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"She lied to survive the room. He was the man she needed to avoid. And the storm made escape impossible. Autumn Hale is invisible by design—a teaching assistant with a secret project she cannot afford to fail. At the Vail Summit, she’s only there to observe the billionaires shaping education’s future… not to collide with Gideon Ashford. Gideon is powerful, precise, and impossible to ignore—the kind of man who doesn’t miss details. Or people. Especially not her. When a blizzard traps them in a remote mountain cabin, there are no exits left. Only proximity. Only truth. And the slow unraveling of everything they thought they knew about each other. Because Gideon isn’t just her worst professional risk. He knows her past. And she knows exactly what he’s capable of destroying. In the silence of the storm, control breaks down. Desire doesn’t. And some secrets don’t survive the night."

"She found his secrets. He found his weakness. Neither of them planned on the other. Katya Morozova went to her dead father's warehouse looking for something to sell. What she found was a hidden room, a wall of surveillance photos, and a ghost — a man the Bratva executed three years ago who is very much alive and extremely inconvenient. Maksim Orlov didn't plan for her. That's the first thing in fourteen years that hasn't gone according to plan. Now she knows his secret. Now she's in his safehouse. And the man who survived his own execution is discovering the one thing more dangerous than a kill team: A woman who refuses to be leverage."

"I signed a contract with a billionaire I can’t stand and swore I'd never touch. Working for media mogul Julien Mercer is the only way to save my grandmother's flower shop… even if he's arrogant, off-limits, and infuriatingly irresistible. Every argument crackles with tension. Every stolen glance dares us to cross the line. And one elevator kiss destroys every rule I promised myself I'd keep. The more I see the man beneath his billionaire mask, the harder I fall. But when betrayal threatens everything I've fought for, I have to decide… Save the shop that means everything to me. Or risk it all for the only man I was never supposed to love. *** The Forbidden Billionaire and Me is a steaming hot enemies-to-lovers standalone novella filled with slow-burn tension, forced proximity, workplace drama, and a powerful man who falls hard for a woman who refuses to be small. "

A SMALL TOWN, OPPOSITES ATTRACT, BRATVA ROMANCE I do not trust men who show up in my small town without a reason. Especially a mobster who is my mortal opposite. Such a union is forbidden. I have built my life exactly the way I want it—my yoga studio, my routines, my carefully maintained walls. Crystal Creek is safe. Predictable. And after watching my best friend Lila get left at the altar, I have no interest in unpredictable men. Then a stranger walks into my studio on a Tuesday morning, and everything I have carefully constructed starts to crack. He is tall and broad with a face as hard as concrete and tattoos that tell stories I am not sure I want to know… stories of Bratva. He says he is done with his old life. He says Crystal Creek is a fresh start. He says a lot of things. I do not believe any of it. But Aleksei is patient in a way dangerous men rarely are. He shows up. He stays. And somewhere between his quiet persistence and the way he looks at me like I am the only steady thing in a world that keeps moving, my walls start coming down… this is dangerous! The problem is that Aleksei's old life is not done with him. And when it comes looking, it comes looking in Crystal Creek.

"Dear Reader, Thank you for picking up this story. This book is a steamy, emotional journey filled with forbidden attraction, high stakes, heartbreak, and redemption. At its heart, it’s about two people learning that love can find you in the most unexpected places—and sometimes at the exact moment you need it most. Mara and Thatcheter’s story explores power, vulnerability, family, and the courage it takes to trust someone with your heart. Their road isn’t easy, and some choices may test your patience, but every stumble, secret, and sacrifice leads them toward something worth fighting for. I hope you fall into their world, feel every spark, and believe in their happily-ever-after as much as I did. Happy reading,"

