Afterglow Defiance Ignited (Afterglow Rising Trilogy Book 2)
Series: Afterglow Rising Trilogy
Series Number: 2
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Blurb: The end of the world was just the beginning...
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We rose from the ashes and now it's time to fight— for earth, for humanity, for hope, for love. But there is always a price. And survival always requires sacrifice. Can the world end more than once? Because that’s what it feels like when Alina finds herself in a situation that is all too familiar—and not in a comforting way. But this time? She’s ready to fight. Meanwhile, Jason and Carter form an unlikely alliance as they embark on a mission of their own. But will they come out on the other side as heroes? Or is this a fool’s errand driven by irrational hearts? And what about the others? With forces of evil too close to home, in a battle pinning humanity against itself—which side do you choose? To live? Or to survive? Together, they were strong enough to face the end of the world… Will they find their way back to each other? Or will the flames they ignite burn too bright to ever return? Afterglow Rising is a character-driven, post-apocalyptic, light sci-fi trilogy. Set in Austin, TX, survivors fight to move past the aftermath of an alien invasion. Little do they know, their fight has only just begun. With vicious creatures, abduction victims returning, and other looming threats, our main characters must figure out how to put the fractured pieces of themselves back together—lest they be reclaimed by the flames in the afterglow. Afterglow has a diverse ensemble cast that includes queer representation and main characters in their thirties. There are elements of found family, grumpy/sunshine dynamics, heart-pounding action, and slow-burn romance. Book one, Afterglow Rising From the Ashes, is available NOW on KindleUnlimited ebook & paperback.
The Palace of Crystal and Fire
Series: The Palace Series
Series Number: 1
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Blurb: Taken prisoner to the forbidden lands of Nestrique, Allorie is forced to hide her royal identity to survive... what she didn't expect, however, was to fall in love with the enemy
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Princess Allorie was the black sheep of her family; the only half Siren half Fae, the only one to push against the Malaran traditions, and the only one who wanted to be able to choose who she loved rather than some mystical Bond dictating who her lifelong Mate should be. She didn’t feel like she belonged anywhere, let alone in her own kingdom. Life was mundane. Life was a prison. Life was set in stone for her. Until the day she was saved from the jaws of an ancient beast by a dark-haired, fiery, rugged stranger named Maxus. Life from that moment on...changes. Maxus is all Allorie can seem to think about; focus on; fantasise about. However, there was one big problem: Maxus was from the warring territory past the Gate—the forbidden lands of Nestrique. When a visit to the Gate goes awry and Allorie attempts to save Maxus from danger, she is suddenly swept into Nestrique and dragged to their kingdom as a prisoner, forced to hide her identity to survive. As Allorie wonders if she will ever see her home again, she begins to doubt if the place she has called home all her life is really where she belongs...or if it’s within Maxus’s iron heart.
The Erstwhile Tyler Kyle
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Blurb: A washed-up actor turned cryptid-hunting YouTube darling receives a video from his presumed-dead mother that leads him to an isolated island that was once a gay conversion camp, and which may house the monsters he swears aren't real.
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Tyler Kyle doesn’t believe in monsters. A washed-up thirty-year-old actor and reluctant cryptid investigator, Tyler is used to playing the Scully to his best friend Josh’s Mulder on their stupidly popular YouTube channel. But when Tyler receives previously unseen footage of the B movie bombshell mother who abandoned him eighteen years ago—footage linked to an isolated island in the Canadian wilderness—the mystery is one conspiracy he’s determined to investigate. The fact that following the scent gives Tyler an excuse to run away from the “straight” Josh, whom he drunkenly made out with, is just the cherry on the shit sundae. But Echo Island isn’t what it seems. Its eerily scenic veneer hides a twisted secret buried in its roots as a gay conversion camp, and as Tyler retraces his mother’s footsteps, he discovers a supernatural connection between the residents and the island—one they seem to think Tyler and his mother share. Even worse, the footage of Tyler’s mom came from someone on the island–a stalker whose obsessive fascination with both Tyler and Josh is about to make Tyler wish he hadn’t gone this one alone. Puppeteered by his stalker, searching for his mother, and debating whether it’s possible to queerbait yourself, Tyler comes to realize that it doesn’t matter so much whether you believe in monsters, if they believe in you. THE ERSTWHILE TYLER KYLE is an adult horror comedy for fans of GHOST FILES, BUZZFEED UNSOLVED, and TWIN PEAKS. Content warnings available on Steve Westenra's website (see Goodreads Profile).
