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About Shayla Black

Shayla Black is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than eighty contemporary, erotic, paranormal, and historical romances. Her books have sold millions of copies and been published in a dozen languages.

As an only child, Shayla occupied herself by daydreaming, much to the chagrin of her teachers. In college, she found her love for reading and started pursuing a publishing career. Though she graduated with a degree in Marketing/Advertising and embarked on a stint in corporate America, her heart was with her stories and characters, so she left her pantyhose and power suits behind.

Shayla currently lives in North Texas with her wonderfully supportive husband, her daughter, and two spoiled tabbies. In her “free” time, she enjoys reality TV, gaming, and listening to an eclectic blend of music.

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Misadventures of a Backup Bride Oct 17, 2017

by Shayla Black

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"A sweet and sexy romp that will leave you smiling from ear to ear..." ~RT Book Reviews, TOP PICKAn Overnight Billionaire…When Carson Frost inherits a confectionary that rakes in billions but is too cash-strapped to last another sixty days, he agrees to take a loan from his late father’s rival. There are two catches: Carson has to sign over a permanent stake in the company and marry the man’s daughter. Concocts a Fake Bride…Two weeks before the wedding, he gets cold feet and claims he’s in love with someone else. The investor says he’ll still hand over the cash if Carson takes a stroll down the aisle—with the woman who owns his heart. Since he isn’t even dating anyone, Carson panics. Where is he going to find a bride willing to jilt him at the altar on such short notice? And Whips Up a Little Love.Ella Hope is an actress happy for any paying gig, but jilting a hottie in public isn’t what she had in mind. Still, she needs rent, and he’s in a bind. How hard can it be? While playing at matrimony, suddenly their intimacy isn’t so fake. Ella can’t help but fantasize that Carson is her groom and they will live happily ever after. But once his company is safe, will he want her anymore?Misadventures is a romantic series of spicy standalone novels, each written or co-written by some of the best names in romance. The stories are scandalous, refreshing, and, of course, incredibly sexy. They’re the perfect bedside read, a ‘quick blush’ for the reader who loves a page-turning romance.

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More Than Possess You: A More Than Words Novella Sep 28, 2021

by Shayla Black

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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shayla Black returns with a new story in her More Than Words series…

I persuaded my best friend that I should be her first…

I’m Hayes Elliott. Since second grade, I’ve had one best friend, Echo Hope. When she graduates from college, of course I have to give her something amazing. Since I’ll be on a business trip to Maui, I’m bringing her along for a week of fun and sun. But once she sheds her long skirts, serious buns, and combat boots for bikinis, I can’t deny how stunning she is…and I can’t stop wanting her. Worse, she’s determined to lose her V-card—and has asked one of our man-whoring buddies to pluck it.

I’ve got to step in.

It’s underhanded, but I offer to do the job properly. Since I’m no one’s Prince Charming, I have no intention of following through. Suddenly, the kisses start and the clothes come off…and I can’t remember why I’m not supposed to make her mine in every way. Or why I shouldn’t be in love with her. But if I want Echo for more than a vacation fling, I’ll have to fight. And she’s about to find out how determined I am to upgrade my best friend to wife.

**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

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More Than Hate You (Reed Family Reckoning Book 7) Nov 9, 2021

by Shayla Black

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I seduced my rival for a deal. Now I’ll do anything to claim her for good.

I’m Sebastian Shaw—CFO, pragmatist, and moneymaker. I’ve mismanaged love in the past, but when it comes to business, I’m pure shark, able to cut down any threat to my success…except Sloan O’Neill. We’re vying for the same major client, so I do what any self-respecting cutthroat does to gain the upperhand: spy on the ball-busting piece of work. She may be gorgeous and unnervingly clever, but I have skills. My gutsy hourglass-shaped roadblock doesn’t stand a chance.
Until I realize I’m falling for her.

Suddenly, everything from my objectives to my morals is cloudy. Stay loyal to my best friend and boss to win this critical client at any cost…or give my heart another chance? But the more time I spend with my redheaded adversary, the more I realize she’s not just ambitious but kind, vulnerable…and perfect for me. Sloan has no idea how far I’ll go to make her mine—but she’s about to find out.

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Wicked Ties (Wicked Lovers series Book 1) Jan 2, 2007

by Shayla Black

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She didn’t know what she wanted…

Morgan O’Malley has seen a lot of kinky things as the hostess of a cable sex talk show. But she’s never met a man like Jack Cole before. A self-proclaimed dominant, he’s as alpha as a male can get—and good for Morgan to have around when an obsessed stalker ratchets up his attempts to get to her.

