Colt Brooks has lived a life people dream about. Platinum records, Grammy wins, women throwing themselves at him. But nothing tastes as sweet when it's built on a lie - a lie he can't forget. Seven years ago, he betrayed the one man who believed in him. Rhett Carter may have forgiven him, but Colt hasn't forgiven himself. Watching Rhett marry Callie-the kind of woman who sees your scars and stays anyway-wrecked him in ways he's only now admitting.. Enter Maisie Quinn-a fiercely independent, sarcastic-as-hell single mom who's just inherited a failing honky-tonk. She doesn't give a damn about country music or the Colt Brooks legacy. She's just trying to rebuild something real for her and her daughter. But when Colt stops into her bar one night-half-curious, half-avoiding his latest PR mess-he doesn't expect to be humbled by a woman who calls him out, shuts him down, and sees straight through him. She's got walls. So does he. But music has always been Colt's way of telling the truth-and Maisie might just be the song he's been too scared to write.. This is a standalone romance set within The TDX Series - a collection of interconnected love stories based in the world of Nashville's most iconic record label. This is Book Two if you're reading in series order.

She's a single mom with something to prove. He's a burned-out pastry chef with walls taller than his layer cakes. The kitchen isn't big enough for the tension simmering between them-but neither one's backing down. Abby Meeks is no stranger to hard work. As a single mom to a spirited three-year-old, she's used to juggling chaos with a smile and a to-go coffee. So when she lands the manager position at Marino's Bakery-Baltimore's trendiest new café-she's ready to prove herself. What she's not ready for is Julian Marino. Julian walked away from the high-stakes D.C. pastry scene for a quieter life, but he didn't count on hiring a manager who challenges his every decision... or whose laugh sticks with him long after closing time. Abby is too stubborn, too creative, and far too distracting for a man who's sworn off complications-and she's made it clear she's not looking for anything more than a paycheck and a fresh start. But flour flies, cinnamon ratios are challenged, and the heat between them starts rising faster than his sourdough starter. When secrets from Julian's past surface-and Abby's carefully balanced world threatens to tip-the line between enemies and something more gets dangerously thin. Because sometimes the recipe for love starts with a little too much spice... and ends with something sweet like hello.

[2024 WATTYS SHORTLISTED] [18+] In the picturesque lakeside town, the calm waters mask the storm within Juniper Jenkins' heart. Betrayed and broken by her cheating boyfriend, she flees to the sanctuary of her friend's lakeside house, to work remotely for the summer. What she doesn't expect? Running into Wells Hansen-her rival from the Seattle Sun Times-of all people. And of all places, he's running the only coffee shop in town with decent Wi-Fi. She's sworn off men for the summer-pinky-promised no boys-with her two best friends. So there's no way she's breaking that pact. Not after what just happened. But fate doesn't care about pacts, and Juniper keeps bumping into Wells no matter how hard she tries not to. She resents him, and the feeling seems mutual. At least, that's what she believes.

Jessamine was content in her busy, no nonsense life, when suddenly she finds herself kidnapped by the hottest son of a bitch she's ever seen. She feels an unexplainable pull to him, but makes sure to fight the attraction - he did kidnap her after all. But how long can she fight him for, when it was written when she was born that she is his, and he is hers? Alaric has been waiting for his mate for years, and now that he has found her, he is not letting her go. He has ruled as alpha alone for a number of years, and craves his Luna. Unfortunately he thought it would be a good idea to kidnap her so that she couldn't run from him, meaning that she now doesn't want anything to do with him. So what does he do? Sneakily invite her non-the-wiser-friends to his territory as leverage to make her fall for him. Alaric is in for a wild ride when he realises that in order to gain Jessamine's trust he has to talk about the one thing he is hates and is definitely not in touch with: feelings and emotions. Will Jessamine ever forgive Alaric for ripping her from her life, and will Alaric ever melt his cold, icy exterior for his mate? Read this romantic, drama-filled, mature story to find out. *If you like the werewolf genre please check out my other book 'A Lycan Fit For A Luna'!* *Completed and edited but may still have some mistakes.*

In which a skittish human girl and an angry Alpha wolf heal together A Werewolf Romance Copyright © The Queen Slushie 2021 You do not have permission to copy or republish my work. These characters are mine and mine only.

