Author Spotlight -
Dr. Rebecca Sharp
Author. Doctor. Firm believer in real-life fairy tales. Hopelessly hostage to happy endings. Lover of good love stories.
Rebecca loves books, wine, and coffee (order subject to change depending on the day). She also loves art, travelling, snowboarding, and cooking. Rebecca loves all kinds of books, from the classics to 50 shades. But she mostly loves to create stories, and hope that you love them, too!
She enjoys working on her practice with her father as well as letting her creativity run free as an author. Growing up she's always loved a good love story and finally decided to give writing one of her own a go.
After graduating with her doctoral degree, she now enjoys spending that thing called free time traveling with her husband, cooking, and knitting.
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Q & A with Dr. Rebecca Sharp
Question:
What has been one of your favorite books to write to date?
Answer:
Hmm. That's a tough one. Some books are easier to write than others. Some are quicker. Some are a struggle to really flesh out the characters or the story when it's very emotional and it takes a lot out of me. But as far as a favorite, that's hard to say. I write the books I need to write in the moment, so they were all my favorite at one point or another.
Hmm. That's a tough one. Some books are easier to write than others. Some are quicker. Some are a struggle to really flesh out the characters or the story when it's very emotional and it takes a lot out of me. But as far as a favorite, that's hard to say. I write the books I need to write in the moment, so they were all my favorite at one point or another.
Question:
How do you select the names of your characters?
Answer:
It depends. I have a list of names that I think are cool that I come across randomly and will use for characters. Other times, I end up giving a name to a secondary character and not realizing they're going to end up with their own story. For the Odyssey Duet, I came across the name Troian awhile ago because I watch Suits, and the one main actor married Troian Bellisario and I just thought the name was so beautiful and so unique and knew I had to use it for a character somewhere.
It depends. I have a list of names that I think are cool that I come across randomly and will use for characters. Other times, I end up giving a name to a secondary character and not realizing they're going to end up with their own story. For the Odyssey Duet, I came across the name Troian awhile ago because I watch Suits, and the one main actor married Troian Bellisario and I just thought the name was so beautiful and so unique and knew I had to use it for a character somewhere.
Question:
What has been your favorite guy or girl that you have written to date?
Answer:
Well, most of my released books right now involve alpha-holes, so out of those, I would say I really loved writing Nick Frost from In Too Deep and Leo from the Odyssey Duet, just because of their amount of asshole deliciousness but also the heart underneath. As far as not alpha-holes, I really love the hero of my next release, Ash Tyler. (He is Blake's brother in Reputation.) And he did a lot of asshole things in that story, but *his* story is all about redemption (which is the title), so watching his journey and how he takes care of the woman he never thought himself good enough for was really special. Also, I have a character Mick Madison, you may recall him as one of Jessa's twin brothers from Enjoy the Ride. I have a new series coming out next year and he is in the second book. And he is this giant, super swoon super alpha who really encourages his woman (I can't give away her name yet) to follow her heart and walk away from a situation that is really toxic and yeah, he's just really swoony and I love him.
For favorite girl, I'd have to say either Blake from Reputation or Troy from the Odyssey Duet. To me they are the realest women I've written, which it why I think the reviews on them swing so widely. They have weakness - intrinsic ones - not ones that happen externally from life. And I know some readers don't like them for those weaknesses because they want a *real* story but they want a heroine who is completely strong and perfect in every way, and, to me, that's not real. We all have flaws - character flaws - too stubborn, too easily forgiving, puts up with too much - but that's life. That's real. And I like to create those characters, too.
Question:
What kind of research do you do, and how long do you spend researching before beginning a book?
Answer:
It depends on the book! The two that I'm writing right now, I'm having to research a bit of different and really interesting things for each. I love researching for books. I, personally, like to learn things when I'm reading - even if it's something small. That's one of the biggest things I love about Diana Gabaldon. When I read the Outlander series, I felt like I was wrapping a gift of both history and fiction tied together with an epic romance. I'm not at that level yet, but I like writing books where not just the characters, but the storyline revolves around something the reader may not know about.
Question:
Judgment of Paris is due to release on July 9th. What was your inspiration behind Troy and Leo?
Answer:
I really wanted to write a student-professor romance and it was one of those stories that just sparked and grew as I wrote. Some books, I know where they are going to end up and I'm just filling in the middle, but with Troy and Leo, their story just unravelled as I went, almost as though I were living it with them, and that was super cool.
Question:
What was the hardest part to write in the Odyssey duet? In any of your previous books?
Answer:
The hardest part in the Odyssey Duet was writing the scenes were Troy still wanted Leo even after he was a jerk to her. Because I felt her pain but also the depth of how much she wanted him. Also, on a different level, they were hard because I knew they would be the most controversial parts for readers. Many people struggle to understand, not just characters, but other people who don't make the same decisions they would. So that was hard knowing people may not agree with her.
