Esther E Schmidt

There's a legend amongst members of the Wicked Throttle MC. Something that's rooted deep into their DNA. Once a soul finds its other half, there is no going back. Only one option; Love and claim at first sight. DEA Agent, Tracy Neeson's life changes instantly when she meets Barlow face to face for the first time. For it's not everyday someone captures your heart and saves your life on the same day. With Barlow's dark past he's hesitant to start something that's bound to shatter when his background is revealed. Yet, sometimes you have to reach for love before you fall. Will Barlow follow his heart? Or will he end up losing it and get Tracy killed in the process?Barlow can be read as a standalone. For a greater reading experience, recommended reading order: "Corban" Wicked Throttle MC #0.5"Zerox" Wicked Throttle MC #1"Barlow" Wicked Throttle MC #2

Having his best friend ripped from his life at an early age has carved Zeke into the man he is today. Not being able to address his evolving feelings for her before she disappeared has him still searching for answers sixteen years later. Zeke knows very well he should stop holding onto the dream, as all it does is fuel his nightmares.Faced with tragedy, Laudy wasn't given a choice to run; but life and death doesn't often present options. When given a chance at returning home, she grasps it with both hands. Secrets held for more than a decade will be revealed. Will Laudy's return stir up old feelings or just old motives that caused her to run in the first place?Torn apart and thrown back together, misunderstanding and confusion taints the best of intentions. Will Zeke and Laudy's relationship grow strong again as the dust settles? Or will their second chance die as the promise of death returns?Cross Ties can be read as a standalone. The Swamp Head Series; a seven book novella series based on a family born and raised in the swamp. Each sibling will get their own INSTAlove story told (each a different genre) and even though it is a series, each book is a standalone.Cyrus (Billionaire Romance)Claiming Elsie (Romantic comedy)Chester (Single Mom Romance)Loving Mae (Office Romance)Cross Ties (Romantic Suspense)

Calix is multifaceted. A detective. A Dom. A bartender. A member of Areion Fury MC. So many sides yet nothing defines him. He takes what he wants out of life and gives what he thinks should be freely given; he craves balance and yet he's at a standstill in life. That is until a woman walks in and tips his balance out of control.Tenley is desperate. A strong woman. A business woman. Born into the biker world she has fought her way to the top. And now, she finds herself following the President's request to seek the help of the one individual who might be able to handle the betrayal and threat the club is facing. She's thrown off balance when the one person who should be their savior, might turn into her downfall.When betrayal from within taints the Areion Fury MC, Ohio Chapter with contempt and disintegration, the weight is on Calix to flush out the bad seed and try to save this Chapter. Even if it means leaving his own President to serve another. A fight for the gavel might be the end of Areion Fury MC, or a possibility for a new Chapter...in life.Calix can be read as a standalone. 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 six

Sico is a callous man; no feelings, and no love for himself nor for others. That is until a certain woman spikes a surge of possessiveness inside him. Enough to claim her as his ol'lady on the spot without knowing her background. Realizing she's not whom she appears to be, he finds himself feeling unworthy and works hard to become the very man she deserves.Simi lives behind a mask. Events from her past have pressured her into labeling herself to prevent more damage in the future. For her it is easier to hide behind a lie; because people, no matter if they are close or not, will always judge.When a club enemy strikes, retaliation draws blood and fighting is no longer an option but a necessity. The choice to do what's right may lead to clearing a path for the future or create one where the fire of hell will take away everything that's innocent and pure. Lives are lost, hearts will merge, but will there be a future left or will the need for blood and revenge drown everyone in its path?Sico can be read as a standalone. 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 six

Didn't you get the hint yet? I'm always hungry for a taste of retribution with the need to purge. I've drowned in my own blood and welcomed the taste until it fueled me to revive. I'm Afon Nikolin, third in command of The Dudnik Circle. The Russian Mob, in case you need a label.The woman I claimed as my future wife, without her knowledge I might add, is part of the Italian mob. She has the same taste for retribution, except she almost paid for it with her own life. Revenge can eat you alive, drag you down until there's only a shell of a person left, or will cost you everything this world has to offer.With multiple enemies targeting both sides, we have no other choice but to rely on each other. Everything in life is a risk, either with your heart, or your last breath. I'm willing to risk it all when it involves saving her, but will it be enough for the both of us?**This dark, intense, standalone romance is not for the faint of heart. You've been warned.**

