JanePeden

When Hadley discovers sexy crime boss Max with another woman in his bedroom, she's sure it's over between them forever. But as the FBI tightens its net around Max and Hadley faces danger from more than one direction, Max may still be the only one who can save her. Season 3 of Sex and the Billionaire Crime Boss***When Hadley and Max agreed to call it quits, she didn't realize she'd see a woman wearing Max's shirt-and nothing else-come out of his bedroom less than a week later. Left wondering whether Max ever really loved her at all, Hadley's more determined than ever to move on from the billionaire crime boss and his dangerous world. When she meets someone new-someone opposite to Max-she knows this is her chance to start fresh. But can any man compete with the fire that still burns inside her for Max? And untangling herself from Max's web won't happen overnight. The FBI thinks Hadley knows more than she's saying, and the mafia hitman Hadley met in New York keeps showing up in Miami, making Hadley wonder if she could become a target. As danger closes in from every direction, a shocking revelation about her grandparents and an enemy inside her own law firm leaves Hadley stunned. Then Max whisks Hadley away on business to Paris, and temptation proves overwhelming. How long can Hadley stay away from the only man who can save her career and her life, even if he's the one who also destroyed her heart?***Weekly updates on Mondays and Fridays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!…

JanePeden

The deeper Hadley falls into sexy crime boss Max's web, the harder it is for her to leave him. But when she comes face to face with the truth about his dangerous world, she has to make an impossible decision; stay with the man she's fallen in love with or say goodbye forever. Season 2 of Sex and the Billionaire Crime Boss***Hadley finds herself at a crossroads after the revelation that charming billionaire Max is more involved in his family's crime dynasty than she realized and capable of shocking violence. Torn between her intense feelings for Max and the fact his criminal lifestyle goes against everything she believes in as a lawyer, Hadley decides to end things. But getting out of Max's world isn't easy, and cutting off their relationship isn't a clean break. Soon, Hadley uncovers more troubling questions linking her family's hidden past to Max's and finds herself dodging a mysterious man following her. As she's pulled back into Max's criminal enterprise, she wonders if Max is the only one who can protect her from the danger that seems to get nearer every day. But in such close proximity, can Hadley temper the fiery attraction that still burns between them? And with Max guarding her safety, can Hadley manage to guard her heart? ***"Are you walking away from me, Hadley?"His question pierces straight through my heart.Max has turned my world upside down. Every moment with him ignites a passion I didn't know I could unleash. He's made me feel protected like no man ever has. But he's also capable of far more violence than I ever imagined. Max had a choice. What he chose goes against everything I believe in.I look up at him as he waits for my answer, his face unreadable."Yes," I say. I almost add that I don't have a choice, but that wouldn't be true. We all have choices. Max made his, and now I've made mine.…

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Billionaire crime boss Max is everything idealist young attorney Hadley should run from-a man as powerful and dangerous as he is wealthy, and someone who always takes what he wants. Loving him could destroy her. But she can't stop. Season 1 of Sex and the Billionaire Crime Boss***When Hadley Reese Jones' estranged grandfather offers her a top position at his elite Miami law firm, she says goodbye to low pay and long hours in Philadelphia for a chance to unearth family secrets and inject excitement into her life. But she doesn't expect a hot encounter with a mysterious stranger on the plane to Miami to turn her plans upside down. Billionaire entrepreneur Maxwell Bennett is the privileged, devilishly handsome heir to a Miami crime dynasty. He's used to getting what he wants. And he wants Hadley. Soon, Hadley finds herself swept up in a world of nightclubs, private jets, and luxury beyond her wildest dreams. But when she discovers Max is more crime boss than businessman, and walking away from his father's criminal enterprise isn't an option, she's faced with an impossible decision. Should she put aside her strong sense of law and follow her heart, even if it could mean losing everything? Or should she walk away from Max and their sizzling chemistry - if it isn't already too late?***"You don't want me as a client?" Max lowers his voice. "Worried about a conflict of interest once I get you in my bed?"A hot stab of arousal shoots through me, and I know I'm blushing. "You're presuming a lot from one kiss," I tell him, pulse racing."Am I? I have a feeling we'll be seeing each other again soon. On a professional and personal level." When my gaze locks on Max's incredibly blue eyes, I feel disoriented. I'm worried I should stay as far away as possible from Maxwell Bennett. And even more worried I won't.…

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What could an ex-con running a program for troubled teens and a privileged debutante from New York City have in common? Tito and Caylee are about to find out, as things heat up in Miami.Convicted at 17 of drug and gang-related charges, Tito Martinez spent eight years in prison. Now he's out, and has made a fresh start running a non-profit diversion program taking kids out of the juvenile justice system to give them the chance he never had. Tito grew up poor, the son of a struggling single mom who was rejected by her wealthy high school boyfriend and disowned by her parents when she became pregnant with Tito and his twin sister. He has no patience for people who get everything handed to them on a silver platter, and the last person he ever thought he would be attracted to is a privileged debutante form New York City. Caylee Chandler grew up with plenty of wealth and privilege. But as the rebel of her staid NYC society family, she's never felt that she fit in. One year after law school she's bored to tears by her high-paying job at a New York securities law firm, where she spends long hours behind a desk all day, then has to thwart her mother's constant efforts to pair her up with "appropriate" eligible bachelors. The chance for a job working at her cousin's personal injury law firm in Miami is the opportunity she's been waiting for to escape her structured life and start fresh. But part of her past isn't so easily brushed aside, and moving to Miami may not be far enough to escape a threat that's been giving her sleepless nights. When Tito and Caylee meet, an attraction neither of them was looking for catches them completely by surprise. Will the flames of opposites attract burn through their reluctance to let this be anything but a casual fling and keep them together? Or will the sparks fizzle out when reality sets in? This stand-alone contemporary romance is Book #4 - the final book - in the Miami Lawyers series.…

