New Releases by HELEN HARDT

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.

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 Smolder, coming June 28, 2022!

She’ll stop at nothing for revenge… Aspen Davis is relentless. Haunted by the horrors she endured as a captive on a South Pacific island where she was hunted and tormented for over five years, she’s on a mission to uncover the truth. Her quest for answers pulls her into a web of darkness, each clue dragging her deeper into the shadows. Buck Moreno is her shield, vowing to protect Aspen at all costs. He understands her thirst for vengeance—he’s walked that path—but he fears the darkness it could unleash within her. Despite his own scars, Buck is determined to help Aspen unravel the mysteries of her past, while desperately hoping she’ll find a way out before it consumes her. Every secret they uncover reveals more twisted truths, pulling them further into a deadly game. The clock is ticking, and with every step they take, the stakes grow higher. The only way out is through, but the ultimate price may be more than either of them can bear.

He’ll protect her no matter what…even from herself. As Garnet, professional volleyball player Aspen Davis was hunted on an island in the South Pacific by depraved men who paid millions for the privilege. Her athletic prowess, initially her salvation, soon became her curse as her tormentors relished the challenge. Scarred and mentally exhausted, she has buried many of those horrific memories deep within her mind. Now she’s disappeared again. Ex-Navy SEAL Buck Moreno is haunted every day by his past. He’s had no choice but to learn to keep his emotions at bay, so when he’s hired to find and protect Aspen Davis, he treats it like any other job. Or he tries to, anyway. Aspen is beautiful and strong and brave, and Buck finds himself feeling more than he should—more than he ever thought he’d feel again. Despite both their pasts, the two find solace in each other…until Aspen begins to remember. The more she recalls, the more she wants revenge against those who wronged her. Buck vows to protect her at all costs…even if he must protect her from herself.

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 Blaze, coming February 22, 2022!

Her past is coming back to haunt her. His present is haunting him. Callie Pike always considered herself the plain sister—stuck in the middle between beautiful Rory and vivacious Maddie—so she still can’t believe gorgeous perennial bachelor Donny Steel has fallen in love with her. She should be the happiest woman on the planet, and she is…but her nemesis from ten years ago seems intent on destroying her newfound bliss. Donny Steel will do anything to protect his family, even sacrifice his ethics and his own happiness. As much as he loves Callie, he knows he can’t be the man she deserves—not until he solves the mysteries of his family’s past and finds out who shot his father. Though the two erupt in flames whenever they’re together, the secrets they both harbor could destroy any chance for a future together.

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.

He’ll do anything for his family… Donovan “Donny” Steel is on a partnership track with a major Denver law firm. He loves his city career and his luxurious downtown loft, and life is going just how he planned it…until his mother, the city attorney for his hometown of Snow Creek, Colorado, asks him to move back and work for her when her assistant retires. Mom asks? Donny goes. Because he’ll do anything for the family who took him in twenty-five years ago. The fact that he can pick up where he left off with gorgeous Callie Pike is simply a fringe benefit. Caroline “Callie” Pike was looking forward to finally beginning law school at age twenty-six, but the western slope fire that destroyed most of her family’s vineyards put that plan on hold. At least she has Donny Steel’s return to look forward to. After she spent an evening with him at a recent party, he hasn’t strayed far from her mind. When Donny and Callie meet again, sparks do more than fly. They shoot like rockets to the stars. But their chemistry can’t protect them from the emerging mysteries regarding the Steel family’s past…or the secret Callie is keeping as well.

★★★★★ Return to the Wolfe family universe with this first book in a captivating new romance series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Helen Hardt. She’s rebuilding a life from the ruins of her past. He’s on the run—and hoping he’s finally found the one place he can hide. As “Moonstone,” Katelyn Brooks was held captive on a tropical island and subjected to treatment that scarred her heart and soul. With the help of the Wolfe family, she''s finally free and is determined to rebuild her life. The last thing she needs is a gorgeous man with a mysterious past of his own. Luke Johnson is a man in recovery who needs to fly under the radar. Love and redemption have never been part of Luke''s plan—until Katelyn walks through the doors of the restaurant where he works. Their chance meeting proves that what happens in the shadows will always come to light, but Luke has a secret—a big one—that could spell danger for both of them.

