Kirjahaku

Sabrina Miller lives in darkness. Having lost the love of her life just three years ago, she is content to live her life in muted grey just so she doesn't have to feel. As a single mother of three she immerses herself in her career and daily routine all while letting her inner light extinguish. One Tuesday morning, a chance encounter with Michael Crown threatens to break down all of the barriers she's worked so hard to build around her. But who really Is Michael Crown? Despite his struggles with his own darkness, Michael Crown finds himself at a crossroads with Sabrina. He has a chance to completely let his guard down and let love in, but it may come at the cost of losing the only woman he's ever really ever loved. Can he find the redemption he so desperately needs and let Sabrina Miller in? This is the first book of the Six Degrees Series. Each book will be a standalone. Not recomended for readers under the age of 18 due to graphic language and sexual scenes.

One look, one moment and I was completely defenseless.One touch, one embrace and I was utterly consumed.One kiss, one caress and that's all it took. One look and thirty-four year old Parker Stone knew his life would never be the same. She called to him unlike anything ever had in his life, sparking an unbridled desire and captivating him completely. One touch and twenty-eight year old Liz Del Rio wasn't sure she'd be able to walk away. Experiencing a life full of disappointment and heartache, she wasn't looking for a relationship, let alone love and all the risks that came with it. Every time life had taught her the same lesson: not to let people in because they always leave and when they leave, it leaves scars upon your soul. One kiss sealed their fate and they knew they would never be able to live without one another. Liz and Parker embed themselves into each other's world. Passion burns bright and fast, but what happens when your lives are connected in ways you could have never imagined? S ecrets from Liz's past threaten to break not only what they have, but who she is as they learn that once love is etched in stone nothing can make it crumble.

They say first love is the strongest. Some even say it can last a lifetime. Scott Kostas and Jess Logan were one another's first love. Young and na ve, they didn't know what they had and let it go, creating separate lives. Now, over thirty years later, an unexpected encounter brings Jess, Scott and old memories back together. Older and wiser, both are determined not to make the same mistake twice. For Scott that means showing Jess that he's the man she can count on. For Jess? She's determined not to let Scott break her heart a second time. From the start they realize that the connection they once shared is still there and time has only made it stronger as they get to know the people that they have become after so many years apart. Love and passion refuses to stay buried in the past. Can love bring two souls back together despite life's many obstacles? Will they finally get their own happily ever after? A short story reminding us, no matter what, when it comes to love, it is never too late

Bohemian artist, Shelly Santiago has had a fulfilling career, amazing friends, and great family. There's only been one thing missing in her life: someone to share it with. At fifty-six, she thinks her time has come and gone for finding love. Straight-laced gallery owner, Grant Alexander, knows that even with the tragedy of losing his wife ten years ago, he's been blessed with a great life and career. The only thing that's been bothering him is the promise he made to his late wife before she passed. Side by side, Shelly and Grant have worked together for years. Nothing ever more than friends, and sometimes not even that. As complete opposites, what happens when they start to realize the building attraction they feel for one another? Will they jump into the possibilities of more or will they keep one hand up and their own hearts guarded? Will Grant be able to keep his promise to his late wife? Will Shelly get what she's always wished for? Wishing For You will take you on moonlit walks on the beach to remind you that it is never too late for love

Ready for a fresh start, single mom Keira Jennings has discovered a slice of heaven in the mountain town of Whispering Springs, California. Police Chief Rex Malone is smitten at first sight for the charming new resident of his hometown. Sparks fly after a routine stop. Has Keira's Luck changed for the better? Or is Rex just like every man she's ever met?

Never steal. But if you must steal, steal away from bad company. Divorced police detective, Bryan Wright, let his life revolve around nothing but work after his marriage all but imploded. Now he is ready to hit play on living again; as long as love and commitment are off the table. But the curvy blond goddess who happens to be his new roommate cracks the veneer of his walls with her sassy mouth and shy smiles. ER nurse, Valerie Duncan, isn't one to trust easily. When she discovers she has a sinfully handsome new roomie, she is more than cautious. After all, nothing good can come out of being around a man who drips testosterone and masculinity with every breath he takes. Heat and desire collide, breaching their walls, leaving each of them vulnerable to love, though they stubbornly deny it. When the past spills into the present, will they admit to stealing each other's heart? Will they be brave enough to steal away from the bad company that comes knocking at their door?

