Fern Fraser

Ava I’ve been in love with my best friend’s older brother for years. Unrequited and very much a secret, I’ve been content only to share my feelings in the letters I wrote him. For five years, Carter served overseas, and I poured my affection and concern into unsent notes I foolishly hid in his family’s mountain cabin. The very place where Carter plans to stay once he returns stateside. I need to find the letters before anyone else, especially before the man who holds my heart discovers my secret. Carter I never imagined that when I retired from the military, I’d have to do it like this. Scarred and broken and unfit for the beautiful things in this world. Which is exactly what I find in my family’s old cabin, in the form of my sister’s tempting best friend, Ava. Suddenly, we’re snowed in together, and I’m struggling to remember why I’m supposed to keep my hands to myself. I’m too damaged to deserve Ava’s sunshine, but she’s got me hoping for a Christmas miracle. Tropes: ex-military, best friend’s brother, secret love letters, grumpy/sunshine, protective hero, snowed in during a storm.

Falling for the billionaire was not part of the plan. He's my brother's boss, the man I'm supposed to hate, and the one man I’m unable to resist. PEYTON I'm trespassing on private land, protesting to save the forest when I get stuck in a tree. A handsome stranger helps me, but a simple rescue spirals out of control when the police show up and arrest us for trespassing. The stranger offers the perfect solution to my problem. By the time I realize who he is, I’m in over my head. I had better buckle up because I’m in for a wild ride. JUDE I am captivated by Peyton the moment our eyes meet. She's passionate, ethical, and oh-so-wild. She's the perfect woman for me, and I'm determined to prove it to her. My job paints me as the bad guy, but we have more in common than she thinks. I’ll do whatever it takes to prove it. I won’t stop until I win her heart and make her mine. If you love billionaire, curvy girl, older man, and younger woman romance, ‘Wild at heart’ is the perfect short instalove romance. No cheating, no cliffhanger, and a guaranteed steamy sweet happily ever after in this over-the-top fast-burn romance. Valentine's Day? This group of single besties hasn't celebrated since, well...they don't want to talk about that. But this year looks a whole lot different. Thanks to a bottle of wine and a ridiculous Galentine's Day pact, they're conquering their fears, one outlandish adventure at a time. Love wasn't supposed to be in the cards, but they'll tumble headlong into it anyway when they meet the men of their dreams in the last places they expected.

This Christmas, he’s going to jingle her bells, but will their families' meddling derail their romance? Audrey The last thing I need this Christmas is getting stuck on a film set with Luca Regis. My secret crush, he still owns my heart despite our families forbidding our love years ago. After my broken engagement, I wanted to focus on my career, but one look from Hollywood's hottest director has all the old feelings flooding back. When I try to avoid his irresistible brown eyes, each lingering glance only stokes the fire within me and makes me want to decorate his halls - and more! Luca As Hollywood’s most sought-after director, you’d think I had it all. But without the leading lady of my life by my side, success is meaningless. I trust Audrey—she’s seen the real me behind the persona. When we’re reunited on a Christmas film set, a single glance is enough to ignite our desire. After spending a passionate night under the mistletoe, I realize what I’ve been missing. With the secrets threatening our happiest ending, convincing her we belong together won't be easy. But all I want for Christmas is Audrey wrapped in a red ribbon, and in my arms for good. Will the spirit of Christmas prove their love can overcome any obstacle, or will their meddling families extinguish the fiery union? Eight of your favorite authors are putting the "Naughty" into "The Naughty List." When the cast and crew are summoned to Heart and Soul studios to film a last-minute Christmas movie The Naughty List, the mood is more bah, humbug than merry and bright. These grinches have no time for the holiday season, and love isn't on their wish list. But when the lights illuminate and the camera rolls, the action on set transforms from frosty to steamy faster than Santa can empty his sack down the chimney. As Christmas Eve approaches, will these star-crossed lovers go their separate ways, or will they choose to stay on The Naughty List... together? *Please note, these stories were originally released as part of the Hollywood Humbug anthology.

♥ When you're a wounded soldier, there's no better place to hide away than the mountains. Until you fall in love with a songbird . . . ♥ An insta-love mountain man, curvy girl steamy romance... CADEN BISHOP After years of active service, I came to the mountains for some peace. Life is better on my own. But the sweet songbird I meet, brings me out of a dark place. Her love reminds me there’s beauty in this world. But she’s vowed to never fall for a soldier, current or ex. I want a future with her, and I’ll move heaven and earth to make this ball of sunshine mine. TAMIRA FLYNN I may have grown up as a military brat, but I’m ready to put down roots and make a forever home. I have one small favor to do for my aunt, but I swear this is the last interruption to my well thought out plan. I’m not interested in dating anyone, especially a soldier, but everything about the sexy, bearded lumberjack makes me want to break my vow. He loves me with complete devotion and when he saves me from certain death, I realize I can't stay away from him. But will I be safe if I give him my heart? Sparks fly when a wounded soldier and sunshiny songbird make sweet music together, but will it be enough to get them to the altar in time for Christmas? Steamy, sweet, safe, short romance, no OM/OW drama, no triggers, HEA guaranteed. Tis’ the Season to Get Married! Nine of your favorite romance authors have joined forces to bring you a world full of wedding bells and Christmas cheer! Each short and steamy story promises a happily ever-after, with plenty of mistletoe and snuggles by the fire. The question is, will you end up on the naughty or nice list? #TheHolidayBelles are ringing beginning December 1st!

