Crime Tells Series by Jory Strong

Book 1 in the Crime Tells series. Solving a case about pilfered pooches is pretty tame work for a vice cop, but when the victim is your grandmother, well.the police take care of their own. Trouble is, one look at Lyric Montgomery, the PI his grandmother has hired to recover her stolen dachshunds, and Kieran Burke knows he's got a problem. He's never been turned on so fast-or so attracted to a hellion with a reputation for breaking the law. Lyric Montgomery can't believe she's falling for a cop... moreBook 1 in the Crime Tells series. Solving a case about pilfered pooches is pretty tame work for a vice cop, but when the victim is your grandmother, well.the police take care of their own. Trouble is, one look at Lyric Montgomery, the PI his grandmother has hired to recover her stolen dachshunds, and Kieran Burke knows he's got a problem. He's never been turned on so fast-or so attracted to a hellion with a reputation for breaking the law. Lyric Montgomery can't believe she's falling for a cop. She's always had a little problem staying inside the lines, and Kieran is definitely a complication she doesn't need. But his dominant, I'm-in-control attitude tempts her like fire tempts a pyromaniac. Kieran may lay down the rules, but he quickly finds out that for Lyric, breaking them is half the fun, especially when it drives him crazy and evokes his special brand of "punishment." As the trail heats up, it isn't the only thing burning hot enough to melt steel. Bad boy Kieran finds the only way to keep his sexy little pet detective safe may be tying her to his bed-permanently. less

Kaleen Griffin finally has everything she wants-a home of her own and plenty of time to devote to her art. But when she discovers a magically disappearing door in the wall of her new house, weird things begin to happen. Erotic dreams of a fantasy lover fill her nights and bring her ecstasy. When her fantasies come to life, Kaleen has to decide if she has the strength to step through the door and make her dreams a reality. Jo'naz, a shape shifter, knows that Kaleen is the other half of his heart... moreKaleen Griffin finally has everything she wants-a home of her own and plenty of time to devote to her art. But when she discovers a magically disappearing door in the wall of her new house, weird things begin to happen. Erotic dreams of a fantasy lover fill her nights and bring her ecstasy. When her fantasies come to life, Kaleen has to decide if she has the strength to step through the door and make her dreams a reality. Jo'naz, a shape shifter, knows that Kaleen is the other half of his heart. Ever since he met her on the dream plane he felt her soul call to his. But with an evil sorcerer attacking his land, Jo'naz doesn't have time to woo Kaleen. He needs her to accept her fate now and take her rightful place by his side. If the only way to gain her compliance is by seducing her, he's well up to the challenge. less

Calista's Men Jory Strong "Book 3 in the Crime Tells series." Have you ever wondered what it would be like with a woman we actually cared about? One who belonged just to us? One who wanted more from us than a good time. A woman we could have together or separately. One who saw us as individuals who came as a package deal? One who was waiting for us at the end of the day? No. No? I like them easy and I like to share them with you. End of story, Benito... moreCalista's Men Jory Strong "Book 3 in the Crime Tells series." Have you ever wondered what it would be like with a woman we actually cared about? One who belonged just to us? One who wanted more from us than a good time. A woman we could have together or separately. One who saw us as individuals who came as a package deal? One who was waiting for us at the end of the day? No. No? I like them easy and I like to share them with you. End of story, Benito. Getting involved with any woman, much less one who might ultimately drive a wedge between him and Benito, is the last thing Dante needs, especially now, when his life is already in turmoil. The wealthy, influential family of a murder suspect he killed in the line of duty is portraying him as a trigger-happy vigilante, putting his career and reputation on the line. But as soon as he sees Calista Burke-and witnesses Benito's identical reaction to her-he knows the stakes have just gotten higher and a lifetime of never risking his heart is about to be put to the test. less

