A drunk driver destroyed my life and got away with a slap on the wrist.Where children used to be happy to see me, they now run from me. I want him to pay, to suffer just like I’m suffering. I want him dead.I used to be scared of my neighbor. But since the switch in me is flipped and I’ve become this monster, I’m drawn to him like a moth is drawn to a flame. He’ll burn me - just like the flame will turn the moth into nothing but ashes – and I’m okay with that as long as I get my revenge.MASONI deal in death. Killer. Assassin. Mercenary. I go by many names.I miss the smell of baking that used to come from her apartment. I see the hate festering in her eyes, killing the light that shone so bright. It lit the darkness in me.I used to be a killer until that car hit her. It woke something in me, a need to save her. How does a wolf save a lamb without the darkness in him devouring the little light that’s left in her?Warning: This is an over the top, insta-love, hot as hell HEA with a twist of kinkiness. HEA are always more satisfying when the characters have to fight for it. If you're looking for a jaw-dropping, panty-melting page turner then jump right in. This is a Standalone Novella with NO cheating.

    He’s an introvert. Can polar opposites find happiness together? As a teenager, Rose Rogers couldn’t wait to get out of Frazier Falls. She took the first chance she got and left for New York, where she made a name for herself at Flair Magazine. Until now, she’s never looked back. But when her heart is crushed by the man she thought she’d grow old with, she heads home to lick her wounds. The last thing she expects is to find Paxton Cooper—the boy she teased relentlessly—all grown up and gorgeous. After surviving the bullies of high school, quiet and intelligent Paxton Cooper has made a good life for himself as a partner in Cooper Construction. He’s his own man and confident that he’s left the past where it belongs. When Rose Rogers shows up in town, it all comes flooding back—the hate, the hurt, the attraction. Will Rose be able to mend the fences she tore down in her youth? Will Paxton send her back to New York empty-hearted? Find out in Defend Me.

    But I refuse, and he's not happy about it.Mr. Tall, Dark and Country thinks he can get whatever he wants?Well, I'm not some social-climbing, gold-digging, moon-eyed-orbiter chasing after him just because he's hotter than a two-dollar pistol. He may have tongues wagging all across the Lone Star state, but his charms won't work on me.I hate everything about him - his tantalizing Texas drawl, his swaggering God's gift attitude, his soul-searing, come-and-get-it-girls stare.And no. I don't care that he loves dogs, his momma or his daddy's dusty old pickup.He's trouble. Trouble I do not need. Besides, I've got problems of my own.Broke? Yep.Single? Sadly.Desperate? Getting there.The truth is, I'm running out of time, out of options, and out of hope.I need the money he's offering.But even worse, my heart thinks it needs Colt, too.

    I slept with my best friend’s ex. He’s a football star. Rich as sin. And my sworn enemy from high school. Bryant is perfectly wrong for me. He has a big mouth. And a bigger… you know what! But we’re college roommates now. Oh, the hatred and the rough nights. He spins my world around. And I let him take control of me. On one condition. We remain each other’s secret. No one is supposed to find out about us. We have too much on the line. His career. My friendship. Our future. But every lie has a way of coming out. So, who’s gonna end up paying the price for this one?

    Welcome to our corner of the underworldwhere everything you love can and will be usedto destroy you.*****She didn't just fall into the lap of the most ruthless criminal organization.She crashed our party.Bruised, battered, and broken - this innocent soul begged us to shed blood on her behalf.For justice.Retribution.Vengeance.Sweet, pure Adriana is the angel who was prepared to die for her revenge.And I'm the demon who was raised to live for mine.When I look at her, I see everything I didn’t have to lose.I see my last chance at redemption.She doesn't belong in my world, and I'll free her if it's the last thing I do.Even if it means destroying everything she loves.***************************************The VENGEANCE Trilogy is a dark romance series (with strong suspense/thriller themes).Each book is NOT a standalone (cliffhanger alert).Other themes: crime, mercenary, (loosely) mafia, forbidden love, coming of age, revenge**This book contains adult content intended for mature readers, including but not limited to graphic violence, potential triggers, and explicit sexual content.**

    LUCYThis isn't your typical love story.My life was great, I was happy until I heard something I shouldn't have.Now I'm running and there's only one man that can save me.He's also the one man I shouldn't trust.Will the bounty be too high for him?CASH It was meant to be an easy job, Probably the easiest I've ever had.But something about her threw me.The Bounty on her head is tempting.But then again, so is she.The question is, can I save her?

    Just not mine.He checks off plenty of boxes. Wealthy, brilliant, hot, and with a southern drawl that makes my toes curl.Oops. Not my toes.I don’t need a man. I most definitely don’t need Nash Reynolds. He might’ve come along at a time when I could use a distraction, but the answer is still no.My ex taught me plenty of lessons. The most important one: never count on any man to treat me right.I’m smart woman, and I learn from my mistakes, so I’m not about to fall for Nash. Not his Southern charm, not his way-too-hot for my eyes good, not his touch … Just no.Okay, maybe he does make my toes curl and make me wonder about things a girl shouldn’t be wondering about. Maybe he helps me out at a time when I really need it. Maybe, just maybe, he shows me he might be worth it.

