Melanie A. Smith

From award-winning and international best-selling author Melanie A. Smith comes a standalone steamy contemporary romance about a rock star, a former fan, and the real meaning of redemption. Kristoffer “West” Westberg is just out of rehab and ready to reclaim his rock-god status. But when his return to fame is threatened by a former fan turned rock magazine writer — and huge critic of him and his band — West is forced to reckon with the reality that he’ll need to prove himself before earning his redemption. Max Marshall is feisty, a little too honest for her own good, and so not here to babysit a fallen rock star. And nobody has fallen farther in her mind than Kristoffer Westberg. So when she’s forced to catalog his so-called “apology tour,” she has little hope that it’ll be anything but a headache dealing with the entitled, washed-up rock star she used to worship before she knew better. If West hopes to have a snowball’s chance in hell of changing Max’s — and his fans’ — minds, he’s got some serious groveling to do. Will he manage to fake it till he makes it, or will he be exposed as the lost cause everyone is convinced he is? And will he learn the real meaning of redemption in time to win Max’s trust and her heart?

An Enemies to Lovers Rock Star Romance

Finding His Redemption

"If you enjoy your steam with substance, Melanie A. Smith is the author for you." -Lisa, reader From award-winning and international best-selling author Melanie A. Smith comes the first book in a series of steamy contemporary romantic suspense novels. She safeguarded her heart for a reason... Young real estate entrepreneur Serafina Evans chances her guarded heart to be with a handsome and charming Italian client, but things take a turn when she finds out her company is being sabotaged and her paramour isn't what he seems. Will her gamble on a mercurial relationship pay off, or will it leave her hurt and closed off from love forever? And will she find out who's sabotaging her in time to save the company she's worked so hard to build? Note: Books One through Three in this series are meant to be read in order.

A Steamy Workplace Romantic Suspense

The Safeguarded Heart

2020 OKLAHOMA ROMANCE WRITERS GUILD HEART AWARDS FINALIST IN SCORCHER ROMANCE 2021 NATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN STORY TELLING FINALIST 2020 MAGGIE AWARD FINALIST IN CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE "A fun read with plenty of wit, attitude, suspense, romance, and heat." -Dana, reader From award-winning and international best-selling author Melanie A. Smith comes the first book in a new series of steamy contemporary medical romance standalone novels about life lessons that break all the rules. Some lessons are more fun when learned the hard way... What's the first rule of nurse's club? That's right: Never date a doctor. Which Sasha Suvorin has no intention of doing anyway, since she's a nurse at Rutherford Hospital by day and working on her master's degree by night. Who has time for dating, much less dating someone you work with? Bad idea much? That is, until the sexy British Dr. Caleb Thompson starts at her hospital. It also doesn't help that he's exactly her type with his dark hair, blue eyes, and rockin' bod. Or that he's not your typical arrogant and bossy surgeon. But Sasha isn't so easily convinced, and she soon discovers Dr. Hottie has a past that puts a stop to whatever she might have been feeling before anything ever starts between them. Unfortunately, working together means facing temptation. Every. Single. Day. Is Sasha strong enough to resist what might just be the perfect man? And if she gives in, will Cal's past stay in the past? Sasha may be used to playing it safe, but life has a way of teaching its lessons ... one way or another.

A Workplace Romance

Never Date a Doctor

Safeguarded Heart Complete Series

“A sweet, sexy read with two compelling lovers.” — Kirkus Reviews From award-winning and international best-selling author Melanie A. Smith comes a standalone steamy contemporary romance about life choices, love, and finding yourself in between. Sometimes you need a bit of tough love to get where you’re supposed to be … Mia Anderson has been living a life that was chosen for her. But her impending thirtieth birthday is the wake-up call she needed to stop wasting time on all the wrong pursuits. Just as she’s figuring out what she wants to do about it, her beloved grandmother falls ill and Mia drops everything to be with her. What she didn’t expect to find in her grandmother’s tiny mountain town is the courage to quit working for her father, supplied by a little tough love from her Gran. Now faced with an uncertain future, the last thing on her mind is finding love. Nate Edwards is living a solitary life deep in the Cascade Mountains of Washington. He’s content, or at least he thinks he is — until the granddaughter of a good friend shows up and he starts having feelings he thought he’d never have again. But Mia’s future isn’t in Alpine Ridge, so acting on it would lead to nothing but heartbreak. Still, their connection is undeniable and circumstances continue to push them together, despite their resistance. Will Mia stick to her decision to carve her own path? And if she does, will it be with Nate? Or is he doomed to an isolated life?

