BRISTOL The moment I researched Candy Cane Key, I knew it would be the perfect location for the photoshoot my boss has been hired to do. Who doesn’t love Christmas in July…or any time of year? Like with all the places I’ve traveled with the photographer I work for, I’m looking forward to seeing it in person. When I arrive at Candy Cane Key, it feels like the perfect place for a vacation even though I have to work. Hayden seems like the perfect guy to be my guide and help me find the right location for the shoot, even though he’s gruff and doesn’t seem to like me very much. I just need him to do his job and I’ll do mine. Hayden can’t help me find the perfect location and setting out on my own proves to be a disaster, one he saves me from while sparks fly between us. After finding the location, nothing about the shoot goes right and when I’m asked to be in front of the camera, with my curves on display, Hayden doesn’t seem happy. I’ve been falling in love with Candy Cane Key and Hayden, but maybe he’s not the right guy for me. If only my heart got the memo. HAYDEN I love everything about Candy Cane Key, except for the tourists. They don’t respect our little slice of Christmas heaven the same way the locals do. They’re always wanting something to capitalize on, but I try and push my resentment down because I have a business to run. Even though normally I charter private fishing trips, I take the job when someone reaches out about touring the island to find a spot for a photoshoot. I wasn’t prepared to meet Bristol, a curvy goddess who takes my breath away and makes me forget I have manners. I’m surly when it comes to her, and I can’t explain it; I should have known her stubbornness would get her in trouble. The way we clash puts her in a position where she needs me to rescue her, and I have to claim her. When I finally get the opportunity to see her work, nothing goes to plan and then she comes alive when given the chance to be in front of the camera. We’re so different and even though I know she’s mine, I don’t know if I can keep her. **18+  If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you.  No cheating with a guaranteed HEA.  It is a standalone but is related to my Denver Family series (Banks Ink., Suburban Outcasts and Higgins Security). Bristol is mentioned in Melinda’s Manster because she is Boone’s sister.** Jingle all the way back to Candy Cane Key and celebrate Christmas in July with the Man of the Month Club! This spin-off series features characters and places you already know and love, plus some fresh new faces. So join us for a scorching-hot jolly holiday on the beach!

CREW I’ve never been the lovestruck male waiting around for the hand that fate has dealt to bring me my mate. That doesn’t mean I didn’t want to find the other half of my soul because I did. The more years that have passed, while I witness more of my packmates finding their mates, loneliness has become a bitter pill to swallow. I have learned to rule as the Alpha of Golden Summit without a Luna by my side just fine. Now, I’m not sure I need my mate. Maybe my pack and I are better off without her. Or maybe she doesn’t exist at all. My heart has become hardened to the idea of a mate; there’s no reason to stop sampling the she-wolves who throw themselves at me. I never expected that my little sister coming home during her spring break from college would bring my mate right to my door. If that isn’t enough, Elodie is a human who has no idea that she’s mine or about the existence of shifters. How can she become my Luna? Should I accept her or resist the mate bond out of spite? Did the Moon Goddess get this wrong or is she testing me? ELODIE Until I met Tilly in college, I didn’t understand true friendship. I’ve been alone for so long and trying to find my way in the world. Tilly showed me what it means to have a sister, even if we aren’t blood related. She let me get away with refusing to go back to her home with her for a while, but she won’t be put off this time. Meeting Crew, Tilly’s brother, makes me feel things I’ve never experienced before. There’s a pull to him I don’t understand. That would be fine, but I don’t think he’s feeling the same thing. He’s avoiding me like I’m diseased, and I don’t understand why. Then there’s his all-female fan club which shouldn’t bother me as much as it does. When the truth comes out, everything I believe to be true and the world around me shifts. Tilly, Crew, and everyone around me is something I never thought could be real. But they are. And I’m Crew’s mate, his Luna? Can he accept me? Will I find my home amongst a wolf pack and help to lead them, that is if they can even accept me? If I go back to where I belong, will Crew come after me or let me go? **18+ This is a wolf shifter romance. While this isn’t an outright rejected mates story, it teeters on the edge of it and there is some OW (other woman) drama that the main characters have to contend with. If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. This is a PNR romance and there will be more stories within this world in the future.** This book is part of the Mated to the Monster multi-author monster romance series. All books can be read as standalones.

Mia I've always expected to find a nice average guy one day, but I can't deny that there's something about Jackson that calls to me. We met almost a year ago and he hasn't made any move. I guess he doesn't really want me? Jackson When I saw Mia almost a year ago, I knew that she was going to be mine, but I had a lot to prove before I could make that happen. I had a bad reputation on campus for going through women and I didn't want her to get the wrong idea. Now that she's working on a project in the Theater department, I know I can't wait any longer to make her mine. **18+, If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet but isn't necessarily simple, then this is for you. This story is safe, no cheating, guaranteed HEA**

Growling, a fated mate bond neither saw coming and an obsessed ex? What could go wrong? Oh, don’t forget about the knotting. JACE In the years since everything changed in Screaming Woods, including myself, the only place I’ve found solace is in the woods I protect as a park ranger. I’m not sure how to deal with my new…attributes as a wolfman. What if I go feral? What if I can’t control the monster I was made into? Every year this goes on, I retreat farther from humanity and closer to the animal I’ve become. I don’t get close to anyone, which is for the best. I’m destined to be alone now; at least that’s what I assumed. Until I meet Dakota. Dakota moves to town to open a gourmet pet treat business, but I know there is more to the story. I didn’t know I had a future beyond being a monster. Fate has given me something else—her, my mate. Now I’ll do anything to keep her safe and make her mine, even accept the monster I’ve become. DAKOTA When looking for a place to open a brick-and-mortar store for the business I run with my best friend, I wanted to take the opportunity to move far away. My ex is obsessed with me and not in a dark romance kind of way, more in a creepy, scary, restraining order kind of way. Something was calling me to Screaming Woods, so I took a chance. Opening Paws Up is going well. The town is welcoming and a little odd. Just the way I like things. I’ll be able to build a new, safe life here. I’ll be able to stay out of trouble and focus on the business. Then Jace growls his way into my life. He’s a wolfman who loves nature and takes offense to my business, though I can’t understand why. It’s not like I’d suggest he try my treats…unless he wanted to. I have a lot to learn about Screaming Woods and the monster whose fate is entwined with mine. Hopefully my past won’t come back to haunt me and try and take it all away from me. Even if it does, I’m knot running from fate. **18+  If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you.  No cheating with a guaranteed HEA.  It is a standalone but is loosely related to my Denver Family series (Banks Ink., Suburban Outcasts and Higgins Security).  Meet Dakota in Double Dog Dare (Lassoed in Love Series).** Twelve of your favorite authors are heading to Screaming Woods, where the monsters mash with their human soulmates. These monsters are tired of hiding in the shadows and ready to fall in love. Go into the woods and meet your new book boyfriend, he might have scales, claws, or fangs, but he’s 100% irresistible.

NAVY I found burlesque when I was trying to gain confidence after being raised by people who preached about the temptation of women’s bodies. Though my family would find it shameful, I don’t. Burlesque is my calling and my source of empowerment. When I’m on stage, nothing else matters. I tease and I play, but no one can touch me. While I love the thrill of performing, it’s a job and I keep those lines clear. Normally the crowd is faceless, but that changes when I’m hired by the Devil’s Saints MC to dance for their President’s birthday party. Spark, Rites, and Crucify are hard to ignore in the crowd, but they have more than enough women to choose from. I never expected them to show up when I perform at Club Sin, but the way their intense eyes bore into me feels like lightning strikes in my soul. When they approach me to spend the night with them, they introduce me to electric pleasure I’ve never known before. My heart is shocked into beating just for them, but can they really give me everything they promise or will the sparks between us fizzle? WAYLON “SPARK” My club is my life, and my brothers are my family. I don’t have room for anything other than leading them, but that doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy myself. It’s enough. At least, I think it is until my brothers surprise me with a surprise for my birthday. Navy is untouchable in more ways than one, but with one look, I know she’s mine. And I’m not alone. But can I share her? CHANCE “RITES” Solving problems for my brothers and my Prez is a part of my everyday life. Seeing the desire on Spark and Crucify’s faces while watching the burlesque dancer I hired, I know they want her. I’ll figure out how to make it happen because I want Navy too. She’s the light we need to make us whole. We only need one chance to show her how electric we can be together; then we’ll claim her. NICO “CRUCIFY” I’ve known there is something missing from my life for a while. When I see Navy performing at Spark’s birthday party, she’s everything I’ve been looking for and more; even if I have to share her. I never want to lose the awe she makes me feel, but can she handle being with some rough bikers? After spending the night with her behind the doors of Club Sin, I know the galvanic connection between us is real. She’s ours and we’re not letting her go. **18+. If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. This story will have high heat with multiple love interests for the heroine. No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. This book has ties to my Denver Family book but does not contain any characters from those storylines. This book is part of the Devil’s Saints Motorcycle Club: Seattle Chapter storylines. Meet Spark, Rites, and Crucify in various DSMC: Seattle books which you can find on my website. Crucify is a featured side character in Mail Order Bride for the Grump.** You’ve explored Club Sin: New York, Club Sin: Chicago, and Club Sin: New Orleans.  Now visit Club Sin: Seattle for two more play sessions. Fantasies are meant to come true and the men of Club Sin: Seattle will see to your every kinky desire. This June is the first play session of the year with ten of your favorite steamy romance authors. We’ll take you inside Club Sin: Seattle, a forbidden place where you’ll find love and pleasure with multiple hot men in these Reverse Harem novellas. Can you handle the heat? Ten rooms, ten fantasies…Which door will you step through?

