Kelly Violet

Rae I learned early in life never to hope for much. Then a boy crashed into my world and wouldn't take no for an answer. Wouldn't just leave me be. Now, it was the end of my senior year and things were as good as could be. Especially when it came to me and my best friend, Xander. He was still right there by my side. Only he wasn't an annoying steamroller anymore. He was the very best thing. But that was too good to be true. Always had been. Everyone disappoints me eventually, right? I always thought it was funny how people let you down right when you needed them most. Xander I was on top of the world. High school was coming to an end and there I was with my best friend, Rae, along for the ride. My dream girl. She had no clue how I felt, but I was ready for that to change. To tell her exactly how I wanted things to be between us. If my nerves didn't kill me first. But I would take my shot no matter what. She deserves everything. Until she crushed me. One moment was all it took. One image I couldn't get out of my head. Then it was over. We were over. The Love You Give Me is a story of unrequited love between high school best friends. This novelette features mean girls and misunderstandings. Get ready for senior year to go completely off the rails. And be sure to continue their story in The Names You Call Me.

A prequel to The Names You Call Me

The Love You Give Me

A life he yearned to reclaim… Colton Strong hid behind a mask. As the frontman for his band, Country Blue, he’s known for his soulful tenor and brooding nature. He leaves his guard up and for good reason. Nobody gets close enough to see past the carefully-constructed façade. Until Darcy. Once the petite fireball enters his life one night, setting off sparks in the darkest parts of his soul, she won’t leave his mind. Too bad that amazing night also holds some terrible memories. When she left town without a word, he knew he had to do everything in his power to get her back. A love she had to let go... Darcy Williams faced another crossroads. A guilty conscience won’t let her forget the consequences of her actions a year and half ago. Thousands of miles away from the only people who matter to her, the loneliness is taking a toll. But she would have to make a choice soon. Stay away or return home? Then the enigmatic frontman shows up on her doorstep unannounced, and she’s in for a new wave of heartache. Saying goodbye to Colt had never been part of the plan, even though she knew he was better off without her. Can they put the past behind them for a shot at happiness? Because love gives you strength in the darkest moments and when you need it most…

A New Adult Contemporary Romance Novel

Strongest With You

The road to love is never easy... A secret she wanted to bury... Wynter Simmons was haunted by flashbacks. A year since the incident and she’s still not herself. Just as afraid and ashamed as if it all happened yesterday. When her best friend drags her to a concert, she’s in for another rude awakening. This could either be the best thing to happen or the moment that breaks her for good. Then she met him. A dream he never saw coming... Rafael Tapiro was always drifting. Told for most of his life that he wasn’t good enough, he almost believed it. Now, as the new bassist for the up-and-coming band, Country Blue, things are finally looking up. Too bad he doesn’t have anyone to share it with. But a gig at a crowded club changes everything. It only takes one look, and he’s a goner. The music led him to her. Can they find exactly what they need in each other? Because love comes when you least expect it and when you don’t think you deserve it... Touch Me Softly is the first book in the Reawakening Series. This is a full-length contemporary new adult romance novel with all the angst. Get ready to follow this group of friends as they tackle tough issues and love, all at the same time.

Touch Me Softly

Neither of them should have been there. But fate had other plans. At the urging of a friend, Cassandra Jameson found herself in the last place she wanted to be: on a blind date. But favors were for suckers, and she was the biggest one of all. Little did she know, this chance encounter would drag her out of her comfort zone. A place so convenient and safe, she’d been content to stay there for the rest of her life. But that all changed the moment a mystery man sat across from her. It was shaping up to be a normal evening at the restaurant for Warwick Leary when his pesky, younger brother threw a wrench in those plans. Now, instead of dealing with invoices and spreadsheets, he found himself dining with a sweet, intriguing woman. As their time together came to an end, he figured out a way to extend their date and spice up their night. Because the last thing he wanted was for her to slip away. Author Note: All The Pleasure was first published in 2020 exclusively on the Radish Fiction app under All The Ways. This story has been re-edited and expanded. It is now Book 1 in the All The Ways Duo. Book 2 will feature a related couple who will be bringing even more heat.

