RELEASE BLITZ Title: Scoring Over the Holidays Anthology Genre: Holiday Sports Romance Release Date: December 6, 2021 BLURB
The holiday season is a time for trimming the tree, sipping hot cocoa by a cozy fire, and reading scorching hot romance that will heat up your cold winter nights. From 15 of your favorite sports romance authors come brand new short stories meant to deck your halls and make your season bright.
Stories included in Scoring Over the Holidays:
The Mistletoe by Alexia Chase – Can the awkward girl ever win the hot football player? Saylor dreams of an epic love story of her own, but she’s the awkward girl that’s never been kissed…and as far as she knows, Knox is dating a stunning runway model. After dumping his cheating ex, Knox is ready to settle down and have a happily ever after with someone like Saylor. Will they ever get their signals uncrossed? Maybe a little mistletoe magic can help solve their problems.
Holiday Home Run by Alexis Anne – When center fielder Rhett Ryan and professional cyclist Hope Crawford meet, they both know they’re looking for…something. What, neither of them is sure of, only that they want a repeat. So Hope tempts Rhett with a promise: meet her in the same place on Christmas Eve and he can have her as a present under the tree.
All In by Cathryn Fox – Caleb Stewart is the hottest footballer on the team, a bad boy with a reputation. Peyton Young hates everything about him, especially how he overlooked her in college. Now, eight months later she’s lost the weight, and is determined to show him what he’d missed out on. It’s a solid plan. Until she gets him naked.
Mistakes Under the Mistletoe by Daniela Romero – ‘Twas the night before Christmas when I sexted my ex…
Christmas Curveball by Kimberly Readnour – With his life at a crossroad, this Major League Baseball player needs to choose between continuing his dream or face the harsh reality of leaving behind the only thing he’s ever loved—the game. What he doesn’t expect is the curveball fate throws him.
Christmas Curveball is an unrequited love romance based on second chances mixed with Christmas spirit.
Freak: A Holiday Arrangement by Lisa Lang Blakeney – I’m spending holiday break tutoring the guy I’ve had a crush on since freshman year, that is until the hottest ball player at our university shows up instead. Freak Stevenson needs to pass a class in order to graduate and heard I was the best, so we make the wildest holiday arrangement ever. If I help him ace his final, he’ll help me land the guy of my dreams by Christmas. Every moment we spend plotting my target’s seduction is hilarious, until I realize that I’m actually the one who’s being seduced.
Holiday Heat by Megan Ryder – When baseball pitcher and permanent bachelor Alex Rasmussen needs a plus one for a holiday gala, his best friend’s flaky sister-in-law Lucy Monroe is the worst choice ever. Despite her past reputation, Lucy is trying to change her life by not chasing the wrong man, not flaking out, and not flitting from job to job. But as the one night turns into more, will Alex convince her that the heat between them is not just for the holidays?
Jingle Devil: A Holiday Puck by Melissa Ivers – There are two things Coach Weller can’t get enough of this holiday season: white peppermint mochas and his assistant, Tessa Risen. She’s half his age and touching her would land him on the naughty list. But when an office mishap ends with her face in his lap, he’s ready to break all his rules, and do whatever he can to steal her heart. Even if he has to fight dirty.
Dirty Christmas: A Slayers Hockey Holiday by Mira Lyn Kelly – As car-jackings go, I know I lucked out. But still. Christmas is rough. Now I’m stuck in some tiny twinkle-light town with my plans to avoid the holiday hype blown to *holly* hell. I’m starting to suspect there’s no escaping this lump of coal when a feisty redhead lands in my lap. Suddenly, I know exactly what I want for Christmas.Now I just have to convince her I’m not the naughty player she thinks I am and to give me a chance to score a permanent spot on her nice list.
Holiday Hat Trick by Samantha Lind – Olivia swore she would never date a hockey player, but when she ends up in the locker room to interview Jason, sparks fly! Will they be hot enough to melt the ice and her heart?
A Forward Holiday by S.E. Rose – A famous footballer with a recent injury is sidelined in his small English hometown. He’s been moping around and feeling unmotivated to get himself back on track until he runs into an American woman at a local publ. Will a chance encounter lead to more? Or will these two spend holidays wishing they hadn’t let the other get away?
Holiday Hole in One by Sierra Hill – As the only female exec invited to the leadership golf retreat, two obstacles stand in Everly Banks’s way. Learning to play golf and bringing a fake Plus One to the weekend in the Bahama’s. Can former PGA-player turned golf club pro, Chase Novak, be the hole in one she needs to score the promotion she’s waited for? Or will her fake fiancé show her how much more she deserves?
