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Saddled in Secrets is LIVE and I’m so excited for everyone to meet my favorite couple. The way Colton loves Bianca is everything. You’ll see soon enough!

It’s his job to keep me safe, but his obsession is free of charge…

Bianca
This entire mess started when my older brother’s best friend got hired to be my bodyguard.

Colton Keller has been keeping an eye on me ever since he came to live on our ranch. The wall of muscle wrapped in mysterious darkness has spoken less than five words to me in the same amount of years.

But now that Colton’s position is official, he follows me like a reclusive shadow. I try to ditch him at every turn, but he never lets me get too far.

Just as I’m about to get more creative with my evasive maneuvers, a threat to my safety pushes him to the extreme.

Colton
I’m obsessed with my best friend’s younger sister. There’s no other way to describe my desire for Bianca Benson. It’s another secret saddled to me.

But then her brother assigns me to watch over the reckless rodeo princess, as if I haven’t been doing that already.
What started as an obligation to protect her has grown into a necessity.
It’s the only part of her that’s mine. At least until my past resurfaces to haunt me.

Bianca bucks my restrictive methods as complications force my hand. She wants answers that I’m not ready to share. I’ll only surrender once she’s ready to admit the truth.

My infatuation might’ve started it, but hers will save us.

My next release – Saddled in Secrets – arrives on September 22nd. That’s just one week left to wait. To get you in the mood for Bianca and Colton, I have an excerpt for you. Enjoy!

Weariness settles in my bones and I sigh. I’m just so f-cking tired of pretending. It’s not too much to ask. I wanted to go somewhere to escape the reputation of our last name for a while. Where nobody knows me. But now, I’m trapped on a plane with my brother’s best friend and he won’t even speak to me. 

I don’t know what it is about Colton that grates on my nerves. Maybe it’s the fact I can never get a reaction from him. At this point, I just want to see him falter.

“I’m horny.” My voice is a purr as I sprawl out on the couch. “Let’s have sex.”

Colton’s blue eyes clash into mine. Static crackles between us as he watches me. He’s completely still. I’m not sure if he’s even breathing.

Laughter bursts free from my successful strategy. “Oh, that’s what it takes? You’re totally busted, Cowboy.”

The heat in his smolder fizzles into a glare. “Brat.”

I recoil. “Excuse you?”

Colton’s nostrils flare from a heavy exhale. “You’re a spoiled brat, Princess.”

Fire smacks my cheeks. “And you’re a rude asshole.”

He shrugs. “Just doin’ my job.”

My jaw drops. This is the most he’s talked to me in the five years I’ve known him. I’m not sure where to go from here.

“You could be a bit more understanding,” I mutter. 

“That’s not what I’m getting paid for.”

“Ohhhhh,” I breathe. “This is all about money. Got it.”

His jaw clenches. “No, this is about keeping you safe.”

“I don’t need you to protect me.”

“That’s not your decision.” His smug expression sends a hot spike of irritation through me.

My eyes abandon his unwavering focus for the sake of my pride. “It’s probably best if we don’t talk anymore.”

Colton braces his inked arms along the back of the sofa. “I give it two minutes. Max.”

I clamp my lips tight to prove him wrong, but the tickle in my throat is prepared to do the opposite.

This is going to be a long-ass trip.

My next release arrives on September 22nd and there are two gorgeous covers for us to stare at.

You can preorder HERE!

And there’s a blurb reveal!

It’s his job to keep me safe, but his obsession is free of charge…

Bianca
This entire mess started when my older brother’s best friend got hired to be my bodyguard.

Colton Keller has been keeping an eye on me ever since he came to live on our ranch. The wall of muscle wrapped in mysterious darkness has spoken less than five words to me in the same amount of years.

But now that Colton’s position is official, he follows me like a reclusive shadow. I try to ditch him at every turn, but he never lets me get too far.

Just as I’m about to get more creative with my evasive maneuvers, a threat to my safety pushes him to the extreme.

Colton
I’m obsessed with my best friend’s younger sister. There’s no other way to describe my desire for Bianca Benson. It’s another secret saddled to me.

But then her brother assigns me to watch over the reckless rodeo princess, as if I haven’t been doing that already.
What started as an obligation to protect her has grown into a necessity.
It’s the only part of her that’s mine. At least until my past resurfaces to haunt me.

Bianca bucks my restrictive methods as complications force my hand. She wants answers that I’m not ready to share. I’ll only surrender once she’s ready to admit the truth.

My infatuation might’ve started it, but hers will save us.

There’s a new grumpy cowboy strolling into town and he’s ready to head your way!

Buckled in Barbwire is LIVE.

Rules can’t be broken if they don’t exist…

Paisley
I’d considered myself carefree and content until I met my best friend’s older brother.

