Bøker av Hildred Billings

What do you do when the love of your life asks you to marry her? Run, of course! Precious pearls and diamond rings may command Eva Warren's life, but the jewel of her heart is long-term girlfriend Nadia Gaines. With red hair as captivating as the fires of the sun and curves that entrance Eva for days, it's no wonder that the most sought-after lesbian heiress in New England has found the woman of her dreams. Yet not everyone is happy for Eva. Such as her mother, the monstrous Isabella Warren. If this woman has one goal in her life, it's to harangue her daughter for not only her "licentious" lifestyle, but her inability to be the object of Isabella's ladder-climbing ways. What good is a daughter, after all, who refuses to date men, let alone marry them and beget their children? (Especially if there's a very discerning rich man willing to take her!) Eva's life is turned upside-down when her mother delivers an ultimatum: dump Nadia and go out with a man selected for her, or forfeit her entire inheritance. One of the country's most experienced alpha lesbians doesn't simply roll over for her mother. When Eva discovers a loophole in her parents' will that can forever ensure her inheritance, she knows she has to take it. That means marrying Nadia. Now. But before Nadia will consent to marriage, she needs to know that Eva is truly the love of her life. Can they weather the storm of Eva's business crumbling beneath her? Can Nadia look her future mother-in-law in the eye and reclaim her pride? Can Nadia be assured that Eva won't get bored of her vanilla ways the moment their relationship is official? They have three months to sort it out and say "I Do." With any luck, they'll survive. Otherwise, it may mean saying goodbye to the only love that's ever mattered.

When passion burns to ash... After nearly fifteen years together, college sweethearts Paige and Rhea have it all. But while they're fulfilled in their separate careers and call their place in Santa Monica a home, something simmers beneath the surface. They have grown apart, and the ember that once stoked their marriage threatens to extinguish. A consultation with a couple's therapist tells them what they've already suspected: Paige and Rhea must reconnect on more than a personal level. It has to be intimate - and it has to teach them new things they never knew about each other. Like how they've both been harboring unspoken fears and fantasies for years. When fantasies reignite the flame... It's time for athletic, go-getting Paige to face who she used to be in college. She can't run from her past, such as the frivolous relationships of her youth to how suppressed her desires have become. And it's time for sensitive, artistic Rhea to give a voice to the insecurities that have plagued her since college, when she desperately wished to be part of her future wife's carnal world. From the club scene to lakefront cabins, Paige and Rhea are about to embark on the kind of therapy that will either rekindle their passion... or tear them apart. Either way, it'll be forever! REKINDLING THE SPARK is a spicy romance with a HEA. Featuring a married couple well into their relationship, the things they get up to will both kindle the imagination... and make you drop this scalding hot book!

A spoiled heiress meets her match in a commanding bodyguard. Bianca Black lives a privileged but sheltered existence. The youngest daughter of the wealthiest family in Seattle, she yearns to spread her wings and gain her independence. So when her mother insists she get a personal bodyguard to protect her from a threat she refuses to explain, Bianca isn't happy. Until she meets her protector. Founder and CEO of Rainier Protection Services, Sam Reddy has built her bodyguard firm from the ground up. She and her team are the best there is. When she takes on Bianca Black as a client, she's expecting it to be a simple job. A young heiress is no match for a hardened military veteran like Sam, whose past has taught her to never let down her impenetrable guard. But Bianca has a way of getting under Sam's skin. And Sam longs to put the bratty princess in her place in more ways than one. Embroiled in a scorching hot game of push and pull, temptation ignites. But with a malicious stranger targeting Bianca's family and a secret threatening to shatter her world, she and Sam risk losing everything-from their budding relationship to their lives.

When Brynn aims for a goal, she makes it. Now? Ember is her goal. "I'll never forget the woman who offered an escape." Ember Donoghue, former high school soccer star, only needs three things to be content: A place to live. Her little sister Cinder. Fantasies of her old coach, Brynn Morgan. When the current assistant coach is fired, Cinder announces that the position is open - and she can't think of anyone better for the job than Ember. "I'll never look at her the same way again." Yet recent divorcee Brynn is reluctant to hire her former student. She knows more than anyone that Ember is popular, likeable, and talented... She also knows that thinking about grown-up Ember puts her in an awkward position. Because heartbroken Brynn is dating again, and Ember is the stuff dreams are made of. "Everything will try to tear us apart." Inexperienced at love and untouched at 21, Ember throws herself into Brynn's world, even if it means going against her morally strict parents. And Brynn can't say no to the college student who makes her feel alive for the first time in twenty years. Even though this could ruin Brynn's reputation. Even though this could ruin Ember's family. They don't care. Ember needs Brynn. Brynn wants Ember. Together, they can score any goal. Even if it means destroying the only security they've ever known. This is a steamy age gap sports romance that contains heavier themes of negative and unsupportive family dynamics. It has a HEA.

