Public Affair (Hidden Desire Series)

But Greg is captivated by the vivacious Perry, and Perry by both the island and his host. Taylor might be great at protecting civilians from a zombie apocalypse, but is he any good with kids? And just like that, Brandon wants Taylor to be part of his future. Fashion model Zane Stryker needs money—badly. At almost thirty, his glory days are behind him, and he needs capital to start over. They double down in a race for their lives—and their love—but are their purposes at odds? As they struggle to reconcile their goals, their consciences, and the needs of their hearts, one thing is clear—they must go all in or give up altogether.

He works nights on websites and gets in his adult time twice a week at the Roasty Bean, where he meets with other single gay parents. Devon Smithson wants to be a good dad now that his sixteen-year-old sister asked him to babysit her newborn… three months ago. The pot is sweetened when his friendship with Aiden develops into more—maybe even something that can last. Eight years ago, Christian Hernandez moved to the Jamaica Plain area of Boston, took refuge in his apartment, and cut himself off from the outside world.

Josh Wendell has heard his coworkers gossip about the occupant of apartment 1. No one sees the mystery man, and Josh loves a mystery. When he comes face-to-face with Christian, Josh understands why Christian hides from prying eyes. As the two men bond, Josh sees past his exterior to the man within, and he likes what he sees. But can Christian find the courage to emerge from the darkness of his lonely existence for the man who has claimed his heart?

When a near-death experience has him fretting over the future, he decides he needs a husband, and not just any husband—an appropriate man to protect the Hart legacy. The last thing Matthew expects is to cross paths with Jax Foster, his first love and the boy who crushed his heart when he disappeared. Hardworking Australian nurse Ben Adams inherits a substantial sum and decides to tour Europe.

After getting off on the wrong foot—as happens when one accuses a stranger of being part of the Albanian mafia—their attraction blazes. They both know one thing: Sexy firefighter Dale Maloney is new to the local station. When Dale backs the company fire engine into the village maypole, he attracts the ire—and attention—of Benedict Raleigh, the Baron Calminster.

Soon after meeting Dale, Ben breaks off his relationship with his girlfriend, and the sparks between Ben and Dale are quickly fanned into flames. Meanwhile, as they investigate, an unscrupulous business partner attempts to coerce Ben into marrying his daughter. As it turns out, they can work—and play—together after all.

A friends with benefits arrangement makes sense for the two busy men, but are they too different for it to ever develop into more? Not if Quinn can convince Porter he has his head in the game.

Disclosure and therapy

When Fathi and Ikraam meet, they are drawn to each other in a manner neither of them expected. As the plans for their wedding progress, they both realize they need to tell the other the truth. But can they, with both cultural taboos and family pressures to deal with? Hayden Owens is just your typical graduate student working his way through school as a barista for the Owens Coffee Company—no relation.

The closer they become, the harder it gets for Hayden to come clean. Something always seems to get in the way. Luckily Neal is ready with some innocent trickery of his own. Both of their dreams might come true, but not before August must use his skills as a bounty hunter as well as a bondsman.

Artie is on the run for his life, and August must protect him and help him clear his name. Only then can they both finally get their man. Two very different men face turning points in their lives after the collapse of long-term relationships…. The sweet song of possibility draws them to each other, though, and they share a kiss following a Chopin prelude. But it will take some practice and perseverance to find their perfect harmony…. He never expects to run into his onetime crush at a grade school fund-raiser. Seeing Aaron Price hits him hard, like being checked into the boards.

The attraction is still there, even after all these years, and Caleb decides to make a play for the schoolteacher. You miss percent of the shots you never take, right? Their differences are just too great. Fifteen years later, Jimmy is long gone, and from his ashes has risen Graham Swann, a movie-star-handsome law firm owner. Graham thinks Jimmy and his past are long forgotten—until attorney Dan Parker shows up for his first day of work. Getting injured playing college ball was the best thing that ever happened to Dan. It turned his future in a better direction and allowed him to emerge from the closet that trapped him.

Fresh out of the military, Ben Cooper is ready for a new start. As the semester progresses and their lives become more entwined, keeping their relationship platonic becomes more difficult. They just have to hold out until the end of the semester…. Well, really, TJ is a small-town police chief. Every Friday he holds court in the diner with the local holy roller, the art colonists, and the horsey people. But the Benes, who own the rodeo company, keep to themselves. TJ knows, because he was once hot and heavy with the oldest Bene son. But once the bad guy is put away, can TJ and Wacey make their place in this wild and eccentric town a permanent one?

