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When my childhood friend, Cora, dared me to write a sexy novel about a martial arts fighter, I agreed, albeit under the influence of alcohol. It was something for me—something different and exciting. It was supposed to be research, pure and simple. But then I met him—a six-foot-six mountain of a man with no name. The way his muscles flexed and rippled when he trained made my belly quiver. The way his dark hair flopped over his forehead made me want to brush it back from his strong face. His nose had been broken, but it made no difference, he was still a handsome man. He had eyes dark as...

Joshua McKenzie broke the number one rule: never fall in love with your boss. From the moment he’d met Mallory his head had been turned, and his body had craved the dark-haired beauty. He didn’t care that she was thirteen years his senior. He didn’t care that she was his direct supervisor. All he cared about was making Mallory his. Mallory Jenkins had finally broken a rule: never fall in love with your rookie. Being sent undercover with Joshua to Vermont only made her crave the handsome man more. From the moment they arrived, no one could keep them apart—neither a killer running ...

When Travis Tremayne took the garbage out through the back of the tavern, the last thing he expected to find was an unconscious woman on the stoop. The wedding gown she wore was the most shocking of all. It appeared to be far too large for the petite girl. It didn't take long to figure out why she was 'left' at the Tavern—a present for him. A confrontation was coming, Travis could only hope that Avery wouldn’t be caught in the crosshairs.

Crave ~ Desire ~ Lust ~ Longing . . . emotions that Eric De La Fuente feels for Sylvia Taylor while she dated another man. It’s been months since their close encounter and Eric needs to come to terms with that, maybe, she isn’t so out of reach after all… One night he sees his chance with Sylvia and takes it. The morning after he knows deep down that he hasn’t just scratched an itch, and with the help of his brother, he realizes it was so much more. But what to do about it? And how is he supposed to handle Sylvia lying to him? Sylvia loves her position at McKenzie Holdings, but ...

Jace Stone’s life has been spiraling out of control since he was shot in the line of duty five years before. When his former Captain suggests he tutor a second-grade class on the softball field as a favor to his niece—their teacher—he thinks, why not? Life can’t get any worse. What he doesn’t expect is the niece to be a hot, little, redhead with curls all the way down to her round bottom. She quickly works her way into his dreams, teasing his senses and leaving him hot, hard, and craving a taste of her sexy red lips. Savannah Devereux is relieved when her Uncle Ned finds a ...

Unconditional love. That’s all Sirena McKenzie has ever wanted—someone who will love and cherish her forever, and be there for her through thick and thin. Just like the kind of love her parents have. But what she got was Harry Bennett—a man who can’t keep his zipper up. Garrett Hudson gave up on romance a long time ago. When he meets Sirena, their connection is instant. She’s beautiful, smart, and he loves that she appreciates romance. She’s everything he thought he would never find in a woman…but she’s also heavily pregnant. Sirena knows Garrett is the man of her dreams, ...

With Blu, a woman he's grown up with, telling the town she's going to be his wife, Shep Carter finds it difficult to pursue the woman he truly loves. They, too, grew up together, and somewhere during their adolescence, he fell head over heels in love with Louisa Ryland. He's tried his hardest not to act on his feelings because of his friendship with Blu, but he can't do it any longer. Louisa and Shep's friendship turned into love somewhere along the way, and she's been nursing a broken heart ever since. It's all she can do when her best friend, Blu, is also in love with him. Between the ...

Not looking for any more complications in his life, especially of the female variety, Ryker De La Fuente visits family in Blossom Creek. He’s hoping the change of scenery will ease his mind and help him focus on the decision he needs to make in Italy. However, before he arrives in Blossom Creek, his plans derail when he drives the town's own, Beatrice Leonard, off the road during a snowstorm. Beatrice is different in a refreshing way, and he finds his interest piqued, which confuses him. The one thing Ryker shouldn’t be doing in Blossom Creek is flirting with an attractive woman who ...

Kennedy De La Fuente is enjoying life in Blossom Creek. It's the first time away from home, and the small apartment in the converted barn is perfect. The scenery is, for the most part, similar to that of Montana. The scenery at the small fire station, on the other hand, is nothing like it is back home. Her gaze has a mind of its own and is drawn to the handsome fire chief. Kennedy is finding it increasingly difficult to hide her feelings for the man. It’s the very last thing she wants. A heatwave is currently engulfing Blossom Creek and its inhabitants. The fire department is kept busy ...

This Christmas join the De La Fuentes and McKenzies in Blossom Creek as they celebrate the grand opening of Emelia’s Restaurant. Over twenty years after Levi De La Fuente's parents opened the first Emelia’s, Levi and his cousin Ryan are getting ready to open a second location. Emma De La Fuente manages the first Emelia’s in Essex, Vermont for her parents. She’s in town to assist her brother and cousin in getting the new restaurant ready for its grand opening. However, she didn’t plan on the strong attraction she feels toward the town Sheriff. The man with his sweet words and ...

