Cocky Hero Club

Series · 25

books · 2020-2025

By Sage Spelling, Shaw Hart, M. A. Lee, and more

Books in series

#65

Tough Customer

2020

Dear Ida, The arrogant man at the dry cleaners made my bad day worse. So, the last thing I expected was for him to offer me a job. I shouldn’t have accepted—not if I wanted to maintain my sanity. But the allure of a big paycheck overpowered my reservations. Now, I know he’s just as infuriating as a boss as he was the first day we met; yet, the sparks that fly between us are far more than on a professional level. The more time I spend with him, helping him secure investors for his new restaurant chain, the harder it is to ignore the attraction between us. Playing with fire, you’re bound to get burned. And this man has seared himself into my soul. Tell me, Ida, is there hope for our future, or is it impossible to really please this Tough Customer?

#75

Heartless Hunk

2020

She’s a successful young widow living in New York City. He’s the most hated man in Manhattan. Their lives are destined to intertwine. Violet Markle built a marvelous life in the city with her husband. After his sudden death, she is left alone to try to pick up the pieces and move on. Oliver Adams is a notorious player. After his stint on the hit reality television show, Hot Hunks, he became widely known as the Heartless Hunk. Vi needs to make a trip to her small hometown in Maine, but she doesn’t want to face the looks of pity on the faces of her family and friends. Oliver needs a break away from the constant scrutiny and hate-filled gazes he receives in the city. Vi’s best friend, Soraya, devises a plan that can help both Vi and Oliver, but she doesn’t know the devastating secret that is bubbling just beneath the surface between them. What happens next will change their lives forever. Will Violet and Oliver be able to embrace love and help each other heal, or will the truth destroy them? Find out now in Heartless Hunk.

#80

Cocky Professor

2020

I was supposed to be starting a new life. But, fate had something else in mind. I was in my senior year of college and had just started a new job at Morgan Financial Holdings and I was bound and determined to get my foot in the door of the business world. I refused to ask my Uncle Hollis for more help. He had given up his life to take care of me, no way was I going to ask him for anything else. However, my new professor, Declan Berkshire,  just happened to be a huge cocky jerk. As the heir to a real estate franchise, he was both rich and a celebrity—and truth be told, the hottest guy I had ever met. He also happened to be a client at Morgan Financial Holdings. Just my luck, right? While I tried to keep a safe distance from Declan, he was finding every way possible to get my attention. We both knew it was wrong to fall into a relationship. He is my professor and I had way too much to lose if anyone were to find out, but we just couldn’t help ourselves. Then, we became front-page news. Fearing I may have to drop my last class before earning my degree, I tried to end my relationship with Declan. Refusing to give me up, Declan fought for us when I didn’t think it was possible. With so much on the line, Declan made one of the most difficult decisions and one that led us to our own magical romance. But, it hasn’t been easy and someone is out to stop us from getting our happily ever after.

#83

Political Prick

2020

Adrian Chase s like something out of a fantasy. Well, if my fantasies included a sexy smirk and a guy working at city hall. But anything further with the charmer is quickly squashed when I find out he’s on city council. The exact guy who is trying to stop the building of a new dog park that the animal shelter desperately needs close by. It’s literally my job as an intern to get this project seen to completion before the summer’s over. Now if only I could get this political prick out of my head long enough to do that.

#84

Merciless King

2025

I’m Chuck Sansone. Cocky, arrogant and the best boxer in the world. I’m a part-time building maintenance guy for Dexter Truitt and now his newest project. It’s been the same structured routine for years: training, working and fighting. But with Dex behind me, someone who can see my end goal and believes in me, I know this is my time. Finally… I will fight for the heavyweight world boxing title. Nothing will stop this from happening. Not my team. Not my friends. Not the headstrong, desirable, gorgeous blonde bombshell- Caroline. Certainly not the deadly intruder in my life or the unwanted revelation that will change my life forever. Blackmail won’t work either. But who do I trust? Loyalties and people will be broken if I’m to continue with my life ambition of being Heavyweight Champion of the world. I hope the selfish destruction I cause will be worth it. A work based on the book Mister Moneybags in the Cocky book series by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward. Coming 2020.

