2023 Arcs

Jess I thought I knew my best friend. Transcontinental video chats didn’t do him justice. He’s not an awkward teenager anymore, and one look from him sets my body on edge. I’m the type of woman who has her life together. Sure, a panic attack here or there might derail my day, but I’ve got this. I have my life under control. I’m not the type of woman to lust after the most important person in my life. But he knows me better than I know myself—even the anxious parts I try my best to hide. Now that we’re in the same place, everything in our relationship is changing. James I’m back for her. She’s my best friend. Being in love with Jess has been the sweetest agony, and I’ve waited long enough. I’ve watched her fall for men who don’t appreciate her. I’ve waited for her to see me. Now it finally seems like she might, and I won’t hold back until she’s mine.

My new boss is a CEO Billionaire who hired me to be a nanny for his son. This should have been easy for me considering my experience with children. Except the man I’m working for is Thomas Ford. A man I never thought I would see again, especially not 5 years later. Now, I live in his penthouse in the city. I refuse to cross the line because one, he’s my boss and two, I don’t do relationships anymore. It’s hard to deny this man when his touch lights my body on fire. I told myself I wouldn’t risk losing my job by giving into temptation but all it takes is one night in his kitchen and I am done for. But who am I kidding? I was a goner that first night. \\ That First Night is a steamy, single dad romance that is sure to make you laugh out loud and blush at the same time. This book is intended for mature readers only. This is a stand-alone and can be read on it's own.

He’s a city boy. I’m a country girl. He’s experienced, and I’m well, not. Some days it feels like I’m the last virgin left in the world. We shouldn’t mix. So why do I feel like I’ve found the one person to finally give it up to? Finding the right guy isn’t easy. Especially when you know everyone and their history in your small town. I’ve all but given up on the one when I crash—in the worst possible way—into the most gorgeous man I’ve ever laid eyes on. He’s a writer without a story, looking for inspiration. And might just be what I’m looking for. All the attraction in the world means nothing. Our lives don’t fit. I want nothing more than to give him all of me, but what if I’m only his temporary muse, only to be burned again? Can I give this man everything, or will he take it and run?

He’s my best friend’s older brother. I have no business having these feelings for him. But I do. I’ve had a crush on Mason Winchester for as long as I can remember. To him, I’ve never been anything more than a family friend. His little sister’s annoying friend. But what happens when he needs a nanny for his daughter for the summer? He calls me. That’s when things change. Suddenly there are feelings. Real feelings I shouldn’t be having. I’m only staying in this small town a few more months, so what could a little fling hurt? Work this out of our system. Easy. No one has to know. Except when those feelings start to grow. Am I willing to lose my best friend over a summer fling? This is bad. Very bad. But…something this wrong shouldn’t be this good, right? Summer isn’t the only thing heating up in Dixon

Book three in the Dixon Creek Ranch series, coming late summer, 2023!

Logan Winchester. Star running back for the Denver Mountain Lions and the man of my dreams. Until he left me without another word. Shattering me in the process. I had other things to focus on. Like being the top skier in the world. I put my ex and his small town in my rearview mirror and tried not to look back. Until an injury sidelined me. Now with the press following every minute of my return to competitive skiing, I need an escape. But I end up in the one place I never thought I’d return to. With the man who nearly broke me. All I want is to focus on my rehab. But Logan doesn’t make it easy. We’re on different paths. Reaching for new goals. But as we spend time together, truths are revealed, and the anger I held on to for so long turns into something else. Something that sparks inside me every time I look at him. Can we rewrite our past and change our future, or will our love be something to forget

I had big plans when I returned home to my small town, but they didn’t include a retired hot-shot hockey player getting in my way. The last person I wanted to fix up my historic dream home with was the handsome older man, with money to burn, who bought it right out from under me. But thanks to my father, that’s exactly what happened. Colton Crawford was making my house a home, and I was back in my childhood room, trying not to think of the towering, gorgeous Adonis with a killer smile… and how much I hated him. Or at least that’s what I tried to tell myself. Because the more time we were forced to spend together in the dust and debris, the less our age-gap mattered. And the more the sparks flew. Colton was used to scoring on the ice, and after a freak storm left us sharing one tiny bed in his metal camper, the heat smoldering between us was hot enough to burn us both. But just when I thought my sexy, new neighbor might not be so bad, real-life came knocking, reminding us what we walked away from.

