Bøker av Alicia Swoboda

"When the world was newly formed, and the gods were at the peak of their power, there was a contest to create the best, most devoted, subjects." From Rexi Lake comes a new series, one that explores the hidden world of the Imagi, mythical beings who aren't as mythical as we'd like to believe. The Imagi aren't the only ones hiding in plain sight. As they try to live their lives among humans without being detected, they have no idea that a threat exists as well. What will happen when that hidden threat becomes all too real? Love is in the Air, and it Smells Like Coffee. Cherry Marshall is a speaks-her-mind, fun-with-flair, and glass-overflowing type of person. She owns her own little coffee cafe, has great friends, wonderful customers, and life is good. Until a pipe bursts and leaves her closing the cafe for the first time ever. That's when Austin Jameson enters her life and things that were bringing her down suddenly begin looking up. Austin has his pride, his friends, his job. What he doesn't have, or expect, is a mate. Then he gets a call to renovate a small coffee shop and he's blindsided by the owner. The feisty and interesting human is his mate. As he struggles to hold back the lion inside him that wants to jump forward and claim her, he faces a problem. No matter how badly he might want to put his mark on the sweet and beautiful Cherry, she's human and knows nothing about shifters. If Austin reveals the truth, will she laugh, or will she decide to take a chance on a love that would be stronger than a dozen shots of espresso?

In the midst of Inferno's Sin and Savor event, one slave may find a chance of a lifetime and one Master may find the one he's been waiting for.Zach has spent his adult life hiding the truth of who he is behind extra muscles and an arrogant attitude. Being a bodybuilder and a personal trainer was the means to an end, and a carefully constructed persona which he never dropped for anyone. Until that persona got him in trouble and introduced him to a world that awoke those long buried desires.Now he must pay a penance for those actions. And fate is giving him a chance to not only redeem himself, but to let go of the false persona and be himself again. But the demons from his past are ones he's never faced before.Mika is fascinated by the dichotomy of strength and fear in the slave he's purchased for two weeks. He's always enjoyed the submission of a strong man, and this bodybuilder is certainly that. There's no doubt in Mika's mind that this man was made for his brand of pleasure and pain. But he wants more than a few weeks of bought submission. He wants it freely given and forever. Can he convince Zach to just say yes?

Rissa has always been the peppy cheerleader, the fun girlfriend, and the life of the party. But she's never been someone's choice for a serious relationship. And she's tired of it. She doesn't want to be just fun anymore. She wants something real. The problem is, she's not sure how to get there. How do you find the type of relationship that ends in forever? Rissa's determined to find out who else she can be, other than that fun, peppy cheerleader. And what better way to become someone new, than to go to a place where no one knows who you were?Grady is an undercover FBI agent. He's been assigned to watch over Demetria Barrone, the ex-wife of a New Jersey crime boss, currently wanted for multiple murders, money laundering, extortion, and a number of other crimes. Tria's connections place them at Inferno, a BDSM club, and the PeachTree Winery, both owned by Anastasia Leigh Pierce. Asia's in the midst of hosting the first Sin and Savor event. The plan is to catch the criminals before they get to Tria. What Grady doesn't plan on is the feisty, quick-witted, raven-haired beauty that keeps him on his toes even as he teaches her the pleasure she'll find at his feet.Sparks fly as both learn what it is to find a perfect partner. But there are secrets between them. Will Grady be able to keep focused on his job without compromising his chance for a future with Rissa? Will Rissa find everything she's been looking for in submission to Grady? The only way to find out is if they say yes.

HE'S A CHEF BORED WITH THE MENU.Adam is at a loss. He's not unhappy, but he's definitely not feeling satisfied. The submissives at Nox just aren't appealing to him anymore. So when he's asked to teach a community cooking class, he takes the position. Changing up his life might be just what he needs.SHE'S A RECIPE FOR DISASTER.Maria is almost a total recluse. She's been a walking disaster since she was a kid. But her friends still get her out and about on the rarest of occasions, and her therapist has been suggesting more excursions out of her apartment. She didn't think signing up for a few weeks of cooking classes would be too difficult, especially if it made her therapist and her friends happy. But the first class goes very wrong.MIXING KINK & VANILLA DOESN'T WORK.Adam finds himself intrigued by the mini tornado of chaos that is Maria. She's not his usual type. And she's not at all versed in the Lifestyle, so that should immediately negate his attraction. But there's something about this woman. Something that keeps drawing him closer. Can Adam help Maria overcome her fears of venturing out of her comfort zone? Can Maria help Adam find his balance again? Sometimes it takes a leap of faith and a willingness to TURN UP THE HEAT in order to find that perfect combination of flavors.***WARNING: This book contains elements of BDSM. Including spanking, bondage, control, and dominance and submission. The characters are all over the age of 18 and everything is consensual. This book is intended for mature audiences only.***

Return to the world of Rexi Lake's Imagi and the Colorado shifters. The threat of the Diocletian Society has brought more shifters back to Serenity Springs. The clans have pulled together their top soldiers to protect their vulnerable. But even the best protection isn't perfect. Steven "Spider" Davis has been away for years. He's known his mate was back in Serenity Springs but he couldn't claim her. Now danger is swirling around and he's done keeping his distance. The wolf inside him agrees. It's time to return home to claim and protect his mate. Lara Ellison has always had her head in the clouds. Except when it comes to food. She might dream of meeting one of the other Imagi beings, but her reality is the sweet shop and bakery that allows her the freedom to sweeten others' days. As a maternal dominant, the energetic deer thrives in the kitchen and in providing for her customers. But the influx of dominant predators and strangers is scaring the animal inside her and disrupting her life in so many ways. Lara has no idea that her mate is coming for her. Unfortunately, he's not the only one. When the Society strikes again, will the clans be ready to protect their own?