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The King

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:36:15 +0300

He's the one man she's always wanted.

Ronan King, her father's protégé, set the bar for men in Willow Lennox's life—even after he was forced to leave in disgrace. Now, he's back, and he's got his sights set firmly on revenge.

She's the one woman he can't have.

The pampered princess Ronan remembers has grown into a gutsy beauty who challenges him at every turn. But when he saves her from being snatched off the street, he realizes he isn't the only person with a score to settle—and someone is prepared to go to great lengths to get their hands on Willow.

She needs protection, and he's just the man for the job. But with a sinister enemy closing in, can Ronan give up his plan for retribution and risk everything for love?

The Liar

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:06:42 +0200

I thought he was my happily ever after, but everything between us has been a lie.

When I discover my husband married me under false pretenses, I want nothing more to do with him. I don't care if he claims to love me. He broke my trust. Unfortunately, divorcing him could jeopardize a massive sting operation.

Apparently, the charming liar isn't a bartender–he's an undercover federal agent who married me to gain access to my colleagues. He's investigating a network of dirty cops, and if I blow his cover, all of the progress he's made will be lost.

The fastest way to get rid of him is to help him finish his case, but doing so plunges me headfirst into danger. The trouble is, I'm not sure which I'm most worried about: the risk to my life, or to my heart.

Fighter's Heart

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 14:41:47 +0300

He's tattooed, cocky, and hot as hell. The MMA superstar everyone loves to hate. Now it's my job to clean up his image...before it's too late.
I never meant to become the P.R. specialist for the biggest jerks in professional sports. Unfortunately, I built a reputation for turning douchebags into media darlings, and now I'm stuck.
I know all about men like Jase Rawlins and have the emotional scars to prove it. I want nothing to do with him, but my boss makes an offer I can't refuse. My dreams are finally within reach, and the more I get to know Jase, the more I wonder if I've gotten him all wrong. He may be bossy and infuriating, but he's hiding a heart as massive as his ego.
Can I trust the feelings growing between us when my career and his freedom are on the line?
Fighter's Heart is the first book in the Crown MMA Romance series. It's a standalone sports romance with an arrogant hero and a sassy heroine who knows how to keep him in check.
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Fighter's Forever

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 18:15:48 +0200

Sharing a beachside cottage with my brother's friend might be the worst idea ever, but bad never looked so good...

When I go on vacation to Cape Cod, it's supposed to be my opportunity to finish the romance novel I've been writing for years. I never expect MMA-fighting playboy Tony Romano to turn up on my doorstep.

Tony needs a place to lie low while he recovers from an injury. He's moody and vulnerable—a stark contrast to his usual fun, light-hearted self. I'm determined to help—and maybe find my own happily ever after—but commitment-phobic Tony isn't used to letting people in.

With every lingering touch and late-night confession, I break down more of his walls. But when it's time to return home, can our relationship survive in the real world?

Authors note: This is a short romance / novella with a complete standalone romance story of approximately 27,000 words.

Fighter's Fake Out

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:00:09 +0300

He's wanted her for years. She's never thought of him as anything but a teammate. When they pretend to be dating, will things heat up for real?

All I've ever wanted is to be is a champion female fighter, but I keep falling short. I have one last chance at redemption and need to focus all of my energy on it. Unfortunately, my sister is getting married and my crazy family are planning to set me up on a series of blind dates. The last thing I need is a guy distracting me from my big fight.

The solution? I'll take fellow MMA fighter Jimmy Parker as my fake boyfriend to ward off any would-be suitors. The problem is, the more time I spend with Jimmy, the more I see through his cocky persona to the strong, big-hearted man beneath. An accidental shower interruption forces me to face the truth: I want him.

But can our fake-relationship-turned-real survive my busy career and the wounds left by Jimmy's painful past?

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Fighter's Frenemy

Mon, 30 May 2022 09:47:16 +0300

I've craved his love for years, but I was invisible to him. Now that I'm ready to move on, he suddenly sees me. And he won't let me go.

As the shy, plus-size twin sister of a professional cage fighter, I'm used to being overlooked. Including by the one man I've always yearned for. Leo 'The Lion' Delaney has trained alongside my brother for years. He's all the things my brother isn't—good, honorable, and protective. Not to mention he's built like Goliath and tattooed to boot. It's impossible not to want him, but he's only ever looked at me with disdain.