In the bright streets of Tokyo... Singaporean heiress Genevieve Liu has searched the globe for love and has always found heartbreak. Nearing forty, she now focuses on her work, forgetting the kinky lifestyle that once brought her the greatest comfort. If she's to buy one of Shinjuku's oldest lesbian bars, however, she needs the right real estate agent. What she gets is a woman who looks like she can eat her for lunch - and Genevieve is definitely interested in becoming Aya Sugiya's next meal. For experienced agent Aya, the attraction is mutual. But before she jumps headfirst into Genevieve's seductive game, she seals another kind of deal. The bar... for her heart! In the hectic roads of Taipei... The slow movements of allure quickly turn into the fast-paced choreography of love. Something that Genevieve is hesitant to express since her heart has fooled her before. Yet Aya isn't afraid. If anything, she'll follow Genevieve wherever she wants to go, from the familiar streets of Shibuya to the unknown boulevards of Taipei and Singapore. Falling in love is almost too easy. In the romantic lanes of Singapore... When nefarious characters expose their intimacy, Aya and Genevieve's long-distance relationship is put to the test. For a while, Aya has struggled with the bombastic lifestyle that comes with Genevieve's wealth. Is this a sign that it's time to part ways? Whatever she decides, she has to go up against Asia's own Queen of Love, a woman who has left heartbreak and pain wherever she's attempted to plant roots. But what if Aya is the one to finally penetrate Genevieve's royal aura and give her the fairy-tale ending she's been searching for? This low-angst Sapphic romance leaves nothing to the imagination: from traversing three countries to exploring the depths of kinky love at forty, QUEEN OF LOVE features a more mature and sensual side to the Dane-Billings brand.

Not every rose is made of thorns... When Noelle walked away from her adult entertainment gig, she never thought she'd return. Not with a comfortable corporate career in her life. Yet shortly after being laid off, she's back to escorting the region's wealthiest women... and growing more tired by the night. An opportunity to take on a single patron opens Noelle to searching for full-time employment and dating again. Noelle wants to fall in love. Have a family. Remember what it's like to be with people who love her for who she is, not what she can provide. That's how she meets Claire on a dating site. And that's how her world quickly spirals out of control. ...but every flower has its chance to bloom. After being single for far too long, Claire is ready to date in the big city. Soon, she meets Noelle, who instantly captivates her imagination, beguiling her with a beauty only seen in magazines and movies. Noelle only asks one thing of Claire as they hook up over multiple nights: Don't fall in love with me. There are others. You're not the only one in my life. But Claire can't resist the lilac scent or the rosy picture Noelle paints with her aloof airs. Nor is she surprised to learn that she's not the only woman in Noelle's semi-charmed life. There's someone else. An older patron determined to take Noelle down with her, no matter how much it ruins their lives and shatters her dreams. Claire can handle Noelle's unconventional lifestyle. What she can't stand are people who think they own others. Especially when it's her beautiful night flower in question. NIGHT FLOWER is about a full-service escort and the romance she finds at a pivotal point in her life. Rest assured that this smoking hot story focuses on Noelle and Claire's mutual search for a happily ever after together.

There's Gold in Those Hills New girl in town Kayla Smith is determined to make Bend the location of her next big romance. But why this outdoorsy Central Oregonian Town? Because everyone knows that Bend is where the rich singles roam - and Kayla wants to marry one by the end of the year! But what this gold digger least suspects is finding herself on the other end of a BMW. While the driver is a formidable catch in his own right, it's his cousin Tove who goes ga-ga for Kayla when they inevitably meet. And They're Still Handing Out Shovels Tove Fredriksson's relationship with her wealthy extended family has always been fraught with favors, expectations, and the assumption that she remain a bachelorette for the rest of her life. But at fifty years old, Tove is ready to open her heart again - even after being out of practice for twenty years. Yet it's the young and vivacious Kayla who convinces Tove to cast off the steadfast life of the family accountant and to go all-in on love. The woman she initially assumes to be a gold digger chasing the Fredriksson men soon declares she only has eyes for Tove. Until the lies become too hot to handle, of course. It's the Boom Before the Bust As winter snowstorms give way to desert summer heat, Tove must decide if she's willing to go against her family for love. And Kayla must keep up the illusion long enough to put a ring on it. The sooner, the better. One rediscovers the youthful heart inside of her... and the other discovers that love and marriage aren't just about securing one's future. They're also about the ridiculous, pompous family that comes with it! JUST FOR HER is a steamy age gap romance. The happy ending may be a guarantee, but it doesn't always come easy!

The sequel to the 2019 hit! One needs help... For over three years, girlfriends Jane, Caitlyn and Rebecca have been living together in domestic bliss. Punctured with productive days at work and hot nights at home, their idyllic relationship couldn't be better. Until there's an issue with Jane's visa. Now, armed with the best immigration lawyer in town, Jane is prepared to do whatever it takes to stay in America. Another doesn't want to rock the boat... When it's apparent that the answer is for Jane to marry one of her girlfriends, Caitlyn immediately absolves herself as a candidate. She and Jane have already been married before, and she knows she can't go on that roller coaster again. That leaves Rebecca, who is more than willing to marry Jane if that's what it takes to keep their family together. Yet as the big day draws closer, she worries that the unique closeness between her and Jane might once again chase Caitlyn away.And another yearns for them to always be together... In the midst of the legal chaos comes another challenge. Jane's sister is in town for mysterious reasons, and Caitlyn is the only one who can help. While everything crashes, burns, and grows again around her, will Caitlyn succumb to the pressure, or will she be the rock that everyone around her needs more than ever? Is love ever enough? MENAGE A L'AMOUR is a menage romance featuring three heroines in a relationship together and a HEA.