Bad Grains
Series: The Order of the Strawberry Circle
Series Number: 1
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Blurb: Join Jo as she rescues her brother from an ancient evil on a spine-chilling adventure that melds the darkness of German folklore with the magic of spooky season.
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BBNYA 2024 Finalist SFINCS 2023 Semi-Finalist "SHE HAUNTS THE FIELDS, SHE TAKES THE YOUNG, THE GRAIN DEVIL THRIVES IN BRIGHTEST SUN..." In the quaint German town of Fels, Halloween takes a dark turn for eleven-year-old Jo when her annoying older brother, Hektor, goes missing. Jo suspects he's playing a prank, but then both her father and grandma forget Hektor's name, and his stuff mysteriously disappears from his room. With the adults of no help whatsoever, Jo starts her own investigation and uncovers a gruesome legend: A monster lives in the rye fields and it has been preying on the children of Fels for centuries, ensnaring them into its world under the roots. Now Jo will have two days until the gates between worlds closes on Halloween night. Armed with a trusty turnip lantern, and her brother's obnoxious best friend as her only ally, can Jo outsmart the ancient monster, or will the rye fields claim even more innocent victims? Join Jo on a spine-chilling adventure that melds the darkness of German folklore with the magic of spooky season.
Whiteout
Series: The Order of the Strawberry Circle
Series Number: 2
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Blurb: When the blue door of winter opens, 11-year-old Jo Berger must once again protect her hometown from an onslaught of monsters straight out of German folklore.
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WHEN THE BLUE DOOR OPENS, WINTER WILL COME TO FELS. 11-year old Jo has finally managed to make a friend at her new school: Rani, the girl who runs like the wind. Together, Jo and Rani are planning the perfect winter break: cookie baking, caroling, and ice skating at the local pond. But when the Fels Christmas market is vandalized and strange symbols are found on the stalls, Jo starts to worry that the chilling prophecy made by the monster who kidnapped her brother in the fall might be coming true after all, threatening the safety of all of Fels: “The price for peace in blood is paid, pay it now or pay it soon, only higher if you wait…” To protect her family, Rani, and her no-longer-quite-so-boring hometown of Fels, Germany, Jo turns to the Strawberry Circle, the secret order monitoring supernatural activity in the area. Together, can they chase off the spirits that haunt the time between the years? Or will Fels pay the blood price after all? Join Jo on a frosty and frightening adventure and explore the rich winter lore of Germany in the sequel to BBNYA finalist Bad Grains!
Let Slip the Beasts
Series: The Monstermorphosis
Series Number: 1
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Blurb: Beneath the streets of East Resplendent, monsters are mounting a war against their masters.
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Kaliope Dearborne, a customer service nobody for a pharmaceutical mega-conglomerate, wants only to escape her cubicle and find true meaning for her life. But after accidentally killing her little sister’s bully, she’s taken captive by The Warren, a ragtag group of runaway medical test subjects. Kaliope learns that she and her captors are experiments owned by the VyroGen corporation. Locked away and evolving, pieces of her slough off as she grows stronger, faster, and hungrier. Only Thresher—not quite man, not quite animal—keeps her from losing her grip on reality. When Kaliope discovers the hidden truth of her genetic code, she joins The Warren in the war against VyroGen. With chemistry-altering pheromones and brain-tampering, she’s converted into a sleeper agent. But deep inside the dark heart of the corporation, Kaliope finds something that drastically changes her role in the war. She might win back her memories, her body, and her life, but will Kaliope lose her humanity in the process?
