Bøger af Kathy Krick

'What your body desires Your heart can't have' Jade Morley was not your average stripper. Her rules. Her way. No sex. Touching only. D.J. Sexy Lady by day, Stripper Angel by night, her life became one with no emotions, no heart and no soul until one night he walked in. Knox Dunway has one thing. Money. Women throw themselves at him every day and he takes what he wants, when he wants but there's no feeling, no love and no commitment. He wants more. Growing tired of trying to find 'the one' he walks into a strip club one night and everything changes. Will Jade ever give in to her heart or will her survivor instincts always win? *Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.

Kris O'Neil is a rookie hockey player with a brooding sized chip on his shoulder about life, love, and women. Lexi Morgan is a trusting girl who expects the best out of everyone and is slowly becoming disillusioned about romance and men. When these two meet, sparks fly, tempers flare, and both learn to deal with the baggage in their mutual lives. Melting Ice is a modern day story about how opposites attract regardless of their pasts and present situations. Can Kris and Lexi prove that love can always find a way, or will they lose each other in the stresses of life.

Cadence Maxwell must find four people to complete her destiny. When a tragic event happens in Castle Rock, followed by some bizarre dreams, points to a possibility of finding another Demi-Elemental Goddess or God. It's a race against time, as earthquakes and a possible tidal wave threatens the historic town of Castle Rock.

****Warning: This book is intended for readers 18 and Up. Strong language and explicit sexual scenes**** Trent Decker's life was turned upside down when Alex, his longtime girlfriend, abandoned him and their newborn son. Trying to put order back in his chaotic life, he never expects to fall for his sister's best friend, Noelle. When another man seems to be stealing her heart, the years of holding his feelings for her inside come out. He lays it all on the line, hoping she chooses him. Noelle's indecisiveness and an unanticipated visit from his past, causes him to take a step back and focus on making things right for his son, but can he stay away? Noelle Grant prides herself on her life being in perfect order: a great job, great friends and the occasional fling to satisfy her needs. When her latest conquest, Jace, crashes into her life, she believes he may be the one to keep for more than just a night or two. That is until Trent, her best friend's sexy, little brother, makes his feelings known and turns her structured world inside out. Exploring her feelings for both men adds complications and when Trent starts to pull away she believes Jace is what she needs. But is he what she wants? Will Noelle stay with the safer choice or will she risk everything for the one who makes her come completely undone?

***Please note: This can be read as a standalone HEA with secondary characters introduced in Love, Your Concierge*** From the moment she said hello, Travis Hamilton knew without a doubt that Maya Harris was the one. Knowing how hard it is to make a relationship work, he's ready to fight for them-no matter what trials and tribulations come their way. But what do you do when the woman you're in love with refuses to move your relationship forward? When her secrets become too much to handle? How can you get her to trust you and take a chance on your future? Maya Harris gave up on love a long time ago. Past experience dictated that what seemed too good to be true, most certainly always was. There's something about Travis Hamilton though that pushes her to the brink of change-teetering on the edge of giving in to their love and planning on forever. But past mistakes always have a way of rearing their ugly head and putting your future at risk. True loves and happily ever afters are anything but easy, and never a guarantee. Can love really overcome any obstacle? Can happiness truly come without any strings?

Annie Boyd's life has consisted of being a full time nurse while caring for her sick son. Her life has changed with the addition of a rowdy group of friends and their famous husbands. When one of those famous friends gets injured and she bends some rules, the life that she knows begins to crumble around her.Terrance O'Sullivan has been self-destructive most of his life. When Annie and her son drop into his life he knows he wants to be better. While working on his recovery, he attempts to break down the many obstacles Annie has around her heart.As they both begin to believe love is attainable, life throws them a curve leaving them stunned. The secrets each have been keeping threaten to tear apart what they've started to build. Can two broken people find a happy ending when so many secrets litter their path?

