When successful realtor Adele is hand-picked to represent mysterious mafia don Milo, she must decide how far she's willing to go to protect her heart and her career when she finds herself falling deeper into his dangerous world. Season 1 of A Dangerous Bargain *** Adele Buchanan's goal has always been to become a top New York realtor. So when a bold deal catches the attention of merciless Italian mafia don Milo DeLuca and he offers her a job as his agent, it feels like the chance of a lifetime. That is, until Milo flips her world upside down. He's ruthless and maddeningly alluring, and exactly the type of temptation Adele promised to leave in her past. Caught in Milo's dangerous web and torn between her ambition and her heart, Adele must decide how far she's willing to go for the most powerful man she's ever met. WARNING: This story contains violence, graphic descriptions of death, and strong language. Reader discretion is advised.

Pro hockey superstar Gabriel Carter has everything: a thriving professional hockey career, an MVP trophy from last season-and has an infant daughter he didn't know existed. Summer Crawford isn't a fan of the cocky playmaker/heartbreaker she remembers from years ago. And working as his daughter's nanny? Not a chance. But after Gabe makes Summer an offer she can't refuse, they find themselves living under the same roof while fighting a forbidden attraction. * Summer I know better than to fall for Gabe Carter, notorious NHL playboy. Not only has he broken innumerable hearts during his 7 years living in LA, he's my boss-even if he does have a smile that leaves me weak in the knees, a body built for sin, and enough charm to render me permanently panty-less. So what if I swoon a little over the way he sings Everly to sleep every night he's not on the road? So what if he's deliciously protective over me and flips into alpha-male mode whenever the paparazzi get too close? It doesn't mean anything... does it? I told myself this was just a job, but between the stolen kisses and blurry lines, playing house with him is starting to feel a little too real. * Gabe Summer Crawford loves nothing more than putting me in my place. She's five feet, five inches of sweet southern sass-and she's temptation living under my roof. When all the rules go out the window one night, everything between us changes. And after knowing what Summer sounds like when I'm buried deep inside her, there's no way I can go back to pretending we're just friends. There's just one small problem: Summer is Everly's nanny. Ev needs her, and she's completely off-limits. Or at least she should be... but I've never been good at following the rules. Turns out, I need Summer too. Now I'm playing for keeps. And I always win. * Note: Playmaker is a standalone spin-off from Offside. Gabriel Carter is Chase Carter's son. 18+ for high heat and adult content

Violet Everyone on campus knows how hulking hockey enforcer Nash Richards demolishes his opponents on the ice, but he demolished my heart freshman year. Now, he's my brand-new athletic training client-and he wants me back. I can't afford to lose focus during my senior year, but one moment of weakness has me falling for Nash all over again. Unfortunately, he has secrets, and now they're my secrets, too. Ones that could cost us both everything. Fraternizing between the trainers and athletes is strictly forbidden, but my heart doesn't care about the rules. Nash Violet Walsh is the one that got away... and I'm the one who pushed her to leave. It was the biggest mistake of my life, and I've regretted it ever since. Working together is the second chance I never thought I'd get. The magnetism between us is impossible to deny-and one kiss is all it takes to get Violet to admit it too. She says getting involved now could cost us both our careers, but it's a risk I'm willing to take. Two years ago, I lost the best thing that ever happened to me. And I'm not going to let it happen twice.