The hardest part in the Odyssey Duet was writing the scenes were Troy still wanted Leo even after he was a jerk to her. Because I felt her pain but also the depth of how much she wanted him. Also, on a different level, they were hard because I knew they would be the most controversial parts for readers. Many people struggle to understand, not just characters, but other people who don't make the same decisions they would. So that was hard knowing people may not agree with her.
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What part was the most fun to write in the Odyssey duet? In any of your previous books?
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Most of the scenes in Paris, just because I love the city and any excuse I can have to daydream about the place is perfect! The Chapelle is my favorite place in the city, so that scene was really fun and delicious. It's not as well known of an attraction since most people stop at Notre Dame and skip over it (again, one of those learning things I hope readers will remember if they get a chance to go to Paris and will take the time to see it!)
Most of the scenes in Paris, just because I love the city and any excuse I can have to daydream about the place is perfect! The Chapelle is my favorite place in the city, so that scene was really fun and delicious. It's not as well known of an attraction since most people stop at Notre Dame and skip over it (again, one of those learning things I hope readers will remember if they get a chance to go to Paris and will take the time to see it!)
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Was there anything that you had edited out of Judgment of Paris?
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No, actually, the first draft of the manuscript was only 75K words and ended up at about 105K, so I added a whole lot (and an epilogue!)
Question:
Was there a playlist that inspired some of the scenes or the couple in Judgment of Paris?
Answer:
I don't really have playlists for my books. Sometimes, I'll find a song or two that really *fits* but I don't typically listen to music when I write. I prefer silence or maybe classical music. Lyrics tend to distract me.
Question:
Do you ever read your books after they are released?
Answer:
No :) And I especially can't listen to the audiobooks! It's just too weird. So, I have a few trusted bloggers who get the audio files and let me know if everything sounds okay. LOL
Question:
Do you have any other books planned out for the future?
Answer:
Yes! I currently have all of my 2020 novels written, so I'm actually writing in 2021 right now. As a self-published author with a full-time job, the process of writing, editing, promoting, marketing, takes so much time. I'd probably be writing into 2030 if all I had to do was write lol. Anyway, I write a lot faster than I can release, so the answer to your question is definitely yes. But I have to be patient and give each of my little book babies their turn.
Yes! I currently have all of my 2020 novels written, so I'm actually writing in 2021 right now. As a self-published author with a full-time job, the process of writing, editing, promoting, marketing, takes so much time. I'd probably be writing into 2030 if all I had to do was write lol. Anyway, I write a lot faster than I can release, so the answer to your question is definitely yes. But I have to be patient and give each of my little book babies their turn.
Question:
Do you snack on anything while writing or reading?
Answer:
Hmm... coffee. LOL. I tend to forget about eating. Or pretty much everything while I'm writing. So coffee. Or tea.
Hmm... coffee. LOL. I tend to forget about eating. Or pretty much everything while I'm writing. So coffee. Or tea.
Question:
When you aren't writing what are you up to?
Answer:
My husband and I always joke that we're working even when we're not working haha. I'm a full-time dentist and we own 2 practices, so that takes up a good chunk of my time. And aside from writing, there are all those other tasks I mentioned above as part of the release process that I spend a lot of time on. So really, outside of author-life and dentist-life, I don't have time for too much else. My husband and I love to travel so we try to fit that in every few months. In the winter we make time to go snowboarding which is super fun and the inspiration for my Winter Games series. Other hobbies that I love but just don't have time for right now are: cooking, knitting, painting.
My husband and I always joke that we're working even when we're not working haha. I'm a full-time dentist and we own 2 practices, so that takes up a good chunk of my time. And aside from writing, there are all those other tasks I mentioned above as part of the release process that I spend a lot of time on. So really, outside of author-life and dentist-life, I don't have time for too much else. My husband and I love to travel so we try to fit that in every few months. In the winter we make time to go snowboarding which is super fun and the inspiration for my Winter Games series. Other hobbies that I love but just don't have time for right now are: cooking, knitting, painting.
Question:
What is one of your favorite songs that you can play on repeat?
Answer:
Pretty much any Taylor Swift song! I also love country music soooo anything there would probably work, too.
Pretty much any Taylor Swift song! I also love country music soooo anything there would probably work, too.
Question:
What is one of your favorite books (or author) that you have read? What is a book you are looking forward to reading?
Answer:
The Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon. No question. She is my hero. I also love JR Ward and her Black Dagger Brotherhood. For the classics, I love Jane Austen and Francis Burney. For contemporary indies, I love LJ Shen and K Webster and I'm looking forward to their upcoming releases!
Thank you Dr. Rebecca Sharp for taking part in the Q&A! Hope you had as much fun answering the questions as I did coming up with them, and reading your answers!!