#100

West End Wonder

2021

Traveling to the island of Roatan, Honduras, for her college best friend’s wedding, it never crossed Sophia’s mind that her college boyfriend, Trevor, could be in attendance. She hadn’t heard anything from or about him since graduation when he left to bounce around to different locations and pursue his immature dreams. She assumed no one else had either. Wrong. He has quite a reputation in West End, Roatan. Trevor was told of and agreed to the unlikelihood of Sophia traveling to the simple island destination. He didn’t give it a second thought. Until he saw her sitting on a barstool at the tiki bar. Now he can’t stop thinking about her. Fantasizing about her. She still has flowing, auburn hair and a fiery attitude to match. Both recognize the fire still burning between them. But neither is inclined to relight the match. They wanted different things. They took separate paths and found success. Did either find the happiness they had together? Will either act on the passion between them? If they do, it will force them into the exact dilemma they suffered a decade ago. Can and will Trevor let her return to the lucrative lifestyle she always wanted and obtained? A decade without her couldn't silence his doubts about losing her the first time. Will Sophia leave her ‘West End Wonder’ living the satisfying life he chose for himself? She’s dated the high-powered business moguls she dreamed of. But she’s never appreciated and enjoyed them as much as she does Trevor and experiencing his laid-back island lifestyle.

#103

Ruthless Renovator

2021

I made my career on my own terms and ended it at the top of my game. Retirement should have been easy except the one person always in my corner walked away, taking my heart with him. The opportunity to host a satellite radio show gave me a new lease on life and everything was great…until I was forced to interview a ghost from the past. I guess what they say is true…some ghosts are meant to haunt you. He was always my ultimate dream but instead he became my devastating heartbreak. With his interview over, I was ready to move on with my life. However, he had other plans. While his focus was getting reacquainted in a way he said was meant to be, I just wanted him and the memories he brought gone. He challenged me. I built up my walls—my heart was closed to him—but I forgot he was ruthless in the pursuit of what he wanted. They say there is a fine line between love and hate and I skated it until I couldn’t fight it anymore.

#105

Flawed Professor

2021

Tobias Flawed… That’s how I’d been my whole life. Moving from one woman to the next. I even threw away my marriage for a rump with a student. Commitment is a difficult thing to stick to. At this point, no one will have me. It doesn’t stop me from wanting Sophie. She’s smart and gorgeous. To top it off, she gives me the cold shoulder. It makes me crave her even more. Sophie I take one look and know Tobias will eat me up and spit me out. He’ll leave me behind picking up all the pieces of my broken heart. I couldn’t let him know how much I crave him – his smarts, his touch. Oh, but I want him…bad. \*Flawed Professor is a standalone story written by Sarah Stein, inspired by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward’s Park Avenue Players. It's published as part of the Cocky Hero Club world, a series of original works, written by various authors, and inspired by Keeland and Ward's New York Times bestselling series. \\Contains mature content.\\

#123

Rogue Suit

2021

I’ve run this office effortlessly for five years, just waiting for my boss to retire and recommend me for his job. Now, the time has come, but my future is no longer guaranteed. All because of him. Royce Shaw. A pretentious name for a rule-breaking jerk. He’s here to challenge me for the job that should be mine, yet he treats it like a joke. No tie, no regard for appointments, and no idea that I want him as much as I want to hate him. What’s a guy to do when an injury ends his basketball career early? If you’re me, you fall back on the business degree your father insisted on. I don’t want this job he’s pulled strings to give me a chance at. At least, not until I meet her. Annika Moore is buttoned up, stuck-up, and definitely not my type. She glares at my clothes, ignores my suggestions, and keeps me in a constant state of arousal every single minute of the work day. Fighting for the job means one of us will have to lose, but we might just win at love once all is said and done.

#130

Persistent Protector

2021

With little more going for me than a lenient judge who assigned community service hours instead of jail, I had to get my life under control. That meant distancing myself from friends who weren’t ready to come clean. Fulfilling the mandated service hours at the animal shelter occupied my spare time and gave me a sense of purpose—a belief that I could do good in the world. And while the pseudo-friendship I’d developed with the shelter Director helped, it didn’t fill my loneliness. Because my life options rarely presented themselves in a timely or convenient manner, I found myself torn between two dating prospects. One had pulled himself up from a sordid past, just as I was trying to do. He offered comfort and understanding, and didn’t balk at being my first ever committed, exclusive relationship. The other guy made my heart happy, my legs weak, and elicited a flurry of sexual thoughts, but came along one commitment too late. Or were those the reactions of my usual non-committal self, believing the grass was always greener on the other side? The more I learned about the new people in my life, the more I learned that first impressions shouldn’t always be trusted. Everyone had a past. Everyone had a mission. And like usual, luck wasn’t on my side. Untangling the good from the bad could mean risking everything. But for once, I wasn’t only worried about myself. The result of my actions could bring harm to the closest person I had to a friend, the Director of the animal shelter, and her ridiculous pet goat. Could my past prove useful for unraveling the deceit and lies crafted by the man I’d let into my heart? And would my actions ruin the best chance I’d ever had at finding true love? Doing the right thing wasn’t my forte, but there was no time left to

