She thinks he’s a quiet, nerdy shoulder to lean on. But underneath his oversized clothes and glasses, he’s been hiding a body built to guard Jessie against anyone who would dare harm her. He’s also a man harboring a deep obsession with her. When he finds out Jessie is planning on doing something that will put her in danger, he’ll have no choice but to reveal the man beneath the disguise to keep her safe…and claim his valentine once and for all.

    He may have left the military behind, but it haunts him every damn day. He’s drifting from town to town, just trying to outrun the memories in his head. A tropical storm stalls him in a sleepy little beach town called Spring, Florida. It doesn’t matter to him—one place is just as good as any other. None of them take away his pain. Meeting Mazie throws him for a loop. He’s instantly drawn to her, so much that it shocks him. He has been dead inside, but she’s bringing him back to life. He warned her she should have left him standing in the rain. She didn’t and that was her mistake.Because now, he plans on keeping Mazie Larson, forever. Lily is back to give you her offering in the It’s Raining Men multi-author collaboration. Get ready for a sexy, war-torn alpha hero who meets his one and only after all but giving up on life in general. As always with a Lily book you’ll get a sexy-hot read, a take charge, dirty talking Alpha hero all wrapped up in a safe read with no drama.

    It is sixth in the Hot Halloween Nights series.When my best friend drags me to a massive Halloween party, I decide to dress as my namesake, Hecate. I plan to stick to the sidelines for the evening, but a chance meeting with a Spartan warrior makes my night a lot hotter than I expected.Hot Halloween Nights is a series of short and sizzling romances. Treat yourself to all the steamy stories

    He doesn’t like strangers, and he doesn’t like leaving his sanctuary. Now I’m trapped here with him until the snow melts.  I see him looking at me. He tries to hide behind a gruff exterior, but I see the longing and the heat burning in his eyes. I know he wants me, and I can’t resist him. I want to feel those big, rough hands all over my body. But once he’s unleashed his raw, barely tried desire on me, will I be able to leave my mountain man behind, or will he make me his? Warning: The Smith Brothers are not just identical twins, they’re big, burly, bearded, insanely hot mountain men. They’re also sweet, and very, very dirty. Did I mention dirty?

    He knows a good piece of property when he sees it and he doesn’t hesitate to pursue a project once he has it in his sights which are precisely why he doesn’t hesitate when he spots Pepper Paddison on the sidewalk of a run-down apartment complex near Bell Heights. He knows she’s the one and he’s going to acquire her through fair means or foul.

    Who knows, maybe I am, but not when it comes to my Noelle, my little sister’s best friend. I’ve been patient. I’ve followed the rules. I’ve waited for her. But now I’ve come to claim what’s mine.My family has plenty of deep roots, put down for generations. Now, I’m ready to lay down some of my own. I may be the clean-cut cowboy to everyone else, but that’s the last thing I want to be when it comes to my Noelle. She needs to know how I burn for her, how I’ve thought of so many delicious ways to make her say my name.Soon enough she’ll see the part of me that I’ve saved for her and only her. Soon enough she’ll realize that she’s my life, my love, my everything. I’ll stop at nothing to make her mine.Author Note: This is a stand-alone sweet romance with no cheating and an HEA.

    It is fourth in the Hot Halloween Nights series.BuffyEven though I clean the Haunted Mansion, I’ve never attended the Halloween ball.I didn’t want to go alone.This is my year to finally dress up… until my sister flakes on me.When a tall, handsome stranger comes to the rescue, everything changes.He’s dark, mysterious, and I want him to stake me over and over.But can he see the real me beneath my costume?BramI’ve always lived in the shadows.But once a year, I partake in the local Halloween celebrations.When I meet Buffy, her brightness dispels the darkness in my life.She is bubbly, sexy, and I want to suck her blood... and other things.Now I have to convince her that we belong together.

    It is the third in the Hot Halloween Nights seriesPhoebeThe stars have always been the focus of my life, and Halloween is the night when I shine brightest.Though I study the galaxies, I’ve discovered a more earthly passion recently.Warren is tall and dark, and he could send me over the moon any day.But will a ghostly figure scare us apart?Or will Warren move heaven and earth to keep us together?WarrenBuilding a world where fantasies come to life keeps me busy.But there’s nothing like a beautiful woman to make me want to reach for the stars.Phoebe is luscious and brilliant, and the galaxies are perfectly aligned when we meet.Then the supernatural world tries to play tricks on us.I just thank my lucky stars when the secrets of the night are brought into the light.Hot Halloween Nights is a series of short and sizzling romances. Treat yourself to all the steamy stories:

     It’s my first time working in my chosen field after graduating college, but I’m hoping this younger woman gets to experience another kind of first time with the older man I’ve been eyeing for years. But when it’s time to break the news to my brother, will he think this is just some instalove summer romance, a beach house bonding, or can my brother’s best friend convince him this isn’t just a summer romance and this is no longer his beach house. This is our home and our love will last forever. *Summer Romanced is an insta-everything standalone instalove romance with an HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.

