Bøger af Crystal Perkins

A secret that tore them apart... Chloe Jamison has spent three years away from the love of her life for reasons she can't reveal. When a scandal causes her to lose her job prospects as an interior designer, she has no one else to turn to except for the family that was once like her own. Architect Ryan Griffin waited five years for the girl he loved to be ready and then she dumped him for someone else after giving him her virginity. When she comes back into his life, needing his family's help and wanting him back, he vows to protect his heart at all costs. An arrangement that has to be broken... Agreeing to give him her body whenever he wants it, Chloe soon realizes that having only a piece of Ryan will never be enough. When he comes to the same conclusion, they reignite their relationship while mixing business with endless nights of pleasure. Combining their talents in and out of the bedroom, it seems nothing can come between them this time. But, lingering issues with trust may end their relationship for good. Chloe and Ryan's love for each other, along with the revelation of the secret from three years ago, may not be enough to get them past the hurt they have inflicted on each other a second time. Is love really worth it if you have to fight so hard to keep it?

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Father. Brother. Ex-husband.Keir Martin is starting his life over in Las Vegas, but he's not alone. His sons are with him, and they're what's important. After his ex-wife left all of them, he can't even begin to think about bringing another woman into their lives, but then he meets her...Vice-President. Friend. Lover.Grace Faulkner has worked hard to earn her place in Corporate America, despite the men who tried to bring her down. She's impressed with Keir's work, but not the man himself, until he romances her, and makes her feel special. His sons make everything with him even better, and she's soon in love with all three of the Martins.The past. The present. The future.Their fears from the past prove to be too much for them, shattering what they've built, and threatening everything they could have with each other. Can love, and two little boys, bring them back together, or will the past always be in the way?

A good girl who's trying not to be bad... Olivia has never been able to please her parents, no matter how hard she tries. Getting a good job, along with her own apartment, has given her some confidence, but their approval is still important to her. She needs help to keep up her perfect image, and unfortunately, Luke Griffin's her only option. Sure he's hot and every girl on campus wants him, but he also terrorized her almost a year ago. She can't forget that. A bad boy who's really good... Living in his brothers' shadows has never been easy for Luke. He's made some bad choices in order to distance himself from the constant comparisons to them. Like sleeping his way through college, and hanging out with the wrong guys. He gave that all up almost a year ago, choosing to focus on school and the hockey league he plays in. When he's asked to tutor Olivia, he jumps at the chance to show her that he's not the guy she-and everyone else-thinks he is. A love so good, it can't be bad... Nights of tutoring and hockey games soon lead to romance. As Olivia learns to trust in Luke, her love makes him realize that just being himself is enough. But when her parents' dislike of Luke threatens to destroy her family, she begs him to keep their relationship a secret. When that secret's revealed, will Olivia make the right choice or will Luke be left behind once again? Can you learn to love yourself enough to trust someone else?

A young woman carrying the weight of her world on her shoulders. A man struggling with a devastating betrayal. Love is a game they're determined to win... Yasmin just wants to keep her family's Las Vegas bookstore afloat. She doesn't have time for anything other than trying to figure out how to pay the bills. When an incredibly hot guy with tattoos and piercings walks into her store, she's relieved to discover what a jerk he is once he opens his mouth. His bad behavior makes it easier to try and ignore the way her body responds to him. Trying is all she can do once he sets his sights on her, determined to win her over. Computer genius Scott Griffin thought he was in love once, until he found out that it was all a lie. The crazy, pen loving bookworm he encounters sets him on fire like no one else ever has. When she stands up to him, he realizes that it's more than just her body that he's intrigued by. But, he can't have her, can't have anyone after what happened in Chicago. Or, can he? When she challenges him to woo her, he pulls out all the stops. They embark on a romance filled with sweet gestures and steamy nights. Until a shocking revelation causes Scott to feel the sting of betrayal again while Yasmin loses everything, including the man she loves. A loving family and a loyal group of friends will try to help them find a way back to each other, but will it be too late to save them both?