A mixture of fantasy and horror short stories with some extra shorts and poems. Some of the short stories contained in the book are linked to the Gems of the Goddess books. Short stories are: IgnitionTeenaged girl, Victoria Surelli awakens when she had enough of the teasing from the one person she thought who was her friend. At first she wonders if it was a trick. Why was she the only one to see something happen with the Ouija board? Why did she have to be so different? In a Child's EyesThis is a continuation of the first story Ignition. Victoria is now an adult and visiting her two young children Angel and Devlin McGee. The voice of the story is from the daughter's point of view who is six years old. The mother hasn't seen her children in four years for reasons unknown. The power grows within her with fury? Do her children hold the same the power? The Fire WithinNora Hawkins thought she was doing the right thing when took her niece and nephew from their mother, but little does she know she just made her death wish. Could there be more to this family than she could comprehend? Lunar KissA lot is said when someone is unfaithful. The church wondered what they could do about it. Too many marry just to cheat. It was time for someone to pay for their sins and it was going to be them. In these desperate times a creature called a Lunesha was created to rid the world of the unfaithful. What happens when one crosses the path of an unfaithful couple? Find out in this original creature horror short. The Other MeLily knows who she is deep within herself. She fights with her inner darkness that stares into the mirror. She does not want to be the second of command in this war. She knows it is there, but she wants to be good. How can she hold on? What is within her that is too strong to fight? FateA romantic comedy about Zeus's Destiny Couple. Attempt after attempt he tries to get this couple together throughout their lifetime. The Christmas UnicornA desperate mother finds a legend about The Cove where a Christmas Unicorn lived and granted wishes. She knew it was a long shot, but she was willing to try anything to do what was best for her children. Could the legend be true? What would they wish for? Phoenix FlyerNeglected girl Jenna May had the curiosity of a cat. She just had to touch the pretty plate that her mother so protectively kept high. When her mother and father go over a friend's house and leaves her home alone with her "wonderful" babysitter she can't help but give in to her curiosity. Magical things happen when she touches the golden plate with the ruby in the middle. Could this be the beginning to the end of her life? PreciousA romantic fantasy story about a prince who sets out to find the rarest of unicorns, but encounters something far more enchanting. A beautiful woman appears and then disappears into the woods. When he finally catches the unicorn he locks her in a stable only to find a woman in rags. Could this be the same woman who he saw earlier? Did she release his most prized possession? Or is there much more to this woman that meets the eye? EnlightenedRosa Giovanni didn't want to marry the man her parents have chosen for her. She didn't even know this man. How could parents expect their daughters to have any feelings for someone she didn't know, not even their name? In her attempt to runaway she comes across a beach tunnel that leads her to someplace she has never been before. At least she thinks she has never been there. What is this strange place and why does it seem so familiar?

To feel loss is devastating, To overcome loss is a struggle, To live through the pain, A miracle. What happens when the one person who is everything to you, who gets you, and loves you for the person you are leaves you? Jase Briggs led a fairly normal life. Loving parents, a younger sister and a neighborhood filled with friends. However, it was his best friend, Alena that filled most of his days. She had long blonde hair he liked to pull on and beautiful green eyes that he could stare into for hours. He always kept his feelings on the back burner for fear they could ruin their friendship. His life was great growing up until tragedy struck his senior year of high school. College separated him and his friends and filled each of them with dreams of great things to come. Most lost contact with each other because of their busy lives until the first high school reunion brought them back together. He can't wait to see his friends again but she will be there. Alena Spencer remembers the days when she was young and things were simple and carefree. There are many times she wishes she could go back in time. Her best friend, Jase, was always there for her. His sexy smile, and his finely tuned body from working out and running track caused her feelings to develop further, but she never told him, in fear of losing him. Feeling lost after high school and college, she set out to start a new life, even though it meant leaving Jase behind and trying to forget her feelings for her best friend. She's excited, yet dreading the reunion because he will be there. Will Jase ever find his happiness again or did it die the moment she left? *This story contains adult content and is recommended for readers 18+

Hannah has a dilemma... She wants to go to Paris to visit her grandma but doesn't have enough money to get there. Luckily, her best friend, Teddy, who also happens to be her Yorkshire terrier, comes up with a brilliant plan to earn the money for their trip. Will their plan work and will they get to Paris? Follow Hannah and Teddy on their adventure as they try to make their dream a reality.

