After all, those things happened to be a million miles away from her childhood and her desperate escape from war-torn Rwanda. To thank the soldier who did all he could to help her and her father flee the horrors of her former homeland, Madeline sends boxes upon boxes of treats to give that same soldier a small glimpse of sweetness wherever he may be. To give him a thank you that can never truly be enough... Captain Nathaniel ‘Cain’ Goldsmith never served in Rwanda. His father, Major Nathaniel Goldsmith did and never speaks of what happened there. In the midst of his own tour in Afghanistan, Cain begins to receive mysterious packages filled with his favourite things. He hadn’t realized how much he had come to depend on the mysterious Madeline’s sweet letters and even sweeter care packages. On his return to the UK, Cain has Madeline in his sights, deeply intrigued to discover the woman behind the confectionery…

    To give her life a bit of jolt she decided to get away for three days and two nights in Vegas. She planned to let her hair down, go with the flow and have a good time. She needed a vacation and was headed off to the City of Sinners to drink too much, be inappropriate and find some bruiser to lick her until she cried for her Mamma.She meets a mystery man that is exactly what she needs to help her regain focus. The trouble comes when the fantasy life steps into her real life.It is up to you, the reader to tell me where this story goes next. Grab a glass of wine, enjoy and I look forward to your input as you enjoy this novelette.

    Her new house in Nags Head, North Carolina was perfect, and the baby’s room was complete. Life was good even though she was a single woman a few weeks from becoming a mom. Obviously not everyone thought so because while planting tulips she was invaded by heer best friend’s brother. Special Forces soldier Conrad Lewis came to rescue her even though she didn’t need to be saved. Now a hurricane was bearing down on the island, and she was stuck in her house with a sexy hazel-eyed man. Even after the storm was over, Conrad started a new kind of turmoil inside her with his fiery kiss and strong arms. Despite the things he said and the promises he made, she didn’t expect him to stay. Would Bonnie be able to withstand falling for a man who blew into her life like the winds of a hurricane?

    Especially not at the local charity center. The sole heir to his father’s company, Eugene Townsend is as arrogant as he is handsome. Born in a world of lavish privilege, this ruthless billionaire tycoon has always been indifferent to the suffering which exists in the real world. But his dying father has other plans: if Eugene wants to ever touch his inheritance money, he has to volunteer at a local charity. And find a wife. Kathryn Underwood’s world couldn’t be more different: single mother to an eight-year old son, she’s been volunteering at South Central for years. Having seen her fair share of hardships at the center, Kathryn takes an instant dislike to the conceited billionaire who walks in one day, demanding to mentor a child. To her surprise, Eugene starts to bond with her son. And in spite of everything, she slowly realizes that there’s a whole other side to the alluring billionaire. But sparks begin to fly between them, will Eugene and Kathryn ever manage to get past their wildly contrasting backgrounds and give love a chance? **** This is a standalone Novel with a touch of steam and HEA. ****

    She returns home to a personal tragedy after a weekend of relaxation. Her family urges her to consider a home security system. Enter sexy, Lot Alvarez, a decorated war hero Air Force retiree whose life’s work is securing what matters. Lot takes one look at Ione and wants to make sure that she is safe forever. There is a man from her past who intends to make it very difficult for Ione to feel safe, he wants her humbled and begging, like the other women who rejected him. Will Lot be able to teach this peaceful spirit how to fight for what matters? Will Ione give love a chance even though things get messy? You are invited to see how it all unfolds in An Alpha’s Heart - A Lot of Lonely, the latest release by Mariah Violet.

    She meets a handsome skier who sets fire to her heart. But is this sexy ski bum hot enough to keep her warm on long winter nights?In Natalie Dunbar's Knight On A Just Ski, Alexis Calhoun works on a secluded island. After nearly drowning, she is rescued by a hunky actor on a jet ski. Will their passion survive once they are off the island? Seressia Glass's Regina Lieberman in Rode Hard is in a rut. She agrees to take a ride on the back of a studly man;s custom-made motorcycle. Can these two unexpected lover keep moving when a secret threatens to derail their desire?Enjoy the Ride by Kelley Nyrae presents Evangeline Sinclair blowing off steam after passing her bar exam. She heats thes lops with a hot snowboarder in a affair hot enough to melt snow off the mountains. But will their fling last longer than a thrilling down hilll ride?SImone Harlow's Robey Wade is a girl in control of every aspect of her life until she she takes her first surfing lesson. She meets a handsome surfer who takes her on the wave of a lifetime. Will this mismatched couple learm to go with the Flow and let love rule?

    But for Luz Dryden it’s a complicated reality. The one bright light in her life has been her long-time love Kalyx Hunter.Kalyx shares her strange malady and worships Luz with a passion that overshadows everything else. When Kalyx shifts unexpectedly, Luz flees Blackburn Falls and vows to never look back.Five years later she’s forced back to her home town for her sister’s wedding, and Kalyx is determined to convince her they belong together. Luz fights him at every turn, but her body’s needs overrides her will.Kalyx is prepared to take on anyone who tries to keep them apart. But neither anticipated the twisted web of deceit and betrayal they would find themselves tangled in.