He unleashed the darkness in her...but it might cost them both. Billionaire Braden Black has one hard limit in the bedroom. He doesn’t talk about it, and he doesn’t engage in it. But when his lover, Skye Manning, begs him for it, he has to face facts—while he may be able to buy her anything, he can’t give her this. Though he loves her desperately, he’s starting to worry their relationship can’t continue. Skye Manning has fallen down the rabbit hole and become captive to her needs. When Braden asks her why she desires something so dark, and she finds she can’t respond, she knows she’ll have to come up with those answers on her own. She’s willing, but she wants something in return—Braden’s complete honesty about his past. Because Skye is convinced her needs, his limits...everything is tied to this one secret. Start this amazing series off with Darkly, Follow Me Darkly told from the hero''s point of view, or spice up your reading with Braden''s story any time while enjoying the Follow Me series. Darkly (Book #1 in the hero''s POV) can be read and enjoyed in any order! Reading order of Follow Me trilogy: Book #1: Follow Me Darkly Book #2: Follow Me Under Book #3: Follow Me Always

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.

He doesn’t know how much he’s cherished… Dale Steel has fallen in love with his intern, Ashley White. She’s vibrant, intelligent, and full of life, despite a past that was far from perfect. She’s everything he’s not…which is why he’s determined to keep her at arm’s length. The emotions she’s awakened in him have stirred something dark that he’s kept buried for years, and a relationship with him would only destroy her. Ashley has other ideas. She adores Dale, and more than anything, she wants him to understand he deserves her love. As they work together side by side, their passion grows, and Dale finally agrees to a trial run at a relationship. But a secret from his newfound birth father and an act of God throw a wrench into his world once again, threatening not only his relationship with Ashley, but everything else he holds dear as well.

Reid Wolfe is a master of seducing women. This time, his life may depend on it. He’s known as the Wolfe of Manhattan. Reid Wolfe sees women as playthings, and most are happy to be arm candy and bed warmers for the handsome billionaire rake. He knows the art of seduction like no other, so surely he can get a Las Vegas showgirl into his bed in record time. He must, because she has information he and his family need to prove their innocence in their father''s murder. And Reid is at his most persuasive between the sheets. Zinnia Rehnquist, now known as Zara Jones or simply Zee, lives her life under the radar. Chorus line girls are supposed to be invisible. The audience sees the big picture, not a single dancer, and that suits Zee just fine…until Reid Wolfe shows up and turns her life upside down. He needs her to talk—to tell the story of what his father did to her—but she’s finally put that part of her life to bed. Reid is ready to pull out all the stops to get Zee under the covers and talking, but when new evidence comes to light, the game changes for everyone…and Reid finds he may feel more for the beautiful Zee than he ever meant to.

She gave him control in the bedroom. But is she losing control of her identity? Dating Boston’s billionaire bachelor has opened up a new world for Skye Manning. Opportunities are suddenly everywhere, her new career is flourishing, and she experiences luxury she’s only seen in the pages of magazines. So why does she feel like she’s losing herself? Braden Black never meant to fall for Skye, and he still tries to resist a relationship he knows he’s not wired for. But not only has Skye awoken something inside him—he’s stirring something dark and forbidden inside his Cinderella. Something even he can’t control... Start this amazing series off with Darkly, Follow Me Darkly told from the hero''s point of view, or spice up your reading with Braden''s story any time while enjoying the Follow Me series. Darkly (Book #1 in the hero''s POV) can be read and enjoyed in any order! Reading order of Follow Me trilogy: Book #1: Follow Me Darkly Book #2: Follow Me Under Book #3: Follow Me Always

