Books with author Ann Marie

A novella prequel to the edgy Heavy Influence Trilogy about young, intense and reckless love between a rising rock star and his younger muse. Follow their journey through temptation, deception & forbidden love.17 year old high school senior, Jake Masters, front man of a rising rock band, finds new interest in his younger freshman next door neighbor Alyssa Montgomery. Their relationship breaks hearts; stirs jealousy and band infighting. When they’re brought to new found awareness of body and soul, will rightful boundaries be crossed? Will the right decisions and choices, which are detrimental to the band and its future, be made through the haze of infatuation? Will Jake’s absences on the road lead to another filling his shoes? Jake and Alyssa’s lifelong friendships are strained and tested; secrets are kept, admitted and shared. Family bonds are broken, as others grow stronger. Who knew a first love could cause so many problems? Then again, in their eyes, there are no problems as long as they’re together. In the end, will his new found muse bring down everything he’s worked so hard to achieve or will she inspire positive creative change; that will carry him and his band to stardom.

In this short story addition to the Steel & Stone series, discover the fate of Seiya and Lyre following the conclusion of YIELD THE NIGHT (Steel & Stone Book 3).Seiya wants nothing more than to disappear with her brother, safe from all the enemies that would tear them apart. But now she, along with Lyre, has been taken prisoner. Separated from Ash, his fate unknown, and tormented by memories of her imprisonment in Asphodel, she must put her faith in Lyre and his carefully guarded secrets. To have any chance of escape, they’ll have to work together to find a way out—before they learn what fate their captors are planning for them.The Complete Steel & Stone Series:Book 1: CHASE THE DARKBook 2: BIND THE SOULBook 3: YIELD THE NIGHTBook 3.5: FEED THE FLAMESBook 4: REAP THE SHADOWSBook 5: UNLEASH THE STORM

Broke, almost homeless, and recently fired. Those are my official reasons for answering a wanted ad for a skeevy-looking bartender gig. It went downhill the moment they asked me to do a trial shift instead of an interview — to see if I'd mesh with their "special" clientele. I think that part went great. Their customers were complete dickheads, and I was an asshole right back. That's the definition of fitting in, right? I expected to get thrown out on my ass. Instead, they… offered me the job? It turns out this place isn't a bar. It's a guild. And the three cocky guys I drenched with a margarita during my trial? Yeah, they were mages. Either I'm exactly the kind of takes-no-shit bartender this guild needs, or there's a good reason no one else wants to work here. So what's a broke girl to do? Take the job, of course — with a pay raise. -- Note: The three mages are definitely sexy, but this series isn't a reverse harem. It's 100% fun, sassy, fast-paced urban fantasy.

Rayne: Thrown away like garbage, used and abused by those she trusted and loved, Carolina Anderson finds herself in the best place in the world to fight back. Rayne saves her leaving his limitations behind and does everything he can to pull Carolina to safety. Carolina and Mitch team up to get rid of the newest threat to the Baxters while Rayne comes back to work with his MC partner, Rich LaPonte.With Rayne's rope fetish he works to build Carolina up so he can tie her up. Shibari is as much about art as it is sexual gratification and Rayne plans on showing Carolina with every twist of the rope.

Discover the surprising, underlying reasons for most relationship breakdown and what you can do to protect yoursincluding the three small, everyday acts that can make all the difference!Are you in a long-term relationship and struggling to make it work? Feeling worn down by life & exhausted by conflict?Do you yearn for more love, joy & passion in your life? To come home to friendship and laughter?There are hundreds of relationship books out there.Many are very wordy with a mix of random tips or complicated exercises to work on as a couple.But what if your partner is too busy or doesn’t want to do them? What if you are too busy yourself? Who has the time for this stuff?What then?I’m here to tell you that busy people can have great relationships—& fulfilling sex lives-too!5 Steps to Lasting Love offers:Simple, research- based, actionable steps that you can take yourself;The tools you need to start today — even if your partner is non-cooperative or busy;A clear, do-able strategy that has already worked for many people.I’m a busy person myself — with a career as a psychotherapist, two kids & a husband who works long hours.I’ve been using these science-backed tips & techniques for over ten years now — both in my own 25-year relationship and also to help my clients.And what I am finding is—they work!They “oil the cogs” of a relationship. This reduces conflict, improves communication & even reignites passion!Using the information & methods described in this book, I have regularly seen couples go — from blazing rows and barely speaking — to holding hands, sleeping together and enjoying being a couple again; often within two to three months.And now, I want to show you how they can help you...

