And the nights, well, they’re long and frigid. The small, isolated town known for its yearly icy swim is overflowing with hunky, lonely men. These Mountain Men are waiting for their special soulmate to come along and heat things up.

    Now he is closed off and afraid to love. After despair nearly cost him his life, he can't afford another heartbreak. Burying himself in work, Jack has made business his whole life. Now a business opportunity has led him to Gus, the one man who can break down his defenses. Gus doesn't know what he is getting himself into when he flirts with his new boss. The uptight younger man is irresistible to him. Is Gus being reckless when he falls for Jack despite all the warning signs? After all, Gus is a happy, single father to a little boy, and Josh is a happy kid. As he is drawn into their lives, Jack finds that Gus and his little boy are everything he needs and what he is most afraid of. Jack can't risk his heart again, but he might be won over by these two goofballs despite himself. 59,000 words Mature Content

    I haven’t made a secret of it, but she’s not giving me the time of day. In fact, she’s driving me crazy. There’s a pull between us and I know she feels it, but she refuses to let her guard down. I know why. She’s a single mother and she’s got her son to worry about. She doesn’t want a man to waltz into their lives and leave them. What Faith doesn’t realize is that I’m not that type of man. I’m her man. I’m going to prove to her that she and her son can count on me forever. Tory is taking you back to Cherry Falls once again with a sheriff that has fallen in love with a single mother and her son. He won’t stop until he claims them both as his own. Graham Lawson is an over the top alpha who is out to steal his woman’s heart and hopefully yours, too. This is book is safe, hot, and full of a sweet happily ever after that will prove love comes when you least expect it—no matter how hard you fight it.

    A single mom in hiding. Life at Black Rock Ranch just might explode.Maddy Johnston wants one thing: safety for her and her daughter. She finds it in the back of beyond at the Black Rock Ranch, as long as she can keep her identity a secret. But her ex is on her trail, and the rancher she’s falling for prizes honesty. Not good when he doesn’t even know her real name.Adam Black likes to be in control of everything: his livestock, his ranch, his life. He handles it well until a new accountant shows up. He’s mesmerized by Maddy’s glorious curls and luscious smile, but he has too many worries to have time for love—especially now that his father is having difficulties.Adam must learn to let go and let love in, but what happens if Maddy can't overcome her past?If you’re fan of Liz Isaacson or Jessie Gussman, you’ll enjoy love and life with the Black Rock Ranch brothers.

    Living in the mountains can get lonely, but it’s easier to resist temptation when your only companions are trees and bears.Then temptation fell into my lap—literally.Allie Russo is the last kind of problem I need on my hands. Gorgeous, smart, and far too young for me, she’s running from problems of her own. She has no business being in my life. Or in my bed. Or over my knee.The problem is, she likes being there. And when she calls me Daddy with that look in her big, dark eyes, I have a hard time remembering all the reasons we’re wrong for each other.Because this thing between us feels right. And now I’m not sure I can live without her.

     Twenty four-seven I had cameras and an entourage following me, recording me, growing my brand as one of the most successful models on Instagram. I was tired though, I had millions in the bank, I was surrounded by adoring fans and I was called the most beautiful woman in the world. But I didn’t have love. I felt like nobody really knew me. A chance at an old fashioned matchmaking felt too good to be true, but I thought I’d give it a try. What’s the worst that could happen? I’d have a cool Instagram story and something to blog about. I never thought I’d lose my heart and find myself and what that would mean for my brand. And I never could have imagined I’d get two for the price of one, but when I met Harrison and James Manchester, how could I possibly choose? Why not have both? Skip the chocolates, forget the roses. Who needs candlelight dinners when you can have these amazing Valentine’s Day romances set in a shared world? Your favorite collaboration team is back, this time with match-maker stories that put the man in romance… our heroes are all alpha, all swoon-worthy, and all for YOU! Happy hearts day, sweetie!

    

    Nothing is ever that easy.Now I'm knocked up by the town sheriff and I have no idea what I'm going to do.To make matters worse, his daughter is in my class.

