Kelly Collins

She’s a high-class escort. He’s a heartbroken client. Falling in love was never in the contract… Grad student River Roberts is at the head of her class. But outside of the lecture hall, she’s struggling to make ends meet. Refusing to let her diploma slip through her fingers, she joins a secret student society that caters to the wealthy alumni’s deepest desires. But when she starts to fall for a handsome client, she realizes she never factored in the price her heart would pay. After his wife’s death, Jonathan Ferris fills his waking hours with high-powered acquisitions and commodity trading. But no amount of cold hard cash can keep him warm at night. Consumed by loneliness, he turns to his alma mater’s escort service. But his passionate encounters with a co-ed who’s as smart as she is sexy make him wonder if there’s something more between them than money. With graduation fast approaching, can River and Jonathan see past the price tag and open their hearts to true love? The Dean’s List is the first standalone novel in the steamy Making the Grade romance series. If you like secret societies, sizzling sex scenes, and forbidden love affairs, then you’ll adore Kelly Collins’ irresistible read. Buy The Dean’s List to enroll in a sultry secret romance today!

The Dean's List

She’s forgotten her past. He’s haunted by his mistakes. Can their love survive the painful truth behind a shared tragedy? After years in jail, Ryker Savage is still guilt-ridden over the bloody crime that traumatized his small town and tore his family apart. So when a stranger moves into a beloved victim’s house, old emotions come bubbling to the surface. But he can’t afford to turn down the alluring owner’s odd jobs: it’s the only way he can bankroll the search for his long-lost brother. Working alongside the beautiful woman, Ryker starts to feel her kindness melt his hardened heart to make room for love. After her grandma’s death, Ana Barrett lost her only family in the world. So when the down-on-her-luck artist unexpectedly inherits property in Colorado, she hopes the move could be her chance at a new beginning. After hiring an ex-con to help whip the house in shape, she wonders if she should trust the small-town gossip… or what her heart is telling her. When shocking revelations intertwine their half-forgotten pasts, will the painful truth strengthen their love or tear them apart? Redeeming Ryker is the first book in The Boys of Fury suspenseful contemporary romance series. If you like complex characters, sizzling chemistry, and small-town romances, then you’ll love Kelly Collins’ emotional journey of loss and love. Buy Redeeming Ryker to unchain your heart for an unforgettable romance today!

Redeeming Ryker

Kelly Collins welcomes you to Cross Creek where hate is a four-letter word but so is love. One has the power to destroy, the other to heal. Kandra brought me to my knees when she fled Cross Creek to follow dreams that didn't include me. I picked up the pieces of my broken world and built a new life-one free of heartache. I thought she was in the past and would stay there, but I thought wrong. Kandra is back, and if I'm not careful, she'll gut me again. As much as she stole my heart, she left behind the longing. What happens if I let her in again and she ...I escaped small-town life, searching for more, and thought I found it. I lived the life I dreamed of, big city, great job, doting boyfriend. It's funny how quickly dreams turned into nightmares. My ex-boyfriend fooled me into believing I could have everything, but he left me with nothing. I never imagined I'd wind up back in Cross Creek, scared, alone, and pregnant. Seeing Noah makes me wonder how I could have ever left him. He's everything I didn't know I needed. I love my child, and I love Noah. Is it too late to have it all? Find out in Broken Hart, the first book in the long-awaited Cross Creek Series.

Broken Hart

Join international bestselling author Kelly Collins as she welcomes you to Aspen Cove, Colorado, in a brand new series of fresh starts, hope, and happily ever afters... When nurse Sage Nichols loses her favorite patient, she's shocked to find out she's inherited a bed and breakfast in a town she didn't know existed. She travels to Aspen Cove intending to sell so she can hurry back to her life in Denver. Little does she know, she's about to find everything she ever needed in the tiny mountain town with a big heart. For the first time, Sage finds herself in a place where caring for your neighbor is a way of life, and in her case, her new neighbor is the man of her dreams. Cannon Bishop learned long ago that hope is a dangerous thing. Closed off from the world after a family tragedy, Cannon settles for a life as the owner of Aspen Cove's only pub and the son to the town drunk. When Sage Nichols arrives, she brings with her the possibility that he could have so much more, if he could open his heart. Both Sage and Cannon struggle with loneliness and loss. As Sage steps in to save Cannon's father from himself, Cannon's walls come down and suddenly he sees a brighter future of healing, hope, and peace...if only she will stay.

