Detective & Desires Series by Helen Karol

Leo Gold is no stranger to women. He has a history of satisfying love affairs that end well with romantic and fond memories on both sides. But he never engages deeply. No woman has ever got under his skin. He has never experienced raw, obsessive passion. Never felt an inescapable, driving need to possess. Until he sets eyes on Raisa Gordon. Raisa Gordon has worked hard to erect effective barriers to emotion... moreLeo Gold is no stranger to women. He has a history of satisfying love affairs that end well with romantic and fond memories on both sides. But he never engages deeply. No woman has ever got under his skin. He has never experienced raw, obsessive passion. Never felt an inescapable, driving need to possess. Until he sets eyes on Raisa Gordon. Raisa Gordon has worked hard to erect effective barriers to emotion. She has spent years carefully constructing her persona as ‘The Queen of Disconnect.’ She never allows herself to connect with the men she hooks up with never mind her criminal targets. Until her target is Leo Gold. Intimate Knowledge is an e-serial that unfolds over multiple volumes ranging from 6,000 to 20,000 words each. It is an erotic romance with explicit sexual content with elements of BDSM. less

A Fifty Shades and Because You Are Mine fan, but ready to move on from 20 something virgins and young tortured CEO’s? You will fall in love with this new series of a seasoned vice-cop and her obsessive younger lover. How long can Detective Raisa Gordon resist, Leo Gold, her undercover target? It is one thing to imagine and explore all kinds of hot scenarios in the safe haven of your own head; it is quite another to be in the position of actually having to pay the piper... moreA Fifty Shades and Because You Are Mine fan, but ready to move on from 20 something virgins and young tortured CEO’s? You will fall in love with this new series of a seasoned vice-cop and her obsessive younger lover. How long can Detective Raisa Gordon resist, Leo Gold, her undercover target? It is one thing to imagine and explore all kinds of hot scenarios in the safe haven of your own head; it is quite another to be in the position of actually having to pay the piper. That is exactly the position Raisa finds herself in when her fantasies start materializing into reality everywhere she turns. One of Gold’s operatives stumbled upon an encrypted file of letters she wrote years ago exploring her deepest darkest taboos. Now, Leo possesses intimate knowledge and is setting out to to satisfy her needs by enacting those taboos one by one. Will the FBI’s plan to use his passion for her to bust the entire Gold operation wide open succeed, or will Raisa surrender to her treacherous desires? This the first part in a series that will unfold over multiple volumes ranging from 10,000 to 20,000 words each. Intimate Knowledge is an erotic romance with explicit sexual content with a delectable slow build to consummation less

If you like a story with a twist, some suspense and lust, then this story is for you. Can't wait for part 2 Mary 5 stars In Part 1 Raisa and Leo finally meet and Raisa foolishly allowed her guard to slip for a treacherous moment. In Part 2, Leo sees 'she has the look' and vows to make her his. Stating his intentions shockingly bluntly, Raisa flees to find refuge. She discover there is no escape from Leo and especially not from the explosive desire he unleashes. 'You are mine now, Raisa... moreIf you like a story with a twist, some suspense and lust, then this story is for you. Can't wait for part 2 Mary 5 stars In Part 1 Raisa and Leo finally meet and Raisa foolishly allowed her guard to slip for a treacherous moment. In Part 2, Leo sees 'she has the look' and vows to make her his. Stating his intentions shockingly bluntly, Raisa flees to find refuge. She discover there is no escape from Leo and especially not from the explosive desire he unleashes. 'You are mine now, Raisa.' A part of her is terrified that might be true. Soon he is planning their future, including an extended trip to Rome. Suddenly, the façade slips as a chance meeting reveals a darker side to Leo and a glimpse into the sorrow that cripples Raisa. Don't miss Part 2 of this exciting new series. Intimate Knowledge Detective & Desires #1 Also released this today Part 2 of the popular Her Keeper Detective & Desires #2 A Fifty Shades and Because You Are Mine fan, but are ready to move on from reading about 20 something virgins and young tortured CEO’s? You will fall in love with this new series of a seasoned vice-cop emotionally crippled by a tragic past and her obsessive younger lover who vows to make her happy, healed and whole. How long can Detective Raisa Gordon resist, Leo Gold, her undercover target? It is one thing to imagine and explore all kinds of hot scenarios in the safe haven of your own head; it is quite another to be in the position of actually having to pay the piper. That is exactly the position Raisa finds herself in when her fantasies start materializing into reality everywhere she turns. One of Gold’s operatives stumbled upon an encrypted file of letters she wrote years ago exploring her deepest darkest taboos. Now, Leo possesses intimate knowledge and is setting out to to satisfy her needs by enacting those taboos one by one. Will the FBI’s plan to use his passion for her to bust the entire Gold operation wide open succeed? Or will Raisa surrender to her treacherous desires? This the first part in a series that will unfold over multiple volumes ranging from 10,000 to 20,000 words each. Intimate Knowledge is an erotic romance with explicit sexual content with elements of BDSM. It has a delectable slow build to consummation less

