WHEN HE PROTECTS will release on 10/29…but you can read the first chapter right now! I’ve got it up on my website.

He knew she was trouble from the moment they met.

Esme Laurent is a con artist. An accomplished liar. A world-class thief. And probably the most beautiful and intriguing woman that Tyler Barrett has ever met. Sure, he has to arrest her at their first meeting, and she absolutely hates him, but…well, he has a job to do. And Tyler always gets the job done.

Turns out, she is the new job.

The people in charge want to use Esme to bring down a very dangerous criminal operation. And in order to do that, Esme has to stay in the land of the living. She needs protection, she needs a new identity, and she needs to disappear, immediately. Because Esme has more than a bit of power, she makes her own deal…her protection needs to come in the ever-so-gorgeous, ever-so-dangerous, and ever-so-law-abiding form of U.S. Marshal Tyler Barrett.

They’ll disappear into Small Town, USA. And they’ll pretend to be newlyweds who just can’t keep their hands off each other.

No, absolutely, this cannot be happening. But no matter how much Tyler protests, the new job is, in fact, happening. He’s being sent to Asylum, Alabama, with the delectable Esme. He’s supposed to be her husband—a role that will give him twenty-four, seven access in order to protect her. He needs that access in order to make sure that Esme doesn’t run from the authorities and that she stays alive. But what Tyler doesn’t count on is the consuming desire he feels for a woman who should be off-limits.

She’ll test every limit that he has…

Esme doesn’t expect her attraction to the rule-following Tyler. He’s big, he’s buttoned-down, and he’s absolutely…delicious. She also suspects that he may be carefully controlling a wild side—one that she would love to see erupt. Oh, if only.

When danger comes calling, Tyler is more than ready to handle any threat. Who knew that falling for the good guy could be so tempting? And so very…heart-breaking. Because there was no way a guy like Tyler would want to stay around once they stop pretending. Everyone knows the bad girl never gets to keep the good guy, especially when she’s still working a very long con.

We are less than three weeks away from the 10/29/24 release of WHEN HE PROTECTS, so I wanted to start sharing teasers with you!

“I want you.” In so many ways. For so many things. “That’s a non-negotiable point in any deal that is made.  I want you. You’ll be my bodyguard. My shadow. My hero. My protector. My twenty-four, seven companion until all the danger has passed. It will be you and me. Until the bitter end.”  Now she did smile at him. “Doesn’t that sound amazing?”

Psst! I’ve got *another* brand new book release for you this month!!! I’m being all busy as 2024 winds to a close. BRUTAL ICE just released…and WHEN HE PROTECTS will be here on 10/29! In case you haven’t seen the blurb for WHEN HE PROTECTS, here it is:

𝐇𝐞 𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐭.

Esme Laurent is a con artist. An accomplished liar. A world-class thief. And probably the most beautiful and intriguing woman that Tyler Barrett has ever met. Sure, he has to arrest her at their first meeting, and she absolutely hates him, but…well, he has a job to do. And Tyler 𝑎𝑙𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 gets the job done.

𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭, 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐣𝐨𝐛.

The people in charge want to use Esme to bring down a very dangerous criminal operation. And in order to do that, Esme has to stay in the land of the living. She needs protection, she needs a new identity, and she needs to disappear, immediately. Because Esme has more than a bit of power, she makes her own deal…her protection needs to come in the ever-so-gorgeous, ever-so-dangerous, and ever-so-law-abiding form of U.S. Marshal Tyler Barrett.

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧, 𝐔𝐒𝐀. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲𝐰𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫.

𝑁𝑜, 𝑎𝑏𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑦, 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑐𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑏𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔. But no matter how much Tyler protests, the new job is, in fact, happening. He’s being sent to Asylum, Alabama, with the delectable Esme. He’s supposed to be her husband—a role that will give him twenty-four, seven access in order to protect her. He needs that access in order to make sure that Esme doesn’t run from the authorities 𝑎𝑛𝑑 that she stays alive. But what Tyler doesn’t count on is the consuming desire he feels for a woman who should be off-limits.

