Hot Texas Bosses Series by Lyla Sinclair

Librarian's note: This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN: B00870FFZA. After her employer goes out of business, Tessa Greer is so desperate for work she leaves Michigan and travels to Houston where jobs seem more available. She’s thrilled to land the “Receptionist Plus” position at Maddox Brothers Inc. Now she can continue to pay the bills for her mentally ill mother’s care facility. But Tessa is shocked by the punishments her handsome new bosses dole out for her very minor mistakes... moreLibrarian's note: This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN: B00870FFZA. After her employer goes out of business, Tessa Greer is so desperate for work she leaves Michigan and travels to Houston where jobs seem more available. She’s thrilled to land the “Receptionist Plus” position at Maddox Brothers Inc. Now she can continue to pay the bills for her mentally ill mother’s care facility. But Tessa is shocked by the punishments her handsome new bosses dole out for her very minor mistakes. She’s even more shocked at how aroused she becomes when they discipline her. The stakes seem to get higher with each round of punishments. How far will this one-upmanship between the brothers go? And with one of them, Tessa finds herself wanting him to take her farther than she’s ever gone before. Content Warning: Not for readers offended by fantasy inappropriate office behavior. Like many Lyla Sinclair stories, this novella contains various BDSM elements, including domination, restraint, corporal punishment, anal sex as well as unconventional use of office supplies. (This is not a ménage story.) less

Librarian's note: This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN: B009Y8DBF0. (Controlling Krysta is the novella-length sequel to NY Times Best-seller Training Tessa.) 26-year-old grad student Krysta James takes a receptionist job with Maddox Brothers, Inc., but since she’s lost her scholarship, she’s still not sure how she’ll afford to finish her doctorate... moreLibrarian's note: This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN: B009Y8DBF0. (Controlling Krysta is the novella-length sequel to NY Times Best-seller Training Tessa.) 26-year-old grad student Krysta James takes a receptionist job with Maddox Brothers, Inc., but since she’s lost her scholarship, she’s still not sure how she’ll afford to finish her doctorate. She tries to ignore the heat she feels whenever she's near her strange boss Mason Maddox, determined not to allow herself to fall for another selfish rich guy after what happened last time. Dixon Maddox is planning to leave for Michigan soon to rekindle his romance with Tessa, but he’s worried about leaving his brother. He notices that Mason is attracted to Krysta and tells her the heart-wrenching story behind his brother’s unusual behavior. Against her better judgment, Krysta signs a contract with Dix to do anything his brother asks of her, including bondage and punishment, in return for the money she needs to finish her education. But just as Krysta gets to know Mason and discovers the lovable side he was keeping under wraps, he finds evidence that she’s betrayed him. And if she chooses to stay at his ranch, she will be punished. Meanwhile, Dix hears that Tessa may have a “boyfriend” up north and is desperate to get her back. He realizes there’s something he knows about Tessa that he’s sure no one else in her small town in Michigan does, and he has no qualms about using her sexual inclinations to master her and make her his again. Content warning: This novella contains inappropriate office behavior, spankings, whippings, floggings, bondage, anal sex, and unusual use of horseback-riding equipment (but no actual horses). less

Watch out. Cousin Chase Maddox has come to town. Dr. Chase Maddox never felt a connection to another person like the one he felt with Mari—a girl he met at summer camp when they were teenagers. The innocent afternoon they spent alone together confirmed to him they were soul mates. She left the next day with his phone number, promising to call him soon and to meet him at camp the next year. But he never heard from her... moreWatch out. Cousin Chase Maddox has come to town. Dr. Chase Maddox never felt a connection to another person like the one he felt with Mari—a girl he met at summer camp when they were teenagers. The innocent afternoon they spent alone together confirmed to him they were soul mates. She left the next day with his phone number, promising to call him soon and to meet him at camp the next year. But he never heard from her. For fifteen years, he’s been unable to learn her full name, unable to contact her…unable to forget. When she walks into his office one day as his new medical supply sales rep, he’s elated, sure his soul mate will remember him, even though he's changed drastically since his days as a small, scrawny teenager. She's sure to have a good explanation for why she never contacted him. When she doesn’t know him at all, his mind reverts to dark fantasies in which he controls her, making her bend to his will, teasing and tormenting her body until she realizes no one can bring her pleasure like he can. Then, he’ll send her away as revenge for the pain she caused him. Marissa Montero, who’s new to the job, thinks her colleague Debra is ridiculous when she tells her the doctor-clients are her real bosses and will expect her to comply with any request. Until she encounters movie-star handsome Chase Maddox who requires that she come in after hours and has her disrobe and “demonstrate” her products with him. Although Marissa feels an instant connection and is incredibly aroused by his demands, they are stepping way beyond the bounds of professional behavior. Besides, she’s sure he’s enjoying flaunting his dominance over the new sales rep, and is that a tan line on his ring finger? She has to stop this before it goes any farther, and the best way is to turn the account over to someone else. When he suddenly has another new sales rep, Chase is livid at being rejected by Mari again. Until he attends his cousin Mason’s 4th of July party, and Krysta "introduces" him to her friend Marissa. Now, all Chase has to do to make his darkest fantasies come true is entice Mari to his own secluded ranch house, right up the road. less