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Lady Emma Easton’s elopement to an elderly earl shields her from an abusive father, until her husband’s death leaves her vulnerable once again. When she learns her father is scheming to marry her off, only one man can protect her—the earl’s trusted friend, Viscount Drake. After losing his wife, Lord Harold Drake vowed never to marry again. But his heart warms to the young widow he’s promised to protect. Emma’s love frees him from the darkness that’s consumed him. But now Drake must protect her from her father’s evil whims, or face losing her forever. SECOND CHANCES is Book 1...

FBI Agent Catherine Sikes witnessed the wrong murder and has been in hiding for two years. Out of options, she calls a former agent for help. He secretly sets her up in his son’s penthouse until she figures out her next move. Photojournalist Parker Snow-Hansen is still distraught over his wife’s death. When he arrives home early from a gig, he’s surprised, frustrated, and a bit intrigued by Cat. He hesitantly agrees to let her stay. Cat pulls Parker from his grief and teaches him to appreciate life again, while he helps her dream of a life away from the dangerous one she’s been ...

Before she agrees to a marriage proposal from a man she does not love, Miss Constance Lansing travels to London to help her cousin open a bakery. She's instantly charmed and soon enamored with Mr. Graham Brinton, who offers to show her around Town and takes her on the best adventures of her life. Graham, a former intelligence officer, gave up on love when his childhood sweetheart married his best friend, yet spending time with Constance restores his faith in love. When he learns his best friend is in mortal danger abroad, Graham is honor bound to rescue him. He refuses to divulge his ...

Lady Annise Belmont lives the life of a peer while secretly writing as the author A. Bel. When the magistrate wants to question A. Bel about a murder that mirrors a scene in one of her books, she realizes her identity is in danger of being exposed and worse, she could be arrested for a homicide. She runs to a man she’s secretly adored—the only one who can help her. Mr. Devan Lansing, a solicitor, is shocked when Lady Annise shows up on his doorstep. He’s always held affections for her, but never acted on them because of their societal differences. While battling demons from his past, ...

After a near fatal wound, undercover FBI agent Roy Hansen trades in his gun and badge to be part-owner of a nightclub in Texas. His first day in Houston, he’s blown away when he’s reunited with a woman he met twenty years earlier. Since her husband’s death five years ago, accountant Summer Snow has focused on her career and her children. She refuses to open her heart to any man in fear of loving and losing. Meeting Roy again, he ignites feelings in her she hasn’t felt in a long time—some she’s never felt before. Roy patiently chips away at Summer’s resolve, desperate to learn ...

Two years since the scandal of her marriage, being abandoned by her husband on their wedding day, and shortly thereafter receiving news of his death, the miracle Lady Millicent Brinton prayed for has finally happened. She’s become invisible to London society and is set to begin life anew with another man. The day he married Millicent, Lord Tristan Brinton’s carriage overturned and knocked him unconscious. When he woke, he found himself on a hellish convict ship being treated like a prisoner. He finally escapes that nightmare and returns to London in hopes to learn who put him on that ...

Romance Breaks – Danby Series ~ Adopted from scattered families into one, five boys became brothers. Together, they learned to leave their pasts behind and focus on their lives ahead. Now men, they are passionate about their jobs, concerned about their fellow man, and looking toward the future. What none of them expect is to have their hearts stolen. Each story stands alone, but might be more enjoyable to read in sequence. TYLER ~ The last three years, ex-police officer turned PI, Tyler Danby, has focused much of his attention on a charity for fallen police officer’s families. Since ...

After learning perps from his previous cases are being killed and his estranged father has been arrested for murder, Agent Manny Ramirez doesn’t think his life can get more complicated. Then he comes face to face with his father’s attorney--Harley Raymore. The last ten years he’s not forgotten her and the love they shared. Or forgiven himself for the way he betrayed her. Harley is shocked to see Manny again and even more surprised by the undeniable pull she feels toward him. How can she still have feelings for him after all this time? She vows she has no room in her life for Manny, ...

America’s Sweetheart since the age of six, twenty-nine year old Eve Knight has decided to retire from acting. Before she can announce her plans to the public, multiple attempts are made on her life—mirroring scenes from her action movies. Eve must instantly put her trust and her life in the hands of the FBI. Agent Jake Dane swore off love after his engagement ended in tragedy. Assigned to Eve’s case, he expects to find a smartass actress with an attitude, but she's nothing like the press portrays her. Through all they endure to stay alive, she charms him and awakens his soul. Jake ...

10,000 WORD SHORT STORY Love cannot survive without trust in full measures. Five years ago, when Lord Faulkner returned from the Napoleonic War to find Scarlet Cason had abandoned him, he vowed to never trust another woman. He made a life for himself taking dangerous commissions until six months ago when he gave up that life to raise his sisters after their parents’ sudden death. Now tragedy has struck again, and Scarlet’s mother is gravely ill. Scarlet is shocked when Faulkner tracks her down and tells her the news of her mother. She anxiously accompanies him to Murdock Castle, the ...

Adventure-seeking reality star Hunter Kase, who travels for work and regularly cheats death, returns to his hometown to hide from the media circus that’s about to descend because of his ex-girlfriend’s betrayal. High school counselor, Amanda Crane, enjoys her quiet, calm life after divorcing a man whose job was dangerous and kept him away. Surprised when Kasey walks into Tiny’s Bar to celebrate a mutual friend’s birthday, she enjoys his company. Although he’s sworn off women, for the next few months, Kasey spends every moment he’s not on set with Amanda. Even though they’re ...

Six months ago, Zack's life fell apart. When he gets a call to be on the reality show Chasing Sunsets, he jumps at the chance. Staring at the curtain separating him from his partner, he hopes to win the prize money. At the very least, the race will provide a distraction and take his mind off his wife, off his life, and off all that's happened. Nothing will ease Sadie's memories or give her back everything she's lost. But if she and the person on the other side of the drape are successful and win this competition, at least the prize money will pay off her debts. When the curtain falls, Zack ...

Eager to start over and finally put her painful past behind her, Quinn Weldon moves to Texas to teach and be near her elderly grandparents. And it’s a good thing she did, because they need help--whether they wish to admit it or not. NFL pro Andre Biel turns up in her classroom to discuss his nephew’s grade, and she’s instantly drawn to him. Problem is, she swore off athletes a long time ago. After a disastrous engagement, Andre Biel’s priorities are his family and getting into the NFL history books before it’s time to hang up his cleats. Intrigued by Quinn, Dre struggles to keep ...

Can love survive secrets, lies, and murder? Attorney Gail Martin's life can't get any worse. Her client has been convicted, her law license suspended, and her inbox inundated with a strange riddle. But things start looking up when a handsome cop saves her from the press. Undercover FBI agent Sam Newton is in Houston to catch drug-dealing cops while pretending to be one. His identity must be kept top secret, but his attraction to Gail can't be concealed or ignored. He's tried, repeatedly. As their love deepens, Gail confides she doesn’t believe the man in jail for her mother's murder is ...