Bøger af Esther E Schmidt

Zack's spent his whole life loving just one woman-Belle-only to have her walk out of his life and go half way across the world. But three years later, her unexpected return is stirring up feelings that never died, and Zack's ready to do whatever it takes to get her back.Belle has never gotten over Zack, but she has secrets-secrets she knows could hurt those closest to her, Zack included. When an old enemy returns and wants what he thinks is already his for the taking, she knows it's only a matter of time before someone gets hurt.With so much more than just their love on the line, will Zack and Belle manage to come together as one and pull through or will their past and their enemies tear them apart? For a greater reading experience, recommended reading order: "Zack" Areion Fury MC book one"Deeds" Broken Deeds MC book one"Dams" Areion Fury MC book two"Tyler" Areion Fury MC book three"Pokey" Areion Fury MC book four "Sico" Areion Fury MC book five"Calix" Areion Fury MC book si

A vow of justice.A breach of silence.A heart fueled by vengeance.It all consumes the life of one Unruly Defender.The first thing Eddie swore when he walked out of prison was that justice would prevail. He didn't throw the first punch that landed him in prison, but he will make sure this time, he will be the last one to strike.The twists and turns of Gracelynn's life ended when she found new friends along with the perfect job. That is until the owner shows up and tips the balance of her life in a frustrating, and eventually dangerous way.With every heartbeat Eddie gets closer to unraveling a secret that took lives, and in the end will risk the woman who touched his heart. Life is full of surprises and unknowingly crossed paths, but emotions and vengeance are bound to collide into a deadly explosion. Will Eddie be the one coming out on the losing side again or is he willing to give up the one thing he wants more than his next breath? Vengeance or love? Justice or death? In the end, the choice might not be his.

When you carry a heart-rending secret it's a waiting game; the truth always has a way of crawling to the surface. Meanwhile it taints the fight for true love and a chance of having a future when you're struggling with issues clawing your brain, including a cartel war. Is one man enough to carry the heavy emotional burden which is meant to be shared with loved ones? Or will it eat him alive and leave him with more guilt and a tainted soul that's already been ripped in half? Maybe in the end, nothing matters, when the cartel strikes back with a crimson vengeance where death is more plausible than the next breath burning your lungs.Broken Deeds MC handles cases the government can't close; they take charge and won't stop until justice is served. This second generation is a series where each book is a new couple, handling a new case, and can each be read as a complete standalone with a happily ever after.

When eyes meet and make two hearts beat as one, there's no holding the reins. Lust will take a turn and gallop toward love at full speed, taking on any danger it might face along the way. Weston - I'm the president of an MC located at a huge ranch which breeds both longhorns and quarter horses. I'm not just a biker, a cowboy or a rancher, but I am a man of many trades and talents. And one of those is to protect the one who captured my attention at first glance. Harlene - My father might have kept me away from The Iron Hot Blood Ranch, but now I have no choice since I have a veterinary clinic to run and animals to save. But it seems in the end, I'm the one who needs saving.**WARNING; each book in the Cowboy Bikers MC series is a standalone short story featuring a new couple and can be read together or separately. Includes: Love at first sight. Off the charts chemistry. HEA. And each story will leave you wanting more cowboy bikers!**

There's a legend amongst members of the Wicked Throttle MC. Something that's rooted deep into their DNA. Once a soul finds its other half, there is no going back. Only one option; Love and claim at first sight.The danger lurking at every turn in her life has left Adley alone and on the run. That is until a certain biker finally tracked her down and is determined to help her.Quill can't get the woman who he couldn't hold onto out of his head and heart. Dead set to pull her out of the danger she's wrapped in, he stumbles into a web where not only Adley, but others are tangled in as well. Can they take one day at a time to explore their connection and save those around them? Or will a shift of direction spiral into a lost chance in love and life?Quill can be read as a HEA standalone but does have a cliffhanger involving the next character (book four in this series). For a greater reading experience, recommended reading order: "Corban" Wicked Throttle MC #0.5"Zerox" Wicked Throttle MC #1"Barlow" Wicked Throttle MC #2"Quill" Wicked Throttle MC #3