A woman who's already lost too much, but still has more to give... The government couldn't protect a teenage Jade Garrett, but Corrigan & Co. could. She joined the Society, and has built a life for herself, surrounded by friends who love her, and the man who doesn't. Thinking she's finally safe, she runs home to her ailing father, leaving her new life behind. A man who escaped his past, but not the hold it has on him... Nate Anderson doesn't hesitate to go after Jade, finally admitting that he loves her. Being with her helps to keep the darkness inside of him at bay, but he knows it's only a matter of time before the ugliness of his past rears its head, demanding payment for his sins. When one SECRET is discovered, the rest will follow, and all the training in the world may not be able to save what's broken.

A woman who's been battered, but won't be broken... Elletra Gallagher has always been confident, strong, and tougher than most men. Until she's captured and tortured while going against her mission parameters. Now she has to find a way back to herself while protecting the man she loves. A man who needs to be saved, but won't ask for help... Aiden Ford wasn't there when Ellie needed him, but he vows to help her heal in any way he can, while keeping his own problem to himself. He knows his friends would help him, but he can't admit any weakness, even to the woman he loves. Can they tend to each other while hiding from themselves, or will the secrets pour over and keep them apart once again?

A woman who made a promise and has no intention of breaking it... Darcy was trained to be a cat burglar and con artist from a young age. On his deathbed, her father elicited a promise from her that she's always kept, despite the danger it's exposed her to. As a current member of the Society, she's assigned to a mission that brings her face to face with the one man who tests her will...and her honor. A prince who will stop at nothing to fulfill a promise he made... Brayden is set to ascend the throne of his small country, but he can't do that without the jewels Darcy stole from his family ten years ago. He sets out to break her, but the best laid plans are sometimes destined to fail. Can he put aside his promise to his father and his country in order to follow his heart, or will duty come before love? Honor will be tested, and inherited duty may have to be challenged if they have any hope of overcoming the SECRET that could change everything.

The Excelsior Hotel and Casino. Built in Las Vegas in 1960 by mobster Louis "The Lip" LaFica. For decades the towering hotel has been the subject of incredible stories and rumors that have kept it in the public eye the world around.Why have so many lovers been mysteriously, magically, magnetically drawn to this magnificent edifice? And why now have so many bestselling authors at last come together to reveal the adventures of these lovers who have stayed at the glorious Excelsior?

Alexandra Marie Roberts & Miles Andrew Corrigan Invite you celebrate their love on February 14 at 8:00 PM Scott, Ryan, Owen, and Luke Griffin had getaways planned for their wives, whisking them away for romantic and sexy weekends that they all really need. Instead, they'll be attending their niece's wedding-with only seven days' notice. While they're all happy for her, none of them has a back-up plan. No other gifts, and no idea how to make the romance happen while attending a wedding at a theme park. They've gamed, built, created, and learned for love. Now they just need to figure out how to keep it.