Jonah Steel est un homme riche, intelligent et dur à la tâche. En tant qu’aîné de la fratrie, il a été chargé par son père de veiller sur ses deux frères et sa sœur. Et il a failli à sa mission de la pire des façons. Le docteur Melanie Carmichael a son propre fardeau à porter. Alors que cette thérapeute renommée a été capable d’aider le frère cadet de Jonah, elle continue de se battre au quotidien contre le complexe de l’imposteur. Mais quand l’aîné des Steel vient à son tour la consulter pour guérir ses blessures, elle ne peut pas lui tourner le dos. Tandis que Melanie et Jonah tentent de surmonter ensemble leurs problèmes, luttant de toutes leurs forces contre le désir qui bouillonne entre eux, des fantômes de leur passé refont surface… et le danger se rapproche.

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.

She’s a take-charge woman. But he’s a master of control. Skye Manning knows what she wants. Her job as assistant and photographer for a major social media influencer isn’t perfect, but it’s a rung on the ladder to bigger and better things. She’s confident she’ll one day take feature photos for National Geographic. Self-made billionaire Braden Black maintains control in every aspect of his life. When a chance encounter with the refreshingly innocent and beautiful Skye piques his interest in more ways than one, he’s determined to make her submit. Dating a billionaire soon has Skye in the middle of a Cinderella story...until the clock strikes midnight and Braden reveals his dark side. Heat sizzles between them, and Skye finds herself falling hard. But Braden Black is no Prince Charming, and his dark desires are far from his only secret. Start this amazing series off with Darkly, Follow Me Darkly told from the hero''s point of view, or spice up your reading with Braden''s story any time while enjoying the Follow Me series. Darkly (Book #1 in the hero''s POV) can be read and enjoyed in any order! Reading order of Follow Me trilogy: Book #1: Follow Me Darkly Book #2: Follow Me Under (and Under, in the hero''s POV) Book #3: Follow Me Always (and Always, in the hero''s POV)

Laissez-vous emporter dans un monde de sombres secrets et d''amour incendiaire. Après avoir été abandonnée au pied de l’autel, Jade Robert va panser ses blessures au ranch de sa meilleure amie, dans l’Ouest du Colorado. Toujours blessée par cette humiliation cuisante, elle ne s’attendait pas à tomber sous le charme du frère introverti de son amie, mais quand le beau cow-boy l’embrasse, elle ne sait plus où elle en est. Tallon Steel est un homme brisé. Traumatisé par les terribles événements survenus dans son enfance, il se contente d’exister, prenant des femmes ce qu’elles ont à offrir sans rien leur donner en retour… jusqu’à ce que Jade Robert débarque dans sa vie. Elle est belle, tendre et généreuse et l’attraction qu’il éprouve pour elle devient vite un besoin qu’il redoute de ne jamais pouvoir satisfaire. La passion fait des étincelles entre les deux amants… mais les secrets enfouis du passé qui les hantent tous les deux risquent bien de les séparer.

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.

True love comes once in a lifetime. Will she grab her second chance? When Kathryn Abbott moves back to her hometown following her divorce, she doesn’t expect to run into Brett Falcone, the Italian Stallion. If possible, he’s even more appealing than he was twenty years ago when she, the nerd queen, tutored the popular baseball star. Brett would like to begin the relationship they couldn’t have then, but first Kathryn must face her past decisions…and risk losing the love of her life all over again.

