As a second generation detective, Nathan Carter is a cop, through and through, one who definitely sees things in black and white. But his work ethic—and libido—are thrown off balance when he heads up the case against jewel thief, Regan Malloy. Because with one sizzling look, she’s got him hot and hard. And he’s been that way, ever since.Growing up, Regan’s favorite hobby was learning to crack safes, and she was very, very good at it. Still, she’d always tried to keep to the straight and narrow, and only strayed when she believed a friend was in desperate straits. Now she’s out of prison and starting over. If only she could forget that she’d spent the last three years fantasizing about the stunningly gorgeous detective who locked her away.It’s inevitable that they meet up again—in bars, hotels…and hotel beds. Despite their differences, they can’t keep their hands off each other. Still, it’s just desire. If they give it enough time, it’ll burn itself out. Because a good boy and a bad girl can’t possibly make it work. Can they?

Celebrity fashion designer, Harper Jennings is only months away from turning thirty, and her dream of living a happily ever after has yet to come true.

She's given up on her fantasy.

Personal trainer and gym owner, Maverick Jones isn't thrilled about having a designer mentoring in his new clinic, but after meeting the brunette beauty face-to-face, he dreams of having his way with her.

He's ready to turn his fantasy into reality.

But when their fantasies collide, love in the city becomes more complicated than they ever imagined.

**Can be read as a stand-alone**

“One night that freed her from the past. One night that gave him a future."Bound and Bitter is a billionaire boss romance featuring a one-night stand and a broken hero who never expected to fall in love. Grace Hamel’s one-night stand didn’t just mark the end of a failed marriage, it was the first step towards a fresh start in a new city, a new job and a billionaire boss who looks very familiar. Fate should have been on their side, but Duke Moncrief has been hiding more than just his identity.Grace:It was one reckless act to free me from the past. A one-night stand that was meant to be both a beginning and an end, spent with a stranger who made me feel safe enough to let go and strong enough to demand more.For twenty-four hours, he was mine. And then he was gone.We made no plans to meet again, agreeing to leave it to fate. But when an opportunity leads me to Chicago, I tell myself I’m chasing a fresh start, not the man who ruined me for anyone else. After a year of living off a fantasy, I’m not prepared for the harsh reality of his true identity.Duke Moncrief is a billionaire heir.My new boss.And he’s newly bound to a woman who looks at me like I’ve already crossed a line.He tells me their relationship is fake.But I’ve been lied to before and I won’t become the other woman.I should walk away.I try to walk away.But as I’m pulled deeper into a world where power courts danger and alliances come with consequences, I realize Duke isn’t as strong as his powerful frame suggests.Our night together wasn’t just unforgettable.It mattered. More than he’s willing to admit.And walking away from Duke Moncrief isn’t just about protecting my heart anymore. It’s about protecting a man who might not survive losing me twice.Bound and Bitter is the first book in the Moncrief Hotel series by Anna J Valentine where love and loyalty leave no room for compromise. Five full-length standalones featuring the powerful and passionate Moncrief siblings. Their stories are set in the same world as the billionaire romance Wretched series ruled by the morally grey Griffin brothers. Perfect for fans of Sadie Kincaid, SJ Tilly and TL Swan.Please note: This series is intended for a mature audience.

Maria Hearsy Bernard is a wealthy, recently divorced mom with no plan and nowhere to live. So she hops in her Cadillac and drives from Seattle to LA to spend some quality time with her rock star sister.…who is in Missouri, planning her secret wedding. A wedding Maria is supposed to be at.Luckily, her sister’s friend, Oz Garcia, the outrageously handsome and terribly sweet guitarist for the up and coming rock band Demigoddess Revival, is housesitting and offers to let her stay with him.Then he offers to go to the wedding with her.Then she offers to sleep with him.And that’s when things get really complicated, because Maria has also offered to finance Oz’s fledgling band.Which means she’s now his boss.This book contains hot rock stars, a single dad, a single mom, a totally adorable toddler, a super sexy rock ballad, a band on the verge of success, and a girl who may or may not fall for a guy from the wrong side of the tracks. Rock Star series:Before the BandWhy Can’t We BeA Way OutToo Little Too SoonAll Keyed Up

When your orgasm tutor is your worst mistake…and your best shot at happily ever after…All Camille Sutherland wants to do is survive her coursework, keep the lights on at the adult toy shop she works at and calls home, and figure out why orgasms have always eluded her. Romance is nowhere on her agenda. Until a sexy sales rep walks in and offers to help her, um, test the merchandise. Now she’s rethinking everything.Desmond Blake is one deal away from finally proving to his father that business can be just as noble as medicine. All he has to do is convince a shop owner to sell. Easy. Or it would’ve been…until he became obsessed with the woman who stands to lose her job and her home if he succeeds.With secrets unraveling, lies surfacing, and a heart she never planned to risk on the line, can Cami put her trust in Des—and love—when it matters most?Guess there’s only one way to find out…starting with The Big Oh.The Big Oh is a light, hilarious, spicy, forced proximity, standalone contemporary romance designed to have you kicking your feet and giggling while reading. Grab your copy today and get ready to fall for Cami and Des.

He's a holy man. She's his greatest temptation.When I became a pastor, I made a solemn vow to God: I wouldn’t touch another woman until I met my destined wife.For three years, I’ve had no trouble keeping that promise.Until my best friend's youngest daughter became my intern.Mariana is everything I shouldn’t crave—free-spirited, unapologetically atheist, and way too young for me. And yet I want her with a fevered obsession, even if it means betraying the trust of my best friend.Giving in to lust would be a sin of the highest order. Is God testing me?I know I need to resist her, but every time her eyes twinkle with mischief, every time that teasing smile tugs at her full lips, I forget my devotion to my church. I forget the promises I made to God. I forget everything but the woman who might be my undoing.Father forgive me, I’m going to sin.