After a frightening encounter with a patient, Evan insists Cinder stay with him until the culprit is caught. Will these two become something more with a little nudge from their four-legged friends?Originally published in 2013

     Or the gliding ottoman that has a—oh, dear. That’s not an ottoman. Set in the New York Times bestselling Her Billionaires world of Mike, Laura and Dylan, this is a sweeter romance, with a few spicy elements thrown in for flavor. **The story originally appeared in the LOL#3 Romantic Comedy Boxed Set** New Adult Contemporary Romance, 11,500 words (approximately 56 pages printed). This is a stand-alone short story with a happy ending. The characters are connected to Julia Kent’s New York Times bestselling Her Billionaires series, but you don't need to have read Her Billionaires to enjoy this story.

    They haven’t seen anything yet.After just eight weeks, Levi Spencer is feeling right at home in small-town Nebraska. He loves breakfasts with the old farmers at the diner. Loves learning how to haul wood and birth calves and snow-blow his drive. But he loves something more… or rather someone. And she lives in California. Levi wants Kate to ask him to move to the West Coast with her but if she knows how he feels about Sapphire Falls, she’ll never ask him to leave. So, he’ll have to downplay his feelings for his new hometown…somehow.Kate’s back in Sapphire Falls to surprise Levi on the most romantic day of the year… and with her plan to stay in Sapphire Falls this time. But she soon discovers Levi hasn’t shared everything about his new life. In fact, he almost seems to be trying to scare her off with all the talk of snakes and bugs and bad coffee and worse oatmeal. He even lied about the county’s best muffins being right here in Sapphire Falls. Why would he deny her muffins?! The sex is still off the charts, but if that’s all Levi wants, Kate will have to learn to deal with it…somehow.Warning: A very sweet story ahead, including cheesy quotes about love, candy and chocolate, a town that overdoes everything including construction paper hearts on Valentine’s Day and two people who are crazy in love—with each other and with this quirky town.

    That is until her star and his slacker buddy go missing. Now nothing will stop her from getting the show back on the road…Not even a broad set of shoulders and a smart mouth. Kyle MacLean has known Melissa was the woman for him for months. Now he has one night to win her over.This is an 8k short story included in the LOL Anthology. Love in Tune is a standalone story that takes place at The Brew Ha Ha.

    Thanks to the army of men they've recruited, they're making progress...until the men threaten mutiny from the lack of female company! So the brothers take out an ad for "women with a pioneering spirit"...and they wait.

     His FBI career in ruins, Caleb Faulkner is back in his hometown of Applewood to lick his wounds and start again. Years ago, he’d left the little town for the excitement of Chicago and the chance to build a career. Unfortunately it also meant leaving behind Michaela Adams, the woman he loved and adored. Michaela gave up her chance at a lifetime with Caleb to stay and nurse her dying sister and care for her infant nephew. She doesn’t regret her decision but sometimes in the middle of the night she thinks about what might have been. In a tiny hamlet like Applewood, they aren’t going to be able to avoid each other. When Caleb runs into Michaela it’s agonizingly awkward and more emotional than he’d expected. She wants nothing to do with him, which is probably for the best. After all, he doesn’t plan to stick around town for long. Funny how plans can change… Could these two lonely souls have a second chance at true love?

    Will she finally see what was always in front of her?When Kylie Wilson receives a mysterious invitation for an all expenses paid trip to a tropical, all inclusive resort, there's no doubt in her mind who it came from—Marcus Stone, the only man she ever thought she'd loved. The same man who'd promised her forever and then promptly left town to pursue his dream without so much as a backward glance. Kylie owes it to herself to take a chance and despite her conflicted feelings, she decides to risk her heart again and before she can talk her way out of it—is jetting toward the island of Eden and the man she hopes will finally fill the void in her life. But when she arrives, and it's not Marcus who greets her at all, but his much sexier twin brother, Malcolm. Kylie’s more confused then ever. But on an island that is supposed to 'know exactly what you need', can Kylie open her body, mind, and more importantly—her heart to the idea that sometimes in love you have to take Second Glances?

    But, when mishap after mishap keep getting in the way, can they figure out a way to tie the knot and start their life together? ***While the other books in the Sutton Capital series can be read as stand-alone books (and this one technically can as well), this book may be enjoyed most by readers of the series. If you’d like to get caught up, download LEGAL EASE, book one in the series for FREE on all major retailers.

