So many stories, so little time...
Honestly, I won't complain. When the sages start throwing stuff my way, I scribble, type, and sometimes draw whatever pops into my head. The total number of WIPs on my computer is ridiculous, but these are at least semi-close to having the whole, beginning...middle...end necessary. :DI hope you enjoy reading about them. Please feel free to comment on any that grab your attention. The sages are fickle little imps sometimes and need a good, swift kick every once in a while.
Writing as Skylin, this is more contemporary fare than ML Skye or Skye Ritchey.
Academic Challenge
Holly Patz, the newest TA for Professor Sam Ingali, wants to enjoy the experience. But when rumors start swirling about her relationship with the handsome instructor, she has to decide whether to stick around and become his latest conquest or turn the odds in her favor.
All Bets Off
Kellen Bairds and Pierce Abbotson make friendly wagers on a regular basis until Kellen won't admit Pierce won their latest round of True Confessions. When he calls her on the lie, she gets angry because no amount of money on earth will make her reveal her feelings for him.
All Day Sucker
Brian and Lucy have competing comic book series, a friendly rivalry, and a terrific, sexy relationship. When Brian is blocked on his next installment, Lucy provides some steamy inspiration to help him get through it.
Along the Shore
Vail Ericsson, a freelance security expert and skilled tracker, can find anyone for a price. But when he trails Ellery Quantrell to Mexico, he discovers she's not an escapee but target and his role changes from pursuer to protector, whether Ellery wants him as a shield or not.
7236 / 15000 words. 48% done!
Anything Goes
On the eve of Olivia Barton and Luke Johnston's wedding, their friends and coworkers at the twelfth precinct throw a rehearsal 'roast' for the couple. Their unconventional courtship is chronicled for everyone to enjoy and none of the names are changed to protect anybody.
Approaching Midnight
It's approaching midnight on New Year's Eve and Greta Davis has to decide whether to meet Mick Caplin at the NYE ball or if it's too crazy to even think they have a shot at love. After all, they've only known each other since Thanksgiving.
Auld Lang Syne
When a New Year's Eve party turns into a surprise memorial for Delaney Nixon's mom, Scotty London and Westin Ames help Delaney face the auld lang syne with grace and gratitude while it stirs up old memories. The trio then returns home for some much needed TLC.
Baring Skin
Rachel Maddox and Jack Luthor work together and avoid acting on their attraction, until they catch each other in compromising positions. But when they do finally hook up they have to decide if they can maintain their professionalism on the job or start looking for a place to transfer.
1940 / 7500 words. 26% done!
Bedroom Chronicles
When Birk musters out of the military, he drops in on his best friend, Klint and his wife Elsie. They welcome Birk into their home and eventually their bed because Elsie can't think of anyone better than her husband's oldest friend to fulfill their deepest fantasy. But sometimes the best laid plans go awry and dealing with the fallout is a challenge.
6289 / 15000 words. 42% done!
Bikini Beach
Talia Ashe loves her job, but she's ready to kill her partner, Hugh McVey because he's pushing hard to get a project done and they're down to the wire. She takes a mental health day, to keep from doing Hugh bodily harm, but he ruins it when he shows up on her patch of beach.
2190 / 7500 words. 29% done!
Blatant Affair
Valley Cruz and Flynn Boatman fall for each other and don't hide their feelings. But when company policy dictates they can't be together, they'll start a blatant affair no matter the consequences.
2083 / 10000 words. 21% done!
Bonus Score
Zeva and Bo meet through a gaming community and hit it off. They start spending time together and a series of wagers over who the better gamer is takes an interesting turn when sexy distractions become part of the strategy. When they decide to settle up once and for all, a bonus score leads to an unexpected win and the crown is claimed.
1862 / 7500 words. 25% done!
Breaking Ice
Bailee and Oakes have a long history of breaking each other's heart and leaving a long trail of personal drama everywhere they go. But they finally have a shot at being on the same page after going one on one in a charity sparring match, if they can trust themselves to get it right this time.
2701 / 9500 words. 28% done!
The Cabin
Whip meets the woman of his dreams when tries to convince Kari to give his brother another shot at her art class. But when she can't accommodate the request, Whip still wants to pursue a relationship… until his brother tries to get in the way and Kari decides she won't come between them.
Call of the Ripper
Two 'Ripperologists' take a working vacation to experience the essence of Jack's madness. But when a modern day stalker takes an interest in their excursion, the call of the ripper hits a little too close for comfort.
Calling Bull
No one knows Ivy better than Ward. A fact she truly hates sometimes. But when he pushes her into a corner, she either comes out swinging or learns to forgive and forget.
1381 / 6500 words. 21% done!
Camden General
Jayden and Whit, two of Camden General's best emergency department staff, come together after losing a patient. Trying to navigate the fallout becomes even more difficult when their one-time hook-up turns into a very personal relationship.
A Castle Christmas Carol
Ebony Schrool, the daughter of a toy magnate, is summoned to a meeting at Halliday Castle in the first week of December. She's surprised to find three men—each representing her past, present, and future—all bearing news she doesn't want to hear. Ebony is used to doing things her way, even when her decisions wreak havoc on SchroolRules Toys employee morale. Foley Norton, Patton Gates, and Pearson Beatty have to show Ebony the error of her ways before the holiday season is beyond saving and they're not above using seduction to make their case.
1232 / 15000 words. 8% done!
Celebration at Midnight
Presley, Frazier, and Gunnar finally have New Year's Eve off at the same time and plan to celebrate with a quiet evening at home. Two days after Christmas Gunnar is shot trying to bring in a felon and Frazier's fire department gets the call. Presley is on duty in the emergency room when the men come in and the trio comes face-to-face with their personal lives mixing with their professional careers. Once Gunnar is in the clear, they have even more reason to celebrate at midnight.
Curiosity Kills It
Pagan and Chuck push each other's buttons... and not in a good way. But Pagan has a moment of clarity when she spies Chuck in the shower--they argue so much because they fight a powerful attraction. Hooking up may not be the answer, especially since they work together, but Pagan's curiosity gets the better of her and she has to find out.
The Deep End
Raelin is six months into a relationship with Eames, but isn't feeling the spark... until she meets his brother, Eric. The sibling rivalry takes an ugly turn and Raelin steps way back so the men can mend fences.
Dodging Bullets
Sable and Gage live on the same street and survive their childhood by having each other's backs. When they grow up, they're still looking out for each other, but instead of ducking verbal barbs and flying objects, they're dodging bullets.
Down the Middle
Bounty hunter Ursa Goode always gets her man... if Jake Weatherwax doesn't beat her to him. But when a target escapes and comes after Ursa, she has to take Jake up on his offer to work together a split the reward right down the middle. The need for a partner rubs her wrong, but Jake definitely doesn't.
Drag Out the List
Velma and Kade have loads of sexual tension, but Velma keeps him at arms' length. Kade gets the why, but when she pushes him a little too far, he turns the tables on her and she ends up in a compromising position--number seventeen on his list.
3665 / 10000 words. 37% done!
Drowning Pull
Lane Addison drowns his grief over losing his brother in alcohol until a blonde distraction sits down beside him. Injured and off the circuit, Weslee decides to have a pity party for one until she sees someone deeper in the well than she is. One hot hookup later, Lane thinks he's found the perfect woman in Weslee, until she mentions her fiance.
Elective Campaign
Mac is running for reelection and needs a logistical planner on his roster to win. Yancy has the training and the background, but she presents a problem... Mac is very attracted to her. They fight the pull, but give in, and once it's discovered, Mac may lose more than the election.
Enforced Confinement
After a breakup, Baylee and Noah get trapped in a confined space and neither is happy about the situation. But the enforced intimacy gives them a chance to meet their issues head-on in a place they can't each other for granted.
2418 / 10000 words. 24% done!
The Ex Files
Effie Stone helps Reed Rettos avoid an ugly scene with his ex-girlfriend and halfway falls for him over coffee. When an old flame contacts Effie, she asks him to return the favor. Reed hesitates, not sure he wants to get tangled up in more drama, but he's smitten with Effie and agrees to make it clear she's got a new man in her life... if only for one night.
2780 / 10000 words. 28% done!
Exit Stage Left
Sage Winesboro, the new director for his local playhouse, doesn't always see eye to eye with his current set designer, Georgie Freed. When she proves her worth, but exits stage left, Sage realizes he's missing out on what could be a great working and personal relationship.
2594 / 10000 words. 26% done!
Fair Play
Rand Allerdyce takes Holland Dukes by surprise, bringing their sexy games to her office when she's working late one evening. Rand plans to engage Holland's voyeuristic side and give her the thrill of possibly being caught. Holland loves the idea as much as she loves Rand.
Feeling Alive
Maddox loses her partner in a bomb explosion and shuts down emotionally. Wakefield arrives to interrogate Maddox about his brother's death, but she refuses to discuss the trauma. She ends up in another explosive situation and Wake finally breaks through her defenses, but he also opens up the floodgates, which may get both killed.
2654 / 10000 words. 27% done!
Fits and Starts
After escaping from a madman's clutches, Pru Stark can't quite find her footing again. She pushes her man, Dane Callaway, away and refuses to see the little girl she saved. Dane gives her space, but he won't stay on the sidelines, not when Pru needs him the most, even if she can't quite admit it.
Five Minutes
Remy Deeds never welshes on a bet, until she loses to Eli Rogers, who can't understand why she back out. But five-minute kiss, with tongue, isn't something she wants to risk, because giving up her last pack of coffee is so much easier than possibly losing her heart.
2468 / 10000 words. 25% done!
Follow Instructions
Risa Pym and Ford Thrummond, fellow paramedics, enjoy playing one-upmanship with each other with each other, using sexy to bank the fires of their attraction. A slight mishap occurs when Ford exits their squad, and Risa decides it's time he learns the ins and outs of how to use the grips properly... and not so properly.
1921 / 7500 words. 26% done!
Forever Young
Gabe McTavish meets the woman of his dreams. Too bad she's his brother's date.
4004 / 10000 words. 40% done!
Fuel for the Fire
An arsonist wants investigator, Sadie Kyle's attention and burns the home and business of Greg Desoto to get it. When Sadie shows up to investigate, she hits it off with Greg, which only adds fuel to the fire for her pyromaniac. When Greg gets hit a second time, Sadie digs in and calls the burner out.
Future in Play
Nellie Finch is a little bored with her family's annual fall money-maker, the Apple Butter Festival. But when the village council decides to add a competitor to the yearly event, Nellie faces off against Mace Bigelow to see who makes the best mouth-watering spread and find out which challenger will win bragging rights and maybe the other competitor's heart.
1578 / 10000 words. 16% done!
Game Night
Newly retired from the military and first-time parents, Albany and Jiles Wright are spending their first night out without their little one. They've got great friends staying with the baby, they're going to their favorite restaurant, and both love hockey. They should be having a great time. But … while they each put on a brave face, Albany and Jiles take turns checking on their kid behind each other's backs then finally realize he's in great hands and they can actually have a good time.
764 / 10000 words. 8% done!
Get a Room
Talon and Haim have a complicated past. When she returns and asks Haim for a favor, they're ready to act on their attraction again... except they keep getting interrupted.
2512 / 8500 words. 30% done!
Get Back to Where He Once Belonged
Game Night
Newly retired from the military and first-time parents, Albany and Jiles Wright are spending their first night out without their little one. They've got great friends staying with the baby, they're going to their favorite restaurant, and both love hockey. They should be having a great time. But … while they each put on a brave face, Albany and Jiles take turns checking on their kid behind each other's backs then finally realize he's in great hands and they can actually have a good time.
Get a Room
Talon and Haim have a complicated past. When she returns and asks Haim for a favor, they're ready to act on their attraction again... except they keep getting interrupted.
2512 / 8500 words. 30% done!
Get Back to Where He Once Belonged
Barton Gress leaves his small hometown right after graduation to become a music legend and breaks Noss Allrider's heart in the process. He makes good on his dream but discovers life at the top got lonely without the one he loves. Noss isn't interested in a reunion when Barton returns but he brings her something she can't resist—the chance to know her dad. Whatever Noss decides, Barton is finally back where he belongs and he's not going anywhere.