Tethered Spirits
Series: Curse of Shavhalla
Series Number: 1
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Blurb: Three strangers' paths intertwine as they seek to unravel a magical mystery involving a curse, immortality, and ancient haunted ruins.
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A man with an unknown past For years, Amar has traveled the Kavoran empire, seeking a way to recover his lost memories and end the curse that plagues him. With support from loyal friends, Amar may finally be on the verge of finding answers, but to do so, he’ll need to enlist the help of an unexpected guide. A girl afraid of her own powers Kesari is a Tarja, granted magical abilities through her Bond with a spirit named Lucian. Haunted by past mistakes that have left her desperate to sever her Bond, Kesari has her own reasons for agreeing to help Amar. But in doing so, she may finally have to face the fears she’s carried ever since leaving home. A woman on a vital mission Meanwhile, a young refugee named Aleida is in hot pursuit, hoping the secret behind Amar’s curse can save her brother from a fatal illness. With so much at stake and little left to lose, Aleida will stop at nothing to get what she wants. And when their paths collide, all three are set on a journey to unravel a mystery far deeper than they ever suspected.
Revenant Prince
Series: Curse of Shavhalla
Series Number: 2
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Blurb: A prince returns to claim his throne while loyal friends try to save one of their own.
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They survived, but lost one of their own… With Amar now under the enemy’s control, his loyal friends will stop at nothing to rescue him. To succeed, they must fight inner battles more daunting than even the harshest external challenges. New alliances are forged as former adversaries work toward a common goal, but with Kavora on the brink of war, Kesari, Aleida, and the others face mounting pressure to prevent the conflict. Very soon, it may be too late. A prince returns to claim his throne… Seventeen years after Prince Savir’s supposed death, an unlikely mentor guides him home to take back his crown. With the evidence clearly laid before them, several of Kavora’s most powerful leaders acknowledge his return and support his claim, but convincing the empress to step down will be a much bigger challenge. Before long, Savir is swept up in a complex game of political maneuverings, eager to be more than just a piece on the board. The stakes are high—not only for him, but for the entire empire. To further complicate matters, he can’t shake the feeling that something is amiss. If only he could remember what.
Calico Thunder Rides Again
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Blurb: In an alternate Prohibition-era America, a down-on-his-luck cowboy must save his circus and all its animals from the clutches of a deceitful mob boss.
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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to the Most Fantastic Show on Earth... Three years ago, the Ban changed everything, outlawing certain forms of magic and bringing about the rise of powerful crime syndicates. Now, speakeasies in every city sell illegal charms and jinxes, and bootleggers traffic restricted potion ingredients across the country. But even in this changing world, the magic of the circus still acts as a wondrous escape and provides entertainment for all. Jake Strickland owns one such circus, inherited after an accident ended his career as a rodeo dragon rider. He also inherited the circus' financial troubles, but since the show became his, he's slowly managed to turn it into a profitable business once more. Or at least, that's what he thought. When a dangerous mobster comes to collect an old debt, Jake resorts to desperate measures to get the money before a strict deadline. With lives and livelihoods at stake, he battles the clock, his responsibilities to the circus, and a longstanding personal grudge that has festered for years. Can he pay back the mob before it's too late? And if so, what will it cost him?
Christmas at Holly Cottage
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Blurb: This cosy Christmas romance follows Elle and Theo as they see each other every Christmas Eve at an exclusive party hosted by a mysterious wealthy lady.