A Small Town Steamy Standalone Forced Proximity Romance

Tough Love

Bad Boys Don't Make Good Boyfriends

Vegas Baby

"Gut-wrenching, sexy as sin, and completely unforgettable." -Andrea, reader From award-winning and international best-selling author Melanie A. Smith comes the third book in a series of steamy contemporary romantic suspense novels. She must find the strength to keep going as her world falls apart around her... Just when Serafina Evans seems to have figured out how to make the relationships in her life work, the loose ends she knew might come back to haunt her threaten to unravel it all. But if she's learned anything from her hardships, it's how to let the people who care about her in, to trust them, and lean on them to ride out the storm. Until fate deals a hand that changes everything. Sera is smart and resourceful, but that won't help her now. And she thought she was done safeguarding her heart, but is she? Is she doomed to return to protecting herself from harm or will she find a way to persevere without closing herself off forever?

A Soulmates Romantic Suspense

Never Forget

"If you love contemporary romance with a lot of intrigue, steam and twists and turns, then don't miss out on this book!" -Kitri, reader From award-winning and international best-selling author Melanie A. Smith comes the second book in a series of steamy contemporary romantic suspense novels. The time has come to decide: it's all or nothing... Fresh off a series of life-changing events, real estate mogul Serafina Evans has decided to pursue the man she loves - the stubborn, intelligent, charming, and devastatingly handsome Alessandro Giordano. And while Alessandro is finally free of the ties that bound him, that revelation was followed by his insistence that he must return to his home country of Italy. So, Sera must track him down and find out why he left ... and if there's any hope left for their love. But as much as her life has changed lately, nothing can prepare Sera for the challenges and lessons in love, loss, and tragedy that are yet to come. This will include her biggest lesson yet: how to persevere through it all and mend a repeatedly shattered heart to do the impossible - give all of herself to someone. But is it something she's ready for? Note: Books One through Three in this series are meant to be read in order.

A Love Triangle Romantic Suspense

All of Me

THE 2020 BEVERLY AWARD WINNER FOR ROMANCE NOVELLA 2020 OKLAHOMA ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA INTERNATIONAL DIGITAL AWARD CONTEST WINNER From award-winning and international best-selling author Melanie A. Smith comes the fourth book in a series of steamy contemporary romance novels. Note: Though this is the fourth book in the series, it can be read as a standalone. A forbidden affair that's practically irresistible... Emily Hoyt is often referred to as a "free spirit," but she knows that's just a nice way to say "flake." She doesn't normally let it bother her, but when her perfect big brother unexpectedly announces he's gotten married, Emily once again feels the pressure to be more than the meandering musician she is. Alessandro Giordano is the lying, selfish bastard Emily had pegged as bad news. But when they meet at the engagement-turned-wedding celebration, they're both looking to escape, and the instant chemistry they have pushes them together. Is their attraction just a diversion, or could it really be more?

A Steamy Vacation Romance

Her Dirty Secret

NATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN ROMANCE FICTION AWARDS 2021 FINALIST IN PARANORMAL ROMANCE 2021 COLORADO ROMANCE WRITERS BEVERLY CONTEST FINALIST From award-winning and international best-selling author Melanie A. Smith comes a steamy holiday murder-mystery romance with a psychic twist. Holidays should be filled with cheer… CJ Roberts just wants to be a normal girl, have a normal job, normal friends, maybe even a normal boyfriend. Unfortunately, she’s about as far from normal as it gets, because she can See the future. And like two sides of a coin, her twin brother, Matt, can See the past. Sounds like a neat party trick, right? Actually, it’s frustrating and sometimes even dangerous. And if the past is any indicator, CJ can’t do much to change what she Sees. Drew Davies lives and breathes his job as a chef at one of the hottest restaurants in San Francisco. He’s content to focus on his craft, and dating has always been on the back burner. That is, until he meets CJ. When sparks fly, things heat up quickly between them. It’s an unexpected but welcome connection as the holidays approach. But just as hope blooms, CJ has a vision that changes everything. She doesn’t know how it will happen, but she knows Drew is going to die. Now she’s left with a decision: Does she risk exposing herself to save Drew, or does she play it safe and let fate deal its hand? Secrecy has protected her until now, but can she really do nothing when the life of the man she’s falling for hangs in the balance?