♥ Pepper’s peaceful mountain staycation becomes a blazing inferno when she’s snowed in with a grumpy lumberjack...but will the unlikely pair keep the fire between them burning when the snow melts? ♥ Pepper Stanton – Best-selling author. The pressure to write a best-selling book is giving me writer’s block. Leaving the city behind is the only way to avoid distractions. But my big brother doesn’t trust me to take care of myself in a remote mountain cabin and asks his buddy to keep an eye on me. I can take care of myself and do not need distractions, especially when he looks like a model from a romance book cover. Evan is bossy and grumpy and drives me crazy, so why am I having a hard time leaving him when the snow melts? Evan Knight – Elite Bodyguard. When an old friend asks me to babysit his little sister, I can’t say no. I am not a babysitter, but Owen saved my life on the battlefield. Pepper has an overactive imagination and a body built for sin. She pushes my buttons and jingles my bells, but what starts as a fling becomes a powerful connection. Our chemistry is hot enough to melt ice, but what if the only way to keep her is to let her go? Snowed in with the Bodyguard is a sizzling holiday romance featuring shenanigans in a mountain cabin with only one bed, a rescue, and a pet raccoon. No cheating, just an ultra-sweet short holiday romance. HEA guaranteed!

Tangled in Ivy is an enemies to lovers steamy sweet road trip holiday novella. No cheating and no cliffhanger.  ♥ Enemies can survive a cross-country road trip without falling in love. Really. ♥ IVY    Scoring my dream job on the other side of the country is the universe saying, ‘take a chance, I’ve got your back.’ From now on, I’m living life to the max. I won’t let a delayed flight, lost luggage or a messed up rental booking get me down. So, when the hot guy I met in a bar offers me a ride, I take him up on it.  Easton is irresistible but we do not get along. He’s bossy, over-protective and teases me all day long. But at night? He unlocks my secret desires; our chemistry is off the charts. If we can’t even agree on where to stop for lunch, how we will survive a trip across the country?  And why do I feel like I never want it to end? EASTON    Ivy has me wrapped around her little finger. I want her, but she guards her heart, convinced what we have is a road trip fling and doesn’t mean anything.  But Ivy means everything to me, and I’ll keep showing up for her until I prove it. This holiday season we're bringing you a steamy instalove collaboration hot enough to melt the North Pole. These hunky hotties are in for a great shock when each one finds Ms. Right in the most unexpected of places. Under His Tree. Curl up in front of the fireplace as these Christmas beauties teach their men a few timely lessons in giving and receiving on their way to a steamy holiday-ever-after.

♥ I can’t give my heart to a guy who lives on the other side of the planet…can I? ♥ KEANA When the boss hole from hell ruins my dream job, I quit and return to the seaside town where I grew up. The big blue skies and rolling waves will soothe my soul. A summer job teaching tourists how to surf gives me time to figure out my next step. This is, until I meet a handsome, patriotic Navy SEAL on vacation who turns my world upside down. Finn's brooding good looks, razor-sharp wit, and tight t-shirts make him irresistible. But it’s his protective nature that make me come undone. None of it matters, because I can’t give my heart to a guy who lives on the other side of the planet…can I? FINN After back-to-back missions, I need a vacation to recharge my body and soul. Byron Bay, Australia's famous coastal town, sounds like the perfect place to spend two weeks. Sun, surf, good food and friendly people. What more could you ask for, right? Wrong. Visiting this place wasn't what I expected, and I'm beginning to think the trip was a mistake. But when I meet my surfing instructor, my plan to leave early goes out the window. Keana’s sweet curves are irresistible, but her sassy, smart mouth has me tripping over myself. I’m falling for her. Hard. I’ll do what it takes to prove she can trust me. I won't leave until she's mine. This steamy romance features red-hot lovers drawn together by fate, a motley crew of quirky locals, and an array of wildlife never meant to live indoors. No cheating, no cliffhanger. ★Meet the men of SEAL Team Romeo. At work, these warriors serve their country, protect the innocent, and generally kick ass. No matter the challenge, or the danger, they always have each other’s six. They’ve been too busy saving the world to find love. Until now. While on leave, each of them is about to meet their match. These SEALs fight hard...and love harder. Whether she's the girl next door or the one that got away, when the right girl captures a Romeo's heart, she's his for life. Get ready to fall for SEAL Team Romeo in this series of short and steamy romances, coming in May from some of your favorite instalove authors. ★

