Bøger af Jessica Prince

She thought he was just a cocky, spoiled rich kid. She had it so very wrong. Shane Hendrix had a hundred-foot reinforced steel wall around her heart to keep people out, so when she first laid eyes on Jensen Rose, she wanted nothing to do with him. But what started as disdain quickly grew into something so much more. He went from being the boy she hated to the man she loved with all her heart. Then he left without so much as a goodbye, leaving her shattered. Jensen Rose didn't have much good in his life. That was until he stumbled on a ray of light standing in the middle of his bedroom. He had to have her, and once he did, he loved her with every single piece of himself. But when his past threatened to rip them apart, he did the only thing he could think to protect her. He walked away. When he returned to Redemption, Tennessee, it was with every intention of winning back the love of his life. But she's not giving in without a fight. And this is a battle he intends to win.

After her husband left her for her best friend, Hayden Young moved to Hope Valley looking for a fresh start for her and her daughter. The last thing she expected was to run into the man who had rocked her world in the middle of the wine section of the local grocery store. And no matter how many times she tells herself she hates the egotistical jerk, she can't stop the tingle she feels every time she looks at him. Micah Langford was a man who enjoyed variety. He had absolutely no interest in finding one woman and settling down. Then a one-night-stand from his past-and the best sex of his life-came rolling into town, and the self-proclaimed bachelor started wanting more. The only problem is, she can't stand the sight of him. When hate gives way to fire, igniting a passion neither of them can deny, Micah finds himself thinking about the future-or more specifically, how he can fit Hayden into his. But when a case he's working on heats up, and she starts asking questions he can't answer, Hayden has a decision to make. She can either take a leap and put her trust in him, or she can let the secrets destroy them.

Some lines are meant to be crossed.Trent Montgomery knew all about loyalty and responsibility. Tracking down his friend's long-lost sister and making sure she was safe was just another job, a favor from someone he cared about. He wasn't supposed to get attached. But when he started to fall for the woman who had been hiding from the world, things got a lot more complicated than he ever expected.Cheyanne Knightly knew all about living in fear. The life she'd made for her and her daughter was as stable as a house of cards. One stiff breeze could send her whole world crumbling. But when a new guy blew into her small town, stirring up Whitecap's rumor mill, she found herself drawn to him in a way she never expected.Lies were told. Secrets were uncovered. Lines were crossed. When the truth finally came out, Trent had to find a way to protect the woman who stole his heart while he tried to earn her trust back.

Sutton Briar has lived the past several years doing everything in her power to remain invisible. Boxy skirts? Oversized tops in muted colors? Yes please! She learned the hard way that gaining the attention of the opposite sex could lead down a very dangerous path. She's content to blend in with the wallpaper, but then her boss makes a request she can't refuse for fear of losing her job.Pretend to be the girlfriend of legendary musician, Camden Knight. There's just one problem. She can't stand him... and the feeling is mutual.Camden Knight spent years burying a crucial part of himself from the public eye. But when a one-night stand gone horribly wrong blows the lid off his secret, the only hope of repairing the damage to his reputation comes at the hands of a woman he despises. They're complete opposites in every way, but what starts as a fake relationship quickly turns into something neither of them expected. And what was supposed to be only one night leaves them both wanting so much more.

I've had my fair share of bad relationships. I've dated liars, cheaters, shoe fetishists, and everything in between. Sure, these experiences would make any woman cynical when it comes to dipping her toe back into the dating pool, but I used my past for good and made a career out of helping other women avoid going down the same paths I had. And I was damn good at it. Until a random act of fate set my life on a course I'd been avoiding for years, and put me in the crosshairs of a man that made me feel things I swore to never feel again. Now I'm in his sights and it seems like he'll stop at nothing to seduce the hell out of me. He might hold my career in the palm of his hands, but if Grayson Lockhart thinks he can blackmail me into submission with his sexy voice and sexy hands and sexy everything, then he's...probably right.

Gypsy Bradbury was never destined for great things. Or at least that's what she'd convinced herself of. Growing up on the wrong side of the tracks, she had learned that hoping for more was a waste of time. Then Marco forced his way into her life and gave her a glimpse of a future brighter than any she could have imagined. But if her past taught her anything, it was that if something seemed too good to be true... it probably was. The promise of a quiet, simple life was what drew Marco Castillo to Hope Valley. After experiencing war and death first hand, he was looking for something easy. Then he met a woman with guarded eyes and the most beautiful smile he'd ever seen. The only problem was she came with more baggage than a 747. There is nothing easy about Gypsy, but Marco knows without a doubt that the promise of her is well worth the effort. She's the strongest, bravest woman he's ever met, and when the life she's fought to build for her and her family is threatened, Marco is determined to win that battle for her. Whether Gypsy wants his help or not.