Greer Markson isn't your typical lawyer. He's known to be ruthless and cutthroat in the courtroom. But that's not the only reason he's one of the top paid and most requested lawyers in Sunview. With his good looks and athletic build, all the women fawn for his attention.Most men would die to have what Greer has, except he just came out of a grueling divorce. After finding his ex-wife of three years cheating on him in their home, the final papers can't come soon enough. The only reason he didn't rake her over the coals was because of their young daughter. Now, he's sworn off women.Time to concentrate on his new home on Juniper Court, his daughter, and a better life.

A girl can't have too many Imagination can turn into reality when you least expect it Rylie Clark's life is happy. She loves her best friend, her job, and a good romance story. She lives in her dream world, being taken away to another place, another time. Her list of book boyfriends is a mile long. It grows almost daily but she loves them. Every. Single. One. Being the owner of a coffee shop is no easy task when you're a bit of a klutz and are so shy you can't form a coherent sentence when speaking to a guy. Every day is a new adventure in the land of hopeless romantics and the book boyfriends who enter her life. Literally. Come find out what happens when her next book boyfriend walks into her coffee shop. *This is intended for 18+ readers due to adult language and situations.

Cassie can't remember being loved, being wanted. At a young age she was placed in Foster care that moved her around from one place to the other. Finally being freed at 18, she was left with no money and nowhere to go until she finds a small town in Kansas where she can start over. Little did she know her life was going to be uprooted again when she is kidnapped and brutally raped. Jesse is considered HOT in most women's eyes, but has little time for Romance. While searching for his Mother's killers, he witnesses a young girl being kidnapped. He now faces decisions that he must make quickly. Will Jesse rescue Cassie? Will Cassie ever find the happiness she longs for? *Due to a graphic rape scene, strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.

'Together Forever, never apart, maybe in distance, Never in Heart' After escaping her ordinary life and following her dream of writing a romance novel, Allie Richard's finds herself falling in love with her sexy best friend Shane Barton. But all too soon, her past catches up to her, trying to tear their budding romance apart. Finally finding the amazing girl of his dreams, Shane Barton races to protect what's his and will do anything to protect her. This loving, and sexy man is tender to the touch but will fight to keep them together. Will Allie and Shane be able to withstand what her past throws at them to put an end to their happiness? Will they ever be able to be Together Forever? *Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.

This isn't a story about a bad boy and a girl from the right side of the tracks. This is the story of a man and a woman discovering love is blind to how you grew up, who your friends are, and where you live. Love sees only the heart and soul of whom it belongs to. Someone once said that the best way to predict the future is to invent it. As a boy, Jayson Santiago made a vow to leave behind the projects where he grew up. He planned to conquer the world and find a woman who could not only hold it down, but also hold him up. Now he's the reigning king of hip-hop, and while he has the professional success he always wanted, he's missing the personal success he craves. Victoria Watson is the daughter of an oil tycoon who never wanted for anything. Circumstances have forced her out of her protective bubble and into the real world, where she struggles to make ends meet while finding a way to get back the only important thing in her life. Will they be able to make Jayson's prophecy come true? Or will they be pushed past their breaking point? It isn't easy to keep focused on the heart and soul of the one you love when you're always being tested. Then again, the best things in life are always worth fighting for...

Kalina Limmler radiates strength and love. She chooses to leave behind everything that she knows and loves to embark on a new life. An adventure.Arriving in a new country and feeling vulnerable, with English as her second language, she realizes that nothing is as it seems. She starts to rebuild her life, finding some friends and a job she likes, finally allowing herself some room to breathe. When an opportunity presents itself, she does what must be done and doesn't look back. Her short time in America has taught her that you can't trust anyone.The thing with running from evil is that at some point whatever it is you're running from ends up catching up to you, leaving you with no choice but to face the malevolence that is trying to destroy you. Feeling alone and defenseless, she doesn't think she'll be able to fight the inevitable.Deacon King has lived most of his life in recriminations and regret, his secrets resulting in deep guilt, which makes him feel as if darkness is consuming him, eating at his soul. He is infatuated with the gorgeous blue eyed blonde, entirely taken with her tiny form. She exhibits so much hope and light, something that he is desperate to find and hold on to. He knows she's hiding secrets of her own and tries to bolster her, giving her his strength. They're both running from a past they'd rather forget. When the two collide, will she run away again or will he fight enough for the both of them?