A Fated Love Romantic Suspense

Last Kiss Under the Mistletoe

The last thing Dakota Mitchell wanted to do was go on the romantic cruise she was supposed to take with her cheating now-ex fiancé. But it's nonrefundable, and there are worse things than a couple of weeks in paradise, right? The last thing Dakota ever thought she would do was have a one-night stand with a smoking hot stranger. But what's the harm in just one night, right? Though the mysterious and sexy Kade Ryan isn't so easy to forget. Especially when they're trapped on a private island together. Is Dakota unknowingly cruising for love or will discovering Kade's secret scare her off? Note: This book contains mature content and as such is only suitable for those 18 years or over.

Cruising for Love

Evie thought it couldn't get any worse than being single at the holidays. But when her boss, Logan, who she's had a massive crush on since forever, shows up at the company holiday party dressed like Santa, she realizes she was wrong. Because somehow he makes being jolly old Saint Nick look ridiculously sexy, reminding her of everything she wants but can't have. Unfortunately she's also not very good at hiding her feelings and is seriously concerned she's going to do or say something horribly inappropriate. Will Evie make it through unscathed, or will everyone find out she's hot for Santa? Note: This book contains mature content and as such is only suitable for those 18 years or over.

Hot for Santa

From best-selling author Melanie A. Smith comes the first book in a new series of steamy contemporary medical romance standalone novels about life lessons that break all the rules. Some lessons are more fun when learned the hard way... What's the first rule of nurse's club? That's right: Never date a doctor. Which Sasha Suvorin has no intention of doing anyway, since she's a nurse at Rutherford Hospital by day and working on her master's degree by night. Who has time for dating, much less dating someone you work with? Bad idea much? That is, until the sexy British Dr. Caleb Thompson starts at her hospital. It also doesn't help that he's exactly her type with his dark hair, blue eyes, and rockin' bod. Or that he's not your typical arrogant and bossy surgeon. But Sasha isn't so easily convinced, and she soon discovers Dr. Hottie has a past that puts a stop to whatever she might have been feeling before anything ever starts between them. Unfortunately, working together means facing temptation. Every. Single. Day. Is Sasha strong enough to resist what might just be the perfect man? And if she gives in, will Cal's past stay in the past? Sasha may be used to playing it safe, but life has a way of teaching its lessons ... one way or another.

Never Date a Doctor: A Life Lessons Novel

Tracy Krimmer

Stacy Travis

Ofelia Martinez

CB Samet

Desiree Holt

Allie Marie

Hilary Grossman

EmKay Connor

LC Taylor

Heather Scarlett

Michelle Edwards

Karigan Hale

Pandora Snow

Carina Alyce

Sophia Aves

Carly Carson

AM Cosgrove

Harper Cross

D.M. Davis

D. Lilac

Andi MacDowall

Lolo Paige

The hint of smoke. The flash of flames. When the wildfires burn through our towns, THEY step up to the fireline and risk their lives. Help us honor their bravery and sacrifice in this charity romance anthology. All proceeds benefit Grassroots Wildland Firefighters organization. Fall in love with the heroes of this steamy contemporary romance anthology, including stories by Carina Alyce EmKay Connor LC Taylor Sofia Aves Carly Carson AM Cosgrove Harper Cross D.M. Davis Michelle Edwards Hilary Grossman Karigan Hale Tracy Krimmer D. Lilac Andi MacDowall Allie Marie Ofelia Martinez Lolo Paige CB Samet Heather Scarlett Melanie A. Smith Pandora Snow Stacy Travis And featuring an exclusive story by USA Today Best Selling Author Desiree Holt ﻿ Grassroots Wildland Firefighters Charity is a USA 503c organization advocating for the health and safety of wildland firefighters.

