be everything he has always needed. For the first time in his life, Maverick is looking toward the future, and building one with the only woman he has ever wanted to claim. But she is keeping secrets...Secrets capable of destroying him - and any future they might have.

Lincoln is floundering. He did something undeniably stupid. On an evening out with his best buddies in Vegas, he hooked up with a smoking hot female for a torrid, all night escapade. It was one of the most carnal experiences of his life, and one he wouldn't be averse to repeating. Under most circumstances, a one-night stand wouldn't be an issue. Except, the woman is his boss and best friend's sister. If his buddy discovers their tryst, Lincoln is a dead man. Utter disaster. And yet, there was something about that night that makes him want to risk life and limb to hold her, experience her scorchingly addictive surrender again. As if that isn't bad enough, after they return home, her ex-boyfriend appears in a bid to win her back, unleashing the territorial beast inside Lincoln. She belongs to him, not some city slicker in a suit. And he plans to prove to her that she belongs in his bed. That he's the only one who should be gifted with her seductive surrender. Now he's navigating wooing his boss and falling for her. Can he convince Amber to take a chance on him for more than one night?

An offer neither can refuse... Michael and Dante make Sabrina a deal: pretend to be Michael's sole love interest for thirty days to dispel the rumors and stop the takeover. In exchange, they will pay her ten million dollars at month's end. But the lines soon become blurred as to what is real and what is make believe. And when their time together is up, will they be able to walk away, or will they take the chance to make their relationship the real deal?