Bøger af Whitley Cox

She already knows all of his secrets, and that's what terrifies him the most. Looking for one night to forget her problems, Oona Young uses an alias and follows a handsome stranger back to his hotel room. Their time together is brief but passionate, and she leaves in the morning, believing she'll never see him again. Only when her newest patient is the same man who's seen all of her tattoos, do things get awkward. She's read his file and knows what he's dealing with. Ethically, she must refuse to treat him. Forced into therapy before he can return to active duty as a police officer, Aiden Lassiter has been on the waitlist to see Dr. Young for months. So imagine his frustration and shock when the woman, who hasn't left his thoughts since that wild night he used a fake name, is sitting in the therapist's chair and refuses to treat him.>Oh, but they can and certainly do when he finally works up the courage to visit his estranged brother and Oona ends up beside him on the plane. Little do either of them know they're in for one interesting Christmas.

Loving yourself is the first step on the road to healing.Welcome to Seattle, the Emerald City and home to The Single Dads of Seattle. Ten sexy single fathers who play poker every Saturday night, have each other's backs, love their children without quarter, and hope to one day find love again. This is Mitch's story ...Single dad of Seattle, Mitch Benson can't move, can't blink, can't think, let alone do his job and photograph the woman on stage. Every fiber of his body wakes up when Paige McPherson starts to dance. She pours out her heart, bares her grief and pain for the world to see--the same grief and pain that has ruled his every waking moment since his wife passed and left him to raise their daughter alone. Paige is dancing his truth, and in that moment, Mitch knows his life is going to change.Paige never thought she'd notice a man again, but there's no ignoring Mitch--or the message in the photographs he takes. Learning to dance has reignited her passion for life and shattered the protective shell she's built around her heart. That's not good--no matter what anyone else says, it's her fault she lost her son, and while she's on the healing path, it's a long journey and one she's determined to take alone.Mitch knows Paige thinks she doesn't deserve a second chance at love, but he can't bear to back away from the one woman who makes him feel alive again. He's willing to fight for their future, whatever it takes. Paige can't deny her attraction for Mitch, but moving forward means betraying her past. Now she's faced with a new dilemma--quit her job as the head pastry chef at a very prestigious Seattle restaurant and strike off on her own, or stay working for the boss from hell. Paige isn't sure she's ready for all the changes.Can the single dad save her in time? Or will grief and indecision swallow her whole?**Note: This book can be read as a standalone. It includes lots of steamy scenes, cursing, and of course as with all my books, this has an HEA and no cliffhanger or cheating. If you like single dads who take charge, this book is for you.**Trigger warning: discussion of past child loss, miscarriage and self-harm

Meet the McAllisters. Long lost siblings who share one deadbeat dad, a family fortune and are on the quest to find love. Can these brothers and sister find out what happened to their father while also navigating messy relationships, broken hearts and all the secrets that keep coming at them? Quick & Dirty : The best way to get over a millionaire is to get under a billionaire.- tattooed hero, billioniare philanthropist, resort owner, set in Tahiti, ten-day tryst, a grotto, adventure Quick & Easy (A novella) : Getting over your ex isn't as easy as getting back under them.-second chance for high school sweethearts, they salsa dance, one night of passion Quick & Reckless : Sometimes being reckless can be a step in the right direction.-Aussie hero, jilted bride, step brother, secret baby, surprise pregnancy Quick & Dangerous : Get her home, don't fall in love. A harder job than this SEAL might think.- SEAL hero, heroine on the run, forced proximity, romantic suspense, hero with PTSD, tropical travel Quick & Snowy : Get her to her family and home for Christmas. Keep it in your pants. Easier said than done.-SEAL hero, silver fox, Christmas, snowed in, winter romance, amputee hero, British heroine, scientist heroine, forced proxmity, holiday, travel

When all you thought you ever wanted isn't at all what you need. When Mieka Young breaks her arm in a freak accident, her dance company takes it as an opportunity to not renew her contract, calling her "too old" to dance for them. Now, literally broken and jobless, she retreats to her sister's ranch in Colorado for a little rest and relaxation, along with some much-needed clarity. However, the ranch is not all horses, goats, and newborn foals. There, Mieka must face a part of her past that still holds a tender space in her heart. She must figure out where Nate fits in her world, if at all. Ranch life isn't for her, no matter how hard he tries to convince her otherwise. Nate Harris falls in love every Friday night and falls out of it every Saturday morning. However, one hot night last summer everything changed when he and Mieka finally succumbed to their chemistry. Then she vanished, returning to work dancing on cruise ships, and living her best life. Only, now, Mieka is back at the ranch and Nate's determined to show her the love, purpose and beautiful future she's searching for.