"I accidentally fell for my grumpy boss while trapped restoring a mountain lodge together…and now it could cost him everything. I came to the mountains for a fresh start. I didn't expect to spend six weeks working with the most infuriating man I've ever met. Derek Pryce is my boss, my professional nightmare, and the one man I absolutely can't want. Then we're stuck sharing one worktable, impossible deadlines, and way too much tension. One accidental touch lingers. One shared discovery becomes a secret between us. One reckless kiss changes everything. The worst part? Beneath all that gruff silence is a man who leaves me coffee every morning and understands exactly what it feels like to lose everything. Somewhere between stolen glances and hidden secrets, I fall for him. Hard. When a powerful developer plans to reveal our relationship, it puts everything at risk. Now, I must make an impossible choice. Because if this falls apart, I won't just lose the man I love—I'll become the reason he loses everything…. again."

"I came to expose a ruthless billionaire… not get trapped in a hurricane playing house with him and his daughter. I swear I hate him—and somehow, I’m the one sharing his bed. I fly to Costa Rica ready to expose Damien West’s perfect eco-empire for my travel blog and collide with the most infuriating, controlling, devastatingly attractive billionaire I’ve ever met. He sees me as a threat. I see him as a story to ruin. Then a hurricane hits—and suddenly I’m stranded in his private resort villa with no escape. No power. No backup. Just me, the man I can’t stand, and his terrified little girl. I make her laugh in the dark. He starts looking at me differently. We fight over everything—then end up whispering in the same bed. I see the broken man behind the billionaire mask. And when he touches me, I stop pretending I don’t want him. I fall. Hard. But when the storm clears, I remember why I came. Because exposing him might save my career… And destroy the only family I’ve ever wanted."

"I got snowed in with a grumpy Alpha who never smiles — and he's my fated mate. The blizzard hits, the roads close, and the most dangerous wolf in Silverpine territory walks into my bookstore like he owns it. Ronan Northfell is six-foot-five of cold authority, sharp edges, and Alpha power. When his wolf recognizes me as his mate, everything changes. He tells me to leave. I tell him I’m staying. Neither of us move. Now he's sitting in my reading chair, putting himself between me and the door."

"I swore I’d never get tangled up with a cold-hearted billionaire. But now he’s my boss. Draven’s a silver fox Manhattan real estate mogul who thinks he owns the world. And now he thinks he owns me too. A citywide blackout strands us between floors in his resort's elevator. But the initial shock somehow turns into midnight confessions. He lets his guard down. He actually makes me laugh. Sparks begin to fly. Then he defends me at the gala. Makes me feel seen. Like my work actually matters. I need this job. Now it’s him I crave. But just as I start to fall for him, the board fires me. A live-in, temp job that paid triple my normal bartending gigs. With a draft contract to become the resort’s hospitality manager. If Draven doesn’t help me save my job, not only could it ruin our relationship… My younger brother and I could be kicked out on the streets again. "

"Annie Summers only wanted a Diet Coke and a quick stretch after hours on the road to Aspen Ridge. Instead, the Rosemont rest stop served up a dead man, a toppled coffee cup, and a trembling puppy who Annie quickly named Bandit—part-time purse thief, full-time partner in trouble. Lieutenant David Brooks of the Oregon State Police showed up all business, declaring Annie a person of interest and grounding her in town until the murder could be untangled. Furious or not, Annie knew one thing: she and Bandit weren’t waiting around for answers.  Armed with sharp instincts (and an even sharper dog), Annie plunges into a web of secrets, small-town gossip, and clues hidden in plain sight. Between makeshift sleuthing and Bandit’s comic mischief, the risks and the laughs only grow.  She hopes the case is simple, but her gut says otherwise. Because with every clue, Annie wonders—what if she’s in more danger than she thinks?"

