Another night tears them apart.Grace Miles misses her easy friendship with Asher, but growing up means growing apart. And really, how could he fall for her when they spent their childhood getting muddy in the creek and splitting sticks of gum? But this summer, something feels different. If Grace didn’t know better, she’d think Asher was flirting with her. Those dark eyes, hard body, and wicked smile make her insides swirl and her heart dare to hope for things she’s convinced herself she’ll never have. Falling for your best friend shouldn’t be complicated, but for Asher Bailey, loving Grace is anything but simple. The road to romance isn’t smooth thanks to his pack of wild brothers who are protective of the girl next door, a take-no-sass grandmother, a small town where gossip is a spectator sport, and a feud that spans generations. But Asher realizes his feelings are too big to ignore. Loving her isn’t the risk. Losing her would be. And one night, one kiss, changes everything. Finally admitting their feelings is the beginning of their happily ever after. Until their fairy tale love story is tragically interrupted, and neither of them will ever be the same.Author’s note: Lifelong soulmates, ridiculous pranks, brother shenanigans, and a feuding town. Protecting You is the Bailey Brothers series origin story. Be there when it begins and fall in love with this wild band of unruly brothers. The series is meant to be read in order, and Grace and Asher’s story concludes in Fighting for Us.

    One look in his gorgeous blue-green eyes, and it’s like I never left. One kiss, and my world is upside down. One night together, and I know without a doubt, in his arms is where I belong.I’m not the girl I was—intimidated by his wealthy family and desperate to escape our small town. I can imagine a new life for us here.But he’s learned to guard his heart, and trust won’t come easily.How can I convince him to give first love a second chance?

    With her pride wounded and her tail tucked between her legs, she leaves New York and goes back to her tiny hometown of White Timber, Montana. No more twenty-four-hour taco trucks, no more shopping at the best designer stores within walking distance, no more giving taxi drivers the finger when they angrily honk at her. She didn’t think it could get any worse. But then Clint Hastings walked into the room and insulted her. Her arch nemesis from high school is no longer a nerdy computer whiz, masturbating to pictures in PC World magazine in his free time (allegedly). He’s grown up to be a hot-as-hell cowboy, and she has no other choice but to be a smart ass right back to him. After all, it’s what they do. It’s what they’ve always done, and twelve years apart hasn’t changed anything. Only this time, getting under each other’s skin is a hell of a lot more fun than it used to be.

    Jessica was a sexy twenty five year old. Her friends at work talked her into going to a party at a co-worker's house. She had not been out in a very long time. Jessica would rather be at home watching a movie with her son. She agreed to go, thinking she could leave after an hour and get back home.Luke was a gorgeous football player who had just returned home after being injured playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers. His football career was over. It was the first time he had been home for more than a day in seven years. His friend from college, Linda, tried to get him out of the house. She finally got him to agree to go to a party she was having and even talked him into taking one of her friends as his date. He was not looking forward to it.Jessica arrived at the party to hang out with her friends from work. It ended up being a much better time than she thought it would be. Her friend John pulled her along to dance with him. They laughed and joked as he dipped her. That was when she spotted Luke, her high school sweetheart, with her friend Heather. The only man she had ever truly loved.Luke could not believe it, when his eyes connected with Jessica's. She was the woman who tore his heart in two. It took all he had not to turn around and take off out the door. His friend Linda pulled him into her home to show him around and meet her friends.Jessica's heart raced as Linda brought Luke and Heather over to introduce him to the group from work. Jessica hurried to excuse herself before anyone could say a word. When she returned, Luke was standing with her friends. Her hands shook as Linda introduced her to Luke. She said a simple hello as he looked into her eyes in shock. Jessica excused herself to go over to the couch. She had her head down, but could feel Luke in front of her. He sat down next to her to talk. Heather came up, plopped into his lap, put her arms around his neck, and kissed his cheek. Jessica could not take it, she had to get out of there. Without saying a word, she took off out the door to her car. How could he have been at the party? Why was he with her friend Heather? Why did he have to look even sexier than she remembered?When Luke couldn't get her off his mind, he knew that he had to see her. He pulled up in front of her house and could not believe what he saw. Luke wanted answers.What would she say when confronted by him?How would she explain why she made the decisions she did?How would he react to her answers?A Love Rekindled is a complete, stand-alone novella. A New Love (The Game of Love #2) will be available in September 2014.