Ryan wasn't expecting to end up with the captain of the hockey team as a roommate, and she certainly didn't expect the initial sexual tension between them to blossom into love. ***** In desperate need of a place to stay, Ryan Winters doesn't see an issue with rooming with the captain of the hockey team, Ethan Russell. After all, she's focused on her studies, getting over an ex, and honestly, not that into athletes. Though the more time she spends getting to know her new roommate, the more it becomes apparent that Ethan is the exact type of guy she could fall for. When lines begin to blur and drama from the past threatens to tear them apart, can the two of them find a way to keep both their friendship-and their relationship-from crumbling to pieces? [[word count: 90,000-100,000 words]] Cover designed by April Alforque

When Emily applies for a position as a caregiver for Daniel, a boy with a permanent spinal cord injury, she never thought she'd also be dealing with his brash fighter of a brother, Lucas. Emily soon becomes involved in the world of fighting that seems to constantly surround Lucas as he attempts to find retribution for his brother. Can Emily help heal the relationship between the two brothers while also caring for the seemingly brute professional fighter? Will Lucas lower his barriers enough for Emily to do so?

{THIS BOOK IS SELF-PUBLISHED!! If you want to read a newer improved version you can read it in paperback or kindle (ku) on amazon!!} Getting stuck in the elevator with a famous hockey player was an accident, but falling in love is a choice. ***** Josie Scott was looking forward to a normal Friday evening of red wine and TV on her couch, but the building elevator had other ideas. Stuck in a tiny space with hockey star Wyatt Boone, they get to know each other to pass the time. But Josie never expected a little flirtation to turn into a steamy romance, an onslaught of paparazzi, and strangest of all: self-acceptance. [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words] Cover designed by Adam Budny {BOOK 1 OF THE FALLING SERIES} {BOOK 2-FEAR OF INTIMACY} {BOOK 3-FEAR OF LOVE}

Pskov, Russia No one had expected the Germans to come so soon . No one knew the Germans would defeat Russia so easily. Katja Kuznetsova is a nineteen year old girl whose brother enlisted in the Russian army. Surviving the cold Russian winter by herself, she faces her town be occupied and destroyed by the German army. By the gracious act of a young German officer giving her his gloves, Katja cannot help but become infatuated with him. Charming and handsome Wilhelm, who has always had a passion for Russian literature and music, finds himself stuck in a messy war as he becomes an officer. Stationed in his headquarters at the towns office buildings, he starts to fall in love with the famished and cold girl he first laid eyes on when occupying Pskov. Throughout the course of war, the two deal with tragedy, loss, heartbreak, love, lust, and multiple obstacles that could tear them apart. NOTE: For those who do not know, "Katja" is based off of the character Wilhelm Winter from the German TV Mini-series, "Generation War." The book does not accurately portray him from the movie but it is the same person hence why his name is Wilhelm Winter and the gifs are of him. All other characters are fictional persons that I have created. Thank you. Started January 2019 *mature content* *depicts violence, sexual content, strong language*

One minute you're at the top of your game, and the next, you receive a hit that knocks your skates out from underneath you. Still reeling after an unexpected loss, Ryan Nyberg not only finds himself back in his beachside hometown of Neptune Bay, but a guardian to his 6-year-old nephew. As he slowly begins to learn the ins and outs of what it means to be a parent, he begins to reconnect with Sloane Montgomery, a local woman from his past. Both dealing with grief and their new familial responsibilities, the pair quickly find comfort in one another; there's only one problem - Ryan isn't sticking around once the summer ends. The brewing chemistry between them, however, didn't seem to get the memo.

How long can a mother keep the father's identity from her child? Not that long if luck isn't on her side. ****** If being a mom was all about popping out a baby after 9 months of pregnancy, life would have been easier for Charlotte Garnett. Alas, it's not the case for her. When her baby has grown into a smart girl and starts questioning the father's absence, Charlotte's parenting is being tested. Her worst fear is having to tell her 7-year-old daughter that she was conceived in a one-night stand with a total stranger. Out of panic, Charlotte chooses to lie, promising herself she will tell the girl the truth when she's a little older. The best-laid plan turns to hell as fate decides to bring the man back into her life when she least expects it. And worse, he's the CEO she's cross with at her new workplace. Hell breaks loose. Charlotte is eventually confronted by her own lies. ****** Book 1 of the Surprise Series Start 14/03/2021 Finish 20/05/2021 =================