This short prequel includes three chapters: Each one includes main characters from a full-length, standalone novel within the interconnected #BitterSweetHeat series. The events in these snippets occur prior to the timeline of these books and will not spoil the stories. Book 1: GENT (Trey & Raven) Book 2: MISS (Delilah & Zeke) Book 3: LASS (Addison & Shane)

Raven Elliot blasts into town like a wrecking ball—striking and devastating. With a few simple words, my reliable routine crumbles to dust. “Is this seat taken?” I could close my eyes and let her voice wrap around me like a lover’s caress. But this isn’t that type of story. And I’m sure as hell not that kind of man. She hovers in my space, batting her lashes and smiling shyly. The glimmer in her sapphire eyes is a promise of peace. But I’m not falling for it. And Raven doesn't take the hint. What starts as a battle of wills, explodes into a turf war. She stands directly in my path everywhere I turn. No matter how hard I shove, she won’t budge. Raven seems dead set on driving me insane. But I was here first. And I’m not going down easy. After all, no one ever taught me how to treat a lady.

The boy she loved is gone. The man I've become doesn't deserve her. Delilah Sage was my slice of peace. Pain filled in the rest. She kept me from sinking. I promised her forever. But our dreams never stood a chance. And I ruined the only good in my life. The regret is suffocating. Constant and relentless. Trying to move on is pointless. My need for Delilah is stronger than ever. But her future is bright. And I’ll only drag her down. If only this was that simple, right? A job brings me back to our small town. The plan is to keep my distance. These scars are mine alone. But Delilah has always been my weakness. And resisting her isn’t an option. After all, letting her go was never my intention. MISS is a #BitterSweetHeat standalone novel.

She's the one I've been saving myself for. Addison Walker is every fantasy I never dared to believe in. Moving to this town was already monumental. Finding her removes any lingering doubt. She’s bold and vibrant. Beautiful and confident. Far too good for the likes of me. Luckily, I’m not good at avoiding temptation. My desire is growing beyond control. I’m done watching on the sidelines. When opportunity strikes, I eagerly take advantage. Signing on the dotted line before thinking twice. The repercussions cross my mind far too late. When she swiftly sticks me in the friend-zone, there’s not a damn thing I can do about it. Addison is just down the hall—might as well be miles away. Temptation drives me to the edge of sanity. She speaks to my deepest cravings like a siren. Our chemistry blurs every line. This battle seems impossible to win. Yet my determination doesn’t wane. It only takes one night to change everything. After all, I didn’t wait all this time to settle for less.