Coming Monday! Wanted: Wicked Missions 5!

I'm pleased to announce that my latest Wicked Missions story -- Wanted -- releases on Monday!

AVAILABLE: Monday, July 11th

This new release is offered at a 10% discount until July 18th.

[Siren Ménage Everlasting: Erotic Futuristic Sci-Fi Ménage a Trois Romance, M/M/F, with M/M elements]

Children are dying from the plague, and in her attempt to steal antibiotics from a pair of sexy drug smugglers, nurse Callinda Seebré comes face-to-face with a drug lord who now wants her dead.

To keep her safe, smugglers Hammond Miller and Spencer Prentice kidnap Callie. Once aboard their ship, she becomes a catalyst, stimulating the men to explore not only their attraction to her, but also their attraction to each other.

But Hammond and Spencer aren’t quite what they seem. Determined to bring down the drug lord, they realize that in order to succeed, they must put Callie in danger. Can they risk their hearts and her life in order to catch him?

Wanted: Wicked Missions 5 ~ Coming July 11th!

The fifth book in the Wicked Missions series will release on Monday, July 11th!

Blurb:

Children are dying from the plague, and in her attempt to steal antibiotics from a pair of sexy drug smugglers, nurse Callinda Seebré comes face-to-face with a drug lord who now wants her dead.

To keep her safe, smugglers Hammond Miller and Spencer Prentice kidnap Callie. Once aboard their ship, she becomes a catalyst, stimulating the men to explore not only their attraction to her, but also their attraction to each other.

But Hammond and Spencer aren’t quite what they seem. Determined to bring down the drug lord, they realize that in order to succeed, they must put Callie in danger. Can they risk their hearts and her life in order to catch him?

The Sextet Anthologies, Vol. 2, Dirty Dancing

I'm proud to announce the release of Dirty Dancing: The Sextet Anthologies, Volume 2! Three hot stories from Bestselling Authors Cheryl Brooks, Elizabeth Raines, and Mellanie Szereto!


Blurbs:

Close your eyes and picture bodies swaying to a rhythmic beat. Watch as flashing eyes promise delights beyond imagination. Experience the electricity sparking between dancers as their bodies collide. Feel hearts pounding with sexual excitement. Listen to their sighs as desire reaches its peak. Observe one woman drowning in the sensuous scents of men, each pledging their love and the fulfillment of a dream. Then imagine you are that woman, surrounded in the dance by men who are willing to compromise, to join together to partake of your love, and give everything they have to ensure your happiness. As their bodies tempt you while moving sinuously against your own, will you give in to temptation and accept what they offer? Yes, you will. And when you make that leap, you will do it knowing that you will be forever bound to them, intoxicated by their love and delirious with joy.

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Lessons in Love by Elizabeth Raines [M/F/M Contemporary] Actor Craig Everett invites actress Juliana Barrington to rumba lessons to prepare for a charity dance competition. When sexy instructor Alejandro Rivas recognizes their attraction to each other—and to him—can he teach them to open up their hearts?

The Boys in the Band by Cheryl Brooks [M/F/M/M/M Contemporary] Welsh pub owner Geneva Tirey is about to discover that when the boys in the band say they want her to be their girl, they really do mean all four of them: Sean, Rhys, Nigel, and Braden. All together. In the same bed. At the same time.

Learning Curve by Mellanie Szereto [M/F/M Contemporary] Accountant Laynie Donahue can crunch numbers and teach adventurous women to pole dance, but can she convince Reese and Brand Hilliard to share her love?"

4.5 Stars for Bounty: Wicked Missions 3!!

I'm thrilled to announce that Alberta at Manic Readers gave Bounty: Wicked Missions 3 a beautiful 4.5 star rating!!

Here's what she had to say:

MR Review
Rating:
Reviewer: Alberta
Review:

Hannah Bates has made some enemies in her career as a bounty hunter sometime in the future. The Dracorians will do anything to gain revenge on her for what she did to them. They have now kidnapped Leah, the daughter of Wulf and Eric, two male mates who are also bounty hunters. The price the Dracorians are asking to get Leah back is for Wulf and Eric to deliver Hannah in exchange.

