Bøger af Darie McCoy

Andrei Antonov spent years on the ice honing his skills as a Defensemen in the Professional Hockey League. His life as a professional athlete taught him many things and afforded him many more. Now, he's putting those lessons to work as the owner of his own hockey team as well as one of Las Vegas's most exclusive casino resorts.Zaria Coleman has her life worked out exactly as she wants it. As the managing partner of her own successful law firm, she aims to live life to the fullest. That doesn't include getting mixed up with the elusive Andrei Antonov.When they meet through mutual friends, sparks fly between them. They have one passionate night together. But when Andrei awakens, Zaria is gone. Can Andrei convince Zaria they can have more than a passing fling? Can Zaria move past her fears to give their relationship a real chance?

In a world of the blessed the unblessed, the Glassmaker proclaims the gifts of those in the realm with their reading of the sparks. They are the only ones with the ability to work the glass and declare the goddess's blessing.Generations before Ophelia was born, her birth was prophesied. The Enchantress proclaimed that a blessed girl child would restore honor to the Leander line. However, when she was presented to the Glassmaker to learn of her blessing, she was turned away. Many Winters passed and Ophelia remained unblessed. Until she and her brothers journeyed to Thistledown.Rylan, the Glassmaker of Thistledown is able to do what none other before him had achieved. He read Ophelia's blessing in the sparks. The gift from the goddess so rare, Rylan fears for her safety. Knowing the potential danger, he agrees to travel with Ophelia and her brothers on a quest to help her learn to use her blessing to its fullest potential.The two are drawn together by an inexplicable bond that neither can ignore. As they trek across the realm from his home to hers, they are unable to deny their attraction. While danger lurks, they must reach the Keeper of the Blessings before it's too late.Can Ophelia navigate her new blessing and help restore her family's honor? Can the bond between her and Rylan survive the obstacles before them? Together, can they bring about a change to the realm which hasn't been seen in centuries?

In a world dominated by power and control, Maria Elena Stokes, a widowed CEO of a banking conglomerate, has always held the reins tightly. But when she crosses paths with Ji-Yeong Kang, a charismatic business mogul and Pleasure Dom, everything changes.Drawn to the exclusive realm of a Club Desire, Maria finds herself confronted with a proposition that challenges her every instinct. Ji-Yeong yearns to take care of her needs, to guide her in embracing her desires, and to teach her the liberating art of submission.As their worlds collide, Maria must confront her deep-rooted need for control, while Ji-Yeong navigates the boundaries of trust and vulnerability. Together, they embark on a sensual journey of self-discovery, exploring the profound art of letting go.In this provocative novella, delve into the magnetic connection between two individuals who must learn to surrender in order to truly find themselves. Can Maria relinquish control and allow Ji-Yeong to lead her to newfound freedom? Will they unlock the secrets of their desires and build an unbreakable bond beyond the walls of Club Desire?Embark on a stimulating exploration of passion, trust, and surrender in this seductive tale of love and liberation.

Alyssa Ripley and Carver Jamieson met in college through her best friend, who just happened to be Carver's girlfriend. When he was drafted into the NFL, they left one another's orbit.Years have passed and circumstances have changed since they last saw one another. He's no longer dating her best friend nor is he a starting quarterback in the NFL. And...They're both very much single.When Carver lands a coaching job in the city Alyssa calls home, can he also land a place in her heart? If he can, will their relationship survive his very public lifestyle?**Note this book was previously published as a serial story on KindleVella**

It's the age-old tale of the Princess and the Frog. If the princess was a Forensic Odontologist and the frog was the Sergeant at Arms of a badass motorcycle club.Esmeralda Upton enjoys her life as a Forensic Odontologist helping to bring families closure and delving into history through the lens of those who lived it. The only thing currently on her agenda is preparing for upcoming Comic Con. Not verbally sparring with a sexy biker and definitely not depending on said biker to keep her safe from an unseen threat.Xavier 'Toad' Carmichael loves two things, his MC and his Harley. His commitment to the fitness center he runs comes in at a distant third. As the Sergeant at Arms of the Sin City MC Oakland Chapter, his dedication to keeping order and protecting his brothers comes before anything else. He never dreamed a woman with ample curves and an even bigger brain would enter his life and challenge him to spread his protective arms wider.The members of Sin City MC never leave before all the cards are played.

Basketball is Kari Frost's life and livelihood. As a professional basketball player with the Atlanta Fantasy, and a three-time Olympian, she's achieved heights of which many in her sport can only dream. Knowing the demands of performing at such high levels, she's decided the Tokyo Olympics will be her last time participating as a player in the games. However, that final aspiration is jeopardized by injury. Her career as a professional athlete and Olympian hang in the balance. Dr. J. Daisuke Sano is the team physician for the Atlanta Harriers men's professional basketball team. He's always been there, watching over Kari and her teammates from the sidelines-until she needs him for something far more important than a few scrapes and bruises. Will he be the person who has to tell her that her career is over? If so, he runs the risk of never being more than a concerned pseudo friend watching her from the periphery of her life. Is that a chance he's willing to take? Will he help her fulfill her dream or end her Olympic hopes? Can their relationship survive the answer to those questions?

