Sarah, a thrill-seeker with a spirit as untamed as the Gulf Shores waves, had always lived life on the edge. But her world turned upside down one sunny afternoon when a sudden storm transformed her peaceful paddle-boarding trip into a fight for survival. As a towering wave dragged her into the depths, Sarah confronted the fragility of life. Rescued at the brink of death, she was left forever changed.

Determined to break free from complacency, Sarah moves to Seattle, leaving behind her beloved Gulf Shores. In the Emerald City, she discovers a new passion for photography, capturing the vibrant life and serene landscapes around her. Her lens becomes a tool for both healing and self-discovery, leading her to an unexpected connection with Hakeem Williams, a fellow artist with a shared appreciation for life’s fleeting moments.

Sarah meets Tes, her first friend in the new city. Tes is a confident and adventurous woman who introduces Sarah to the world of BDSM. As Tes explains the intricacies and emotional depth of the lifestyle, Sarah begins to realize that BDSM might be something she wants to explore. Her curiosity and desire for new experiences lead her to a local BDSM club, where she is surprised to see Hakeem. Their friendship takes on new dimensions as they navigate the complexities of a BDSM contract, slowly transforming their bond into something deeper and more intimate.

In the sultry city of Naples, a successful author named Hannah finds herself at a crossroads. Her novels have always been known for their powerful and independent heroines, but secretly, she yearns for a different kind of adventure in her life.

One fateful day, she meets a charismatic stranger, Jalen, at a beachside cafe. Unbeknownst to Hannah, Jalen is a seasoned Dom in the local BDSM community. Their chance encounter ignites a passionate connection that takes Hannah on a journey of self-discovery and desire she never imagined.

As their relationship deepens, Hannah is introduced to the world of BDSM, where trust, control, and surrender are the key elements. She grapples with her own desires, her career, and societal expectations while exploring the intoxicating world of dominance and submission.

Talia Spencer wasn’t looking for love. She had been hurt too many times in the past by men who didn’t love her the way she loved them, or the way she deserved. After her marriage of eight years ended, she decided that she was going to take time for her. She didn’t want to date. All she wanted to do was focused on her brand and her business. That was until Montrel Pearson walked into her life.

Montrel was twelve years younger, a MMA Fighter, and an old friend. When they get back in contact, he opens up about the feelings that he has always had for her and that she had always had his heart, and he wanted to tell her, but he never thought she would take him seriously because of the age difference. But little did he know she had felt the same way.

Now giving him a chance for her heart wasn’t easy. But when he finally got past her walls and she let him in, life gets busy. Can their new relationship survive life’s obstacles?

Part Two of Don’t Tap Out is going to be Intense!

Montrel Pearson got badly hurt in an MMA fight and pushed the woman he loved, Talia Spencer, out of his life. He wasn’t dealing with his injuries well and didn’t want to be a burden on her. He was angry at the world and even though his intent wasn’t to take it out on her, he did. Can he bring himself back to fight again or will he have to find a new career?

Talia Spencer was hurt, but she was trying to understand Montrel’s anger and frustration dealing with his accident. She told him that she wouldn’t tap out before the accident, and she wasn’t going to tap out now. But he had tapped out on her. She loved him and she was going to be there for him whether he wanted her to be or not.

Can she get him to accept his new path in life? Will he allow her to help him? Will their love stand through the test and bring them back together?

Paula St. John had the perfect life, or so she thought until after twenty years of marriage and two kids, she is left broken. The man who vowed to love, honor, and cherish her till death do them part, had an affair. She has lost her self-confidence and her self-worth. How does she pick up the pieces?

She didn’t think she would find love again until Jamie Robertson walks in and changes her life. He brings out sexual desires that she didn’t know she had and a love like she’d never imagined.

Newfound friendship and undeniable chemistry are at the forefront of this new relationship, but is it enough? Can she tear down the walls she built to protect her heart in time? Or will she let him walk away and she lose the love of a lifetime?­

Jules Rodriquez was married to the love of her life Kevin Moore for six years. On the outside everyone that they were the best couple with the best marriage. Little did they know what was really going on behind closed doors, until he put her in a coma. Now she is a domestic violence survivor.

Once she is free from him and he is behind bars, she starts to heal and learn herself. She realizes the sexual fantasies and desires that had been lying dormant within her are ready to come out. Luckily for her, her dominant attorney Rashaad Griffin, helps her release those desires.

Rashaad has been a dominant for years. He noticed the submissive qualities in Jules the moment he met her. It was one of the reasons he was skeptical about taking her case. After hearing how her husband had beaten her into a coma, he wanted to protect her and knew now that no matter what signs he saw of her being a sub, she could never be one now, or could she. Could he teach her to trust him and allow him to bring out her desires? But she needed more, she deserved love, but love was something he just didn’t do.­

Kari Blake was a high-level executive with now dating or sex life. Her mother was pushing her to take time to date, so to shut her mom up, she hires an escort as her Christmas date to her family’s house in upstate NY. But the trip turns into more than she bargained for!