Odyssey Duet series
The Fall of Troy
Odyssey duet book 1
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From bestselling author Dr. Rebecca Sharp comes an enemies-to-lovers epic romance with a forbidden twist...
Love is angry. Love is blind.
Love is envious and loathful.And I loathed Léo Baudin. My new art professor. My enemy.
I didn’t move to Rhode Island for this. I came to forget the Troian Milanovic I’d left behind and start fresh where the damage and betrayal couldn’t follow.
But Professor Baudin wouldn’t let me.
Cold. Caustic. Captivating. He didn’t just push my buttons…
He lit them all up with the indifferent smirk of an aristocratic French asshole.
But how much I loathed him only made my need for him stronger.
To have him would be either victory or loss. There would be no compromise.
To have him would be war.
So I fought back.
But I was Troy. And he was the wooden horse, full of dangerous secrets I never saw coming.
I was the one who invited him inside my walls, celebrating without seeing through his disguise.
And under the cover of darkness, he laid siege to my body, my mind, and finally, my heart.
The first may be a myth, but this time the history books would show that if Troy fell, it was with her all.
The Fall of Troy is the first book in the Odyssey Duet.
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The Judgment of Paris
Odyssey Duet book 2
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Love is honorable but selfish. Love is a record of my wrongs.
Love had fractured in trials but held on for the truth.
And the truth was he’d hurt me, yet I loved him.He’d left me, yet I followed him.But I was done with Léo Baudin.And as soon as the semester was over, I would be done with Paris.But until then, I would learn the rest of his secrets.The ones they whispered about behind his back. The ones that had the entire city watching his every move. The ones that held him hostage.But to know his secrets meant to know him. And to know him was to fall further for the man who’d already hurt me so much.I hated him for breaking my heart, but I should’ve learned by now that the things we loathe become the things we love.And just when I thought there was nothing left to keep us apart, the ghosts of his past came back to life with a truth neither of us could have expected. And lies that neither of us could imagine.As each layer unraveled, the choice between power and wisdom and love grew greater. And the consequences of our decision would be the judgment of this city. But when all else fails, love always hopes. Against all odds, love always perseveres.
The Judgment of Paris is the second book in the Odyssey Duet. It is necessary to read The Fall of Troy (Book 1) first.
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This box includes:
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Winter Games series
Up in the Air
Winter Games book 1
Channing
They say how far you go is directly correlated to how much you are willing to risk.As a snowboarder, I was used to risking a lot - specifically life and limb every time I flew down the mountain and into the air.
This time though, I was risking it all. I’d already lost so much. Winning was all I had left.
The truth? I hadn’t been invited to the X Games, but my brother had. Beneath my snow clothes, mask, helmet, and goggles, who was going to be able to tell that it wasn’t Chance Ryder competing for the gold, but me, his twin sister?
The risk? The one man who could teach me what I needed to win was the one man I would be competing against.
The problem? I was falling for that very man. Hard.
And I never fell.
Especially when there was no snow to cushion my landing.
Wyatt
Wyatt Olsen always wins. That’s how the world knows me.I was the best. The X Games, the Snowboarding Open, the Olympics.
I won everything - everything except the race against time, against age.
That, I had lost.
This was my last competition and I had no idea what was next.
My future was completely up in the air.
Until Channing Ryder crashed into my boards and my life.
She gave me purpose.
The only thing left for me to win was her.
Up in the Air is a standalone novel and the first book in the Winter Games series.
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On the Edge
Winter Games book 2
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Alice Ryder came with more warning signs than a museum exhibit.
Under twenty-one. Best friend’s baby sister. Heartbroken.
I was only supposed to keep an eye on her and keep my hands to myself.
But her sunshine sucked me in.
Why did she have to want me? Why did she have to want me to save her?
I wasn’t her savior. I wasn’t the prince in her fairytale.
I was only the asshole in shining armor.
Losing so much had taught me that it’s easier to just give up the things you care about before they are taken.
Because you can’t lose what you don’t have.
I gave up the warmth of the sun and sand hoping that the cold, snowy mountains of Colorado would be able to numb whatever feelings I had left and bury the pieces of my heart under the frost.
And then I met Emmett Jameson - the King of the Mountain and my brother’s best friend.
He was cold and controlling - treating me like the child that I wasn’t.
He was everything that promised to break what was left of me.
And I needed him for it.
My shattered heart would be safe wanting someone like him.
Then again, heartbreak was my bad habit.
On the Edge is a standalone novel and the second book in the Winter Games series.
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Enjoy the Ride
Winter Games book 3
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In Too Deep
Winter Games book 4
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*Note: While this book takes place in the Winter Games world, it is not a sports romance.
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Over the Top
Winter Games book 5
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We're heading back to the mountain for one last ride... Kyle's story is coming Winter 2020!
Cover & Blurb coming soon!
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Small-town girl. America’s Sweetheart.
The biggest popstar in the world.
