The Senses Series Series by Kathleen Haley

Billionaire innovator Fox LaRoche needs someone wholesome to clean up his image. When dance instructor Gwynn Hughes stumbles into his line of fire, he decides she'll make the perfect fake girlfriend. But Fox has one too many dark secrets and habits, and Gwynn fears him like the devil. Since this devil has made plenty of enemies, he faces an uphill battle curating his image for the world... moreBillionaire innovator Fox LaRoche needs someone wholesome to clean up his image. When dance instructor Gwynn Hughes stumbles into his line of fire, he decides she'll make the perfect fake girlfriend. But Fox has one too many dark secrets and habits, and Gwynn fears him like the devil. Since this devil has made plenty of enemies, he faces an uphill battle curating his image for the world. When Fox is forced to make a decision—his image or his relationship with Gwynn—will he choose well, or will he refuse to choose?Gwynn has untapped desires she’s just beginning to explore under Fox’s delicious, twisted tutelage. But she has to figure out her hard limits under pressure, since Fox doesn’t know how to do a relationship—even a fake one—except on his terms. His greed for all of Gwynn may prevent a true union of souls, unless they can withstand the tests they face, together.Fox’s enemies are determined to bring him down and tear Gwynn from his grasp. But Fox’s own worst enemy may be both his past and himself. The time comes to find out how much Gwynn has taught him, whether he can change who he’s been, and whether he can ever forgive.This spicy dark romance captures two points of view and has BDSM elements. less

AstridThe lethally gorgeous guy I’ve been flirting with turns out to be a famous billionaire-duke—and the man who stood me up for one of the most important meetings of my career. Before I can recover from the shock, I put my foot in it. He’s probably too turned off to take any further interest in me. Imagine my surprise when, after I kiss another man at a club, his Lordship stakes his claim on me... moreAstridThe lethally gorgeous guy I’ve been flirting with turns out to be a famous billionaire-duke—and the man who stood me up for one of the most important meetings of my career. Before I can recover from the shock, I put my foot in it. He’s probably too turned off to take any further interest in me. Imagine my surprise when, after I kiss another man at a club, his Lordship stakes his claim on me.Now he won’t let me go, even when he has to marry another woman to protect his family’s renowned art collection. But I refuse to be anyone’s bit on the side, and I won’t ruin his chances to keep what he—and his family—hold most dear.GeraintAs soon as I meet her, I have to possess her. But since women often fall for my title and wealth and she’s been with a lot of men, I need to take things slowly. To complicate matters, my father’s will gives away our family art—unless I marry my old friend Shannon. I’m determined to find another way, because I refuse to lose the art or Astrid, the woman I delight in destabilizing at every turn.Only it turns out Shannon’s and my families have been keeping secrets from me, and now I don’t know whom to trust. All I know is, I’m addicted to the way Astrid challenges me, and I won’t let her go.This dark romance with BDSM elements captures two points of view. Though it has a sequel, it can be enjoyed as a standalone. Please note that it ends on a cliffhanger, which the third of the series, The Feel of Possession, resolves. less

This is how it feels to be completely possessed by him . . . but my mind screams the opposite of my body.Astrid and Geraint’s relationship teeters in the balance when Geraint and his mother become suspects in a murder. Astrid makes a series of major mistakes that land Geraint in hot water and suggest she doesn’t trust him or their love. To discipline her, Geraint plays with her mind more intensely than ever. Before long, he pushes her over the edge, shattering her trust completely... moreThis is how it feels to be completely possessed by him . . . but my mind screams the opposite of my body.Astrid and Geraint’s relationship teeters in the balance when Geraint and his mother become suspects in a murder. Astrid makes a series of major mistakes that land Geraint in hot water and suggest she doesn’t trust him or their love. To discipline her, Geraint plays with her mind more intensely than ever. Before long, he pushes her over the edge, shattering her trust completely. Can their love survive this ultimate test?Since I have no control over the investigation, I’ll exert control in our relationship.Normally self-possessed and sensitive to Astrid’s needs, Geraint is thrown by the surprise murder investigation that now consumes his life. Triggered by self-doubt, he seeks reassurance of Astrid’s love in ever darker mind games. He takes their relationship down a twisted path that may just rupture their bond for good.Instinct tells me who did it . . . but it’s hard to trust my intuition.The murder investigation wreaks havoc on the burgeoning relationship between Inspector Bertram Holborne and Effie Irving, the daughter of one of the suspects. The more Bertram questions his suspects, the less he knows and the further he gets from eliminating Effie’s father. When the murderer threatens to strike again, Bertram finds he has to cut a few corners. Will his efforts suffice to catch the perpetrator and win Effie’s heart?Told from three points of view (Astrid, Geraint, and Bertram), this dark romance-murder mystery with BDSM elements explores the difficulties of trusting your own feelings when it comes to what—and whom—you love.The Feel of Possession is the third novel in the Senses Series. The story will make more sense to those who’ve read the second book, The Taste of Deceit.Please see my website for a full content advisory. less

