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