He was the town's golden boy, their all-American hero. But there was a side of him he'd only shown her. When Lyric Jackson stopped for gas in Redemption, Tennessee, she wasn't sure what to think of the small town nestled in the middle of the Smoky Mountains. Then she got one look at Holton Clarke, saw that charming smile, and fell instantly. One night with the man in uniform sparked an ember of hope, but things didn't quite end how she'd expected. All Holton Clarke ever wanted to do was protect the people he cares about. He thought he'd be able to do that better as a deputy for his hometown, but one call turned his whole world and everything he thought he knew upside down. Including what he'd hoped for his future with a certain sassy librarian. But when danger from Lyric's past comes calling, Holton has to put his fears and insecurities to the side in order to save the woman who has gotten under his skin, but she refuses to make it easy, or give him a second chance. Now she's under his roof, sharing his bed, and throwing him attitude and dirty looks every chance she gets. She might claim that nothing is ever going to happen between them, but that one night they'd shared was his favorite mistake ever, and he has every intention of repeating it for the rest of his life.

The only thing worse than living in a town where everyone hates you is having to work for the man who broke your heart.Redemption, Tennessee held nothing but painful memories that Lark Ashton had no desire to rehash. After the only man she's ever loved crush her soul and spirit, and all her friends turned their backs on her, she swore to herself she'd never go back. But when her aunt calls, asking a favor she can't possibly refuse, Lark finds herself public enemy number one . . . again.Clay Morrison has spent seven years trying to convince himself he's no longer in love with Lark Ashton. But when the woman he thinks betrayed him and his family returns, she brings with her a whole slew of feelings he's worked hard to ignore. Now he can't get the bane of his existence out of his head.She's in desperate need of a job. He can't resist the chance to have her at his mercy.And they're both about to discover what happens when the most intense passion they've ever felt is with a person they hate.

**Love Hate Relationship is a STANDALONE Romantic Comedy that follows characters introduced in Shrinking Violet. It is not necessary to read Shrinking Violet first** People say that sometimes the line between love and hate is thin. What they don't tell you is that sometimes it's invisible. Rowan Locklaine gave his heart to one woman a long time ago and has no desire to go through that kind of torture ever again. His painful past has turned him cold and heartless. Women serve only one purpose as far as he's concerned, and relationships are nothing but a waste of time and energy. When the mouthy little blonde, Navie Collins, is hired as his personal assistant, he finds his world turned upside down. And against his better judgment, he can't seem to stop thinking about her. Navie Collins has spent years convinced she's not good enough, that no one could possibly want her. Growing up the way she did helped to thicken her skin, so when she walks into a job interview and meets the temperamental, foul-mouthed, best-selling author Rowan Locklaine, she's all too happy to put him in his place. Rowan and Navie are convinced they hate each other. But as time passes and the attraction between them begins to grow, these two stubborn, strong-willed people have a life changing decision to make. Can they move beyond their pain for a chance at something better, or are they destined to let their pasts dictate their future?

Men cause nothing but pain. I live my life by these five words. For me, they have always proven to be true. Men have only brought hurt and suffering my entire life, leaving nothing but devastation in their wake. I fear them. I hate them. Until him. Gabriel forced his way into my life, ripping down the walls I've built around myself. He wants me, and he'll stop at nothing to have me. I should be terrified of what he makes me feel. So why do I crave him anyway? I see the red flags and warning signs, but I just can't help myself. I'm his obsession. I thought he was my salvation. But now I know his love could destroy me.

Mason Keller is broken, destructive, and the only man I've ever loved.I met him when I was just a child, but I knew there would never be anyone else.He lit my world with each smile and warmed my heart just by looking at me.But he was my brother's best friend...Which meant I was off limits.So he let me go and took my heart with him.Now everything has changed, and the obstacles that kept us apart all our lives are no longer in the way.He wants to claim me.He wants to own me.He wants to ravage my world.And if I'm not careful...I just might let him.

