A Dark Romance Anthology

Hate brought them together. Love will break down their walls.

In this enthralling anthology of dark romance short stories, hatred is the spark that lights the flame. From bitter rivalries to deeply buried grudges, these enemies are bound by animosity—until the walls they’ve built around their hearts begin to crumble.

Each story unravels a tale of sharp-tongued banter, simmering tension, and the fierce burn of loathing transformed into undeniable desire. As enemies discover shared truths and unexpected vulnerabilities, they’ll be forced to confront the feelings they’ve fought so hard to deny.

In Hate Mates, every couple walks a knife’s edge between fury and passion, mistrust and surrender. But in the shadows of their darkest emotions lies the promise of something deeper—if they’re brave enough to reach for it.

With high-stakes betrayal, scorching chemistry, and hearts that beat faster when danger is near, these enemies find themselves trapped in battles they cannot afford to lose—and passions they cannot deny.

Dare to play their games—if you’re brave enough to face the dark side of love.

This steamy volume of stories is perfect for readers who crave tension, passion, and the irresistible allure of enemies who can’t stay apart.

*This is a charity anthology in honor and memory of Catherine Wiltcher, and all proceeds will be donated to Bowel Cancer U.K.*

My story is Truth Under the Carolina Sky (Volume 3)

Deep in the heart of Appalachia, once-in-a-lifetime love thrives in magical mountain towns, valley villages, and scenic destinations. Loving Carolina is a charity romance collection of swoonworthy, heartwarming small town romances that include the sweet, the steamy, and everything in between. Join your favorite bestselling authors on these emotional journeys to happily-ever-after inspired by the beauty and resiliency of western North Carolina.

Published together in this limited edition anthology to support the recovery effort, the short stories included in Loving Carolina are only available for a limited time. Show your support and one-click the collection today!

All royalties from this anthology will be donated to relief funds for the victims of storm damage and flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The participating authors and publisher are not associated with or sponsored by any relief organization.

With stories by Alexis Anne, Amber Joi Scott, Angel Nyx, Anne Mercier, April D Berry, Ariana St. Claire, Ariel Ewert, B.L. Brown, Breezy Jones, Brittany Wright, C.D. Gorri, Carey Decevito, Christine Zolendz, C.J. Pinard, Claire Hastings, Claudia Burgoa, Cooper McKenzie, D Williams, Darlene Tallman, Deanndra Hall, Dee Lagasse, E.L. Koslo, Elise Gedicke, Ella Sparkle, Emily Klepp, Eve R. Hart, Glenna Maynard, H.M. Darling, Indi Marie, J L Lora, J. P. Uvalle, J.L. Baldwin, Jamie Dalton, Janine Infante Bosco, Jennifer Foor, Jill Brashear, Jules Ford, Julia Mills, K. Rodriguez, Kat Savage, Kate James, KD Michaels, Kiki Malone, Laralyn Doran, Leaona Luxx, Linda Marie Pankow, M Leigh Morhaime, M. Merin. M.L. Broome, MA Destiny, Madalyn Judge, Maria Vickers, Marissa Dobson, Morgan Jane Mitchell, Noel Brooks, Rae B. Lake, Renea Porter, River Seabrook, Rowan St. George, S.N. Garza, Samantha Chase, Silla Webb, Stephanie K Clemens, Stephanie Webb Dillon, Teagan Brooks, TL Reeves & Michele Ryan, Via Mari, Victoria Jayne, & Yolanda Olson

She’s tired of being the helpless victim. So she’s going to beat them at their own vicious game…

Carissa Elliott has had enough. Fleeing town to escape the brutish mobster who killed her father and now wants her for a lover, the fierce young woman travels to Miami and is swept off her feet by a sexy mystery man… until she learns he runs a criminal cartel. And when she returns home to find her roommate murdered, the daughter of a crime boss embraces the life she’s tried so hard to avoid and vows revenge.

Building an empire of her own, she soon draws the ire of the ruthless fiend she’s determined to bring down. But when she crosses paths with the handsome gangster she met in Miami, she couldn’t forget and learns they share the same enemy, the spark they once felt threatens to become a firestorm that could burn them both.

Between irresistible passion and tension-filled struggles for power, has Carissa found a partner or an even deadlier foe?

Boss is the steamy first book in The Trinity romantic suspense series. If you like tenacious heroines, cruel villains, and dark drama, then you’ll adore J. L. Lora’s unputdownable tale.

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When a dangerous ex sets out to destroy her, will disappearing into a new life save the gangster she loves?

New York City. Gia Corey feels cornered. Trapped when her former lover sets her up for murder, the powerful crime boss willingly surrenders to the police to protect her friends. And after learning the killings were an insane scheme to win her back, Gia flees to Detroit, leaving everyone behind… including the guy she yearns for.

Going legit in Motor City, the reformed criminal still pines for her lost chance at forever. But when her deranged stalker strikes against her loved ones in his relentless drive to hunt her down, Gia realizes the only way to stop the terror is to take on the psycho herself.

Can she reunite with her soulmate before he meets a gruesome end?

Made is the thrilling second book in The Trinity romantic suspense series. If you like tough-minded heroines, commanding men, and nail-biting action, then you’ll enjoy J. L. Lora’s steamy game of cat-and-mouse.

