Stingrays Boxed Set, Books 1-3 – June 13
Restraint
Girlfriend…without benefits?
Hometown hockey star Blake has zero interest in settling down. He’s got a dream career, loyal fans, and enough post-game attention to keep things fun. So why does the man who avoids commitment suddenly agree to co-parent a stray puppy with his too-serious, always-working neighbor, Erika?
ER doctor Erika doesn’t have time for distractions – especially the flirty, fun-loving hockey player next door. Adopting a dog with Blake is already a terrible idea. So is being his plus-one for charity events. Or seeking comfort with him during a thunderstorm. Or letting him show her new ways to “reduce stress,” she absolutely should not enjoy this much.
But when friendship turns steamy, and their “no strings” arrangement starts feeling a whole lot like neighbors-to-lovers, these two commitment-phobes discover the one thing scarier than falling for the wrong person…is falling for the right one right across the hall.
Resist
This one-night stand is going into overtime.
The Stingrays call hockey goalie Coulton their gentle giant. But that mild disposition disappears the moment the beautiful bartender he’s been watching from across a crowded bar is attacked. In an instant, Coulton’s protective instincts take over.
Ainsley doesn’t have time for any more men in her life. Between working long nights at her family’s dive bar, caring for her ailing father, and cleaning up after her brother’s ever-growing gambling debt, she’s already stretched too thin.
When her brother’s enemies track her down, a sexy determined stranger steps in to save her – and then insists she stay under his protection. What starts as necessity quickly turns into temptation. Ainsley decides she’s earned a reckless indulgence: a one-night stand filled with mind-blowing passion with Coulton, the hottest man she’s ever met. But morning changes everything.
Coulton makes it clear that what they shared was never meant to be temporary. He’s not built for half-measures or goodbyes – and he’s not letting Ainsley walk away. Stubborn, possessive, and unwavering, this alpha hockey goalie has decided she’s his.
Rematch
One night, one kiss, and a spark hot enough to melt the ice.
Preston’s all in on his hockey career as a Stingray, and Chelsea’s just about to start a new adventure in Paris—until an unforgettable night at an Ugly Christmas Sweater party changes everything. A few drinks, some dirty jokes, and a kiss under the mistletoe leads to a night of toe-curling, name-forgetting, no-strings-attached fun. They part ways in the morning, no regrets—just a sizzling memory they both assume will fade.
A year later, Chelsea’s in Baltimore, launching her dream bakery—and navigating life with a baby she never saw coming. The father? Mystery man from that one unforgettable night. What she really didn’t expect? Him walking through her door, very real, very sexy… and very much still capable of making her forget how to breathe.
Preston hasn’t been able to get her out of his head. Now that he knows the truth, he’s not going anywhere. The question is—can they turn one accidental night into a real shot at forever?
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Before the Storm (Perfect Storm, book 5) – July 21
One lie, one storm, and a night that rewrites all the rules.
Grayson has built his life on order—rows of perfect vines, strict schedules, and a reputation as the grouchy Storm brother. At twenty-seven he’s already a curmudgeon in work boots, a “get off my lawn” kind of man whose scowl does most of the talking. And nothing ruffles him more than Lark—one of his family’s wild, impulsive tasting-room assistants.
So when “Lark” joins him for a weekend wine festival, he braces for chaos. What he doesn’t expect is her sudden sweetness…or the way she blushes, or listens, or curls trustingly into him when a drunk festival-goer won’t take no for an answer. He saves her, shaken by the fierce urge to protect the woman he shouldn’t want.
But it isn’t Lark at all.
It’s Wren—her shy, bookish twin sister. The town’s quiet librarian who’s never broken a rule in her life…until now. Caught in her sister’s lie, sharing one hotel room—one bed—and far too much heat with a man she absolutely cannot want, Wren tries desperately to keep her distance. If Grayson learns the truth, Lark could lose her job. And Wren could lose something even more fragile: the only man who’s ever really looked at her.
Back home, Grayson is determined to forget the confusing attraction he felt for Lark—that is, until a chance encounter in the library reveals the unmistakable pull he can’t explain. Because something about the quiet twin feels achingly familiar…
Wild Hope (Wilder Irish Short Story) – August 11
Sometimes the right person finds you in the most unexpected place…
Andi Jennings has spent her life surviving—working three jobs, raising her little brother, and keeping her dreams small. But when she sings at Pat’s Pub, a spark ignites…one that catches the attention of Joel McKenna, a wealthy, serious, workaholic stranger with a hunger he can’t ignore.