Designing the Love The boy she loved has now become the man she despises... Fashion designer Quinn Daniels has been in love with tattoo artist Zane Wilson for over half her life. When they were younger he only had eyes for one girl, and it wasn't her. But for the last seven years he's been hers, and it's been perfect. Two months ago that all changed. His girl from the past showed up, and he left with her. Now he's back, and wants another chance, but trusting him almost destroyed her once. She's not ready to make the same mistake again. His heart's been broken, and only one woman can put it back together again... Zane Wilson loves Quinn Daniels more than life itself. Yeah he was a stupid teenager, and thought he was in love with the wrong girl, but that all changed seven years ago. He let Quinn go once so she could pursue her dreams, and again when he thought he was doing the right thing. But he's done making mistakes, and letting his past interfere with the present and future he wants with her. Now he just needs to convince her that she's the only woman he's ever truly loved, and that he's never going to leave her again. A secret heartache could break them up for good-or make them stronger than ever... Just when it looks like they may have a second chance at love, the other woman comes to town again, and this time she's not alone. Zane's going to need help this time, because it's not just Quinn he's fighting for. Can she help him heal while still protecting herself? Working on Love She gave up on love, and it may cost her everything... Alex Griffin had her heart broken when she was younger, and she's never recovered. Settling for the nice guy she met at a show seemed like a good idea at the time. Until he started blackmailing her with the sex tape he secretly filmed of their first time together. It's not money he wants, it's her submission to him in ways that scare her. She's held him off, but she knows that's it's only a matter of time before she'll have to give in-or embarrass her family. To top it all off, Miles Corrigan has come back into her life, and proves that he hates her just as much now as he did six years ago. At least she has a job she loves, and new friends who care about her, but will they be enough to keep both her body, and her heart, safe? He walked away from the girl he loved, and stopped caring about everything... Miles Corrigan was in love once, and honestly, he still is. He couldn't have the girl he wanted then, and after he's slept his way across the country, she wouldn't want him now. He's already given up his dream, and his dream girl, so there's no point in changing. Until he learns that Alex Griffin is in trouble. He'll risk everything to keep her safe, even if it means revealing that he's in love with her. And that he stopped being her friend because he never thought they could be together. He's done fighting his feelings, and decides to let himself be happy for once in his life. But he didn't keep his biggest enemy close enough, and he's not the only one who's paying for that mistake. An enemy neither one of them saw coming will try to destroy them both... Finding out just how twisted people can be, Miles shuts Alex out once again. They've gotten past her overprotective uncles, and the unsettling presence of his ex-lovers, but he can't accept the fact that she's suffered because of him. After the truth is revealed to her, Alex will pull out all the stops in order to show him that he's more than worthy of the love she feels for him. Will it be enough for Miles to forgive himself, and accept that love, or will he go back to his old ways?

A string of tragedies have made her cold and calculated Faith is the Corrigan & Co. Foundation's most successful agent. Seeking justice for others is the only thing that guides her. Until she meets a sexy stranger, and gives in to a night of passion. When he turns out to be a suspect in the mission she's assigned to soon after, she'll have to decide if it's worth the risk to let love back into her life. He was born with a silver spoon, but only wants a chef's hat Gavin can't stop thinking about the woman he let go with for one night. When Faith shows up to interview for a job as his mother's personal chef, he knows that working with her side by side in the kitchen will be torture. Until they both give in to what they feel, and it becomes so much more. They're both hiding from each other, and the past While Faith tries to remain impartial, Gavin struggles with the need to protect his mother-and what he believes in. There are forces bigger than the two of them working behind the scenes, and they learn that you can't outrun the past, no matter how hard you try. Is their love strong enough to make them stay and fight for it, or will running be the only option? Secrets can multiply, and the biggest SECRET that's revealed could bring down the entire foundation. Love alone may not be enough to save them, but friendship and loyalty just might.

Taking a chance on love... Photographer Candi Marcus never wanted more than a casual hookup or one night stand. Until she met artist Owen Griffin. For the past two years, she's only been with him. But it's still just sex, or at least that's what she's told her friends. When he says he wants more, she can finally admit that she loves him. Facing the past... Protecting Owen from the illegal street art he did as a teen has already hurt two people he cares about. Now another woman from his past has come to collect her own debt. She needs a fake fiancé in order to get her inheritance and she's not taking no for an answer. Candi knows the other woman's in love with her real fiancé, so she convinces Owen to go along with everything, not realizing what it may cost her. The right choice may cost them everything... While the fake engagement isn't easy on either of them, Candi and Owen know that their love is strong enough to handle whatever's thrown in their path. Or is it? When Owen makes the only choice he can, he risks losing Candi for real. And as friends and family take sides, theirs may not be the only relationship to fall apart. Can an Art Boy prove to the woman he loves that she's truly the one who owns his heart or will it be too late for her to listen to the reason behind his betrayal? Creating their love was easy, but fighting for it is the hardest thing they've ever done.