Leo Gold, cultured, half-Italian heir apparent to the nefarious Boston, Gold crime family, has no idea Raisa Gordon is a vice detective when he falls for her. The FBI use the opportunity to place her undercover as romantic bait to infiltrate the Gold operation. Trouble is Raisa finds him impossible to resist, especially as he has an uncanny understanding of her long hidden, dark need for domination and discipline... moreLeo Gold, cultured, half-Italian heir apparent to the nefarious Boston, Gold crime family, has no idea Raisa Gordon is a vice detective when he falls for her. The FBI use the opportunity to place her undercover as romantic bait to infiltrate the Gold operation. Trouble is Raisa finds him impossible to resist, especially as he has an uncanny understanding of her long hidden, dark need for domination and discipline. How long can Detective Raisa Gordon resist, Leo Gold, her undercover target? Especially when he has intimate knowledge that he is not afraid to use. Will the FBI’s plan to use his passion for her to bust the entire Gold operation wide open succeed? Or will Raisa surrender to her treacherous desires? A series that unfolds over multiple volumes ranging from 6,000 to 20,000 words each. Intimate Knowledge is an erotic romance with explicit sexual content with elements of BDSM. Part 3 Raisa yields just a little and for a short time only, but it is enough for Leo. He claims she is his now and is already planning their future, including an extended trip to Rome. A chance meeting reveals Leo’s darker side and gives us a glimpse into the sorrow that haunts Raisa. less

Intimate Knowledge 1 Part 6 Special Introductory Price of $0.99 for July! Leo Gold is no stranger to women. He has a history of satisfying love affairs that end well. He never engages deeply. No woman has ever got under his skin. He has never experienced raw, obsessive passion. Never felt an inescapable, driving need to possess. Until he needs to possess Raisa Gordon. Vice-cop Raisa Gordon has worked hard to erect effective barriers to emotion... moreIntimate Knowledge 1 Part 6 Special Introductory Price of $0.99 for July! Leo Gold is no stranger to women. He has a history of satisfying love affairs that end well. He never engages deeply. No woman has ever got under his skin. He has never experienced raw, obsessive passion. Never felt an inescapable, driving need to possess. Until he needs to possess Raisa Gordon. Vice-cop Raisa Gordon has worked hard to erect effective barriers to emotion. She has spent years carefully constructing her persona as ‘The Queen of Disconnect’. She never allows herself to connect with the men she hooks up with and certainly never with her criminal targets. Until her target is Leo Gold. Extract “I had better not hear anything more for quite some time, cara. You have exhausted your acceptable quota of cursing for at least a number of weeks. Capisce?” “Capisce.” I whisper and slip my fingers between the buttons of his shirt to caress him, along with my tongue in his mouth. We both ease into the moment, our lips moving in unison as I sweep my tongue around in a plundering gesture. We may ease into it, but the significance of this move on my part is not missed on either of us. I hear his indrawn breath at my touch and then it is my breath I draw in as he sweeps me up into his arms, heading towards the bedroom. Our bodies are so close together, I can hardly tell if it is his heart or mine that is thundering against my chest. The significance of this moment, of where we are headed, terrifies me. It has been almost nine years since I allowed a man to approach anywhere near this emotional closeness. We both know we are not planning to enjoy just a hot f**k in his bedroom. Our passion is an emotion I have relentlessly avoided with clinical precision. How can he be so close to toppling the barriers erected around all of that carefully guarded yearning? How has he accomplished this breech of my securities in only a matter of hours? Because I have let him. Intimate Knowledge is an e-serial that unfolds over multiple volumes ranging from 6,000 to 20,000 words each. It is an erotic romance with explicit sexual content with elements of DD and BDSM. Fans of E.L. Jame's Fifty Shades of Grey, Beth Kery’s Because You Are Mine and J Kenner’s Stark Novels will enjoy Intimate Knowledge. It is a similar tale only with a heavier measure of romantic suspense and a more mature heroine. “If you like a story with a twist, some suspense and lust, then this story is for you.” Mary, Amazon Reader 5 stars less

