Being a prince is a royal headache. Erik is in line for the throne, but he's never wanted any of it. It doesn't help that his cousin is pushing the kingdom to the brink of civil war and he feels dutybound to stop him. Falling back in love with his childhood crush was never the plan, but it’s the only piece of his life he's determined to protect. Following in her father’s footsteps, Casey took up the family business: being a rock star. But when she came off tour, she was hit with a devastating blow. She reached out to Erik for support, falling in love in the process. She wasn't expecting to be swept into a royal drama. They have each other, but not much else. There's nowhere left to fall... Keywords: Royal, Prince, Rockstar, Friends to Lovers,

Nowhere Left to Run: Casey I have nowhere left to run… I’ll never love another man the way I loved him. To the world Erik was a prince. To me he was so much more. My love. My heart. My dream come true. The father of my child. His love was so fierce, some days I swear I can still feel him with me. Moving on is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. The music pouring out of my soul is the only way to ease the ache. Nothing can replace the love of my life, but for my baby’s sake, I have to try. With every tragic lyric, my fans scream louder, and I’m more alone. I can’t outrun Erik’s ghost. My heart beats only for him but he’s the one thing I can’t have.

We have nowhere left to hide... Erik Loving her from the shadows shattered my heart. Watching her move on nearly destroyed me. I let them both go, knowing it was the only way to keep them safe. Now the threat is back and there’s only one way to protect them: Come back from the dead. It’s time to claim what’s mine. My woman. My kingdom. My life. Casey The only man I ever truly loved died to protect us, and nothing will ever be the same. I've spent the last decade becoming someone else, forcing myself to let go of the past. The past won’t let go of me. The life I’ve rebuilt is crashing down around me. I thought it was over, but fate isn’t finished with me yet.

Swedish-born hockey player Tore Brekken thought he’d be a bachelor for life. The parties, the women, the lavish vacations— and the Ferrari. He had everything he could ever want, but his extreme lifestyle has been taking a toll. As much as he hates to admit it, he needs to settle down. He just doesn’t expect to go from seriously single to daddy material overnight. Single mom Margot Delgado’s life revolves around her four-year-old daughter Gracie. Tired of being let down, she doesn’t have time to waste dating men she can’t count on. Especially some hotshot hockey player with a playboy reputation as big as his... bank account. But when the annual Fantasy Night rolls around, Margot decides to let her hair down— and for once she isn’t just someone’s mom, but someone’s wildest fantasy. From the first taste she knows she could get drunk on the way Tore makes her feel, and one night with him will never be enough. When reality comes crashing down, and things get complicated, will they both be willing to risk it all for a chance to win big? Keywords: Sidewinders Generations, Las Vegas Sidewinders, Hockey Romance, Age Gap, Older Woman, Single Parent, Fantasy, Swedish player

One night can change everything. Musician Ford Malone left Texas, without so much as a backward glance—lured by the bright lights of L.A. and the all-consuming world of rock and roll. It’s taken a while, but his star is finally starting to shine. Ready to take the world by storm with his new band, Nobody’s Fool, nothing will stand in his way. Until he sees her again... the girl he left behind. Since the death of her parents, Sydney Aiken has had no time for romance. Her entire life now revolves around being a full-time mom to her three much-younger siblings. And even if she were interested, the last person on earth she’d get involved with would be the jerk who broke her heart and walked away seven years ago. A chance encounter brings them face to face and as the past and present collide, Sydney is caught between protecting her family and following her heart. Seven years is a long time, and Ford has no idea he’s about to untangle a web of ugly secrets. But the only woman he’s ever loved is about to slip through his fingers...for the second time. Will he realize that only she can play the melody of his heart?

This story was previously released in the Fight Like A Girl Anthology, which is no longer available. Whoever said love is the answer… obviously didn’t ask the right questions. I’ve loved Noah for a long time, but I can’t compete with his addiction, especially while he’s a roadie for a touring rock band. Being with him is so much harder than I thought it would be, but I don’t know if I’m ready to give up on him. An unplanned pregnancy leaves us teetering on the edge. It’ll either pull us together or tear us apart.

Welcome to Fort Lauderdale—where the days are hot and the Knights are hotter. Jace: I never expected to make it up to the big leagues. But now that I’m here, I’m never going back down. I will out-work, out-train, outdo every other guy on the Knights if that’s what it takes. Not even a shark attack will get in my way… but the sexy surfer chick who rescues me just might. Tawny: Losing my soulmate taught me that life is short. And I’m going to spend the rest of mine becoming one of the top surfers in the world. I refuse to be distracted by some hotshot hockey player who is my polar opposite. No matter how good it is between us. Deep down I don’t want to lose this thing we have going, but one wrong move and he just might pull me under.