Just stay focused on the task at hand. Do my job. Collect the payment. On to the next one.
This job will go a long way toward getting me closer to my goal of living in complete peace and tranquility, away from all this death and destruction that has consumes my very existence.
But there’s something off about my target.
It’s a woman. And I don’t kill women. Especially not a little princess like this one.
I almost assassinated a unicorn. And that’s exactly what she is.
Only a few minutes ago I was seconds away from ending her life, by accident of course.And it’s no accident that I didn’t. I don’t believe in that fate nonsense, but this is…well…this was meant to be. And she was meant to be mine.
Who in their right mind would want to destroy something so perfect, so beautiful, so unique?
I have to find out who hired me to take her down, and then destroy them like each and every one of her enemies until there are none.Because this little unicorn is mine. She may have been my target but she’s the one who stole my heart.
This is a short, steamy "daddy-lite" romance with some daddy elements, but it is not a spot on ddlg story. No OM / OW drama and no cliffhangers. Always a sweet HEA.

    Instead, I joined the Army and channeled my anger into being the best sniper I could be. It was a tough job, but the world's a better place.Now, I'm back home in Valor, riding with my brothers and working to make this town better than we found it. All I want is to build my house, do my job, and serve my community. My heart is locked away and I see no reason to change that.And then Maggie barges back into my life. The only girl I've ever loved. She's got sinful curves and a sweet smile that makes me want all the things I've sworn off. All the things I thought we would have, when we dated in high school. A life together. A family. Love.It didn't work then, so it won't work now. But f* if seeing her doesn't stir a war inside of me. I question whether we can make a future when the past still hangs over us. Can we survive the forces that want to keep us apart?There's only one way to find out...Wicked Ride is part of the Men of Valor series. It features a hot ex-military wicked bad boy and the curvy babe he's never been able to forget. 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 working on their love and starting a sizzling future together.This March, 24 of your favorite short and steamy authors have come together to bring you a new motorcycle romance each day! The Men of Valor are more than ex-military bikers – they know what it means to go the distance for love. Hop on the back of a bike and hold on tight to your new book boyfriend – it’s gonna be one hell of a ride!March 1 - Shotgun’s (B)Ride by Frankie LoveMarch 2 - Curvy Ride by Hope FordMarch 3 - Savage Ride by Cameron HartMarch 4 - Knight Ride by Kat BaxterMarch 5 - Wild Ride by Shaw HartMarch 8 - Rough Ride by Mila Crawford and Aria ColeMarch 9 - First Ride by Loni ReeMarch 10 - Filthy Ride by Lily NicoleMarch 11 - Hard Ride by Tory BakerMarch 12 - Thick Ride by Elisa LeighMarch 15 - Let’s Ride by Hope StoneMarch 16 - Sweet Ride by Megan WadeMarch 17 - Lucky Ride by CM SteeleMarch 18 - Slow Ride by Mayra StathamMarch 19 - Wicked Ride by Lana loveMarch 22 - Her Ride by Flora FerrariMarch 23 - Ride or Die by Poppy ParkesMarch 24 - Virgin Ride by Barbra CampbellMarch 25 - Free Ride by Anita KnightMarch 26 - Bare Ride by Lena LucasMarch 29 - Ride Me by Fern FraserMarch 30 - Bad Ride by Dani WyattMarch 31 - Easy Ride by Nichole Rose

    I got my bike, I got my peace and I got my gun.That’s all I need. Until that hot young thing; Sarah from the gas station brought me out of my peaceShe’s one of those wild, homegrown Valor girls with a touch of spice.She’s the one you stay away from cos you know they trouble.But I’m a man that brings order to chaos, and she’s hiding a secret that affects the men of Valor and I gotta have her.Will Sarah’s secret stop a good thing before it gets started? Or will it open a whole can of worms in the town of Valor?

    As its owner, Mani has had a front row seat to the second generation of Maysons finding their boom. But he’s always on the outside looking in, and he doubts it’ll ever be his turn...until Vivian comes crashing into his life. Vivian doesn’t think she has a lot in common with Mani. He owns a fancy restaurant, and she’s having a hard time finding a job. She’s searching for a cheap place to rent, and he has a beautiful house. Fast food drive-throughs are more her style, and Mani is all about gourmet. To Mani, these aren’t differences. They’re opportunities to give Vivian everything she deserves.

