Romance. 95562 words long.
Originally appeared in the print anthology A Red Hot Valentine's Day. Absence makes the heart grow fonder . . . and the passion burn hotter! No one ever said long-distance love was easy, and after being apart for two years, Edie and Ty are more than ready for some time together—especially on Valentine's Day. Now counting down the hours until their passionate reunion, they're keeping each other company with steamy letters describing just how much they've missed one another . . . and not leaving out any of the scorching details. As their erotic journeys come to a scintillating conclusion, both Edie and Ty are about to discover that getting there is half the fun . . .
Her new toy has something extra she hadn't counted on. A soul-and an attitude. Only one week, and Milla Sulay will start her lonely new life on the Homestead planet Selkca. In anticipation, she's booked passage aboard the Pleasure Princess, where she intends to make use of every amenity-including the Pleasurebots. Mandroids specially designed to give her whatever she wants. For as long as she wants it. Except there's something decidedly unbot-like about the mouth-watering unit sent to her cabin. Jarden's surgical enhancements give him advantages over standard-issue human men, with one exception: he's tired. Weary of servicing an endless parade of horny, arrogant women. Except his beautiful client can't quite hide her vulnerability behind the disdainful diva act. Before he can figure it out, the cruiser makes an unscheduled stop in Newcity airspace. Not good. In Newcity-speak, he's a "mecho"…and not exactly legal. After years of working aboard the Princess to earn his freedom, the only place he's headed is prison. Then Milla unexpectedly makes him an offer he should refuse. Within minutes of having his dream snatched away, Jarden must decide if life as her field husband on Selcka is a way out-or simply trading one form of servitude for another. This title has been previously published under the title Anything You Want. Warning: Contains space-bending sex, turbulent language, and artificial everything…except the one thing that's guaranteed to arouse all your senses. Hang on, it's gonna be a bump-and-grind ride!
When a series of freak storms sweep across the world, they leave behind something more than devastation. First come the swift-growing flowers, smelling like heaven and dying as quickly as they bloom. Next comes the infestation as the flowers breed and multiply inside their hosts. After that, chaos, mayhem and death.
And after that…resurrection.
The Resurrected: Compendium contains parts 1-10, complete. Some material may be revised or updated.
Apart, they are broken, but together, they are whole Effie and Heath are
famous. Not for anything they did, but for what happened to them as teenagers. Abducted
and abused by the same man, they turned to each other for comfort until they were
finally able to make their escape. Now adults, their relationship is fraught with guilt
and despair. Whether fighting or making love, their passion is strong enough to destroy
them both - and Effie’s not about to let that happen. She knows it’s time for
her to have a [unknown-8220]normal[unknown-8221] relationship, and Heath is nothing but
a constant reminder of the dark past they share. Heath, on the other hand, knows Effie
is the only woman he can ever love. She may want to forget what happened, but he’s
convinced that they must face their past together in order to move forward. So while
Effie continues to bring new men into her life, Heath becomes obsessed with proving
he’s the one she needs. Then a new crisis arises and Effie begins to lose every
scrap of self-control she ever had. As she struggles against her desire to return to the
one man who understands her, she discovers that sometimes the only safety you find is
with the person who is the most dangerous for you.
Tesla Martin is drifting pleasantly through life, slinging lattes at Morningstar Mocha, enjoying the ebb and flow of caffeine-starved customers, devoted to her cadre of regulars. But none of the bottomless-cup crowd compares with Meredith, a charismatic force of nature who can coax intimate tales from even the shyest of Morningstar's clientele.Caught in Meredith's sensual, irresistible orbit, inexpressibly flattered by the siren's attention, Tesla shares long-buried chapters of her life, holding nothing back. Nothing Meredith proposes seems impossible—not even Tesla sleeping with Meredith's husband, Charlie, while she looks on. After all, it's all in fun, isn't it?In a heartbeat, vulnerable Tesla is swept into a spectacular love triangle. Together, gentle, grounded Charlie and sparkling, maddening Meredith are everything Tesla has ever needed, wanted, or dreamed of, even if no one else on earth understands. They're three against the world.But soon one of the vertices begins pulling away until only two points remain—and the space between them gapes with confusion, with grief and with possibility….Review"Hart plunges into the mainstream fiction genre with this haunting, devastating, heart-wrenching tale. She masterfully weaves every off-hand mention of a seemingly incidental detail, every potentially eyebrow-raising plot point together in service to her story and the resulting dramatic climax, which then becomes believable, thanks to Hart's skill. This story will stay with you long after you reach the last page."-Romantic Times Book Reviews on Precious and Fragile Things"Megan Hart is easily one of the most talented voices I've encountered." -The Romance Reader"This isn't like the previous books I've read from Ms. Hart and I've definitely learned to expect the unexpected from her.... I know this book will speak to others differently; it's that kind of read. For me it was dark, disturbing, difficult, uncomfortable, heartbreaking, and finally, redemptive and life affirming.... It's not easy to try and face those dark nooks and crannies in our hearts and minds we prefer to pretend don't exist." -Manic Readers About the AuthorMegan Hart is the award-winning and multi-published author of more than thirty novels, novellas and short stories. Her work has been published in almost every genre, including contemporary womenu2019s fiction, historical romance, romantic suspense and erotica. Megan lives in the deep, dark woods of Pennsylvania with her husband and children, and is currently working on her next novel for MIRA Books. You can contact Megan through her website at www.MeganHart.com.