Lyra - He just threatened to kill my own father in an effort to show how much I mean to him. The man I just met. The man who stands up for me without fear of anyone.Paris - There's only one who carries the promise to expel your darkest fear. One they hire to deal with an enemy they can't face alone. That one? That's me.Paris might relate to the city of love, but for Lyra it's also the name of the biker that claimed her, as well as her heart. Coincidence brought them together, but will love at first sight be enough to withstand the danger and consequences they have to face?**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 *****Previously published in the "From Paris With Love" Around the World With Love Anthology Series***

Some scars run deeper than healed wounds on the body. Memories can be a tricky thing; they can be special or traumatic, especially when you have no control over the trigger. When they hit, they can hit hard.When Chopper ends up in the ER, the memories start and the only thing that soothes his pain is a woman from his past that holds special meaning. Ivy fights for her patients, but when her teenage crush lands in her ER she is forced to handle her scalpel in a whole different way.Life is a constant struggle and it can be difficult to realize that one tiny moment in time can be just the change you need. Nothing is more difficult than fighting an inner battle, one that has branded scars into pieces of your soul. Will Chopper allow Ivy into his fight? Or will he continue to face his battles alone?***Chopper's story is a standalone, Military Romance (dealing with PTSD). Previously published in the "Help Our Heroes" A Military Charity Anthology***

There's a legend amongst members of the Wicked Throttle MC. Something that's rooted deep into their DNA. The younger generation is starting to believe it when first the VP, and now the Prez, falls. Once a soul finds its other half, there is no going back. Only one option; Love and claim at first sight.Maci has been keeping a family secret for years, protecting her brothers while carrying the weight of everything on her own. This weight is shifted when a biker doesn't take no for an answer.As the President of Wicked Throttle MC, Zerox has always stood up for what's right. He's a man that takes action, and that's exactly what he did when he saw Maci, and her brothers, needed help. With his mind set to clear the town of a drug dealer, who's after the woman he wants to claim as his own, he's bound to face complications. Like all things in life; the collision will be harder when confrontation strikes. The question is...will it clear a path for a future, or will the future cease to exist?For a greater reading experience, recommended reading order: "Corban" Wicked Throttle MC #0.5"Zerox" Wicked Throttle MC #1

The world suffered a drastic change when the power went out on the heels of a viral outbreak twelve years ago. The population was decimated and lives changed in the blink of an eye. Tamar went from a bounty hunter in training to a woman who uses her skill to survive. When she hears of a bounty that may finally give her and her team security, she knows there's no way she's letting this bounty slip through her fingers-not even when another team gets in her way. Kage and his brothers have their eye on one thing-revenge for their brother, tortured and murdered. When the man responsible offers up a bounty, Kage knows this is their chance, even if he's forced to work with another team. Falling for a woman like Tamar wasn't in his plans, but there's no turning away from her now. Tamar and Kage must fight together for a future. The choice of being selfish or the ability to see the bigger picture for the sake of the world and its existence might blur lines of friendship and trust. Will they be able to make the right choice, for the world and each other? Or will revenge take a turn for the worse?