    An ex-military motorcycle riding badass with a devilishly handsome smile that will knock me off my feet if I’m not careful.I can’t afford to be distracted by another handsome possessive man, especially not when I’m so close to freedom.But Rodney is rough, tough, charming, and makes me feel safe for the first time in a long time.Until my ex discovers the two of us spending time together.Suddenly nowhere is safe and everyone I love is in mortal danger.My only option is to trust Rodney with the scars of my past, but is it too late?Twenty-four of your favorite short and steamy authors have come together to bring you a new motorcycle romance series! The Men of Valor are more than ex-military bikers – they know what it means to go the distance for love. Hop on the back of a bike and hold on tight to your new book boyfriend – it’s gonna be one hell of a ride!

    He loves working with his hands and as part of the Men of Valor, he isn’t afraid to get dirty. All he needs is his bike, brothers and an ice-cold beer after work.That is until Mackenzie ‘Mack’ Moreno drives into town.One look at Valor’s new resident and Brick finds that this bohemian beauty has shaken up and turned his organized life upside down. But he doesn’t mind. Not when her smile rivals the sun and her green eyes are prettier than the hills that surround Valor, Wyoming.She’s chaos and he’s order. They might have just met, but he knows one thing: Mack is his. He’s going to take it nice and steady to win his wild and free hippie girl. A slow ride she’s never going to forget.And no one will get in the way of that.

    Promises made must be honored and Riley Pearce is my bride now. BOLTI’ve loved Riley since we were kids and even as the high school star jock, I never had eyes for another girl. She said we were too young to make a life straight out of school, and like a fool I stepped aside, enlisted, and left Valor, Wyoming.Letting Riley go was a mistake and it’s time to make things right.With my brothers in the MC by my side, it’s time to claim what’s mine and nothing will stop me. Not her objections, and definitely not the dirty cop who killed her husband.RILEYI’ve made mistakes but loving Bolt wasn’t one of them. Bolt’s back in town and he’s on a mission to make good on our childhood promise.But too much has happened, and I can’t let go of the past. Or can I?Dear reader, this MC Lite steaming hot second chance romance will leave you breathless and wanting more. Get ready to fall in love with this possessive alpha ex-Army Ranger and his clever, curvy beauty. No cliffhanger and a HEA guaranteed.

    What’s worse than lusting after your boss?Lusting after your boss who is also your step-brother.Jack Marshall might be filthy rich, but he's still a hands-on kind of man.And Savannah is just about to find out what that really means – right after he fires her and offers her another, very different position.***Standalone novel, HEA, no cheating and no cliffhanger, strong language***

    Its isolation let me focus on the thing that kept me sane, gave me purpose, and provided a paycheck—my viola.The rest of my needs were met with a stockpile of batteries and a healthy arsenal of fantasies.Then the Men of Valor rode into town, and I seized an opportunity when I caught one of the leather-clad bikers staring at me. What better outlet to fulfill a fantasy and trade in my V-card with no-strings-attached, no questions, and no icky trust and love complications.But life wasn’t a piece of music that could be orchestrated. Fate had its own plan, and the single night I let my guard down left me with a decision I shouldn’t make alone. A decision that could bring my carefully crafted world to ruins. A decision that was going to challenge me to trust.Ace:From flying F-18s to cruising on my hog, I’d traded one brotherhood for another, but not exactly by choice. The Men of Valor MC offered me a chance to straighten out my life when it had gone into a tailspin. They helped me get sober. And participating in Club leadership gave me a positive outlet to channel my hunger for control and order.I’d told myself The Club was all I needed. Anything else risked complicating my life. But deep down I’d always wanted more.Then I met Sophie.She was brightness, happiness, and beauty—things that had been absent in my world. Things that filled the void I’d tried to deny.I caved under the pressure of my loneliness on the single night when I passed through her home town. All she wanted was a fling. No commitments. No pretenses. Exactly what I needed.But the night with Sophie threatened to strip me of control, disrupt the order of my world, and topple my independence.Sophie had moved to the mountains to escape her family. Could I convince her to move to Valor, to start a new one?