Until he made her beg for it.

Though Jack is a bodyguard, Morgan feels anything but safe in his presence because, slowly and seductively, Jack is bringing her deepest fantasies to the surface. And when he bends her to his will, what’s more shocking than her surrender is how much she enjoys it—and starts to crave his masterful touch. A willing player in Jack’s games, Morgan knows that his motives aren’t pure, but she has no idea how personal they are…

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The Commitment (Unbroken: Heavenly Rising Book 3) Jun 7, 2022

by Shayla Black, Jenna Jacob

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You are cordially invited to join Beck, Heavenly, and Seth for the epic conclusion of the Heavenly Rising saga, The Commitment, coming June 7, 2022!

The Unbroken Series: Heavenly Rising
The Choice
The Chase
The Commitment

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First Glance (A Steamy Series-Starter Anthology) Oct 12, 2021

by Shayla Black

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Every true love starts with a first glance…

Three epic series starters in one volume!
Like sexy romantic suspense, Wicked Lovers style?
❤️ Start Wicked as Sin - Wicked & Devoted series.
Brash sniper One-Mile Walker works to take down a dangerous drug cartel who has labeled him enemy number one…but good-girl Brea Bell fells him with one glance.

How about an emotional contemporary romance?
❤️ Start More Than Want You – Reed Family Reckoning series.
There was nothing driven real estate mogul Maxon Reed wanted more than revenge…until he hired free spirit Keeley Kent to distract his enemy.

A sexy bedtime story more your thing?
❤️ Start Seduced by the Bodyguard – Forbidden Confessions: Protectors series.
Temporary bodyguard Rand Garrison saves pop star princess Sophie Larsen from a killer’s bullet…but he just might steal her heart.

The Brink (Unbroken: Raine Falling Book 3) Aug 24, 2021

by Shayla Black, Jenna Jacob

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One Woman. Two adversaries. A dangerous web…

As rivals Liam O’Neill and Macen Hammerman work together to demolish the walls around Raine Kendall’s wounded heart, Liam’s ex-wife returns—with a shocking secret that threatens to destroy their new bonds. He leaves Raine in Hammer’s care so he can expose his former flame’s scheme…but the longer he’s away, the more he worries Hammer will claim Raine for his own.

Though Hammer does his best to protect Raine from the threats to their budding happily-ever-after, when she discovers their subterfuge, it rekindles her insecurities. For her sake, the men resolve to bury the destructive past once and for all, but Liam’s ex discovers his weakness and aligns herself with a monster who will do anything for a pound of Raine’s flesh. With her life hanging in the balance, will Liam and Hammer banish their animosity in time to save the woman they both love?

(Whoa! We’ve packed so much nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat action onto these pages, then stirred the pot even more with breath-stealing passion, jealousy, tenderness, and pure, evil revenge. It’s not for the faint of heart…)
Warning: This book contains a depiction of violence that may be disturbing to some with triggers.
*Previously published as DOHL: Raine Falling (Book 3).

The Unbroken Series: Raine Falling
The Broken
The Betrayal
The Break
The Brink
The Bond

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The Break (Unbroken: Raine Falling Book 2) Aug 21, 2021

by Shayla Black, Jenna Jacob

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One woman. Two Rivals. Countless secrets…

Raine Kendall has everything a woman could want—almost. Sexy, tender Liam O’Neill is her knight in shining armor, but is he too good to be true or could their growing connection actually last a lifetime? To complicate matters, she can’t shake her feelings for her commanding boss, Macen Hammerman, especially after the mind-blowing night he stopped fighting their attraction, took her to bed, and ravished every inch of her.

Now there might be consequences.

While Hammer can’t stop coveting Raine and counting the days of her cycle with glee, Liam resolves to keep her for his own. But she stubbornly refuses to open the corners of her scarred heart. Determined to win her for good, Liam risks everything. Though once he puts his plan in motion, she proves as elusive as smoke. It’s a bitter pill when he needs Hammer’s help to bring her home. And Liam can’t help but wonder…will Raine ever be his again or will he lose her to his ex-best friend for good?

(Another heap of edgy, angsty goodness right here, featuring two smoking-hot and very protective heroes. This story isn’t the only thing packed full of double delight... It will totally leave you panting and desperate for more!)
*Previously published as DOHL: Raine Falling (Book 2).