1443 / 15000 words. 10% done!
Getting Schooled
Tamsin and Ike are resident leaders at neighboring summer camps. Tamsin works with upper-crust girls and Ike has underprivileged boys. When a grant program director suggests bridging the gap, neither is very excited by the prospect, but once they meet, both get schooled in how well the kids get along.
3337 / 10000 words. 33% done!
Ghost of a Chance
Valerie Queen and Jay Pennyworth meet through Chad Adsworth, Jay's best friend. When Chad is killed in a plane crash, Valerie reunites with Jay after five years. When the chance meeting leads to a long discussion, they end spending the night together... but the specter of Chad hovering between them may be more than they can overcome.
4557 / 10000 words. 46% done!
Getting Schooled
Tamsin and Ike are resident leaders at neighboring summer camps. Tamsin works with upper-crust girls and Ike has underprivileged boys. When a grant program director suggests bridging the gap, neither is very excited by the prospect, but once they meet, both get schooled in how well the kids get along.
Ghost of a Chance
Valerie Queen and Jay Pennyworth meet through Chad Adsworth, Jay's best friend. When Chad is killed in a plane crash, Valerie reunites with Jay after five years. When the chance meeting leads to a long discussion, they end spending the night together... but the specter of Chad hovering between them may be more than they can overcome.
Glutton for Punishment
Willa and Karl have issues. She acts out to keep him at bay and he finally calls her on the destructive behavior, stepping into the ring so she can work out her aggression. A glutton for punishment, Karl pushes Willa into making a choice between risking her heart, or losing him for good.
5421 / 10000 words. 54% done!
Going All Out
Lance and Xola work together and have a solid friendship, but there's always a little something more between them. Lance proposes a date, something other than a movie or grabbing a bite to eat at the same time. Xola accepts and the fun--and nervous tension--begins.
3352 / 10000 words. 34% done!
Willa and Karl have issues. She acts out to keep him at bay and he finally calls her on the destructive behavior, stepping into the ring so she can work out her aggression. A glutton for punishment, Karl pushes Willa into making a choice between risking her heart, or losing him for good.
Going All Out
Lance and Xola work together and have a solid friendship, but there's always a little something more between them. Lance proposes a date, something other than a movie or grabbing a bite to eat at the same time. Xola accepts and the fun--and nervous tension--begins.
Going Downhill
Zetta and Mace have a messy break-up and dive into relationships with other people. Two years later they bump into each other and both are worse for being apart.
7734 / 10000 words. 77% done!
Zetta and Mace have a messy break-up and dive into relationships with other people. Two years later they bump into each other and both are worse for being apart.
Going Native
Workaholic Adam Beaubier is supposed to be vacationing with his girlfriend. But after a harsh breakup, he's traveling alone, pondering his epic failure at relationships. When he meets Zerrin Kord, a helicopter tour pilot, he thinks going native might be just the thing he needs and Zerri will make an excellent guide.
4605 / 10000 words. 46% done!
Golden Moment
A group of friends sets up Pam Yardley and Desmond Hyde with prospective dates, hoping to get the last two remaining single friends into committed relationships. Pam and Desmond aren't enthusiastic but only because each harbors feelings for the other but don't want to ruin their long-standing camaraderie. When things begin getting serious between the two couples, Pam and Desmond finally have a heart-to-heart about the future they really want.
1190 / 15000 words. 8% done!
Gone Fishing
A year after college graduation, Quaille Ramsey and Franz Herman get together with a group of their friends for a summer vacation at a state park. Quaille recently broke up with a long-time boyfriend and Franz is ready to make a move, something he never took a chance on during school. Quaille isn't quite ready for something serious but she definitely sees possibilities for the future with Franz.
556 / 15000 words. 4% done!
Gotta Start Somewhere
Colleagues with benefits, Justine and Thatcher, work for a private security company and finally land a mission together. When things go sideways and the duo gets trapped behind the safe zone, they have to lay low and wait for an extraction. There's no better time to discover what else they might have in common.
803 / 15000 words. 5% done!
Green-Eyed Monster
Dani works undercover sting operations and inadvertently shoots the girlfriend of Neal, one of her co-workers. When the green-eyed monster of jealousy rears its head, Dani isn't sure how to help Neal with the trauma, but she'll move whatever stands in the way to make him happy.
4483 / 10000 words. 45% done!
Hang Ten
Farren and Penn--professional surfers--have very different styles when competing. Farren goes for broke, taking changes with moves other won't try. Penn is all about the physics of his craft, sometimes holding back because he can't predict everything. Two different methods, opposite ends of the spectrum, but an interesting mix when they're off their boards and out of the water.
2894 / 10000 words. 29% done!
Harshing the Calm
Gentry and Rayce have a volatile past, one they walk away from to start over. But old habits are hard to break and when their paths cross again, they discover they can repeat their mistakes, or change and grow into something so much better.
4348 / 10000 words. 43% done!
Harvest Haven (An Organic Nature Short)
The harvest season is a busy time for Eppie, but with their future set, she and Vin celebrate their life surrounded by family and friends. The couple takes the long weekend to recharge and bask in their brand of love.
1702 / 9500 words. 18% done!
Hazardous Curves Ahead
Sometimes love is a slippery slope and when Imma and Sef almost crash into each other on a hazardous curve, they end up going through physical therapy together. After several weeks of flirty banter, Imma thinks a relationship with Sef may be nice... until her boyfriend shows up.
3335 / 10000 words. 33% done!
Healthy Appetite
Thad Nightingale meets Kailey Dent during a week-long get away and finds her approach to life refreshing. Not only does she eat with gusto, she has a thirst for adventure that leaves Thad hungry for more.
4879 / 15000 words. 33% done!
Honeymoon Plot
Wynonna Davis and Gaffney Wesson, the maid of honor and best man for their best friends, hatch a plot to send the couple on a surprise honeymoon for their first anniversary. In the process of planning the fabulous getaway, Wy and Gaff find themselves falling for each other, which may lead to another wedding.
1200 / 15000 words. 8% done!
Hot Action
Hans and Sylvia are working together during a summer program and sparks fly. They don't act on the attraction—neither can commit to anything serious because both still have another year of college at different universities. But when Sylvia hears her name coming from the shower area, she can't resist finding out why and her discovery makes for some hot action with Hans.
575 / 9500 words. 6% done!
The Hot Not Date
When Keefer meets Bryce, she's on a date with Mark and Keefer is bummed she's already taken. But things aren't exactly as they seem and by the end of the night, Keefer discovers his insta-crush may not be one-sided.
717 / 10000 words. 7% done!
Hot Water
When Demi Strange and Nathan Jordan work together at a summer camp, things get heated. The campers use up the water ration, leaving Demi to borrow Nathan's shower and it lands her in more than hot water.
4453 / 10000 words. 45% done!
How to Tell Off the Boss
Orin Murdoch's boss, the newly installed VP of Sales, is driving him insane with new promotions that just don't work. Edda Case, an upstart marketing whiz, takes Orin in hand and teaches him how to tell off the boss with style.
3549 / 10000 words. 35% done!
How to Win a Fair Fight
Karla and Unger are polar opposites but share a tense attraction. When a weekend discussion with their group of friends focuses on what's considered a fair fight, Karla and Unger have differing opinions, which leads to a wager about the rules and the difference between love and war.
746 / 15000 words. 5% done!
The Hunt
Megan and Guy, corporate retreat directors, stage a scavenger hunt for their client's team building exercise. After a major disagreement, the couple spends most of their time making up and trying not to get caught in compromising positions.
2544 / 9500 words. 27% done!
Imagination
Holland Dukes and Rand Allerdyce like to play games. When Holland decides Rand needs to stimulate his imagination, she uses a blindfold and makes him rely on his other senses. Rand gets payback, pulling the same scenario... in Holland's office.
2294 / 8500 words. 27% done!
In a Moonlit Meadow
Jersey Saint and Shaw Barnaby, private security agents undercover as journalists, survive a terrible ordeal—being held captive by a hostile regime—and realize they're meant to be together. It only took a full decade of getting everything wrong to finally get things right. They don't waste time after they're rescued—they commit to spending their future together.
2112 / 8500 words. 25% done!
In Sunny Paradise
Jersey and Shaw survived hell to be together and celebrated their love with a quiet ceremony, a rowdy reception, and a moonlit wedding night. Now they're on their honeymoon at a secluded beach in sunny paradise.
1799 / 8500 words. 21% done!
In Support of Defense
Arnie Cherlin seeks help from his boss, Derby Stack, and asks her to use Overwatch resources to help his best friend's sister, whose gambling debts are causing trouble. Cricket Lexiss doesn't want Arnie's help, thinking she can handle her problem alone. But when her brother is murdered and her life threatened, she turns to Arnie, which puts him in a tricky place because, in spite of blaming her for her brother's death, he's falling for her yet needs to keep his distance to remain objective.
1532 / 25000 words. 6% done!
Incursion
Marlie Davenport is wary of being on the team for Trace Altessa's, a former coworker and flame, protection detail. Sparks fly for a second time but a different powder keg is set to explode when Marlie discovers an infiltration within the private security company and teams up with Trace to thwart their planned incursion.
1427 / 25000 words. 6% done!
Indecision
Shandi Rhobles meets Forrest Cox during her first semester of college. By their second year in, they're flirty friends but Shandi shies away from a relationship. When their senior year rolls around, Forrest is tired of waiting in the wings and Shandi realizes her indecision comes with a price.
558 / 15000 words. 4% done!
Inked
Brian and Lucy are celebrating their anniversary and both have the same idea of getting a tattoo as a fun gift—but neither tells the other. The good news is both enjoy discovering where the other got inked.
840 / 5000 words. 17% done!
Jack in the Box
Carter Gill can't say no when someone needs a favor, which isn't a bad thing until he overextends, doesn't seem to have enough hours in the day, and his relationship with April Walters suffers. April understands and supports Carter's need to help people, but she has to convince him to slow down a little if only to avoid cracking under the pressure.
1005 / 10000 words. 10% done!
Jingle Jangle Jingle
Work keeps getting in the way of Felicia Hammond and Marshall Greene being able to spend time together. When Marshall pulls off a holiday vacation package, they're excited to get away together. But Felicia is added to the schedule at the hospital and won't be able to go. Unknown to each other, both try to make the best out of the situation so they can have a happy holiday season.
739 / 10000 words. 7% done!
Just Dance
When Kevin Hale returns home to help his family put their craft brewery on the map, he has to work with Alice Frank—the girl he left behind—to launch an event to benefit local businesses in a slow summer month. Alice is wary of getting involved with Kevin again—his wanderlust is well-known and she's definitely a hometown girl—but his creativity spurs hers and she takes a chance that he'll stick around this time.
890 / 10000 words. 9% done!
Just Do It Already
On an annual get together with a group of friends, Minnie Roberts gets her chance to test the waters with Ruben Harper who's had a string of bad luck with the dating pool. Ruben is blind to Minnie's interest and she catches him off guard when she suggests a strings-free weekend with each other.
1311 / 9500 words. 14% done!
Just Dessert
On Brian and Lucy's anniversary, they receive a gift from his gran that has the couple reliving their first night together.
3177 / 8500 words. 37% done!
Just One Moment
A life-threatening situation. A couple in love. Just one moment to say everything that needs to be said for Kiernan and Lars.
A bonus scene from each of my pseudonyms.
1733 / 3000 words. 58% done!
Just Skip Dessert
Wanda Craig and Dewey Pearson are the two newest teachers at Cheltenson Academy, a private charter school, and they hit it off right away. When Wanda has to miss the end of semester dinner for the new academic advisors, due to a family emergency, Dewey gets to deal with an inappropriate advance from the headmaster's wife. When Wanda returns, she takes steps to give Dewey a better experience.
1153 / 9500 words. 12% done!
Just Take a Moment Sheila Hogan has spent eight years in the military and returns home to bury her mother. Troy Collins is the guy she left behind and, after a bumpy reunion, she realizes he's still a source of strength and calm. Sheila has thirty days to decide if she's going to sign on for another four years or muster out and explore the future with Troy.
