Lush (California Kings) Book #1
A Romantic Suspense

Laurene King had it all: beauty, wealth, and a sexy secret affair with Reese Ashbourne— the brooding heir of her family’s sworn enemy.

But one reckless night shattered everything. Tragedy struck. Laurene disappeared. And Reese was left with betrayal, unanswered questions, and scars he’ll never forget.

Now, Laurene is back, forced to return to the life she fled, but her homecoming comes with a cruel twist. Their families, teetering on the edge of ruin, have resurrected an old deal to save themselves: an Ashbourne and a King must marry—or lose everything.

Only this time, Reese is the groom. Not his brother.Haunted by the past, Reese craves revenge as much as he still craves her. Trapped in a forced proximity neither can escape, their chemistry ignites—and so do their secrets.

But someone knows the truth about that night.

The lies that tore them apart are unraveling, and the shadowy danger lurking in their luxurious world could destroy them both.With their second chance at love and their families’ legacies hanging by a thread, Laurene and Reese must choose: bury the past or watch everything crumble to ashes.

The clock is ticking, and some truths are better left buried...

Lush is a steamy, high-stakes arranged marriage romance packed with angst, enemies to lovers to enemies, buried secrets, millionaire glamour, danger at every turn, and a heroine who plays dirty. Perfect for readers of Dynasty, 80s soap opera and mystery. This novel contains cursing and sex scenes, and intended for audiences 18 years and older.

Lavish (California Kings) Book #1
A Romantic Suspense

COMING AUGUST 6, 2025

Serena King has spent years burying her sins beneath designer heels and ruthless ambition. But no lie lasts forever. When a ghost from her past returns, armed with secrets that could destroy her, she’s forced into a game she can’t control.

The first move? A marriage forced upon her.

To him—her brother’s ex-best friend. Her first mistake. The man who was her first... and then broke her heart.

Miles Whitmore.

He’s not the reckless charmer she remembers. He’s colder. Crueler. Hungrier.

Miles wants to salvage his scandal-ridden family's legacy. He needs power. He needs redemption. But he's got secrets that could destroy everything too.

Their marriage is a business deal, a show for the public. But behind closed doors?

It’s a war.

A war of lies. A war of seduction. A war of who will break first.

In a world where power is everything and love is the most dangerous game of all…

The biggest threat isn’t their enemies.

It’s each other.

California Kings Book #3
A Romantic Suspense

COMING WINTER 2025

California Kings Book #4
A Romantic Suspense

COMING WINTER 2026