My plan has me well on my way to proving that I can climb the corporate ladder on my own merit.What I don't have a plan for is Briella. She's as driven as I am, heart-stoppingly gorgeous, and if I can keep from screwing things up...she's my future.But with a company policy against fraternization, and her firm belief that independence will bring her success, I'm more likely to get fired than get a chance with her.Can I find a way to show Briella that success and pleasure aren't mutually exclusive?

    

    And he’s more than a decade older than me. But I want him anyway. My plans for Halloween this year are pretty laid-back: drive up to see my parents, hand out candy at their house, and watch some cheesy horror movies. But then my mom tells me that we’re invited to a Halloween party hosted by my dad’s new business partner. And my dad’s new business partner, Dante, is freakin’ hot. Hooking up with Dante proves to be inevitable. What catches us both off guard is our mutual desire to actually be together. But I don’t see how we can make it work. And I’m scared out of my mind to tell my parents about us. How can this possibly end well? JUST ONCE is a fun, short, Halloween romance with steam, sweetness, and a happily-ever-after!

    

    She’s the one who got away.LillianAt thirty-four I thought I’d have children of my own by now, but it seems it wasn’t in the cards for me. Thankfully, I have my students, and teaching them is more than just a job, it’s my calling. But between my classroom, my wild roommate, and caring for my aging dog, there isn’t much time left for love. When a new student puts me in touch with an old flame, my lesson plans are out the window. Ezra is tall, handsome, and he just might be my perfect pick.I want to open my heart to him and his little girl, but can I trust that this time he’ll choose me?EzraBeing a single father, and taking a landscaping job at a local brewery isn’t what I planned for my life. But all the late nights and co-parenting struggles are worth it because out of this beautiful mess came my perfect little girl. When a move back to my hometown brings me in contact with the one who got away, everything goes paws up. Lillian is sweet, sexy, and I want to teach her that old dogs can learn new tricks.But can I convince her that this time we will be forever?

    I knew when I was signed to White Picket Fence Records that my life was going to change. I wanted it. I craved it. Finally getting the chance to make it into a career is almost everything I’ve ever wanted.Music and Leighla. Those are the two things that kept me going through the hard times. Leighla has been the light in my darkness since the moment she was born, even as the relationship with her mother crumbled around me. She made her choices; her daughter and I weren’t it.I can’t leave my daughter behind as I go on tour, I’d never survive that long without her sweetness and smiles. Melody is a godsend and is there for Leighla when I can’t be. She’s on tour to do a job, but when I look at Melody, all I want is to give her pleasure. It’s a horrible idea and could cost me everything. I’ll risk it. She’s mine and by the end of the tour I’m going to make sure she knows it.MELODYI need this job. I need my internship to turn into a career that I’m proud of. I have one shot to make myself indispensable to the label. I will make sure Leighla is given the care she needs so that Carter can go out on stage knowing that she’s safe and happy. Leighla loves her Daddy, and I can understand why Carter doesn’t want to be away from his adorable little girl.There’s one big, huge, gigantic, momentous problem with my job. Carter is the sexiest man I’ve ever met and when he melts for his daughter, I find myself doing the same…but for him. I try to ignore it, but every look he gives me makes it harder to stay professional. Every touch lights me up and makes me want to sing.I can’t let these feelings get in the way of my duties. Falling in love with the father-daughter duo isn’t part of my job description. I could lose everything I’ve worked for, but maybe I could gain so much more than a paycheck.**If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. It is a standalone but is related to my Suburban Outcasts series.**Part of a multi-author stand alone series:Girl Dads are a special breed…This Father’s Day meet 16 single dads who will gladly hold up the world for their little girls.Whether fending off bad guys or braiding hair, they show up Every. Single. Day. Ready to do anything it takes to show their daughters how a good man treats a woman.Bonus? There’s room aplenty in those big strong arms—and those hearts of gold—for the right woman who can love on their babies too, and bring a fiercely protective #GirlDad straight to his knees.

