Novels a Fifty Shades of Grey Fan Will Love

Keep Me Safe, by Maya Banks
Whether she’s writing about special agents or friends-turned-lovers, one thing is for sure—readers are in for a sizzling good time with Maya Banks. In the first book in her suspenseful new Slow Burn trilogy, the younger sister of the wealthy and charismatic Caleb Deveraux goes missing, and he is forced to resort to unconventional means to find her. Desperate, Caleb enlists the help of the beautiful but fragile Ramie, who has a gift for locating others. However, Ramie’s gift is not without risk—each time she uses it, it costs her tremendous strength and energy. Working for the demanding Caleb is disastrously draining for Ramie, and she realizes she needs to put as much distance as she can between herself and her captivating client, for whom she has more than strictly professional feelings. Terrified of losing Ramie, Caleb is determined to protect her and set things right between them, whatever the cost.

The Professional, by Kresley Cole
Have you ever suspected that your real father might in fact be a Russian mob boss? Innocent, redheaded Ph.D. student Natalie Porter has been tracking down the secret of her birth parents for years—and when the truth finally comes out, her powerful father sends gruff, terrifying (and yet devastatingly sexy) hit man Aleksandr “The Siberian” Sevastyan to bring her back to Russia. Who among us can resist this premise? Originally released as a digital 3-part series, The Professional, the first book in Kresley Cole’s The Game Maker series, can now be read as a single novel—no need to wait impatiently for each new breakneck installment.

The Dining Club, by Marina Anderson
Carefree artist Grace had no interest in men like David—gloomy, taciturn, and wealthy just wasn’t her style—or so she thought. But there’s something about David that she simply can’t resist. And when he invites her to spend a weekend at the mysterious Dining Club, she realizes that there’s more to him that she originally suspected. A lot more. After a breathless weekend of pleasure-seeking, can Grace return to the life she previously knew? Or is she destined to follow David down a darker but more enticing path?

Taking it All, by Maya Banks
Fans of Banks’s scorchingly popular Surrender Trilogy can breathe a sigh of relief. The long-awaited third novel is finally here! Taking it All finds married couple Chessy and Tate struggling with what comes after “happily ever after.” Although their union began blissfully, Tate’s laser focus on his business has been detrimental to everything else in his life, including his devotion to Chessy. Determined to get their spark back, the two attempt to spice things up. But when a terrible incident, due entirely to Tate’s inattention, puts Chessy at risk, he realizes it’s going to take everything he has to win her back—if he even can. Fans of Banks know she loves relationships in jeopardy, and in Taking it All, she imperils her characters in the most satisfying way possible.

One Night: Promised, by Jodi Ellen Malpas
All the mysterious M wants from Livy is one night of passion. When she agrees, things get complicated. M awakens feelings Livy never knew she could have, and she can’t let him go after just one night. Still, his cold, remote personality and lifestyle of conspicuous consumption confound her. Livy dedicates herself to breaking down the barriers that M has obviously spent a lifetime building.

The Training, by Tara Sue Me
The third book in Tara Sue Me’s blistering Submissive Trilogy follows the rocky, hedonistic relationship between dominant playboy Nathaniel West and librarian Abby King. What began as a no-strings-attached experiment has blossomed into a passionate romance—if only Nathaniel’s terrible past weren’t getting in the way of things. Abby knows that to get him to truly open up and trust her, she needs to truly give herself to him. But if she does, and he ends up turning away, she may never recover. Fans of Fifty Shades will thrill to Me’s compelling characters and deftly-written scenes of passion.

His to Claim, by Opal Carew
Not only is the handsome and talented Rafe Ranier the head of a billion dollar company, he’s also a successful rock musician. Talk about having it all! What he doesn’t have anymore, though, is his secretary Melanie. She quit after pining over her boss for years. Melanie figures there’s no way Rafe would ever be interested in her, so when he invites her to tour with his band, she’s beside herself. Still, can she really expect this bad boy to settle down, or is she setting herself up for heartbreak?

Only, by HelenKay Dimon
Sebastian Jameson gets paid to solve tricky problems; or at least, he did—until his ex-wife wrote a juicy tell-all book that revealed way too much about Bast’s personal life, including his bedroom shenanigans. Now, people are either shaking their heads at him, or trying to get him into bed, which is less enjoyable than it might seem. Enter Kyra Royer, the sister of one of Bast’s closest friends, and a woman who knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to go after it. Bast can’t deny his attraction to Kyra, although he tries not to take the bait. When the situation turns dangerous, Kyra ends up needing his protection more than anything else. Smart, saucy characters make this sexy romp a standout.

Captivated by You, by Sylvia Day
The highly anticipated fourth novel in Day’s scorching Crossfire series will be out in late November. The fire between the beautiful Eva and the handsome, damaged Gideon Cross will warm up even the chilliest day. The characters’ difficult pasts begin to catch up with them in this latest explosive chapter in their often tumultuous but still red-hot relationship. Readers who would like to follow this dynamic pair from the beginning should start with the electrifying Bared to You.
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