After volunteering for a Kinbaku exhibition, Micheleen finds that all she'd ever wanted in her life could be given to her by one woman. When Kinbaku expert Yuriko offers her a contract to become her main exhibition model, it also carries the terms that Michy will become her sex-slave.<br><br>Can Michy give away or sell everything she owns and move across country to be at Yuriko's every whim? Or should she stay in her boring 9-to-5 in San Francisco?<br><br>Michy finds that a new lifestyle with a new name reminds her daily of Yuriko's wants and desires. Can this be love and not just a job?

"Cameron Andrews of the Baltimore PD went to prison as part of a deep undercover sting. Having exposed the drug cabal in the prison, she has been released on parole. But before Cam has time to pick up the pieces of her life, the drug ring recruits her to join their operation on the outside. Since Cam and her handlers don't know who runs the drug operation, this is a welcome, if unexpected, windfall. The team leaps into action, and soon Cam is learning about the people involved, the manufacturing of the drugs, and the delivery routes. But things are perilous. Her parole officer starts asking uncomfortable questions, and her relationship with Michael is difficult because, though they are deeply committed to one another, they live in different cities. And when the ring is busted and Cam escapes capture, the suspicions of the gang leaders zero in on Cam. Can she manage to deflect suspicion and stay undercover before she ends up back in prison ... or dead?"

This box set contains all seven published books in best-selling FF author Nanisi Barrett D'Arnuk's series about Baltimore Police Detective Cameron Andrews. Contains the stories:<br><br><strong>Outside In:</strong> Baltimore Police Detective Cameron Andrews is offered a dangerous undercover position with the federal DEA: go inside a women's prison as a convicted felon to discover how cocaine is trafficked through the facility. While still in training, she meets a seductive female marital arts instructor who challenges her views on power and gives her a reason to return safely to the outside.<br><br><strong>Rule #1: Trust No One:</strong> When Cameron Andrews is assigned to find the source of a designer drug on the streets of Baltimore, she's hired to work for one of the men suspected of being close to the drug ring. Then a very alluring woman tries to seduce her. Can Cam elude the woman’s advances and find the drug manufacturer before her cover is blown? Or will her life end before she can report her findings?<br><br><strong>Out and Beyond:</strong> Detective Cameron Andrews went to prison as a felon to solve a case the DEA couldn't. Now that she's out, instead of enjoying her freedom, she's hired to help deliver drugs to other dealers. But her Parole Officer and the head of the drug ring are asking questions. Can she answer them successfully before she ends up back in prison ... or dead?<br><br><strong>Incognito:</strong> DEA Operative Cameron Andrews is assigned to help an ambassador negotiate a trade treaty. But, what she's really there for is to get his eighteen-year-old son out of trouble with the drug cartel. Cam uses a cover she's used before: A rich Canadian, but she will need everyone in Washington to catch these crooks.<br><br><strong>Bodies Out Back:</strong> CIA Agent Cameron Andrews's new home comes complete with bodies and a meth lab in the woods of her property, which abuts the US–Canada border. She goes undercover to investigate, but when police raid the drug house, Cam finds herself in an even worse predicament -- back in jail. Can her team get her out without blowing her cover?<br><br><strong>Locked Away:</strong> A popular South American president wants his women and children educated to protect themselves. He also wants to find something new in his country that can be exported around the world. And he wants to stop the drug trade. Cameron Andrews is one of three women assigned to help restructure the country. When disaster strikes, Cam finds herself with the challenge of her life.<br><br><strong>Keeping It Together:</strong> Cameron Andrews awakens in a mental hospital, suffering from a traumatic brain injury. Everyone seems to know things she can't remember. Unfortunately, to the three people she loves the most, Cam seems to have suddenly disappeared. In a race against time Maggie, therapist Norma Brock, and Norma's granddaughter fight their way through trials and trails that arise while trying to find Cam.

Sequel to <i>The Shaded Parlor</i><br><br>The Parlor has grown into a multi-national corporation, with five parlors and blazing tables on two continents. Montie Cleaver has risen to the post of Vice President of Expansion at Clayton Industries. It’s her job to hire and train all the staffs for each venue.<br><br>When she hires the staff for the new Boston parlor, the person who will become a main host seems to be flirting with her. But there’s something about Patrice Flanagan that intrigues Montie, something she knows she should stay away from. But Patrice isn’t just Patrice.<br><br>When she shows up as Patrick Flanagan, Montie realizes she’s dealing with a multi-identity, genderfluid person who may be in direct conflict to her own lesbian identity. Can Montie fall for Patrice and still keep Patrick in his place?

