Debra St James

A woman closer to 50 than 40. A man devoted to his six foster kids. A summer vacation fling ... At 47, I thought I was content with my rigid and routine life. Until I meet a handsome stranger on the beach while enjoying a long overdue summer vacation. Roman and I agree to spend the week together with no strings attached. We spend days and nights together, sharing engaging conversation, exploring the rugged coastline and each other. Our connection is instant and gives me the confidence I need to step out of my comfort zone. My behavior is so far removed from who I am in my daily life I don't even recognize who I am. And it feels exhilarating. He makes me feel like a woman. A desirable woman. A whisper of a wish for more teases my mind when I leave him behind at the inn, but I shove it away to honor our no-strings agreement and focus on my new life. Our worlds unexpectedly collide when I turn up on his doorstep in my new role as a social worker. While my world is rocked on its axis, Roman wants to pick up where we left off, but ... What will he think of the woman I really am? A steamy, low-angst, stand-alone over-40s contemporary romance novella featuring a cinnamon roll foster carer and a single widow who's forgotten what it's like to be a woman. Author's note: This novella was originally published as part of the Suddenly Forever charity anthology. It has been expanded by 30K words to make it a more complete and well-rounded stand-alone story.

A woman closer to 50 than 40. A man devoted to his six foster kids. A summer vacation fling ... At 47, I thought I was content with my rigid and routine life. Until I meet a handsome stranger on the beach while enjoying a long overdue summer vacation. Roman and I agree to spend the week together with no strings attached. We spend days and nights together, sharing engaging conversation, exploring the rugged coastline and each other. Our connection is instant and gives me the confidence I need to step out of my comfort zone. My behavior is so far removed from who I am in my daily life I don't even recognize who I am. And it feels exhilarating. He makes me feel like a woman. A desirable woman. A whisper of a wish for more teases my mind when I leave him behind at the inn, but I shove it away to honor our no-strings agreement and focus on my new life. Our worlds unexpectedly collide when I turn up on his doorstep in my new role as a social worker. While my world is rocked on its axis, Roman wants to pick up where we left off, but ... What will he think of the woman I really am? A steamy, low-angst, stand-alone over-40s contemporary romance novella featuring a cinnamon roll foster carer and a single widow who's forgotten what it's like to be a woman. Author's note: This novella was originally published as part of the Suddenly Forever charity anthology. It has been expanded by 30K words to make it a more complete and well-rounded stand-alone story.

HopeAs a teen, I fell in love with my best friend's older brother.We made promises to each other and solidified them with marriage and a baby.He broke his promise ... I didn't.Our promises were meant to be everlasting. Or so I thought.I was wrong.Now, I'm raising our son alone and I'm too broken to be everything he needs.Until a police officer turns up on my doorstep with my wayward son and an offer to help him deal with his grief.The more time we spend together, the more my son falls for Ben and his dog, Rex.The problem is, he's not the only one falling for the duo.I never expected to feel this way again.Before I realize what's happening, I'm breaking my promise of forever to my husband and wishing for a future with another man.BenAt eighteen, I learned life's too short to take anything for granted, so I don't let opportunities pass by.I moved to the city to follow my dream of becoming a K9 handler and I've never looked back.In my free time, I work with troubled kids and hang out with Rex, the best partner a cop could ask for.Now I'm living my dream.My job is everything I thought it would be and more-it's my life.Until I meet Hope and her son, Evan.Their relationship is fractured, and she thinks she's broken beyond repair.She couldn't be more wrong.The more time I spend with them, the deeper I fall for their resilience in the face of devastation.I find myself creating situations to spend more time with them and wishing they were mine.And before I know it, I'm making everlasting promises.But everlasting promises are hard to keep ...Especially when we can't control the future.An emotional, steam-filled contemporary romance about a widowed single mom who thinks she's broken beyond repair and the cinnamon roll officer who shows her there's beauty in the broken.