To Live is to grab hold of your dreams and take the next step that will get you there. Earle has been housesitting for his brother, Roscoe, for years. He never expected to take out the trash one day and find a gem bright enough to light his heart. Savvy is fleeing from danger to another country. With her life in turmoil, a series of events finds her tumbling from royalty to penniless and in hiding. Can these two from worlds apart find a unity driven by reality and shared goals? Or will Savvy's roots force a wedge too big for love to cross? To Love is to take a chance with your heart, and with eyes wide open, find the essential element to make your life complete. Roscoe dedicated his life to his job in law enforcement. Undercover work has carved him into the man he is today; hard, damaged, and with a deep realization, he lost himself and his family along the way. Febe's been committed to solving cases and doing the right thing all her life. When her best friend, Savvy, asks Febe to find her brother-in-law, Roscoe, she doesn't think twice and accepts the challenge. Though going undercover wasn't at all what Febe expected, will it be worth risking her heart or even her own life? Will Roscoe turn his back on his family and the whole world as well? Or will Febe and Roscoe have a fighting chance to support each other while recovering from unhealed wounds life has inflicted?To Live, To Love can be read as a standalone. The Swamp Head Series; a seven book novella series based on a family born and raised in the swamp. Each sibling will get their own INSTAlove story told (each a different genre) and even though it is a series, each book is a standalone.Cyrus (Billionaire Romance)Claiming Elsie (Romantic comedy)Chester (Single Mom Romance)Loving Mae (Office Romance)Cross Ties (Romantic Suspense)To Live (Royal Romance)To Love (a hint of MC Romance)

GUST - Have you ever disassembled a ticking bomb? I have. Steady as fuck hand, the longest last breath, and the will to live.There's nothing I can't do and I have to admit, with all my brothers claiming an Old Lady, I've been craving to claim one.Circumstances aside, I never in a million years thought it would be Paisley.**Books in the Lost Valkyries MC series will each be a standalone, short story romance. Every book is passion to love at warp speed. Grip your heart because it's going to be a fast ride...so be warned!**Standalone books released in this series: Crane Lost Valkyries MC #1Ronin Lost Valkyries MC #2Bark Lost Valkyries MC #3Paris Lost Valkyries MC #4Titan Lost Valkyries MC #5 Gust Lost Valkyries MC #

Lynn, Love, Lips, Hotlips, the former president old lady. I carry many names, titles, and ranks but deep down there's only one of me and everyone knows not to yank my chain. Except for my pain in the-wherever he can shove himself-husband of mine. We collide, bump heads, fight as hard as we love, and have been kicking life together for decades. Everything takes its toll and sometimes we need a reality check to get the knife off our throat to be able to breathe. I know I do, or there might not be a next breath to spend more time with the ones I love. ** For a greater reading experience it's recommended to read "Deeds Broken Deeds MC" first. This couple has been mentioned (and have been living their lives) throughout the whole Broken Deeds (and second generation) series. **

It seems like obtaining everything you want in life isn't always what one would expect. After smashing his goal in life a little ahead of schedule, Cyrus is a little disappointed and slightly frustrated. So he heads back to his roots. Back to his family. Back to the swamp. Bertie doesn't need a man. She juggles enough being a business woman along with taking care of her Pa and her, so it seems, brainless brother. With a new mission to recharge and set some new life goals, Cyrus stumbles across what is missing in his life. Connections are made and desire swirls but after an idea goes awry what happens when things are set straight? Will their love hold strong? Or will a rash decision bite someone in the butt? Swamp Head Series

Being a powerful and strategic businesswoman, Mae doesn't back down from any challenge. Hopping from one job and place to the next, she has a spotless reputation of dragging businesses out of a corporate death spiral. Oliver has been burned one time too many in his life. The last time it almost cost him his company that he worked very hard for. To say he doesn't trust easily might be an understatement when he discovers that a beautiful woman has taken over the lead of his company. With both Oliver and Mae being professional and sharing the same mindset of keeping the office floors clear of romance, they might be facing an even bigger dilemma when Mae's reputation, as well as their hearts, are on the line. Loving Mae is the fourth novella in The Swamp Head Series; a seven book novella series based on a family born and raised in the swamp. Each sibling will get their own INSTAlove story told and even though it is a series, each book is a standalone. (Loving Mae is an office romance) Come meet Hallie Mae and her six brothers and sister; Chester, Cyrus, Earle & Zeke (twins), Roscoe, Elsie (Hallie Mae's twin).