A second chance he's not sure he deserves.Haring Kingston lost everything, because of the bad choices he made back home in D.C. Embarrassed at being saved by his sister, and his friends, he drowns himself in alcohol, and one-night stands. Until the femme fatale with the flaming red hair puts him in his place, and the man the world admires offers him the job of a lifetime. A secret that could kill them both.Natasha has a job to do, and his name is Haring Kingston. She doesn't expect to fall for his cocky attitude, beautiful soul, or sexy hair. But, how can she resist all that? When she realizes can't, she puts them both in danger, vowing to save his life over hers if it's the only choice.The future they're going to have to fight for.When the dust settles, and everything's revealed, they both have choices to make. Will Haring forgive his Vixen for her lies? Can Natasha forgive him for his words? Friends and family try to intervene, but their love may be too savage to survive

She has a past that she can't let go of, and he's putting her future in jeopardy. Camari Duke worked hard to get where she is, and she's not about to let anyone take it away from her. Not Reina Corrigan, and not 911 operator Lennon Chase, the man who she's sent undercover to stop from exposing the Society. As she falls for the blue-collar man she's deceiving, she also tries to overcome issues much deeper than them both. Lennon Chase knows his neighbor is hiding her past from him, yet it doesn't stop him from wanting to be with her-and not just in bed. His vendetta against the Corrigan family has consumed his life, but now it's Camari who sets him on fire. Until he learns all of her secrets, and has to accept that everything he thought he knew was wrong. Opposites attract, but can love save them both before it's too late?

You only get one first impression, and sometimes you can't live it down... Rose Murphy slapped Ares Dixon the first time she met him. Now, she's sleeping with him, but still can't trust that he really wants more than sex. She's too different from the women he's photographed with almost every night. Ares has only wanted one woman since he met Rose, but he's done some things he shouldn't have, in order to protect a reputation he doesn't even want. He's tired of the way things are with Rose, but he doesn't know how to make her believe he's a changed man. When she figures out that Ares cars are being tampered with, Rose will do whatever she can to keep him safe, even putting herself, and her biggest secret, at risk. Her mind is a beautiful thing, but it has a darker side she's hidden from almost everyone, until allowing it to take over may be the only thing saving her. She'll have to fight for herself...and for the man who truly loves every part of her. It's a race to the finish, but will the mechanic and the driver allow love to win?

The dancer who's not ashamed of her past, falls for the artist who wants her future. Harlow danced her way through college, trading the pole for the Society when she graduated. She expected her life to be in danger when she vowed to protect her cousin, but she didn't know the shy artist who used to watch her dance would be threatened as well. When they're forced to go into hiding together, more than just sparks fly between them as their friendship grows. Bodhi secretly painted Harlow, and turned her into the heroine of the most popular video game in the world, never thinking he'd have a chance with her in real life. He's always loved her, but his fears, and his family's demands, may be too much for them both to overcome. Can they learn trust each other, or will the song end before the first dance?

The American princess makes a deal with the bad boy she once thought was her best friend, putting both of their hearts in jeopardy. The world views Rhieve Madison as the perfect woman, living the perfect life. In reality, she's fighting to finally be who she wants to be. The Society is helping her achieve that goal, but when her brother goes missing, she'll make a deal that requires her to keep up the flawless image she hates. Pretending to be Calum Benson's fiancé shouldn't be so hard, except that it is. Calum Benson left the States as a boy, and he left Rhieve as well. He had his reasons for cutting his childhood best friend out of his life, but that doesn't mean she'll forgive him now. He needs her help more than she needs his, and when his secrets are revealed, he fears the only woman he's ever loved will be lost to him again. Can she save them all, and keep her image intact, or will love cause her to fall from grace?

Sometimes a second chance can end more badly than the first... Kalila Jackson has only loved one man in her life, and he left her at the altar. Now, he's back in her life, but he makes the wrong choice again, and she's done with him, and the pain loving him brings with it. Entering into a new relationship seems like a good way to move on, but the man she chooses might destroy what she has left of herself, and cost her everything she's worked so hard for. Theo Jordan has made mistakes-in the past, and in the present-but he was hoping he'd get three chances to strike out with the woman he loves. Seeing her move on, and seeing her change from the woman she once was, only makes him want her more. Until she betrays him, and leaves everyone and everything she claimed to love behind in order to protect a monster. Emotions combust, lies prevail, and love never dies, but is love enough to save them? *warning: this book contains scenes that may be uncomfortable for some readers.

