Coming home was the spark. He was the flame.

Defense attorney Audra Reynolds left her small hometown years ago to escape being defined as "the fire chief's daughter." Now she's back to defend a local businessman accused of arson. A case that puts her directly at odds with Maliek Coleman, her father's protégé and the fire department's lead investigator. As they reluctantly work together to uncover the truth, professional boundaries blur and old sparks reignite. But in a town where everyone has secrets, Audra and Maliek discover that the most dangerous flames aren't the ones that destroy buildings. They're the ones that ignite between two people with everything to lose. A sizzling romance about legacy, truth, and finding where you draw the line.

Tropes:

• Second Chance Romance
• Protector Hero
• Small Town Secrets
• Homecoming
• Daddy Issues

Content warning: Mentions Alzheimer's disease. Explicit sex.

A viral mistake leads to a sweet escape—can love be found in the quiet corners of life?

When LA-based social media star Mia Daniels' perfectly curated life implodes after a viral scandal, she escapes to the quaint town of Cider Mill, Ohio. Her plan? To lay low until the storm passes. What she doesn't expect is to find herself drawn to Jack Miller, a fourth-generation candy maker who creates magic with copper pots and believes some moments are better left uncaptured.

As Mia trades her ring light for chocolate-stained aprons, she discovers there's more to life than likes and follows. But just as she and Jack begin to create their own sweet blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern flair, her social media past threatens to unravel their budding romance.

With her heart on the line and her career hanging by a thread, Mia must decide what matters more: reclaiming her online empire or pursuing a love that's anything but virtual.

My Sweet Escape is a heartwarming contemporary romance about finding authenticity in a filtered world, the courage to be vulnerable, and the sweet truth that sometimes life's most precious moments deserve to be savored, not shared.

Content Warning: Mentions mental illness, cyber-bullying. Explicit sex.

"Former Army medic, Trinity Jones, returns to Maple Valley, Ohio, to run her family's Christmas tree farm, only to find her ex-boyfriend, Sheriff James Wilson, investigating a series of arsons threatening local businesses – including hers."

Some homecomings are more dangerous than others...

After eight years as an Army medic, Trinity Jones never expected to inherit her family's Christmas tree farm. But her father's sudden death forces her back to Maple Valley, Ohio—and directly into the path of the one man she's spent years trying to forget: Sheriff James Wilson.

As the youngest sheriff in town history, James has worked hard to move past his heartbreak when Trinity left. Now she's back, bringing combat skills, medical expertise, and wounds that run deeper than her tough exterior shows.

When suspicious fires begin targeting Christmas-related businesses and Trinity receives threatening notes at the farm, James must balance his professional duty with his resurfacing feelings. The threats show military precision, and only someone with inside knowledge of the farm could be responsible. As the attacks escalate and the holiday season reaches its peak, Trinity and James realize they must work together to uncover a danger that's much closer to home than either expected.

With Christmas approaching and the farm's future at stake, can Trinity and James heal old wounds, catch an arsonist, and maybe find a second chance at love under the mistletoe? Or will the past—and a determined criminal—destroy their chance at a future together?

Blazing Hearts, Silent Nights is a gripping romantic suspense novel perfect for readers who love:

• Second chance romance
• Military heroines
• Small town settings with big secrets
• Christmas tree farm romance
• Slow-burn relationships with sizzling chemistry
• Strong women facing their past
• Heroes in uniform

Sometimes coming home for Christmas can be the most dangerous decision of all...

CONTENT WARNING: Explicit sex, violence, mentions death and Post Traumatic Syndrome Disorder - PTSD.

"On the happiest day of her life, death came calling. In a world of secrets, lies, and shattered vows, love can be deadly."

On a picture-perfect wedding day at the grand Blue Ledges estate, videographer Alexander Lee captures every radiant moment as Candace and Daniel Delaney exchange vows. But beneath the surface of celebration lies a tangle of secrets and unspoken tensions that threaten to unravel the joy of their union. From the florist Mia Grant, who harbors unresolved feelings for the groom, to family conflicts simmering among the guests, an atmosphere of unease permeates the air.

When tragedy strikes and the bride suddenly collapses, the festive celebration transforms into a chilling scene of chaos and suspicion. Detective James Anderson arrives to investigate, determined to uncover the truth behind the shocking event. As he delves into the close-knit circle of family and friends, he uncovers hidden motives and dark secrets that challenge everything he thought he knew about love, loyalty, and betrayal. The Bride Wore Death is a tale of deception and ambition, where every flower holds a hidden meaning, and nothing is as it seems.

Secrets, Suspense, and a Dash of Romance

Dive into an anthology where every twist reveals a hidden truth. College student Amira Cooper’s part-time job at a nursing home turns deadly when a newfound friendship with resident Claire Stewart uncovers a decades-old murder. Meanwhile, renowned chef Raphael Parera’s culinary passion becomes a perilous race against time when a cryptic message in a bag of groceries hints at his mysterious disappearance—and his cousin Amira must decipher its secret ingredients before it's too late.

In Clover City, matchmaker Fiona Murphy orchestrates twelve picture-perfect weddings that suddenly turn into a chilling crime scene, unraveling a web of love, betrayal, and long-buried secrets. And when Chef Raphael’s grand proposal to his beloved Harper is overshadowed by mounting suspicions and a vengeful nemesis, their fairy-tale romance is put to the ultimate test.

Finally, independent journalist Harper Martinez finds herself entangled in a high-stakes conspiracy involving stolen nanotechnology in the fashion world—where every discovery threatens to upend lives and loyalties.

From nursing homes to haute cuisine and enchanted weddings, these interwoven stories blend romance, mystery, and suspense into a feast of passion and peril. Uncover the secrets hidden in plain sight and savor every delicious, dangerous twist.