Trinity Masters Series by Mari Carr, Lila Dubois

There’s power and passion in three. When Carly Kenan joined the secretive Trinity Masters in college, she knew that one day she’d have to pay the piper. That day has come. Returning to Boston, Carly meets former Marine Lance Glassco, a mathematician for DARPA, and Preston Kim, a celebrated chemist. Though on the surface they have nothing in common, it's clear the Grand Master thinks that together the three of them can do something amazing... moreThere’s power and passion in three. When Carly Kenan joined the secretive Trinity Masters in college, she knew that one day she’d have to pay the piper. That day has come. Returning to Boston, Carly meets former Marine Lance Glassco, a mathematician for DARPA, and Preston Kim, a celebrated chemist. Though on the surface they have nothing in common, it's clear the Grand Master thinks that together the three of them can do something amazing. And that's why he's declared that Carly, Lance and Preston must unite. In a ménage. Tempers flare as they struggle to understand each other, but their physical attraction is explosive, and the sex leaves all of them begging for more. Pushed beyond her limits, Carly runs from Lance and Preston. What she doesn't understand is that she now belongs to them, body and soul. .. and they belong to her, too. When Lance uncovers a dangerous crime in Preston's firm, Carly is caught in the crossfire and the struggling lovers are forced to move beyond desire…to trust. The Trinity Masters have the power to make careers and change lives, but there's a price. All members know that the day will come when the Grand Master will select them, and pair them with two others. For the Trinity Masters the strongest bond isn't a pair, but a threesome. Word Count = 45,940. less

There is passion and power in three…. Deni Parker thinks she’s got it all figured out. Working on the cutting edge of science, she has little time for anything but work. Luckily she doesn't have to bother with dating because she's a member of the Trinity Masters—a secret society that has not only helped her career, but which will identify the two people with whom she'll spend the rest of her life in an arranged ménage marriage... moreThere is passion and power in three…. Deni Parker thinks she’s got it all figured out. Working on the cutting edge of science, she has little time for anything but work. Luckily she doesn't have to bother with dating because she's a member of the Trinity Masters—a secret society that has not only helped her career, but which will identify the two people with whom she'll spend the rest of her life in an arranged ménage marriage. When her invitation to the introduction ceremony is delivered—years ahead of when she expected—by the very intimidating, and far too handsome, Price Bennett, Deni’s more than a little unprepared. Price didn't join the Trinity Masters to play messenger. As CEO of a major security firm and heir to one of the largest fortunes in the world, he’s annoyed when the Grand Master orders him to transport the disorganized, virgin scientist to the ceremony to meet her partners. It's only when they arrive that Price realizes he isn't a mere messenger—he’s been matched with Deni. FBI Agent Gunner Wells has been in love with Deni for years, but he’s resisted pursuing her. When he arrives at his introduction ceremony, he's delighted to discover Deni is not only a member of the secret society, but one of his partners…along with billionaire playboy, Price Bennett. Their strong personalities clash—in the bedroom and out of it—but Price and Gunner have to put aside their overprotectiveness, and Deni must put aside her pride, when someone tries to stop her research—with deadly methods. word count = 41,360. less

A reformed spy. A respectable lawyer. A renowned playboy. When Damon Corzo is blackmailed it's not just his career that's in jeopardy, but the Trinity Masters--America's oldest and most powerful secret society. He and fellow member Marco Polin, a world famous playboy musician, enjoy sharing women, a secret that until now they've kept quiet. Tasha Kasharin, the reformed spy sent to help them, knows this is more than simple blackmail. Marco and Damon's lives are in jeopardy... moreA reformed spy. A respectable lawyer. A renowned playboy. When Damon Corzo is blackmailed it's not just his career that's in jeopardy, but the Trinity Masters--America's oldest and most powerful secret society. He and fellow member Marco Polin, a world famous playboy musician, enjoy sharing women, a secret that until now they've kept quiet. Tasha Kasharin, the reformed spy sent to help them, knows this is more than simple blackmail. Marco and Damon's lives are in jeopardy. She ignores her increasingly vivid fantasies about being part of a trinity with them until their investigation is interrupted by the Grand Master, who calls them to the altar and binds them in a menage marriage. The men must trust their futures to the unexpectedly innocent woman who's now their wife, while dealing with the change in their own relationship, and the complicated feelings that come with it. Blackmail escalates to violence, and they'll have to trust and accept one another if they're going to survive. less

After Burn – A Trinity Masters short story – FREE READ. Note: After Burn is not a standalone story. It follows Scorching Desire, book three in the Trinity Masters series. This story contains spoilers for Scorching Desire and other Trinity Masters books.