All The Pleasure

Elle James

Jennie Kew

Jamie K. Schmidt 

Delilah Devlin

Megan Ryder

Natasha Moore

Reina Torres

Michal Scott

January George

Cindy Tanner

Margay Leah Justice

Izzy Archer 

Ava Cuvay 

Susie Chapin

COWBOYS: A BOYS BEHAVING BADLY ANTHOLOGY is filled with tales of those rough and rugged cowboys, whether they’re riding a fence line in Texas or Australia, or herding animals on a newly colonized planet! If you crave a sexy tale about those gruff, capable men, this collection will embody that earthy alpha male hero who isn’t afraid to show the gentle, nurturing side of his complex nature along with his rough and rugged ability to protect those he loves. Get ready to fall in love with tales filled with the earthy scent of horses, cows, and crisp, clean sweat; the sight of sun-leathered skin and crow’s feet; the feel of work-hardened thighs and arms; and the sound of a deep-voiced drawl… Inside Cowboys: A Boys Behaving Badly Anthology, you’ll find the following stories by some of the hottest romance writers out there… Sweet Home Cowboy by Jamie K. Schmidt – A runaway bride returns home to visit her father in the hospital only to discover her jilted groom has taken control of the family’s ranch Free Rein by Elle James – Former Delta, now rodeo security cowboy, rescues a barrel racer on a runaway horse, rekindling an old flame in the process Eight Seconds by Margay Leah Justice – At the rodeo, sometimes all it takes is eight seconds to fall in love Sweetgrass Summer by Reina Torres – A rock-steady rancher, determined to give his love a slow traditional courting, is surprised when she takes the reins Cowboys & Zombies by Cindy Tanner – Nothing can keep me from my cup of coffee—not the threat of zombies or a double-shot of sexy cowboy…nothing venti-ed, nothing earned Carry Me Home by Kelly Violet – Down on her luck, a city girl travels back to Kansas and the boy she left behind East of the Rift by January George – A family tragedy reunites a lonely rancher with his estranged wife Tying the Knot by Jennie Kew – A city girl, with a submissive streak a mile wide, falls fast for a dominant, dirty-talking cowboy Second Chances by Megan Ryder – Overwhelmed trying to hold onto her dead husband’s ranch, a lonely widow turns to the one man she can’t have for a night of passion The Patience of Unanswered Prayer by Michal Scott – Kidnapped and destined to be another victim of Reconstruction-era violence, a feisty shop owner is rescued by a trail boss whose dark secret might save them both Something to Talk About by Izzy Archer – When a grad student takes a job as a nanny to two motherless children on a cutting horse ranch, she catches the eye of her sexy boss The Scoundrel by Natasha Moore – A lonely widow finds her strength when she indulges her attraction to a weathered cowboy on his last night in town Solar Flare by Ava Cuvay – An interplanetary rancher recruits hired guns to help herd her livestock and falls into the arms of their sexy leader Hunk of Burning Love by Delilah Devlin – A woman accidentally sets her kitchen on fire while trying to catch the eye of a Texas firefighter Thoroughbreds and Thermodynamics by Sukie Chapin – A nerdy vet weathers a snowstorm to help a hot-as-hell rancher deliver a breach foal; save a horse, ride a cowboy, indeed!

Cowboys

An impulse in class... Rae-Ana Sharpe was like a brick wall. Solid. Steadfast. And hard to break through. Used to a long line of disappointing moments and heartache, this was now her life. Being hurt by her best friend Xander, though, was the absolute worst. She never really recovered from his unexpected dismissal. Then an impulsive moment in class one day brings him crashing back into her world. Gives them a second chance... Alexander Wirth made a colossal mistake the last days of high school. Two years later, it still weighed on his conscience. But Rae was never far from his mind or heart. Taking a chance, he enrolled in an elective way outside of his major. When his bet finally pays off, he gets a rude awakening and a shot at redemption. That's if she even gives him the time of day. When life constantly supplies you with lemons, do you lock your heart away for good? Or let the guy of your dreams fix you a glass of spiked lemonade?

The Names You Call Me

A year he wanted to erase… Zion Wallace was slowly wasting away. An accident left him a broken and powerless man, proving just how much things were truly out of his control. When his well-meaning parents took a decision out of his hands, he came face to face with the one person he couldn’t turn his back on. The two of them were like fire and ice. She pushed him, and he pushed right back. And apparently, it was exactly what he’d been waiting for. Too bad she would never want to be with a man like him. A lesson she learned the hard way... Abigail Suarez was getting her life back on track. A recent break-up proved that she couldn’t give her trust to just anyone. She left that life behind in order to reclaim herself. Now, she had a job she loved and new motivation to pursue her dreams. But someone from her past had other ideas. With her newest client doing everything to knock her off her game, she needed to think outside the box. Most importantly, she had to protect her heart because, when his defenses were down, he was quite irresistible. Can they get their acts together before it’s too late? Because love creeps in with little notice and after you’ve written it off for good... Heal Me Gently is the third book in the Reawakening Series. This is a full-length contemporary new adult romance novel with all the angst. Get ready to follow this group of friends as they tackle tough issues and love, all at the same time.

Heal Me Gently

A secret she never wanted to reveal...Wynter Simmons was haunted by flashbacks. A year since the incident and she's still not herself. Just as afraid and ashamed as if it all happened yesterday. Then she met him.A dream he never wanted to end...Rafael Tapiro was always drifting. As the new bassist for the up and coming band Country Blue, things are finally looking up. But with just one look he's a goner. The music led him to her.Can they be what the other needs?Because love comes when you least expect it and when you don't think you deserve it...

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