Sequel to <i>The Shaded Parlor</i><br><br>JuliAnn and Vivienne might find a new slave to service both of them.<br><br>Whether it was boredom or a last ditch effort, Shani has signed herself up for a two week retreat where submissives try to entice rich Dominatrices to offer them a six- or twelve-month contract. That sounded a whole lot better than the no-growth job she had at a convenience store. The subs outnumber the Dommes almost three to one, though, so her chances aren’t great.<br><br>When three Dommes express an interest in her, she must prove her value and show how much she can endure.

Sequel to <i>A Taxing Situation</i><br><br>Eccentric, genius, science-fiction writer Joan Howell has to decide what to do with some of the money she just earned when a stock investment pays off big time. She decides to contribute to some of the wildlife funds she's loved her whole life.<br><br>First, she brings members of the family of her buffalo Beau to live with him on her new property. Then she goes to Florida to first see about traveling into space, then to see what the Manatee Preservation Society needs.<br><br>But the manatees are waiting for her. It was foretold centuries ago that “The Jone” would save them from “the biting tails.” How can she convince the police the manatee she was caught riding had been honored to guide her around their realm when it's illegal to even touch the creatures?

Sequel to <i>All the Right Strings</i><br><br>Car and Christine should be extremely happy living together as now they can take a much-needed vacation and enjoy the Caribbean sun<br><br>But people want Chris to play a concert on St. Lucia, Walt Sheridan offers her a role in his next movie, and Chellen wants her to film another set of ads for their perfume company. And Car fears her arch-nemesis will steal another love from her.<br><br>Can Car find that romantic moment to propose? Or will all this prove too time-consuming?

Law professor Alison Burke thought she was an only child until her mother died. Suddenly, flowers and white roses show up with a sash that reads <i>Mother,</i> and the funeral director tells her all the funeral expenses have been paid for. The cards on the flowers are signed simply, <i>Rachel.</i> <br><br>Who is Rachel, and why didn’t she call before Mother passed away?<br><br>Having discovered she has a half-sister, Rachel shows up to explain why she and her mother could never contact each other. Though skeptical at first, Alison discovers she and Rachel have a lot in common. The two sisters quickly bond and go out of their way to make up for lost time. Rachel is a billionaire who thinks nothing of spending money, and she introduces Alison to the life of the very rich. Though Alison enjoys the treats, she has always worked for what she achieved and clings to her independence.<br><br>Then Alison meets Lillian Torres at a party and falls for the beautiful Venezuelan woman. Rachel is delighted Alison has found love and embraces Lillian into their lives.<br><br>When fate intervenes, will Alison and Lillian be able to give up their careers to help realize Rachel's dream of creating a home for handicapped children?

Mistress JuliAnn Clayton owns one of the most renowned bars and alternative restaurants in the area. But when she allows her staff to talk her into listing herself in the “Flog-a-Dom” auction to benefit the LGBTQ Pride Clinic, she's sure something will go wrong. With an audience watching and the Dungeon Monitor officiating, how bad could it get? And Dr. Shelley is always ready to alleviate any injury, real or imagined.<br><br>With a starting bid at five thousand dollars, it will definitely raise money for the Clinic. But when the bidding gets out of hand, will it open all those doors JuliAnn has spent fifteen years trying the lock closed? Will the memories sink her back into those dreaded days that even millions of dollars haven't erased?<br><br>When the mystery bidder turns out to be the Mistress who abandoned her fifteen years earlier; the one JuliAnn swore she'd never go back to, her memories come crashing down. Can she fulfill her promise to help the Clinic, or will the past throw her bar, her restaurant, and her reputation into chaos?

In the 24th Century, civilization and country borders have changed. Law enforcement has changed. Money has changed. But politics have not.<br><br>It is the beginning of the election season and riots are breaking out after every political rally. Dr. Engalla Ruth has found a way to ensure elections, but it will take a lot of work. Why settle for the lesser technicians when she can get the very best? Should she buy or seduce the one she wants?<br><br>Some think the music discs everyone have might be the cause of the violence, and only Dr. Kailyn DeKendren, the leading authority in Acoustic Behavior, would know. Her sister, a Sensei training the security forces, has promised to find out. But right when she's needed most, Kailyn mysteriously disappears. Can she be found before all hell breaks loose?

Mycah Arcebella is an architect -- precise, hard-working, and not impulsive. After several weeks of work, she meets up with her usual group of friends to relax and wind down. Everything goes as planned until Sonny Cooper comes along. Dr. Addison “Sonny” Cooper knows no boundaries. She studied hard to be a doctor and has just returned from Africa after a three-year stint with Doctors Without Borders. She is an adventurer, always looking for the next move. When Mycah and Sonny meet, sparks fly. Three days later, Sonny proposes. Mycah insists they take it slow. But when they decide to go skiing, disaster strikes. Will that change Mycah’s mind?