APOSTLE The moment I saw Sioux, I knew she was going to turn my world upside down. And she has, more than she’ll ever know. I had to have her, but when she looked at me all she saw was a bit of fun wrapped in leather astride a bike. That was fine with me because I knew the truth. She’ll never know the fear that gripped me when I saw her bleeding out on the ground months ago. I’ll nurse her back to health while showing her just how much she means to me, even as she tries to push me away. My woman is stubborn as hell, but my stubbornness is only matched by my loyalty—to my woman and to my club. When our enemies think that we’ve let our guard down, they’ll quickly find out just how much they’ve messed up and how far I’ll go to protect Sioux. The Riding Rebels should have never tried to take on the DSMC, no matter who they have at their back. My job as an enforcer sometimes means I have to get my hands dirty, but since my darkness protects my woman and my club, I’ll never apologize for it. She’s my savior and I’m never letting her go. SIOUX My best friend has fallen for the bad boy biker from her past and their happiness is beautiful to see. That doesn’t mean I’m ready to fall at the feet of my own biker, even though he won’t leave me alone. We spent one night together, and I figured that would be enough to dispel the attraction to Apostle. It only made it worse, but I refuse to admit it. When my best friend was in danger, I was trapped in the crosshairs. Getting shot changed my life in so many ways, but Apostle has been there as I’ve recovered. Almost everything in my life is back to normal which means it’s time to leave Apostle’s house. I need to stand on my own, but I have a feeling he won’t let me. Do I keep pushing him away? Can I imagine my life without him in it now that he’s been at my side for so long? How can I walk away when those who want to do the DSMC harm show back up and Apostle is willing to protect me with is life? He’s my savior and has earned my loyalty and love. **18+  If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you.  No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. This is the second book in the Devil’s Saints Motorcycle Club: New Orleans Series. The DSMC: NO is first mentioned in Flowers and Moonlight. The Seattle Chapter will get books as well and there will be crossover. The DSMC is not a one percenter club, but these guys don’t always operate within the law either. This series will be darker as the club has ties to the Guidice Crime Family. Don’t be surprised if there is OW (other women) drama within the series either.**

REBEL When people look at me, they make a whole slew of assumptions. I’m covered in tattoos, and I have RBF I can’t control. Then people find out my name and think they have me all figured out. There’s a lot about my vibe that screams IDGAF, but it just goes to show you that you shouldn’t judge people without getting to know them. The assumptions people make about me are usually wrong. I’m pretty tame, don’t get a thrill from wild nights, and believe in the power of kindness. My most prized possession is my sewing machine with my glue gun as a close second. I’ve blazed through life while being different and it’s served me well. A chance meeting with Monk when he picks up a cut that I’ve made for the DSMC defies all my expectations for my future. He’s huge and should be scary, but I can see the pain in his eyes. I’ll give him anything he wants if he lets me take away the pain of his past. He’s used to being the protector, but he has no idea how feral I can be when it comes to keeping his heart safe. TYLER “MONK” I live with nightmares and regrets. The only things that keep me going are my club and my art. My brothers have stood by my side during my darkest days and give me a reason to keep moving forward. Losing my sister has given my life a purpose, but I’d rather see her smile at me again. Inking skin gives me an outlet and it’s the only time my soul soars anymore. Because there’s been too much loss. There’s been too much pain. I’ve given up on healing from the past, but then I meet Rebel when I’m the only one who can pick up the cut that she’s made for a prospect about to be patched in. I haven’t been able to look at a woman and not think about the evil of men since my sister’s death, but I can’t look away from Rebel. She changes everything and makes the sun break through the clouds of my life. She’s mine. By the time I’m done with her, she’ll wear my ring, have my last name, and be carrying my baby. **18+  If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you.  No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. Tyler “Monk” is part of the Devil’s Saints Motorcycle Club, Seattle Chapter. Meet Monk in Devil’s Return (DSMC: NOLA Book 1), Biker, and Falling Feathers. The DSMC is not a one percenter club, but these guys don’t always operate within the law either and have ties to crime families. Don’t be surprised if there is OW (other women) drama when the men of the DSMC are involved.** What better way to ring in the New Year than with babies?  This January, join some of your favorite romance authors as they bring you Baby Breeder Session 2, a series all about making babies. Whether it’s a primal, biological need or something else driving these men to breed the women they love, what is guaranteed is these stories are going to be hot and messy. Every happily ever after doesn’t have to have babies, but these men want nothing less than their women round and glowing.

Amelia If I could choose one person in Denver to tattoo anything they wanted on me it would be Beckett Banks, owner of Banks Ink.. So, when my best friend and coworker has the in for an appointment, I don’t hesitate to go and be her emotional support. Did I have an ulterior motive? Yeah, a little, but my friend is still my first priority. Beckett may be hotter than any guy I’ve ever met, but he’s kind of a dick, which is all the more obvious considering how nice everyone else in the shop is. Nice and maybe a little flirty. I may have been stalking Beckett’s social media for a while, but that doesn’t mean I’ll allow a guy to be a dick to me. Not again. He may have apologized, but I can hold a grudge and I’m not going to let my heart get stomped all over. I learned my lesson and now I know how to protect myself. I guess I’ll have to work harder at that now that his friends are conspiring to get us in the same room together. If only he didn’t look so sincere when he apologizes for his behavior, I would have a better chance of keeping my promise to myself and not give my heart away to the talented, sexy and tattooed Beckett Banks. Beckett The day I meet Amelia started out awful, but when I heard her laugh outside my shop, I knew in that moment that she’s the one for me. I shouldn’t have let my past get the better of me. My ex may have been a cheater, but that doesn’t mean that Amelia will be too. She’s gorgeous and sweet, kind and thoughtful. Still, she was flirting with two of my best friends; well, I think she was flirting and it brought up all doubts and fears. I was a dick to her and there’s no excuse for that. I tried to make it right, but she doesn’t owe me anything and she doesn’t have to accept my apology. I know I need to work harder to make it right with her. I’m lucky I have some of the best friends a guy can have and they can’t stand seeing me being a moody, grumpy bastard. I only need a chance and I know that I can make it up to her and get her to see how sorry I am. Good thing my friends are making sure I get that chance. Now I can make her mine because I knew the moment I saw her that she was always meant to be mine. She’s perfect for me, she’s perfect for our rag tag family. She’s home. I’ll always protect my home, no matter what. **18+. If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. This story is safe, no cheating, guaranteed HEA. Warning: This story does contain casual cannabis use, but not to worry, they live in a legalized state and are responsible members of society.**

BRONCO When I start to question my life and the meaningless hookups that have kept me away from anything real, a little black card is dropped into my hand. I’m not sure a matchmaker can give me everything I am looking for, but I’ve always been willing to live on the wild side and find out what fate has in store for me. Maybe it’s a sign. I shouldn’t have questioned KNK because not only do they give me what I desire the most, they give me McKenzie. She thinks we’re only having a little fun, but she’s going to find out quickly that she’s mine now. She’ll adapt to the life I lead as part of the Devil’s Saints MC and become my old lady. I’ve always known I wanted a woman like her, but never thought I’d find her. She’s perfect—the right mix of lady, quiet, and sass—and she doesn’t mind my need for control. I’ll do whatever I have to in order to keep her. She belongs on the back of my bike where she fits perfectly. McKENZIE I’ve had my share of bad luck, but lately things have been looking up. I have a job I love in a new city and I’m settling in. I don’t need a lot to make me happy, but I know there’s something missing. Maybe the little black card someone slips me might be just the thing I’m looking for. Even if it doesn’t work out, I’m all about trying new things in my new home. I’ve never been adventurous before, but why not now? When I meet Bronco, he’s not what I’m expecting, but something tells me he can give me what I desire most—a sense of comfort when I’ve had to be independent for so long…and a firm hand. I’m not sure if his life and his club is right for me, but there’s something about being with him that I can’t ignore. We’re opposites in so many ways, but he seems to know me better than I know myself. KNK seems to have made a good match with us, we fit perfectly. The only question is if it’ll last or if we’re just a good time. *18+  If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you.  No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. Bronco is part of the Devil’s Saints Motorcycle Club, Seattle Chapter. Meet Bronco in Devil’s Return (Devil’s Saints Motorcycle Club: New Orleans Chapter Book 1). The New Orleans Chapter is mentioned in Flowers and Moonlight. The DSMC is not a one percenter club, but these guys don’t always operate within the law either. This series will be darker as the club has ties to the crime families. Don’t be surprised if there is OW (other women) drama within the series either.* Welcome to the KNK matchmaking agency, where we'll match you with the perfect partner for your spicy cravings. Are you a Daddy in search of his LG, or a wild thing who craves a firm hand? Come meet your play match! Life is hectic and lonely. You don't have to keep roaming bars and random dating sites. Whatever your kink is, KNK's got you.