Candace 'Candy' Hampton had a problem; one she was determined to fix. Tired of being the butt of family jokes regarding her skills in the kitchen, she takes her bestie-cousin's advice and signs up for a cooking class at the local culinary academy. What happens when she shows up for the first class was enough to make her think about never returning. He's there, Kenneth Holmes, the secret service agent and Frost family friend was the instructor. Not only had he infiltrated her family gatherings, he was in her path to her learning the culinary skills she lacked.Kenneth couldn't believe his luck when Candy walked into his classroom. Not many knew he was a trained chef aside from those closest to him. Having Candy's curvy body in such close proximity gave him the opportunity to interact with her away from the prying eyes of her family.Thrown together on Kenneth's turf, he taps into parts of her she didn't know existed-and she can't seem to resist him. In the midst of the sparks flying between them, Candy is determined to achieve her goal while Kenneth is determined to win her heart. The heat between them rivals a boiler, but is it enough? Is there more cooking in the kitchen than savory meals?

Stephanie Barker is making her way through life just fine. She's a successful business owner and devoted mother to the niece she adopted. She fills her days with the things she loves and the people who bring her joy. At least that's what she thinks until traumatic circumstances bring Dr. Jian Anderson into her orbit. Stephanie has held everything around her together for so long, what happens when she meets someone who wants to hold, support and protect her? Does she have room for a romantic love, or will she continue to take on the world alone?Jian Anderson has a thriving career as the top Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Talbot Memorial Hospital. He's not looking for a relationship. He's quite happy with his bachelor lifestyle. That is until the night a horrific event brings Stephanie into his hospital and his skills are needed to help someone she loves.Terrible conditions bring them together, but the fire that ignites between them is undeniable. When the danger they thought was over threatens their cocoon of happiness, can they navigate the threat? Can they trust in what they've built together or will tragedy tear them apart? **Note from the Author**This story contains subject matter which may evoke intense emotions. While it is a love story there are references to and instances of violence, death, child abandonment, transphobia, strong language and human trafficking.

For Driscoll Kelly being a man of action, and few words, has served him well as he worked his way through the ranks of the Secret Service, landing a coveted position on the detail of the First Family. Making the decision to change his trajectory, he moved to a division chief position in a location right outside of Atlanta, Georgia. He's settled into his life and his role as a protector. A visit to his home town of San Diego, California puts him on a path he hadn't considered taking, but once he's on it, he can't turn away. Banker and audit specialist, McKenna Frost has finally reached a time in her life where she's where she wants to be professionally - even if she doesn't have much going on in the way of a love life. With the support of her loving family and sister circle, she recovered from the disastrous end of a relationship she found was nothing but a house of cards. Deciding to take a break from the demands of her job, she and her friends plan a week-long get away in sunny San Diego, California. A chance meeting in the airport brings the two together for a short rescue mission that leads to an opportunity. Will the circumstances that connected them be enough to keep them on a path together? What happens when the two are faced with obstacles from the past? Can Driscoll open up enough for McKenna to have a place in his organized life? Can McKenna get beyond past hurts to allow room for love?

Brody Parata has spent the last decade imprisoned in his shifted form. An event in his former life as a soldier drove him to retreat into his beast form. He had no hopes of living any other way than within his bear. That is until a curvy little veterinarian makes it her mission to help his new niece, with the special gift, to mend the part of him that's broken. Now, he's been thrust back into the shifter and human worlds, but the trauma that drove him inside his bear hasn't gone away.Portia Applewhite lived her life among humans running her veterinary practice. So, she doesn't know why she was compelled to pack up her life and follow her best friend to live among the shifters of the Central Valley Pack. What she does know is that big brooding bear with the sad eyes needs her help.Life as they both know it changes when Portia combines her knowledge with her friend's gift to free Brody. A spark, neither can deny, consumes them and they discover their destiny as mates. However, accepting their fate is the easy part. Brody's past haunts them. It's a roadblock they'll need to remove to secure their future. Will Portia and Brody solve the mystery surrounding the mission that scarred him? Can learning the truth allow him to truly break free of his chains and finally be healed?

Rahm Monteparse was content with his life as the alpha of the Central Valley Pack. He didn't want, nor did he need a mate. That is until fate takes over and leads him to a woman who stirs something within him he didn't know was there. The beast inside knows immediately that she's meant for him. Carleeta Taiwo had her life all planned out. Everything was going well. At least it was until she met the big broody shifter who turns her world upside down and exposes a secret her family had never told her. A secret that poses a potential threat to Carleeta once she moves onto pack lands. Once the two are joined, sparks fly and nature doesn't allow either to walk away from the other. They are bound as one. Forever. When their journey as mates begins, more secrets are uncovered as they determine how to blend their lives. Can Rahm find his path to being the mate Carleeta needs? Can Carleeta adjust to life among shifters as she's learning to live with her family heritage? When their future is placed in jeopardy by the threat to Carleeta, how will they make it through?