The Unbroken Series: Raine Falling
The Broken
The Betrayal
The Break
The Brink
The Bond

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The Choice (Unbroken: Heavenly Rising Book 1) Aug 24, 2021

by Shayla Black, Jenna Jacob

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One innocent. Two rivals. No compromise.

Nursing student Heavenly Young is struggling to care for her ailing father, keep a roof over their heads, and start a new career. Romance isn’t even on her radar. Then fate throws two tempting men in her path, forcing her to make a choice that will change her life forever.

Dr. Ken Beckman has two rules: never date where he works and never touch virgins. He’s sorely tested when he meets Heavenly. Since she’s too innocent for his dark desires, he resists claiming her—until Seth Cooper, manwhoring bastard, decides she’ll be his next conquest. But it isn’t long before the ex-cop turned private eye finds himself falling for the angel, too. Seth fights his feelings, but once he hears Beck also wants her, he vows to save her from the deviant.

Beck and Seth, once good friends, become vicious adversaries in the battle for Heavenly’s heart. When they discover she’s been keeping dangerous secrets from them both, will they call a truce and work together…or lose her for good?

*Previously published as DOHL: Heavenly Rising (Book 1) – The Choice

The Unbroken Series: Heavenly Rising
The Choice
The Chase
The Commitment

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The Broken (Unbroken: Raine Falling) Aug 24, 2021

by Shayla Black, Jenna Jacob

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Three Broken people.
Separate.
Adrift.
Damaged.

Raine loves Macen.
He burns for her…but she’s off-limits.
Until his best friend, Liam, says he wants her for himself.
And their fiery collision begins…

An innocent runaway, her tormented savior, and the shrewd player embark on an epic, passionate journey of rage, jealousy, forgiveness, and love to become Unbroken.

(Read at your own risk! This juicy, tension-filled origin story will suck you into one of the most bingeworthy series EVER, filled with dark romance, angst, jaw-dropping steam, laughs, wrenching emotions, and a love triangle between two super-hot alphas vying for a sassy brat in desperate need of firm hands and a big heart. You’ve been warned!)

The Bond (Unbroken: Raine Falling Book 4) Aug 24, 2021

by Shayla Black, Jenna Jacob

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One woman. Two friends. Happily ever after?

Macen “Hammer” Hammerman should be enjoying the hard-fought bond he’s craved with Raine Kendall and his best friend, Liam O’Neill. But old ghosts haunt Hammer even as a new threat exhumes demons he thought long buried. Though he does his best to confront them, Raine still needs him since she’s coping with her recent trauma. Liam fights hard to keep their new family intact so they can share a brighter future…but it’s looking dim.

Then a shadowy figure, determined to right old wrongs, sets in motion a vengeful plot that threatens to tear the trio apart forever. With emotions running high and forces mounting against them, can the power of their love slay dangers and vanquish painful pasts for good so they can finally live happily ever after?

(Hold onto your hat! The conclusion to this dark, addicting saga bleeds heartbreak as it grips you by the throat mercilessly. Oh, and we’ll make you squirm some, too. But don’t worry, you’ll finish this book with a smile and a sigh.)

*Previously Published as DOHL: Raine Falling (Book 4).

The Unbroken Series: Raine Falling
The Broken
The Betrayal
The Break
The Brink
The Bond

Other Formats: Paperback

The Chase (Unbroken: Heavenly Rising Book 2) Aug 24, 2021

by Shayla Black, Jenna Jacob

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One temptress. Two alphas. Relentless pursuit.

The night Heavenly Young gave her innocence to Dr. Kenneth Beckman and Seth Cooper, betrayal and tragedy shattered her world. Leaving behind everything and everyone to fulfill a deathbed promise and start her life over, she faces the painful past while questioning her murky future. Should she spend it alone…or with the two men who captured her heart?

Beck and Seth are devastated when Heavenly leaves without a word. Determined to reclaim the woman they love, they pursue the beauty and help her complete her solemn duty. But Heavenly is still grieving and unsure where she belongs, so the men make her an offer: commit to them temporarily. If she still wants freedom at the end of their arrangement, they’ll let her go—for good.

Now racing against the clock, the men must find creative, pleasurable ways to break down Heavenly’s resistance and bind her to them. But just when their dreams are within reach, a demon from Beck’s long-forgotten past returns, bent on revenge that might destroy the trio’s chance at happily-ever-after forever.

*Previously published as DOHL: Heavenly Rising (Book 2) – The Chase

The Unbroken Series: Heavenly Rising
The Choice
The Chase
The Commitment

Other Formats: Paperback , Audio CD

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