Learning to Love Series by Lilian T. James

This is not a standalone within the series. This is a short, holiday epilogue that picks up right where Meet Me Halfway left off.Madison woke up thinking it would be a piece of cake to meet Garrett's mother. She made him like her, after all. But the closer they get to Garrett’s childhood home, the more doubt starts to creep in.She knows as well as anyone that mothers can be protective of their children. And as a divorced, single mother, the only thing Madison has to offer Garrett is her heart... moreThis is not a standalone within the series. This is a short, holiday epilogue that picks up right where Meet Me Halfway left off.Madison woke up thinking it would be a piece of cake to meet Garrett's mother. She made him like her, after all. But the closer they get to Garrett’s childhood home, the more doubt starts to creep in.She knows as well as anyone that mothers can be protective of their children. And as a divorced, single mother, the only thing Madison has to offer Garrett is her heart. And she’s not sure if that’ll be enough for the woman who raised him.Which could pose a problem, given the Christmas gift she has hidden in her suitcase for him. less

BartenderHe was many things. A barkeep, a friend, an artist, a lover. But one thing he was not, was monogamous.He didn’t date. Didn’t believe in tying himself down to only one person to touch and taste for the rest of his life.But then she walks up to his bar. With pink hair, thick curves, and a sarcastic humor that keeps him on his toes, she sparks something in him.Making him question…EVERYTHING.LaceyHe's the definition of a man she should run from... moreBartenderHe was many things. A barkeep, a friend, an artist, a lover. But one thing he was not, was monogamous.He didn’t date. Didn’t believe in tying himself down to only one person to touch and taste for the rest of his life.But then she walks up to his bar. With pink hair, thick curves, and a sarcastic humor that keeps him on his toes, she sparks something in him.Making him question…EVERYTHING.LaceyHe's the definition of a man she should run from. Dark hair, tattoos, and a smile that instantly has her squeezing her thighs together.After just leaving a failed relationship, she's not looking to jump into another. But when he invites her home and offers her a deal, she can't help but accept.Then he gives her a safeword and opens her eyes, and she knows she's in trouble.Because by the end of the night, she fears she'll want…EVERYTHING.**Author's Note: If you're looking for a sweet romance with a detailed plot, this isn't it. This is a character-driven, short read with steamy adult content involving specific kinks. See author's website for more details. less

This is a standalone, rivals to lovers, slowburn romance in the Learning to Love Series. Although it is not necessary, it is recommended to read Meet Me Halfway first.Between moving across the country to help her best friend and building her music career from scratch, Layla is pretty dang proud of what she’s accomplished.She’s booked every weekend, and her name is quickly becoming well known in the area.So it comes as a shock when her booking agent slowly stops calling her... moreThis is a standalone, rivals to lovers, slowburn romance in the Learning to Love Series. Although it is not necessary, it is recommended to read Meet Me Halfway first.Between moving across the country to help her best friend and building her music career from scratch, Layla is pretty dang proud of what she’s accomplished.She’s booked every weekend, and her name is quickly becoming well known in the area.So it comes as a shock when her booking agent slowly stops calling her. That is, until she runs into the musician who’s been stealing her gigs.She can’t deny he has a voice to die for and the body of a god, but neither helps the fact that his personality is pure poison.Their exchanges never fail to boil her blood, but it’s a game she starts to look forward to, and she’s determined not to back down first.She always thought she wanted the sweet love she sings about. But with every quick-tongued remark and heated glance, she realizes sweet might not burn the way she needs.And what better way to stoke a fire than with a little bit of hate. less