Friday, September 12, 2025

Three fated mates – #MMMRomance #UrbanFantasy #Throuple

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Blurb

One grumpy gargoyle. One hopeful vampire. One chaotic witch. Three fated mates face a looming threat.

Pavel has been called cranky, aloof, and an exacting musical genius, but what should people expect? He’s three thousand years old. He’ll soon be entering the final stage of a gargoyle’s life span, transforming into a statue and going dormant forever.

So why would the universe throw his mates at him now, when he has so little time left? He desperately wants to protect them, to guide them, but he’s terrified he’ll be a burden as he descends into oblivion.

Justin is working hard to overcome his anxiety and stay positive as he rebuilds after a disastrous few years. When he discovers his two fated mates at his new opera job, he rejects them out of hand. Sure, giving up control to these two men would fulfill every one of his fantasies, but love already screwed up his life once.

Sebastian is a witch with a rare affinity—chaos—and that quality follows him wherever he goes. His opera career is taking off, and finding his mates is just the cherry on the sundae! Even if they may not be ready for the power of his seductive, mischievous personality.

The three soon find that ignoring their connection is impossible, especially when they have to see each other every day. And they can’t escape each other when they’re trapped together in the opera house elevator.

But whatever headway they’ve made is arrested by the return of Sebastian’s power-hungry sister.
Can the three fated mates accept their bond in time to survive her attack and save their new family?

The Maestro’s Mates is a 65,000-word MMM, grumpy/sunshine/chaos, fated mates paranormal romance with a guaranteed HEA and no cliffhanger. It contains a cranky gargoyle conductor, an optimistic vampire, and a chaotic witch opera singer who discover they are stronger together than they are apart. It also has steamy scenes and the violence you might expect from a vampire story. It is a standalone novel in an interconnected series. Not suitable for readers under 18.

Releases September 16th

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Excerpt

What do you mean, I’m right?” Justin asked, his embarrassment slowly draining out of him.

Fate is all well and good,” Pavel said in his rumbling masculine voice, “but circumstances matter. If Justin doesn’t wish to be mated, he shouldn’t be. And no one should want to be my mate.”

Sebastian collapsed back in an exasperated, albeit performative, gesture, his limbs flinging themselves every which way. "How did I end up saddled with the two of you? The whole point of fate providing mates is to skip this boring shit and get straight to the boning.” Sebastian sat up again and swept his long black hair out of his face with flair. “Don’t you want to get to the boning?”

From the far corner, Anthony giggled, which didn’t help Justin’s confidence. It was a bad sign if the coven master’s mate was aligning himself with Sebastian. They were each unpredictable enough on their own. Put them together and…not good.

Pavel closed his eyes and breathed in, like he was addressing a toddler. “I’m sure any boning would be very fun. But being mated to a gargoyle is no picnic. Especially one as old as me.”

How old are you?” Sebastian asked. “You look all of, I don’t know, forty?”

I’m over three thousand years old.” Pavel sighed. “I’m set in my ways, and I’ll only get more so with time. I’m slowing down. Soon, I’ll…”

You weren’t so slow when you shot us out of the roof of the Manhattan Lyric Opera!” Sebastian said, squealing and clapping. Justin couldn’t understand why Sebastian was excited by the memory. He’d been terrified.

Which is the other problem.” A disconcerted look flashed on Pavel’s face, and he turned from them, walking over to the big glass windows and gazing out over the city. “Gargoyles are the most protective of supernatural beings. My need to safeguard you today was strong. Too strong.”

I… You moved so fast,” Justin said. “But I liked how safe it felt. I could have skipped the flying part.”

That’s the issue.” Pavel still did not turn back to them. “Once my stone form takes over, my focus narrows to one thought. ‘Protect my mates.’ I had no self-control. I wanted you up in the air and away from danger, and it didn’t matter what you said. I couldn’t even hear your words.”

I don’t know,” Sebastian said. “I think it’s romantic. Fly me away, gargoyle daddy!”

About the Author

J.B. is a writer of MM paranormal and fantasy romance. They live in New York City, and when they're not writing they spend their time eating delicious snacks and listening to opera. If you're looking for fast-moving open door romance, fun and magic, and just a touch of darkness, J.B.'s books are for you!