The posh princess has always wanted the pop star, but she never wanted to admit it. Jenysis left the palace for the Society, but she never gave up Wayne Preston, the boy band member who unleashed her wild side. Over the years, he's made no secret that he wants more than sex from her, and she's finally ready to give him a chance. Even when he's accused of raping a fan, she doesn't leave his side. She knows he's innocent, but what if she's wrong? Wayne has only wanted two things in his life. He wants to make music, and he wants Jenysis, both in and out of bed. She stands by him when he goes to jail, but a mistake, and a confrontation neither one sees coming, changes everything. He's not sure he can forgive her, or if she can forgive him, either. Will the princess save them both, or is the fairytale ending just too far out of reach?

The voluptuous beauty is protecting the star swimmer, but who will protect her heart when he leaves her breathless? Waverly Stein is finally free from the human trafficker who once owned her, but the transition to spy recruit with the Society isn't as easy as she thought it would be. She possesses the knowledge and skills she needs to succeed, but she's having trouble handling her feelings for the sexy swimmer with more than medals on his mind. Knox Edwards gave up on love after having his heart broken. With his life in danger, he doesn't expect to be assigned a siren come to life. He can't resist her, and he's even willing to give love another chance. Until being with Waverly starts to jeopardize everything he's ever wanted in life, causing him to make decisions neither one of them may be able to come back from. Can she save him, while hurting from the pain he's caused her out of fear, or will they both be dead in the water before it's all over?

Unhappy with this old Santa suit, Santa Blair asked Elf Ben to create something different that would bring new life to Christmas. However!!! After Elf Ben finishes all the suits, Santa Blair can't make up his mind. Wanting to be on time for Christmas, Santa Blair is reaching out to boys and girls worldwide to ask, "What Should I Wear?"

A woman whose IQ is so high, it can't be measured Isabelle Carlton has always hid behind her brain, staying in the background and not going on many missions for the Society-or many dates. When she stumbles upon a high school prostitution ring, she knows that it's time to finally put herself out there in more ways than one. A sexy history teacher could be just what she needs, in and out of the classroom. A man who's running from a past that can't be ignored Mason Wells is more than just a high school teacher, but exactly how much more is his biggest secret. Even though he knows Isa isn't really a student, getting involved with her is wrong. He's hiding too much, and she's just too innocent. Despite knowing that it will destroy them both, he can't stay away from her, even when they're both put in the crosshairs of a powerful and evil man. Lessons can be learned, but will their love pass the test when a devastating SECRET is revealed?

A bombshell stylist who's more than she seems Stella's a kick-ass stylist who takes no prisoners, in or out of bed. For her latest mission with the Corrigan & Co. Foundation, she agrees to investigate blackmail threats against a member of the boy band her mother works for. Blackmail she can handle, but falling for the sexy young boy bander will cause her to risk everything-and everyone-she cares about. A boy band singer who wants to make the bombshell his own Kace Reynolds may be young, but he knows what he wants. To sing without being singled out. To figure out who's blackmailing him. And to convince Stella that he's serious about wanting to be with her. But blackmail isn't always what it seems, and he's going to have to choose between being exposed and keeping the woman he loves. Bombshells are falling left and right, but will the biggest SECRET of all rock them both too hard?

When Sierra Taylor's brother, Zack, fell in love with a spy from the Society, she wished she could join the secret group. Knowing that wasn't an option, she went back to work at the auction house in her hometown. Now, with Reina Corrigan running things, the Society has recruited her as a trainee. She's not worried about passing the classes on etiquette, technology, or even hand to hand combat. It's mastering languages that's giving her a hard time. Or at least one language in particular: Portuguese. The language that her brother's infuriating friend can help her with-at a price she knows she shouldn't want to pay. Joel Cruz was born in Brazil, but has lived in the States for most of his life. The son of diplomats, he found his calling when he first picked up a baseball bat. He also found himself surrounded by plenty of women willing to be on his arm in public, and in his bed at night. Sierra Taylor is one of the only women who has ever said no to him. Unfortunately for her, she needs his help, and in order to receive it, she'll have to say yes. To everything-and anything-he wants from her. Training in the Society is pass or fail, and failure is not an option Sierra's willing to consider. Can she master the language, while keeping the player out of her heart? Or will she strike out on both counts, and lose it all?