A Charity Anthology

Heroes with Heat and Heart 2

From award-winning and international best-selling author Melanie A. Smith comes this complete collection of steamy contemporary romantic suspense. The Safeguarded Heart (Book 1) She safeguarded her heart for a reason... Serafina Evans has learned the hard way to protect herself. But Alessandro Giordano, her charming and handsome Italian client, has pursued her for months. She's starting to feel tempted to give in even though she knows better. But as they get closer, she learns that Alessandro isn't all that he seems. And there are plenty of other challenges Sera faces running her own real estate company, including mysterious attempts to sabotage her business — and her life. Sera knows letting her guard down again could bring more than another heartbreak: it could spell disaster for everything she's built. Will gambling on a mercurial relationship pay off, or will it leave her hurt and closed off from love forever? Or will she even survive long enough to find out? All of Me (Book 2) The time has come to decide: it's all or nothing... Fresh off a series of life-changing events, real estate mogul Serafina Evans has decided to pursue the man she loves - the stubborn, intelligent, charming, and devastatingly handsome Alessandro Giordano. And while Alessandro is finally free of the ties that bound him, that revelation was followed by his insistence that he must return to his home country of Italy. So, Sera must track him down and find out why he left ... and if there's any hope left for their love. But as much as her life has changed lately, nothing can prepare Sera for the challenges and lessons in love, loss, and tragedy that are yet to come. This will include her biggest lesson yet: how to persevere through it all and mend a repeatedly shattered heart to do the impossible - give all of herself to someone. But is it something she's ready for? Never Forget (Book 3) She must find the strength to keep going as her world falls apart around her... Just when Serafina Evans seems to have figured out how to make the relationships in her life work, the loose ends she knew might come back to haunt her threaten to unravel it all. But if she's learned anything from her hardships, it's how to let the people who care about her in, to trust them, and lean on them to ride out the storm. Until fate deals a hand that changes everything. Sera is smart and resourceful, but that won't help her now. And she thought she was done safeguarding her heart, but is she? Is she doomed to return to protecting herself from harm or will she find a way to persevere without closing herself off forever? Her Dirty Secret (Book 4) A forbidden affair that's practically irresistible... Emily Hoyt is often referred to as a "free spirit," but she knows that's just a nice way to say "flake." She doesn't normally let it bother her, but when her perfect big brother unexpectedly announces he's gotten married, Emily once again feels the pressure to be more than the meandering musician she is. Alessandro Giordano is the lying, selfish bastard Emily had pegged as bad news. But when they meet at the engagement-turned-wedding celebration, they're both looking to escape, and the instant chemistry they have pushes them together. Is their attraction just a diversion, or could it really be more? EXCLUSIVE BONUS NOVELETTE An additional and completely unexpected happy ending! Recipes from the Heart: A Companion to the Safeguarded Heart Series The Safeguarded Heart Series may be romantic suspense fiction, but the author's love for food as showcased throughout the books is real. In this companion guide, you'll learn a bit about Smith's family and history that brought about her love for cooking and Italian cuisine, as well as the recipes featured in the books and more. With both authentic and Americanized Italian dishes, as well as a few other favorites. Mangiamo (let's eat)!

A Romantic Suspense Box Set with Five Books and Exclusive Bonus Novelette

The Safeguarded Heart Complete Series

"I laughed, I cried, I couldn’t put it down." -Lisa, ARC reader From award-winning and international best-selling author Melanie A. Smith comes a series of steamy contemporary medical romance standalone novels about life lessons that break all the rules. Even when you know better, sometimes it’s simply too tempting… Hospital work isn’t for the faint of heart. Becca Dillon knows that firsthand, having worked as a medical assistant in the cardiac unit at Rutherford Hospital for longer than she cares to think about. What she does care to think about is having fun, gossip, and … guys. Her favorite of the three. And why stick to one, when you can sample them all? That’s exactly her plan when a workplace crush on a mysterious bad-boy orderly unexpectedly takes a very steamy turn. But Vincent DeMarco turns out to be nothing like she expected, and before she knows it, she’s falling hard and fast. She wants him in ways she’s never wanted anyone before, but there’s something he’s keeping from her. Something that’s holding him back. And Becca is going to find out what. Even though she knows that bad boys don’t make good boyfriends, he seems like he might be so much more. Will her quest unlock the truth behind who he really is? Or will it end their relationship for good? Either way, ready or not, Becca’s world is about to change.