HopeAs a teen, I fell in love with my best friend's older brother.We made promises to each other and solidified them with marriage and a baby.He broke his promise ... I didn't.Our promises were meant to be everlasting. Or so I thought.I was wrong.Now, I'm raising our son alone and I'm too broken to be everything he needs.Until a police officer turns up on my doorstep with my wayward son and an offer to help him deal with his grief.The more time we spend together, the more my son falls for Ben and his dog, Rex.The problem is, he's not the only one falling for the duo.I never expected to feel this way again.Before I realize what's happening, I'm breaking my promise of forever to my husband and wishing for a future with another man.BenAt eighteen, I learned life's too short to take anything for granted, so I don't let opportunities pass by.I moved to the city to follow my dream of becoming a K9 handler and I've never looked back.In my free time, I work with troubled kids and hang out with Rex, the best partner a cop could ask for.Now I'm living my dream.My job is everything I thought it would be and more-it's my life.Until I meet Hope and her son, Evan.Their relationship is fractured, and she thinks she's broken beyond repair.She couldn't be more wrong.The more time I spend with them, the deeper I fall for their resilience in the face of devastation.I find myself creating situations to spend more time with them and wishing they were mine.And before I know it, I'm making everlasting promises.But everlasting promises are hard to keep ...Especially when we can't control the future.An emotional, steam-filled contemporary romance about a widowed single mom who thinks she's broken beyond repair and the cinnamon roll officer who shows her there's beauty in the broken.

A tattoo shop owner with a devastating past. A single mom finally fulfilling her dream. His worst nightmare ...When she walks into my tattoo shop for her interview, I should trust my gut and send her on her way.Instead, I offer her a job.I can't ignore her artistic talent, even though I know she'll be hazardous to my sanity.Now she's everywhere I turn with her coconut scent, ruby lips, and long, thick hair that I picture wrapping around my ...With twelve years between us, you'd think it would be easy to keep a professional distance.It's not.When I cross the line, I don't want to stop.She was meant to be mine.But then something happens, revealing a part of her life she's kept hidden.It's my worst nightmare.It's something I've avoided at all costs.But it's too late because I've already fallen for her. A steamy, emotional, stand-alone contemporary romance about a sexy, misunderstood tattoo artist who's confronted with his worst nightmare in the shape of his much-younger employee, single mom and trainee tattoo artist, Sophie.

ShaneThe army took more from me than I'd like to admit-even to myself.I'm still trying to navigate my new normal while taking care of the people I feel indebted to ...Because while I came home, one of my best friends didn't.And I can't help but feel responsible.My life has been passing me by in still frames and black and white ...Until the moment I see her.I'm captivated.I don't deserve her when all I do is fail the people around me.But life keeps throwing me in her path ...That has to mean something, right?VioletMy life isn't going the way I planned.I thought I was getting my happily ever after but the man I thought was my forever turned out to be nothing more than a waste of my time.The only silver lining in that mistake?I got my sweet daughter, my world, out of it.When I meet Shane, I'm not looking for anything ...But the way he makes me feel with just one glance-it's impossible to ignore.The cherry on top?He and my daughter have an instant connection that makes me believe better things are on the horizon.Everlasting love is hard to come by ...Especially when we both have demons in our pasts that threaten to ruin our future.Grab this emotional, steam-filled contemporary romance about a damaged cinnamon roll veteran who believes he's undeserving of the sexy single mom with a sweet daughter even though they may be exactly what he needs.

ShaneThe army took more from me than I'd like to admit-even to myself.I'm still trying to navigate my new normal while taking care of the people I feel indebted to ...Because while I came home, one of my best friends didn't.And I can't help but feel responsible.My life has been passing me by in still frames and black and white ...Until the moment I see her.I'm captivated.I don't deserve her when all I do is fail the people around me.But life keeps throwing me in her path ...That has to mean something, right?VioletMy life isn't going the way I planned.I thought I was getting my happily ever after but the man I thought was my forever turned out to be nothing more than a waste of my time.The only silver lining in that mistake?I got my sweet daughter, my world, out of it.When I meet Shane, I'm not looking for anything ...But the way he makes me feel with just one glance-it's impossible to ignore.The cherry on top?He and my daughter have an instant connection that makes me believe better things are on the horizon.Everlasting love is hard to come by ...Especially when we both have demons in our pasts that threaten to ruin our future.Grab this emotional, steam-filled contemporary romance about a damaged cinnamon roll veteran who believes he's undeserving of the sexy single mom with a sweet daughter even though they may be exactly what he needs.

A brand new woman-owned bakery. A charismatic pub owner next door. A rivalry that will test them both ...I'm one used condom from losing my mind.Especially when said condoms are from strangers and I'm the one cleaning them up.But let me back up and explain ...I finally feel like I have it all.I've opened my dream bakery in a great location and I already have regular customers.The one downside?The bar next door is run by a careless, absent, uncaring heathen. At least that's what I thought ...Then he stepped into my domain and started tempting me with his charm.Now that I'm getting to know him, I'm starting to feel things I never imagined feeling for my next-door nemesis.When he doesn't hesitate to show how much he cares when tragedy strikes, I know I'm in deep.Despite our rocky start, I'm falling for the enemy next door-who isn't so much an enemy anymore. Grab this steam-filled, angsty, stand-alone contemporary romance about a misunderstood pub owner who has no problem working for the affections of his brand-new neighbor and the baker who tries her best to guard her heart but isn't able to fight the tempting pull of her enemy.

