Noble Neighbor (A Cocky Hero Club Novel) by Nicole Ann Nielsen

Title: Noble Neighbor

A Cocky Hero Club Novel

Author: Nicole Ann Nielsen

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: August 15, 2021

Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward are excited to bring you the Cocky Hero Club: original works from various authors inspired by Keeland and Ward's New York Times bestselling Cocky Bastard series.

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Escaping the publicity following the murder of his wife, Oliver and his son relocate to a small town and start afresh.

He never expected to fall for another woman.

After years of moving from place to place, Sunny and her daughters finally settle on a little slice of Nebraskan soil.

Falling for her neighbor was not part of her plan.

But Oliver is hard to resist. And he’s determined to break down Sunny’s walls.

When Sunny’s past collides with her present, will she do what she's done before — take her girls and run?

Or will she stay and fight for love?

Noble Neighbor is a second chance at love/single parent romance inspired by Mister Moneybags.

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“I’m going to tell Oliver everything. Today.”

Sunny ended the call, chucked the phone onto the bed, and stormed from the room before she talked herself out of her decision. A couple of minutes later, she let herself into Oliver’s home.

“Hello?” Listening, the only sound within the house was the tick-tock from the grandfather clock in the hallway. She shrugged out of her jacket and hung it on the rack before making her way to his office.

It was empty, but the aroma of a steaming mug of coffee on his desk called to her. Sunny meandered over and took a sip. One sip led to a second, and she settled into his chair, closing her chilled hands around the ceramic, figuring he wouldn’t mind if she waited.

He might object to her finishing his coffee, and the thought brought a smile to her lips. She could always offer to pay penance.

But her smile dimmed as she remembered her reason for the visit. Oliver deserved the truth before he — either of them — took that final step.

Hopefully, he would be as understanding as she reckoned. Then again, his wife was a murder victim. And taking on the Jones girls and their baggage was a huge commitment. And maybe he wasn’t the man she thought him to be.

Urgh. Stop second-guessing yourself.

She placed the mug down, accidently knocking the mouse. The monitor lit up, drawing her gaze.

Shock bulleted through her.

The words filled her vision, ricocheting in her mind. She shook her head and read them again.

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Nicole Ann Nielsen believes in romance, in love, and in everyone deserving a happy ever after.

And that is what she writes — Contemporary Romance.

Working as a web developer and running her own company, one morning, having had enough of code, she opened a word document, and finally, finally, let the ideas bouncing around her head out.

In her own words: “The words flowed, the characters talked, the scenes developed, and a story formed. It was magical.”

Nicole lives in scenic Cape Town, South Africa, and shares her space with her husband, two dogs, and a lone cat.

She is an avid reader, enjoys Pilates, inhales coffee, and loves dreaming about her next novel.

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Rush of Love by Nicole Ann Nielsen

Title: Rush of Love

Author: Nicole Ann Nielsen

Genre: Small Town Romance

Editor: Candice Royer

Publication Date: August 27^th, 2020

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Blurb:

A suspenseful second chance romance with an age gap that will melt your Kindle and keep you on the edge of your seat!

She’s chasing her dreams. He’s reeling from betrayal.

While home on vacation, Jo Lawson babysits the children of a family friend, Kurt Wheeler. Despite the seventeen-year age gap between them, Jo and Kurt soon succumb to the temptation of their mutual attraction.

What was meant to be a summer fling turned into a long-distance relationship … until he abruptly ends it.

Years later, Jo decides it’s time to go home after a stalker turns vicious. With danger hot on her heels, she’s forced to confront the town’s sheriff — the man who broke her heart. As Kurt uncovers long-buried secrets, he must adjust to having Jo back in town while figuring a plan to keep her safe.

It soon becomes clear the chemistry from their past burns as fiercely as ever, but the numbers are stacked against them.

Will they beat the odds this time?

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Right Side of Love | Murmur of Love

Echo of Love | Rush of Love

Nicole Ann Nielsen believes in romance, in love, and everyone deserves a happy ever after. And that is what she writes -- Contemporary Romance, with a dash of spice and a hint of suspense.

Nicole lives in scenic Cape Town, South Africa, and shares her space with her husband, two dogs, and a lone cat, her son and daughter having long flown the parental coop.

She is an avid reader, enjoys Pilates, inhales coffee, and loves dreaming about her next novel.

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“Hey,” she greeted, smiling.

