Roman Belmont lives by rules and legacy—until Isabel, a fiery pastry chef from the wrong side of town, turns his world upside down..ROMANHeir to an empire. Groomed to lead. Bound by duty.Love was never part of the plan.He’s followed every rule to protect the Belmont legacy—until Isabel.She sees the man, not the heir.With her, he feels alive for the first time.But loving her means risking everything:his future, his family, his name.Will he walk away from an empire…for the only woman he’ll ever love?ISABELA rising pastry chef, fired and blacklisted, with bills she can't ignore.Then comes a chance meeting, and a stolen kiss in a bookshop.One night with Roman kindles a fire she didn't know was there.But then--he's gone.She finds a job at a lavish estate, brimming with secrets.And behind a forbidden door in the south wing--is the man she thought she'd never see again.----- WHAT READERS ARE SAYING…"It touched my soul."“A laughed, I cried, I swooned.”“Beautifully written. Breathless.”“I've been reading romance for 15 years. Best books ever.”.PRELUDE TO YOU is Book One in the duet that begins the Prelude Series. It is not a standalone, and the story continues in PRELUDE TO US. form the opening duet in the Prelude Series. They are not standalones, and are meant to be read together, and in order.. Emotional. Spicy. Slow-burn with heat.Main Tropes:Different WorldsStar-Crossed LoversKind Possessive Billionaire MMCOne-Night Stand --> Workplace ProximityThis book contains explicit content and profanity. For mature readers who want heat with heart.Start your journey now, with Prelude to You...

She came to the beach to heal. He came to hide. Neither expected to fall for the other. When Bridgette’s ex publicly humiliates her in front of half the town, she’s ready to escape the mess—and her broken confidence. Three weeks at a Texas beach barbecue boot camp might not fix her heart, but it could help her figure out who she is without everyone else’s opinions.Then she meets her smoking-hot instructor… the one who kissed her and ran.Keegan is only in town to lay low while his scandal-plagued life as a top Dallas surgeon cools off. He’s not looking for complications—especially not the bold, beautiful woman who’s unexpectedly in his class. He knows he should keep his distance. She’s sunshine and spice, and he’s already burned.When a surprising family connection ties them together, Bridgette is determined to unearth the past to repay a debt of love. Keegan wants to protect his family secrets—but he can’t let her go it alone.As they dig into family mysteries and spend sun-drenched days side by side, their hearts start to open… until the truth Keegan’s hiding threatens everything. Can two people running from their past find the courage to build a future—together?A heartfelt, closed-door romance with forced proximity, sizzling tension, small-town charm, and big emotional payoff. Perfect for fans of Nicholas Sparks with a dash of Sarah Adams’ humor.*You are guaranteed a HEA and no cheating.*

In this Texas Cattleman's Club tale, USA TODAY bestselling author Janice Maynard brings you the sexiest single dad in Royal, Texas!  Millionaire rancher Gil Addison does not need Bailey Collins. She is far from the sweet homemaker he thought he wanted. But she is a beautiful woman with a badge, hot on the heels of a kidnapper in Gil's club. And Gil is hot for her!  Bailey can't let her career get sidetracked by the cowboy and his son. She's here to do a job, not find a family. Bailey won't stop till she gets her man in cuffs…. Trouble is, Gil won't stop till he gets this woman in his bed!

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Nicole Blanchard comes a second chance military romantic suspense!One night with a hero.It was only supposed to be a fling with my brother’s best friend. The same man I’ve loved since he gave me my first kiss. I knew he was about to leave for a year, but I couldn’t let him go without showing him how I felt.One lie that could tear us apart.Our paths crossed again, but we’re both different people. I should have told him the truth, but I couldn’t. Not when he ignored every message I ever sent. He’s no longer the man I once knew. He’s warring with his own demons, against silence threatening to swallow him, and I know if he ever learns the truth, he will never forgive me.One love that will have to save us. When all I hold dear is threatened, I have only one way to repair the damage. I have to trust the man I lied to. The man I never got the chance to make a life with. The only man who could save what we created together.Warrior takes place in the First to Fight series, but may be read as a standalone.