COMPULSION releases on 2.10.26 (just in time for some Valentine’s Day fun), BUT…you can read the very first chapter of the book now…

They wake up hand-cuffed together in a serial killer’s lair…hardly the cute-meet of her dreams. But then again, her dreams are usually nightmares so…

Lily Gallo knows killers. She should, after all, because serial killers are her specialty. She’s the daughter of a notorious serial killer, and she’s made it her life’s work to study the brutal predators. And, recently, she’s been researching the offspring of serials. She’s looking for others who are just like she is. Her research has brought her into the life of reclusive billionaire Atlas Bennett. He’d refused her repeated requests for a meeting. She’d suspected he might be following in his father’s brutal footsteps. But now…

They’re both trapped, and they have to rely on each other for survival.

Atlas can’t believe it when he wakes up handcuffed to the beautiful and infuriating Lily. The woman thinks he’s as savage as his twisted father, but she has no clue what dark secrets he really holds. For the moment, though, escape is their priority. But once they get out of that hell, Lily will be his.  He’d warned her to stay away. Now, it’s too late. Her fate is sealed.

A killer is after them both. To survive, they have to trust each other. They also have to stay very, very close to one another…

Atlas knows that his reaction to Lily isn’t normal. The lust he feels is too strong, too consuming, but she calls to the primitive darkness within Atlas that he’s tried to hide from the rest of the world. He’s going to need that darkness because a killer is hunting him…and Lily. A predator who is intent on taking out the children of serial killers. Innocence and guilt doesn’t matter. Only survival does. The killer has uncovered Lily’s research, and he’s using it to track his prey. As each day passes, he’s also growing increasingly obsessed with Lily.

Being prey wasn’t on her agenda.

Lily’s mother is the most infamous female serial killer of modern times, and her mother passed on more than a few of her dangerous traits to Lily. Lily has no intention of being some helpless victim, but she will trap the killer who is on her trail. She’ll also stick close to Atlas because she knows he holds plenty of secrets. Fair enough. She’s got secrets, too. Atlas stirs a part of her that she has tried to fight her entire life. Wild, forbidden, and dangerous, he is a lover she can’t resist. He may just be the perfect partner for her…unless, of course, she turns out to be dead wrong about him.

Because some people carry darkness, some people carry sins…and there are some monsters that you never see coming, not until it’s far too late.

Are you ready to spend the new year with a hot biker? Because my new romantic suspense, WHEN HE GUARDS, is available now!

He made a fatal mistake.

He lusted after the wrong woman. Let his need take over. Cassius “Cass” Striker knew that he should have never touched the sexy FBI agent, but he gave in to temptation and had the best one-night stand of his life with Agnes Quinn. It should have meant nothing. He should have been able to walk away…

He can’t walk away. If he does, she’s dead.

His enemies know about Agnes, and they plan to use her against him. He’s the leader of one of the most notorious motorcycle clubs in the US. His name stirs fear into the hearts of nearly everyone…and he has a giant target on his back. Those who want to bring him down have been looking for a weakness to use against him—they think they found that weakness in the form of Agnes. Now he either saves her or he watches her die.

She doesn’t need saving, but it’s super sweet of him to try.

She fell for the bad guy. Not something that typically happens given her occupation, but Agnes couldn’t quite help herself. She’d been drawn to Cass from the first moment, and now the world—uh, the “underworld” thinks that they are hot and heavy, that she’s a way to break the unbreakable leader of the Night Strikers. Cass is vowing to protect her, but the only way to do that?

Enter his world. Accept his claim. Eliminate all the threats that exist to them both.

She has to go in undercover, continuing to pose as Cass’s lover as they embark on a cross-country trip. She has to follow his rules. She has to seemingly sever her ties with the FBI. In other words, Agnes has to go deep and hard in an undercover mission as she and Cass take out some seriously bad guys. No worries, though. Agnes does love an undercover mission, so this should be fun.