A New Adult Workplace Romance

"All three steamy contemporary romances balance sweet and sexy moments, fierce female friendships, and SWOON-worthy men." -Eve Kasey, author of Touched by Love Come visit the cardiac unit at Rutherford Hospital, where three steamy romances unfold, now with bonus epilogues… Never Date a Doctor What’s the first rule of nurse’s club? Never date a doctor. Which Sasha Suvorin has no intention of doing, since she’s a nurse at Rutherford Hospital by day and working on her master’s degree by night. Who has time for dating, much less dating someone you work with? Bad idea much? That is, until the sexy British Dr. Caleb Thompson starts at her hospital. It doesn’t help that he’s exactly her type with his dark hair, blue eyes, and rockin’ bod. Or that he’s not your typical arrogant and bossy surgeon. But Sasha isn’t easily convinced, and she soon discovers Dr. Hottie has a past that puts a stop to whatever she might have been feeling before anything starts between them. Unfortunately, working together means facing temptation. Every. Single. Day. Is Sasha strong enough to resist what might be the perfect man? And if she gives in, will Cal’s past stay in the past? Sasha may be used to playing it safe, but life has a way of teaching its lessons … one way or another. Bad Boys Don’t Make Good Boyfriends Hospital work isn’t for the faint of heart. Becca Dillon knows that, having worked as a medical assistant in the cardiac unit at Rutherford Hospital for longer than she cares to think about. What she does care to think about is having fun, gossip, and guys. Her favorite of the three. And why stick to one, when you can sample them all? That’s exactly her plan when a workplace crush on a mysterious bad-boy orderly takes a steamy turn. But Vincent DeMarco is nothing like she expected, and before she knows it, she’s falling hard. She wants him in ways she’s never wanted anyone before, but there’s something he’s keeping from her. Something that’s holding him back. And Becca is going to find out what. Even though she knows that bad boys don’t make good boyfriends, he seems like he might be so much more. Will her quest unlock the truth? Or will it end their relationship? Either way, Becca’s world is about to change. You Can’t Buy Love Julianna Magnusson is tired of working at her thankless job as a nurse practitioner for the cardiac unit at Rutherford Hospital. Tired of having no time for her own life. But most of all, she’s tired of pretending that she’s happy about it. So when her boss insists she attend the annual hospital charity gala, spending money on a dress to impress a bunch of stuck-up snobs doesn’t exactly sound like her idea of a good time. Still, she makes an appearance. Only to meet a handsome stranger named Noah who stops her from drunkenly confronting the man who owns the hospital about all the issues at work. Then Noah does so much more, giving her a night of passion that she’ll never forget. Still, Jules has no intentions of taking it further. As timely as meeting him was, Noah is many things she’d never want in a man: Clearly elitist, arrogant, and bossy, he’s nothing more than a one-night stand. Which was a great plan until he turns up at her hospital with a mind to shake things up in a way that could affect her career and her decision to write him off, igniting an epic battle between them as the chemistry that sparked the initial attraction transforms into a battle of wills. Their clash could jeopardize everything Jules has worked for — or, if she can look past her own pride, it might lead to everything she needs. In the fight between what we think we want and what life has in store for us, what wins?

A Medical Romance Trilogy Box Set

The Heart of Rutherford

Evie thought it couldn’t get any worse than being single at the holidays. But when her boss, Logan, who she’s had a massive crush on since forever, shows up at the company holiday party dressed like Santa, she realizes she was wrong. Because somehow he makes being jolly old Saint Nick look ridiculously sexy, reminding her of everything she wants but can’t have. Unfortunately she’s also not very good at hiding her feelings and is seriously concerned she’s going to do or say something horribly inappropriate. Will Evie make it through unscathed, or will everyone find out she’s hot for Santa? Note: This book contains mature content and as such is only suitable for those 18 years or over.

Hot for Santa: A Steamy Holiday Romance Short Story

THE 14TH ANNUAL NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS WINNER IN ROMANCE THE 2020 INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE IN ROMANTIC SUSPENSE THE 2020 ELIT BRONZE AWARD WINNER IN ROMANCE "A deliciously seductive read that will have you racing to the end..." -Lindsey, ARC reader From award-winning and International best-selling author Melanie A. Smith comes a standalone, steamy bad-boy contemporary romantic suspense novel with a psychic twist. Foul-mouthed and sexy as sin, this bad boy is about to turn her entire world upside down... I'm Frankie Greco. Since I can remember, a little voice inside my head has whispered to me whenever I hear lies. To distract myself, I focus on my career. I recently bought out what used to be one of the hottest nightclubs in Los Angeles, so it's not hard. There are few people I let in, and only they know my secret. But romantic relationships never last long. That is, until I met Julian. I don't know if it was the instant, primal attraction, but I couldn't get a read on this guy to save my life. And I definitely wasn't prepared for what letting him in would start; the pieces of my past that would come back to haunt me. I didn't think it was possible to surprise a girl who can spot a lie a mile away. I couldn't have been more wrong.

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