The Duke Deal

***This story was previously published in the Duke in a Box anthology available from Nov 1 - Dec 31, 2022.***The honeymoon is over...When Veronica said "I do" to Sebastian Sinclair, Duke of Edgefield, she thought all her dreams had come true. He was dashing and doting, and she absolutely adored him—until he betrayed her trust, shattering their marriage, and her heart, into a million tiny bits. She hasn't seen her husband in the two years since, and she'd just as soon make it twenty. But when she learns that her beloved grandfather's dying wish is for her and Sebastian to attend the family's Christmastide celebration, she swallows her pride and asks him a favor: to pretend they're the happy couple they once were. But the passion still simmers.Sebastian is shocked to find his lovely duchess on his doorstep, but he's ready and willing to play the part of a devoted husband for the Christmas...
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Hill Country Redemption

This cowboy has one more chance to make it right...He already lost her once...Now he's fighting for her—and their daughter. When Rance Shepherd takes a job stocking horses for a local rodeo, he's shocked that his new client is his ex-sweetheart, Larae Collins. Now he's determined to prove to the single mother that he isn't the restless cowboy she remembers. But when he discovers her little girl is his, they both must forgive past mistakes for a second shot at a future together.
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Tempest Borne

This prelude to the Treborel Scifi/Fantasy Series introduces Mikel who returns from a journey across the sea to announce his bethrothal only to discover his long time mistress Zannia is with his child. After Mikel refuses to be blackmailed Zannia disappeares into the war torn landscape of Latria determined to make Mikel suffer.This is the first book in the CoM (Cult of Musk) series.In 2194, Mars is colonized. The descendants of 21st century industrialist Elon Musk, founder of Musk City, Mars, form the ruling elite on the Red Planet. The Musk clan is about to face a historical event as one of their own, Lazar Musk Whittaker, a Biomech, embarks on an ambitious undertaking to change the course of human evolution. The war of the species and the fracture within the Musk clan begin when four tombs are discovered encased in an asteroid in a mining facility on Phobos, one of Mars’ two moons. As the Martians soon discover, these tombs contain the bodies of four aliens.In the future, Earth is a multi-humanoid society of Naturalopists (natural humans), Biomechs (biological-mechanical beings), cyborgs (part machine-part human), milbots (military robots), cilbots (civilian robots), and wobots (worker robots).“I liked this novel a lot...The plot of this novel is its strongest element...The author can put together a very strong plot, with plenty of twists and turns, and a good ending. There are some very suspenseful moments, and levels of tension are created which at their best evoke the sensations of a fine horror story. And the author, by and large, appears to have done his/her homework. The novel also has sociological touches which work well, especially its view of futuristic mega-capitalism. The venality, blindness, and excess of Udell Whittaker and his flunkeys is very believable, and adds depth to the story. The manner of day to day life, both in space and on the ‘colonies' of Mars seems well-researched and is often fascinating to the lay reader…” — Writers Guild of Alberta
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Trouble Loves Company

For three women trying to keep it together, friendship is everything...For romance author Renee Moore, true love only exists in books. Despite a wealthy, adoring husband, Renee is unhappy and deeply unsatisfied, which explains her bed-hopping habit. But Renee's husband will do anything to keep her, including embarking on an erotic lifestyle, which forces Renee to confront some painful truths about her marriage and herself.... Practical Nurse Danielle Brooks has always had a thing for young thugs, until her latest, Ron, pushes her too far with his baby mama drama and freeloading ways. Danielle realizes it may be time to rethink her choices in men. But when her troubled teenage daughter ends up pregnant, Danielle's worlds collide as she finds herself torn between a girl who has a habit of crying wolf and a man who swears he's not the father... As far as administrative assistant Kayla Johnson is concerned, Reverend Leroy Brown walks on water even though he's cheating on his...
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Billionaire Seeking Bride #1

Vicki Loom works as a janitor in a large office building. It’s a lonely job made bearable by the company of her cantankerous old coworker, Tom. She dreams of a better life in the arms of a sensual lover, but has little hope with her line of work and hefty appearance. All that changes when a flier floats her way about an open secretary job in the upper echelons of the office building. She is interviewed for the job by the CEO of the company and finds herself the object of his lust-fueled needs. Her mind tells her it can’t be true, but her body aches for her lustful dream to become reality. ** Billionaire Seeking Bride #1 is a stand alone, steamy romance with no cliffhanger. **
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The Third to Die

"The first in Brennan's amazing new thriller series. Dive in and enjoy this nail-biter."—Catherine Coulter, NYT bestselling author of LABYRINTHAn edgy female police detective...An ambitious FBI special agent. Together they are at the heart of the ticking-clock investigation for a psychopathic serial killer. The bond they forge in this crucible sets the stage for high-stakes suspense.Detective Kara Quinn, on leave from the LAPD, is on an early morning jog in her hometown of Liberty Lake when she comes upon the body of a young nurse. The manner of death shows a pattern of highly controlled rage. Meanwhile in DC, FBI special agent Mathias Costa is staffing his newly minted Mobile Response Team. Word reaches Matt that the Liberty Lake murder fits the profile of the compulsive Triple Killer. It will be the first case for the MRT. This time they have a chance to stop this zealous if elusive killer before he strikes again....
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Too Long: A Charli and Draken Epilogue

Draken Almatto has been in a despicable mood lately. Webcomic artist Charli Almatto can only wonder what's annoying her husband now. Her instincts tell her it might have something to do with that little handcuffs incident. Or the way she reacted to the news of the science award her billionaire genius husband just won for his sex toy robotics skills. Or her failure to attend the ceremony with him in Chicago. It's true, since their wedding she and Draken haven't had to endure a night apart. One short week shouldn't threaten their relationship, should it? After all, Draken did marry her, exotic kink and all, despite his reservations about trusting any woman with his heart. A few short days apart is hardly long enough for cynical Draken to decide he's made a mistake... But as his business trip stretches out to improbable lengths, Charli is reminded that when it comes to Draken, even a week without his strict...jumbo...colossal...attention is way, way too long...
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