It began with one guy and then the next.
Until my reputation preceded me.
Yes, I dated them - all of them.
Yes, I also broke up with them. All of them.
Was it too much? The world said yes. Too many, too quickly.
And my star began to flicker.
The world knew nothing about my life and yet, their judgment weighed on me like stone.
My reputation was falling faster than a shooting star and the only way to save it was with the boy who never wanted me.
Zach Parker was a singer, songwriter, and sexy as sin.
To him, I was just the neighbor’s little sister.
A pest that had grown into a famous annoyance.
Zach Parker wanted nothing to do with me.
But he could be tempted - with a stepping stone to fame, that is.
The plan was simple: Childhood Sweethearts Fall in Love on US Tour.
The plan was to let them see what they wanted to see: our ‘romance’ blossom right in front of their eyes.
A romance that Zach had made painfully clear to me years ago would never exist.
I’m told that it was the only thing that could repair my image.
So, every night I’ll stand on that stage and give Zach my heart piece by piece, note by note.
We’ll give them a show they’ll never forget - and a love story that I may not survive.
Because who cares that in order to put my reputation back together, I’ll have to tear my heart apart?
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The Artist's Touch
The Gentleman's Guild book 1
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Revenge is a work of art.
Tristan Black is the founder of the Gentlemen’s Guild - a group of three world-renowned, yet anonymous, artists. When a priceless drawing of his mother is auctioned off by mistake, the only way to get it back is by creating a portrait of Elsa Carter, the daughter of the man who purchased it.
His art. His subject. His choice. That’s the rule Tristan’s always lived by - and it’s a rule he’s now blackmailed to break. But if he is forced to break his rules, then he’s going to break something of hers in return. And what easier target than Ellie Carter’s unsuspecting heart?
As Tristan works to capture every superficial nuance, her heartbreaking secrets pull him in deeper and the more he searches for answers, the more he finds a desire that’s unable to be denied. And when her very presence should be reason enough not to want her, the only thing he wants is more.
Her portrait brought them together and their passion created a masterpiece. But will their secrets tear them apart?
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The Sculptor's Seduction
The Gentleman's Guild Book 2
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Fate doesn’t favor the fallen.
Sloane Peterson lives for his job and his work as a member of the Gentlemen’s Guild - a group of three world-renowned, anonymous artists. The scars of his past have left him a shell of a man who believes his capacity to hurt is written into his genes. Restraint has never been a problem, until a wager forces him to use Cynthia Rawling as the model for his next sculpture.
Seeing a woman who uses desire as both a weapon and a shield, Sloane finds himself captivated by the strong and talented woman hiding underneath her breathtaking exterior. He is determined to help Cyn pursue her dreams, but he knows he needs to keep his distance or risk unleashing the demons of his past - a past that’s proven desire can destroy.
Hardened from heartbreak, Cyn has never been tempted to open herself to love again. Until Sloane shows interest in more than just her body. But when she realizes he’s intent on punishing himself for something that was never his fault, her resolve shifts to helping him heal.
As Sloane carves through her armor, can she prove to him that he's not the danger he thinks he is? Or will the idea of love be too great a risk for either of them to take?
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The Painter's Passion
Gentleman's Guild Book 3
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The only thing worse than a stolen masterpiece is a stolen heart.
Pierce Lane is dark, dangerous, and desirable - all with a capital D. He’s always prided himself on being one step ahead of the game. Except for that one time, six years ago. One night. One mistake. One priceless painting lost.
It should be simple: find the thief, recover the painting, get revenge. But nothing is simple when it comes to the gorgeous but infuriatingly stubborn Morgana Wells, the agent tasked to help find the painting who also happens to be his best friend’s twin sister. Pierce needs to keep his distance otherwise, the woman who won’t stay out of his business is going to wind up in his bed.
Ana isn’t looking for love or passion because she knows those things aren’t possible for her. When her latest white collar case requires she work closely with Pierce, the last thing she expects is to feel drawn to the serial heartbreaker who’s determined to leave her out of the loop. But soon, Ana begins to see all of the broken pieces he’s trying to hide, because hiding scars is her skill, too.
As the desire between them grows, can they find the thief and recover priceless artwork before the dangerous case threatens to destroy something neither of them thought they would find?
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First Impressions
Passion and Perseverance book 1
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Jane Austen meets Fifty Shades in the Passion & Perseverance Trilogy. The series begins with First Impressions, a modern retelling of the classic, Pride and Prejudice.
Beth Bennet is on top of the world. All of her hard work and dedication has finally paid off with her career in PR reaching new heights and marriage is the last thing on her mind. That is until her father decides to make some big changes in the family firm which puts William Darcy directly in her path, throwing off every well-laid plan she'd made. Challenging his control at every turn, will Beth be able to win him over before she loses control of herself?
