Bøger af Helen Hardt

Scorch solves some of Brock Steel's and Rory Pike's mysteries but introduces new twists and turns in this mesmerizing series following the extended Steel family and those who wish them both well and harm on the eastern slope of the Colorado Rockies.She’s chasing a new passion… He’s digging up old secrets… After nearly losing her father to a heart attack, Rory Pike realizes life is fragile. So once her dad is on the mend, she jumps at the chance to live out her dreams. She joins her brother’s rock band on a mini tour, and while fronting them may not be her passion, at least she’ll be singing, and it’ll help keep her from worrying about her boyfriend’s mysterious investigations in Wyoming. Brock Steel hates being away from Rory, but he has no choice. Felonies—heinous felonies—have been committed on Steel land, and he vows that his family won’t go down for someone else’s crimes. Brock solves bits and pieces of the cryptic series of events, but many of his questions remain unanswered. The Steel family is under attack by an invisible enemy, and Brock will do anything to protect his family and fight for a future with Rory.

She's on the rebound, and he's on the prowl.Aurora "e;Rory"e; Pike gave up her dream of becoming an opera superstar long ago. Now she's content to teach music to the children of Snow Creek while helping her family recover from the wildfire that devastated them. After a messy breakup and a ghost from the past resurfacing, she's examining her prioritiesand they don't include a passionate kiss from womanizer Brock Steel.Brock Steel just watched his skirt-chasing mentor-his cousin Donny-give up his playboy ways and fall hard for Callie Pike, sister of Rory Pike, the most beautiful woman in Snow Creek. Rory just ended a relationship, and Brock makes sure he's there to pick up the pieces. Physically, that is. Emotionally? Brock doesn't do emotion.Chemistry between Brock and Rory proves to be hotter than either of them imagined, and it provides a welcome respite, especially for Brock, who's dealing with a conundrum. As bits and pieces of seemingly unrelated evidence emerge, he must come to terms with the fact that his renowned family may not be the paragon he thought they were.

"Vampires can't levitate. At least that's what Dante Gabriel always thought, until he finds himself floating above his bed along with his lover, Erin Hamilton. As he continues to exhibit unusual powers, more memories from his time in captivity surface, leaving him fearing what he might have done while imprisoned. When a new and unexpected temptation arises, he finds himself unable to resist. Erin aches for Dante and wants more than anything for him to find peace. As they uncover clue after clue in their attempt to find the missing women and solve the puzzle of Dante's past, she is more determined than ever to put an end to their struggle, even if it means putting herself in harm's way. After an ominous visit with Bea, the voodoo priestess, Dante knows what he must do, and he must do it alone. First, though, he will make Erin truly his and take the sustenance he needs to get him through his next battle. But will his love for her be enough to save him when his nemesis is finally unmasked?"--

When you hit rock bottom, there's nowhere to go...Dale Steel has spent his life running from the horror of his past, so he's completely unprepared for horror to follow him into the present. But that's exactly what it's done. His only hope is his love for Ashley White, so he grabs hold with both hands, determined to escape his bleak existence.Ashley is so in love she can't see straight. Dale-and the thrall he holds over her-has given her a new outlook on sex and relationships, and she's all in. Things are finally falling into place.But Ashley and Dale's troubles are far from over. An untimely death disrupts their hopes at happiness, followed by a phone call that leaves Dale even more grief-stricken. He must make an important decision. Two roads lie in front of him, but only one will free him.

Are you missing the Steel Brothers? Are you yearning for more? Welcome to the next generation! Join the grown children of Jonah, Talon, Ryan, and Marjorie for new adventures, mysteries, and heart-pounding passion. The action, drama, and secrecy continue with Blaze, coming February 22, 2022!

He'll do anything for his family...Donovan "e;Donny"e; Steel is on a partnership track with a major Denver law firm. He loves his city career and his luxurious downtown loft, and life is going just how he planned ituntil his mother, the city attorney for his hometown of Snow Creek, Colorado, asks him to move back and work for her when her assistant retires. Mom asks? Donny goes. Because he'll do anything for the family who took him in twenty-five years ago. The fact that he can pick up where he left off with gorgeous Callie Pike is simply a fringe benefit.Caroline "e;Callie"e; Pike was looking forward to finally beginning law school at age twenty-six, but the western slope fire that destroyed most of her family's vineyards put that plan on hold. At least she has Donny Steel's return to look forward to. After she spent an evening with him at a recent party, he hasn't strayed far from her mind.When Donny and Callie meet again, sparks do more than fly. They shoot like rockets to the stars. But their chemistry can't protect them from the emerging mysteries regarding the Steel family's pastor the secret Callie is keeping as well.

Her past is coming back to haunt her. His present is haunting him.Callie Pike always considered herself the plain sister-stuck in the middle between beautiful Rory and vivacious Maddie-so she still can't believe gorgeous perennial bachelor Donny Steel has fallen in love with her. She should be the happiest woman on the planet, and she isbut her nemesis from ten years ago seems intent on destroying her newfound bliss.Donny Steel will do anything to protect his family, even sacrifice his ethics and his own happiness. As much as he loves Callie, he knows he can't be the man she deserves-not until he solves the mysteries of his family's past and finds out who shot his father.Though the two erupt in flames whenever they're together, the secrets they both harbor could destroy any chance for a future together.

True love comes once in a lifetime. Will she grab her second chance? When Kathryn Abbott moves back to her hometown following her divorce, she doesn't expect to run into Brett Falcone, the Italian Stallion. If possible, he's even more appealing than he was twenty years ago when she, the nerd queen, tutored the popular baseball star. Brett would like to begin the relationship they couldn't have then, but first Kathryn must face her past decisions...and risk losing the love of her life all over again.

Are your participles dangling? Can't get your tense sequencing right? Are you telling instead of showing? Helen Hardt takes you through the details you may have forgotten from English class and entertains you along the way. This little red book is sure to be invaluable to both beginning and seasoned writers.Ms. Hardt is a professional editor of fiction. She counts among her clients New York Times Bestselling Authors, USA Today Bestselling Authors, RITA winners and finalists, and EPIC winners and finalists. She is also an award winning author.

To be worthy of her, he must make the ultimate sacrifice.Katelyn Brooks is the happiest she''s been in a long time. In order to reclaim her life, she has faced the person who betrayed her, gained a prestigious executive assistant position, and fallen in love with gorgeous Luke Johnson.Luke loves Katelyn desperately, but he knows he''s not worthy of her. His life is a lie, and until he faces his history and makes what amends he can, he can''t be in a relationship, no matter how desperately he loves her. She deserves better.So he returns to his previous life...only to find Katelyn''s present entangled within his past. Luke must make a choice-a choice that could have deadly consequences.

"A vampire, his human lover, and their friends and families try to stop a powerful enemy's devilish scheme in this final installment of an erotic supernatural series." ~Kirkus Reviews

She gave him control in the bedroom. But is she losing control of her identity?Dating Boston's billionaire bachelor has opened up a new world for Skye Manning. Opportunities are suddenly everywhere, her new career is flourishing, and she experiences luxury she's only seen in the pages of magazines. So why does she feel like she's losing herself?Braden Black never meant to fall for Skye, and he still tries to resist a relationship he knows he's not wired for. But not only has Skye awoken something inside him-he's stirring something dark and forbidden inside his Cinderella. Something even he can't control...The Follow Me series is best enjoyed in order.Reading Order:Book #1 Follow Me DarklyBook #2 Follow Me Under