Persephone Autumn

All it takes is four words and my life is forever changed. A brother's best friend, workplace romance.When Oscar calls a staff meeting, no one anticipates the news. The sale of the tattoo shop. Our second home, second family, will be broken. Sold to the highest bidder. But the biggest shock is yet to come. The bell over the door jingles and I smooth my hands over my shorts, chastising my attire. Black leather boots step into view. As my eyes drift north, I log each delicious muscle and tattoo. Our eyes lock and I stop breathing. Jameson Kingsley.My brother's best friend.The guy I crushed on most of my adolescence.The guy I fantasized about occasionally in adulthood.And now... my new boss. Fuck.

All it takes is four words and my life is forever changed. When Oscar calls a staff meeting, no one anticipates the news. The sale of the tattoo shop. Our second home, second family, will be broken. Sold to the highest bidder. But the biggest shock is yet to come. The bell over the door jingles and I smooth my hands over my shorts, chastising my attire. Black leather boots step into view. As my eyes drift north, I log each delicious muscle and tattoo. Our eyes lock and I stop breathing. Jameson Kingsley.My brother's best friend.The guy I crushed on most of my adolescence.The guy I fantasized about occasionally in adulthood.And now... my new boss. F*ck.

All it takes is four words and my life is forever changed. When Oscar calls a staff meeting, no one anticipates the news. The sale of the tattoo shop. Our second home, second family, will be broken. Sold to the highest bidder. But the biggest shock is yet to come. The bell over the door jingles and I smooth my hands over my shorts, chastising my attire. Black leather boots step into view. As my eyes drift north, I log each delicious muscle and tattoo. Our eyes lock and I stop breathing. Jameson Kingsley.My brother's best friend.The guy I crushed on most of my adolescence.The guy I fantasized about occasionally in adulthood.And now... my new boss. F*ck.

Gavin was my best friend, my first love, my first everything.Life tore us apart. For years, time wasn't on our side.Now fate is giving us a second chance.But can I trust him not to break my heart again?Can I let him in once more?

A he falls first, new to town romantic suspense from USA Today Bestselling Author Persephone AutumnLove is the only thing I've given up on. Until I meet the broody, secret son of Stone Bay's biggest recluse. Devastation consumed me when my first love took his last breath. But after years of healing, I found the courage to date again. To move forward.But the glint of happiness I discovered quickly morphed into my biggest nightmare. One night was all it took to put my walls back up. One night made me doubt I'd ever love again. Until Maddox Freeman drives into town. Although our connection is instantaneous, I shield my heart. Maddox is a stranger, a client, a mystery. But somewhere deep down, he feels familiar, profound. Important. More. And somehow, I know Maddox feels it too.Wanting to know the man behind the grumpy exterior, I offer to help him renovate the house he inherited in Stone Bay. And in the weeks that follow, I slowly let him in. I slowly open my heart again. While sifting through boxes, I uncover something monumental. Stumble upon secrets that will change Stone Bay forever. As Maddox and I fall harder, as I unearth more secrets about the town, as I recruit others to help me get the truth about Stone Bay out, the ghosts of the past resurface. Warn us to stop digging through the town's history. Put our lives in jeopardy-to scare us off, and make Maddox leave. But we refuse to cower. And as the truth about Stone Bay and the Seven is exposed, Maddox and I fight to stay alive.**Raptured Souls is a standalone story in the Stone Bay series, but for a more enjoyable reading experience, it is highly recommended that you read the previous books beforehand.