    No computer. No work.No men.Just time for me to relax with my best friends and my kids.And then, I threw a snowball and it hit him.Oh no. This retreat was supposed to be a way to cool my head...but this billionaire is bringing on the heat.I'm not used to this.I've spent years focusing on my work and raising my kids.I've done everything on my own. And now, the hottest man I've ever seen is offering me his hand... and his heart.He's crazy about me and he's ready to be a father.Despite my misgivings, I'm falling hard and fast.I thought that I would never find love again.But this Christmas -- maybe, just maybe -- I'm going to get a fairy tale ending.

    What he hadn't figured on was moving next door to her.Lucie was bubbly and sweet.She had an obsession with baking. A temperamental cat. And a penchant for getting into trouble.She was everything he shouldn't be interested in.Yet he couldn't seem to stop thinking about her...Warning: Contains a grumpy, protective Daddy. Personally, that's my favorite kind.Please note that this was originally published in the Dirty Daddies 2021 Anthology and hasn't been changed.

    But she has something else entirely in mind.Kal Carter is disciplined and focused and those things have served him well while training for the Olympics. But in preparing for fatherhood, he learns that neither one of those traits is worth a damn.

    It’s the only option really. There’s no way Macy could not show up. For two reasons, it’s her friend’s wedding and it’s Christmas. So, jealousy it is. With the help of her hot alpha, best friend, Cooper, showing up with man candy on her arm, will get the job done. It’s perfect.She gets to be part of such a magical event and avoid facing her prick of a past alone, at the same time. Only she doesn’t know that Cooper’s feelings have gone from friendly to down right sinful. And he’s determined to use the opportunity of posing as her fake boyfriend to his advantage. They belong together, and by the end of this, he’ll make sure she knows it.

    Indulging in a one night stand is just what she needs. She doesn't expect to meet anyone she would introduce to her kids, especially not some rich playboy who acts like a big kid himself. Even if he keeps giving her the best sex of her life.Millionaire Miles Prescott can't get the sexy nurse he met at a fundraising gala out of his head. For the first time ever, he doesn't want a woman with no-strings-attached. He wants everything—even it comes with a ready-made family with a woman in her forties. Suddenly, helping with homework doesn't sound like the worst thing in the world, especially if it means being near Tess.But what happens when he’s ready to step up and she says no?

    A shorter version of this story (28k words) was entitled ‘Nobody Looks Good in Leather Pants’ and was available via Penny Reid’s newsletter over the course of 2017.

    The only thing she hated worse than being thought of as his stepsister, was being the overweight girl that couldn't possibly catch his eye. Ryan Jacobs felt not one ounce of brotherly love toward Penny Shepherd. And it was getting harder to pretend that he did. What he did feel was something so raw and powerful that it ate away at his gut a little more each day. With Christmas fast approaching, will these two hearts find a bit of holiday magic?EXCERPT:Ryan left the house as fast as his cowboy shod feet allowed. He had to get away before he did something crazy like kiss Penny until they both ran out of breath. He wouldn’t even need the damn mistletoe hanging in the doorway to pretend.He was tired of pretending.He wanted to drag her beneath the Christmas tree and see just how naughty he could be. Ryan didn’t know what he’d been about to say and was torn between being angry at his stepmother for interrupting them and grateful that she had. The touch of Penny’s hand on his face had gone straight to his groin.Two of the cowboys gave him a wide berth as he entered the barn. He knew why. He’d been like a bear with a sore paw for the last few months. Ever since Penny had gone on a date with the rancher next door. At last count they’d went out over six times. Which was six times too many.The thought of Penny with another man made him crazy. The thought of another man tasting her lips or touching her in all the intimate places he longed to, made him murderous. He still smelled her delicious fragrance. It was drowning him, tantalizing him, seducing him. Lord, help him, that’s what he wanted to do to her. Seduce her. Make her lose all those inhibitions and hang-ups he knew she had about her size.