"He’s the grumpy architect who broke my heart five years ago. And somehow I end up pregnant with his baby. Micah Tarbell walks back into my bookstore like he never shattered me the first time. He’s all rolled sleeves, sharp stares, and silent apologies after disappearing the morning after the best kiss of my life. Worse? His restoration project could destroy the bookstore my family built. So naturally, I kiss him again. One reckless night turns into shared cups of chamomile tea, stolen touches between the stacks, and the terrifying realization that the grumpy man who barely speaks still knows me better than anyone. He notices when I’m overwhelmed. Builds LEGO birds with the kids in my shop. Looks at me like I’m something worth keeping. And somewhere between fighting him and falling into bed with him, I fall in love all over again. Then I discover I’m pregnant… the same day I learn he signed the deal that could take away my bookstore, my future, and us. "

"One will. One year. One house full of secrets. Lexi Blackthorne has spent her entire life holding her powerful family together — managing scandals, smoothing cracks, and hiding every wound behind perfect control. But when her grandmother dies, Josephine Blackthorne leaves behind one final command: all five Blackthorne siblings must return to Blackthorne Manor for one year… or lose everything. Lexi’s task is simple. Restore the sealed West Wing. Host a memorial gala. Protect the family name. Then she discovers the architect assigned to the restoration is Rowan Hale — her former fiancé, the man she loved, and the man she walked away from without ever telling him the truth "

"A Fated Mates Wolf Shifter Paranormal Romance The Alpha whose pack hunts witches just claimed me as his fated mate. –He doesn’t know I'm a witch I'm hiding in Ember Creek with a fake name and magic so locked down it barely breathes. One mistake destroyed my old life, and invisibility is the only thing keeping me alive now. Then Darian Emberfall walks into my bar. He's all scarred edges and dangerous amber eyes — the kind of beautiful that makes you stupid. He also leads a pack sworn to kill witches. The second he looks at me, my buried magic tears loose like it's been waiting for him. I can’t ignore it, neither can he Now he starts showing up every night, putting himself between me and every threat before I even see it coming. — and I'm completely done pretending I don’t want him. Now he's marked me as his. If Darian finds out what I am, I don't just lose him. I don't make it out of Ember Creek alive."

"Six weeks ago, I had a one-night stand with a stranger at a charity gala. Today, I woke up in a warehouse being used as bait to draw him out. I didn't know his name. Didn't know who he really was. Just knew the connection between us was electric and the night was unforgettable. I walked away thinking that was the end. But something about that night stayed with me, no matter how hard I tried to forget. Now I'm tied up, and all I can think about is that night. The way he held me. How he looked at me like I was the only woman in the world. How we made love so passionately until dawn, losing ourselves in each other completely. How his touch made me feel alive in ways I'd never felt before. Cherished. Will he come for me? Did that night mean anything to him? The silence in this warehouse is deafening. Almost as loud as the secret I've been keeping. I'm carrying his baby. Ruthless Rescue is a standalone dark mafia romance with hidden identity, kidnapping, rescue, a possessive hero who falls first, and surprise pregnancy. HEA guaranteed."

Wyatt Cross is stubborn, growly, and the last man I should trust. Unfortunately, a flood destroys my bakery, threatens his ranch, and leaves us desperate enough to make one reckless deal. Now I'm living in his house. Sleeping in his bed. Pretending we're happily married while half the town starts taking bets on when we'll have babies. The problem? The act stops feeling fake. Somewhere between late nights, stolen kisses, and the way Wyatt shows up every time I need him, I stop pretending. I fall. Hard. And just when I start imagining forever, our agreement finally runs out.

It's about a single dad, who temporarily hires his best friend's daughter as his nanny. The arrangement is only supposed to be temporary, but the nanny instantly becomes a fixture in his life. Thing hit a snag when his best friend finds about their relationship and the nanny leaves. He fights for her and tells his best friend he lovers her and she comes back

