Marci Baker

Detective Jessie O'Brien is used to cases about illegal items docking at the local marine port, some easy to handle and others life threatening. She is however always ready for anything except this one time. This time she receives something different. Something that comes with much intrigue and wonder. And for the first time during her service in the local police department, she is clueless of what action to take because right there in front of her eyes is a woman. A woman beaten by the harsh conditions of the sea, a woman coiled up in a corner scared to death. How did she get there all alone? And in a container supposed to be holding illegal drugs she was supposed to bust? And most importantly, what is she supposed to do with her? Two women from entirely different worlds unite to fight against a common crime which affects them in different ways, yet so similar. Family should be the backbone of every person's happiness but to them, it is the source of their very tribulations. They must fight to make sure that they bring this evil to an end and on their road towards that, they realize that they share a connection deeper than either of them can fight. They both have to find a way to stay alive if only to save this one perfect cheese piece even though fate might just have other plans for them.

She Tastes Like Sin is a wickedly steamy lesbian romance collection where every kiss burns and every touch breaks the rules. From forbidden roommates and seductive bosses to sensual best friends and lustful strangers, these women cross every line for passion that leaves marks. Each story is dripping with heat, hunger, and raw desire. No apologies. No limits. Just skin, sweat, and the taste of sin on every tongue.

"Expect nothing. Appreciate everything." That is the oath Bai Yun, former Emperor or the Tandang Dynasty, swore after surrendering the throne, and the life that was never truly his. Bound by duty, haunted by a love he could never claim, Bai Yun longs only for freedom. A life far from the palace, far from power, and far from Tie Gen, his childhood best friend and the one heart he could never touch. So he vanish, leaving behind a world of expectations, responsibilities, and a man who may never understand why. At last free, Bai Yun discovers that escaped comes with its own consequences. Because some bonds cannot be broken, some hearts cannot be outrun, and some truths will find you, no matter how far you hide. You can leave a throne behind, but you cannot escape the heart you left behind.

18-year-old Adelynne Asteri is in for an adventure that holds mystery and answers to questions that she may not be ready for yet. Will she be able and willing to put her past behind her and accept the life that is in her future? Or will she let the pains of yesterday hold her back?

SOPHIA I never imagined my step-aunt could make my heart race like this. She’s supposed to be my protector — the woman who keeps me safe in a world darkened by mafia violence and dangerous secrets. But her touch ignites a fire I can’t put out, and every glance between us pulls me deeper into a world where rules don’t apply. Our connection is forbidden — tangled in family ties and shadowed by the weight of betrayal. The mafia controls everything, and crossing those lines could mean losing more than just trust. It could mean losing everything. But some desires are impossible to resist. Some sins feel too sweet to fight. As danger closes in and loyalties shatter, I have to decide: Do I stay safe and alone, or surrender to the woman who makes me sin in ways I never thought possible? --- IVY She’s the girl I swore to protect. Not the woman I can’t stop wanting. When Sean asked me to look after his daughters, I promised. I meant it. But I wasn’t prepared for Sophia — no longer the shy teen I remembered, but a fierce, stunning storm of a woman who stares me down like she’s daring me to break. Now, I’m back — hardened by war, haunted by ghosts, and barely holding it together. This estate was meant to be a safe house. But inside these walls, danger comes with a mouth that smirks, and eyes that see straight through me. She’s nineteen. Off-limits. Sean’s stepdaughter. And every second we’re alone, my restraint unravels. When a threat from the shadows resurfaces, I’ll do anything to protect her. But how do I protect her from me? In this seductive, slow-burn romantic thriller, duty and desire collide in explosive fashion. If you crave age-gap tension, forbidden heat, and a hero battling the fire he’s sworn not to touch—this book will consume you. Author’s Note: This story contains mature themes, forbidden queer romance, and intense family dynamics. Book One ends on a cliffhanger. Book Two, The Way She Owns Me, continues their journey with even higher stakes

Bette is a closeted lesbian romance writer and she has no plans to come out anytime soon or ever despite being twenty nine years old. That however lasts up until the moment she meets Crissy Reynolds and immediately feels like she had been waiting for her to live her true self. Crissy Reynolds is thirty three years old and having gone through rough past love experiences decides the only way to find true love is by hiding her identity just so she can have a genuine shot at happiness. She does experience what she had desperately wanted, with Bette Richards. What happens when she takes too long to tell her who she really is? That she is not just a waitress at a luxurious hotel in town but the daughter of the Senator who owns the hotel?

