Summer Nights in the CityJulian had always been drawn to the quiet intensity of Marcus. They had met during a humid July in Chicago, both working at the same architecture…
Passions of ChiapasMy career as a civil engineer had taken me to many corners of Mexico, but nothing compared to the humid intensity of Chiapas. I was sent to oversee…
The Mark of a DreamGuillermo had always been the most striking man in the city—tall, pale, with piercing light eyes that seemed to see right through me. For a long…
A Summer Afternoon SecretThe house was unnervingly quiet, the kind of silence that only descends when the rest of the world has retreated from the oppressive heat of a July…
The Coach's Secret GazeJulian had always been aware of the way he moved. With a natural athletic build—broad shoulders and a lean, sculpted lower body—he felt the eyes of others…
The Midnight ShiftThe sterile scent of the hospital always made me anxious, but tonight, the silence of the corridor felt heavy with anticipation. I was pulling a weekend shift, staying…
The Midnight GameIt started as a typical Friday night. My husband, Mark, had his usual card game with three of his closest friends. I played the role of the dutiful…
The Taxi Driver's Secret PassengerElena navigated the chaotic streets of Mexico City in her vintage Volkswagen Beetle. At thirty-two, her life was a cycle of motherhood and a marriage that…
The Captive's SubmissionMarcos looked at Sandra, the stunning blonde who had unwittingly walked into his trap. She had come seeking a sanctuary for herself and her daughter, Virginia, unaware that…
The Sister's Secret DesireIrene visited the convent every Thursday, ostensibly to deliver charitable donations, but her weekly appointments with Sister Guadalupe had become the center of her world. Guadalupe was…