New Releases by Nicole Edwards

From New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Nicole Edwards comes the eleventh installment in her Brantley Walker: Off the Books series. The moment everyone''s been waiting for!Brantley Walker and Reese Tavoularis are counting down until their wedding day. Only seven more days to go, with plenty to do, they are enjoying some downtime with friends and family while checking off the remaining boxes on JJ''s checklist. While everyone is preparing for the big day, Atticus James returns to Coyote Ridge to find he has options. Not only does he get to choose which address he wants to call home, but there are two men looking to make him more than merely a roommate. The hardest part is figuring out which one to choose. Or whether he has to choose at all.Provided everyone survives the bachelor party, makes it through the rehearsal dinner unscathed, and works through their wedding day jitters, they''re home-free.

From New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Nicole Edwards comes the tenth installment in her Brantley Walker: Off the Books series. During the two years since they created the Off the Books Task Force, Brantley Walker and Reese Tavoularis have had their share of difficult cases, but their next one hits close to home. Too close.After Jessica James is taken in broad daylight in the center of town, the Off the Books Task Force joins forces with family and friends in Coyote Ridge to find her. When JJ turns up safe and sound, they realize finding her was only half the battle. A series of chain reactions have the task force working to clear one of their own while searching for the person responsible for JJ''s disappearance.Some relationships are tested, while others grow stronger as the team works to stop the dominoes from falling.

See what''s happening at Christmas in Coyote Ridge with never-before-seen characters who are proving that the holidays are even better when they''re naughty. Reilly Jameson has had a crush on her older brother''s best friend for as long as she can remember. This year, she''s decided to put it all on the line and see if she can give Brady McCord a nudge in the right direction. She intends to show him that despite the age difference, they can be really good together. Donovan Jameson has shrugged off his attraction to his little sister''s best friend for quite some time because Tate Riggs is not his type. But for some reason, he can''t shake it anymore. When Tate calls him sweetie, Donovan wants nothing more than to dominate the younger man and show him just how sweet they can be together. This is a full-length holiday romance with HEAs for two separate couples. Since their lives are so intertwined, it seemed more fun to let it play out side by side.

I’m known to the Hollywood elite as The Fixer. Others refer to me as a Sin Eater. Whatever they call me, people know my name. Some even talk about me as this mythical creature who can make miracles happen, provided those miracles are unethical and usually illegal. But I don’t have a unique skill set. I’m merely a man in possession of a broken moral compass. I won’t apologize for who I am. The world I live in made me this way. The people who abandoned me set me in motion. And the system that failed me molded me. That doesn’t mean I don’t know the difference between right and wrong. When the daughter of one of Hollywood’s shining stars is kidnapped, I make it my mission to find her. And I do. But don’t mistake me for the hero. I knew she would be taken, and I did nothing to stop it. Years later, that girl is now a woman, and her mother once again needs me to make a problem go away. When she calls, I answer. Right time? Right place? No. It’s been my plan all along. This is a standalone menage romance with a morally challenged anti-hero, a man who thinks he owes Rule his life, and a beautiful artist who decides two sinfully sexy men are definitely better than one.

A history of running… When Rafe Sharpe was eighteen, he put Coyote Ridge, his family, and everyone he knew in his rearview in order to escape his past. When he returned three years ago, everyone thought he’d returned to face the horrors that had shaped his existence. What he didn’t tell anyone was that he’d been running then, too. But settling in didn’t mean settling down because that wasn’t in the cards for Rafe, even if he was secretly pining for the beautiful, pure-hearted Bailey Weber. Despite being his greatest temptation, Rafe managed to keep Bailey in the friend zone, opting to be her confidante and protector, ensuring she believed her feelings for him weren’t reciprocated. After all, Rafe wasn’t worthy of anyone’s love. Not after what he did. The past and present collide… It isn’t until a handsome man from his past rolls into town that Rafe realizes what he was running from and what he’s been resisting would soon come together, becoming a powerful pull on the heartstrings he didn’t even know he had.

