Olympia Heartwood is running the family empire, and she works long days and lives at The Heartwood Inn, making her entire life about her job. Which is just fine with her, because the last man she was involved with was married. When the truth came out, her heart shattered, and she's never been the same. And men? She can't trust them. Doesn't need them. Chet Christopher took the heat for something that wasn't his fault, lost his prestigious job at the country's largest luxury hotel chain, and has been living in his car for a few weeks. When he shows up off the coast of South Carolina, looking for somewhere to stay, everything is booked. But he's got plenty of old Southern money, so he rents the second penthouse at The Heartwood Inn—on the same floor as Olympia. He's instantly attracted to her—and her luxury inn, resort, and spa. But it becomes immediately apparent that he can't tell Olympia who he is or what he used to do for a living. She's so...

Two months after returning to the capital city of Tarpulin with a Council of his own, Airmaster Adam Gillman is ready to start repairing the relationships in his life. Up first: his Councilman and the girl he’d like to be more than friends with, Gabriella Kilpatrick. But first, he has to figure out how to be the Airmaster his Firemaker needs. In order to do that, Adam attends Elemental training and discovers that to truly command the air, he must first be in control of his emotions. And in order to master those, he has to grieve for the loss of Hanai, make amends with his brother, and earn the trust of Gabby. Amidst all that, Adam must also learn how to grapple with the jet stream, because a dangerous Airmaster is loose in Tarpulin. And Adam will need to find his emotional center in order to work with the atmosphere and defeat the threat. ELEMENTAL RELEASE is the concluding novella in the thrilling ELEMENTAL series, which includes a prequel novella, ELEMENTAL RUSH, and full-length novel, ELEMENTAL HUNGER. The ELEMENTAL series is a YA/NA futuristic fantasy series.

She's learned her lesson when it comes to office romance, and she's ready to keep her head down and her eyes focused on her own papers at her new managerial job at the best bank in Getaway Bay. So when Maizee Phelps gets lost in the rainforests of Hawaii, and it's her boss who comes to her rescue...she's not too happy.Lawrence Gladstone has always been more comfortable in his power suits and behind a desk at his family's company than he ever has with women. Now that Maizee has caught his eye, though, he's reaching out to friends for help to know how to get to know her better.As their paths continue to cross and Lawrence and Maizee spend more and more time together, can she open her heart to the possibility of love with her boss? And a grumpy one at that...Can he find in her a retreat from all his family pressure? Will Lawrence and Maizee put their hearts - and their jobs - on the line for a chance at happily-ever-after?

He Wants The Widow, But She Belongs To The Rival Motorcycle Club... Will He Make A Move, Or Will He Simply Bring War To His Brotherhood?Maverick Malone lives a quiet life with his Motorcycle Club, the Sentinels. The bikers provide help for those less fortunate in Forbidden Lake, including women like Karly Lydell, who's car breaks down near their club.Karly lost her husband fourteen months ago, and she's not all that interested in finding someone new–until she meet Maverick with his intense blue eyes, kind spirit, and arms full of ink. She's got a one-year-old daughter to think about, but maybe she doesn't want to be alone for the rest of her life...When the VP of the rival motorcycle club informs him that Karly's grandfather used to be a Hawk and that she's off-limits, he does everything he can to confirm it. But he can't find a definitive answer, and he and Karly's paths keep crossing.As they keep their blooming romance behind closed doors and starting late, late at night, Maverick finds his shredded heart healing. But he's got Hawks on the doorstep and spying on everything the Sentinels do, and a war is definitely brewing in Forbidden Lake.When he finally learns the truth about where the lines are, will he be able to keep his secret girlfriend and her daughter safe? Or will he have to give up everything he's learned to love in order to keep the peace with his biker brothers?

Cowboys looking for a second chance at life, love, and happiness. Ted Burrows is ready to start his life over again, even if he has to go to a work-parole ranch to get out from behind the walls that have caged him for the past thirty months. He's got a contact at Hope Eternal Ranch, and the day he gets word that he'll be released into the Residential Reentry Program and serve out the rest of his sentence under the open sky of the ranch is the best day of his life so far. But when he meets Emma Clemson, he's completely thrown off his game. He knows her...from somewhere. She doesn't seem to recognize him, though, and as they work together on the organization of the programs and tourism of the ranch, their newfound flame flickers and brightens. Emma has managed to isolate herself on the ranch and keep her ex out of her life, and she's finally achieved some level of peace and happiness. Ted's name does tickle a memory, but she pushes...

Zenn Bower runs a mission with Blaze, Jag's older brother, to Freedom. It's a simple get in, get out procedure. But things go wrong when Blaze breaks protocol and Zenn uses his voice to detain Blaze. Zenn's met by Thane Meyers at the drop location, and he has an interesting proposal for Zenn. Ultimately Zenn has to choose: Violet or the Resistance.

Deirdre is almost 40, estranged from her teenaged daughter, and determined not to feel sorry for herself. She does the best she can with the cards life has dealt her and she's dreaming of another island wedding...but it certainly can't happen with the widowed Chief of Police.Deirdre Bernard has a restraining order against her, because her daughter lied about everything. She's moved across the island to Getaway Bay, where she's trying to rebuild her life one day at a time.Wyatt Gardner has been a widower for years now. He's tired of the political games and constant pressure of his job as Police Chief, and with his daughter happily married, he thinks it's time to start dating again. When he runs into Deirdre leaving the Sandy Singles event, he decides to be brave and ask her out.And...she says no.Deirdre doesn't think it's smart to date the Chief of Police. Though she's not violent and her daughter was never in any danger, the protective order is still there. And...