#133

Cocky Comedian

2021

He was someone who didn't fit into my world. He belonged in my wildest fantasies instead of some run-down comedy club in Los Angeles. A clever, arrogant comedian named Anthony was the last person I expected to be stuck driving with on my cross-country drive. I need the help with gas and expenses though, so we made a deal. Now I'm stuck stopping in every major city, sitting through open mics, and wrestling my fair share of the hotel covers away from him each night. My road trip was supposed to be boring, but it's turning into something else entirely. Could I be falling for the cocky comedian? It was just supposed to be a ride, but then things changed. Will we be able to keep it together when the road trip is over? They say all good things must come to an end. Except our ending was one I didn't see coming.

#134

Broody Brit

2021

Dear Axel, It is incredibly stupid to write this text while I’m drunk. But what’s the saying? No gain, no pain. Or, no pain, no shame... Whatever. You know what I mean. And let’s face it. There’s no way I would be doing this if I was stone-cold sober. But since I’m plastered? To hell with it. I want you. I know. Crazy, right? Not only am I your temporary roommate but I’m a chatty nurse from Providence with an impeccable bedside manner and secrets. You’re a broody, commitment-phobe sculptor from England who communicates in grunts and single syllables. Not to mention, you’re returning home in several weeks. And yet, from the moment you dragged me for being a Swiftie, I’ve wanted to climb you like my personal jungle gym. There’s no future for us. I’m not even sure I like you half the time. But that doesn’t stop me from hungering for those same hands that bend and shape metal to bend and shape me. So in all my drunken glory, I guess what I’m trying to say is if you want me, I’m yours. For the next few weeks until you return across the pond and we resume our lives as before. No strings. No demands. No regrets. So meet me in the kitchen where all this started. Or don’t. It’s your decision. Not that it matters. It’s not like I’m going to do something monumentally dumb and hit send on this text. \—Zenobia

#139

Uptight Flyboy

2021

𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻. 𝗢𝗿 𝘀𝗼 𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀. 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹, 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿? A marriage of convenience has left Trent Darcy drained and wary of women. Next time he'll marry a woman who is as much a cold fish as he is. But when he meets a coffee shop assistant at Heathrow Airport, he wants to get to know a woman better for the first time in years. Emily Sandhurst thinks Trent is an entitled jerk. But after a misunderstanding, his eloquent apology improves her opinion of the haughty pilot. Having been left to raise her son alone after her partner died in Afghanistan, she's working a dead-end job to show her son that privilege is earned. Should she tell Trent that she's not all she seems? Just when Trent thinks he could trust Emily, he learns of a family feud that could rip them apart. When tragedy strikes and Trent cuts contact, will Emily accept her fate or fight for the man she loves?

#140

Limey Bastard

2021

One year of post-doctorate research separates me from the career that will get me the heck out of Rhode Island and away from my obtrusive parents. I expected Dr. Greyson Bedford, a sexy British professor from Oxford University, to upend life on campus, but I didn’t expect him to do the same with my heart. Despite his persistence, I keep to myself, but when a migraine strikes at work and I have no one else to turn to, he gives me something unexpected: a connection I haven’t felt in years. His touch opens a conduit to my past and the accident that almost robbed me of my dreams. I swore I’d never let anything get in my way again, especially a brash heartthrob who will return to England at the end of the school year. I had a plan. Not the best laid plan, but one semester with him changes everything. Limey Bastard is a standalone story inspired by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward’s British Bedmate with appearances from Simon, Bridget, and family.

#141

Doctor Arrogance

2021

I don’t need a man in my life to be happy.... What I need? A vacation. Vitamin Sea? Yes, please! The charming, handsome stranger sitting next to me on the plane talking all the way to paradise? Perfect start to this trip. I can resist him and his smoldering looks, killer smile and confident attitude. Until I figure out that he’s my neighbor at the resort. His washboard abs and that perfect V...I don’t think I can resist him for a whole week. Giving in to temptation is easy. The souvenir he leaves me with? Not so much. What happens when the thrill of paradise is washed away? Will he go, or can I convince him to stay?