Can her ray of sunshine melt his icy heart? >Grumpy rancher Asher Harris doesn't know what to make of the beauty who showed up on his doorstep at midnight, covered in snow and hell-bent on snuggling goats. He's got a lot of work to do on the ranch and doesn't have time to entertain, even though he can think of a few ways he and Triss could stay warm. However, this Christmas seems to be full of surprises for everyone, as Triss proves herself to not only be a natural with the horses, but she's up for anything-even mucking stalls. Is she also the breath of fresh air and happiness Asher didn't know he needed?

Secrets, assuming, and an a$$hole cat that gives zero f*cks A hot boy summer romantic-comedy. The boy next door, the girl with a million secrets and an a$$hole cat that cares about nobody. This book takes passing love notes in class to a whole new level. Guitar music on the beach, plenty of hardcore wooing and way too much assuming. And we all know what assuming does ... Casey Savage is a workaholic. During the summer she works two jobs and nearly seventy hours a week in order to save money for school. She has zero time for dating, boys, or being wooed. However, she's also no fool and will willingly choose mind-blowing orgasms over sleep any day. Which is where Mr. Gray Sweatpants down the road comes in.Leo Brandt is spending the summer fixing up his late grandmother's house with the goal of it selling to turn a profit. The hottie up the block doesn't seem to know he's alive, but that doesn't stop his fantasies from getting wild.An a$$hole cat brings them together, and Leo's determination to learn more about Casey than just what makes her reach climax the fastest, has Casey taking a hard step back.Her past isn't anybody's business, least of all an itch-scratcher like Leo.But try as she might, the sexy contractor is not just getting under her sheets, but he's also getting under her skin and she finds herself falling for him. Dammit!When Leo finally learns the truth about Casey and all the dirty secrets that she's keeping will he still see her as more than just a hookup? Or will he sell the house as-is and not only get out of dodge but the neighborhood and Casey's life completely?

A torn Hart can only be mended by the right woman. Fired from her dream job, Lydia Sullivan loses hope.How else do you drown your sorrows than in a cheap bottle of rum?Seems like a good plan until she runs smack into the hard chest of her dreamy neighbor Rex.Despite her not-so-adorable drunkenness, they strike up a friendship that quickly turns into more. >Retired special operative and now security specialist Rex Hart normally falls in love with a new woman every night, but not this time. His neighbor with the hazel eyes and thin filter has him under her spell. He'd like to think she's the one, but the way she's acting has him torn between his heart and his head. He wants to believe she's innocent, but instinct has him questioning everything-including his feelings. Is Lydia who she claims to be? Is she the one ... or the one he needs to turn loose?

Only one woman can find this lost Hart A second chance, military, single mom, romantic suspense. Stacey Saunders has had a less than stellar year. Until she met Chase, she wasn't sure she'd make it through. Hired to protect her and her kids from a crime family, Chase quickly became more than just a bodyguard.He became her lifeline.>Five months later, Chase is back. But Stacey's not willing to just let sleeping dogs lie-or in this case, a green-eyed bodyguard. She deserves answers.Chase Hart had to leave. He didn't want to, but the pain, the secrets, the fears are all just too real. He wouldn't be a good man if he brought his demons into Stacey's world.But it becomes impossible for him to stay away from her when Stacey comes around demanding answers. Is this finally his chance for a normal, happy life? Not by a long shot it would seem.Stacey's family is suddenly ripped apart, a piece of her heart taken, and it's up to Chase to bring him back safely.With dangers lurking in every dark corner, the deeper he digs, the greater the risk of losing Stacey, possibly for good.

