Ruthless Bad Boys Series by Claire Angel

Office Romances are strictly forbidden in their law firm. Which is fine, Emma dislikes Clifton and everything he stands for, but his gaze makes her body hum to life… Clifton would love to get closer to Emma, and the fire in her eyes leaves him wanting more. CLIFTONShe’s beautiful, but after having my heart broken in the worst possible way, I’m making bad decisions.Bad decisions that push her away even as I want to pull her closer... moreOffice Romances are strictly forbidden in their law firm. Which is fine, Emma dislikes Clifton and everything he stands for, but his gaze makes her body hum to life… Clifton would love to get closer to Emma, and the fire in her eyes leaves him wanting more. CLIFTONShe’s beautiful, but after having my heart broken in the worst possible way, I’m making bad decisions.Bad decisions that push her away even as I want to pull her closer.But it’s better this way; after all, my dad sees her as the child he wished he had.When she shows up at my door to yell at me.I’m stunned, but let her talk.She leaves furious.And I had to call my dad and tell him not to sick her on me like a guard dog.But he has bad news for me.If I don’t do what he wants, he’s going to have me locked up.So I make a deal with the devil to work for him… alongside Emma.EMMAClifton is everything I despise – he’s reckless, arrogant, and spoiled.He always gets into trouble, and his dad—my boss—is always bailing him out - not this time.When Clifton winds up behind bars, his dad sends me.But defending him might be too much for even my skills as a lawyer.I can’t stand his sullen attitude. And I can’t stand how he hurts his dad.But when his dad fires me – he saves my job.He’s a bad boy, but he also makes sure I eat, that I have backup on every case I look at, that I have someone to lean on.I’m seeing a new side of him; a side he keeps hidden.I can't deny the fact that he is extremely gorgeous and hot.He makes me tremble when he looks at me.His intense gaze is enough to make me weak on my knees.I’m supposed to hate him… but I think I’m falling for him instead.This can’t be happening.No matter how much I am attracted to his rugged body, I can't risk my job. I have to stay way especially when he is my boss's son.They work together, each realizing the other is exactly what they want. But his dad is her boss. And workplace relationships are forbidden… less

The man Lila loved is back in town. The same man who vanished without a word a decade ago. Fredrick was her first kiss and no man has ever measured up to what he made her feel. She’s confused, hurt, and upset, having had no idea he was engaged, much less getting married. But what can she expect from the man who already broke her heart once? FREDRICKI know I screwed up when I walked away.But things were complicated then, and they’re more complicated now... moreThe man Lila loved is back in town. The same man who vanished without a word a decade ago. Fredrick was her first kiss and no man has ever measured up to what he made her feel. She’s confused, hurt, and upset, having had no idea he was engaged, much less getting married. But what can she expect from the man who already broke her heart once? FREDRICKI know I screwed up when I walked away.But things were complicated then, and they’re more complicated now.Lila is the woman of my dreams, but sometimes, I think fate is conspiring to keep us apart.Well, screw fate. I’m going to make her mine.And everything goes according to plan.I strongarm her into a fake marriage.I make demands of her.And then, I learn that when I signed our marriage certificate, I sealed my fate.Now, she’s the one with power, and I’m left wondering what the heck went wrong…And what I’m going to do next.LILAI loved him, a long time ago.Now… I’m mad.He’s making me an offer I can’t refuse… and he knows it.But sometimes, we all have to do what we don’t want to.I’m already struggling to pay off my brother’s debt and keep my business afloat.He’s a lifeline I need…But a complication that might just be worse than the alternative.Life seems to have a funny way of punishing him for his bad behaviors…And I guess I’m caught in the crosshairs. Or maybe I’m the next lesson he needs to learn.Either way, our lives are about to get really, really interesting.With the stakes higher than ever, they need to navigate their growing feelings and the town’s gossip on the heels of his sudden return. As they pretend to be a happily married couple, it’s harder and harder for them to keep their hands off from one another. But for how long? He broke the rules and she finds out she is pregnant… less

