Jamie K. Schmidt

In this steamy series opener from bestselling author Jamie K. Schmidt—whose writing has been called “hot and sexy, with just the right amount of emotional punch,” by Lauren Layne—a vigilante biker takes the power of love into his own hands. Lucy Simmons comes from a rough family, but she’s a damn good public defender. Even though she hates to see criminals walk due to sloppy police work, the law’s there to make sure everyone gets a fair trial, and Lucy certainly doesn’t believe in the kind of justice meted out by the leather-clad ex-cop they call “Evil.” He’s stubborn, cynical, and out of control—but he plays her body like no man ever has. For once, both Lucy’s boss and her brother agree: The biker is trouble. Evan Villiers took a sacred vow to let no killer, rapist, or pedophile go unpunished. When scumbags fall through the system, the Sentinels of Babylon clean up the garbage. Although the SOBs and their methods may not be to Lucy’s liking, the beautiful lawyer has become Evan’s light in the dark. But his next hit is Lucy’s own brother—a murderer who got off on a technicality. Now, with his loyalties split, Evan must turn his back on his sworn duties . . . or lose the woman who has claimed his reckless heart. Praise for Necessary Evil “Calling all fans of Sons of Anarchy (and, of course, Jax)! This book is for you. Jamie K. Schmidt delivers a turbo-paced, gritty, highly sexual thrill ride with this first book in her new series.”—Jamie Beck, bestselling author of the Sterling Canyon and St. James series “Jamie K. Schmidt’s Necessary Evil is the perfect alpha-male-MC-bad-boy-meets-vigilante-law-enforcement romance with characters that pull at your heartstrings and make you fall in love with every page.”—Sarah Robinson, author of Breaking a Legend “I would recommend Necessary Evil by Jamie K. Schmidt, if you enjoy romantic suspense or the enemy-to-lovers trope.”—Harlequin Junkie “Really enjoyed this book. I loved Evan.”—A Crazy Vermonter’s Book Reviews “You should read this book because it is an emotional roller-coaster ride of action and great tension.”—Blue Cat Reviews “I loved this book. It had all the elements of Dark Justice just with a different spin. It was nice to reminisce while enjoying a fantastic book. Necessary Evil had a great plot and a well developed set of characters.”—Yearwood La Novela “This is a nice read if you’re looking for something seductive and entertaining, with a nice amount of thrills.”—Books Movies Fandoms “This was a good start for the Sentinels of Babylon series. I look forward to seeing the subplots that were present in this story in their own books.”—Once Upon an Alpha “The mystery in the Necessary Evil was complex and gut-wrenching creating it a good read.”—Janet Reads Books “The chemistry was fierce and protective. The pacing was fast and exciting. . . . I look forward to reading the rest of this series.”—Alpha Book Club Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

Necessary Evil

He can read her like a book. But will he give her a happy ending? Dawn: I’d do anything to keep my bookstore. It’s a safe place for all women, somewhere to let their freak flags fly. I call it sex-positive. The menfolk call it smut. That’s how I met Rory Parker, the local billionaire trying to shut me down on behalf of the “moral majority.” He walked in with an offer I couldn’t refuse . . . except I did. Now Rory wants to play dirty. Well, he picked the wrong bookseller. Let’s see how much support he still has after people get a load of the little movie I recorded of the two of us going at it like wild animals in my shop. Rory: I couldn’t care less how Dawn Nolan makes her money. The only thing I care about is how much she’s making. Her bookstore isn’t the kind of upscale attraction my investors want in this sleepy little tourist trap, so it’s got to go. But when Dawn personally finds out how I treat bad girls who misbehave, she seems to enjoy it as much as I do. Now I just need to destroy the copies of that video she’s threatening to post—as soon as I stop watching it. The trouble is, when I’m with her, all I want to do is get started on the sequel. Don’t miss any of Jamie K. Schmidt’s seductive novels: LIFE’S A BEACH | STUD | HARD COVER The Sentinels of Babylon series: NECESSARY EVIL | SENTINEL’S KISS The Club Inferno series: HEAT | LONGING | FEVER Praise for Hard Cover “Sexy banter and smoldering bedroom scenes. I adore the chemistry between Rory and Dawn!”—Mia Hopkins, author of Thirsty “For those who love when opposites attract, this is the book for you!”—Harlequin Junkie “Such a decadent read! I’ve read this a number of times because it’s just one of those books that you wouldn’t be able to help yourself from visiting and revisiting.”—Joyous Reads (five stars) “Jamie K. Schmidt told a nice love story with a twist. I always enjoy reading a story that has a moral to it and not just steamy, hot sex. . . . By the way, Hard Cover has both.”—Guilty Pleasures “This is my first read by Jamie K. Schmidt and I have to say that I had fun with Hard Cover. [It’s] sweet, sassy and fun wrapped up with a hot-mouthed bedroom alpha.”—The Heathers’ Blog This standalone novel includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