Drawn together by the future, torn apart by the past. Welcome to Seattle, the Emerald City and home to The Single Moms of Seattle. Three sexy single ladies who drink a ton of wine every Saturday night, bitch about life, have each other's backs, are the ultimate mama bears, and hope to one day, just maybe find love again.This is Lauren's story ... Being a single mom was never the plan for Lauren.Neither was having a baby in a car all alone on a gridlocked interstate.>One of the good guys-or at least trying to be-Isaac can't get the woman whose baby he helped deliver out of his head.He sees it all with Lauren.A life. A family. A future.But superstition and a family curse have her rebuffing him, even though she looks at him with a need that mirrors his own.When Lauren finally gives into her heart, the passion between them explodes.Life isn't just good, it's great.Until Isaac realizes their history was connected in a way he never expected.He ruined her life without even knowing it.>**Note: This book can be read as a standalone. It includes a take-charge man, a strong heroine, lots of emotion, angst and of course as with all my books, this has a happily ever after, and no cliffhanger or cheating. If you liked my single dad series, then you'll love this spin-off trilogy.

One marriage ... a second chance at loveEight years ago their love was instantaneous, all-consuming and intense. Garret Banks had to have Amy Shaw the moment he met her, and no one thought the flame would ever go out.Now, they have everything they've ever wanted: great careers, a beautiful baby, and a rock-solid marriage. Or do they? Garret's high-stress architectural job is taking its toll. Amy's predicaments would be hilarious if they didn't make her want to cry. And to make matters worse, her ex is back in the picture, demanding answers about the wild passion she left behind - answers she isn't willing to give. Garret and Amy grab quick, dirty sex while they can, but in between mommy wars, annoying in-laws, sleep deprivation and fears of betrayal, their marriage is put to the test time and time again. Once they were sure love conquers all, but how far can one marriage bend before it snaps?

At twenty-six I've had my fair share of drama. Well, drama is putting it mildly.My past is more checkered than a chessboard.I'm tired of being treated like I'm less than I'm worth. Like I'm dispensable.I want a man who knows what he wants-and that's me.From that very first handshake in the bar, I knew James was going to become an addiction.And like a true addict, the more of him I get, the more of him I need.His proposal of a no-strings, no future, no love arrangement sounds perfect. If he's as good between the sheets as he is at kissing, then sign me up.But before I know it, I'm in too deep and have fallen hard for this older man.However, James has secrets.Demons.His heart is surrounded by a ten-foot wall with barbed wire on top, and a crocodile-filled moat at the bottom.And Prince Charming won't put down his drawbridge to let me in.Fear digs its claws deep, telling me that my own tumultuous history and whatever haunts James are what keeps our happily ever after forever out of reach.

The moment I took him to bed, I knew I was in for one wild ride.In the past, I've only known how to do two things: run and start over.Justin has something I long for, I crave. Safety. He makes me feel cherished and believe for the first time in my life happily ever after is possible. He's won me over. He knows my past, and promises me a beautiful future.With a damaged heart so much like mine, I'm drawn to him like a moth to a flame. The connection between us so intense, I risk burning my wings just being near him.With him, I'm ready to embark on new adventures both in and out of the bedroom. But my damn lack of trust keeps rearing its ugly head and making me doubt what I shouldn't. Love takes two hearts to make it work, and my history and his secrets make me question whether he feels as strongly as I do.I don't want to run away from love, but he may leave me no choice. And if I do, there's no turning back.

Sexual Bliss!That's how I would describe my life right now.Oodles of orgasms, deep love and pure, unadulterated joy.James is everything I've ever wanted in a man. He adores me for who I am, makes me feel safe, respected and beautiful.Our no-strings plan ended before it began, and now we're in this thing hard, hot and hungry, creating an obsession on both sides.All-consuming.Intense.Perfect. Almost.The only thing that could rock this steady ship is ... the one thing that does.The blight on my past. The secrets that haunt his.Danger, distrust, and revenge threaten to shred our wonderful life to pieces, unless I can show James that I'm all in body and soul, and he tears down that last brick from his wall, bearing himself to me, utterly and completely.

Two hearts... one marriage... an unbreakable bond?They say that in marriage there's a seven-year itch. Where the passion fizzles, the arguments take over and the kids are all-consuming. Amy and Garret Banks are seven years into a love so raw, so real, so incredible that when things start to go south, they're both left feeling as though they're treading water with weights on. That they'll never find their way back to the surface and be able to rekindle the passion they once had for each other.Secrets and lies, exes and bitter rejection plow through this once perfect union wreaking havoc and causing an upheaval that no one is sure they'll get out of.Can Amy and Garret find their way back to one another, build up the trust and reignite the fire before the flame goes out and they're both left singed, scarred and all alone?

