New Releases by Nicole Edwards

In this anticipated prequel to Lighting the Candle, Caitlín and Kieran O''Sullivan have started a family on the rugged coast of Ireland, but never expected to be entrusted with an angel sent to experience a human life. The family is forced from their home, only to find an unwelcoming America on the brink of civil war. Together their journey leads them to a mountainous Virginia mining estate, Catawba Coal & Iron Company. Their youngest son, Peter, holds a wisdom and light beyond his human appearance in a world that threatens to be his undoing. He must learn to navigate a place where his culture is not always welcome, a love foretold by Irish myth, and a country where race dictates who is enslaved and who is free.

Curses. To believe or not to believe… Violet Anderson believed. How could she not when the proof was right in front of her? And her curse … well, it meant that, like her mother and older sisters, she was doomed to spend her life pining for a man who would undervalue her. Not that she would allow that to happen. She’d never met a man worth pining for. Then Simon Jennings walked into her bookstore. Aside from being hot enough to put her brain on the fritz, the man was not her type. He was one of those nice guys—the kind who opened doors and didn’t try to cop a feel during a simple goodnight kiss. Since the curse ensured nice guys would never fall in love with her, Violet knew her best bet was to stay as far from him as she could. Too bad Simon didn’t get the memo. When Simon’s charm proves too powerful to resist, Violet gives in to the undeniable chemistry. After all, it’s not like she would fall in love with a handsome stranger after one night, right?

The moment everyone’s been waiting for! Brantley Walker and Reese Tavoularis are counting down until their wedding day. With only seven more days to go and plenty to do, they are enjoying some downtime with friends and family while checking off the remaining boxes on JJ’s checklist. While everyone gears up for the big event, Atticus James returns to Coyote Ridge to find he has some decisions to make. Not only does he get to choose which address he wants to call home, but there are two men interested in being more than just roommates. The hardest part is figuring out which one to choose—or whether he needs 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.

In the two years since the Off the Books Task Force was formed, Brantley Walker and Reese Tavoularis have navigated their fair share of difficult cases, but their next one hits close to home. Too close. When Jessica James is taken in broad daylight right in the heart of town, the Off the Books Task Force teams up with family and friends in Coyote Ridge to find her. While JJ turns up safe and sound, they discover that uncovering her whereabouts is just the beginning. A series of chain reactions has the task force working to clear one of their while tracking down who was behind 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.

With wedding plans underway, Brantley Walker and Reese Tavoularis are attempting to strike a balance between work and their personal lives. After a hectic summer, they finally have a moment to catch their breaths. At least until their talented hacker, Jessica James, jinxes them. The next thing they know, they’re in New York City, tracking down one of their own. Amidst rising tensions within the task force, their mission becomes increasingly complex, and perhaps a tad entertaining. But not for everyone. For Reese, bad memories are stirred up, forcing him to face his past. A trip that is relatively straightforward in scope turns out to be anything but. It’s only when they realize they’ve veered off course that Brantley starts to question their true mission.

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.

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.

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.

Recently engaged and moving forward, Brantley Walker and Reese Tavoularis are enjoying a bit of downtime with friends and family. But anyone in their line of work knows that sitting idle never lasts long. When Reese’s brother, Z, asks for their assistance in finding a man who skipped bail and is now on the run from the law, as well as a few unsavory characters, the pair find themselves on a mission that’s a little outside of Reese’s comfort zone. No, make that way outside his comfort zone when he learns that the man they’re looking for is one of his mother’s former lovers. As is usually the case, nothing is as it seems, and Brantley, Reese, and the rest of the Off the Books Task Force find themselves mixed up with the mob as they try to uncover the truth.

