The Barter System Series by Shayne McClendon

Some people will go to great lengths to get their research. Riya O’Connell requests applications from men around the country willing to participate in the research she needs for her dissertation on Male Sexuality. She narrows down her thousands of submissions to eight men. In return, Riya will give them…whatever they want. As her project progresses, Riya realizes she’s chosen the eight men in the country who would love her well and that she could easily love in return... moreSome people will go to great lengths to get their research. Riya O’Connell requests applications from men around the country willing to participate in the research she needs for her dissertation on Male Sexuality. She narrows down her thousands of submissions to eight men. In return, Riya will give them…whatever they want. As her project progresses, Riya realizes she’s chosen the eight men in the country who would love her well and that she could easily love in return. She leaves subject after subject with a small piece of her heart. Ultimately, Riya discovers where she truly belongs…and gets an education she didn’t plan on. NOTE: This story contains explicit sexual scenes and language and is intended for mature audiences only. Do not read this novel if intense sexual situations offend you. less

Refuse to compromise. Hudson Winters is in control of every aspect of his world. From his earliest memories, he’s been driven to succeed. Starting from nothing, he built an empire based on opportunity and intimidation. Personally, professionally, and sexually – he ensures the reins are always in his hands. He never counted on a woman like Gabriella Hernandez. From the moment she steps into his building, she proceeds to shake up his entire existence... moreRefuse to compromise. Hudson Winters is in control of every aspect of his world. From his earliest memories, he’s been driven to succeed. Starting from nothing, he built an empire based on opportunity and intimidation. Personally, professionally, and sexually – he ensures the reins are always in his hands. He never counted on a woman like Gabriella Hernandez. From the moment she steps into his building, she proceeds to shake up his entire existence. Her very presence causes him to question everything about himself, his relationships, and his future. This story features characters readers fell in love with in "The Barter System" and gives you a chance to sit down and catch up. NOTE: This story contains explicit sexual scenes and language and is intended for mature audiences only. Do not read this novel if intense sexual situations offend you. less

Series Chronology: The Barter System - Book 1 Hudson - Book 2 Pushing the Envelope - Book 3 Backstage - Book 4 Behind the scenes is your chance to shine... The day the Johannson sisters arrive to launch their play Off-Broadway in New York City, they know their lives will never be the same. Mikayla is confident, talented, and achingly lonely. Madeline is brilliant, organized, and jaded about men... moreSeries Chronology: The Barter System - Book 1 Hudson - Book 2 Pushing the Envelope - Book 3 Backstage - Book 4 Behind the scenes is your chance to shine... The day the Johannson sisters arrive to launch their play Off-Broadway in New York City, they know their lives will never be the same. Mikayla is confident, talented, and achingly lonely. Madeline is brilliant, organized, and jaded about men. Can these two women from Oklahoma find success, peace, and lasting love in the Big Apple? Visit with characters you fell in love with in the other stories set in "The Barter System" universe and meet a few you're never going to forget. Another hot, emotional read from Always the Good Girl, Shayne McClendon. NOTE: This story contains explicit sexual scenes and language and is intended for mature audiences only. Do not read this novel if explicit sexual content offends you. less

Series Chronology: The Barter System - Book 1 Hudson - Book 2 Pushing the Envelope - Book 3 Backstage - Book 4 Liberation - Book 5 Freedom is intoxicating... Marciella Canfield is alone in the world with nothing but the company her father built. She goes through her days surrounded by security and very few reasons to smile. A love life is low on her list of priorities due to repeated disappointments and a schedule that is out of control... moreSeries Chronology: The Barter System - Book 1 Hudson - Book 2 Pushing the Envelope - Book 3 Backstage - Book 4 Liberation - Book 5 Freedom is intoxicating... Marciella Canfield is alone in the world with nothing but the company her father built. She goes through her days surrounded by security and very few reasons to smile. A love life is low on her list of priorities due to repeated disappointments and a schedule that is out of control. Fahad and Nuri Ghonim approach Marci one night at Trois and memories she'd buried from a trip when she was a young girl explode to the surface. They offer her freedom she has never experienced and passion she cannot conceive without the ridiculous behaviors she's come to expect from men. Visit with characters you fell in love with in the other stories set in "The Barter System" universe and meet a few you're never going to forget. Another hot, emotional read from Always the Good Girl, Shayne McClendon. NOTE: This story contains explicit sexual scenes and language and is intended for mature audiences only. Do not read this novel if explicit sexual content offends you. less

The Barter System - Book 1 Hudson - Book 2 Backstage - Book 3Liberation - Book 4Radiance - Book 5The Barter System PrequelsThe Barter System Companion - Volume 1A lightness of spirit often draws the darkness. Gabriella Hernandez admits her irrational attraction to Harper Delkin and his bodyguard Elijah Eklund. Despite a little bit of fear about why they want her, she can’t deny her excitement. She has no doubt they'll leave her body humming but her heart shredded.Harper Delkin didn't like her... moreThe Barter System - Book 1 Hudson - Book 2 Backstage - Book 3Liberation - Book 4Radiance - Book 5The Barter System PrequelsThe Barter System Companion - Volume 1A lightness of spirit often draws the darkness. Gabriella Hernandez admits her irrational attraction to Harper Delkin and his bodyguard Elijah Eklund. Despite a little bit of fear about why they want her, she can’t deny her excitement. She has no doubt they'll leave her body humming but her heart shredded.Harper Delkin didn't like her. The woman was too emotional and dangerous to his self-control. There was something about Gabriella that twisted him up and made him harder than he’d ever been in his lifetime. Elijah Eklund knew the moment Harper mentioned Brie that things in their life were about to change drastically. He never suspected she would ultimately turn their world inside out or the lengths he would go to keep her.Visit with characters you fell in love with in the other stories set in "The Barter System" universe and meet a few you are never going to forget. A contemporary romance novel by Always the Good Girl, Shayne McClendon. less