New Releases by Helen Hardt

Betrayed by blood. Abandoned by love. Cheated by fate. ufeffHannah Bates thought she belonged with Victor Rogan…until she learned her vampire king father had manipulated them both, twisting fate itself to bind them together. Pregnant and in danger, she flees to protect her child…and to discover who she truly is. Guided by the oldest living vampire, Hannah begins to uncover the heritage and powers she never knew she possessed—truths that reveal a destiny far greater and far darker than she ever imagined. But danger shadows every step. Rogan’s true fated mate is determined to destroy both Hannah and her unborn child, and the demon king, Hannah’s ruthless stepfather, carries a hatred for her that burns hotter than ever. Hannah must summon all her strength, even as her bond with Rogan—a dangerous flame that could consume them both—refuses to die. But in the end, it may not be love that saves her.

He’s a man hollowed by loss. She’s his student…and the first spark he’s felt in years. Angie Simpson has always been the quiet one in the “awesome foursome”—the youngest women in the Steel family. But now, miles from her ranching roots in Western Colorado, Angie is finally stepping into her own life. Medical school is grueling, but it’s her path. Her purpose. Dr. Jason Lansing was once a rising star in the world of surgery, but a devastating car accident ended more than just his career. It took something far more precious. Now he’s exiled to teaching first-year anatomy lab, surrounded by eager students with two good hands who have everything ahead of them. When beautiful Angie Simpson walks into his lab, she flinches at the cadaver table and reveals her interest in psychiatry—the one medical discipline Jason has no faith in. Still, Angie gets under his skin, and a stolen kiss in the lab awakens something inside him that he thought was gone forever. But some boundaries aren’t meant to be crossed. And some pasts refuse to stay buried.

She escaped hell. Now it wants her back. ufeffAt just eighteen, Daniela Agudelo has already lived through more than anyone should. After fleeing Colombia and the men who stole her childhood, she lands in Texas with a dream of becoming a gourmet chef and a desperate need to stay invisible. But everything shifts when she meets Hawk Bellamy. The middle son of the Bellamy billionaire ranching family, Hawk is used to being overlooked. Trapped between a hero brother and a reckless one, he’s the family fixer, the one who follows the rules—until Daniela crashes into his life with her intense beauty and haunted eyes. Their connection is magnetic. Dangerous. She’s too young. He’s too jaded. Too bound to secrets and responsibilities he never asked for. But need has a way of ignoring the rules. Until the first cryptic message arrives—and the hell Daniela thought she left behind doesn’t feel so far away. And Hawk? He’ll break every rule in the book to protect her.

He’s not looking for salvation. She’s not looking for love. Dragon Locke is a haunted man. Every day is a relentless battle against the demons of his past. A recovering addict, he wears the scars of a history so brutal, he’s convinced it will destroy anyone who dares to get too close. Diana Steel is everything Dragon doesn’t deserve. She’s strong and beautiful, and the harder he falls for her, the more he fights to push her away. She deserves a life untouched by his sin, and he’s sworn he won’t subject her to that. When pieces of his history resurface, dangling the promise of something he lost long ago, Dragon knows he must confront what he’s spent years running from. Diana, freshly wounded by the loss of her own dreams, offers to accompany him. He knows it’s reckless, but he can’t deny her…or the solace she represents. The search spirals into a journey filled with dark secrets. As danger closes in, Dragon must decide if love can truly be his salvation or if, in the end, he will lose everything.

He is sin. She doesn’t care. Diana Steel has it all—a luxurious Denver penthouse, a limitless trust fund, and the job of her dreams at one of the city’s top architecture firms. Housing brooding Dragon Locke isn’t a priority, but when her sister asks, Diana relents. Dragon knows what it means to fight for survival. Abandoned at eight and raised in the system, he’s been hardened by life’s brutal lessons. Addiction nearly destroyed him, and after a disastrous fall during his band’s European tour, he’s clawing his way back. Fresh out of rehab, he’s determined to rebuild on his own terms. Diana’s offer of a place to stay should be the lifeline Dragon needs, but he hates charity, especially from someone like her. Yet when he steps into her world, the undeniable chemistry between them ignites something neither can control. But Dragon is a man scarred by his past, with secrets so dark they threaten to consume him. He’s shared only fragments with his therapist and his closest friend—the rest he’s vowed to take to his grave. As Diana draws closer, she risks getting burned by the firestorm of pain and passion inside him. And Dragon isn’t sure he can let her in without dragging her into the depths of hell.