Final Shot by Stacey Lynn – Lizzie Winston was my best friend for years, but when I told her I wanted more, she ghosted me. It’s been a year since we spoke, but now we’re on a plane together, headed to see our best friends. I have three days to repair our friendship. She doesn’t know I’ve been traded, and I’m leaving Chicago for Las Vegas. This might be our final shot to save what’s left. I might still want everything, but I’ll take whatever she’s willing to give me as long as she’s back in my life.
Mistletoe Misconduct by Stephanie Kay – After being jilted at the altar, Anna is not in a holiday mood, but her friends drag her to the Houston Stampede’s charity bachelor auction, and then they buy her a date with Santa. Hockey player, Nick St. John, AKA Santa, is more of a Grinch, but with a little fun and a sprig or two of mistletoe, will Nick and Anna find their holiday cheer?
Secret Santa Face-Off by Victoria Denault – Pro hockey player Nolan Duggan is a Grinch. Team employee, Felicity Roark, is a relentless little Christmas Elf. When they draw each other’s name in a Secret Santa gift exchange, each is determined to make the other have a change of heart. Their hearts do change, just not in the way they expected.
Alexia Chase ◦ Alexis Anne ◦ Cathryn Fox ◦ Daniela Romero ◦ Kimberly Readnour ◦ Lisa Lang Blakeney ◦ Melissa Ivers ◦ Megan Ryder ◦ Mira Lynn Kelly ◦ Samantha Lind ◦ SE Rose ◦ Sierra Hill ◦ Stacey Lynn ◦ Stephanie Kay ◦ Victoria Denault
Featured Authors: L. Wilder, Jordan Marie, Sandy Alvarez & Crystal Daniels, K.L. Savage, Cassandra Robbins, Lilly Atlas, Serena Akeroyd, Verlene Landon, Teagan Brooks & India R. Adams Genre: MC Romance
BLURB Tis the season for an MC Christmas. 10 steamy stories sure to make the naughty list this year.
Featured Authors: L. Wilder, Jordan Marie, Sandy Alvarez & Crystal Daniels, K.L. Savage, Cassandra Robbins, Lilly Atlas, Serena Akeroyd, Verlene Landon, Teagan Brooks & India R. Adams Genre: MC Romance
BLURB Tis the season for an MC Christmas. 10 steamy stories sure to make the naughty list this year.
A Very Naughty MC Christmas brings brotherhood and the spirit of the holiday season all together in one spot.
Each unique story brings an established MC world to life for the holiday season. Each story is steamy hot and perfect just in time for the holidays.
Each author was new to me and these are the stories I’m reviewing:
Bear – by Teagan Brooks
I had a big, soft spot for the biker named Bear in this story. A man willing to help and look after someone purely because it’s the right thing to do melted my heart. Yes, the little three year old is hard to say no to and completely adorable to boot, but this story has it all, warmth, heart, smexy times and intrigue.
Elle’s Mischief – by K.L.Savage
This story is an entire family affair, but at the heart of the story is a young girl trying to grow faster than her parents would like. Elle finds out that actions have consequences, but being part of a MC also means you don’t let down one of your own, especially at Christmas. It’s a spicy and sweet story.
A Family Christmas – by Cassandra Robbins
Santa better check the fireplace before sliding down the chimney at this clubhouse because the families riding out of here are hot, hot, hot!!
This entire anthology is perfect for the MC lover.
Synopsis:
Tis the season for an MC Christmas.
10 steamy stories sure to make the naughty list this year.
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12 brand new stories by 14 authors, all forbidden or taboo in nature, but seriously delicious and just in time for the holidays.
Whether you like age gap, guardian, step-siblings, or even a naughty priest there is a forbidden holiday story contained within this anthology.
These were just a few of the ones I delved into:
Unwrap Him – by Nyla K.
A MM/Guardian Age-Gap story. James has been the guardian of Jesse, the son of his best friends who died years ago, and he’s only ever wanted to protect and raise him right, but when Jesse makes a pass at James can he really cross that line?
Dirty Secrets – by Ivy Fox and Thandie
An ex-boyfriend’s dad/Age-Gap story. Nicole is headed to spend Christmas with her sister who recently married her ex…yikes. The night before Nicole decides to have one night of passion with a delicious dreamboat, the next morning she discovers that dreamboat is actually her ex’s father. What a tangled web to unwind this holiday season.
