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Steamy Romantic Suspense

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Dìleas Security Agency, Book 5

*Former Navy SEAL bodyguard

*Little sister's best friend

*One night of passion

*First love

*FMC in danger

*Stalker

*Forced proximity

*Childhood trauma

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Missile Strike releases September 22

Missile Strike releases September 22

Missile Strike releases September 22

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New Exclusive Bonus Story Available!

New Exclusive Bonus Story Available!

New Exclusive Bonus Story Available!

Aug 9

Free Book Alert!

Three men. One betrayal. A brotherhood forged in blood and death in the harsh environment of Afghanistan.

This novella is a background origin story that introduces the heroes of my military protector romantic suspense series, Dìleas Security Agency.

Exclusive Dìleas Security Agency bonus story available only to newsletter subscribers!

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Missile Strike comes out in less than a month, on September 22, and I'm so excited for you to meet Danny and Bella!
Preorder today: https://books2read.com/DileasMissileStrike

#protectorromance #MilitaryRomance #romanticsuspense #SecondChanceRomance #oppositesattractromance

Missile Strike comes out in less than a month, on September 22, and I'm so excited for you to meet Danny and Bella!
Preorder today: https://books2read.com/DileasMissileStrike

#protectorromance #MilitaryRomance #romanticsuspense #SecondChanceRomance #oppositesattractromance

WTF? It's August and the Halloween candy is out. No...just...no.

WTF? It's August and the Halloween candy is out. No...just...no.

If you are looking for a romantic thriller with plot twists, a slow burn that gets spicy hot, and a grumpy-sunshine work dynamic, check out Near Miss, book 1 in my Dileas Security Agency series. Available in eBook, paperback, audiobook, and in Kindle Unlimited.
https://books2read.com/DileasNearMiss

#GrumpySunshine #MilitaryRomance #romanticsuspense #romancereads

If you are looking for a romantic thriller with plot twists, a slow burn that gets spicy hot, and a grumpy-sunshine work dynamic, check out Near Miss, book 1 in my Dileas Security Agency series. Available in eBook, paperback, audiobook, and in Kindle Unlimited.
https://books2read.com/DileasNearMiss

#GrumpySunshine #MilitaryRomance #romanticsuspense #romancereads

📚✨ MEET US IN NORTH CAROLINA FOR TNTNC27! ✨📚

The Tempted & Tantalizing Author Event & Book Signing is celebrating its 10-Year Anniversary, and you won't want to miss it! Come hang out with your favorite romance authors, narrators, and models for a weekend full of bookish fun, signings, and MC romance love! 🏍️🖤

📍WHERE:
Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh / Crabtree Valley
3912 Arrow Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612

📅WHEN:
Friday, March 5 – Sunday, March 7, 2027

🎟️TICKETS:
https://geni.us/TNTNC27

#TNTNC #TNTNC27 #TemptedAndTantalizing #TNT #BookSigning #AuthorEvents #ReaderEvents #PropertyofParrishProductions #10YearAnniversary #EventTickets #BookLovers #Readers

📚✨ MEET US IN NORTH CAROLINA FOR TNTNC27! ✨📚

The Tempted & Tantalizing Author Event & Book Signing is celebrating its 10-Year Anniversary, and you won't want to miss it! Come hang out with your favorite romance authors, narrators, and models for a weekend full of bookish fun, signings, and MC romance love! 🏍️🖤

📍WHERE:
Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh / Crabtree Valley
3912 Arrow Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612

📅WHEN:
Friday, March 5 – Sunday, March 7, 2027

🎟️TICKETS:
https://geni.us/TNTNC27

#TNTNC #TNTNC27 #TemptedAndTantalizing #TNT #BookSigning #AuthorEvents #ReaderEvents #PropertyofParrishProductions #10YearAnniversary #EventTickets #BookLovers #Readers

He's hostage to his past. She has a secret that could destroy him. Steamy protector romantic suspense 50% off this month in the US and Canada Amazon stores. https://books2read.com/DileasNearMiss

#romancesale #GrumpySunshine #protectorromance #romanticsuspense #MilitaryRomance

He's hostage to his past. She has a secret that could destroy him. Steamy protector romantic suspense 50% off this month in the US and Canada Amazon stores. https://books2read.com/DileasNearMiss

#romancesale #GrumpySunshine #protectorromance #romanticsuspense #MilitaryRomance

My newsletter went out this week with an exclusive bonus story set in my Dileas Security Agency world. Want to read it?
https://BookHip.com/RGLFJFB

My newsletter went out this week with an exclusive bonus story set in my Dileas Security Agency world. Want to read it?
https://BookHip.com/RGLFJFB

The house I stayed in at the beach had this painting in the guest bathroom. It perfectly matches the first two chapters of my upcoming military protector romantic suspense, Missile Strike.
Coincidence? Or synchronicity?
Preorder is available now for the eBook. Releases September 22.
https://books2read.com/DileasMissileStrike

The house I stayed in at the beach had this painting in the guest bathroom. It perfectly matches the first two chapters of my upcoming military protector romantic suspense, Missile Strike.
Coincidence? Or synchronicity?
Preorder is available now for the eBook. Releases September 22.
https://books2read.com/DileasMissileStrike

A new bonus story set in my Dileas Security Agency world exclusively for my newsletter subscribers. Have you joined yet? https://bookfunnel.cssmithauthor.com/f6iwdqhsq1

A new bonus story set in my Dileas Security Agency world exclusively for my newsletter subscribers. Have you joined yet? https://bookfunnel.cssmithauthor.com/f6iwdqhsq1

Day 1 post hip replacement and I’m getting in final edits for Missile Strike, releasing September 22! #romanticsuspense #oppositesattract #navysealromance #secondchanceromance

Day 1 post hip replacement and I’m getting in final edits for Missile Strike, releasing September 22! #romanticsuspense #oppositesattract #navysealromance #secondchanceromance

Photos from my recent trip to Seabrook Island.

