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The Vegas Pitch
This pitch could make or break my career.
Not only will it set a personal record for the biggest account I’ve ever landed, but it could set my newfound company three years ahead of schedule for expansion.
Thank god I’ve got Nate Bellinger on my team.
Even though I had my reservations hiring the sexiest man I’ve ever laid eyes on – he more than meets my expectations with his hard work and determination. Together, we’ve formed a solid team and play off each other perfectly.
As we wait for the final verdict, I begrudgingly take Nate up on his offer for a night on the town. After all, this is Vegas and I need to let the chips fall where they may.
Imagine my surprise when I wake up the next morning to find we’ve not only won the campaign, but I’m apparently married to the man I’ve only ever let myself fantasize about.
The kicker of it all – he has no intentions of letting me go.
But what will it mean once we leave Vegas?
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The Summer Dare
Summers in Seaside meant time with Nana, my sisters and an entire season at the beach.
Nana always took care of everything far in advance, so it shouldn’t be surprising that she’d planned renovations for after she passed.
However she failed to mention said plans to anyone.
So imagine my surprise, when I’m awoken by the blasting sound of a skill-saw practically coming through my wall, the first official morning of summer break.
Not only did I come flying out of bed swinging, but I gave Ryan, the unsuspecting carpenter the surprise of his life, when I came wielding my killer coat hanger and all. Too bad, I was only in a tank and undies and it wasn’t nearly as effective as I’d hoped.
Of course, Ryan insists Nana paid for this project in full and he’s only doing his job.
But my sisters and I must make this summer memorable without Nana. It was her final request. I refuse to let a tall, pesky, sexy as sin, know-it-all get in our way. Nope - not a chance.
For the next few weeks, I do my best to ignore Ryan - until my youngest sister throws down a dare I can’t back down from.
Kiss the next single guy who walks up to the bonfire - or explain to my sisters why I get riled up over Ryan.
When Ryan suddenly appears, I know I’m screwed in more ways than one.
Not only will my sisters find I’ve been keeping a secret, but from the determined look on Ryan’s face, I’m afraid he’s eager to reveal it to the world as well.
What have I gotten myself into?
As I walk toward him, one thing is certain - this summer dare will either make or break me.
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The Summer Ultimatum - Arriving Summer 2023
Watching my sister fall in love last summer gave me something I hadn’t expected—hope. It gave me hope that there might be someone out there for me and hope that I might get past my misguided fears and finally let someone in.
With my help, Ryan’s planning the most epic proposal. I just have to get the know-it-all musician I work with to fall in line to make it work.
Jax is wicked smart, extremely talented, and sexy as sin. But he can’t see the forest for the trees when it comes to his potential. He’d rather keep playing in dive bars along the coast than take a real shot at success.
When the Seaside festival has a music competition, I present Jax with an ultimatum that will either make or break both our careers.
I’ve laid it all on the line, but can he?
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The Boy Upstairs
I ran into Derek while trying to escape the neighbor from hell.
Instantly, we hit it off. Since he’s only here for three months and the microbrewery leaves me little time for commitments, it’s the perfect setup for a fling.
He’s adventurous, challenges me, and he just gets me from the inside out.
With our expiration date quickly approaching, I’m left to wonder… Will my heart ever be the same without the boy upstairs?
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He Saved My Boy
Davis is the first guy to catch my attention since… hell, I don’t even know.
Instantly, he makes me think and feel things I’ve forgotten existed. It has been forever since I put my needs first, so I take the chance and let him light me up from the inside out.
Our night is the kind that will ruin me for all others.
But then I get the dreaded call.
I rush out without a second glance, knowing I’ll likely never see him again.
My son will always come first—Always.
Imagine my surprise when Davis walks in, and I find he’s the only one who can save my boy.
This cannot be happening—I guess it’s time to pull up my big girl panties and see what happens.
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Drew: Book One of the Perfectly Independent Series
Abby
My heart races, palms sweat and knees go weak.
I’ve never seen anyone like Drew in a science lab. He’s made me a firm believer in chemistry existing outside a textbook. Until his ego shows up. Nope – No thank you. Moving on. I mean… who has an entourage in college?
When our professor announces we’ll be stuck as lab partners, I nearly lose my mind – I’m certain my dreams of becoming a doctor will go up in smoke with a distraction like him around.
Drew
I don’t date during the season.
The number of trolls who venture into the arena simply to chase jerseys is unbelievable. In fact, I typically distance myself from the social side of being a college athlete because I have my eye on something bigger than our next D-1 championship.
I’ve taken painstaking measures to avoid distractions – at all costs. This plan has worked perfectly until Abby shows up at my door.
Gone is the plain studious girl I left in lab the day before. Left in her place is the intriguing woman I want to know better. Here I thought she wouldn’t be a distraction – yeah right… I am so screwed.
Abby’s gorgeous and there’s nothing plain about her.
I am this close to having it all. If I let Abby in, will my perfectly laid out plans disappear?
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Vince: Book Two of the Perfectly Independent Series
It’s funny how one night can change everything.
Family comes first. I knew that. I knew there would be sacrifices and we are so close to having it all. I knew because I had the perfectly laid out plan to make it happen.
That is until she walked in and knocked my world on its ass.
Sydney’s strong, sexy, independent – possibly more than I can handle. She’s everything I’ve ever wanted, but my reality and the secret I’m harboring, might have her running in the other direction.
Will it all go up in flames if I take a chance on her?
I guess I’m about to find out.
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Damien: Book Three of the Perfectly Independent Series
Beautiful girls are not hard to find at Columbia River University.
The coeds on campus are great to look at but I was over that scene after graduation three years ago.
These days, outside of being part of the largest civil engineering job on campus, all I’m searching for is a decent meal and some peace and quiet. It’s why I’m happy to have found what I consider a hidden gem in the diner I frequent.
All I need to do is finish this job and move on to the next by year's end.
Should be easy enough. Only when Vanessa walks up with a sexy smile and a mouth full of sass, she does more than take my order. She completely takes my breath away.
Next thing I know, I’m here every morning, making every excuse to dine with this intriguing woman. Not only is she smart and sexy, but she’s laser focused on reaching the goals she’s set for herself.
The more I get to know her, the more I’m convinced she's the one. I just have to find a way to get her to deviate from her perfectly laid plans and take a chance on me.
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Resilience: Book One of Resilience Duet
Resolution: Book Two of Resilience Duet
Samantha never saw Enzo coming.
As the dust settles from her divorce, her life is full. She doesn’t have time for distractions. She’s too busy running her own company and checking off numerous items from her kids’ demanding schedule to have a life of her own.
Then he walks into her kitchen with his breathtaking green eyes and a mischievous grin. He’s there to surprise his father - her contractor, but his presence makes everything off kilter.
Enzo’s perfectly content with his adventurous life as an elite rescue pilot, until a harmless prank turns on him. Instead of surprising his father, he finds his world thrown off course by the beautiful woman with a sexy smile, wicked sass and the mouthwatering ability to keep him on his toes.
With his limited time on leave, is she worth the risk to his heart?
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Collide: A Sweet Romance
Falling head over heels was the last thing I expected.
Literally.
Coffee is everywhere – and more than my ego is bruised.
When the handsome stranger I plowed into calls me by name, mortification sinks in.
He rushes off to class. I run home to change, hoping to forget the whole incident.
If only I could be so lucky.
I quickly find it’s a small world and Gavin Wallace is completely unavoidable. Everywhere I turn he’s there. In my classes. Hanging with my friends.
I’ve got his full attention and I have to admit, I like it a lot more than I should.