Bøker av Helen Hardt

She’s a take-charge woman. But he’s a master of control.Skye Manning knows what she wants. Her job as assistant and photographer for a major social media influencer isn’t perfect, but it’s a rung on the ladder to bigger and better things. She’s confident she’ll one day take feature photos for National Geographic.Self-made billionaire Braden Black didn’t get where he is by taking no for an answer. When a chance encounter with the refreshingly innocent and beautiful Skye piques his interest in more ways than one, he’s determined to make her submit.Dating a billionaire soon has Skye in the middle of a Cinderella story…until the clock strikes midnight and Braden reveals his dark side. Heat sizzles between them, and Skye finds herself falling hard.But Braden Black is no Prince Charming, and his dark desires are far from his only secret.Start this amazing series off with Darkly, Follow Me Darkly told from the hero''s point of view, or spice up your reading with Braden''s story any time while enjoying the Follow Me series.Darkly (Book #1 in the hero''s POV) can be read and enjoyed in any order!Reading order of Follow Me trilogy:Book #1: Follow Me DarklyBook #2: Follow Me UnderBook #3: Follow Me Always

Bridgerton meets Fifty Shades in this spicy Victorian series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Helen Hardt!Lady Lily Jameson is thrilled to attend a house party given by Daniel Farnsworth, the Duke of Lybrook, but not because he's the most eligible bachelor in the peerage. Her only interest is his famous art collection, which reputedly includes a painting by her favorite artist, Jan Vermeer.Daniel, duke only by virtue of the untimely deaths of his father and older brother, wants nothing to do with his new duties. He'd rather continue his rakish ways. When he finds the lovely Lily sneaking around the property in search of his art collection, sparks fly.Despite her father's wishes, Lily has no intention of marrying. She wants to travel the world to gain real life inspiration for her painting and writing. And what could be better worldly experience than a passionate affair with the notorious Duke of Lybrook?But circumstances may change the game and the players...and danger lurks, as well.

She's his sweet sin...Ex-convict Falcon Bellamy served eight years for a crime he didn't commit. Once he was free, he wasted no time hopping into bed with his parole officer. She was the salve he needed to soothe the demons from his incarceration and the worry for his sister who's fighting a life-threatening disease.But sweet Savannah Gallo has her own demons.A member of a notorious crime family that robbed her of both her brothers, Savannah tried to leave her past behind. But a rival organization wants her, and they'll stop at nothing. Savannah knows how to fight back, but she has an Achilles' heel, and she's determined to save him from another prison sentence.Falcon is no stranger to sacrifice. He will keep Savannah out of harm's way...and he'll plow through anyone who tries to stop him.

Come back and play-through Braden's eyes-in this tantalizing companion novel to Follow Me Under from #1 New York Times bestselling author Helen Hardt. Powerful and enigmatic billionaire Braden Black doesn't do relationships. He doesn't fall in love. But ever since meeting Skye Manning, he's breaking every one of his careful rules. He just can't get enough of her fierce independence and the white-hot sizzle of attraction between them. Of course, there are still lessons Skye has yet to learn... Only Braden isn't sure Skye is ready. Falling in love is one thing. Inviting her completely into his world-and the reality of his darker, most forbidden appetites-is quite another. It's about trust. His and hers. But his past mistakes are catching up with them both. And Braden is running out of time to show Skye the things she's never imagined...and have only just begun. Discover Helen Hardt's bestselling Follow Me series, starting with Follow Me Darkly from Skye's perspective, and Darkly from Braden's. Each book in the series is followed by a delightfully spicy companion book in Braden's voice for the ultimate sinful experience.

The harmony they create together may not be enough… Rocker Jesse Pike’s chance at fame may be ruined when his drummer ends up out of commission. Jesse blames himself. If he’d been with his friend instead of shacking up with Brianna Steel, none of this would be happening. Now their big break as the opening act for Emerald Phoenix on a hugely publicized tour of Europe may end as they’re technically in breach of contract. Brianna also blames herself. She put herself between Jesse and his band for purely selfish reasons, and now Jesse and his drummer are paying the price. She desperately wants to fix things, but she doesn’t know how. Circumstances aren’t always what they seem, though, and a surprise admission from a trusted friend plus the arrival of a newcomer upend Jesse’s world. But the worst is yet to come…

In prison, they called him Savage.Falcon Bellamy spent years locked up for a crime he didn't commit, which shattered his dream of serving his country as a Navy SEAL. When he's granted early parole to help with a family emergency, he's determined to reclaim his life. The last thing Falcon wants or needs is a relationship, but when he meets his beautiful parole officer, he knows he's in trouble.Savannah Gallo is supposed to keep Falcon on the straight and narrow, but she can't help getting drawn into his brooding darkness and intensity. Her gorgeous parolee is off-limits, but their chemistry proves too explosive to ignore. Between the sheets they can escape the secrets they're both keeping-secrets that spell danger for them and those they love.But secrets never stay hidden forever, and when theirs collide, the fallout could be devastating.