He's the man who makes her tingle all over. She’s the woman he can’t have because she’s off limits. They’re about to collide… and neither will be able to hold back. EMMAI hate my brother’s best friend, Kade, with a passion.The guy is such a jerk.I swear he loves making me mad… or miserable.And he’s really good at it.So imagine how mad I am when we’re locked in a walk-in cooler together.This is all his fault. He did this!And it’s a life-or-death situation, but he’s still cracking jokes... moreHe's the man who makes her tingle all over. She’s the woman he can’t have because she’s off limits. They’re about to collide… and neither will be able to hold back. EMMAI hate my brother’s best friend, Kade, with a passion.The guy is such a jerk.I swear he loves making me mad… or miserable.And he’s really good at it.So imagine how mad I am when we’re locked in a walk-in cooler together.This is all his fault. He did this!And it’s a life-or-death situation, but he’s still cracking jokes.He’s still messing with me, making snippy comments.But Kade is more than a bad boy, a jerk, and my brother’s best friend.He’s the man who’s going to take my v-card.KADE Emma is the one woman I want – and the one woman I can’t have.I’ve been in love with her for as long as I can remember.But it doesn’t matter how much I love her.I could get past the slight age difference.I could get past working together.I can even get past how she brings down all of my defenses.But the one thing I can’t get past is that she’s my best friend’s little sister.So I keep my cool and make her hate me.That’s how I’ve managed to keep a distance between us so far.No matter how much the desire to do things to her haunt me, I have to stay away.He can’t keep his hands off of her. She doesn’t want him to. Their chemistry is off the charts, and it’s getting harder and harder to stay apart… especially trapped in a room together—alone. Steamy Standalone Story!Adults Only! less

Walker knows better than to corrupt an innocent young woman. Isla is saving herself, but she might not give her virginity to the man she thought. When she winds up in Walker’s arms, both know things are going to heat up…WALKERI’m no prize. Ex-gang member, I like to talk with my fists, and now I’m the proud owner of a bar.And I didn’t just buy it to get closer to her. Isla.Those innocent eyes, those perfect curves, that beautiful smile…I want her, and I’ll make her mine... moreWalker knows better than to corrupt an innocent young woman. Isla is saving herself, but she might not give her virginity to the man she thought. When she winds up in Walker’s arms, both know things are going to heat up…WALKERI’m no prize. Ex-gang member, I like to talk with my fists, and now I’m the proud owner of a bar.And I didn’t just buy it to get closer to her. Isla.Those innocent eyes, those perfect curves, that beautiful smile…I want her, and I’ll make her mine.Big words coming from a guy used to a new woman every night.No, I bought the bar to settle a score.But the longer I stay, the harder it is to keep my hands off Isla.Especially since she keeps winding up in my arms.I’m starting to think she belongs there…ISLAI’m in love with the man I’m going to marry.Or so I thought.Sometimes people surprise us… just like Walker has surprised me.After he got thrown out for being slapped—you read that right—I tried to speak up for him.But my manager didn’t care. Apparently, Walker likes to fight and is trouble.I think he needs a second chance.And not because he makes my pulse dance and my body tingle.I think there’s more to this bad boy, under the surface.And I’m willing to get burned to find out.This will either end really well…Or very, very badly.Walker plans to enjoy her until he no longer craves her. Isla’s never been touched, and Walker makes her tremble. But Isla’s boyfriend might be a problem… and so is the new hire with her sights set on Walker. less

Imagine a ridiculously hot, dangerously seductive man sitting next to you on a long flight—only to catch you shamelessly devouring him with your eyes. And few years later, you’re his new boss and he never misses a chance to intimidate you with that same smoldering gaze.LARAWhy does everything keep coming full circle?People meet on flights, but why did I run into him again?One-night stands are supposed to be just that—one night... moreImagine a ridiculously hot, dangerously seductive man sitting next to you on a long flight—only to catch you shamelessly devouring him with your eyes. And few years later, you’re his new boss and he never misses a chance to intimidate you with that same smoldering gaze.LARAWhy does everything keep coming full circle?People meet on flights, but why did I run into him again?One-night stands are supposed to be just that—one night. So why did I find myself back in his bed the next day?We met on vacation, yet here he is, walking into my office.He’s looking for a job at my company, and now I’m his boss after two unforgettable nights together.And guess what? Instead of rejecting him, I hired him on the spot, telling him the past stays where it belongs—we’re colleagues now, nothing more.But I’m kidding myself if I think we can keep our hands off each other.I’ve invited trouble back into my life, once again.He tries to intimidate me, and that intense gaze strips me bare, right in the middle of the office.It’s a look that melts me from the inside, and it’s dangerous, especially here at work.How am I supposed to face him every day when our chemistry still sizzles, hotter than ever?And the worst part is—I want him now more than before.He’ll hate me when he finds out the secret I’ve been keeping.Because those nights together left me with something precious…Our son. And he can never know.Not when I’ve discovered he’s still that rebellious bad boy tangled in shady dealings—he can’t be anywhere near our child.Lark is already making plans to win her back. Lara’s struggling to keep her distance from him. But her secret is about to blow up in her face, and things between them are too hot to handle… or hide. Steamy Standalone story! For Adults Only! less