Shade and Jenessa Wooten experienced a tragedy no parent should ever have to endure.For the past three years, Shade has done everything he could think of to help his wife heal and keep their marriage together. However, Jenessa kept pushing him further and further away. Not able to bear any more pain from her shutting him out, when she told him to get out, he did. He hoped leaving would bring her the happiness he knew she deserved. Jenessa has felt unbearable pain every day since that day three years ago. Burying herself in her work and barely speaking to her husband seemed to be the only way she knew how to cope with the pain. But when one argument went too far and she told him to leave and he did, it sent her into a tailspin. One she was not sure she could ever recover from.Can their broken marriage ever be repaired or is it too late?

Heaven is in the eyes of the beholder, To help others see that beauty, Makes the heavens open its loving arms Memphis Johnson loves his Montana ranch. It is something he has worked hard for all his life. When his Pa died, he swore he would give back by helping others see the beauty in the land, as Pa did for him. But with that can come trouble and even heartache. One misfortunate girl begins a different kind of hard work for Memphis. He tries to help her learn the ropes and tame her wild ways. His heart opens too wide for her, and he finds he has to change tactics fast or lose her. Sadie Tisdale is your typical 'city girl', with the latest fashions and a wealthy father who gives her anything she asks for. She loves to party, hang out with the wrong people and doesn't have a care in the world until one night... After being arrested, again, her father has had enough of her wild ways and decides to teach her a lesson. A lesson which could cost her the love of her father and the money she is supposed to receive on her twenty first birthday if she doesn't comply. Spoiled city girls don't mix with country. Will Sadie learn there is more to life than staying out all night and having sex with a different guy each time? Can she calm her wild ways or will she run?

Just on more cut. Just one more drop. Faith Livingston has only ever known pain. With a past that she tries to keep hidden, she has a hard time trusting or loving anybody. That is until she meets Seth Jacobs. After sharing one night together, he walks away from her. She tucks her feelings for him away but soon realizes he is all she ever wanted. There's just one tiny problem. He's married. Seth Jacobs has been unhappily married for five years but guilt forces him to stay with Krystal. When Faith steps into his life, his world is turned upside down and though he know he can't have her, thoughts of her consume him. Will true love find its way to them? Will they withstand the trials thrown at them? Or will they realize that sometimes love just isn't enough? ****WARNING**** This book contains scenes of sexual nature and graphic language. It also contains situations of violence. This book is intended for 18+

Love is harsh, Love is cruel, Love is blind, Love is everything Kane Evans' family is not rich with wealth but in love and family. However, he has a way with women. His hot and sexy body is maintained by working out and doing the construction he loves. He spends the weekend nights out with his buddies and Sundays are always reserved for family time. Tattoos, black scruff and brown eyes make him look tougher than he is when inside he has the heart of gold and immense love for his family and friends. Brianna Daniels' family owns the best consulting firm and they are on top of the market in their expertise. Expanding their business, they are constructing a new building off the gulf of Florida. Her job is to oversee the construction and ensure the deadline is met for completion but must also maintain her clients who will be housed in the building. At twenty-two, not only is Bria one of the richest women for her age but one of the most beautiful. She doesn't have time for men because she is all about succeeding and making her family proud. Something she's been trying to do all her life. What happens when you put a hot and sexy construction worker who loves women with a rich and pretentious, beautiful woman who won't give men the time of day? You get one hell of a cat and mouse chase. *Due to strong language and graphic sex, this book is intended for readers 18+