Through the River, Into the Woods – by Leigh Lennon
A MMF/Guardian/Age-Gap/Step-siblings story. This story has just about every taboo you could want, plus all the angst and emotion too. River and Kenzie are step-siblings and when they lose their parents they go to live with Isaiah and things really heat up after that.
If forbidden and taboo is your jam, this holiday collection is perfect!
Synopsis:
What better time of year to unwrap forbidden love than Christmas?
Step-brothers, teachers, priests, and guardians…the heart wants what it wants.
These 12 love stories aren’t just taboo, they’re deliciously twisted.
Your wildest fantasies delivered in this LIMITED EDITION collection.
Grab yours before it’s gone FOREVER!
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Which is why twenty-two of your favorite authors (and maybe a few soon-to-be favorites) have joined together to bring you the Evil Queen charity anthology!
Evil Queen is an empowering collection about strong women overcoming all odds and growing into the best versions of their authentic selves.
100% of the proceeds from this anthology will be donated to an anti-sexual violence charity.
These stories may include and/or refer to topics that may be triggering for some readers. Such as: pregnancy loss, mental abuse, sexual abuse, depression, and anxiety.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not dark romance or a fairy-tale retelling anthology.
Authors: Dee Lagasse, Victoria Ellis, Kat Savage, J.R. Rogue, Christina Hart, Kandi Steiner, Abbi Glines, Kelsie Rae, C.C. Monroe, Kat T. Masen, B.L. Olson, Stella Montgomery, K. Leigh, Jerilyn Saint Jane, Len Webster, C.L. Matthews, Amanda Cuff, Mignon Mykel, Nicole Banks, London Miller, Alexandria Bishop, Cynthia A. Rodriguez
Review Rating: 5 Gold Stars
Review/Synopsis:
Review:
In this new anthology, where you’d think darkness reigns supreme, but it’s more about women empowerment and how women find their own happy endings…or beginnings.
This anthology is jammed pack with short stories, prequels, and novellas. Here is a look at just a few I reviewed:
Len Webster’s Juniper;
Len is a fantastic writer of angsty love triangles. Juniper has been in love with her friend Benny forever, but Benny has recently fallen in love with Darsha. This new development hasn’t lessened Juniper’s feelings any, but tell that to her best friend. While Juniper has tried her best to shove those feelings in a box, it doesn’t help when she has to see him making kissy face with his girlfriend. While it’s been almost a year and Juniper knows she needs to move on it’s easier said than done. However, when she meets Brandt, he might be the answer to finally starting a new path. Could this be the beginning of Len’s famous triangle?? While she doesn’t mention this continuing in a bigger book, it does have all the lovely components of a Webster angsty novel, so I’m hopeful to see these characters again.
Kelsie Rae’s Samantha;
A second chance love story. This novella is sweet and steamy all rolled into one second chance romance. Phoenix and Sam were best friends until Phoenix moved away ten years ago, but neither ever forgot the other. When they were just six years old they made a pact to marry one another on their twenty-fifth birthdays. Phoenix is now a rock star and Samantha is just an ordinary girl living in LA, they shouldn’t have the opportunity to run into one another, much less think about a pact they made almost twenty years ago, but can birthday wishes come true? This particular story, or at least these characters do continue in Kelsie’s next book.
Check out this book full of empowering, strong women.
Synopsis:
EVERYONE DESERVES A HAPPY ENDING.
This empowering collection features novelettes about strong women overcoming all the odds to become the best, authentic version of themselves.
Contributing authors: Dee Lagasse, Victoria Ellis, Kat Savage, J.R. Rogue, Christina Hart, Kandi Steiner, Abbi Glines, Kelsie Rae, C.C. Monroe, Kat T. Masen, B.L. Olson, Stella Montgomery, K. Leigh, Jerilyn Saint Jane, Len Webster, C.L. Matthews, Amanda Cuff, Mignon Mykel, Nicole Banks, London Miller, Alexandria Bishop, Cynthia A. Rodriguez.
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Everyone deserves a happy ending… which is why twenty-two of your favorite authors (and maybe a few you haven’t read yet!) have joined together to bring you the Evil Queen charity anthology.
This empowering collection of short stories features short stories about strong women becoming the best version of themselves. The best part though?! 100% of the proceeds from this anthology will be donated to an anti-sexual violence charity.