The feud between Rick Andrews and Sara Michaels is legendary and no one ever wants to stand in the line of fire when they go at it. Rick can’t deny the chemistry between him and Sara. Hell, just the thought of her makes him hard. Her intelligence and her spirit intrigue him and, for some unfathomable reason, the need to protect her consumes much of his waking hours and a few of his dreams as well. But she’s too high maintenance... moreThe feud between Rick Andrews and Sara Michaels is legendary and no one ever wants to stand in the line of fire when they go at it. Rick can’t deny the chemistry between him and Sara. Hell, just the thought of her makes him hard. Her intelligence and her spirit intrigue him and, for some unfathomable reason, the need to protect her consumes much of his waking hours and a few of his dreams as well. But she’s too high maintenance. Especially as she holds a long time grudge and knows just how to push his buttons. No way does he want an argument with his woman every time he turns around, no matter how beautiful her face and adorable her ass. Sara Michaels has never forgiven Rick Andrews for humiliating her during her freshman week in college. Now eight years later, their ongoing feud is reaching combustion level, in no small part because of the throbbing his angry, alpha male hotness creates between her thighs. If only he wouldn’t frame his advice in ‘do as I say’ commands, she might be inclined to listen now and then. His dominant attitude just makes her go for the knee-jerk response every time. Only, now Sara has crossed the line and Rick is determined to use the power her transgression grants him to lay down the law in a way she can't escape. This the first part in a series that will unfold over multiple volumes ranging from 10,000 to 20,000 words each. Her Keeper is an erotic romance with explicit sexual content with elements of BDSM. It has a hot cop (two actually), sexy frisking, spanking, cuffing, a crazy, hot proposition yet to come and two people who are stubbornly in love. This is the first instalment and true to a series stops at an interesting moment. The story is 19,000 words and the rest of the book has descriptions and excerpts from other works. Enjoy! less

In His Custody Part 1 - Her Keeper 2 is the first installment in the next book in Rick and Sara's story. Sara has finally admitted her feelings to Rick and he has declared his intention to never let her go. He wants a 24/7 D/s DD relationship. Can Sara surrender enough to meet his demands and her own needs? During a day and night of hot interaction, Rick has succeeded in convincing Sara to agree to a trial run of his year long 'sentence'... moreIn His Custody Part 1 - Her Keeper 2 is the first installment in the next book in Rick and Sara's story. Sara has finally admitted her feelings to Rick and he has declared his intention to never let her go. He wants a 24/7 D/s DD relationship. Can Sara surrender enough to meet his demands and her own needs? During a day and night of hot interaction, Rick has succeeded in convincing Sara to agree to a trial run of his year long 'sentence' . She agrees to accept him as Her Keeper, to answer to him in all things For the weekend. He makes it clear that he won't tolerate any doubts or second-guessing from her during this time without consequences. Waking up naked beside Rick the next morning, it is only takes Sara a few minutes to breach their agreement. Rick knows he needs to follow through. Luke and Lisa are back in this instalment and much to Sara's mortification overhear Rick's most severe chastisement yet. If only Sara would just learn not to push him. Luke and Lisa have news of a slip up at the sheriff's office that puts Rick and Sara at odds all over again. Continue to follow Rick and Sara as they find their way towards their HEA. Coming to terms with their relationship is a challenge, but soon in later instalments they will be caught up in a far more sinister challenge that will make demands on their professional careers and their lives. Her Keeper is an erotic romance with explicit sexual content. A serial that unfolds over multiple volumes ranging from 7,000 to 20,000 words each, it has a hot cop (two actually), sexy frisking, spanking, cuffing, a crazy, hot proposition yet to come and two people who are stubbornly in love. This is a serialized story that is not stand alone. Although it can be enjoyed on its own to follow the story it should be read in order after Her Keeper Book 1 Parts 1-4. less