They manage to outwit Hannah and take her prisoner, but neither is prepared to fall in love with her, and neither could imagine asking her to become their mate. She’s not averse to the idea of having two male mates, and apparently in Raines’ future society, different species and sexes and sexual persuasions can all mate with no problem or jealousy.

The two men don’t want to lose Hannah, nor do they want to risk Leah, so they bank together with Hannah’s adopted son, who looks, but certainly doesn’t act like a teddy bear, and Hannah’s friend who has blue skin and blonde hair. All are fierce warriors, but can they outwit the sneaky Dracorians?

Loved Bounty, wanted more, loved the characters, wanted more and loved the sex, wanted more.

Sold: Wicked Missions 4 coming June 20th!!

I'm thrilled to announce that Sold: Wicked Missions 4 is coming on Monday, June 20th!! Please allow me to share a story excerpt with you!
**hugs**
Elizabeth

AVAILABLE: Monday, June 20th

This new release is offered at a 10% discount for one week.

[Siren Ménage Everlasting: Erotic Futuristic Sci-Fi Ménage a Trois Romance, M/M/F, with M/M elements]

Blurb:

Lyrianna Seebré steals black market vaccinations from a drug kingpin to aid dying children. Captured in a raid, she’s wrongfully convicted and sentenced to forty years of hard labor. Upon arrival at the penal colony, she’s selected to be auctioned off to the male settlers of the newly colonized ocean planet, Pagonna. What is she willing to sacrifice for her freedom?

Settlers Carter Verdel and Brandon Hunt have created successful water-pod and island farms on Pagonna. The only thing missing from their lives is a woman. Able to afford only one concubine even when they pool their funds, they attend the annual auction, hoping to find someone to share their beds—and perhaps even their lives.

The men purchase Lyrianna, but can they overcome her resentment and win her love? And when the kingpin comes to Pagonna, seeking revenge against Lyrianna, can Carter and Brandon protect her?

A Siren Erotic Romance

STORY EXCERPT

Carter Verdel sucked in air for a good five seconds when he saw her. As she turned to face the crowd, her smoky eyes settling on each of the male faces shouting their approval, he couldn’t breathe at all. One by one, the rowdy men quieted as her gaze settled on them. When those eyes caught his, his heart kicked into a higher gear, slamming against his rib cage.

Did that incredible creature stare at him a little bit longer than any of the other men? Perhaps that was just wishful thinking.

Her ivory skin was clear and clean, her hair the shade of honey and long enough to reach below her slender shoulders. Her back was straight as a lance. She bore herself like a conquered queen—captured but not broken. Dressed in tight black leggings and a black tank top like the rest of the women, she wore them like the latest fashion, each gentle curve of her lithe body there for all to see and admire. Full breasts. Rounded hips. A tight backside. She glided across the auction platform, almost as if her tiny bare feet floated above the wood. Her chin lifted in defiance, she was practically daring the men in the crowd to claim her.

Carter would take that dare. Even if it cost him every single coin and money card he’d brought to the auction. Even if he had to borrow or steal more.

Glancing around, he noticed several of the men were such cowards they couldn’t even hold her gaze before they looked away. A woman like that was not what they came here for. They came for the women who were afraid and willing to do anything to survive on Pagonna. They sure didn’t bargain on a strong and independent creature like this.

He strained to listen for the auctioneer, pushing his way forward in the crowd. While he and Brandon had held quite a few discussions about what they were seeking at the sale, Brandon had left the ultimate choice in Carter’s hands, telling him he trusted his mate to find the woman to complete their perfect lives. Probably because Carter always led with his head rather than his heart.

The moment he saw the blonde, his heart took the reins.

Whether she was a criminal or not, he wasn’t leaving that auction without her.

Breathe. Be patient. See what they drive her price up to.

“Gentlemen,” the auctioneer shouted, “seems we’ve got a tempting one here.” He reached out to cup her ass, and her hand shot out to slap his face before he could even react. The sound was so loud that it echoed through the field, making most of the crowd burst out in guffaws in response. The auctioneer scowled at her as he rubbed his reddened cheek, but he quickly regained his aplomb and gave her a leering smile. “A feisty one, though. More than enough fire to keep you warm at night.”

“It’s plenty warm here already!” one of the men shouted back. “That much heat’ll burn ya!”

That response boded well. Carter had been right. Some of the men were actually afraid of her. Fools, the lot of them.

