My crazy neighbor lying naked in the produce section of a grocery store.

The sting of a knife as it slices through my flesh.

Now I know why they say life is never easy.

The soft touch of Trias hand against my chest is the only thing that keeps me going, but there are consequences. As a fighter, I should be able to deal with anything life throws at me, but there is one circ.u.mstance I simply cant handle.

I only have one coping mechanism: a tube around my arm and a needle in my vein.

Released Oblivion is a sweet, sweet place.

No pain. No disturbing thoughts of the past. No guilt from my recent actions.

Deep down, there is still a part of me that knows how screwed up I am. I dont see a way out, not now. Trias gone, and the possibility of her forgiving me in my current state is exactly zero. I know I have to pull myself together, accept my responsibilities, and try to make amends, but I have no idea where to start.

No job. No apartment. Im living on the streets with the other junkies. As little as I had to offer Tria before, I have nothing to give her now. The only way out is to come clean and tell Tria the truth about my past, but the idea of reliving the memories is so painful, I cant think about it long enough to figure out a solution.

Ive hit rock bottom, and I dont even know which way is up any more.

Stand Alone Novels.

Transcendence.

Its said that women and men are from two different planets when it comes to communication, but how can they overcome the obstacles of prehistoric times when one of them simply doesnt have the ability to comprehend language?

Ehds a caveman living on his own in a harsh wilderness. Hes strong and intelligent, but completely alone. When he finds a beautiful young woman in his pit trap, its obvious to him that she is meant to be his mate. He doesnt know where she came from, shes wearing some pretty odd clothing, and she makes a lot of noises with her mouth that give him a headache. Still, hes determined to fulfill his purpose in life"provide for her, protect her, and put a baby in her.

Elizabeth doesnt know where she is or exactly how she got there. Shes confused and distressed by her predicament, and theres a caveman hauling her back to his cavehome. Shes not at all interested in Ehds primitive advances, and she just cant seem to get him to listen. No matter what she tries, getting her point across to this primitive but beautiful man is a constant"and often hilarious"struggle.

With only each other for company, they must rely on one another to fight the dangers of the wild and prepare for the winter months. As they struggle to coexist, theirs becomes a love story that transcends language and time.

Offside.

I have to be the best. I am the best. Im quick. Im strong. Im smart. Im the star keeper of my high school soccer team, and Ive got major leagues scouting me. As their captain, my teammates will do anything I say"on or off the field. Girls practically beg to be added to my list of conquests. As long as I manage to go pro for the best team in the world, I wont have to worry about my fathers wrath.

Im Thomas Malone, and Ive seen to it that the world revolves around me.

Theres a new girl at school, and its just a matter of time before she gives in to my charm. This ones just a little more stubborn than most"she wont even tell me her name! Shes smart, too. Maybe too smart. I cant let her in. I cant let anybody in. Im not too worried, but even I have to admit shes interfering with my focus on the goal.

Dads not going to be happy about that.

Did I mention I love Shakespeare? Yeah, I know. Im a walking contradiction. According to the Bard"some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them. Somehow, I got all three.

Now how is anyone supposed to live up to that?

Savaged.

Four tales never before published by USA Today bestselling author Shay Savage.

An executive in need of some temporary release. A Dom looking to cleanse his soul. A twisted college encounter. A PA and a terrorists unlikely meeting during an office building takeover. Four alpha males just waiting to fulfill your fantasies in these hot short stories.

Are you ready to be Savaged?

Includes: Same Time Tomorrow: Executive Julian Redd.i.c.k is tired of his brand of hand lotion but doesnt have time to date. Whats the solution? Call in a nooner from a high-cla.s.s company of ill-repute. Valerie Woods is exactly the distraction he needs.

Cleansing Bonds: A Dom who had hurt the one he loved and an abused sub looking for release. Both are sure they will never be able to find what they need, but they find healing with each other.

Encounter: On a weekend night near campus, a college girl walks home alone from the local bar. Who is watching her from the shadows, waiting to take advantage of the situation?

Want No More: Olivias new job takes an unexpected turn when terrorists take over her office building. Olivia is taken hostage, but Adam, the s.e.xy head henchman, seems to be exactly what Olivia desires.

BONUS STORY.

What I Want (Want No More from Adams POV): Adam Lebourns life for the past three years has lead up to this point, but to exact his revenge on the man who ruined his life, he is going to have to rely on a decent amount of luck. He never expected his good luck charm to appear in the form of a beautiful, submissive PA.

Worth An injured Roman Tribunus finds comfort in the touch of the slave commanded to tend to his wounds. As a slave, her value is measured as a couple of coins, but as Tribunus Faustus learns more about her, he begins to understand her true worth. Still, a man of his station can never acknowledge feelings for a slave, and she is already owned by another man.

Alarm Safe and comfortable. That about sums up Chloes life. Meeting a tall, dark stranger covered in tattoos is not in her plans. Bad boys just arent her type"even if they are gorgeous and built like a brick wall. Her internal alarms warn her that Aiden Hunter is definitely on the list of men her mother told her to avoid, but she doesnt listen. Instead, she finds herself drawn to Aiden and the excitement he promises.

Near the beach in Miami, he occupies her days with thrills and her nights with pa.s.sion shes never experienced before. She knows hes hiding something from her, but Chloe pushes away her concerns and embraces this new way of living.

As Aiden teaches her to live life to the fullest, Chloe battles the internal warnings that tell her to be wary. By the time she realizes her fears may be justified, its too late.

Aidens past is catching up to him, but is he the hunter or the hunted?

Commodity.

A woman hunted by human traffickers.

A hot and dangerous bodyguard.

Utter destruction.

The end of civilization.

The beginning of a new form of currency.

Women are now the highest COMMODITY.

About the Author.

Shay Savage lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with her family and a variety of household pets. She is an accomplished public speaker and holds the rank of Distinguished Toastmaster from Toastmasters International. When not writing, she enjoys spending her weekends off-roading in her bright yellow jeep, watching science fiction movies, masquerading as a zombie, and partic.i.p.ating as a HUGE Star Wars fan and member of the 501st Legion of Stormtroopers. When the geek fun runs out, she also loves soccer in any and all forms - especially the Columbus Crew, a.r.s.enal, and Bayern Munich. Savage holds a degree in psychology, and she brings a lot of that knowledge into the characters within her stories.

Website - http://www.shaysavage.com/.

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