The protective firefighter makes my body sizzle, but how can I give my heart to a man I’ll never see again? JAZ My demanding boss’s work brief is crystal clear. Photograph a rare bird in its mountain habitat or my career behind the camera is over. I’m not the outdoorsy type and when I end up lost and caught in a storm, my guide Luke, rescues me. The charming, protective, volunteer firefighter makes my body sizzle. But how can I give my heart to a man I’ll never see again? LUKE I'm a firefighter, a tour guide and a postgrad student; nothing’s too much trouble for me. When Jaz asks me to help her locate a rare bird, I don't hesitate. The sweet curvy trouble magnet sets my body on fire and turns my heart inside out. I want to make her mine, but how will I convince her I'm everything she needs when all she sees are our differences? Love strikes when you least expect it and when it does, it hits hard. Stranded with the Tour guide is a standalone Instalove, steamy short romance. No cheating and no cliffhanger.

♥ Lily stole my heart the instant I met her. I’ll move heaven, earth and the mountains themselves to win hers too. ♥ Wolf Winters I agreed to exhibit my giant metal sculptures for one show only, a charity fundraiser to help an old friend. I don’t want to go, but duty compels me. I’ve lived alone in my mountain hideaway, welding over pain with my art for years. I expect a short trip and a speedy return to my reclusive life. Alone. I do not expect to meet the Muse I gave up searching for years ago. Lily Steele Ex NFL superstar and talented, reclusive artist, mountain man Wolf Winters is an enigma. When my rock star brother scores tickets for Wolf’s coveted one and only charity art exhibition? I’m there! As an art curator, and fan, I can’t wait to see the show! How was I supposed to know the roadie I kissed backstage, was Wolf Winters? Now he’s obsessed, doing everything he can to woo me, even offering me a job I can’t refuse. Does he really want me, or does he lust for a fantasy? ----- If you love an over-the-top obsessive man hell bent on claiming his woman, you will love this steamy standalone short romance. Insta-love passion with no cheating and a guaranteed HEA. * - * The mountain men are calling, and we must go . . . This spring, twenty-one of your favorite romance authors are joining forces to bring you a mountain man series to make you swoon. Join us all May long for thick beards, big hearts, and insta-love that won’t be denied. The Spring’s Mountain Men series of short, steamy stories is sure to put a spring in your step. *wink* HEAs guaranteed!

♥Don't believe the advertising about soulmates being real, but do make sure to check the expiration date on the box of condoms.♥ MACK The military gave me all the training I need to run my high-tech security business as a civilian. What I need a little help with, is how to find myself a wife. I’m wounded, socially awkward and I have a hard time trusting people. When I discover the Curvy Soulmates app, I sign on, hoping to find a woman I like. Turns out, I find a woman I love but nothing worth having ever comes easy. But I don’t back down from a challenge, and nothing will stop me from claiming the woman I want for my wife. ROSE No parent wants an ex-stripper teaching their child modern dance, even if I was also an award-winning ballroom dancer. So I keep my past hidden in order to protect my business from scandal. But my heart yearns for someone special to share my life with, so I sign up for a dating app to help me find him. I want someone who can see me for who I am, not who I used to be. Instead, I find one night with a wounded warrior…and two pink lines. It's not what either of us signed up for, but I’m beginning to think, it’s exactly what we need.

♥I’m a bad man, a killer. She’s too good for me, but she’s in danger and I’ll stop at nothing until I make her mine.♥ Aiden Black Korah Lowe is my weakness, my obsession and….another hitman’s target. I’ll keep her captive in the only place I know she will be safe. Underground. With me. We won’t leave the safe house until all threats are eliminated and I make her my bride. I’ll keep her safe or die trying. Korah Lowe How was I supposed to know the shipment of priceless art being delivered to my New York art gallery was a lie? I’ve been duped by gangsters to cover their crimes. Now I’m a target, on the run with a sexy brute who wants me to trust him. He wants me to leave my whole world behind. He wants to keep me safe. Underground, with only him for company. He’s filthy sweet, possessive and makes me want to do very bad things. But only with him.