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"Won't I ever spend a Christmas Day with you?" Christmas Eve 2005, Elle Robbins is given a prestigious invitation to mysterious Mrs. Swantree's festive party at Holly Cottage in the picturesque English countryside. There she shares a kiss with charismatic Theo, but at midnight they must go their separate ways as he flies home to the US. A year later, she hasn't heard from him, and she presumes their evening together in the snow didn't mean as much to him as it did to her. She moves on with her university classmate, Aiden, and brings him to the party, but when she shares a magical carriage ride with Theo, her whole world-view is turned upside down. What will happen over years of Christmas Eves, missed connections and lost loves? Fans of One Day by David Nicholls, The Christmas Escape and Christmas in the Scottish Highlands will love this feel-good, cosy Christmas romance! "Just magical [...] a true winter warmer" - Jenny "I love a good missed connections story! Bracknell really knows how to pull at your heartstrings!" - Lauren
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The Christmas Holiday Swap
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Blurb: Fans of the film "The Holiday" will love this story of two women agreeing to a Christmas getaway that will benefit both of them.
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Corinne is trying to avoid her clingy ex, Joe, in a city full of Christmas shoppers and bad memories. Rosa has been in love with Stuart, the handsome farmer next door, since they were teenagers, but he's never seen her as more than a friend. His engagement party is the final straw - she needs to get away. Using a house swapping website, the two women agree to a Christmas getaway that will benefit both of them. The perfect festive read for fans of Sarah Morgan, Holly Martin, Karen Swan and the film The Holiday.
Snow at Shetland Lodge
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Blurb: This cosy festive romance follows Fern on a couples retreat alone, where she clashes with the grumpy groundskeeper.
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After Fern catches her boyfriend in bed with her best friend, she heads on their couples' retreat to the Shetland Isles alone. There, she intends to spend New Year's Eve in their luxury cabin, with champagne, chocolates and creature comforts on demand. After a long flight from London to Scotland she's cold, heartbroken and surrounded by loved up couples. Every activity seems to be designed for two, and she's quickly drained by the cutesy couples and the overly cheery staff. When a dangerous snowstorm comes in, Fern finds herself caring for a tiny Shetland foal with the handsome but grouchy groundskeeper who seems to prefer animals to people. Fans of Marian Keyes, Hannah Ellis and Emily Bell will love this cosy, warm new adult romance. "I felt like I was snuggled up under a blanket with Fern in the Shetland Isles! Dazzling!" - Joanne "The perfect escapism on a cold winter's evening!" - Lauren "Bracknell knows how to tug at the hearstrings!" - Rena
Beneath the Shatter
Series: Scattered Destinies
Series Number: 1
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Blurb: ACOTAR x Outlander collide in this time travel fantasy romance with a brooding shadow daddy...
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The fall of magic led to the rise of corruption. Twelve years ago, Cassandra left Verastarr, the land she had grown to love. Shortly after, she watched the Vanaiyer realm fall to the Nordak. The Vanquishing tore apart the five regions, brought about by Seefers—creatures born of corrupt magic—and the banishment of powers. Shadows are creeping in closer than ever. Entrapped in a mist of time, Cassandra finds herself back in Verastarr. The region is different. Darker. Sinister. Is it the presence of wolvyn Commander, Prince Sébastien Capetian, or something more ominous? Don’t play with the big, bad wolf, unless you want to get bitten. Monsters prowl under the darkness of night, but the dangers hiding in broad daylight are even more treacherous. In a time where those with ancient magic are hunted, can Cassandra trust those around her? A destiny fabricated of secrets and lies. As truths are revealed, Cassandra is forced to take a stab at destiny before she falls prey to the terrors of the Nordak. But it would mean giving up the present … and her future. Is the sacrifice worth the inevitable outcome?
Phil, The Killer
Series: Tas presents The Killers
Series Number: 1
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Blurb: A bisexual serial killer desperate for human connection...and body parts.
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Phil is a serial killer looking for love. He is a hopeless romantic with most failed relationships ending in death. As he recovers from his toxic relationship with Todd (may he rest in peace), he meets Jenny. She is a woman with exceptional ankles (don’t worry it will make sense later). He thinks he found his one and only, but an unexpected snag creates a dramatic adventure in love and death that no one expected.