For too long I've let my past haunt my present and hobble my future.I've been running from love, intimacy and commitment for so long, I have no idea how to stop and let it catch up.Until I meet Justin.With a practiced swagger and a cocky smile, he's got more money than I've ever imagined and I'm pretty sure he's never heard the word no in his life.He's so not my type.And yet, in just one day-and one night-he's burrowed himself so deep under my skin, I'm suddenly desperate to trust again. But that's easier said than done.I've never felt such a connection, never felt such pleasure or passion before-never felt so loved. But my hang-ups keep getting in the way of my happiness. I need to trust before I can fall completely, and as incredible as Justin is, I'm not sure I can trust him.I might just sabotage our future before it's even begun. **WARNING- Although not a menage book, this book does contain scenes with f/f/m sex.

She needs arm candy, he needs her insurance, but first, they need to drive across the country without killing each other.EliSince the first day of kindergarten, I have hated Alexandra Hartford.And twenty-something years later that hasn't changed.But she has.She's still a tomboy with a chip on her shoulder, but now she's a hot tomboy with a chip on her tattooed shoulder who can fight like a badass.I'd still rather have a bath with fire ants than spend ten days in a car with her, but she has something I need.Once the deal is done, we can go our separate ways.That is ... if I want to.AlexEli Evans is my nemesis.He blames me for his sister's death, our parents' divorces, and probably global warming, too.Why on Earth would I help him?Because he's as easy on the eyes as he is the bane of my existence and I need a hot date to a wedding in San Diego.Can we drive across the country without me leaving him at a truck stop somewhere? I doubt it.But, I'm willing to try.Ten days in a car, a wedding, and a marriage of convenience, then I'm done with him forever.Right?

Christmas, a time for family, cheer and Joy getting her groove back.It's nearly Christmas and the Hart brothers and their families are getting ready for another loud, crazy and wonderful holiday. But when they show up at their mother's house with a freshly cut tree in tow, they're in for a surprise nobody ever expected.After losing her husband thirty years ago, Joy Hart raised her four sons on her own, got her doctorate, and became an accomplished sex and relationship therapist. As much as she loves being a nana, a mom, and a mother-in-law, she's far from dead and wants more in her life. For a long time, she pretended she was satisfied with the flings she had while away at conferences. Love was not on her radar. But a chance meeting with a dashing man has opened this Hart's heart to new possibilities.Too bad her sons aren't on board with the new man in their mother's life. They're giving Grant the gears and think he's all wrong for their mother-for their family. He has no place at their Christmas dinner table, and the Harty Boys are determined to get the dirt on Grant before the timer on the oven says the turkey is done.Will Brock, Chase, Rex and Heath take things too far and ruin Christmas for everyone with their stubborn, meddling, alpha ways? Or will Grant save the day, save Christmas and prove to everyone that Joy deserves a happily ever after just like the rest of them? Trigger warning: miscarriage POV: All (Brock, Krista, Chase, Stacey, Rex, Lydia, Heath, Pasha, Joy and Grant)**Note: This is the fifth book in the Harty Boys Series. It's highly recommended to read the Harty Boys quartet first. But not every Hart found their soulmate, so I thought why not give Joy the happily ever after she deserves too? So grab your rum and eggnog, put your fuzzy slippers up, get cozy by the fire and dive into a fun, read featuring your favorite family at Christmas time. **Note: The political views represented in this book do not necessarily reflect those of the author. This is fiction and characters are given their own thoughts, ideas, morals, ethics, religious and political opinions to make them seem more realistic.

She's the light this dark Hart needs to survive. Pediatrician Dr. Pasha Young likes her routine, busy life. Her job is meaningful and she's good at it. But when Heath enters her world-all long blond hair and midnight blue eyes-she realizes everything she's been missing. Former special operative and now security specialist, Heath Hart has never met a woman quite like Pasha. She helped his family when they needed it the most. Their attraction was instant. Electric. She's also okay with his no-strings rule. Because he can't go back down the love rabbit hole. Not after what happened last time. She understands what drives him. She was there when Dakota Creed got away, and Heath's need to find Creed and end his reign of terror is all-consuming. Nobody else deserves to get hurt, and Heath will stop at nothing to finish the job once and for all. But what happens when the hunter becomes the hunted? The devil he's chasing is now chasing him-chasing them. When Heath's need to find Creed turns into an obsession, and he begins to slip into the dark, can Pasha muster the strength to pull him back into the light in time? Or will he give himself over to the chase, causing her to lose her heart, and her Hart, to the darkness once and for all?