My plan has me well on my way to proving that I can climb the corporate ladder on my own merit.What I don't have a plan for is Briella. She's as driven as I am, heart-stoppingly gorgeous, and if I can keep from screwing things up...she's my future.But with a company policy against fraternization, and her firm belief that independence will bring her success, I'm more likely to get fired than get a chance with her.Can I find a way to show Briella that success and pleasure aren't mutually exclusive?

    Is that so bad?Maybe not, if I had at least asked for help. Instead, my stubbornness sends me straight to the emergency room.And then the operating room.I might regret ever getting out that dang Christmas tree…If the surgeon wasn’t the hot guy whose son I used to babysit.I’m all grown up now—but is that what he sees when he looks at me, or am I still just a kid in his eyes? ChrisAfter serving eight years as a field surgeon for the army, I’m finally back home in Starlight, Montana.I shouldn’t be surprised to see a familiar face or two.But when Claire Hart shows up in the ER, for a moment I’m struck dumb.She’s the kid who used to babysit my son Dillon.Except she’s not a kid anymore.She’s a beautiful woman, charming, sweet, and curvy as sin.Without her help and dedication all those years ago, I couldn’t have finished my residency.I’d love to find a way to show her I’m eternally grateful. Like give her my heart—if she’ll have it.Ho-ho-ho—this hero is back in town for the holidays, and he’s about to unwrap the greatest gift of all: true love. Holidays with the Hometown Hero is a series of standalone short, sweet, and steamy instalove romances. No cliffhangers. No cheating. HEA guaranteed!

    Come find out how hot and sweet the nights can get today!CheyenneI pride myself on being a hard worker and I never let myself get distracted from my dreams. My next goal is to own and operate a bakery. But first I need to pay off my student debt.In the meantime, I’m one step closer to my dreams when a local restaurant hires me as a seasonal temporary pastry chef.When my best friend’s older brother visits me at work, I give him a tasty treat.Jordan is sexy, smooth, and works hard on me.But can I let him veer me toward love over my career?JordanAfter years of busy life in the city, I lost who I am and I’m done with the chaos. I couldn’t be happier to move back to my small hometown and take a job as a ranch foreman. But most of my old friends moved away and the holidays are a little lonelier than I imagined.Luckily, everyone at work is extremely welcoming and I’m sure I’ll find friends fast.When my sister’s best friend stands behind the counter, I’m sweet on her.Cheyenne is kind, curvy, and I want to butter her bread.But can I prove to her she’s the one and not just the next one?

    

    And coordinating the whole event will be huge for my event planning career. Unfortunately, one of the local mountain men is being a real stick in the mud about the whole thing.But underneath his grouchy exterior, there’s so much more. It doesn’t hurt that he’s easy on the eyes as well.EllisIt’s not that I hate the holiday. I like to observe the Fourth of July in my own way. And my small town’s annual festival isn’t my style. However, with Rosie holding the reins, I may have to rethink my position.Will the spark between us ignite into something big or will it fade into the smoke like yesterday’s fireworks?Holidays with a Mountain Man is a series of short, sweet, and steamy instalove romances set during some of your favorite holidays. Check out ‘Stars, Stripes and Mountain Man’ if you like small towns, BBW, ex-military mountain men, and an enemies-to-lovers romance that sparks like fireworks on the Fourth of July. No cliffhangers. No cheating. Happily Ever After guaranteed!

    When he meets Lola, a woman scared out of her mind, he thinks about ending her life, but then stops, bringing her in and torturing her.However, when Lola reveals that Skull is not as bad as he thinks, and that her brother is a true monster, they grow closer. Lola wants to help Skull, but due to her timid nature, it's hard for her to admit her feelings.Will the two of them finally overcome the hurdles of their pasts, the mystery surrounding it, and admit their feelings to one another?

    

    My promise to you, the reader: no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed HEA.

    She’s the one who got away.LillianAt thirty-four I thought I’d have children of my own by now, but it seems it wasn’t in the cards for me. Thankfully, I have my students, and teaching them is more than just a job, it’s my calling. But between my classroom, my wild roommate, and caring for my aging dog, there isn’t much time left for love. When a new student puts me in touch with an old flame, my lesson plans are out the window. Ezra is tall, handsome, and he just might be my perfect pick.I want to open my heart to him and his little girl, but can I trust that this time he’ll choose me?EzraBeing a single father, and taking a landscaping job at a local brewery isn’t what I planned for my life. But all the late nights and co-parenting struggles are worth it because out of this beautiful mess came my perfect little girl. When a move back to my hometown brings me in contact with the one who got away, everything goes paws up. Lillian is sweet, sexy, and I want to teach her that old dogs can learn new tricks.But can I convince her that this time we will be forever?