#149

Revengeful Romeo

2021

Money doesn’t buy happiness. Trust me, I’ve had it all my life and I have nothing. No love. No joy. No pizzaz. To make matters worse, my parents are pushing me to marry someone who doesn’t even give me orgasms. Yes, it took me awhile to figure out that I needed to stand up for myself. Which is why I was on my way to NYC—boyfriendless and out on my own for the very first time in my life. Except when I got there, I ran in to someone I wasn’t expecting. Holden King, aka my new boss. I was hired to work directly beneath him. Did I mention he was my ex-best friend who left me without a backward glance when I was sixteen? I never thought I would see him again. I tried quitting. Oh, God, how I tried. Even though I officially gave him up seven years ago, it was like he was already back in my heart. Plus, he fueled my desire to live for myself. Hello, bucket list. It was back in business. Only, Holden King was never crossed off my bucket list. He was still there, written in black ink, enclosed with tiny red hearts. It was clear he had completed his bucket list. Own a corporation. Check. Billionaire. Check. Lamborghini. Check. Only he added something to that list that I never would have dreamed about in a million years. Revenge against my dad. Almost check. Yeah, that was the part I didn’t see coming.

#150

Irresistible Intern

2021

Caleb Greene has everything thanks to his multimillion dollar tech company, including a lawsuit from a former partner. Escaping the crush of responsibilities seemed to be the thing he needed. A getaway to New York for a visit with old buddy Dex Truitt was supposed to be just that, until a chance meeting with a goddess changed his direction, altogether. She was so intriguing, he found himself doing things he would never consider… even masquerading as an intern at Montague. But will his part-time distraction become a full time obsession? Geneva Chapman is the newest Montague Director, top of her field. Her life changed for the better and she had everything under control. The one thing she hadn’t bargained for was the sexy intern now in her charge. All she needed to do is ignore him. As it turned out, that was harder to do than she could have ever anticipated. Caleb Green was an irresistible intern.

#152

Reckless Recluse

2021

Mia An island fling was the last thing I expected when I agreed to spend a month on a tropical island with Graham and Soraya as nanny to their sweet little boy. I was planning to relax with the family, enjoy the sun, and get a break from law school… Then a shirtless, tanned Adonis runs onto our beach and into my life. JT is mysterious, rugged, and his gruff exterior should have sent me running in the opposite direction. But something about the man excites me, challenges me to push past my insecurities. And though I don’t see myself as a “fling” kind of girl, maybe it’s just what I need to move on from my painful past. The trouble is JT has quickly imprinted himself on my soul, and saying goodbye to him is going to break me. JT Going back to the island, the only place I felt like myself, was a no-brainer. Not just somewhere to seek refuge from business, family, and especially women. It’s a place of serenity…to clear my head and get rid of the anger of betrayal and figure out what I want to do with my life. Then Mia happens, forcing her way into my heart. Like a violent storm that rushes in, wreaking havoc but ultimately ushering in a new dawn. She sees things in me I never knew existed. But our worlds are spinning in different directions, and no matter how badly I want to hang on, the force pulling us apart might just be too strong for both of us.

#155

Cocky Counsel

2021

I’m rarely a man who mixes business with pleasure but when I find myself hypnotized by a beautiful woman at the nightclub, I make the time to enjoy the finer things in life. Like having a quickie in the linen closet. Fast forward two weeks when that same magnificent woman shows up to my office, ready to work for my law firm as our new attorney. Everything inside me screams I should step back and forget the girl that I haven’t been able to get out of my head, but it’s nearly impossible when she’s working in the office directly across from me. Her professional attitude and sexy attire do nothing to keep the inappropriate thoughts out of my head. But when a sexual harassment lawsuit from a former employee falls into my lap, I’m forced to walk away or risk losing everything I’ve worked so hard for. Lust isn’t anything to worry about. It’s love you have to watch out for. It’ll bite you in the ass at the least opportune time.

#156

Wicked Wingman

2021

Summer I’m a workaholic and proud of it. I’ve accomplished everything on my ten-year plan, except getting married before turning thirty. The problem is, I don’t believe in romance or true love anymore—but my biological clock is screaming at me. I probably shouldn’t have accepted an arranged marriage proposal, but I did, and I boarded a plane to Argentina to meet my future husband. Fate, however, had other plans. When we experienced engine trouble and had an emergency landing in Rio de Janeiro, I didn’t think things could get worse. But then I bumped into Naseem Kakos, the man who broke my heart and shattered my faith in love twelve years ago. Naseem Life is too damn short. In a blink of an eye, things change, or worse, tragically end—because tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. I spend my days and nights jet-setting around the world looking for my next adventure, yet when I randomly bumped into the overconfident, prideful, and absolutely gorgeous Summer Seba, I was forced to face my inner demons and the hollow shell my life had become without her in it. But would my declaration of love be enough to keep her in my arms and stop her from marrying a stranger? Or would she deny me if I couldn’t defeat my fears of my own mortality?