Forgive me, father, for I have sinned . . . Dante De La Fuente, the oldest of his siblings, is a man of the cloth—bound by honor and sacred vows to serve the church. But untold truths and misconceptions are what led him down his religious path. After the death of his mother, his trust in his father was quickly shattered. Decades later, Dante finds himself in turmoil, questioning his faith, and possibly his sanity. And lead us not into temptation . . . Emelia, and her twin brother, Diego, are the youngest of the De La Fuente siblings. For years, Emelia’s been carrying the burden of ...

As a little girl, Sofia McKenzie dreamed of baking and designing wedding cakes when she grew up—at age twenty-two she has that dream, working in a small exclusive bakery in Lexington, Kentucky. She loves her life and hadn’t really known anything was missing until she met the brother of the soon-to-be bride. Shane Fletcher made his fortune on the technology market, and although he sold his business, he’s still involved. His past isn’t as clean as he sometimes wished it were, which is why he runs every time he gets closer to Sofia. She’s unlike anyone he’s met before—she ...

Moving to Blossom Creek with her brother was a new beginning for Nora Jenkins. She had it all planned: Veterinary nurse position ✔️ Make new friends ✔️ Meet a man who fell head-over-heels in love with her X The latter sucked. Her heart had chosen her boss. Well, one of them. Bowie Scott. Brother to Silas. Oh, Bowie was aware of her existence and teased her mercilessly. But the man refused to cross that invisible line, which frustrated Nora in more ways than one. The Book Club stepped in to help, deciding to make Nora's Christmas extra special by showing Bowie Scott just how Naughty ...

Teagan Tremayne had once hoped to go to college and pursue a career as an artist. Things hadn't gone as planned, and she now co-owned the Tremayne Tavern with her brother. She was content in her small town and had no desire to meet a man until two newcomers caught her eye. It irritated her that a few of her friends had advised her against looking at the two firefighters. Maybe that's why her gaze kept straying in their direction.Emile and Blake De La Fuente, cousins who were only two years apart in age. They did everything together: became firefighters, EMTs, ski patrollers, and even lived ...

It started with a kiss one New Year’s Eve and ended with me leaving her standing alone in the cold. One touch of my lips to hers and I knew she was trouble. The sweet innocent girl had no idea the reputation I had with the ladies—a different girl each night at the family owned nightclub I managed: Kenza. All anyone wanted was a good time and I provided that, then Gretchen Sinclair kept appearing not only in the nightclub, but in my dreams. Her glances made me nervous. Her soft smile made me crave. Then she stopped looking. She looked at him instead. It was time for me to do more than ...

Michael McKenzie works alongside his sister, Charlotte, and cousin, Alexander, at McKenzie Holdings, the company started so many years before by their fathers, Michael and Lucien. Even though it isn’t easy living up to the reputation of the McKenzie Brothers, they’re already making a name for themselves, and attract businessman, Mitchell Jordan. He comes to them with a proposal for building an exclusive resort on the beautiful Island of Santorini. Mitchell insists that Michael is to be the lead on the project, and with his sister preoccupied, and Alexander insisting that he needs to ...

Hot water! That was what Tallulah and Penelope found themselves in. Who knew that finding a dead mannequin would lead them down a path of intrigue and danger? Certainly not the two amateur sleuths. As they delved deeper into the goings-on in the town, they discovered a web of secrets that threatened to unravel their own lives. With each clue they uncovered, the danger seemed to grow more palpable. The Hallen brothers were involved, and with Tallulah refusing to talk to Carlisle, the answers the sleuthing duo needed were harder to come by. Meanwhile, Aiden, Penelope's soon-to-be ex-husband, ...

Wide receiver, Mateo De La Fuente was out of control. One more misstep and he’d be cut from the team. In a last ditch effort to save his career; Mateo’s agent and PR team devised a plan to restore his image. He had to get engaged. Caprice Taylor was hired to play a part. Acting callous and uncaring went against her moral fiber; but with the contract signed and bills to pay, she had no choice. Lying about herself, being someone she wasn’t, quickly took an emotional toll. One last event and she’d finally be free. The charade was coming to an end. Except…nothing ever goes as planned....

Charlotte McKenzie has always been the one her siblings and cousins turn to when their love life goes south. She’s always there with ready advice to help them move on. So why is she finding it so difficult to move on after the night she spent with Tanner Jackson? It was wrong on so many levels, but she couldn’t have stopped that night for anything. Months later, and struggling to get into the spirit of Christmas, she travels to Montana to finally face the man who holds her heart in the palm of his hand. *** Tanner Jackson is engaged to be married to his high school sweetheart, who he ...

The town vet has captivated Aiden De La Fuente since the day they met, but the wedding band around her finger made it clear she was off limits. However, everything isn’t always as it seems, and all bets are off once Aiden discovers the truth behind her marriage. With the woman he loves within his grasp, nothing will stand in his way…except his best friend, who complicates things further. Meeting the love of her life while wearing another man’s ring isn’t something Sarah O’Connell ever expected. But things aren’t always as they seem, and faced with the possibility of losing Aiden...