Books like Hard Time by Cara McKenna

A love triangle between ice and fire: a man with a troubled past and a woman with a broken heart. A new romance series with suspense and depth.

A provocative retelling of the Sleeping Beauty tale, exploring the depths of sexual desire and bondage in a modern twist on an age-old story.

Ambitious intern Chloe Mills faces an irresistible yet ruthless executive, Bennett Ryan, as workplace tensions ignite a passionate, rule‑bending romance in a high‑stakes media empire.

Evelyn Thomas wakes on a Las Vegas bathroom floor with a hangover and a diamond finger, after celebrating her 21st birthday with a handsome, tattooed rock star. Now she must piece together the night’s wild events.

Alex Sawyer escapes a dark prison ruled by his nemesis, Alfred Furnace, and becomes the executioner to stop him.

An intimate American erotic tale exploring lesbian love and sexual discovery.

One Taste Of DangerSkinny-dipping in a stranger's pool: it's as close to reckless as good girl Becca Cattrell has ever been. But the house Becca picked for her midnight swim just changed owners. And her harmless escapade has landed her at the mercy of a brutal, terrifying organization who'll make sure she doesn't live to tell a soul.Can Cost You. The most gorgeous woman Nick Ward has ever laid eyes on is also the worst luck he's ever had. Becca's presence at this top-secret meeting place won't just destroy the undercover operation he's been working on, it's liable to get them both killed. But to his surprise, Becca isn't running away from the danger or from him. . .EverythingBecca knows she should be scared. Instead, she's discovering just how fearless she can be when innocent lives are at stake and white hot desire is running through her veins. And she'll need every ounce of that courage as she and Nick face off against an enemy more powerful and more ruthless than she could ever imagine. . .Praise for Shannon McKenna and her novels. . ."Highly creative. . .erotic sex and constant danger." Romantic Times on Hot Night (4 ½ starred review and a Top Pick)"Super sexy suspense! Shannon McKenna does it again." Cherry Adair

The Thunder Canyon Nugget reports that the annual mail-order bride reenactment was a smashing success?until librarian Katie Fenton found herself hitched to a mystery man! Our local cutie was stunned to find herself gazing into the eyes of handsome businessman Justin Caldwell. This reporter suspects that more than sparks have flared between the "bride" and "groom" since their fabulous fake wedding?and the blizzard that kept them snowbound afterward.

Faith becomes a detective at the Castleton Manor library, uncovering the truth about a missing Sherlock Holmes volume.

When the mayor of Fortuity, Nevada, greenlights a shady casino project, Vincent Grossier, the town’s motorcycle‑loving rebel king, retaliates by seducing the photographer hired by the opposition.

A story about navigating the dynamics of a dominant male relationship set against a wilderness backdrop.

Bob Lee Swagger, a private investigator based in Mississippi, confronts a complex prison mystery that draws him deeper into a race‑related crime world, forcing him to test his judgment and resolve in a tense, suspenseful investigation.

Callie enjoys summer fun at the community pool with junior‑high friends, but her excitement turns to worry when a new buddy takes something. What follows tests her friendships and family values.

Abby Maitland secures a priceless Spanish exhibit, drawing the deadly attention of thieves. Protector Zan Duncan shields her—while their growing attraction turns danger into a passionate, perilous game of survival.

Raina Harper, a Nevada bar owner, must team up with a mercenary and her rough‑neck motorcycle club to expose a corrupt casino development threatening her town, while navigating tangled romance and danger.