The case is a nightmare. It is not fun. And if Agnes flashes her sexy smile at him one more time…

Cass is sure that he’s lost his soul, and he’s not even sure where his criminal life ends and the real man that he’d once been begins. He knows one thing, though. Agnes is trouble—and he wants her. Wants her so badly that maybe he’ll let the dark side of his nature off the careful leash he holds. And he’ll take what he wants as he damns the consequences. Threaten her? Try to use her against him? Worst mistake his enemies could ever make because Agnes is his.

Cass was never meant to be a protector, but he sure is one hell of a hunter.

You bought the presents. You wrapped them. You baked the cookies. You ate them. You decorated. You made merry. You created the magic. Now, you need to slow down and get ready to enjoy some quality time with Cass.

“Get your game face on, sweetness. It’s time to meet the crew.” His fingers lingered against her throat. “Remember, you’re mine.” Possessive. Hard. “You love me more than anything. And in a heartbeat, you’d kill to keep me safe.” A half-smile twisted his lips. “Just like I’d kill for you. In. A. Heartbeat.” – Cass Striker, WHEN HE GUARDS

Ho, ho…holiday box sets! 😉🎄

I’ve been asked to make more box sets available to readers–and I’m happy to say that I have two more sets now at retailers. Please note: These box sets contain previously published stories. The stories are just now in one handy-dandy place. 🎄

First up, CHRISTMAS ROMANCE includes the following titles: KISS ME THIS CHRISTMAS, WAITING FOR CHRISTMAS, and HOLDING OUT FOR A HOLIDAY HERO. (These three are all steamy, contemporary Christmas romances.)

And, I also have…CHRISTMAS MAGIC (a collection of four hot paranormal holiday tales). CHRISTMAS MAGIC includes: IT’S A WONDERFUL WEREWOLF, A VAMPIRE’S CHRISTMAS CAROL, STAY WITH ME, and MIDNIGHT BITE.

I am going to have one more NEW BOOK RELEASE before the end of the year…WHEN HE GUARDS will be releasing on 12/30/25.

He made a fatal mistake.

He lusted after the wrong woman. Let his need take over. Cassius “Cass” Striker knew that he should have never touched the sexy FBI agent, but he gave in to temptation and had the best one-night stand of his life with Agnes Quinn. It should have meant nothing. He should have been able to walk away…

He can’t walk away. If he does, she’s dead.

His enemies know about Agnes, and they plan to use her against him. He’s the leader of one of the most notorious motorcycle clubs in the US. His name stirs fear into the hearts of nearly everyone…and he has a giant target on his back. Those who want to bring him down have been looking for a weakness to use against him—they think they found that weakness in the form of Agnes. Now he either saves her or he watches her die.

She doesn’t need saving, but it’s super sweet of him to try.

She fell for the bad guy. Not something that typically happens given her occupation, but Agnes couldn’t quite help herself. She’d been drawn to Cass from the first moment, and now the world—uh, the “underworld” thinks that they are hot and heavy, that she’s a way to break the unbreakable leader of the Night Strikers. Cass is vowing to protect her, but the only way to do that?

Enter his world. Accept his claim. Eliminate all the threats that exist to them both.

She has to go in undercover, continuing to pose as Cass’s lover as they embark on a cross-country trip. She has to follow his rules. She has to seemingly sever her ties with the FBI. In other words, Agnes has to go deep and hard in an undercover mission as she and Cass take out some seriously bad guys. No worries, though. Agnes does love an undercover mission, so this should be fun.

The case is a nightmare. It is not fun. And if Agnes flashes her sexy smile at him one more time…

Cass is sure that he’s lost his soul, and he’s not even sure where his criminal life ends and the real man that he’d once been begins. He knows one thing, though. Agnes is trouble—and he wants her. Wants her so badly that maybe he’ll let the dark side of his nature off the careful leash he holds. And he’ll take what he wants as he damns the consequences. Threaten her? Try to use her against him? Worst mistake his enemies could ever make because Agnes is his.

Cass was never meant to be a protector, but he sure is one hell of a hunter.