Böcker av Tara Conrad

Running seems to be the theme of my life. I ran the day my sister was abducted. I ran from the pressure of living up to her memory. I continued running straight into the arms of a sexy and confident Dominant who saw my broken pieces and offered me a place to heal and grow in my submission. I had a glimpse of a future I never dreamed possible, and I thought my days of running were behind me. But just as quickly as they came, my hopes and dreams shattered at my feet. Once again, I heard a familiar voice telling me to run. Without an explanation, I left everything behind to try to outrun the suffocating pain. But I'm so tired of running. Will I have the strength to face him, and what will happen when he finds out what I've been hiding?

AnthonyEverything I ever desired was within my grasp. Until a fateful day altered its trajectory.In a world where everyone's struggling, I convince myself that I must be strong. Determined to maintain an appearance of resilience, I bury my emotions, shielding myself from their potential harm.An unexpected rush of attraction overwhelms me when a handsome stranger, with captivating baby blue eyes walks through my door.I have an instinctive desire to care for and protect him. However, I can't help but wonder-would he be interested in an older man?LeopoldMy life has been far from what one might label as perfect. It seems as if every choice I make is predestined for failure.When the storms of life rage their fiercest, an unexpected opportunity arises, offering me the chance to start over.But no matter how hard I try to do the right things, it seems as if the universe conspires against me. I'm dealt one suffocating blow after another. The voices telling me I'm not worth it grow louder until I can't ignore them anymore.Then he appears-the man whose eyes radiate gentleness and kindness. However, I carry a warning of trouble.As much as I crave him, the painful truth is, I can never have him.***Love Hurts can be read out of order in the Fire and Ice Series***

NatalieOur future was filled with endless possibilities.But appearances can be deceptive, and even the best-laid plans often fall apart.How did things go so wrong?Everything I love is slipping away from me.As hard as I fight for survival, I can't see a way out of the hell that has become my reality.AlexEvery precaution was taken. We were supposed to be safe.Yet, a day that should only hold happiness morphs into the darkest night.Now, she's in the hands of a monster.It's my job to protect her, not break her.Unthinkable choices are inevitable, and I find myself tumbling into the abyss until the darkness is all-consuming,

NatalieI had a glimpse of happiness-of how things should be. It disappeared in a flash, leaving emptiness and sorrow in its wake.Still, I cling to hope as new love blooms.It's as tender and radiant as a fragile flower. Yet, within its delicate embrace exists a bittersweet ache, reminding me that even the most exquisite blossoms bear thorns.When Alex asks me to do the impossible, I fear I will leave him forever marked by the consequences.AlexWith a future as unpredictable as the shifting tide, I realize no one is ever prepared to be gone.I'm at a crossroads, knowing I must ask her the unimaginable.What happens to those we leave behind?I've learned to accept that happily-ever-after can't exist outside of fairy tales.But I'd give anything for one more chance to love her.Unveil the answer in the poignant finale of Alex and Natalie's love story, exquisitely captured within the pages of Their Forever.

NatalieBetrayal has left me shattered, vulnerable, and alone.So when an invitation to a clandestine club thrusts me into uncharted territory, even a good girl like me can't help but feel intrigued.And that's where it all began. With him.When my eyes lock with his ice-blue gaze, I'm lost in a stormy sea laced with frosty allure.I'm drawn to him like a moth to a flame, even if I'm destined to get burned.AlexLove is a realm I vowed to avoid-until those innocent and bewitching green eyes unravel my resolve.Despite my uncertainty, I coax her to agree to a temporary relationship, opening the door to explore every unspoken desire.But I know I should be careful with her.Instead, I ignore the warnings and allow my judgment to become clouded.When I inadvertently cross a line that severs our connection, it threatens to destroy everything we worked so hard to build.

Will love conquer all, or will time prove to be their greatest adversary? Lana's spiraling on a self-destructive path. She's keeping a painful secret. Instead of confiding in Brandon, the one person who could give unconditional support, she resorts to her well-practiced escape mechanism-running. She returns home, believing distance will heal her wounds and sever her ties with Brandon. But the passage of time brings forth a profound realization-truth cannot be outrun. Amidst the darkest moments of Lana's journey, an unexpected source offers hope and support. When she begins to find the strength to confront her pain, one question looms. Has she waited too long?Lana and Brandon's story unfolds, entangled with emotions and the poignant struggles of loss, forgiveness, and healing. Will they find their way back to each other, or will the scars of the past remain too deep to mend? Join Lana and Brandon as they find solace in each other's arms, proving that even the most shattered hearts can be mended.