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Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Worlds of desire – #UrbanFantasy #EroticRomance #NewRelease @tinadonauthor.bsky.social

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Blurb

They’re fighting for their lives, freedom, and love…in the realm of the dead.

Eeete, a pleasure slave, thought she’d found freedom in an underwater colony until a hated Palace guard abducted her for his carnal pleasure. Swept with him through a portal into E3, she faces danger from the deceased, grotesque monsters, and a dimension where few things are as they seem and nothing can be trusted…including her own desire.

Running from sure death, she comes upon Makam, another guard, sentenced to E3 for treason against their dimension’s depraved ruler. She’s determined to hate him—as she does all men who imprisoned her in the Palace—but survival depends on them fighting together.

Curious about Makam’s seeming honor and tempted by his untamed allure, she soon falls under his sensual spell, their nights filled with unrestrained passion, their days spent trying to stay alive…an increasingly impossible struggle.

When all appears lost, an unexpected chance allows hope for them to flee together toward a promising future.

Until a shocking secret threatens to tear them apart forever.

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AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMQ2JVKG

Excerpt (Adult)

My wetsuit keeps me warm.” She stroked the smooth fabric. “Only my face feels chilled. After I clawed the face mask off, it won’t work any longer.”

Hmm.” He sat back on his heels and smiled. “Should I hope you brought a wetsuit for me?”

Eeete wished she had. “Sorry. No. Take mine.”

She touched the seam on her shoulder.

The silvery-blue fabric trembled then slid down, puddling at her feet.

Makam stared at her nudity.

Because he was a guard, she should have minded but didn’t. He’d been kind, protecting her like she mattered, speaking to her as his equal, answering most of her questions, including the ridiculous and painful ones.

Go ahead, Makam. Put it on.”

He dragged his attention from her smooth cunt to her breasts and nipples.

His gaze blurred from desire, his breathing grew increasingly strained, and the bulge between his legs was pronounced…his cock’s outline thick and hard.

Her pussy dampened further, arousal spiking in her core.

She cleared her throat, hoping her voice wouldn’t tremble as much as her insides, and toed the wetsuit to him. “Wear it.”

He blinked slowly, his attention riveted to her nudity. “The suit won’t fit me. You’re shorter.”

The suit fits everyone. Step on the material. You’ll see.”

You’re cold.”

The chill in here proved worse than she thought…sharp and uncomfortable…not that she’d admit it.

And didn’t have to.

Her teeth chattered. She clenched them to stop the noise.

Fuck this. You’re freezing.” On his feet, he gathered her into his arms, his inner heat warming her.

Eeete melted into his embrace, soothed and aroused by his size and musky fragrance.

His heart beat as wildly as hers.

She nestled closer then stilled.

Doing this was wrong. She adored Zekin.

He isn’t here.

Makam was.

Eeete tried to feel bad about her feelings, but couldn’t and pressed her mouth to his ear. “Do you want me?”

The question spilled out before she could stop herself. For some reason, she didn’t regret it.

She rubbed her cheek against his and drove her fingers through his dark curls. “If you do then—”

He slanted his mouth over hers, stealing her words, accepting what she’d offered him, not taking anything against her will.

Her trust in him grew, as did her affection.

Eagerly, she accepted and worshipped his tongue, then swirled hers around it, enjoying his flavor. A pleasant taste like the succulent fruit she’d eaten on occasion in the Palace, yet also indescribable and belonging to him alone.

He angled his head to deepen the kiss.

Her innermost being—the one she’d always kept hidden from others—rejoiced.

She slipped her arms around his neck and ground her breasts and pussy against his chest and cock.

A groan escaped him, the sound pleased and uncivilized.

He palmed her nipples. The tips hardened further. Grunting in delight, he fondled her breasts, his large hands imprisoning them for his use and pleasure.

Bursts of heat cascaded down her, gathering in her cunt, plumping those soft folds, her core’s moisture already coating them, preparing her for a man’s cock.

His.

With him, she didn’t need lubricant as she had in the Palace.

With him, she wanted this.

She drew his tongue deeper into her mouth then battled it so hers could fill his.

He allowed her what she wanted.

The greatest gift a man could give a woman.