RELEASE BLITZ Title: Hate to Want You An Enemies To Lovers & Bully Romance Anthology Genre: Dark Romance Release Date: September 14, 2021
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I hate to want you…. but I will have you.
Obsessive rivals. Arrogant bastards. Beautiful bullies with dirty mouths and bodies to die for.
The men are powerful, irresistible, and totally unavailable. The women are gorgeous, witty, and ready to set the world on fire. They’ve all got nothing–or maybe everything–to prove. Enemies clash and tensions rise in a sizzling battle between love and hate.
Giving in isn’t an option. Walking away… impossible. Can adversaries and opposites ever truly come together?
Hate and love run high in these twenty-one salacious stories by new and bestselling authors of enemies-to-lovers and bully romance. Stay up all night flipping the pages of this hot new set.
If you’re a fan of LJ Shen, Mickey Miller, or Lauren Landish then you will love this limited-time collection.
Authors included in this set: Lexy Timms, Kate West, Brooke O’Brien, Erin Trejo, Logan Fox, Elle Thorpe, Naomi Springthorp, Brantwijn Serrah & Torie James, Darcy Rose & Faith Everly, Brooke Summers, Shaw Hart, Cameron Hart, MV Ellis, Samantha Lovelock, Sahara Roberts, Alexandra Silva, Tonya Clark, Jacie Lennon, Angela Nicole, Emma Luna, KB Cinder, Maya Riley, and Steph Weston.
What happens when you’re left with more than just the memories of an incredible night together?
Settle in and get your fill of sixteen NEW secret baby stories where hidden secrets are revealed and couples that were once separated are reunited. Each story guarantees cuteness, sexiness, lots of love, and of course a HEA.
This collection includes stories from USA Today bestselling authors Nicole Blanchard, Kaylee Ryan, Jenika Snow, Marley Valentine, and K Webster, Nikki Ash, Lacey Black, Jacob Chance, Kelsey Clayton, J.D. Hollyfield, Rebecca Jenshak, CoraLee June, Heidi McLaughlin, Lauren Runow, Micalea Smeltzer, and Misty Walker.
What happens when you’re left with more than just the memories of an incredible night together?
Settle in and get your fill of sixteen NEW secret baby stories where hidden secrets are revealed and couples that were once separated are reunited. Each story guarantees cuteness, sexiness, lots of love, and of course a HEA.
This collection includes stories from USA Today bestselling authors Nicole Blanchard, Kaylee Ryan, Jenika Snow, Marley Valentine, and K Webster, Nikki Ash, Lacey Black, Jacob Chance, Kelsey Clayton, J.D. Hollyfield, Rebecca Jenshak, CoraLee June, Heidi McLaughlin, Lauren Runow, Micalea Smeltzer, and Misty Walker.
𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧!! All these amazing authors are coming together for a charitable cause and give you this limited time exclusive anthology!!
You can pre-order now, on all the main retailers, for only 99 cents! The price will be increasing after release so don’t miss out and order your copy today.
*This is a limited release anthology with all digital profits benefiting a national, independent Australian children’s charity. https://books2read.com/u/brPP6k
What happens when you’re left with more than just the memories of an incredible night together?
Settle in and get your fill of sixteen NEW secret baby stories where hidden secrets are revealed and couples that were once separated are reunited. Each story guarantees cuteness, sexiness, lots of love, and of course a HEA.
This collection includes stories from USA Today bestselling authors Nicole Blanchard, Kaylee Ryan, Jenika Snow, Marley Valentine, and K Webster. Nikki Ash, Lacey Black, Jacob Chance, Kelsey Clayton, J.D. Hollyfield, Rebecca Jenshak, CoraLee June, Heidi McLaughlin, Lauren Runow, Micalea Smeltzer, and Misty Walker.
As our way of thanking you for your contribution, we have put together this ADORABLE digital coloring book, and, with your pre-order, it’s FREE! That’s right, FREE!
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Get lost in this final set of brand-new, never before released, forbidden romance tales.
Can you keep Our Little Secret and Escape the Fractured Prelude with only Butterfly Kisses?
When Love Trips and you find out that We Are Chaos in this Indecent world, a family’s love will conquer all.
A Family Affair Volume 3 is the last book in this collection of taboo and forbidden stories that will have leave you breathless and turning pages non-stop.
Includes:
A. A. Davies
Yolanda Olson
Cole Denton
K. Webster
Ally Vance
Winter Paige
Jennifer Bene
Holding Onto You, a multi-author charity romance collection is now LIVE!