First rule of being a nanny? Don’t fall for the single dad, even if he is smoking hot. But that’s exactly what happens when grumpy small-town sheriff Asher Whitlock reluctantly hires me to take care of his daughter for the summer. Neither of us is thrilled with the arrangement, but he’s desperate for help, and I need the money for grad school this fall. All we need to do is keep our distance and remain professional . . . turns out, that’s easier said than done. Instead of focusing on my future, all I see is the strong jawline, crystal-blue eyes, and rock hard body right in front of me. We try to resist each other, but we end up crossing every line until I’m in his bed. I tell myself it’s just this once. Okay, twice. All right, every night. But it’s got to end–he’s fourteen years older than me, with a kid and a stressful job. Have I mentioned my dad is his boss? Then there’s the past I’m trying to forget. Secrets aren’t easy to keep and mine are getting too big to hide. Walking away is never simple but when I do, I can’t look back. Even if it means leaving behind the man I was never meant to love.

A jaded single dad. A woman returning to her small-town roots. Neither was prepared for their paths to collide… I should have known I was in trouble when I backed my old, beat-up truck into the shiny Range Rover. The driver looked like a gorgeous fallen angel – one who’d been booted right out of paradise for being a giant prick. Good thing I’ll never have to see him again. Except when I show up for my new job to teach a little girl how to ride her horse, I find the same icy blue eyes glaring back at me. Paisley Dae is completely reckless. She’s also the best trainer in this small town. And Evelyn gets the best. Protecting the little girl is my one focus. Only the sassy trainer in her cut-offs and cowgirl boots quickly gets under my skin. Distractions are dangerous, but she soon becomes everything I crave. One reckless night of giving in, and Caleb and I spiral into a web of passion. But when I begin to unravel the secrets hiding in this place, I find there is more riding on this job than I thought. Caleb and Evelyn are worth any sacrifice – only Caleb has to decide what he will sacrifice for me…

My new assistant is all smiles and sunshine—and she’s about to set fire to my cold, grumpy heart. I've moved to this god-forsaken small town to run the family business. I need to hire a new PA and the pickings are slim. Some say my irrational expectations are the reason I've gone through assistants quicker than most people refill their coffee. Incompetence is my pet peeve. If that makes me irrational, so be it. Then Georgia Reynolds walks into my office. Blonde hair. Sapphire eyes. And a smart mouth that irritates me as much as it turns me on. On top of being a rockstar at her job, she is a ray of freaking sunshine on steroids. I have no patience for it. Nor for the way she flutters around the office like a modern-day Tinkerbell. She has ridiculous taste in music. Drives an unreasonable form of transportation. And did I mention that I caught her dancing in my closet when I sent her on a simple errand? My new assistant has somehow become my kryptonite. But I am her boss, and I am not going to be a pathetic cliché. It doesn’t matter that my cold, jaded heart has started beating again. In my world, a beating heart makes you weak. And I do not tolerate weaknesses. \\This is book 2 in the Cottonwood Cove Series. Each one can be read as a complete standalone. A HEA is guaranteed!\\

“A stunning display of relationships, suffering under the weight of grief and broken hearts. An emotional journey that Einerson has been able to masterfully achieve through flashbacks and character interactions that are raw. A real portrayal of how love can both heal and hurt you.” Fifteen years later, he was the last person she expected to see. Milo Covell shattered my heart and never looked back. One night of whispered promises under the stars. The next morning every beautiful thing was a lie. I’ve done everything I can to move on and build a beautiful life for myself, helping people. I can feel the anger radiating off of him as he walks through the hospital I work in. I can feel the way his hands used to feel on my body as he worshiped me, even though I wish I could forget. I can feel my heart break all over again when our eyes meet. He thinks I betrayed him, but he has no idea what’s happened in the last fifteen years.

