Holly Lorena Cain, formerly known as Georgina Lorena Cain, was well acquainted with rock bottom. She’s coasted along its rocky shores for years. It all started when her mother left her when she was barely old enough to understand. For years, her and her dad struggled to make ends meet. A dying cattle farm can’t run itself, and with her dad having cancer, it got harder and harder to hang on to land that’s been in her family for generations.
Just as she thinks that she’s finally made it, her father passes away and leaves every single thing he owns to their neighbor. The man that’d been worming his way into her father’s good graces while she’d been away pursuing higher education.
But she can’t be mad.
Being mad would mean that she has a soul left, but she sold that a long time ago to pay for college.
Once she comes to terms with her father and the land being gone, she moves back to Bear Pass and with one thing on her mind—avoid Denver at all costs. He can never know just how much it hurt that he stole her life away from her.
Only, he makes it impossibly hard to stay away.
He’s there around every corner. He offers her a place to stay. Makes sure she has a place to work. Fixes her car. Saves her from a kidnapper. Oh, and gives her everything her heart desires.
She stays away as best as she can, but she doesn’t stand a chance against Denver’s determination and charm. He’s there when no one else is, peeling her off the floor and propping her back up again each time she falls.
The gruff motorcycle club president with his scary glares and harsh work ethic has decided to make her his, and he won’t stand for her refusal.
He’s been protecting her for her entire life, and she doesn’t even know it.
He won’t stop now, even if she’s bound and determined to stay away.
This series keeps getting better and better and I am loving it!
This is Denver and Holly’s story, an awesome enemies to lovers romance.
Denver was put in an impossible position when Holly’s Dad left all of his farm and house to Denver and not Holly. He never told Holly, as her Dad didn’t want that burden falling on her, which caused Holly to hate Denver for years.
Holly put herself through vet school and returned to the only home she knew and loved. She didn’t want to work for Denver’s brother but it was an offer she couldn’t refuse.
Holly wants to stay as far from Denver as possible but when she gets evicted, the only place she can afford is the apartment above his barn.
The drama that enfolds from both Holly’s Mom and Denver’s ex, definitely keeps you wondering what is going to happen next.
I loved the suspense and how Denver is so protective of Holly and his girls.
Lani Lynn Vale is an American author of humorous romantic suspense novels. Born in the Great State of Texas, she has lived the majority of her adult life in East Texas where most of her novels are based. She’s married to her high school sweetheart whom her readers refer to as “LLV’s Bearded Half.” She published her first novel, Boomtown. in the summer of 2013 after the birth of her third child. She’s gone on to publish over 100 novels, with most of them going on to become USA Today Bestsellers.
Kimberly Knight is a USA Today Bestselling author who lives in the Central Valley of California with her loving husband, who is a great research assistant, and young daughter who keeps her on her toes.
Meet Rachel Lyn Adams:
Rachel Lyn Adams is a USA Today Bestselling author who was born in Southern California and currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, five children, and a crazy number of fur babies. In 2017, she took a chance and published her very first book. Little did she know just how much that decision would change her life.
Keaton Stafford knows exactly how dangerous Rowan Cross can be.
And it has nothing to do with what Rowan can do in the cage.
Growing up, they were next-door neighbors and best friends. Just two boys who shared secrets, first kisses, and more. But one brutal night during their senior year of high school destroyed everything, turning them into enemies who haven’t spoken since.
After serving four years in the Air Force, Rowan returns home ready to turn years of jiu-jitsu, wrestling, and military boxing into a shot at an MMA future he’s wanted for years. He’s determined not to waste his second chance, and the last thing he expects to find is Keaton already making a name for himself at Titan Elite—or to end up as his roommate.
Training at the same gym means there’s no escape from the past between them. Every argument cuts too deep. Every glance lingers too long. Every touch sparks something far hotter than hate.
The more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to pretend their history meant nothing.
But attraction doesn’t erase betrayal, and old wounds don’t stay buried for long.
For Keaton and Rowan, this fight is only the first round.
Fight Me, Break Me by Kimberly Knight & Rachel Lynn Adams is a gripping, emotional story that kept me turning pages from start to finish. Rowan and Keaton’s relationship is intense and complicated—they were once incredibly close until a tragic event drove them apart.
Their reunion under the same MMA coach adds tension, emotion, and a powerful sense of unfinished business.
Their story is filled with tension, emotion, and that undeniable pull between two people with a complicated past.
Definitely a gripping read that kept me turning pages late into the night.
Length: approx. 50k words Series: standalone, but part of the In The Spotlight multi-author series Prior Reading: n/a Genre: Romantic suspense, romance/psychological thriller Tropes: Serial killer prince, opposites attract, touch him and die, possessive/obsessive MC, sweet and clueless MC Trigger/Content Warnings: Violence and torture from one MC to his victims. Designer: Under Cover Designs
Wynn Carter has always wanted to visit the Lamdera Islands, and he’s using his thirtieth birthday as the perfect excuse. His plan is to soak up some sun, drink in the culture, and make memories with his friends. His agenda didn’t include catching the eye of the future king. Now Wynn finds himself swept up in a sort of fairytale of lavish dinners, intimate nights, and even some media attention. He doesn’t know what he did to deserve the prince’s interest, but he’s certainly not upset about it.
Unfortunately, secrets don’t stay hidden no matter how powerful you are, and when someone decides to push Julian out of the shadows by hurting the one person he wants more than anything, the quiet monster that lies within him bursts free. Julian’s and Wynn’s lives erupt into chaos, and Wynn finally discovers who Julian truly is. If he can’t live with it, the prince needs to decide whether to surrender everything… or get rid of his obsession.