901 / 12000 words. 8% done!
Justice Is Served
Derby Stack is a cold-blooded killer, but not by choice. She's convicted of her crime but makes a last-ditch appeal to Nate Mobius's legal firm. He takes the case and together they uncover a trail leading back to her childhood therapist.
11788 / 25000 words. 47% done!
Keeping Him Real Hugo Mitchell is the glue that holds his family's business together and they rely on him for more than they should. Gayle Dawson is a long-time friend who works with Hugo. She becomes the match that sparks a transformation within Hugo where he finally stops taking up all the slack and starts to enjoy life … as long as she's in it.
1356 / 12000 words. 11% done!
Keeping Secrets
Priscilla Porter and Barry McDaniel are a happy couple—but they're keeping secrets from each other, which leads to suspicions and brings them close to breaking up.
685 / 12000 words. 6% done!
Ker and Moros
When they meet on the hiking trail, Leticia Sutton and Dustin Pierce carry guilt for past transgressions that weighs them down. The new acquaintances are at their lowest point and agree to meet each week for friendly therapy, which develops into an attraction between the two. By the end of their journey they have to decide if they have a solid foundation to build a relationship or if they should remain friends.
1084 / 12000 words. 9% done!
Killing Time
Landry comes up with a great idea to kill time while on a stakeout with her hot co-worker. Her biggest challenge? Getting Thryn to participate in a lively game of truth or strip.
3455 / 8500 words. 41% done!
Kings of the Con (A Black Unicorn Adventure)
Brian Wells and Lucy Sanderson are the creative duo behind the rising success of Black Unicorn Comics. Surrounded by a close-knit group of coworkers, they have fun and crazy adventures, keeping their relationship hot in spite of it.
3584 / 9500 words. 38% done!
King's Ransom
Scientist Livvie King needs protection—she possesses a rare plant that people will kill for. Nab Ransom is assigned to transport her safely to a secure destination and he's got a big problem—he's not supposed to fall for the woman he's supposed to guard with his life.
897 / 15000 words. 6% done!
A Kiss Is Just a Kiss
A kiss is just a kiss... except when it's not. Betsey Roark shares a brief lip-lock with Wash Mulligan and can't stop thinking about it. He's got her all twisted up and turned sideways and she aims to make him feel the same.
7413 / 10000 words. 74% done!
Late Summer Engagement (An Organic Nature Short)
Vin's ready to spend his life with Eppie, but he's not sure she wants to be the marrying kind. Instead of proposing, he suggests something a little different. As usual, Eppie surprises him with her response.
1650 / 9500 words. 17% done!
Laundry Night
Dixie Stores has a thing for her hot neighbor, Neece Bovary, but he's heard all the rumors about her series of bad--and sometimes loud--breakups. Determined to win him over, Dixie breaks a cardinal rule and folds his laundry, mismatching the socks to get his attention, but gains the wrong kind when the innocent prank goes awry.
1693 / 8500 words. 20% done!
Level Need
Dita Burgess and Newton Malley work for a private security company and end up giving into a long-burning attraction and spending the night together. But when Dita gets a call to bring an asset in—one she made a promise to and cares deeply for—the happy beginning she has with Newton is in jeopardy.
1296 / 15000 words. 9% done!
Liar's Lament
Harper Scrytch kicks Rhett Barrison to the curb and runs like hell to avoid a romantic entanglement. Four years later, she arrives back in town to make amends only to discover he's moved on ... or has he?
9677 / 15000 words. 65% done!
Little Black Book
Kalyn Miles is footloose and fancy-free and likes it that way. She does what and who she wishes. Her current object of desire is Sid Mortimer, but he'll have nothing to do with her--especially since she wants to add him to her little black book.
6120 / 9500 words. 64% done!
Lonely Heart Mountain
Author Hettie Blackwell returns home to care for her ailing mother, because her two brothers aren't up to the task. But when Hettie bumps into Winslow Whittaker—the hot new sheriff—she's got more trouble, especially when her younger brother lands in county jail on Valentine's Day.
3295 / 10000 words. 33% done!
Lose Control
As a bar owner, Colin Ford stays calm and in control even though his work can be hectic and demanding. To relieve Colin's stress, Essie Hines loves nothing more than to make him lose control when they're alone together.
782 / 9500 words. 8% done!
Lost and Found
Workaholic Adam Beaubier is supposed to be vacationing with his girlfriend. But after a harsh breakup, he's traveling alone, pondering his epic failure at relationships. When he meets Zerrin Kord, a helicopter tour pilot, he thinks going native might be just the thing he needs and Zerri will make an excellent guide.
Golden Moment
A group of friends sets up Pam Yardley and Desmond Hyde with prospective dates, hoping to get the last two remaining single friends into committed relationships. Pam and Desmond aren't enthusiastic but only because each harbors feelings for the other but don't want to ruin their long-standing camaraderie. When things begin getting serious between the two couples, Pam and Desmond finally have a heart-to-heart about the future they really want.
Gone Fishing
A year after college graduation, Quaille Ramsey and Franz Herman get together with a group of their friends for a summer vacation at a state park. Quaille recently broke up with a long-time boyfriend and Franz is ready to make a move, something he never took a chance on during school. Quaille isn't quite ready for something serious but she definitely sees possibilities for the future with Franz.
Gotta Start Somewhere
Colleagues with benefits, Justine and Thatcher, work for a private security company and finally land a mission together. When things go sideways and the duo gets trapped behind the safe zone, they have to lay low and wait for an extraction. There's no better time to discover what else they might have in common.
Green-Eyed Monster
Dani works undercover sting operations and inadvertently shoots the girlfriend of Neal, one of her co-workers. When the green-eyed monster of jealousy rears its head, Dani isn't sure how to help Neal with the trauma, but she'll move whatever stands in the way to make him happy.
Hang Ten
Farren and Penn--professional surfers--have very different styles when competing. Farren goes for broke, taking changes with moves other won't try. Penn is all about the physics of his craft, sometimes holding back because he can't predict everything. Two different methods, opposite ends of the spectrum, but an interesting mix when they're off their boards and out of the water.
Harshing the Calm
Gentry and Rayce have a volatile past, one they walk away from to start over. But old habits are hard to break and when their paths cross again, they discover they can repeat their mistakes, or change and grow into something so much better.
Harvest Haven (An Organic Nature Short)
The harvest season is a busy time for Eppie, but with their future set, she and Vin celebrate their life surrounded by family and friends. The couple takes the long weekend to recharge and bask in their brand of love.
Hazardous Curves Ahead
Sometimes love is a slippery slope and when Imma and Sef almost crash into each other on a hazardous curve, they end up going through physical therapy together. After several weeks of flirty banter, Imma thinks a relationship with Sef may be nice... until her boyfriend shows up.
Healthy Appetite
Thad Nightingale meets Kailey Dent during a week-long get away and finds her approach to life refreshing. Not only does she eat with gusto, she has a thirst for adventure that leaves Thad hungry for more.
Honeymoon Plot
Wynonna Davis and Gaffney Wesson, the maid of honor and best man for their best friends, hatch a plot to send the couple on a surprise honeymoon for their first anniversary. In the process of planning the fabulous getaway, Wy and Gaff find themselves falling for each other, which may lead to another wedding.
Hot Action
Hans and Sylvia are working together during a summer program and sparks fly. They don't act on the attraction—neither can commit to anything serious because both still have another year of college at different universities. But when Sylvia hears her name coming from the shower area, she can't resist finding out why and her discovery makes for some hot action with Hans.
The Hot Not Date
When Keefer meets Bryce, she's on a date with Mark and Keefer is bummed she's already taken. But things aren't exactly as they seem and by the end of the night, Keefer discovers his insta-crush may not be one-sided.
Hot Water
When Demi Strange and Nathan Jordan work together at a summer camp, things get heated. The campers use up the water ration, leaving Demi to borrow Nathan's shower and it lands her in more than hot water.
How to Tell Off the Boss
Orin Murdoch's boss, the newly installed VP of Sales, is driving him insane with new promotions that just don't work. Edda Case, an upstart marketing whiz, takes Orin in hand and teaches him how to tell off the boss with style.
How to Win a Fair Fight
Karla and Unger are polar opposites but share a tense attraction. When a weekend discussion with their group of friends focuses on what's considered a fair fight, Karla and Unger have differing opinions, which leads to a wager about the rules and the difference between love and war.
The Hunt
Megan and Guy, corporate retreat directors, stage a scavenger hunt for their client's team building exercise. After a major disagreement, the couple spends most of their time making up and trying not to get caught in compromising positions.
Imagination
Holland Dukes and Rand Allerdyce like to play games. When Holland decides Rand needs to stimulate his imagination, she uses a blindfold and makes him rely on his other senses. Rand gets payback, pulling the same scenario... in Holland's office.
In a Moonlit Meadow
Jersey Saint and Shaw Barnaby, private security agents undercover as journalists, survive a terrible ordeal—being held captive by a hostile regime—and realize they're meant to be together. It only took a full decade of getting everything wrong to finally get things right. They don't waste time after they're rescued—they commit to spending their future together.
In Sunny Paradise
Jersey and Shaw survived hell to be together and celebrated their love with a quiet ceremony, a rowdy reception, and a moonlit wedding night. Now they're on their honeymoon at a secluded beach in sunny paradise.
In Support of Defense
Arnie Cherlin seeks help from his boss, Derby Stack, and asks her to use Overwatch resources to help his best friend's sister, whose gambling debts are causing trouble. Cricket Lexiss doesn't want Arnie's help, thinking she can handle her problem alone. But when her brother is murdered and her life threatened, she turns to Arnie, which puts him in a tricky place because, in spite of blaming her for her brother's death, he's falling for her yet needs to keep his distance to remain objective.
Incursion
Marlie Davenport is wary of being on the team for Trace Altessa's, a former coworker and flame, protection detail. Sparks fly for a second time but a different powder keg is set to explode when Marlie discovers an infiltration within the private security company and teams up with Trace to thwart their planned incursion.
Indecision
Shandi Rhobles meets Forrest Cox during her first semester of college. By their second year in, they're flirty friends but Shandi shies away from a relationship. When their senior year rolls around, Forrest is tired of waiting in the wings and Shandi realizes her indecision comes with a price.
Inked
Brian and Lucy are celebrating their anniversary and both have the same idea of getting a tattoo as a fun gift—but neither tells the other. The good news is both enjoy discovering where the other got inked.
Jack in the Box
Carter Gill can't say no when someone needs a favor, which isn't a bad thing until he overextends, doesn't seem to have enough hours in the day, and his relationship with April Walters suffers. April understands and supports Carter's need to help people, but she has to convince him to slow down a little if only to avoid cracking under the pressure.
Jingle Jangle Jingle
Work keeps getting in the way of Felicia Hammond and Marshall Greene being able to spend time together. When Marshall pulls off a holiday vacation package, they're excited to get away together. But Felicia is added to the schedule at the hospital and won't be able to go. Unknown to each other, both try to make the best out of the situation so they can have a happy holiday season.
Just Dance
When Kevin Hale returns home to help his family put their craft brewery on the map, he has to work with Alice Frank—the girl he left behind—to launch an event to benefit local businesses in a slow summer month. Alice is wary of getting involved with Kevin again—his wanderlust is well-known and she's definitely a hometown girl—but his creativity spurs hers and she takes a chance that he'll stick around this time.
Just Do It Already
On an annual get together with a group of friends, Minnie Roberts gets her chance to test the waters with Ruben Harper who's had a string of bad luck with the dating pool. Ruben is blind to Minnie's interest and she catches him off guard when she suggests a strings-free weekend with each other.
Just Dessert
On Brian and Lucy's anniversary, they receive a gift from his gran that has the couple reliving their first night together.
Just One Moment
A life-threatening situation. A couple in love. Just one moment to say everything that needs to be said for Kiernan and Lars.
A bonus scene from each of my pseudonyms.
1733 / 3000 words. 58% done!
