The Carnal Exhibitions Series by L.W. Barefoot

WE CANNOT LEARN WITHOUT PAIN- ARISTOTLE Harper's running from her broken past. Haunted and tormented with the echo of the infamous Sculptor's words and the scars his knife left behind. Evan Hawthorne always gets what he wants. His latest craving is the gorgeous but elusive artist, Harper. His sexual tastes are not for the faint of heart, but he instinctively knows that Harper is exactly who he's been searching for. He's ready to release her from her past and indulge in his own desires... moreWE CANNOT LEARN WITHOUT PAIN- ARISTOTLE Harper's running from her broken past. Haunted and tormented with the echo of the infamous Sculptor's words and the scars his knife left behind. Evan Hawthorne always gets what he wants. His latest craving is the gorgeous but elusive artist, Harper. His sexual tastes are not for the faint of heart, but he instinctively knows that Harper is exactly who he's been searching for. He's ready to release her from her past and indulge in his own desires. Her fate is sealed, Evan won't take no for an answer, but he's not the only one intrigued and desperate to break Harper out of her shell...or just break her. This is a full length novel and the first book in the Carnal Exhibitions Series. WARNING: This is not a traditional romance. *** Due to the dark and explicit nature of this work of fiction it is intended for a mature, 18+ audience only.*** Cliffhanger warning! less

Evan Hawthorne sauntered into Harper's life without conscience. He doesn't just want Harper, he needs her. But as their lust spirals into a harsh reality, will their desire be enough to overcome the forces that are pulling them apart? Her destiny is hidden within the shadows and her past, a cruel memory of the torture that has scarred her body and soul. He's the prodigal son of a scandalous family empire and must choose which path to take... moreEvan Hawthorne sauntered into Harper's life without conscience. He doesn't just want Harper, he needs her. But as their lust spirals into a harsh reality, will their desire be enough to overcome the forces that are pulling them apart? Her destiny is hidden within the shadows and her past, a cruel memory of the torture that has scarred her body and soul. He's the prodigal son of a scandalous family empire and must choose which path to take. The lies are twisted and the intrigue is thick with sinful pleasure. Will the Sculptor's ravenous hunger be too much for him to harness in the shallow existence of the Carnal Exhibitions? *Another Stroke of Fate is not a stand-alone novel. Another Brush Stroke is the first book in this series. ***Due to explicit scenes and language, this Dark Romantic Suspense is intended for mature audiences. Ages 18+*** less

"It is in our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light." Aristotle The Sculptor starts the countdown. He's not leaving without the one reason he's in New Orleans in the first place. Harper's determined to fight for Evan regardless of the consequences. The ghost of her past threatens to strip away any hopes of a future. She can't move forward without looking back and taking a stroll down memory lane... more"It is in our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light." Aristotle The Sculptor starts the countdown. He's not leaving without the one reason he's in New Orleans in the first place. Harper's determined to fight for Evan regardless of the consequences. The ghost of her past threatens to strip away any hopes of a future. She can't move forward without looking back and taking a stroll down memory lane. Evan Hawthorne is the most influential man in the South but he's powerless fighting against forces that have just as much to lose as he does. This is the third book in the Carnal Exhibitions. ***Due to the dark and explicit nature of this work of fiction it is intended for a mature, 18+ audience only. You've been warned!*** less