Jodi - Some people might take a step back when they run into this guy. Although the way his eyes pierce mine, it's as if he's allowing me to see the kindness that's hidden within.Bark - Those I consider deserve to die, will be killed by me, without any remorse. I'm a man who will get close enough in a fight so I can enjoy seeing the life of another person slipping through my fingers. Yet when my fingers slide over her skin it's as if I can feel the life slip right into me to enlighten my heart.**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 **

When you're on the run from danger that has caught up to you, there's no way in hell you will pass on a helping hand. Especially one that comes from a handsome, friendly biker who gives you a chance to catch your breath and even offers to take on the danger you're facing so you won't have to stand alone.There are so many people on this planet, yet ultimately it's a small world. Lives cross and blood will flow. Will the foundation of family cause blindness for what's hiding in plain sight? Trust, friendship, and love cut deep but what happens when one could leave you bleeding to death? Family can lift you up or drag you down. But what if the ones who are supposed to have your back, are the ones you begin to question?For a greater reading experience: "Deeds" Broken Deeds MC book one"Broke" Broken Deeds MC book two"Depay" Broken Deeds MC book three"Unforgiving" Broken Deeds MC book four

Being a powerful and strategic businesswoman, Mae doesn't back down from any challenge. Hopping from one job and place to the next, she has a spotless reputation of dragging businesses out of a corporate death spiral.Oliver has been burned one time too many in his life. The last time it almost cost him his company that he worked very hard for. To say he doesn't trust easily might be an understatement when he discovers that a beautiful woman has taken over the lead of his company.With both Oliver and Mae being professional and sharing the same mindset of keeping the office floors clear of romance, they might be facing an even bigger dilemma when Mae's reputation, as well as their hearts, are on the line.Loving Mae is the fourth novella in The Swamp Head Series; a seven book novella series based on a family born and raised in the swamp. Each sibling will get their own INSTAlove story told and even though it is a series, each book is a standalone. (Loving Mae is an office romance) Come meet Hallie Mae and her six brothers and sister; Chester, Cyrus, Earle & Zeke (twins), Roscoe, Elsie (Hallie Mae's twin).

In the last year, Eliana has been aware of the paranormal world that merges with the humans. Knowing it and living in it are two very different things when your next breath could end up being your last.Alistair, Hellhound shifter and President of the Death by Reaper MC Hell Charter, is unexpectedly confronted with his true mate. As the balance of good and evil is shifted, a battle is the only solution. One where family ties are unwillingly being pulled into the mix and a simple choice of sides might end up in losing the woman he just claimed as his. A Hellhound has an eternal vow to never walk out on the losing side. Even more so when he's had a slice of heaven.Evil hides in the inevitable to rectify redemption. Dive into book one of Death by Reaper MC and submit to the sentimental truth that crawling into the darkness might be the only good this world has to offer.

Pokey is a lot of things; built like a tank, loyal as hell, and...a daddy?Orianna had good reasons for doing the things she has done, but that doesn't make the guilt go away.Will the new parents have a chance to become a family, where partnership is the perfect balance of trust and commitment? Or will danger slice open old wounds and create new ones, preventing the healing necessary to move on.

There's a legend amongst members of the Wicked Throttle MC. Something that's rooted deep into their DNA. None of the younger generation believes it, that is, until the first one falls. Once a soul finds its other half, there is no going back. Only one option; Love and claim at first sight.Who would have thought that getting found in a compromising position would lead to the white picket fence dream? Not Corban, that's for sure. But he doesn't have to think twice before he embraces his future as he experiences first-hand that the Wicked Throttle legend is undeniable.In a town where lives crisscross and information flows, it won't take long for danger to come crawling to the surface. Stepping up for what's right is rooted deep into a man's heart but for the right woman, a Wicked Throttle biker will move heaven and earth to protect what's his.Lust tangles with love and sparks a deep connection, but will it be enough to go up against everything life throws in the way? Or will everything fall apart? Dive into the lives of the members of Wicked Throttle MC and see how they let love ride their hearts.***Previously published in the "Nuts About You" Anthology***

Hiding. Chester is very familiar with this skill, in fact, he's mastered it. Whether it's in an old pair of jeans showing a little ass cheek or in the safe haven of his basement behind his computer, he hides who he really is. That is until he meets Serenity and her daughter, Amelia.Serenity and Amelia's visit to 'Bertie's Snap & Wrap' gator farm is in danger of being cut short, until Chester steps up and offers a solution. With an open mind but a closed heart, Serenity finds herself being swept off her feet by Chester's enchanting devotion.Some issues cut deep; they are hard to face and even harder to find a solution. They always say love will find a way. Chester has come out of hiding but will Serenity's heart do the same? Will Chester be able to breach the walls that Serenity has built? Love at first sight is the easy part, building a future is what you have to work for. Chester is the third novella in The Swamp Head Series; a seven book novella series based on a family born and raised in the swamp. Each sibling will get their own INSTAlove story told and even though it is a series, each book is a standalone. Come meet Chester and his six brothers and sisters; Cyrus, Earle & Zeke (twins), Roscoe, Hallie Mae & Elsie (twins).