June Martinez made a questionable decision involving four strangers, some zip ties, and a plan that definitely seemed better in her head. The surprising part? They stayed. Now she's navigating life with four dangerous men, one possibly-dead cactus, and absolutely no idea what she's doing. Sometimes love starts with a felony.

In a world of dominants and submissives, Mila Darcy is a submissive. She knows nothing but a dark, painful loneliness. She despises the idea of taking a test that will supposedly match her with her soulmate. All she wants is to be free. But, life never goes according to plan, especially when a certain cowboy comes into picture. --------- 18+ only Copyright © TheQueenSlushie 2022 Wrote March 5-18

"Morning, Mr. Serious," I say now, setting his usual cup on the table. I add two sugar packets because I can't help myself. He never uses them. He never even looks at them. But I like the idea of them sitting there, taunting him with sweetness. His eyes flick up to mine - stormy gray, the kind that make you feel like you're under interrogation for a crime you don't remember committing. "You should stop doing that." His voice is low, accented, like gravel dragged across velvet. Russian maybe? Or Italian. Or both. Either way, it does unholy things to my stomach. "Doing what?" I ask innocently, sliding the sugar closer to his hand. "That." His gaze drops to the packets. "I don't take sugar." I grin, all sunshine and sass. "You don't know that. Maybe one day you'll wake up and realize life's better with a little sweetness." ●・○・●・○・● Rafael Volkov doesn't do small talk. Or smiles. Or sugar in his coffee. As the mafia's underboss, he's built a reputation on silence, sharp suits, and an expression that could curdle milk. So of course, Lila Parker makes it her mission to crack him. The sunny diner waitress insists on slipping him extra sugar packets, calling him "Mr. Serious" behind the counter, and treating him like a normal guy instead of a walking red flag. He tells her to stop. She doesn't. He growls. She grins. And suddenly, his late-night coffee runs feel less like routine and more like... something he shouldn't want. The problem? In his world, affection is dangerous. Smiles get noticed. Weaknesses get used. And if Lila isn't careful, her little act of kindness might just paint a target on her back. Rafael swore he didn't have a sweet tooth. Turns out he was wrong. ●・○・●・○・● Word Count: 37,478

When Piper leaves the city to take over her grandmother's beloved bakery, she's expecting early mornings, flour-dusted hands, and a chance to rebuild something meaningful. What she doesn't expect is Flynn- the charming, steady regular who quickly becomes the best part of her day, and then her life. For a while, it's easy. Effortless. Real. Until Harriett comes back. Flynn's childhood best friend crashes back into town, and within seventy two hours, everything Piper thought she knew begins to unravel. Boundaries blur, truths twist, and one moment overheard is enough to shatter the fragile trust Piper had been building. Walking away should be simple. Necessary, even. But Flynn isn't ready to let her go. Not when he finally understands what he's about to lose. Determined to make things right, Flynn is forced to confront the loyalty he's clung to for years, and the damage it's caused. Because winning Piper back won't take words. It will take tearing down everything he thought mattered and proving, step by painful step, that she comes first. In a story about love, loyalty, and the courage to choose differently, Piper must decide if broken trust can ever be rebuilt, or if some betrayals leave behind nothing but bitter truths.

When photography student, Willow Kennedy, gets offered an internship with her college's renowned ice hockey team, The Michigan Wolverines, she anticipates three things: 1) Her twin brother being an unbearable and over-protective nightmare. 2) Her photographs not making any real impact whatsoever. 3) The team completely shutting out the curly-haired girl pointing a camera in their faces. What Willow didn't take into account, however, was the Wolverine's team captain. Rumoured NHL first draft pick, dreamboat and total game changer- Tate Wilder. With his infectious dimpled smile, sparkling green eyes and addictive personality, Tate quickly turns Willow's internship into a life-changing and eye-opening experience- one filled with love, friendship and opportunities. Willow didn't meet the Michigan Wolverines looking for love, and funnily enough neither did Tate, but love soon found them. ********* "Pretty please?" Her lip juts out in an irresistible pout and you'd almost think she was a sweet innocent flower judging by the puppy dog eyes she's flashing me. But that image is little tarnished by the hand she has dipped into my boxers. I can feel my Adams apple bob as I reply. "O-okay. Fine, you win this time." The smile I get in response is absolutely blinding. A full, mega-watt grin with teeth, crinkled eyes and blush on the apples of her cheek. I'll let her win everything if I get that fucking smile in return.