The gun-shy woman is trusting the well-known player to help her face her fears, but is he the one she should be afraid of? Ever since her father was killed in an accidental shooting, Neveah Ayoub has never wanted to touch a gun, much less shoot one. She'll have to do both if she wants to become a full agent in the Society, the secret group of female spies led by her friend Reina Corrigan. When basketball superstar Dylan Gallagher offers to help her, she ends up facing more than she bargained for-both personally, and professionally. Dylan Gallagher made a promise as a teenager, and it's one he's not going to break, even if it means hurting the woman he's falling in love with. Neveah is the tie that binds his past to his future, and even when he tries to do the right thing, he'll risk them both in his quest for honor. In a battle of love vs. loyalty, will lies and deception win, or can family and forgiveness give everyone a shot at happiness?

She's heading back to her past to save her first love... Eleven years ago, Tegan Kelly escaped a fate worse than death with the help of a secret society of women. In order to save the only man she's ever loved, she'll have to face her old demons, and all of the names she never wants to be called again. He can't forget the girl who betrayed him and then left... Caleb Hall has never recovered from the cracks Tegan Kelly left in his heart when they were both sixteen. He shunned her then, and wants to hate her now when he finds out just how much she kept from him. But old love is strong, and he realizes that maybe there's more to their original story than he's let himself believe. First love is turning into forever love, but the SECRET Tegan kept from Caleb isn't the only one they're hiding. Can they move on from the past, or will uncovering it all cause them heartbreak once again?

The tattooed beauty wants the straight-laced doctor, but will giving in to her put them both in danger? Matisse has a bad track record when it comes to guys, but when she needs help with passing her science lessons for the Society, who better to ask than the hottest doctor around? She wants to be a spy even more than she wants to be with him, but that won't stop her from taking a chance on love when he finally gives in to her. Kendrick left Africa to get a better education, or at least that's what he's told everyone. Falling for Matisse makes him realize that it's time to tell the truth about himself, and his best friend, Waverly. He can only hope his friends will understand, even as he betrays Matisse when the past comes calling. Can they overcome the lies and betrayal, or will the wound be too deep for even the best doctor to heal?

Behind every great spy is the sexy man who loves her... The women of the Society invite you to join them as they finally walk down the aisle. Whether it's the first or second time they're saying "I Do" to the man they love, these weddings are the ones they've always dreamed of. Planning a mission and planning a wedding are two different things... You've shared their struggles, triumphs, and SECRETS, and now it's time to share the celebrations of their love. Mishaps, murders, misunderstandings, and general mayhem will ensue before they get their happily ever after, but that will make them even more special. Ten female spies + ten equally strong men = ten weddings full of romance, weapons, tears, and lots of sexy times. RSVP at your own risk.

She's always been one of the guys. Ainsley Martin grew up beating boys at sports, and resigned herself to the fate of always being a girl friend, and not a girlfriend. Transforming from a jock to a computer nerd didn't help her win guys, but it did get her a job with the Corrigan & Co. Foundation. As the head of computers and technology for the foundation and its secret society, she normally works behind the scenes, overseeing the rescue of women and children. But this time, Jane Corrigan needs her to be on the front lines, and it may just be her undoing. Yes, she knows football, but she doesn't know how to handle falling in love. He's never had trouble getting girls into his bed. Zack Taylor learned early on that women only wanted him for his fame. Going home with them has allowed him to take his own pleasure, while knowing his heart will never be involved. Until he mistakes a beautiful woman for a groupie and tells her to get on her knees. When she stands up to him, he knows that he has to have her. All of her. He pursues Ainsley, trying to show her he's more than what she sees on the football field. Someone's trying to sabotage the Las Vegas Legions football team, and Ainsley and Zack may just become collateral damage if they're not careful. Can they learn to trust each other or will the biggest SECRET of all destroy them both?