    

    Montreux by Blair Babylon: Wulf von Hannover and Rae Stone are about to marry in Montreux, but Wulf’s aristocratic father makes one last attempt to derail the wedding. Home Bound by Olivia Rigal and Shannon Macallan: Trapped together by a storm, a voluptuous architect and a sexy TV news reporter melt the ice by a roaring fire. A Band of Heather by Sarah M. Cradit: Colleen and Noah belong to two very different worlds, but a band of heather changes their lives forever. Christmas on the Run by Daizie Draper: Wannabe rock star Tristan runs from a dangerous bookie and falls for the girl he’s only using as his perfect escape. Noel: A Blue Collar Christmas by J.C. Valentine: Nurse Noel Walker doesn’t date patients, but Officer Hunter Davis won’t give up until he slaps the cuffs on. Black Christmas by JC Andrijeski: Quintin Black vanishes, leaving Miri alone after a harrowing ordeal in Thailand. Will she forgive him in time for Christmas? Winter Tryst by Mira Bailee: One destroyed marriage. Two broken hearts. When Sean visits Lyla to say goodbye, winter’s magic forces the lovers to face the painful truth. Give and Take by Daisy Prescott: You never know who will show up at the Sip ’n Stroll in Langley. Someone’s pregnant. Someone’s engaged. And someone’s getting a puppy. Slow and Steady by V.J. Chambers: When danger interrupts Christmas shopping, Leigh and her husband Griffin sizzle. Take Me Home by Alison Foster: All my Christmas wishes were snatched away by an evil brute. What can you do when the man you hate most makes your mouth water? Bearfield Snowed In by Jacqueline Sweet: A hunter tracking her prey finds herself snowed in with a sexy shifter. Is he her mortal enemy or her fated mate? My Cowboy Soldier by Gillian Cherry: Holidays draw lovers and families together, except when war tears them apart. A Cub for Christmas by Ella Dominguez: This May-December romance burns up the pages when Aricelli realizes that unwrapping her Christmas package is only half the fun. Rosy Cheeks by Amity Wilde: Good things sometimes come in unlikely packages. When an online flirt stumbles into Karen’s very real life, he might be just what she needs. A Beary Merry Christmas by Jazzmyn Wolfe: After a season of frustration and pain, will curvy Kassandra and Brendan finally have a beary merry Christmas? Alec's First Christmas by Felicia Tatum: Daphne and Zander welcomed their baby Alec, and his first Christmas.

    This bundle includes four ferociously funny, sexy romances, Getting Rid of Bradley, Strange Bedpersons, What the Lady Wants and Charlie All Night.