“I’ll give you a hundred uni-credits!”

“Hundred twenty-five unis!”

And so the bidding began while Carter waited patiently, calculating and ready to pounce as soon as the enthusiasm waned. Since the first woman was passably pretty and sold for the inflated price of five hundred universal-credits, he feared he might have to pay twice that much for this woman. He looked at her face again. Her eyes were now the color of the clouds before a lightning storm. Anger? Fear? Would they turn the same stormy gray when she was in the throes of passion?

Pay twice as much for her? Three times if he had to.

“Holding at four hundred-fifty unis, gentlemen. Hard to believe a specimen like this’ll go that cheap. What happened to your balls, boys?”

“’Fraid she’ll cut ’em off if I let her have a kitchen knife!” one man called back.

“What’d she do to get thrown in jail?” another asked.

“Now, boys,” the auctioneer cautioned, “you know the rules. You can’t ask that. Everyone who comes to Pagonna gets a fresh start.”

“That means she murdered her husband!” a laughing voice shouted, setting more hilarity through the crowd.

The beautiful woman’s chin rose, and a small smile tugged at the corners of her pink lips.

“Five hundred,” Carter said, just loud enough to be heard but with no emotion or enthusiasm at all. A hard task considering that his cock was now standing at attention, wanting him to promise anything and everything to secure this woman in their bed.

Her gray eyes settled on him, capturing him and holding him in her grasp. He wanted to sweep her into his arms, take her back to the farm, and make love to her until neither of them could move. Shit, he’d have a hard time waiting that long. He’d probably fuck her on the boat trip back.

What the hell was wrong with him? When had he been reduced to paying for sex with a woman?

Sharing: The Sextet Anthologies, Vol. 1 -- Coming Friday!

Please allow me to share an excerpt from Immortal Kiss, my new novella in The Sextet Anthologies, Volume 1 Sharing, that releases on Friday!!
**hugs**
Elizabeth

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Sharing The Sextet Anthology, Volume 1
Categories: Erotic Romance, Anthology, Menage a Trois/Quatre Word Count: 74,047 Heat Level: SEXTREME Published By: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. AVAILABLE: Friday, June 3rd This new release is offered at a 10% discount for one week. [Siren Ménage Everlasting: Sextet Anthology 1] As children, we were all taught the importance of sharing, but when it comes to love, many are unwilling to compromise. Consider the dilemma of two men in love with the same woman, while that same woman loves both men equally and cannot choose. Pain and sadness are almost guaranteed for one man if she does decide to take one over the other. However, when a spirit of cooperation prevails, none of those involved need walk away hurt or unfulfilled—and the possibilities are endless. Join us on a unique journey that will take you back into history, allow you to explore the present day, immerse you in the world of fantasy, and then send you forward in time to the distant future. Each story will lure you into a private world where nothing is taboo, no one is left sobbing in despair, and sensuously wicked pleasures abound. * * * * * Immortal Kiss by Elizabeth Raines [M/F/M/M Paranormal] Paralegal Katrina Mason falls for a handsome new client and agrees to join him for a cozy dinner. When she discovers that Adrian Bishop is the leader of a tribe of three male Nightwalkers who want to share her, Kat must decide if she has the courage to join them. Double Desire by Cheryl Brooks [M/M/F Sci-fi] When exhausted attorney Nalira Morkind orders room service, she gets more than she expected. The handsome clones of a very rich, powerful man, Sar and Lon are the property of the hotel. They can fulfill Nalira's every need and wildest dreams, but can she free them from unjust slavery? Two Many Chefs by Mellanie Szereto [M/F/M Contemporary] Wren McCoskey must interview two chefs for her cousin's wedding reception. Spencer Andrews and Dane Fletcher are talented, gorgeous, and old friends. Can she stand the heat when they start cooking? Southern Comfort by Ginger O'Brien [M/F/M Historical] Returning home from Paris after the Civil War, Southern belle Anna BonDurant knows she must make a difficult decision. But if she can't decide which O'Donnell twin she wants as her lover, Devon or Connor, maybe she will just have to get a bigger bed. Double Tap by Annie Morgan [M/F/M Contemporary] Jennifer Delaney has her sights set on an unusual birthday present. But when Special Forces Trey and Wil set their own rules of engagement, can she hold out against a double team mission straight to her heart? Studs in Stetsons by Niki Hayes [M/F/M Western] Samantha Phillips trades her Louisiana city life for a Texas ranch to write an article about cowboys. Between the hot days, and even hotter nights, she finds two studs in Stetsons more than she can handle. But Greg and Dallas have plans of their own, if they can convince her to stay. * * * * * A Siren Erotic Romance STORY EXCERPT:		Sharing Available in: Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Reader, HTML, Mobipocket, EPUB Price: $6.99 $6.29 View Larger Cover Image Cover Art by Les Byerley