    But, there is just one little detail my boss doesn't know...he's my ex. So, will I be able to keep my feelings in check and separate from the job I need to do? KIERANI'm coming out of retirement for one more chance to compete in the summer games. But I don't tell anyone the real reason I'm doing it or why I dropped off the map two years ago. As if the pressure to compete isn't hard enough, the one that got away has stepped back into my life. Will I be able to win back her heart and a medal or will I go home empty-handed? In the heat of the summer, these sizzling playboy athletes are looking to score! But all that training and dedication never prepared them for what they'll really encounter at the summer games: a shot of love. Will these players—on and off the court—stay out of bounds, or risk falling in love for the ultimate victory? Fall in love with ALL the Bad Boys of the Summer Games!

    He's shocked, I'm embarrassed, my sister is mortified, and my brother-in-law is rolling around on the ground laughing his butt off. But the more I get to know Robert—and now that I know what a DILF is—I’m thinking my first impression was correct, and he's definitely a dad I'd like to, well, you know.Robert: I can't get involved with a woman when I have an impressionable little girl at home who is my everything. But Lilly is not only my best friends sister, but she's the first woman I can't resist. Can I risk my heart to her and protect my little girl's at the same time? Girl Dads are a special breed…This Father’s Day meet 16 single dads who will gladly hold up the world for their little girls. Whether fending off bad guys or braiding hair, they show up Every. Single. Day. Ready to do anything it takes to show their daughters how a good man treats a woman. Bonus? There’s room aplenty in those big strong arms—and those hearts of gold—for the right woman who can love on their babies too, and bring a fiercely protective #GirlDad straight to his knees.

    Looking for a do-over on life, she thinks maybe this cute little town can be a fresh start for her—not as if she can go anywhere else with a snowstorm coming.Burke Ives comes from a huge family with big hearts, big lives, and big bank accounts. City life and starting a family were never for him—that's why he stays on the fringe in the wilderness of Driftwood, Georgia. Until he spots a beautiful woman with an adorable baby—and knows they both need him.Bristol makes the quite beast inside yearn to bed her, wed her, and breed her until the end of time.For Christmas he knows just what to give her—his last name and another baby in her belly. Tis’ the Season to Get Married!Nine of your favorite romance authors have joined forces to bring you a world full of wedding bells and Christmas cheer!Each short and steamy story promises a happily ever-after, with plenty of mistletoe and snuggles by the fire. The question is, will you end up on the naughty or nice list?#TheHolidayBelles are ringing beginning December 1st!

    I lose my innocence, and I have my first O. With a man who probably doesn’t care.Maxwell Brideau. Ruthless. Billionaire. Single father. He’s my boss’s brother and he doesn’t date. He’s never been seen with the same woman twice.I’d be foolish to get my hopes up. I’m crazy about his little girl. Bella desperately needs a mother-figure. What does Maxwell need? A marriage of convenience. He wants me to marry him and take care of his daughter. I watch over Bella during the day. My nights belong to Maxwell. It’s an arrangement, nothing more.An arrangement with benefits. I’m helpless beneath his touch. He owns me, body and soul, and is going to show me many more filthy firsts... Exposed is a STAND-ALONE, full-length contemporary romance. There are no cliffhangers, and a happy ending is guaranteed!

    

    Because, Reasons. But I’m a cliché, remember?I can’t say no to that face. Or that face.And I’ve got two pink lines to prove it.Trey:If you looked up “dad fail” on the internet, you would probably find a picture of me.I don’t have a clue what I’m doing.Nor any idea what I did to deserve an amazing little girl like Autumn.She’s stuck with me, and after two years of hard work and heartache, it’s time we sprinkled in some fun in our lives.So I set out to fill our days with a little more joy. Hakuna Matata: That was my entire plan in a nutshell.Every day experiencing something, anything fun.I never expected to stumble upon everything.

    I get to travel and throw larger-than-life parties. But as much as I love the party life, I’d give it all up to have a family of my own.Luckily, my research for fertility options is successful, and I’m prepared to move forward with or without a partner.But when a sexy animal doctor and I bond over a sweet pup, I need another dose of him.Ken is tall, strong, and makes my heart skip a beat.But can I love him without holding him back?KenMy job as a veterinarian is everything I hoped it to be, rewarding and it pays well. But as I adjust to life as a single dad, the busy schedule can be challenging most days.It’s my dream to find a woman to love my daughter and me, but dating isn’t what it used to be. So I stopped looking to focus on raising my daughter.When a gorgeous woman brings in an adorable pup, she changes my plan.Azalea is curvy, sexy, and I want to examine every inch of her.Can I convince her that she’s enough?