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Stephanie Morgan will not let anything derail her career as a top international lawyer. So when she comes face-to-face with the one man she hoped she'd never see again, Stephanie has no choice but to double down on her lies... Because if he finds out the truth, nothing will ever be the same again. *****Six years after a weekend fling with her law school nemesis, Michael Wellington, Stephanie is hiding a secret that could change the lives of many. The last thing she wants is for Mike to find out. Groomed for success from the day he was born, with a powerful family whose wealth and influence go back generations, Mike is everything she's not. His charming arrogance makes him the last person she wants to deal with, even if she can't deny the attraction between them. So, as Stephanie takes the world by storm as one of the most successful international lawyers, she keeps up the lies and the facade that she started with her twin sister all those years ago... But what will she do when the house of cards comes crashing down?[[word count: 80,000 - 90,000 words]]Cover designed by Jenna Conrad…

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The last thing millionaire Miami lawyer Jonathon Berrington wanted to do this evening was parade across the stage at a charity ball to be auctioned to the highest bidder. But as the only remaining single partner at his elite Miami law firm, he let himself be talked into it. Spending a weekend entertaining some bored socialite is not his idea of a good time. But when the winning bidder comes on stage to claim her prize, Jonathon can't help thinking he's seen her someplace before.Bailey Reid doesn't have money to spend on charity auctions. She's just in town to visit her wealthy college friend Mitsy and pursue a lead on a job at a nonprofit. Instead, she gets dragged along to the bachelor auction. When she sees Jonathon's picture in the lobby she can't believe it's really him. The guy she gave her first kiss. The only guy who ever broke her heart. What is he even doing in Miami?Before she knows it Mitsy is placing bids on a Date of a Lifetime with the eligible bachelor whose photo she saw Bailey staring at. And since Mitsy is happily married, she has her own ideas about who is going to be enjoying this prize . . . This stand-alone contemporary romance is Book #3 in the Miami Lawyer's series. Book #1, The Millionaire's Unexpected Proposal, is available on Amazon and wherever eBooks are sold. Book #2, The Millionaire's Convenient Arrangement, is available on Amazon, and for FREE here on Wattpad.…

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Her worst enemy is the one man she can't resist. Maria Martinez thought it was a dream come true when Ritchie Perez - a sweet and sexy guy she met volunteering at a soup kitchen - took her delinquent little brother Joey under his wing. But her dream becomes a nightmare when she discovers Ritchie is the same man who put her twin brother Tito in prison for 10 years. Now Joey's in trouble, and Ritchie's been appointed his temporary guardian. He'll be moving into Ritchie's luxurious waterfront Miami home - unless he'd prefer a juvenile detention facility. And if Maria wants to be with him, she'll be moving in too. Now a hugely successful attorney in private practice, Ritchie made his reputation as a tough prosecutor who didn't make deals with drug dealers and gang members. But that history comes back to haunt him when the woman he's falling for believes he's responsible for convicting an innocent man, and destroying her family. Ritchie wants to stop Joey from making the same mistakes his brother did. And he wants Maria in his bed. But as desire heats their blood, will the past reach out and destroy their future?…

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Grace, a high-powered attorney, is forced to work with small-town lawyer, Jack. Sparks fly as their case goes forwards, but will their love be overruled? ***** Grace Wallace is a high-powered attorney, determined to earn her place as a partner at her firm. When she's given an important case, she's sent to Florida and forced to work alongside a laid-back lawyer who's got the opposite philosophy about work, Jack Rollins. Despite the craziness of the clients and the case, Grace begins to see how much Jack truly cares, and Jack learns about the woman behind Grace's professional facade. Soon they're falling for each other, but their relationship could cost Grace her reputation, and Jack stubbornly refuses to leave Florida for the big city. Can they win the case, and each other's hearts? Or will Jack and Grace be disbarred from the court of love?[[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]…

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Alison's sister disappeared filming a reality show, so she goes undercover as a contestant, discovering that in some cases reality tv is all too real. ***** Alison's sister disappeared while shooting a Survivor-style reality series, so when the show gets a reboot, Alison gets herself cast as a contestant. Arriving on the island, none of the organizers seem to be giving her straight answers. Forced to manipulate the situation to stay on the show, she starts an uneasy alliance with the handsome and physically capable Travis. They even act like they're falling in love, hoping their romantic appeal will keep them on the show. But as more challenges take place, and contestants go from being injured to dying in front of the camera, Alison and Travis realize that something is wrong. They have to win this game, or they won't make it off the island alive.[[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]…

JanePeden

A literary fiction short story about a life well-lived, and the possibility of just a little bit more.…

JanePeden

A White Christmas in the Vermont woods could be the key to putting Miranda's troubled marriage to Miami restauranteur Alexandro back together. But delays at work are compounded by a impending blizzard that could keep her from reaching the cabin in time. When the storm arrives early, worries about arriving on time turn to fear that Miranda might not make it out of the blizzard alive.…

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Beanie has a reputation for breaking up with guys right before some big event. Her high school prom. And now, her cousin Jenny's wedding. But a crazy night in South Beach, a missing bridesmaid's dress, and a hot drummer in a leather jacket and skinny jeans might just change everything . . .…

JanePeden

Moving to a small town and changing schools wasn't Madison's idea. Middle school is hard enough without feeling like you're starting over. The girls at the cool table at school are keeping Madison at a distance. But the empty house on Shady Lane seems to be inviting her to come in. . .This is my first teen horror short story, posted in honor of Halloween. i hope you enjoy it!…