Was it an operation gone bad or something more sinister? Add to that the instant tension between him and his partner—no-nonsense Alaska-born Karl Radin—and Dan has his hands full. Tristan Love, the youngest of seven brothers, is back in his hometown. It all seems worthwhile…. Sure, he puts in long hours and has no social life to speak of, but who needs romance when corporations pay top dollar for his expertise? He hesitates when a colleague asks if her cousin can live with him, but the arrangement will last less than a year, and then the cousin—Sage Filling—will return to his tiny hometown.

But Sage is handsome and intriguing, and his cooking makes Tully swoon.

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Sage has obligations back home, though, and Tully has offers he might not refuse from a persistent—and very wealthy—ex. Since Tully and Sage each have a full plate, can they make room for a side of love? Sammy Lowell has his hands full juggling his music, college, some pesky health problems, and making the uncles who raised him proud. He needs help fulfilling his after-school duties with his siblings. Nobody can be in two places at once—not even Sammy! Luckily, family intervenes—Cooper needs a job so he can care for Felicity, and Sammy needs someone who can see past his illness to the wonderful things he has planned for his life.

But falling in love is a big responsibility for young men deep in family already. Can the two of them get past their fear of the immediate future to see forever with each other? In high school, he was on the fast track to a career in pro football when he forged an unlikely friendship with a half-Comanche boy from the wrong part of town, Ricky Lee Jennings.

Ricky Lee was kicked out of school, and Alex never heard from him again. An injury ended his football aspirations, his marriage fell apart, and his dreams of making a difference as an environmental lobbyist are as dead as his fantasies of sports stardom. But all that could change in one magical night, when Ricky Lee shows up at their high-school reunion. Drew Beaumont is bored of the same old roles: Aspiring writer Steve Sopol has never had a screenplay optioned.

Turns out the chemistry between them is undeniable—on and offscreen. Drew swore off dating in the biz, but Steve is the whole package: For Steve, though, giving in to the movie magic means the end of the privacy he cherishes. Will the credits roll before their ride into the sunset?

Tommy Gordon is all set for happily ever after—until heartbreak strikes when his husband-to-be leaves him at the altar. In a bid for distraction, his best friend, Grayson Phillips, suggests he takes advantage of the luxury honeymoon anyway! But the last thing Tommy wants is to go alone, so he invites Grayson and his son, Petey, along. After an accident stole his memory, the only home American businessman Patrick knows is Bangkok. He recovers under the tender ministrations of Jack, an Australian ex-pat who works nights at a pineapple cannery.

Soon that forgotten past seems less and less important as Jack and Patrick—now known as Buddy—build a new life together. The attention also causes trouble for Jack, and to make their way back to each other, Patrick will need to find not only himself, but Jack as well, before everything is lost…. Dustin Robbins-Grayson was a surly adolescent when Quinlan Gregory started the nanny gig. After a rocky start, he grew into Quinlan's friend and confidant—and a damned sexy man.

Or a lonelier one. Quinlan has spent his life as the stranger on the edge of the photograph, but Dusty wants Quinlan to be the center of his world. Up-and-coming London chef Marcus Vine is poised on the edge of success, but the only men courting him are investors. That leaves Marcus with some free time—which is fortunate, because his godchildren need him.

His persistent caring finally wears Tom down, allowing him to accept the comfort Marcus offers. Soon Marcus is up to his elbows in homework, home-cooked meals, and after-school activities. Over time he helps them rebuild their world, until soon their lives are approaching normal. Then the unexpected happens: Tom confesses he has romantic feelings for Marcus, and nothing can ever be the same. Long before he was a superstar, Remy Sean had a secret crush on Jed Riley. Still, Jed is willing to let Remy hide from the press on his ranch—but only as a way to get his father out of his life and business for good.

Can he make Jed see him as more than a pain in the ass? Or is Jed too tangled up in his ranch to see past his old hurt? Once upon a time, Trey Williamson and Ap McIntosh had quite the whirlwind romance—but that was before family tragedy left them the guardians of five kids. Their lives have changed quite a bit over the last six years, but Ap is still on the rodeo circuit, doing what he does best in an attempt to feed all those extra mouths.

But is it a love that can withstand wrangling over time, money, and the future? They have to decide what kind of family they want to be… and whether what they share can stand the test of time. Small-town business owner Jason Brewster has big dreams: But Adam—whose real name is Amadeo Montefalcone—has a secret. He's royalty, prince of the small country of Monterosia.