HYACINTH I’ve always been on the outside looking in and I prefer it that way. The connection I have to the Agosti family through my brother, Tazio, and best friend, Daisy, means I know that the world can be a dark place. Tazio has tried to shield me from it all and I’ve let him because I would rather fade into the shadows where it’s safe and I can simply be me. I have dreams of a family, a life that doesn’t involve the violence of the world, and to feel cherished. I’ve been building the life I wanted, but then Tazio falls in love, and it destroys my quiet world in ways no one could have predicted. All because of a brother’s love and Kiefer’s need to protect his sister from Tazio. When Kiefer takes me, it’s to use me as a bargaining chip. I shouldn’t want him, but no other man has ever made my body light up like he does. He doesn’t believe me when I tell him Dahlia and Tazio are in love. After Kiefer possesses me and the smoke from the inevitable collision clears what will be left of me? How many pieces of myself will I have to pick up and put back together? KIEFER The only family I’ve ever truly valued and loved is my sister. Finding out she was put in danger because of our brother is something I almost can’t comprehend. Dahlia says she’s found the other half of her soul, but how can that be when our brother tried to sell her to the man she supposedly loves to pay a debt? I never knew I had to protect my sister from herself, but she can’t be thinking straight. I’ve put everything else on hold while planning how to get her away from the monster who won’t let her go. The Agosti family is full of criminals, and I’ll sell my soul to the devil to get my sister back. My plan is to trade my sister for his sister. I’m doing this to save my sister, not possess the shy, quiet woman I’ve been watching while I’ve formed my plan. When I can’t ignore the way Hyacinth calls to me and how badly I want her, I realize I’ve made a miscalculation in my plan. I can only hope it’s not too late to have everything I want—my life, with my sister in it, and my woman in my arms. *18+. This story has dark themes, a morally gray hero, and a heroine who is treated as a mafia princess. You’ll still find an insta-love story that is spicy and isn’t necessarily simple, but with darker themes, situations, rough spicy times, and depictions of violence (not between the MMC and MFC). No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. This book is part of my Agosti Crime Family series but can be read as a standalone. Meet the Agosti family in Flames and Flowers. Check out the chronological reading order for the Agosti Crime Family books below. Hyacinth is mentioned throughout the series as an enforcer, Tazio’s sister and Kiefer is introduced in King of Pain and Petals. * Agosti Family Chronological Reading Order: Where Roses Lay Lilies and Lies Plucking His Daisy The Taste of Temperance Blossom in Shadows King of Pain and Petals Possessing Her Petals They live in the shadows and have their own moral compass that guides them. These men and women don't follow your rules. They make their own. When they meet their perfect partner, nothing else matters. They'll do whatever it takes to win the owner of their Dark Hearts.

GRIFFIN When I got the invitation for my 15-year high school reunion, I said right then and there I wasn’t going to go. Why would I want to? I don’t have anything to prove to those people. I came from the wrong side of the tracks and there were people in school who never let me forget it. I’ve made something of myself now. I love my construction job and I work with a great crew who are my friends. It’s my crew who encourages me to go to my reunion, not to prove anything, but for myself. Back in the day, Sienna was the sparkling star on everyone’s radar, but she’s not the same girl now. Life has beaten her down and she doesn’t see her worth, but I’ll remind her. Finding out that she’s a single mom doesn’t change anything for me—I’ll prove to her that she’s mine and I’ll be the man she and her daughter need. SIENNA I’m looking forward to my high school reunion. Not because I want to hash out the last 15 years with anyone, but because it means a night out. Since becoming a single mom, I’ve learned to appreciate any time away since it doesn’t happen often. I’m ready for some people to be surprised with the way my life has gone. I am too. I thought it would go completely differently than it did. That’s life, but it’s hard to not feel like a failure sometimes. Seeing Griffin again reminds me of the crush I used to have on him. The difference now is that he’s looking right back at me and seeing me. Will he look at me the same when he finds out about my daughter? Can I trust the future he’s offering me? **18+ If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. It is a standalone but is related to my Denver Family series (Banks Ink., Suburban Outcasts and Higgins Security). Meet Griffin in Less Than Strangers (Stanger Shoot Series Book 6) and Dad Bod Foreman.** It’s time to go back to school, but not to take tests or leave apples on the teacher’s desk–it’s reunion time!  No matter how long it’s been since graduation, love will be found surrounded by lockers, streamers, and memories of the glory days. This September, join some of your favorite Instalove authors as they revisit those hallowed high school halls from Back In The Day to find out if love can be found in the past and how much everyone has changed.

RYLAND I planned to avoid Sycamore Mountain for a lot longer than ten years, but when my dad dies, I have to go back. Hammond Whiskey Distillery isn’t the only thing waiting for me in my hometown. Magnolia’s the girl I always wanted and could never have because she’s my sister’s best friend and too young for me. Now, she’s all grown up and even more captivating than I remember. The fire in her eyes tells me I have a lot of work ahead of me to make her mine. I hope I’m not too late and have enough time to settle in and get through the annual Earth Day Fair. Her devotion to my family’s distillery is humbling. I should hand it over to her; maybe I will after her last name is Hammond. She thinks I’m not going to stay, but this time I’m not running. I’ll get her in my arms, in my life, permanently…after the rain. MAGNOLIA Pining for a man who I never thought would come home has left me bitter and sad, no matter how much I try and hold onto the sunshine. I don’t know why he’s stayed away so long, but I can only hope it’s not because of me. I’ve given so many years to Hammond Whiskey Distillery trying to feel closer to Ryland, but time still passes and I’m still alone. No one was prepared for Mr. Hammond’s death, least of all me. It’s the only reason Ryland comes back to Sycamore Mountain, but who is to say he’ll stay? Seeing him again reminds me that pieces of my heart are still jagged even though Harmony, my best friend and Ryland’s sister, tried to help me smooth them out over the years. Working together gives me hope I’m not sure I can trust. Maybe a little rain will wash away the past. When the clouds part, I don’t know what path I’ll be on, but Ryland will know he’s not the only one who has changed. **18+ If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. It is a standalone but is related to my Denver Family series (Banks Ink., Suburban Outcasts and Higgins Security). Meet Ryland in Finding Luck Again (Get Lucky Series).** The MAN OF THE MONTH CLUB is a steamy small-town collection featuring a new hottie (or two!) every month. In 2022, escape to Sycamore Mountain, North Carolina and celebrate ALL the holidays with your favorite group of romance authors and their delicious mountain men. Can’t wait to see you there!

SALEM Senior year is upon us and as much as this is the last hurrah, it’s also time to buckle down because before I know we won’t have the quad to call home and then life truly begins. I’m not sure where I’m going, but I also want to enjoy the time I have left. I’ve carved out a nice place for myself amongst the theater geeks, but all that changes when I get paired with Hollis Lang, star quarterback and king of the Kings, for a project in a theater class he probably shouldn’t even be in. I’m determined to do the work and not let how attractive he is get to me. Then I meet his best friend and fellow player, Slade Parsons. One of them I could ignore, but two? Maybe it was always bound to happen, just like they say when I’m sandwiched between them while they handle my body better than they do a football. I’m hoping to get through the year without any drama, but when we’re talking about two kings on campus is that even possible? They’ve scored my heart and body, but will it last? HOLLIS Football is my life and I’ve only allowed myself a distraction or two along the way. I wasn’t expecting the biggest distraction of my life to be my partner in a theater class I’m taking for an easy grade while I’m playing the most important season of my life. Salem isn’t anything like the girls I’ve been with before—she’s so much more. I’ve been looking toward the draft along with my best friend, Slade, who has been at my side for as long as I can remember. We’re a powerhouse team. I didn’t expect him to want the woman I’ve been watching since the first day of class, but it makes perfect sense. Can we have it all? Or is there too much off field drama? SLADE Hollis always told me the right woman would make me change my ways, but I never believed him. When he brings Salem into our world, he has every right to say, ‘I told you so’. We’ve faced opponents on the field and come out victorious. Winning over Salem and convincing her we want to share her forever is a battle we never expected and one we can’t lose. With everything on the line, including three hearts, can we make it through the season without too much drama? Can we find a way to have everything we’ve ever wanted? I’m not going to let anything stand in my way and I know Hollis is right there with me. Salem is ours. **18+ If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. It is a standalone but is related to my Denver Family series (Banks Ink., Suburban Outcasts and Higgins Security). Salem is mentioned in Dad Bod Foreman as Griffin’s younger sister.** Fall isn’t only about changing leaves and saying goodbye to summer, it’s also all about going back to school.  Pack up and head back to the dorms because class is in session and love is in the air.  Will you fall for the nerd, the jock, or maybe the professor? This fall, join your favorite Instalove romance authors from Flirt Club and find out just how naughty it can get on campus.

