The rodeo is a tough life and this cowboy is ready to settle back home, buy the old family ranch, and live quietly without the wildness of his past. All he has to do is win the Pride River Christmas Rodeo, but to do that he’s got to stay out of trouble. Trouble he very nearly finds by getting into yet another bar fight, stopped just in time by Belle Manning, his childhood friend. She always kept him out of hot water when he was a kid, with her calm support and friendly smile, and though it’s been years since he’s seen her, Axel’s never forgotten the first girl he kissed. And never forgotten how her daddy warned him to stay away from her. Troublemakers like him just aren’t good enough for someone like her…
Belle never forgot the sexy cowboy who stole her heart when they were kids. So when he approaches her with a proposition, she’s ready to listen. Axel wants her by his side so she can keep him out of trouble until the Christmas rodeo. In exchange, he’ll give her a plot of land so she can build her occupational therapy clinic. It’s a stunning proposal and one Belle can’t refuse. Her dream of using horses to help people heal is finally coming true. And, bonus, running around town with Axel will keep her matchmaking mother off her back. She’ll think about a relationship after her practice is up and running. Once Axel wins the rodeo, they can go on their merry ways. But it doesn’t take long before their fake relationship takes an unexpected turn toward real, throwing Belle off kilter. Is it possible Axel could turn into the Christmas present she didn’t know she wanted all along?Mary Sue Jackson and USA Today Bestseller Leslie North invite you to indulge in a heart-warming small-town western romance with a smoking hot cowboy and the woman who tames him...

    Or at least, it’s the name my clients call me. I work for the elite escort agency, Temptations, and for a price, I’ll be whatever you want and need me to be. I have the body, I have the looks, and I have a smile that makes any woman swoon. But It’s just a job. A necessary evil to help fund my dreams of becoming a doctor. I’m simply a robot, performing my required tasks. Until the night I’m hired to seduce Charlotte Harvey and remind her how good a man can make her feel. I didn’t expect her beauty to spark a desire in me long buried. I didn’t expect her smile to turn that spark into a flame. And I definitely didn’t expect her passion to ignite that flame into an inferno. I should have walked away without looking back, but she started a fire in me that I can’t seem to tame. Tempting Nights is the first book in the Tempted Nights Romance Series. Each book can be read as a stand-alone and features a happily ever after.

    McKenzie (Mack) Harper needs to get away and the small cottage just outside of Cape Elizabeth is the perfect location to unwind and bond with her six-year-old nephew, Lucas. It’s here at this quaint summer rental that Mack discovers a diary dated March 4th, 1947, which pulls her into a world of love and heartache.Each entry into the diary is brought to life through the words written by nineteen-year-old, Rose Degan, who falls in love with a man her parents disapprove of. Her heart knows what and whom it wants, Jacob Evans, a fire fighter in Cape Elizabeth. He hasn’t been in town long when they meet on the cliffs while she watches the rescue of a crew from a collier ship that went aground during a fierce storm.Back in the present, Mack discovers that Jacob is still alive and tries to find him. She leaves a message that falls into the hands of Jacob’s grandson, Dean Evans. With his curiosity piqued, Dean decides that the mystery woman, along with her diary, is an excellent excuse to slip away from home, earning a break from his mother’s matchmaking shenanigans—a grandchild being her sole focus.All these characters come together in a story of love and friendship. It shows that love and family can transcend time.

    Now a fully-fledged Master's student, Lauren is determined to make the most of every single minute.But then she meets Alexander Hunt, and everything changes.A devastatingly handsome English aristocrat, Alexander is as brooding and enigmatic as they come. Lauren tries to resist his advances, but he has his sights clearly set on the young American, and what Alexander wants, he gets.Caution soon gives way to mind-blowing passion and Lauren is drawn into Alexander's privileged world of glamour and status. But all that glitters is not gold - for Alexander is a man with a dark past, and desire may not be enough to conquer all else . . .

    It was the summer they both fell in too deep to get out, and try as she might, Kia can’t deny that whatever was there between them a year ago is still there. If she’s honest with herself, there’s so much more there than there ever was, but the way her dad walked out six years ago has shattered her belief of that fairytale love every girl craves.Reese isn’t giving up so easily. His biggest mistake was not chasing after Kia the way he wanted to when she upped and left him without a word. Despite what she says, he knows her better than anyone, and he knows she still wants him the way he wants her. And this time, nothing will stop him from getting – and keeping – his girl.But nothing is that easy. When Kia’s dad arrives back in town, family secrets come tumbling out she never realized existed. Everything her mom has ever told her about the reason he left is a lie – but how can she trust the man who, by his own admission, didn’t fight for her as hard as he could have?With her past and present wants and needs colliding, Kia is thrown into the turmoil of the biggest decisions of her life. And she realizes, sometimes a second chance is all you need.