An enigmatic leader…. Harrison Adams has served as leader of the Trinity Masters for a decade. He’s always placed the group above his own needs—even when it comes to the one woman who calls to him. When a dangerous threat to the secret society surfaces, Harrison sets a plan in motion that could save the organization, but it comes with a price. A steadfast woman…. Alexis turned down an invitation to join the Trinity Masters, afraid to relinquish control over her life, her future…her heart... moreAn enigmatic leader…. Harrison Adams has served as leader of the Trinity Masters for a decade. He’s always placed the group above his own needs—even when it comes to the one woman who calls to him. When a dangerous threat to the secret society surfaces, Harrison sets a plan in motion that could save the organization, but it comes with a price. A steadfast woman…. Alexis turned down an invitation to join the Trinity Masters, afraid to relinquish control over her life, her future…her heart. That rejection means night after night of unrequited lust as she and Harrison are forced to ignore their desires. Her heart aching, she throws herself into her job and her difficult working relationship with her boss, Michael. He’s attractive and maddening, but Alexis has zero plans to give in to the crazy chemistry between them. An improper proposal she can’t refuse…. Harrison asks Alexis to experiment in a ménage relationship with him and she agrees unable to take another moment of longing for him. Perhaps with a third around she’ll be able to keep her heart intact. She is completely unaware their third will be her infuriating boss, Michael. She couldn’t have known how giving herself to them would inflame her desires. Or how much she would enjoy submitting to them. But when an evil man looking for revenge sets his sights on Harrison, time is the one thing none of them have. And it soon becomes apparent Harrison’s forbidden legacy could destroy them all…. less

Juliette Adams has spent her life running. .. from her father, from her arranged marriage, from her Trinity Masters legacy. Until the day everything changed and she became Grand Master--a position she was never meant to hold. Devon Asher has more than a few secrets, the least of which is his desperate love for Juliette, which shouldn't be a problem since they were betrothed as children. Now that she's Grand Master, his secrets aren't safe... moreJuliette Adams has spent her life running. .. from her father, from her arranged marriage, from her Trinity Masters legacy. Until the day everything changed and she became Grand Master--a position she was never meant to hold. Devon Asher has more than a few secrets, the least of which is his desperate love for Juliette, which shouldn't be a problem since they were betrothed as children. Now that she's Grand Master, his secrets aren't safe. Franco Garcia Santiago always assumed the tales of the Trinity Masters were fantastical yarns spun by his grandfather, until Juliette appears at his door. Together they delve into the organization's secrets, unaware of the impending danger. Juliette must decide if she'll turn her back on her destiny or embrace the role of Grand Master, and if she'll use her power to discontinue the trinity marriages she grew up despising, or follow her heart, which tells her happiness lies with both Devon and Franco. less

A CIA asset, an heiress and a corporate mediator. Trinity Masters, book 6. Sebastian has dedicated his life to upholding the ideals of the Trinity Masters. However, when his best friend, Juliette, is named Grand Master, he knows secrets he’s harbored will be revealed. While he expects Juliette to be angry, he does not expect her to call him to the altar, to bind him to a stranger, Grant, and to Elle, the woman who’s haunted his dreams for years. Then Juliette reveals a secret of her own... moreA CIA asset, an heiress and a corporate mediator. Trinity Masters, book 6. Sebastian has dedicated his life to upholding the ideals of the Trinity Masters. However, when his best friend, Juliette, is named Grand Master, he knows secrets he’s harbored will be revealed. While he expects Juliette to be angry, he does not expect her to call him to the altar, to bind him to a stranger, Grant, and to Elle, the woman who’s haunted his dreams for years. Then Juliette reveals a secret of her own. There’s evil at play in the secret society and she needs him to root it out. Sebastian has no choice but to go undercover to spy on his own trinity. As the danger surrounding the trio grows, Sebastian is forced to choose between loyalty and love. Because reluctantly bound to Elle and Grant or not, Sebastian can't deny the pair have earned their place in his soul. less

A passionate scholar. A dashing thief. And the beautiful bodyguard engaged to protect them. Eli Wexler is a prominent art historian, a job that under normal circumstances isn’t dangerous. But Eli is a member of the Trinity Masters, and when he’s called to the altar he not only meets the man and woman he’s to marry, but is given a mystery to solve as well. Jasper Ferrer realizes there’s trouble coming when he meets his trinity... moreA passionate scholar. A dashing thief. And the beautiful bodyguard engaged to protect them. Eli Wexler is a prominent art historian, a job that under normal circumstances isn’t dangerous. But Eli is a member of the Trinity Masters, and when he’s called to the altar he not only meets the man and woman he’s to marry, but is given a mystery to solve as well. Jasper Ferrer realizes there’s trouble coming when he meets his trinity. Given Jasper’s checkered past, he doubts Eli will be thrilled by their marriage. Art historians, as a rule, dislike art thieves. Irina Gentry knows what her trinity needs from her—her new fiancees are both art experts, and she’s there to protect them. It’s a job she’s more than qualified for, though she doubts there will be any need for her skills. But the task the Grand Master gives them is far more dangerous than it seems. The quest for a long lost sculpture pits the new trinity against a hidden faction within the secret society, a faction who are willing to kill to keep the secrets Eli, Jasper and Irina are working to uncover. less

