He has no idea how sexy he is. Even as a successful construction business owner, Tony Walters' ex-wife's mental illness almost drove him over the edge. Living too many years loveless and abused has left him afraid to try to meet another woman, much less form a relationship. She's just too shy to even meet his eyes. In one instant left a childless widow, Nikki Wilkes couldn't imagine romance would ever be in her life again, much less passion and deep, never-ending love. Two mature adults sidestep each other for five years until fate brings them together in a sweet, passionate, erotic adventure of sexual exploration and self-discovery. A perfect mixture of Southern charm and hospitality and European sophistication, the tall Italian-American sweeps the funny, smart, kinky Kentucky girl off her feet and into his bed, and together the sparks they throw off ignite their world. The new home they build together draws them closer to his family and each other and into a new life filled with laughter and love, not to mention a big kitchen full of friends and fun as Nikki becomes the glue that holds the family together with her cooking, hugs, and mothering. But just as everything looks rosy, a secret-fueled mystery unfolds when an unknown threat attempts to ruin Tony's business and maybe even hurt him. As the criminal activity becomes more and more focused on destroying their happiness, it's obvious it's personal. And someone's going to get hurt - or worse. It's just a matter of time. Sex, humor, and secrets collide in this blistering start to the series to prove that they're not getting older - they're just getting started! Combo volume contains The Groundbreaking, a prequel that offers readers background on the nine main characters in the series. BONUS: Each book in the Love Under Construction series features the recipe of a dish mentioned in the books. It's like dessert meets drama! WARNING: Strong, graphic, kinky sexual scenes and graphic criminal violence. Not intended for readers under the age of 18.

You're a successful businessman. A molten-blooded Italian hunk. And the newest, hottest, most in-demand service Dom/top in a 500-mile radius, with dozens of women falling at your feet. So, which woman? How do you choose? That's easy - you pick the one who can't stand you. And that's exactly what Vic has done. He's tried desperately to get the wrong woman out of his heart, and it looks like he may have succeeded. And just when he thinks everything in his life is falling into place, Cupid plays a nasty joke on him and he falls for the one woman who doesn't want to be anywhere near him, Somehow it isn't already bad enough that he has a secret keeping him from having a loving, long-term relationship; to make matters worse, if he wants to have a chance with the ice princess, he has to keep her alive long enough to tear down the walls she's built around herself. Laura is as prickly as they get, but there's a reason. Her clothes hide a secret that she's sure would make any man run, and that secret is about to get her killed. The trauma she endured during her service to her country left her unable to feel any emotion or trust anyone, and the idea of ever letting a man touch her is out the window. When she returned home from Bosnia, her family shunned her and her harsh personality, so she's dealt with her demons alone and on her own for too long. But Laura didn't expect to meet a man who would promise to keep her safe and would die to keep that promise. That makes him a man worth trusting. And when her past wants to kill her to keep her quiet, can she open up to him before it's too late? The second full-length novel in the Love Under Construction series, Tearing Down Walls is a fun, erotic, romantic, and suspenseful romp that takes you back into the world of the Walters family of Louisville, Kentucky. It features many characters over the age of 40 and contains too many steamy, hedonistic sex scenes to be suitable for anyone under 18 years of age. Step into the Walters' world and have some fun!

Steve McCoy survived a harrowing youth and a horrible tragedy and still made it as a successful attorney and businessman. And he’s managed to keep his broken, battered heart under wraps by working with short-term submissives at his popular BDSM club, Eden’s Gate. Until Kelly Markham came along. Kelly’s history was as bad or worse than Steve’s. She lost the only man she ever loved, a faithful, loving Dom, but she never lost hope. When she’s invited to visit Eden’s Gate, she feels like she’s finally found a home. Better yet, she finds a man who’ll help her reintegrate into the community, even if his help is only offered for one month. Unfortunately, Kelly discovers that being Steve’s submissive is not easy. Matter of fact, when she accidentally trips a trigger from Steve’s history, being his submissive could actually be dangerous, even deadly. Steve’s determined to keep her at a distance and never show her his heart, but can he hold out when he realizes his best shot at a happily ever after might not survive?

