I won't let him do it again.I left my sneaky family behind, determined to go back to California. The storm hit at the worst time. Now stuck in the cabin with Reid, our passion ignited once again.

    A stand-alone tale of finding love at Lone Wolf Ranch. Michael: I wasn’t prepared to fall in love today. But there she is – my best friend’s daughter. I haven’t seen Skylar in a few years, and now when I look at her— Everything has changed. I know some might say I should stay away, but I must make this beautiful woman my bride or I’ll live without love forever. She’s the one for me and there can be no others. Skylar: I’ve always had a crush on Michael – a handsome older cowboy. But that’s all it was supposed to be— just a thing that would pass in time. Only now when I look at him I see my destiny instead. Can I really fall for this forbidden cowboy? Should I let myself be loved by him? A few things are certain: Cowboys appreciate natural beauty. Cowboys fall hard. Cowboys love forever.

    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?

    

    Constantly looking over my shoulder. I know I’m being looked for, hunted. For a crime I didn’t commit, but one I’m taking the fall for.One misstep and I’m frozen. I’m face to face with the man hired to take my life.Hayden Cash has found me and I can’t breathe.

    

    Don't much care that the Navy disagrees with me. My years as a SEAL left me with a ledger full of blood, a permanent limp, and a complete inability to function in polite society.Up in the mountains, no one bothers me. Hell, no one even knows I exist. It's better that way.So why did I bring the beaten and bloodied woman back to my cabin?Because when I found her trapped in her piece-of-crap car hanging upside down at the edge of the cliff, she whispered three words I couldn't ignore."He'll kill me."No, he won't, sweetheart. Because anyone coming for you? They'll have to go through me. No one messes with a SEAL and survives.Hope Mountain Hero features a hunky, scarred, and gruff recluse and his faithful companion Murphy, the dog who saved his life on his last mission. If that's not enough, you'll also find a headstrong and smart heroine who hates that she needed rescuing, a whole lot of steamy tension in a small, snowbound cabin, and edge-of-your-seat suspense.The mountain men are calling, and we must go...This spring, twenty-one of your favorite romance authors are joining forces to bring you a mountain man series to make you swoon. Join us all May long for thick beards, big hearts, and instalove that won’t be denied. The Spring’s Mountain Men series of short, steamy stories is sure to put a spring in your step. *wink* HEAs guaranteed!

    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.

    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!

    The girl I can’t touch.That’s what her uncle says, anyway… but even if he controls her, he doesn’t control me.When I see her walking back and forth in the office lobby, her long legs swishing, beautiful curves swaying, and those cherry-red lips, I decide right then: she’s going to be mine.Chianna:My first day on the job I swore I’d be professional. No mistakes. Pure and well behaved.Chris changed all of that.He’s powerful, rich, and when he smiles at me, it makes me weak.If my uncle finds out about us I’ll lose more than my dream internship.Can I keep what I’ve done a secret with Kris tempting me over and over to break the rules?

    34-year-old, Axel Constant is a guide dog trainer for one of Boston’s largest non-profit foundations ‘Pawfect Friend’ that has recently fallen on hard times. A firm believer in the importance of service four-legged friends for children in need, he’s training his furry pals for free now and has to work two jobs to support himself.There seems to be no time for love or distractions in his very busy life, but then a beautiful girl moves right next door, and boy, if he doesn’t want to bark at that tree! But what could he possibly offer to such a lovely woman?Tess Fetchin is a 24-year old, newly minted vet that just moved to Boston, finicky cats and grumpy old turtle in tow, to work as a surgeon in an established vet clinic. Busy with the move and her new work, she doesn’t think she’ll have time to find someone, but then she meets the eyes of the only man that has ever made her heart thump and wag across the hall, the only problem is he doesn’t seem to be interested at all.Fate will come running unleashed right into danger, in the shape of Didar, a spirited Husky puppy and will bring them together. Dear Reader: This story is as fuzzy as a tiny, fluffy puppy as sweet as honey and as steamy as the scalding first sip of your favorite blend of tea. There’s NO-cheating, no OW/OM drama, it has a guaranteed Happily Furever After and features a tall, dark and handsome protective alpha who also loves puppies and babies —what more could you want in a guy?!— an adorable curvy cat-lady heroine who knows how to wield her sass just like she does a bistoury, and an endearingly naughty puppy just waiting to put a smile on the face of a child in need.Come on in, grab a puppy, cuddle up and stay a while! *Please note that this short novella was previously released as part of the anthology ‘Must Love Dogs’ and is now going to be republished in the upcoming multi-author anthology 'Book Boyfriend Starter Set' that will be released at the start of 2022.More news on this project soon, keep an eye on my blog here on Goodreads for updates.

    And even though it was just one night, it was more than I could have hoped for. Magical. Little did I know it would alter the course of my life forever. Now what do I do? What do we do?Kai: After our beautiful night together, Summer skipped town without so much as a goodbye. A year and a half later, I still can't get her off my mind. It's a tragedy that I don't know her last name or phone number. Then again, maybe that's how she wants it.One night... one secluded Hawaiian cove... two lives changed forever—and one new one created.

    

    The Death Row Shooters took me in and offered solace. In return, I offer protection and counsel as the club’s Chaplain. I thought I’d left my past and its demons behind me, But then she had to barge into my life, Ginger Wright. Young, beautiful, and carrying some dangerous baggage. She’s begged me for protection, and I can’t deny her anything, Even if it means putting my life in her hands. I’m willing to give her all that she wants, But first, I need to get rid of the shadows that lie in the dark. The ones threatening to hurt the woman I’ve claimed as my own. GINGER Jayce Williams is not the man I expected. When I’m near him I’m weak and my heart recognizes his. I belong to him, there is no doubting that, But this stubborn, gorgeous, alpha fights me at every turn. I need more than his protection. I need him. But my past haunts me, And there’s only one way to escape it. I refuse to give in, But I cannot allow for my Vindicator to get hurt. He means everything to me, and he holds my future in his hands.

    We had to hide her. I promised never to make myself vulnerable to a man, but when a young girl is about to bring down an entire mafia syndicate, you make an exception. I never realized protecting her would lead me to a rock hard Hitman with a dark past and deadly hands. Or that his ultimate target would be my heart.Malik: It was supposed to be an easy job, take out the son of a prominent Don and put an end to an international child trafficking ring. Cut and dry, all in a day’s work. There weren’t supposed to be any complications, namely a delectable dark haired social worker with a sassy mouth and a heart of gold. I don’t do relationships, a hard rule I live by. So, I never expected hitting a mark would land me in love’s free-fall.Now we’re stuck together, one of us trying to keep a young girl safe, while the other is trying to hunt down the man who wants to kill her.They say love is blind but somehow, without fail, it knows exactly where to hit you.