Esther E Schmidt

Taking the world by force is all Frederick has ever known. Domination is in his blood; which is evident in the boardroom and the bedroom. While stranded on the doorstep of his virtual assistant, Frederick finds himself in new territory. As a person who demands and takes, Frederick now finds himself ready to give.Taryn has built her walls high with layers and layers of guilt after the deaths of her sister and nephew. Her solitary life, void of most pleasures, is her self-imposed punishment. Working is her only connection to the outside world; that is until her work barges through her front door.Thrown together in a snowstorm, secrets are uncovered. Will Frederick break through her walls built by guilt? Can Taryn open up and let go? Or will their curiosity bring them to their knees?

Anouk - He's a killer who took me with him. Although he was sweet, tender, and yet so very dominating a moment ago; that's all insignificant now.Ronin - I answer to no one. As the Prez of Lost Valkyries MC, people answer to me, not the other way around. Even if they place an order for a hit, I'm in charge and can flip the order back in their face along with their last breath before they leave this Earth. I'm ruthless, to everyone. No exceptions. Yet she made me take a turn.**Books in the Lost Valkyries MC series will each be a standalone, short story romance. Every book is passion to love at warp speed. Grip your heart because it's going to be a fast ride...so be warned **

Faya - My eyes close and I brace for the pain. Except it doesn't come. It always comes. Wait for it my mind tells me, making me brace some more. I hate waiting for it, when that happens it's always so much worse.Crane - The job was to prevent her from testifying. I've already been paid because my ass isn't moving before the cash is in place. That's right, I have a spotless reputation. A hitman who gets the job done. Any job, any time. Once I've given my word, and the cash is exchanged, it's a done deal. No matter the consequences or obstacles, I will get it done. Something that the woman strapped to my back will find out firsthand.**Books in the Lost Valkyries MC series will each be a standalone, short story romance. Every book is passion to love at warp speed. Grip your heart because it's going to be a fast ride...so be warned **

Tyler doesn't have many things to worry about in his life. Fully patched in to Areion Fury MC, he finally has a solid spot in the brotherhood he calls his family. When a girl steps up to defend him against the teasing of his brothers, he's stunned. The moment Tyler locks his gaze with the most intriguing eyes he's ever seen, he knows with every fiber of his being that this is supposed to be his girl.Ridley's only living relative manages to destroy every chance she has at happiness by constantly causing trouble. To protect herself Ridley likes to hide; beneath her raven black hair, her clothes, her shop. Slowly but surely the harassment is becoming more violent so to protect the ones she cares for, she pushes them away. Except the stubborn, handsome biker leaves her no other option but to accept that he isn't going anywhere.When you are forced to look over your shoulder all day, every day, it is impossible to live. Can the meeting of two similar souls spark a solution? Will Ridley stand up for what she wants in life and stop hiding? Will Tyler get his happily ever after or will he see it crash and burn?For a greater reading experience: "Zack" Areion Fury MC book one"Deeds" Broken Deeds MC book one"Dams" Areion Fury MC book two"Tyler" Areion Fury MC book three

Didn't you get the hint yet? I'm not a nice guy. I'm the man you need to fear. Hell, I sell fear. We call it protection, but in the end? Fear is what they want in return for their payment. I'm Grigory 'Ford' Dudnik, head of The Dudnik Circle. The Russian Mob, in case you need a label. We take care of threats, gangs, enemy or distasteful situations our clients may find themselves in. We have an obligation to do what's wrong on a regular basis but even within the fine lines of murder and just plain old handling shit, we've got honor.If that's not enough...I've managed to tangle myself up with the head of another gang. Tarzan. Type of person? Hanged a man at a construction site, climbed the rope and stomped on the guy's neck while swinging on the rope. Seems like Tarzan wanted to kill him twice.My past and future seem to collide as we are contracted to handle a gang connected with snuff films. Loose ends are now left dangling; I either need to grab hold of the ropes and string knots or cut ties. Or feel the burn of the rope around my throat, leaving no room for revenge.*** This steamy, dark, kinky, standalone romance is not for the faint of heart. You've been warned. ***

Zack's spent his whole life loving just one woman-Belle-only to have her walk out of his life and go half way across the world. But three years later, her unexpected return is stirring up feelings that never died, and Zack's ready to do whatever it takes to get her back.Belle has never gotten over Zack, but she has secrets-secrets she knows could hurt those closest to her, Zack included. When an old enemy returns and wants what he thinks is already his for the taking, she knows it's only a matter of time before someone gets hurt.With so much more than just their love on the line, will Zack and Belle manage to come together as one and pull through or will their past and their enemies tear them apart? For a greater reading experience, recommended reading order: "Zack" Areion Fury MC book one"Deeds" Broken Deeds MC book one"Dams" Areion Fury MC book two"Tyler" Areion Fury MC book three"Pokey" Areion Fury MC book four "Sico" Areion Fury MC book five"Calix" Areion Fury MC book si