Seeing her pretty face come to life on the small screen kicked up Kurt’s pulse rate. And stirred his dick. But then, he’d been walking with a semi-hard-on all weekend. He’d managed — just — to not give in to the temptation and take himself in hand.

He cleared his throat. “Josephine.” Nope. His voice was still all croaky.

“You okay?”

“Yeah.”

 “Boys okay?”

“Yeah.” Oh, way to go, Kurt. Reduced to blubbering one-word answers.

 “Okay then, what’s up with you?” Jo moved position, and Kurt saw the iron post behind her. She was in bed. Like him.

What’s up? “My dick,” he blurted, viewing the bulge pushing against his pajama pants.

She blinked. “Oh.”

“Oh? That’s all you gotta say? Oh. Since you walked into my office seven weeks ago, it’s had a mind of its own. And then I did that fool thing of hauling you out of … Polly and kissing you. And then … then Friday … Friday, I truly lost my mind, and now my dick’s had a taste of your pussy again, and it wants more. Dammit, Josephine, stop laughing,” Kurt ground out.

He was staring at her ceiling, strips of wood lying atop support beams, while the sound of her giggles filled his ears. It was a beautiful sound, and a reluctant smile stirred his lips.

“Jo? Honey?”

Her face filled his screen again. Big brown eyes were shining bright, and she was swiping a hand across a bright pink cheek. “Should I apologize, Sheriff?”

“Never.” He loved her just the way she was.   

“Hauling me out of Polly was … hot.”

“So I’ve been told,” he admitted.

She chuckled. “Have you watched the video?”

“Yeah.” Just five minutes ago. Hence the call. He cleared his throat. “I need to apologize to you. You deserve more than ‘a haul out the car and kiss senseless on the side of the road’ behavior from me. I wasn’t think—”    

“It was real, Kurt,” Jo cut in. “That kiss was real. Just like Friday was real. And both were hot. Don’t apologize for being authentic with me.” Exhaling sharply, she added, “I’m suffering from the same malady that’s afflicting you. Except” — she grinned — “mine’s … internal.”

He swallowed. Hard. “This … between us? Are we going there again? Are you prepared to give me a second chance?”

The prolonged silence was killing him, and he stared into his screen, into her beautiful eyes as she looked at him, wishing he could cup her face and feel her soft skin and will the answer he wanted from her sweet lips.

And then, “Yes. Yes, I am.”          

Kurt let out the breath he’d been holding, and his heart stuttered to life again. “We’ll talk when you’re back from California,” he promised.

A bright smile bloomed across her face. “We’ll talk.” This was quickly followed by a frown. “About California. Seriously, Kurt, did you have to sic bodyguards on me?” 

“Jo, your concealed license is not valid in California, and I don’t like you being unarmed, so yes, until I’m around to protect your ass and Branson is caught, you will have bodyguards on you. It falls under the contract protecting your entire family.”

Jo muttered something under her breath.

“Sorry?” He wanted her to repeat what he’d thought he’d heard her say.

 She looked him in the eye. “I love it when you go all sheriff-y on me.”

“Josephine,” he growled at the blatant lie.

She huffed. “Oh, okay. I said … you’ve gone and made me all … heated, Sheriff. So. Not. Fair. You’re hundreds of miles away,” she whined.

Join the club, baby. Kurt chuckled. “Oh, it’s very fair, Josephine. I’ll see you when you get back on Wednesday.”  

“Till Wednesday, Sheriff Wheeler. Sweet dreams,” she added with a wicked smile stretching from ear to ear. She blew him a kiss and disconnected before Kurt could reply.

“Sweet dreams, baby. Love you,” he whispered to the blank screen, catching the kiss, placing his fist over his heart.

Kurt lay back smiling. And opened the app to view That Kiss again.

But his smile had faded by the time the video ended.

He’d mauled Jo, on the side of a public road. And left her.

He’d slaked his lust, taking her, roughly, in a kitchen. And left.

After toying with her for years, he’d left her, without a backward glance.

He’d not ever done right by her.

How was he going to make it up to her?

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Murmur of Love (Texas Solace, #1) by Nicole Ann Nielsen

Title: Murmur of Love

Series: Texas Solace Series #1

Author: Nicole Ann Nielsen

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: November 21, 2019

"A cowboy, a supermodel, and a marriage of convenience.