A Novel

Hard Cover

Tough Guy

Large. Hot. With a pump of sexual tension. RITA AWARD FINALIST • When the barista next door teams up with a slick ad executive in this steamy standalone novel from USA Today bestselling author Jamie K. Schmidt, they both get a taste of unexpected love. Terri Cooke wishes she could give Mick Wentworth a piece of her mind. The infuriating stud muffin walks into her coffee shop every morning expecting his regular order at 8:57 on the dot, without ever acknowledging Terri’s presence—except for staring at her cleavage. And yet she can’t deny that Mick Wentworth has an animal magnetism that’s stronger and richer than any espresso . . . which explains why Terri says yes when he suddenly, inexplicably asks her out. After the morning coffee run, Mick’s day is all downhill from there. His family’s marketing firm is dysfunctional in more ways than one, so to save the business, Mick desperately needs to impress their newest client. When he learns that Terri’s a fan of their trendy product, he tries to get inside her head. It doesn’t hurt that she’s the barista he’s been lusting after for the past five months. But as things heat up with Terri, Mick finds that a little steam is just the jolt he needs to turn his whole life around. Praise for Stud “Stud is outrageous, sexy, heartwarming, and angst-fueled.”—Harlequin Junkie “[Stud is] my first book by Jamie K. Schmidt and it was pretty awesome. I enjoyed this from beginning to end. It’s also a bit of a gamer romance. So if you are into games this is definitely up your alley.”—Island of Reading “Let’s start with the book title—it definitely suits the hero. . . . Stud is just a drool-worthy and steamy read.”—Self-Professed Book Hoarders “I loved the sexual tension that Mick and Terri had. Right from the first page, it was there and it kept building.”—Life of a Crazy Mom “This is a super cute and creative story. . . . There are twists and turns . . . but the way it’s written and brought together is seamless. If you’re a gamer, you’ll especially enjoy this book.”—The Jeep Diva “[Jamie K.] Schmidt works their conflicting emotions to ratchet up the sexual tension before liberating it in steamy interludes. Plot twists and tender moments enhance the sexiness of this enticing story.”—Publishers Weekly “I loved Jamie [K. Schmidt’s] writing style, as a gamer I fit right in with the lingo, but any noob off the street would find this story charming. I give it five stars.”—Books & Boys Book Blog Don’t miss any of Jamie K. Schmidt’s seductive novels: The Sentinels of Babylon series NECESSARY EVIL | SENTINEL’S KISS The Club Inferno series HEAT | LONGING | FEVER LIFE’S A BEACH This standalone novel includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

Stud

When the cult of humanity sacrificed a dragon Queen, they crippled the breeding process. A female hasn't been hatched or shape shifted in over a thousand years. Carolyn believes with all her heart that she will shift into a dragon. Everyone else thinks she's crazy. Especially Reed, a sexy dragon, whose disdain for humans almost hides the magnetic attraction they have for each other. However, when Carolyn manifests a breath weapon, she's suddenly the new Queen on the block. Reed's not interested in sharing his mate with the other studs, even if the continuation of his species is at risk. He wants the cult that killed his sister. Now, the cult needs Carolyn on their altar in order to make the curse permanent. Reed will see them dead before that happens, because if the cult isn't stopped not only do the other female dragons remain human, but Reed will lose the only woman he's ever loved.*** This book was previously published with Entangled Publishing ***