Enter a world of mystery, suspense, sin, and heart-wrenching emotion with Helen Hardt''s new series! ufeffWhen love and vengeance collide… Raven Bellamy is a survivor. She stared down cancer and won, emerging stronger and more determined to savor every moment of the life she nearly lost. Whether it''s inhaling the scent of every rose or basking in each sunrise on her family’s ranch, Raven is living on her own terms. Vincent Gallo, Jr. spent seventeen years running from a past drenched in blood. Now he’s back with a singular purpose—to destroy his mafia family from within. He’s prepared for the darkness ahead, ready to sacrifice anything and everything to fulfill his mission. Until he meets Raven Bellamy. Her resilience, her beauty, her spirit—despite the scars of her battle—ignite a passion in him that he thought was long dead. She haunts his thoughts, turning his carefully laid plans upside down. Vinnie knows he can’t drag her into his deadly world, but he also can''t stay away. Raven is no stranger to fighting for what she wants, and the blazing chemistry between them is impossible to ignore. She’s not about to let Vinnie walk away, even if it means stepping into the shadows he inhabits. As the stakes escalate, the line between duty and desire blurs. Vinnie is ready to sacrifice everything—even his relationship with Raven—for vengeance.

Bridgerton meets Fifty Shades in this long-awaited fifth book in Helen Hardt''s Sex and the Season series! Lady Patricia Price-Adams has spent the last four years secretly longing for Thomas Jameson, her sister-in-law''s dashing brother. Thirteen years her senior, Thomas, the newly minted Earl of Ashford, is handsome, intelligent, and being pressured by society to take a wife and carry out his duty of producing an heir. At the unofficial commencement of the season—a grand ball at the Ashford Estate—Tricia sees her chance amidst the glittering chandeliers and swirling gowns. While Thomas is captivated by Tricia''s beauty and spirit, he won''t be coerced into taking a wife before he''s ready. Still, he can''t resist her, and when she finds herself in peril, he''s only too happy to come to her rescue. But he has other issues to attend to, not the least of which is uncovering the truth about his father''s untimely death. Danger seems to lurk in the most unexpected corners of the Ashford Estate, and Tricia and Thomas are inadvertently drawn into a whirlwind of intrigue and danger. As secrets unravel and their feelings intensify, every moment is a step closer to uncovering a truth that could change everything—and possibly cost them their lives.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Helen Hardt comes a deeply emotional tale of being lost, until light—and love—brings you back to shore... Some days I can almost see the person I used to be. See the version of myself that felt joy, even passion. But she''s gone...just out of reach. Life moves on for everyone else, though, and as my best friend’s maid-of-honor, I have a bachelorette party to plan—in Jamaica, no less. And that means working side by side with the best man: Benjamin Black. Billionaire. Workaholic. Ultimate bachelor. The perfect catch for any woman—unless she''s lost her sense of self. Apparently my body hasn’t gotten the memo. Because from the second we meet, something begins stirring, warming my blood. And when our hands touch, it’s a heady reminder that even if I feel numb, my heart still beats. He’s nothing like I thought. Every moment with him unshackles a little more of my fears, cracks another layer of ice. But I should be afraid—and so should he. Because the past never lets go so easily. Trigger Warning: My Heart Still Beats is a dark, emotional romance with a happy ending. However, the story includes elements that might not be suitable for all readers. Sexual assault, physical assault, rape, child molestation, suicidal thoughts, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, PTSD, panic attacks, murder, and blood are shown in the novel. Readers who may be sensitive to these elements, please take note.