Book 4 in the Crime Tells series. Cole Maguire has no trouble getting women into his bed — or kicking them out of it. He shuffles through them as if they were cards in a deck. But now he's trying to avoid Renata Reynolds and his grandmother's prediction of a wedding in his future. Renata has fantasized about Cole for months. She prides herself on being smart enough to stay away from him. He's white, she's black. Dating's tricky enough without risking additional complications... moreBook 4 in the Crime Tells series. Cole Maguire has no trouble getting women into his bed — or kicking them out of it. He shuffles through them as if they were cards in a deck. But now he's trying to avoid Renata Reynolds and his grandmother's prediction of a wedding in his future. Renata has fantasized about Cole for months. She prides herself on being smart enough to stay away from him. He's white, she's black. Dating's tricky enough without risking additional complications. Besides, Cole's a player whose name is spelled heartbreak as far as she's concerned. Little does she know when she discovers a murder that Cole's grandmother is about to meddle. Cole's assigned the murder to solve. Renata's given the story to write. Close proximity does the rest. Cole gambles he can walk away from Renata unattached and unaffected. Renata gambles she can enjoy the fantasy without falling in love. Losing a bet can be so much better than winning. less

For years Lucca and Quade have shared women and enjoyed games of sexual dominance. While she was married, Kiera was off-limits, even in their fantasies. Now that she’s single, guilt and loyalty keep them from acting on their desire. At twenty-six, Kiera has been a widow for almost as long as she was a wife. Before pain and loss stripped her bare and changed her, she’d never craved the things Lucca and Quade want in the bedroom. Now she does. She knows they love her... moreFor years Lucca and Quade have shared women and enjoyed games of sexual dominance. While she was married, Kiera was off-limits, even in their fantasies. Now that she’s single, guilt and loyalty keep them from acting on their desire. At twenty-six, Kiera has been a widow for almost as long as she was a wife. Before pain and loss stripped her bare and changed her, she’d never craved the things Lucca and Quade want in the bedroom. Now she does. She knows they love her. But for them to have a future together, she needs to break through their emotional barriers. Unknown to them, she’s got a plan. And if it works, Quade and Lucca won’t be able to resist her healing seduction. Note: Set in the Crime Tells world, with brief cameos from Lyric (Lyric’s Cop), and Calista and Benito (Calista’s Men). less

He’s wanted her for years, loved her for years, avoided her for years, but now Cade Benson is ready to claim Grace Montgomery. She’s his one, or more accurately, their one—if only Mace will commit. A future that doesn’t include sharing Grace makes Cade break out in a cold sweat. Desperation makes him issue a challenge. Take her with me once, I dare you... moreHe’s wanted her for years, loved her for years, avoided her for years, but now Cade Benson is ready to claim Grace Montgomery. She’s his one, or more accurately, their one—if only Mace will commit. A future that doesn’t include sharing Grace makes Cade break out in a cold sweat. Desperation makes him issue a challenge. Take her with me once, I dare you. Mace has every intention of refusing, but one look at Grace after a night spent with Cade and there’s no way he can deny himself, not when he’s craved her sweet submission for years. He’ll take Cade’s dare, gambling he can survive the misery that’ll come afterward—when he walks away for his brother’s sake. less

Shane Maguire has been full-out on tilt since a night in Vegas when it was Tyler’s name he called out instead of a casual lover’s. As far as he knows, Tyler is straight, and even if he weren’t, Shane’s not sure he wants to come out as being bi. In and out of foster care as a kid, the best day of Tyler’s life was ending up in a group home where going to school meant meeting the Maguires and Montgomerys... moreShane Maguire has been full-out on tilt since a night in Vegas when it was Tyler’s name he called out instead of a casual lover’s. As far as he knows, Tyler is straight, and even if he weren’t, Shane’s not sure he wants to come out as being bi. In and out of foster care as a kid, the best day of Tyler’s life was ending up in a group home where going to school meant meeting the Maguires and Montgomerys. He’s wanted Shane for years, but fear of losing what matters the most has kept him from acting. They’ve never even dated the same woman. But when Madison comes to California and they’re assigned to her case, be it fate or Grandma Maguire’s matchmaking, desire threatens to land them both in Madison’s bed at the same time—and strip away years of denial. They want her. Madison wants them. But how can she have the happy-ever-after she longs for when claiming a future with Shane and Tyler will mean breaking a promise she made in the past? less