#186

Egotistical Enemy

2022

Drake Thomas is my best friend’s brother and the last person I expected to rescue me from my fear of flying. That’s exactly what my sexy, egotistical enemy did when he turned our missed flight into a road trip adventure filled with the unexpected - like the undeniable sexual tension between us. I may have hated the man, but there is no denying that I wanted him. And he wanted me, too. Then I had to go and make the mistake of crossing that thin line between hate and love knowing that we would never last. It was just a road trip fling. We just wanted to have some fun. When it comes to Drake – I learned to expect the unexpected.

#190

Broody Nerd

A Hero Club Novel

2023

My life has been epic. Epically disastrous . But that’s all in the past. I put my unrequited crush on Zach, my best friend’s grumpy brother, behind me years ago. My ex-fiancé, the jerk who left me at the altar, is also in my emotional rearview. Now, I’m focusing on my career. I don’t have time for romance. Then my ex shows up and everything changes. Zach comes to my defense in a big way, pretending to be my boyfriend. Then he suggests we keep up our mutually beneficial fake relationship for a few more months. And it’s not long before I realize my crush on Zach might not be as over as I’d hoped. It might not be as unrequited as I’d thought, either. But as much as I’d love to trust him, to give him a second chance, I’m not sure I can. I gave him my heart once and he broke it. This time, I’m afraid trust might be a luxury I can’t afford. Broody Nerd, part of Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward's Cocky Hero world, is a light-hearted, contemporary romance standalone featuring plenty of mutual pining, a strong, curvy heroine, and a slightly nerdy, growly hero. Happily ever after guaranteed…along with a slow-burn romance.

#194

Charming Bastard

2025

Upcoming second-chance romance in the Cocky Hero Club Series! Official synopsis coming soon!

#197

Frisky Forest Ranger

2021

Elizabeth: Five years ago, I left my fiancé at the altar. I was convinced that it was what was best for the both of us. We were too young. We weren’t ready. But my heart never recovered from that decision. Now I know, it was the single worst decision of my life. A disastrous horseback riding expedition leaves me lost in the woods during the worst blizzard the area has seen in decades. I think I’ve been saved when I stumble upon a cabin in the middle of the forest. My heart stops when the man who opens the door is none other than the fiancé I left at the alter. Hayes: When my high school sweetheart left me stranded at the altar, my world crumbled. I picked myself up, dusted myself off and got my degree in forestry and conservation, fulfilling my dream of becoming a forest ranger. I became a recluse because I could never let anyone hurt me like that again. I had just hunkered down in my cabin out in the middle of nowhere since a blizzard was coming in from the West, so imagine my surprise at the sound of someone pounding on my door. When I open the door and find the woman who jilted me, I want to slam the door in her face. Can a blizzard heal years of hurt or is history doomed to repeat itself?

#198

Lucky Stiff

2020

Gareth I don't know how I get myself into these situations. But here I am, a tenured college professor in his early 30s, standing in for his twin brother like we're back in high school. Only this time it isn't the AP US History exam, it's some greyhound rescue's charity bachelor auction. Even though it's for a good cause, I'm not thrilled with the thought of being sold to the highest bidder - until I realize she's the stunning but shy brunette I found hiding out on the terrace before the auction started. The chemistry between us is off the charts. But will it still be there when she finds out I'm a scholarly English teacher and not a high rolling Wall Street power broker? Kit I'm going to kill my best friends. I'm sure Bianca and Suzette, my fellow volunteers at Forever Grey, mean well when they bid on - and win me - a date with the hottest guy up for grabs at the rescue's charity bachelor auction. They just want me to let loose and have a little fun, something I haven't done much of since moving to New York a few months ago. But there's no way I can go out with this guy. No matter how hot he is, or how nice he seemed when he found me behind a potted plant, trying to fend off a panic attack by playing with the meditation balls Bianca gave me. He's everything I ran from San Francisco to escape from. Rich. Entitled. Arrogant. I lived in that world once. Never again. So why can't I stop thinking about him? And why did I just agree to meet him for drinks? And what will happen if he finds out I'm not who everyone thinks I am?

