Under Her Influence

Fraser Park, the award-winning Scottish nature reserve and theme park, means everything to Beth Fraser. Shes more than a little preoccupied saving her familys legacy and struggling against a board of directors who all seem to hate her. The last person she wants to need is selfie-obsessed, filtered to perfection, social media influencer Jemma Johnson. But shes got to protect Fraser Park from a corporate takeover, and according to her brother, that means boosting their online presence. Jemma might be necessary, but Beth doesnt have to like her, or follow her, or whatever its called. Jemma Johnson, an Insta-success with hundreds of thousands of followers, is proud of her perfectly curated life. When shes invited to stay at Fraser Park, the trip sounds like a fun adventure for a good cause, until she meets Beth, the only woman who sees beneath her sparkly facade and reminds her that not everything is as easy or flawless as it seems. On their path to #truelove, will Beth and Jemma discover that reality is even better than illusion? Cover Artist: Tammy Seidick Genres: Contemporary / Romance Words: 72,000 Attorney Siobhan Collins's life has been shrouded in mystery from the moment she was born, but she is certain of one thing—she owes her life and everything she has achieved to the Mancuso family, and she has pledged to protect their interests at any cost. Her loyalty will be put to the test when she learns the woman who has stolen her heart is determined to destroy the only world she has ever known. FBI agent Royal Scott is ready to ditch working undercover and figure out how to live in the real world, but her boss convinces her to take one more assignment pretending to be someone she's not. Her one goal—infiltrate the Mancuso family's illegal empire and find a way to bring them down. But when she becomes captivated by Siobhan Collins, the elusive counselor to Don Mancuso, she may be the one taking the fall. Advance praise from Publishers Weekly:'With this sexy lesbian romance take on the mobster genre, Taite brings savvy, confidence, and glamour to the forefront without leaning into violence...Taite's protagonists ooze competence and boldness, with strong female secondary characters...This is sure to please.'—Publishers Weekly, 4/29/2021 Sometimes opposites really do attract. Fall in love with these butch/femme romance novellas. In An Epiphany in Flannel by Meghan OBrien, small-town waitress Maisie Davis resolves the mystery of her sexuality after an unexpected encounter with a handsome stranger seated in the corner booth of Moes Fine Diner. Aiden Crane opens Maisies mind and body to exciting new possibilitiesbut can she find the courage to follow her heart? In Follow Her Lead by Aurora Rey, venture capitalist Jude Benoit is named Majesty of Artemis, New Orleanss premier lesbian Mardi Gras parade and ball, and enlists the expertise of private dance instructor Gabriella Viard to save her from making a fool of herself. Jude can follow the steps, but what happens when Gabby challenges her to lead with her heart? In Just as You Are by Angie Williams, Dylan Fleming is a confident and capable woman in every way except the stereotypical ways her ex-girlfriend thought she should be. When her insecurities get the better of her and she fumbles on a date with beautiful auto mechanic Carrie Grice, Dylan has to let go of the past. Can she accept that she is loved just as she is? Disguised as her late brother, Cooper, in the 19th Massachusetts Volunteers, Catherine Samson fights to quell the Confederate rebellion and preserve her nation's unity. She believes the Constitution's declarations of equality and freedom apply to everyone, and dreams that someday they will extend to her own pursuit of happiness with a woman. Helping her father raise her siblings on their Gettysburg farm, Sophie Bauer likewise clings to hope for a woman to love, but when she serves as an army aide and meets Cooper, Sophie is confounded by her growing feelings for him. Catherine, meanwhile, wrestles with her deception and the disguise she must maintain. Disclosure could not only repulse Sophie but send Catherine home a social outcast. When the Battle of Gettysburg engulfs the Bauer farm, Catherine and Sophie learn far more about themselves than they ever expected. But first there's a war—and hearts—to be won. "Glass ceilings, red tape, rules...Some things are meant to be broken. No one expects their heart will. Claire Weaver's only goal is to climb the ladder of success. After winning an unwinnable toxic tort case and securing a ninety-million-dollar verdict, she's a shoo-in for a judgeship at Kansas City's circuit court. The last person fire investigator Emery Pearson expects to see in court is the stranger she had the pleasure of dominating last night--only this time, Judge Claire Weaver is definitely in charge. To say she's excited is an understatement. Claire is everything she needs--sexy, available, and not looking for a relationship. Their day jobs clash, even as their desire burns, and a discreet sex-only arrangement is the only option. But when pushing their sexual limits threatens the boundary of their hearts, will they be guilty of breaking their own rules, or allow love to tip the scales?" - Amazon Attorney Siobhan Collins?s life has been shrouded in mystery from the moment she was born, but she is certain of one thing: she owes her life and everything she has achieved to the Mancuso family, and she has pledged to protect their interests at any cost. Her loyalty will be put to the test when she learns the woman who has stolen her heart is determined to destroy the only world she has ever known. FBI agent Royal Scott is ready to ditch working undercover and figure out how to live in the real world, but her boss convinces her to take one more assignment pretending to be someone she?s not. Her one goal: infiltrate the Mancuso family?s illegal empire and find a way to bring them down. But when she becomes captivated by Siobhan Collins, the elusive counselor to Don Mancuso, she may be the one taking the fall.--Back cover "Months after accomplished journalist Brittany is nearly killed in a motorcycle accident, her body is healing, but her mind has changed. When she begins experiencing the strange, violent visions of someone bent on murder, they lead her to Swift Island, a sleepy LGBTQ+ summer retreat. Toni has wounds of her own to heal. Heartbroken from her breakup with a womanizer she believed she could change, she accepts her aunt Leslie's invitation to spend time with them on Swift Island and work in their brewpub, the Second Wave. Although consumed with their own lives on the island, when Brittany and Toni meet, their attraction is immediate, but a killer lurks in the shadows of this cozy enclave, and the only way to stop one of them from becoming the next victim is to help Brittany focus on the message of her visions"--Amazon.com Alex Bogdan is a creature of the night. Her hunger for blood is only outweighed by her desire for women, and she never misses an opportunity for pleasure. Shantay is Alex's driver and the only human who knows that Alex is a vampire. When they end up in a threesome with another woman, it becomes clear their attraction to each other is more than just physical. But there's no way they could ever have an actual relationship. Alex and Shantay spend their nights exploring New Orleans and the early morning hours exploring each other. Until Shantay falls deathly ill and Alex must decide which is worse, letting Shantay go or condemning her to everlasting life. Sweet potato / Briana Lawrence Wash and set / Mason Dixon Art appreciation / La Toya Hankins Last call for lovers / Akil Wingate Pale moon rising / Celeste Castro The depth of love / Anne Shade A revolution of masks / Brent Lambert Breaking and entering / Gracie C. McKeever One night in Brazil / Nanisi Barrett D'Arnuk A Sunday kind of love / Yolanda Wallace Venus in Aquarius / Malik Welton Reclamation / Virginia Black Her mother's lover / Namrata Verghese Butch jeans / Reginald T. Jackson An engaging isolation / Mayapee Chowdhury Granddaughter of the dragon / Victoria Villaseñor writing as Brey Willows Barbara in the frame / Emmalia Harrington. In Our Words: Queer Stories from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Writers is a thoughtfully curated collection of short stories at the intersection of racial and queer identity. Comprising both the renowned and emerging voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color authors, across multiple countries, and diverse in style, perspective, and theme, In Our Words reflects the complexity and diversity of human experience.