Volume 1: What twenty-four-year-old recent college graduate would sign up to uncover a secret kink club rumored to be hidden within the walls of a multi-billion dollar conglomerate? Me. Why? Well, that''s easy. I''ve spent my entire life with my nose to the grindstone, doing the right thing, focusing on my future, and now I''m bored, which isn''t a good thing when you have an insatiable curiosity. I probably should''ve considered the type of bait needed for a fishing expedition of this magnitude when I applied for the job at Primal Instincts, LLC, looking to uncover the secret world that exists only on the whispers of those who''ve never so much as glimpsed the dark, seductive inner workings because those who had wouldn''t dare reveal anything. Now that I''m through the door, I''ve got my determination and single-minded focus to keep me moving forward. I will figure it out if for no other reason than to say I did. Provided I don''t get sidetracked by not one, not two, but three men who are ridiculously good at keeping secrets. Volume 2: I am only one week into my new job at Primal Instincts, LLC when I realize super sleuth is not something I will be adding to my resume anytime soon. Although I''m still on my mission to uncover the truth about the secret kink club I suspect exists and is somehow tied to my employer, I find myself with more pressing things to deal with than solving that mystery. Between balancing the work assignment I''ve been given and the change in my current dating status, the only time I have left is spent dealing with a dominating, manipulative, not to mention sexy, man who has me in his crosshairs. Unfortunately, the aforementioned dominating man starts the dominoes falling when his manipulation puts me in a vulnerable position. It''s crazy what can happen in a week. Volume 3: To say things have gotten complicated with the men in my life would be an understatement. My mission to discover the secret kink club has been put on hold, but not because I''m distracted by the three men plaguing my thoughts and dreams. Not only because of them, anyway. They are certainly responsible for keeping my attention away from my goals. However, my main concern is the man blackmailing me with a video I''d prefer isn''t seen by the public. That man has given me an ultimatum, and I have a decision to make-an important one. But for the moment, Creed, Hawk, and Garrison are doing their best to keep my mind off my problem, and they have a proposition for me. One that will effectively shift my focus yet again. Note from the author: The Primal Instincts series was originally released in individual volumes. Chase, Capture, and Claim are the combination of these volumes. The stories are the same.

Trey Walker has one major flaw as far as he’s concerned: he impulsively falls in love too easily and too often. That reckless impulse resulted in several failed relationships, not to mention the implosion of his marriage. And what’s the best way to ensure you don’t make that mistake again? That’s easy. You shrug off relationships for good. And it was working for him. Right up until it wasn’t. Trey was on a winning streak until fate threw him a curveball eighteen months ago when he crossed paths with Magnus Storme, the smoking hot, ridiculously persistent twenty-four-year-old owner of Camp K-9. Using the 12-year age gap as an excuse, Trey managed to resist Magnus … for about a minute. Did he mention Magnus was persistent? His first mistake was taking Magnus home, thinking one night with him would get the man out of his system. One night turned into two, then a week, a month, two… After a year, Trey still adamantly denied falling for Magnus, which meant he wasn’t only lying to Magnus, he was lying to himself. Just when Trey’s life seems to be cruising along the right track, another unexpected turn arrives, this time in the form of a woman from Magnus’s past. Only Ava March isn’t just any woman, she’s one Magnus has a history with, and now Ava needs him. Trey has to make a decision: live in denial and walk away from the man he loves or accept that his feelings are in direct contradiction to everything Trey thought he knew about himself. This MMF romance can be read as a standalone; however, Trey, Magnus, and Ava’s story picks up where things left off in Confessions from the Brantley Walker: Off the Books series. Trigger warning: While this book is about love, healing, and perseverance, some readers may find the retelling of the physical abuse Ava suffered at the hands of her husband difficult to read.

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With nine years of marriage behind them and eight years into their polyamorous relationship, Logan, Samantha, and Elijah are about to take their relationship to the next level. Six months ago, in a cabin lit by candlelight, as part of a game Samantha convinced them to play, Elijah kissed Logan, ultimately changing the dynamic of their relationship. They’ve had plenty of time to process what it means, but it isn’t until Sam takes a girls’ trip that Logan makes the first move, deciding it’s time to explore things further. When Logan and Elijah realize that one mind-blowing encounter hadn’t been a one-time-only event, they look to Sam to help guide them through the unknown. *Forevermore is a continuation of Cabin By Candlelight, from Naughty Holidays 2021, voted on by the readers.