I’m fake-dating the man who hates me. I’m back in Pine Ridge with a business plan and zero patience for Cole Morrison, the broody bar owner who controls my future and looks at me like unfinished business. He was my brother’s best friend, infuriating, and way too good at reminding me why leaving town was the only way I survived the first time. When our public blowup goes viral, the mayor decides fake dating’s the solution neither of us asked for. One agreement, a forced smile, and suddenly the whole town believes we’re in love. I tell myself it’s pretend while he stands beside me when my shop is vandalized, shields me from gossip, and pulls me close and kisses me when a storm traps us together in the quiet moments. If my brother ever finds out I have fallen for his ex-best friend, not only could it ruin our relationship. I could lose the best thing that has ever happened to me. Fake Dating My Brother’s ex-best friend An enemies-to-lovers small town romance

I'm living on my ex's property… and he's the one man I can't afford to fall for again. He hired me to rebuild his town. Now I report to him every day — and we clash over everything. Beau Nalls is controlling, stubborn, and still the only man who can get under my skin. The same man who chose this town over me ten years ago — and left a hole in my heart that never healed. But it's the quiet things that break me. A slicker outside my door before a storm. My cottage light glowing when I work late so I don't come home to the dark. Somewhere between the blueprints and the banter, the enemy becomes the man I'm in love with. Then the town turns on me overnight. They think Beau hired me as a distraction while he secretly bought the coastline. If they find out I fell for him too, I could lose everything I've worked for.

"One Reckless Night with my brother’s billionaire boss. I broke my rules with a stranger. His voice and hands rewrote my common sense. I called it a mistake I won’t repeat. Then I meet him again when my brother casually says, “Sloane, meet Beckett Rowe.” A retired league legend with a billionaire bankroll. A grumpy team owner with a private life sealed shut. A single dad who treats emotions like bad press. He is also my brother’s boss. I tell myself I can bury it. I try to keep things professional. His son starts asking when I’m coming back. He’s supposed to be untouchable. Then I fall for the one man completely off-limits to me. My brother would lose his mind if he found out. The media would destroy us if they knew. Then two pink lines turn my life into a scandal waiting to happen. The truth hits like a siren, and my secret stops being mine. "

A bookshop owner who's learned to expect nothing from men. And a grumpy chef who's about to prove her wrong. I came to Calder Creek for a fresh start — my aunt's bookshop, my savings on the line, my heart carefully packed away. The last thing I needed was Reed Lafferty. He's my father's oldest friend. Fourteen years older. Brooding, blunt, and completely off-limits. Then a storm strands us both at the Calder Inn. One room. One bed. One very broken heater. Reed doesn't do feelings. He does precision, control, and careful distance. But chamomile tea left on a nightstand without a word. A novel read aloud in the dark. Fourteen years of almost — finally running out of road. He swore he'd never let anyone close again. I swore I'd keep my head down and save my bookshop. Neither of us planned for this. My father doesn't know. The town is starting to talk. And Reed Lafferty is becoming impossible to resist. Second Chances in Calder Creek — a steamy standalone small-town romance. Grumpy chef. Sunshine bookshop owner. One forbidden slow burn. HEA guaranteed.

"After Cole Maddow broke my heart 11 years ago, despising him should be easy. He’s a jerk with gorgeous eyes and a huge… Cadillac. There’s also his daughter, Lila—the cutest, smartest six-year-old I’ve ever met. With her, Cole’s a teddy bear. Now he’s back to finish destroying my world. It’s stupid to believe he could change, but I think I’m in love with him again. And now, I’m pregnant with the bastard’s baby. Meanwhile, the only adult in the room is Lila. Tonight, I’m trusting the fate of my unborn child and my heart to the hope of a kindergartener. "

"Twelve years ago, Rhett Parker broke my heart and disappeared without explanation. Now we're trapped together at my brother's wedding, and avoiding him is impossible. When my stalker ex shows up, Rhett steps in as my protector—and pretends to be my date to keep me safe. The more time we spend together, the harder it is to ignore the sparks between us or the feelings we've both buried for years. But when the truth about our secret night together comes out, Rhett must choose between the woman he loves and the best friend he's always considered family. "

I moved back home for a fresh start. I didn’t expect my high school sweetheart would be there. Luke Mercer is now a widowed single dad, grumpy, guarded, and raising his daughter on the family farm. I’m divorced, determined, and starting over as the town veterinarian. We clash instantly. Then our six-year-old daughters become best friends.

