Reign

Death has come to court. As the plague rages outside the palace walls, tormented screams and pleas for help go unanswered by the members of the French court sheltered within the castle. Mary Queen of Scots feels safe-but she doesn't know that someone using the secret tunnels may bring the threat inside. Mary worries that those she loves--her husband Francis, and friends Lola, Bash, and Kenna--remain stranded beyond the gates, among the sick and dying. The infection doesn't distinguish between royals and commoners. Can they survive? And when Nostradamus receives a disturbing vision that portends Mary's own death, she wonders--how long will she reign?

The moment Reagan Langley signed her divorce papers, she felt a wave of relief followed by a sickening realization. Her marriage didn't fulfill any of her needs.In celebration of her new relationships status, Reagan is gifted a salacious romance novel. The more spicy sex scenes she enjoys the deeper her curiosity grows.The impulse to understand her new cravings leads her to Reign, a local sex club, and into the capable hands of Caleb Dunn. Their chemistry is instantaneous, but so is Caleb's hesitation to guide Reagan as she explores her sensual appetites.Determined to learn more about herself, Reagan agrees to Caleb's strict limits as they uncover Reagan's secret desires. But with each tantalizing liaison, the boundaries of their arrangement blur.When their hidden pasts threaten their deepening ties, Caleb and Reagan must decide if their future is worth breaking the rules to salvage their bond. Piper Malone's award-winning novels enchant readers with heartfelt, authentic romances. Her stories include a cast of unforgettable characters in a variety of romantic pairings. With snappy one-liners and witty banter, Piper wants her readers to laugh, swoon, and enjoy a well-deserved vacation.Connect with Piper at www.pipermalone.net

In a singular moment of passion, Blake Roman sparked a wild inferno that has consumed my soul.I revisit that day more than I care to admit. They are memories I should forget, but can't.He won't let me.The resolve to move beyond my wild past buckles under the pressure of Blake's relentless pursuit, but he doesn't know the secrets that keep my heart caged.He can't see the scars that prevent me from truly loving someone else.I won't lie, I still want him. I remember the sensation of his touch and yearn for the warmth of his skin against mine.But my desire doesn't outweigh the shame of knowing I can never be what he needs.His determination is foolish, but the intent is clear.Blake is bound to prove that we are destined for one another. Piper Malone's award-winning novels enchant readers with heartfelt, authentic romances. Her stories include a cast of unforgettable characters in a variety of romantic pairings. With snappy one-liners and witty banter, Piper wants her readers to laugh, swoon, and enjoy a well-deserved vacation.Connect with Piper at www.pipermalone.net

For years, Nick Harris and I walked the sharp edge of sharing sexual desires without entangling our hearts. We maintained clear limits, until one seductive evening erased the boundaries between us. In that moment, we were free, anchored in the bliss of loving one another.The next day, he dismissed our beautiful night as a mistake. I held the memories of Nick's deep passion close, while he seemed to forget everything we shared.When I received a devastating cancer diagnosis, I broke the tenuous bond we held when I left to seek treatment without telling him. I longed for Nick, but feared his rejection. . . I abandoned the man I loved without explanation or consideration.I didn't know he waited for me in a fog of grief and anger. It never occurred to me that we were locked in the same twisted reality of yearning for someone who was not there.I only know that in this moment, he cannot see past the image before him: his best friend and me, bound in an intimate moment.In the wake of his untethered fury, I can feel the magnitude of his pain.And I want all of it.I only hope he can forgive me. Piper Malone's award-winning novels enchant readers with heartfelt, authentic romances. Her stories include a cast of unforgettable characters in a variety of romantic pairings. With snappy one-liners and witty banter, Piper wants her readers to laugh, swoon, and enjoy a well-deserved vacation.Connect with Piper at www.pipermalone.net