    Lucky for us, we don’t mind slamming the pedal to the metal. Xo, Frankie and AliceThe Dirty Kings of Vegas is a mafia romance series with love at its core.We met the O’Malley clan back in the novel McQueen – but here they are again, ready to show everyone who’s boss!Frankie Love has teamed up with the sinfully sweet Alice May Ball and together they’re ready to roll the dice on love.

    No Cliffhangers and a HEA!

    When I was forced to leave I took my secret with me.Now I'm back. And I'm not alone.This forbidden love affair is about to start a war.RomeoThey call me a thug. Vengeful. Fierce.And I don't give a f*ck.I'm here to make things right with Julia.The only woman I've ever wanted.And the only one I could never have.Her ruthless uncle wants to take me down.And he'll use Julia to get his way.Let the b*astard try. This time nothing comes between us - or my son.The world will finally accept our love - even if I have to bring them h*ll to take what's mine.**Top Dog is a 70,000+ word full-length standalone novel with no cheating or cliff-hangers. Additional exclusive mafia romance novel and bonus content included for your reading pleasure! - Rye Hart (USA Today Bestselling Author)**

    

    Until Violet. Violet I think I found him. The man who doesn’t fear my father. Xavier Dyer takes tall, dark, and dangerous to new levels. He steals my breath and sets my heart to pounding. The cold steel of his gun should frighten me. I’d like to say I tried to stay away, but I’d be lying. He sucks me in with every breath, using his body, his hands, his voice to seduce me. He commands me in the bedroom and leaves me wrecked. Until I discover who he really is. And just how he came to find me. The bastard lured me in and gave me the one thing I desperately needed. He knew I would let him do whatever he wanted to me. Right up until that final second. Xavier She has no idea what I really am. Violet Wynn is the daughter of a monster. Her billionaire father will be to blame for her death. He deserves it. Violet started off like every other job to me. She was nothing more than a target. A paycheck. But then I touch her, taste her, and devour her. All I want is more. As the hours tick by, I start to question whether or not I’ll be able to pull the trigger at the end. But I must. It’s her or me. That’s the only way this can end. And if I have to string her along? So be it. I’m a Shade. Nobody escapes my wrath. Not even Violet. Dark Dream is the first book in Xavier & Violet’s story. Their story continues in Dark Lover.

    Said hawks were dangerous birds. Their majestic beauty could blind your eyes as they picked the flesh from your bones. But even hawks have enemies. And they eventually came for the Hawthorn family. Held us hostage. Demanded retribution. But I wasn’t a Hawthorn. No, I was just the help. Caught in the turmoil of a tragic family. I worked hard for Delsey Hawthorn. Tried to earn the respect of the reigning tyrant. Assistant. Event planner. Gardner. Chauffeur. I added it all to my resume. And then I met Javier Hawthorn. Delsey ordered me to stay away from her grandson. But like a moth to a burning flame, I gravitated toward him. He was so different than my world. Irresistible. Charming. He brought a calmness to the chaos. But that was before the intruders came into the house. Tied us up. Hurt us. We struggled to get away. We fought to survive. But who were the men behind the masks? Did we know them? Because someone who got this close to the family at night must be even closer during the day. Romantic Suspense | Family Drama | Mystery | New Adult | Standalone

    You swear on it when diving into this anthology.The laws of the street are:1. Expect a cruel, bloody and sinful underworld.2. Appreciate the villains; the monsters under your bed.3. Lay money on foul language.4. Have faith in steamy scenes.5. Thrive in the darkness.6. Pray for forgiveness.And have a Merry Mafioso Christmas!Sixteen dark romance authors bring you sixteen mafia and dark stories. Bow to the bosses: Bree Porter, V Domino, Eleanor Aldrick, AJ Wolf, J.M. Stoneback, Natalia Lourose, Zavi James, Shanjida Nusrath Ali, Anna Widzisz, Kay Blake, N.J. Adel, Jessica Avary, Alexi Ferreira, P.T. Macias, Krissy V. and Sav R. Miller

     Forget that he's a rock star. Forget that the day I meet him, he's shirtless and running down the middle of the street. Forget that the tattoos and muscles that graze his glistening skin make remember what it's like to be alive again. Can I have a future with Crosby -- especially when our pasts are marked with tragedy? He can stay in this small town and be loved by me -- or he can get back to living his rock star dream. All we have is the time in between that. The problem? Time's running out... and we both want more.This is a full length 90,000+ word slow burn romance novel with a guitar play, a painter, an unspoken summer romance past, a present they never saw coming, and a complete HEA, no cliffhanger ending that will make you fall in love with Crosby and Josie. Thanks for taking a chance on me and this novel.