     Readers love these tasty tales from their favorite funny authors and swoon-worthy heroes. By popular demand, here's the third issue of LOL! You'll love (and laugh out loud) at these novellas, with satisfying, romantic endings and not a cliffhanger in sight. Enjoy 16 brand-new stories from your favorite NYT Bestseller and USA Today Bestseller romance and romantic comedy authors, plus a few fresh new faces. The theme of this volume is SNOW. Enjoy!LOL #3 features exclusive stories from:Waiting for Snow - Melanie MarchandeFor the first time ever, here's his version of how the world's most obnoxious billionaire playboy fell in love with his muse.Heat level: EroticSkiing in June - Blair BabylonRae Stone-von Hannover is no fairy tale princess. She’s a country bumpkin currently turning into a pregnant pumpkin.When three real princesses try to steal away Rae's handsome prince, she'll do anything to keep her man.Heat level: Spicy hot, 4 flames!The Snowman - Sky CorganFerne Lynch hates living in Alaska. She wants nothing more than to get away and explore the world. One night, she builds a snowman and makes a wish upon a star. Before the night is through, a mysterious man shows up on Ferne's doorstep. Are they meeting by chance, or is something magical happening?Heat level: SweetCan You Love Me Now?: Oakland Hills Short Story 3 - Gretchen GalwaySasha Selkirk has been in love with her bestfriend’s brother, Jake Lapinksi, since she was thirteen. Now twenty-eight, she finds him at the snowbound mountain cabin where she’s staying. . .and trying to forget about him.Heat level: SensualSnowbound - Victoria WessexWhen a blizzard traps shy girl Arabella in a gas station with cocky but gorgeous Jarrett, it feels like a fate worse than death. But as temperatures plunge outside, the friction between them leads to sparks...and a whole new way to keep warm.Heat level: SpicyIt Was Always You - Brenna AubreyWhen Jeremy, her brother’s best friend, came back into her life, Michaela cursed the fact that she was in a relationship. Now Michaela’s single again, but he’s dating her roommate.Heat level: SensualTake for Granted - Daisy PrescottJo and Ben Grant are spending a week in Aspen, without the kids. Bliss. Heaven. When Jo plans a wild evening out, will Ben embrace the crazy?Heat level: Sweet & SpicyFall Fast - Zoe YorkNavy SEAL Nathan Meyers isn’t complaining about being snowed in at O’Hare Airport with a sexy flight attendant. But one night together isn’t going to be enough. . .Heat level: EroticVegas Holiday - JJ KnightJo’s high-profile wedding is getting to her, so sheescapes to Las Vegas with her best friend to take a day off. Mayhem ensues, including a surprise attack by an army of XenaWarrior Princesses, and the arrival of an entire troupe of Elvis impersonators.Heat level: Moderately spicyWhen Things Go Wrong - Lacey SilksHigh school friends who don’t believe in lasting relationships reconnect when they’re forced to spend the night together, trapped in a cave.Heat level: EroticThis Never Happened - Julia KentA stolen kiss with her professor two months ago comes back to haunt a young woman when fate—and Mother Nature—bring them together.Heat level: Mostly sweet, some spice!Snow Kissed: A Three Girls short story - Rachel SchurigToo-shy-for-her-own-good Bella is taking a break from her med school applications to get some dating experience. Scott seems like just the guy to help her, and a working vacation at a luxurious ski resort is the perfect setting… for romance, ordisaster.Heat level: EroticBegin Again - Harlow NashAfter catching her cheating ex in the act, Louisa Gallo has sworn off men forever—until she collides with an old flame and starts to second guess everything she thought she knew about love.Heat level: SweetOnce Upon a Midnight Snowy - N.M. SilberProsecutor Kevin Taylor can't help falling for his feisty neighbor Alison Klein twice - once in the show, and once in the night. A cryptic note and a unexplained bang bring the two would-be sleuths and lovers together for romance and mystery.Heat level: SweetWarm Winter Kisses - Juliet SpenserBest friends forge a deeper connection during a winter storm. Hannah is a B&B manager and her best friend, Liam, is a detective. Can she keep her feelings a secret from the hunky investigator?Heat level: SensualLove and Elephants (Love & Witches Short Novella) - Mimi StrongA jaded businessman who doesn't believe in love crosses paths with a witch or two. A case of mistaken identity leads to shenanigans, and kissing!Heat level: Sweet

    I'm totally captivated!" --- Sherryl Woods, New York Times bestselling authorDear Reader,My boy Stone has always been the quiet one in the family, but now he's got the whole town talking. He and his long-time sweetheart Sharon are crazy about each other, but suddenly they can't see eye-to-eye on their future. Sharon thought they were going to go to college, then get married. But Stone had other plans--plans he didn't share with anyone. So it looks like our resident matchmaker Miriam is going to be wrong for the first time ever. She swears Sharon and Stone are true soul mates. Well, I think between the broken promises and Sharon's meddling mother, these two kids are going to need a miracle to make it down the aisle. . . There's Arlene-I just need to finish her trim and then I can head over to the Watermelon Festival. Be sure to stop back by the Cut 'n' Curl for hot rollers, free coffee-and the best gossip in town.See you real soon, Ruby Rhodes15,000 words

    Her relatives are guaranteed to give her hell about not going first, her dress is unbearable and her beloved best friend Will isn't even invited.But her boyfriend is there. And there’ll be cake. So maybe it won’t be as bad as she thinks.Maybe it’ll be worse...~~~~Wedding Hells can be read as a stand-alone short story, but is also a prequel to the romantic comedy novel The Dr Pepper Prophecies by the same author.Short story (5,500 words, 18 Kindle pages)~~~~

    But when a mixup puts the cake and reception in danger, Charlotte has to act quickly. It’s not long before she realizes that sometimes you have to get everything wrong before you can get the most important things right, especially when it comes to love and cake. This small town contemporary romance novelette is 14,500 words or about 50 pages. Please note: this was originally published in the multi-author anthology, LOL Volume #2.