A Broadway star. An adventurous architect. And the powerful Dom determined to claim them both. Christian Rogers Stewart is no stranger to the stage, nor is he a stranger to the ways of the Trinity Masters. A legacy, he's grown up among brilliant, powerful people and he's more than ready to contribute to the society's noble cause when initiated as a member. However, he is blindsided when he's called to the altar by the Grand Master. First by lust for his arranged partners Charlotte and Vincent... moreA Broadway star. An adventurous architect. And the powerful Dom determined to claim them both. Christian Rogers Stewart is no stranger to the stage, nor is he a stranger to the ways of the Trinity Masters. A legacy, he's grown up among brilliant, powerful people and he's more than ready to contribute to the society's noble cause when initiated as a member. However, he is blindsided when he's called to the altar by the Grand Master. First by lust for his arranged partners Charlotte and Vincent. And then by the revelation that the Trinity Masters are under attack, from within, by an insidious faction called the purists. At their binding ceremony, Christian, Charlotte and Vincent are given two tasks: study the web of tunnels hidden beneath headquarters and investigate a suspected member of the purists, a fellow Dom in Vincent's clubs. By day Charlotte struggles to make sense of a coded blueprint of the tunnels. By night they investigate the wealthy, powerful Dom, with Vincent guiding his new lovers into the dark and sensual world of BDSM. Both tasks lead the new trinity to earth-shaking discoveries. Not just about the purists, but about themselves and their own erotic desires. less

A woman with nothing to lose. A man who knows too much. A secret that could destroy them all. Rose Hancock is no stranger to danger, fear, or pain. Her whole life has been shaped by the purists--a shadowy splinter group within America’s most powerful secret society. When the leader of the Trinity Masters has her partner-in-crime shot, Rose has nothing left to live for except revenge... moreA woman with nothing to lose. A man who knows too much. A secret that could destroy them all. Rose Hancock is no stranger to danger, fear, or pain. Her whole life has been shaped by the purists--a shadowy splinter group within America’s most powerful secret society. When the leader of the Trinity Masters has her partner-in-crime shot, Rose has nothing left to live for except revenge. Before she can take her revenge, she’s kidnapped and wakes up to find herself in England, with the man who only days before she was sure was dead. When a kidnapping and ransom specialist, sent by the Grand Master, shows up to “rescue” Rose, she’ll have to decide if she wants to keep running or stand and fight against the purists. But there are more secrets to be uncovered, and some of those secrets could mean the end of the Trinity Masters. .. because the Masters’ Admiralty is larger and more powerful. And some betrayals cannot be forgiven. less

Harrison stood in front of the mirror and straightened his bow tie. He could hear Elvis crooning about his “Blue Christmas” out in the living room. His husband, Michael, was a sucker for Elvis’ Christmas album, pulling the damn thing out two seconds after Thanksgiving dinner was consumed and playing it nonstop until December twenty-sixth.

*Spoiler Alert**. If you haven’t ready up though book six, “Elegant Seduction” you may be a bit confused by some of the characters in this scene. Otherwise, enjoy this little glimpse into the world of the Trinity Masters, through the eyes of two of Lila and Mari’s favorite characters, Juliette and Sebastian. This scene is unedited and raw—a just for fun thing that we hope you’ll enjoy.

An heir to a powerful secret. A writer whose story began with an illicit affair. A man incapable of love. Tess Hamilton is proud of her family’s history, but being a descendant of one of the founding fathers and a member of the Trinity Masters—America’s oldest and most powerful secret society—has had its drawbacks. A historian at the Smithsonian, Tess enjoys her quiet life... moreAn heir to a powerful secret. A writer whose story began with an illicit affair. A man incapable of love. Tess Hamilton is proud of her family’s history, but being a descendant of one of the founding fathers and a member of the Trinity Masters—America’s oldest and most powerful secret society—has had its drawbacks. A historian at the Smithsonian, Tess enjoys her quiet life. So when the Grand Master tells her not only is the society in danger, but Tess must marry two very different, very sexy men, she knows her calm existence has come to an end. Isaiah Jefferson makes his living writing thrillers that keep readers on the edge of their seats, but he never expected to become part of a real-life plot. When the Grand Master calls him to the altar to meet his spouses, he’s tasked with solving a mystery…one that turns out to be just as dangerous as anything he could ever write. The future of the Trinity Masters hangs in the balance, but there is hope if this new, fragile triad can solve the centuries-old mystery. The founders of their society kept a secret—a piece of information so deadly, it could be used to protect them in times of crisis. But Tess, Isaiah and their dangerous third aren’t the only ones following the trail. And their enemies are prepared to kill for the secrets they’re uncovering. less

