Dima Zales

Anna Zaires

Misha Bell

My new assignment at work: test out toys. Yup, that kind. Well, technically, it's to test the app that controls the toys remotely. One problem? The showgirl who's supposed to test the hardware (as in, the actual toys) joins a nunnery. Another problem? This project is important to my Russian boss, the broody, mouthwateringly sexy Vlad, a.k.a. The Impaler. There's only one solution: test both the software and the hardware myself... with his help. NOTE: This is a standalone, raunchy, slow-burn romantic comedy featuring a quirky, nerdy heroine, her hot, mysterious Russian boss, and two guinea pigs who may or may not be into scissoring each other. If any of the above is not your cup of tea, run far, far away. Otherwise, buckle in for a snort-water-up-the-nose-funny, feel-good ride.

Hard Code

A Collection

Hard Stuff

A daredevil prince wants to pay me mega-bucks to train him to hold his breath underwater for ten minutes? Sign me up. Except I’m a magician, not a stunt consultant. My record-beating dive without air was a trick. Of course, I can’t tell that to my client, the royally hot Anatolio Cezaroff, a.k.a. Tigger. Not if I want to be able to pay my rent. Also, I’m not exactly comfortable around germs. All germs, including those lurking on uber-attractive men. So falling for my gorgeous client is out of the question, and I fully intend to keep my distance. That is, until he offers to train me in bed. NOTE: This is a standalone, raunchy, slow-burn romantic comedy featuring a movie-obsessed, germaphobic heroine who's dying to be a famous magician, a scorching hot Ruskovian prince who loves to live on the edge, and two oversized dogs who may or may not have caused said prince's wardrobe malfunction. If any of the above is not your cup of tea, run far, far away. Otherwise, buckle in for a laugh-out-loud, feel-good ride.

Royally Tricked

My grandparents’ grumpy neighbor is as hot as the lethal Florida sun. And like the sun, he’s bad for me. My taste in men is the worst—just ask my ex and his restraining order. What am I doing in Florida with my grandparents, you wonder? Well, my best friend is an octopus, and he needs a bigger tank, so I took a job at an aquarium in the Sunshine State. I didn’t expect that sexy, long-haired grump to try to buy my octopus for some nefarious purpose. Nor did I expect to make out with him during a late-night swim at the beach. And the last thing I expected was to run into him on my first day at my new job… where he’s my boss. NOTE: This is a standalone, raunchy, slow-burn romantic comedy featuring a sun-phobic marine biologist, her scorching hot grump of a boss, and an octopus who likes to go on walks in his mobile tank. If any of the above is not your cup of tea, run far, far away. Otherwise, buckle in for a laugh-out-loud, feel-good ride.

Of Octopuses and Men

So, my Chihuahua humped a bear. Excuse me, a giant, bear-like dog. Now the bear’s scorching hot owner is on my case, demanding an STD test... for my pet. Another problem with this dog-on-dog molestation? The bear’s mysterious owner may be the key to funding my new venture and taking my toys company to the next level. And by “toys,” I mean the fun kind, the kind every woman (and man) needs. If only I could figure out what he’s hiding—or get my libido to behave. Because mixing business and pleasure is a bad idea, and Dragomir Lamian may not be who he seems. NOTE: This is a standalone, raunchy, slow-burn romantic comedy featuring a confident, toy-obsessed heroine who knows every Russian superstition under the sun, her meet-cute with a hot, mysterious stranger, and two oversexed dogs, one of which may have a special toy of his own. If any of the above is not your cup of tea, run away now. Otherwise, buckle in for a laugh-out-loud, feel-good ride.

A Feel-Good Romantic Comedy

Hard Ware

Billionaire Grump

Juno When I'm late for a job interview and get stuck on an elevator with an annoyingly sexy, Ancient Rome-obsessed grump, the last thing I expect is for him to be the billionaire owner of the building. I also don't expect to almost kill him… accidentally, of course. Sure, I don't get the plant care position I applied for, but I do receive an interesting offer. Lucius needs to trick the public (and his grandma) into thinking he's in a relationship, and I need tuition money to get my botany degree. Our arrangement is mutually beneficial—that is, until I start catching feelings. If being a cactus lover has taught me anything, it’s that if you get too close, there's a good chance you'll end up hurt. Lucius Post-elevator incident, I'm left with three things: my favorite water bottle full of pee, a life threatening allergic reaction, and paparazzi photos of my “girlfriend” and I that make my Gram the happiest woman alive. Naturally, my next step is to blackmail—I mean, convince—this (admittedly cute) girl to pretend to date me. That way, my grandma stays happy, and as a bonus, I can keep the gold diggers at bay. Unfortunately, my arch nemesis, a.k.a. biology, kicks in, and the whole "not getting physical" part of our agreement becomes increasingly hard to abide by. Worse yet, the longer I'm with Juno, the more my delicately crafted icy exterior melts away. If I'm not careful, Juno will tear down my walls completely.

