Michele Lenard

 (Colorado Bulldogs Book 1): A Steamy MM Hockey Romance

Bad Pucking Timing

Friends become lovers in this steamy football novel from author Michele Lenard Elliot Crawford is in love, but not with the man she planned to marry. Elliot – Fleeing to Shane after my engagement ended was supposed to make me feel better. And it did, until I started wondering why my relationships never make me as happy as my friendship with him. Big mistake. Now when I look at him, I don’t just see my best friend, I see the sexy quarterback single women all over the country lust after. I’d be a fool to risk our friendship by trying to redefine it. So, why did I bait him into something more? Shane – My teammates think a newly single Elliot will be a distraction heading into the playoffs, but just because my best friend is hot doesn’t mean I want her. Or it didn’t, until she dared me to touch her. Now I finally get what my teammates saw all along, but admitting it will make them question where my head’s at. The game and the girl are within reach, and I intend to win both. Good thing I’m trained to perform under pressure. Not So Friendly Intent is a stand alone book in the Mile High Romance collection. It contains a sinfully delicious quarterback with a goofy sense of humor, a stunning book-lover who’s humor is just as wicked as his, and a colorful cast of characters who help them see what they’ve been blind to for years. It also includes strong language, HOT sexy times, and a guaranteed HEA. Keywords: millionaire, alpha male, tomboy, locker-room antics, accidental roommates, sensual dare, sticky situations, lol conversations, rom com, sizzling chemistry, romance collections.

A Steamy Sports Novel

Not So Friendly Intent

I stop pucks flying at 100mph, but even I didn't see this shot coming.On the surface, I've got it all. I'm the starting goalie and Captain of the Colorado Bulldogs hockey team. I've got more money than I know what to do with. I can count an entire team of elite athletes as my friends. And according to the pundits, I'm an eligible bachelor. That's the image everyone sees, but it's just a role I play. A part dictated by my career. I have to be just as perfect off the ice as I am on it since everything I do reflects on my team in some way or another. So, those questions I have about why I don't crave sexual contact the way my teammates do-questions I'm afraid to ask with the world watching... I decided a long time ago it didn't make sense to look for answers until after I retire.Then I ran into him. Tripp is loud, obnoxious, and full of confidence. Some people find his sass off-putting, but not me. I find it intriguing, and I admire his ability to be himself, consequences be damned. Apparently, I also admire the way he looks, since my eyes seem to linger on him longer than they should, and when he sets his sights on me. Waiting for retirement to explore who I am seems like too big a sacrifice, so when Tripp offers to help me answer some of those questions about myself, I jump. I'm tired of pretending to be Mr. Perfect. Tripp and his playboy antics might be just the thing I need to figure out who I am outside of hockey. The only problem is, everyone-including our mutual friends-see him as a bad pucking influence.

A Steamy Gay for You Romance

Bad Pucking Influence

Opposites attract in this small-town romance by author Michele Lenard. I thought I was living the dream. Then she came to town. Cade – Call me Peter Pan, but I’m in no rush to grow up. Maybe that’s because I have the greatest backyard in Colorado, and my life is what other people only experience on vacation. Or maybe it’s because I like variety, and the female visitors who roll through town are like an endless buffet. Either way, I avoid responsibility like I’m allergic to it. Or I did, until my studious new neighbor started looking at me like I’m more than just a tourist attraction, making me wonder if I’ve got more to offer than just a good time. Cora – I’m a good girl, not easily distracted, which is what makes my interest in the town playboy so uncharacteristic. He’s never serious, and I don’t know any other way to be. Still, there’s something about his carefree, live in the moment attitude I find appealing. Freeing. It makes me want to follow his example and…have fun. He thinks he’ll be a bad influence on me, but what’s the harm in taking page out of his playbook, just for the summer. Distraction includes a Peter Pan hero, cinnamon roll hero, small town romance, alpha playboy, bookish heroine, introverted heroine, class difference, forced proximity, extreme sports, romantic comedy, rom com, colorado, mountains, resort town, open door bedroom, manwhore cousin, colorful characters, quaint small town vibe, themed events, costumes, cocktails, slow burn, opposites attract, steamy, spicy, smutty, tik tok romance.