Brody Benson has a way of wrecking my composure with a single glare.
He’s broody and crass and far too attractive.
As if that isn’t enough, he earns more money in a month than I’ll likely make in my lifetime.

We couldn’t be more different. That’s why I settle for catching quick glances of him in passing. Meanwhile, he prefers to pretend I don’t exist.
But then the unthinkable happens.

Brody
The death of my mother rocks the foundation that our rustic empire is built on.
After the funeral, my sister flees to find comfort and peace. Dad shuts down, leaving me to keep the business running. That undertaking is made more challenging by Paisley Keaton.

Now I’m constantly crossing paths with the sunny cowgirl my sister left in charge of the barn. She tries to be helpful, which only agitates my animosity. I don’t miss an opportunity to tell her where to stick that overly positive attitude.

The fact that Paisley is the last woman I’d ever date promotes her to a permanent position at Benson Manor. One that needs to be filled to guarantee my ownership of the company.

Paisley will be my wife, but the only thing she’ll get from me is my last name.

I have a new book releasing soon and I’ve just revealed the cover.

Buckled in Barbwire releases on April 23rd. I hope you’re ready for broody cowboy goodness!

AND there’s a blurb reveal. Woohoo!

Rules can’t be broken if they don’t exist…

Paisley
I’d considered myself carefree and content until I met my best friend’s older brother.

Brody Benson has a way of wrecking my composure with a single glare.
He’s broody and crass and far too attractive.
As if that isn’t enough, he earns more money in a month than I’ll likely make in my lifetime.

We couldn’t be more different. That’s why I settle for catching quick glances of him in passing. Meanwhile, he prefers to pretend I don’t exist.
But then the unthinkable happens.

Brody
The death of my mother rocks the foundation that our rustic empire is built on.
After the funeral, my sister flees to find comfort and peace. Dad shuts down, leaving me to keep the business running. That undertaking is made more challenging by Paisley Keaton.

Now I’m constantly crossing paths with the sunny cowgirl my sister left in charge of the barn. She tries to be helpful, which only agitates my animosity. I don’t miss an opportunity to tell her where to stick that overly positive attitude.

The fact that Paisley is the last woman I’d ever date promotes her to a permanent position at Benson Manor. One that needs to be filled to guarantee my ownership of the company.

Paisley will be my wife, but the only thing she’ll get from me is my last name.

Headed for Home is LIVE and available to read in Kindle Unlimited!

I’m willing to admit that I shouldn’t read spicy scenes in public.
But in my defense, the opportunity rarely rises elsewhere.
As a single mom and farm owner, my time is stretched thinner than horse hair.
Besides, I’d reached a pivotal peak in the story and couldn’t put it down.

That is until someone bumps into me.
My phone launches into the air like a base hit, but the device is caught before smashing into the ground.
It comes as no surprise considering the guy is a professional baseball star.

Drake Granger isn’t the boy I remember, but I could still pick him out of the roster while blindfolded.
This charming man doesn’t hesitate to tease me about what he spies on my screen.
He also doesn’t break stride before asking me out on a date.

But as previously mentioned, spare time isn’t a luxury I possess…

Drake claims that whatever I’m willing to give is plenty.
It doesn’t take long to prove that’s not the game he’s playing.
This pro is done striking out, and headed straight for home.

We are ONE WEEK away from the release of Headed for Home. Did you preorder your copy yet?

And I have an excerpt for you. This is from Cassidy’s point of view when she bumps into Drake for the first time in seventeen years…

Drake clears his throat to knock me from that lost cause. An awkward minute has undoubtedly ticked by while I shamefully ogled him. Based on the curve of his smirk, he doesn’t seem to mind the attention.

It’s only then I recall he had said something that resembled a question. Maybe. One fact sticks out in the lustful fog my brain has become. 

“You remember me?” 

The notion is more presumptuous than I’d ever give myself credit for. I haven’t seen Drake since we were teenagers. Not only that but he went on to become a famous athlete who’s undoubtedly met more people than I can count. 

His gaze heats on mine. “As if I’d ever forget my first kiss.”

I feel my eyes bulge. “We were just kids.”

“Doesn’t make it any less meaningful.” Drake’s blatant interest roves over me. “So?”

“Buttons,” I reply automatically.

“What?” His laugh is rich and bolder than the coffee aroma wafting around the cafe. 

My cheeks get warm while fellow Bean Me Up patrons send us curious glances. “It’s just this silly retort my grandma used to toss out whenever someone used ‘so’ as a full sentence.” I chew on my bottom lip at his look of confusion. “Because you sew buttons on stuff…”

“Ah.” He nods.

My face flames hotter. “Told you it was silly.”