A Fake Relationship Romantic Comedy

Hard Ware - Arnese Duro

"Uplifting and lighthearted with sassy dialogue and delicious wit, this modern-day comedy will have you rolling around on the floor laughing. My top-of-the-list romcom for 2020!” - Charmaine Pauls, USA Today bestselling author My new assignment at work: test out toys. Yup, that kind. Well, technically, it’s to test the app that controls the toys remotely. One problem? The showgirl who’s supposed to test the hardware (as in, the actual toys) joins a nunnery. Another problem? This project is important to my Russian boss, the broody, mouthwateringly sexy Vlad, a.k.a. The Impaler. There’s only one solution: test both the software and the hardware myself... with his help. NOTE: This is a standalone, raunchy, slow-burn romantic comedy featuring a quirky, nerdy heroine, her hot, mysterious Russian boss, and two guinea pigs who may or may not be into scissoring each other. If any of the above is not your cup of tea, run far, far away. Otherwise, buckle in for a snort-water-up-the-nose-funny, feel-good ride.

A Laugh-Out-Loud Workplace Romantic Comedy

È una verità universalmente riconosciuta che un uomo single in possesso di peli sul viso debba avere bisogno di radersi. E di darsi una riordinata. E di un finto appuntamento. Mi chiamo Holly Hyman. Amo l'ordine e i numeri primi... e sono nei guai. L’azienda per cui lavoro sta prendendo una svolta che non mi piace. La nostra nuova gestione? Alex Chortsky, un bellissimo e trasandato diavolo russo. La nostra nuova direzione? Intrattenimento virtuale di tipo piccante. Forse, la cosa non mi dispiacerebbe così tanto, se il lavoro della mia vita non fosse destinato ai bambini. O se non avessi accidentalmente rimorchiato una versione virtuale del mio capo diabolicamente bello. L'unico modo per salvare il progetto dei miei sogni è stringere un patto faustiano. Per una sera, fingerò di essere la ragazza di Alex Chortsky. Che cosa potrebbe mai andare storto? NOTA: Questa è una commedia romantica a sé stante, licenziosa e piccante, che narra di un’eroina anglofila, bizzarra e un po’ nerd, di un eroe russo strafigo e di un cucciolo indisciplinato di dimensioni enormi. Se uno qualsiasi di questi elementi non è di vostro gradimento, scappate subito! Altrimenti, allacciatevi le cinture per una corsa che vi farà ridere a crepapelle.

Hard Byte – Lavoro duro

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of facial hair must be in want of a shave. And tidying. And a fake date. My name is Holly Hyman. I love order and prime numbers—and I’m in trouble. The company I work for is pivoting, and not in a way I like. Our new management? Alex Chortsky, a gorgeous, scruffy Russian devil. Our new direction? VR entertainment of the spicy kind. Maybe I wouldn’t mind it so much if my life’s work wasn’t meant for children. Or if I hadn’t accidentally hooked up with a VR version of my wickedly handsome boss. The only way to save my dream project is to make a Faustian bargain. For one night, I pretend to be Alex Chortsky’s girlfriend. What could possibly go wrong? NOTE: This is a standalone, raunchy, slow-burn romantic comedy featuring a quirky, nerdy Anglophile heroine, a scorching hot Russian hero, and an unruly, oversized puppy. If any of the above is not your cup of tea, run away now. Otherwise, buckle in for a laugh-out-loud, feel-good ride.

Hard Byte

Il mio nuovo incarico al lavoro: testare i giocattoli. Sì, intendo proprio i sex toys. Beh, tecnicamente, si tratta di testare l'applicazione che controlla i giocattoli a distanza. Un problema? La showgirl che dovrebbe testare l'hardware (cioè i toys veri e propri) entra in convento. Un altro problema? Questo progetto è importante per il mio capo russo, il cupo e squisitamente sexy Vlad, alias: l'Impalatore. C'è un'unica soluzione: testare io stessa sia il software sia l'hardware... con il suo aiuto. NOTA: Questa è una commedia romantica a sé stante, licenziosa e piccante, che narra di un'eroina bizzarra e un po’ nerd, e del suo misterioso e attraente capo russo, nonché di due porcelline d’India, che potrebbero anche farsi la sforbiciata a vicenda. Se uno qualsiasi di questi elementi non è di vostro gradimento, scappate subito! Altrimenti, allacciatevi le cinture per una corsa che vi farà ridere a crepapelle.