Johnny Moore is the one person I need to stay away from. He’s hot as sin and has a Southern accent that brings me to my knees. But he broke my heart twelve years ago and the last thing I need is for him to break it all over again. Johnny Moore was the product of alcohol and bad decisions. And me? Let’s just say that my mother’s unwanted pregnancy almost destroyed her family name and leaving me behind was the best decision she ever made. Kindred souls, Johnny and I made a pact all those years ago—never leave the other behind. But promises are meant to be broken. The memory of Johnny walking away on his eighteenth birthday will forever be burned into my heart like a brand. Nothing could have prepared me for the series of events that brought me back to Pebble Brook Falls and face-to-face with Johnny. And nothing could have prepared me for the man that was the embodiment of my weaknesses. With his towering height, Southern accent, and a smile that made me weak in the knees, I was completely helpless against him. And even though I knew he was the only person who could break my heart, the moment I laid my eyes on him after twelve years, I knew I wanted him to be my forever. The only question was, would he even want me to stay?

From Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author Natasha Madison comes a small town, one night stand, secret baby, second chance romance. When two worlds crossover. From the This Is Series and The Southern Series. From Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author Natasha Madison comes a small town, one night stand, secret baby, second chance romance. When two worlds crossover. From the This Is Series and The Southern Series. Addison I never thought I would see him again. Especially while I was planning someone else’s wedding—yet there he was holding hands with his girlfriend. Our one night was wild and passionate; I could never forget him because it changed my life. Now he’s here—and the result of our one night is twirling in a princess dress at our feet. Stefano I didn’t make mistakes. I was the one you called in when you needed answers. I was cutthroat but they didn’t pay me to be nice. I was in control every single second. The only time I let my guard down was five years ago. If I thought seeing the woman I could never forget again would throw me off—it’s nothing like seeing our daughter for the first time.

I have three simple wishes: 1. Keep my houseplants alive. 2. Open a charming bed-and-breakfast in my small town. 3. Never see or speak to Beckett Valentine again. None of those things are currently possible. When Beckett decides he’s also interested in purchasing the Horseshoe Creek Ranch, my dreams of owning a bed-and-breakfast become a nightmare. He refuses to give me what I want while playing dirty—a common theme in our rivalry. Because of him, we’re in a ridiculous bidding war for the land. We might have hated each other since our teens, but the stakes have never been so high. And right now, I’m more determined than ever to take down my best friend’s older brother—cowboy boots and all. Bless Your Heart is an enemies to lovers, best friend’s older brother, contemporary small-town southern romance with a happily ever after. Each book in the Valentine Texas series is a stand-alone. Warning: this book contains tons of Southern sass, sarcasm, and lots of spice! Fade to black is not included.

WARNING: This book contains subject matter that may be sensitive for some readers. There is dark and triggering content between these pages. 18+ only. Please read responsibly. When Cora attends her sister’s birthday party, she expects at most a hangover or a walk of shame. She doesn’t anticipate a stolen wallet, leaving her stranded and dependent on Dean—her arch nemesis and ultimate thorn in her side. And she really doesn’t anticipate waking up in shackles in a madman’s basement. To make matters worse, Dean shares the space in his own set of chains. After fifteen years of teasing, insults, and practical jokes, the ultimate joke seems to be on them. The two people who always thought they’d end up killing each other must now work together if they want to survive. But Cora and Dean have no idea their abductor has a plan for them. A plan that will alter the course of their relationship, blur the line between hate and love, and shackle them together with far more than just chains.

My new boss has lost his mind. Marc Ford is everything that I’m not. He wants a long term relationship that leads to marriage and a house full of kids, but I want nothing to do with being tied down to someone. In fact, I have never been in a relationship in my life. But then he approaches me with a plea to be his fake fiancé because his boss wants someone in an established relationship to pass down ownership of the real estate agency we work for. I don’t know how he expects me to spend the summer pretending we’re a happily engaged couple. We’re opposites in every way that counts. I told myself this would be easy because I don’t catch feelings and I’m a pro at keeping things casual. We both agreed to the rules. Except, things started to feel all too real, even on That First Date . \\ That First Date is a steamy, fake dating romance that will leave you both blushing and laughing at the same time. This book is intended for mature readers only. This is a stand\-alone and can be read on it's own.