𝐒𝐡𝐞’𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬…

Esme doesn’t expect her attraction to the rule-following Tyler. He’s big, he’s buttoned-down, and he’s absolutely…delicious. She also suspects that he may be carefully controlling a wild side—one that she would love to see erupt. 𝑂ℎ, 𝑖𝑓 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦.

When danger comes calling, Tyler is more than ready to handle any threat. Who knew that falling for the good guy could be so tempting? And so very…heart-breaking. Because there was no way a guy like Tyler would want to stay around once they stop pretending. Everyone knows the bad girl never gets to keep the good guy, especially when she’s still working a very long con.

𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫’𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: Are you in the mood for a strong hero who makes “protecting and defending” his life code? Tyler is big, fierce, and more than ready to step into the line of fire in order to protect his charge. He’s also falling fast under the spell of a woman he should not trust. Everything with Esme is just pretend…everything, except the desire they feel for each other. And the very, very real danger that stalks her. A danger that may wind up costing Tyler more than he ever expected. WHEN HE PROTECTS, Tyler gives his all, and when he loves…he will fight like hell for the woman who stole his heart.

It’s here!! Today is the release day for my newest romantic suspense, BRUTAL ICE! What can you expect in this steamy suspense?

☠️ A hero who hunts killers (we all need hobbies…)
☠️ Unlikely partners
☠️ Pretend relationship (one that doesn’t stay so pretend for long!)
☠️ Opposites super attracting
☠️ Protective hero/fierce billionaire bodyguard
☠️ Some intense cold (and current!) case solving

Royal Boudreaux isn’t interested in being a hero. Quite the opposite. Darkness clings to him, and he lets that darkness out by hunting and catching the most dangerous killers who roam the streets. Everyone needs a hobby, right? During his latest hunt, Royal expects to take down his prey. He doesn’t expect to find a beautiful woman trapped in the trunk of a car.

Save the woman. Then walk away…

He intends to drop the gorgeous victim at the nearest police station and then get the hell away from her. Only walking away isn’t an option for Royal. Not this time. Because there is something about dancer Violet Murphy that calls to him. A driving, primitive pull. Royal finds that he can’t stay away from her. Scratch that–he doesn’t want to be away from Violet.  What he does want? Her. 

Determined, fierce, and unwilling to give in to the fear that he sees in her eyes, Violet slides right past Royal’s guard. Fragile on the outside, but with a core of steel in her soul, Violet is a fighter.  But she can’t fight this battle alone.

She needs protection. Lucky for her, Royal has experience at playing bodyguard.

When Royal saved Violet, the killer escaped. Somewhere in the hot Savannah night, the killer still lurks. Royal intends to protect Violet and take out his prey.  But Violet has uncovered the dark truth about Royal, and instead of being repelled, she’s determined to be at his side in order to get the justice she seeks.  Being a victim again? Not on her agenda, thanks.

An unlikely alliance. A desire that can’t be contained.

Danger. Lust. Need. Desire burns brutally hot on a Savannah night. But the killer isn’t the only one closing in…because a very unexpected ghost from Royal’s own past is heading to town. Everything Royal knew about himself is about to be completely upended.  Hero, monster…which one is he?  With chaos reigning, there is only one certainty for Royal…protect Violet. 

Save the woman. Then never, ever walk away.

Because you don’t walk away from the woman who holds your battered heart in the palm of her hand.

Author’s Note:  Royal’s hobby is dangerous, diabolical, and definitely not ordinary. But then again, he’s all of those things, too.  When he discovers Violet, his entire world shifts focus.  She matches him, she scares him, and…she just damn well might complete him.  But in order to have a life with Violet, Royal has to first hunt down and stop the man who abducted her—and killed three other women. Lucky for Royal, he’s not hunting alone. The Ice Breakers are back. Passion, twists, and hot romance are coming your way.

Tomorrow is the big day! BRUTAL ICE releases on 9/24/24!

Everyone needed a hobby, and Royal Boudreaux’s hobby? It just happened to be the little matter of murder. Or, rather, the matter of stopping murderers.

Someone had to hunt the bastards, after all.  When the cops failed, when the blood kept flowing, and the families were grieving, someone had to step in and do the dirty work.  He was good at getting his hands dirty.  And bloody. In fact, he excelled at the task.