TUCKER “FRIAR” FOX A certain cyber thief has been able to take from the Devil’s Saints MC. It wasn’t a lot of money at first, but our Treasurer, Clutch, took it personally. I took on the job to find the source of the theft and now my pride won’t allow me to let it go. I’ve been running after my own tail to try and find out who is behind the multiple breaches of our security and the theft; I need to catch this guy. Whoever the hacker is, they messed up when they upped their game which allows me to get a bead on where the guy is. Rolling out of Seattle with a few of my brothers, I’m not at all sad to be heading down South close to Christmastime. Mistletoe Creek, Tennessee seems like an idyllic place, but they’re harboring a dangerous hacker and I’m going to find them. Finding Robyn at the other end of the thefts throws off everything I thought I knew. She’s all curves and determination, but I can’t ignore that she’s stolen from the club, even if she thought she was doing the right thing. When my brothers and I find out we’re not the only ones who have tracked her down, the only thing I can do to protect her is make her my old lady. She wants to take down the evil in the world and the Devil’s Saints MC is at her back. ROBYN LOCKE When my best friend disappeared years ago, she wasn’t the only one who was lost. I’ve been searching for a place to belong while trying to right the wrongs in the world, wrongs I didn’t know existed until she was taken and sold. I’ve found a home in Mistletoe Creek for the last five years, but I don’t know if I can make it permanent. Using my computer skills to skim money from those who do evil in this world, I make sure the money gets to those who need it. I’m not sorry and I never will be. If the bad guys don’t have as much money, they don’t have as much freedom to destroy. With Christmas around the corner, I want to help even more people…and that is where everything goes wrong. I didn’t expect Friar to track me down from over 2000 miles away, but when he rolls into Mistletoe Creek with some of his brothers, he doesn’t suspect me. At first. Once he figures it out, he should be mad and never trust me, but he looks at me like I’m his whole world and shows me the Devil’s Saints aren’t the bad guys I thought they were. When the real bad guys show up to find me, I have no choice but to give into Friar and his plan to protect me. Hopefully I can stay safe and come out of this with my heart intact. **18+  If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you.  No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. Tucker “Friar” is part of the Devil’s Saints Motorcycle Club, Seattle Chapter. Meet Friar in Biker and Falling Feathers. The DSMC is not a one percenter club, but these guys don’t always operate within the law either and have ties to crime families. Don’t be surprised if there is OW (other women) drama when the men of the DSMC are involved.** Once upon a time…it’s how every good fairy tale starts. But these aren’t your childhood fairy tales. This holiday season, eleven of your favorite authors are spicing up your favorite fairy tales all set in the small town of Mistletoe Creek, Tennessee. Grab your cocoa and meet your Prince Charming because happily ever after has a whole new meaning…

GANNON My time in the military changed me and when I came back home to Jasper Ridge, I retreated to the mountains. It’s quiet and safe here, but it’s lonely as well. I’ve made my peace with it. I have my cabin, I have my dog, I have my solitude. What more could I want? When a beautiful woman shows up with hope in her eyes while telling me she’s in Jasper Ridge to become my wife, it becomes clear that someone has decided to stick their nose in my business. I never put out the ad Lake saw, but she’s definitely here for me. How it happened doesn’t matter because I’m not letting her go. I wasn’t expecting to give my heart or a ring to a woman, but now I’m doing both. With her in my arms, I remember the joy of Christmas and can see a future with her. Santa wasn’t the one who brought Lake to me, but whoever did will forever have my gratitude. LAKE I’ve been feeling stuck and suffocated for far too long. I hate my job. My brother, who is part of the Devil’s Saints MC, will always see me as his younger sister instead of a woman who knows her own mind. As the holidays roll around, I’m determined to do something about it. If Santa could give me a sign, that would be great, especially with my brother out of town. I have an opportunity and I don’t want to let it pass me by. When I come across a way to get out of town and head somewhere new, getting married to a stranger feels like a fair trade. I never expected Gannon to be my intended husband. He’s gruff and grumpy, but I’m used to men like that. The surprise on his face when I show up on his doorstep doesn’t deter me, and the way it morphs into heat tells me married life will be better than I was anticipating. I’ll remind my new husband what Christmas is all about and then we’ll build a life together that’s worth living. **18+. If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. This book takes you to Jasper Ridge, a small town with lots of heart, and has ties to Devil’s Saints Motorcycle Club: Seattle Chapter. Gannon is Slade’s brother; you can read a little about him in Off Field Drama. Lake is Crucify’s sister, meet him in Robbing From Mistletoe.** The stockings were hung. The presents? All wrapped. But not everyone was filled with cheer. This season a group of grumpy Scrooge’s are about to learn that the perfect gift isn’t under the tree at all. Instead, mistletoe will hold the key to unlocking the true spirit of the holidays—love. Grab a cup of hot cocoa and get ready to snuggle up with these steamy novellas brought to you by twelve of your favorite instalove authors.

OLIVIA Being the only woman at Banks Ink. can be tough sometimes. The guys look at me like a little sister, which I don’t mind…for the most part. The only one who doesn’t treat me like a little sister is Zeke, thankfully, because I’ve wanted him from the moment I met him two years ago. If he treated me like a sister, I don’t think I could handle it. We’re friends, which is great and all, but I want more. So much more. I don’t know how much longer I can keep wanting him and being close to him without my heart breaking. I’m losing hope that we will ever be more. Can I let my feelings go? Can I move on? Will he ever let me into the past he guards so fiercely? Will he ever want me the way I want him? I need to figure out a way to keep my heart and our friendship intact. I just have no idea how to do that. ZEKE If anyone knew about what I did, I’d lose everything that I’ve built with my family at Banks Ink.. I can’t risk that, not even for Olivia. When I met her two years ago there was a moment where I didn’t feel the weight of my past and I could almost imagine a happy future. It was fleeting and then reality came crashing down. I’ll never escape my past. I don’t deserve it. Beckett got me off the streets and gave me a purpose. I’ve worked hard to get to where I am now, but I’ll never deserve love; especially not from someone as amazing as Olivia. She’d look at me like a monster if she ever knew what I did. I can’t let that happen. So, I guess, friends it is. There’s just one problem: I don’t know how to let her go. I need her. **18+. If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. This story is safe, no cheating, guaranteed HEA. It is a standalone, but it is the second in the Banks Ink. series and would be more enjoyable if you’ve already read ‘Protecting His Home’ (Banks Ink. Book 1) Warning: This story does contain casual cannabis use, but not to worry, they live in a legalized state and are responsible members of society.**

He dirties her up and she cleanses his soul. VIKTOR ORLOV I have no problem taking advantage of the power, prestige, and wealth my last name and family give me. Why shouldn’t I? My brothers have the empire covered and my role in the family has never been clear beyond being the youngest. Why not have fun? When I’m blindsided by an arranged marriage, one completely out of my control, the only thing I can do is accept it. I enjoy my freedom too much and I won’t make this easy on whoever my wife is. I don’t see why I need to give up the fun I’ve been having; the marriage isn’t real. It might be in the name of some tentative peace between families, but I don’t trust her or her family. The longer I’m forced to be around Calla, the more I soften toward her. Why do I want to protect her from her brother and my past? It doesn’t make any sense and I don’t deserve to touch her with my soiled hands. When secrets are revealed and my resistance crumbles, I find that I want to make this marriage between us real. Can I earn her trust and prove to my wife that I’m ready for forever while keeping her safe and finding my place in my family’s legacy? CALLA SOKOLOV People looking in from the outside would think I have it all, but they have no idea what happens behind closed doors. My life is bleak in ways few would ever understand. My brother, Pavel, has found the power he’s sought for so long with the death of our parents. How is it possible that I’m grieving alone? For so long, the only thing I’ve had control over is my body. When Pavel comes to me and tells me I’m getting married to strengthen the ties between the Sokolov and Orlov Bratva families, will my body continue to be my own? Marrying Viktor isn’t something I want, but I can’t fight it. Maybe I can use this to gain my freedom. It’s clear Viktor doesn’t want or trust me, but I feel something for him, even if I shouldn’t. Is this just another trial to endure? Will he betray our marriage to rebel against what has been forced upon us? What happens to the resentment between us when secrets come to light? Can love bloom in our marriage? **18+. This story has dark themes and a morally gray hero. You’ll still find an insta-love story that is spicy and isn’t necessarily simple, but with darker themes, situations, rough spicy times, and depictions of violence (not between the MMC and MFC). No cheating with a guaranteed HEA, but there will be OW (other woman) drama. This book is part of my Orlov Bratva series but can be read as a standalone. Meet Viktor in Snowed In With the Bratva Boss and Gilded Thorn.** It's wedding season and you're invited to ten. Join some of your favorite authors for seductive and spicy modern marriage-of-convenience reads. From mob bosses to billionaires, the Tendered Vows series will have you wondering if signing on the dotted line before love is for better or worse.

