Recently discharged from the Navy, Gabriel Nadeau is looking forward to his new job as head of security for the Pelican Cay Resort. Confident island life will suit him, he’s eager to regain his land legs and call it home.

Born and raised on Pelican Cay, Adriana Hernandez doesn’t romanticize the island the way tourists do. She sees its limitations and yearns for more beyond the blue horizon.

Drawn to one another by the very things that should discourage them, the former sailor and the beautiful free spirit fall head over heels just when all hell is about to break loose. As they scramble to batten down the hatches in a race against time, they have no idea the hurricane is only one of the dangers closing in on them.

Enjoy this sultry island romance today.

Pelican Cay - A series that challenges what we presume is right, wrong, and excusable in the gray. Dare to love. 

Keywords: summer read, beach book, vacation, theft, stalking, jealous rival, showdown, steamy

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Piper Frost is embracing singlehood after shedding her frustrating mooch of a boyfriend. With a new job, in a new city, and new friends, she’s free and loving it when that man crashes her cooking class and threatens everything. Distractingly handsome, his very presence disturbs her in unwelcome ways. She doesn’t need this. Not him. Not now.

Contractor Chad Thomas’s belief in happily-ever-after died with his wife three years ago. Then Cupid’s arrow struck again and now he’s got his work cut out for him. Can this single dad and his pint-sized posse convince a stubbornly single Piper to give romance another shot?

Caution: Filling is Hot is a second-chance-at-love contemporary romance. If you enjoy colorful characters, laughter, tender emotion, and hot love scenes, you’ll adore this entertaining story.

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Keywords: single dad, widower, friends-with-benefits, light and humorous, charming and tender, twins

Eden Hennessey, champion of social justice and attorney with the non-profit Civil Rights Watch, just won her biggest case yet—and made a dangerous enemy. Now the anonymous hate mail has turned to threats. Someone is following her, taking photos of her, and proving nothing she’s done to guard her privacy and protect herself is enough.

Recently returned to duty after an emotional crash over the death of his former partner, Detective Glen Gold knows he can't afford a single infraction. But when he’s assigned the Hennessey case, the challenge of identifying who’s behind the threats grows increasingly complicated by their deepening attraction.

As the line between personal and professional begins to blur, Gold’s badge isn’t all he could lose if he doesn’t shut down Eden’s stalker in time.

Enjoy this sensual and exciting romantic suspense today.

Keywords: Tortured hero, Police, detective, dark hero, protection, danger, threat, hate crimes, revenge, LGBTQ, strong heroine

When rough-edged handywoman Charley Jensen stops to help a stranded motorist with a flat tire in the middle of nowhere, she writes the preppy biologist off as too soft to survive in her isolated and unforgiving wilderness.

But Drake Carver is more than just a brain in a pretty package, he’s resourceful and, much to Charley’s surprise, fun to be around. However, only when their lives are on the line does she learn he’s tougher than he looks.

Suddenly, her secret, burning question, ‘Are you strong enough to be my man?’ becomes 'Am I strong enough to love this man?' Will they get the chance to find out?

Enjoy this opposites-attract, refreshingly different adventure into romance today.

Keywords: sassy, saucy, pride and prejudice, exciting drama, daring escape, danger, sensual, love

Brilliant leaves and crisp clean air aren't the only things to blow into Meredith McCoy's quiet neighborhood. But when her tranquil autumn morning is by the noise and belching exhaust of a small engine, she and her sexy new neighbor clash. It looks like the old adage, fences make better neighbors, is actually true. Or is it?

Perhaps there's some common leaf-strewn ground to be found for these two after all.

Sabrina Eckhart is losing it. Oasis, the restaurant she manages, is getting battered by a trendy newcomer and with everyone looking to her for ideas, you could say she's under a little pressure. But wait, that’s not all. Her evil landlady has given her until the end of the month to vacate her crummy apartment. Then there’s her thirtieth birthday looming, reminding her of the milestones she’s missed. No wonder she’s so distracted by the jogger with the tightest buns she’s ever seen she nearly flattens him with her car.

Jackson Murphy is an avid jogger, and the local television station’s scrumptious news director—if he can keep the job. Unfortunately, he has one year to resuscitate their wheezing news department or the owners are going to pull the plug. His hands are already full even without Sabrina dropping into them.

The road to love is bumpy. It’ll take all of Cupid’s arrows, and a hard shove from interfering friends, for these two to win the Dating Game.