Cold KilljoyBiker. Grumpy. Wrapped in darkness.Returning to his hometown Mistletoe Montana to take over his father's garage, Cold didn't anticipate to collide with an overly cheerful next door neighbor. With a lump of ice for a heart he lost all hope of experiencing any joy in life, let alone find love.Joycelyn Loftings Generous. Kind. Lighthearted. Wrapped with sunshine.In the Christmas spirit all year around, Joycelyn decides to take care of her injured, grumpy, old, next door neighbor in her spare time. She never realized it would also bring her face to face with his bad-tempered son. Can the spirit of Christmas drive away the frost and darkness clung to some people? Or will they allow their past to overshadow the cheerful holiday spirit which lies within their reach?

Since the beginning of time Dragons have existed and live in solitude among their own clans and traditions. Enya lives in the human world but is aware of the fact she's a Dragon. She never encountered any others of her kind and doesn't remember her past. She craves to find out more about herself until she's suddenly faced with a presumptuous, old-fashioned biker who'd rather demand information than willingly provide.Vaughn, Dragon shifter and President of the Dragons Charter, has been the leader of his clan for decades. His clan has been facing problems due to ancient traditions which complicate their very existence. When Vaughn becomes aware of the horrific fact of the existence of a half-blood, he's dead set to handle this abomination accordingly; for a Dragon needs to be a pure blood.A Dragon shifter is adamant, stubborn, and hot-tempered though evolution has a way to make you see reason within havoc. Can ancient traditions withstand modern times? Or will clan members refuse allegiance, leaving Vaughn and Enya no other option then to fight for the right of existence?Each book in the Death by Reaper MC series can be read as a standalone story, featuring a new couple. For a greater reading experience and background storyline, recommended reading order: Hellhounds Death by Reaper MC #1Vampires Death by Reaper MC #2Demons Death by Reaper MC #3Dragons Death by Reaper MC #

Going in blind is a rookie mistake. With my years of experience, you would think I should know better by now. I'm always the capable one that can handle anything that's thrown my way, until Karma throws me off my game. My Karma comes in the form of a woman and she has to be payback for all the shitty things I've done in my life. Not just any woman but one who is determined to self-destruct. This woman is clearly going to be my downfall. Leaving me to find myself not only losing my heart, but risking my life in the process. There's no other option than to claw our way through dilemmas that might leave the both of us wondering if our next breath could be our last. We relish in the fact that we've got nothing to lose, because let's face it... The faults of our sins will catch up with us in the end. **This steamy, dark and twisted, standalone romance is not for the faint of heart. You've been warned.**

Lyra - He just threatened to kill my own father in an effort to show how much I mean to him. The man I just met. The man who stands up for me without fear of anyone. Paris - There's only one who carries the promise to expel your darkest fear. One they hire to deal with an enemy they can't face alone. That one? That's me. Paris might relate to the city of love, but for Lyra it's also the name of the biker that claimed her, as well as her heart. Coincidence brought them together, but will love at first sight be enough to withstand the danger and consequences they have to face? **Books in the Lost Valkyries MC series will each be a standalone, short story romance. Every book is passion to love at warp speed. Grip your heart because it's going to be a fast ride...so be warned!** ***Previously published in the "From Paris With Love" Around the World With Love Anthology Series***

Faya - My eyes close and I brace for the pain. Except it doesn't come. It always comes. Wait for it my mind tells me, making me brace some more. I hate waiting for it, when that happens it's always so much worse. Crane - The job was to prevent her from testifying. I've already been paid because my ass isn't moving before the cash is in place. That's right, I have a spotless reputation. A hitman who gets the job done. Any job, any time. Once I've given my word, and the cash is exchanged, it's a done deal. No matter the consequences or obstacles, I will get it done. Something that the woman strapped to my back will find out firsthand. **Books in the Lost Valkyries MC series will each be a standalone, short story romance. Every book is passion to love at warp speed. Grip your heart because it's going to be a fast ride...so be warned!**