FLEUR They never saw me, no matter how much I wanted them to. After growing up around the Guidice brothers, I fell in love with them, but they only saw me as their sister’s best friend. Just like the brothers of the DSMC have only seen me as the club princess. I’m tired of not being seen. I found a place to play and find myself, but I keep it a secret because the overbearing men in my life don’t need to know. When the Guidice brothers find out, they track me down and give me a night I’ll never forget. They cinch me up in corsets and ribbons, bringing back all the feelings I buried, but it doesn’t change anything. They still don’t see me. Everything goes wrong when a man I played with does see me, except only what he wants to see. I become his obsession. Leo, Gio, and Rocco come to my rescue, but is it because they feel obligated? When everything comes crashing down around me, who will still be at my side? LEONARDO I can’t lose focus on the family because the threats to the Guidice family are real and need to be neutralized. Except, for the first time, I’m distracted by Fleur. It’s like I’m seeing her for the first time. I’m not the only one distracted by her either. Finding out she’s so much more than my brothers and I ever realized leads to a night of indulgence, but then what will happen? GIOVANNI Fleur has been hard not to notice, but she’s always been untouchable. Until she isn’t and we find out there is so much more to her than we ever thought. After giving into temptation, one night with her will never be enough. As danger looms, she’ll have to trust me and my brothers, even though we haven’t earned it. But we will. Then we’ll claim her as our own because no one touches what is ours. ROCCO I’m used to threats and danger, it comes with the territory as a Guidice. Having those things touch Fleur is unacceptable. I thought, inevitably, we would be the ones bringing danger to her doorstep, but it’s her light instead. I’ll walk through fire for her with my brothers at my side. Now that we’ve had a taste of her and dressed her up as our little doll, there’s no going back. The blood we shed to neutralize the threat to our woman is a testament to our devotion. We’re never letting her go. **18+. If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. This story will have high heat with multiple love interests for the heroine. No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. This book has ties to my Denver Family book but does not contain any characters from those storylines. This book is part of the Guidice Crime Family books and Devil’s Saints MC series but can be read as a standalone. Meet Fleur and the Guidice brothers in Flowers and Moonlight (Mardi Gras Menage Series) and Room Five: What You Can’t See (Club Sin: New Orleans Session 1).** You’ve explored Club Sin: New York and Club Sin: Chicago, now visit Club Sin: New Orleans for two more play sessions. Fantasies are meant to come true and the men of Club Sin: New Orleans will see to your every kinky desire. This November is the second play session of the year with ten of your favorite steamy romance authors. We’ll take you inside Club Sin: New Orleans, a forbidden place where you’ll find love and pleasure with multiple hot men in these Reverse Harem novellas. Can you handle the heat? Ten rooms, ten fantasies…Which door will you step through?

TILLY Growing up as the Alpha’s daughter, the importance of the pack has always been front and center. While I never questioned if my parents loved me, I also knew the importance of the pack and the expectations on the shoulders of my parents. I grew up watching my brother training to make the same sacrifices for the Golden Summit pack, sacrifices I was told were in my future if my mate ended up being an Alpha. The problem with all those sacrifices for the pack, the ones put on my shoulders without my consent, was that I had my own dreams. I dreaded turning 18 and the promise of finding my mate because I didn’t want those dreams stolen from me. That’s why I hatched my plan and hid my scent, just in case. It was a good thing too since I found my mate not long after my birthday; and he’s an Alpha who has no idea who he is to me. I’ve stayed away from him while going to school and finding myself beyond the pack. Now that I’ve graduated, I know I can’t keep putting off my fate. I just hope he can forgive my trickery. WHITAKER The years I’ve been searching for my mate have been long. For some reason, I thought for sure I was going to find her four years ago. It was an instinct pulling at my gut before arriving at the annual mating ball, but I was proven wrong. I’ve been waiting for her while leading my pack. It’s not easy with no one at my side to help me, keep me focused, and provide the balance I need. I’ve seen the way some of the other she-wolves look at me. They’d like nothing more than to be my Luna, but it’ll never be them. I’m not expecting anything more than leaving this year’s mating ball alone, again. But I’m proven wrong. When I meet my mate, finally able to smell a scent that calls to me and is made just for me, I realize I’ve met her before and should have been able to recognize her as my mate. Her trickery has cost us years together and I’m not sure if I’ll ever forgive her for it even though I can’t deny the pull between us. **18+ This is a wolf shifter romance. For these shifters, second chance mates do not exist, and that connection can be lost through rejection or death. If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. This is a PNR romance and there will be more stories within this world in the future.** In a world where love is as sweet as it is spooky, each tale is filled with swoon-worthy moments, spine-tingling encounters, and the promise that love can be found in even the most unexpected places. Dive into the Trick or Treat Monsters series where the lines between trick and treat blur, and romance takes a delightfully monstrous twist.

LENNON I’ve been avoiding the inevitable for years—moving away from my home in Seattle to Phoenix, where my stepfather took my mom after they got married. I didn’t want to leave the life I was building and found a way to have a family even with Mom gone. The Devil’s Saints MC gave me a home and a purpose while allowing me to travel. Leaving it all behind isn’t easy, but the hope in my mom’s voice isn’t something I can ignore. She hopes that she can give me a family, a real one. She doesn’t understand that I have no interest in meeting my stepbrothers and family is more than a piece of paper or marriage ties. It’s about the way they make you feel and the way they accept you. I have my doubts that my new family will give me what I need. I arrive in my new city and try to get my bearings while avoiding my so-called family. I need a way to blow off some steam and what better way than a key party? Meeting the three men who get my key proves to be perfection wrapped up in one night. If I had known who Lachlan, Kemp, and Jordan were would it have changed anything? I doubt it. But nothing can ever come from it, even if they’re the only men I’ve ever wanted on a soul deep level because a piece of paper says we’re family. LACHLAN Lennon might not know us, but my brothers and I know her. When we found out our dad was getting married, we did our due diligence. The more we learned about Lennon, the more intrigued I was, and I was not alone. The only problem was that she never came to Phoenix, no matter how many times her mom tried to get her to us. KEMP It feels like we’ve been waiting forever, but, finally, Lennon is moving to Phoenix. I don’t know how, but I’m grateful. My brothers and I have only been able to keep track of her, never seeing her or meeting her. With her moving to join us at work, we have the opportunity we’ve been waiting for. She’s ours and it’s time that she knows it. JORDAN While Lennon is getting settled in her new home, she avoids my brothers and me. It’s a good thing we’re patient men. When we find out she’s going to a special event at Wicked Temptation, there’s nothing that can keep us away or stop us from spending the night with her. When the truth of who we are comes out, I have a feeling she’ll be mad. It won’t change the end result—she’s ours and we aren’t letting her go. **18+. If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. This book has ties to Devil’s Saints Motorcycle Club: Seattle Chapter through Lennon. Meet Lennon in Falling Feathers.** Welcome to Wicked Temptation. We invite you to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. Who will end up with your key, no one knows. But that's all part of the fun, isn't it? Live a little and let the night bring you your deepest desires.