Darcy’s dark past has made him cold, controlling and completely irresistible. Yet, the only thing he can't seem to resist is Beth. Will he be able to relinquish his need for control for the sake of love? Or will his past and their families succeed in keeping them apart?
The first in the Passion and Perseverance Trilogy, "First Impressions" is modern re-telling of the epic romance between Elizabeth Bennet and William Darcy, with a darkly sensual twist. In the 20th century, their tale becomes one of passion and persistence when two very independent people struggle to maintain control over their lives as a love they'd never planned on consumes them.
**Edited and Updated Edition Released August 5th, 2017**
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Second Chances
Passion and Perseverance book 2
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You know the beginning of their story, you've read First Impressions, but are you ready for what happens next? Secrets. Schemes. Second Chances.
After finally committing to a relationship, do Beth and Darcy have what it takes to make it last or is their passion for each other the only thing holding them together? Can they each compromise on their need for control?
After finally beginning to work through their issues, Beth feels a glimmer of hope for what their future can hold. On top of that, new clients at work have given her the opportunity to expand what services the Gardner Group can offer, making her even more valuable to the company. One client in particular, who is soon to become family, is very determined to work with Beth on her upcoming project. Yet, at the exact same moment, a moment when compromise seems like the biggest hurdle Darcy and Beth will face, a dangerous ghost from Darcy's past returns with one goal in mind - getting back what belongs to her. Coincidence? Maybe not.
How long can Darcy keep his past hidden? How long will he be able to protect Beth from his past before it catches up to them and what happens when it inevitably does? Are you ready for more passion? More perseverance? Beth and Darcy's journey continues in this second installment of the Passion and Perseverance series, Second Chances.
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Third Time's the Charm
Passion and Perseverance book 3
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Beth Bennet left New York and everything she wanted behind her. She's tried to convince herself that she's doing ok, that she has everything she needs - a new home, a new job, and a new man. The only problem is that her heart doesn't care what her mind wants her to believe; her heart only wants one thing - the one person that broke it: Mr. Darcy.
Just when she feels like she's finally moved on, it's time for Jane and Charles' wedding. Beth returns to Darcy's world - and she doesn't come alone. What will happen when they inevitably meet again? Will her heart be able to stand it? Will he find new ways to break her down? Or worse, what will happen if he tries to win her back?
Darcy let her go once, but did Beth leave him for all the wrong reasons? Four months later, she walks back into his life and Darcy refuses to let her go again. Darcy spent every moment of those four months bettering himself, but has he changed enough to prove to her that he is worth another shot?
It's true, Beth and Darcy have struck out one too many times trying to make their relationship work. Now, after they've had some time apart, can they find a way for their love to prevail? Or will the enemies from their past separate them before their love finally has a chance to succeed? Will the third time be the charm?
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No Limits: a Taboo Anthology
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Taboo is about pushing the boundaries, exploration and enjoying the illicit. There’s nothing quite as sweet as being sinful and forbidden. Dark desires come to light in this collection of tales.
Obsession.
Deception.
Lust.
Rivalry.
Power.
Forbidden fruit.
Whatever it is, we’ve got something for you in this steamy assortment. Take a dive into the dark and see for yourself.
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The Kocke Chronicles
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Four authors. Four stories. One name… Kocke.
Confident. Alpha. Cocky. This collection of short stories drops you into the fast-paced, attitude-packed world of the Kocke men.
Lawyer. Professor. Policeman. CEO. They rule over the worlds that they work in, but they are about to find out that dominating their professional life is easy compared to controlling their hearts.
Stories included in this anthology:
Kocke Professor, where grades aren’t the only thing on the line. (Danica Dawn)
Kocke Lawyer, where falling for the boss has its appeal. (BJ Bentley)
Kocke Cop, where catching your dream girl involves catching a bullet. (Paula-Michelle Trotter)
Kocke CEO, where one man’s online dating profile swipes him for a whole lot more than he bargained for. (Dr. Rebecca Sharp)
*These stories are light-hearted, light reading and were written in tribute to the events of #cockygate in an attempt to fight with light.
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On the Edge
Winter Games book 2
Emmett
Do. Not. Touch.Alice Ryder came with more warning signs than a museum exhibit.
Under twenty-one. Best friend’s baby sister. Heartbroken.
I was only supposed to keep an eye on her and keep my hands to myself.
But her sunshine sucked me in.
Why did she have to want me? Why did she have to want me to save her?
I wasn’t her savior. I wasn’t the prince in her fairytale.
I was only the asshole in shining armor.
Ally
For some, heartbreak becomes a habit.Losing so much had taught me that it’s easier to just give up the things you care about before they are taken.
Because you can’t lose what you don’t have.
I gave up the warmth of the sun and sand hoping that the cold, snowy mountains of Colorado would be able to numb whatever feelings I had left and bury the pieces of my heart under the frost.