Then, overnight, everything changes. My arrogant brother is revealed as a cheat and my family are even more focused on him than ever. But I'm no longer interested in playing second fiddle. It's time to put myself first, and it all starts with proving I'm not the spoiled, thoughtless princess Leo seems to think I am. This curvy woman is about to take charge, and it seems he's...

Fighter's Secret

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 15:06:34 +0200

He's too wild, too unpredictable, and completely off-limits by my coach's decree.
My life imploded and now I'm halfway around the world, sleeping in my brother's spare room, and trying to get my sh*t together. A new relationship is the last thing I need. Especially one with my coach-slash-brother's protégé, cocky cage fighter Devon Green.
Devon's big heart, sexy swagger, and determination to coax me out of my shell appeal more than they should. I've spent years building my defenses, but every stolen moment with him tempts me to tear them down. Unfortunately, I need to keep my hands to myself unless I'm willing to risk losing my home, my job, and my family.
I've stepped into the ring dozens of times before, but fighting for love is the most terrifying prospect of all. When the final buzzer sounds, will Devon and I be left standing?
Fighter's Secret is a standalone sports romance with a confident hero who knows what he wants and a badass...

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Sat, 31 Aug 2024 14:45:58 +0300

The Veteran

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 14:41:46 +0300

My home is trashed, my roommate is dead, and the police seem to think I was the intended target. No one should have a grudge against a meditation-loving yoga teacher, but factor in my bank-robbing father's missing fortune, and things get sticky.

Now, gruff giant Kade Campbell is determined to protect me. The rugged former special forces soldier may be a badass—and able to give me butterflies like nobody's business—but I don't want him putting himself in danger for my sake.

The last eight years have been a lesson in collateral damage, and Kade's life isn't a price I'm willing to pay for my own safety. But he's just as stubborn as I am, and soon our lives aren't the only things on the line—our hearts are too.

Fighter's Second Chance

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:51:21 +0300

Three years ago, I divorced him. Took my broken heart and left. Now I'm back, asking for something so crazy he's almost guaranteed to say no.
I met the love of my life when I was twenty. A simple collision of gazes and I fell hard. He caught me. Kept me. Protected me. Until a devastating loss tore us apart.
Now, I need him again. Seth Isles may be built like a tank, with a track record that has made him one of the country's most sought-after MMA coaches, but to me he signifies security. With the years creeping past, I'm ready for a family, and I can't imagine anyone other than him as my baby's father.
I have nothing to offer, so I'm shocked when he agrees to my outrageous plan, but the more time we spend together, the more I remember how good things used to be. Is history doomed to repeat itself, or can our arrangement lead to something real?
Fighter's Second Chance is the fourth book in the Crown MMA Romance series. It's a standalone sports romance...

Fighter's Mercy

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 21:15:43 +0300

It was supposed to be a one night stand to help me get over my ex. But then a positive pregnancy test changes everything...

When I hooked up with a gorgeous stranger, I'd intended to enjoy some no-strings fun to get myself out of a funk. I didn't even bother to exchange names. But when I end up pregnant, all of my plans go out the window.

Two trimesters—and zero luck finding the baby daddy—later, I run into my mystery man at a childhood friend's wedding. Tattoo artist Mercy Caruso is even hotter than I remembered, and he promises to stand by me every step of the way. He's kind, reliable, and almost too good to be true.

When complications arise with the pregnancy, Mercy and I decide to live together until the baby arrives. Our chemistry rekindles, and my feelings for him grow every day. But Mercy has a secret, and when it comes to light, will our fledgling relationship survive?

Author's note: This is a short romance /...

The Spy

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 21:06:41 +0200

I don't trust former spy Zeke Watts, but I'll have to swallow my pride and ask him for help before I'm arrested for a crime I didn't commit.

I was forced to leave my job in the art world when I was falsely accused of stealing from my boss. When another priceless painting goes missing under similar circumstances, the police think they know exactly who to blame.

But this time around, I have one of the world's most powerful security companies at my back—even if that includes the incredibly infuriating Zeke. To clear my name, I'll have to play along with his games, even though my gut tells me it's foolish to rely on him.

Before long, I realize Zeke may not be as reckless as I've always thought, but I can't allow my attraction to him to distract me. If we don't track down the real thief, I could end up behind bars.

Fans of Susan Stoker and Anna Hackett will love THE SPY.

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