*** COMPLETED STORY *** Madeline (Mads) Confee is a performance counselor looking to exit her profession and find something new. When she's begged to take on one last client, she doubts she can help the moody chef, especially based on their early interactions. As Chef Benedict Ruschmann allows Mads to unpack his past, he starts to fall for her. After a night of indulgences, he's ready to forego their professional relationship, consequences be damned. But a crisis of conscience puts Mads in denial about the potential for romance. Yes, Chef is a messy drama centered around Mads and Benedict in the context of court-mandated counseling, problematic family dynamics, and career pressures. Mature content including untimely deaths, sex, mental health, and domestic violence are present. Reader discretion advised. (C) Copyright 2024 - Stella Leigh. The author reserves all intellectual property and moral rights over this work. Violations, including copying or adapting characters or plotlines without Author's permission, will be pursued legally. The story is a fictional depiction. Any resemblance to any actual persons or organizations is purely coincidental.

One by one, Tyler saw all his brothers go from the bachelor life to family men. He loved his new sisters-in-law deeply and loved being Uncle Tyler, but there was no way he was planning on in settling down anytime soon. He was certainly the biggest flirt in the state of North Dakota, but maybe not the player that everybody assumes that he is. One thing is for sure, Tyler's flirting is no match for a strong-willed redhead with something to prove. Charlie was used to everybody second-guessing her and not seeing her as the boss that she was. That's why when she was given the chance to move away from home to take on one of the biggest projects in her career, she jumped on it without a second thought. This was her chance to show everybody that she wasn't a helpless little girl anymore. What she didn't expect was to fall for a really handsome, albeit slightly immature, man who wanted to give her everything and then some.

Growing up, one of Taryn's favorite memories was spending time at her grandparent's ranch in Valley View, North Dakota. The older she got, the less she was able to visit until her grandfather's failing health brought her back as an adult. Not much had really changed since she was a kid except one person in particular. Bobby Brown was her first crush and it was clear after their first run-in as adults that he was just as into her. Bobby was the perfect little fling to keep her company when she was visiting, but when she finds herself back in Valley View permanently, can their fling turn into forever? Bobby wasn't into settling down. He was a flirt and a man that liked to have a good time. It wasn't until a blast from his past started coming back around that he realized he did have the ability to want something more than just a hookup. Relationships weren't his thing though, but Taryn was different. Can Bobby put aside his playboy, non-commital ways before he loses Taryn for good?

Nothing was going right for Mitch Alexander. Not only was he dealing with some major personal struggles, but add in the recent death of his only brother and he was spiraling quickly. He needed a fresh start to get his life back on track and found it in the unlikeliest place, Port Ranch. The same place that gave his brother a second-chance decades ago was now welcoming him with open arms. The plan was simple, get his shit together and move on from the ranch a better man. His plan neglected to take into account falling in love with Brielle Port. Brielle Port was a simple girl. Even in her 20s, she was more than happy living at home and working side-by-side with her sisters and mom. She didn't expect such a jolt in her life with Mitch Alexander took up residence at the family ranch. He was the complete opposite of her type. Built like a freight train with the mouth of a sailor. The ex-NFL football player didn't belong on a ranch at all. There was nothing about Mitch Alexander that should Brielle should have been attracted to, but I guess that didn't matter in the end.

Merry Christmas from your favorite family from Port-Alexander Ranch. You've watched them grow up, fall in love, get married, and pop out a LOT of babies. Now it is time to check in and see how they're doing this Christmas season. This short novella is the perfect update that you didn't know you needed. The highlight of this Christmas is a short visit home from our favorite broody man's youngest daughter. Granger might be over the moon excited for his daughter coming home from college for Christmas, but he's hardly thrilled that she's bringing a guest of the male persuasion. Ella Turner may have had her fair share of boyfriends, but none that she dared to introduce to her dad. That was until she met Dustin Lawson. She's all country, but he was born and raised in the city. He's not above getting a little dirty if that means showing a bunch of hardass men that he's worthy of Ella. That task may be a bit more difficult than originally planned. If he succeeds, he'll find himself welcomed into a family in a way he has never imagined. If he fails, well let's just say that Granger still has plenty of farmland and nobody would ever suspect a thing. Regardless, Christmas at Port-Alexander Ranch this is year bound to be one for the memory books.

Lucy Jackett is a broken individual. More than a decade after experiencing a living nightmare, she still dealt with the trauma. While her family dedicated themselves to helping other victims like her, she was just trying to move on and be a whole person again. Just when she was feeling steady on her feet, tragedy struck again. Now she's lost in two traumas, one featuring the man she never quite could get out of her mind. Kameron isn't supposed to bring her heart back to life, but Lucy's heart didn't get that memo. Even when her nightmare past shows up on her front door again, Kameron won't back down. Kameron 'Keys' Plough can work magic with a keyboard, but those skills hardly translate to the one woman that he's always loved. Lucy was off limits for way too many reasons to count, but that didn't stop his feelings from growing each time she walked into the room. Lucy isn't interested in dating though, she never has. Keys won't push her though, he'd rather love her from afar than not have the chance to love her at all. It wasn't until Lucy's past took a front and center spot in their presence that the two of them were finally willing to admit their feelings to each other. Will it be too late?

Logan Romano took the NHL like a hurricane- dark and brooding. With his natural talent, brute force and sheer determination, he goes completely unchallenged both on and off the ice. He's notorious. Both for his success and his stormy personality. With a scorned, broken, heart and battered ego; Logan swore to never fall in love again. And he was a master at keeping his promises. Until he met November Levine. While Logan is a lightning strike and gloomy grey skies, Nova is the beaming sun and blossoming flowers. She's the closest sunshine gets to being a person, acting as a bright ray of joy and optimism. When the polar opposites strike a deal and Nova moves in to Logan's home, tensions run high and feuds quickly begin. But above all else, Logan is forced to revoke his promise to himself. Because once he's stepped into the light, it's almost impossible to plummet back into darkness. ✩✩✩ "Nova." I whisper, my voice low and hoarse against her neck. "Stop it." "Stop what." She whimpers back innocently as her thighs tighten around my hips. My teeth nip at the skin on her jaw in warning. "Either stop teasing or put me out of my fucking misery." November pulls her head back from mine, resting it against the wall, and bats her lashes up at me. "Say please."

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.

I was shy and timid, lost in the confinement of my world. Until I met them. They taught me how to come out of my shell and be more confident. I loved, laughed, and opened my heart. Until it was shattered. But I shield those broken pieces and began to build a world of lust, desire, and freedom. I became one of the most powerful men in the sex industry. My name is Baxter Monroe....And this is my story. This book is MMF which contains male on male sex scenes. And male/male/ female sex scenes so if this is not for you please find something that better suits you. If you do enjoy it then continue. Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy this book.