And then I met Emmett Jameson - the King of the Mountain and my brother’s best friend.
He was cold and controlling - treating me like the child that I wasn’t.
He was everything that promised to break what was left of me.
And I needed him for it.
My shattered heart would be safe wanting someone like him.
Then again, heartbreak was my bad habit.
On the Edge is a standalone novel and the second book in the Winter Games series.
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Enjoy the Ride
Winter Games book 3
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Chance
The Wheel of Fortune (Card 10): Things tend to go in cycles. Good times then bad.
Do you know what it's like to lose everything? I do.
Eight years ago, Jessa Lynn Madison and the title "Best Snowboarder in the US" were both mine.
And then she betrayed me and the mountain had followed suit.
No matter how much I drank, the truth was hard to swallow when it meant choking on my pride.
And no matter how much I screwed, the truth was that I still wanted her.
Anger. Rage. They don't even begin to describe how I feel.
I was never going to be able to compete again,
but life had given me the perfect opportunity to have Jessa.
And to break her.
Misery loves company. And Jessa was about be my company.
Do you know what it's like to lose everything? I do.
Eight years ago, Jessa Lynn Madison and the title "Best Snowboarder in the US" were both mine.
And then she betrayed me and the mountain had followed suit.
No matter how much I drank, the truth was hard to swallow when it meant choking on my pride.
And no matter how much I screwed, the truth was that I still wanted her.
Anger. Rage. They don't even begin to describe how I feel.
I was never going to be able to compete again,
but life had given me the perfect opportunity to have Jessa.
And to break her.
Misery loves company. And Jessa was about be my company.
Jessa
The Fool (Card 0): A symbol of potential and new beginnings.
All I wanted was a fresh start in the town I once called home.
Too bad home was littered with memories of him. Chance Ryder.
The man I'd loved. The man I'd left.
The man who was now my patient. And my roommate.
I know he wants to use me. I know he wants to hurt me.
But I also know that I can't stop myself from wanting him.
And wanting him has always been my downfall.
Now all I can think about is how to tell him the truth and beg his forgiveness.
I, of all people, should know that explanations and apologies won't matter.
When it comes to Chance Ryder, he'll hold onto his pride like he should be holding onto me.
Enjoy the Ride is the third standalone in the Winter Games series...All I wanted was a fresh start in the town I once called home.
Too bad home was littered with memories of him. Chance Ryder.
The man I'd loved. The man I'd left.
The man who was now my patient. And my roommate.
I know he wants to use me. I know he wants to hurt me.
But I also know that I can't stop myself from wanting him.
And wanting him has always been my downfall.
Now all I can think about is how to tell him the truth and beg his forgiveness.
I, of all people, should know that explanations and apologies won't matter.
When it comes to Chance Ryder, he'll hold onto his pride like he should be holding onto me.
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In Too Deep
Winter Games book 4
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Nick
My life had been a series of unfortunate events:
Some of them out of my control, some of them entirely my fault.
I was only weeks away from being able to take my daughter and
finally be free from the past that had imprisoned us.
And then Tamsin Lucas showed up on my doorstep,
looking every inch the innocent angel yet begging to be ruined.
I told myself I could live not knowing her secrets or the reason for her hurt.
And I swore I could survive never touching her again.
Until I needed her to homeschool my daughter.
Now, every day, I’m fighting to rein in my desire for the woman who’s always been perfect
and protect her from those who are out to destroy me.
Tammy was too good to want someone like me.
But what if I was too bad to care to stay away?
Some of them out of my control, some of them entirely my fault.
I was only weeks away from being able to take my daughter and
finally be free from the past that had imprisoned us.
And then Tamsin Lucas showed up on my doorstep,
looking every inch the innocent angel yet begging to be ruined.
I told myself I could live not knowing her secrets or the reason for her hurt.
And I swore I could survive never touching her again.
Until I needed her to homeschool my daughter.
Now, every day, I’m fighting to rein in my desire for the woman who’s always been perfect
and protect her from those who are out to destroy me.
Tammy was too good to want someone like me.
But what if I was too bad to care to stay away?
Tamsin
Making the right choice was the slogan for my life and the motto for my soul,
until all the right decisions led to a very wrong result.
In the moment when life felt like a catastrophe,
I ran to him. Nick Frost.
The callous man who was colder than the mountain
and possessed more secrets than it did snowflakes.
For one night, I traded sense for sensibility
and my well-kept order for his comfortable chaos.
I thought one night and one wrong choice would be enough
until he became my boss and wrong began to look a lot like right.
With every day that passes, I learn there’s more to his story than the world knows
and more to the unquenchable desire being written between us.
Nick was too bad to want someone like me.
But what if what we had was too good to keep me away?
IN TOO DEEP is the fourth standalone in the Winter Games series...until all the right decisions led to a very wrong result.
In the moment when life felt like a catastrophe,
I ran to him. Nick Frost.