    The man drove her wild with want and if she couldn’t have him, the least she could do was irritate the hell out of him. Ross wasn’t sure whether Miss Morgan understood what she was asking for, but the longer she talked, the more he became convinced he was the man to give her exactly what she needed.

    Tyler ripped her heart out and almost destroyed her life. She can't forgive him for what he did no matter how much he turns on the charm.Tyler won't let Savannah forget all the good times they had together, and he recreates their passion inside and outside of the bedroom. When both their agendas take an unexpected turn, will Tyler lose Savannah forever, or will love prevail?

    Twenty-one-year-old Olive Trenton doesn't have much happening in her life aside from a temperamental friend who spends her free time antagonizing werewolf's, and another friend who when distracted may cause the second world flood. Given the job of managing these two trouble makers, she spends her time preventing near disasters and completing her homework. Despite the pressures of making sure her races identity remains a secrete on a campus filled with paranormal beings, she's managing just find, until a cold eyed Lycan by the name of Lucian Siriano enters her life claiming she is his mate. She may be more special then she knows... The minute Lucian Siriano lays his eyes on Olive, he knows she's the one for him. She is the key to giving him the power to compete against others for the title of Alpha in his pack. The only problem is, she insists she isn't the one and that they could never be. Lucian will not allow her to run from him, and has no choice but to show her that there is no other that could bring the same cold hit. In the eyes of the domineering and terrifying a Lucian Siriano, Olive will find her life thrown on its head, as she is dragged into a world she wasn't groomed for and forced to experience the coldest passion at the hands of the Lycan Heir. Will she break or will she fight the cold?

    The title, some content, and publisher have changed. Piero Alesi is back in the states after being away in Italy for two years. At a family get-together he’s decided that Adanna Washington will be his. Piero is known for getting what he wants both in business and his personal life. He's never envisioned himself in competition with his own cousin, Nicco for Adanna’s attention. Nicco believes he has the upper hand—Adanna’s his sister’s best friend, and he’s been in contact with Adanna far longer than Piero. However, Piero is willing to chance that the love he has for Adanna will far outweigh Nicco’s lust. He only has to convince her. Adanna Washington writes about love but doesn’t have the time for romance in her life. She is far too busy. Adanna is late on a deadline with her editor — attending her best friend, Carina’s Alesi’s family outing is the last place she should be. Imagine her surprise when at the outing she attracts the attention of not only Carina’s brother, Nicco, but also of Carina’s elusive cousin, Piero. Not wanting to be a pawn in this game the Alesi men seem to want to play—she rebuffs them both, or so she thought.

    Nothing has ever come between them-until she finds out Milo is her chief rival for a new account. Milo's not sure when it happened but his secret crush has morphed into an obsession. He wants Mya in his bed, screaming his name, and he knows just how to make it happen. When he proposes a friendly wager on the account, he knows the ultra-competitive Mya won't be able to resist. She's more than ready to lay it all on the line-until she finds out how high the stakes are. The two of them. Skin to skin. Suddenly, all bets are off.

    However, that same hot-head rejected me on Christmas day without knowing, I would be the one standing between him and his next promotion. It didn’t matter if he was sizzling hot and sexy. He was a class A jerk and the kiss meant nothing. Right? HAZARD The chief brings in a mediator after I told him that the simple resolution was to get rid of the bad egg. What were the odds that the mediator had to be the sexy vixen from Christmas night? What I also did not understand was the force field between the two of us. We butted heads, she challenged me, and I just wanted to make her mine. I would too, but first I had to go through the mediation of another kind.

    She cannot wait to share the birth with her new man. But after Samuel leaves on a business trip, Ellie starts to think twice about her fairy tale relationship. Is it too good to be true? She is about to find out.. Note: This book contains very steamy scenes between a curvy black woman and a dominant, white alpha male. Mature readers only!

    She exudes confidence and is the most vibrant woman you would ever meet. Except it’s all a farce. Elyse is hiding in plain sight. She has secrets. Deep, dark, dangerous secrets. And there is only one person in the world that can see through her façade, and he is busy playing games with her heart. Harper Price is a traveling, fun-loving playboy. He’s mischievous and sometimes arrogant. Except it’s all a cover. Harper knows how to blend in. He lets people see what they need to see. He has secrets. Deep, dark, dangerous secrets. And the one person that needs to know his secrets, he has been playing games with to keep her safe. When their secrets collide, and their past comes back to haunt them, there will be nowhere to hide. Love will be made, lives will be lost, and games will be played. Be advised this BWWM book is full of suspense, betrayal, steamy sex, love, and very strong language.