A Steamy Small-Town Romance

Distraction

Personal and professional goals intersect in this workplace romance by author Michele Lenard. The world sees a millionaire playboy, but she sees me. How can my total opposite read me better than I read defenses? Colt – Life tackled me when I wasn’t looking. One minute I’m in the zone, preparing for what I hope will be another winning season, and the next I’m struggling to keep my focus on the game instead of the prim and proper beauty my agent hired to help me plan for life after football. Usually women flock to me, but this one I have to chase, and I can tell she won’t be easy to win. That doesn’t scare me. It terrifies me. I’ve disappointed every woman I’ve ever known by putting the game first, and now that I found something I want more than another ring, I’m not sure I’m man enough to win off the field. Samantha – I’m no stranger to alpha males. In my line of work they come with the territory, and I’ve been around long enough to hold my own. That’s why the cocky football player with a reputation for scoring on and off the field is such a surprise. On the surface he’s the kind of guy who could ruin my credibility, but when he sets his focus on me, he lets me see the person behind the persona, and it’s someone I respect. Like even. I swore never to mix business with pleasure, but the perfectly imperfect ball player is hard to resist, which begs the question; is he worth breaking my one and only rule? Totally Inevitable Intent is a stand alone book in the Mile High Romance Collection. It contains a lovably flawed alpha male and a virgin with a heart of gold. Don’t let the virgin label fool you, the sexy times are hot, and contain strong language. But also a guaranteed HEA. Keywords: Millionaire romance, New Adult romance, Contemporary romance, Sports romance, Alpha Male, Opposites attract, Virgin, Workplace, forbidden, falling for client, single dad, single parent, opposites attract, experienced hero, sheltered heroine, cinnamon roll hero, miscommunication, slow burn, open door bedroom, nosey teammates, locker room banter, rom com, romantic comedy, Bad boy of football, Sawyer Bennett, Kristen Callahan, Lauren Landish, Lori Foster, elle kennedy, goal, score, rookie, quarterback, cocky, lauren blakely, tessa bailey, l.j. shen

Thoroughly Innocent Intent - A Steamy Sports Novel

Small town girl meets Colorado millionaire in this steamy story from author Michele Lenard. Lies of omission are still lies - so how do we know who we fell in love with? Lisa – I never planned to write steamy romances, but what started as a way to pay the bills is now a pretty lucrative side hustle. That’s great for my bank account, but not so great for my dream of writing a children’s book. So, I took a job with an education company. Where better to learn the ropes, right? Things started off great, until I met my boss’ brother, who could be my next cover model. Best not to let that slip though, since I didn’t put romance novelist on my resume. My pen name protects my secret, but is it forcing me to live a lie? Chris – I hate playing handyman for my brother’s fledgling company when my role is so much bigger, but I get his desire to succeed on his own merits. I’ll play along and pretend my contribution is limited to what I can do with my hands instead of my bank account. As far as excuses go it has merit, and even gives me reason to bump into the beautiful new writer, who I can’t stop thinking about. But getting close to her is so, so wrong, considering she doesn’t know I’m the one who writes her paycheck. Our attraction is undeniable, but the secrets we harbor threaten to tear us, and my brother’s dream, apart. Purely Novel Intent is a stand alone book in the Mile High Romance collection. It contains a millionaire who’s good with his hands, a writer with a vivid imagination and a quirky sense of humor, strong language, HOT sexy times, and a guaranteed HEA. Keywords: Alpha male, bookish introvert, millionaire, entrepreneur, handyman, twins, secret lives, corporate espionage, quirky humor, sizzling chemistry, romance collections, boys club

A Steamy Workplace Novel

Purely Novel Intent

Superstition. su·per·sti·tion. noun.

A belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, trust in magic or chance, or a false conception of causation. An irrational abject attitude of mind toward the supernatural, nature or God. A notion maintained despite evidence to the contrary.

Like many athletes I’m notoriously superstitious.
I have a pregame ritual I follow to the letter.
But mine isn’t the typical, don’t wash your socks.

It’s…unconventional.
And embarrassing.
And when the teammate who idolized me as a kid stumbles on it, I’m mortified.

I’m also desperate enough to accept his help so my career doesn’t end before I want it to.

Now, I’m playing the best hockey of my life.
So is Justus.
But we’re technically violating team policy and risking our careers in the process.

Mine is nearing its end.
His isn’t.
No one can find out about what we’re doing.

If only it was still about hockey.

Justus was supposed to be a means to an end, and he was.
Just not in the way either of us were expecting.


Colorado Bulldogs Book 1

Bad Pucking Roommate

Elliot Crawford is in love, but not with the man she planned to marry.Elliot - Fleeing to Shane after my engagement ended was supposed to make me feel better. And it did, until I started wondering why my relationships never make me as happy as my friendship with him. Big mistake. Now when I look at him, I don't just see my best friend, I see the sexy quarterback single women all over the country lust after. I'd be a fool to risk our friendship by trying to redefine it. So, why did I bait him into something more? Shane - My teammates think a newly single Elliot will be a distraction heading into the playoffs, but just because my best friend is hot doesn't mean I want her. Or it didn't, until she dared me to touch her. Now I finally get what my teammates saw all along, but admitting it will make them question where my head's at. The game and the girl are within reach, and I intend to win both. Good thing I'm trained to perform under pressure.

