In a high-stakes world of privilege, betrayal, and the sexy thrill of the unknown, you never know where a dangerous distraction will lead . . . Cal Hart walks a blurred line of honor. The rock-hard former Marine has his lethal skills at the service of the highest bidder. Until a contract comes in to kill Lana Vanderpoel, the sultry, charismatic heiress and billionaire's daughter. She's way too sexy to end up at the wrong end of a silencer. So Cal takes the job—and starts planning how to get Lana to safety while he unearths who's behind the threat . . . Lana only knows she's been kidnapped—and she'll fight tooth and nail against whoever has snatched her from her life. Her stern-faced captor sends a tremor of ice through her veins, yet a thrill lies beneath her unease. He's dark and dangerous, his body ripped, honed, and capable. But lust isn't the same as trust—and whether or not she can believe what Cal's telling her, there's at least one...

A new danger lurks in the storm... All I wanted was the perfect quiet Christmas in our new home with my growing family. A huge tree, cookies, carols, you know… some basic frickin’ Yuletide cheer. Of course, because we’re Liz and Bryan “The Blizzard” Marsh, nothing can go to plan. First, we agree to take in Bryan’s cousin Dani for the winter. In the cult of moody teenagers, she is their Queen. I’d hoped we could connect, but to say we haven’t gotten along would be the understatement of the century. Then there’s the Rocky Mountain Pyro, a local arsonist who is torching buildings all over town. Cops can’t stop him and no one knows what to do. I don’t care what Bryan says. Even though we haven’t been directly targeted, I know we’re linked in some way. And to top it all off, Mother Nature has veered the storm of the century right to our front door. With a three-day blizzard barreling down on Tellure Hollow, we’re forced to evacuate everyone in town to the Powder Mountain lodge. As the resort caretakers, Bryan and I try to make Christmas as comfortable as we can. Once we settle into the lodge to wait out the storm, strange things start to happen. It’s only when we’re completely snowed in I start to wonder… Maybe by trying to keep everyone safe from the storm, we’ve put them at even greater danger. Trapped with the Blizzard is a standalone romantic thriller that takes place after Devoted to the Blizzard. The books in the Tellure Hollow series can be read individually, but are best read in order. This book is a great combination of contemporary and new adult romance featuring two main couples of different age ranges. This novel contains adult language, sexual situations, and violence. It's intended for adults.

Lauren starts to question how well she really knows Landon DeWitt. Can she truly trust this handsome businessman, especially after the stunt he pulled with Sahra? How can she be sure he'll always work in her best interests? During a whirlwind weekend trip to San Francisco, Lauren and Landon take the time to really get to know each other… After a stressful meeting with the advisers, she begins to question why anyone would want to invest in her company. Once the MyBFC prototype comes in, it’s full steam ahead. Now, she just has to worry about extracting herself from StyleSpur without drawing the wrath of Parker. Can Lauren keep fighting now that she's so close to realizing her dream? Who will be there for her once the dust settles? Book 4 is the penultimate book in the complete Playing with Power series! Approximately 35,400 words and intended for a mature audience.

Lauren is fighting to keep her head above water but slowly, her dreams are coming true. My Best Friend’s Closet is now a reality! Landon gives her a big surprise by arriving in New York unannounced, showing up to the StyleSpur offices posing as a potential investor. The connection between them is undeniable, but will they be able to remain professional? Can they ignore what happened between them for the sake of the business, not to mention her strained relationship with Nick? As if that weren't enough, while she and Nick work through their issues, Lauren discovers a possible thorn in her side named Rose. How can she make time for Nick if he's spending it all with someone else? There are powerful forces at play. Will Lauren have the strength to control them in her favor? Book 3 is the third installment in the complete Playing with Power series! Approximately 30,000 words and intended for a mature audience.

It’s all led to this. MyBFC is on the brink of launching and Lauren has to decide if she is willing to leave New York City to make it a reality. Someone isn’t happy with the choices she’s making. With a violent and invasive stalker tracking her every move, Lauren turns to the only person who she knows can protect her, Damon Kael. Can she resist the power he has over her? Sparks fly when Landon finally confronts Nick and Parker finally takes it too far. Will Lauren finally get what she’s been working so hard to achieve? Can she find the inner power she needs to demolish those who stand in her way? Book 5 is the final installment in the Playing with Power series! Approximately 43,000 words and intended for a mature audience.