Love is in the air this year in these 11 full-length standalone romance novels. Whether you enjoy enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, forbidden, or second chance romance–there’s something for everyone in this collection and most importantly, happily ever afters.
Holding onto You, a multi-author charity romance collection is now live!
Consisting of over 1800 pages and a value of more than $47 for a preorder special of $3.99, that’s a HUGE savings! Romance readers need to grab this collection while it lasts because it’s available for a very limited time.
Featuring authors: Kennedy Fox | The Two of Us Willow Winters | Possessive Charity Ferrell | Just Exes Emily Goodwin | Side Hustle TL Smith | Kisses and Lies Skye Warren | Escort Piper Rayne | The Rival Roomies Ashley Jade | Blame it on the Pain Susan Stoker | Shielding Gillian KD Robichaux & CC Monroe | Steal You Carrie Ann Ryan | Breaking Without You
All proceeds are going to the Ronald McDonald House Charities, an organization that keeps families together while children are receiving medical treatments. Their mission is to create, find, and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families. RMHC provides more than 2.5 million overnight stays each year, helping families save over $934 million in hotel and meal expenses. Visit https://www.rmhc.org for more information.
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Over thirty of your favorite USA Today and bestselling authors have come together to create an epic collection of forbidden, dark romance stories.
Get lost in this unputdownable mixture of short stories. From heroes to bad guys, there’s something for everyone.
stalk·er
A person whostalks:a person who pursues someone obsessively.
Stalkers is a taboo romance collection jam-packed with captivating stories.
PARTICIPATING AUTHORS:
Abigail Davies · Yolanda Olson · Ally Vance · Jessica Ames · N. Isabelle Blanco · D.S. Wrights · Faith Ryan · Sam Destiny · S. Firecox · Cole Denton · Ker Dukey · Petra J. Knox · Kara Dawson · Brianna Hale · Alice La Roux · Emery LeeAnn · Raven Amor · Claire C. Riley · Shannon Youngblood · Kat T. Masen · Logan Fox · Cassia Brightmore · A.K. MacBride · Ryleigh Sloan · Erin Trejo · C. Firecox · Michelle Pace · M.A. Foster · Cora Kenborn · Catherine Wiltcher
Over thirty of your favorite USA Today and bestselling authors have come together to create an epic collection of forbidden, dark romance stories.
Get lost in this unputdownable mixture of short stories. From heroes to bad guys, there’s something for everyone.
stalk·er
A person whostalks:a person who pursues someone obsessively.
Stalkers is a taboo romance collection jam-packed with captivating stories.
PARTICIPATING AUTHORS:
Abigail Davies · Yolanda Olson · Ally Vance · Jessica Ames · N. Isabelle Blanco · D.S. Wrights · Faith Ryan · Sam Destiny · S. Firecox · Cole Denton · Ker Dukey · Petra J. Knox · Kara Dawson · Brianna Hale · Alice La Roux · Emery LeeAnn · Raven Amor · Claire C. Riley · Shannon Youngblood · Kat T. Masen · Logan Fox · Cassia Brightmore · A.K. MacBride · Ryleigh Sloan · Erin Trejo · C. Firecox · Michelle Pace · M.A. Foster · Cora Kenborn · Catherine Wiltcher
Obsession and forbidden dark romance, this anthology is filled with everything taboo. Yummy!
I chose Erin Trejo’s MC romance, Devious Obsession, and her short story did not disappoint with everything forbidden.
Both Harley and Devious were watching one another from across the way. Looking at each other through the windows or rooftops of where they lived, a deep obsession began without ever seeing much more than a body shape or shadow outline. It certainly made for some wicked fantasies, but that was all it was. Stalking one another from a distance, until it became more.
However, Devious did have an advantage, he actually knew who Harley was, so her form actually had a face when he gave into his fantasies. Harley was also off limits as she was the daughter of his rival MC. Even though he knows she is off limits, it doesn’t stop him from stalking it only makes it more tantalizing.
This story is super delicious, extra streamy and dark, while all wrapped up in a short story. I loved it.
Synopsis:
A Dark Romance Anthology
You should never fall for the bad guy…
Over thirty of your favorite USA Today and bestselling authors have come together to create an epic collection of forbidden, dark romance stories.
Get lost in this unputdownable mixture of short stories. From heroes to bad guys, there’s something for everyone.
stalk·er
A person who stalks: a person who pursues someone obsessively.
Stalkers is a taboo romance collection jam-packed with captivating stories.