Only he doesn't want to rule, and especially doesn't want the loveless marriage waiting for him at home. So he ran away in search of true love. And with Jason, he finds it. But Adam can't run forever. The truth will come out. Jaxon Powers has what most only dream of. Gold records and Grammy awards.

Lavish hotel suites and an endless parade of eager bedmates. The State Department hopes a performance might improve US relations with a dangerous enemy. Secret agent Reid Stanfill has a covert agenda with global ramifications. Duty means everything to him, even when it involves protecting a jaded rock star.

Romance will have to wait… assuming they make it out alive. But along with the wedding celebration comes a painful reminder of the past. Like his cousins, Devin Walker aspires to be a chef, but he wants to indulge his wanderlust while feeding his customers, and working a cruise ship seems like the solution. Paul Bailey is quiet and unassuming, and a car accident that cost him his leg also shattered his confidence.

Dreamspun Desires

Paul has a surprising secret that might sink their passionate affair before it even leaves port. Hardboiled Los Angeles PI Cain Noble is hired by wealthy and gorgeous Camille Astor to find her husband and a priceless work of art, both of which have disappeared. At the nightclub owned by Mr. Gavin is also struggling with something pretty dark and sad, which makes him feel like he is unable to get into another relationship. Once Emma follows up on the business card and meets with Gavin, they strike up a business proposition where she will be Gavin and his younger brother's escort to high profile events.

Like, what a sweet little cinnamon roll angel! There are also mini discussions about the importance to donate to campaigns that are trying to end human trafficking and I really appreciated it. Also, because I know most of you follow me for my fantasy reviews, I always feel it necessary to state that I rate erotic books differently than other books! And Dirty Little Secret was nothing short of pure enjoyment! I really, really enjoyed this book. If you guys are looking for a new steamy read, I completely recommend the start of this amazing series! View all 9 comments.

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We guard them fiercely, protecting them like a mother does a precious newborn infant, cradled to her chest, away from the world's prying eyes. Yet those dark, forbidden desires we crave won't stay hidden for long. They have a way of coming out-usually at the most inopportune time. Emma has been crushing on a tall dark handsome 4. Emma has been crushing on a tall dark handsome man she sees every day at her local coffee shop. One day she does something a little desperate and silly which will change everything.

I liked Emma from the start, I mean this woman has a set of balls or just no shame. Gavin Kingsley is President of Forbidden Desires a high end escort service, it seems to be good for Gavin as he is raking in the money and living the high life. When Gavin and Emma meet it's instant fireworks!!

Yes Gavin is an arrogant ass but Emma gives as good as she gets. Cooper is Gavin's brother who also falls for Emma straight away, comes up with a plan to keep her around. Emma needs money to save her grandmother's home so it's a win, win. I liked Cooper but he was a little too sweet for my taste.

But what will happen now both brothers obviously like this sweet, sexy librarian. I couldn't put this book down, it had a great plot and could have been taken in so many directions. At first Gavin was all 'standoffish', acting like he didn't care then all of a sudden he was all in. I would have liked a little more of the chase or even a little more of Cooper. This was me by the end of the book: Don't get me wrong I enjoyed this book a lot but it was lacking in the bedroom department which was a bummer. I just get a little miffed when I expect certain things out of a book but its just not there.

For example Gavin talks about how good a submissive Emma is and he wants to own her, so I'm thinking we are in for some hot scene's maybe even some light BDSM but alas the scenes we got were a little underwhelming and sparse. Cliffhanger alert, Emma finds out Gavin's secret at the end and it was kind of a shock to me how she took it.

I am looking forward to seeing what happens in the next installment 'Dirty Little Promise'. View all 50 comments. Which one intrigues her more? The assholes, they are always so Anyways, I'm not reviewing this, just a quick note: And those of you who are scared of super angsty love triangles - this isn't one of those books.

I don't even know if I could call it a love triangle, really. View all 3 comments. I went into this book not knowing anything about it. I've heard so many wonderful things about the author and I was excited to pop my Kendall Ryan cherry. I needed a few days to write this review because I got a little bit busy and the worst thing is - I forgot what it was even about. The story just didn't stick with me. It's kind of like waking up the next morning after drinking too much and someone telling you what happened and it starts to come back to you.

I had to go back and check out other reviews for flashbacks. I found Emma's character to be cute. She was a doll. I found Gavin to be a simple man trying to be complicated. I had a hard time understanding the connection between the two, it seemed very forced. The love triangle thing was odd because their never really was one. Again, it was forced. Everything was just there. Towards the end of the book I started to forget why I was reading it in the first place. I couldn't care less about either one of them. There are two other brothers in the story whom I'm sure will have their own book soon and I feel like they may be better than this one.