Burning with desire for him, she thrust her tongue into his mouth, her passion savage and wanting. She slipped her fingers beneath his waistband and cradled his hot, rigid dick.

Naked lust swept through her. She weakened at his rod’s length, eager to work it in her palm.

At her wanton strokes, his breath spilled out.

She breathed him in and ran her thumb over the small opening in his velvety crown, wet from pre-cum. Using skill she’d achieved over a lifetime as a pleasure slave, she eased the warm liquid across the plump head to the bumpy skin at the back.

He pushed to his toes, and she followed, his muffled cry fierce.

She stroked and cradled his cock, making him harder, thicker, needier.

He tore his mouth from hers. “Enough of this shit. I want more.”

Take it. Fuck me.”

Other books in the series

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UNENDING DESIRE

BOOK ONE – OUTLAWED REALM

Erotic Urban Fantasy Romance

AMAZON: https://tinyurl.com/2p8t73s

Blurb

His hunger for one woman will make him a traitor to his world…

From a portal in his lab on E2, one of the five dimensions of Earth, quantum physicist Nikoli Zorr gazes on everything forbidden to him. Passion. Desire. The exquisite pleasure of running his hands over the lush curves of a young woman he should have stopped watching weeks ago.

His duty is to close the portals that keep the monsters out of E2—and never interfere with the inevitable fate of those on the other side. Yet he can’t bring himself to abandon the woman who has captured his soul.

Psychologist Regina Page is trying to focus on her client, and off the mysterious, unbearable sexual cravings that consume her when she’s alone in her bedroom. The next moment she’s attacked by vampires, then swept into another realm by Nikoli, a stranger whose touch awakens that same raw desire. Whose eyes are already filled with farewell.

Yet beneath their undeniable carnal lust, something else stirs. The beginnings of illicit love. The unexpected need to protect him. Even if it means risking body, blood, and soul to defeat the merciless horde…for a future that was never meant to be.

 

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ILLICIT DESIRE

BOOK TWO – OUTLAWED REALM

Erotic Urban Fantasy Romance

AMAZON: https://tinyurl.com/yamzv7k9

Blurb

Pleasure that destroys all thought. Love that shatters all barriers.

Marked for extermination, Lukan has miraculously escaped E4’s Pleasure Palace. There, sex slaves satisfy the cravings of E2’s rulers for voyeurism, bondage, dominance, submission, punishment, and more. However, his freedom is not enough.

He left behind Arez, who once saved his life and captured his heart. Within her fragrant, heated caress, he knew everything denied him…rapture born from yearning, contentment fueled by tenderness and love. Determined to deliver Arez from certain death and have her for his own, Lukan embarks on a rescue he may not survive.

Arez has known only carnal submission and loneliness before Lukan. She aches for his strong arms, his fevered kisses. Upon his return, he offers danger and hope for a future. How can she resist? Never fully tamed, she wants Lukan more than life. But to flee from this twilight dimension to another, to find freedom and their destiny, they must first outwit this plane’s human predators and its monsters.

 

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SHAMELESS DESIRE

BOOK THREE – OUTLAWED REALM

Erotic Urban Fantasy Romance

AMAZON: https://shorturl.at/Y7gsO

Blurb:

Passion without limit. Carnal hunger that knows no bounds.

Within Earth’s five dimensions, nothing is as it seems…and desire is never far away.

In E4’s jungle, Kuma’s the Alpha werewolf bent on revenge against the hated guards. Swept with them from that dimension to E1, he prowls Seattle at night, stopping the thugs from abducting women for use as sex slaves in E4’s Pleasure Palace.

On her way home from her nursing job, Gwen senses danger in the night’s shadows. A stranger attacks. Clinging to consciousness, she watches the impossible, a wolf fighting him off…protecting her. She wakes in her own bed, convinced it must have been a dream until she sees Kuma in human form. Virile, intense. A man like no other.

Within his powerful embrace, Gwen experiences rapture she didn’t believe existed. His unrestrained lust and burning need end her loneliness, though not the menace they face. The guards are a constant threat in their hunt for women and their determination to see Kuma dead. Together, he and Gwen must fight—for his life, her freedom, their future.