A recipe for disaster . . . or a Southern fairytale?

Cecelia Carlsen, supermodel, entrepreneur and philanthropist, thrust into an unforeseen situation, returns to a past she thought forever lost to her.

Aidan Lawson, Texas cattle rancher and single father, faced with a renewed custody suit and a struggling ranch, is unsure about the future.

And then she arrives in a private jet, flaunting her mile-long legs, batting her honey eyes at him, and offering a solution to his problems.

But Aidan is a man who abhors lies and secrets.

And Cecelia is a woman shrouded in them."

“Loved this original romance. Its very well written with wonderful characters and amazing storyline. It’s a slow burn romance with unique twists that make it an “original” story. Aidan and Lily’s story is full of heartbreak, surprises, loss, secrets, love and second chances. I instantly loved these characters and loved every second of their story - the good, the bad, the ugly and the great. Murmur of Love is an emotional, sweet romance that you won’t want to miss. Highly Recommend! 💕” - K & R’s Dark Angels Book Blog

“Uprooted from the home they had shared with their parents in Boston, Valentino and Vincente Marconi’s first night with Cecelia in New York was fraught with emotion. Vinnie finally settled down with Macy, their small dog, a white and tan Havanese, curled at his feet. But Ti clung to her, not wanting to let her go. Pain was evident in his pinched features, and his gorgeous mocha eyes, speckled with glints of amber, brimmed with unshed tears.
His whispered, “Promise you’ll be here in the morning, Lily,” gutted her. Ten days ago, he had gone to sleep after his mommy and daddy kissed him goodnight before they left on their date, only to wake up an orphan.
Cecelia stayed with Ti curled up against her, stroking his dark hair, murmuring assurances she had no right to give, until he fell into an exhausted sleep. She carefully slipped from his bed and pulled the covers up to his shoulders, tucking him in with a goodnight kiss on his cheek.
She paused in the doorway, looking back at the sleeping boys.
In the past, she had shied away from forming too close a relationship with the boys. Her sporadic visits had consisted of a few fun outings, extravagant gifts, and attending the obligatory birthday parties when her schedule allowed. She loved the boys, but she had never wanted to be a constant in their lives. She had never wanted there to be expectations of something more.
She had done her duty — as a godmother — and they all had a lot of fun in the process, freeing her to go back to her flighty existence amongst the rich and famous. Cecelia sought — needed, craved — the superficial lifestyle where keeping things shallow meant she did not form attachments, because if she had no attachments, it would not hurt so bloody much when those she loved with all her heart were cruelly wrenched from her life.
Like Jules and Manny. Edmund. Her mum. Her earlier childhood.
And when she was not hopping around the globe, she spent her time involved with the Solace Foundation. If anything, Solace was her child. She had nurtured it from its inception, growing it with the help of dedicated staff, until it had become the flagship of organizations helping veterans. There was a safety there, a certain distance she could maintain, shielding herself from forming a close bond.
Yet fate had other things in store for her.
Bloody, bitchy, fickly fate.”

Nicole Ann Nielsen believes in romance, in love, and everyone deserves a happy ever after. 

And that is what she writes — Contemporary Romance. 

Working as a web developer and running her own company, one morning, having had enough of code, she opened a word document, and finally, finally, let the ideas bouncing around her head out.

In her own words: “The words flowed, the characters talked, the scenes developed, and a story formed. It was magical.”

Nicole lives in scenic Cape Town, South Africa, and shares her space with her husband, two dogs, and a lone cat, her son and daughter having long flown the parental coop.

She is an avid reader, enjoys Pilates, inhales coffee, and loves dreaming about her next novel.

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Murmur of Love (Texas Solace Series, #1) by Nicole Ann Nielsen

Title: Murmur of Love

Series: Texas Solace Series #1

Author: Nicole Ann Nielsen

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: November 21, 2019

"A cowboy, a supermodel, and a marriage of convenience.

A recipe for disaster . . . or a Southern fairytale?

Cecelia Carlsen, supermodel, entrepreneur and philanthropist, thrust into an unforeseen situation, returns to a past she thought forever lost to her.

Aidan Lawson, Texas cattle rancher and single father, faced with a renewed custody suit and a struggling ranch, is unsure about the future.

And then she arrives in a private jet, flaunting her mile-long legs, batting her honey eyes at him, and offering a solution to his problems.

But Aidan is a man who abhors lies and secrets.