Having his best friend ripped from his life at an early age has carved Zeke into the man he is today. Not being able to address his evolving feelings for her before she disappeared has him still searching for answers sixteen years later. Zeke knows very well he should stop holding onto the dream, as all it does is fuel his nightmares. Faced with tragedy, Laudy wasn't given a choice to run; but life and death doesn't often present options. When given a chance at returning home, she grasps it with both hands. Secrets held for more than a decade will be revealed. Will Laudy's return stir up old feelings or just old motives that caused her to run in the first place? Torn apart and thrown back together, misunderstanding and confusion taints the best of intentions. Will Zeke and Laudy's relationship grow strong again as the dust settles? Or will their second chance die as the promise of death returns? Cross Ties can be read as a standalone. The Swamp Head Series; a seven book novella series based on a family born and raised in the swamp. Each sibling will get their own INSTAlove story told (each a different genre) and even though it is a series, each book is a standalone. Cyrus (Billionaire Romance) Claiming Elsie (Romantic comedy) Chester (Single Mom Romance) Loving Mae (Office Romance) Cross Ties (Romantic Suspense)

While attempting a rescue, Aspen is caught in a compromising position. Knowing she has to do whatever it takes to finish her mission forces her hand into trading favors with the notorious Kinney Fallon. Kinney Fallon. MC President. Ruthless. Deadly. Unforgiving. He also never turns his back on a challenge and when he sees Aspen, he instantly knows her worth. Will doubt interfere with trust? Will loyalty be as tainted as the blood that connects a family? Neither Kinney nor Aspen know how to back down and will fight till their last breath. The question is will they fight together or against each other?

As the president of Neon Marksman MC, Marlon always takes the lead with fierce determination. From the moment he met Unique he knew she was meant for him, but a moment from the past has driven a wedge between them. When Unique is confronted with something unsettling, she instinctively turns to the one person who has the resources to help. A second chance is all Marlon needs to fully claim his Old Lady as his. A chance he grabs with both hands. They challenge each other at every turn, but when push comes to shove, will they move forward or stay stuck in the past? Will Unique submit to her feelings or will she be hunted down by a killer out for revenge?

Tyler doesn't have many things to worry about in his life. Fully patched in to Areion Fury MC, he finally has a solid spot in the brotherhood he calls his family. When a girl steps up to defend him against the teasing of his brothers, he's stunned. The moment Tyler locks his gaze with the most intriguing eyes he's ever seen, he knows with every fiber of his being that this is supposed to be his girl. Ridley's only living relative manages to destroy every chance she has at happiness by constantly causing trouble. To protect herself Ridley likes to hide; beneath her raven black hair, her clothes, her shop. Slowly but surely the harassment is becoming more violent so to protect the ones she cares for, she pushes them away. Except the stubborn, handsome biker leaves her no other option but to accept that he isn't going anywhere. When you are forced to look over your shoulder all day, every day, it is impossible to live. Can the meeting of two similar souls spark a solution? Will Ridley stand up for what she wants in life and stop hiding? Will Tyler get his happily ever after or will he see it crash and burn? For a greater reading experience: "Zack" Areion Fury MC book one "Deeds" Broken Deeds MC book one "Dams" Areion Fury MC book two "Tyler" Areion Fury MC book three

Being a part of one MC while repeatedly being hired to work on crime cases for another is a hard line to balance. One unfortunate incident causes an emotional collision between both MCs where a long-term alliance is on the verge of termination. All while Austin has finally allowed himself to claim the woman who has always intrigued him. The problem is, her father is a biker in the other MC and he was just evicted from their premises.Jersey's self-esteem has taken a few blows and while she's trying to get her life back on track, it gets derailed by her childhood crush. When a serial killer is mixed into a situation where tension between two MCs is high-and emotions are running rampant-bloodshed is unavoidable. But where will the loyalties lie when lives are at stake?Broken Deeds MC handles cases the government can't close; they take charge and won't stop until justice is served. This second generation is a series where each book is a new couple, handling a new case, and can each be read as a complete standalone with a happily ever after.