Authors

USA Today and Amazon Top 100 Bestselling Author Shaw Hart writes short, sweet, and steamy romances. Looking for some flirty, feel good reads? Then check out her books on Amazon! Website: www.shawhart.com Newsletter: www.subscribepage.com/shawhart Facebook:www.facebook.com/shawhartbooks Instagram:www.instagram.com/authorshawhart VIP Group: www.facebook.com/groups/645983902537855/ Pinterest: pin.it/6Au9vED Bookbub: www.bookbub.com/profile/shaw-hart Email: contact@shawhart.com

I published my debut contemporary romance in May of 2018. I'm an avid reader, music lover of all genres, and movie aficionado. I am fluent in two languages: English and Sarcasm. I am a constant source of humorous innuendo. Universal Link: books2read.com/u/mgLKY6 Paperback: http://bit.ly/Key\_PB Website: https://authorellierice.wixsite.com/w... Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gfooFT Follow me on social media: Facebook: http://bit.ly/EllieR\_FB Twitter: https://twitter.com/elliericeauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorellie... My Facebook Author page: http://bit.ly/authorEllieRice Join my reader's group on Facebook: http://bit.ly/ricesroomies

Paisleigh Aumack

Author · 3 books

Paisleigh Aumack was born in Red Bank, New Jersey. She grew up in a small barrier island town and has lived there all her life. She has always loved music, going as far as being a trained musician. Her tastes in music range all over the board, but currently, her heart belongs to country music. Paisleigh is engaged to the love of her life and lives a fairly quiet, peaceful existence. When she isn’t working, she is writing or she is reading. Or singing at the top of her lungs. Paisleigh began writing a short time ago because she had a story to tell.

Crystal Perkins

Author · 38 books

2018 RWA Steffie Walker Bookseller of the Year 2016 RT Creative Initiatives Award Crystal Perkins has always been a big reader, but she never thought she would write her own book, until she sat down in 2014 and did it. She's now published over 40 books, and has been featured in several anthologies as well. She lived in Las Vegas for over a decade, where you could find her running author events and winning bookseller awards. She's was recently living in North Dakota to be closer to her family, but she is back in Vegas. When she's not reading a few hundred books a year or chasing after her grandson, you can find her watching hockey (Go Knights Go!) and trying to find the perfect shade of lipstick. She loves Star Wars AND Star Trek, but if pushed to choose, it will always be Leia and her crew who come out on top. Her love of all things nerdy comes through in her book characters, no matter the genre. A mac and cheese connoisseur, she travels the world looking for the perfect version, while attending book conventions and signings as a cover for her research. Poutine research is also conducted regularly on her trips. Her first series, The Griffin Brothers, followed four billionaire brothers, and the third book, Creating a Love, was a finalist for a multicultural award in 2014. Her second series, Corrigan & Co. featured a secret society of female spies in Las Vegas. She followed this with Society Girls, which offered a glimpse into the training of the women who are recruited into the Corrigan & Co. Foundation, and the Society. The Company Men series featured the relatives of her secret society of spies. Activate is a Young Adult Sci-Fi standalone novel, and A Kiss Is Just a Kiss is a Romantic Comedy standalone book. If you like something darker, you can find her Horror short stories in the Never Fear anthologies! She’s currently writing about modern day witches in her Burn series, and bridesmaids for hire who solve mysteries in The Maids! In 2020, she will also be starting a hockey novella series. Crystal loves hearing from her readers, so please feel free to send her an email, Facebook message, or Tweet! She's also on Instagram, where you can see her monthly reads! Crystal@crystalperkinsauthor.com facebook.com/crystalperkinsauthor Twitter: @wondermomlv Instagram: @crystalperkinsauthor

Em Taylor

Author · 12 books

Em lives in Scotland and loves all things Regency. When she's not lost in Austen, she's exploring other worlds and interesting new planets.

Lia Fairchild

Author · 17 books

Lia Fairchild writes romance and women's fiction. Fans of her books praise her endearing, real characters who come to life in stories that will touch your heart. Fairchild is addicted to the warmth of Southern California and holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and a multiple-subject teaching credential. She is a wife and mother of two children. Amazon amazon.com/author/liafairchild Look for updates on her and her books at http://www.liafairchild.com or follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/liafairchild/ or Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/lia.fairchild... Books by Lia Fairchild Building Bridges (Bridges Brothers Book1) Broken Bridges (Bridges Brothers Book2) Compulsive Liar Circle in the Sand In Search of Lucy Emma vs. the Tech Guy Vigil-Annie High Maintenance Home for Christmas Special Delivery

L. M. Reid

Author · 12 books

L.M. Reid writes contemporary romance that is filled with emotion and a whole lot of steam. Her heroines are strong and feisty, and her heroes are sweet and sexy. L.M. loved reading as a child and really fell in love with books while reading the Babysitter’s Club. The series spurred her love of writing leading her to create her own series as a kid – “Best Friend’s Forever.” Growing up watching soap operas, L.M. has always had a flair for the dramatic and a love of all things romance. She is just a Midwest girl with simple tastes and dirty thoughts. She lives in the state where they swear there is more than corn, with her husband and son. She’s an iced coffee addict and loves Swedish Fish. While her heart belongs to romance, she loves curling up on the couch with a good, or bad, horror movie. Book Bub: http://scarlet.pub/LMBB Facebook (Page): https://scarlet.pub/LMFB Instagram: https://scarlet.pub/LMIG