Once you fully submit, your darkest cravings will...Blossom The ultra-luxe Black Rose Underground Club used to be Mary Sandusky’s favorite place to play. She was happy to slip into her role as seasoned submissive Blossom and relinquish control to an expert Dom. But when a scene gets out of hand, she can no longer trust her own dark appetites. She’s ready to walk away from Black Rose for good...until she meets a hot Highlander who pushes all the right buttons. Nothing makes Ronan O’Connor’s blood heat more than commanding a submissive in a scene, but forming a relationship outside the club was an urge lost long ago. The closer people get, the more damage they can do. But when he meets the alluring Mary, her beauty—and her obedience—captivate him, and he''s determined to make her his. Every Dom has firm rules, and Ronan is no exception. So he’ll make her an offer—one that will push her boundaries of pleasure and submission even as it challenges the line that separates Mary and Blossom. But neither of them is prepared for where his plans take them... Each book in the Black Rose series is STANDALONE: * Blush * Bloom * Blossom

Bridgerton meets Fifty Shades in this spicy Victorian series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Helen Hardt! Lady Alexandra MacIntyre has made up her mind. Having grown up in near poverty, she''s marrying for money—a lot of money—and she''ll do anything to achieve her goal...even get herself caught in a compromising situation by her overprotective and smugly conventional —although achingly handsome —new stepbrother, Lord Evan Xavier. Evan, the second son of the Earl of Brighton, considers Alexandra a genuine pain in his arse. She''s beautiful, yes, but also headstrong and lacking in social graces and respect for authority. Unfortunately, while his father and her mother are away on their wedding trip, she is his responsibility. When she announces her plan to travel to London, he has no choice but to go along as her protector. When the two are stranded after a carriage accident, circumstances spiral out of control, and the heat between them can''t be denied. Rescue is on its way, but Alexandra still has her own agenda....

Under his touch, your every desire will...Bloom Today is the day Francesca Thomas was supposed to get married. All she wants is a stiff drink and a whole lot of distraction...which is exactly when she meets him. Tall, dark, and deliciously disguised, the man known only as Phantom awakens her every sense. All Frankie really knows about him is the raw, untamed chemistry that makes her want to relinquish herself—body and soul—to his touch... Phantom has rules, all designed to protect his identity. No names. No personal information. But Frankie is a too-tempting ingenue who threatens all of his cautious, careful control. At the ultra-exclusive Black Rose Underground Club, he can explore each of her deepest, uncharted desires...so long as he keeps his public life—and his secrets—hidden. Frankie’s ready to explore what lies between them. The intensity, the darkness, and the unyielding pleasure of it all. But while the mystery of Phantom is thrilling, secrets are one game she won’t play. And if she’s going to explore the forbidden, she’ll begin with finding out exactly who’s under the mask... Each book in the Black Rose series is STANDALONE: * Blush * Bloom * Blossom

Are you missing the Steel Brothers? Are you yearning for more? Welcome to the next generation! Join the grown children of Jonah, Talon, Ryan, and Marjorie for new adventures, mysteries, and heart-pounding passion. The action, drama, and secrecy continue June 27, 2023!

In prison, they called him Savage. Falcon Bellamy spent years locked up for a crime he didn’t commit, which shattered his dream of serving his country as a Navy SEAL. When he''s granted early parole to help with a family emergency, he’s determined to reclaim his life. The last thing Falcon wants or needs is a relationship, but when he meets his beautiful parole officer, he knows he''s in trouble. Savannah Gallo is supposed to keep Falcon on the straight and narrow, but she can’t help getting drawn into his brooding darkness and intensity. Her gorgeous parolee is off-limits, but their chemistry proves too explosive to ignore. Between the sheets they can escape the secrets they’re both keeping—secrets that spell danger for them and those they love. But secrets never stay hidden forever, and when theirs collide, the fallout could be devastating.