Just Skip Dessert
Wanda Craig and Dewey Pearson are the two newest teachers at Cheltenson Academy, a private charter school, and they hit it off right away. When Wanda has to miss the end of semester dinner for the new academic advisors, due to a family emergency, Dewey gets to deal with an inappropriate advance from the headmaster's wife. When Wanda returns, she takes steps to give Dewey a better experience.
Just Take a Moment Sheila Hogan has spent eight years in the military and returns home to bury her mother. Troy Collins is the guy she left behind and, after a bumpy reunion, she realizes he's still a source of strength and calm. Sheila has thirty days to decide if she's going to sign on for another four years or muster out and explore the future with Troy.
Justice Is Served
Derby Stack is a cold-blooded killer, but not by choice. She's convicted of her crime but makes a last-ditch appeal to Nate Mobius's legal firm. He takes the case and together they uncover a trail leading back to her childhood therapist.
Keeping Him Real Hugo Mitchell is the glue that holds his family's business together and they rely on him for more than they should. Gayle Dawson is a long-time friend who works with Hugo. She becomes the match that sparks a transformation within Hugo where he finally stops taking up all the slack and starts to enjoy life … as long as she's in it.
Keeping Secrets
Priscilla Porter and Barry McDaniel are a happy couple—but they're keeping secrets from each other, which leads to suspicions and brings them close to breaking up.
Ker and Moros
When they meet on the hiking trail, Leticia Sutton and Dustin Pierce carry guilt for past transgressions that weighs them down. The new acquaintances are at their lowest point and agree to meet each week for friendly therapy, which develops into an attraction between the two. By the end of their journey they have to decide if they have a solid foundation to build a relationship or if they should remain friends.
Killing Time
Landry comes up with a great idea to kill time while on a stakeout with her hot co-worker. Her biggest challenge? Getting Thryn to participate in a lively game of truth or strip.
Kings of the Con (A Black Unicorn Adventure)
Brian Wells and Lucy Sanderson are the creative duo behind the rising success of Black Unicorn Comics. Surrounded by a close-knit group of coworkers, they have fun and crazy adventures, keeping their relationship hot in spite of it.
3584 / 9500 words. 38% done!
King's Ransom
Scientist Livvie King needs protection—she possesses a rare plant that people will kill for. Nab Ransom is assigned to transport her safely to a secure destination and he's got a big problem—he's not supposed to fall for the woman he's supposed to guard with his life.
A Kiss Is Just a Kiss
A kiss is just a kiss... except when it's not. Betsey Roark shares a brief lip-lock with Wash Mulligan and can't stop thinking about it. He's got her all twisted up and turned sideways and she aims to make him feel the same.
Late Summer Engagement (An Organic Nature Short)
Vin's ready to spend his life with Eppie, but he's not sure she wants to be the marrying kind. Instead of proposing, he suggests something a little different. As usual, Eppie surprises him with her response.
Laundry Night
Dixie Stores has a thing for her hot neighbor, Neece Bovary, but he's heard all the rumors about her series of bad--and sometimes loud--breakups. Determined to win him over, Dixie breaks a cardinal rule and folds his laundry, mismatching the socks to get his attention, but gains the wrong kind when the innocent prank goes awry.
1693 / 8500 words. 20% done!
Level Need
Dita Burgess and Newton Malley work for a private security company and end up giving into a long-burning attraction and spending the night together. But when Dita gets a call to bring an asset in—one she made a promise to and cares deeply for—the happy beginning she has with Newton is in jeopardy.
Liar's Lament
Harper Scrytch kicks Rhett Barrison to the curb and runs like hell to avoid a romantic entanglement. Four years later, she arrives back in town to make amends only to discover he's moved on ... or has he?
Little Black Book
Kalyn Miles is footloose and fancy-free and likes it that way. She does what and who she wishes. Her current object of desire is Sid Mortimer, but he'll have nothing to do with her--especially since she wants to add him to her little black book.
Lonely Heart Mountain
Author Hettie Blackwell returns home to care for her ailing mother, because her two brothers aren't up to the task. But when Hettie bumps into Winslow Whittaker—the hot new sheriff—she's got more trouble, especially when her younger brother lands in county jail on Valentine's Day.
Lose Control
As a bar owner, Colin Ford stays calm and in control even though his work can be hectic and demanding. To relieve Colin's stress, Essie Hines loves nothing more than to make him lose control when they're alone together.
Lost and Found
Marianne Jenkins and Jon Walton are on the outs, but when their best friends' daughter is kidnapped, Mari and Jon put their differences aside and work to help find the little one, which won't be easy because the culprit is much closer than any of them think.
845 / 15000 words. 6% done!
Lucky Man
Brent Allison thinks his best friend Peter is a lucky man. He's got a great life and a beautiful woman, Sonja Waters. When Peter and Sonja break up, Brent feels bad for his friend but less guilty for being attracted to Sonja. But when Peter dies in an accident several months later and Brent bumps into Sonja while going through Peter's belongings, the guilt come roaring back and Sonja finally understands why Brent always kept his distance during her relationship with Peter.
1015 / 15000 words. 7% done!
Lucky Seven
Daisy and Shae work for the same company and end up overindulging at a corporate casino night, waking up next to each other the next morning. What starts as an awkward one night stand ends up turning into something neither expects or is really looking for.
3006 / 10000 words. 30% done!
Make Me
Adri Leonard and Moses Nichols train and manage recruits for a private security firm. When Adri loses a team in the field, she refuses to train a new group. Moses has to get her back on board because they need a support team ASAP for a mission-critical operation and he's not above using their long-standing personal connection to make it happen.
1413 / 12000 words. 12% done!
Meet Me by the Mistletoe
Presley Griffith wants to create one more new holiday tradition with her men, Gunnar Stewart and Frazier Boyle, and celebrate their one-year anniversary with style. With hectic schedules revolving around the hospital, fire station, and police department, she's not sure she can pull it off. A cryptic message to meet her by the mistletoe at a secluded bed and breakfast brings both men calling with bells on.
2216 / 10000 words. 22% done!
Midnight Cruise
Once upon a time, Bessie Marshall met Cesar Wright and they had a glorious fling for the week of spring break their senior year of college. Fast forward five years and Cesar is back in his hometown to launch a new business venture and he wants his friends to help him make a test run on New Year's Eve. Imagine his shock when he bumps into Bessie—who moved to the riverfront city two years after graduation—and she wants nothing to do with him, which shouldn't surprise him considering he left her without so much as a good-bye.
1001 / 10000 words. 10% done!
Midnight Proposal
Lance Norris leaves the military just in time for Thanksgiving and he can't wait to get home where he reconnects with Melba Johnson, his recently divorced high-school sweetheart and the owner of a popular hometown bar. Determined to win Melba back over, Lance embarks on a whirlwind courtship throughout the holiday season and plans to propose at midnight on New Year's Eve. The only stumbling block? He has no idea if she'll say yes.
1265 / 12000 words. 11% done!
Mistletoe Madness
After burying her mother right before the holidays, Delaney Nixon comes back home to deal with the estate and decide what to do with her future. Two former beaus offer condolences and help, each hoping the spark might reignite even if they've agreed to leave old feelings alone while getting Delaney through the merry season.
4613 / 15000 words. 31% done!
Mixed Signals
Avery and Trigg, both undercover cops, can't keep their relationship going. Their work makes it hard to stay connected. When mixed signals result in Avery shooting Trigg in a friendly fire incident, she wants to set the record straight and maybe test the waters to pick up where they left off.
2859 / 10000 words. 29% done!
Monumental Headache
Cadee Walsh has a high-stress job and needs to blow off steam. She spends the night with Worth Pettigrew, recharging from the incredible sex. Imagine her mortification when she finds out he's her new boss.
2575 / 12500 words. 21% done!
Muse It Up
Nate Shaunessey can't get in the groove to write his new supernatural series. When he meets the new bartender, Hunter Gallagher, at his local pub, a muse is born. The only problem? Nate's afraid to tell her she's his new inspiration.
3021 / 15000 words. 20% done!
Neighbors
When Vonnie Caldwell and Glenn Doyle break up, Vonnie's brother moves in with her to help with expenses. Glenn heads out to live with his sister and he doesn't have far to go … she's across the street, which gives the former couple's siblings ringside seats while Vonnie and Glenn try to navigate being neighbors.
1199 / 12000 words. 10% done!
New Year's Nip
Eppie Collins has a terrific guy, one who gave her a wonderful Christmas holiday. She's returning the favor on New Year's Eve, making surprise last-minute plans to watch the midnight fireworks in the city. Vin's not the only one who can pull out all the stops.
4142 / 7500 words. 55% done!
New Year's Promise
Long-time couple, Kay Holt and Trevor Wolfe, makes it official when Trevor proposes on Christmas Eve. Kay wants a small ceremony and dreams of a New Year's Eve wedding. Trevor surprises her and arranges for them to say I do at midnight during a holiday getaway with their best friends.
1182 / 10000 words. 12% done!
Next Year, Same Time
Lita Vonn is a bookstore owner who gets caught up in a bank robbery and makes a connection with the negotiator, Saber Reyes. Saber questions her desire to get together and offers an alternative suggestion--next year, same time, they'll meet at the coffee shop across the street.
3094 / 10000 words. 31% done!
A Nice Gesture
Marah Timm and Teague McCallister work at Humpberry Farms for their summer break. Marah is prickly and standoffish, but Teague recognizes a lonely soul in need of a nice gesture.
1907 / 9500 words. 20% done!
No Words
Colby Mass and Webster Bishop are soldiers in an elite unit and usually go full tilt into action. But when they find unexpected downtime, they discover solitude can be craved, sought, and given, sometimes in unanticipated ways.
2176 / 7500 words. 29% done!
Not Quite Ready Weekend
Angie Strickland and Derrick Fields are thrown together when they're called upon to care for their best friends' little one for a three-day weekend. Their biggest challenge is getting a crash course in what it's like to be a parent while dancing around an unacknowledged attraction. By the end of the weekend, Angie and Derrick are exhausted and certain of one thing—they want to be together but they're not quite ready for parenthood.
643 / 12000 words. 5% done!
Oceanfront Villa
Danielle Finch is a hardworking doctor who rarely takes time off and her relationship with Vince Darkholme, an in-demand attorney, suffers for the lack of face time. When Vince's client offers the use of his oceanfront villa, Danielle readily agrees to take two weeks to rekindle the passion she sorely misses with Vince.
3042 / 10000 words. 30% done!
Old Habits Die Hard
Merrick Casey works security for a US Embassy and runs into old flame, Neo Upton, when he arrives with his diplomat dad. They don't have much time to revisit their troubled past because the tour they're on is ambushed. Caught away from her team, Merrick has to rely on Neo for backup and she quickly discovers old habits die hard.
1051 / 25000 words. 4% done!
On a Snowy Mountain
Jersey and Shaw make it through hell to be together. They get married and spend their honeymoon in a sunny paradise, where they discover their future plans to become parents is now a present situation. A couple of weeks before Jersey's due date, they're taking a well-earned break at a friend's cabin on a snowy mountain when the weather takes a turn and all hell breaks loose.
3811 / 8500 words. 45% done!
On an Even Keel
Security expert Goldie Swartz is presumed dead after a building explodes and leaves behind a tangled past filled with burned bridges and messy relationships with those she loves. Ryne Kingston witnesses Goldie going down and realizes a little too late he'd give everything he has to have her back in his life. When Goldie returns, battered and busted up but very alive, she and Ryne finally acknowledge they need each other to stay on an even keel.
899 / 15000 words. 6% done!
On the Bench
Peyton Bice comes of age around the mixed martial arts sporting events her dad sponsors and her past comes calling in the form of one of his former starfighters, now a leading trainer. Rookie Cliff Westfordson offers her a shoulder to lean on, but Peyton fears getting tangled up with the newest recruit on her dad's roster.
3586 / 10000 words. 36% done!
Once in a Lifetime
Evan McCoy overhears Sasha Knepf shout his name when she's in the throes of passion with another man. He confronts her the next day in the hotel suite and demands an explanation, which she's not inclined to provide since he ditched her after their second dance at the annual ball.