The thrilling conclusion to Caught by the Blizzard Liz It’s time I accept I might never get away. Moving half way across the country didn’t work. Getting him thrown in prison didn’t either. Rick isn’t the kind of guy who is going to let me escape. Forget what I saw reflected in Bryan’s eyes…turns out all of that was a lie. It’s better to keep my head down, make it through my birthday, and learn to accept this is the person I really am. Elizabeth, Beth, Lizzie, Liz—forget the name. When it comes right down to it, I’m still the same scarred, drug-dealing prostitute. Better to accept it, forget about Bryan, and survive. Bryan How could I have let her get away? By not coming to terms with my past and who I am, I might’ve just lost out on one of the most amazing women I’ve ever known. This was never the way I wanted her to learn about what happened, to hear about who I was as “The Blizzard.” I’ve changed…I’m just not sure how yet. If she’d only let me explain! There must be some way I can get her to understand, but until then, I’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe, even if she keeps me at a distance. With Noah and Rick hanging around, that might be easier said than done…

This winter thriller is scorching hot! The sleepy mountain town of Tellure Hollow won't ever be the same. When Liz Croyden lost her mother to breast cancer, she knew she had to protect her father from experiencing that kind of pain ever again. Liz's proactive surgery was one of the most difficult things she's ever done. Bravery may be soul-deep but now all people see is a young, beautiful girl with breast implants. Bitter but adaptable, she's learned how to use those assumptions to get what she wants. Unfortunately, it's put her in some unsavory positions and she's left wondering how her life got so twisted. Bryan Marsh was a downhill skier pegged for the Olympics. He had it all. A fiance, a supportive family, a perfect future laid out before him. All it took was one tragic crash to rip everything he'd ever known apart. Two years later, he's still trying to pick up the pieces and figure out who he is if he can no longer be The Blizzard. Fate throws Liz and Bryan together in the small ski resort town of Tellure Hollow. Each are hoping their mountain retreat will bring some answers. Neither of them ever expected to find someone so special. Can Bryan help Liz escape the vengeance of a convict ex who's demanding what he paid for? Will they be able to break down the walls they've built and accept the happiness they so sorely deserve?

A new danger lurks in the storm... All I wanted was the perfect quiet Christmas in our new home with my growing family. A huge tree, cookies, carols, you know… some basic frickin’ Yuletide cheer. Of course, because we’re Liz and Bryan “The Blizzard” Marsh, nothing can go to plan. First, we agree to take in Bryan’s cousin Dani for the winter. In the cult of moody teenagers, she is their Queen. I’d hoped we could connect, but to say we haven’t gotten along would be the understatement of the century. Then there’s the Rocky Mountain Pyro, a local arsonist who is torching buildings all over town. Cops can’t stop him and no one knows what to do. I don’t care what Bryan says. Even though we haven’t been directly targeted, I know we’re linked in some way. And to top it all off, Mother Nature has veered the storm of the century right to our front door. With a three-day blizzard barreling down on Tellure Hollow, we’re forced to evacuate everyone in town to the Powder Mountain lodge. As the resort caretakers, Bryan and I try to make Christmas as comfortable as we can. Once we settle into the lodge to wait out the storm, strange things start to happen. It’s only when we’re completely snowed in I start to wonder… Maybe by trying to keep everyone safe from the storm, we’ve put them at even greater danger. Trapped with the Blizzard is a standalone romantic thriller that takes place after Devoted to the Blizzard. The books in the Tellure Hollow series can be read individually, but are best read in order. This book is a great combination of contemporary and new adult romance featuring two main couples of different age ranges. This novel contains adult language, sexual situations, and violence. It's intended for adults.

“Dear Liz, I’m your biggest fan. I’d kill to meet you!” Check the back of your lift ticket and you’ll see something like, WARNING: Alpine skiing is hazardous and involves the risk of physical injury or death. I think I should come with the same warning. WARNING: Liz Croyden is hazardous to your health… The wedding is on hold, we drained the savings, all because I had a crazy desire to become an alpine ski racer. What the hell was I thinking? Between all the media attention and the lasting scars from Kayla and Rick, Bryan and I are still trying to figure out how our lives fit together. I can’t help but feel a rift growing between us, though he’d never admit to it. My handsome, wonderful, supportive Blizzard. And while my career is taking off, his… well, he is making great strides in physical therapy. I’m sure he’ll be racing again soon. Right before we leave for the big race in New Zealand, I get this creepy letter in the mail. A photo with my head cut out and a handwritten note: #10 See you then! Just a fan? Maybe the competition trying to screw with my head? Or is it something more sinister? As the letters count down, following us half way around the world and into my life, I’m left wondering… What happens when we reach #1? If you love romantic suspense, Devoted to the Blizzard is the novel for you! This standalone thriller takes place a few years after Caught by the Blizzard and Saved by the Blizzard. It isn’t necessary to read the previous books, but readers will probably enjoy this story more having read how Bryan and Liz met! With the same wintery sports backdrop, this is the perfect series to curl up with next to the fire. This novel contains adult language, sexual situations, and violence. It's intended for adults.