Left with nothing but a cold heartless soul, Reagan Page sets out on a mission, to kill every member of the mafia family that took everything from her. Only to make a surprising discovery— a daughter she hadn't anticipated. Isn't she the woman she just had a one-night stand with? Suddenly she can't seem to avoid her. Marcela Ruiz is as witty as she is gorgeous and drinks her like a charm. What now? A wicked game of twister? Add her to her murder list alongside her family? And what happens when Marcela realizes that the woman she is so attracted to is the one who murdered her brother and is after her whole family? Not only that but also working for a rival syndicate? Well, the underworld is about to get messier.

She never wanted the spotlight. She never asked for a crown. And she certainly never expected to become the woman an entire world would fight over. Forced into the Tournament, Traci’s only goal is to survive. But when a brutal attack turns the arena into a battlefield, long-buried secrets begin to unravel, and an ancient power awakens inside her that no one believed still existed. She is the Last White Wolf. As kingdoms stand on the brink of war, Traci finds herself bound by an unbreakable life bond to Alpha Kings Raiden and Zayden. Together, they must face ruthless enemies determined to capture her, powerful conspiracies that threaten every allied kingdom, and a destiny that has been waiting generations to be fulfilled. The more Traci’s abilities awaken, the more dangerous she becomes, not only to those who seek to control her, but to the balance of the supernatural world itself. With betrayal lurking in the shadows and war closing in from every direction, she must embrace the truth of who she is before everything she loves is torn away. Some legends are written in history. Others rise in the middle of battle. Filled with pulse-pounding action, unforgettable twists, powerful Alpha Kings, fated mates, ancient magic, heart-stopping romance, and a heroine whose courage changes the course of history, The Rise of the Last White Wolf is an unforgettable journey of sacrifice, destiny, and the birth of a queen whose legacy will echo for generations.

**WARNING: This is one of my first books when I started writing so it might not be so glamorous.** BLURB: Seven years after leaving her home country to get married against her parents' wish, Carly McAdams finds herself bringing up her seven-year-old son alone after the marriage failed. The urge to go back home especially because of her son, to finally find happiness is more than her will to go back especially since everything she did in her past is suddenly rushing back into her life, things she is not proud of. She however can't keep the memory of her first love, Dylan Lewis, whose heart she broke at bay, and realizing that she might actually encounter her upon her return home, she is dreading what lies before her but at the same time, determined to give her son the life he deserves and to do that, she has to go back home. What happens when she comes face to face with Dylan, now ten years after she broke her heart? Will the same spark they had at sixteen ignite or fade now completely? And as she tries to make everything right, will Dylan want to see her let alone give her a second chance to prove herself? Second Chances follows the past and present lives of these two souls who at sixteen, thought they had everything figured out only that fate had other plans for them. Now years after their last break up, they meet again. Will the love they had as teenagers prevail or will theirs be just another teenage love story?