2405 / 10000 words. 24% done!br />
One Time Thing
Sometimes a wicked, powerful attraction isn't always a good thing. Vickie South and Grant Magnus have an instant spark, but Vickie is dating Grant's best friend. A stormy night and loss of power set the stage, and the duo can't resist the strong pull, which makes for an awkward situation all around.
2726 / 10000 words. 27% done!
Open Shelter
Jay Hestwick meets Weslee Noss at the open shelter his mom operates and sees through Weslee's sarcastic front to the scared kid underneath. He decides to become her new best friend. Fifteen years later, Jay runs the program and Weslee comes home, ready to assist, but she doesn't realize she's bringing a dangerous menace out of hiding now that she's back.
3466 / 12500 words. 28% done!
Parade on Main
Eppie and Vin help the brother of Vin's best friend find his footing when he arrives in town to be the honored speaker at the Memorial Day parade. Vin recounts his brief stint in the military and Eppie plays matchmaker—something she swore she'd never do.
2091 / 9500 words. 22% done!
Past All Limits
Scarlett Jayne and Dare Humphries have issues. Scarlett can't commit and Dare won't wait around. After a nasty break-up, the former couple is thrown together for a ribbon-cutting at a new gym and training center. Six months isn't quite enough time for them to be sharing space.
3090 / 10000 words. 31% done!
Photo Ops
When Mace McKenna decides not to participate in the annual Officers of the City charity calendar photoshoot, Nina Dean won't let up until he caves. But when Nina loses a bet and has to pose for the women's version, she soon finds out Mace is the orchestrator of the whole thing.
2503 / 10000 words. 25% done!
Pregnant Pause
Nora Dunne and Logan Rider are wildly attracted to each other and doing a stint in a remote location for a research project. When sexual tension gets in the way of work, their decision to act on the magnetic pull leads to unexpected consequences.
2114 / 12500 words. 17% done!
Pumpkin Patch Honeymoon
Eppie and Vin unconventional journey comes full circle when they marry, surrounded by friends and family, in the pumpkin patch where their story began. They decide a staycation will be the perfect honeymoon and discover during their idyllic week is that passion only grows the more in love they fall.
1517 / 9500 words. 16% done!
Quick Draw
Utah Slace has a constant stream of male visitors coming and going from her apartment and Hoyt Lancelot, her neighbor, draws the quick conclusion he's moved in next to a prostitute. Utah decides he needs a lesson in why making snap judgments is not a good idea.
3044 / 9500 words. 32% done!
Quick on the Draw
Willa Hown opens her place up to paintball enthusiasts on the weekends and enjoys the antics of grown adults finding their inner child. Kip Jarvison rarely takes time off but his brothers drag him to Willa's place for a weekend of fun and messy sport. Kip's not thrilled--until he meets Willa and she shows him how much fun paintball can really be.
3526 / 9500 words. 37% done!
Quid Pro Quo
When Abel Reynolds gets injured and laid up for a couple of days, Lark Munroe decides to provide a little quid pro quo and check in on him, except she's got way better ideas to pass the time than Abel ever has.
5636 / 9500 words. 59% done!
Quit the Music
Prosper Bates, bartender and music lover, hears Drew Langerford play and his songs haunt her. Drawn to the gorgeous musician, she falls hard for him, but when his mentor shows up, the new relationship may end before it truly gets started.
9108 / 12500 words. 73% done!
Quitters Never Cheat
Robbin Rhayne, a talented sculptor, believes she has to suffer for her art. Ewan Arther makes her almost reconsider the concept--sex has never been better with anyone else--until he wants more and she won't commit. Several years later, she runs into Ewan again and the spark is still there ... too bad they're both in relationships with other people.
7283 / 10000 words. 73% done!
Quixotic Cake Capers
Tori Plum decides making a cheesecake for Gray Calhoun isn't beyond her capabilities even though she's definitely not a domestic goddess. Seventeen tries later, she's ready to call in the troops or throw in the towel.
3244 / 9500 words. 34% done!
Read Between the Lines
Lexa Bode finds a letter Kers Jarvis wrote to his father at the tender age of seven. Her heart breaks for the handsome pilot. The missive covers so much, but the young Kers leaves a lot unsaid, things his old man wouldn't see, but Lexa does--she considers subtext her second language.
10721 / 12000 words. 89% done!
Reality Bytes
Libby Cowl and Bourne Levision, on-air hosts of a web series, Reality Bytes, snark and snap at each other on screen. But when the cameras aren't rolling, they're all about the hot and sexy, something their producer is not happy about.
5834 / 9500 words. 61% done!
Reflex Reaction
Rory Crame longs for more than her small hometown can provide. She escapes, leaving her childhood sweetheart, Gib Larrison, behind. Seven years later, she returns, older and wiser, with a better appreciation for what she walked away from--especially Gib, who doesn't seem at all interested in rekindling their romance.
8657 / 12500 words. 69% done!
Rescue Me
After twenty-four hours of nonstop runs in two busy station houses, Skylar Darns and Hayes Parrison, two extremely good paramedics, are ready to throw in the towel and have someone rescue them. The one saving grace? They spend the day planning their anniversary celebration--one they may be too exhausted to attend.
4569 / 12500 words. 37% done!
Rhythm and Motion
Rosie Austin and Carlos Baker are on opposing teams in the annual state-wide fire academy competition. In the week leading up to the big event, they fight an attraction that could get them into trouble with their team captains. By the end of the three-day contest, both are questioning if what they feel is real or whether they're caught up in the forbidden fruit angle.
619 / 12000 words. 5% done!
Ring It In
Recovering from post-holiday family drama, Paris Lightful wants to spend New Year's Eve in her uncle's cabin with nothing but her laptop and a ton of action movies. When near blizzard conditions strand Deputy Kelton Pine at her location, Paris doesn't welcome the intrusion, especially since Kelton has a major chip on his shoulder. But once the ice breaks between the couple, things heat up rather quickly.
5511 / 7000 words. 79% done!
Right Feels Wrong
A college RA, Clover Miller, busts an underage drinker who ends up on academic probation and in danger of losing his scholarship. When the student's brother, Lennox Bailey, comes to visit, he's caught between being a loyal sibling and an instant attraction to the RA that reported on his brother.
1030 / 15000 words. 7% done!
Rise and Shine
Abram Purdy sees the same barista, Whitney Boone, every day of the week. She always knows exactly what he needs to get his day started. He runs into her on a Saturday morning jog and discovers she's taking a position at the local university and Abram decides to see if she'll still make his morning coffee--at his place.
4502 / 12500 words. 36% done!
Running Dialog
Margo Miln and Del Lamberto, two of a remote outpost's best paramedics, argue all the time. Sometimes their rapid-fire disagreements can be a pain... and occasionally their lively discussions lead to truly awesome things.
1808 / 7500 words. 24% done!
Rustic Affair
Necia Sands and Falcon Seaver, two mercenaries for hire, finally retire from the life and try to settle down. Being opposites draws them together, but it also makes them clash over simple things--like finding the right house.
5017 / 12500 words. 40% done!
Seize the Day
When Pixie Ross almost dies after a hit-and-run accident, she wakes up with two prevailing thoughts. Life is short and she's done playing the field. The man of dreams has been standing at her side for ages—her best friend Kemp MacGuiness. Now she has to convince him she's serious after years of keeping him at arm's length.
744 / 15000 words. 5% done!
Selling Tickets
Kurt Trevarthan trusts Winnie Clay, one of his oldest friends, with everything but his heart. He never dreams he won't be able to rely on her when she decides to take a large step away after the opening of his latest nightclub, especially when his old man shows up—after a decade away—and he needs her now more than ever.
5945 / 10000 words. 59% done!
Severing Ties
Lucky Block and Booker Severn provide all the crazy antics their small town can take. But when they finally sever ties, the community pulls out all the stops to who the couple they belong together.
2770 / 12000 words. 23% done!
A Simple Thing
River Cyd loses a bet and has to have a lip-lock with Gus Berkeley. No big deal--they've shared them before. But the simple kiss goes from zero to smokin' in less than a second flat and River isn't quite sure when complicated became the norm between her and Gus.
3853 / 10000 words. 39% done!
Sparkle and Boom (An Organic Nature Short)
Eppie Collins and Vin Derbish head back to the city for another fireworks extravaganza. Margie comes through with comping the VIP suite again, but right before the thrilling show, the couple is interrupted by the last minute arrival of the registered occupant, much to Margie's dismay.
2193 / 9500 words. 23% done!
Spring Chickens (An Organic Nature Short)
A four-day weekend over the Easter holiday puts Vin Derbish in the mood for some alone time with Eppie Collins. A family emergency sees Eppie taking in her niece and nephew, which gives Eppie and Vin some perspective on parenthood.
1976 / 9500 words. 21% done!
St. Patrick's Day Seduction (An Organic Nature Short)
Eppie Collins and Vin Derbish survive a visit from Eppie's nefarious ex and she's ready to try something new with Vin—something she's never done before. Eppie takes some time to prepare then sets the stage for the romantic encounter—where else but in the chic shed Vin made for her.
1586 / 9500 words. 17% done!
Standing Room Only (a Black Unicorn Comics episode)
The crew from the Black Unicorn Comic Company is celebrating their award-winning event from a convention at a local pub. The entire group is in fine form and, with their significant others in attendance, it's standing room only at the bar with Lucy and Brian holding court.
705 / 9500 words. 7% done!
Steamed Up
Raina Forbes and Huck Holloway are forced to work together after a spectacular break-up. Their close-quarters job has sparks flying between the former couple, and shaky new relationships are tested, with Huck's going down in flames. And contrary to popular opinion, Huck doesn't always play nice when he truly wants something... or someone.
4053 / 10000 words. 41% done!
Stone-Cold Sober
When Tansy Jons meets West Tamesin, they have an instant connection, but she's dating one of his oldest friends. A drunken evening and almost hook-up with West has Tansy examining what she feels as soon as she's stone cold sober.
4449 / 12500 words. 36% done!
Summer's Eve (An Organic Nature Short)
The beginning of summer means Vin Derbish is chest-deep into his busy season. Eppie Collins is used to not seeing much of Vin during the month of June but suggests a spontaneous camping trip when the weather turns nasty with thunderstorms. A few days in a cabin with pouring rain as their soundtrack can't be a bad thing.
1518 / 9500 words. 16% done!
Surf's Up
Marla Siff and Farley Osbourne protect a wealthy businessman as part of his entourage. People assume tech geek Farley is the muscle, but Marla is the combat-trained protective detail. When a threat looms, they retreat to the private shores of their client's own island and Marla and Farley fight their attraction to keep their boss safe.
4646 / 12500 words. 37% done!
Suspect Elimination
On a college campus, someone is pulling some not-so-nice pranks that escalate to a dangerous level on a group of friends. Elena Houghton and Oscar Scanlon aren't going to put up with the nastiness anymore and take it upon themselves to eliminate the suspects to find the culprit. Along the way, they discover a mutual attraction for each other.
783 / 15000 words. 5% done!
Tell Me More
Shannon Tewes and Webber Dillon work for a premiere event planner and don't always see eye to eye. Shannon has a knack for putting Webber on the hot seat whenever their boss is around and Webber has several ideas for how he'd retaliate if he ever gets Shannon in a compromising position.
5907 / 12500 words. 47% done!
Temporary Fallout
Witter Benson is called in from the field to take over when the head of a security firm—and his father—is shot and it's a job he doesn't want. His partner, Lane Stahl, tracks down the responsible party and Witter leaves to help her bring in the culprit, regardless of the problems his absence will create. With the future uncertain, Witter knows one thing for sure—the fallout he'll face is worth bringing in the person who caused harm to his family.
975 / 15000 words. 7% done!
Things Even Out
The return of a family member triggers a long-standing trauma in Heather Jerome and she turns to her best friend Shad Wilhelm to cope. Shad sticks close and talks her though several rough patches, which isn't easy for him because he's been in love with Heather for a long time and she has no idea how he feels.
1002 / 15000 words. 7% done!