The twists and turns continue! Will Lauren find her destiny out west? After a heart-wrenching breakup, Lauren has no choice but to throw all of herself into work. It's the only way she'll stay sane after the way Nick left her. A twist of fate takes Lauren on a last-minute trip to San Francisco over the Fourth of July weekend. With Ali at her side, she quickly learns there's a lot the West Coast can offer. After meeting Landon DeWitt at a conference, he arranges for them to stay the weekend at his vacation house in Sonoma. Is the confidently sexy entrepreneur interested in something more than an investment opportunity? Is Damon's influence starting to sink in? Will she take Landon's offer and strike out on her own? From the AuthorBook 2 is the second installment in the complete Playing with Power series! Approximately 30,000 words and intended for a mature audience.About the AuthorJoin the Adele Huxley Newsletter!Simply copy and paste the following link into your browser: adelehuxley.com You're now one step closer to getting exclusive content, bonus scenes, and extras!

**NOWHERE TO RUN **Emily Blackstock is running for her life. She thought she'd escaped the men who murdered her cousin, but one terrifying night proves they mean to kill her, too. Trusting a rugged stranger to lead her to safety is risky, but Emily has no other choice... EVERYTHING TO HIDE A former Marine, Matt Herrington has seen his share of active duty and knows what it takes to survive a ruthless killer. Protecting Emily is second nature, but as they trek through the wilderness together she stirs something within him that he's never felt before. Now the only thing more dangerous than keeping her alive is falling in love with her . . .**About the Author An award-winning writer of romantic suspense, Alex Kingwell is a former newspaper reporter, columnist and editor who much prefers spending her days making stories up. When she's not writing or stuck with her head in a book, Alex can be found running with her dog, obsessing over tribal textiles or watching offbeat movies with her husband (not necessarily in that order). She lives on the Canadian Prairies. 

And the Winner Is (The Hollywood Showmance Chronicles, Book Five)

With his wild heart, Sawyer McKettrick isn't ready to settle down on the Triple M family ranch in Arizona. So he heads to Blue River, Texas, to seek a job as marshal. But in a blinding snowstorm he's injured--and collapses into the arms of a prim and proper lady in calico. The shirtless, bandaged stranger recuperating in teacher Piper St. James's room behind the schoolhouse says he's a McKettrick, but he looks like an outlaw. As they wait out the storm, the handsome loner has Piper remembering long-ago dreams of marriage and motherhood. But for how long is Sawyer willing to call Blue River home? As the gray skies clear, Piper's one holiday wish just might bring two lonely hearts together forever.

Andrea Bartell is an international model whose jet-set lifestyle has kept her from her Texas home for five years. Noah Courtland is the man she left behind after a bitter breakup. He’s in charge of her beloved Bridleton and it's at the root of their emotional warfare. Neither wants to rekindle the flames of their relationship yet the desire hasn’t diminished. It burns hotly, forcing them to deal with their pain and heartache. The unveiling of old promises and secrets might save their relationship or it could destroy any chance of a future.

DANGEROUS DESIRE She wasn't strictly beautiful, but something about Maggie Mann made a man sit up and take notice. Like her warm green eyes. Her honeyed smile. And the gun she carried with confident ease. Yes, there was something about Maggie, all right. And scientist Rick Dornier wasn't letting her out of his sight until he discovered what made her tick -- and what she knew about his missing sister. The fact that she stirred his blood was an inconvenience he would have to conceal. Because as they became reluctant partners in unraveling a web of danger and deceit, love might prove the deadliest distraction of all....

Timing is everything...Small-town veterinarian Hallie Scott loves all creatures great and small except for boa constrictors and Basil Outlaw, the man whose Christmas eve rejection slammed the door on her last chance to have a baby of her own. Baz Outlaw doesn't believe in love or family but his life is empty without Hallie. A year later he shows up under her tree prepared to give her everything but he's too late. Motherhood is out, Hallie's started a new life and Baz is harboring a small secret that could break her heart all over again. Will their sizzling chemistry and Hallie's warm heart be enough to overcome the timing and make this Christmas all about love?

What makes a respectable midwife decide to rob a sperm bank? Temporary insanity? When Molly Whitecloud poses as a call girl to investigate rumors of corruption at the Blackbird Reservation resort and casino, she finds herself teamed up with Cameron Outlaw, her high school sweetheart and the only man she ever truly loved. Still smarting from her long-ago betrayal of him, Cameron wants nothing to do with the girl he once nicknamed Tiger Lily. But when the Indian Gaming Commission asks him to protect her by posing as her lover, he reluctantly agrees. Suddenly, he's sharing a hotel room and a still-powerful chemistry with the woman he's hated for twelve years. But is it really hate? As the danger intensifies and the old attraction explodes, Molly knows she has to be honest with Cam. But what happens when he discovers she's keeping not one but two baby secrets? This is a new release of a previously published edition.