Book 1 of the Emerging Queens Series

The Queen's Wings

USA TODAY BESTSELLER • Sex on the beach has never been so much fun! Jamie K. Schmidt delivers an irresistible tale of second chances, secret identities—and a connection that’s too sweet to miss. When Amelia Parker arrives in Maui, newly single and unemployed, she’s shocked to discover the resort she booked is actually a ramshackle little beachside hotel. At least the scenery is easy on the eyes—as is the toned, laid-back snorkel instructor, “Dude.” After two weeks of sun, serenity, and mind-blowing sex, she even accepts a job as the hotel’s concierge. But what Amelia really wants is to relaunch the place completely. And that means convincing the absentee Wall Street billionaire owner, Samuel Kincaide, to take a chance on her. Samuel has a plan, too: selling off every last reminder of his former life and chilling all day, every day as his slacker altar ego . . . Dude. He loves his romps in the ocean, and under the sheets, with the feisty Amelia. If she discovers his true identity, her boundless enthusiasm and innovative business plan will seriously diminish his hammock time. But when Amelia runs into real trouble on the island, he’ll put everything on the line to keep her safe. He just hopes that the woman who’s falling for Dude will feel the same about Samuel. Praise for Life’s a Beach “Life’s a Beach will sweep you away on a fun and sassy romance you’ll want to last forever.”—New York Times bestselling author Claudia Connor “An unputdownable, laugh-out-loud read, Life’s a Beach is filled with humor and heart.”—New York Times bestselling author Cherry Adair “I can’t remember the last book that made me smile this much. Jamie Schmidt is ridiculously talented—she does fun and flirty every bit as well as she does hot and sexy, with just the right amount of emotional punch.”—USA Today bestselling author Lauren Layne “Life’s a Beach is the perfect sand-between-your-toes, sun-on-your-face, sexy, island escape. Such a great read!”—USA Today bestselling author Mira Lyn Kelly “I highly recommend this hilarious and exciting read. Jamie K. Schmidt is a master at creating the perfect romantic scenes and believable characters. Readers will fall in love with this beautiful Hawaii beach tale.”—Romancing the Book “I really didn’t want to put it down. If you’re looking for a beach read this winter, check this book out.”—Obsessive Book Nerd “Exactly what I needed for a quick weekend read.”—The Romance Factor “[Life’s a Beach] ended on a perfect note for this reader.”—Books of Love “[A] great, sexy novel sure to get your mind off the snow outside your window!”—It’s About the Book “A cute read with some yummy steamy moments along the way.”—Oh My Growing TBR “Filled with enjoyable characters and smexy moments with a happy ending. It can be read as a standalone.”—TJ Loves to Read “Life’s a Beach kept me entertained and I enjoyed the story.”—Little Miss Bookmark Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

Life's a Beach

USA TODAY BESTSELLER • Style and seduction collide as the world’s best-dressed men and women shed their clothing . . . and their inhibitions. On the run from her abusive fiancé, ER doctor Mallory Bryant arrives at her sister’s Connecticut resort desperate for a place to restore balance to her life. But Club Inferno is more than a haven for the rich and fashionable. Beneath its elegant facade, dominants and submissives play out their fantasies. At first, Mallory is wary of Max Spencer, the martial arts trainer acting as her bodyguard—until he introduces her to passion so intense she wants nothing more than to surrender to his touch. As one of Club Inferno’s most skilled doms, Max enjoys taking Mallory to the limits of pleasure. It’s a dangerous proposition, and as their sensual games draw them into a relationship beyond the boundaries of pupil and master, Max starts spiraling out of control. But when Mallory’s violent past catches up with her, Max knows what he must do: draw her closer than ever before, even if it means risking a surrender of his own. Heat is intended for mature audiences. Praise for Heat “Club Inferno is deliciously sexy, and Max is a Dom to love. A nonstop ride of sexual exploration and emotional healing, Heat will keep you entertained.”—Stacey Kennedy, USA Today bestselling author of Bared “With Jamie K. Schmidt you get to have it all, diamonds and champagne, and rope and leather. Heroines and readers alike will find every wish and every heart’s desire come true at Club Inferno.”—Award-winning author Cecilia Tan “Jamie K. Schmidt’s Heat burns with its red-hot sex scenes and thrills with a passionate and wonderfully tender love story. Enter the world of Club Inferno and be very, very satisfied!”—Laura Moore, author of Once Tasted “If you like your books super hot and sexy, you need to read this.”—Crazy Four Books “One of the reasons I enjoyed this (aside from the smoking hot sexy scenes) is the hilarious fun banter and internal dialogue.”—Fab, Fun & Tantalizing Reads “Max is just a diamond. He is beyond sweet and understanding. He has a heart that women would love. I think I might have even fallen a little in love with him.”—Books-n-Kisses “I’d definitely recommend it to others and would read more books by this author.”—We Read Romance Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from other Loveswept titles.