A Study In Darkness : A poetic memoir
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Blurb: The raw reality of life raised in a cult.
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Tas was raised in a cult which led to extensive trauma and mental health struggles. The poems in this collection are taken from some of the darkest periods in life. A look at their mind while enduring heinous acts. Tas is autistic, neurodivergent, disabled, a person of color, trans nonbinary, and queer. This is their life story in a mesh of words and feelings. Welcome to A Study in Darkness...
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Varicose Veins (The Plight Of The Suffering Book 1) Kindle Edition
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Blurb: Survival is the only option.
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Step into a world of patriarchal malevolence in the first installment of the 3 part extreme horror series “The Plight Of The Suffering.” After being attacked on campus strange blue veins travel under her skin. The doctors say it's nothing but “Varicose Veins,” with no other choice she trusts their judgment. Isolated and alone her body and sanity unravel piece by piece. Discover the chilling truth and final fate of the innocent in "Varicose Veins.” Survival is the only option no matter what it costs.
Plastic Expectations : The Plight Of The Suffering
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Blurb: The mind is a dangerous thing
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Step into chaos with the next installment of The Plight Of The Suffering: Plastic Expectations.She hoped for a better life after surviving decades of abuse. Though she persevered, a broken mind leaves supernatural side effects. Follow the protagonist on a trip through the darkest part of the psyche. Sometimes intrusive thoughts become a monster on their own. TW/CW: This story will include religious trauma, body dysmorphia, parental neglect and abuse, negative self-talk, and body horror. This is extreme horror.
The Ixodida Conjuring
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Blurb: No one wants a bad grandma.
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Step into a chilling world of dark secrets and sinister forces in "The Ixodida Conjuring." A gripping narrative of a protagonist trapped in a nightmarish scenario within their own grandmother's apartment, where they must confront their past and face the terrifying consequences of their actions. A cryptic encounter by a river sets off several events that reveal a surprising familial malevolence. Discover the spine-tingling twists and turns of "The Ixodida Conjuring" as the tale of horror and intrigue unfolds before your eyes. Tw: entomophobia, occult rituals, gore
Kiss of Darkness - Curse of the Guardians #1
Series: Curse of the Guardians
Series Number: 1
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Blurb: He despises her... almost as much as his beast craves her.
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Kyra’s seen and survived the worst things imaginable, all because of the forbidden magic she was born with. Trapped by her dangerous secret, she’s forced to serve Councilman Gallagher or risk losing everything she’s fought to protect. Because despite black magic being banned, her very survival depends on it. Xander’s hatred for black witches is notorious, but no one infuriates him more than Kyra Farzan—the one witch trouble seems to follow. With her dark amber eyes and an irresistible strength that stirs the beast he's cursed to share a soul with, Xander is determined to keep his distance. But when he’s ordered to protect her, Xander must swallow his prejudice and fight the growing attraction that defies everything he believes. After all, he’s spent his life knowing one truth: you can never trust a black witch. And he definitely couldn't trust Kyra.
Touch of Blood - Curse of the Guardians #2
Series: Curse of the Guardians
Series Number: 2
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Blurb: He's never wanted anyone... until her.
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After being condemned to the fighting Pits as a child, Kace was forced to do horrifying things to survive. Now, as an adult with a curse that intensifies his rage, he keeps himself away from anything that can break his carefully constructed control. So when he meets Eva, the only woman who has ever ignited such raw, violent passion, he has no choice but to stay away. Eva didn't think much when her vampire ex-boyfriend showed up asking for her back. Except she wasn't interested, and the man she had once loved wasn't taking no for an answer. Defended by a tall, moody and definitely dangerous man her ex left, and she thought that was the end of it… Until she wakes up dead. Thrown into an unfamiliar world, Eva only has one hope to free herself from her new master, and it just happens to be the same man she’s been warned to stay away from.