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This anthology is jammed packed with love stories. There is everything from catching up on favorite characters to brand new short stories from 30 authors! A couple of the short snippets, I’m really hoping there will be longer books coming in the future, but until then…here are a few of reviews from some of my favorite authors contained in this anthology!
Arrow and Salem by Saffron A. Kent – Arrow and Salem have made it through a lot, but their wedding is finally here, however, Salem’s sister reaches out one last time. This short is intense. Also, for fans of this series, Saffron gives us a peek into what’s coming up. Squeeeee!!!!
Dash and Holly by Susan Stoker – A new short story that is suspenseful and steamy. It is the perfect story to be read back to back with Riley Edwards, Magic and Stella.
Magic and Stella by Riley Edwards – Magic and Stella and the best friends to Dash and Holly and their love story happens right alongside same timeline. Both short stories are full of suspense and steam and wonderfully written.
There are so many stories and I can truly recommend them all, so jump in and read your favorites or find new favorites. It’s all good.
Synopsis:
30 of your favorite authors come together to celebrate love and romance in this anthology featuring brand new, original short stories.
All proceeds will go to the American Heart Association.
Featured authors include:
A.M. Kusi, Abbie Zanders, Alley Ciz, Anna Blakely, Anna Brooks, Becca Steele, Cora Kenborn, Darcy Burke, Elizabeth SaFleur, Emery Rose, Greer Bailey, Ivy Layne, J. Kenner, Jeana E. Mann, Jennifer Woodhull, Joslyn Westbrook, Kailee Samuels, Kait Nolan, Lexi C. Foss, Lisa Suzanne, Lynne St. James, Maria Luis, P.J. Fiala., Rebecca Sharp, Riley Edwards, S.E. Rose, Saffron A. Kent, Samantha Lind, Susan Stoker, Taylor Danae Colbert.
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Tales of Darkness and Sin, an all-new collection of deliciously dark and taboo short stories from sixteen bestselling authors is available now!
From 16 bestselling authors comes seven never-before-released dark and forbidden co-written short stories with HEAs and sneak peeks of upcoming releases. Tales of Darkness & Sin is only available for a limited time so pre-order your copy now!
Bestselling authors include: Aleatha Romig, A Zavarelli, Ashley Jade, Cora Reilly, Giana Darling, Isabella Starling, Jade West, K Webster, Lucia Franco, Lylah James, Natasha Knight, Parker S Huntington, Pepper Winters, Sam Mariano, Sierra Simone and Skye Warren
All royalties from this anthology will benefit the National Women’s Law Center which represents a variety of issues from women’s rights to LGBTQIA issues. We aren’t affiliated or endorsed by these charities. We are simply authors who want to support an important cause.
About Giana Darling Giana Darling is a USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Top 40 Amazon bestselling Canadian romance author who specializes in the taboo and angsty side of love and romance. She currently lives in beautiful British Columbia where she spends time riding on the back of her man’s bike, baking pies, and reading snuggled up with her cat Persephone.
About Aleatha Romig Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis. Aleatha has raised three children with her high school sweetheart and husband of over thirty years. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she’s not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time a with her family and friends. Her other pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your dreams!
Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than half a million e-readers. Aleatha released the first of her series TALES FROM THE DARK SIDE, INSIDIOUS, in the fall of 2014. These stand alone thrillers continue Aleatha’s twisted style with an increase in heat.
In the fall of 2015, Aleatha moved head first into the world of dark romance with the release of BETRAYAL, the first of her five novel INFIDELITY series. She also began her traditional publishing career with Thomas and Mercer. Her books INTO THE LIGHT and AWAY FROM THE DARK were published through this mystery/thriller publisher in 2016.
In the spring of 2017, Aleatha released her first stand-alone, contemporary, romantic comedy – PLUS ONE followed by ONE NIGHT and ANOTHER ONE. Aleatha has returned to her dark roots (not her hair) with the release of the WEB of SIN and TANGLED WEB trilogies.
Aleatha is a “Published Author’s Network” member of the Romance Writers of America and is a member of PEN AMERICA. She is represented by Kevan Lyon of the Marsal Lyon Literary Agency.
About Ashley Jade Ashley Jade is a top 20 bestselling Amazon author who craves tackling different genres and tropes within romance. Her first loves are New Adult Romance and Romantic Suspense, but she also writes everything in between including: contemporary romance, erotica, and dark romance. Her characters are flawed and complex, and chances are you will hate them before you fall head over heels in love with them. She’s a die-hard lover of oxford commas, em-dashes, music, coffee, and anything thought-provoking…except for math. Books make her heart beat faster and writing makes her soul come alive.