Having my heart broken once was enough to make me give up on the idea of love all together. Instead of searching for The One I decided to embrace variety and turn my back on monogamy. I made a living convincing women they didn't need a man to feel complete. And I totally rocked at it. Until the man who shattered my happily ever after came waltzing back into my life, determined to make me fall for him all over again. He claims that I'm the love of his life. He wants a second chance, and it seems like he'll stop at nothing to tempt the hell out of me. But if Dominic Abbatelli thinks he can win me back with his puppy dog eyes, heartfelt apologies, and declarations of love then he's...probably right.

Garrett Wilder is rich, famous, and totally bad for me.After one night that ended with me wanting to punch him in his face, the self-absorbed rockstar has become a permanent fixture in my life...Whether I like it or not.Now I'm forced to see him every day, and that shield I put up to protect my heart is quickly crumbling to the ground. I've gone from hating him to craving him. And the scariest part is that he feels the same.He wants to know me.He wants to own me.He wants to corrupt me.And if I'm not careful...I just might let him.

The past always comes back to haunt you. Well my past is worse than most, and it hasn't come back solely to haunt me. It's returned to annihilate me and everyone I love. Now I know our pasts are tied together. I should have stayed away. I should have continued to run. But I couldn't. Gabriel is my addiction. No matter how hard I fight it, I just can't let him go. My love for him is all consuming. I want him with everything I am. He gave me light when I've lived in a world of nothing but darkness. But the other shoe has finally dropped. Our pasts have returned. And they've set out to destroy us both.

Having grown up trapped in a gilded cage, the events of one tragic night changed everything.Farah Highland was raised with more money than most people could ever dream of, but with that wealth and privilege came cold indifference and cruelty. Determined to start living for herself, Farah cut ties with everything and everyone she'd ever known for the chance at starting over in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains.Notorious town playboy, Cannon Banks grew up living the good life. He had it all, loving parents, good friends, and a face and body that drove women wild. Love and commitment were the last things on his mind . . . until he locked eyes with a woman across a crowded bar, and everything changed in a heartbeat.There's just one problem. Bad Alibi's newest waitress wants nothing to do with him. But he's nothing if not determined.Cannon and Farah are about to enter into a battle of wills. May the best man . . . or woman, win.

Rule number 1: Never fall for the enemy. Rule number 2: Never get involved with a local. Luna Copeland lives by those rules, which complicates things tremendously when her new boss turns out to be a former one-night stand. As if that isn't bad enough, he's also a world-class jerk. But she just can't make herself stop thinking about their one night together. When Nate Warren left Whitecap years ago, he was certain he wouldn't come back. But when his daughter starts acting up and getting into trouble, the small coastal town proves to be the best place for her. With an unruly teen on his hands, the last thing he has time for is romance. Unfortunately, he can't get his sassy assistant out of his head. When ignoring their attraction fails, Nate decides he wants all in. He just has to convince Luna she wants the same.

He'd hated me first, so I figured it was only fair I hate the stupid, sexy jerk back. After ending the world's worst relationship, Marin Grey had sworn off men. So it was rather inconvenient that she couldn't seem to keep her eyes and thoughts off the Ice King himself, Pierce Walton-also known as her ex-boyfriend's older, much hotter brother. He was cold, callous, and rude. He was also the most gorgeous man she'd ever laid eyes on, which made the fact that he'd hated her from first sight all the more unfair. When circumstances dictate they put their swords away so Marin can help Pierce take care of his son, that ice-cold hate suddenly takes a turn into something much hotter. And if they aren't careful, they could both be burned alive.

Forgiveness. From the time we're old enough to understand the word, we're taught to forgive those who wrong us, so what do you do when the one person you can't forgive is yourself? For Cassidy Ashworth, it's a question that haunts her. Forgiveness has become a foreign concept. Self-loathing is something she's much more familiar with. Convinced that she doesn't deserve happiness, Cassidy is determined to spend every day trying to make up for the wrong she's done. But no amount of repenting for the past will ever convince her that she's worthy of a future with Carson Langford. Raised in the foster system, Carson has always been a throwaway kid. He knows firsthand just how cruel life can be, how easy it is for people to prey on the weak, and there's nothing Carson detests more than a bully. So focused on his self-imposed role of protector, he never counted on the beautiful blonde with the haunted eyes to stumble into his life and shake up his world. Despite her reluctance, Carson is determined to have Cassidy in his life, but once the truth of her past comes to light, the question is... will he still want to keep her?