    Audra Worthington was the reason for both. Well, the baby, anyway. The reputation he already had. It's why rich girl Audra fell for him in the first place.Now Audra's dead. His son, Brandon, is being raised by her family -- good girl Lauren, the perfect daughter, and her uncompromising parents. But Harley's a self-made success down in California and he's ready to take responsibility for his son.She's a woman who knows trouble when she sees it...She's a woman who knows trouble when she sees it.... And Harley Nelson's trouble. He's shown up at her door, saying he wants to get to know his son -- 10 years too late, in Lauren's opinion. Too bad he didn't stick by her sister, Audra, when he got her pregnant. (At least, that's the story Lauren's always heard.) And too bad he still looks so good in that black leather jacket....

    however you want to say it.He was used to life not going as planned, but this little detour changed his life forever and completely terrified him. But he didn’t have time to dwell on the fact he was now this toddler’s one and only parent.His little niece Poppy needed him and he was determined not to fail her.But life continued to throw curve balls. While trying to learn his new normal, Layla, his first and only love, breezed back into his life. That might have excited him, but he hadn’t counted on the fact that she’d changed over the years.Gone was the girl he fell in love with, replaced with someone he could barely stand to be around.Colt didn’t have time to deal with a snobby, bitter grump when he had a farm to run and a toddler to raise.She may still be the most gorgeous woman he’d ever laid eyes on, but to him, beauty was about more than what was on the surface. The problem was, he was starting to wonder if the new Layla wasn’t really who she was.He tried to resist her but sometimes love is never really over.Never Really Over is a complete standalone. This farm boy romance is sure to make you swoon, laugh, and tear up a few times.

    This story is 7500 words.*****Teri Stokes arrives in Crow Hill, Texas to help her parents pack up in advance of an approaching wildfire, only to find the one person she never wanted to see again, Navy SEAL Shane Gregor, in charge of the firefighting volunteers.

    Heck, I think she might be a virgin too.Our marriage is supposed to be pretend.But, what if I don't want to fake it anymore?My marriage ended worse than any of my SEAL missions.We never left a man behind, but now my psycho ex has my kid.She's going to take her away forever unless I convince the judge I'm the stable one.My lawyer says I need a wife for that.I'd rather do another tour in Afghanistan than walk down the aisle again.But I'll do it for my daughter - and I'll do it to get a shot at Sky.She's half my age, hot as f*ck, wants to help and, oh yeah, she's a virgin.So we'll fake a marriage.But, she won't be faking her moans on our wedding night.This is a full length, stand-alone, ex-Navy SEAL romance with a happily ever after ending. This special edition includes an epilogue to the main story, a steamy deleted scene and several hot bonus collections for your continued reading pleasure. Are you ready to come along for the ride?

    The digital rights were obtained and it was e-published as Cowboys are Forever with no changes made. A contemporary western romance for everyone who loves sexy cowboys. Good news and bad news. The bad news is that Marielle Stevens has been downsized right out of her job and ditched by her corporate climbing fiance. The good news is that she has just inherited a sheep ranch in the mountains of Wyoming. It seems like perfect timing to Marielle, who feels that a change could only be for the better. As for Trey Masterson, sexy rancher and Marielle's nearest neighbor in Wyoming, he'd prefer that this beautiful redhead would forget about playing Little Bo Peep, accept his offer for her property and head back to the bright lights. But Marielle won't sell out. She won't back up or back down and Trey has to admire her spirit while he wonders if she might make him want to take a chance on love again.

    The series follows a group of friends in the lake-side small town of Maple Springs as they uncover secrets, reconnect with old flames, and find love in the most unexpected of places…Billion Dollar BetKian: He’s a self-made billionaire. He wants to destroy my town. And he’s straight up told me he’s bad at relationships. There’s no reason for this to work, and every reason for it not to. So why can’t I stop falling for him?Beneath OrionColin: I don’t date. Period. And I definitely don’t date single dads. Or straight guys. Or men who give me butterflies and make me feel things. I’m supposed to be protecting my heart. But it’s so hard to remember that when I’m in his arms.Sugar SeasonGraham: What do you do when your random hook-up turns out to be your dead husband’s estranged brother? You feel guilty as sin. You swear it’ll never happen again. And you definitely don’t wake up with him in your bed… over and over again.Strawberry MoonJosh: How the hell do you survive a summer stuck in a tiny cabin with a guy who hates your guts? A guy who just happens to be your deliciously hot, but total mistake of a one-night-stand from a week ago. And more importantly--how do you keep yourself from repeating that delicious mistake all summer long?