Four years after Kelsey O'Brien discovered her nature and powers, going to public college feels like a welcome experience to break the cycle she has lived in for the four years under the protective care of her parents and close family. She has had enough time to be in control and now feels like she can get back to leading a normal life around her peers after so long. Luckily for her, her parents are supportive of the idea believing in her and trusting her to be responsible. How hard can it be suddenly being in a world she can be young, reckless and have fun? A night at a frat party is all it takes to test her capability of being around humans and not lose control. Her powers are accidentally triggered leading to an almost tragic casualty and suddenly she feels lost, loathing herself for her nature. All she wants is a normal life like a normal young person but that isn't so easy. Just as she begins to think that she is all alone in the universe that stole her right as a regular kid and now wants to swallow her alive, she meets a kindred spirit she identifies with in more ways than one. Ivana Hunter is as gentle as her looks but from the moment their paths cross, she realizes that she is more than meets the eye. Who exactly is she and why does she suddenly feel like she gets her more than anyone? Kelsey might just find out because her little accident and loss of control has garnered her more attention than she would have wanted. It doesn't take long to realize that her life and the lives of the people around her might be in danger. But what now? Can she trust her new acquaintance with her truth, now that she is the only one she has around? And how dangerous can it be being exposed to the world? In this suspense filled sequel, we meet new faces and reunite with old ones who we fell in love with before as they come together to find a way to protect their daughters from the dangerous fangs of the world. Kelsey and Ivana are just kids trying to live their lives but to the world, their existence is unwanted. How far are they willing to go to protect each other and find acceptance? Do they have a shot at getting the life they want? NOTE! This is a sequel to Born of the Sea and Revenge. If you haven't read them, please do so to find out how exactly Kelsey O'Brien and Ivana Hunter came to be who they are now. They will also give you insight on what their mothers' and significant others' relationships are. Even though we will be focusing more on Kelsey and Ivana as they face the world without their parents for the first time, you might want to read about their parents in the above mentioned books to be familiar with them before they reappear. Otherwise, have fun reading!

One thing that catches everyone's attention is the new girl in college. Nathy had just moved to Arizona, a beautiful city she had soon adapted to and fell in love with. She however never imagined settling into her new college and class challenging but, an accidental collision changed it all !

Desperate time's call for desperate measures right? After the death of her parents and brother Karliah had to move on with her life despite the pain. Fleeing away from her abusive aunt's home leads her to New York where she starts her life anew but meets some royal blood along the way. Her encounter with a handsome stranger leads to a one night stand. Karliah finds herself in the palace fighting for a place in Prince Nicolas's heart but the arrival of princess Lisa makes her think otherwise. Lisa is another princess in the game and she is quick to sweep Karliah off her feet.

Love that almost wasn’t is a LGBTQ story about a young lady named Stephanie Vales who just left her teen years and was still trying to figure out her place in life. On her 20th birthday her mom invites an unexpected visit, Marcella Hayes, her baby brothers previous nanny who she was in love with. The party was the reunion that sparked their toxic love story that brought about unexpected events.

Amanda is a writer like many others who wants to leave her mark on the world through her stories, however, she has realized that not everyone can be the next Jane Austen, so she is content with having an extra job and being able to write relatively what you want Everything seems to be going well for her, despite having put many dreams aside and having a most unbearable neighbor, at least until she receives a rent increase notice and realizes that she alone cannot pay for it. By chance, he ends up living with his annoying and apparently rebellious neighbor: Emiliana Basile, a beauty with tanned skin, long legs and a sharp, poisonous tongue, with whom he has fought countless times since he lived in Italy. How will he manage to live with this woman without one of them ending up in jail? And more important still... Can she ignore the undeniable spark that jumps between them?

She has fallen in love with a character from a book she has read a thousand times and after an incident, has awakened in her arms, but who knew that one's opinion could change so much upon seeing the actions of such a being up close. Even though she no longer sees him romantically, she wants to save him and his little son, she wants to give everyone a happy ending, but... what if they are right in the middle of THEIR happy ending? It should be okay, right? After all... This was never a story about King Callisto. Surely it would be your happiness that would come first.

“Tell me, Laura,” Jade murmured, her lips grazing my ear as her hands roamed boldly over my hips, “Do you want me this badly?” I shivered, breath hitching as my body pressed against hers. “I… I don’t know… I can’t...” Her fingers slid higher, teasing over the edge of my skirt, making me gasp and arch toward her. “Beg me,” she whispered darkly, “Beg me to take what I want.” “I… Jade… please… ahhh,” I moaned, every nerve screaming as she pressed closer, her heat burning into me. “Good girl,” she growled, eyes dark and commanding. “You’re mine tonight, Laura.” ....***.... She was a mistake Jade Monroe never planned to make. But Laura is chaos, tempting, reckless, and impossible to resist. One kiss turns into something darker. More dangerous. And when trouble finds Laura, Jade realizes too late... she’s not just a distraction… She’s her favourite mistake.