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Giollachríst: Lighting the Candle brilliantly weaves historical fact with paranormal mystery and spirituality, portraying diverse elements such as the supernatural, humor, autism, prejudice, and Irish culture. Peter O''Sullivan was a teenage Irish immigrant whose life came to a tragic end after his family settled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and worked for the Catawba Iron and Coal Company. For more than a hundred years, Peter''s spirit has been anchored in his Virginia home between this world and Heaven. He longs to let go and is unable to communicate with anyone until he meets Emma Roberts. Emma is a shy teenager who moves into Peter''s house, recently renovated in 2018. Growing up on the autism spectrum, she struggles with challenges of her own even though surrounded by a loving family. Peter and Emma''s futures are changed when she discovers she is the only person who can see and communicate with Peter''s spirit. Each becomes the strength the other so desperately needs. Will Peter''s secrets and a hidden family history hold the answer to his and Emma''s profound connection? The valley''s forgotten past is reawakened as answers come to light.

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.

Lui ha un segreto… Roan Gregory, uno dei quattro proprietari del Pier 70 Marina, si è mostrato come nient’altro che un solitario negli ultimi mesi, e per una buona ragione. E ha tutte le intenzioni di mantenere segreta quella ragione. Almeno fino a quando ne avrà l’opportunità. Anche lui ha un segreto… Colton Seguin, difensore degli Austin Arrows, è riuscito a impedire al mondo di scoprire che è gay. Sa perfettamente cosa può o non può fare. E con chi. Almeno, fino a quando non vede Roan per la prima volta. Alcuni segreti sono troppo grandi per essere tenuti nascosti… Le temperature si alzeranno quando quel misterioso ragazzaccio metterà gli occhi su quel giocatore di hockey sexy da morire. Riusciranno Roan e Seg a superare le rispettive difese? Oppure, il tempo trascorso insieme si rivelerà solo un’innocua avventura di una notte?

After being shot in a failed kidnapping, Reese Tavoularis went off the radar. Instead of returning to Coyote Ridge to mend things with Brantley, he chose to stay in Dallas, leaving his team behind and using his recovery as a reason to maintain his distance—more accurately, to evade the consequences of his choices. Now, he’s back to seek forgiveness and persuade the man he loves to give their relationship another chance. When Magnus Storme faces kidnapping allegations, Reese reconnects with his team as they unite to prove Magnus''s innocence and locate the missing woman.

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.

The Off the Books Task Force is nearing its one-year anniversary. While they’ve successfully closed multiple cases, it hasn’t been easy. Even after the governor dissolved the team, they are finding their new home under the umbrella of Sniper 1 Security. As with everything, the private sector has new challenges for them to tackle, such as expanding the team. Even as they work to broaden their reach, there are still cases to be worked. When a partner at an investment firm goes missing, Governor Greenwood reaches out for their assistance. Putting aside their grudges, the team uses their combined skills to unravel the mystery. Not only do secrets emerge where the case is concerned, many more are brought to light within the team itself.

Dall’autrice best-seller New York Times e Usa Today Nicole Edwards Lui sta soffrendo in silenzio… Teague Carter, uno dei quattro proprietari del Pier70 marina, ha passato tutta la vita a sentirsi rifiutato, al punto che non si è mai concesso di avvicinarsi a qualcuno. Anzi, preferisce così, ma rifiuta di credere che il suo comportamento distruttivo possa essere qualcosa di più che una semplice ribellione. Lui non può parlare. Hudson Ballard, il meccanico del Pier70, combatte da anni con la sua attrazione nei confronti di Teague. È rimasto nei paraggi e ha guardato il ragazzino andare via via sempre più fuori controllo, ma questa sarà l’ultima volta. Se Teague vuole usare il sesso per fuggire dai suoi problemi, Hudson è certamente disposto a fargli vedere quanto sia bravo non solo con le mani. A volte le parole non sono necessarie. Scoppieranno fuochi d’artificio quando un ragazzaccio fuori controllo stabilirà un accordo senza alcun legame serio con un tatuato meccanico dominante. Riusciranno Teague e Hudson a impedire che le loro emozioni si frappongano al loro accordo? Oppure, a causa ai demoni del loro passato, l’oscurità gliele sottrarrà prima che ne abbiano l’opportunità?

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.