“I like it.” Drake’s shrug is carefree. “But what I’d like more is to know if your last name is still Brooks.”

“Is that your not-so-subtle way of asking if I’m married?”

“Can you blame me? You look…” His throat works hard to finish the statement. “Better than faded memories.”

“Should I take that as a compliment?”

His eyes remain glued on my curvy waist. “Definitely. Why didn’t we ever date?”

I squint at him. “Probably because you transferred to Edina before ninth grade.”

“Great decision for baseball,” he muses. “Not so great for us.”

“As if you have any regrets.”

He’s quiet for a pregnant pause. “Would you believe me if I said I think about you often?”

Flutters erupt in my stomach, but I can’t allow myself to get swept away in a long-lost fantasy. “Probably not.”

“It’s true, Cassidy…”

“Brooks,” I relent. “Never been married.”

Drake’s stare hasn’t wavered. “Me either.” 

ONE WEEK TO WAIT! I can’t wait to hear what you think of my favorite couple!

UPCOMING RELEASE ALERT!

Headed for Home releases on October 18th

Preorder today ➜ https://book.harloerae.com/headedforhome

steamy romcom
small town standalone
baseball pro turned bar owner
single mom cowgirl (her twins are adorable!)
childhood crush to reunion meet-cute to fling to forever
found family
obsessed and protective hero
‘it’s always been you’ vibes

𝙱𝙻𝚄𝚁𝙱 ↓
I’m willing to admit that I shouldn’t read spicy scenes in public.
But in my defense, the opportunity rarely rises elsewhere.
As a single mom and farm owner, my time is stretched thinner than horse hair.
Besides, I’d reached a pivotal peak in the story and couldn’t put it down.

That is until someone bumps into me.
My phone launches into the air like a base hit, but the device is caught before smashing into the ground.
It comes as no surprise considering the guy is a professional baseball star.

Drake Granger isn’t the boy I remember, but I could still pick him out of the roster while blindfolded.
This charming man doesn’t hesitate to tease me about what he spies on my screen.
He also doesn’t break stride before asking me out on a date.

But as previously mentioned, spare time isn’t a luxury I possess…

Drake claims that whatever I’m willing to give is plenty.
It doesn’t take long to prove that’s not the game he’s playing.
This pro is done striking out, and headed straight for home.

Score on You is live and available to read in Kindle Unlimited

GET YOUR COPY HERE

what to look forward to ↓

• small town swoon (Knox Creek, baby!)

• hockey player turned bartender 

• he’s obsessive & protective (YUM!)

• she’s innocent and totally smitten

• they’re neighbors

• touch her and see what happens

• grumpy x sunshine 

• slooooooow burn 

• standalone 

BLURB ↓

This existence I’m surviving passes alongside the bars of an invisible cage.

Until one night when there’s a choice I can take. 

I flee those oppressive barriers without a backward glance.

The adjustment is a steep incline.

Unknown obstacles lurk in every direction.

But those twists and turns are part of my journey, which makes them treasures to cherish.

The most meaningful of them all is crossing paths with Ridge Carter.

The former hockey star is intimidating but irresistible.

He’s the opposite of the men I’ve been raised to fear.

Rather than restrain my newfound freedom, he shows me what it means to thrive.

That gives me the courage to wade deeper.

Ridge’s stony exterior rarely cracks, except for me.

He’s different when I’m nearby and I like that. A lot.

It has me seeking him out, but I never have to look far.

Maybe I should question his close proximity that has little to do with him living next door.

I choose to trust instead.

Ridge acts like I’m a bigger score than any goal he made on the ice.

But the experiences he’s giving me are just the beginning.

And once again, a single choice has the power to change everything.

Score on You releases on June 7th!

PREORDER ➜ https://book.harloerae.com/ScoreOnYou

BLURB ↓

I used to believe the decision to choose didn’t belong to me. 

This existence I’m living passes alongside the bars of an invisible cage. 

Until one night when there’s a choice for me to take.

The adjustment is a steep incline.

Unknown dangers lurk in every direction.

But those turns are part of my journey, which makes them treasures to cherish.

The most priceless of them all is crossing paths with Ridge Carter.

The former hockey star is intimidating but irresistible. 

He’s the opposite of the men I’ve been raised to fear.

Rather than restrain my newfound freedom, he shows me what it means to thrive.

That gives me the courage to wade deeper. 

Ridge’s stony exterior rarely cracks, except for me.

He’s different when I’m nearby and I like that. A lot. 

It has me seeking him out, but I never have to look far. 

Maybe I should question his close proximity that has little to do with him living next door. 

I choose to trust instead. 

Ridge acts like I’m a bigger score than any goal he made on the ice. 

But the experiences he’s giving me are just the beginning.

And once again, a single choice has the power to change everything.