Read the romantic comedy that’s been described as a little ‘What’s Up, Doc,’ a little ‘Bringing Up Baby,’ and a whole lotta laughs. Accidents Make the Heart Grow Fonder, a romance that packs a hilarious punch!

Keywords: Finding Nemo, turtles, humorous, light-hearted romance, love, perfect butt, summer romance, beach read

When Justine agreed to delay divorce until after her husband’s reelection, she didn’t know Sean O’Donnell was on the horizon. Now, falling fast for a man she’s admired for years, she’s stuck playing the happy politician’s wife instead.

Sean noticed her beauty right away, but it was Justine’s haunting sadness that captivated him. His wish to meet her became a need to photograph her. Somewhere in between, he fell in love.

A series of chance encounters leads the pair to admit the temptation to misbehave has grown too strong to resist. Distance is the only remedy, but as soon as they’ve made that painful decision, the press closes in. Is there a way to contain the damage, preserve reputations, and protect the campaign? As a matter of fact…

The solution will shock everyone.

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Keywords: forbidden love, photo session, paparazzi, innocent

When two strangers are brought together by a lost child at the mall, they both regret not acting on the attraction they felt at the time.

Can they find each other again or will it take a holiday miracle?

Keywords: holiday romance, christmas story, short, missed opportunities, quest, star-crossed lovers

You know who he is. We all have one. And for whatever reason, he’s off-limits. But you think about him, wonder, and never say a word to anyone.

When Naomi sees Ryan McKenzie again, it seems the universe is trying to tell her something. Mr. Fireman is still smoking hot. They’re both single. That spark of interest is stronger than ever. This is not the time to be timid. Make the call.

She should have known she’d trip over her own damn heels stepping out of her comfort zone.

But that first step, no matter how embarrassing and clumsy, may still turn out to be the right one after all. Only one way to find out.

If You Want Me is a light contemporary romance about secret crushes, opportunities, and acting on impulse for another chance at the one who got away. Go ahead, read it today.

Keywords: wedding party, bridesmaid, groomsman, summer read, beach, light romance, misunderstandings, secret crushes

With college behind her, all Dani wants is a stress–free break to figure out her next step. Aware her mother’s yacht is currently docked on Pelican Cay, she returns to that beloved place, assuming she’ll be welcome. She assumed wrong.

The time to experience a moment with someone is not when you catch them toweling off after a shower. The ensuing confrontation with her mother’s boy toy leaves Dani shaken and confused. Yet, how can she forget his shame, ignore their spark?

Is there any chance she could forgive what he can’t change and love a Tarnished Hero?

Read this rich girl, poor boy forbidden love story today.

Pelican Cay - A series that challenges what we presume is right, wrong, and excusable in the gray. Dare to love. 

Keywords: summer, island romance, beach read, tortured hero, forbidden, cougar mother, opposite sides of the tracks, boy toy

There’s nothing Shasta Kovich won’t do to save her recording contract after blowing her voice during The Velvet Bitches’ first major concert tour. But asking her to put up with Blake Adams? That’s pushing it.

Big surprise they’d clash. She came up the old-fashioned way; she worked her ass off. Blake, on the other hand, has led a charmed life, the product of the best musical education money can buy. It’s pretty hard not to resent him, especially with that elitist attitude of his.

It can’t get any worse than that, right? Wrong. During one of their rocky sessions together Adams strays upon a secret she’s hidden from everyone, including her bandmates. Suddenly, the guy tasked with saving her career knows something that could potentially ruin her musical aspirations for good. Can she trust him?

Keywords: opposites attract, enemies to lovers, pride and prejudice, opposite sides of the track, music, jazz, composer, voice training, Norah Jones, bassist, musicians, jealous rival, misunderstood hero, sassy heroine

The one time Mia Page undresses a perfect stranger with her eyes and he busts her? What are the odds?

Now, this embarrassed mom is running into the hot middle school teacher everywhere. Is there no mercy for the wicked? It’s not fair. Nor is it fair her ex is about to remarry, her teen wants his space, and her overactive imagination means batteries are suddenly in short supply since meeting the charming Mr. Walden. He’s a twenty-eight-year-old fantasy, not an option, right?

He looked up, she blushed, and Curt was hooked. It’s cute that Mia gets tongue-tied around him. He loves how easy it is to make her laugh, to make her quiver. So why is it so hard to get her to admit there might be something very real going on here between them?