"I had a one-night stand with my father’s best friend, Vaughn Mercer. Now I’m pregnant, living under his roof as the nanny for his son Leo. I wrecked a Chicago hotel room with him before I knew who he was. I swore I’d forget that night. But, my father had arranged a job interview for me as a nanny in the Mercer house. When I went in for the interview, I found Vaughn Mercer at the kitchen island, looking at me like I’m the enemy and a catastrophe he never planned on. Grumpy, gorgeous, and older, Vaughn couldn’t keep his hands off of me. Our age difference added to the fire and romance developing between us. His touch made every cell in my body ache to be taken. In his arms, I felt safe, desired and wanted. Yet, I could not tell him how badly I wanted to be his. If my father found out I had fallen for his best friend, our relationship could be damaged forever. Especially now that I’m pregnant with his baby. "

Olivia Carter never expected to be stranded in a mountain cabin with her father's best friend. Sebastian Hale is older, off-limits, and determined to keep his distance. A snowstorm has other plans. As attraction turns into something deeper, both must decide whether risking their hearts is worth breaking all the rules. A steamy silver fox romance featuring an age gap, forced proximity, emotional healing, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after.

"Ellie Thorne expected a quiet weekend honoring her late friend Penny Whitaker. But when Penny’s beloved scarf vanishes before the memorial, Ellie turns to the one “witness” who can’t speak – Catspur, Penny’s mischievous cat. Between a quirky widower, a grieving daughter, two caring professors, and an observant cat, Ellie’s determined to untangle the truth in time. The closer she gets to the answer, the more she sees that some things like friendship, trust, and cat hair never fade. If you love charming small-town mysteries with a clever feline, you’ll adore this warm, bite-sized prequel to the Ellie Thorne Mysteries."

Magic awakens inside me without warning, dragging me into an ancient prophecy, deadly enemies, and the orbit of Ronan Blackwood—the cold, infuriating man meant to help me survive. If I can’t master my power and uncover who I truly am, the world may fall with me.

Maddox Black built his empire on control, contracts, and never letting anyone get too close. Then one arrangement changes everything. What begins as a carefully negotiated deal turns into dangerous chemistry neither of them can ignore. The Terms is a steamy billionaire romance filled with enemies-to-lovers tension, sharp banter, forced proximity, emotional obsession, and a ruthless hero who discovers the one thing he can’t control is her.

Rowan returns to Maple Ridge determined to keep her distance from the cowboy who once shattered her heart. Jake Dawson never expected the woman he never forgot to walk back onto his ranch. Forced together by old history, lingering attraction, and the ranch they both still love, their carefully built walls begin to crack. Wrangled Hearts is a steamy small-town western romance filled with second chances, emotional tension, protective cowboy energy, and the kind of love that refuses to stay buried.

I’m not supposed to touch him. Cole Mercer. The ahole who called me a nepotism hire in front of the entire team. Copper Creek's golden boy. Untouchable. Until his knee shatters. And guess who's the only physio qualified to save his precious NHL dream? The woman he tried to wreck. Forty sessions. Locked doors. Me and the grump who snarls at everyone. Session 15. I see it. The grump is armor. And he's taking it off for me. He brings me coffee without asking. Laughs at things that aren't funny—just because I said them. Stares at me like he wants to fking rip my clothes off. Session 22, he does. I help. Session 23. I find out why they really call him captain. Session 24. I'm the one showing up early. One taste of Cole Mercer and I forget my own name. If my dad finds out what his captain does to me after hours. I lose my license. My family. Everything I came back to prove. And Cole? He loses everything The scary thing? I'd do it again. Every. Single. Time.

Ruthless billionaire boss meets the one woman reckless enough to challenge him in this enemies to lovers surprise pregnancy romance filled with dangerously addictive chemistry.