An Aspen Cove Romance

One Hundred Reasons

No Matter What Happens

Author Kelly Collins takes you back to Aspen Cove where life is sweet, the tea is sweeter, and love is the sweetest of all.Marina Caswell didn't expect to find herself broken and alone with a four-year-old daughter. She could offer a hundred excuses as to why her marriage failed, but the truth was she'd chosen poorly. After a painful marriage and an ugly divorce, she flees with her little girl to Aspen Cove looking for a place to heal their wounded spirits and mend their shattered hearts. What she doesn't expect to find in the quirky little town is love in the form of Sheriff Cooper, a man who insists that everything including trust, love, and respect is grown like a garden. All it needs is a bit of attention and care, something Marina has never experienced.As the local sheriff, Aiden Cooper can recognize trouble at a glance. It usually looks pretty, smells nice, and wears heels. After his last relationship failure, Aiden doesn't expect love to bloom when single mom Marina Caswell plants roots next door, but when he sees the sadness in her eyes, he makes it his mission to sow seeds of hope and happiness in her heart.The tiniest kernel of love can grow when the conditions are right, but a weed from Marina's past threatens to choke out what they've cultivated together. Can Aiden and Marina's love grow and thrive, or will the past seek its revenge, causing their love to wilt and die before it can ever take root?

One Hundred Excuses

She's a woman who values honesty. He's a man telling a lie. Will the truth bring them together or tear them apart? Danielle Morgan doesn't need a recipe for love, she needs one for life. Hounded by her best friend to find a man or a hobby, she chooses the latter. After all, a hobby won't break her heart. Perusing the aisles of a flea market, she purchases a box of books with one that promises to unlock what her heart desires. Right now, all she wants is to keep her job and stay ahead of her mounting debt. That is until she meets James, the hot new construction lead at Luxe resorts. Dating a coworker is against her rules, but James is a temptation she can't resist. After a failed attempt at marriage, James Parks is happily wedded to his career as CEO of Luxe Resorts. His job doesn't complain when he gets home late, and it'll never take half of everything. Working undercover as the construction lead is his only passion until he meets Danielle Morgan. The last person he should date is a woman who works for his company. But like a decadent dessert, the more he tries to resist, the more he wants her. Will finding out his true identity sweeten the deal or leave a bad taste in her mouth? Do they have the right ingredients to create something magical or are they a recipe for disaster?

A Tablespoon of Temptation

He’s a gangster going straight. She’s a waitress going bankrupt. Will their gamble on a marriage of convenience pay off in true love? Alex Wilde desperately wants to be free of the family’s mob business. But when his infamous father is murdered, the family attorney makes a suggestion he can’t ignore: find a bride before the funeral or they'll force a wedding with a nice Russian gangster girl. When he meets a feisty cocktail waitress, he thinks he’s found his way out. Faye Tandy is desperately in debt and hard-pressed to find help. Alex’s offer of a phony marriage for a ton of cash couldn’t come at a better time and she’s happy to help him exit the criminal world. The fact that he’s tall, dark, and handsome is an attractive bonus. But when she discovers the Russians have a contract out on her head, she wonders if divorced and bankrupt would be a better choice than rich and dead... As Faye’s fake feelings for Alex turn real, she’s terrified her trip to the altar might be her last. Will Alex and Faye’s throw of the dice succeed or will they lose the lawless game of love? Betting On Him - A Wilde Love Novel is a hilarious contemporary millionaire mafia romance. If you like feisty heroines, sharp heroes, and passion that’s meant to be, then you’ll love Kelly Collins’ sure bet story. Buy Betting On Him - A Wilde Love Novel to bet big on love today!

Betting On Him

Swipe Right for Romance

Kelly Collins welcomes you back to Aspen Cove, where love has the power to heal all wounds, even broken hearts. When veterinary technician Beth Buchanan sees that plus sign in the test window, she knows she can no longer lie to herself. She doesn't have the flu; she's pregnant from a one-night stand, and it's all her meddling mother's fault. Her life is about to change, but how does she tell a man who was only interested in a fling he'll be connected to her forever? Indigo guitarist Gray Stratton gave up on love when he was manipulated into marrying a pregnant groupie, only to find out she wasn't carrying his baby or any baby for that matter. The only thing she was interested in delivering was money into her bank account, and he's been paying for that mistake ever since. After learning that hard lesson, he's made three rules to live by: never trust a groupie, never sleep with a woman more than once, and never, ever fall in love. But that was before Beth Buchanan. She's the one woman he might bend his rules for if she doesn't break his trust. He's holding on to his past. She's trying to figure out her future. Can they meet in the middle and make a life together? Find out in One Hundred Nights ...

