Scarlet’s married to a monster—one she wants desperately to escape even before Alexander walks into her life… and complicates everything. Getting away from Sullivan—her abusive husband—Scarlet thinks she can start her life over. And this time, she won’t waste time on men. All men are monsters, after all. So awful she needs therapy after the first man in her life; she might not survive another marriage. Except one man she meets inspires feelings she didn’t know she had. Warmth, desire, excitement… her heart pounds when she meets this handsome stranger. A handsome stranger who turns out to be her new therapist. He’s focused on helping her heal, but can he protect her from what Sullivan’s going to do next? A Note from the Sweet or Hard? is intended for mature audiences! This book may have triggers including but not limited to Trauma, Violence, Pregnancy or Infant Loss. Read at your own discretion. 18+

Stella has learned the hard way to never let anyone in… but Jamie has a way of slipping behind her defenses… Stella is just fine being alone. Her past leaves her wary of everyone, not just potential romantic relationships. Sure, she’s had friends with benefits, but protecting her heart has always been rule number one. She knows that when you let someone in, that’s how you get hurt. As a romance author, she writes people’s happily ever after while never having experienced her own. A chance encounter with another author, a suspense author, no less, leaves her on guard. He’s attractive, somewhat dominant, and makes her feel like one of her heroines. Stella is used to ruling her head and heart… but with Jamie, she feels completely out of control. Can she let love in? Or will this meet cute turn into heartbreak? Stella’s friends don’t call her Fort Stella for nothing… so why is keeping Jamie out so difficult?

A simple case involving an ex might turn deadly for dedicated lawyer April… Her whole life seems to be twisting up in knots; she’s pining after Ryan, who went to Paris and left their relationship grounded. She meets Paul and hits it off, but can’t get her mind off Ryan. The dedicated chef’s passion makes him as addictive as a drug and Paul’s possessive need to keep her safe leaves her stomach fluttering. Especially since April is in trouble—she just has no idea how much. A case involving an old ex proves that someone from her past isn’t a good person. And his desire to not only keep his potential victims quiet and keep the case from going to civil court and resulting in criminal charges makes him as dangerous as a wounded beast. He’s going to lash out, and someone’s going to get hurt. The question is, will this case cost April her life? Caught in a love triangle, who will she choose?