Hard Code - Codice Duro

Dunque, il mio chihuahua ha ingroppato un’orsa. Scusatemi: una cagna gigante, simile a un’orsa. Ora, il bellissimo proprietario dell’orsa mi sta alle costole: pretende che io faccia un test per le malattie veneree… al mio animale! Un altro problemino di questa molestia tra cani? Il misterioso proprietario dell’orsa potrebbe essere la chiave per finanziare la mia nuova impresa e portare al successo la mia azienda di giocattoli. E per “giocattoli”, intendo quelli divertenti: quelli di cui tutte le donne (e gli uomini) hanno bisogno. Se solo riuscissi a capire che cosa nasconde… o a tenere sotto controllo la mia libido! Perché mescolare affari e piacere è una pessima idea, e Dragomir Lamian potrebbe non essere quello che sembra. NOTA: Questa è una commedia romantica a sé stante, licenziosa e piccante, che narra di un’eroina sicura di sé, ossessionata dai sex toys, che conosce ogni superstizione russa sotto il sole, e del suo incontro fortuito con un estraneo attraente e misterioso, nonché di due cani allupati, uno dei quali potrebbe avere un sex toy speciale tutto per sé. Se uno qualsiasi di questi elementi non è di vostro gradimento, scappate subito! Altrimenti, allacciatevi le cinture per una corsa che vi farà ridere a crepapelle.

Hard Ware – Arnese Duro

What if the person destined to complete you… has the same name as you? MIT graduate Sawyer Baker has built walls around her heart as complex as her code. When a mistaken kiss with her brilliant, misanthropic colleague Sawyer Worthington threatens their positions at Octothorpe, they engineer the perfect solution: a marriage on paper only. Their arrangement is calculated, logical, and absolutely temporary—until proximity reveals what algorithms can’t predict: undeniable chemistry. As corporate sabotage threatens their company and a bullet meant for her changes everything, Sawyer must decide if protecting her career is worth sacrificing the love she never saw coming… with the man who shares more than just her name.

A Fake Marriage Workplace Romance

Pretend I Do

He's a billionaire... and a rake. Yes, I know it's not the 1800s. I'm just a bit obsessed with historical romance, that's all. And books in general, which is why I'm on my way to interview for my dream job at the library when Adrian Westfield's sheep-like hound knocks me over and into the mud. So I'm late, dirty, and completely flub my interview—only to get the offer of my life. To win custody of his baby daughter, Adrian Westfield wants to make me his fake wife.

Billionaire Rake

Hard Code - Der Test

Mijn nieuwe opdracht op het werk: speeltjes uitproberen. Yep, dat soort speeltjes. Nou, eigenlijk is het om de app te testen die het speeltje op afstand bestuurt. Het probleem? De danseres die de hardware moet testen (dus de eigenlijke speeltjes) gaat zich bij een nonnenklooster aansluiten. Een ander probleem? Dit project is belangrijk voor mijn Russische baas, de zwaarmoedige, overheerlijk sexy Vlad, ook bekend als de Spietser. Er is maar één oplossing: zowel de software als de hardware zelf testen... met zijn hulp. OPMERKING: dit is een op zichzelf staande, ordinaire, slow burn romantische komedie met een eigenzinnige, nerdachtige heldin, haar hete, mysterieuze Russische baas en twee cavia's die wel of niet met elkaar op kunnen schieten. Als een van de bovenstaande dingen niet jouw ding is, loop er dan nu van weg. Zet je anders schrap voor een hele grappige feel-good rit.