An Aspen Cove Romance Book 17

One Hundred Nights

Making the Grade #1-3

She leads a privileged life. He has a chip on his shoulder. Can the very thing that divides them be what draws them together? Allie Parks lives life in the fast lane-literally. As a partner in Luxe Resorts, she's learned that if her money won't open a door, her looks will. So when she's pulled over for speeding, Allie's shocked to discover neither her charm nor her cash will work on Officer Marco Rossi. She winds up in court where she's handed down thirty hours of community service, on top of running her resort and renovating her new condo. She wants to despise the man who put her in this position, but the chemistry between them is impossible to ignore. Since the death of his parents, Marco Rossi has resented the entitled, wealthy residents of Aspen who race their way through the streets, believing they're above the law. He's dedicated his life to helping the less fortunate and protecting a community that rarely appreciates his efforts. When Allie speeds into his life, he's sure he has her all figured out. But when she's ordered to perform community service at his soup kitchen, he can't help but see her sweet side. He falls for the wrong woman, for all the right reasons. Will mixing two opposites be the perfect recipe for love or will they end up getting burned?

A Pinch of Passion

He needs a sous chef. She needs a job. Together, will they stir up passion or deliver disaster? Gabby Mason isn't looking for romance when she finds the Recipe for Love cookbook. She needs a job. Fired by her father and blacklisted by area restaurants, Luxe is her last hope. But will sexy, executive chef Flynn McHale give her a chance, or will he be like everyone else in the industry and turn his back on her? With rent to pay and a cat to feed, Gabby is out of time, out of luck, and out of options. Flynn McHale is down one chef, but so far, no one can cut the mustard when it comes to the skills he requires. When Gabby Mason applies, Flynn knows she's the ideal candidate, except for one big problem-her family. Can Flynn find a way to trust the daughter of the man who tried to ruin him? Or will he make her pay for the sins of her father? The more time they spend together, the more he realizes she's not the girl he remembered, but the woman he craves-if only he can let go of the past. Do they have the ingredients to stir up true love, or will this be a case of too many cooks in the kitchen?

A Dash of Desire

He needs to balance the books. She needs to stabilize her life. Can two opposites be the perfect mix for true love? The last thing on widowed waitress Kinsley Culpepper's mind was romance when she found the Recipe for Love cookbook. What she needed was a way to feed her growing son. Working at Luxe Resorts was nice, but the tips weren't great, and they barely paid the bills. Accused of stealing, she ends up on the radar of Julian Dowling, the sexy Chief Financial Officer who's convinced she's the reason food costs are up. Afraid to lose her job, she uses a recipe to sweeten his disposition, but will she have the ingredients to convince him she's not his thief? Julian Downing isn't interested in people. As Luxe Resorts Chief Financial Officer, all he cares about is the bottom line. With food costs out of control and his "always a profit" reputation on the line, he turns to the most likely culprit, a down on her luck waitress with a pretty smile and sticky fingers. When dessert shows up on his desk, he has to ask himself, is Kinsley bringing in homemade treats because she's nice, or is she sugarcoating her deceit? Will distrust scorch what they've whipped up together, or can they turn their distaste for each other into something sweet?

A Cup of Compassion

She’s running from her painful past. He’s racing toward an uncertain future. Can their love set the course for a happy life together? Silas Savage is back in the one place he never wanted to be, Fury Colorado—the town where his parents died—the place where his life turned into a living hell. Silas is certain the only thing worth his time in the tiny mountain town is his brother Ryker until he runs into sassy single mother, Grace Faraday. The second they meet she kisses him and thrusts a baby into his arms before she tells her father the baby is his. Silas never considered a family until that little boy was cradled in his arms and Grace’s lips pressed against his. That one kiss made anything seem possible. Grace Faraday understands what family is and what it isn’t. Growing up with a clergyman as a father she couldn’t tell him she’d had a child out of wedlock. Giving up on love, she leaves Denver behind in search of a better life for her infant son in Fury, Colorado. After being abandoned by her baby's father, Grace is determined to never fall for a man again, but everything changes when Silas Savage shows up in the nick of time to save her from telling her father the painful truth. She didn’t realize one kiss would change the trajectory of her life. Silas is the exact opposite of what she thought she wanted, but he’s everything she needs or at least is pretending to be. When their pasts intersect with their present, will the lies derail their future, or can the truth in their hearts guide them to everlasting love? Saving Silas is the second book in The Boys of Fury contemporary romance series. If you like off the charts chemistry, quirky side characters, and small-town romances, then you’ll love Kelly Collins’ emotional journey of love lost and found. Buy Saving Silas as your map to an unforgettable romance today!