Under His Rule is part of the multi-author series, In the Spotlight. 14 authors bring you 14 original stories of killers in the public eye. Where everyone is dying to be in the spotlight. Every book can be read as a standalone.
This book, "Under His Rule" by Davidson King, is a quick and enjoyable read. It features strong chemistry between the main characters. Julian and Wynn meet during Wynn’s birthday trip to the Lamdera Islands, and their connection is instant—especially with Julian mysteriously showing up everywhere.
There’s also a layer of secrecy, as Julian is hiding his true nature, which adds some tension when the truth comes out. Wynn then has to decide if he can accept it and keep that secret.
Overall, an enjoyable read with romance, a bit of mystery, and possessive vibes.
about the author:
Davidson King, always had a hope that someday her daydreams would become real-life stories. As a child, you would often find her in her own world, thinking up the most insane situations. It may have taken her awhile, but she made her dream come true with her first published work, Snow Falling.
She managed to wrangle herself a husband who matched her crazy and they hatched three wonderful children.
If you were to ask her what gave her the courage to finally publish, she’d tell you it was her amazing family and friends. Support is vital in all things and when you’re afraid of your dreams, it will be your cheering section that will lift you up.
Jenna Hartley is USA Today bestselling author who writes feel-good forbidden romance, much like her own real-life love story. She’s known for writing strong women and swoon-worthy men, as well as blending panty-melting and heart-warming moments.
When she’s not reading or writing romance, Jenna can be found tending to her growing indoor plant collection (pun intended), organizing, and hiking. She lives in Texas with her family and loves nothing more than a good book and good chocolate, except a dance party with her daughter.
When I needed a date for my sister’s wedding, my late husband’s best friend seemed like the perfect solution.
I’ve known Frasier since college, and he was my husband’s teammate on the Hollywood Hawks—LA’s pro hockey team. At least until eighteen months ago, when a tragic accident upended everything.
As my world crumbled around me, Frasier was there for me.
We’ve been through a lot together, so I suppose it isn’t surprising that Frasier has become my best friend. The person I always turn to.
Which is how I find myself asking him to be my fake date to my sister’s wedding.
But after a game of truth or dare goes too far, I realize that Frasier isn’t pretending…was never pretending.
Make you Mine is my first book by the author and it certainly won’t be my last.
It was very heartbreaking at the start, especially given the circumstances.
Bryn has had to struggle to cope with a devastating loss. The loss no one wants to have happen.
However her sister’s wedding is coming up and she needs a “date”. Frasier, her late husband’s best friend, who shes known for a long time, agrees to be her fake date!
Needless to say what happens in Anguilla, stays in Anguilla, or does it??
The rest remains to be read, so do yourself a favour and grab this book.
I loved Frasier, he was so swoony, caring and just this beautiful man with a heart of gold.
This book has so much heart in it, I had tears, I laughed and felt so many emotions just as the characters did.
Hello there! I'm Jillian, a contemporary MM romance author, and I specialize in stories that are as bingeable as they are beautiful.
When I'm not beneath the waves exploring the world's best dive sites or traveling the globe searching for the next great story idea, I'm at my keyboard, crafting romances that are built to last.
đź’– What You'll Find Inside:
•High Tension: Expect complex characters and delicious friction that will keep you glued to the page.
•Slow Burns: I believe the best connections simmer before they ignite. Get ready for all the build-up.
•Guaranteed Happy Endings: I'll put my heroes through the wringer, but they always find their way home to each other.
If you love passion, palpable chemistry, and the kind of romance that travels at the pace of a perfect, sensual slow dance, you’re in the right place!
Four years of silence, two thousand miles, and a love their parents will never forgive.
STONE It wasn’t Hanlon’s fault our parents pampered him while pushing me to the brink. But I still resented it. I left to get out of Hanlon’s orbit, to live my life without having to worry about him. Four years later, we’ve barely spoken until he shows up on the doorstep of my ski patrol office, ready to start his internship. Neither of us is thrilled. It doesn’t take long before my protective instincts kick back in, but so do the lessons I taught him all those years ago. When his independence threatens his safety, I realize my feelings for Hanlon have shifted, creating a problem bigger than any avalanche threatening this mountain.
HANLON My diagnosis left me with physical limitations most people get hung up on. Except Stone. He’s the one person who always made me feel like I could do anything. And then he left, never knowing how much his absence nearly destroyed me. I didn’t ask to be placed at Ricochet Ridge, but as Stone and I figure out how to work together, the energy between us shifts. When he finds out I’m gay, it shifts again, threatening to pull us both under.
THE RISK Their connection is a ticking time bomb. If their parents find out, the fallout will be catastrophic, tearing the family apart forever. But on the mountain, the "rules" of their family tree feel less important than the heat rising between them. Stone remains the only person who looks past Hanlon’s physical struggles to see his strength, creating an intimacy that is as healing as it is dangerous. Attraction isn’t the only danger on the mountain. With each new inch of precipitation, the snowpack weakens, threatening to break free, and while the threat of an avalanche feels metaphorical, the physical danger it poses is paramount.
Avalanche by Jillian D. Wray is an MM stepbrother romance and such a beautiful story.
Stone and Hanlon’s journey is written with real care and depth. The whole series comes together so well—especially when Hanlon starts working alongside his brother at Ricochet Ridge Ski Resort. Being together is strained at first, but once they begin to open up, with honest words and gentle touches, they start to understand what it all means.
The way Hanlon supports Stone as he tries to figure out who he truly is, is incredibly moving. Hanlon’s diagnosis also adds a really interesting and meaningful layer to the story.