I’m terrified of giant men. But when Leif volunteered to scare off my stalker by pretending to be my boyfriend, I knew the gorgeous hulking security tech was the perfect man for the job. Unable to handle confrontation, I often hid at Ray’s Diner. My distress must have been evident if a sexy stranger came over to help me. It was sweet that Leif was upset I’d missed half of the summer while hiding from Craig. But when our fake relationship started turning real, it made me nervous in a new way. I’d never had a boyfriend before, fake or real. The heat between us was startling, and it was incredible to feel my lust wake up from its long slumber. Even when he was speaking to the chandelier, Leif said everything I’d ever wanted to hear. He cared for me so intensely it made my heart flutter. But secrets and omissions were also things I was just not ready to deal with. \\\* \This steamy light romance novella is filled with feel-good moments, some heat, and of course, a HEA.\ Please click the author’s name for the email list and website.

A sexy tattooed beast of an older man is the perfect fake fiancé for a sweet waitress who needs help. Brooklyn is my unexpected savior – his huge presence is a shield against the customers who constantly hit on me at work. I have to prove myself to get better shifts. Rent doesn't pay itself, and moving back home is not an option. Brooklyn is an angel for helping me. Even though he looks more like a giant devil – a wall of muscle and savage tattoos, with an intensity that no man would mess with. He makes me feel safe and loved. Things that I've never felt before. Is this rush I feel around him just my first taste of real lust, or am I already falling for him? In my line of work I've dealt with criminals, smugglers, the mafia and more. Nothing has ever rattled me. Yet one flick of Harlow's lashes, one tiny smile, and I want to protect her and keep her forever. She's a sweet, innocent girl with her entire future ahead of her. I need to keep my hands to myself, and my eye on the target of cleaning up my image to help my business. I can't focus on anything beyond the feeling of my beautiful goddess in my arms. She deserves better than me, but I'm not letting her go. \\\* Haley Travis books are always no-cheating, with steamy & sweet happily ever afters.