If she’s not paying off student loan debt, working, or writing a novel–you can usually find her listening to music, hanging out with her readers online, and pondering the meaning of life.
About Cora Reilly Cora Reilly is the author of the Born in Blood Mafia Series, The Camorra Chronicles and many other books, most of them featuring dangerously sexy bad boys. Before she found her passion in romance books, she was a traditionally published author of young adult literature. Cora lives in Germany with a cute but crazy Bearded Collie, as well as the cute but crazy man at her side. When she doesn’t spend her days dreaming up sexy books, she plans her next travel adventure or cooks too spicy dishes from all over the world. Despite her law degree, Cora prefers to talk books to laws any day.
About Jade West Jade has increasingly little to say about herself as time goes on, other than the fact she is an author, but she’s plenty happy with this. Living in imaginary realities and having a legitimate excuse for it is really all she’s ever wanted. Jade is as dirty as you’d expect from her novels, and talking smut makes her smile. She lives in the Herefordshire countryside with a couple of hounds and a guy who’s able to cope with her inherent weirdness. She has a red living room, decorated with far more zebra print than most people could bear, and fights a constant battle with her addiction to Coca-Cola.
About K. Webster K Webster is a USA Today Bestselling author. Her titles have claimed many bestseller tags in numerous categories, are translated in multiple languages, and have been adapted into audiobooks. She lives in “Tornado Alley” with her husband, two children, and her baby dog named Blue. When she’s not writing, she’s reading, drinking copious amounts of coffee, and researching aliens.
About Lucia Franco Lucia Franco resides in sunny South Florida with her husband, two boys, and two adorable dogs who follow her everywhere. She was a competitive athlete for over ten years – a gymnast and cheerleader – which heavily inspired the Off Balance series.
Her novel Hush, Hush was a finalist in the 2019 Stiletto Contest hosted by Contemporary Romance Writers, a chapter of Romance Writers of America. Her novels are being translated into several languages.
When Lucia isn’t writing, you can find her relaxing with her toes in the sand at a nearby beach. She runs on caffeine, celery juice, scorching hot sunshine, and four hours of sleep.
She’s written nine books and has many more planned for the years to come.
About Lylah James Lylah James lives somewhere in Canada. She is usually pretty busy but she uses all her spare time to write. If she is not studying, sleeping, writing or working – she can be found with her nose buried in a good romance book, preferably with a hot alpha male. Writing is her passion. The voices in her head won’t stop and she believes they deserve to be heard and read. Lylah James writes about drool worthy and total alpha males, with strong and sweet heroines. She makes her readers cry – sob their eyes out, swoon, curse, rage and fall in love. Mostly known as the Queen of cliffhanger and the #evilauthorwithablacksoul, she likes to break her readers’ hearts and then mend them again.
About Natasha Knight Natasha Knight is the USA Today Bestselling author of Romantic Suspense and Dark Romance Novels. She has sold over half a million books and is translated into six languages. She currently lives in The Netherlands with her husband and two daughters and when she’s not writing, she’s walking in the woods listening to a book, sitting in a corner reading or off exploring the world as often as she can get away.
About Parker S. Huntington Parker S. Huntington is a USA Today, Amazon Top 15, KDP All-Star, and KDP All-Star UK bestselling author from Orange County, California. She has a B.A. in Creative Writing from the University of California, Riverside and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Liberal Arts in Literature and Creative Writing from Harvard University.
She was the proud mom of Chloe, the sweetest princess to have ever lived; has two puppies, Bauer and Rose; and lives with her boyfriend of five (almost six!) years–a real life alpha male, book-boyfriend-worthy hunk of a man.
About Pepper Winters Pepper currently has thirty-one books released in nine languages. She’s hit best-seller lists (USA Today, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal) thirty-six times. She dabbles in multiple genres, ranging from Dark Romance to Coming of Age.
After chasing her dreams to become a full-time writer, Pepper has earned recognition with awards for best Dark Romance, best BDSM Series, and best Hero. She’s an #1 iBooks bestseller, along with #1 in Erotic Romance, Romantic Suspense, Contemporary, and Erotica Thriller. She’s also honoured to wear the IndieReader Badge for being a Top 10 Indie Bestseller.
After releasing two books with Grand Central, Hachette (Ruin & Rule and Sin & Suffer) Pepper is a Hybrid Author of both Traditional and Self-published work.