A threat. A ghost from the past. A murder.And two tortured souls who find solace in each other.Ex-Navy SEAL Leif Ramsey-known as Phoenix-has fallen hard for spitfire Kelly Taylor, but the first order of business is to protect her from whoever is sending her threatening texts. Her tormenter has upped the ante with a message Leif can't bear to show Kelly, but when he finally does...Kelly knows exactly who sent it-a person she thought had disappeared forever. Kelly tries to go on with her life, determined not to let anything interfere with her new job and her budding relationship with Leif. But her abusive mother is in town and wants to see her, and her tormentor is inching ever closer.When an unexpected murder leaves both Kelly and Leif stunned and unnerved, they turn to each other. Someone is watching though-someone who will destroy everything in his path to get what he wants.

Are you missing the Steel Brothers? Are you yearning for more? Welcome to the next generation! Join the grown children of Jonah, Talon, Ryan, and Marjorie for new adventures, mysteries, and heart-pounding passion.

Are you missing the Steel Brothers? Are you yearning for more? Welcome to the next generation! Join the grown children of Jonah, Talon, Ryan, and Marjorie for new adventures, mysteries, and heart-pounding passion.

She lashes out with spite and venom. He fights back with anger and passion.Being held captive on a South Pacific island and forced to submit to the depravity of strange men was horrific, but it wasn't the worst experience of Kelly Taylor's life. Abused as a child and abandoned once she turned eighteen, Kelly is now free...except for the threatening text messages she's receiving.Ex-Navy SEAL Leif Ramsey-known as Phoenix-is only too happy to become personal security for the gorgeous Kelly...until she opens her mouth. Nothing but pure poison spews from her full pink lips. Still, it's a job that pays very well, and Leif has certainly been through worse. He can handle a vicious young woman. After all, she's been through hell. They have that in common.Leif investigates Kelly's threatening texts while trying to ignore his desire for his feisty charge. The sparks between them finally explode, but the threat to Kelly intensifies, and Leif vows to protect her no matter what.

Are you missing the Steel Brothers? Are you yearning for more? Welcome to the next generation! Chance is book twenty-six in the Steel Brothers Saga.

Under his touch, your every desire will...BloomToday is the day Francesca Thomas was supposed to get married. All she wants is a stiff drink and a whole lot of distraction...which is exactly when she meets him. Tall, dark, and deliciously disguised, the man known only as Phantom awakens her every sense. All Frankie really knows about him is the raw, untamed chemistry that makes her want to relinquish herself-body and soul-to his touch...Phantom has rules, all designed to protect his identity. No names. No personal information. But Frankie is a too-tempting ingenue who threatens all of his cautious, careful control. At the ultra-exclusive Black Rose Underground Club, he can explore each of her deepest, uncharted desires...so long as he keeps his public life-and his secrets-hidden.Frankie's ready to explore what lies between them. The intensity, the darkness, and the unyielding pleasure of it all. But while the mystery of Phantom is thrilling, secrets are one game she won't play. And if she's going to explore the forbidden, she'll begin with finding out exactly who's under the mask... Each book in the Black Rose series is STANDALONE:* Blush* Bloom

She'll do anything to get revenge...Aspen Davis is on a mission. She's determined to find out how and why she ended up captive on a South Pacific island where she was hunted and tormented for over five years. She's following the clues...even when they lead to some very dark places.Buck Moreno vows to protect Aspen no matter what. He understands her need for vengeance-he's been there-but he also sees the other side, and he doesn't want that life for the woman he cherishes. But she must come to this conclusion herself. In the meantime? He'll help her find the answers she seeks.But every secret Buck and Aspen uncover leads to more mysteries...and in the end, he may not be able to save her.

Are you missing the Steel Brothers? Are you yearning for more? Welcome to the next generation! Join the grown children of Jonah, Talon, Ryan, and Marjorie for new adventures, mysteries, and heart-pounding passion. The action, drama, and secrecy continue with Flare, coming September 27, 2022!

True love comes once in a lifetime. Will she grab her second chance? When Kathryn Abbott moves back to her hometown following her divorce, she doesn't expect to run into Brett Falcone, the Italian Stallion. If possible, he's even more appealing than he was twenty years ago when she, the nerd queen, tutored the popular baseball star. Brett would like to begin the relationship they couldn't have then, but first Kathryn must face her past decisions...and risk losing the love of her life all over again.