    The Hellbound Lovers are tough, ride hard, and love fiercely. And when they set their heart on something, There’s nothing stopping them from getting what they want. Especially when that something involves top of the line curves That make their engines rumble and purr like a smooth dream. When these men fall, they fall hard, And when impending danger threatens what they love most They’ll do whatever it takes to protect it. Duty and honor collide with wild passion in this sexy and dirty MC Romance.

    But the problems that caused their breakup haven’t disappeared overnight. Nor have the objections of their friends and families. The thrill of a new beginning and an exhilarating secret bring Penny and Ian closer than ever, but when outside forces and personal disappointments threaten their fresh start, Penny must learn how to reach the guarded heart of the man she loves…before their happy ending drifts away. *Contains content some readers who are pregnant, trying to conceive, or suffering a pregnancy loss may wish to avoid. For a more detailed disclaimer, please follow the link on the copyright page. Note: The extended warning will contain spoilers.

    She's paying the bills, she's enjoying her time as a young adult, and she has the best friend of all best friends. When he moves out of their shared apartment and moves in a stranger, Harper's one rule of 'no sex with the roommate' gets put to the test. Knox Gregory is a man on a mission. A one track mind leads him to rooming with one of the sexiest women he's ever met... but not under the right circumstances. He's not allowed to fall for her, not in his plan, at least. Sometimes things you plan for get shattered, though, and in the wake of it so does a lot more. "All it took was one decision to ruin my life." *18+ for sexual situations and language* *Stand alone, no cliffhanger!*

    He was never quite sure what happened that night. He intended to get all of her lands, but he walked away with a contract in blood for only some of her lands, an agreement to deliver her anything she wanted, a promise of eternal life and glory, and a warning to never enter Hollow Woods again. The Crone’s demands were always odd and started becoming oddly specific. Four freshmen from the Alpha House Fraternity she established at the entrance of Hollow Woods were to be sent to her every Halloween night.The four new Alpha House recruits, Davarius, the football player, Nakata, the basketball player, Vincent, who is there on merit scholarship, and Ashton, who was given a special scholarship for being an orphan are all sent into Hollow Woods on Halloween night with only flashlights and stories of the crone that haunts Hollow Woods. They are all sure this is just another hazing ritual the fraternity has thought up.None of them know what to think when they find a bonfire in the middle of Hollow Woods with the president of Alpha House and three senior members around the fire with a beautiful naked woman they introduce as the Crone of Hollow Woods. She certainly doesn’t look like a Crone and she has other things on her mind Halloween night besides stealing souls and witch curses.The Witch of Hollow Woods is an 11,340 word reverse harem short story with a few wicked twists inside.

    He needs a mate to lead a pack. What could possibly go wrong? For the past two years Addison has been working as investigative journalist in Seattle. Addicted to her work, Addison doesn’t have time for anything like love. It’s all okay, though, as no man has ever been impressive enough to catch her eye. Well, not until she comes across Flint, the growling, brooding, scorching hot heartthrob of a man who’s contracted to build her new island home off the northwest coast in Washington.Flint is the alpha of a pack of wolf shifters living on Silverwood Island. Between juggling his daily job as a contractor and his duties as alpha, he worries he might never find the perfect mate, a pressure that becomes a burning desire. But once Addison crosses his sight that worry extinguishes for good, and now he hopes to earn her trust before she sees the wild wolf inside.As things quickly get steamy between Flint and Addison, a big grizzly threatens to tear apart the new life Addison and Flint are forging together. But neither are ready to just give up the fight, and when the bear comes within inches of Addison’s life, the wolf inside will come out to protect the one he loves.Note: Adults Only!

    Ward about sex, soul mates, and deadly secrets.When Celebrity Magazine declares rock star Trystan Scott the sexiest man alive, I'm not surprised. How can anyone claim otherwise about those blazing blue eyes, rock-hard abs, dark hair, and a totally lickable dimple?Before the billionaire playboy rose to stardom, we were friends for a while and lovers for a night. Though that was nearly a decade ago, our connection burns brightly in my memory. We weren't a one night stand, not to me.I can admit it--I got played. To him, I was just another conquest. My beautiful best friend is long gone, and I've moved on. But when fate forces us to meet face to face, everything I felt for him comes rushing back.Trystan is crashing and burning fast. The press flock like vultures, waiting for him to kill himself or worse. Either way, his mistakes earn them millions.One night, one time, one word is all it takes to wash away a decade of reason and regret. One secret threatens to push him six feet under, and, when those beautiful eyes turn to me for help, how can I say no?Genre: Contemporary, Raw RomanceType: Novel, 350 pgsRelated Works: The Secret Life of Trystan Scott, The Ferro Stories including Arrangement, Proposition, and Stripped