When it comes to love, sometime it works, sometimes it doesn't. In this steamy collection of seven F/F short stories, you'll meet incredible women whose lives change on one particular night ... Contains the stories: That Sexy Brazilian Lady, Oliver: Twisted, Alice in Blunderland, The Sale of Two Titties, Around the Girl in Eighty Ways, In Security, and Virgin Red.

CIA Agent Cameron Andrews' new home on the shores of Lake Memphremagog in Vermont seems like the perfect place to live, but when bodies and a meth lab are found in the woods of her property, new problems arise. Because her land abuts the United States-Canadian border, Cam volunteers to go undercover and investigate what could be an international incident. Finding drug dealers in Magog, Quebec, isn't hard for someone with a felony record, and one young woman is more than happy to introduce Cam to others in the drug world. But more and more people are asking personal questions, and Cam finds herself making up more lies than ever before. When police raid the drug house, Cam finds herself in an even worse predicament -- back in jail. Can her team get her out without blowing her cover?

"Shelby Flynn is the very successful conductor of the Oakwood Philharmonic Orchestra, with degrees from Boston University and UCLA. She recently turned forty, but somewhere in the back of her mind, she feels something is missing in her life. She hasn’t had a serious relationship in several years, and there doesn’t seem to be the right woman for her in Oakwood, California. She knows -- she's been looking for the six long years she’s lived there. Maybe, when her contract expires this spring, Shelby should move home to Boston and look for a new position ... and better relationship opportunities. Then her best friend Earl suggests she go see a woman he knows, a professional dominatrix who is a world authority on sexual problems. Perhaps Mistress can take away some of Shelby’s angst and problems. But is Shelby ready for the consequences?"

"Contrary to popular belief, Cinderella did not live a fairytale life. Several months after her marriage to the dashing prince, Ella finds herself left home alone while her prince dashes around with everyone else. But Ella meets a lady-in-waiting with whom she clicks, and they sneak out together to spend some time by the river. Can the two find their own happy ever after?"

"My new boss is the most perfect woman I’d ever seen. Wisdom dictates one doesn’t get involved with a colleague, but surely taking along a six-pack of her favorite beer when I deliver a report to her home after work won’t be misconstrued? She invites me to stay for dinner. One thing leads to another, and we start doing things together outside the office. But as the weather cools and the holidays approach, she decides she wants to take our relationship to the next level. Do I?"

"My new boss is the most perfect woman I’d ever seen. Wisdom dictates one doesn’t get involved with a colleague, but surely taking along a six-pack of her favorite beer when I deliver a report to her home after work won’t be misconstrued? She invites me to stay for dinner. One thing leads to another, and we start doing things together outside the office. But as the weather cools and the holidays approach, she decides she wants to take our relationship to the next level. Do I?"

"Opera singer Marie Jacolby lands the role of her life as a young Prince Charming in a new version of Cinderella. At the audition, she meets Jackie, a woman she's had her eye on for a couple years. Jackie could be the one Marie's always searched for. When a scripted kiss seems a bit more ... real, Marie wonders if Jackie feels it, too. Then a handsome young man drops Jackie off one morning, and Marie’s heart sinks. Did Marie read more into the kiss than she should have? Is Jackie straight? To complicate matters, Ashley, an old flame who never wanted to settle down, is also in the cast. Ashley apologizes for how she treated Marie four years ago, and now wants to get together again. With opening night approaching, Marie’s torn between two beautiful women, and the decision she makes could have an impact on her blossoming career."

"Nicole never really came out as a lesbian to her friends, family, and colleagues, and now her relationship with Katie is on the rocks. Katie is tired of being a ""dirty secret"" and moves out of their shared apartment on a hot Friday in August. Devastated, Nicole goes to her grandmother's farm on the shores of Lake Sunapee, a safe place where she spent happy summer holidays as a child. Nicole hopes for a quiet weekend to reflect, but between her gran's new lodger, the sexy redhead Melissa, and Sally and Bud, two of Nicole's childhood friends, she is quickly roped into an evening's entertainment at the Lodge Saturday evening. Her well-meaning friends try to fix her up with a guy, and in the heat of the moment she blurts out she is a lesbian. Havoc ensues. But in a conversation with her grandmother, Nicole begins to understand her secret hasn't been hidden as well as she thought, and she learns she isn’t the first lesbian in her family. With the new sense of freedom that comes from being true to herself, she has only one thing to wish for, and that is to reach Katy and make amends. But is it too late?"

"Law professor Alison Burke thought she was an only child until her mother died. Suddenly, flowers and white roses show up with a sash that reads Mother, and the funeral director tells her all the funeral expenses have been paid for. The cards on the flowers are signed simply, Rachel. Who is Rachel, and why didn’t she call before Mother passed away? Having discovered she has a half-sister, Rachel shows up to explain why she and her mother could never contact each other. Though skeptical at first, Alison discovers she and Rachel have a lot in common. The two sisters quickly bond and go out of their way to make up for lost time. Rachel is a billionaire who thinks nothing of spending money, and she introduces Alison to the life of the very rich. Though Alison enjoys the treats, she has always worked for what she achieved and clings to her independence. Then Alison meets Lillian Torres at a party and falls for the beautiful Venezuelan woman. Rachel is delighted Alison has found love and embraces Lillian into their lives. When fate intervenes, will Alison and Lillian be able to give up their careers to help realize Rachel's dream of creating a home for handicapped children?"