The next installment in the Brantley Walker: Off the Books series

Knox MontgomeryMy obsession with Emily Campbell started when she was fifteen years old. Her age made her completely off-limits to me. The fact that she was my stepsister only made it socially frowned upon. What complicates matters further is that my mother stole seventy million dollars from me, and her father was complicit in the crime. When the time comes for them to repay that debt, her father offers Emily up on a silver platter. I turned him down because I''m a lot of things but certainly not a cliché. Instead, I gave him an additional three years to get his affairs in order. He didn''t know it at the time, but that was more for me than for him. Not enough drama? Good because I''ve got another obsession. His name is Kieran O''Rourke. It started the day the Irishman introduced himself to me, although I''ve never admitted that to anyone. Certainly not him. Nor did I give in right away because that would''ve been too easy. Complications are compounded when Emily believes I betrayed her and her family by taking back what was rightfully mine, which only delays my plans. Being one of the richest men in the world, I have an endless supply of resources, a long list of things to keep me busy, and an abundance of patience. No matter what, I will introduce Emily and Kieran to one another, and when I do, life as we know it will be irrevocably changed. This is my story of obsession, betrayal, and surrender. Some might say I have my work cut out for me. Good thing I enjoy a challenge.

Spend some time with a few of Nicole’s most beloved characters and see how they are heating up the holidays this year! THANKSGIVING AND WINE - Kingston Rush and Ellie Kaufman from Rush Kingston and Ellie are enjoying Thanksgiving with family and friends. Learn why wine is not on the menu and why Ellie needs it more than ever. HOLIDAY ROAD TRIP - Grant Kingsley, Lane Miller, and Grace Lambert from Betting on Grace Grant and Lane surprise Grace with a holiday road trip. See how they kick off their long weekend. NAUGHTY CRUISE - Landon Moore, Langston Moore, and Luci Weaver from Office Intrigue Duet See how quickly things heat up when Master and Sir take their submissive Luci on a naughty cruise. CABIN BY CANDLELIGHT - Logan McCoy, Elijah Penn, and Samantha Kielty from Conviction and Entrusted After eight years of marriage, and seven years into their polyamorous relationship, Logan, Samantha, and Elijah are about to take things to the next level. MAKING THE MOST OF IT - Hunter Kogan, Kye Sterling, and Danielle Davidson from Tomorrow’s Too Late Hunter agreed to a protection detail three days before Christmas. See how Dani and Kye make the most of it when Hunter gets snowed in. THE PERFECT GIFT - Wolfe Caine, Rhys Trevino, and Amy Smith from Hard to Hold Wolfe and Rhys have been working on a gift for Amy for months. With only days left to finish it, they’re getting creative about how to keep it a secret. NO LONGER CHRISTMAS BUT STILL A MIRACLE - Phoenix Pierce, Tarik Marx, and Mia Cantrell from A Million Tiny Pieces Sometimes making a decision and jumping in with both feet is the only thing to do. Phoenix learns that firsthand after a special request from his wife and husband. KICKING OFF THE NEW YEAR RIGHT - Trey Walker and Magnus Storm from Brantley Walker: Off the Books series Although he’s insistent they keep their relationship on the DL, Trey decides to make the first move. That decision might just change things between him and Magnus forever.

Giollachríst: Lighting the Candle brilliantly weaves historical fact with paranormal mystery and spirituality, portraying diverse elements such as high functioning autism, prejudice, acceptance, and Irish culture. First time novelist, Rachel Nicole Edwards, has so richly developed the characters that you will easily be enamored by their personalities, vulnerabilities, and strengths. The story begins as Emma Roberts, a shy teenager, moves into a recently renovated house in 2018. Diagnosed with high functioning autism, she faces many struggles even though surrounded by a loving and supportive family. Emma wants more than anything to have friends and to be accepted for who she is. She lacks the confidence to step out of her comfort zone and risk further rejection until she realizes her new home is haunted by the spirit of Peter O''Sullivan.

Have you ever believed you’d one day cross paths with someone who would sweep you off your feet and offer you a life right out of a fairy tale? When you’ve spent your life hiding from monsters, it seems reasonable that you might cling to a magical, fabled romance. I did. I found it was easier to look for the positive, to remain hopeful, and to sometimes imagine a fantasy-worthy life. I’m not sure if I did it for my sanity or to keep my brother’s spirits up. You see, Ransom Bishop is not only my brother, he’s also the one who saved me from a life that would’ve ended badly, and in doing so, he gave up so much. Since the day he stole me away from the monsters when I was nine years old, Ransom has been mother, father, brother, and best friend, watching my back and protecting me from … them. For fifteen years, we thought we were safe and maybe we were. But then my brother helped a friend in need, and everything changed. They found us. Now it’s a matter of life or death, and there’s only one person my brother trusts, one man Ransom is willing to be indebted to in an effort to ensure nothing happens to me. Talon has agreed to take me in. Under one condition: Ransom has to relocate with me, and he has to fake our deaths. Again. Little do I know, but Talon is going to change my perception, my ideals, and yes, he’s going to change my life. My name is Braelyn Bishop, and this is my fairy tale. Owned is the final book in the Office Intrigue series and it contains two storylines. This book can be read as a standalone.