Katrina couldn't figure out if she was happy her business was done or horribly sad. His scent had surrounded her, infected her. The need she felt for Adrian was terrifying. Her pussy throbbed in need as she pictured what he looked like under all that black clothing. Muscular chest. Firm biceps. Washboard abs. Just imagining his cock, hot and hard, made her close her eyes and take a deep breath so she wouldn't start panting. Where had good, old-fashioned Katrina gone?

She needed to get out of there before she lost her mind.

As she reached for the pile of signed papers, Adrian got to his feet and put his hand on the stack. Before Katrina could even touch the documents, he slid the paperwork farther down the table. Not a speck of dust rose in the process. She tried to turn to ask why he'd done that and found him right behind her. The question froze in her throat.

Strong hands settled on her hips and roughly pulled her back against him. The hard proof of his desire brushed her buttocks, telling her he wanted her, perhaps even as badly as she wanted him. She closed her eyes again, trying to regain a little sanity and self-control before she did something very, very stupid. Like sleep with a client. But she wanted Adrian naked. She wanted to squeeze those slim hips between her thighs. She wanted that gorgeous body pounding into hers while she scraped her fingernails down his strong back.

"You smell good," he whispered in her ear. "Like Chanel."

So perceptive of him to identify the one luxury she afforded herself. She would have returned the compliment if she could have spoken at all. Her teeth tugged on her bottom lip as she tried to find the strength to step away from him. Not an easy task when everything inside her screamed to get closer. For the first time in her life, she was thinking about abandoning all control, grabbing his hand, and dragging Adrian up to the closest bedroom. All the cool, calm control she'd always practiced around men had vanished like fog in the morning light.

Adrian never gave her the chance to flee. His arms snaked around her waist as he nibbled on her earlobe. The heat inside her exploded into a melee of wild fantasies. Adrian's cock in her mouth. Adrian's face buried between her thighs. Adrian bending her over that table and taking her right there. She didn't resist when his hand moved to cover her breast, wanting to see exactly where he planned to take this little party. Through her barely-there lace bra, she felt him pinch her nipple until it peaked. Another moan slipped from her lips, and his knowing chuckle followed.

"I can smell the heat in you, the passion, the desire," he whispered in her ear before his tongue traced the curving lines. For several heartbeats, his warm lips pressed against her throat. "I can feel it flowing through your blood. You want me. Inside you. Now."

Even if she was supposed to say something in response to that daring comment, Katrina couldn't utter a single word. Her body rose to his caress as she arched her back, pressing her ass harder against his swollen cock. Oh, how she wanted those pants off him! And she wanted them off him right now!

What in the hell was wrong with her? This man, though delicious and hypnotic, was still a client! A paralegal at a huge and powerful law firm didn't fuck a client—not if she wanted to continue being a paralegal at a huge and powerful law firm.

"Of course she fucks a client," Adrian said before his teeth scraped the sensitive skin of her neck, the sting of the action warring with the pleasure of the lick that followed.

Had she spoken aloud?

Katrina found herself suddenly turned in his arms, and before she could say anything, his mouth covered hers. Hard. Demanding. Consuming. God, she wanted him, wanted to feel him ramming into her until she tightened around him and screamed as her orgasm rushed over her.

His tongue stroked hers, stoking the fire running through her body. Sharp teeth brushed the sensitive surface of her bottom lip, and she pulled back, frightened, before she tasted a bit of blood.

Stepping back, her hand flew to her mouth, her fingertips touching her lips. "Did you just...bite me?"

Sharing ~ The Sextet Anthologies, Volume 1 ~ Coming June 3rd!

Coming June 3rd ~ Some of the most unique stories in Siren history!