Ten years after leaving home, powerhouse investor Janet returns for her high school reunion expecting nostalgia—not Coach Martinez. Their chemistry never faded, and one unforgettable night changes everything. When their paths cross again through the city’s new pro basketball franchise, the line between professional and personal quickly blurs. As old feelings resurface and long-buried wounds begin to heal, Janet must decide whether the empire she built matters more than the woman she never truly left behind. A heartfelt sapphic romance about ambition, second chances, and finding home in the person who’s waited all along.

"The man next door looks like he stopped believing in happy endings. Single dad. Quiet strength. The kind of man who makes silence feel safe. Too bad I’m the doctor assigned to his daughter’s care. And the way he looks at me makes it very hard to remember why we’re not allowed to— I’m Dr. Talia Reyes. And I’m assigned to his daughter’s care. Which means wanting him is completely off-limits. Late-night porch conversations. Accidental touches. Too much chemistry. The way he watches me feels like a warning. The way I want him feels worse. Because one complaint could cost me everything. He thinks pushing me away will protect us. Too bad I don’t run from hard things. Because the line between forbidden and forever is only a few steps wide… …and I’m ready to cross it. Single dad. Quiet strength. The kind of man who makes silence feel safe. Too bad I’m the doctor assigned to his daughter’s care. And the way he looks at me makes it very hard to remember why we’re not allowed to— I’m Dr. Talia Reyes. And I’m assigned to his daughter’s care. Which means wanting him is completely off-limits. Late-night porch conversations. Accidental touches. Too much chemistry. The way he watches me feels like a warning. The way I want him feels worse. Because one complaint could cost me everything. He thinks pushing me away will protect us. Too bad I don’t run from hard things. Because the line between forbidden and forever is only a few steps wide… …and I’m ready to cross it."

"A midlife photographer. A clue-finding cat. And corpse that no one RSVP'd for. Rae Kennedy came to Pine Shore for a reset, not a murder charge. Three days into her ninety-day California coastal tour, the recently divorced photographer has already run out of gas, gone viral at a networking event, and watched her cat Pixel become famous overnight. Her plan was simple. Shoot the town's baking event. Crash at her friend Angie's place. Figure out what comes next. (She definitely had the first two things covered.) Then a body turns up at the festivities, and the murder weapon turns up in Rae's gear. So. Not ideal. With no badge, no plan, and a tortoiseshell cat who seems suspiciously one step ahead, Rae gets pulled into a tangle of small-town skeletons she never meant to uncover. The investigative team nobody asked for: Angie, Jerry, and one cat with a collar camera. The suspect list nobody can rule out: Roger, Wilma, and Theo - all of whom have secrets, all of whom have motives, and all of whom insist they didn't do it. Rae came here to start over. She just didn't expect starting over to involve a corpse. (The pastries were still worth it.)"

"Allie Harper thought a quiet New England village would bring peace. Instead, she found a skeleton. After getting dumped and losing her job, she packs up her kitten Simon and leaves Boston behind. As she renovates her dusty Victorian cottage, she discovers a hidden cupboard, an old blueprint, and a letter from 1896. Drawn into a mystery the town would rather forget, Allie hears whispers that point to Leonard Granger, a powerful local with deep roots and deeper grudges. Even kind-eyed historian Jacob Holloway seems to be hiding something. With help from two nosy neighbors and the ever-curious Simon, Allie follows a trail of clues through hidden tunnels and long-buried secrets. "

"My boss is …completely off-limits. A billionaire, sixteen years older than me. Devastatingly built! Cassian Ford is a grumpy silver fox titan who owns half of Manhattan. He doesn't bend, he doesn't lose. The way he tracks my every move from his forty-second-floor should be illegal. It happens during a late-night crisis. When I reach across his desk, his hand devours mine, incinerating the air between us. There is no turning back. Suddenly, he’s fixing his schedule to be near me and crushing anyone who underestimates me. But when he shows up at the hospital during my darkest hour—no jacket, no agenda—he shatters the last of my defenses. I stopped lying to myself somewhere between his eyes and his arrogant mouth. But Cassian can’t help playing God. He goes behind my back, using his billions to strip away the one thing I’ve spent my life protecting. If I trust him, I hand him the power to destroy me "