Matt Fisher worked for an escort service and took some crazy requests that most of the other guys wouldn’t take. This one was definitely unorthodox, even for him. This lady called the escort service wanting a guy to pretend to be her date for a Christmas weekend trip to her parents. He never imagined that he would really like her.

It’s true what they say that there is magic during the Christmas holiday. But this magic wasn’t ordinary, it was filled with spice and kink!

As a struggling college student, Rachel never expected to fall in love with a stripper. But that's exactly what happened when she met the charming and handsome Tyler at a local nightclub. Despite their wildly different lifestyles, they quickly fell for each other and began a passionate romance.

At first, Rachel was hesitant to tell her friends and family about Tyler's occupation, fearing judgment and disapproval. But as their relationship deepened, she became more comfortable with the idea of dating a stripper and started to accompany him to his shows.

However, their relationship soon becomes tested when Tyler's ex-girlfriend, a fellow stripper named Tiffany, returns to town, and tries to win him back. Rachel becomes increasingly jealous and insecure, wondering if Tyler's job is more important to him than their relationship.

As tensions rise, Rachel is forced to confront her own insecurities and decide whether she can handle being with a stripper. Can their love survive the challenges of Tyler's job and the interference of his ex-girlfriend? Or will Rachel ultimately decide that dating a stripper is just too much to handle?

In the enchanting Sapphire City, Isabella attends a party at the palace, where she catches the eye of the prince. When she realizes that this is a BDSM play party, she runs out of the palace so fast that she loses the ribbon around her neck, that is the same fabric and pink color as her dress.

Prince James tries to run after her but he gets stopped by one of Isabella’s step-sisters trying to get his attention. When he finally gets rid of her, Isabella is long gone, and the only thing left of her is the ribbon she had loosely tied around her neck that he found on the palace steps.
For two weeks after the party, the prince and his court try to find the mystery woman. Isabella’s step-sisters has seen the dress in the attic and weren’t sure where it had come from. When the prince and his court get to Isabella’s house looking for the dress the ribbon matches, her step-sisters see the ribbon and they both run up to the attic to get the dress. When neither of them could fit it, the prince asks Isabella to try it on. When it fits, he asks her to come back to the palace with him.

Will she go with him since she knows about his fetishes, or will she decline?

Reginald Evans and John Hughes have been best friends since high school in a time where racism was still a big thing in the world. They go to the same college, open up a law firm together after graduating from law school. They roommate together until they each fall in love and get married. They build houses beside each other and raise their kids together.

Regina is the only daughter of Reginald and Maria Evans. Reginald is a successful criminal attorney and Maria is a nurse practitioner. When their daughter falls in love with their best friend’s son, who happens to be white, Reggie is concerned. He just doesn’t want his daughter to go through the ridicule that still exists with dating a white man in a still racist world even if things have gotten better than they were when he was a child.

Andrew is the son of John Hughes and his wife Peggy, who is Puerto Rican. They are happy about Andrew and Regina’s relationship. They just love Regina and don’t believe race and color have anything do to with love. They have raised their children about diversity and that they should embrace all races and nationalities.

The world is getting more acceptable of interracial relationships, but can these two beat the odds and make it work?

In the gritty, high-octane world of motorcycle racing, the need for speed is more than a passion—it's a way of life. Jax "Speed" Turner is a notorious bad boy in the underground racing circuit, feared for his ruthless tactics and irresistible charm. When he's not tearing up the track, he's leading the Dark Knights, a biker gang with a reputation as fierce as his own.

Enter Lily Prescott, a talented mechanic with a past she's desperate to escape. Drawn to Jax's raw power and undeniable magnetism, she finds herself caught in a whirlwind of desire and danger. But there's more to Jax than his leather-clad exterior and dangerous allure—he harbors a deep, unspoken darkness that demands more than just speed.

As their worlds collide, Lily and Jax embark on a wild ride of passion and peril. Bound by a shared need for control and trust, they explore the depths of their desires, where the line between pain and pleasure blurs. But in the world of high stakes racing and dark secrets, falling in love might be the most dangerous move of all.

Will Lily and Jax outrun their demons, or will the past catch up with them in the most unforgiving way?

In the picturesque town of Ouray, Colorado, nestled amidst the snow-covered peaks, Aaliyah Evans, owns Sugar & Spice, a local bakery renowned for its delectable treats. She's had her heart broken too many times to count and made up her mind that she wasn’t looking for love again.