A he falls first, new to town romantic suspense from USA Today Bestselling Author Persephone AutumnLove is the only thing I've given up on. Until I meet the broody, secret son of Stone Bay's biggest recluse. Devastation consumed me when my first love took his last breath. But after years of healing, I found the courage to date again. To move forward.But the glint of happiness I discovered quickly morphed into my biggest nightmare. One night was all it took to put my walls back up. One night made me doubt I'd ever love again. Until Maddox Freeman drives into town. Although our connection is instantaneous, I shield my heart. Maddox is a stranger, a client, a mystery. But somewhere deep down, he feels familiar, profound. Important. More. And somehow, I know Maddox feels it too.Wanting to know the man behind the grumpy exterior, I offer to help him renovate the house he inherited in Stone Bay. And in the weeks that follow, I slowly let him in. I slowly open my heart again. While sifting through boxes, I uncover something monumental. Stumble upon secrets that will change Stone Bay forever. As Maddox and I fall harder, as I unearth more secrets about the town, as I recruit others to help me get the truth about Stone Bay out, the ghosts of the past resurface. Warn us to stop digging through the town's history. Put our lives in jeopardy-to scare us off, and make Maddox leave. But we refuse to cower. And as the truth about Stone Bay and the Seven is exposed, Maddox and I fight to stay alive.**Raptured Souls is a standalone story in the Stone Bay series, but for a more enjoyable reading experience, it is highly recommended that you read the previous books beforehand.

A he falls first, new to town romantic suspense from USA Today Bestselling Author Persephone AutumnLove is the only thing I've given up on. Until I meet the broody, secret son of Stone Bay's biggest recluse. Devastation consumed me when my first love took his last breath. But after years of healing, I found the courage to date again. To move forward.But the glint of happiness I discovered quickly morphed into my biggest nightmare. One night was all it took to put my walls back up. One night made me doubt I'd ever love again. Until Maddox Freeman drives into town. Although our connection is instantaneous, I shield my heart. Maddox is a stranger, a client, a mystery. But somewhere deep down, he feels familiar, profound. Important. More. And somehow, I know Maddox feels it too.Wanting to know the man behind the grumpy exterior, I offer to help him renovate the house he inherited in Stone Bay. And in the weeks that follow, I slowly let him in. I slowly open my heart again. While sifting through boxes, I uncover something monumental. Stumble upon secrets that will change Stone Bay forever. As Maddox and I fall harder, as I unearth more secrets about the town, as I recruit others to help me get the truth about Stone Bay out, the ghosts of the past resurface. Warn us to stop digging through the town's history. Put our lives in jeopardy-to scare us off, and make Maddox leave. But we refuse to cower. And as the truth about Stone Bay and the Seven is exposed, Maddox and I fight to stay alive.**Raptured Souls is a standalone story in the Stone Bay series, but for a more enjoyable reading experience, it is highly recommended that you read the previous books beforehand.

A single dad, age gap romantic suspense from USA Today Bestselling author, Persephone AutumnIf anyone's going to make me break my own rules, I'm glad it's him. For years, I've had a clear picture of my life. College. Career. And eventually, love.My family insists on playing matchmaker. My best friend says to have more fun before settling down. All I want is to focus on work, help my students, and make a difference in the community. But a night out to celebrate the end of the school year rewrites my entire future. When Ray Calhoun III sidles up to my table, I recognize him immediately. Gourmet restaurant chef. Online celebrity known for his titillating cooking videos. Single dad to one of my students.And when his dark eyes lock with mine, I forget how to speak, how to breathe. With a little persuasion, Ray convinces me to help him with a summer cooking program for kids. Six weeks of food, fun... and stolen glances. The more time I spend with Ray and his son, the more smitten I am. And when he asks me on a date, I take a leap and say yes. As our relationship turns serious, Ray's dark past rears its ugly head. Determined to keep his son safe, Ray goes into protector mode and limits activities outside the house. But as days turn into weeks, as his son grows more miserable, Ray must make a choice. Be defined by the past and live in fear or let go and move forward. And with one decision, our world flips on its axis.

An MM CEO billionaire steamy romance.Never thought I'd settle down.Not until he walked into my life.Trent Callahan. One of the most affluent people in the area with a self-built empire. The man with my heart in his hands.The night he followed me home, I never expected more than a one-night stand. A year later, I still call him mine.Well, mostly mine.I want more than just someone to warm my sheets. For once, I want to be put first. But I fear that's not possible. Because he loves his job more than anything.Including me.But I sense change in the air. Feel life shifting for us both. All I hope is it's for the better. Because Trent is someone I don't want to live without.