Love can be deceiving Love can be unkind Love comes when you least expect it If you're lucky, Love will find you Caylan Dorn drives himself hard to make something out of his life. He holds multiple jobs; construction worker, fitness trainer and model. He's already been on two book covers and has been asked to attend a book signing with the author. A month before the signing, he decides to move to the town where it will be held to begin a new life and has no trouble finding jobs in what he excels. The signing is located in a plush hotel, but little does he realize what awaits for him there. Irish Hadley has worked at 'Pops Bar' most of her young life and loves her extended family there. However, she's tired of constantly being hit on by all the guys. She wants something more so she accepts a full time job at a large tech company, while continuing to help out at the bar on weekends. She's been instructed to attend a convention at one of the ritzy hotels nearby but dreads being around all the mayhem. She soon finds there's another event being held there and her curiosity is piqued. What else will she find there? A hot and sexy redhead that won't take no for an answer. *This book is intended for 18+ readers

She stole his breath. She stole his heart.When she is taken, he will stop at nothing to recover his love.Reid King has lived most of his adolescence bound in vines and thorns, cutting him deep. When evil prevails time and time again, it leaves him in a world of confusion and humiliation at an already vulnerable time in his life. Scared that no one will accept the secret he holds locked tight, he flees, running from everything he's ever known. The problem with running from a dark force is that at some point everything catches up to you and you have no options but to go back and face the demons chasing you. Family is the thickest when it comes to reasons for return, no matter what you will have to fight when you get there. The choice must be made: regret or war. Sometimes even the darkest paths can lead to a beam of light, one that will forever remain...Savannah Peters defines vanilla. She's always been ordinary, innocent, and a shadow behind her parents, never given room to spread her wings and fly, but sometimes all it takes is the right instructor and a beautiful bird can soar among the sky. She's smitten from day one by the sexy and mysterious blue-eyed blonde that has taken an interest in her, or at least she thinks that's the case. When coming back for more he's interested right?Things start to heat and she suddenly experiences things that have never before been known, but as quickly as it starts someone is watching to extinguish it at the source, sending her into a living Hell, something so bad she would rather be dead.Will Reid again face demons bigger than himself to experience true love, or will he sit back and drown in the secrets that still devour him? In order to bury the past, you must recover love.

When you have a good heart, You help too much, You trust too much, You give too much, You love too much, And it always seems, You hurt the most How do you become strong enough to leave an abusive husband? How do you get away safely? How do you get your self-esteem back? Brennan Michaels, or so her new I.D. states, escapes by train to an unknown small town in Wyoming. She finds the town is not even on any maps but something draws her there. The township befriends her, she finds a job and a place to live, in a Boarding House, not realizing the other tenant is a Hot, Sexy ex-football player and model that is dealing with his own past issues. Hutchinson Parker or Hutch to those close to him, had a loving wife, who he cherished and was his entire world until she was taken from him by Cancer. His life ceased to exist, his football and modeling didn't matter anymore. Nothing mattered until he found a small town in Wyoming and after nine months of grieving he meets a girl named Brennan who takes his breath away. He can tell she is dealing with something bad, something happened to her. Most people who find the small town are running from something. Her skittish behavior and the fading marks on her face means one thing. Someone abused her. Will she find her way home? *Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.

Three months to fall in love. Three sentences to destroy it all. Seven years ago, free-spirited Hadley's heart was shattered when her secret high school love, Ryder Blake, betrayed her with just a few short words. Now, in her twenties and committed to Braden, her boyfriend of two years, she is unknowingly still picking up the pieces, and beginning to realize her life is far from the one she always dreamed of having. When sexy and all grown up Ryder walks back into her life, memories of their summer spent together causes her to want the old Hadley back. The Hadley that took risks and made her own rules, the Hadley that only Ryder Blake has ever dared to bring out. Ryder has had his fair share of women since high school, but none have compared to the girl who stole his heart and disappeared with it. When his life starts to fall into place Hadley's sudden reappearance and disgust towards him fuels his drive to win her back and never let her run again...even if she has a boyfriend, and even if he has to handcuff her to his bed. He will pursue. She'll push him away. Sparks will fly. Tempers will flare. An undeniable chemistry will light it all on fire.