He's the GOAT of the NFL. She's a hot-headed reporter who despises him. They're in the same small town for the summer. What could possibly go wrong? I'm more than aware of the responsibilities that come with being a quarterback in the NFL. The upside—I get to do what I love every day, which is play football. And I make more money than I know what to do with. The downside—everyone wants a piece of me, and the press stalks me ruthlessly. And one reporter in particular, Brinkley Reynolds, has crossed a line. She takes things too far. So yeah, I have her escorted out of the press conference. Imagine my surprise when the same woman walks into the coffee shop in the small town where I’ve gone to get some privacy for the summer. I accuse her of stalking me. She calls me every name in the book before proceeding to make me feel very unwelcome in Cottonwood Cove. Her hometown. The place where she tucked tail and ran after I’d unknowingly gotten her fired. So now I’m enemy number one. That’s fine with me. I’m not the biggest fan of her either. She’s equal parts stubborn and aggravating. But she happens to be the sexiest woman I’ve ever laid eyes on. So I try to make amends. I’m not the devil after all. But she won’t give me the time of day unless I agree to give her my story. One I’ve fought hard to protect since the day I started playing professional ball. I don’t owe Brinkley Reynolds anything. So why am I considering giving her everything?

Camden Hunter doesn't belong here. I've spent my entire life in the small town of Sutten Mountain where everyone knows everyone and you can spot trouble from a mile away. Camden is trouble. He’s an arrogant, self-absorbed billionaire from the city with too much money and not enough manners. And he just opened a fancy art gallery next door to my bakery. So when he comes to me desperately needing a favor, I can't help but to propose a deal: I’ll cater his grand opening and in return he has to spend a day with me as a local–to experience the beauty and talent this town has to offer. I expected him to see a different side of Sutten. What I didn’t expect was to see a different side of him. Now instead of wanting him to leave, I find myself hoping he’ll stay. The more I see him fall for the town, the more I start to wonder if he could ever fall for me. There’s just one problem. Camden Hunter doesn’t belong in my world, and I don’t belong in his. He’s a flame and I’m gasoline, and the more we play with fire, the more I find myself questioning how long we can continue to tempt our fate. Tempt Our Fate is a steamy small town, enemies to lovers, billionaire, age gap romance releasing September 21st. This will be the second book set in the fictional town of Sutten Mountain. It is a complete standalone.

Football has been the only constant thing in my life for the last twenty years. Everything I've worked for my whole life has gotten me to this point \- playing for Tampa Bay in the NFL as a starting Tight End. I'm not focused on anything other than doing my job for my team; it's everything I've ever wanted. That is, until I meet my teammates little sister. She's smart and funny and drop dead gorgeous, but she's girlfriend material and I haven't had a girlfriend in over five years. Every instinct in me tells me to back away, but the more I get to know her, the more everything about her draws me in. I know she's off limits \- her brother has made that very clear, but somehow that makes the tension between us even more irresistible. I'm finding myself willing to risk everything for her, if only she'd cross the line with me.

Some describe me as a quirky, free-spirited journalist who charges her crystals by moonlight. They’re not wrong. My instincts ensure I know everything that goes on in my small town. And not much surprises me. But when the man who destroyed my heart returns to care for his family’s business, I’m shaken to the core. After our messy breakup, Hayden Shaw swore he’d never come back to Valentine, Texas. Years later, I’m still trying to forget we ever existed. Damn near impossible when he’s now everywhere. A constant reminder of what could have been. Rumors swirl about his true intentions, but a little gossip has never bothered me. However, if winning over my heart is his end game, he can hang up his spurs because I won’t make the same mistake twice—or will I? _Spill the Sweet Tea is a second chance, hate-to-love you, grumpy/sunshine contemporary small-town southern romance with rom-com vibes and a happily ever after. Each book in the Valentine Texas series is a stand-alone. Warning: this romance book contains tons of southern sass, lots of woo-woo, and small-town gossip! Fade to black and cheating are not included._

