Contemporary Archive

Ring of Lies

When English accountant Daniel Elliott dies in a car accident one rainy night, his widow, Grace, is overcome with grief…and panic.  Daniel was controlling and their marriage loveless, but he always took care of the sheltered Grace.
Or so she thought.
She soon discovers Daniel kept secrets:  an alias, mob ties, a list of numbers, a mysterious […]

Breakfast by the Sea

A beautiful woman with a checkered past runs a legitimate bed and breakfast on Jekyll Island. Several young men posing as cowboys move in Breakfast by the Sea and things become chaotic right from the start when the oceanfront B&B turns into a command center for a very determined group of special Super-Op Forces.
Pursuing a […]

Sand Castle by Linda Mooney

Second chances, are they possible?
Terrie Myers never believed life would give her a second chance at anything. Little did she understand the draw of a little girl with dreams of a knight in shining armor. Or the magic of hope that would turn those dreams into reality.
Can the magic of Christmas make dreams come true?
*****
She […]

Castle’s Keep by Linda Mooney

He was a man angry at an accident which left him forever incapacitated. She was a woman disfigured and empty.
Add one immense painting imbued with a magical ability, and the resulting enchantment changed more than just their lives.
It changed their world.
*****
Johana inhaled the fragrance of the woods. It was real. This was real. All around […]

36 Exposures by Linda Mooney

What if you could take a picture of your true soulmate in life before you ever met her?
It was an innocent roll of film she found on the street. But when Jolee Wiley had it developed, hoping she might be able to find its owner from the pictures on it, she came face-to-face with a […]

A Verdict for Love, by Monica Conti

Please enjoy the following excerpt from Monica’s steamy new lesbian erotic romance novel:

© 2010 by Monica Conti

Chiara stood by the window watching the people moving along W. Peachtree as she sipped her coffee and thought about the day ahead. Her raven hair was swept off her face and fell in waves around high cheekbones. The […]

Wild Hunt by Lori Devoti

Prologue
“Where is she?” Jora Brynhild, leader of the Valkyries, strode through the halls of Valhalla, her feathered cape slapping against her legs.   
“She was in her room–.”
Jora pushed past the Valkyrie who’d been charged with keeping an eye on Jora’s sister–to stop her from doing something foolhardy. Rune stones covered the small bedside table. […]

Marina Flight by Belle Hart

The first time we met was in his hotel room in Callea. Big suite, big soundproof walls. It’s a good thing.
I think he thought I was more experienced, but he knew a hell of a lot more than me, and had a lot more nerve. Which is ironic, considering I’m the prostitute.
I walked in the […]

Home to Stay by Jane Leopold Quinn

“You’ve been driving me insane all day.” He sank to his knees before her with one purpose in mind. The diamond stud in her belly button. He hadn’t forgotten about it, not by a long shot. Leaning into her, he put his mouth over it, tugged with his teeth.“Hank…” she cried out, pumping her hips […]

The Collector 9: The Lost Temple of Karttikeya by Laura Baumbach

The antiquities shop looked like every other little storefront along the colorful, busy marketplace. It was a bit worn, the paint starting to fade and the front picture window a little dusty and smudged with fingerprints. The once dark green canopy over the open doorway was a paler shade of moss, frayed at the edges. […]

Francine on Fire by Sloane Taylor

Francine slipped out the side door of the dining room when Heicke turned his back.  Less than confident, she walked alone across the silent, black golf course.  Her imagination played tricks as the tree branches swayed in the cool breeze, casting spidery images of boogie men in front of her.  She looked up at the […]

Mistress Kitty’s Thigh High Boots

 Alex Stevenson, owner of ‘The Contemporary Man’, a leading mens’ lifestyle magazine, arranges to unwind with a female dominant, recommended to him by a close friend.
Artist and semi-retired dominatrice, Katherine O’Brien—a.k.a Mistress Kitty– adds Alex to her exclusive clientele after their sexually charged meeting. A first for her, she allows sex on the menu. The […]

“Put me down you oaf,” Skylar squealed as Rand settled her over his shoulder. 
“Not until ye learn to listen to me and do as I tell ye.”  He would not relent on this point.  The stubborn woman had to be taught a lesson.  He was tired of her rudeness, arguing and disobedience.
With sure steps, he […]

Betrayal of a Mistress by Destiny Blaine

Hope followed Mike’s wife down the corridor to her office. Anne slammed the door behind them. “Ms. Taylor, I’m not one for games so I will cut straight to the chase. I want to know what it will take for you to go away.”
Hope was dumb-founded. She struggled to find the right words to say […]

       Abby spoke with Antonio that evening on the phone after he talked with Lucy. Their murmured conversation served only to arouse her passion.     “Bella, are you alone now?” 
 
      “Yes.”
      “Bene.” His voice sank to a whisper. “I’ve shut the door to my office and my assistant has gone home.” Abby heard him take a deep […]