Bøger af Violet Rae

DaisyThe last thing I expect when I return to my hometown in Colorado is to be accused of stealing by the new sheriff. Drayton Saunders is big, blunt - and totally beddable! But I'm back to take care of my sick mom, not get all hot and bothered over the local sheriff, no matter how unexpectedly sweet and sexy he turns out to be. There's a reason I left Garland three years ago, vowing never to return - but can the love of my sexy sheriff convince me to stay - for good?DraytonMy only priority is ensuring the safety of my residents, which leaves no time for love. Besides, an horrific tour in Yemen has left me with too much baggage and too many scars for most women. My heart has been flatlining for years - until five-and-a-half feet of curvy perfection by the name of Daisy Jenkins walks into my dad's bar and breathes new life into the dormant muscle in my chest. But Daisy has scars of her own - scars that sent her running from Garland three years ago. She's used to being let down by most people in her life - but she's about to discover that I'm not most people. I just hope my love will be enough to persuade her to stay and build a new life here - with me.

CassidyI've been in love with Asher for as long as I can remember.But this headstrong, billionaire rancher wants no part of me.He says I'm too young.He's wrong.Asher still sees me as the girl I was.It's time to show him the woman I've become.AsherI'm a man of few weaknesses.Cassidy is one of them.She's my Kryptonite.Too beautiful.Too Tempting.And completely off-limits.Almost losing her is the wake up call I need.I hope I haven't left it too late to claim the only woman I've ever loved.

DexterLove and I aren't a match. I have no interest in it, especially after witnessing my parents' destructive relationship.Then Rosie walks into my life and one look from those baby blues sends me up in flames. Her gentle caresses, hot AF curves, and sunny personality light up my world. I put out fires for a living, but there's no way to douse the fire she ignites in my heart.When Rosie's building catches fire with her inside, our happily-ever-after threatens to turn to ashes. But saving her isn't enough when the fire continues to haunt her every time she looks in the mirror. Rosie's confidence is shaken, but I'll make sure she knows I'll always be the first on scene for her. I'll prove to her that our love isn't just a spark but a wildfire that can never be extinguished.

FranIt's official.Brand Cole is a pain in my ass.He's also my boss and the sexiest man I've ever laid eyes on.But when he comes to my rescue after a minor accident, I get an unexpected glimpse of the man hiding behind the wall he's so carefully constructed around his heart - a man I could so easily fall for.BrandFran Foster was mine from the moment I laid eyes on her.She just doesn't know it yet.My emotional scars run deep, but Fran's nurturing soul and healing touch make me feel whole again.Life is handing me a second chance - and I fully intend to grab her with both hands.

NateCallie "Calamity" Brookes caused mayhem wherever she went. I had no patience for the prickly, unapproachable woman who lived in a rundown cottage on the edge of town. But following her plea for help one night, I get an unexpected look into her life, forcing me to see her in a different light. There was a whole lot more to Callie than met the eye, and suddenly, I wanted to be the only man she trusted with those secrets... and with her heart. CallieNate Callister was the same as every other man I'd ever met - an arrogant, opinionated a**hole. But when I was faced with an emergency, I had no choice but to call on Nate for help. Suddenly, I was forced to re-evaluate my preconceived impressions of the cocky ranch foreman and discovered we may have a lot more in common than I cared to admit. But as the spark between us ignited into something that looked suspiciously like love, my traumatic past reared its ugly head. Could we still chase a future together? Or would my dark secrets threaten our chance at happiness?

IvyI've been in love with my father's best friend since I was eighteen, but I know I don't even register on his radar-until one night when he steps in to deal with a would-be boyfriend hellbent on teaching me a lesson. AshtonI've hidden my feelings from Ivy for years-after all, she's forbidden fruit. Right? Taking her home with me may not be my best decision ever because once she's in my bed...all bets are off.

A short story of loss, healing, and finding your soulmate when you least expect it. ShelbyWhen I get the call that my beloved Grandpa is on his deathbed, I leave Houston and head to New York to be with him, knowing every moment is precious. Losing my mentor to cancer shatters me, and my grief threatens to overwhelm me. When a random stranger notices my distress and buys me coffee as his good deed for the day, I push him away. He may be the most handsome man I've ever seen, but love and romance are the last things on my mind.TonyOffering to buy the beautiful angel a coffee is an impulsive move. I saw her leave the hospital and the grief in her blue eyes tells me she's just lost a loved one. I know all about grief, and I also know my soulmate when I see her. But my mysterious angel wants no part of me or my coffee, and she's gone before I get her name. Fate, however, has other plans and throws her in my path again - and this time, I'm never letting her go.