Whisper of Fate - Curse of the Guardians #3
Series: Curse of the Guardians
Series Number: 3
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Blurb: He’s tried everything to make the pain go away… except him
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Sam refuses to let his traumatising past dictate his future, so embraces life to the fullest. Stable, independent and attracted to a Guardian who’s off limits, Sam couldn’t be happier... until his father comes back from the dead. Facing memories he’s suppressed from childhood, and a new threat he never saw coming, Sam struggles to keep the life he’s built from crumbling. Cursed as a child and scarred from addiction, Axel never thought his life could get much worse. Until the poison that helps relieve his pain starts to affect his work, the sole reason for his existence. With nothing else to lose, he finally gives into his desire that he’s suppressed for so long, breaking his celibacy with the one man he's always wanted. But he quickly figures out there’s something dark lurking in the shadows, ready to test his control. As everything unfolds Axel must decide what’s more important, Sam's life, or his own.
Say I’m Yours, Firecracker (preorder)
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Blurb: An unexpected pregnancy brings a free spirit and a playboy together, can they raise a baby without falling in love?
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She has three rules: No Names No Repeats No Feelings Veronica, aka Ronnie, has always been a…free spirit. She’s addicted to experiences, and the high it inevitably brings. Until one decision derails her perfectly curated life. She finally caught the attention of the mystery man from her favorite club, Dusk ‘Til Dawn Well, now she’s had him, and what a night that was. A night that left her with a little surprise… Finn isn’t the type to get attached. He’s never been in a long term relationship, never even been in love, much less been a father. He’s scared, and intimidated by the blonde bombshell who is carrying their child. As a spoiled trust fund kid, he’s never been accountable for anyone but himself. He doesn’t know the first thing about being responsible. The two of them have to find a way to co-exist, and raise this baby together. Ronnie may be a free spirit, but she doesn’t want to do this alone. Finn may have zero experience, but he doesn’t want to fail…again. Can the two of them do this without falling in love?
Say I Do, Sunshine
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Blurb: A plus size chronic people avoider is blindsided by an upbeat, never take no for an answer, veteran who is determined to break down her walls and claim her flaws and all.
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Bellamy Drummon doesn’t have time for relationships. She’s too busy making a life for herself outside of the toxic environment she grew up in. Now part of a renowned wedding planning duo with her best friend, ‘Fixin’ To I Do’ gets their very first celebrity client. If this wedding goes perfectly, they may end up with a storefront and clientele of their very own. Veteran Aaron Lark just wants to find his purpose again. After nearly ten years in the military, he never thought of life…after. When his sister’s company gets a celebrity bridal client and she hires him for private security, he can’t believe his luck. Because the beauty who told him off at the bar just the night before happens to be one of the bride’s wedding planners. He’s immediately drawn to the assertive woman who speaks her mind and obviously can’t stand him. Will Bellamy remain impassive to Aaron’s charms? Or will their forced time together blossom into something…more?
Say Merry Christmas, Boss (preorder)
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Blurb: Will Eli finally settle down after ONE whirlwind weekend? Is Ash going to trip over her little elf feet and fall for her boss?
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One little Christmas party will change everything… Eli is naturally introverted and mostly opposed to human interaction. The only exceptions are his boss and mentor Becks, and the string of one night stands he leaves behind him. After being swindled by his assistant to attend the office Christmas party, he sets his eyes on a stunning woman dressed as an elf, who his boss introduces to him… As. His. Assistant. Ashtrid loves everything about Christmas, especially her grandmother's parties. After convincing her stick in the mud boss to attend, Ash set her sights on helping Santa take pics with the kids. That is, until her grandma introduces her to her boss, Eli Knox and she can’t stop staring at him. He’s even more gorgeous in person, and she wants to get to know him a bit more…intimately. Little does she know, her grandmother, Becks, is up to no good.