Meet the Stanfield family.Devoted men. Strong women. A family you'll want to be part of.Stolen Kisses Book OneA single mom. A new neighbor. A battle neither saw coming ...A steamy, emotional, stand-alone contemporary romance about a single mom giving her all for her kids and a single uncle learning how to be a dad while coming to terms with devastating losses.Moonlit Kisses Book TwoAn overworked mechanic. A homeless woman who's lost everything. A new start ...A steamy, low-angst, stand-alone contemporary romance about a workaholic mechanic with a generous heart fighting his attraction to his assistant, and a younger woman who's down on her luck but never gives in or gives up.Unexpected Kisses Book ThreeA hacker with a heart of gold. A woman who wants to have a baby. An offer she can't refuse ...A steamy, stand-alone contemporary romance about a single woman with a plan to have a baby on her own and the sexy computer nerd who offers to help her fulfill her dream.Grab this complete steamy contemporary series featuring siblings, Emma, Max, and Sarah who unwillingly fall in love and find their happily ever afters against all the odds.

Meet the Stanfield family.Devoted men. Strong women. A family you'll want to be part of.Stolen Kisses Book OneA single mom. A new neighbor. A battle neither saw coming ...A steamy, emotional, stand-alone contemporary romance about a single mom giving her all for her kids and a single uncle learning how to be a dad while coming to terms with devastating losses.Moonlit Kisses Book TwoAn overworked mechanic. A homeless woman who's lost everything. A new start ...A steamy, low-angst, stand-alone contemporary romance about a workaholic mechanic with a generous heart fighting his attraction to his assistant, and a younger woman who's down on her luck but never gives in or gives up.Unexpected Kisses Book ThreeA hacker with a heart of gold. A woman who wants to have a baby. An offer she can't refuse ...A steamy, stand-alone contemporary romance about a single woman with a plan to have a baby on her own and the sexy computer nerd who offers to help her fulfill her dream.Grab this complete steamy contemporary series featuring siblings, Emma, Max, and Sarah who unwillingly fall in love and find their happily ever afters against all the odds.

A single mom. A new neighbor. A battle neither saw coming ...I'm not supposed to fall for my neighbor and her two boys.There's only one thing I should be doing ...That's learning how to be a father to my four-year-old niece.I don't know what my sister was thinking when she named me guardian of her daughter when she lost her battle with breast cancer.It's a rocky start.But eventually, Emma and her boys welcome us to the neighborhood and into their lives.Every minute we spend together, the five of us grow closer.Until a night of passion leads to my worst nightmare.I have to walk away to protect my niece and myself from further heartbreak.Only, it isn't so easy to let her and the boys go.Somehow, we'd become like a family.And now, it may be too late to win back the trust I've broken.Grab this steamy, emotional, stand-alone contemporary romance about a single mom giving her all for her kids and a single uncle learning how to be a dad while coming to terms with devastating losses.

A hacker with a heart of gold. A woman who wants to have a baby. An offer she can't refuse ...Do not fall in love with your sperm donor. I want to have a baby.Simple, right?It would be if I had a husband or, at the very least, a boyfriend.I have neither, so I take matters into my own hands.I have a plan.And it doesn't involve falling in love with the sexy hacker who offers to make my dream come true.No strings attached.How could I refuse?Planned evenings together soon turn into impromptu...dates?Suddenly, we're meeting each other's family.It dangles something in front of me I thought I would never have.A real future together.Until our lives converge unexpectedly. And all my carefully laid plans fall apart.Grab this steamy, stand-alone contemporary romance about a single woman with a plan to have a baby on her own and the sexy computer nerd who offers to help her fulfill her dream.

