Take Series by Evelyn Sola

TARAII was supposed to be in charge. That was always my intention.Until that slick corporate raider, Ethan Bradford, clicked his fancy pen and poof! Just like that, I was under him, instead of on top.Rich and powerful men-especially arrogant, handsome ones-are all the same.I know exactly how to handle him, but when my father pulls rank and orders me to play nice, my plans of putting him in his place vanish.I know his type... moreTARAII was supposed to be in charge. That was always my intention.Until that slick corporate raider, Ethan Bradford, clicked his fancy pen and poof! Just like that, I was under him, instead of on top.Rich and powerful men-especially arrogant, handsome ones-are all the same.I know exactly how to handle him, but when my father pulls rank and orders me to play nice, my plans of putting him in his place vanish.I know his type. I've been around men like him my entire life, but one chance meeting with him and his son, makes me question everything I thought I knew.ETHANWhen it comes to business, I always come out on top. Not even being a single dad can slow me down. I never let a good investment get away, and that includes Taylor Toys. After all, business is business, right?How was I supposed to know a friendly meeting would set me on fire? Tara Taylor is a spoiled princess, used to getting everything she wants.Sure, her good looks and smart mouth turn me on like nothing else. Despite her hostile stares, she triggered feelings I thought were long dead.She dares to judge me while she stands there in her designer shoes, looking more beautiful than any marketing exec I've ever met. Instead of being grateful that I saved her family's legacy, she blames me for their failure.What was meant to be a formality turns into a game of wills.I never lose. Except this time, I find myself wanting her more than I want to win. I find myself wanting her to take over. less

MellieI was not a gambler. No way. I’ve built an existence free of risk and adventure. From my career to a small life with my closest family. I was not going to do anything to jeopardize my heart. But when my neighbor and number one menace to my safe plans showed up in Vegas, I did what every adventurous (not!) woman would do. I got drunk and married the man.AdamWhat happens in Vegas is supposed to stay in Vegas. Then, I went and married Mellie Dupree... moreMellieI was not a gambler. No way. I’ve built an existence free of risk and adventure. From my career to a small life with my closest family. I was not going to do anything to jeopardize my heart. But when my neighbor and number one menace to my safe plans showed up in Vegas, I did what every adventurous (not!) woman would do. I got drunk and married the man.AdamWhat happens in Vegas is supposed to stay in Vegas. Then, I went and married Mellie Dupree. That woman I’ve been chasing for two years is now my wife. She claims she doesn’t remember our wedding, but I was there, and I know she’s not telling the truth. Then again, neither am I. less

VickieI am done with men.I like my life the way it is. Calm, quiet and very private. I may be a brash New Yorker, but I keep a tight circle, and I prefer it that way.Enter Colt Chastain, rising NBA star and magnetic single dad. He’s set his sights on me and he's determined to change my mind. No way that’s going to happen. Nope. Never. Did I mention he’s tenacious? And hot? Very, very hot.I told him he’s the absolute last man I would ever be with... moreVickieI am done with men.I like my life the way it is. Calm, quiet and very private. I may be a brash New Yorker, but I keep a tight circle, and I prefer it that way.Enter Colt Chastain, rising NBA star and magnetic single dad. He’s set his sights on me and he's determined to change my mind. No way that’s going to happen. Nope. Never. Did I mention he’s tenacious? And hot? Very, very hot.I told him he’s the absolute last man I would ever be with. So, why does he think getting me into bed is a slam dunk?I tried to resist. I really did. My efforts didn’t work, and now I’ve found myself falling head over heels for him. Did I say quiet and private? I’ll even accept the crazy public lifestyle.Now, I can't picture my life without him and his adorable five-year-old son.ColtI live my life in the spotlight. Millions of fans, social media and press follow me everywhere. That’s not my preference. That comes with the job.On the inside, I'm a regular southern gentleman who can't fight my attraction to the tempting New Yorker who's caught my eye.Victoria Taylor is everything I ever wanted. She’s beautiful, sexy, confident and not afraid to put me in my place. She says she doesn’t want me, but her eyes tell a different story. I'll stop at nothing to prove to her that we're really not that different after all. less

CharlieI’m far from perfect.I’ve made mistakes.And every day I wake up and make a promise to myself. A promise to stay on the right path and not let my past take hold.Relationships are risky for someone not in recovery. For a guy like me, it could not only be dangerous, but it could compromise all the work I’ve done to stay clean. At least that’s what my family thinks.But Violet adds a purpose to my life that I didn’t even realize I was missing.VioletHe’s got ‘flaws’... moreCharlieI’m far from perfect.I’ve made mistakes.And every day I wake up and make a promise to myself. A promise to stay on the right path and not let my past take hold.Relationships are risky for someone not in recovery. For a guy like me, it could not only be dangerous, but it could compromise all the work I’ve done to stay clean. At least that’s what my family thinks.But Violet adds a purpose to my life that I didn’t even realize I was missing.VioletHe’s got ‘flaws’. He says he’s done unforgivable things, but something in his deep brown eyes says there’s so much more to him than the mistakes he’s made in the past.Besides, I have flaws too, so who am I to judge?Being imperfect is one of the many things Charlie and I have in common, and soon, two flawed people form an unlikely and unexpected bond.It doesn’t take long before I find myself falling for the out of towner and all too soon, he’s got to head back home.Can our relationship endure the long distance, especially when events from his past threaten our future? less