Didn't you get the hint yet? I'm always hungry for a taste of retribution with the need to purge. I've drowned in my own blood and welcomed the taste until it fueled me to revive. I'm Afon Nikolin, third in command of The Dudnik Circle. The Russian Mob, in case you need a label. The woman I claimed as my future wife, without her knowledge I might add, is part of the Italian mob. She has the same taste for retribution, except she almost paid for it with her own life. Revenge can eat you alive, drag you down until there's only a shell of a person left, or will cost you everything this world has to offer. With multiple enemies targeting both sides, we have no other choice but to rely on each other. Everything in life is a risk, either with your heart, or your last breath. I'm willing to risk it all when it involves saving her, but will it be enough for the both of us? **This dark, intense, standalone romance is not for the faint of heart. You've been warned.**

Didn't you get the hint yet? I'm not a nice guy. I'm the man you need to fear. Hell, I sell fear. We call it protection, but in the end? Fear is what they want in return for their payment. I'm Grigory 'Ford' Dudnik, head of The Dudnik Circle. The Russian Mob, in case you need a label. We take care of threats, gangs, enemy or distasteful situations our clients may find themselves in. We have an obligation to do what's wrong on a regular basis but even within the fine lines of murder and just plain old handling shit, we've got honor. If that's not enough...I've managed to tangle myself up with the head of another gang. Tarzan. Type of person? Hanged a man at a construction site, climbed the rope and stomped on the guy's neck while swinging on the rope. Seems like Tarzan wanted to kill him twice. My past and future seem to collide as we are contracted to handle a gang connected with snuff films. Loose ends are now left dangling; I either need to grab hold of the ropes and string knots or cut ties. Or feel the burn of the rope around my throat, leaving no room for revenge. *** This steamy, dark, kinky, standalone romance is not for the faint of heart. You've been warned. ***

Taking over as the President of Broken Deeds MC, claiming an old lady, getting married, becoming a father; Archer has hit life full throttle ever since he took the gavel from his father. Life at breakneck speed opens the door for possibilities and for a man in his position, this can quickly turn any incident into a life or death situation. Born and raised in an MC, Beatrice is very aware of life and love when it comes to bikers. But when you marry your first love where feelings have been growing for many years, being stuck in a rut feels like a battle on a daily basis. Except, being the president's old lady adds dodging bullets to the mess life throws at you. Can this couple face their newly found rut and hold strong through every situation? Or will life take a turn, robbing them from moving forward and end dreams where new life barely started?Broken Deeds MC handles cases the government can't close; they take charge and won't stop until justice is served. This second generation is a series where each book is a new couple, handling a new case, and can each be read as a complete standalone with a happily ever after.

When eyes meet and make two hearts beat as one, there's no holding the reins. Lust will take a turn and gallop toward love at full speed, taking on any danger it might face along the way.Ledger - I'm a biker in an MC located at a huge ranch which breeds both longhorns and quarter horses. I'm not just a biker, a cowboy, or a rancher, but I am a man of many trades and talents. And one of those is to protect the one who captured my attention at first glance.Mayven - Witnessing a murder sends me running to the safety of my brother and his MC brotherhood. I never thought it would open a road to love. But there's no time to explore feelings when bikers of another MC are out for blood. It seems in the end, I'm not the only one who needs saving.**WARNING; each book in the Cowboy Bikers MC series is a standalone short story featuring a new couple and can be read together or separately. Includes: Love at first sight. Off the charts chemistry. HEA. And each story will leave you wanting more cowboy bikers!**

When eyes meet and make three hearts beat as one, there's no holding the reins. Lust will take a turn and gallop toward love at full speed, taking on any danger it might face along the way.Alfie - I'm a biker in an MC located at a huge ranch which breeds both longhorns and quarter horses. I'm not just a biker, a cowboy, or a rancher, but I am a man of many trades and talents. And one of those is to protect the two people who need me the most. Joaquin - Moving to Texas for my job allowed me to find what my heart desires. Alfie and I are two parts of a three way future, lacking one final part to make it complete.Greta - Stepping into the lives of Alfie and Joaquin as an undercover agent for the DEA is liberating and ultimately, my downfall. We're risking it all in an effort to change-and save-our lives. **WARNING; each book in the Cowboy Bikers MC series is a standalone short story featuring a new couple and can be read together or separately. Includes: Love at first sight. Off the charts chemistry. HEA. And each story will leave you wanting more cowboy bikers!**