New York Times bestseller Megan Hart's smoldering erotic short stories are brought together for the first time in two scorching collections.In Volume 1, begin a slow burn when……reality and fantasy clash for a sex blogger who's obsessed with a mysterious online lover……a broke intern discovers what she'd do for a thousand dollars……an impulsive encounter between a playboy and his best friend's wife suddenly includes his best friend, too… …a cancelled flight strands two former colleagues for the night with nothing to do…but each other…
This is what happened...
I met him at the candy store. He turned and smiled at me and I was surprised enough to smile back. This was not a children's candy store, mind you--this was the kind of place you went to buy expensive imported chocolate truffles for your boss's wife because you felt guilty for having sex with him when you were both at a conference in Milwaukee. Hypothetically speaking, of course.
I've been hit on plenty of times, mostly by men with little finesse who thought what was between their legs made up for what they lacked between their ears. Sometimes I went home with them anyway, just because it felt good to want and be wanted, even if it was mostly fake.
The problem with wanting is that it's like pouring water into a vase full of stones. It fills you up before you know it, leaving no room for anything else. I don't apologize for who I am or what I've done in--or out--of bed.I have my job, my house and my life, and for a long time I haven't wanted anything else.
Until Dan. Until now.
Ever hear of wanderlust? Every other weekend, Stella buys a ticket on the next flight out of town and leaves her life behind. Home is a place with too many memories, and departure is the sweetest possible distraction. As soon as she arrives at her destination, Stella visits the airport bar. She orders a drink and waits for the right guy to come along. A bored businessman, a backpacker, a baggage handler just off shift. If he's into a hot, no-strings hookup, he's perfect. Each time is a thrilling escape from reality that gives the term layover a whole new meaning. When Stella meets the enigmatic Matthew in Chicago one weekend, she hits some serious turbulence. Something about him tells her she's not the only one running from the past. The connection between them is explosive, and for the first time, one taste is not enough for Stella. But returning to find a gorgeous man waiting for her is the easy part--facing the reason she's...
Everyone knew Alicia Harrison’s marriage to Ilya Stern wouldn’t last. They’d grown up on a remote stretch of Quarry Street, where there were two houses, two sets of siblings, and eventually, a tangled mess of betrayal, longing, and loss. Tragedy catapulted Allie and Ilya together, but divorce—even as neighbors—has been relatively uncomplicated.
Then Ilya’s brother, Nikolai, comes home for their grandmother’s last days. He’s the guy who teased and fought with Allie, infuriated her, then fled town without a good-bye. Now Niko makes her feel something else entirely—a rush of connection and pure desire that she’s been trying to quench since one secret kiss years ago. Niko’s not sticking around. She’s not going to leave. And after all that’s happened between their families, this can’t be anything more than brief pleasure and a bad idea.
But the lies we tell ourselves can’t compete with the truths our hearts refuse to let go…
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**This sexy romantic drama from *New York Times* and *USA Today* bestselling author Megan Hart explores the tangled lives—and loves—of childhood friends.**
Everyone knew Alicia Harrison’s marriage to Ilya Stern wouldn’t last. They’d grown up on a remote stretch of Quarry Street, where there were two houses, two sets of siblings, and eventually, a tangled mess of betrayal, longing, and loss. Tragedy catapulted Allie and Ilya together, but divorce—even as neighbors—has been relatively uncomplicated.
Then Ilya’s brother, Nikolai, comes home for their grandmother’s last days. He’s the guy who teased and fought with Allie, infuriated her, then fled town without a good-bye. Now Niko makes her feel something else entirely—a rush of connection and pure desire that she’s been trying to quench since one secret kiss years ago. Niko’s not sticking around. She’s not going to leave. And after all that’s happened between their families, this can’t be anything more than brief pleasure and a bad idea.
But the lies we tell ourselves can’t compete with the truths our hearts refuse to let go…
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“Hart explores tragedy, guilt, love, and longing with a masterful balance of emotional intensity and sexual tension using flashback vignettes to great effect, then hints at an explosive secret to be revealed in a sequel.” **—*Kirkus Reviews***
“Guilt and forgiveness are the powerful muses that fuel Hart's newest endeavor. Poignant, heartfelt, and raw with realism, Hart writes in the past and the present to take readers on a journey that examines the intricacies of human nature and the choices we make that shape us. Rich in detail with complex characters and Hart's familiar bold and honest dialogue, *All the Lies We Tell* offers a chance at redemption and forgiveness to two families who are torn apart and then rebuilt by tragedy.” **—*RT Book Reviews*, 4 Stars**
### About the Author
Megan Hart is a *New York Times* and *USA Today* bestselling and award-winning author of more than thirty novels, novellas, and short stories. Some of them use a lot of bad words, but most of the other words are okay. Her work has been published in almost every genre, including contemporary fiction, horror, romantic suspense, and erotica. She can’t live without music, the Internet, or the ocean, but she and soda have achieved an amicable uncoupling. Find out more about her at www.meganhart.com, or follow her on Twitter @Megan_Hart and Facebook at www.facebook.com/readinbed.