Club Inferno

Heat

Passion

Ryder's Reckoning

Extra Whip

Jack and Dean love each other, but they're missing the woman to complete their triangle. When newly divorced Paige Richards buys a Bed and Breakfast on Hamlet Island and employs them to help her fix the inn up, Jack and Dean are sure they've found the one they've been looking for. Despite the playful, sexy clues they drop, luscious Paige is reticent about getting involved, even when they set the stage so she can stumble on them in action. They can tell by her responses she wants to join them, but rumors travel fast on the small island, and tales of a threesome could get back to the conservative, family vacation crowd who won't patronize those with an alternative lifestyle. And the last thing they want for Paige is the B&B's rooms...and her bank account...to remain empty. But Jack and Dean will stop at nothing to prove to Paige that she can have it all...with them.

The Handy Men

April Grayson is the responsible one in her family of wild, barrel racing rodeo stars. After years of keeping her sisters out of trouble, she’s finally earned some time to let loose. She indulges in a one-night stand with the cowboy she crushed on in high school. It’s as hot as it is memorable, but the next day she finds out Cole works for her new accounting client. He’s dead set against having one of the "Wild Grayson Sisters" working on Three Sisters Ranch. Last Stand rodeo youth director Cole Lockwood loves horses, kids, and cowgirls—not necessarily in that order. Even though his night with April leaves him wanting more, his parents’ medical bills have him working 24/7. He’s tempted to go back to his professional gambling ways and enter a high stakes poker game, but April warns that’s a loser’s bet. Cole and April strike a deal: she’ll teach him about managing his family's finances if he helps her overcome her fear of horses and learn how to be a little more reckless. Can this cowboy make a cowgirl out of her?

A Cowboy for April

A Cowboy for June

A fiercely protective bad boy. An innocent reporter in serious trouble. They shouldn’t work, but after he throws her onto his bike, there’s no going back. If Josh Lehman learned one thing as a Green Beret, it’s patience. Josh founded the Sentinels of Babylon because he was sick and tired of watching scumbags cheat the system—scumbags like the man who murdered his sister. Of course, if Josh’s sniper rifle was linked to the death of his ex-brother-in-law, that might be a problem. The bigger problem is the nosy reporter who’s this close to exposing the club. Josh has to find a way to keep her hot mouth from talking . . . but he’ll be damned if he lets someone take her from him. Not on his watch. Ashley Carver thought she’d do anything for a scoop. That was before her latest story leads to multiple attempts on her life. Ashley’s been investigating a homicide that has gone unsolved for two years when she uncovers evidence tying the vigilantes of the Sentinels of Babylon to a revenge killing. Now she’s in their crosshairs. But after Josh defies all notions of club loyalty to come to Ashley’s aid, soon they’re burning up the sheets—and taking on the world. Praise for Sentinel’s Kiss “If you like an opposites-attract story, you will love Ashley and Josh.”—The Book Disciple “Let’s just put this out there: this book is light-the-pages-on-fire sexy.”—RT Book Reviews (four stars) “I loved the end of the book. Talk about the ultimate HEA!”—Life of a Crazy Mom Look for Jamie K. Schmidt’s seductive first Sentinels of Babylon novel: NECESSARY EVIL Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