One snowy December evening, Madden Griffin, a high-powered attorney who had left Ouray for college in New York, walks into Aaliyah's bakery. He's back in town after his father's passing to help his mother. As he enters the bakery, he's captivated not only by the sugary delights but also by Aaliyah, who he recognizes from high school. He remembers her being a sophomore cheerleader when he was a senior on the basketball team.

In the heart of the holiday season, their friendship deepens into something more, a dark and passionate romance that defies the cheerful holiday spirit. Madden who has lived a hidden dark life in New York introduces Aaliyah to the world of dominance and submission.

Amidst the backdrop of Ouray’s snowy Christmas charm, Aaliyah is introduced to new love and into a whole new world of kinks and fetishes.

Will she accept this side of Madden, realize this is what she has been missing and become his sub or is it not something she can ever get into?

A Survivor's Story

Kailani Harper left a domestic violence relationship and got as far away as she could from her abuser. But what she couldn't get away from was the nightmares that haunted her daily.

In her process to start over, she meets Miguel Ferraiz. He owns the restaurant she gets a job at and is a police officer who wants to help her.

Can she deal with her past and truly start a new life? Will her ex find her? Will Miguel be the one that helps her heal and know what real love is?

In the midst of a fading love, Emily and her husband Evan, make a daring choice after fifteen years of marriage. They decide to get a divorce.

As they prepare to say their goodbyes, they embark on their annual retreat to the Maldives. Amidst the turquoise waters and golden sands, an unexpected twist rekindles their connection, challenging everything they thought they knew about love.

They meet another couple who tells them what they did and still do to keep the spice in their marriage after they were on the verge of divorce a few years ago. Emily wants to try it and see if it works for her and Evan after she realizes that she desires this type of spice. Will Evan agree to try adding this new spice to their marriage in hopes that it will rekindle their marriage or part ways for good?

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Tori, Nora, and Lucy have been best friends since childhood, and now they are celebrating Lucy's milestone 40th birthday in style - on an twelve-day cruise. The excitement is palpable as they board the ship, ready for sun, sand, and sea. For Lucy, the trip is more than just a chance to relax and unwind - she's secretly hoping to find her true love on this adventure.

As the days pass by, the friends soak up everything the cruise has to offer. From gourmet dining to thrilling excursions, they are having the time of their lives. But when Lucy meets Tremaine, a handsome stranger with a kind heart and a charming smile, she finds herself falling head over heels. With the help of her best friends, Lucy and Tremaine's romance blossoms, and it seems like her birthday wish might just come true.

However, things take a turn when Lucy discovers Tremaine's hidden past. She is forced to confront her feelings and decide whether to give him a second chance. The trio of friends rally around Lucy and help her navigate the ups and downs of this unexpected romance.

Will Lucy find the love she's been searching for, or will she end up with a broken heart? Join Tori, Nora, and Lucy on this journey of adventure, friendship, and love as they discover that sometimes, the best surprises come when you least expect them.

Gianna Blake, an ordinary woman leading a simple life, unwittingly stumbles upon a crime that forever alters her world. Walking home from work one fateful evening, she becomes an unexpected eyewitness to a heinous act she was never meant to see. As the realization dawns upon her, she finds herself caught in a deadly web spun by the notorious mob.

Haunted by fear and the weight of her secret knowledge, Gianna finds herself relentlessly pursued by the mob's relentless enforcers, who will stop at nothing to ensure her silence. Trapped in a perilous game of cat and mouse, Gianna must decide whether to risk everything by turning to the authorities or to trust an unlikely ally.

Enter Marco Ramirez, the charismatic and enigmatic mob boss who, against all odds, finds himself drawn to Gianna's vulnerability and courage. With a chance encounter, their lives intertwine, blurring the lines between right and wrong, duty and desire. As Gianna's trust in Marco grows, she begins to question her own choices and the price she might have to pay for a shot at freedom.

In a deadly dance between loyalty and self-preservation, Gianna must navigate the treacherous underworld where secrets and lies reign. Will she choose the path of righteousness and seek justice through the legal system, risking her own life and those she holds dear? Or will her connection with Marco ignite a dangerous romance, leading her down a perilous path she never anticipated?

Lena had tried many different ways to meet like-minded people, but it seemed like every time she met someone who claimed to be into BDSM, they turned out to be nothing more than posers. Lena was starting to give up hope when she met Jacob.

Jacob was different from any man Lena had ever met. He was confident, self-assured, and knew exactly what he wanted in life. When Lena met him, she was immediately drawn to him, and she felt a spark of attraction that she had never felt before.

Jacob was also into BDSM, and he was the first person Lena had ever met who truly understood her desires. He was patient with her, teaching her the ropes, and showing her the joys of submission.

As Lena fell deeper and deeper in love with Jacob, she knew that she wanted to spend the rest of her life with him. But there was one problem – Jacob had never been interested in a long-term relationship before. He had always been content to play the field, and he had never considered settling down with anyone.