"A standalone clean romantic suspense novel. Maddie Sinclair went hiking for peace—not to be hunted. After slipping into a ravine, she realizes three men are tracking her, and survival becomes her only goal. Park ranger and former military protector Ethan Cole spots trouble off-trail and follows her path straight into danger. Now trapped in the wilderness, they must fight to stay alive—and trust each other long enough to escape. "

Cade Lawson has spent his life fighting through pain, both on and off the ice. A devastating injury forces the grumpy hockey star to move in with his sister, where he comes face-to-face with the one woman who’s always been dangerous to his carefully guarded heart—Riley Bell, his sister’s sunshine-bright best friend. Riley has loved Cade for years, but with her own scars still healing, she refuses to risk heartbreak again. Trapped under the same roof, their chemistry ignites into something impossible to ignore. As Cade’s future hangs in the balance, Riley may be the only person capable of teaching him that vulnerability isn’t weakness—it’s love.

"The Love Story You Didn't Know You Needed What if the love you walked away from was always meant to find you again? Some stories don't end the way we plan them — and maybe that's exactly the point. Sands of a Second Chance is a sizzling contemporary romance for adult readers who believe in starting over, falling harder, and loving deeper the second time around. I'm giving away FREE copies to readers who love a story that makes their heart race. "

"My brother’s best friend is my grumpy billionaire boss—and now I’m living in his penthouse. When a whistleblower threatens to destroy Hawthorne Global with accusations of fraud and financial corruption, Damien Hawthorne becomes fiercely protective of me. Behind his cold, ruthless exterior is a man I can’t stop wanting, and one heated argument changes everything between us. But falling for Damien could cost me more than my job. Because when my hot-headed brother discovers we crossed the line, it won’t just start a fight—it could destroy everything. "

"Lena Hart, a young adult, cautious, responsible, careful and always around, heads home on a very cold night, from her job helping out at the Willow Creek Diner. It's around midnight when her mother calls and, said she'd be late getting home and to be sure to lock the door when she gets in. Lena usually walks home alone from the diner every night and has never had a problem, but even though the rain left the air fresh smelling and calm, she is a bit on edge and takes a quick look behind her. It is still quiet with no one on the road, so she calms herself down and keeps walking. After several minutes and getting close to the safety of home, she thinks she hears a low rumble getting close. A car with tinted windows was thankfully moving past her without a word or slowing down. She recognized it as a Honda. It was painted a sparkly silver. She thought it must be a custom color. After a while, she is almost home. She hears the same engine rumble far behind her. She couldn't see it yet, but her palms start to sweat"

"He's pure sin on two wheels—inked, shirtless, and glaring like I just wrecked his world. Hunter Flint is leather and thunder. I'm sunshine, law books, and cardigans. One spilled coffee on his Ducati later, and I'm on my knees scrubbing chrome while he devours me with his stare. A burst pipe. A flooded apartment. His offer to share his space. That's when everything ignites. His psycho ex arrives with claws out, dragging chaos and rumors straight to my door. Hunter pulls me close, and suddenly we're living a lie that feels dangerously real. Pretending to be his girl might just break me forever."

"I have one rule. Don’t date hockey players. Especially not the league’s golden boy—the one I’m supposed to expose. Elliott West is NHL perfection: controlled, untouchable, impossible to read. I’m the journalist assigned to shadow him for the biggest story of my career. I didn’t expect six-foot-three of sculpted temptation—or those piercing blue eyes. But, I never get involved with the subject of my story—especially not when that story could ruin him. The problem? He stands a little too close. His gaze locks a little too long. And I catch myself wanting more. Then one night after training, he lingers instead of leaving. The space between us barely settles before his hands are on me—like he’s been holding back all day. Now I can’t stop thinking about Elliott. Or the truth I uncovered—a truth that could destroy his career. The more time I spend with him, the harder it is to see where the story ends and we begin. And I can’t remember why I shouldn’t want him. Because if I cross this line, I lose the story. My reputation. …and maybe him too."