DELL When the dust settled after the Halloween party that changed so many lives, I was left in the shadows. I watched the people I lived next to for years forget about me as they picked up the pieces of their lives. How could they find a new normal when I’m left no better than fog? Darkness and bitterness have become my constant companions and I have no doubt that’s how it will always be. Even though I’m angry, what else can I do but continue to watch from the darkest corners of Screaming Woods while everyone goes on? I’m not expecting a light to suddenly appear. Caroline isn’t all monster, but, as a child of our resident wolfman and his mate, she’s not all human either. As much as I want to give into the pull to her, I’ve spent far too long existing within the shadows. She deserves more, but that won’t stop me from watching her. CAROLINE Finding my place in Screaming Woods hasn’t been easy for me. I’m not a monster, but I’m not a human like my mom. I’m something in between. I don’t know where I belong in the only home I’ve ever known. After I turn 18, it feels like there’s something pulling me into the darkest parts of the forest where only shadows live. I ignore it as best I can, but I can feel someone’s eyes on me, waiting for me, calling to me. Something is missing and I have no idea what it is. When I go in search of what is stalking me, I find light in the darkness. My parents are mates, but I never thought I’d find mine. Finding out my mate is someone everyone else forgot about long ago, when he became one with the shadows, is something out of a dream…or a nightmare. How can we find our future together when he’s a shadow of who he was with burning resentment for everyone who left him behind? **18+  If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you.  No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. Read about Caroline’s parents and get an introduction to Screaming Woods in Knot Running From Fate.** Who says monsters can’t fall in love? In Screaming Woods, anything is possible. Welcome back to the little town turned monstrous by a party potion gone wrong. Your favorite instalove authors are bringing you hairier, scarier, and hornier monsters than ever before in this beastly series coming to your kindle in May 2023.

SAMUEL Being the new Alpha for the Waning Moon Pack hasn’t been easy. Would it be easier with a Luna at my side? Of course, but that’s not going to happen. Not now. There was too much hate, corruption, and greed coursing through the old Alpha family. Their deaths were necessary to usher in a new path for the pack but required me to endure the loss of my mate. The need to step into the role of Alpha and the guilt over the pain my sister had to endure, some of it by my hands, keeps my mind off the hole left behind from the loss of the mate bond. But I don’t miss the person my mate was helping me to become. Now I can work to make Waning Moon a place to belong. When Nyx moves to the pack hoping for a fresh start after the loss of her mate, there’s a pull to her and her daughter I can’t explain. If only I deserve to have love, but I know the truth. Regret and devotion to the pack is all I have time for. But what if they need me just as much as I need them? NYX The only reason I’ve survived the last three years is because of my daughter. If not for Aisley, I wouldn’t have been able to go on. The regret of surviving while feeling like my mate’s loss is all my fault tries to drown me in darkness every day. He was my everything and I can’t imagine the void he left behind ever being filled. I tried staying in the Silver Howler Pack, where my mate and I both grew up, but the strain of it was becoming unbearable. Being given the chance to start fresh in the Waning Moon Pack might give me a chance to heal a little. I never expected to meet Samuel, my new Alpha, and see the same pain and regret in his eyes that I feel every day even though our stories aren’t the same. Aisley bonds with Samuel in a way that makes me yearn for something that can never be. We can’t go back and I’m not sure I can move forward. I don’t deserve to be free from the emptiness in my soul where my mate used to reside. But what if the only way to keep living is to let go and fight for love that I never expected to be blessed with? **18+ This is a wolf shifter romance. For these shifters, second chance mates do not exist, and that connection can be lost through rejection or death. If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. This is a PNR romance and there will be more stories within this world in the future.** This book is part of the Mated to the Monster multi-author monster romance series. All books can be read as standalone stories.

HAILEY Growing up and living in Sweetwater Valley is both a blessing and curse. Everyone is in your business, but there’s a community here that I’ve been part of my entire life. I have a few good friends and I know what to expect. The kids I teach keep me on my toes and that’s enough for me. Knowing everyone around isn’t great for my love life, but I really can’t complain. I’m content with what I have until a small kitchen fire has the new firefighter in town coming to my rescue. While Wesley puts out the fire, he’s stoking flames in me I didn’t know existed. Wesley is determined to make sure I know how he feels and never doubt him or his intentions. He’s not just my savior or hero, he’s the perfect man for me. WESLEY Being the new guy in town is always a little daunting, but moving to a small town where everyone seems to already know each other makes it even worse. I’m lucky that there’s a brotherhood I’m accepted into the moment I slip on my gear at the firehouse. It makes me think that Sweetwater Valley is exactly the place I’ve been looking for. When I respond to a call with my crew and meet Hailey, I know I’m right where I’m supposed to be. She’s the woman I’ve been looking for. It’s no surprise I couldn’t find her in the city. Hailey is all sweet smiles and cozy moments and I’m going to show her that fate brought us together. She calls me a hero, her savior, but she’s the one who saved me by giving me a home. *18+ If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. It is a standalone and exists in my small town Sweetwater Valley world. Catch up with Sweetwater Valley by starting with the first book, Unexpected Love.* Cinnamon Roll Hero (sin-a-mon roll he-ro): ( n ) a hero who is too sweet for this world…but will fight to the death for the people they care about. Join twenty of your favorite romance authors on our journey to prove that cinnamon rolls can still be steaming hot! These sweet, sexy heroes (and heroines!) are here to save the day, whether it’s rescuing their partner from the ghosts of their past or just showing them that they deserve to be loved, cherished, respected…and, of course, pleasured.

There are moments in time you wish to capture and keep. Others you wish you could forget forever—moments when your life irrecoverably changes. You hope it’s a change for the better, but I haven’t found that to be true. At ten everything changed. I was loved. I was cherished. Then…I wasn’t. The day I turn eighteen is the second time everything changes. I find my mate and he rejects me. I’m not surprised because the Alpha’s son has hated me for years along with the rest of my pack. Being rejected fills me with pain I’ve never known and makes me feel hollow because it steals my hope. I don’t know what will happen the next time everything changes, but I’m afraid of what that moment will bring. How will I survive it? When will the pain stop? Can I escape the darkness I’ve been trapped in for far too long? I can only hope the Moon Goddess will give me the strength I need to find my true purpose and no longer be swallowed whole by the pain of my past. When the lies surface, maybe I can be bonded beyond them. **18+ This is a wolf shifter rejected mates story and there are dark themes and elements in this story (bullying, violence, no SA). If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. This is a PNR romance and there will be more stories within this world in the future.** We’re taught fate knows all. That it leads you down a certain path because that’s where you’re meant to be. But what if whoever is waiting for you at the end of it chooses not to accept your combined destiny and instead fights it? The authors in this series have decided to find out.

BENNETT “PENANCE” She believed my words and felt my hatred, but they were all twisted lies. Every word, every action, was a blade against her skin and they marked me as well. Our fate was sealed the moment our parents got married and I couldn’t do anything about it other than push her away. I didn’t want anyone else to see her, to touch her, to love her, but I couldn’t have her even though she was always mine. I made her believe the lies to make her hate me, feeding the part of me that hated myself. When she got the chance, she flew away, and I’ve been paying for it with bits of my soul ever since. I’ve been watching and waiting while I found a new family with the Devil’s Saints MC, channeling all my anger and resentment toward our past into something more to gain enough favor to barter with fate. When she finally comes home, she’s a swan, and we’re no longer family. Evelyn was always beautiful, and I’ve always loved her. She thinks she’s transformed, but those are just the feathers. It was always her light that shined the brightest. I’ll chase away the darkness I shrouded her in and repent for my sins before I make her mine, then I’m never letting her go. EVELYN Years ago, I should have known nothing could happen, no matter what my heart said, because he was my stepbrother and he hated me, which he made it clear every chance he got. When I couldn’t take it anymore, when I was at my lowest and surrounded by choking darkness, I ran. It wasn’t far enough. The memories twisted into nightmares and followed me, along with the stolen moments and the dreams I knew would never come true. In the years I’ve been gone, I’ve grown into the woman I was always supposed to be. I’ve gotten better at ignoring the echo of his voice in my head and the way his eyes would heat when he thought I wasn’t paying attention. Still, I can feel the fissures caused by the push and pull between us. Our parents are divorced now, more broken pieces of a fairy tale forgotten, and they haven’t seen Bennett in years. It should be safe for me to be home where so much has changed, except I can still feel his eyes on me, just like I used to. I can’t shake it and I’m not sure I want to. I’m stronger now, but he holds the power to break me; he always has. When he gets his hands on me again, I can see how much he wants me, but can I trust him? **18+  If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you.  No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. Bennett (Penance) is part of the Devil’s Saints Motorcycle Club, Seattle Chapter. Meet Penance in Devil’s Return (Devil’s Saints Motorcycle Club: New Orleans Chapter Book 1) and Biker. The New Orleans Chapter is mentioned in Flowers and Moonlight. The DSMC is not a one percenter club, but these guys don’t always operate within the law either and have ties to crime families. Don’t be surprised if there is OW (other women) drama when the men of the DSMC are involved.** Once upon a time…When you’re tucked into bed and looking for a fairy tale, not all of them can be glitter and gold.  Sometimes you want them gritty and twisted to fulfill your deep, dark desires.  This October, fifteen of your favorite authors are bringing you the Dark and Twisted Tales Series.  These stories will follow you into your dreams and show you that the tales you grew up with might have had moments in the sunshine, but were borne from the darkest corners of your mind.…they lived happily ever after.