This is how it feels to be completely possessed by him . . . but my mind screams the opposite of my body.Astrid and Geraint’s relationship teeters in the balance when Geraint and his mother become suspects in a murder. Astrid makes a series of major mistakes that land Geraint in hot water and suggest she doesn’t trust him or their love. To discipline her, Geraint plays with her mind more intensely than ever. Before long, he pushes her over the edge, shattering her trust completely... moreThis is how it feels to be completely possessed by him . . . but my mind screams the opposite of my body.Astrid and Geraint’s relationship teeters in the balance when Geraint and his mother become suspects in a murder. Astrid makes a series of major mistakes that land Geraint in hot water and suggest she doesn’t trust him or their love. To discipline her, Geraint plays with her mind more intensely than ever. Before long, he pushes her over the edge, shattering her trust completely. Can their love survive this ultimate test?Since I have no control over the investigation, I’ll exert control in our relationship.Normally self-possessed and sensitive to Astrid’s needs, Geraint is thrown by the surprise murder investigation that now consumes his life. Triggered by self-doubt, he seeks reassurance of Astrid’s love in ever darker mind games. He takes their relationship down a twisted path that may just rupture their bond for good.Instinct tells me who did it . . . but it’s hard to trust my intuition.The murder investigation wreaks havoc on the burgeoning relationship between Inspector Bertram Holborne and Effie Irving, the daughter of one of the suspects. The more Bertram questions his suspects, the less he knows and the further he gets from eliminating Effie’s father. When the murderer threatens to strike again, Bertram finds he has to cut a few corners. Will his efforts suffice to catch the perpetrator and win Effie’s heart?Told from three points of view (Astrid, Geraint, and Bertram), this dark romance-murder mystery with BDSM elements explores the difficulties of trusting your own feelings when it comes to what—and whom—you love.The Feel of Possession is the third novel in the Senses Series. The story will make more sense to those who’ve read the second book, The Taste of Deceit. less

I’ve woken up in the bed of my worst enemy. How did I get here?I’m a hard-up socialist with a soft heart. Since my parents’ struggles have taught me that money is the lowest common denominator for success, I’m afraid to dream big. When I stumble into the path of cold, ruthless billionaire-tycoon Gavin Parnell, my worst nightmares come to life. He forces me to work as his personal assistant, though he represents everything I stand against.Yet he’s a drug more addictive than any I know of... moreI’ve woken up in the bed of my worst enemy. How did I get here?I’m a hard-up socialist with a soft heart. Since my parents’ struggles have taught me that money is the lowest common denominator for success, I’m afraid to dream big. When I stumble into the path of cold, ruthless billionaire-tycoon Gavin Parnell, my worst nightmares come to life. He forces me to work as his personal assistant, though he represents everything I stand against.Yet he’s a drug more addictive than any I know of. He affects all the senses, and despite the potential fallout, I crave more. Strangely, I long for his callousness, his power, and even his coldness. And when he’s pursuing and owning me, he transforms from a master controller to a dark, unhinged savage.What do you do when the quality that pulls you most to a person is the obstacle standing in the way of your being together?I crave it but fear it. I’m drawn to it but want to run from it.This pull towards Elodie Banks far surpasses my will to contain it. When she enters the room, my coldness melts, my restraint crumbles, and I lose control. But it’s not just her, it’s what she triggers. I’m plagued by flashbacks and nightmares about a past I can’t recall. Talking to Elodie and spending time with her loosens the grip the demons within me have on my memories. But the closer I get to discovering the truth, the more I put her in harm’s way.Yet it’s too late to regret my decision to get close to her. I’m starved for her—not just her body but her soul. That quirky, idealistic, rebellious spirit that sang to me through the darkness of my visions when I first met her. When a deadly enemy chases her, I finally have to face the possibility that it’s not Elodie who holds the key to my past but I myself.Maybe it’s time I took the advice I gave to Elodie—turn off your brain and listen to your senses.This dark romance explores the relationship between power and vulnerability, between suffering and resilience. A story of rebirth and resurrection, it captures two points of view and has BDSM elements. It is the fourth book in the Senses Series. less