Throw in the Towel
Taurin Beach and Craig Wallmartin are top competitors on the mud run circuit. When Craig is caught by a reporter with nothing but a towel, it gives Taurin the perfect idea for catching his attention and finally getting what she wants. Him.
3637 / 12500 words. 29% done!
Toying with Desire
Carly Johnson, a savvy business owner who sells sex toys, isn't looking for love... her track record is terrible. But when she meets Zeke Moran, under less than stellar circumstances, sparks fly and Carly wants to take a chance... but first Zeke has to get over his preconceived ideas about her career.
12451 / 17500 words. 71% done!
Transference
Leslie Karr is packing her meager belongings to move into a new apartment and finds a letter from Granger Unger, explaining why their night of shared grief over the loss of his brother can't go anywhere. After three years, Leslie still wonders if he may have been wrong and decides to test the waters by looking him up before she leaves town.
4806 / 10000 words. 48% done!
Trapping Flies with Honey
Acer Prewitt has a sweetheart deal—a busy roadside cafe the community loves and hometown girl, Mazzy Blume, as his current flame and event manager. When a newcomer sets her sights on taking Mazzy's place, Acer gives Mazzy space to handle the situation but also offers a solid piece of advice—instead of ripping the other woman a new one bombard her with kindness.
908 / 15000 words. 6% done!
Twenty-Four-Hour Pass
Teegan Alexander and Fyffe Campbell rarely work in the same location. When an event puts them in the same city at the same time, they take advantage of the situation and use a twenty-four hour pass for a long overdue reunion.
771 / 15000 words. 5% done!
Ugly Drunk
Pippa Rice is a problem solver and when she takes a job at a local watering hole, her natural skill defuses quite a few tricky situations. Too bad she can't figure out how to fix her boss, Wood Finnian. The guy has more baggage than an airport, but Pippa isn't one to give up on people, ever.
4122 / 10000 words. 41% done!
Unacceptable Behavior
Blain Donahue wants to buy into a fight club and decides to invest when he meets the main attraction, Roxane Kewes. He's known her a long time--since high school where she constantly got into trouble--and thinks it's great she found an outlet for her unacceptable behavior.
4189 / 10500 words. 40% done!
Under the Impression
Gris Ravenswood, owner of a hot nightspot, has it bad for his lead bartender, Kari Dans, but she's in a relationship with a semi-pro golfer. When Kari imbibes too much at an after party and puts the moves on Gris, he thinks he has a chance... until Kari receives a text and runs off to be the guy who always leaves her behind.
4101 / 10000 words. 41% done!
Under the Influence
When her father dies, Lillith Jans inherits a hotly sought after piece of property in Mexico. She also unknowingly takes on an unpaid debt, which puts her life in danger. Hayden Knoxville makes her an offer she wants to refuse, but can't--sell to him and he'll deal with the men coming to collect payment.
4113 / 12500 words. 33% done!
Underfoot
Nona Rack, a footloose artist and Jane of all trades, breaks down beside reclusive author West Wentworth's house at two a.m., during a blinding snowstorm. The cranky writer lets her stay, even though she's underfoot, and before he knows it, he's discovered a new muse.
4793 / 22000 words. 22% done!
Underneath
When Reeves West and Hampton Bennett are trapped underneath a building, they have plenty of time to resolve the argument they had before work, which means they have to face the underlying issues of trying to combine their professional and personal life.
1202 / 15000 words. 8% done!
Unfettered in Love
Shayla Ruger is perpetually single by choice. After all, she's dated every guy in her small hometown and hasn't found the right one. But when Innes Dalton blazes back into town, Shayla may have found her dream man. The only problem? His ex—the woman who left him at the altar—enters the picture and Shayla has to decide if she's willing to dig deep and fight for the future she wants or let her competition take the prize.
1392 / 15000 words. 9% done!
Up the Ante
Mutual satisfaction starts at the poker table when Vianca Berry and Fritz Hattenfield begin a flirtatious game that ups the ante of their new relationship.
2683 / 7500 words. 36% done!
Using Tongue
Joss Hellenburg hates licorice and Lisa Getz aims to show him why he should love it--by using her tongue during a hot and steamy kiss--which sets up a series of sexy embraces while the two try to outdo each other.
2102 / 6500 words. 32% done!
Veritas
Tillie Cruz has a moment of veritas when she shoots Faxon Jarvis in a friendly fire incident. The realization she wants a life with him may be too late because Faxon has a new relationship and Tillie doesn't want to mess it up. She may not have to--her bullet may have done the trick.
3125 / 15000 words. 21% done!
Very Awkward Evening
Vi Palona's rock star mom wants a sit down meeting with Garwin Noth's academic parents, which Vi keeps putting off because her mother, Mina, has no edit button. When Mina crashes a birthday dinner, Vi figures her mom can't do much damage... but five minutes into the meal, Vi learns how wrong she is.
3738 / 10000 words. 37% done!
Vicarious Living
Sometimes adversity can be overcome and vicarious living through fantasy proves to be a good thing. Lola Humes and Wright Wesslop discover a mutual way to cope when they meet at their group counseling sessions. They're not supposed to interact outside the anonymous therapy gatherings, but neither is very good at following the rules.
3321 / 12500 words. 27% done!
Vin's Valentine (An Organic Nature Short)
After Eppie revealed her kinkier side to Vin, their trust and bond is deeper and better than ever. But there's someone else who knows how Eppie likes to play and he's hell-bent on worming his way back into her life.
4257 / 9500 words. 45% done!
Violating Space
Reese Claymore has it bad for Eric Matthews but they work in the same department and can't really get together. Doesn't mean Reese can't express her interest—to the point of driving Eric a little insane over it. He decides to prove a point and invades her personal space, but his plan goes awry when he can't resist acting on his crazy impulse.
2258 / 9500 words. 24% done!
Voices Carry
Summer Blaine is a struggling artist who always listens to Detective Fitch Falconer's tales of triumphs and woes when he drops by the diner she works in to make ends meet. When she gets a chance to display her art, she invites Fitch to the gallery to see her true passion. Unfortunately, a ghost from her past tries to get in the way and it's up to Fitch to find out who wants her dead.
4716 / 22000 words. 21% done!
We Shouldn't
Sutton Perry and Lyle McCormack collide during an off-campus party, overindulge with too much partying, and end up back at Sutton's dorm. When they wake up the next day, Sutton swears off alcohol and the weird but promising start with Lyle ends pretty much before it begins … but a series of misadventures keeps them in orbit around each other and Lyle soon pulls out all the stops to win Sutton over.
948 / 10000 words. 9% done!
Weathering the Storm
Gabby Carns and Tim Appleby live in a remote, mountainous region. When the weather report warns of massive snowfall, the couple prepares for the coming blizzard. But instead of being fearful, they're looking forward to the alone time—nothing brings out the steamy romance like a plunge in the temperature.
2997 / 10000 words. 30% done!
Wind It Up
Garner Mason enlists in the military and leaves Rae Manilow behind—breaking her heart. Rae meets Sheriff Felix Reynolds and falls hard, settling down with him in his mountain cabin. When Garner rolls into town intent on making amends with Rae, she's trapped between two men she deeply loves and can't see a way out of her predicament.
5780 / 15000 words. 39% done!
Winning Hand
A night of poker takes a sexy turn when Hahn Canedy ups the ante and wagers a night of hot sex as his tithe. Tawni Capps can't resist calling the bet—either way she'll have the winning hand.
2973 / 9500 words. 31% done!
X Marks the Spot
Nydia Vreeland takes her boyfriend, Declan Morris, on an adult adventure vacation where sexy fun and games ensue. Their final game is a treasure hunt where 'X' marks the spot and the winner gets to choose the evening's pleasure. The way Nydia figures things, there's no way she can lose.
3097 / 10000 words. 31% done!
X Out the Date
Preston Ayl and Elliot Newman are on the verge of making a strong commitment. Attending conferences on opposite ends of the country, the week away from each other is proving more difficult than either expects and they're crossing out the date until they're back together.
3753 / 12500 words. 30% done!
Your Move
Reilly Mounts returns to her hometown after an impulsive marriage and a divorce that's turning ugly. Caden Bromley, her high school flame, wants to pick up where they left off, but Reilly needs some time to figure out where he fits in her life… and she has to deal with her soon to be ex.
4153 / 12000 words. 35% done!
Youth is Overrated
Tatum Moore and Fisher Vogler have three grown children and their oldest is considering divorce. When he seeks advice from his parents, they try not to interfere but provide insight into a passionate opposites-attract marriage and how to make it work.
3541 / 12500 words. 28% done!
Zane's Ghost
When Zane Warchild goes down in the line of duty, Kella Fine blames herself—after all, she realizes her mistake when she crosses a personal line and steps way back from Zane. Gray Warchild grows quickly tired of Kella wearing her guilt like a badge and putting his brother's ghost between them.
4843 / 12500 words. 39% done!
Zanzibar Blues
When Higg Astley is brought in for a clean-up job, maintaining order over a raucous and rowdy crowd, in a roadside tavern, his first goal is to keep the house singer, Liberty Vans, from partaking in the nightly brawl. No easy feat when Liberty is the daughter of the man who wants the land the bar sits on.
7111 / 22000 words. 32% done!
Zinging Barbs
Relic finder Vaughn Dyson sticks much closer to home since Faulkner Roush saved her life, but when an artifact all but lands in her lap, she insists on taking it to the university for safe-keeping, which Faulkner can't argue about even if they'll be late for a party in their honor.
779 / 5000 words. 16% done!
Zipline and Sinker
Vaughn Dyson is a relic hunter who goes out of her way to save old treasures and preserve their place in history. But when Faulkner Roush gets word she's trying to smuggle a priceless artifact out of South America, he has to track her down before a rival, out for profit, group gets to her.
4148 / 10000 words. 41% done!
Zootropolis
Mackenna Sycks is looking to raise money for a wildlife refuge in Africa. When Walton Conley offers to back her project, she balks, thinking the hot shot playboy has ulterior motives. He does, but he's also a whiz with fundraisers and surprises Mackenna with gala affair dubbed Zootropolis.
4535 / 12000 words. 38% done!
Lucky Man
Brent Allison thinks his best friend Peter is a lucky man. He's got a great life and a beautiful woman, Sonja Waters. When Peter and Sonja break up, Brent feels bad for his friend but less guilty for being attracted to Sonja. But when Peter dies in an accident several months later and Brent bumps into Sonja while going through Peter's belongings, the guilt come roaring back and Sonja finally understands why Brent always kept his distance during her relationship with Peter.
Lucky Seven
Daisy and Shae work for the same company and end up overindulging at a corporate casino night, waking up next to each other the next morning. What starts as an awkward one night stand ends up turning into something neither expects or is really looking for.
Make Me
Adri Leonard and Moses Nichols train and manage recruits for a private security firm. When Adri loses a team in the field, she refuses to train a new group. Moses has to get her back on board because they need a support team ASAP for a mission-critical operation and he's not above using their long-standing personal connection to make it happen.
Meet Me by the Mistletoe
Presley Griffith wants to create one more new holiday tradition with her men, Gunnar Stewart and Frazier Boyle, and celebrate their one-year anniversary with style. With hectic schedules revolving around the hospital, fire station, and police department, she's not sure she can pull it off. A cryptic message to meet her by the mistletoe at a secluded bed and breakfast brings both men calling with bells on.
Midnight Cruise
Once upon a time, Bessie Marshall met Cesar Wright and they had a glorious fling for the week of spring break their senior year of college. Fast forward five years and Cesar is back in his hometown to launch a new business venture and he wants his friends to help him make a test run on New Year's Eve. Imagine his shock when he bumps into Bessie—who moved to the riverfront city two years after graduation—and she wants nothing to do with him, which shouldn't surprise him considering he left her without so much as a good-bye.
Midnight Proposal
Lance Norris leaves the military just in time for Thanksgiving and he can't wait to get home where he reconnects with Melba Johnson, his recently divorced high-school sweetheart and the owner of a popular hometown bar. Determined to win Melba back over, Lance embarks on a whirlwind courtship throughout the holiday season and plans to propose at midnight on New Year's Eve. The only stumbling block? He has no idea if she'll say yes.