    But when I’m sold off to a Rhonar warrior, I learn I'm not the only one enslaved on this hellish planet, and survival comes at a cost. The dominant alpha alien they call Xelan may be my new master, but his fair dealings—and devilishly sexy charms—give me hope for the future. If I can strike an agreement with the battle-scarred warrior, perhaps together we can change the destiny of those bound in chains. And if I can’t—well, I haven’t backed down from a fight yet. However, as enemies line up to destroy the alien warriors and subjugate the galaxy, I discover that the universe has a sense of humor. Fated mates are real. And Xelan declares me his. How can I attain my freedom if I’m tied to another being? Even if his possessive growls and single-minded attention ignite my desires in ways I’ve only dreamed, I cannot be his. But how long can I fight the pull of a mating bond before I lose my head—and my heart—to the heat burning between us? Only the stars know. Alien’s Captive is a sci-fi romance launching two new series in the world of the Rhonar alien warriors. Will they find their brides? Steamy seduction, alien abduction, enemies-to-lovers, and a HEA guaranteed.

    Especially the spoiled rich, cocky ones. Asher Zane falls into that category. Asher For weeks I’ve been watching her from afar sitting in Professor Stein’s class. I’ve been waiting for the right moment to approach her, and I think it’s finally come. I watch her for a moment as she’s crossing campus toward the library. She’s beautiful with her exotic curves. Her hair looks like fine silk and she has an innocent look that drives me mad. I’m willing to bet she doesn’t know how beautiful and desirable she is, but I will be the one to show her. Cassidy I truly dislike bad boys. Especially the spoiled rich, cocky ones. Asher Zane falls into that category. He also falls into the category of drop-dead gorgeous, heart stopping sexy. That’s why I’m keeping my guard up. Why would a guy like him want to hang out like me? But was I too quick to judge? After reluctantly spending some time with him, I feel like maybe there is more to him. But nothing good comes easily, and this is no exception.

    Seemingly betrayed by the only man she has ever loved, Verity Farrington took her own life on the very day he was set to marry another.It was a tragic event which was to blight the lives of all within the great Duchies of Calgarth and Horndean. It would turn two of the closest friends into the bitterest of all imaginable enemies and blight the lives of their families for three decades to come.Nearly thirty years later, the new Duke of Calgarth, Gabriel Farrington, seeks to lead his younger brothers into battle. The old Duke is dead and he has charged his oldest son with the heaviest of duties; the bitter feud between the two great households must persist at any cost. With his own mother so desperate to see the end of the pain and hatred, Gabriel Farrington remains steadfast.In the Duchy of Horndean, the Old Duke clings to life, presiding over the family he has raised in bitterness. With his scheming wife and daughter his most powerful assets, the Duke sees out the last of his days. But will his own guilt finally catch up with him? And will the truth finally be revealed, smashing the foundations of lies upon which the feud was built?In amongst the hate, anger, and retribution, will the younger generation of Farringtons and Cunninghams ever find the peace and love they all secretly crave?Five stories concerning two feuding families involved in a bitter feud for thirty-five years! The story is set in the wild, windswept north of England, with other action occurring in London.The Collection Includes the Following:The Duke and the Stolen BrideThe Lord She Could Not TrustThe Lord and the Attorney’s NieceThe Lord, The Lady, and a Time to ChooseThe Descendants and a Time of HopeRegency Fire is a complete series of 5 short-length novels of approximately 100,000 words in total. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

    Now, they search the human Communities for their one true mate.1. Blind Beast Mate: Rey has been sold to one of the alien Beasts that now rule the Earth. If the towering, leather-clad Alpha discovers his prize is blind, he could kill her with a flick of his claw. Or worse, send her home.2. Wild Beast Mate: After Dewlyn’s, third, heart-stopping attempt to escape their mating bed, Vice is more determined than ever to plant babies in his little daredevil’s luscious body. Even if it means feeding the heat between them until she hungers for him alone—and her resistance is starved into submission. But she’s hiding something. He can only hope she hasn’t joined the human rebellion.3. Sent Beast Mate: Mayhem orders pair auctions, confident that Men of Earth will jump at the chance to slip a spy in among the throngs of women at his court’s doors. When he spots a supple, grey-eyed woman, every hunting instinct in his body goes on alert.4. Caught Beast Mate: A young woman remembers the beast who stole her. A beast who hungers for the woman he shouldn’t want. A love that breaks all the rules.5. Free Beast Mate: My mate is the unseen woman who cleans my quarters and serves the man who enslaved me. I can't claim her. I don’t know what they want from the pair of us. If I mate her, they win. If I don’t, I lose my mind.PLUS all the in-between stories Virgin #0, Goddess #2.5, Their #3.5, and His Beast Mate #4.5 are included!