Can the battle-scarred ranch foreman win the heart of the shy single mom, and protect her and her son from her dark past?LukeScarred by my past, life has carved a whole new man out of me. A brutal tour in Afghanistan has caused me to withdraw from those closest to me, but my vow to remain on the outskirts of life is suddenly challenged by single mom, Maisie Wilson. Maisie intrigues me. She's polite yet aloof, vulnerable yet fiercely independent. When I inadvertently stumble upon the secret she's been keeping - a secret that, if exposed, could put her and her young son in jeopardy - things suddenly get a whole lot more complicated.MaisieI've sworn off men, but something about Luke Callister draws me in. He makes me feel safe in a way I've never experienced. My vow to keep my distance suddenly fades into insignificance in the face of my growing feelings for him. Can I be the woman he needs, or will my past hold me in emotional shackles for the rest of my life? I may not get the chance to find out because my past is about to catch up with me in a way no one could have foreseen…

SophieWhen rancher Travis Walker gave me a Colorado-sized brush off, I fled our hometown of Medicine Bow, my heart-broken and my dreams of happily-ever-after in his arms in tatters. Now, years later, I'm back, no longer the naïve sixteen-year-old who offered my heart and soul to Travis that fateful night, but an accomplished veterinary technician with a promising career. Sparks fly when Travis and I are thrown together again following the death of Travis's prize bull under suspicious circumstances, but I won't risk my heart on him again...TravisInheriting my ailing family ranch after the unexpected death of my father uncovered secrets that left me bitter and resentful. My new responsibilities weighed heavily on me, leaving me no option but to push Sophie away. She was the kind of woman who deserved the best in life - something I was in no position to offer her.Now Sophie's back, and I need her help. By the time I realize how much I stand to lose, I know it may take a miracle to win Sophie back. but it's a challenge I'm willing to accept for the woman I want more than my next breath…

FlynnWhen an injury puts paid to my professional fighting career, I retreat to my hometown to lick my wounds. Angry and bitter at the loss of the only thing I've ever known, I withdraw from the world, becoming as cold and aloof as the Colorado mountains that surround my home. But then I discover the one thing I want more than fighting. I know I have to make some changes - and I'm going to need help from my prim and proper neighbor.MollyNo one is more surprised than me when Flynn Black - my grumpy, reclusive neighbor - comes to me with an unusual request. He's decided he needs help becoming more ... civilized, and that I'm is just the woman for the job. Flynn is coarse and foul-mouthed, yet there's something about the prickly ex-fighter that intrigues me. He's a challenge I can't resist. I think my privileged upbringing has prepared me for anything, but it never prepared me for my growing feelings for the surprisingly sensitive man who lurks beneath Flynn's hard exterior - a man I know can never be mine.

Tainted Love Collection 1 Playing Wild - Lanie & Cade's StoryAfter six years, I've returned to my hometown - and to the woman I left behind. I want her more than my next breath, but the scars of my past run deep, and I know I can never truly be worthy of the love of a woman as sweet and pure as Lanie. Playing Dirty - Trish & Daryl's StoryNothing prepared me for the sight of Trish in the flesh. It's hard to resist her emerald eyes, killer smile, and delectable curves. But I'm undercover, and I can't afford to be distracted because it could put us both in grave danger. Playing Hard - Annie & Blake's StoryI've vowed never to let another woman get close enough to hurt me again, so casual hookups are all I have to offer. But once I've had a taste of Annie's sweet lips, I know that one night will never be enough - I want her for a lifetime.

Tainted Love - Collection 2 Playing Rough - Kaylee & Dawson's StoryIn the five years since I've seen Kaylee, she's blossomed into the most beautiful woman I've ever seen - a woman whosteals my breath and my heart. But as ourundeniable attraction catches fire, Kaylee's deadly past comes back to haunt her, threatening our chance of a future together. Playing Tough - Meri & Tony's StoryEverything about Meri is captivating, from her hazel eyes and delicious curves, to her quick wit and feisty spirit. I want her until it's an ache in my soul, but it's a desire I can't afford give into. But when Meri's safety is threatened by the very criminals I'm trying to bring down, I'll do anything to make sure she's safe. Playing for Keeps - Lanie & Cade's Story Pt.2Catch up with Lanie & Cade from Playing Wild, together with all your favourite characters from the rest of the Tainted Love series.Will Lanie & Cade finally get their happy ever after? Or will fate intervene to keep them apart once more?This is a sweet, sexy novella, and the final instalment of the Tainted Love series.

Catch up with Lanie & Cade from Wild, together with all your favourite characters from Dirty, Hard, Rough, and Tough.Will Lanie & Cade finally get their happy ever after?Or will fate intervene to keep them apart once more?This is a sweet, sexy novella, and the final instalment of the Tainted Love series.