Mistletoe Madness
After burying her mother right before the holidays, Delaney Nixon comes back home to deal with the estate and decide what to do with her future. Two former beaus offer condolences and help, each hoping the spark might reignite even if they've agreed to leave old feelings alone while getting Delaney through the merry season.
Mixed Signals
Avery and Trigg, both undercover cops, can't keep their relationship going. Their work makes it hard to stay connected. When mixed signals result in Avery shooting Trigg in a friendly fire incident, she wants to set the record straight and maybe test the waters to pick up where they left off.
Monumental Headache
Cadee Walsh has a high-stress job and needs to blow off steam. She spends the night with Worth Pettigrew, recharging from the incredible sex. Imagine her mortification when she finds out he's her new boss.
Muse It Up
Nate Shaunessey can't get in the groove to write his new supernatural series. When he meets the new bartender, Hunter Gallagher, at his local pub, a muse is born. The only problem? Nate's afraid to tell her she's his new inspiration.
Neighbors
When Vonnie Caldwell and Glenn Doyle break up, Vonnie's brother moves in with her to help with expenses. Glenn heads out to live with his sister and he doesn't have far to go … she's across the street, which gives the former couple's siblings ringside seats while Vonnie and Glenn try to navigate being neighbors.
New Year's Nip
Eppie Collins has a terrific guy, one who gave her a wonderful Christmas holiday. She's returning the favor on New Year's Eve, making surprise last-minute plans to watch the midnight fireworks in the city. Vin's not the only one who can pull out all the stops.
New Year's Promise
Long-time couple, Kay Holt and Trevor Wolfe, makes it official when Trevor proposes on Christmas Eve. Kay wants a small ceremony and dreams of a New Year's Eve wedding. Trevor surprises her and arranges for them to say I do at midnight during a holiday getaway with their best friends.
Next Year, Same Time
Lita Vonn is a bookstore owner who gets caught up in a bank robbery and makes a connection with the negotiator, Saber Reyes. Saber questions her desire to get together and offers an alternative suggestion--next year, same time, they'll meet at the coffee shop across the street.
A Nice Gesture
Marah Timm and Teague McCallister work at Humpberry Farms for their summer break. Marah is prickly and standoffish, but Teague recognizes a lonely soul in need of a nice gesture.
1907 / 9500 words. 20% done!
No Words
Colby Mass and Webster Bishop are soldiers in an elite unit and usually go full tilt into action. But when they find unexpected downtime, they discover solitude can be craved, sought, and given, sometimes in unanticipated ways.
2176 / 7500 words. 29% done!
Not Quite Ready Weekend
Angie Strickland and Derrick Fields are thrown together when they're called upon to care for their best friends' little one for a three-day weekend. Their biggest challenge is getting a crash course in what it's like to be a parent while dancing around an unacknowledged attraction. By the end of the weekend, Angie and Derrick are exhausted and certain of one thing—they want to be together but they're not quite ready for parenthood.
Oceanfront Villa
Danielle Finch is a hardworking doctor who rarely takes time off and her relationship with Vince Darkholme, an in-demand attorney, suffers for the lack of face time. When Vince's client offers the use of his oceanfront villa, Danielle readily agrees to take two weeks to rekindle the passion she sorely misses with Vince.
Old Habits Die Hard
Merrick Casey works security for a US Embassy and runs into old flame, Neo Upton, when he arrives with his diplomat dad. They don't have much time to revisit their troubled past because the tour they're on is ambushed. Caught away from her team, Merrick has to rely on Neo for backup and she quickly discovers old habits die hard.
On a Snowy Mountain
Jersey and Shaw make it through hell to be together. They get married and spend their honeymoon in a sunny paradise, where they discover their future plans to become parents is now a present situation. A couple of weeks before Jersey's due date, they're taking a well-earned break at a friend's cabin on a snowy mountain when the weather takes a turn and all hell breaks loose.
On an Even Keel
Security expert Goldie Swartz is presumed dead after a building explodes and leaves behind a tangled past filled with burned bridges and messy relationships with those she loves. Ryne Kingston witnesses Goldie going down and realizes a little too late he'd give everything he has to have her back in his life. When Goldie returns, battered and busted up but very alive, she and Ryne finally acknowledge they need each other to stay on an even keel.
On the Bench
Peyton Bice comes of age around the mixed martial arts sporting events her dad sponsors and her past comes calling in the form of one of his former starfighters, now a leading trainer. Rookie Cliff Westfordson offers her a shoulder to lean on, but Peyton fears getting tangled up with the newest recruit on her dad's roster.
Once in a Lifetime
Evan McCoy overhears Sasha Knepf shout his name when she's in the throes of passion with another man. He confronts her the next day in the hotel suite and demands an explanation, which she's not inclined to provide since he ditched her after their second dance at the annual ball.
One Time Thing
Sometimes a wicked, powerful attraction isn't always a good thing. Vickie South and Grant Magnus have an instant spark, but Vickie is dating Grant's best friend. A stormy night and loss of power set the stage, and the duo can't resist the strong pull, which makes for an awkward situation all around.
Open Shelter
Jay Hestwick meets Weslee Noss at the open shelter his mom operates and sees through Weslee's sarcastic front to the scared kid underneath. He decides to become her new best friend. Fifteen years later, Jay runs the program and Weslee comes home, ready to assist, but she doesn't realize she's bringing a dangerous menace out of hiding now that she's back.
Parade on Main
Eppie and Vin help the brother of Vin's best friend find his footing when he arrives in town to be the honored speaker at the Memorial Day parade. Vin recounts his brief stint in the military and Eppie plays matchmaker—something she swore she'd never do.
Past All Limits
Scarlett Jayne and Dare Humphries have issues. Scarlett can't commit and Dare won't wait around. After a nasty break-up, the former couple is thrown together for a ribbon-cutting at a new gym and training center. Six months isn't quite enough time for them to be sharing space.
Photo Ops
When Mace McKenna decides not to participate in the annual Officers of the City charity calendar photoshoot, Nina Dean won't let up until he caves. But when Nina loses a bet and has to pose for the women's version, she soon finds out Mace is the orchestrator of the whole thing.
Pregnant Pause
Nora Dunne and Logan Rider are wildly attracted to each other and doing a stint in a remote location for a research project. When sexual tension gets in the way of work, their decision to act on the magnetic pull leads to unexpected consequences.
Pumpkin Patch Honeymoon
Eppie and Vin unconventional journey comes full circle when they marry, surrounded by friends and family, in the pumpkin patch where their story began. They decide a staycation will be the perfect honeymoon and discover during their idyllic week is that passion only grows the more in love they fall.
Quick Draw
Utah Slace has a constant stream of male visitors coming and going from her apartment and Hoyt Lancelot, her neighbor, draws the quick conclusion he's moved in next to a prostitute. Utah decides he needs a lesson in why making snap judgments is not a good idea.
Quick on the Draw
Willa Hown opens her place up to paintball enthusiasts on the weekends and enjoys the antics of grown adults finding their inner child. Kip Jarvison rarely takes time off but his brothers drag him to Willa's place for a weekend of fun and messy sport. Kip's not thrilled--until he meets Willa and she shows him how much fun paintball can really be.
3526 / 9500 words. 37% done!
Quid Pro Quo
When Abel Reynolds gets injured and laid up for a couple of days, Lark Munroe decides to provide a little quid pro quo and check in on him, except she's got way better ideas to pass the time than Abel ever has.
Quit the Music
Prosper Bates, bartender and music lover, hears Drew Langerford play and his songs haunt her. Drawn to the gorgeous musician, she falls hard for him, but when his mentor shows up, the new relationship may end before it truly gets started.
Quitters Never Cheat
Robbin Rhayne, a talented sculptor, believes she has to suffer for her art. Ewan Arther makes her almost reconsider the concept--sex has never been better with anyone else--until he wants more and she won't commit. Several years later, she runs into Ewan again and the spark is still there ... too bad they're both in relationships with other people.
Quixotic Cake Capers
Tori Plum decides making a cheesecake for Gray Calhoun isn't beyond her capabilities even though she's definitely not a domestic goddess. Seventeen tries later, she's ready to call in the troops or throw in the towel.
Read Between the Lines
Lexa Bode finds a letter Kers Jarvis wrote to his father at the tender age of seven. Her heart breaks for the handsome pilot. The missive covers so much, but the young Kers leaves a lot unsaid, things his old man wouldn't see, but Lexa does--she considers subtext her second language.
Reality Bytes
Libby Cowl and Bourne Levision, on-air hosts of a web series, Reality Bytes, snark and snap at each other on screen. But when the cameras aren't rolling, they're all about the hot and sexy, something their producer is not happy about.
Reflex Reaction
Rory Crame longs for more than her small hometown can provide. She escapes, leaving her childhood sweetheart, Gib Larrison, behind. Seven years later, she returns, older and wiser, with a better appreciation for what she walked away from--especially Gib, who doesn't seem at all interested in rekindling their romance.
Rescue Me
After twenty-four hours of nonstop runs in two busy station houses, Skylar Darns and Hayes Parrison, two extremely good paramedics, are ready to throw in the towel and have someone rescue them. The one saving grace? They spend the day planning their anniversary celebration--one they may be too exhausted to attend.
Rhythm and Motion
Rosie Austin and Carlos Baker are on opposing teams in the annual state-wide fire academy competition. In the week leading up to the big event, they fight an attraction that could get them into trouble with their team captains. By the end of the three-day contest, both are questioning if what they feel is real or whether they're caught up in the forbidden fruit angle.
Ring It In
Recovering from post-holiday family drama, Paris Lightful wants to spend New Year's Eve in her uncle's cabin with nothing but her laptop and a ton of action movies. When near blizzard conditions strand Deputy Kelton Pine at her location, Paris doesn't welcome the intrusion, especially since Kelton has a major chip on his shoulder. But once the ice breaks between the couple, things heat up rather quickly.
Right Feels Wrong
A college RA, Clover Miller, busts an underage drinker who ends up on academic probation and in danger of losing his scholarship. When the student's brother, Lennox Bailey, comes to visit, he's caught between being a loyal sibling and an instant attraction to the RA that reported on his brother.
Rise and Shine
Abram Purdy sees the same barista, Whitney Boone, every day of the week. She always knows exactly what he needs to get his day started. He runs into her on a Saturday morning jog and discovers she's taking a position at the local university and Abram decides to see if she'll still make his morning coffee--at his place.
Running Dialog
Margo Miln and Del Lamberto, two of a remote outpost's best paramedics, argue all the time. Sometimes their rapid-fire disagreements can be a pain... and occasionally their lively discussions lead to truly awesome things.
Rustic Affair
Necia Sands and Falcon Seaver, two mercenaries for hire, finally retire from the life and try to settle down. Being opposites draws them together, but it also makes them clash over simple things--like finding the right house.
Seize the Day
When Pixie Ross almost dies after a hit-and-run accident, she wakes up with two prevailing thoughts. Life is short and she's done playing the field. The man of dreams has been standing at her side for ages—her best friend Kemp MacGuiness. Now she has to convince him she's serious after years of keeping him at arm's length.
Selling Tickets
Kurt Trevarthan trusts Winnie Clay, one of his oldest friends, with everything but his heart. He never dreams he won't be able to rely on her when she decides to take a large step away after the opening of his latest nightclub, especially when his old man shows up—after a decade away—and he needs her now more than ever.
Severing Ties
Lucky Block and Booker Severn provide all the crazy antics their small town can take. But when they finally sever ties, the community pulls out all the stops to who the couple they belong together.
A Simple Thing
River Cyd loses a bet and has to have a lip-lock with Gus Berkeley. No big deal--they've shared them before. But the simple kiss goes from zero to smokin' in less than a second flat and River isn't quite sure when complicated became the norm between her and Gus.
Sparkle and Boom (An Organic Nature Short)
Eppie Collins and Vin Derbish head back to the city for another fireworks extravaganza. Margie comes through with comping the VIP suite again, but right before the thrilling show, the couple is interrupted by the last minute arrival of the registered occupant, much to Margie's dismay.