Travis Walker has been battling dark urges since the day Juliet Prince kidnapped his six-year-old daughter four months ago. Although Kate was returned safely, the woman responsible vanished. When their attempts to find her keep coming up empty, Travis let his need for retribution consume him, and it nearly cost him his relationship with his family. Thanks to help from Gage and Kylie, Travis came back from the brink and passed the case back where it belonged: with the Off the Books Task Force. What they don’t know is that, despite their best efforts at locating her, Juliet doesn’t intend to run forever. She’s coming back to Coyote Ridge to settle the score once and for all. And this time, she intends to bring Travis to his knees by targeting his most precious possessions—his family. When the unthinkable happens, Travis’s thirst for vengeance is reignited, and he will move heaven and earth to avenge his family.

The members of the Off the Books Task Force are at it again, this time spending some quality time together and solving a mystery that has them temporarily baffled. Brantley Walker and Reese Tavoularis continue to find a balance between their personal and professional relationship. In doing so, they realize they have much to learn about one another. When JJ gets caught up in a plot to abduct the governor’s son, she turns to Baz for help. And though he comes to her rescue immediately, she soon realizes the rift she caused between them may be too great to repair. Brantley is keeping a secret that affects the future of the entire task force. While he helps the team resolve the mystery surrounding Dante’s disappearance, he must determine the best way to relay the news that Governor Greenwood has decided to disband the task force, effective immediately.

Choosing to serve your country in the military is a noble occupation. However, the sad truth is that Veterans often find it difficult to get the support they need after leaving the service. This is especially true when it comes to their medical care and putting in claims for disability benefits from the VA. Veterans frequently aren''t given any guidance in how to navigate this process, resulting in delays and denials, until after years of effort, it''s tempting to simply give up. But you deserve your benefits, and if you were injured in the service, you deserve to be compensated accordingly. In Navigating Choppy Waters: A Basic Training Guide to Understanding and Maximizing Veterans'' Disability Claims, Dr. Nicole Edwards skillfully explains the compensation and pension process, the different types of claims, how to appeal, and more. Learn what you need to know to successfully claim your benefits.

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.

È una contraddizione vivente... Cam Strickland, uno dei quattro proprietari del Pier 70 Marina, si è guadagnato il soprannome che i suoi amici gli hanno dato anni prima. Reckless. Certo. Come da definizione. Quando si tratta di divertimento, Cam non ha ancora incontrato una sfida che non abbia accettato. In altre cose, è fin troppo cauto per il suo bene. È il suo completo opposto... Gannon Burgess, amministratore delegato della Burgess Entertainment, uno dei maggiori sviluppatori di videogame al mondo, si ritrova nell’ultimo luogo che si sarebbe aspettato. È convinto di essere fuori dal proprio elemento quando finisce nel piccolo ufficio del molo. Poi... incontra Cam. Si dice che gli opposti si attraggano. Volano scintille quando il bad boy, sexy e tatuato, si ritrova faccia a faccia con il gamer riservato con gli occhiali. Cam e Gannon possono spingersi l’un l’altro al di fuori della propria comfort zone? O, a causa degli eventi che hanno modellato le loro vite, il tempo trascorso assieme si dimostrerà essere solo un’altra spericolata avventura? Questa volta una che coinvolge i loro cuori?

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.

With the holidays nearing, Brantley Walker and Reese Tavoularis are getting settled, both personally and professionally. For Reese, dealing with Brantley’s about-face regarding the size of the task force is easy. It’s meeting the parents that he’s worried about. On the work front, the Off the Books Task Force has a stack of cold cases to tackle, but two new cases keep them moving across the great state of Texas. One of which turns into a dangerous game of hide and seek.

Brantley Walker and Reese Tavoularis are diving into their very first case as a task force, and it’s close to home. The Off the Books task force is eager to tackle the case of a fifteen-year-old girl who mysteriously went missing nine years ago in their hometown of Coyote Ridge, Texas. Though it seems she disappeared without a trace, they soon stumble upon unsettling clues that lead back to someone once trusted by the town. As Brantley and Reese work to bring closure to the girl’s family, they’re also navigating a challenging journey of their own. While they embrace their new careers, they are also exploring uncharted waters in their relationship.