Magan Vernon

Author · 48 books

Magan Vernon has been living off of reader tears since she wrote her first short story in 2004. She now spends her time killing off fictional characters, pretending to plot while she really just watches Netflix, and she tries to do this all while her two young children run amok around her Texas ranch. You can stalk or...er...find her online at all of these fun and happy places. Amazon Author Link: http://amzn.to/1Mi23I9 Website Link: www.maganvernon.com Facebook Page Link: www.facebook.com/authormaganvernon Twitter: www.twitter.com/maganvernon Instagram User Name: @maganvee Newsletter sign up: http://eepurl.com/qIJA5 FELL THE VERN (reader group): http://on.fb.me/1lVsZEo

Naima Simone

Author · 60 books

Published since 2009, USA Today Bestselling author Naima Simone loves writing sizzling romances with heart, a touch of humor and snark. Her books have been featured in The Washington Post and Entertainment Weekly, and described as balancing “crackling, electric love scenes with exquisitely rendered characters caught in emotional turmoil.” She is wife to Superman, or his non-Kryptonian, less bullet proof equivalent, and mother to the most awesome kids ever. They all live in perfect, sometimes domestically-challenged bliss in the southern United States.

Samantha Baca

Author · 33 books

Samantha lives in the southwest with her husband and two small children after abandoning her childhood dream of living in a cabin in Colorado when she found that she couldn’t afford to live there and was deathly allergic to the woods. When she’s not writing she’s usually spouting off sarcastic remarks while drinking wine out of a coffee mug to look like a functional adult while chasing down her toddlers. She enjoys spending time with her family, watching reruns of Friends, and the 24/7 flow of coffee that can be found in her veins. Be sure to follow her on social media for updates on what she’s working on. You can find her here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorSamant... Instagram: https://instagram.com/author\_samantha... Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/authorsamant... Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/29457... Webpage: https://authorsamanthabaca.wordpress.com Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/g0NcSj

Ann Omasta

Author · 73 books

Ann Omasta is a USA Today bestselling author. Subscribe to her YouTube channel for FREE audiobooks! https://www.youtube.com/@annomastaauthor Here is a Top 10 list from Ann about her likes, dislikes, and oddities:

I despise whipped cream. There, I admitted it in writing. Let the ridiculing begin.
Even though I have lived as far south as Key Largo, Florida and as far north as Maine, I landed in the middle.
If I don't make a conscious effort not to, I will drink nothing but tea morning, noon and night. Hot tea, sweet tea, green tea––I love it all.
There doesn't seem to be much in life that is better than coming home to a couple of big dogs who are overjoyed to see me. My other family members usually show significantly less enthusiasm about my return.
Singing in my bestest, loudest voice does not make my family put on their happy faces. This includes the big, loving dogs referenced above.
Yes, I am aware that bestest is not a word.
Dorothy was right. There's no place like home.
All of the numerous bottles in my shower must be lined up with their labels facing out. It makes me feel a little like Julia Roberts' mean husband from the movie 'Sleeping with the Enemy,' but I can't seem to control this particular quirk.
I love, love, love finding a great bargain.
Did I mention that I hate whipped cream? It makes my stomach churn to look at it, touch it, smell it, or even think about it. Great––now I'm thinking about it. Ick! ** Ann would LOVE to send you a free novella ~ Aloha, Baby! Visit annomasta.com to let her know where to send it.

Barbra Campbell writes dirty-sweet romance because she gets a kick out of helping couples overcome problems as they fall in love, even if it’s her fault they have problems in the first place. After pursuing degrees in Genetics for nearly a decade, she realized the ‘chemistry’ of romance was a lot more fun to write about than the biochemistry of how our bodies work. She shared her stories with the world, was a finalist in a bunch of romance contests, and traded her lab coat for a laptop. All of this was done with her college sweetheart by her side. He helps her pursue the HEA on a daily basis, even when she has her mind on sexy book boyfriends and cover models. When Barbra’s not writing, she’s likely to be taking a walk, petting one or more of her many animals, or playing the cello! Visit BarbraCampbell.com for more. Golden Heart Finalist Sexy Scribbles Finalist Hook, Line, & Sinker Finalist

Rhonda James

Author · 12 books

Rhonda James is an Amazon bestselling author who loves a good HEA, believes nice guys don’t finish last, and strives to create a book boyfriend for all her readers. Rhonda is married and lives in Michigan with her family. When not writing, some of her guilty pleasures include kissing, diving into a good book, and wasting time on Facebook, though she may do one more than the others.

