Stand Alone Novels & Novellas

Roman's Gift

ISBN 978-1-7337871-4-7

♥ Retired Military; ♥ Hurt/Comfort; ♥ Chosen Family; ♥ Slow burn;

♥ Groveling Heroine; ♥ Mental Health Positivity

Roman D’Angelo is a survivor.

He thrived through foster care. He excelled in the Navy. He survived his last mission as a Navy Seal. But can his gift for thriving and surviving withstand temptation?

A single question. A daring song and dance. An auburn-haired beauty with Marilyn Monroe curves and captivating eyes.
Temptation’s name is Juliette.
Will he fall for temptation?

Will he survive the fall?
To taking a chance…
And not having it suck.

To taking a chance that temptation is the greatest gift of all.

TW: Complex PTSD; Cancer; Death - military & disease

Meet Me at the Top

ISBN 978-1-7337871-6-1

♥ Vacation Romance; ♥ Big City; ♥ Movie Homage; ♥ Sweet

When a movie touches your heart, sometimes you just need to take a tour.

Alice Davies, a "Sleepless in Seattle" super fan by her own admission, was sinking – sinking into a deep depression as her ex-boyfriend became her stalker. Alice’s parents, deeply worried for their daughter, surprise her with the gift of a lifetime – a trip to Seattle, Washington, to tour the places seen in her favorite movie. Embracing the chance for an adventure as well as some peace, Alice sets out to fulfill her dream.

Sam Decker never thought that lunch at his favorite counter would change his life until Alice sat next to him. When his plans for Valentine’s Day fall through, he finds himself inviting Alice to meet him at the top of the Space Needle in a daring homage to his favorite movie, "Sleepless in Seattle".
Will she show up? Can magic happen with the touch of a hand?

Get Away Closer

ISBN 978-1-7337871-4-7

♥ Enemies to Friends to Lovers;

♥ Next door Neighbors; ♥ Rock star;

♥ Opposites Attract; ♥ Forced Proximity

“You only get one chance to make a first impression.”

When Charlie Lawrence meets his neighbor, it’s not good.
Lanie Kelly is a small town girl who loves contemporary rock n’ roll; lives the night owl life; and craves peace and quiet.

Charlie is a city boy who loves country western music; sunrise walks with his dogs; and woodworking with his collection of power tools.

They share a driveway and little else.

Sparks fly as summer heats up and a thunderstorm drops a tree on Charlie’s house. As their relationship begins to blossom, a fifty year old family feud and a toxic ex-lover test its strength.

With hearts and homes on the line, Lanie and Charlie must decide to give up or…
Get Away Closer.

TW: Physical & Emotional Abuse Discussion; Gaslighting; Anxiety

Beyond the Dark

ISBN 978-0-9908417-7-7

♥ Dark Romance; ♥ Age Gap; ♥ Chosen Family;

♥ Emotional scars; ♥ Hurt/Comfort

Malaki James knows the darkest recesses of life – knows the terrors lurking there. He’d fled the Pacific Northwest in an attempt to elude the horrors that had plagued him since childhood, vowing never to return. When life’s cruelty forces Malaki back to Washington State, he finds an unexpected light in Emsley.

Emsley Dalton is no stranger to life’s dark twists. Struggling to find release from the vows that hold her bound and the soul-deep agony of loss, she finds herself wholly unprepared for the nightmare looming over Malaki.

Fighting to overcome deep scars of his past and present, Malaki finds an ally in Emsley, her warmth is a beacon in the deepest of his darkest nightmares. Drawn to the emotionally battered man she knows Malaki to be, Emsley finds a new purpose in the void her life had become. But can they find a way through the nightmare?

Together, there is always light Beyond the Dark.

TW: Complex PTSD; Kidnap & Murder Discussion; Gun Violence

Shy of Tomorrow

ISBN 978-0991163281

♥ Slow burn; ♥ Library Romance; ♥ Mutual Pining; ♥ Miscommunication; ♥ Shy Ugly Duckling

Circumspect… Reserved… Shy…

To call Kylee Anne Davidovich any of those would be an understatement. Bookish and quiet, the librarian was content to remain that way. Bullied and tormented by vain and jealous sisters; misused and abused by the opposite sex, Kylee had found a warm haven in her job and her books. Supported by her best friend, Marin, and surrounded by the books she loved, Kylee didn’t need more… Until Mr. Hunk.

Jeremy Campbell knew the devious side to women, knew how they hunted and trapped the men they preyed on. Hiding scars from the woman who still haunted him, the semi-retired computer analyst, studiously avoided serious relationships and the most dangerous trap of all… love. From the moment Jeremy saw Kylee working at the Timberland library, he knew she was different. Roaming the shelves of romance books where he could watch the beautiful librarian, Jeremy tried to find a way into Kylee’s world.

Unsure of Jeremy’s intentions and unwilling to allow herself to be used again, Kylee struggled against her desire to believe that he was really interested in her. After learning the true depth of her sisters’ pettiness, Kylee takes a chance with Jeremy, but in a moment of unguarded honesty, her faith in him is pushed to the breaking point.