Langston has finally taken his place among the Trinity Masters, America’s most powerful secret society, and he’s ready to stand at the altar to meet his trinity. However, when the Grand Master, Juliet, pairs him in an arranged menage marriage with Rich and Mina, he finds himself struggling to fit into this society he’s only just discovered... moreLangston has finally taken his place among the Trinity Masters, America’s most powerful secret society, and he’s ready to stand at the altar to meet his trinity. However, when the Grand Master, Juliet, pairs him in an arranged menage marriage with Rich and Mina, he finds himself struggling to fit into this society he’s only just discovered. When Juliet sends him and his spouses to Europe to investigate a bombing, what was supposed to be his honeymoon, soon turns into a dangerous chase as a deadly foe is revealed. Langston, Rich and Mina race against the clock to find a bomb, a “city killer”, that threatens to destroy everyone they love. Along the way, they find they have more in common than they ever guessed and more to lose than they ever knew. less

Oscar has no desire to join one of the two secret societies issuing him invitations and he sure as hell isn’t interested in an arranged menage marriage. They say you can’t die of a broken heart, but he almost did. Deadly circumstances throw sexy physicist, Selene, and a dangerous man with a price on his head in his path. Now he’ll do anything to keep them safe... moreOscar has no desire to join one of the two secret societies issuing him invitations and he sure as hell isn’t interested in an arranged menage marriage. They say you can’t die of a broken heart, but he almost did. Deadly circumstances throw sexy physicist, Selene, and a dangerous man with a price on his head in his path. Now he’ll do anything to keep them safe. All they have to do is evade a serious threat from a religious cult, defuse a bomb, prevent a war between the Trinity Masters and the Masters’ Admiralty. .. oh. .. and stay alive. less

Married, but forbidden to touch. Dahlia McKean is living life to the fullest, while she still can. When she’s asked to use her expertise and connections to take on a dangerous mission and investigate a decades-old crime, she agrees. And this new adventure comes with not one, but two, very sexy her partners are the hottest men she’s ever seen. There’s no harm in having some fun while they work…until everything changes and she ends up married. To both of them... moreMarried, but forbidden to touch. Dahlia McKean is living life to the fullest, while she still can. When she’s asked to use her expertise and connections to take on a dangerous mission and investigate a decades-old crime, she agrees. And this new adventure comes with not one, but two, very sexy her partners are the hottest men she’s ever seen. There’s no harm in having some fun while they work…until everything changes and she ends up married. To both of them. Vadisk Kushnir didn’t plan on getting married, but he long ago gave up the right to make that choice. Still, he didn’t expect to be sent to investigate a blackmailer in the company of his brand new spouses. His attraction to Dahlia and Montana is instant, but until they complete their mission, they have to stick to their cover story. Which means Vadisk can’t touch his husband and wife…but he can watch. Montana Kingston wants justice for his family, and if he has to get married to do it, he will. Getting to touch and pleasure his hot wife while their husband looks on is unlocking some fun new desires. Thrown into danger, he’ll do his best to protect both his new spouses, but their mission is more than just dangerous, it’s deadly. less

Love was never part of the plan. Since his sister’s brutal murder, Colum O’Connor found refuge in his work as archivist for the Masters’ Admiralty. Haunted by grief and regret, he prefers books to people, solitude to companionship. But when a dangerous enemy discovers part of a secret manuscript by one of the Masters’ Admiralty’s most scandalous members, Colum is forced to leave the safety of the archive... moreLove was never part of the plan. Since his sister’s brutal murder, Colum O’Connor found refuge in his work as archivist for the Masters’ Admiralty. Haunted by grief and regret, he prefers books to people, solitude to companionship. But when a dangerous enemy discovers part of a secret manuscript by one of the Masters’ Admiralty’s most scandalous members, Colum is forced to leave the safety of the archive. With the help of enigmatic Xavier Allarde and Annie Ward–a woman who is more than what she seems–Colum races to find the missing pieces of Oscar Wilde’s tell-all book. The closer they get to solving the mystery, the more undeniable their attraction becomes. Worse, Colum realizes he might be falling in love with Xavier and Annie. There’s just one problem. Colum is already married. less