    An overnight millionaire with a criminal record, a bad attitude, and a motorcycle club to run. Even with all that, I think I have my life under control.But then I see her. That’s when I realize what it’s truly like to find something priceless. Olivia is a woman I never saw coming, not when her father is the reason I caught charges all those years back. Thing is, she’s following in his footsteps, trying to catch bad guys and do the right thing. It leads her to my doorstep and into the dangerous world of my family’s motorcycle club.She’s not one of us, but once I’ve gotten a taste of her, I can’t let her go. Olivia is trouble in a perfect package, and I know she’s the only one I want to share my fortune with.But how can I keep her safe when she’s so determined to walk right into danger? I suppose I’ll have to stick close to her. So close, in fact, she’ll never be able to get rid of me, especially when I give her my last name.

    He’s cold as ice, except when it comes to the curvy school teacher…I know better than to get involved with James “Ice” Cole.Men like him don’t go for women like me unless they want one thing…To get in my pants and then get gone.Not only is he older…he’s also a member of the Valor MC.And everyone knows what they’re about.But the man doesn’t seem to want to take no for an answer.He’s bossy and overbearing.Possessive and demanding.He’s also irresistible.There’s no escaping the pull.He draws me to him and makes me feel safe despite his reputation.I want to believe the promises he makes me.Only we’re from completely different worlds.And when those worlds collide, there’s no telling who will survive the carnage.

    Now it’s time. I won’t be gentle and I won’t be kind. I’m taking what is mine. Kaylie Wherever I went, I heard it: the sound of a purring motorcycle behind me. They never bothered me or said a word. But I knew they were there because of him. Devlin McRae, the head of the local MC. Being followed all the time like this was disconcerting. And lately, the bikes had been getting closer, less secretive, more obvious. What would I do if Devlin ever caught me? Devlin The first time I saw her she was too young. I had to wait. I hated it, but I’d promised her mother I would wait for her to grow up. The sweet little waitress from Mae’s diner was going to be mine. She just didn’t know it yet. Wanted By The Devil is a brand new second edition of the first book I ever wrote! It has been expanded and rewritten, with a gorgeous new cover by Mayhem Cover Creations! It is the first in the Devil's Riders series that can be read as a standalone novel with no cheating and a Happy For Now (read the rest of the series for the HEA!) I am so excited for you to read it. Enjoy! Xoxox, JoannaLibrarian Note: This edition also contains an added short story 'Hunter'

    They say opposite’s attract. But when these two collide, anything could happen.It’s not a normal day at the office when a giant, tattooed biker walks in and demands you give up everything you’re working on to help him keep custody of his kid.And after that day, I never have a ‘normal day’ again.JP ‘Doc’ Stone bursts into my life and takes it over with his bossy attitude and glorious pecs. I clock him as bad news the moment I lay eyes on him, but when he touches me... oh my. Let me just say that I don’t even stand a chance.At first, everything between us is purely physical. But as time goes on, and the fight for his son is almost complete, that push and pull between us doesn’t get any weaker. In fact, it’s stronger than it ever was.Now we’re faced with something neither of us contemplated in the beginning—a future together.But when he’s a self-confessed outlaw, and I’m trained to uphold it, the odds feel stacked against us. Unless, of course, we’re in bed. The odds are definitely in our favor there... As with all Megan Wade books, this MC Lite romance comes with her Sugar Promise. High heat, low drama, guaranteed.

    In his line of work, sometimes you have to use force.Collins Tramble wakes up in a strange place with a man she doesn't know. He claims she belongs to him, but how can that be possible? Wouldn't she remember falling in love with someone so different to her? Someone dark and mysterious with a past he won't talk about…Warning: This kidnapping romance will give you all the swoon-worthy feels. Find out what happens on an island made to keep secrets.

    Elizabeth, a small-town librarian, knows she doesn't belong in the notorious biker bar. But after watching her best friend marry her ex-boyfriend, she's drinking her cares away and saying adios to her good girl ways. Ryker can't take his eyes off the gorgeous, curvy redhead at his club's bar. He suddenly has a taste for good girls, just for one night, of course, because Ryker doesn't do relationships. Ever.But when Elizabeth's ex threatens her, Ryker realizes he'll do anything to keep her safe and he might just lose his heart in the process.