    NEVEHoly hell. Sure, Liam saved us from the armed bank robber, but we’re locked in the vault overnight. Just the two of us. We’ve been friends since high school but never dated, he’s too much of a jock for a curvy geek like me. There’s nothing in the vault to drink except a bottle of tequila, so why am I surprised when things between us get a little sticky? LIAM‘Naïve Neve’ is cute and quirky with curves for days, but she only sees me as a friend. She’s got management potential and falling for a guy like me won’t advance her career. I’ve vowed to protect her forever, but when an armed thug threatens her life, I see red, and it’s time to fess up the truth. One hand of strip poker at a time. Cupid strikes hard and fast in this ‘friends to lovers’ short romance between a possessive alpha security guard and the curvy beauty he’s loved since high school. Not so naïve Neve may have new tricks up her sleeve, and by the time the night is over, these two will be more than good friends. Or will they?The Sweet Hearts series is a collection of 14 swoon-worthy Valentine’s Day love stories from some of your favorite romance authors! Treat yourself to all the books in the series:YOU ROCK by Lola WestHEY QT by Jade BayDREAM TEAM by Anita KnightBE MINE by Jagger ColeKISS ME by Kat BaxterMY HERO by Mazzy KingCUTIE PIE by Nichole RoseYES DEAR by Vanessa BookeHEART OF GOLD by Fern FraserHONEY BUN by Eve London

    Our village is known for many festivals, but nothing compares to the Christmas Matchmaking Festival. People visit from all over the Highlands, but there is only one Scotsman that I wish to be matched with this Christmas. But after a kiss and a misunderstanding over the summer, he's given me the cold shoulder. Can the festivities of the holiday warm his heart and show him that my feelings haven't changed?DOUGALIt's only ever been her, but when she breaks my heart after a kiss that I thought would change everything, I'm not willing to put my heart on the line again. But things start to heat up when we are pushed to work together in my family's bakery for the Christmas Matchmaking Festival. Will the magic of the season give us a second chance at love?Sugar & Spice Nights is a multi-author series of holiday inspired instalove, curvy woman and hot guys stories. Come find out how hot and sweet the nights can get today!

    I'm ready to settle down and start a family.My new commission comes unexpectedly at Christmas time, but my parents are on a Caribbean cruise. Not wanting me to spend Christmas on my own, my mom contacts her best friend and makes arrangements for me to join them for their Christmas vacation New Orleans.Honestly, I'd have rather been on my own, at home, instead of travelling to yet another new city.And then I see Marian. My mom never said her friend's daughter grew up to be such a beauty, not to mention an ambitious teacher who's devoted to being the best educator she can be. Between her brains, her beauty, and her wicked curves, the only question is how fast can I get her under the mistletoe and give her the first of a lifetime of kisses?Beignets and Mistletoe is book 2 in the series A Cajun Christmas. This is a short and sizzling romance, perfect for a pick-me-up during your day or just before bed. Guaranteed HEA, no cheating, no past relationship drama -- just two people discovering their perfect match and starting a sizzling future together.A CAJUN CHRISTMAS is a series of short & steamy standalone romances! Make sure to check out all the books!Wild Jazz and Mistletoe by Beatrice BraeBeignets and Mistletoe by Lana LovePralines and Mistletoe by Kate HuntBourbon under Mistletoe by Alice May BallCaroling and Mistletoe by Lauren Milson

    Candy’s my mom. Candice is her full name, but in her younger, wilder days she was Candy, bubbly and sweet and spreading love and happiness to anyone who came to the cafe.But when Mom has an accident, it’s up to me to do all the baking. I’m a creative cookie decorator, but my baking sucks.Then Mom hires Sam to teach me the finer points. He’s tall and delicious, and I’ll do anything to get my hands on his sweet cookies.But he’s only in town for a few weeks. We agree that it’s no strings attached, but can I stick to that?SamThe moment I see Bella I know she’ll be mine. She sprinkles a bit of joy into everything she bakes with her bright clothing and outrageous hair.My body craves her, and my heart wants her.But I know I’m going to have to leave. My life is on the road, but this is one sweet treat I’m unwilling to leave behind.Take a seat at Candy’s Cafe where the goods are freshly baked and sprinkled with love.Meet the sisters who run the café, the staff who work there, and the regulars who stop by. There must be something in the cookie batter, because each one finds their own special happily ever after.The Candy’s Cafe series features curvy women and the strong men who love them, and each couple has a steamy love story that’s sprinkled with sweetness.If you love small-town instalove stories that are high heat and sugary sweet, then this series is for you!Each book can be read separately, but they’re best enjoyed together. No cliff-hangers and always with a happily ever after.

    He's shocked, I'm embarrassed, my sister is mortified, and my brother-in-law is rolling around on the ground laughing his butt off. But the more I get to know Robert—and now that I know what a DILF is—I’m thinking my first impression was correct, and he's definitely a dad I'd like to, well, you know.Robert: I can't get involved with a woman when I have an impressionable little girl at home who is my everything. But Lilly is not only my best friends sister, but she's the first woman I can't resist. Can I risk my heart to her and protect my little girl's at the same time? Girl Dads are a special breed…This Father’s Day meet 16 single dads who will gladly hold up the world for their little girls. Whether fending off bad guys or braiding hair, they show up Every. Single. Day. Ready to do anything it takes to show their daughters how a good man treats a woman. Bonus? There’s room aplenty in those big strong arms—and those hearts of gold—for the right woman who can love on their babies too, and bring a fiercely protective #GirlDad straight to his knees.

    And he’s more than a decade older than me. But I want him anyway. My plans for Halloween this year are pretty laid-back: drive up to see my parents, hand out candy at their house, and watch some cheesy horror movies. But then my mom tells me that we’re invited to a Halloween party hosted by my dad’s new business partner. And my dad’s new business partner, Dante, is freakin’ hot. Hooking up with Dante proves to be inevitable. What catches us both off guard is our mutual desire to actually be together. But I don’t see how we can make it work. And I’m scared out of my mind to tell my parents about us. How can this possibly end well? JUST ONCE is a fun, short, Halloween romance with steam, sweetness, and a happily-ever-after!