He'd had a secret for years. And it was time for it to come out. Dating two younger men! Molly Walters never thought she'd be that woman, one of those "cougars" everybody talks about. Peyton Stokes, wounded warrior and one of Tony Walters' employees, is the perfect man. She decides to ask him out, and to her delight, he accepts. And once he admits he was already considering asking her for a date, sparks fly. Then former cage fighter turned security specialist Jose Flores, Peyton's much-younger best friend, asks her out too, and Molly decides to go. She knows full well what kind of disaster she's creating by dating best friends, but she just can't help herself. Between Peyton's powerful build and bright blue eyes, and Jose's dark, almost-sinister beauty, Molly is seduced on all levels by both men, much to her delight. As the relationships deepen, Molly comes to a startling conclusion: She wants them both. That's fine with Jose, because he's got a secret he's never been able to tell Peyton, and this turn of events just might make all his dreams come true. But as soon as the truth comes out, things fall apart faster than anyone could've ever imagined. Is it true that blood's thicker than water? If the relationship disaster wasn't enough, there's a horrible set of circumstances in Jose's family of origin that thrust him into the biggest crisis of his life. When it becomes obvious that his very existence is in jeopardy, Peyton must decide if the self-imposed labels he's clung to all his life are worth enough to him to risk losing his best friend forever. It'll take a real man to take that leap of faith, and Peyton's not sure he's that man, but failing could cost him the love of his life - maybe even both of them. As Peyton struggles, Nikki Walters grows weaker and hope grows dim. Tony and his broken heart can't survive without her, but he may not have any choice. When Nonna Annamaria steps in to help, Tony calls on the last tiny bit of faith he has. Unfortunately, chances are really good that it won't be enough, and his one true love will leave them all forever. And that's a prospect he can't bear to face. WARNING: This book contains graphic sexual situations and is not suitable for readers under the age of 18.

It only takes a second to lose the love of your life. Doug doesn’t realize he’s lonely until he starts to consider Vivian Norton, Brittany Walters’ older sister, as potential dating material. Vivian’s been hurt so many times she’s almost lost count. But meeting Doug Benton at a Walters family gathering gives her hope. He’s gorgeous, sexy, respectful, funny, and caring. Oh, and there’s one other thing. He’s a Dominant. And she’s about as vanilla as they come. Just as their budding relationship seems to be going right, one little slip turns things horribly wrong. Doug learns the hard way that love can be found and lost in the blink of an eye – maybe forever. And this time, hope seems lost. Come back to Kentucky with the Walters Clan and get to know three more of your favorite characters better in this fun and fast-paced spinoff of the Love Under Construction series.

Hayden Patterson has a simple rule. And he’s never broken it. Sleeping with a woman more than once simply isn’t going to happen. He’s always managed to hang onto his resolve, and so far, no woman’s ever blasted her way through. It’s one and done, with no prospect of ever having anything permanent. His childhood gave him that thinking and he has no plans to ever change. Two women alone, and one of them is in more danger than anyone realizes. It’s hard being a teenager. Kacey Flournoy knows that all too well. Stuck in a school district full of snobby rich kids, she doesn’t fit in on her single mom’s salary. When she’s cast as a bully, it only gets worse – especially since she’s the one being bullied. And her poor mom, Delaina, doesn’t know what to do. Since Kacey’s dad died while serving in the military, it’s all she can do to put food on the table. When Hayden draws his first assignment through Citadel Security, he can’t believe it. No way does he want to follow a poor little rich girl around all day to guard her from a bully. It doesn’t take him long, however, to figure out that something’s terribly wrong. And when he tries to right it, he meets the one woman who just might make him break his long-standing promise. That would mean he’d have to let go of the past, but he’s sure he’s not ready and he never will be. A novella nestled between the first and second books in the first spinoff series from the Love Under Construction series, One Broken Promise takes the hunted to the hunter, the oppressor to the oppressed, and one very scared man to a place that will bring him to his knees. If you’ve ever been bullied, you’ll feel the pain. But you’ll also taste the joy of a promise broken. WARNING: Strong, graphic sexual situations, a heinous criminal act against both an animal and a person by a seriously sick individual, and a suicide. For readers 18+ only.

One smart man. One naïve, desperate woman. One poor choice. And a descent into a hell most people could never imagine. All Jared Calhoun wants is a good time. And he’s had plenty of those. He’s not looking for anything else when something, or someone, he never expected comes across his radar. And the former model standing in the Walters’ kitchen trips every trigger and lights up every nerve ending - maybe more than he‘d like. Bernadette Guillory’s looking for her place in the world. Cast out of modeling and living with relatives, Bernie’s desperate for a job. Good-looking, single Jared becomes her staunchest ally in her search for a better life, despite her brother-in-law’s threats. Jared says all he wants with her is some fun, but her vulnerability and innocence tug at his tender heartstrings, and soon they’re far more than friends. Bernie’s search for a job ends in the wrong place, and when Jared finds out, everything she’s built for herself crashes down around her. Deported, broke, and alone, she’s vulnerable to all kinds of people. When she vanishes, Jared has to decide if love really can conquer all. And that decision won’t matter if they can’t find her before her poor choice leads to a fate far worse than death. The second book in the first spinoff series from the Love Under Construction series, One Poor Choice will show you the darkness that can engulf a soul when it loses its way. It’s a story ripped from the headlines, a story for only the strongest stomachs and the most loving, forgiving hearts. WARNING: Strong, graphic sexual situations, including sexual slavery and assault. For readers 18+ only.