Skye Callahan

Author · 22 books

"Skye's writing takes darkness and gives it spice and romance." ~ Pepper Winters, NYT Bestselling Author Named a Rising Star in Romance by iBooks in 2015, bestselling author Skye Callahan uses fiction to explore the darker aspects of human nature. Skye's first dark romance Irrevocable was named a Top Read of 2014 by Shayna Renee's Spicy Reads, and continues to be a fan favorite. Skye's love of reading and writing started at a young age when she was inspired by fellow Ohio native, R.L. Stine, to release her imagination by putting her own pen to paper. Prior to pursuing writing full-time, Skye received a B.A. and M.A. in History and participated in numerous local history projects including a full-length Civil War documentary for Western Reserve PBS. If you want to know what Skye is working on next, head over to her website, skyecallahan.com, where you can also pick up a free ebook just for signing up to her mailing list. You can also connect with Skye on Facebook /SkyeCallahan, Twitter /Skye_Callahan, or Instagram /authorskyecallahan. Skye also writes paranormal urban fantasy and romance as S.J. Callahan.

I also write under the name, Sheridan Knight. So, look for other reads from me there. I grew up an Army brat, so my childhood involved moving every three years. However, truly a southern gal, I currently split my time in Alabama and Florida with my husband, two Chihuahuas, two Golden Retrievers, a mean cat, and a turtle. I have two sons, who live on their own, a daughter in college, and a stepson and stepdaughter. Romance novels have always been my first reading choice. I'm a hopeless romantic, and that trait materializes in every aspect of my life. “Wearing your heart on your sleeve” has been a common phrase repeatedly heard throughout my life. Writing romance and happily ever afters comes naturally. Whether a result of my childhood, or not, I love to travel. Warm weather and beautiful beaches are always my choice destination.

Regina Kyle knew she was destined to be an author when she won a writing contest at age ten with a touching tale about a squirrel and a nut pie. By day, she writes dry legal briefs, representing the state in criminal appeals. At night, she writes steamy romance with heart and humor. A lover of all things theatrical, Regina lives on the Connecticut coast with her husband, teenaged daughter and two melodramatic cats. When she’s not writing, she’s most likely singing, reading, cooking or watching bad reality television.

Sarah Stein

Author · 6 books

SARAH STEIN (born in October of 1985) is an international bestselling author of various tales, such as contemporary, erotic, and paranormal romance. She’s the middle child in a family of ten. She’s always been an avid reader, escaping the chaos of the large family life. Her love for books at an early age is why she started creating her own stories. She’s from southern Louisiana but resides in south Texas with her husband of many years, two children, and pets. When she isn’t spending quality time with them, she’s singing, reading, writing, or researching for her next story.

Autumn Grey

Author · 11 books

Autumn enjoys writing angsty romance, featuring flawed and quirky characters and hard-won happy ever afters. When she’s not working as a nurse assistant, you’ll find her behind keyboard writing stories, or curled up on the couch with a book. Her work has been featured in USA Today’s Happy Ever After. She lives with her two children and one fur baby, enjoys good wine and binge-watching TV shows whenever she can. Follow her on Instagram @autumngreywrites Facebook www.facebook.com/AuthorAutumnGreyAG Newsletter signup http://eepurl.com/gN0M7H

Ashley Bostock

Author · 22 books

Ashley Bostock was born and raised in Colorado, but her husband moved mountains to get her to Nebraska where they currently reside with their two children and her animals. She stays busy daydreaming about the hot men she writes about in her novels. She has traveled all over the world, but still has an extensive list of places she would love to visit. Anywhere near a sky-blue ocean will always be at the top of that list, although going back to South Africa’s Kruger National Park to view the wildlife is a close second. She carries a bachelor’s degree in History with a concentration in Elementary Education from Metropolitan State College of Denver. While she loves children, she now fears teaching, which probably has something to do with being a stay-at-home mom. You can usually find Ashley on Instagram. http://www.instagram.com/ashleybostock https://www.bookbub.com/authors/ashle...

Ellie Jean

Author · 6 books

My wonderful life consists of my everyday job and looking after my 3 boys and husband. In my 'spare' time I like to try and do some writing. I love cooking especially desserts and anything chocolate. I am a self confessed chocoholic! I also love making craft, painting, drawing, cross stitch and calligraphy. But there isn't much time for these at the moment. Sometimes I just love to grab a cup of tea and read a good, (maybe erotic) romance novel and have some peace and quiet.