Bristol Newton has spent the past couple of years doing her best to keep her distance from Kaden and Keegan Walker. Up to this point, avoiding the sexy twins hasn’t been as easy as she hoped it would be. Thankfully, she has a plan: sign them up for the Fall Festival’s auction and let some lucky lady win a date with them. After all, it’s for a good cause. Plus, it ensures she doesn’t get pulled under their spell. She should’ve known even that wouldn’t be easy. When Kaden and Keegan have questions, Bristol reluctantly agrees to dinner to explain the details. That was her first mistake. The second resulted in the hottest night of her entire life with the two sexiest men she’d ever met. A night that would change all their lives in ways they never expected.

Heaven refers to them as Misplaced Halos. Humans don’t even know they exist. Like angels, vampires have been protecting humans from demons while keeping to the shadows, lurking in the darkness. In return, they’ve asked for nothing. Until now. After the heinous slaughter of his father, the Alpha Vampire, Kaj Courtenay finds himself taking on the role of the most powerful vampire in existence. He’s up against traitors out to topple him, demons bent on eliminating the vampire race entirely, and an archangel who has other plans for them. It’s all Kaj can do to maintain his focus, but he knows it would be easier with the female who owns him, heart, body, and soul at his side. Problem is convincing her. Acadia only knows a life of subservience. She has spent fifteen hundred years bound to the Angels of Darkness, her race used as their life source to maintain their existence on Earth. Living out eternity at their mercy is her destiny, beyond her control. It has never been something she questioned. Not until Kaj appeared in her life and gave her something to live for, made her question her very existence. Acadia knows resisting the powerful vampire is futile. He holds her heart. Problem is, it isn’t hers to give. Kaj and Acadia must break the chains that have bound them to their pasts so they can embrace the future and conquer the enormous obstacles and ridiculous odds standing in their way. And for the sake of all, they must do it together.

Four years ago, Mack Schwartz made a decision that would alter the course of his life. Little did he know that walking away from the man he loved was only the beginning of a downward spiral. Since then, he’s become nothing more than a puppet, his son Daniel at the helm, turning Mack’s life not only upside down but inside out. Against his better judgment, Jeff Endsley didn’t put up a fight when Mack walked away, although his absence left a gaping hole in Jeff’s life. Now that Daniel has convinced Mack to sell Moonshiners and leave Coyote Ridge behind, Jeff isn’t sitting back and letting him make the decisions anymore.

Heaven refers to them as Misplaced Halos. Humans don’t even know they exist. This faction of celestial warriors was sent here under the cover of darkness to protect humanity from Lucifer’s demons. In return for their servitude, these warriors expect only one thing: the love they were promised, what angels refer to as an amsouelot. Never one to rely on luck or favor, Eclipse isn’t surprised when his first interaction with the female whose soul is destined for his results in death. However, he is caught off-guard when the pretty blonde who was held at gunpoint by a two-bit human turns out to be sassy and fearless and not at all bothered by the mess that was made in that alley. Orianna McKay has spent the past six years scouring the US in search of her sister. She has put her entire life on hold, hoping to locate Amber and bring her home to their mother. What she doesn’t understand is how one failed lead after another continues to take her right back to Nowhere, Colorado. Then he appears. The handsome warrior who takes a bullet in an effort to save her. What she doesn’t realize is that warrior is an angel and nothing in her world is as it seems. Eclipse’s mission is to protect Orianna from the demons who are out to lay claim to her soul. Somewhere along the way, that mission changes, priorities are shifted, and destinies are revealed. By the time the dust settles, Orianna and Eclipse will learn that salvation comes in many forms.

A young girl named Chiquita Nicole struggled with life from the beginning of her birth but has always been a fighter. The emotional roller coaster of life makes her question if she will ever survive. What she discovers is that what appears to be an escape is wholly wrapped up in more drama coming from different people in different places. Eventually, she learns that the trials of an abusive upbringing, abusive marriages, and not being accepted in the black community are all a part of her race. Chiquita Nicole also discovers that no matter how much she tries to change herself, she will eventually have to face her fears and accept the reality that her true identity is more glorious than the trials she faced. Instead, it holds the liberty of her power and grace. As she strides towards the finish line, she will have the glory of a woman who is liberated by her resilience and a newfound peace that she will finally embrace.