A forbidden age gap stand\-alone from small\-town romance author Brooke Montgomery about a daring horse trainer and her off\-limits ex\-boyfriend’s dad… When we met at the rodeo, I only knew his first name. Sparks ignited between us, and we spent an unforgettable night together. It's not until the morning after when I recognize his last name do I realize who he is. So I do what any rational woman would and make the walk of shame while he sleeps. It's not like I'll ever see him again or have to explain why I left. But I'm proven wrong when he shows up at my family's ranch as the new farrier. We can't be more than friends—for many reasons. He's twice my age, workplace relationships are off\-limits, and he moved back to rebuild a relationship with his son—the one I used to date. Getting involved would ruin everything. As we struggle between right and wrong, our connection deepens even though his traumatic past makes him doubt he deserves a second chance. But it doesn't matter when everything's against us, including a rival who's out to get me and my ex who's determined to win me back. After a riding trick goes wrong on his watch, he insists on taking care of me. Even though the odds are stacked against us, we keep the truth to ourselves. But secrets don't stay hidden for long in a Southern small town. Here With Me is book 1 in the Sugarland Creek series. Contains 20\+ year age gap, ex\-boyfriend's dad, workplace romance, opposites attract, and secret relationship vibes. Each book in this Southern, small town series is a stand\-alone and ends in a happily ever after. Please read the content warning before the prologue.

The proposal was Score a homerun and take my virginity. Except, my proposal went to the wrong brother. It was supposed to go to my best friend, but as fate would have it, it fell into the hands of his infuriatingly hot, irritatingly charming older brother. Lane Collins is Orleans University's All-Star baseball captain. Cocky pitcher. Player on and off the field. The life of every party. And the same guy I’ve crushed on in secret since we were kids. He’s always been out of my league. That is until he signs the dotted line on a proposal that wasn’t meant for him, and offers to teach me… everything. The one and only condition? We walk away once everything’s checked off. Easier said than done when my heart is involved. Now, it’s a whole new ballgame.

Should I have trusted my tyrannical boss when he promised he’d get me home for the holidays? Absolutely not. He gassed up his private jet and decided he’d be joining me so we could close this massive deal before the new year. There are three conditions to him coming home with me: 1\. My family can’t know that he’s my boss (See note above about him being a tyrant) 2\. I will absolutely be getting a big fat raise 3\. He has to help me with my holiday wishlist What’s worse than my boss stealing Christmas? Him pretending to be my boyfriend. Since he’s faking being in love with me, my mom put us together in my childhood bedroom with just one bed to share. When the mistletoe comes out, I can’t help but wonder what would happen if my hot as coal boss and I were underneath. Jack Sinclair is nothing but determined to get everything he wants this Christmas and it looks like I’m at the top of his list.

NINA VILLA NEEDS A BOYFRIEND - A FAKE BOYFRIEND. ENTER NICK DAVIS. Nina Villa told her mother she's bringing her new boyfriend to Haven for family vacation. The problem? She doesn't have a new boyfriend. But, what are you supposed to do when your mother invites your ex-boyfriend's family to the summer house? Now everyone is eager to meet the man who has managed to capture the attention of the workaholic Nina. Her best friend says she should hire someone. They do it in the movies, right? It could be fun in a no strings attached kind of way. Nick Davis seems like the perfect fit considering he doesn't like her, so cutting ties at the end of the summer will be easy, right? Nina makes Nick an offer: pretend to be her boyfriend for the summer in exchange for more money than he's ever seen in his life. It's an offer he can't refuse - the money could help pay off his brother's tuition and maybe send his dad on a vacation for once. Little do either of them know, this simple favor is going to have big consequences. And neither is prepared for when feelings begin to grow and the truth about who Nick really is comes to light. Until Now is a fake dating, second chance, spicy contemporary romance with a smidge of enemies to lovers! It is the first in the Strangers series. UNTIL NOW is a fake dating, second chance, spicy contemporary romance with a smidge of enemies to lovers! It is the first in the Strangers series.