 

STOLEN DESIRE

BOOK FOUR – OUTLAWED REALM

Erotic Urban Fantasy Romance

AMAZON: rb.gy/au93og

Blurb

One touch is never enough.

Her freedom depends on one man. A criminal to his realm…

One minute, Paige Ross is outside a Seattle bar, grieving a failed engagement. The next, she jerks awake in a weird, candlelit room with velvet walls, black silk sheets, and a man who motions for silence.

Paige has little choice but to trust the powerful stranger who promises a way out of what looks like Satan’s brothel. And pray his promise to keep her safe is as real as the heat burning in his eyes.

Banished from E2’s ruling elite for supposed crimes against the realm, Zekin risks everything to rescue those brought to E5 for the guards’ carnal pleasure. Paige will be leaving this inhospitable realm of fire and ice—if he can somehow forget the way she melts in his arms.

Safe—temporarily—in an underwater world populated by strange creatures, Paige’s sexual awakening explodes into an unquenchable need that consumes them both. But the guards will be looking for her. And Zekin’s plan to send her home is a dangerous journey she cannot—will not—take without him.

About the Author

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Tina’s an Amazon and international bestselling novelist who writes passionate romance for every taste – ‘heat with heart’ – for traditional publishers and indie. Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, Romantic Times and numerous online sites have praised her work. She’s won Readers’ Choice Awards, was named a finalist in the EPIC competition, received a Book of the Year award, The Golden Nib Award, awards of merit in the RWA Holt Medallion competitions, and second place in the NEC RWA contests. She’s featured in the Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market. Before penning romances, she worked at a major Hollywood production company in Story Direction.

On a less serious note: she’s an admitted and unrepentant chocoholic, brakes for Mexican restaurants, and has been known to moan like Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally while wolfing down tostadas. She’s flown a single-engine airplane (freaking scary), rewired an old house using an ‘electricity for dummies’ book, and is horribly shy despite the hot romances she writes.

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Monday, September 8, 2025

A book waiting its turn – #LiteraryFiction #Inspiration #Giveaway

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By Marc Macdonald (Guest Blogger)

Lisabet: Tell us about the genesis of this novel? Where did the story come from and how did you bring it to life?

There are bits of lived experience in Between Two Seasons, but they’re only a starting point. The story quickly grew into something bigger, something that belonged to the characters themselves. Truth is, this book had been sitting in my head for close to a decade, waiting its turn.

What kept circling in my mind were the themes—being stuck in the past, learning to forgive ourselves and others, and figuring out how to move forward. Those ideas weighed on me in real life, so it felt natural to explore them on the page.

I finally sat down to write in 2020, when the world shut down. Suddenly, there were no excuses left. I realized if I didn’t write the book then, when everything else had paused, I might never do it.

To keep myself honest, I gave the project a deadline: one season. From September 21 to December 21, I would get a first draft written. Three months, start to finish. I chose fall deliberately, because that’s the season the novel takes place in. I wanted to live alongside the story—watch the leaves turn, feel the air shift, and let that atmosphere bleed onto the page.

That mix of long-brewing ideas, lived experience, and the strange stillness of the pandemic is where Between Two Seasons came from. It wasn’t about writing the book I thought people wanted. It was about finally writing the story that had been living inside me for years, and trusting it was time to let it out.

Blurb

Haunted by regret and stalled by guilt, Alex Chambers arrives at Silver Springs Health and Rehabilitation Centre searching for redemption. What he finds instead is Mae Seasons—a sharp-tongued, fiercely independent resident with no interest in being anyone’s project.

Alex came hoping to make amends for the mistakes of his youth, especially to the woman he once hurt. But when that hope slips away, he’s drawn into an unexpected role: caregiver and reluctant confidant to Mae, whose irreverence hides a lifetime of buried truths.

As days at Silver Springs unfold in their strange, often absurd rhythm, Alex is forced to confront the tangled grief of his past. Through awkward silences, reluctant confessions, and moments of startling vulnerability, he and Mae forge an unlikely friendship—one stitched together by shared loneliness, reluctant compassion, and the possibility of healing.

At once poignant and quietly humorous, Between Two Seasons is a story about the lives we try to outrun, the people who challenge us to face ourselves, and the surprising ways connection takes root.

