Empty Kingdom Series by L.M. Dalgleish

I never planned to give my V-card to a gorgeous stranger I met at a bar. But for once I didn't let myself overthink things. In the few hours we spent together, he managed to push me outside my comfort zone. And I loved every second. I never expected to see him again. Let alone sitting at the head of the boardroom table during my architectural firm's pitch to design his new hotel chain. Turns out the man I spent one steamy night of passion with is Cole King, billionaire COO of the King Group... moreI never planned to give my V-card to a gorgeous stranger I met at a bar. But for once I didn't let myself overthink things. In the few hours we spent together, he managed to push me outside my comfort zone. And I loved every second. I never expected to see him again. Let alone sitting at the head of the boardroom table during my architectural firm's pitch to design his new hotel chain. Turns out the man I spent one steamy night of passion with is Cole King, billionaire COO of the King Group. And unlike our previous encounter, when it comes to business, he’s as cold as ice. Now I’m working for him, and it’s… challenging. He’s arrogant, demanding, and seems to delight in pushing my buttons. But with every “one-on-one” meeting he insists we have, the memory of that night simmers between us. I should never have agreed when he proposed a no-strings-attached arrangement, but I wanted to experience more of what he could give me. I didn’t mean to trade my heart in return. Now it’s too late. Because no matter the warmth his touch brings, Cole is as icy in love as he is in business. And I’m the one who’s going to get burned. less

One reckless night at an exclusive, anonymous club was meant to distract me from my troubles, not make them worse. Then I find out that the masked stranger I shared an intimate encounter with was none other than Tate King, the King Group’s billionaire chief of marketing, infamous playboy, and my brother’s old college roommate. As much as I want to pretend that night at the club never happened, Tate won't let me... moreOne reckless night at an exclusive, anonymous club was meant to distract me from my troubles, not make them worse. Then I find out that the masked stranger I shared an intimate encounter with was none other than Tate King, the King Group’s billionaire chief of marketing, infamous playboy, and my brother’s old college roommate. As much as I want to pretend that night at the club never happened, Tate won't let me. He proposes a deal, one that will help deflect the tabloids’ attention from their favorite target, while offering a lifeline to my struggling coffee shop. Fake date New York’s most notorious bachelor? It sounds crazy, but desperation decides for me. I convinced myself years ago that I was immune to Tate’s charm, but every touch, every kiss, every secret spilled, blurs the line between make-believe and reality. As our lives grow more entangled, I realize the hardest part of this charade won’t be maintaining our act, it will be trying not to fall for the man I'm pretending to love. Because he may have proven that there’s far more to him than his reputation, but one question remains. If Tate’s never been willing to risk his own heart, can I ever trust him with mine? less

They say you only regret the risks you don’t take…. Landing the role of assistant to Roman King, billionaire CEO of the King Group, feels like a lifeline after losing my supposedly “stable” job—until my new boss coldly informs me that I’m too inexperienced and should never have been hired. I may be younger than his previous assistants, but life’s thrown me enough curveballs to handle anything—including him... moreThey say you only regret the risks you don’t take…. Landing the role of assistant to Roman King, billionaire CEO of the King Group, feels like a lifeline after losing my supposedly “stable” job—until my new boss coldly informs me that I’m too inexperienced and should never have been hired. I may be younger than his previous assistants, but life’s thrown me enough curveballs to handle anything—including him. Except working so closely with Roman—powerful, controlled, and carrying the weight of a tarnished legacy—soon sparks an undeniable attraction. And it seems I’m not the only one feeling it. But Roman is on the verge of a deal that could redefine both his and the King Group’s future. The last thing he needs is a scandal. Especially one that mirrors past sins. With so much on the line for both of us, maintaining our professional boundaries should be the only option. Yet every heated glance, lingering touch, and charged encounter tempts us to take risks we know we shouldn’t. I just hope neither of us will be left with regrets…. Guarded King is a full-length, spicy, slow burn, billionaire boss/assistant romance with mutual yearning, a dirty-talking hero, and a guaranteed happily ever after! It's the third and final book in the Empty Kingdom billionaire romance series, but can be read as a standalone. less