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My company, my life’s work, everything I’ve accomplished is on the line. I need to get married and fast. It will be easy to consider it a business arrangement. One that will be lucrative for both my assistant, Mika, and myself. I won’t think about how this takes away the whole problem of dating an employee. But it doesn’t take away my desire to make her mine.

Eliza Gardner never thought she'd come back to Easton—much less divorced, broke, and humiliated. But after her husband ran off, she had nowhere else to go.... Nowhere except the small town she grew up in—the one she once couldn't wait to leave.... Now Eliza is desperately trying to figure out the next chapter of her life—and that's when she runs into the last person she ever expected to see again—childhood acquaintance Nate Ryder.

The Billionaire's Courage: Grace: Working at Eric’s bar was supposed to be about an obligation. A promise I made to a friend. I never expected or wanted to be attracted to my best friend’s brother. Too bad he doesn't want anything to do with me. Until one night, one reckless kiss, changes everything. Now, he's all I can think about. And all that I want. Eric: There is no one more off limits than Grace. But that doesn’t make me want her any less. Being with her should be wrong. But it feels so right. Now that she is in my arms. I will do whatever I have to do to keep her safe.

The Billionaire Fairy Tale Trilogy is a steamy romantic trilogy based in New York City. It has plenty of heat, laughter, with a guaranteed HEA and no cliffhangers.

I had a good life, a meaningful life, full of order and purpose. The last thing I needed was a stalker ruining it all. I certainly didn’t need the nuisance of having a bodyguard. Not in the form of the man who broke my heart six years ago. Now he’s in my space, in my life, and turning my world upside down. I fell for him once and it almost destroyed me. There is no way I’m going to fall for him again.

Dr. Amelia Sanders has spent the last year settling into her new life in the small town of Easton. She has established herself as a trusted veterinarian at the local clinic, she made some good friends and she has done her best to keep away from the man she secretly has a crush on, Jackson Dalton.

Amidst the vibrant tapestry of New York City, a contemporary fairy tale unfurls, weaving together themes of friendship, love, and redemption. Liam Dieben, burdened by his family's storied past, embarks on a daring quest to recover a stolen masterpiece painted by his late father. His quest leads him to a chance encounter with Anna Moore, his childhood friend and former high school crush. who initially rebuffs his plea for help. Yet, as they unravel the mystery behind the artwork's theft, Anna reluctantly aids Liam.

My company, my life’s work, everything I’ve accomplished is on the line. I need to get married and fast. It will be easy to consider it a business arrangement. One that will be lucrative for both my assistant, Mika, and myself. I won’t think about how this takes away the whole problem of dating an employee.

Working at Eric’s bar was supposed to be an obligation. A promise I made to a friend. I never expected or wanted to be attracted to my best friend’s brother. Too bad he doesn't want anything to do with me. Until one night, one reckless kiss changes everything. Now, he's all I can think about. And all that I want.

No one knows me better than Faith. When I'm in the biggest fight of my life, she is the only one I think to turn to. It was only supposed to be temporary. I never imagined I would fall in love with her, or want to make her mine.

In the bustling heart of New York City, Kiara Aurelius, a reserved school teacher, takes on an unusual gig: house-sitting for Barrett Olson, a suave and enigmatic businessman she’s never met. Nestled in his upscale penthouse, Kiara delights in the luxurious surroundings, immersing herself in Barrett’s world while capturing the city's vibrant essence from his panoramic windows.

I had given her my name, I had given her my protection, but that didn't mean I had any right to her. Ethan: I gave her a place to stay, and I owed my life to her brother, who died saving mine. It was only supposed to be until I was done with my deployment. But now I need her to stick around a little while longer. To help me secure a future from a father I never wanted to know and brothers who despise me. I never counted on needing or wanting Sabrina, nor falling in love with her.

I came to New York to forget my past, but instead I walked right into it. Brody was not a man I ever thought I would see again. Nor did I expect to find him so attractive. Now he thinks he needs to protect me. And I let him. If only I could protect my heart as well as he is protecting me.

Three steamy suspensive romances all in one place!

Ella Taylor is a young woman with dreams as big as the city skyline. Finally free of her evil stepmother, she has only one goal; to stay out of her clutches forever. She finds a willing ally in Dax Moore, her boss, an ambitious and determined man who has put away his playboy ways to prove he is the only man to run his family’s company. Amidst the long hours and dedication, a romance slowly blossoms, shocking and surprising them both. With the help of her friends, and Dax’s love and loyalty, Ella slowly carves a life out in the city.

He was only supposed to be a one-night stand. I never thought I would see him again, much less at my friend’s engagement party. Seeing him and dealing with the attraction that can’t be denied is bad enough But suddenly we are on the run together, and he has vowed to protect me. And to stay out of my bed. Too bad I have other ideas.

Meet Layla Brown, a fiercely independent and intelligent young woman who is living her dream as an employee of the New York City Public Library. And Nicodemus Murphy, a brooding and enigmatic billionaire who has hidden from life and the woman he loves for years, his childhood friend, Layla. When a scandal threatens to ruin Nic’s career, he and Layla are forced to see each other again. Old wounds and unrequited love come to the surface, causing the friends to comfort their past and embark on a love neither thought was possible.

Fate brought Aracely and Sebastian together as teenagers, but stubbornness and miscommunication kept them apart. Now, Sebastian, a famous movie star, is in New York City, with one plan in mind, to win the woman that he loves and secure the future he can only have with her. Or else. Aracely, a brilliant resident doctor, had her heart broken once by Sebastian. She isn’t ready to let him do it again. But Sebastian is determined to prove his worth and devotion. He embarks on a quest to capture Ariel’s heart, even if it means reevaluating his own priorities.

My life is all about order and discipline. Logan was a distraction for one night only. But now we are tangled up in each other’s lives and there's no getting out. I’m not sure I want to. The attraction is as strong as ever and I can’t understand why I keep fighting it.

My company and protecting its legacy are all that matters. I will do whatever it takes to prevent anyone from taking it over. Especially one Jared Barnes. It doesn’t matter that he awoke something in me that I thought was long buried. Or that I imagine kissing him more than I should. He won’t win. I won’t let him. No matter the cost.