Dolly married her high school sweetheart and spent the next forty years as one part of a couple. When she suddenly lost her husband, she embarked on a search for a companion or new mate to fill the empty place in her heart. Her adventure took her to some bad and some good places, for which she was totally unprepared. The story was written in the hope that it might help some other widow to be prepared for the pitfalls and failures a single woman may face in a world heavily weighted in favor...

A dark lesbian romance retelling of the Hades/Persephone abduction story, set in mythological ancient Greece.In the land of the dead, Queen Hades’ word is law. Hades gets what she wants—always—and what she wants is a certain goddess of the springtime.Innocent Persephone chafes beneath her mother’s hawkish gaze and mercurial temper. Demeter has rebuffed all her daughter’s suitors, but she is not yet satisfied; she strives to crush Persephone’s spirit.

I'm less than a week away from being crowned king.To celebrate my last days of freedom, I'm indulging in all kinds of hedonistic activities——including attending the coveted Virgin Auction.When I see Izzy on stage, I forget where I am. She's gorgeous. I must have her. At any cost.Even if only for three weeks. Even if it can only ever be temporary.And especially because it's the last time I can do something for myself and not what's best for my country.

I'd do anything to save my brother. So when I discover Madame Alexa's Virgin Auction by accident, it feels like the answer to everything. Auction off the one thing that's still mine to give.It's just sex.It's just my virginity.But now I'm backstage, looking like a version of myself I don't recognize. I'm trussed up and exposed in every possible way. Suddenly, the curtains open and I'm on stage.But when I see his eyes, I decide maybe this isn't so bad after a...

She's come to Hawaii to heal.Once a celebrated pastry chef, Jocelyn Dupree is rebuilding her life. A horrific work experience has left her battered but not broken. She arrives in Hawaii ready to rebuild her life and career. Romance...that's just not that important right now.He's sworn off love.Kai Aiona has always been the guy who helps mend broken hearts. Unfortunately, the last heart that was broken was his, and ...

Madam Alexa learned the hard way to stay away from the opposite sex. She deals with men and takes their money, but doesn't fall for them. Ever. And, she certainly doesn't screw them—that is, until a billionaire Texan, who proposes a male virgin auction, catches her attention in every way possible. If the deal works, she'll make enough money to retire and walk away from everything—no regrets.Brooks Taylor hates deceiving, but he has no other choice. He's ready to expose the dirty sc...

JacobMy father is dying, and I’ve been called back to Brooklyn to take my place as the head of the Italian syndicate. After a seven-year absence, my first test of loyalty is to marry the granddaughter of the Irish mob’s leader. I may not want a wife, but I’ll kill anyone who tries to harm her.I only hope she doesn’t expect love in our marriage. I can’t—won’t—love her. Not ever. I don’t have it in me.BrennaMy life has always been about duty. When my grandfath...

Violet is a typical, down-on-her-luck millennial: mid-twenties, over-educated and drowning in debt, on the verge of moving into her parents' basement. When a lifeline appears in the form of a very unconventional job in neighboring Cambric Creek, she has no choice but to grab at it with both hands.Morning Glory Farm offers full-time hours, full benefits, and generous pay with no experience needed . . . there's only one catch. The clientele is Grade A certified prime beef, with the m...

Grace has a job she loves, a community she adores, and plenty of friends . . . but her lack of bedroom action has left this event planner too horny to think.When one ill-advised night at the bar leads to her giving an exhibitionistic show to an unknown presence outside her bedroom window, she thinks she's hit a new low. When her voyeur turns out to be a nebbishly charming mothman, Grace needs to decide if she can trust her body—and her heart—with this garnet-eyed stranger before he...

Vanessa loves having Grayson Hemming chase her, and she'll do anything to keep him running.When werewolf Vanessa Blevin begins working at new law firm, she expects long hours, hard work, and harder personalities. Her boss is a demanding, demeaning bully who begins cutting her down on her very first day—cutting her down and setting her blood on fire. Grayson Hemming is tall, dark, alphahole handsome, the exact sort of werewolf she does not need in her life . . . but there's...

A charity singles auction. Three sizzling dates, who all bid me up to the max. With only one night left in town, a triple date sounds like some much-needed fun. How much could possibly happen?When my best friend Kinsley's animal shelter holds a charity fundraiser, I'm only happy to help. When she puts me up on the auction block? The bidding ends in a three-way tie.Enter Christian, the strapping Hollywood lawyer, as well as Shane and Darius, two ex-Army brot...

A QUEEN HAS FALLEN. ANOTHER WILL RISE.I’ve been betrayed. Twice.There were so many reasons for me not to trust Vail... to not give him my heart. But I did and paid the price for my foolishness. Soon all the Moroi will suffer as well. Because the Fae crown capable of enslaving minds now rests on my aunt’s head. The other betrayal I never saw coming.I might be locked away in a prison cell, but I’m not alone. My fallen prince is with me. And outside th...