This one should have been book 3 instead of book 1 because now I have no interest in any of them. I'm not going to give up on all of Kendall Ryan's books, I'll try another one in the future. The cover is cute, so there's a point. View all 10 comments. In this we meet thirty year old single, head librarian, Emma Bell who harboured a secret crush on a dashing, tall, dark and sinful stranger she encountered daily in her local coffee shop, they never ever exchanged words, or even connected eye contact.

She knew nothing about him, not even his name, only that he played a role in all her fantasies when alone at night. What she didn't know was he'd seen her, he'd noticed her. Until one morning at that same coffee shop they both frequent, instead of leaving a tip in the tip jar he left behind a business card, was that intentional or purely by accident?

What she did find out she never in a million years bargained for. Forbidden Desires offers high end escort services to exclusive clients and is co-owned by three dashing brothers, Cooper, Quinn and Gavin, each one as good looking as the other. But there's only room for one alpha male and that role goes to Gavin. Gavin is beyond shocked to see demure shy Emma in his office, applying to work for them.

And this is where it gets interesting. Both brother's are interested in Emma, but one more than the other, she'll be their eye candy at black tie events where she will smzoozle with the rich men and bring new clients to Forbidden Desires. The girl every guy wants to be seen with. Sweet enough to bring home to mother, hot enough to imagine her on her knees. Now let's get onto Gavin, in the beginning he was an arrogant prick, I kind of liked the brother over him, did I warm u p to Gavin in the end? Meh the jury's still out on that. This grabbed me in the beginning and was living up to my expectations but then it kind of fizzled out and I was left struggling trying to even finish it, I went into this thinking I'd be getting a smutty dirty read, something that would have me hiding my ipad if I were out in public, the dirty filthy sex, the over the top alpha male that dominates the female, but it didn't live up to what I was needing, wanting, craving, and left me feeling a wee bit deflated, it's well executed, the writing style flows effortlessly but I felt like I was reading what I'd read before and it didn't really stick out above from the crowd of all other books that are out there like this one.

And for that reason alone is why this is getting 3. View all 24 comments. And oh so very sexy. As soon as I cracked this baby open, I was eager to find out just what this secret was. But then I got sidetracked because I immediately became consumed by the passion that erupted between the main characters, Emma Bell and Gavin Kingsley. Said to be along the same vein as her Filthy Beautiful Lies series, I would have to agree. Both characters were broken and had pasts that haunted their every step while their connection, at first physical, was erotically explored and then seemed to turn into something more intimate.

Gavin ran hot and cold and trying to keep up with his moods was a bit like trying to juggle two balls when you can't even catch one. He was brooding, dark, somber, intense, uber dominant, and sexy as hell. Am I emotionally invested in these characters? Not yet, but I can see the possibility.

I do think they need to be fleshed out more to seem realistic, especially Emma. She was a little too dumb for words. That stalking routine and the subsequent forced meeting were ridiculous. I'm not a fan of people who expect to the know the beginning, middle and end of someone else within a day. I've had friends for decades who don't know every little nitty gritty of my life. So I found her expectations to be unsettling on behalf of Gavin. Coupled with her insecurity, unrealistic perceptions, and stalking tendencies, it wasn't a good look.

Will Gavin be able to say his piece? Will Emma accept whatever he has to say? Will her love be unconditional flaws and all? Will these two shout their love for one another from the rooftop? Multiple - 1st person Heat: Book 1 of the Forbidden Desires series View all 18 comments. There is a cliffhanger, but I did notice that the next installment is on October 9th! I've already pre-ordered my copy as this series I am totally on board with!

They are extremely successful now; but they grew up in poverty with their single mom. This first installment is about Gavin, he is an "alphahole!!

But even though he has a huge chip on his shoulder These two crackle with major sparks for one another, but can Gavin open up and let his "pet" in?? Oh, and let us not forget that there are secrets that Gavin has, and I'm not sure he wants to reveal them to anyone This has been my first read of a Kendall Ryan book; but it surely won't be my last!

I love her style, and I want to go back and try out way more of her books!!! In the mean time, I will be sitting here chewing my nails until October 9th comes around!!! I'm dying to get my hands on the next installment!!! I highly recommend for romance lovers to check this series out! It promises to be a successful, and very entertaining series! View all 14 comments. I need to start this by saying that this isn't a bad book, it's just not the book for me.