Sharing, Volume 1 of The Sextet Anthologies:

As children, we were all taught the importance of sharing, but when it comes to love, many are unwilling to compromise. Consider the dilemma of two men in love with the same woman, while that same woman loves both men equally and cannot choose. Pain and sadness are almost guaranteed for one man if she does decide to take one over the other. However, when a spirit of cooperation prevails, none of those involved need walk away hurt or unfulfilled—and the possibilities are endless.

Join us on a unique journey that will take you back into history, allow you to explore the present day, immerse you in the world of fantasy, and then send you forward in time to the distant future. Each story will lure you into a private world where nothing is taboo, no one is left sobbing in despair, and sensuously wicked pleasures abound.

* * * * *

Immortal Kiss by Elizabeth Raines [M/F/M/M Paranormal] Paralegal Katrina Mason falls for a handsome new client and agrees to join him for a cozy dinner. When she discovers that Adrian Bishop is the leader of a tribe of three male Nightwalkers who want to share her, Kat must decide if she has the courage to join them.

Double Desire by Cheryl Brooks [M/M/F Sci-fi] When exhausted attorney Nalira Morkind orders room service, she gets more than she expected. The handsome clones of a very rich, powerful man, Sar and Lon are the property of the hotel. They can fulfill Nalira’s every need and wildest dreams, but can she free them from unjust slavery?

Two Many Chefs by Mellanie Szereto [M/F/M Contemporary] Wren McCoskey must interview two chefs for her cousin's wedding reception. Spencer Andrews and Dane Fletcher are talented, gorgeous, and old friends. Can she stand the heat when they start cooking?

Southern Comfort by Ginger O'Brien [M/F/M Historical] Returning home from Paris after the Civil War, Southern belle Anna BonDurant knows she must make a difficult decision. But if she can’t decide which O’Donnell twin she wants as her lover, Devon or Connor, maybe she will just have to get a bigger bed.

Double Tap by Annie Morgan [M/F/M Contemporary] Jennifer Delaney has her sights set on an unusual birthday present. But when Special Forces Trey and Wil set their own rules of engagement, can she hold out against a double team mission straight to her heart?

Studs in Stetsons by Niki Hayes [M/F/M Western] Samantha Phillips trades her Louisiana city life for a Texas ranch to write an article about cowboys. Between the hot days, and even hotter nights, she finds two studs in Stetsons more than she can handle. But Greg and Dallas have plans of their own, if they can convince her to stay.

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Bounty: Wicked Missions 3! Coming Monday, 5/23!

So thrilled to announce that Bounty: Wicked Missions 3 (M/M/F with M/M elements) releases on Monday, May 23rd!


Here's the blurb:

When Hannah Bates helps foil a Dracorian attack on the planet Fraiqua, the Dracorians place a hefty price on her head. Captured by two bounty hunters, she faces death if delivered to her enemies. Can she convince her captors that revenge, rather than justice awaits her if they claim their bounty? When she develops feelings for the two men, how will she persuade them it’s not an attempt to earn their sympathy?

Erik Leonards’s daughter is being held hostage by the Dracorians, used as leverage to force him to bring them Hannah Bates. Together with his partner, Wulf Stratton, Erik captures her, knowing her delivery to Dracoria is his daughter Leah’s only hope.

On the long trip, Wulf and Erik fight their attraction to the dynamic Hannah. When the time comes to turn her over to her enemy, the men face an impossible choice—save Leah or save Hannah?

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Please let me also share the beautiful new cover Les designed for Sold: Wicked Missions 4! It is scheduled to release June 20th!!

**hugs**

Elizabeth Raines

Coming Monday ~ Locked In: Wicked Missions 1

Locked In
Wicked Missions 1
By: Elizabeth Raines | Other books by Elizabeth Raines
Categories: Erotic Romance, Futuristic, Menage a Trois/Quatre, Science Fiction
Word Count: 24,353
Heat Level: SCORCHING
Published By: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc.



AVAILABLE: Monday, April 4th

[#370 Siren Ménage Everlasting: Erotic Futuristic Sci-Fi Ménage Romance, M/M/F, with M/M elements]

Leesa Bouchard hires pilots and fellow wranglers Cain Hammel and Geoff Adams to share her lucrative mission—to bring the Dreaming Death virus from the barren planet of Charos in the war torn Rhotan System to Virus Initiative Corporation on Earth.