From Helen Hardt, the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of The Steel Brothers Saga, comes Rebel, a heart-pounding romantic suspense novel featuring a possessive hero who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. ufeff★★★★★ "It''s hot, it''s intense, and the plot starts off thick and had me completely spellbound from page one." ~ The Sassy Nerd Blog When Rock Wolfe was fourteen, he tried to kill his father. Twenty years later, someone else finished the job. When Rock is forced to return to New York for the reading of his billionaire father’s will, he’s under no illusion that he''ll get anything. He''s way more interested in the fantasy of bending the unbelievably hot estate attorney over his late father’s desk. Lacey Ward knows her client’s family won’t be happy with the disposition of the Wolfe estate, least of all his oldest son. When Rock enters the conference room, Lacey is stunned. He’s a rebel—a biker all muscled and gorgeous in black leather. This meeting was never going to be easy, but now? She must set aside her attraction to the broody, mysterious Rock and deliver devastating news. He’s not a commitment kind of guy. She''s innocence just begging to be corrupted. Their passion is immediate and their attraction undeniable. Rock knows all his family’s secrets…or so he thinks until mysteries come to light that threaten not only his and Lacey’s future but their lives as well.

Perhaps some memories are better left buried. Marjorie Steel and Bryce Simpson have finally declared their love for each other, but their chance for happiness is once again yanked out from under them. As Marjorie is forced to confront her demons and find an inner strength to save herself and another, Bryce rushes to solve the puzzles his dead father left behind. An ominous lawyer, twins with a secret, and a premature birth present new obstacles as the two lovers scramble to escape the conundrum and leave their families in peace, all while their desire for each other becomes more and more insatiable. When an unexpected figure from the past emerges, leaving them both thunderstruck, the mystery deepens even further. It’s a race for healing. It’s a race for love. And Marjorie and Bryce are determined to have their happy ending.

Your Escape Into A World of Dark Mysteries & Spicy Romance. Bryce Simpson did the only thing he could. He spurned Marjorie Steel. Even though he’ll be living on her ranch, he is determined to stay away from her. She’s worthy of more than he can even think about giving, especially now that long-buried memories are surfacing and he’s learning that his father’s sins may go even deeper than he imagined. Bryce’s rejection destroys Marjorie, and she descends to a dark place she thought she’d abandoned forever. She emerges stronger, though, and is determined not to let heartbreak rule her life. Change is the answer, she’s sure, so she makes plans—plans that include a handsome personal trainer she meets at the gym. When Bryce and Marjorie are thrown together, though, their ravenous hunger for each other takes over, leaving both of them more vulnerable than they realize.

The Cowboy and the Cougar A hot time with a gorgeous young cowboy is just what the doctor ordered for forty-year-old Holly Taylor. But after a night of amazing passion, she leaves discreetly. Life has other plans for her at the moment. After the best sex of his life, single father Jack Sherwood isn’t ready to give up his mystery woman. When he runs into her several months later, he’s relentless in his pursuit, and he doesn’t care a whit about their eleven-year age difference. Holly’s life has taken a new course since her first meeting with Jack, and she’s convinced she’s not what he and his adorable son need. Can her new friends at The Cougar Club persuade her to stop running? Or will she lose the best thing to ever happen to her? Calendar Boy Forty-five- year-old erotic romance author Stacy Oppenheimer has always been an introvert, and her recent divorce has left her scared of her own shadow. But when her favorite cover model, Michael Moretti, corners her at a writers’ conference, she swallows her inhibitions for a moment and teases him a little. Michael Moretti, age thirty-six, knows his career as a cover model and exotic dancer is rapidly coming to an end due to his age. He has his own reasons for attending this conference—find an attractive older woman whom he can woo into keeping him in the lifestyle to which he’s become accustomed. Lovely Stacy fits his requirements nicely. With Michael’s help, Stacy begins to overcome her shyness and engages in some exciting activities both outside and inside the bedroom. But she’s nobody’s sugar mama, and she makes that clear to him when she finds out his ulterior motive. Too bad for Michael, who finds out he just might be in a little deeper than he thought.

"Marjorie Steel, sister of Talon, Jonah, and Ryan, takes center stage in Breathless, the highly anticipated next installment of the Steel Brothers Saga. #1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Helen Hardt has captivated readers with the twists and turns of the Steels, and Marjorie''s story promises to deliver even more heat and surprises."--Publisher''s description.