Parents are supposed to love their kids, not kill them, Right? At least that’s what Malcolm Collins thought, but when a string of racially-motivated hate crimes bears his father’s signature quotes from over the years, what is he supposed to think? One clue after another pile up to threaten him and his Citadel bodyguard, Wendy Ryan, even as they struggle to forge a love relationship. Everything gets derailed over one crazy, kinky night, and they both think things couldn’t get worse. Unfortunately, that’s before one simple glance between them in the presence of his parents ignites a firestorm. It won’t be easy to snuff out, and it may even cost someone their life. Join Wendy, Malcolm, and the entire group of Walters friends and family in a steamy, kinky end to the Citadel series. One Wrong Glance is a heartbreaking tale that shows you how powerful simple words can be—power that’s not always for the good. Finish off Citadel and get ready for the Legacy series – grab this emotionally-charged read today!

He can't forgive himself until they forgive him ... After struggling for years, Vic Walters finally has the life he always wanted. With a beautiful wife and children he never thought he'd have, his life is complete. Love and laughter should fill his days, but horror haunts Vic. He's a man plagued with remorse. After all, he never intended to hurt those three women years earlier. But hurt them he did. He knows it wasn't his fault. That, however, does nothing to assuage his guilt. He doesn't need a miracle; he needs redemption. Setting out on a pilgrimage for forgiveness, Vic will prove that truth is the great healer. Will atonement allow him to live the life he's always wanted?

Urban decay and destruction won't destroy these couples ... Tavern owners Della and Bella Burdock work their tail-ends off to keep their family legacy alive. Running a tavern in a decaying urban area is no small task—and they're certainly in over their heads. When drug traffickers start setting up shop right outside their doorstep, the business their grandparents nurtured is in danger of collapse. Their saving grace comes when two hungry Citadel security agents stumble into their tavern ... Tyler McKinney and Trevor Noles fall hard for the sisters. Hellbent on saving the women's livelihood, the security agents enlist the help of friends with connections. Soon, it's a dangerous battle against the thugs of urban decay and destruction. Will the Burdock sister save their legacy or will it be another fatality of drugs and devastation?

Hunter was treating it like a game. Turns out it’s anything but. Take one summer Citadel Security assignment as a bodyguard for a scumbag. Add in being in the closet, sprinkle on falling in love with a sex slave, and throw in a spoonful of bloody massacre, a pinch of knowing too much, and a heavy dash of finding out everything is connected to your conniving, controlling, sinister, incarcerated, career-criminal grandfather. What do you get? Screwed, my friend. Royally screwed. It’s a recipe for disaster. And Hunter McCoy doesn’t know what to do. He’s got a job to do. He’s got a scumbag to protect. He’s got a lover to spring, along with a whole group of other young men being held in an attic. He’s got a dad who’s worried about him. And at some point, he’s gotta come out. Looks like it’s going to be an interesting summer. The second romantic suspense book in the Legacy Series, Legacy of Freedom takes you back into the world of the Walters family in Kentucky for murder, mayhem, and more love than you can imagine. Follow up the Love Under Construction series, Citadel series, and the first book in the Legacy series, Atonement, with this second book in the series that’s tenth in the saga. Don’t get behind on this amazing saga—get your copy of Legacy of Freedom today! WARNING: Contains strong sexual themes and violence. Not intended for readers under the age of 18.

When no one is what they seem … Annabeth and Katie Reynolds-Walters want another baby, but this time Annabeth wants to carry. That rules out the Walters men as sperm donors, and Katie’s father won’t even consider it. But Katie has an ace up her sleeve. Once she’s done enough digging, she discovers a brother from her father’s indiscretion with a neighbor woman. He’d be the perfect candidate. At first, everything is fine. Katie is nervous about asking him to donate, but he’s not the least bit shy about asking to move into their house. His work on a super-supplement would go a lot faster that way, he reasons, with a stable environment. It isn’t long before he asks Katie if she’d like to be a test subject. After all, who couldn’t use more energy? Annabeth has problems of her own. Clayton bought a new accounting software program, complete with a trainer, Christina, a blond bombshell with designs on Annabeth. Before long, Annabeth’s going a little too far with their friendship, and she knows it. But the supplement isn’t a supplement, and Annabeth’s assertions that she’s a happily married woman fall on deaf ears with Christina. Annabeth and Katie are up to their necks in things they never dreamed they’d be dealing with. There’s a crisis brewing, and a fiery one at that. Legacy of Freedom takes us back to the Walters of Louisville, Kentucky, the hottest Italian-American family you’ve ever met. Grab a copy today and hang on—it’s a wild ride!

Someone plans to destroy his perfect life...With a gorgeous wife and two adorable children, Vic Walters could not be happier. After saving money and building a comfortable retirement account, he can finally welcome an au pair into his home to help lessen the burden of parenting for him and his wife.But allowing Alessandra Marcone into their lives changes everything for the Walters family …Alessandra has ulterior motives—and caring for the Walters’ family is not at the top of her list. Suddenly, they're all in danger, and it's up to Vic to save them. Traveling to his birthplace in Italy is his only option to protect those he loves. Will Vic save his legacy of love before it's too late?