Have you ever felt ... incomplete? As though happily ever after is a fleeting, unattainable concept? Not that I haven''t had memorable experiences because I have. Plenty of them. It''s more like what''s necessary to check off all the boxes for a successful HEA hasn''t been defined yet. At least not for me. To say my desires-not to mention my expectations-are complicated would be putting it mildly. It''s bad enough I''m in love with my best friend despite the fact we can''t give each other what we both need: a Dominant who can tame our inner submissives.Then the unexpected happens. Secrets are revealed, danger unfolds, decisions are made. And it''s during the ensuing roller coaster ride that five peoples'' lives are forever changed. Including mine.

Come back to Coyote Ridge for Christmas… When Travis Walker finds himself uninspired about gifts for his family, he realizes what he wants to give them doesn’t come wrapped in a box with a shiny bow on top. This year, with the help of his brothers, Travis is going to pull off a surprise that’ll lay the groundwork for the Walker Christmas tradition going forward. Of course, Travis won’t consider it a success unless he moves a few pieces on the proverbial chessboard while he’s at it. As for where those will eventually land ... well, that’s anyone’s guess.

Heaven refers to them as Misplaced Halos. Humans don’t even know they exist. This faction of celestial warriors was sent here under the cover of darkness to protect humanity from Lucifer’s demons. In return for their servitude, these warriors expect only one thing: the love they were promised, what angels refer to as an amsouelot. The first of his kind, Obsidian has spent the past fifteen hundred years fighting alongside his brothers, protecting humans from Lucifer’s demons, all while keeping to the shadows. Their mission is simple, right up until it isn’t. The day Obsidian learns of a traitor in Heaven is the day everything changes. The entire reason for his existence is put on hold because there’s a new assignment: find the female whose soul belongs to his and protect her, no matter the cost. Penelope Calazans spends her days sleeping and her nights serving free drinks to the gamblers looking to win big in Sin City. It’s not a glamorous life, perhaps a tad lonely, but she’s content. Or she thought she was. Then he appears. The mystery man who would turn out not to be a man at all, but rather an angel. The angel who would turn Penelope’s mundane life upside down, revealing what really lurks in the dark. Not only do they have to battle the demons looking to possess their souls, but Obsidian and Penelope must overcome the obstacles that come with falling in love. In the end, an angel and a human must make the ultimate sacrifice, all in the name of a love everlasting.

Have you ever wondered who holds the ultimate control in a relationship? More specifically, who wields the power when it comes to Domination and submission? It’s a question I’m driven to answer. Not only because it’s the basis for my dissertation, but also because I’m curious. And who better to give me a lesson than Gregory Edge, the tall, dark, and stoic Master who manages the infamous fetish club known as Dichotomy. As a favor to my brother, Edge has agreed to give me a tour of the club. Only, we’re not on the same page as to what that entails. Luckily, Edge’s good friend Chris Cavanaugh makes an unexpected appearance, and the blond cowboy sex god has a way of turning the best laid plan on its ear. Lesson one: I may not be submissive, but I’m more than willing to explore the subject. Especially with these two hot Dominants as my teachers.

Whether it was due to lack of funds, lack of desire, or one lame excuse after another, Rex Sharpe has managed to ignore the one and only dream he’s ever had: turning his family’s dilapidated old farmhouse into a bed and breakfast. Until now. When his cousin Travis Walker decides to invest in a venture that will help revitalize the small town of Coyote Ridge, Rex knows it’s time to put up or shut up. They say third time’s a charm, right? Jack Cunningham learns that’s not always true. When his world is unexpectedly tipped on its axis, Jack does what he does best. He runs. Only this time, he doesn’t get far. A one-night encounter with a sexy cowboy has Jack’s already topsy-turvy world spinning even more, and he soon learns, it’s only the beginning.

Lent is the season on the Christian liturgical calendar where we set aside time to set our focus on the events leading up to the cross. This devotional journal hopes to serve as an aide to daily time with God during the practice of fasting and praying. This devotional is in no way intended to be the sum total of theological thought on the matter, however it is a sacrificial offering of insight lead by the Spirit of God. This devotional includes 40 days of scripture, prayer focus and a brief commentary for consideration. There is also space provided for thoughts, notes and prayers.