You know how everyone has their preferences while reading, likes, dislikes, things they can't stand, etc? Well BDSM is that for me. Personally, it doesn't tickle my fancy. In certain circumstances I will bend that self imposed rule, but it has to be done in a very specific way to catch me and this one unfortunately didn't do that. Reading the bl I need to start this by saying that this isn't a bad book, it's just not the book for me. Reading the blurb though, I also need to point something out: You actually need to open it up and look at the "about the book" page at the beginning.

That is what I knew about this book and what grabbed my attention initially. If I had read the current blurb, with it alluding to the hero being a dominant and absolutely needing control of the heroine, I more than likely would've skipped this series. Just pointing that out. My intent was not to intentionally read a book that knew I wouldn't like. I didn't look at this hero as simply a powerful alpha, no no, he was more along the lines of a typical alphahole. If I could describe him in one word, it was be arrogant. No, he was downright rude, degrading and disrespectful. Every cliche that you can come up with for CEO romances, basically cram those all together to create Gavin.

Personally, I'm not a fan. I was doing okay for the first half of the book, I thought it was interesting enough, though I didn't really know where the story was going. There wasn't anything terribly exciting or major to really catch my attention, I was more so reading it to just pass the time. To me, it had an overall "meh" type of feel to it. Though the farther I got, the more turned off I became towards the entire novel. In my mind, romance or not my opinion, I know a lot of others actually like this.

No judgements , a character, especially a female, does not get to be treated like she is less than, or equivalent to an object or animal. The heroes remarks about "Where's my toy? I never connected with the characters or story in the first place, and then instances like this just turned me away even farther. All in all, I also didn't find this to be a believable love story. Sure, there was some minimal effort thrown in for the romance department closer to the end, but I didn't see the characters fall for each other.

There was an infatuation from the beginning because they had known of each other for several months and had small interactions in the past. Other than that, I didn't find the connection. This is also sort of portrayed as a love triangle, but that's another angle I didn't really see. It was pretty clear that Emma was never interested in Cooper the same way she was interested in Gavin.

I under no circumstances actually believe that she would choose the brother over the man she had been obsessed with for almost an entire year before she even truly met him. Is there also really a point to splitting this into two books, other than a marketing ploy? This is short enough and it easily could've been doubled in length and not be too unreasonably large. I don't see the point, and frankly, with not loving the first part, the cliffhanger wasn't even grand enough to interest me in reading the second part of this series. If you actually read this book, you know that'll never happen.

I just see that as a way to try and lure people in. Though this will be the end of the road for me, I'm afraid. A gripping sexy adventure of a demur librarian who's bold enough to explore the her hidden desires. I was a doe and he was a lion, stalking toward me with determined strides that made my knees go weak. It is a delicious contemporary romance escape brimming with sexiness and anticipation. Told from several points of view and ends with a cliffhanger. The excerpts taken are from that copy. I requested the ARC for this book because the blurb looked intriguing and interesting only to be underwhelmed with the story and its characters.

Gavin Kingsley is a mysterious man that Emma sees daily in a coffee shop. She develops a crush on him while he seemed to not notice her. Of course, we find out that that's the case at all because Gavin does notice her. He's just good at pretending not to. They were strangers until the day they weren't and the story picks up from there. Like I said, the story is intriguing. Not only do we grieve the loss of the relationship no matter how good or bad , but we grieve over whether we will find another who will fulfil our needs. The period of separation distress varies from person to person.

If the couple decides to end the relationship and are still in therapy, the therapist can help them work through their decision in a way that minimises feelings of hurt. The problem is that some people choose to seek their relationship needs in the arms of another rather than working on their existing relationship. Pets in Victorian paintings — Egham, Surrey.

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Who has affairs, and why? Both men and women cheat. What the evolution of jealousy tells us about online infidelity Most relationship therapists suggest issues around infidelity can be improved through therapy. Both partners can experience mental health issues following the revelation of an affair.

Choosing to stay or go Overall, therapy seems to work for about two-thirds of couples who have experienced infidelity. In some cases it may be the right decision to end the relationship. Your donation helps deliver fact-based journalism. Expert Database Find experts with knowledge in: Community Community standards Republishing guidelines Friends of The Conversation Research and Expert Database Analytics Events Our feeds Donate Company Who we are Our charter Our team Our blog Partners and funders Resource for media Contact us Stay informed and subscribe to our free daily newsletter and get the latest analysis and commentary directly in your inbox.