The callous man who was colder than the mountain
and possessed more secrets than it did snowflakes.
For one night, I traded sense for sensibility
and my well-kept order for his comfortable chaos.
I thought one night and one wrong choice would be enough
until he became my boss and wrong began to look a lot like right.
With every day that passes, I learn there’s more to his story than the world knows
and more to the unquenchable desire being written between us.
Nick was too bad to want someone like me.
But what if what we had was too good to keep me away?
*Note: While this book takes place in the Winter Games world, it is not a sports romance.
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Over the Top
Winter Games book 5
We're heading back to the mountain for one last ride... Kyle's story is coming Winter 2020!
Cover & Blurb coming soon!
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Reputation
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Small-town girl. America’s Sweetheart.
The biggest popstar in the world.
It began with one guy and then the next.
Until my reputation preceded me.
Yes, I dated them - all of them.
Yes, I also broke up with them. All of them.
Was it too much? The world said yes. Too many, too quickly.
And my star began to flicker.
The world knew nothing about my life and yet, their judgment weighed on me like stone.
My reputation was falling faster than a shooting star and the only way to save it was with the boy who never wanted me.
Zach Parker was a singer, songwriter, and sexy as sin.
To him, I was just the neighbor’s little sister.
A pest that had grown into a famous annoyance.
Zach Parker wanted nothing to do with me.
But he could be tempted - with a stepping stone to fame, that is.
The plan was simple: Childhood Sweethearts Fall in Love on US Tour.
The plan was to let them see what they wanted to see: our ‘romance’ blossom right in front of their eyes.
A romance that Zach had made painfully clear to me years ago would never exist.
I’m told that it was the only thing that could repair my image.
So, every night I’ll stand on that stage and give Zach my heart piece by piece, note by note.
We’ll give them a show they’ll never forget - and a love story that I may not survive.
Because who cares that in order to put my reputation back together, I’ll have to tear my heart apart?
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The Gentleman's Guild series
The Artist's Touch
The Gentleman's Guild book 1
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Revenge is a work of art.
Tristan Black is the founder of the Gentlemen’s Guild - a group of three world-renowned, yet anonymous, artists. When a priceless drawing of his mother is auctioned off by mistake, the only way to get it back is by creating a portrait of Elsa Carter, the daughter of the man who purchased it.
His art. His subject. His choice. That’s the rule Tristan’s always lived by - and it’s a rule he’s now blackmailed to break. But if he is forced to break his rules, then he’s going to break something of hers in return. And what easier target than Ellie Carter’s unsuspecting heart?
As Tristan works to capture every superficial nuance, her heartbreaking secrets pull him in deeper and the more he searches for answers, the more he finds a desire that’s unable to be denied. And when her very presence should be reason enough not to want her, the only thing he wants is more.
Her portrait brought them together and their passion created a masterpiece. But will their secrets tear them apart?
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The Gentleman's Guild Book 2
Fate doesn’t favor the fallen.
Sloane Peterson lives for his job and his work as a member of the Gentlemen’s Guild - a group of three world-renowned, anonymous artists. The scars of his past have left him a shell of a man who believes his capacity to hurt is written into his genes. Restraint has never been a problem, until a wager forces him to use Cynthia Rawling as the model for his next sculpture.
Seeing a woman who uses desire as both a weapon and a shield, Sloane finds himself captivated by the strong and talented woman hiding underneath her breathtaking exterior. He is determined to help Cyn pursue her dreams, but he knows he needs to keep his distance or risk unleashing the demons of his past - a past that’s proven desire can destroy.
Hardened from heartbreak, Cyn has never been tempted to open herself to love again. Until Sloane shows interest in more than just her body. But when she realizes he’s intent on punishing himself for something that was never his fault, her resolve shifts to helping him heal.
As Sloane carves through her armor, can she prove to him that he's not the danger he thinks he is? Or will the idea of love be too great a risk for either of them to take?
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The Painter's Passion
Gentleman's Guild Book 3
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The only thing worse than a stolen masterpiece is a stolen heart.
Pierce Lane is dark, dangerous, and desirable - all with a capital D. He’s always prided himself on being one step ahead of the game. Except for that one time, six years ago. One night. One mistake. One priceless painting lost.
It should be simple: find the thief, recover the painting, get revenge. But nothing is simple when it comes to the gorgeous but infuriatingly stubborn Morgana Wells, the agent tasked to help find the painting who also happens to be his best friend’s twin sister. Pierce needs to keep his distance otherwise, the woman who won’t stay out of his business is going to wind up in his bed.
Ana isn’t looking for love or passion because she knows those things aren’t possible for her. When her latest white collar case requires she work closely with Pierce, the last thing she expects is to feel drawn to the serial heartbreaker who’s determined to leave her out of the loop. But soon, Ana begins to see all of the broken pieces he’s trying to hide, because hiding scars is her skill, too.