HEATHER My first mistake is forgetting my place.  I let myself believe, as I give them my submission, that they will cherish it.  But I am only a club angel. What I see in their eyes is lust, not a promise for the future. My second mistake is running, but when I see the positive test all I can feel is panic.  I was always good at running. From my mistakes, from my past. My third mistake is giving in when they come for me, something I never thought they would do.  Being caught in a whirlwind of passion and vows of forever make me forget why I learned how to run in the first place.  Now my past is catching up to me and putting the men I love in danger, but what choice did I have?  They claimed me, and they already owned me anyway. POE It was my idea to give into temptation.  I should have known one night would never be enough.  Even though we can’t give Heather everything she deserves right away.  I had no idea she would run. GRAY It was my idea to wait to go after her, even though every day without her is torture.  We can’t offer her more until we get our cuts.  Once we’re patched, it’ll be time.  We aren’t prepared for her heartbreakingly sad eyes or the secret she’s keeping. ZACH It was my idea to not give her a choice, especially when the secret that had her running is a life that we created with her.  I didn't know the hurt we inflicted on our angel wasn't the worst she had endured.  When her demons come, we'll protect her because she's ours and we have the Devil’s Saints MC at our backs. **18+. If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. This story will have high heat with multiple love interests for the heroine. No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. This book is part of my Devil’s Saints Motorcycle Club: New Orleans Series. The DSMC: NO is first mentioned in Flowers and Moonlight. The DSMC is not a one percenter club, but these guys don’t always operate within the law either. This series will be darker as the club has ties to the Guidice Crime Family. Don’t be surprised if there is OW (other women) drama within the series either. Meet Heather, Poe, Gray, and Zach in Devil’s Return (DSMC:NOLA Book 1).** You’ve explored Club Sin: New York and Club Sin: Chicago, now visit Club Sin: New Orleans for two more play sessions. Fantasies are meant to come true and the men of Club Sin: New Orleans will see to your every kinky desire. This November is the second play session of the year with ten of your favorite steamy romance authors. We’ll take you inside Club Sin: New Orleans, a forbidden place where you’ll find love and pleasure with multiple hot men in these Reverse Harem novellas. Can you handle the heat? Ten rooms, ten fantasies…Which door will you step through?

PRODIGAL One moment can change the path of your life. It’s a lesson I learned 12 years ago when I lost the woman that I thought I would spend the rest of my life with. We had plans and it felt like the road stretched out in front of us was paved with possibility. I left New Orleans to find myself, to drown my pain, and figure out how to function after my dreams crashed and burned. When my head was on straight, I returned—the prodigal son ready to earn my patch and be part of the brotherhood I grew up in, the one my father still presides over. Now I’m Vice President and life is good. When someone from the past breezes into my life, she blows it up. I thought my wounds were healed, but Wrenley has me questioning everything. She was just a kid back then, but she’s a grown woman now. One I want in the worst way. I can’t go there because our pasts are too entwined, and she needs my help. The devil on my shoulder tries to tell me I can just have a taste, but if I give in then she’ll be mine and I’ll never let her go. One moment can change the path of your life and maybe that’s when you find your future. WRENLEY Sometimes life gives you more than you can handle, and you feel the walls closing in on you. I wasn’t prepared to lose my sister. It wasn’t just her, either. It felt like I lost my parents when she died as they wallowed in their grief. Then there was him. He was there one day and then gone the next. Life was hard, but I found a way to survive. I picked up the pieces, forged ahead, and now I’m in a good place, one I’m proud of, but I have a problem. I’ve caught the eye of a dangerous man and I want nothing to do with him. The only people I know who might be able to help are the Devil’s Saints MC. I’m seeking sanctuary and the last person I expect to see is him. Reid Whelan left all those years ago and I have no idea when he came back. Everyone calls him Prodigal and that isn’t the only change—he’s not the same boy he was when he was in love with my sister. I hid my crush back then, but now what is between us can’t be denied. We’ve changed, but our past hasn’t. Sometimes life gives you more than you can handle, and I can only hope we come out of this stronger together. **18+  If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you.  No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. This is the first book in the Devil’s Saints Motorcycle Club: New Orleans Series. The DSMC: NO is first mentioned in Flowers and Moonlight. The Seattle Chapter will get books as well and there will be crossover. The DSMC is not a one percenter club, but these guys don’t always operate within the law either. This series will be darker as the club has ties to the Guidice Crime Family. Don’t be surprised if there is OW (other women) drama within the series either.**

SARAH Having everything in order and sticking to my routine is the way I cope with my past. It keeps the nightmares contained. I can’t let them out. I’m already scared enough of the shadows as it is. When I remember, they overtake my world. Which is why I call my family for help when I’m stranded on the side of the road and fear is stretching toward me and about to swallow me. I’m assured that the man coming to help me is a friend, someone my brother-in-law, Ryder, trusts. I didn’t expect he would take my breath away…or chase away my demons. Theo revs my engine, but I can’t imagine that I’m enough for a man like him. Saving me when I’m stranded isn’t the only thing he does. He makes me feel whole and I give my trust and my body to him. I can only hope my past won’t taint my future and he won’t break my heart. THEO For so long all I’ve had is my business. Restoring old cars is a passion I got from my father. It’s opened doors for me and given me a purpose, but the older I’ve gotten the more I realize it hasn’t given me much else. I didn’t realize a friendship I forged over a metal frame would bring my woman into my life, one I can’t live without. When I get the phone call to help Sarah, it only takes one look into her vulnerable eyes to know I’ll do anything to get her to trust me. She’s haunted and quiet, living in her head more than experiencing life. I plan to show her how good living can be while getting her to fall for me. I’m going to make Sarah mine. I’ll pop her hood and fix her car. I’ll shelter her. I’ll love her. I’ll show her just how good I am with my hands and then I’m never letting her go. *18+  If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you.  No cheating with a guaranteed HEA.  It is a standalone but is related to my Denver Family series (Banks Ink., Suburban Outcasts and Higgins Security).  Meet Sarah in Building His Home (Banks Ink. Book 8), but she appears in other books as well. Theo is mentioned in Claiming His Family (Higgins Security Book 2). Journey with me for this book, Letters From Hometown USA (Loving My Soldier Series), and Scarred Beginnings (Heart of a Wounded Hero Series) because there is a time jump. To get a chronological reading order, please see my website.* Whether they're construction workers, carpenters, roofers, plumbers, welders, mechanics, electricians, factory machinists, metalworkers, trash collectors, cement workers, movers, heavy-equipment operators, tow truck drivers, oil rig workers, or canoe builders, our blue-collar heroes all have in two things in common: They’re good with their hands, and they’re not afraid to get dirty. Really, really dirty. Join your favorite instalove authors for 15 steamy love stories featuring blue-collar men who work hard and fall hard when they meet the women who steal their hearts.

LAWSON I love my job and my crew. The owners of J&J Construction put a lot of trust in me, and I strive to give my job everything I have. I pride myself on my calm façade on the job and off, even if I am a man of few words. That flies out the window when Madison comes onto my job site to complain about the noise. I can almost see the steam coming out of her ears, but she’s not the client and I have a job to do. She gets under my skin and with one look I know why. I might not be able to do anything about how loud it can get, but I can find a way to make it up to her if she’ll let me. Madison and her sassy attitude are mine and I’m not letting her go. I know she watches me, and it only fuels the fire within me to claim her. I’ll soothe her annoyance and make her forget about anything other than building a future with me. MADISON The racket from next door is going to drive me up the wall. I’ve confronted the foreman, Lawson, about the issue and it didn’t go very well. I can’t concentrate on my work and it’s not just the noise that’s the problem. My thoughts are invaded by a certain foreman with a dad bod so cuddlable that it makes me want to beg him to let me snuggle with him. It’s too bad I made a horrible first impression and now can only watch from my window even when I tell myself I won’t do it anymore. When he catches me checking him out, is he going to make fun of me and continue to hold my bad attitude against me? It wasn’t my finest hour; I’ll be the first one to admit it. When he asks me out, I wonder if he’s trying to teach me a lesson or if he’s for real. I could see a future with him, wrapped up in his beefy arms. Can he see a future with me or am I just a harpy with no manners? **18+ If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. It is a standalone but is related to my Denver Family series (Banks Ink., Suburban Outcasts and Higgins Security). Meet Lawson in Less Than Strangers (Stranger Shoot Book 6) and Built Dad Bod Tough.** The Dad Bods are back, and they're Bigger, Bolder, and Burlier than ever! This April, join your favorite authors and the men packing a little somethin' extra for their women in Dad Bod 2.0: Large And In Charge.

