Where winemaking, lovemaking, and mischief-making abound.In California’s wine country, the Butler family has built their empire on sacred ground—but some secrets are buried deeper than the vines. When former CIA operative Kade Butler dies serving his country, his death sends shockwaves through his brothers and the woman who loved him, leaving them to navigate forbidden attractions, deadly family feuds, and enemies who will stop at nothing to claim their ancestral land.Set against the intoxicating backdrop of Paso Robles vineyards, the Butler Ranch series weaves together military honor, passionate romance, and dangerous secrets in a saga where every heart must choose between duty and desire. When the past refuses to stay buried and love becomes both their greatest weakness and only salvation, the Butler family will discover that some bonds are stronger than blood.Books included: Brodie's Promise, Maddox's Truce, Naughton's Secret, Mercer's Vow, and Kade's Return.While each title in this series is a standalone featuring one couple with their own HEA, the books in the series will be more enjoyable read in order.

A night in Vegas led to an accidental marriage . . . and a vow he’d die to honor.
An elite Navy SEAL and one of the world’s best snipers, Liam Evans lives and breathes his missions. It’s a simple—if not solitary—way to live, but it keeps his heart safe and his head in the game. But one night in Vegas with his beautiful friend destroys his one rule, leaving him at risk of falling for his own wife.
Emily Summers, a successful lawyer for the attorney general’s office, swore off charmers with sexy accents and devastating smiles, and a weekend in Vegas isn’t going to change that. But when she and Liam meet to sign their it-never-happened annulment papers, the night turns deadly when an assassin takes aim at Emily.
Liam and Emily soon discover the hit is related to both of their jobs and an op involving an eight-year-old super genius with a ten-million-dollar bounty on her head.
Caught between searching for answers and growing threats while trying to keep a young girl safe—Liam and Emily must also face their mounting desire for each other, as well as confront past pains.
Fate may have tied them all together, but if they want a chance at a future, they’re going to have to fight for it.
The Stealth Ops SEAL Team - Navy SEALS who handle off-the-books operations for the President under the guise of an alias, Scott & Scott Securities.
*Each book in this action-packed romantic suspense series can be read as a standalone.

Author's note: This is the first book of an 11 part series. The saga plays out over all 11 books, culminating in the final installment, Darkest Hour.Desperate for work to avoid eviction from her Seattle apartment, photographer Chey Sinclair accepts a rare opportunity to travel abroad and photograph Latvala Royalty. Encountering the Royals for the first time, Chey experiences an instant attraction to Mattias, second in line to the throne. He's charming, confident—and taken.During a horseback ride to clear her head, Chey finds herself in a scuffle with Sander Fisk, head of security. Rugged, determined and sharp tongued, Sander is infuriating as well as intriguing.Faced with conflicting emotions and a mystery unfolding in the castle, Chey must decide between men: a Prince of Latvala, or an arrogant rogue. She discovers the hard way that this particular fairy tale was more than she ever bargained for.

IPPY Award-Winning Romance Novel!Winner of the 2025 Independent Publisher Book Award for Romance.“He’d always had this in him. This rage. This fierce, insane drive to protect the people he loved. And I didn’t care. F*ck me, I liked it.”Amelia’s back in her childhood town ready for a fresh start. After quitting a successful job in Manchester and dumping her ‘perfect’ boyfriend, she’s happy to be done with drama. But a passionate run in with Michael Bane–the guy, the sexy bad boy she obsessed over for years–leaves Amelia spinning. In school, Michael was popular and gorgeous…but also cruel, angry, and he hated Amelia.And now? Well, he’s Michael Bane. Devastatingly attractive, running a successful finance firm, and still the man every girl wants. Aimee may be home, but she’s determined to leave the high-school cliques and childish popularity contests in the past. The town, however, seems to have other plans. Just as Amelia thinks she might finally get her guy, she’s forced to question if he’s actually changed at all.And then he turns up asking for help. He’s in trouble. The worst kind.Helping him will leave her questioning her morals and putting everything she’s worked so hard for in jeopardy. Michael needs her, but does he want her? And after everything he’s done, does she really want him?Just how bad does she want this boy to be?Bane is a sizzling romantic suspense packed with small town charm and a gripping murder mystery at its heart. Praise for Bane“Black seamlessly weaves romance with mystery… skillfully teasing a titillating blend of passion and suspense. The mystery comes to a satisfying conclusion, and the chemistry stays palpable throughout, though it’s tinged with doubt until the very end. Readers will be consumed by this irresistible blend of small-town charm and explosive passion. Steamy romantic suspense brimming with tension and high stakes.Comparable Titles: Devney Perry’s The Edens series; Catherine Cowles’s Sparrow Falls series.”— BookLife Review“Enemies to lovers done right. Complex, messy, and compelling. A rollercoaster of tension and passion.” — Samantha Robertson“I knew when I finished reading the prequel novella (Eve was Framed) that I would adore this book, and I was right! … Hurt, betrayal, plot twists, angst and pining were ALL THERE! … The chemistry between Michael and Aimee was electric!” — Chiara wordsbychiara“If you love a good banter filled unconventional enemies to lovers, pick this one up.” — Candice Willman“Bane is a thrilling romantic suspense that combines small-town charm with a gripping mystery and sizzling chemistry.” — Ve (ve_xo)“Bane offers a refreshingly unconventional take on the enemies-to-lovers trope, making it a gripping and unpredictable read.” — Samantha Robertson“I got this book as an ARC and have to say this is the most brilliant book I've read and I fell in love with Bane and the story and would you would love the this book by Briar Black and I can't wait to read more in the Chesire Set Series.” — J.C“I really enjoyed this novel… I loved that there was a mystery mixed into the plot and that the novel wasn’t just focused on Aimee and Michael’s relationship—it kept me engaged in the storyline.” — tiff“From the beginning of the novel, I was already falling in love with Michael Bane and his chemistry with Aimee… I was literally in a roller coaster ride of emotions.” — Angelita Ramirez

Where winemaking, lovemaking, and mischief-making abound.In California’s wine country, the Butler family has built their empire on sacred ground—but some secrets are buried deeper than the vines. When former CIA operative Kade Butler dies serving his country, his death sends shockwaves through his brothers and the woman who loved him, leaving them to navigate forbidden attractions, deadly family feuds, and enemies who will stop at nothing to claim their ancestral land.Set against the intoxicating backdrop of Paso Robles vineyards, the Butler Ranch series weaves together military honor, passionate romance, and dangerous secrets in a saga where every heart must choose between duty and desire. When the past refuses to stay buried and love becomes both their greatest weakness and only salvation, the Butler family will discover that some bonds are stronger than blood.Books included: Brodie's Promise, Maddox's Truce, Naughton's Secret, Mercer's Vow, and Kade's Return.While each title in this series is a standalone featuring one couple with their own HEA, the books in the series will be more enjoyable read in order.

A former Navy SEAL team uncovers a sinister plan involving mind control called Project Phoenix. Now they must protect the women they love and stop a shadowy enemy from turning them into the perfect killing squad before it’s too late.Reactivated: Oz (Book 1)Reactivated: Dom (Book 2)Reactivated: Jericho (Book 3)Reactivated: Max (Book 4)**This is an interconnected series and each warrior finds a happily-ever-after in his own story. You can expect steamy romantic suspense, former Navy SEALs, protector heroes, strong heroines, found family, action, intrigue, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, only one bed, he falls first, best friend's little sister, workplace romance, instalove, age gap and touch her and you'll never touch anything again vibes.