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When his sister's best friend won't stop gushing about her ridiculous crush on a mysterious biker content creator, he decides to play matchmaker-but keeping his double life a secret might just end up costing him the girl.-----Everett had one rule: his sister's best friends were off-limits. No exceptions. As the heir to his father's billion-dollar real estate empire, keeping his priorities straight was a necessity-not a choice.But when Amie won't stop gushing about her ridiculous crush on a mysterious biker content creator, he decides it's time to step in. Someone's got to help her move on from that impossible fantasy, right?The only problem? The guy she's obsessed with... is him.Too entertained by her growing fascination to come clean, Everett decides to help her chase her dreams, even if it means burying his feelings deeper. She's off-limits, and that's the end of it.Now he's juggling flirtatious DMs, real-life awkwardness, and a growing need to kiss her senseless-without revealing the truth. But the deeper he falls into his double life, the more he realizes that keeping his secrets from her might cost him everything... including the girl he's always wanted.…

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After returning to college, a scarred and reclusive college student must protect the woman sending him mysterious roses, all while navigating growing feelings that could change them both forever.-----Kal had been receiving roses from an anonymous sender since returning to campus after an incident that left him severely scarred. He hated them, but what he hated more was the softness in the deliverer's eyes, the lies she told each time they crossed paths, and the gnawing curiosity gripping him, knowing she was the one sending them. Kal played along anyway. But one day changes everything: a late-night delivery, a wolf preying on the pretty girl draped in a red cloak, and the beast ready to sink his claws into anyone who dares to harm his beauty.Now she's under his roof, tangled in his world-a world filled with secrets, danger, and a beast who isn't sure if either of them will escape with their hearts still intact.…

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Blood is the only way to pay for a betrayal and Sergio will get that by any means. So when an angel steps in his way, he flips a coin, which seals her fate as collateral.It sounds like a fair trade: the betrayer's life for the sweet-looking angel. That is until Sergio finds she belongs to a man who's taken too much from him already. But Sergio won't let him take her too.He'll have to kill Sergio first.…

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★★ The following is a three-chapter sample of Reckless Sin. Available on Amazon June 14, 2023★★Being a distraction is simple. Falling for the lively exotic dancer? Confusing as hell.I promised myself I wouldn't get close to another woman after my ex replaced me.Relationships were a thing of the past.So when my new friend proposed a solution to both our problems, I agreed.She needed to keep from falling into old habits, I needed to keep my mind distracted.Banessa was sassy, sexy, and so damn irresistible. We were complete opposites. I should've keep my distance. My heart already belonged to someone. And that left no room for another.But the closer we get, I'm left with only two options:Fall back into my old life, or start a new one... with her.…

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★★ The following is a three-chapter sample of Reckless Sin. Available on Amazon March 11, 2022★★Being a bodyguard for the world's elite? No problem. Having to look after the fiery Russian heiress? Total disaster.Karina Vasiliev may have been my boss's daughter, but she was also the last person I wanted to watch over.She was tempting, fiery, so damn sinful, and everything I should've be avoiding. My job required unwavering focus and dedication. And that left no room for love.Thankfully, Karina hated my guts.But when boundaries cross and emotions are on the line, I'm forced to make a decision:Keep her safe, or put her life in jeopardy.…

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★★ The following is a three-chapter sample of Reckless Sin. Available on Amazon April 16, 2024★★It was supposed to be nothing more than a one-night stand.I'm in final year at Redwood University. My life is already complicated with school, work, and supporting my younger siblings. I have no time for love or relationships until my sister surprises me with a new roommate.I'm more than aware of our unforgettable one-night stand is a thing of the past, but her insecurities get under my skin, and I'm determined to change that.Melody is kind, sweet, and deserves to see the beauty behind her scars.And the more time I spend with her, the more I'm inclined to put my heart before my responsibilities and ink her name on my heart forever.…