Mysterious with a bad-boy exterior--he could destroy her in the blink of an eye. Devoted to the sick and hurt, Saige Benton must return home to help her father, turning her life upside down. But when Dax Stevens enters her world, everything changes rapidly. For Saige, life will never be the same, again. **Warning** This isn't your average romance story. Some of the content may touch your heart and tug at your emotions really hard as you may have experienced things of this nature in your life or something similar. You've been warned! **This book is intended for 18+ readers

You've run out of time What happens when your wealthy, pretentious Italian parents create a contract for you when you turned twenty-one and now a few years later you realize you only have nine months left to fulfill it. The terms: Must be married and pregnant by the age of twenty-five. The catch: It has to be true love. All stipulated in the contract. The problem: Rica has no boyfriend. She's not easy. She'll be twenty-five in nine months. What's NOT in the contract: Her parents forgot to mention he must be Italian. Well, at least there's a little hope. Very little hope. **Due to Adult language and scenes, this story is intended for 18+ readers (less)

He's too sexy... When Ben Harris agreed to fill in as a cover model at an author signing he wasn't sure what to expect, but women throwing themselves at him, numbers being stuffed in his pocket, and covert attempts at getting into his hotel room definitely wasn't it. On the other hand, there is the hottie assistant he can't keep his eyes off... ...for her love. Clarissa Darling is always eager to be her cousin's assistant at signings, but the one thing she wasn't planning on this time around is the sexy man candy posing for pictures at her table. The last thing she needs is another womanizing playboy chasing after her. Ben is determined to show Clarissa that he's more than just a pretty face and smoking body. He's betting on wearing her down and weakening her resistance. Will one taste of this man candy be all it takes to have her craving more?

Organization - that's what I do. Control - it's my middle name. Hello. I'm Elizabeth - your personal concierge. My job is to play fairy godmother to the rich and famous. The universal rulebook may say to never mix business with pleasure, but its author never worked for Grant Morgan, my sexy and brooding client. As a top attorney in Manhattan, Grant is used to calling the shots and dominating everything he touches. He also changes girlfriends as often as I pick up his dry cleaning. A part of me still wishes I could let him command my body and take me in ways I've never imagined, though. One moment of weakness is all it takes to change everything forever. Addicted - I can't get enough of him. Consumed - He's all I think and dream about. The book has officially been thrown out the window. I'm in love and completely terrified. With lines blurred, I find myself lying, cheating and stealing to protect myself from being hurt. But my choices affect more than just me and now I'm not so sure what I'm trying to protect myself from. Will love be enough to erase all I've done? Or have I made the biggest mistake of all?

With the past behind them and all their skeletons out of the closet, the couples have just begun to settle into their relationships when they find things shaken up yet again. Will Sam and Aiden's marriage be able to survive the demands of work, shopping, decorating, and of course... baby Tessa? Will Jacob make a good first impression with his future in-laws and secure Kara's position by his side until death do them part? Join your favorite Love Square couples as they deck the halls and have themselves a Merry Little Christmas!

'It's not hard to sacrifice for the one you love, Once you find the one to sacrifice everything for.' From the depths of their love comes misery, despair and heartache. For he loves her like no other and she him but they are told that their love can never be. Brock and Taren's love was as innocent as their childhoods but as they grew so did it. Their families were far from friends. Brock from the 'Blue Collar' side of the track. Taren grew up in wealth and privilege. But that didn't matter to them as they were oblivious to anything but their friendship. Brock's determination causes him to devise a plan to have what is his, what was always meant to be but, will it be the end for him and Taren? Will his sacrifice cost too much? A Modern day 'Romeo and Juliet' with a twist. *This contains graphic sex and adult language and is intended for 18+ readers.

Carter Davenport has watched his daughter's best friend Claire come out of her shell over the last two years. And what has been exposed has him more than intrigued. He'd like nothing more than to peel back her layers and devour what's underneath, but Claire is officially off limits to him. When Claire Reynolds met Elisa Davenport during her first year of college, she never dreamed she'd one day find herself having an illicit affair with Elisa's unbelievably sexy father. Now that she's had a mouthwatering sample, she wants more. After all, one taste is never enough... One promising summer vacation leads to stolen glances, erotic touches and steamy encounters neither can forget. Like all things taboo, will their relationship have an expiration date? Or will Claire show Carter they are more than just a forbidden romance?