A single night was supposed to be enough...until desire turned into a chance neither of them can ignore.BlakeAfter a brutal breakup, I swore off real relationships. One-night stands and no-strings flings? That's my game now. But then a curvy siren stumbles into my arms at a costume party, sparking something I thought I'd buried for good. When she vanishes, I can't let her go, tracking her down to offer an arrangement I thought would keep things simple. Yet one taste of her sweet lips, and I'm hooked. One night won't be enough-I need her for a lifetime.AnnieBlake's offer is dangerously tempting, and the chemistry between us is undeniable. But my past isn't so easily shaken, and letting him close could reopen wounds I've tried to heal. Still, the way he makes me feel has me questioning everything. Am I willing to risk it all for a future I thought was out of reach? One that just might include him?For readers craving sizzling tension, a dash of mystery, and the allure of unexpected love, Blake and Annie's story is unforgettably addictive.

He let her go to protect her...but now he'll risk everything to win her back before it's too late.MeriWhen my best friend goes missing, I find myself turning to Tony Cooper, the devastatingly handsome detective who's everything I've ever dreamed of. The spark between us is electric, and one night of undeniable passion leaves me craving forever in his arms. But Tony has his own demons, and after one perfect night, he pushes me away, shattering my heart and proving that sometimes love alone isn't enough to heal the past.TonyThe moment I meet Meredith Green, I'm captivated-her hazel eyes, her curves, her fiery spirit. I want her more than I can stand, but I know I'm no good for her. My past has left me broken, and Meri deserves more than a man haunted by his own darkness. So I do the only thing I know to keep her safe-I let her go. But when danger comes for her, I realize I'd tear the world apart to protect her. Now, I'll do whatever it takes to make her mine-if it's not already too late.For readers who love passionate romance, pulse-pounding suspense, and second chances, Meri and Tony's story will leave you breathless.

First Love. Second Chances. Third Time Lucky?CadeAfter six years, I'm back in the town I swore I'd never return to-and back to Lanie, the woman I never stopped loving. I know she has every reason to hate me. I left without a word, without even a goodbye. But I had my reasons, ones that still haunt me. My scars that run deep, reminders that a man like me isn't worthy of someone as kind and good as Lanie. But now I'm back, staying away from her seems impossible.LanieCade's sudden disappearance shattered me. I spent years trying to erase the memory of his lips, his touch, and the future we almost had. But now he's back, and every emotion I buried is clawing its way to the surface. I want to hate him, to protect myself from the pain he left behind, but my heart has other ideas. Can we finally face the past together, or are we doomed to remain broken?For readers who crave second chances, sizzling chemistry, and the emotional roller coaster of love lost and found, Cade and Lanie's story is unmissable.Trigger Warning: Contains physical and sexual abuse.

She's the risk he can't resist, but loving her could cost them everything.DarylNothing could have prepared me for Trish. From the moment I saw her, she stole my breath with her natural beauty and quiet warmth, pulling me in like gravity. I keep telling myself she's off-limits, that I have to stay focused. But I can't seem to stay away. Her emerald eyes, killer smile, and irresistible curves are impossible to ignore, even when I know getting close could put us both in serious danger. I've got a job to do, and I can't afford any mistakes-especially not one that leads me straight to her.TrishThe instant Daryl walked into the diner, he awakened something in me I thought was gone forever. His tall, lean frame and icy blue eyes spark desires I haven't felt in years, and his intense gaze promises things I can barely imagine. But when I uncover the truth about why he's here, my world shatters. Giving my heart to a man like him could destroy me... yet my heart doesn't seem to care.If you love stories with mature characters, forbidden desire, high-stakes tension, and undeniable chemistry, Daryl and Trish's story will leave you breathless. Features mature characters in their 40s.

Forbidden secrets draw them together, but will they survive the dangers threatening to tear them apart?DawsonThe last thing I expect during a late-night call is a stunning blonde trying to break *into* the local prison. But there she is-Kaylee Kemp, back after five years, no longer the high school junior I remember but a breathtaking woman who leaves me reeling. One look, and I know my heart doesn't stand a chance.KayleeShowing up at a maximum-security facility to demand answers from the father I never knew wasn't my best plan-especially with Detective Dawson Ford ready to haul me away. He's no longer the lanky senior from high school; he's six-foot-five of pure, protective temptation. As our mutual attraction blazes, my search for the truth spirals into a dangerous showdown, putting my life in the hands of a ruthless man...my father.For readers who love high-stakes romance, sizzling chemistry, and heart-pounding suspense, Dawson and Kaylee's story is one you won't forget.