Settle Myer

LANA It's been nearly two decades since I lost the love of my life and I'm still struggling to move on. My grief plays on a perpetual cycle, and every time I think I’m ready to move forward—bam—something new throws me back into the depths of it. The latest hit comes in the form of a movie being made about the inspiring life my fiancé lived. Things go from bad to worse when the actor cast to play him waltzes into my bar, begging me to help him with the role. “Help me become Tyler Taylor.” Mylan Andrews is younger than me and absolutely infuriating, but his desperate plea echoes in my head. I have to help him—for Tyler. MYLAN Fresh out of my third stint in rehab, I land a movie deal that just may save my career. Everything’s finally looking up. Then I meet her. Lana Young is older, wiser, and a knockout. Oh, and she’s also the key to helping me with this role. Except, the more time we spend together, the more my desire for her grows. Could she be the one to help me win back control of my life, or is she merely another temptation placed in my path? Beyond the Bright Lights is an age gap, plus-size romance. My female main character is 15 years older than my male main character. It is a standalone with a happily ever after. You'll get more Lana & Mylan in the next book of the Off Script series. Note from the author: Beyond the Bright Lights is for ages 18+ It includes detailed sex scenes and deals with a lot of tough topics which are listed below—some may include spoilers. Grief, the death of a loved one, terminal illness, sexual assault, domestic abuse of a child and spouse, drug and alcohol abuse, suicidal thoughts, depression, miscarriage, fatphobia, and homophobia.

Delancy Most people have normal, boring jobs. Not me. I kill for a living. I’m a hitman for the Queensboro Mob, and I’m on a path of vengeance, vowing to destroy my rival, the leader of the Empire mafia and the most powerful man in New York City. But I find myself distracted by my beautiful neighbor. I hate her. I want her. I’ve become obsessed with her. I want to know everything about her. Then I want to make her mine. Noah Being a mafia princess means eyes are always on me. It makes hiding my secrets difficult. But they must stay hidden. No matter what. No distractions allowed. I find myself distracted by my neighbor though. He’s sexy. He’s annoying. I can’t stand him. Yet there’s something about him that pulls me in. Maybe it’s the way his gaze lingers on my body. Or the secrets in his dark eyes. But whatever it is, I’m determined to find out. Deadly Deceit is the first book in a standalone duet. It's a dark cozy romance meaning the romance is sweet... but the story includes dark themes. In this book you will find killing for pay, murder, the death of a parent, violence (stabbing, shooting, physical violence), mentions of child abuse, mentions of rape, suicidal thoughts, stalking, torture (not between main characters), blood play, profanity, graphic sex including pegging, anal play, degradation, slapping (during sex), praise, voyeurism, and a MFM scene. If you have a specific trigger, please reach out to the author.

Rey When my sister died, I put my life on hold to raise her newborn daughter as my own. Now, five years later, I’m ready to get that life back. But I need help. I need a nanny. The moment I met Savannah, I knew she was perfect for the job. Not only is she beautiful and funny, but she instantly connected with my daughter in a way no one else has. So, I asked her to interview for the job and she agreed. There’s just one problem... she didn’t recognize me. She doesn’t know I’m a celebrity and I didn’t tell her. Savannah I never expected to be on a plane, leaving my life behind after my scum of an ex cheated on me. I need a fresh start and, for some reason, New York City is calling me. Then I met a hot single dad and his adorable daughter on my flight. We talked the entire trip and I couldn't stop laughing and smiling. So, once we land, he hands me his card and asks if I want to interview to be his daughter's nanny. I jumped on the opportunity. But after searching his name online, I find out he's a famous actor. He didn't tell me and I'm not looking to be in the spotlight. So, I ghost him, thinking I'll never see him again. Except... two weeks later I run into him at my job.

Destined to rule. Targeted by rebels. But giving in to the fated bond with the royal guard protecting her could mean capture, or worse, death. Trinity Parks wakes after an attempted mugging to find her entire world has changed. No longer is she an ordinary teenager, but a young woman with power and a destiny to fulfill. Not exactly how she was expecting to celebrate her eighteenth birthday. In the blink of an eye, Trinity finds herself in front of the elite Royal Guard from the mystical Kingdom of Angor. They tell her she’s Angor’s lost princess and heir to the throne. And the royal blood that runs through her veins gives her immense powers. It also means rebels opposing her father’s rule will stop at nothing until she is captured, or dead. As Trinity discovers the life she lost, she must learn to control her emerging powers and survive at all costs. And as if that wasn’t enough, Trinity’s undeniable connection to Julian, one of the guards keeping her safe, becomes harder to resist every day. In their life of danger, there is no room for romance. But as the risk – and the heat between them – grows ever stronger, Trinity knows there is no going back. ~~ Trinity Found is the first book in the Lost Daughter of Angor series. Inside, you’ll find strong, badass women who take the lead. Diverse and LGBTQ+ characters who will steal your heart, and make you smile and laugh. And plenty of non-stop action and romance. Trinity Found ends in a cliffhanger.

Beyond the Fame is the woman who makes me question everything. REBECCA My life has been a whirlwind of heartbreak, beginning with the death of my brother when I was 18-years-old. He was my best friend. I worked through my grief by writing a book about his life and that book was turned into a movie. That's when I met him. Jensen Boliver, the movie's director. He's younger than me, controlling, and infuriating. For four years, I've denied my attraction to him because every time he shows an ounce of compassion, he takes it away and I refuse to beg for mere crumbs of kindness, no matter how attracted to him I am. Now we're in Hawaii for our friends' wedding. The hotel has lost my reservation...and Jensen shows up with a solution. "You can stay in my suite." JENSEN I grew up fat in fatphobic Hollywood. All my life I was told to hate myself and my body. Then I met her. Rebecca Taylor. She's beautiful, intense, and makes me feel things I've convinced myself I didn't deserve. So, for four years, I let her believe I hated her. I don't. I never did. How could I when she’s everything I’ve ever wanted? Despite my hesitation, our attraction to each other has grown, and last year, we both caved. She let me have a taste, but the timing still wasn’t right. Now we're in Hawaii and sharing my suite, there’s no way this trip ends without her being mine. Rebecca & Jensen are first introduced in Beyond the Bright Lights. While you don't have to read that book to read this one, I highly recommend it. Beyond the Fame ends with a happily ever after. You'll get more of them in the third and final book of the Off Script series. This book deals with adult themes and difficult topics including fatphobia, bullying, terminal illness of a loved one (cancer), attempted suicide & suicidal thoughts, addiction & alcoholism, depression, parental abuse (mental), grief, sex, sex, sex

Xander I’m running out of time. In six months, on my 1,000th birthday, I will permanently turn to stone. Unless I find my fated mate. As Gargoyle King of New York City, the last place I expected to find true love was on a dating app. But when one mysteriously shows up on my phone, I decide I have nothing to lose. I sign up and immediately have a match. And she’s human. Evangeline After an abusive marriage and brutal divorce, I’m ready to get back out there. But I’m forty years old and the dating scene terrifies me. I have no idea what I’m doing, but I know I don’t want commitment. I just want one night of hot sex. So, when a mysterious dating app shows up on my phone, I sign up. I never expected to be matched with a gorgeous, seven-foot-tall purple… man? With horns, fangs, and… is that a tail? I might be hallucinating, but that doesn’t stop me from agreeing to meet him.