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There's a phrase: Still waters run deep. But there's more to it than that. Because "still" doesn’t denote peace. Nor calm. Nor happiness. It’s an illusion. It's chaos. The only way to handle chaos is to become it. That’s what Lucy did. She created stillness out of the chaos tumbling inside her and called the most chaotic motorcycle club in the United States her family. The Sons of Templar gave her chaos, friendship, family, danger, and death. But she wouldn't want it any other way. Then he came.

When a typical day turns into an unexpected meeting with Kitty, Princeton quickly realizes he’s got something good right in front of him. Something he doesn’t want to let go. As a ghost from his past waltzes in without warning, threatening to take away Kitty, Princeton knows nothing will happen to Kitty and her family as long as he’s breathing. Kitty may not be blood, but she’s family now, and the Banachis do anything for the family.

Crown Prince Nicholas Lytton was never supposed to be ruler of Callanos. He was the "spare to the heir," pursuing a decadent life of the rich and royal—extreme sports, physical pleasures, and glorious irresponsibility. Until his brother died. Now Nick is to be coronated king, and no one believes he's ready.

With one shocking announcement, successful restaurateur Dane Bergman has gone from millionaire playboy to daddy. Now the sole guardian of an adorable and willful four-year-old child, he's counting on his executive assistant, Pamela Atwater, to save his a-s. Even if it means bringing her along on a month-long ocean-side retreat.

Rebel Wade is a successful food and wine freelance writer. At thirty-two, she is just learning how to adult. But when Rebel is given the assignment of her life, interviewing reclusive winemaker Michael Gunner, she has no idea what is in store for her. She thought she could handle him. But she was wrong . . . Michael Gunner is doing his best to survive. With a history of danger and bad decisions behind him, at thirty-five, he's determined to make a new life for himself at his family's vineyard in the Marlborough region of New Zealand. Until Rebel stumbles into his world . . .

I swore off all relationships after the one guy I thought was my forever decided I was no longer as important as scoring his next high. It wasn't until I was at a party at the Hockey House that the man of my dreams swept me off my feet: Phoenix Dumbrowski. I thought everything was going great . . . until my past came back to haunt me. When Micha shows up and threatens my friends, I can't help but run away to keep them safe. After being gone for over a year and missing too many important moments, I decide it's time to come home, take back my life, and fight for my man.

Kate Daniels wants it all—a big, crazy life, kids, and an adoring husband. Someday. For now, she'll be happy just to survive her first semester of college. Billy McDonald wants it all, too. Since the day he got his first guitar, he's had one goal—to prove he's worth something. His dream is so close, he can almost touch it.

Trouble is headed straight for the Banachi. And that trouble knows everything about them. For years, the devil has been right next to Creed and the guys, and they never even suspected it. Now that they know she’s coming for them, they’re ready. Except the devil is still two steps ahead of them, and she’s now got an unwilling helper. Jada.

If I hear the name Chiral Hall again, it will be too soon. He is the one person at Ballad U that I can't stand and it's just my luck that my besties are dating his. Just when I think things can't get worse, I get suckered into tutoring him for the rest of the semester. Most would buckle under the pressure I'm constantly under but I've recently found a good stress reliever. When I started my Main Fan's account it was just a way to pay for my education, I wasn't expecting him.

Morgan Bentley is good at getting attention, except from those she wants it from most. And for a while, the privilege and ease that came along with fame was enough. But as Morgan grew up, being thought of as the pretty face who told the masses what to wear and where to be seen wasn't what she really wanted out of life. James Fuentes might be the most talented quarterback to ever throw on the Welles Academy field. While the gridiron comes easy to James, though, the classroom is another story. And his big business dreams are riding on his football talent to get his foot in an Ivy League door.

Brynn is back in Leo's world, even though neither of them expected to see each other again. In Leo's world, danger is a constant threat, and with Candace determined to take out everything he loves, he’s never been more vulnerable. As old feelings resurface and the spark between them reignites, Brynn holds the key to saving Leo from the chaos surrounding him. She’s the one person he never would have expected to return and fight for him. Will Brynn and Leo finally have a future together, or will they find that forever is just out of reach?

Finn Byrne, son of an Irish mob boss and my ex-boyfriend's brother, has been recently released from prison. He asks me to be his fake fiancé, and in return, he will help me discover the secrets my father worked hard to keep hidden. It's a chance I can't let slip through my fingers. Being forced together with the charming and handsome Finn has some benefits. I soon became accustomed to spending my nights twisted up in ecstasy with him. I can't help but fall for Finn as I discover he is everything I've ever wanted and nothing like his traitor brother.

Murphy knows the kind of life he lives with the Banachi isn’t for everyone. Danger is always one step away and that’s why he pushed away the woman he loved five years ago. He had claimed Tatum for a brief moment, but knew he couldn’t keep her if he wanted her to be safe. Imagine Murphy’s surprise when that danger comes straight for him, and throws Tatum at his feet.

Being married to a rock star isn't all it's cracked up to be. Kate and Billy McDonald have defied the odds. For twenty-two years they've loved each other fiercely, but it hasn't always been easy. On the road most of the time and fighting for a foothold in the music industry, Billy struggles to make a name for himself. Frustrated and angry, he relies on dangerous methods of coping, until one night, after facing the guilt of his biggest regret, he makes a mistake that could bring his entire world crashing down around him.

As far as Billy McDonald is concerned, he's changed enough for one lifetime. He's been clean and sober for two years, he's learned to manage his anger, and he's uprooted his life and relocated to Maine to reunite with his wife, Katie. He's even helped Katie create a resource center for at-risk youth, where he teaches guitar to any kid who's interested. He's paid his dues. He's evolved. He's a better man. It was hard work, but his personal life is the best it's ever been, and his music career is finally on track. Life should be easier now. Smooth sailing. No surprises, right?

One emotional night slinging tequila shots and singing karaoke with the Hawks defenseman turns into more than I bargained for. A wicked hangover, an eviction notice, and a marriage proposal. If Torsten and I wed, he can fulfill a promise to his grandmother and the debt I'm drowning in will be paid by his trust fund. It's a win-win, an easy and straightforward arrangement between friends. So what if my friend has piercing blue eyes, a sensual smirk, and a body that occupies my dreams? It shouldn't matter that Torsten understands my past and makes me feel safe.

Theo Rothschild wasn't a bad boy, but he wasn't quite good either. And shy Lily Beachem was content admiring the hottest guy at Welles Academy from the comfort of her quiet corner. Until Lily's best friend, Theo's sister, decided two lonely souls should be together. Maybe she was right. Theo and Lily felt something that night they sat awake and talked for hours under the cover of the woods and a blanket of stars. But when tragedy struck their small, elite East Coast boarding school, robbing them of friendships and any hope of a normal life, being alone became the only thing that made sense.