Emi is the kamigakari. In a few short months, her life as a mortal will end and her new existence as the human host of a goddess will begin. Carefully hidden from those who would destroy her, she has prepared her mind, body, and soul to unite with the goddess—and not once has she doubted her chosen fate.Shiro is a yokai, a spirit of the earth, an enemy of the goddess Emi will soon host. Mystery shrouds his every move and his ruby eyes shine with cunning she can’t match and dares not trust. But she saved his life, and until his debt is paid, he is hers to command—whether she wants him or not.On the day they meet, everything Emi believes comes undone, swept away like snow upon the winter wind. For the first time, she wants to change her fate—but how can she erase a destiny already wrought in stone? Against the power of the gods, Shiro is her only hope … and hope is all she has left.

Piper Griffiths wants one thing in life: To become a Consul, a keeper of the peace between humans and daemons. There are three obstacles in her way. The first is Lyre. Incubus. Hotter than hell and with a wicked streak to match. His greatest mission in life is to get Piper into bed and otherwise annoy the crap out of her. The second is Ash. Draconian. Powerful. Dangerous. He knows too much and reveals nothing. Also, disturbingly attractive — and scary. Did she mention scary? The third is the Sahar Stone. Top secret magical weapon of mass destruction. Previously hidden in her Consulate until thieves broke in, went on a murder spree, and disappeared with the weapon. And they left Piper to take the fall for their crimes. Now she’s on the run, her dreams of becoming a Consul shattered and every daemon in the city gunning to kill her. She’s dead on her own, but there’s no one she can trust — no one except two entirely untrustworthy daemons ... See problems one and two. The Complete Steel & Stone Series: Book 1: CHASE THE DARK Book 2: BIND THE SOUL Book 3: YIELD THE NIGHT Book 3.5: FEED THE FLAMES Book 4: REAP THE SHADOWS Book 5: UNLEASH THE STORM

Once, Emi believed the heavenly gods were righteous and wise, while the earthly yokai spirits were bloodthirsty and evil. But with a traitorous deity poised to destroy her world, and the yokai standing as humanity's only defense, the lies of her upbringing have toppled to reveal a far more terrifying reality. Despite the looming threat, Emi can't escape her greatest distraction: Shiro, the fox yokai who has so deftly claimed her heart for his own. Soon—too soon—she will have to break the curse that binds his magic and memories. And once the ancient power inside him awakens, the yokai she loves will be changed forever. As the earthly gods gather to wage war against the heavens, Emi and Shiro must gamble everything to turn the tide against their immortal, all-powerful foes. Together, they will find a way to save her world—even if it means losing each other. IMMORTAL FIRE includes 10 full-page illustrations by artist Brittany Jackson.

Steel & Stone Companion Collection — 12 new stories from the Steel & Stone series, narrated by Ash and Lyre From her first fateful glimpse of the Sahar Stone to the explosive battle in Asphodel, Piper fought with Ash and Lyre beside her. A draconian and an incubus—an unlikely friendship of two skilled warriors, deadly in very different ways, both hiding dark secrets and dangerous pasts. Now, return to the Steel & Stone world—this time through their eyes. In this collection of short stories set on the same timeline as the original series, Ash and Lyre reveal a whole new side to the trials they faced—both familiar scenes and never-before-seen adventures. Discover Ash's first impression of Piper, their fight in the Styx ring, Lyre's secret role in the escape from Asphodel, and more. This captivating encore to the Steel & Stone series includes 12 all-new stories that complement and expand on the most pivotal moments of the series. Also included is the first chapter of The Night Realm (Spell Weaver: Book 1), a new book set in the Steel & Stone universe. The Complete Steel & Stone Series: Chase the Dark (Steel & Stone #1) Bind the Soul (Steel & Stone #2) Yield the Night (Steel & Stone #3) Feed the Flames (Steel & Stone #3.5) Reap the Shadows (Steel & Stone #4) Unleash the Storm (Steel & Stone #5) Steel & Stone Companion Collection (Steel & Stone #6)