Steamy sweet instalove age gap short romance between a secret billionaire philanthropist and a sassy, curvy girl. Safe, no OM/OW drama and a guaranteed Happily Ever After. ♥ A dare, a lie and a vacation fling that just might lead to a forever kind of love ♥ Emmy I might be young and idealistic, but I set goals in life. One of which–being a successful romance author–I’m already living. While at a writer’s retreat with my besties, I drink too much Champagne and let my secret slip. I may write about dirty things but have no real life experience. My friend suggests a solution and the smoking hot mountain resort groundskeeper seems like the perfect candidate to help solve my ‘V-card ‘problem.’ Griff I have more money than I know what to do with, and giving it away makes me happy. I'm tired of people judging me by the number of zeroes in my bank account. Being burned one too many times leaves me feeling guarded and private. I own Big Bear Lodge Mountain resort, and when a sweet and way-too-young-for-me guest assumes I work here, I don’t correct her. After one heated night spent in each other’s arms, we both want more. I won’t let any other man have her, but in order to claim her, I have to come clean. She values honesty above all things and we started with a lie. Will she accept me when she finds out who I really am? What happens at the yearly writer's retreat stays at the retreat...except the bonds these authors forge and the stories they tell. But someone forgot to mention that to the men they find themselves falling for in stunning Lake Tahoe. From the small-town sheriff to the hot, bossy cowboy to the grumpy, reclusive mountain man, these romance authors have stumbled upon real life trope-tastic heroes that sweep them off their feet. Sometimes literally. Get ready to laugh, cry, and swoon this Valentine's Day when these six authors bring you on a Galentine's Getaway you won't forget. Galentine’s Getaway is a collection of steamy short romances brought to by six of your favorite instalove authors!

What’s done is done but I’m home to claim what’s mine. Promises made must be honored and Riley Pearce is my bride now. BOLT I’ve loved Riley since we were kids and even as the high school star jock, I never had eyes for another girl. She said we were too young to make a life straight out of school, and like a fool I stepped aside, enlisted, and left Valor, Wyoming. Letting Riley go was a mistake and it’s time to make things right. With my brothers in the MC by my side, it’s time to claim what’s mine and nothing will stop me. Not her objections, and definitely not the dirty cop who killed her husband. RILEY I’ve made mistakes but loving Bolt wasn’t one of them. Bolt’s back in town and he’s on a mission to make good on our childhood promise. But too much has happened, and I can’t let go of the past. Or can I? Dear reader, this MC Lite steaming hot second chance romance will leave you breathless and wanting more. Get ready to fall in love with this possessive alpha ex-Army Ranger and his clever, curvy beauty. No cliffhanger and a HEA guaranteed.

Can the hot jock and the quirky girl next door ever be more than friends with benefits? JAXON As a pro hockey player, I work hard, earn big, but have no stability. It’s why I don’t date. I don’t need complications. When Zoe crashes her car, she needs help. She’s quirky, independent, hot as sin, and wants to be friends. For the first time in my life, I want more, but when I realize she’s my neighbor...well, that’s one hell of a complication! ZOE CURTIS Jaxon Parker is huge, he’s hot, and he’s out of my league. His nickname is the Beast and with his fame and talent, he could easily be an a$$hole. Except he isn’t. He’s helpful, kind, fun, and wants to be more than just friends, but I can’t get involved with a man who can leave anytime. When he asks me to be his date for a work function, a Halloween Ball, I can’t refuse the favor. One week in a lakeside resort with my friend will be fun, and nothing has to change. After all, he’s booked two separate rooms, how hard can it be? This October, twenty-four of your favorite contemporary romance authors are bringing you a month filled with sexy-spooky Halloween steam. Get ready for over-the-top love stories sure to set your spine — and other parts *wink* — tingling. Brew some cider, grab your favorite blanket, and snuggle up with these hot shorts. The Halloween Steam series is sure keep you warm and cozy all autumn long.

Atlas The feisty little female I hired to work as a receptionist in my detective agency is proving to be a delectable handful. Celeste is a temptress. She stirs long-forgotten desires with her delicious curves and sassy comebacks. But as tempting as she is, I need to remain professional. Losing myself in her sweetness could unleash the monster slumbering within me, and when he comes out to play, he won’t settle for anything less than possessing Celeste body and soul. CelesteMy heart belongs to a 7-foot, growly monosyllabic detective. Atlas lives by strict rules and keeps his distance, but he can’t conceal the fire in his eyes whenever his gaze meets mine. I'm crazy about him, but his fear of revealing his true self makes him a tough case to crack. If my cautious Titan is the prize, I’ll work overtime to make him mine. Tempting the Titan is a Monster Lite Spicy Romance. Try it if you love a blend of age gap, curvy girl, primal play, voyeuristic thrills, and an irresistibly hot size difference—no cheating, no cliffhangers—pure sizzling satisfaction. Who says monsters can’t fall in love? In Screaming Woods, anything is possible. Welcome back to the little town turned monstrous by a party potion gone wrong. Your favorite instalove authors are bringing you hairier, scarier, and hornier monsters than ever before in this beastly series coming to your kindle in May 2023.