Stephanie Willis no longer believed in happily ever after. At least not for herself. Max Vicente was determined to change her mind. After all, some fairy tales really do come true. This 20k word novella is part of the Alluring series but can be read as a standalone. ***Beware*** This is insta-love with an OTT nod to Cinderella. It's meant to be slightly unbelievable but 100% fun. Due to sex and language, it is recommended for persons over 18.

Bad Beat:  A hand in which a player with strong cards is unexpectedly beaten by a lucky draw. Nico Conti has never regretted joining the family business. Through hard work, loyalty, ruthlessness, and dedication, he earned his rank as Capo and his army of soldiers.   With the life he leads, a good woman is not in the cards—until one comes along and turns his world upside down. Olivia Miller’s childhood was anything but conventional.  Raised in a brothel, her mother protected Olivia from that life until she became sick.  Now Olivia must be the protector. Taken as collateral by Nico Conti in a business dispute between families, Olivia is desperate to get home—until Nico makes her an offer she can’t refuse. Or can she? Because to save the one she loves most, Olivia will need to ignore the sacrifices made for her and barter herself to the man who holds her future in his hands. Author's note: This is a full-length, steamy, contemporary romance novel without a cliffhanger. It is part of a series, but each book is a stand-alone centering on new main characters. Due to sex, language, and violence it is recommended for persons over 18.*** HEA ***

River Kingston has a problem, and his name is Royal.  Her brother owes one-hundred grand to the mob, and River feels it’s her responsibility to help him. The daughter of a renowned poker player, River does the only thing she knows how to do to win that much money... She hits the tables. Headed to Eden Island, home of the most elite poker tournament, The Omega One, River runs into--literally--the man from her teenage fantasies. Now she has another problem, and his name is Alec Throne.  Because after the famous poker star catches her from falling, he decides he's never letting her go. And, as River soon discovers, when Alec Throne sets his mind to something… He's all-in.

Tragedy had Coleman Garrison fleeing to the rodeo at the tender age of 17. Years of dedication and an I don't give a f*ck attitude turned him into a champion. Then tragedy changed the course of his life once more. Buying a ranch on the outskirts of a small town, he planned to spend the rest of his days, training horses, removed from society and the temptation of letting anyone close. And then he saw her. Tired of substitute teaching and unable to afford moving from her parents home, Abigail O'Neal jumped at the chance to start a new life away from the big city to the small town of Jasper Falls. Shy and socially awkward, she wanted the chance to be a different version of herself. But breaking out of her shell turned out to be harder than she thought. Until she met him. Who knew Abby's resemblance to a dead woman would make her the target of someone's sinister deeds. Can a hardened cowboy and a shy little mouse beat the odds, preventing tragedy from striking again?

Gage Hunter, lead singer for the rock group, Engage, made a mistake five years ago. He let the girl of his dreams get away. When an unexpected encounter brings them together again, fate is offering Gage a second chance. But will Cassie? Cassie Wagner never expected to see Gage again. The man who shattered her dreams as well as her heart, five years ago. He's asking for forgiveness, but he's not the only one who needs forgiving, for she too made a mistake. As they struggle to mend what's broken between them, an outside force threatens Cassie, and Gage's relentless pursuit, turns into an overwhelming desire to protect the woman he loves. Can Gage stop the danger before it destroys their second chance at happiness? This is a full-length, steamy, contemporary romance. While Engaging can be enjoyed as a stand-alone, it is part of a series started with Alluring and contains some spoilers.