Friends become enemies become lovers in this second-chance sports-themed romance by Michele Lenard. Is love any less real when it’s illicit? Sawyer – I thought my life was over when my mom moved us in with her boyfriend, the father of the hottest guy in school. I mean, could there be a worse scenario than being forced to live across the hall from the object of your first major crush? Turns out there is. Falling in love with him and revealing my emotional scars, only to have him use that as a blueprint to break my heart, was worse. As if once wasn’t enough, he’s back in my life, trying to do it again. Wes – Senior year of high school, instead of living it up I pined away for the girl across the hall, who I absolutely couldn’t have. Aside from the fact that she was two years younger, she was my future stepsister. The ramifications were endless; disappointing our parents, being ridiculed at school, messing up my full ride to play ball in college. Did I mention she was my future stepsister? I knew it couldn’t work, but I tried anyway, and failed just as spectacularly as I predicted. It took eight years, but she's finally back in my life, and this time there's nothing to stop me from making her mine. Strictly Forbidden Intent is a standalone book in the Mile High Romance Series. It contains a virgin heroine who lusts after her stepbrother; a virgin jock torn between family loyalty, the sport he loves, and the woman he shouldn't; a secret/taboo romance, HOT sext times and a guaranteed HEA.

Book 6 in the Mile High Romance

Strictly Forbidden Intent - A Second Chance Romance

Friends become enemies become lovers in this second-chance sports-themed romance by Michele Lenard.Is love any less real when it's illicit?Sawyer - I thought my life was over when my mom moved us in with her boyfriend, the father of the hottest guy in school. I mean, could there be a worse scenario than being forced to live across the hall from the object of your first major crush? Turns out there is. Falling in love with him and getting my heart broken was worse. As if once wasn't enough, he's back in my life, trying to do it again.Wes - Senior year of high school, instead of living it up I pined away for the girl across the hall, who I absolutely couldn't have. Aside from the fact that she was two years younger, she was my future stepsister. The ramifications were endless; disappointing our parents, being ridiculed at school, messing up my full ride to play ball in college. Did I mention she was my future stepsister? I knew it couldn't work, but I tried anyway, and failed just as spectacularly as I predicted. It took eight years, but she's finally back in my life, and this time there's nothing to stop me from making her mine.Strictly Forbidden Intent contains a wounded heroine, a jock with a sensitive side, a secret romance and a guaranteed HEA.

A Second Chance Romance

Strictly Forbidden Intent

Two alpha attorneys collide in this HOT second-chance romance from author Michele Lenard.The only thing worse than a broken heart is coming face to face with the person who broke it.Jason - I am drowning in happily ever after(s). My best friend and business partner, his brother, even my childhood neighbor, are all either engaged or married, making me the lone single guy in the group. I could live with that if I thought I'd find my own happily ever after, but she left my heart too damaged for that. And since she happens to be close with my partner's new wife, I'm scared she'll cost me my friends too. The worst part is, as much as I hate her for what she did to us, I think I still love her. Or the idea of her anyway. Harper -My mother never recovered from a broken heart, which is why I swore never to fall in love. But I got careless. I let someone in, gave him my heart, and he ripped it out when he accused me of betraying him. I could've let it break me, but I refuse to give him the satisfaction, especially now that he's back in my life. Unfortunately, seeing him again has unintended consequences, and now my carefully constructed façade is starting to crack. I'm scared to make myself vulnerable again, but I think I'm even more scared to live without him.Willfully Malicious Intent is a stand alone book in the Mile High Romance collection. It includes friends with benefits, beneficial friends, strong language, some seriously spicy sexy times and a guaranteed HEA.

A Steamy Enemies to Lovers Romance

Willfully Malicious Intent

Opposites attract in this steamy DIY project from author Michele Lenard. Happily-ever-after doesn’t come easy when two kids and a famously promiscuous ex are part of the equation... Jen – Divorced? Check. Over 30? Check. Single parent? Check. What are the odds I’d find a sexy, single man who isn’t allergic to a woman like me? Turns out the odds are good. But it’s not just my world that’s affected by the new man in my life, which means I may have to choose between my daughter’s happiness and my own. Anthony – After my wife died, I swore I’d never put myself in a position to feel loss like that again. Besides, I could never replace the mother of my child. I never intended to break that promise, but my meddling son ruined my plans. Turns out, the kid’s a great matchmaker, but nothing is easy when teenagers are involved. Or the Internet. Now I’ve got to fight for the second chance I didn’t think I wanted, and prove to two very stubborn women that they should take a chance on me. Totally Inevitable Intent is a stand alone book in the Mile High Romance collection. It contains a bold woman, a brooding man, a fun-loving playboy, strong language, HOT sexy times and a guaranteed HEA. Keywords: Sun, sweat and six-packs; DIY, rehab, home renovation, single mom, single dad, second-chance at love, new adult, contemporary, workplace, Denver, Colorado

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