Sentinel's Kiss

When Lake dragon Remy Champlain rescues new Queen Margery from her kidnappers, he knew danger was right behind them. One of the few dragons who can't fly, Remy feels powerless to protect her. She's a sky dragon and needs to be in the air. However, he'll be by her side as long as she'll have him. When sparks flare up between them, he hopes there could be something there. But every time they kiss, she faints. It's enough to give a guy a complex.Margery can't shift or fly and she needs to stop the smuggling of drugs that make a human woman able to host a dragon's egg. Most of the time, it ends terribly for both the woman and the egg. But she's a newly found Queen and her responsibilities are no longer what they were when she was an investigative reporter. Dragons are expecting her to set up a castle and breed. To make matters worse, as a sky dragon she can only mate while sky dancing and the only dragon she wants, can't fly.When she won't drop the story, assassins come after her and Margery and Remy have to meet them by land, air and sea.*** This book was previously published by Entangled. Bonus scenes have been added ***

Book 3 of The Emerging Queens Series

The Queen's Dance

In this prequel to USA Today bestselling author Jamie K. Schmidt's The Emerging Queen's series, Bianca is a human with a problem. She just landed her dream job of working as a dragon-human liaison at the Smythe Corporation, but for some reason dragon studs keep following her around. When Niall, the All Knowing, a golden Celtic dragon sends her to get a rare book written by the Order of the Dragon Slayers, Bianca is stunned by her attraction to the esoteric book store owner. Byron is a dragon who is still mourning his long lost Queen. The fact that Bianca's scent reminds him of his only love is enough to intrigue him, but when the Order of the Dragon Slayers take her away from him, it brings out the protector in him and he'll stop at nothing to get her back.*** This novella takes place before the events in The Queen's Wings ******

A Prequel to the Emerging Queens Series

The Queen's Mystery

It can't happen here... Or can it? In the late 1980's Margaret Atwood's award winning novel The Handmaid's Tale showed us the dystopian society of Gilead. In 2017 Bruce Miller brought it to life on Hulu, and the parallels to the ultra religious patriarchal society to what is happening in the United States today is terrifyingly prophetical. This Binge Watcher's Guide takes you through the first three seasons of the television series with each episode reviewed with a gut punch rating and trigger warnings. If you like to read the end of the book first or watch horror movies between your fingers, this book is for you. It's also for people who want a "couch buddy" to share all the WTF feelings that the show brings out. At the end of each chapter is a short guide on how to process the emotions brought up during the episodes and provides hope for a future that doesn't mirror June and the rest of the Handmaids existence. Blessed be the squad!

The Binge Watcher's Guide To The Handmaid's Tale - An Unofficial Companion

It would take a Christmas miracle to get these two together Veterinarian Janice Sullivan has been horse-crazy all her life and only wanted to work on her family’s cattle farm, the Three Sisters Ranch, but her father’s constant criticisms drove her away, forcing her to choose a new career in dressage and leaving her secret crush behind. With the ranch facing possible bankruptcy, Janice has an idea to save it – a woman’s retreat. With Christmas around the corner, Janice is not only hoping for a chance under the mistletoe with the one man she’s been unable to forget, but also to give a few cowgirl wannabes a chance in the saddle. Bah humbug! The last thing ranch foreman Nate Pierson needs is a bunch of weepy or giggly eggnog-swilling city chicks getting in his way and distracting his men while they’re busting their tails wrangling long horns. His short temper and lack of patience often push people away except the one woman he needs to leave alone. As tempting as she is, Janice, the boss’ daughter, can never be anything more than a fantasy. The only Christmas spirit he wants is 100 proof, especially when he has to matchmake Janice with the ranch's vet. Nate knows from experience that Christmas miracles are for suckers, but it doesn't stop his heart from wishing Janice could wind up under his tree instead of with the man her Daddy wants her to marry.

The Cowboy's Heart

Is she out of reach? Fire Chief and former Army sergeant Kayleigh Baker is determined to save Mulberry's annual Fourth of July fireworks display. She doesn’t want to disappoint the kids and the fireworks are a bittersweet memory of her mom’s last summer. As the town prepares for the summer parade and picnic, Kayleigh works to convince her former high school crush — now the straight-laced police chief — to help her cause. Does he stack up? Police Chief Liam MacAvoy doesn’t like the chaos the fireworks cause for his department and can't hide his relief when they’re cancelled. But now he’s got the woman he’s been in love with for as long as he can remember asking for his help. How can he say no? What he’d really like is to show her that fireworks and town traditions are not the only things worth fighting for. Can the boy next door and the town hero find the courage to finally seize their chance at love?

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