As the desire between them grows, can they find the thief and recover priceless artwork before the dangerous case threatens to destroy something neither of them thought they would find?
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Passion and Perseverance series
Passion and Perseverance book 1
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Jane Austen meets Fifty Shades in the Passion & Perseverance Trilogy. The series begins with First Impressions, a modern retelling of the classic, Pride and Prejudice.
Beth Bennet is on top of the world. All of her hard work and dedication has finally paid off with her career in PR reaching new heights and marriage is the last thing on her mind. That is until her father decides to make some big changes in the family firm which puts William Darcy directly in her path, throwing off every well-laid plan she'd made. Challenging his control at every turn, will Beth be able to win him over before she loses control of herself?
Darcy’s dark past has made him cold, controlling and completely irresistible. Yet, the only thing he can't seem to resist is Beth. Will he be able to relinquish his need for control for the sake of love? Or will his past and their families succeed in keeping them apart?
The first in the Passion and Perseverance Trilogy, "First Impressions" is modern re-telling of the epic romance between Elizabeth Bennet and William Darcy, with a darkly sensual twist. In the 20th century, their tale becomes one of passion and persistence when two very independent people struggle to maintain control over their lives as a love they'd never planned on consumes them.
**Edited and Updated Edition Released August 5th, 2017**
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Second Chances
Passion and Perseverance book 2
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You know the beginning of their story, you've read First Impressions, but are you ready for what happens next? Secrets. Schemes. Second Chances.
After finally committing to a relationship, do Beth and Darcy have what it takes to make it last or is their passion for each other the only thing holding them together? Can they each compromise on their need for control?
After finally beginning to work through their issues, Beth feels a glimmer of hope for what their future can hold. On top of that, new clients at work have given her the opportunity to expand what services the Gardner Group can offer, making her even more valuable to the company. One client in particular, who is soon to become family, is very determined to work with Beth on her upcoming project. Yet, at the exact same moment, a moment when compromise seems like the biggest hurdle Darcy and Beth will face, a dangerous ghost from Darcy's past returns with one goal in mind - getting back what belongs to her. Coincidence? Maybe not.
How long can Darcy keep his past hidden? How long will he be able to protect Beth from his past before it catches up to them and what happens when it inevitably does? Are you ready for more passion? More perseverance? Beth and Darcy's journey continues in this second installment of the Passion and Perseverance series, Second Chances.
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Third Time's the Charm
Passion and Perseverance book 3
Beth Bennet left New York and everything she wanted behind her. She's tried to convince herself that she's doing ok, that she has everything she needs - a new home, a new job, and a new man. The only problem is that her heart doesn't care what her mind wants her to believe; her heart only wants one thing - the one person that broke it: Mr. Darcy.
Just when she feels like she's finally moved on, it's time for Jane and Charles' wedding. Beth returns to Darcy's world - and she doesn't come alone. What will happen when they inevitably meet again? Will her heart be able to stand it? Will he find new ways to break her down? Or worse, what will happen if he tries to win her back?
Darcy let her go once, but did Beth leave him for all the wrong reasons? Four months later, she walks back into his life and Darcy refuses to let her go again. Darcy spent every moment of those four months bettering himself, but has he changed enough to prove to her that he is worth another shot?
It's true, Beth and Darcy have struck out one too many times trying to make their relationship work. Now, after they've had some time apart, can they find a way for their love to prevail? Or will the enemies from their past separate them before their love finally has a chance to succeed? Will the third time be the charm?
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Other Books, Short Stories & Anthologies
No Limits: a Taboo Anthology
Taboo is about pushing the boundaries, exploration and enjoying the illicit. There’s nothing quite as sweet as being sinful and forbidden. Dark desires come to light in this collection of tales.
Obsession.
Deception.
Lust.
Rivalry.
Power.
Forbidden fruit.
Whatever it is, we’ve got something for you in this steamy assortment. Take a dive into the dark and see for yourself.
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The Kocke Chronicles
Four authors. Four stories. One name… Kocke.
Confident. Alpha. Cocky. This collection of short stories drops you into the fast-paced, attitude-packed world of the Kocke men.
Lawyer. Professor. Policeman. CEO. They rule over the worlds that they work in, but they are about to find out that dominating their professional life is easy compared to controlling their hearts.
Stories included in this anthology:
Kocke Professor, where grades aren’t the only thing on the line. (Danica Dawn)
Kocke Lawyer, where falling for the boss has its appeal. (BJ Bentley)
Kocke Cop, where catching your dream girl involves catching a bullet. (Paula-Michelle Trotter)
Kocke CEO, where one man’s online dating profile swipes him for a whole lot more than he bargained for. (Dr. Rebecca Sharp)
*These stories are light-hearted, light reading and were written in tribute to the events of #cockygate in an attempt to fight with light.
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