Saving Silas

She's an ex-con. He's branded by failure. Will this cowboy gallop away with her heart? Prison time cost Holly McGrath her dream career. After returning home to discover her fiancé cheating on her, she questions if it's possible to rebuild her life. But while volunteering at her late mother's hospice, Holly attracts the attention of a handsome cowboy... Keagan McKinley knows the sting of defeat. Determined to keep a horse breeding operation in the black, he's sworn off any and all distractions. Unfortunately, the gorgeous tenant at the ranch is everything he needs but nothing he wants... Can Holly and Keagan lean on love, or will a gut-wrenching betrayal sentence them to lifelong heartache?

Set Aside

Kindle Scout Winner Kelly Collins welcomes you back to Aspen Cove, the tiny Colorado town where fresh starts, hope, and true love live ...Katie Middleton knows what it's like to stare death in the face. Growing up with a serious heart defect stopped her from really living. Now that she has a new heart, she's determined not to miss out on anything wonderful ever again. Escaping her overprotective parents and opening a bakery in Aspen Cove, Katie starts crossing items off her bucket list as quickly as she can. The one item that she's not sure she'll ever check off, however, is falling in love. That is until Bowie Bishop appears.When a car accident took his high school sweetheart, Bowie was sure he'd never love again. He disappeared from Aspen Cove to join the Army, then spent nearly ten years on active duty risking his life to save others. Now that an injury has forced him to retire, he finds himself in the last place he wants to be-back home. He's determined to take off as soon as he can, but when a cute, sassy little blonde catches his eye, he's not so sure he'll be able to leave Aspen Cove.Just when Katie knows for sure that her heart will only ever beat for Bowie, she discovers a secret from her past that will shake the foundation of their new relationship to its core. Will the truth tear them apart or will they find salvation in each other's arms?Find out now in One Hundred Heartbeats!

One Hundred Heartbeats

One ex-convict, one detective, one ranch, one hell of a ride. When twenty-four-year-old Mickey Mercer walked out of the Denver Women's Correctional Facility she had two things on her mind: the friends she left behind and the rough road ahead. She had a failing ranch, a rundown home, and an angry ex-boyfriend determined to crush her. That was, until a stranger appointed himself her personal savior. Detective McKinley's job was protect and serve. His life was consumed by work until he found Mickey walking down a dusty road. She was a mess and in trouble. There was nothing sexier than trouble. Mickey was everything he wanted but nothing he needed. That was the lie he told himself. Set Free is a story about love, hope, and redemption. Sometimes, people aren't what they seem. Sometimes, they're better.

Set Free

Is destroying your reputation worth chasing your dreams? The Dean’s List: Grad student River Roberts is a high-class escort. Businessman Jonathan Ferris is a heartbroken client. Falling in love was never in the contract… With graduation fast approaching, can River and Jonathan see past the price tag and open their hearts to true love? The Graduate: Paul is charming, intelligent and filthy rich, but what he wants most is to find someone who will love him for what he is, not what he lacks. Melody Harper shed the weight, but she hasn't been able to shed her insecurities. Her greatest desire is to find a man who will accept her for all that she is. Can two people looking for truth in themselves discover even more within each other? Honor Roll: Grad student Luca Gregorio is leading a double life. Professor's assistant Mim Knight is following her heart. Will Luca's sexy secret ruin their perfect romance? Caught in a web of sex and lies, can Luca and Mim find the courage to give true love a fighting chance? The Learning Curve: Sandra Tierney is a wide-eyed dreamer. Mark Hollings is an iron-willed dean. Can their rivalry turn into true romance? Locked in a passionate power play, can Sandra and Mark come together for a chance at love, or will they end up brokenhearted? This collection contains a bonus novella titled The Graduate.

Making the Grade Collection

Kelly Collins welcomes you back to Aspen Cove where acceptance is found in the eyes of a stranger, and love is found in his heart...Horse trainer Trinity Mosier never looks for trouble, but it finds her at every turn. After losing her job, she packs up and moves to Aspen Cove, hoping her brother will take her in. However, when she arrives, he makes it clear that one wrong move will have her out on her ear. Things are starting to look up when a bully from her past comes back to taunt her. Just as she readies for battle, Wyatt Morrison steps in and redirects her fury, but can he keep her storm on its new trajectory, or will she leave destruction in her wake once more?Wyatt Morrison came to Aspen Cove looking for an opportunity. But instead of becoming the foreman of The Big D Ranch, he finds out he's been hired to be a glorified assistant to a man who doesn't know his chaps from his Chapstick. To make things worse, he's been banned from living on the property because the owner's young daughter has taken a shine to him. He needs to find a new job, and fast. Unfortunately for him, when his dream job arrives, it comes at the cost of losing the woman he loves.What will Wyatt choose-his love or his dream?

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