Moeilijke code

Mein Name ist Blue - fügen Sie hier einen Witz über Alkohol ein - und ich bin eine Femme fatale in Ausbildung. Mein Ziel ist es, der CIA beizutreten. Leider habe ich ein winziges Problem mit Vögeln, und das, was meinem Traum am nächsten kommt, ist die Arbeit für eine Regierungsbehörde, die auf beunruhigende Weise über jedermanns Sex-SMS, Wutausbrüchen in privaten Facebook-Gruppen und geheime Schokoladenkeksrezepte der Familie auf dem Laufenden ist. Ich weiß, ich bin das Klischee einer Spionin, einer Agentin, die am Schreibtisch arbeitet, sich aber nach Außeneinsätzen sehnt. Wie auch immer, ich habe einen Plan: Ich werde den geheimnisvollen Hot Poker Club infiltrieren, wo ich einen mysteriösen, sexy Fremden entdeckt habe, von dem ich überzeugt bin, dass er ein russischer Spion ist. Und sobald ich drin bin? Alles, was ich tun muss, ist, den mutmaßlichen Spion zu verführen, ohne mich in ihn zu verlieben, damit ich seine wahre Identität aufdecken und der CIA meine Femme-fatale-Fähigkeiten beweisen kann. Ich verliere bei der Arbeit nie die Konzentration, also wird das ein absolutes Kinderspiel für mich sein. Oh, und habe ich erwähnt, dass er sexy ist? Ich tue es für mein Land, nicht für meine Eierstöcke, ich schwöre es. WARNUNG: Jetzt, wo Sie das gelesen haben, wird sich Ihr Gerät in fünf Sekunden selbst zerstören. HINWEIS: Dies ist eine eigenständige, anzügliche, langsame romantische Komödie mit einer schrulligen, von Spionagefilmen besessenen Heldin, einem glühend heißen Vielleicht-Russen, mehreren erschreckenden Geschichten über Vögel und vielen Diskussionen über die relative Niedlichkeit von Tieren. Wenn das alles nichts für Sie ist, sollten Sie weit, weit weglaufen. Andernfalls schnallen Sie sich an und freuen Sie sich auf eine unbeschwerte Zeit voller Lachen und guter Laune.

Femme fatalish – Eine fast perfekte Femme fatale

Een waaghals prins wil me megaveel geld betalen om hem te trainen om tien minuten lang zijn adem in te kunnen houden? Meld mij maar aan. Het is alleen dat ik een goochelaar ben, geen stunt consultant. Mijn recordduik zonder lucht was een truc. Natuurlijk kan ik dat niet aan mijn cliënt vertellen, de koninklijk hete Anatolio Cezaroff, alias Tigger. Niet als ik mijn huur wil kunnen betalen. Ik voel me ook niet echt op mijn gemak bij ziektekiemen. Alle ziektekiemen, ook die bij uber-aantrekkelijke mannen op de loer liggen. Dus voor mijn prachtige cliënt vallen is uitgesloten, en ik ben volledig van plan om afstand te houden. Dat wil zeggen, tot hij aanbiedt om me in bed te trainen. OPMERKING: Dit is een standalone, ranzige, trage romantische komedie met een heldin die film-geobsedeerd is en smetvrees heeft die graag een beroemde goochelaar wil zijn, een verzengende hete Ruskoviaanse prins die graag aan de rand leeft, en twee oversized honden die al dan niet het garderobeprobleem van de prins hebben veroorzaakt. Als een van de bovenstaande dingen niet jouw ding is, loop er dan nu van weg. Zet je anders schrap voor een feel-good rit waar je zeker om zal lachen.

Koninklijk bedrogen

Bon, alors mon chihuahua a sauté un ours. Excusez-moi, un énorme chien aux allures d’ours. Maintenant, j’ai le propriétaire ultra canon dudit ours sur le dos ; il exige un test MST… pour mon chien. L’autre problème causé par cette affaire d’agression sexuelle entre chiens ? Le mystérieux propriétaire de l’ours est peut-être celui qui me permettra de financer mon nouveau projet et de faire passer mon entreprise de jouets à l’étape supérieure. Et quand je dis « jouets », je parle du genre marrant, du genre dont toutes les femmes (et les hommes) ont besoin. Si seulement je pouvais découvrir ce qu’il cache – ou forcer ma libido à bien se tenir ! Parce que c’est une mauvaise idée de mélanger le travail et le plaisir, et que Dragomir Lamian n’est peut-être pas celui qu’il paraît être. Note : Ceci est une comédie romantique one-shot torride qui progresse lentement, dans laquelle une héroïne pleine d’assurance obsédée par les jouets et qui connaît toutes les superstitions russes sous le soleil rencontre un inconnu sexy et mystérieux, et comprenant deux chiens en chaleur dont l’un possède peut-être son propre jouet spécial. Si l’un des éléments ci-dessus n’est pas votre tasse de thé, fuyez maintenant. Sinon, préparez-vous pour une virée hilarante et détendue.

Misha Bell

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