Jason Somers and Rocio Padilla have been friends forever. She used to have feelings for him but didn't think he could see her as more than one of the guys. Timing has never been right for him to make a move on the one woman he's always wanted. Her fortieth birthday is right around the corner, and she's ready to make big changes. Life throws them a lifeline just in time for a curveball neither saw coming. Will they let it slip through their fingers or realize in one another's arms that they're already home? **A shorter version of Already Home was previously published as Butcher in the Meat Market Anthology**

I'm a divorced mom of two boys, living with my sister, juggling more than one woman should. If I end the day without a stain on my shirt and drinking my body weight in coffee, I call it a good day. I'm not a catch by any means. Yet somehow, I've caught the eye of one of the sexiest men I have ever come across. Chase Tucker is tall, dark, and sexy. Too bad he's my son's teacher. When the end of the school year approaches, Mr. Tucker shocks me by making a move. And he's coming for me with sneaky touches, flirty texts, and late-night make-out sessions. Oh my Donut know what to say, other than I'm more than happy to let him Tucker me out

Software developer, Joel Vega, knew the moment his eyes caught sight of school teacher, Carrie Blue, she was unlike any woman he had ever met. Carrie can't deny the attraction she feels towards Joel, she just isn't the kind of woman who lets people in easily. Especially not drop dead gorgeous men who look like trouble. Fate shines its light on Joel, giving him the perfect opportunity to sweep Carrie off her feet while showing her that he isn't the man that she thinks he is, and a small mountain town is the perfect place to do that. With the magic of the picturesque mountain town as their backdrop, Joel and Carrie share the sweetest, sexiest, longest first date ever. Between bowling, slow dancing and getting lost in the aisles of a used bookstore, will Joel finally talk Carrie into letting herself be carried away by what they feel for one another? Or will the fear of letting herself trust and rely on someone have her running the other way? **Was previously part of Melanie Shawn's Hope Falls Kindle World**Take a chance and get ready to fall in love...

It was kismet... They met on vacation and fell in love, a world away from their everyday lives. It was kismet that stepped in once again to help Nathan find his Angie after a misunderstanding pulled them apart. Now, he will stop at nothing to make her realize she is his and his heart belongs to her. Between baking batches of Christmas cookies, getting tangled up together in twinkle lights, and visiting winter festivals in her hometown in Northern California, they realize the sparks they felt before are brighter than ever. Cookies & Kismet is a whirlwind romance that will end up with a happily ever after full of Christmas memories in the baking.

Fireman Maverick Bridges doesn't do complicated.All he needs are his firehouse brothers and an ice-cold beer after a long day. His life is turned upside down the moment he unknowingly sets his sights on the one woman he shouldn't want. Sofia Blanco is back in her hometown after a decade abroad. Her first night, she meets a man whose dark blue eyes promise the ability to deliver on a dirty and sinful night. A night that's ruined when they find out she's his best friend's little sister and temporary housemate. An instant attraction that is hard to resist quickly turns into steamy showers and Nutella-licking fun. But what happens when casual fun turns into more? Will they be able to walk through fire for one another? NOTE: A shorter version of this story was previously published in the BURN ME Anthology. This is the extended and complete story that will make your heart burst into flames. Grab an ice-cold drink and a fan; it's about to get hot in here

I'm not the kind of man who believes in love at first sight. I'm old enough to know that shit only exists in between the pages of romance novels and the big screen. Or at least that was until Lena Mason strolled down the aisle and Knoxed me off my feet. There is something about her. My funny girl is sexy and witty, pretending I haven't caught her eye. By the end of the night she will be mine. One taste and its game over for me and my bachelor ways. Lena Mason is mine and I'll do anything to keep her, even Knox her up.

Logan Knight has fallen hard for a woman he shouldn't touch, his new assistant. Aubrey Rey is feisty, smart and beautiful. Not a man who enjoys waiting, he sees the perfect opportunity to make his move. Aubrey can't seem to take her eyes off her sexy new boss. She knows better. If anything, life has taught her men with power cannot be trusted. When lines are crossed, a passion is ignited neither of them can control. Will they have what it takes to make what they shared more than a Knight?

Never cheat. But if you must, cheat death.Veteran Army Medic Garrett Wright narrowly escaped death more than once. Through the horrors of war, he witnessed the darkness and ugliness of humanity, and let it consume him from the inside out. Stefanie Banks knows all too well how dark and ugly the world can be. She lives her life determined to make every moment better than the last. In a dive bar in the middle of nowhere, Stefanie and Garrett's worlds collide. Sunshine and darkness face off and sparks fly. Can a war-torn soul and one who never felt loved trust one another enough to cheat the curveballs life throws at them and hold on to love enough to make it last the distance?*CHEAT does not have any cheating of any kind and can be read as a standalone.*

They had it all. Or so they thought. A fairytale kind of romance that started with a girl and a boy falling head over heels in love. This isn't that part of the story. This is what happens after the happily ever after. After careers blossom, babies, stretch marks, and carpools. Nadia is lost. As much as she loves her life, she hardly recognizes the reflection in the mirror. All she sees is his wife, their mom.Owen works hard. Somewhere between his career and life, working to provide everything possible for his girls, he lost track of what was important. After one too many broken promises, cold shoulders, and nonexistent attempts at trying to work on 'them', she is ready for her life to change. When she does, he wakes up and realizes his own mistakes. Do Owen and Nadia have something worth saving?