On their return flight, they’re arrested for smuggling an “illegal” virus, despite their insistence they were hired for the job. The sentence? Quarantine—thirty days for Leesa to spend with the two men she’s fantasized about for the entire mission. As they explore their mutual attraction and nurture their growing affection, she finds herself the target of a government investigation into who contracted her to collect the deadly virus. Evidence points to terrorists from the Rhotan System who might be targeting Earth.

Can Cain and Geoff help Leesa clear her name and protect her when a government agent wants to use her as bait to capture the terrorists?

A Siren Erotic Romance


Elizabeth Raines is a Siren-exclusive author.


Available in: HTML, Mobipocket, Microsoft Reader, Adobe Acrobat, EPUB
Price: $4.99



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Cover Art by Les Byerley



Excerpt

STORY EXCERPT



Cain growled at the A.A. agent who slapped the restraints on his wrists. Dressed in a protective bodysuit, the agent turned his attention to Leesa, roughly pulling her wrists behind her back. Bad enough he and Geoff were being shackled. They sure didn’t need to put those things on a woman. “Do you have to use the handcuffs on her?”

She was shoved over between him and Geoff. Each man took a step in front of her, shielding her with their bodies. “Easy, boys,” she whispered. “I’m fine.” A quiet chuckle. “Not the first time I’ve been in cuffs, although last time was a helluva lot more fun.”

Cain grinned at her pluck, glancing over to see a smirk on Geoff’s face as well.

The A.A. officials were searching the Summer Wind with a fine-tooth comb. They looked like aliens in their silver bodysuits that protected them from any kind of contaminants. When a crash echoed from inside the ship, Geoff’s grin quickly changed to a scowl. “I don’t know what you think you’re gonna find!” he shouted. “We don’t smuggle! We have a contract with Viral Initiative Corporation!”

Leesa leaned against Geoff, rubbing her cheek against his upper arm and whispering softly, “We’ll fix it, honey. Whatever they break on your ship, we’ll fix it.”

Funny, Cain hadn’t thought about how small she was, how fragile she appeared as she stood there, trying to comfort an enraged Geoff. And her efforts actually seemed to be working. The scowl eased, and he tipped his body closer to hers. Cain inched closer, and it only took a moment before Leesa looked up at him with those big, hazel eyes and gave him a lopsided grin. “It’s only stuff, baby.”

Honey. Baby. Pet names? His heart skipped a beat at the notion of her returning the affection he and his lover held for her. Now wasn’t exactly the proper time to ask.

The A.A. officer tilted his head as if listening to the communicator in his ear, and then a slow, wicked smile spread over his face. He stared at the trio through his mask and sneered, “Gotcha. They found your contraband.”

“We don’t have contraband,” Geoff said with another growl.

“Yeah, that’s what they all say,” the agent replied. “Let’s see what my buddies bring out of your ship.”

As if on cue, two A.A. agents descended the ramp to the cargo hold. One of them held the container full of the venom they’d milked from the thanatos lizards.

“You brought an unregistered virus with you,” the A.A. agent with the container announced.

“It’s not unregistered,” Leesa insisted. “We were contracted by V.I.C. for the dreaming death virus. V.I.C. was supposed to file the paperwork so we could land on Earth and transfer that container to them for their research.”

The agent shook his head. “V.I.C. says they didn’t send you to Charos. Hell, not much coming in from the Rhotan System is allowed yet, not even most immigrants. You stupid wranglers think you can sneak illegal shit past us? Guess again.”

“I had a contract!” she said, stomping her foot.

“Sorry,” the agent replied. “You approached Earth with an unregistered virus. Time to pay the price.”

“Oh, God… You know what this means?” Leesa shifted her gaze between the men before she doubled over as if someone had struck her in the gut.

“Lees?” Cain asked. “What’s—” He didn’t have to ask what was wrong. He knew. “Quarantine.”

“Oh, fuck,” Geoff said. “I hate quarantine.”

Her shoulders started to shake as a sob rose from her. “I…can’t…stay here. Not…in one of…” Her words tapered off to a choked, painful moan.

