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Six years ago, he shattered my heart and crushed my dreams. Brandon f…ing Lewis, the bad boy who dumped me in a text message leaving me with more than just a broken heart, is back. He’s an ex-professional football player oozing with confidence, his cocky grin a reminder of the pain he inflicted. As if fate delights in tormenting me, he's taken up the role of football coach at Palm Springs High, the very place where I just accepted a dance teacher position. I hate him with a passion but in this town avoiding him is impossible; he’s everywhere. His presence is a constant reminder of the darkness he brought into my life. He’s hell-bent on reclaiming what was once his. Me. As the tension between us simmers with unspoken desire, hate turns to fiery nights tangled in his sheets. And with every hot encounter, the carefully constructed walls around my heart begin to crumble. But what he doesn’t know is I’m not the same girl he left behind. I have secrets that could cause danger for both of us if they were to surface. -
I’m a believer in second chances, but some mistakes are unforgivable. Brandon Lewis destroyed my life when he left, and I won’t let him do it again. This was supposed to be my year of redemption. After my dreams were shattered, I was ready for a fresh start. The last thing I was expecting was to see him again. Brandon. The man who dumped me in a text message leaving me with more than just a broken heart. Now, he’s a successful ex-professional football player, with a cocky grin and an army of fans. To make matters worse, he’s the new football coach at Palm Springs High, where I’ve just started teaching dance. Avoiding him is impossible. From the moment I first see him, I can feel his eyes on me, his intentions crystal clear. He wants me back, and this time he’s not taking no for an answer. But I’m not the same girl he left behind. I have secrets, ones that I’ve hidden for years, and he’s the reason why. Every time he’s near, my practiced façade starts to slip a little further, and I’m reminded of everything he took from me. I’m stubborn and I don’t want to let him in again, but his determination to break down my walls is stronger. As his presence in my life grows, so does my anxiety. Will he destroy me again? Or could this be the second chance I need to confront my demons and finally live without the fear? -
I'm hunting for Mr. Perfect, but each blind date takes me further from the dream and closer to the nightmare. Until bad boy billionaire Axel Stone places a bid on me I can’t resist. $10,000 for one steamy night together. He’s upfront with me. He can’t do real, he wants one thing only, an escape from his messed-up life. Apparently, I’m the only one who can give him what he desires. And when he comes back for more, my heart screams run, but my body betrays me, begging me to stay for just one more wild night. I tell myself I can walk away anytime, but in my pursuit for Mr. Perfect, I unexpectedly find myself caught up in Axel's tumultuous world. Despite all his flaws, I can't help but realize I'm falling for him in every way. Sometimes the wrong person is the only one who feels right. -
I never expected a steamy one-night stand with a sexy stranger to develop into a red-hot secret affair with my soccer coach. But when Brad Swift walked into training, fresh off our anonymous hook-up, and was announced as our new coach, the attraction between us ignited even stronger than ever. I know we should stay away; it's forbidden for a coach to date a player. But I’ve never been one to follow the rules. I can't resist the intense chemistry pulling me toward this wounded athlete. We make a pact to keep it fun. Nobody needs to know. But secrets this good have a way of getting into the wrong hands. And when they do, danger is the name of the game. -
Theo Walker is exactly my type. I knew that from the moment he stepped out of his car and flashed me that charming smile of his. He's a sexy single dad, devoted to taking care of his adorable little boy. And if that wasn't enough, he's also a detective dedicated to protecting the town he loves and all the people in it. That includes me. Only problem is I have spent the last five years thinking all love does is cause pain. I don't think I even know how to let someone else in anymore. There is also the very scary possibility that my past is about to catch up with me. I'm a single parent myself. My social life consists of my five year old and my two best friends. And, until now, I have quite liked it that way. It's safe. But Theo's persistent and makes his intentions clear-- he wants to have a little fun. He convinces me to give into temptation and live a little with him. The chemistry is off the charts steamy and I fall for him hard and fast even though I know I shouldn't. I knew from the moment I met him, Theo is the only man for me. Is it really possible for us to heal each other's hearts and learn to love again? Or will all my fears come true, destroying our chance at happiness forever? Only Theo is a steamy, single dad, second chance romance. -
One accidental splash of my vodka cranberry, and Mr. built, dangerous, and broody went from nameless hottie to bedroom VIP. I should have known he was trouble from the moment he swaggered into my sleepy coastal town. Blake Donovan’s dark charisma stands out in a crowd — as does his sculpted builder’s body. After our electric one-night stand, I try to resist his irresistible pull. I’m nobody’s booty call, even if his magical bedroom skills leave me begging for more. But Blake’s relentless charm wears me down, and he works his way into my routine... and my heart. Before long, we're stealing secret nights of bliss together. I'm falling hard despite the red flags. With his murky line of work, shady connections, and hints at a dangerous past, he’s a long way from the kind of stable future my mother would have wanted for me.