Didn't you get the hint yet? I'm a bastard, and I own that shit. My soul is dark as well as my actions. In the end, life will always cause pain, it's the shit you have to endure to appreciate the good things that are scarcely thrown your way. I'm Yegor Volsky, second in command of The Dudnik Circle. The Russian Mob, in case you need a label.The instant I laid eyes on Ruby, drugged and strapped to a bed, every inch of me swore to protect her from that day forward, even from myself. She needs to know, needs to feel, what it's like to belong to me. She will hate me for what comes next but it's inevitable as I hunt down the one responsible for her kidnapping, and putting her in danger.Family ties that should have been kept buried in the past, come floating to the surface as retribution lies on the horizon. Revenge is a slippery slope and as I brace for the fight to come that will bring the past to collide with the future, I find myself struggling to be worthy of her love. Will we slip in the blood of our enemies or gain traction to move forward?*** This steamy, dark, kinky, mafia, standalone romance is not for the faint of heart. You've been warned. ***

An unexpected surprise has Elsie wrestling more than just gators in the souvenir shop of Bertie's Snap and Wrap. Instant attraction causes sparks to fly when Elsie meets Dale, her new co-worker, at the local gator farm. Dale knows the second he meets her that she's the one for him.The phrase 'Once bitten, twice shy' describes Elsie perfectly and an encounter with something worse than a gator has her running for the hills. Except nothing will stop the new gator hunter who is an expert when it comes to hunting down and capturing anything he sets his mind to.Will Dale's instincts lead him in the right direction? Will Elsie be able to wrangle her feelings or be bitten again? There's only one way to find out; step out of those pumps and prepare to get dirty.

Going in blind is a rookie mistake. With my years of experience, you would think I should know better by now. I'm always the capable one that can handle anything that's thrown my way, until Karma throws me off my game.My Karma comes in the form of a woman and she has to be payback for all the shitty things I've done in my life. Not just any woman but one who is determined to self-destruct. This woman is clearly going to be my downfall. Leaving me to find myself not only losing my heart, but risking my life in the process.There's no other option than to claw our way through dilemmas that might leave the both of us wondering if our next breath could be our last. We relish in the fact that we've got nothing to lose, because let's face it... The faults of our sins will catch up with us in the end.**This steamy, dark and twisted, standalone romance is not for the faint of heart. You've been warned.**

It seems like obtaining everything you want in life isn't always what one would expect. After smashing his goal in life a little ahead of schedule, Cyrus is a little disappointed and slightly frustrated. So he heads back to his roots. Back to his family. Back to the swamp.Bertie doesn't need a man. She juggles enough being a business woman along with taking care of her Pa and her, so it seems, brainless brother.With a new mission to recharge and set some new life goals, Cyrus stumbles across what is missing in his life. Connections are made and desire swirls but after an idea goes awry what happens when things are set straight? Will their love hold strong? Or will a rash decision bite someone in the butt?Swamp Head Series - Author's note;Cyrus is the first novella in The Swamp Head Series; a seven book novella series based on a family born and raised in the swamp. Each sibling will get their own INSTAlove story told and even though it is a series, each book is a standalone. Come meet Cyrus and his other six brothers and sisters; Chester, Earle & Zeke (twins), Roscoe, Hallie Mae & Elsie (twins). Although they each have their own character and language, I've chosen to use words like Voila merde, when I mean go to sh*t, yapper for mouth, or connard when I mean a**hole, duck/effin for f*ck/f*cking... well, you get the idea. All fun and games with a bite and a little mud.