"Baltimore Police Detective Cameron Andrews knows her career as an undercover officer for the city's Drug Force is coming to the end of its effectiveness. The head of a federal drug team once gave her his card and offered to help with her career if she needed it. When she contacts him, she is offered a dangerous undercover position with the federal DEA that turns her life upside down. Her job: commit a crime and go inside a women's prison as a convicted felon to discover how cocaine is trafficked through the facility. While still in training, she meets a seductive female martial arts instructor who challenges her views on power and commitment and gives her a reason to get her job done and return safely to the outside."

"Christine Anthony is a cellist who wants nothing more than to play with a major symphony orchestra. Until then, she works in a clothing boutique and spends her weekends playing with a string quartet at a museum. When a stylish, rich woman named Car Weldon asks Chris to deliver a purchase to her, Chris finds the world she knows thrown into a spin. Suddenly she’s doing things that would have scandalized her a few weeks previous. When Car takes her to St. Lucia on vacation, she meets new friends and a booking agent who offers her a job that changes her life. And when she draws the attention of a well-known gossip columnist and a handsome TV actor, Chris suddenly has a fame she isn’t ready for. With the right choices, her cello could take her more places than she ever imagined ... but what must she leave behind?"

"Science fiction author Joan Howell's whole world is consumed by interplanetary visitors. When she needs her taxes done, she meets Darlene Rogers, a very conservative CPA who doesn't believe in extraterrestrials. The women soon find they have even more divergent points of view. Will Joan's quirks pull them together or force them even farther apart?"

"A percussionist with the local orchestra, Ashlee sometimes has very little to do, so she daydreams about the new bass player, Michela. When Michela asks her out to dinner, her dreams seem to be coming true. But is Michela gay? Ashlee didn’t think so, but her goodnight kiss plants the seed of hope. Over their second date, they review Michela’s portfolio. Could Ashlee help Michela start her career? Before they can find out, their third date is interrupted by Michela’s angry and violent ex. Is the fourth time the charm?"

"I never rethought my decision to move half-way across the country to be with the most amazing woman I ever met. It was true love. She and I went through a lot together. We juggled a house, two businesses, three kids. Sitting down for a quick lunch at the Food Court to reminisce brings up all sorts of memories from the past two decades. Then we turn our thoughts to the future. Note: This short story was originally published in the charity collection, Love Is Proud."

"DEA Operative Cameron Andrews can finally use her Master’s Degree in International Affairs when she's assigned to help Ambassador John Taylor in Argentina negotiate a trade treaty. But it’s a front for her real objective: extricate the ambassador’s eighteen-year-old son, Tad, from the trouble he is in with the Salavados Cartel and then work with the Argentine authorities to trap the Cartel in a sting. Since her boss gave her the authority to use any means at her disposal, Cam falls back into a cover she's used before: the very wealthy and independent Canadian, Laura Stuard. By playing the headstrong Laura to the hilt, Cameron is invited to the Salavados compound where they make a business proposal to her: use her SeaFarer Cruise Liners to move the drugs to Canada. It is a dangerous and exhausting game Cameron and Tad are playing, because not all the Salavados brothers are convinced by “Laura Stuard.” Cameron will have to stretch her considerable skills to not get killed during this scheme."

"Amy Gilbert’s been coming to Marvin Wright’s butcher shop for years. It’s the only place her mother trusted. So she’s surprised when she discovers he has a new hire -- his niece Jody now works as his apprentice. Amy’s attraction to Jody is immediate, and she wastes no time asking her out for drinks. Things seem to be heading in the right direction, but when Jody runs away after their first kiss, Amy’s left in turmoil. What started out as a promising relationship threatens to sputter and die before it even gets off the ground. But when an ex-girlfriend from Jody’s past suddenly appears, Amy is determined not to let the new butcher in town get away from her that easily."

"Long-time loner and party girl Marty Pendleton has finally fallen in love. The problem: Marty lives in Seattle, and her new girlfriend Taylor lives in Boston. Her best friend Elaine and her brother Sean are worried that, as usual, Marty will blow it. Taylor is everything Marty could want in a woman: sexy, confident, and successful. But how will Taylor handle Marty’s penchant for over-reacting and drinking a bit too much? When Marty makes assumptions, she risks losing everything. Can she convince Taylor she’ll change for the better and make this work, even long-distance?"