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Excerpt

I exited the food line like a camper in the mess hall, tray in hand and desperately seeking a friend or two to sit with. I, however, scanned the room for the opposite: an empty table. I didn’t have any friends here and wasn’t intent on making any. I wanted to eat and get back to my room. A budding headache and body ache were on the precipice of significantly derailing my first hours at Silver Springs. And these were crucial hours. I was banking on a good night’s rest to alleviate these symptoms but feared the anxious excitement of finally arriving here would preclude any such endeavour.

Hey, new guy, over here,” came a voice and welcoming wave from the person sitting at a table to my left.

Shit. There goes anonymity.

I had a split decision to make: be polite and kindly dismiss the invitation or accept and possibly be pulled into the labyrinth of Silver Springs politicking. My therapist would not be pleased with this thought. I was creating an outcome, a negative outcome, to a situation I had not yet experienced. But still, I mean, how was this place unlike high school? I’d already relived several moments from my burgeoning youth, and I’d only been on the premises a very short time.

About the Author

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Marc MacDonald is an author who believes every great story starts with a spark—whether it’s a single sentence, an unforgettable character, or an idea that won’t let go. As the writer behind Between Two Seasons, a novel that celebrates the beauty of human connection, Marc weaves heartfelt narratives that linger long after the last page is turned.

When he’s not crafting compelling fiction, Marc applies his storytelling skills as a seasoned communications professional, proving that every message—whether in a book or a press release—deserves to be engaging. He’s also a fierce defender of the Oxford comma, an unapologetic pun enthusiast, and someone who firmly believes that coffee is the most essential writing tool.

Find him deep in his next manuscript, chasing inspiration, or justifying “research” as an excuse to buy more books. Catch up with Marc on his personal website: https://marcmacdonald.ca/ or @MarcMacWrites on Instagram.

Marc Macdonald will be awarding a $20 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner.

 

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Thursday, September 4, 2025

The Art of the Comeback: Second Chances in Life and Love – #NewRelease #FirefighterRomance

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By Ella Braeme (Guest Blogger)

Sometimes the best chapters of our lives begin with "Once upon a time, I tried again."

Nine years ago, Becks Schwartz walked away from everything—her job, her city, and the man she thought she'd marry—after a betrayal that shattered her trust. Fast-forward to today, and she's a successful fire captain starting fresh in a new town, armed with hard-won wisdom and unshakable confidence. Her story, which I explore in my latest novel Rekindled Flame, mirrors what many of us face: the daunting but ultimately transformative art of the comeback.

Whether it's rebuilding after a career setback, healing from a broken relationship, or simply mustering the courage to try again after failure, second chances aren't just plot devices—they're essential life skills.

Why Second Chances Are Actually First Chances

Here's what I've learned from writing about second-chance romance and watching real people rebuild their lives: most "second chances" are actually first chances at getting it right.

When Becks reunites with Shawn in Elken Grove, they're not picking up where they left off—they're starting completely new. They're different people with different priorities and understanding of what healthy love looks like. Their first relationship was built on who they were at twenty-five; their second is built on who they became at thirty-five.

This applies beyond romance. That "second chance" at your career isn't about returning to your old job—it's about bringing your evolved skills to new opportunities. The friendship you're rebuilding isn't a restoration project—it's a fresh foundation built with better materials.

The Compound Interest of Personal Growth

Perhaps the most encouraging aspect of second chances is that all the work you've done on yourself pays dividends. Every therapy session, every book about communication, every difficult conversation you've navigated, every boundary you've learned to set—none of it is wasted.

When Becks faces professional sabotage in her new job, she doesn't crumble the way she might have years earlier. She draws on her accumulated strength and improved communication skills. The woman who once walked away rather than fight for what she wanted now stands her ground with confidence and strategy.

Your comeback gets to benefit from everything you've learned. Your resilience is stronger, your judgment is clearer, and your ability to navigate challenges is more sophisticated.

Starting Where You Are

The most daunting aspect of any comeback can be the gap between where you are and where you want to be. But every successful second chance starts with a simple decision: I'm willing to try again, starting from exactly where I am right now.

You don't need to have it all figured out. You don't need to be completely healed. You don't need guarantees. You just need to be willing to take the next right step, then the one after that.