What he wants from you will make you...Blush Amanda Thomas is hopelessly in love with Jackson Paris, but he will never see her as anything more than his sweet and innocent bestie. After being virgin-adjacent for too long, Mandy is officially ready to move on. She wants to learn about hot, dirty sex, so she joins an online dating app where the enigmatic Mr. Dark promises to fulfill all of her wicked fantasies... Jackson Paris has been keeping secrets from his stunning, too-innocent best friend—like forbidden sexual proclivities and his membership at the exclusive Black Rose Underground club. But Mandy has decided she needs an education—the filthy kind. As Mr. Dark, Jackson can safely give her a taste of what she wants—and deter her from pursuing more—without revealing his identity. But in the dim, provocative atmosphere of Black Rose Underground, there are no secrets. Here, every wicked appetite is satisfied. And for the first time, Mandy will discover who her best friend really is...just in time to shock him with a secret of her own. Each book in the Black Rose series is STANDALONE: * Blush * Bloom * Blossom

She’s chasing a new passion… He’s digging up old secrets… After nearly losing her father to a heart attack, Rory Pike realizes life is fragile. So once her dad is on the mend, she jumps at the chance to live out her dreams. She joins her brother’s rock band on a mini tour, and while fronting them may not be her passion, at least she’ll be singing, and it’ll help keep her from worrying about her boyfriend’s mysterious investigations in Wyoming. Brock Steel hates being away from Rory, but he has no choice. Felonies—heinous felonies—have been committed on Steel land, and he vows that his family won’t go down for someone else’s crimes. Brock solves bits and pieces of the cryptic series of events, but many of his questions remain unanswered. u200bThe Steel family is under attack by an invisible enemy, and Brock will do anything to protect his family and fight for a future with Rory.

She''s recently jilted. He''s consumed by her. When mysterious Damian MacGowan saves Suzanne Wood from a gang of thugs in a small Scotland town, she''s beyond grateful. But his possessive need to be near her troubles her. Damian doesn''t understand why he''s drawn to Suzanne. He knows only that he must have her or he will die. Their chemistry is off the charts, but that''s not all they share. As the two get to know each other, love blossoms. But Damian has a secret—and an enemy—that may keep him from Suzanne forever.

Welcome to Cooking with Hardt & Soul! This eclectic collection of recipes comes from the fans and family of #1 New York Times bestselling romance author Helen Hardt. What is more romantic than cooking for a loved one? Every living creature on the planet needs to eat to survive, but human beings are the only ones who combine ingredients, spices, and heat to create something greater than the sum of its parts. Cooking is an art, and our kitchens are our palette. Cooking is, at its heart, an expression of love—love for the food, love for the person you’re preparing it for (even if it’s a meal for one), and love for the process. So from Helen and her readers to you… Bon Appétit!

Are you missing the Steel Brothers? Are you yearning for more? Welcome to the next generation! Join the grown children of Jonah, Talon, Ryan, and Marjorie for new adventures, mysteries, and heart-pounding passion. The action, drama, and secrecy continue with Flare, coming September 27, 2022!

She was sent to betray him. Falling for him was never part of the plan. Half-human Hannah Bates has spent her life resisting the call of her blood. But when her ruthless vampire king father orders her to seduce and destroy an alpha werewolf suspected of murder, she has no choice. She’s bound by duty, by power…and by the terrifying truth that her father’s commands are absolute. Victor Rogan is dangerous and dominant, and the moment he lays eyes on the vampire princess, something inside him shatters. She’s not simply intoxicating. She’s his fated mate—an impossible bond that shouldn’t exist. A bond that could ruin them both. Victor knows Hannah isn’t what she seems. He should be wary. He should push her away. Instead, he’s hungry for her—body, blood, and soul. But the deeper they fall, the more the shadows close in. Lies, betrayal, and deadly secrets threaten to tear them apart. Hannah was sent to ensnare the wolf. But she may have just handed him her heart…along with her life.

Come back and play—through Braden’s eyes—in this tantalizing companion novel to Follow Me Under from #1 New York Times bestselling author Helen Hardt. Powerful and enigmatic billionaire Braden Black doesn’t do relationships. He doesn’t fall in love. But ever since meeting Skye Manning, he’s breaking every one of his careful rules. He just can’t get enough of her fierce independence and the white-hot sizzle of attraction between them. Of course, there are still lessons Skye has yet to learn... Only Braden isn’t sure Skye is ready. Falling in love is one thing. Inviting her completely into his world—and the reality of his darker, most forbidden appetites—is quite another. It’s about trust. His and hers. But his past mistakes are catching up with them both. And Braden is running out of time to show Skye the things she’s never imagined...and have only just begun. Discover Helen Hardt’s bestselling Follow Me series, starting with Follow Me Darkly from Skye’s perspective, and Darkly from Braden’s. Each book in the series is followed by a delightfully spicy companion book in Braden’s voice for the ultimate sinful experience.