In a realm fractured into sixteen kingdoms, Princess Rama finds herself thrust into a realm of dark enchantment and extraordinary abilities following the tragic demise of her parents. Intriguingly, Rama's uncle employs a mysterious and captivating instructor named Ivana, who harbors a secret lineage of ancient witches. Gifted with potent powers, Ivana becomes more than a mentor to Rama; their connection deepens into a profound and forbidden love that resonates with the intensity of a thousand stars. As Rama and Ivana navigate the labyrinthine politics of their world, their love becomes a beacon of light in the face of encroaching darkness. Their powers entwine, blending Rama's newfound archery skills with Ivana's spellbinding abilities, forming an alliance that challenges the very fabric of the kingdoms. As they face off against witches with twisted ambitions, power hungry monarchs, and the looming threat of an ancient prophecy that threatens to unleash chaos upon their realm.

Mary Hart spent 22 years believing she was a worthless wolfless omega, enduring her boyfriend's betrayal and the hospital's mockery. But when she mysteriously performs impossible surgeries, the truth emerges: her wolf was magically bound to hide her identity as the last surviving Healer Alpha, a bloodline hunted to extinction. As her power awakens, so does her connection to Dr. Owen Prescott, the brooding Alpha surgeon who fights his attraction to her. But enemies close in, desperate to finish what they started when they murdered her parents. Between deadly conspiracies, forbidden love, and a ex-boyfriend who suddenly wants her back, Mary must embrace her destiny or die trying.

Blurb Cole Burgess has spent thirty years climbing, surviving, and shining just brightly enough to be admired, but never enough to burn out. But here she is on her thirtieth birthday, diagnosed with an illness that rocks her world, throwing her completely off her perfectly carved path without a warning. In panic, she tries to escape her reality and disappears to her deceased grandmother's farm in Port Wren, where her whole life's existence is challenged. She meets Xan Morrison, a woman worth looking at twice and a bubbly young girl living on borrowed time who makes her realize her reality and fate in more ways than one. These women are from different worlds, different beliefs, and very different personalities. But the heart always has a way of seeing and feeling beyond that. And with a constant buffer between them in form of a child wise beyond her years, can they let themselves be drowned in the budding chemistry between them? Or will Cole, who might as well have a ticking timer around her neck succumb to her old ways once more and lose?

She looked on as Jamie's eyes slowly clouded, her green irises taken over by tears. She had tried to be the stronger one but at this point, it was clear that she had failed. The words that came out of her mouth next were even more hurtful than anything else she had said. "I'm not worth it Tiffany." Her pain now merged with anger. How dare she say something like that? Why did she still think of herself as a useless person unworthy of love? "Don't you dare say that, not now, not ever! Do you think I would be so crazily in love with you if you were not worth it?" She paused to let the question settle in and then went on but her voice ended up breaking. "You have a beautiful heart, Jamie. I don't care what baggage you come along with. Even I have a lot of that, maybe even more than you so please, tell me something else but not that." "I can't give you what you want Tiff," Jamie replied solemnly. "At least not now." SYNOPSIS Being stuck on an island in charge of private flights is the last thing the fun-loving Captain Jamie Norris would have signed up for but what's challenging even more is having to be around the famous actress, Tiffany Leighton. Their first meeting was embarrassing enough after Tiffany walked in on her having s*x in a public restroom and none of them knew that fate would throw them together. What she can't resist however is the fact that Tiffany is a very attractive woman and that might just be the thing to complicate their relationship. What she doesn't know is that that isn't what she should be afraid of. What happens when the two women realize that they can't resist each other? Will Jamie Norris, the masculine woman who has never allowed anyone to get close to her and never shared her heart's secrets with anyone manage to resist this woman who captures her like a charm? And will Tiffany Leighton, who had sworn off women to focus on her career admit that she wants this woman regardless of her reputation to pick and drop women as she pleased?