Whether your comeback is about love, career, health, or dreams you thought you'd lost, remember: you're not the same person who faced that setback. You're stronger, wiser, and more equipped to handle whatever comes next.

The art of the comeback isn't about perfection—it's about persistence, wisdom, and the revolutionary act of believing you deserve another chance at happiness.

Sometimes the most beautiful chapters of our lives begin with the words "I decided to try again."

What's your comeback story going to be?

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Blurb

When old flames reignite, sparks fly.

Volunteer firefighter Shawn Miller thought he had his life figured out in small-town Elken Grove. His print shop pays the bills while his real passion—fighting fires—keeps him connected to the community he loves.

Then his new Captain walks through the station doors: Rebecca "Becks" Schwartz, the woman who walked out of his life nine years ago. Now she's his superior officer, and someone in the department is determined to drive her away—or worse.

As danger closes in, Shawn must balance protecting Becks with respecting her authority. But when sparks fly hotter than ever between them, he realizes some flames aren't meant to be extinguished—they're meant to be stoked.

Get REKINDLED FLAME today and feel the heat of this slow-burn second chance romance!

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Book Details

Book 1 in the Burning Hearts series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FD87RMRV

Publication Date: September 3, 2025

37,000 words / 137 pages

Available in Kindle Unlimited and as paperback

Perfect for fans of Susan Stoker and Zoe York.

Excerpt

Later, she couldn’t say who moved first. Only that somehow the space between them vanished, and his lips were on hers, or hers on his—a kiss born of shared danger, old memories, and new respect. His hands found her waist, steadying her as she leaned into him, allowing herself this one moment of abandon.

It was both familiar and entirely new. The Shawn she’d kissed nine years ago had been a young man, passionate but untested. This Shawn kissed her with a quiet assurance, a depth of emotion that made her knees weaken.

When they finally broke apart, both breathing heavily, reality came crashing back. She was his captain. Someone was targeting her. And their past remained largely unresolved.

I shouldn’t have—” he started.

We can’t—” she said simultaneously.

They stared at each other, mutual regret and longing creating an almost unbearable tension.

This complicates things,” she whispered.

It was already complicated,” he replied, running a hand through his hair in that familiar gesture she remembered from years ago.

Becks stepped back, creating necessary distance. “Someone sabotaged my turnouts, Shawn. That tear in my jacket—if we’d been called to a fire instead of an accident...”

I know.” His expression darkened. “We’ll figure out who’s behind this.”

And this—” she gestured between them, “—whatever this is, it has to wait.”

He nodded, though the reluctance was clear in his eyes. “I’ll follow you home, make sure you get there safely. After that... professional distance.”

Professional distance,” she echoed, though the lingering taste of him made a mockery of the words.

As she drove home with Shawn’s truck visible in her rearview mirror, Becks touched her lips, still sensitive from his kiss. Whatever was developing between them would have to be shelved until the threat was neutralized and they’d properly addressed their complicated past.

She’d broken her cardinal rule tonight. The one she’d established after Charlotte: never let personal feelings cloud professional judgment. Never give anyone ammunition to suggest you got where you are through anything but merit. And never, ever, let a man make you feel like you need saving. Yet here she was, lips still tingling from kissing her volunteer firefighter, grateful for his protective presence behind her. Everything she’d sworn she’d never do again.

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About the Author

Ella Braeme writes steamy small-town romance featuring protective heroes and strong heroines who find love in the mountains of Georgia. When she's not crafting stories about couples falling headlong into danger and love, she's in her garden with her hole-digging supervisor dog. Her quick, satisfying reads are perfect for readers who love their romance with heat, heart, and happily-ever-after.

Content Warnings

I believe every reader deserves to make informed choices about the books they read. While my stories always end with happily-ever-afters and are mostly comfort reads, some contain elements that may be difficult for certain readers. If any of these subjects bother you, I kindly ask you to pick another book.

This book contains scenes involving attempted murder, workplace sabotage, a vehicle accident with injury, temporary medical paralysis, and workplace discrimination. All scenes resolve positively with full recovery and justice served.

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Also by Ella Braeme

Elken Grove Mountain Men series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPL86ZSM/

Married in Windfall series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBS76NN4

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