She’s on the rebound, and he’s on the prowl. Aurora “Rory” Pike gave up her dream of becoming an opera superstar long ago. Now she’s content to teach music to the children of Snow Creek while helping her family recover from the wildfire that devastated them. After a messy breakup and a ghost from the past resurfacing, she’s examining her priorities…and they don’t include a passionate kiss from womanizer Brock Steel. Brock Steel just watched his skirt-chasing mentor—his cousin Donny—give up his playboy ways and fall hard for Callie Pike, sister of Rory Pike, the most beautiful woman in Snow Creek. Rory just ended a relationship, and Brock makes sure he’s there to pick up the pieces. Physically, that is. Emotionally? Brock doesn’t do emotion. Chemistry between Brock and Rory proves to be hotter than either of them imagined, and it provides a welcome respite, especially for Brock, who’s dealing with a conundrum. As bits and pieces of seemingly unrelated evidence emerge, he must come to terms with the fact that his renowned family may not be the paragon he thought they were.

She escaped her brutal ex-lover’s grasp... Emily Moreno, a budding artist, is fleeing from a controlling lover. When her brother, a former Navy SEAL, spirits her away to an exclusive art colony on a secluded tropical island owned by the enigmatic Wolfe family, she can''t shake the feeling that she’s being watched. Keanu "Scotty" Scott is the island''s charming beach bum. He revels in the cool waves, the feel of sand between his toes, tropical cocktails, and the company of bikini-clad beauties. But when Emily, a guarded and stunning brunette, steps into his beach bar, Scotty is captivated. She''s a mystery he''s determined to unravel. As sparks fly between them, danger closes in. Emily''s past is catching up, and Scotty''s laid-back charm may not be enough to protect her. The island paradise turns into a battleground where love and danger collide, leaving them both fighting for their lives.

When you hit rock bottom, there’s nowhere to go… Dale Steel has spent his life running from the horror of his past, so he’s completely unprepared for horror to follow him into the present. But that’s exactly what it’s done. His only hope is his love for Ashley White, so he grabs hold with both hands, determined to escape his bleak existence. Ashley is so in love she can’t see straight. Dale—and the thrall he holds over her—has given her a new outlook on sex and relationships, and she’s all in. Things are finally falling into place. But Ashley and Dale’s troubles are far from over. An untimely death disrupts their hopes at happiness, followed by a phone call that leaves Dale even more grief-stricken. He must make an important decision. Two roads lie in front of him, but only one will free him.

Braden Black invites you into his world—and into his bed—in this seductive companion novel to Follow Me Darkly from #1 New York Times bestselling author Helen Hardt. After posing in his underwear for one of the hottest magazines in the world, Braden Black is suddenly everyone''s business. Now the world wants a glimpse into the life of Boston''s Blue-Collar Billionaire. But only what he lets them see. The only exception is emerging photographer Skye Manning. Because something about this Kansas farm girl is tantalizingly irresistible... Only, the growing need to have Skye in his bed—or just to have her, period—is unravelling something deep in Braden. Stirring up certain desires. To not just have what he wants, but to satisfy everything she wants...and what she doesn''t know she wants. Bringing her into his world could be dangerous. But Skye Manning is a challenge, and billionaire Braden Black never backs down from a challenge. Discover Helen Hardt''s bestselling Follow Me series, starting with Follow Me Darkly from Skye''s perspective, and Darkly from Braden''s. Each book in the series is followed by a delightfully spicy companion book in Braden''s voice for the ultimate sinful experience.

One Wolfe wife is forced into a marriage of convenience to the man she loves desperately Another is about to take the fall for a murder she didn’t commit. Time is running out for the Wolfes. Lacey is under arrest for the murder of patriarch Derek Wolfe, and the four Wolfe siblings—Rock, Roy, Reid, and Riley—are still considered suspects. Rock is determined to save his wife, even if it means committing murder himself, while Reid resolves to to discover the truth and avenge his love, Zee, for what she’s suffered at his father’s hand. A court order not to leave the state of New York doesn’t stop Rock and Reid. Using aliases, they venture out to find the key to this mystery once and for all. Several others are implicated, and an abduction, a death, and a long-lost relative complicate matters and bring new evidence to light. Rock and Reid will do anything to save the women they love—even if it means neither of them comes out alive.