Grading on Curves is a second-chance-at-love contemporary romance. If you enjoy honest characters, funny situations, and sizzling love scenes, don’t miss this warm and entertaining story.

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Keywords: science teacher, divorced, single mom, parent, older, teenager, teen son, light comedy, humor, humorous

Ariela lost everything when her dad was killed in the line of duty: her father, her home, her school, her friends. Unable to cope without the love of her life, her grief-stricken mom chose to leave her too. As a consequence, Ariela grew up wary of the deep passion her parents felt for one another. Since then, she’s sabotaged every potential relationship she’s had. To her, love means loss and heartache. No thanks.

After years of covering war zones, journalist Dylan Bond is home, though not without scars. Intimately acquainted with violence and sacrifice, he’s battle fatigued and desperately needs a peaceful break to restore his faith in humanity.

When an accident literally sweeps Ariela off her feet and into Dylan’s arms, there is no turning back. But does she have the courage to love a man destined to return to his risky profession, or will her fear of following in her mother’s tragic footsteps become the wedge that drives them apart forever?

Enjoy this love-against-all-odds story of sacrifices and sorrows, laughter and longing, anxiety and bravery today.

Keywords: war correspondent, journalist, baghdad, Iraq War, Green Zone, missing, golden retriever, drama, humor, grief, loss, sensual, emails, penpals, you've got mail, dramatic rescue

Lauren McKay and Wes Dunlop saw their moment slip away when he left for college. Now, fifteen years later, Detective Dunlop just walked into the domestic violence shelter Lauren runs and the sparks fly, reminding her why she never got over him.

Sylvia Coulter knows if she could go back and give her younger self some hard-earned advice, it’s unlikely she’d get through to the misty-eyed romantic. She’d tell her a day is coming when she fears her husband. Sadly, innocence truly was bliss––bliss with an expiration date.

Just as Lauren and Wes are beginning to imagine a future together, the Coulter’s marriage implodes. When Sylvia flees to the shelter, trouble follows. Confronted by the violence first-hand, a terrified Lauren has to ask if this is where her relationship is about to end too.

Enjoy this gripping and intense romantic suspense today.

Keywords: secret crushes, unrequited love, reunited, domestic violence, best friend's brother, police detective, friends to lovers, sensual, drama, dramatic, hostage situation, SWAT

Britt doesn’t care for her friends’ plan to set her up with a total stranger that weekend. However, when sinfully sexy Harrington appears, she reconsiders her objections. The script is fine. It’s the cast that needs to change. After meeting the man intended for her, she knows she’s right. Only the butler has bothered to ask what she wants. Her answer is simple—him.

Britt and the Butler is a lighthearted, free-spirited, and saucy romp with surprises. Enjoy.

Keywords: estate, chef, house party, misunderstandings, mistakes, trysts, food play, sensual, seductive, fun, flirty, naughty, double-entendres, summer, beach, read, book, vacation

Best friends for years, Lance is the first person Kavita thinks of, the one person she and Angie can always call for anything, so buying the little beach house next to his when it becomes available is a great idea. Only, the open-door policy between the new neighbors brings a level of intimacy none of them anticipate, laying bare secrets and sentiments on all sides.

Is there such a thing as being too close? Can their friendship survive if they redefine what they mean to one another and take their relationship to the next level?

Read this unconventional story that challenges the limits we place on romantic love and the very personal meaning of commitment.

Pelican Cay - A series that challenges what we presume is right, wrong, and excusable in the gray. Dare to love. 

Keywords: bisexual, couple, unrequited love, intimacy, polyamory, FMF/FFM, threesome, summer read, island romance, beach, ocean, tropical, hot, relationships, friends to lovers

Kate was in love when she walked onto the boat that morning. Quietly plotting her own happy course as they set out for a day of deep sea fishing. Then everything went terribly, tragically wrong, leaving her haunted by what she couldn’t change and stunned by what she wouldn’t.

It was a simple, private charter. Easier than most because they only had two passengers. But Brady returned to the harbor with a police escort and a lot of questions. No one knows how they’ll react to a traumatic event until it happens. He blames himself for going out without his full crew, but not for needing and giving comfort in the chaos.

Can an emotionally charged incident lead to something lasting between two people who are forever changed by what they shared?

Enjoy this provocative novella full of twists, turns, and explosive sexual tension today.

Pelican Cay - A series that challenges what we presume is right, wrong, and excusable in the gray. Dare to love. 

Keywords: summer read, beach, vacation romance, drama, secrets