Fourth Down by Desiree Holt

Fourth Down
by Desiree Holt
Game On Book Four
Go Big or Go Home

When her relationship goes up in flames, Holly Funchess jumps straight back into the heat—by becoming a firefighter. Running as far away from her past as she can, Holly trains hard and lands a job with a small San Diego firehouse. With everything to prove, she has no problem putting her love life on the back burner. But where there’s smoke…

A former football player with a string of failed relationships behind him, Chase DeMarco has put his all into his Coast Guard career and the youth football team he coaches. He’s not about to let anyone distract him—especially Holly, the woman at his gym who seems to relish getting under his skin. But when their skirmishes turn into full-contact workouts—and they face off against the dangers of their jobs—Chase and Holly must choose between letting the clock run down or playing to win…

Genre: Contemporary Romance
Content/Theme(s): Firefighter, Coach, Coast Guard, Football, Military, Sports
Release Date: October 25, 2016
Publisher: Lyrical Shine

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Bedroom Eyes by Desiree Holt

Bedroom Eyes
by Desiree Holt
Bridget Reilly hides what she sees as a deformity behind a pair of dark glasses. Fortunately, they also hide her lust for the gorgeous Navy SEAL living next door.

When a masked ball provides an opportunity to enjoy a glorious night of anonymous erotic sex with the hottie of her dreams, she’s all over that. She soon realizes she's replaced one disguise with another and revealing the truth is not an option.

But when plastic surgery corrects Bridget’s problems, will he see past her deceit to the love she feels for him or walk away without looking back?
Note: This was previously published by Ellora's Cave in September 2011. It has been newly edited.

Genre: Erotic Romance
Content/Theme(s): SEAL, Navy, Military, Contemporary
Release Date: September 30, 2016
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

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Man of My Heart by Desiree Holt

Man of My Heart
by Desiree Holt
The Omega Team Book Five
A Sable Hunter's Hell Yeah! Kindle Worlds novella
Jasmine Grey is an up and coming country rock star, just completing a successful tour opening for a top country rock group. If only her bass player, Cobra, would leave her alone. When he attacks her the last night of the tour she is so shaken she retreats from everything and buys a home in the Texas Hill Country. She is still spooked, however, by memories of Cobra and his vows of vengeance. Her cousin, Libby McCoy, Aron’s wife, insists she needs protection. Enter Caleb Branam, former Delta Force now an agent for The Omega Team.

Caleb took himself off the active roster after a hostage rescue went wrong and members of his team were killed, but Aron manages to persuade him to take on the job of Jasmine’s bodyguard. As the days go by and she is writing music for her new album, the attraction between them grows more and more intense. When she returns to the road and Cobra begins his campaign of harassment, it will be up to Caleb to stop it for good and for both of them to realize what they feel for each other is the real deal. But will they be able to?

Genre: Western Romance
Content/Theme(s): Musicians, Rock Star, Singer, Bodyguard
Release Date: August 9, 2016
Publisher: Kindle Worlds

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Hero to Obey by Desiree Holt, Renee Rose et al

Hero to Obey
Twenty-two Naughty Military Romance Stories
by Desiree Holt, Renee Rose, Selena Kitt, Paige Tyler, Sierra Cartwright,
Alta Hensley, Sue Lyndon, Vanessa Vale, Abbie Adams, Tabitha Black, Zoe Blake, Bethany Burke, Alexa Day, Livia Grant, Yasmine Hyde, Isabella Kole, Cerise Noble, Kate Richards, Maggie Ryan, Lee Savino, Maren Smith & Maddie Taylor
Your hot, dominant military heroes are waiting—and they expect your complete submission.

Twenty-two all new sexy novellas, penned by New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling authors of BDSM romance.

Genre: Military Romance
Content/Theme(s): BDSM, Spanking, Domestic Discipline, Contemporary
Release Date: June 28, 2016
Publisher: Blushing Books

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Pass Interference by Desiree Holt

Pass Interference
by Desiree Holt
Game On Book Three
No Rules. No Limits.

Party girl Tyler Gillette has just one rule: no football players. As the daughter of the owner of the San Antonio Hawks, she grew up in the shadow of the sport and her father’s enormous wealth. She was even named Tyler because he wanted a boy. Life couldn’t have drawn up a better play for turning her into a wild child—until that same life is threatened by someone from the past . . .

Former Hawks running back Rafe Ortiz has a few rules of his own. First, no weaknesses. Second, no babysitting spoiled football princesses. But his new career as a bodyguard means he’s responsible for protecting the beautiful Tyler Gillette from her mysterious stalker. But keeping his hands off her might be harder than keeping her safe . . .

