Elite Men of Manhattan Series by Missy Walker

LourdeI have a stupid crush on my brother's older best friend, always have had.When my love life blows up in my face, years later he is there like a knight in shining armor. Except there's nothing shiny about him. He is dark, controlled, and mysterious. He is exactly what I need.BarrettShe is my best mate's younger sister, gorgeous yet completely forbidden.She thinks I don't want her, but she's mistaken. I want nothing more than for her to scream my name on her bow-shaped lips... moreLourdeI have a stupid crush on my brother's older best friend, always have had.When my love life blows up in my face, years later he is there like a knight in shining armor. Except there's nothing shiny about him. He is dark, controlled, and mysterious. He is exactly what I need.BarrettShe is my best mate's younger sister, gorgeous yet completely forbidden.She thinks I don't want her, but she's mistaken. I want nothing more than for her to scream my name on her bow-shaped lips.But I'm no good, so I won't touch her. Lourde Diamond deserves the goddamn world, not me. less

Lourde and Barrett's story continues in this steamy, angsty, and forbidden love story.LourdeI've fallen so deep for Barrett, that there's no turning back.He is the man that I cannot be without.The man that lights a fire between my thighs that burns all night long.But when his world spins upside down, he does something completely unexpected.He pushes me away.BarrettShe is the only girl for me, but deep down I know I don't deserve Lourde... moreLourde and Barrett's story continues in this steamy, angsty, and forbidden love story.LourdeI've fallen so deep for Barrett, that there's no turning back.He is the man that I cannot be without.The man that lights a fire between my thighs that burns all night long.But when his world spins upside down, he does something completely unexpected.He pushes me away.BarrettShe is the only girl for me, but deep down I know I don't deserve Lourde.She is perfect, flawless and the only person that completes me.But when my business world is threatened, I have to protect her,and the only way I know how is to push her away.Problem is, I don't think I can stay away.Reading Order1. Forbidden Lust2. Forbidden Love less

ConnorMy reputation was, well… different.An heir to a media empire, I stopped trying a long time ago and just existed.But with my father about to step down, the legacy sits squarely on my shoulders.Then there's the other thing, the public announcement of my arranged marriage.And with all that going on… I can’t erase how my sister’s best friend tastes on my lips after one night together... moreConnorMy reputation was, well… different.An heir to a media empire, I stopped trying a long time ago and just existed.But with my father about to step down, the legacy sits squarely on my shoulders.Then there's the other thing, the public announcement of my arranged marriage.And with all that going on… I can’t erase how my sister’s best friend tastes on my lips after one night together.So I think of an alternative that might please us both…PepperWhen my long-term relationship blows up in my face, I'm determined not to let it get in the way of an epic party.But after a drunken night, I end up in my best friend's older brother’s bed.What I didn't expect next was his proposition.But that was only the beginning.A stand-alone steamy romance with a HEA, guaranteed!Although characters are interconnected throughout the series, this book can be read as a stand-alone. less

An enemies-to-lovers story about heartache and desire.OliviaI’d been handed the contract of a lifetime, revamping the flagship Madison Avenue store of Fashion icon, Farrah Goldsmith Couture.There was only one person standing in my way.Her grandson, Ari.Now he was my boss and my arch enemy.I wanted him to get hit by a bus or run over by a pack of rhinos. But no, I wasn’t that lucky.For the next three weeks, I’m stuck with him and his sickly gorgeous body and mocha-colored eyes.Help... moreAn enemies-to-lovers story about heartache and desire.OliviaI’d been handed the contract of a lifetime, revamping the flagship Madison Avenue store of Fashion icon, Farrah Goldsmith Couture.There was only one person standing in my way.Her grandson, Ari.Now he was my boss and my arch enemy.I wanted him to get hit by a bus or run over by a pack of rhinos. But no, I wasn’t that lucky.For the next three weeks, I’m stuck with him and his sickly gorgeous body and mocha-colored eyes.Help.AriShe thinks I’m an arrogant jerk… I think she’s uptight and sassy.I didn’t like her before, but now I was her boss, I had the upper hand.So making her life a living hell was priority number one… until it wasn’t.I don’t understand why she ignites a fire inside of me, all I know is I’m addicted, hook line, and sinker.Now if only she’d let me in.An enemies-to-lovers steamy boss romance with a HEA that will leave you swooning.Trigger warning - Scenes of loss are part of this novel.Although characters are interconnected within the series, this book can be read as a stand-alone. less

EvelynHe is an arrogant jerk. The last of the single hunkholes and, unfortunately, my partner for the wedding of Lourde and Barrett.I’ll probably kill him before the week is up.I should despise him.But the more time we spend together, and the more he stares at me like he wants to be with me, the more I question why I hate him.MagnusShe’s a stubborn pain in my ass. Barrett’s sister, Evelyn, is grating on my every nerve... moreEvelynHe is an arrogant jerk. The last of the single hunkholes and, unfortunately, my partner for the wedding of Lourde and Barrett.I’ll probably kill him before the week is up.I should despise him.But the more time we spend together, and the more he stares at me like he wants to be with me, the more I question why I hate him.MagnusShe’s a stubborn pain in my ass. Barrett’s sister, Evelyn, is grating on my every nerve. Not only are we stuck together for the wedding, but were hitched for the foreseeable future.I should dread spending time with her, especially since she’s nothing like the women I’m usually with. Except there’s something about her. Something I can’t quite articulate. And I feel compelled to stay. Guarded Love is standalone with a Happy Ever After. However, I recommend reading the books in order as the characters are interconnected throughout the series. less