She's on the rebound, and he's on the prowl.Aurora "e;Rory"e; Pike gave up her dream of becoming an opera superstar long ago. Now she's content to teach music to the children of Snow Creek while helping her family recover from the wildfire that devastated them. After a messy breakup and a ghost from the past resurfacing, she's examining her prioritiesand they don't include a passionate kiss from womanizer Brock Steel.Brock Steel just watched his skirt-chasing mentor-his cousin Donny-give up his playboy ways and fall hard for Callie Pike, sister of Rory Pike, the most beautiful woman in Snow Creek. Rory just ended a relationship, and Brock makes sure he's there to pick up the pieces. Physically, that is. Emotionally? Brock doesn't do emotion.Chemistry between Brock and Rory proves to be hotter than either of them imagined, and it provides a welcome respite, especially for Brock, who's dealing with a conundrum. As bits and pieces of seemingly unrelated evidence emerge, he must come to terms with the fact that his renowned family may not be the paragon he thought they were.

To be worthy of her, he must make the ultimate sacrifice.Katelyn Brooks is the happiest she''s been in a long time. In order to reclaim her life, she has faced the person who betrayed her, gained a prestigious executive assistant position, and fallen in love with gorgeous Luke Johnson.Luke loves Katelyn desperately, but he knows he''s not worthy of her. His life is a lie, and until he faces his history and makes what amends he can, he can''t be in a relationship, no matter how desperately he loves her. She deserves better.So he returns to his previous life...only to find Katelyn''s present entangled within his past. Luke must make a choice-a choice that could have deadly consequences.

Are you missing the Steel Brothers? Are you yearning for more? Welcome to the next generation! Join the grown children of Jonah, Talon, Ryan, and Marjorie for new adventures, mysteries, and heart-pounding passion. The action, drama, and secrecy continue with Blaze, coming February 22, 2022!

Her past is coming back to haunt her. His present is haunting him.Callie Pike always considered herself the plain sister-stuck in the middle between beautiful Rory and vivacious Maddie-so she still can't believe gorgeous perennial bachelor Donny Steel has fallen in love with her. She should be the happiest woman on the planet, and she isbut her nemesis from ten years ago seems intent on destroying her newfound bliss.Donny Steel will do anything to protect his family, even sacrifice his ethics and his own happiness. As much as he loves Callie, he knows he can't be the man she deserves-not until he solves the mysteries of his family's past and finds out who shot his father.Though the two erupt in flames whenever they're together, the secrets they both harbor could destroy any chance for a future together.

He'll do anything for his family...Donovan "e;Donny"e; Steel is on a partnership track with a major Denver law firm. He loves his city career and his luxurious downtown loft, and life is going just how he planned ituntil his mother, the city attorney for his hometown of Snow Creek, Colorado, asks him to move back and work for her when her assistant retires. Mom asks? Donny goes. Because he'll do anything for the family who took him in twenty-five years ago. The fact that he can pick up where he left off with gorgeous Callie Pike is simply a fringe benefit.Caroline "e;Callie"e; Pike was looking forward to finally beginning law school at age twenty-six, but the western slope fire that destroyed most of her family's vineyards put that plan on hold. At least she has Donny Steel's return to look forward to. After she spent an evening with him at a recent party, he hasn't strayed far from her mind.When Donny and Callie meet again, sparks do more than fly. They shoot like rockets to the stars. But their chemistry can't protect them from the emerging mysteries regarding the Steel family's pastor the secret Callie is keeping as well.

She gave him control in the bedroom. But is she losing control of her identity?Dating Boston's billionaire bachelor has opened up a new world for Skye Manning. Opportunities are suddenly everywhere, her new career is flourishing, and she experiences luxury she's only seen in the pages of magazines. So why does she feel like she's losing herself?Braden Black never meant to fall for Skye, and he still tries to resist a relationship he knows he's not wired for. But not only has Skye awoken something inside him-he's stirring something dark and forbidden inside his Cinderella. Something even he can't control...The Follow Me series is best enjoyed in order.Reading Order:Book #1 Follow Me DarklyBook #2 Follow Me Under

When you hit rock bottom, there's nowhere to go...Dale Steel has spent his life running from the horror of his past, so he's completely unprepared for horror to follow him into the present. But that's exactly what it's done. His only hope is his love for Ashley White, so he grabs hold with both hands, determined to escape his bleak existence.Ashley is so in love she can't see straight. Dale-and the thrall he holds over her-has given her a new outlook on sex and relationships, and she's all in. Things are finally falling into place.But Ashley and Dale's troubles are far from over. An untimely death disrupts their hopes at happiness, followed by a phone call that leaves Dale even more grief-stricken. He must make an important decision. Two roads lie in front of him, but only one will free him.