Thirty candles. One forbidden flame. Her high school bully’s brother just confessed the truth … and now this birthday will change everything. Cassie Lane came home to celebrate her thirtieth ... not to face old scars. But when the party lights go out, she finds herself in the glow of Jack Carter, the rugged hometown heartthrob who just happens to be the brother of her high school tormentor. Broad-shouldered, steady, and heartbreakingly sincere, Jack is nothing like his sister. He’s always been the one man Cassie shouldn’t want. Until one confession ... and one kiss ... change everything. Now Cassie must decide if she can trust the man who makes her feel seen, or let old wounds steal the future she’s always dreamed of.Candlelight Confessions is a steamy, small-town birthday romance with forbidden sparks, flirty banter, and a guaranteed happily ever after.Perfect for fans of curvy heroines, small-town instalove, and the irresistible enemy’s brother trope.✨ Come for the curves. Stay for the swoon. Because thirty is just the beginning…Curvy Thirty is a multi-author series with some of your favorite romance authors, packed with sports romance, age gaps, friends to lovers, forced proximity, fake dating, and all the instalove to make your heart melt.
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Opal’s steamy stories frequently feature independent, strong-willed females who find themselves surprisingly swept away by alpha males who pursue them with vigor and passion. Ultimately, they can’t resist the sweet satisfaction and protection these men offer. Who could? On Writing Opal doesn’t like being restricted to what form her stories take. She breaks rules and bends things a bit to keep the tale the way the characters want it told. In her writing, Opal Nicks explores many different facets of relationships. She hopes to captivate you with the nuances of love. Whether through a budding early relationship or a tension-filled reunion, she gracefully conveys the power and complexity of love-speak. Her characters often possess an unbridled energy that gives them strength to take risks and traverse peril—all for love.