And Cecelia is a woman shrouded in them."

Cecelia watched with amusement as his footsteps faltered and then stuttered to a stop. The bewilderment on his face when he turned to her brought a giggle to the fore.

“Seriously? You expect me to sleep in . . . on . . . that?” With great reluctance, he turned back and gestured toward the offending item in question.

She twirled past him and hooked an arm around one of the four interwoven, antique iron posts shaped in the form of tree trunks supporting the intricate metal canopy above. She flung her other arm open to indicate her extremely feminine bedroom and whimsical bed, and breezed out, “Welcome to my boudoir.” 

She sat down on the white-on-white jacquard bedspread and patted the space next to her. “Despite its fragile appearance, my bed is sturdy, very comfortable, and extra-large, so never fear, you will fit.” She flung her torso back onto the bed, arms stretched above her head, her eyes following the leafy pattern above. “I found it in a darling shop in the South of France five years ago and just had to have it.” Her laugh was light and tinkling, as whimsical as her quirky antique bed.   

Aidan’s large presence loomed over her. He supported his weight on extended arms, dipping the mattress beneath her shoulders. Her legs, dangling off the edge of the bed, were pinned between his, and his upper body hovered over hers. Her eyes, sparkling with amusement, met his oh-so-serious gaze. 

“It better not find its way to Texas,” he drawled in warning. 

Her grin widened. “And if it does? Whatcha gonna do, cowboy?” 

“Tie you to those posts with one of the scarves you seem to favor and have my wicked way with you.” 

Cecelia’s belly fluttered at the promise of his words, and her brows lifted in response. “In that case, it would behoove me to ensure it finds its way to Texas,” she replied huskily.

Aidan’s eyes widened as her meaning — and what he’d said — sank in. He’d spoken without thought. He groaned as a dull flush crept up his face, and he made a move to straighten. “You scramble my brains.”

Her arms found their way to his neck, stopping his retreat. “I rather like your brains scrambled,” she murmured. Her exploring fingers spread over the shorn hair at his nape, and she tugged him closer, her laughter fading as desire replaced amusement.

“I have many scarves,” Cecelia whispered as his lips hovered over hers, their breaths mingling. 

His body lowered as his elbows bent in answer to her pull. He tugged her lower lip between his teeth, eliciting a moan from her, scattering her thoughts. 

His teeth released their hold, lips moving closer to her ear. “Does bein’ tied to your bed tickle your fancy, Lily?” he whispered, his lips continuing to kiss a path across her hairline. She’d the power to unleash a racy side in him he’d never known existed.

She moaned, angling her head just so to expose more of her neck. Being a clever man, he followed her invitation, leaving her breathless in the wake of his lips. “You have no idea . . . how tickled my . . . fancy is right now, cowboy.”

He sank lower, eliminating the little space between them. He asserted extra pressure — perfect pressure — aligning all the right body parts. “I think I might’ve some idea, sweetheart,” he said hoarsely, “as I am in the same predicament.” 

They both moaned. He lifted his head and repositioned his lips on hers. The tip of his tongue sought entry, and she gladly opened to him. An intimate duel ensued, fueling the fire building between them. 

“Oh, Lily, I love your bed! It’s sick!” The loud shriek was vicious in its untimely interruption. 

Aidan stilled. Groaning, he pushed himself upright, his movement sluggish and reluctant. His gaze embraced the gorgeous woman, still spread out on the bed, one arm flung above her head, her chest heaving in rapid movement.

She was breathless and undone. Because of him. 

His plan had been to keep his physical distance from her for a while. To get to know her a bit better — build a relationship — before becoming intimate.  He raked his hand across his face. It was going to be harder than he’d anticipated.

Tearing his eyes from the alluring image, he focused on his daughter. 

Nicole Ann Nielsen believes in romance, in love, and everyone deserves a happy ever after. 

And that is what she writes — Contemporary Romance. 

Working as a web developer and running her own company, one morning, having had enough of code, she opened a word document, and finally, finally, let the ideas bouncing around her head out.

In her own words: “The words flowed, the characters talked, the scenes developed, and a story formed. It was magical.”

Nicole lives in scenic Cape Town, South Africa, and shares her space with her husband, two dogs, and a lone cat, her son and daughter having long flown the parental coop.

She is an avid reader, enjoys Pilates, inhales coffee, and loves dreaming about her next novel.

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