KIMBALL Life is good—I spend most of my time at the shelter taking care of animals who need me and finding them forever homes where they’ll thrive. The only downside to my life is that I don’t have anyone to share it with. I’ve been able to push that need aside for years now, but as the people around me find love, it’s a harder reality to ignore. Still, I’m okay with waiting for the right man. I’m not prepared for the spark between Nathan and I the first time we meet, especially with the way he sneers at me and makes assumptions about why I’m on his grandfather’s land. What a shame that the first man I’ve felt something for in so long is a jerk. I guess everything in life can’t be good. It doesn’t take long for him to learn that I’m not out to get Mr. Jacobson and how everyone supports his unofficial animal sanctuary. His apology is genuine, but I have a feeling I shouldn’t allow my heart to get involved even though his eyes beg me to let him in. By the time he breaks through my walls, I’ve forgotten why I wasn’t sure about him, but was he ever meant to stay? NATHAN I keep stepping in it and messing up my life. First, my inability to hide my disgust and distrust for the client I’m defending lands me with forced vacation time. Suddenly, the partner position I’ve been working towards looks farther away than ever. Maybe the future I’ve been chasing isn’t the one for me. Going to Sweetwater Valley, a place I haven’t visited in years, to see my grandfather should be the perfect place to get my head on straight. I barely get a lungful of the fresh air or experience the slower pace before I’m making assumptions about the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen. Kimball doesn’t deserve my ire, accusations, or frustrations. By the time I realize she helps my grandfather with his animal sanctuary, along with the rest of the town, I’ve already made a horrible first impression. Kimball is empathetic, driven, and makes me feel things I never have before. When I’m ready to admit the attraction between us is off the charts and apologize for my misstep, is it too late? Even though I know she’s mine, it would be wrong to build something in Sweetwater Valley when I’m only visiting, but can I stop myself? When my old life comes calling, which future is the right one for me? **18+. If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. It is a standalone and the seventh small town romance in the Sweetwater Valley series.**

DECLAN McCARTHY I’ve made a name for myself on destruction and favor. It has served me well and kept the wolves at bay, the ones who howl at the edges of my world hoping for the smell of blood in the air. I won’t give them the satisfaction; I’ve worked too hard to be on top. The only woman I care about is my sister, Saoirse. Every other woman is a momentary distraction in my bed. Until I meet Roisin. She comes into my life like a breeze rolling over the Irish countryside and I can’t deny how much I want her. I will make her mine, even though my gut is burning with the knowledge that something isn’t quite right. It doesn’t take much to unravel her secrets, which Roisin would rather keep hidden in the darkness. When her lies and manipulations come crashing down around us, I have a choice to make. Will I become her savior? Or will her betrayal become our ruin? ROISIN I’ve always been the odd one out in my family and they’ve conditioned me to crave their acceptance and affection. It’s been the gold they’ve dangled in front of me but have never given freely. It’s toxic and I’m trapped in a cycle I know is going to break my heart and my soul. When my family puts me in a position I’ve never wanted, I don’t see a way out of it. I go into the lion’s den, hoping my purpose stays in the shadows. Getting a job at Declan McCarthy’s pub is easy. Finding out about the secrets the McCarthy mob holds close? Not so much. Everything changes when I come face to face with Declan. He wants me close and the way he studies me makes me hungry for his touch just as much as I fear him finding out the truth. When he uncovers the truth, it tests where my loyalty lies—with my family or the man I wasn’t supposed to fall for but can’t resist? Will he become my savior? Or will my betrayal become our ruin? **18+. This story has dark themes and a morally gray hero. You’ll still find an insta-love story that is spicy and isn’t necessarily simple, but with darker themes, situations, rough spicy times, and depictions of violence (not between the MMC and MFC). No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. This book is part of my McCarthy Irish Mob series and has ties to my Agosti Crime Family books but can be read as a standalone. Meet Declan McCarthy in Blossom in Shadows. This is the first book in my McCarthy Irish Mob stories.** You’ve felt the power that the men of Dark Reign hold.  Now it’s time to fall under their rule again with new men who hold their world in their hands as they find the women who make them fall to their knees. Power comes at a cost and these men have sacrificed their souls. They know violence, death, and how to walk in the gray, but that doesn’t mean they are without weakness. The women they love are their light and they would scorch the Earth to protect them. This December meet the men who rule their empires of crime and the women who stand by them while darkness reigns.

TALLULAH Same Old Spin has always been my second home. Not just because it’s my family’s business but because I love the way music can speak to your soul. I thought I would run the shop forever, but it’s coming to an end and I’m not sure how to feel about it. I have no idea what comes next. I’m grateful my brother, Crosby, is back in Magnolia Point to help me close the shop and celebrate Record Store Day as our last hurrah. I figure he’s planning on trying to talk me into going back to New Orleans with him also, and I’m not sure I can leave what I know behind. I didn’t know he’d bring one of his club brothers with him. Jensen comes into my life like the perfect melody, but can a man with the road name Scythe be the one for me? I’m not sure what my future holds or if the Devil’s Saints MC lifestyle is one that I can accept. Should I give being with him a try? If I leave Magnolia Point behind, what will I find on the other side? JENSEN “SCYTHE” Heading to the Lowcountry for a few days with my brother, Apostle, to help him get his family’s shop closed and his sister back to NOLA doesn’t sound like a bad gig. I figure I can go and check out the angels at the Charleston chapter while I’m there. Time on my bike, new views, new women—it all sounds good to me. When we get to Magnolia Point, I’m punched in the gut by Tallulah. She’s everything I never knew I needed or wanted. I wasn’t looking for her, but, with her in front of me, I can’t deny that she is my future. I just need to convince her to look past my relationship with her brother and see me as more than a biker with a past. She’s going to be my old lady and that’s all there is to it. Now I just have to help close down her family’s record store, ease her into life with the DSMC, and make sure Apostle knows just how serious I am about her. Then Tallulah will come home with me and start our forever. What could go wrong? **18+. If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. This book is part of my Devil’s Saints Motorcycle Club: New Orleans Series. The DSMC: NO is first mentioned in Flowers and Moonlight. The DSMC is not a one percenter club, but these guys don’t always operate within the law either. Meet Scythe in Devil’s Return (DSMC:NOLA Book 1).** In 2024, escape to the lowcountry of Magnolia Point, South Carolina, and celebrate all the fun holidays with your favorite group of romance authors and their charming Southern men. See you there!

JOURNEY Living in a small town is great…until one moment causes everyone you care about to turn their back on you in disappointment. The entire town of Christmas Falls can look down at me because I was a teen mom, but I wouldn’t trade my Shiloh for anything. Being her mom gave me a purpose while making me grow up. I’ve made a life for my daughter and myself with my head held up high, not caring about what anyone says about me. She’s my only focus and my entire life is devoted to my eight-year-old. Until Tanner comes roaring into my life on the back of his bike. I don’t know how I missed the man, but it’s probably because I kept my head down and lived for my daughter. Tanner bulldozes his way into my life and gives me a reason to live for myself. I just hope that nothing tries to get in the way of the forever he’s gifting me. PEACEMAKER After leaving the military, I was a changed man. I needed a purpose and an outlet. I found my purpose with my brothers and riding with Christmas Falls MC where I’m known for my level head. I found an outlet with the women looking for a thrill with a biker for a night. I’m happy with my life. At least, I thought I was until I meet Journey and her daughter Shiloh. I never considered having an old lady and I certainly never considered a kid. Now, I’m desperate for both and I won’t let anything stop me from claiming them both as mine. I never thought Christmas Falls was the kind of place to turn their back on one of their own, but I see the pain in Journey’s eyes and the way people look down at her. For Christmas this year I’m giving her back everything that was taken from her and a future neither of us imagined. No one better get in my way because they might call me Peacemaker, but that doesn’t mean I won’t defend what is mine. **18+  If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you.  No cheating with a guaranteed HEA.  It is a standalone but is related to my Denver Family series (Banks Ink., Suburban Outcasts and Higgins Security).  While Journey doesn’t appear in any of my other books, she is mentioned in Summer Muse by her brother, Lane.** Some MC's are criminal organizations attempting to control their little corner of the world. Not Christmas Falls MC. Our club is made up of hard, solid men trying to give back to their community. They're complex men who know moral fiber isn't always black and white. The holidays are a special time of year in Christmas Falls. Cold nights lead to hot men and women fighting for hope and love. Welcome to Christmas Falls.