Heartsick and broken, Kylee works to overcome her shattered dreams with Marin faithfully at her side. Horrified and tormented by his past, Jeremy breaks the one promise that he swore to Kylee. Can Jeremy put his ghosts to rest before he loses Kylee forever or will he always be one moment shy of tomorrow?

TW: Suicide discussion; Miscarriage; Bullying

Life's Perfect Moments

ISBN 978-0990841708

♥ Brother's Best Friend; ♥ Rags to Riches; ♥ Virgin; ♥ Hurt/Comfort

Madilyn Chambers lives and breathes music. It is the lifeblood that courses through her veins and gives her control over the temper that also flows through her veins, a constant reminder of her Chambers’ heritage. But Madi knows the rough edges of life and knows that even her music can’t smooth them all out. Her abusive father is serving a life sentence in Chino, her mother is dead and her brother is lost in a sea of drugs and alcohol. Through the nightmares of her life, one single dream has remained bright and unbroken, buoyed by the music in her soul… and that is to have Logan Marshall see her as something more than his best friend’s little sister, and love her.

Ten years after leaving Santa Barbara and the memories that taunted him, Logan Marshall is back and he is thrilled when he gets a call from his best friend, Mick. When he finds Mick’s little sister angry, upset, and in need of help, his self-control is tested when he finds out that Mick is the one she needs protection from.

When Mick’s trouble spills into Madi’s life, Logan refuses to leave Madi to face it alone. As he spends more time with her, however, he realizes that his feelings for Madi are anything but big-brotherly. But with Mick’s trouble growing desperate, his own past pressing in on him and Madi’s heart his fondest wish, Logan knows it’s time to put his priorities in order.

As Madi spends more time with Logan, her heart and dreams begin to crack under the pressure of his mixed signals and break with the truth of his past. Can Logan convince Madi that his heart is hers before she gives up on her only dream completely? Can he make her dream a reality of life’s most perfect moments?

TW: Drugs & Addiction; DV; Death; Violence; Gun Violence; Kidnap; Attempted SA

Always My Love

ISBN 978-0991163243

♥ Hurt/Comfort; ♥ Rejected by Parents; ♥ Chosen Family

Author, Liviann Walsh, was odd… she admitted it freely and openly. She considered herself a hobbit among giants who was odd… she worked odd hours; had an odd job; and enjoyed odd hobbies. When her life in Northern California turns sour, Livi, unable to turn to her parents as their relationship is rancorous and strained, moves to Olympia, Washington. There, she turns to the only constant source of comfort and home she’s ever known – her cousin and best friend, Ryan.

Tristan McDermott, drama professor and rock hound, thrilled with a geode found while hiking, stops by his friend, Ryan’s, house to show it off. As soon as his eyes land on Ryan’s diminutive cousin, he is lost. She is reticent and wary; beautiful and interesting and it is all Tristan can do to convince Livi to date him… to let him into her life.

Enlisting Ryan’s help in his endeavor, Tristan begins to infiltrate Livi’s defenses and heart. Drawn inexplicably to Tristan, Livi finds herself daring to open up and hope for a new source of comfort – an addition to her idea of home. When asked to sell the rights to one of her books, Livi bravely asks Tristan to write the screenplay – he agrees, realizing she is offering her trust as well.

But when a stalker threatens to destroy their fragile home and burgeoning love, Tristan and Livi become aware of the shift in their situation both publicly and personally. Faced with this reality, can Livi confront her long ingrained fears and her parents and is Tristan’s love strong enough to protect them both?

TW: Hostage; Violence; Stalking; Death

The Gentleman's Lady

ISBN 978-0991163267

♥ Hurt/Comfort; ♥ Slow Burn; ♥ Dark Secret; ♥ Emotional Scars

Katherine Delaford had had enough.

She’d had enough lies; enough cheating; enough abuse and she was finished with men. When her second marriage ended with an extended stay in the hospital after nearly dying at the hands of her ex-husband, she swore off men and vowed never to trust another one with her shattered heart. Using her anger and mistrust as her most powerful weapons, Kat succeeds in keeping her vow… until Paul Morgan, with his quiet temerity and gentle gallantry, turned her life completely upside down.

Paul Morgan was no stranger to trouble and had been dealt his share of misery and then some. Life had taught him that people were not to be trusted and that he could only count on himself. So in an effort to avoid more misery, he withdrew into himself, keeping people at arm’s length… until he met Kat Delaford. Paul could no more explain why he was drawn so inexorably to the angry and hostile woman than he could have changed the past that haunted him. He was simply unable to resist the urge to be with Kat.

Drawn toward the light of friendship and sincere kindness, Kat found herself letting go of her anger and allowing Paul to lead her into the warmth that he offered. When Paul saves Kat from her abusive ex-husband, she comes to understand that Paul’s past looms heavy over him and Paul, when faced with dealing with his past or losing Kat, struggles to accept the help and support that she offers. Can they overcome their respective pasts and reach for the love that is offered, or will the past destroy their love before the gentleman can be with his lady?

TW: DV discussed; Assault; Gun Violence; Suicide; Child SA discussed; Miscarriage discussed