Spring Chickens (An Organic Nature Short)
A four-day weekend over the Easter holiday puts Vin Derbish in the mood for some alone time with Eppie Collins. A family emergency sees Eppie taking in her niece and nephew, which gives Eppie and Vin some perspective on parenthood.
St. Patrick's Day Seduction (An Organic Nature Short)
Eppie Collins and Vin Derbish survive a visit from Eppie's nefarious ex and she's ready to try something new with Vin—something she's never done before. Eppie takes some time to prepare then sets the stage for the romantic encounter—where else but in the chic shed Vin made for her.
Standing Room Only (a Black Unicorn Comics episode)
The crew from the Black Unicorn Comic Company is celebrating their award-winning event from a convention at a local pub. The entire group is in fine form and, with their significant others in attendance, it's standing room only at the bar with Lucy and Brian holding court.
Steamed Up
Raina Forbes and Huck Holloway are forced to work together after a spectacular break-up. Their close-quarters job has sparks flying between the former couple, and shaky new relationships are tested, with Huck's going down in flames. And contrary to popular opinion, Huck doesn't always play nice when he truly wants something... or someone.
Stone-Cold Sober
When Tansy Jons meets West Tamesin, they have an instant connection, but she's dating one of his oldest friends. A drunken evening and almost hook-up with West has Tansy examining what she feels as soon as she's stone cold sober.
Summer's Eve (An Organic Nature Short)
The beginning of summer means Vin Derbish is chest-deep into his busy season. Eppie Collins is used to not seeing much of Vin during the month of June but suggests a spontaneous camping trip when the weather turns nasty with thunderstorms. A few days in a cabin with pouring rain as their soundtrack can't be a bad thing.
Surf's Up
Marla Siff and Farley Osbourne protect a wealthy businessman as part of his entourage. People assume tech geek Farley is the muscle, but Marla is the combat-trained protective detail. When a threat looms, they retreat to the private shores of their client's own island and Marla and Farley fight their attraction to keep their boss safe.
Suspect Elimination
On a college campus, someone is pulling some not-so-nice pranks that escalate to a dangerous level on a group of friends. Elena Houghton and Oscar Scanlon aren't going to put up with the nastiness anymore and take it upon themselves to eliminate the suspects to find the culprit. Along the way, they discover a mutual attraction for each other.
Tell Me More
Shannon Tewes and Webber Dillon work for a premiere event planner and don't always see eye to eye. Shannon has a knack for putting Webber on the hot seat whenever their boss is around and Webber has several ideas for how he'd retaliate if he ever gets Shannon in a compromising position.
Temporary Fallout
Witter Benson is called in from the field to take over when the head of a security firm—and his father—is shot and it's a job he doesn't want. His partner, Lane Stahl, tracks down the responsible party and Witter leaves to help her bring in the culprit, regardless of the problems his absence will create. With the future uncertain, Witter knows one thing for sure—the fallout he'll face is worth bringing in the person who caused harm to his family.
Things Even Out
The return of a family member triggers a long-standing trauma in Heather Jerome and she turns to her best friend Shad Wilhelm to cope. Shad sticks close and talks her though several rough patches, which isn't easy for him because he's been in love with Heather for a long time and she has no idea how he feels.
Throw in the Towel
Taurin Beach and Craig Wallmartin are top competitors on the mud run circuit. When Craig is caught by a reporter with nothing but a towel, it gives Taurin the perfect idea for catching his attention and finally getting what she wants. Him.
Toying with Desire
Carly Johnson, a savvy business owner who sells sex toys, isn't looking for love... her track record is terrible. But when she meets Zeke Moran, under less than stellar circumstances, sparks fly and Carly wants to take a chance... but first Zeke has to get over his preconceived ideas about her career.
Transference
Leslie Karr is packing her meager belongings to move into a new apartment and finds a letter from Granger Unger, explaining why their night of shared grief over the loss of his brother can't go anywhere. After three years, Leslie still wonders if he may have been wrong and decides to test the waters by looking him up before she leaves town.
Trapping Flies with Honey
Acer Prewitt has a sweetheart deal—a busy roadside cafe the community loves and hometown girl, Mazzy Blume, as his current flame and event manager. When a newcomer sets her sights on taking Mazzy's place, Acer gives Mazzy space to handle the situation but also offers a solid piece of advice—instead of ripping the other woman a new one bombard her with kindness.
Twenty-Four-Hour Pass
Teegan Alexander and Fyffe Campbell rarely work in the same location. When an event puts them in the same city at the same time, they take advantage of the situation and use a twenty-four hour pass for a long overdue reunion.
Ugly Drunk
Pippa Rice is a problem solver and when she takes a job at a local watering hole, her natural skill defuses quite a few tricky situations. Too bad she can't figure out how to fix her boss, Wood Finnian. The guy has more baggage than an airport, but Pippa isn't one to give up on people, ever.
Unacceptable Behavior
Blain Donahue wants to buy into a fight club and decides to invest when he meets the main attraction, Roxane Kewes. He's known her a long time--since high school where she constantly got into trouble--and thinks it's great she found an outlet for her unacceptable behavior.
Under the Impression
Gris Ravenswood, owner of a hot nightspot, has it bad for his lead bartender, Kari Dans, but she's in a relationship with a semi-pro golfer. When Kari imbibes too much at an after party and puts the moves on Gris, he thinks he has a chance... until Kari receives a text and runs off to be the guy who always leaves her behind.
Under the Influence
When her father dies, Lillith Jans inherits a hotly sought after piece of property in Mexico. She also unknowingly takes on an unpaid debt, which puts her life in danger. Hayden Knoxville makes her an offer she wants to refuse, but can't--sell to him and he'll deal with the men coming to collect payment.
Underfoot
Nona Rack, a footloose artist and Jane of all trades, breaks down beside reclusive author West Wentworth's house at two a.m., during a blinding snowstorm. The cranky writer lets her stay, even though she's underfoot, and before he knows it, he's discovered a new muse.
Underneath
When Reeves West and Hampton Bennett are trapped underneath a building, they have plenty of time to resolve the argument they had before work, which means they have to face the underlying issues of trying to combine their professional and personal life.
Unfettered in Love
Shayla Ruger is perpetually single by choice. After all, she's dated every guy in her small hometown and hasn't found the right one. But when Innes Dalton blazes back into town, Shayla may have found her dream man. The only problem? His ex—the woman who left him at the altar—enters the picture and Shayla has to decide if she's willing to dig deep and fight for the future she wants or let her competition take the prize.
Up the Ante
Mutual satisfaction starts at the poker table when Vianca Berry and Fritz Hattenfield begin a flirtatious game that ups the ante of their new relationship.
Using Tongue
Joss Hellenburg hates licorice and Lisa Getz aims to show him why he should love it--by using her tongue during a hot and steamy kiss--which sets up a series of sexy embraces while the two try to outdo each other.
Veritas
Tillie Cruz has a moment of veritas when she shoots Faxon Jarvis in a friendly fire incident. The realization she wants a life with him may be too late because Faxon has a new relationship and Tillie doesn't want to mess it up. She may not have to--her bullet may have done the trick.
Very Awkward Evening
Vi Palona's rock star mom wants a sit down meeting with Garwin Noth's academic parents, which Vi keeps putting off because her mother, Mina, has no edit button. When Mina crashes a birthday dinner, Vi figures her mom can't do much damage... but five minutes into the meal, Vi learns how wrong she is.
Vicarious Living
Sometimes adversity can be overcome and vicarious living through fantasy proves to be a good thing. Lola Humes and Wright Wesslop discover a mutual way to cope when they meet at their group counseling sessions. They're not supposed to interact outside the anonymous therapy gatherings, but neither is very good at following the rules.
Vin's Valentine (An Organic Nature Short)
After Eppie revealed her kinkier side to Vin, their trust and bond is deeper and better than ever. But there's someone else who knows how Eppie likes to play and he's hell-bent on worming his way back into her life.
Violating Space
Reese Claymore has it bad for Eric Matthews but they work in the same department and can't really get together. Doesn't mean Reese can't express her interest—to the point of driving Eric a little insane over it. He decides to prove a point and invades her personal space, but his plan goes awry when he can't resist acting on his crazy impulse.
Voices Carry
Summer Blaine is a struggling artist who always listens to Detective Fitch Falconer's tales of triumphs and woes when he drops by the diner she works in to make ends meet. When she gets a chance to display her art, she invites Fitch to the gallery to see her true passion. Unfortunately, a ghost from her past tries to get in the way and it's up to Fitch to find out who wants her dead.
We Shouldn't
Sutton Perry and Lyle McCormack collide during an off-campus party, overindulge with too much partying, and end up back at Sutton's dorm. When they wake up the next day, Sutton swears off alcohol and the weird but promising start with Lyle ends pretty much before it begins … but a series of misadventures keeps them in orbit around each other and Lyle soon pulls out all the stops to win Sutton over.
Weathering the Storm
Gabby Carns and Tim Appleby live in a remote, mountainous region. When the weather report warns of massive snowfall, the couple prepares for the coming blizzard. But instead of being fearful, they're looking forward to the alone time—nothing brings out the steamy romance like a plunge in the temperature.
Wind It Up
Garner Mason enlists in the military and leaves Rae Manilow behind—breaking her heart. Rae meets Sheriff Felix Reynolds and falls hard, settling down with him in his mountain cabin. When Garner rolls into town intent on making amends with Rae, she's trapped between two men she deeply loves and can't see a way out of her predicament.
Winning Hand
A night of poker takes a sexy turn when Hahn Canedy ups the ante and wagers a night of hot sex as his tithe. Tawni Capps can't resist calling the bet—either way she'll have the winning hand.
X Marks the Spot
Nydia Vreeland takes her boyfriend, Declan Morris, on an adult adventure vacation where sexy fun and games ensue. Their final game is a treasure hunt where 'X' marks the spot and the winner gets to choose the evening's pleasure. The way Nydia figures things, there's no way she can lose.
X Out the Date
Preston Ayl and Elliot Newman are on the verge of making a strong commitment. Attending conferences on opposite ends of the country, the week away from each other is proving more difficult than either expects and they're crossing out the date until they're back together.
Your Move
Reilly Mounts returns to her hometown after an impulsive marriage and a divorce that's turning ugly. Caden Bromley, her high school flame, wants to pick up where they left off, but Reilly needs some time to figure out where he fits in her life… and she has to deal with her soon to be ex.
Youth is Overrated
Tatum Moore and Fisher Vogler have three grown children and their oldest is considering divorce. When he seeks advice from his parents, they try not to interfere but provide insight into a passionate opposites-attract marriage and how to make it work.
Zane's Ghost
When Zane Warchild goes down in the line of duty, Kella Fine blames herself—after all, she realizes her mistake when she crosses a personal line and steps way back from Zane. Gray Warchild grows quickly tired of Kella wearing her guilt like a badge and putting his brother's ghost between them.
Zanzibar Blues
When Higg Astley is brought in for a clean-up job, maintaining order over a raucous and rowdy crowd, in a roadside tavern, his first goal is to keep the house singer, Liberty Vans, from partaking in the nightly brawl. No easy feat when Liberty is the daughter of the man who wants the land the bar sits on.
Zinging Barbs
Relic finder Vaughn Dyson sticks much closer to home since Faulkner Roush saved her life, but when an artifact all but lands in her lap, she insists on taking it to the university for safe-keeping, which Faulkner can't argue about even if they'll be late for a party in their honor.
Zipline and Sinker
Vaughn Dyson is a relic hunter who goes out of her way to save old treasures and preserve their place in history. But when Faulkner Roush gets word she's trying to smuggle a priceless artifact out of South America, he has to track her down before a rival, out for profit, group gets to her.
Zootropolis
Mackenna Sycks is looking to raise money for a wildlife refuge in Africa. When Walton Conley offers to back her project, she balks, thinking the hot shot playboy has ulterior motives. He does, but he's also a whiz with fundraisers and surprises Mackenna with gala affair dubbed Zootropolis.
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