    A chef at heart, sometimes I really crave a good meal. And after three years in the mountain, I’m damn near starved.So when I hear about Perfect Pair– the hottest, most secretive dinner experience in LA, I must get a table.Trouble is, the reservation requires an interview. A convincing display of perfection between two people.I hire a matchmaker for one reason and one reason only: I need a dinner date that can pull off this meal.When Story Cook arrives as my plus one, I’m sure this dating service is worth the hefty price tag. She’s a delight from head-to-toe.Curvy, cute -- and while I usually prefer savory to sweets – I want nothing more than to eat this cupcake.Lick her, too.But when Story hears about my little plan she’s pissed.This isn’t a game to her. She doesn’t care about dinner.This woman? She’s wants forever.Me? I’m a mountain man who can’t commit.How many courses does this prix fix meal have?Someone’s got to change their mind if they want dessert.

    NO cliffhangers. NO cheating. Book 1 of the Hot for Heroes SeriesHonorI’m mortified when I ugly-cry in front of a big, strong and hunky man at my cousin’s wedding.A man that doesn’t run away from a sobbing woman is a keeper in my book.I haven’t dated much in the past three years, but I say 'Yes' when Kane asks me out.I’m horrified when I find out he’s a marine because I only have one dating rule.No Marines. Ever!KaneThe curvy beauty I meet at my sister’s wedding captures my heart and soul the moment I see her.She makes me want to have a family, a dream I gave up when I joined the Marine Corps.But when her past threatens to break us apart, she has a choice to make- me or her past?

    Despite what the handsome — but slightly uptight — new neighbor may think, she’s perfectly within her rights to operate her canine day care business as she pleases. House-flipper Daniel has big plans for his newly-acquired property, and those plans do not include butting up against a quirky — but adorable — lady who seems to have more dogs than she can handle. This enemies-to-lovers story has a hard-working alpha male and a feisty, independent heroine whose story is full of furry friends, danger, surprises, and plenty of panty-melting heat. Get ready to fall in lust and then in love with Molly and Daniel! Due to graphic sexual content, this book is appropriate for adults ages 18 and over, please!

    It’s the Jorgensen way. Cymion came to me at a time in both our lives when we were floundering and looking for our path. Now I have to tie her to me by any means necessary. Starting with putting my baby in her belly. Can Sven accomplish his goal before his lady love gets away? If you have been following this family, then you already know the answer. They are Filthy Modern Vikings for a reason. And Sven, will not be outdone.

    She never thought she was pretty enough to garner the attention of her crush, Trent McAvoy. With countless nights spent dreaming of just one kiss from the tall, enticing quarterback, she's devastated when he leaves abruptly, their chance at love vanishing as quickly as the crowd after a football game. Six years after leaving, Trent returns to his hometown hoping to find the girl that once stole his heart way back when, her wavy dark hair and gorgeous smile haunting him for all the years since they've been apart. He catches a glimpse of his curvy beauty one afternoon in the midst of her dance routine and is stunned to find that she's even more gorgeous than he remembered--she's blossomed into a devastating beauty in his absence. From the moment their eyes lock, he's smitten all over again. He'll do anything to get Chrissy in his arms and under his body, making up for all the lost time between them and taking chances he didn't have the courage to take last time. Warning: Swan is an 11,000 word fairytale short story. It's all about syrupy sweet second chances at first love, and stolen kisses in the moonlight with a swoonworthy virgin hero and the woman he never could quite forget. Enjoy!

    Helen. She seems innocent and sweet, but she comes from a family that left me scarred and broken. Taking her will be the pinnacle of my vengeance. So I do. But once I have her -- I can’t seem to continue with my plan.This has never happened... I’ve killed without remorse, taken revenge again and again on any who wronged me. But when it comes to Helen, I can’t bear to see her so much as break a nail, which happens with a frightening frequency given her adorable clumsiness. So I keep her. And I protect her. And before I know it -- I love her.But her family isn’t the sort to let anything or anyone go. I’ll have to fight to keep her, but will my beauty decide to stay with her beast -- or leave and break my heart?*-*MINK's Note: Who doesn't love a tale as old as time, made so much better with a kitty and a coffee, and a beast who would do anything for the beauty he loves?