I thought my biggest problem would be burnt cookies—-until my signature dessert turns into Exhibit A in a murder. Tessa, my best friend and schemer-in-chief, corrals the gossip brigade as well as one highly untrustworthy cat. Officer Owen thinks I’m trouble (and maybe a little cute), but he is not letting me out of his powdered sugar sights. Suspects are stacked higher than my meringue: a grumpy florist, a jilted baker, an investor with a poker face, Between midnight stakeouts and decoding recipe cards, I’m dodging prankster teens and a reputation meltdown. There’s more than flour flying before this bake sale wraps up. It’s a recipe for chaos—and if I don’t solve it, my good name will be toast.

Cozy Capers and Mysteries is a grounded, real‑world cozy mystery series following retired strategist Brigit Carter. The Secret Island is a special prequel that gives her one unforgettable, magical brush with the people she’s lost Some mysteries aren’t meant to be solved… they’re meant to be discovered. When quiet, routine-loving Brigit Carter arrives in the sleepy coastal town of Driftwood Cove, she’s not looking for adventure—just a peaceful retirement filled with seaside walks, charming shops, and simple pleasures. Then she notices an island in the distance. A hazy island beyond the horizon. An island visible only to her. Drawn by a pull she cannot explain, Brigit sets out to explore it and discovers a place that defies logic and awakens something deep within her soul. The island is beautiful, peaceful…and impossibly alive. Through the mist, she encounters echoes of loved ones she thought were gone forever—her grandmother, her father, her brother. Each encounter brings comfort, wonder, and the reassuring sense that those she loves are somehow still connected to her. What begins as curiosity becomes a deeply personal journey into a metaphorical heaven—a place of hope, healing, and discovery that forever changes how Brigit sees the world. This heartwarming prequel introduces readers to Brigit Carter before the adventures of the Cozy Capers & Mysteries series begin. While this story explores themes of wonder and the extraordinary, Brigit's later mysteries take place entirely in real-world settings, where her sharp instincts, determination, and curiosity lead her into clever capers, puzzling mysteries, and unforgettable adventures. If you enjoy uplifting stories filled with heart, hope, and memorable characters, Brigit's journey is only just beginning.

A frustrating job. A failing animal Rescue. Missing Funds. A dishonest volunteer. When Molly McCord found herself fantasizing about what she would like to do to her condescending boss, she decided she needed a new job. When she saw a flyer for an animal rescue center, she decided to visit, hoping it might help fill a void in her life. After being selected by the right dog and spending several days helping at the Rescue, she heard rumors about funds missing from the donation box One staff member was accused, but what ultimately came to light, with the help of Molly and her new feisty dog, K.J., shocked everyone.

Getting stuck wasn’t the problem. Falling for the hot single dad was. I don’t stay. That’s the rule. Maple Falls was supposed to be a quick assignment. Get the shots. File the story. Leave. But a storm destroys the bridge. Now I’m stuck with a grumpy, damaged lodge owner raising his daughter alone. Corey doesn’t do temporary. He doesn’t let anyone in. Then there’s me. Queen of temporary. He has roots. Responsibility. I live out of a suitcase. But close quarters blur the lines. When the power goes out, the heat between us turns to sweat. Shared vulnerabilities make it deeper. Then the three of us enjoy a picnic. The way he listens to her. The way Lily warms to me. That’s when it clicks. I want this—and worse, I let myself fall. Now the clock is ticking. I have a deadline. A life. But his arms feel like home... like I belong. As the bridge reopens, I freeze. Leaving means losing him. Them. This is too real to run from.