Anouk - He's a killer who took me with him. Although he was sweet, tender, and yet so very dominating a moment ago; that's all insignificant now. Ronin - I answer to no one. As the Prez of Lost Valkyries MC, people answer to me, not the other way around. Even if they place an order for a hit, I'm in charge and can flip the order back in their face along with their last breath before they leave this Earth. I'm ruthless, to everyone. No exceptions. Yet she made me take a turn. **Books in the Lost Valkyries MC series will each be a standalone, short story romance. Every book is passion to love at warp speed. Grip your heart because it's going to be a fast ride...so be warned!**

Depay's life changed the moment he discovered that he was a father. After fighting for custody of Hadley, his now four-year-old daughter, he embraces the changes that he must make to give her the home she deserves; but not until after a tiny slip up leads to one last reckless moment. After a chance meeting turns into a sexy romp, he walks away from the woman to focus solely on his daughter. As a former Russian mob princess, Veronika had never experienced anything like the fleeting moment she had with Depay. Never anticipating that she would see him again, she is unexpectedly forced to track him down to discuss the consequences of their brief but steamy encounter. As a firefighter, you play with flames and hope you won't get burned. But when an arsonist turns to murderer, things are bound to get explosive. When Depay's job encounters trouble that leads to his doorstep, choices need to be made. Like a backdraft starving for air, the choice of life or death will stare him in the face...open the door or keep it closed. Will more lives, including his own, falter in an attempt to extinguish a blaze? For a greater reading experience: "Deeds" Broken Deeds MC book one "Broke" Broken Deeds MC book two "Depay" Broken Deeds MC book three

When eyes meet and make two hearts beat as one, there's no holding the reins. Lust will take a turn and gallop toward love at full speed, taking on any danger it might face along the way.Roper - I'm the vice president of an MC located at a huge ranch which breeds both longhorns and quarter horses. I'm not just a biker, a cowboy, a World Champion bull rider, or a rancher, but I am a man of many trades and talents. And one of those is to protect the one who captured my attention at first glance.Cassidy - My past sculpted me into who I am today. I've managed to keep Roper at arm's length because of my past, but he is very persistent and patiently waits for a second chance. All I want is to ignore my feelings, work at the veterinarian clinic, and save animals. But it seems in the end, I'm the one who needs saving.**WARNING; each book in the Cowboy Bikers MC series is a standalone short story featuring a new couple and can be read together or separately. Includes: Love at first sight. Off the charts chemistry. HEA. And each story will leave you wanting more cowboy bikers!**

The restlessness flowing through Vachs' veins didn't end when the nomad committed himself to a permanent spot in Archer's Broken Deeds MC chapter. Adopting a puppy and solving crimes helps him stay focused but not completely grounded. Until he strolls into the club's tattoo shop for some ink therapy and finally finds what will be the root of his foundation in life.Growing up in the MC lifestyle without the ability to hear has never stopped Hadley from living her life or from becoming a tattoo artist. After some bad luck in the dating world Hadley has sworn off men, that is until Vachs saves her life and captures her heart along with it.Can new love face a deadly enemy coming for Broken Deeds MC? Or will lives be ripped apart, stealing away the ability to build a future?Broken Deeds MC handles cases the government can't close; they take charge and won't stop until justice is served. This second generation is a series where each book is a new couple, handling a new case, and can each be read as a complete standalone with a happily ever after.

When eyes meet and make two hearts beat as one, there's no holding the reins. Lust will take a turn and gallop toward love at full speed, taking on any danger it might face along the way. Nick - I'm the sheriff of this town as well as a member of an MC located at a huge ranch which breeds both longhorns and quarter horses. I'm not just a sheriff, a biker, a cowboy, or a rancher, but I am a man of many trades and talents. And one of those is to protect the one who captured my attention at first glance. Gisela - A princess rescued by a ruggedly handsome Texas sheriff is the stuff that only happens in fairytales and movies, right? Wrong. Welcome to my life. Do I dare mention, I asked this complete stranger to marry me so I don't have to return home? The man refused but took it upon himself to become my protector instead, putting his life on the line to keep me safe. **WARNING; each book in the Cowboy Bikers MC series is a standalone short story featuring a new couple and can be read together or separately. Includes: Love at first sight. Off the charts chemistry. HEA. And each story will leave you wanting more cowboy bikers!**