From a chance meeting in a 24-hour convenience store to stolen moments in his penthouse, Joel is drawn to Andi in ways he can’t control. Her laughter, her spirit, and that voice that makes him ache awaken something he didn’t know he was missing. Andi fights it, terrified of losing herself, yet she can’t deny the pull between them—the heated glances, the brush of hands, the nights that leave them both breathless.
When desire flares and hearts collide, Andi must decide if she’s ready to risk it all—her carefully measured life, her dreams, and her heart—for a love that’s hotter, deeper, and more irresistible than anything she’s ever known.
This Wilder Irish short story was previously published as part of the Hope and Harmony anthology.
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Return (Stingrays Hockey, book 6) – September 15
His comeback was supposed to be behind the bench—until she put his heart back in play.
Dean Fields thought he’d already played his final hockey period.
Forced to retire at twenty-nine after a brutal, career-ending injury, Dean traded skates for a clipboard, grinding his way through assistant coaching jobs across the league. He built a life in the shadows of the game he loved—controlled, disciplined, safe. Because if hockey had taught him anything, it was how quickly everything you want can be taken from you.
Coming back to Baltimore as head coach of the Stingrays was supposed to be just another step forward. It wasn’t supposed to bring her back into his life.
Vivian Hale had once been off-limits in every possible way—his teammate’s little sister, too young, too bright, and already falling for someone else. Dean had noticed her anyway. Always. But timing had been cruel, and by the time he understood what he felt, she was gone—married, building a life that had no place for him.
Now she’s back too.
Five years a widow, raising her spirited daughter Pip on her own, Vivian has spent long enough grieving the life she lost—and convincing herself it was enough. Love was something she had. Something she buried. Something she wasn’t sure she’d ever risk again.
But Dean isn’t the same man she once knew. And she isn’t the girl who watched him from afar.
What starts as familiarity—shared history, old almosts, quiet understanding—quickly turns into something deeper, something impossible to ignore. This time, there are no rules about teammates or timing. Only fear, second chances… and a little girl who might just change everything.
Dean never believed he’d get a shot at the life he once ruled out.
Vivian never thought she’d want one again.
But sometimes, the hardest thing isn’t moving on—
It’s allowing yourself to return.
Heart of the Storm (Perfect Storm, book 6) – November 24
He’s calm. She’s chaos. Together, they ignite the storm.
Lark McCoy is trouble with a capital T. She’s a whirlwind of energy, a free spirit who can’t seem to stay put—or keep a job. And yet, she’s been working at Stormy Weather Farm long enough to drive Jace Storm crazy…in all the right ways.
Jace feels like the living embodiment of a classic rock song. He’s in love with his best friend, Tommy’s girl. Lark is chaotic, unpredictable, and the one person he’s never been able to stop thinking about. Because the legend surrounding his family doesn’t make mistakes and the moment their hands touched, he knew she was his.
When Tommy and Lark call it quits, Jace finally has his chance. But winning her heart isn’t as simple as brewing the perfect batch of beer. Lark’s restless energy and drifting focus are signs of something deeper—adult ADHD—and loving her means understanding every part of her, even the parts she struggles to control.
In a small town where everyone knows your business, love doesn’t play by the rules—and sometimes, the best things come with a little chaos.
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Merry and Bright (Italian Stallions, Holiday Short) – December 8
The Morettis and Russos are back…just in time for the holidays.
Snow is falling, wedding bells are ringing, and the Italian Stallions are proving once again that family chaos is the best kind of chaos. From surprise pregnancies to romantic Christmas proposals—and enough food, wine, and meddling relatives to fuel the entire city—this holiday short story delivers all the laughter, love, and steam readers have come to expect from their favorite couples…and trios! Because when the Italian Stallions gather together, anything can happen…and usually does.
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**Dates on this page are my “goal” release dates. You will see later preorder dates on Amazon until the finished book is officially uploaded because I’m a worrier from way back. That’s why the above dates are tentative and possibly subject to change. Because…life.