Genre: Contemporary Romance
Content/Theme(s): Bodyguard, Running back, Sports, Football
Release Date: April 12, 2016
Publisher: Kensington/Lyrical Shine

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Blood Moon by Desiree Holt

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Blood Moon by Desiree Holt
Hot Moon Rising Book Three
Hunger. It drives the wolf. Hunger for food, for domination, for sexual satisfaction, and for revenge when one of their own is harmed. So it is when Hannah Raines is kidnapped by an insane geneticist who wants the female shifter for his bizarre experiments.

Rand Molina has not only been able to satisfy his hunger with Hannah as his new mate but also taught her there is no limit to the carnal pleasures they can enjoy. He is both frightened and enraged by Hannah’s disappearance and hungers for revenge.

Derek Sawyer, alpha of their small pack, has been seeking his mate for a long time. Fate delivers her in the person of Riesa Marlowe, a psychic who can give them clues to Hannah’s location. With Riesa, he feeds his sexual appetite that strengthens his ability to lead his pack on a rescue mission.

Two very hot couples and a dangerous situation. Will the fire burn brighter, or will they all go down in flames?
Note: This was originally published as Driven By Hunger by Ellora's Cave in 2010. New material has been added, and it has been newly edited.

Genre: Paranormal Romance
Content/Theme(s): Shifters, Romantic Suspense, Werewolves, Erotic
Release Date: January 19, 2016
Publisher: Decadent Publishing

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Naked Hunger by Desiree Holt

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Naked Hunger by Desiree Holt
Naked Cowboys Book Eight
His heart has an appetite only one woman can satisfy.

Sable Hunter paid her dues caring for suburban pets in West Texas. Ready to get back to her first love—large animals—she’s excited about moving to Saddle Wells to take over for the retiring veterinarian. With a reputation to build, she can’t afford any distractions, and the sizzling heat between her and local rancher Ryan Donovan could seriously mess with her focus.

Ryan earned his stripes the hard way, one bull at a time on the rodeo circuit. Now he’s put his prize money to work raising bulls for competition. He can’t deny he misses the rush of pro riding—until the sweet new vet in town brings a different kind of excitement and makes him want to sweep her into his bed and his future.

Becoming friends with benefits sounds like an excellent compromise to Ryan until he can convince Sable she doesn’t have to choose between career and love. But a costly mistake could destroy her career, as well as any chance for happiness with the man she realizes she loves.
Product Warning: Contains a woman whose career is taking off, and a man whose career is changing direction faster than a spinning bull. Hang on, ladies, this cowboy’s got a free hand and it’s about to get wild!

Genre: Erotic Western Romance
Content/Theme(s): Cowboys, Veterinarian, Rodeo, Contemporary
Release Date: December 29, 2015
Publisher: Samhain Publishing

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Line of Scrimmage—Venus Moon by Desiree Holt

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Line of Scrimmage
by Desiree Holt
Game On Book Two
Sometimes it’s not about winning…

One bad tackle. That’s all it took to put wide receiver Jake Russell in a cast for the rest of the NFL season. From being a high school all-star to getting drafted by the Austin Mustangs, football has been Jake’s life for as long as he can remember. It’s what defines him—because he has a secret he never shares. But now that he’s laid up in bed with a nurse displaying a lot of distracting bedside manners, he’s discovering life on the sidelines might have its perks. . .

One last paycheck. That’s all Erin Bass has left to her name when the resort she works at shuts down. Desperate, she agrees to be a caregiver to hardass jock Jake Russell, who also happens to be a memorable one-night stand. Before long, caring leads to daring new ways to catch up in bed, especially with Jake still in a cast. But with football on the sidelines, this time the game is serious. . .

Genre: Contemporary Romance
Content/Theme(s): Sports, Football
Release Date: December 8, 2015
Publisher: Kensington Publishing

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Raw Edge of Danger—Mission Control—Lethal Design by Desiree Holt

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Desiree Holt's romantic suspense Omega Team series

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Raw Edge of Danger
by Desiree Holt
Omega Team Book One
Grey Holden was on a mission to find the source of illegal arms. The death of his best friend on a compromised mission left him filled with anger and dedicated to bringing down whoever was responsible.

Athena Madero had her own mission, to take down a major politician who had been preying on young girls for a long time. She hated him enough to quit her job as a cop and go on her own hunt for evidence.

When she and Grey crossed paths, chemistry sparked and suddenly, unexpectedly, shockingly, there was a lot more between them than searching for evidence and pinning down a traitor.

In a split second, they were riding the raw edge of danger. Together.

Genre: Romantic Suspense
Content/Theme(s): Military, Action/Adventure, Contemporary
Release Date: November 30, 2015
Publisher: Indie

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Playing With Fire by Desiree Holt

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Playing With Fire by Desiree Holt
Sports reporter Cassie Fitzgerald is back home in Stoneham, Texas, scene of her sister’s murder and the place she lost her heart to hot, hot Griffin Hunter. Griff is hotter than ever and Cassie forgot—when you play with fire, you’re bound to get burned.

