"I didn’t have a lot, but what I had I was proud of.
I was raised to keep my head down and work hard.
I followed the rules, rarely straying off the straight and narrow path.
That’s why when the opportunity to get wild and have a little fun presented itself, I jumped on it—or more like on him. The handsome cowboy from the bar.
It was one night in Vegas.
Afterward, all I had was the memory of his body pressed to mine and the hotel room key I swiped as I snuck out.
I never expected to see him again.
I definitely never imagined he’d show up in my small hometown seven years later, only to discover the daughter he never knew about."
"There are three reasons that will get you killed by the hands of your own family.
Three rules.
They are simple.
Don't disobey an order.
Don't betray your family.
And don't touch a made man's girl.
For her, I'll break them all.
Mario Leoni had left his home in New York with no plans to ever look back. Taking a job on the opposite side of the country to escape the life he'd been born into was for the best. It also meant giving up the only woman he ever loved. He never expected to see Lena Moretti again, the daughter of the most feared mafia boss in New York. But after a near death experience on the job, he realizes life is too short to not be with the one you love...even if she was promised to another."
"One day, the life I lead will get me killed.
It's my burden to carry.
One I easily accept.
One I never thought twice about until the day I met her.
While avenging his mother’s death, Declan Connolly trusts no one, not even the men sworn to be loyal to him as the leader of their Irish clan. The final warning Declan’s father gives him on his deathbed is one he holds close to his chest. But when Francesca Costa stumbles into his life, he must decide whether he will continue to heed his father’s warning or trust the Italian beauty that could destroy everything."
"She is the key to my salvation.
The end to my freedom.
Not much gets past Special Agent Ally Rhodes, but there’s one case she hasn’t solved: the murder of her father. The decade-old cold case drives her to be the best at her job. She was told that he’d died in the line of duty during a convenience store robbery gone bad, but when she discovers a mysterious package on her doorstep with evidence proving otherwise, she’s left with more questions than answers. Needing one night of escape, she uncharacteristically opens up to a handsome stranger in a bar, a choice that could turn into a deadly mistake."
"Tempting Tim is a heartfelt and deeply engrossing small-town, second-chance romance - guaranteed to bring music to your soul all the way to the happily-ever-after.I never wanted the limelight. The only thing I wanted was Conley Logan.
When words failed to express my feelings for Conley, I relied on music instead. But our love song ended before it even began, before I’d even told her how I truly felt. As a result, I watched Conley leave hand-in-hand with my bandmate instead of me.
Not wanting the fight that would break up the band, I made a choice. I lived with it every day, knowing it was nobody’s fault but my own. I’ve moved on. I’m content with my small-town life, running a bar. But now Conley is back, forcing me to face the music.
From the way I’m still tempted to make her mine, it's as if nothing has changed—but until she tells me why she's back, I'm not sure I can trust what’s growing between us.
The only thing that has changed: I’m not letting her get away this time without a fight."
"I gave everything to my job.
Untiring hard work. Dedication unmatched by anything else.
My entire life revolved around my career.
Despite all that, I didn’t get the promotion I was hoping for.
I got the boot.
They say the best revenge is a life well-lived, and I’m determined to show them by landing on my feet.
The last place I ever expected to land was in the small town of Billingsley, Texas.
I long ago vowed never to return to the memories it holds of the worst one-night stand ever.
Unfortunately, skipping your best friend’s wedding is not an option.
Neither is avoiding Billy, the one man who managed to turn my world upside down in a single evening.
The man I’ve been burying myself in work to stop thinking about.
But all I have is time now. And he’s not as easy to run from as I thought..."
"I had no expectations of a future with him. We wanted the same thing. An incredible night that would make me forget...
I have one rule: I don't do relationships.
The last thing I need in my life is a woman trying to tie me down.
There was only one woman I’d ever considered breaking my rule for.
That was until I received her wedding invitation in the mail.
I learned my lesson after that, and I don’t make the same mistake twice.
I reinforced my walls and never considered letting them down again.
Not even for the mysterious, gorgeous new woman in town.
Friends, I can do. Friends with benefits, even better.
But that’s where I draw the line.
Problem is, Devin is standing on the other side of it."
"Who needs a man? They're nothing but a distraction. A disappointment.
They sweep you off your feet, promise you forever. Then, as soon as another beautiful woman shows them interest, they leave you crying alone on the sidewalk with your dreams of a life together crushed.
And the sexy playboy that keeps showing up everywhere I go is the definition of distraction and inevitable disappointment. I can live without that heartbreak. I have everything I need to make me happy—a job, school, friends, and family that I love.
Yep. Mind made up. It's just a shame my heart didn't get the memo.
Contains mature themes."
"I've moved on with my life. I've started over in a new city, with a promising career ahead of me. I have the independence I've always wanted. Needed. I've even started dating again. Kinda. Sorta.
The point is, I'm happy.
Then why when Rhett unexpectedly shows back up in my life, years later, does just the sight of him leave me breathless?
I have no idea why he's here, especially now. But I'll be damned if I let him back into my heart.
Contains mature themes."
"Finally, freedom! Freedom to live my life the way I want.
No parents. No security guard. Nobody to tell me what to do and when to do it. Well, almost nobody. My overprotective brother is still around to rain on my parade. But I can handle him.
After making the move from New York City to Los Angeles, I'm determined to succeed at making a name for myself—without using the wealth and connections of my family.
And nothing is getting in my way . . . except, maybe the most infuriating and sexiest man I've ever met.
He's everything my brother has always warned me against. But I can't help being drawn to him. Something about the brooding bad boy has me keep going back for more.
Contains mature themes."
"He shattered my heart. Rejected me. Rejected my love. He walked away so easily, tossing the three words I told him aside as if they meant nothing. But they meant everything. At least, to me.
Fine. I'm done.
He's pushed me away and turned his back on me one too many times. I've accepted it. Accepted that it's over, despite how I feel. But then why is he acting like it's anything but over?
Contains mature themes."
"Things I never planned on happening in my life: getting married, being a mother to a house full of kids, and returning to my small hometown in Texas.
I especially never planned on seeing Tucker Monroe again. Sexy smile. Country charm. A man and a life I left behind for a reason.
The only plan I had for myself was my career.
My career as a buyer for one of the largest high-end department stores was the only commitment I had time for. The only one I was willing to make.
Now, being left with no choice but to return to my hometown, I’m finding it hard to remember why I left in the first place. Because all that’s on my mind is Tucker. He is just as sexy. Just as charming. Just as dangerous as he used to be …"
