Best Selling Books by Helen Hardt

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.

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.

Editorial Reviews "An electric, often tantalizing installment enhances this vampire series." -Kirkus Reviews "An intense and sexy series." -Two Darlin'' Dolls and a Book Review "This installment was packed full of everything mystery, twists, turns, passion and more questions that I need answering." -Reading is our Satisfaction Synopsis... Vampires are real. That fact has Erin Hamilton thinking she’s headed for crazy town. Still, she can’t deny the intense emotion she experiences when Dante Gabriel sinks his teeth into her neck to take her blood. She’s in love, and her body responds to his bite in a way she never could have imagined. Once Dante tastes Erin’s blood, he’s addicted forever and cannot live without it. He’s heartbroken when she demands that he leave and never return. But neither can live without the other now, which puts them both at risk. As they struggle to understand the mysterious bond between them and decipher the secrets of the ancient Vampyre Texts, more patients disappear from the hospital. To complicate matters, a gang of vampire thugs chasing Erin, flashbacks increasing in number and clarity, and an ominous dark energy leave Dante on the brink of becoming unhinged.

Editorial Reviews "This series is a MUST READ. " -United Indie Book Blog Synopsis Sam O’Donovan is bored with his stale life in Montana. When his brother-in-law offers him a great job and a cut of the McCray business in Colorado, he’s ecstatic. This is the change he needs. As for beautiful Sydney Buchanan resurfacing? That’s icing on the cake. Sydney’s back for one reason and one reason only. She needs to win as many purses as she can to help her parents run their struggling ranch in Nevada. She doesn’t bank on running into Sam O’Donovan. All the sparks they shared five years earlier are still there, but so much else has changed. If only Sam could understand the decisions she made during their time apart…and trust her.

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.

Editorial Reviews "This story is amazing and, as usual, Ms Hardt ends it on one almighty cliff hanger." -Reading is our Satisfaction Synopsis Vampires are real. That fact has Erin Hamilton thinking she’s headed for crazy town. Still, she can’t deny the intense emotion she experiences when Dante Gabriel sinks his teeth into her neck to take her blood. She’s in love, and her body responds to his bite in a way she never could have imagined. Once Dante tastes Erin’s blood, he’s addicted forever and cannot live without it. He’s heartbroken when she demands that he leave and never return. But neither can live without the other now, which puts them both at risk.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

Erin Hamilton follows Dante Gabriel back into hell—the underground compound where he was held for a decade—to confront the woman who held him captive. Finally unmasked, she seems to hold Dante under her influence. Erin has faith in Dante’s strength and determination, though, especially when the mysterious Vampyre Texts reveal their first secret. Dante struggles to regain his control, even as he grows stronger and the darkness rises within him. He’ll let his captor think she commands him as long as it serves his purpose, but if Erin or anyone else is threatened, all bets are off. He’ll use all his powers against her, whether or not he can master them.

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

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.

Editorial Reviews "Once again, Helen delivers an incredible, hot and intense installment." -Goodreads Reviewer "A must read vampire series." -Amazon Reviewer Synopsis Breaking into a cemetery isn’t anything Dante Gabriel ever thought he’d do, but he has no choice. He must recover his father’s body so he can claim his estate. Help arrives from two unexpected sources, but their plan is interrupted. Erin Hamilton’s best friend is a wolf shifter. The man she loves is a vampire. His father is a ghost. She can deal with all of that, but new worries have surfaced. The missing doctor has returned to the hospital, and his strange actions are disturbing…but not as disturbing as the odd dreams that begin to plague her. She finds comfort and love in Dante’s arms, even as he slowly begins to change.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.