One hot summer Cassie Fitzgerald gave her virginity and her heart to Griffin Hunter. When he married her sister, Diane, she fled Stoneham and for six years nothing could make her return. Not her sister’s murder, for which Griffin was and continues to be the only suspect. Not her father’s suicide, which the police chief wants to sweep under the rug.

But now her mother is dead and she’s back home in Stoneham, Texas, assaulted by memories and battling resentment along with sadness. She has legal obligations she can’t avoid, responsibilities she wants to take care of and get the hell out of the place she ran from so long ago. And then there is Griff, the man whose hold on her heart has never slackened or eased. She wants to hold her hatred for him close to her but he wants to hold her body close to his. Despite everything that happened he wants her more than ever and makes no bones about it.

And damn it, she finds herself just as susceptible.

Together they begin to unravel the mysteries surrounding her sister’s murder and Griff’s implication in it. With each layer they peel back more secrets are revealed. As they work side by side will she be able to control her own hot need for this man or will she be pulled back into the same sensual vortex? Can she uncover the secret Stoneham’s hiding, the riddle of Diane’s murder and the answer to her relationship with Griff without destroying herself in the process?
Note: Originally published in November 2009 as Once Burned; it has been newly edited.

Genre: Western Romantic Suspense
Content/Theme(s): Cowboy, Contemporary
Release Date: October 29, 2015
Publisher: Decadent Publishing

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Naked Heat by Desiree Holt

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Naked Heat by Desiree Holt
Naked Cowboys Book Seven
Which burns hotter…their desire, or his need for revenge?

The hunt for the drunk driver who killed his twin sister leads Andrew “Mac” McDaniel to Saddle Wells, Texas. From the moment he buys the rundown Hannigan Ranch, he gets more help than he wanted or thought he needed from “the crew” of Saddle Wells. Including from the sexy realtor who sold him the place.

When Nida Beloit hands over the keys to Mac’s new ranch, electricity sizzles between her and the investment advisor who sold everything to focus on his independent investigation. Yet even as they indulge in nights of erotic sex, Mac’s obsession drags at what’s growing between them.

Nida wonders if she can bear to stand by and watch him destroy himself—especially when the end of his investigation sends him careening toward a potentially disastrous act of revenge.

Warning: Contains one hot property of a cowboy, and a lady who knows a fixer upper when she sees one. Question is, is her heart tough enough to take on the job?

Genre: Erotic Western Romance
Content/Theme(s): Cowboys, Suspense, Small town, Contemporary
Release Date: August 4, 2015
Publisher: Samhain Publishing

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Forward Pass by Desiree Holt

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Forward Pass by Desiree Holt
Game On Book One
Get Ready to Play Rough

Shay Beckham grew up idolizing her brother’s best friend, star quarterback Joe Reilly. There was no one in their Texas town who had the moves to match Joe on or off the field. Years later, he’s still a player who has what it takes to drive any hot-blooded woman wild. But Shay isn’t a kid with a bad case of hero-worship anymore. She’s grown-up and independent, with her feet on the ground and a serious head on her shoulders. If she could just say the same for Joe.

It’s been fifteen years, but Joe Reilly hasn’t forgotten the skinny little kid who used to follow him around like a shadow. What he can’t get over is that the skinny shadow has grown into one hell of an incredible woman. One any man in his right mind would kill to get his hands on. And one who seems to be completely immune to him. He knows he and Shay could have something special together. If he could only convince her he’s about more than just the game.

Genre: Erotic Contemporary Romance
Content/Theme(s): Sports, Football
Release Date: July 7, 2015
Publisher: Kensington Publishing

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Buck Naked by Desiree Holt
Naked Cowboys Book Two
Sometimes out of the frying pan and into the fire is the best way to burn.

Amy Stark has it all together—except for chronic bad taste in men. She’s firmly in hands-off-all-men mode when a flat tire forces her to accept the help of exactly the type of man she’s sworn off. Arrogant, cocky and condescending.

When she runs into him again later that day and then finds out her brother has invited him for dinner, the fire between them has a sizzle of a different kind.

At eighteen, Buck Montgomery left home to make his mark on the bull-riding circuit. He may have had wild success in rodeo but his personal life is in the dust, and while he’s ready to start a new life he’s wary to expose his heart. Buck knows he should tell Amy the truth, but every time he opens his mouth, hers is right there with kisses like molten lava.

When his past resurfaces at the worst possible time, Buck can only wonder if Amy will love the man he has become…or if the man he was will chase her away.

Product Warnings: Contains barnyard language and clap-your-hands-over-your-mama’s-eyes sex between a cowboy with a checkered past and a ranch girl with all the right moves.

Genre: Western Romance
Release Date: April 30, 2013
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
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