About Sam Mariano Sam Mariano has been writing stories for as long as she can remember. She lives in Ohio and has a lovely daughter. Because of You was her first finished story (she started writing it when she was 18) and due to a full-time work and college schedule, it took her years to finish. She has also been telling people for years that there would never be a sequel (sorry, guys!)…which turned out to be a lie. In addition to the sequel, After You, Sam Mariano is currently writing another sequel, Irreparable Lives, featuring Ethan and Willow. She hopes you will love them as much as she does—but be warned, it’s a darker romance!
About Sierra Simone Sierra is a voracious reader of all things including the smuttiest smut, young adult, piles of non-fiction for research, and everything Bill Bryson (especially on audio). She loves writing the dirtiest things that she can think of, King Arthur, sparkling water, Tarot, coffee, leggings, and learning new words daily. Her previous jobs have included firing ceramics, teaching living history lessons in one-room school house in full, 1908-approved school marm attire, and working as a librarian for several years—not in that order She lives in the Kansas City area with her husband, two children, and two giant dogs. (And two cats, but they’re so naughty we don’t talk about them.) The social media she cares about the most are Spotify and Instagram. Following her in those places is a true love language, indeed.
About Skye Warren Skye Warren is the New York Times bestselling author of dangerous romance such as the Endgame trilogy. Her books have been featured in Jezebel, Buzzfeed, USA Today Happily Ever After, Glamour, and Elle Magazine. She makes her home in Texas with her loving family, sweet dogs, and evil cat.
Full of dark or delicious sinful stories by some of the best authors who write in this genre. Many have co-written or brought out a new solo piece to truly make our dark sides happy. All of these short stories, or snippets of stories on works soon to be released, they are all excellent and I for one wasn’t disappointed!!
Here are a few highlights or synopsis of what’s inside:
–Sold To The Highest Bidder By Aleatha Romig & Skye Warren I haven’t had the chance to read all of Skye’s books, especially the world this story was inferencing. Whereas I am more familiar with Aleatha’s as I’m right in the middle of one of her trilogy’s, however, this short story had me highly intrigued to jump into Skye’s books. This short story, while short, had lots of twists and turns and was packed with suspense. I loved the plot and it had me wanting to read more.
–Mr. Foster By K Webster & Sam Mariano This short story falls on the sinful side of this anthology. An age gap/workplace romance where Chelsea Parker comes to intern at her fathers’ best friends PR firm. Mr. Foster does his best to keep things work related, but Chelsea ends up impressing him in and out of the boardroom. I love both of these authors separately and together they bring the sizzle!!
–Stalker By A Zavarelli & Ashley Jade A twisted short story involving a stalker and his prey.
–Poisoned Hearts By Giana Darling & Parker S Huntington A dark, mafia short story, what happens when two families are crossed in an arranged marriage.
-Dirty Bargain By Lylah James & Cora Reilly A mafia/enforcer short story, who hires who to make the kill?
–Not A Dirty Little Secret By Giana Darling & Sierra Simone A MM forbidden short story.
–Her Christmas Present By Jade West & Lucia Franco A sinful age gap short story.
-Forbidden Flaws By Pepper Winters
A quick taste of an upcoming release by Pepper Winters.
–With This Ring By Natasha Night
A small sneak peak of an upcoming release by Natasha Night.
–Tyrant Stalker By Isabella Starling
A quick taste of an upcoming release by Isabella Starling.
Synopsis:
From 16 bestselling authors comes seven never-before-released dark and forbidden co-written short stories with HEAs and sneak peeks of upcoming releases.
Tales of Darkness and Sin is only available for a limited time so get your copy now! Special Pre-Order price: $2.99!
TALES OF DARKNESS AND SIN IS COMING ON FEBRUARY 9th
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What happens when you’re left with more than just the memories of an incredible night together?
Settle in and get your fill of sixteen NEW secret baby stories where hidden secrets are revealed and couples that were once separated are reunited. Each story guarantees cuteness, sexiness, lots of love, and of course a HEA.
This collection includes stories from USA Today bestselling authors Nicole Blanchard, Kaylee Ryan, Jenika Snow, Marley Valentine, and K Webster. Nikki Ash, Lacey Black, Jacob Chance, Kelsey Clayton, J.D. Hollyfield, Rebecca Jenshak, CoraLee June, Heidi McLaughlin, Lauren Runow, Micalea Smeltzer, and Misty Walker.
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