An overworked mechanic. A homeless woman who's lost everything. A new start ...I've lost it all.My family. My job. My home ...What I need is a fresh start.I'm not sure what to expect as I start my new life.All I know is ... I just need to get away from the old one.A new job in a new town offers limitless possibilities.So does my much older hot boss.Even though I know I shouldn't, I try to tempt him.For some reason, he's determined to keep our relationship professional.He's solid, strong, and dependable; not to mention generous and sexy.When my mom's past barrels into my life unexpectedly.Max is my anchor in the storm.He quickly becomes everything I need.As I navigate through my new reality, the lines between professional and something more blur.But the past could bring it all crumbling down.Grab this steamy, low-angst, stand-alone contemporary romance about a workaholic mechanic with a generous heart fighting his attraction to his assistant, and a younger woman who's down on her luck but never gives in or gives up.

A hacker with a heart of gold. A woman who wants to have a baby. An offer she can't refuse ...Do not fall in love with your sperm donor. I want to have a baby.Simple, right?It would be if I had a husband or, at the very least, a boyfriend.I have neither, so I take matters into my own hands.I have a plan.And it doesn't involve falling in love with the sexy hacker who offers to make my dream come true.No strings attached.How could I refuse?Planned evenings together soon turn into impromptu...dates?Suddenly, we're meeting each other's family.It dangles something in front of me I thought I would never have.A real future together.Until our lives converge unexpectedly. And all my carefully laid plans fall apart.Grab this steamy, stand-alone contemporary romance about a single woman with a plan to have a baby on her own and the sexy computer nerd who offers to help her fulfill her dream.

An overworked mechanic. A homeless woman who's lost everything. A new start ...I've lost it all.My family. My job. My home ...What I need is a fresh start.I'm not sure what to expect as I start my new life.All I know is ... I just need to get away from the old one.A new job in a new town offers limitless possibilities.So does my much older hot boss.Even though I know I shouldn't, I try to tempt him.For some reason, he's determined to keep our relationship professional.He's solid, strong, and dependable; not to mention generous and sexy.When my mom's past barrels into my life unexpectedly.Max is my anchor in the storm.He quickly becomes everything I need.As I navigate through my new reality, the lines between professional and something more blur.But the past could bring it all crumbling down.Grab this steamy, low-angst, stand-alone contemporary romance about a workaholic mechanic with a generous heart fighting his attraction to his assistant, and a younger woman who's down on her luck but never gives in or gives up.

A single mom. A new neighbor. A battle neither saw coming ...I'm not supposed to fall for my neighbor and her two boys.There's only one thing I should be doing ...That's learning how to be a father to my four-year-old niece.I don't know what my sister was thinking when she named me guardian of her daughter when she lost her battle with breast cancer.It's a rocky start.But eventually, Emma and her boys welcome us to the neighborhood and into their lives.Every minute we spend together, the five of us grow closer.Until a night of passion leads to my worst nightmare.I have to walk away to protect my niece and myself from further heartbreak.Only, it isn't so easy to let her and the boys go.Somehow, we'd become like a family.And now, it may be too late to win back the trust I've broken.Grab this steamy, emotional, stand-alone contemporary romance about a single mom giving her all for her kids and a single uncle learning how to be a dad while coming to terms with devastating losses.

A secret billionaire. A kindergarten teacher with a walled-off heart. A twist of fate ...Don't fall for the sexy billionaire.Seems easy enough.After all, the last thing I want is another relationship with a man who is so far out of my league.I've been hurt enough and know better.Or, at least, I should.The only problem ... I have no idea who he is when we meet.And the handsome Oliver Stone is a man on a mission to win my heart.Determined and attentive, he's the knight in shining armor every woman dreams about.But we both bear scars from our pasts.Mine make me keep him at arm's length.Maybe for good reason.Because he's hiding a billionaire-dollar secret.When it's finally revealed ... Love might not be enough to survive the lie. Grab this steamy, low-angst, stand-alone contemporary romance about a grumpy, determined hidden billionaire and a penny-pinching, tenderhearted teacher doing her best to protect her heart.

Meet the Summer Twins.Men you'll want for yourself. Women you'll want as friends. Love stories that will melt your heart.Loving Summer Book OneA secret billionaire. A kindergarten teacher with a walled-off heart. A twist of fate ...A steamy, low-angst, stand-alone contemporary romance about a grumpy, determined, hidden billionaire and a penny-pinching, tenderhearted teacher doing her best to protect her heart.Second Chance Summer Book TwoA smoking hot rock star. A single mom with a deaf daughter. A second chance at love ...A steamy, stand-alone contemporary romance about a magnetic, protective rock star and a sexy single mom doing her best to protect her deaf daughter.Grab this complete steamy contemporary series featuring twins, Kate and Toby, who put their hearts on the line to find their happily ever afters.