Cain felt helpless. He leaned down and whispered, “It’ll be okay, Leesa. It’ll be okay.” With his hands bound behind his back, he couldn’t even reach out to rub her back, let alone take her into his arms.

“What’s wrong with her?” Geoff asked.

“She’s claustrophobic,” Cain replied, rubbing his chin on her hair, wishing he could give her some kind of comfort. “Really claustrophobic.”

“But if we’re in quarantine… It’s so small.” The last word was a whisper.

“I know.”

Leesa rose to her full height, her eyes wide with panic. She took several steps toward the closest A.A. agent. “Stasis!” she screamed. “You have to put me in fucking stasis instead!”

“Can’t,” the agent replied, his voice calm despite her near hysteria. “Gotta see if you got anything nasty from those lizards, and viruses don’t develop in stasis.”

Geoff stepped forward to put himself between Leesa and the silver suit. “We milked those things for a month. We have a contract to get their dreaming death virus. You can’t quarantine us for a virus we had permission to wrangle, especially when we didn’t get infected. Scan us. Do we look fucking paralyzed to you?”

“Paralyzed? Shit, we’d be dead if one of those things bit us,” Cain added.

The agent stubbornly shook his head. “Can’t find any evidence of a contract. And med scans won’t pick up exotic viruses. You guys are on lockdown for thirty days. You wrangled a restricted virus. That’s automatic quarantine. You’re lucky we don’t take your fucking ship, too.”

“Thirty days?” A groan slipped out of Leesa, and her legs buckled until she knelt on the floor. “Put me in stasis… please!”

“Can’t,” the A.A. drone replied.

“We had a contract,” Cain insisted, stepping over to Leesa’s side. She leaned against his leg, and he could feel her trembling. “Check with V.I.C.!”

“Already told you, we did. V.I.C. says they’ve never heard of you.”

“Lees,” Cain asked, “who contracted you?”

She blinked a few times as if trying to search her memory. “Harris Streeter.”

“Hear that?” Cain said to the agent. “Contact Harris Streeter at V.I.C.”

The agent punched a few things into his communicator before he turned to walk away.

“I’ll die,” Leesa whispered. “If they put me in a quarantine pod, I’ll die."

Wicked Missions Covers!

I'm very proud to reveal the beautiful cover art for the first three books in the Wicked Missions series!! A big "thank you" to Les Byerley for creating such fantastic covers!

Don't forget! Book 1 of the series, Locked In, releases on April 4th!!


Elizabeth Raines
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Coming soon from Menage Everlasting!

Please let me introduce you to my Wicked Missions series, coming in April and May from the Siren Menage Everlasting Line...

Locked In ~ Book 1
Leesa Bouchard hires pilots and fellow wranglers Cain Hammel and Geoff Adams to share her lucrative mission--to bring the Dreaming Death virus from the barren planet of Charos in the war torn Rhotan System to Virus Initiative Corporation on Earth. On their return flight, they're arrested for smuggling an "illegal" virus despite their insistence they were hired for the job. The sentence? Quarantine--thirty days for Leesa to spend with the two men she's fantasized about for the entire mission.

As they explore their mutual attraction and nurture their growing affection, she finds herself the target of a government investigation into who contracted her to collect the deadly virus. Evidence points to terrorists from the Rhotan System who might be targeting Earth. Can Cain and Geoff help Leesa clear her name and protect her when a government agent wants to use her as bait to capture the terrorists?

Marooned ~ Book 2
Marooned on a tropical moon with two handsome men--one her Earth Bureau of Investigation partner--Betinsa Nungio faces the comchi, the time in her species' lives when they must take mates or risk death.

Agent Matt Newton has hidden his attraction to his partner. Now, he has the opportunity to explore his feelings. Can he find the courage to share her with another man, one she needs to complete her transition?

Ambassador Drake Keller faces a dilemma--he's supposed to observe other cultures, not participate in them. Yet Betinsa needs him--as she needs Matt--and the more time Drake spends with her, the more his passion grows. How can he possibly leave her behind when they're rescued?

As the trio explores their growing bond, they stumble across a terrorist group plotting to destroy Betinsa's planet and must work together to try and save her world.

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Read more about the Wicked Mission series and learn about the exciting anthologies coming from my writing group, The Sextet at www.elizabethraines.com