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A deranged killer. A hit list of four. And she’s the gruesome finale…

Amelia “Mel” Solis swore a grief-stricken oath. Though she struggles to remain true to her vow to stay away from Leandro Masseur, she and the handsome mobster battle longstanding desires. But the fierce crime boss plunges straight back into their emotionally scarred past with the discovery of a woman’s corpse in her bed…

Learning she’s a target in a psychopathic revenge scheme and forced together with Leandro to investigate, she’s torn between keeping her promise and giving in to an inevitable passion. But as the bodies pile up and the murderer puts her in his sights, she worries this forbidden attraction has become a love to die for.

Can they survive a madman’s vengeance and satisfy the hunger that consumes them?

Steel is the pulse-pounding third book in The Trinity romantic suspense series. If you like fearless heroines, thrilling desire, and dark drama, then you’ll adore J. L. Lora’s action-packed page-turner.

Buy Steel to live on the steamy side of danger today!

The truth just hit them like a wrecking ball. Can two stubborn souls turn explosive chemistry into a lasting romance?

Cameron Blake is seething. With his selfish parents still trying to force him back into a box, it’s taking all the retired baseball superstar’s inborn grit to focus on his creative dreams. So when the reinvented artist attends his latest showing, he’s dismayed to hear harsh criticism from the nine-year-old daughter of the One Who Got Away.

Adrianna Arenas is in a panic. The single mom is caught between joy and terror when her missing child walks in the door with the man who conjures painful memories of lingering kisses and an unplanned pregnancy. And when she realizes he didn’t know he was the father, the proud woman fears things are about to get even more complicated.

Grieving the lost years, Cameron focuses on bonding with his child as his gaze is pulled by his ex’s undiminished beauty and fire. And while Adrianna has doubts over their mismatched worlds ever intertwining, she can’t deny the way her heart sings when he’s near.

Will their reunion be a swing-and-a-miss or a homerun into happiness?

The Summer I Loved You is the captivating first book in the A Love for All Seasons contemporary romance series. If you like red-hot emotions, steamy interludes, and couples fighting for a second chance, then you’ll adore J.L. Lora’s breathtaking brushstrokes.

He’s vowed to become a dad. She’s sure she’d be a terrible mother. Will this forty-week journey tie two strangers' hearts together forever?

Spencer Grayson refuses to answer to anyone. But when he learns the frozen embryo that’s his last link to his late wife has gone missing, the high-powered businessman’s chilly facade cracks. And while he feels a spark of hope when he tracks down the poor-but-gorgeous teacher who’s unwillingly ended up pregnant with his child, he’s not sure how to convince her to keep the baby.

Winter Alexander never wanted kids. So she doesn’t know where to turn when a coldly handsome mogul is on the warpath because her IUD-egg-mishap is his only chance at fulfilling a promise to his wife. And while she’s not about to roll over and do his bidding, there’s something in his grief-stricken pleas that has her considering the crazy choice to be a surrogate.

Intrigued by the color and creativity the talented woman brings to his world, Grayson realizes he wants the one thing his riches can’t buy. But while Winter loves the intimacy of the powerful guy’s passionate embrace, new information about the pregnancy leaves her feeling horribly betrayed.

Can they transform the mistake of a lifetime into a portrait of perfection?

The Winter of My Love is the emotional second book in the A Love for All Seasons contemporary romance series. If you like strong characters, tear-jerking scenes, and angst transforming to bliss, then you’ll adore J. L. Lora’s steamy surprise.

A Love for All Seasons Novella 

Todo lo que pueda salir mal… Yes, whatever can go wrong will go wrong.

When my best friend and her baseball legend husband hired me to coordinate their exclusive baby shower, I saw the heavens open. With tons of media and bloggers present, you couldn’t buy this level of exposure.

I was so close to pulling it off seamlessly. But family drama won’t let me be great. Neither will the presence of the man I can’t say no to.

Chase can make me smile all day with a single text. His every touch is engraved on my skin. His kiss burns on my lips. And it always leads to disaster.

Why should today be any different?

She plays by the rules, but gets cheated on.

She tells the truth, but is lied to.

She puts others first, but is being used.

...And it's all about to end.

After discovering her husband is a cheating liar, Saona Torres is ready to take a ride on the wild side. After all, the good girl vibe she's worn like a badge of honor has been dragging her down. It's time for for Saona to soar. And it all starts with one stiff shot of mind-blowing pleasure at the hands of sexy and irresistible bartender, Jax Hamilton. Some nights change it all...

They’ve imprinted on each other’s souls. But that passionate chemistry has left them broken and bruised before…

Chase Blake doesn’t do anything by halves. Whether it’s running his lucrative investment firm, gambling big time, or kissing beautiful women, the reckless risk-taker avoids deeper feelings by never letting off the gas. But when a serious street-fight injury leaves him reluctantly agreeing to take a break, his biggest fear is living impossibly close to the curvy beauty who makes his blood boil.

Lauren Guerrera is determined to play it cool. So even though her entire body starts tingling when her ex-lover moves back into town, she swears she won’t allow their checkered history to trigger more drama. But when the confident woman’s family dynamics implode, she can’t stop herself from falling into the rugged man’s arms after he races to the rescue.

Struggling to let his guard down and be honest with the girl who holds his heart, Chase quiets his self-destructive impulses with wild love. And just as Lauren dares to hope they’ve put the past in the rearview, she’s brought crashing down to earth by old trauma.

Can they turn their high-stakes desires into a perfect lifelong partnership?

The Autumn You Became Mine is the steamy third book in the A Love for All Seasons contemporary romance series. If you like fierce-but-flawed characters, feisty relationships, and swoon-worthy scenes, then you’ll adore J.L. Lora’s complex attraction.