I have to make a choice between two crucial parts of my identity. Which do I embrace, and which do I ignore?When I crash into Tabitha at a market, I know my boyfriend Dex and me have to have her in our lives. But Tabitha is a one-man woman, and Dex wants to close off our open relationship, so it’s an uphill battle convincing them to have a triad. And when I try to share my lovers with my Jamaican British family, they reject us... moreI have to make a choice between two crucial parts of my identity. Which do I embrace, and which do I ignore?When I crash into Tabitha at a market, I know my boyfriend Dex and me have to have her in our lives. But Tabitha is a one-man woman, and Dex wants to close off our open relationship, so it’s an uphill battle convincing them to have a triad. And when I try to share my lovers with my Jamaican British family, they reject us. I’m done trying to negotiate all these parts of myself—my family, my sexuality, my culture, and my profession. Something’s gotta give.I need to stand by my convictions, however much they go against the grain.I’m smitten with two men I met in the same week—one an untouchable god who made me drop down and worship at his feet, the other an irresistible rogue with a direct line to my heat. The only problem? They’re together, and I don’t do threesomes. But as fate keeps throwing me in their path, I begin to wonder if I need to make some changes. Maybe if I put aside my fear of disappointing people and stop trying to accommodate myself to others, something wonderful will happen.This is the way things go with us. You either worship at my altar or run now.As an impregnable fortress, I never doubt myself. I carefully guard my only remaining family—my grandfather and my boyfriend Shawn—I resist the charms of women, and in all sexual encounters I remain on top. Then Shawn and I invite Tabitha in for one life-altering night, and I start questioning my definition of family, my sexuality, and my view of love. If I make myself vulnerable, accessible, touchable, will I lose what I hold dear, or will I find something even more precious?This spicy dark romance with BDSM elements captures three points of view and explores the power of found family to effect radical transformations. It is number five in the Senses Series. less

Her past and present are an open book to him, and her future is in his hands. But she soon owns his heart.He thinks he can commandeer my life and make me his property, but he’s picked the wrong girl.Black gloves and a jaguar mask. That’s all I know about my stalker, the man who wants to enslave me. The Jaguar is the most in-control person I’ve ever met, but his smooth front conceals a deadly capacity to ruin and dominate, an iron will that takes what it wants with impunity... moreHer past and present are an open book to him, and her future is in his hands. But she soon owns his heart.He thinks he can commandeer my life and make me his property, but he’s picked the wrong girl.Black gloves and a jaguar mask. That’s all I know about my stalker, the man who wants to enslave me. The Jaguar is the most in-control person I’ve ever met, but his smooth front conceals a deadly capacity to ruin and dominate, an iron will that takes what it wants with impunity. That’s why I need to run. He wants to claim me as his plaything, but I’m no one’s toy, and no one orders me around.But once he’s captured me, the rules of the game shift, and I’m forced to face my demons head-on, taking everything the Jaguar throws at me. Growing up, all I ever wanted was to be seen. Now that my stalker has become my master, I’m more seen than ever. Yet I also see that my mind is a dark place. Will he break me before I can redeem myself?I’m hunting new a reluctant Persephone who’s about to be enchained in my Hades.Three projects consume my toppling a crooked billionaire, finding out who killed my sister, and reversing climate change. But when I set eyes on Pearl, these goals pale in comparison to enslaving her. The dynamite at her core called to me from the first. True to her name, she’s a precious gem, made for my enjoyment. But since I’ve never liked an easy chase, I plan to make this challenging. And if I read her right, she’ll be fun to tame.Yet she catches me off guard at every turn. In order to break her down, I have to confront my past crimes, my guilt, and my rationale for enslaving women. For every uncomfortable truth she acknowledges, I’m forced to hide three of my own. Denial has served me well for years, but how long will it defend me from her hope, courage, and openness?This dark romance captures two main points of view. Please check my website or the beginning of the book for a full content warning. less