    Filthy mouth. Big… gun. What else does a woman need? Colt I’ve been shot at by armed Militias. I’ve taken over fallen cities. I’ve protected the country I love and I’ve lost more friends than I can count. In a nutshell: I’ve seen it all. So you think some journalist can use me for my war stories? Hell no. But when she bends over at the bar, I can’t help but stare at that lush, hour glass frame. One taste is all I need and I’ll do anything for it. If it’s a story she wants, a story is what she’ll get. After all, she said she’d do anything for this. Lena I’m not an idiot. Men like Colt Sterling are bad news, even if he is a Navy SEAL war hero. Tall, brooding, and waiting for the world to burn, this guy is bad. His ripped body and cocky attitude tell me to stay away. But as a journalist, I need my story. One story for one night. That’s the deal. But now he’s not letting go. And I’m begging for more. **Bound and SEAL’d is a standalone bad boy romance novel with a HEA and absolutely NO CLIFFHANGERS!**

    First, her show was canceled. Then her fiance left her for another woman. Now, she's courting disaster by flirting with the hard-bodied, tattooed, motorcycle-riding bad boy of her dreams - who also happens to be the man who fired her.If people had told Ian Hart that he'd be firing Kate in the morning and dancing with her that night, he'd have laughed in their faces. Despite her leggy body, the sweet but geeky redhead isn't his type. At least, that's what he thinks before spotting her in a club wearing an outfit that reveals her surprisingly delectable assets.Before he knows it, Ian becomes Kate's knight on a shining motorcycle, escorting her home to prevent her from running off with some random guy. But when the night is over, "Little Miss Boring" and her sexy former boss just might turn their oh-so-wrong feelings into something very right.

    Something I don’t even know yet, until I meet her. I’m not grappling with my faith, but I’m sure as hell gonna be grappling with my Grace. In the horizontal position, if I’ve got anything to do with it. Her dad Carl is my best friend, we grew up together and he’s saved my ass so many times it hurts to think I’m breaking his heart by loving his daughter, but that fresh calling I got? The one that drew me from the jungle, it all makes sense as soon as I see her, and I know, right there and then that she’s my woman and I have to make a family of my own with her. Starting right now. GRACE What’s wrong with me? It feels like something in me is going to burst, all from staring at a man? A real man though, that’s the only way to describe Joseph Parker. A priest, maybe. But he’s a real man, right here in my dad’s dining room. I’ve never even kissed a boy before, let alone touched myself. Nor have I ever thought of, let alone done half of the things I’m suddenly thinking as soon as his hand touches mine. Is this just a stupid crush? I don’t think so, and from the looks of things in the front of Joseph’s pants, plus those smoldering dark eyes he’s giving me, he feels exactly the same way I do. It’s instant jungle love and I’m hooked. If only I knew the best way forward to make him my first, my only. And without hurting my dad. *Priest is a SHORT insta-everything standalone instalove romance with an HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.

     With EIGHT BRAND NEW novellas from: JOANNA BLAKE - Bound To Me - A hardened cowboy, a spoiled Italian Countess and one night of passion that neither can forget. CORA BRENT - Hicky - After seven years apart, one couple finds that lust conquers all. LANA GRAYSON - Saint - No biker is ever given a second chance—he has to take it, especially when it’s his life, his baby, and his club at risk JORDAN MARIE - Craved - Bad boy biker Sabre knows that sweet and curvy librarian Annie is his the moment they first meet, but can good girl Annie handle all of Sabre's demands? CLEO PEITSCHE - Tormented By a Dangerous Man - A desperate bounty hunter finds herself tricked by a dominant, bad boy billionaire. WINTER RENSHAW - Bitter Rivals - Two rival Manhattan real estate brokers spend a weekend to remember in the Hamptons. DG WHISKEY - Capturing Liberty - An aspiring model meets an enigmatic billionaire and falls into a whirlwind romance. REBECCA YARROS - Point of Origin - After six years, Sebastian Vargas is home, fighting to restart the elite team of firefighters known as the Legacy Hotshot Crew, but it’s the girl he left behind that could leave him burned.

    Or so I thought…Until I walked into the conference room and collided with the man I was supposed to pitch.My coffee spilled, my files tumbled to the ground, and I almost lost my balance.And that was the good part of my day.Because the gorgeous man crouched down and looking at me like he wanted to eat me alive, was none other than my ex, Gray Westbrook.A man who I’d only just begun to move on from.A man who my heart despised—yet my body obviously still had other ideas about.A man who was as charismatic and confident as he was sexy.Somehow, I managed to make it through my presentation ignoring his intense stare. Although it was impossible to ignore all the dirty things he whispered into my ear right after I was done.But there was no way I was giving him another chance, especially now that he was a client…was there?