His voice enthralls her. Her vibrancy awakens him. Ashley White can’t wait to begin her internship at Steel Vineyards. As an oenology doctoral candidate, she knows all the theory but lacks practice. Working under renowned winemaker Ryan Steel—and his equally talented nephew, Dale—is an opportunity she can’t refuse. Dale Steel is a loner. Despite his huge family full of uncles, aunts, and cousins, he’s more at home in his vineyards, where he finds something that comes close to the tranquility he craves. He’ll never find true peace, and he’s accepted his fate…until his new intern shows up and turns the only world he knows upside down. Ashley awakens emotions in Dale that he never dreamed possible, and though he resents her intrusion into his life, he can’t deny the sparks that blaze between them. Still, he must remain distant. To succumb to his growing feelings would provoke something else entirely—the darkness he keeps hidden even from himself.

Riley Wolfe is finally free from her past. So why is she still running? Coming to terms with her father’s death and her own implication in his murder has sent Riley reeling, so she does what she does best. She runs. Not only from her home but from herself, ending up in a small town in Montana. Matteo Rossi lives a modest life, doing construction, making silver jewelry, and renting out the cabin he inherited from his uncle. He’s happy and has no wish for anything else, until a beautiful renter from the east comes hurtling into his life. Passion erupts between Matt and Riley, but Matt soon discovers his lovely renter isn’t who she claims to be. When she disappears, he’s determined to find her, even if it means walking through fire.

He’ll keep his commitments no matter what. Brad Steel is in love. Daphne Wade is more than just his wife-to-be and the mother of his unborn child. She’s his destiny. Fate brought them together, and he vows to protect her. His determination doesn’t waver when he learns a secret about his bride—a secret she herself doesn’t know. For the first time in a while, everything seems to be in sync for Daphne. She has loving parents, good friends, a man who adores her, a beautiful child growing inside her, and freedom from her anxiety and depression. But is it an illusion? When Brad is thrown into his family business sooner than he anticipates, he must divide his time among growing his legacy, keeping secrets, and solving unforeseen crimes. He’ll do anything to ensure Daphne’s safety and sanity. Anything…no matter the cost.

A secret lies trapped in the deepest recesses of Roy Wolfe’s mind. And it’s slowly drowning him. When Charlene Waters’s boss married the new CEO of Wolfe Enterprises after a whirlwind romance, she brought her assistant along for the ride. Charlie now has a cushy new job at the billion dollar company, and she’s excited to begin her new venture. Roy Wolfe is a recluse. He’s never taken an active role in his family’s business, and he has no desire to now. He’s only in the office to deal with the fallout from his father’s murder. He, along with the rest of his siblings, have all been implicated. Meeting Charlie Waters with the gorgeous silver eyes complicates things. Their chemistry is immediate and passionate, but he can’t be what she deserves. Roy knows his father was hiding something even more sinister than his brothers and sister can imagine—something he witnessed years ago that he can’t bring to his conscious mind. But he must—for Charlie, and for his family. Or they may all pay the ultimate price.

Bradford Steel never believed in fate…until he met the girl of his dreams. As sole heir to the Steel ranch and fortune, Brad knows what his future holds. He’ll marry and have children, but he’s not cut out for love. Fate has other plans, though, when he meets college freshman Daphne Wade—an innocent and beautiful young woman who loves sunrises, animals, and the color yellow. Daphne is on her own for the first time, and she vows to make the most of every minute. Never again will she fall victim to the anxiety and depression that plagued her through high school. Instead, she’ll treasure the joy in even the most mundane and live her life to its fullest. When handsome senior Brad Steel shows an interest in her, she gathers her courage and dives in. Their relationship moves more quickly than either of them expect, and before long, fate blooms into love. Brad is determined to eliminate all the obstacles in their way and protect Daphne. It’s a promise he’ll ultimately keep…no matter the cost.