#beachlife #summervibes #turtlehatchlings

Photos from my recent trip to Seabrook Island.

#beachlife #summervibes #turtlehatchlings

KINDLE MONTHLY DEAL! Only $2.49 on Amazon.com and Amazon.ca. Offer ends August 31.
https://books2read.com/DileasNearMiss

KINDLE MONTHLY DEAL! Only $2.49 on Amazon.com and Amazon.ca. Offer ends August 31.
https://books2read.com/DileasNearMiss

Got to cheer on some baby loggerhead turtles with @tracybrodybooks as they made their way (with some human assistance) out of the nest and into the big blue ocean.

Got to cheer on some baby loggerhead turtles with @tracybrodybooks as they made their way (with some human assistance) out of the nest and into the big blue ocean.

Audiobook Lovers: LAST DAY OF CHIRP MEGA SALE!
https://www.chirpbooks.com/series/dileas-security-agency-audiobooks

#romanceaudiobookseries #romanticsuspenseseries #protectorromancebookrecs

Audiobook Lovers: LAST DAY OF CHIRP MEGA SALE!
https://www.chirpbooks.com/series/dileas-security-agency-audiobooks

#romanceaudiobookseries #romanticsuspenseseries #protectorromancebookrecs

Download all four Dileas Security Agency audiobooks today! https://www.chirpbooks.com/series/dileas-security-agency-audiobooks

#romanceaudiobook #audiobooklovers #miitaryromance #protectorromance #romanticsuspenseseries #bodyguardromance

Download all four Dileas Security Agency audiobooks today! https://www.chirpbooks.com/series/dileas-security-agency-audiobooks

#romanceaudiobook #audiobooklovers #miitaryromance #protectorromance #romanticsuspenseseries #bodyguardromance

SALE ALERT FOR AUDIOBOOK LOVERS! My Dileas Security Agency series is on sale today through Monday. Grab Near Miss for FREE and the other books at prices too good to pass up. https://www.chirpbooks.com/series/dileas-security-agency-audiobooks
#chirpaudiobooksale #romanceaudiobook #romanticsuspenseseries #protectorromance

SALE ALERT FOR AUDIOBOOK LOVERS! My Dileas Security Agency series is on sale today through Monday. Grab Near Miss for FREE and the other books at prices too good to pass up. https://www.chirpbooks.com/series/dileas-security-agency-audiobooks
#chirpaudiobooksale #romanceaudiobook #romanticsuspenseseries #protectorromance

What are YOU doing March 5 - 7!?
I'm signing at #TNTNC27!

The whole crew is headed back to Raleigh for the biggest weekend yet, and we're taking it to the next level for the Tempted & Tantalizing 10th anniversary. 🎉🥂

Wanna party with the Satan's Knights MC... and friends? We got you.

Need a whole afternoon to meet your favorite authors and buy signed books and one-of-a-kind merch? This is the place.

Gotta refuel with brunch and relax with some hilarious and heartwarming author and narrator panels? You can do that too.

In short, Tempted & Tanatlizing in North Carolina is the book lover's dream weekend and you can be part of it all!

Get your tickets and start making plans here 👇
https://geni.us/TNTNC27

But don't wait long. We're selling fast...

#TNTNC #TNTNC27 #TemptedAndTantalizing #TNT #BookSigning #AuthorEvents #ReaderEvents #PropertyofParrishProductions #10YearAnniversary #EventTickets #BookLovers #Readers

What are YOU doing March 5 - 7!?
I'm signing at #TNTNC27!

The whole crew is headed back to Raleigh for the biggest weekend yet, and we're taking it to the next level for the Tempted & Tantalizing 10th anniversary. 🎉🥂

Wanna party with the Satan's Knights MC... and friends? We got you.

Need a whole afternoon to meet your favorite authors and buy signed books and one-of-a-kind merch? This is the place.

Gotta refuel with brunch and relax with some hilarious and heartwarming author and narrator panels? You can do that too.

In short, Tempted & Tanatlizing in North Carolina is the book lover's dream weekend and you can be part of it all!

Get your tickets and start making plans here 👇
https://geni.us/TNTNC27

But don't wait long. We're selling fast...

#TNTNC #TNTNC27 #TemptedAndTantalizing #TNT #BookSigning #AuthorEvents #ReaderEvents #PropertyofParrishProductions #10YearAnniversary #EventTickets #BookLovers #Readers

Don't take my word for it. Take the word of over 900 Amazon reviewers. Start with Near Miss and binge the series: https://books2read.com/DileasNearMiss

#romanticsuspenseseries
#militaryromancebooks
#protectorromance

Don't take my word for it. Take the word of over 900 Amazon reviewers. Start with Near Miss and binge the series: https://books2read.com/DileasNearMiss

#romanticsuspenseseries
#militaryromancebooks
#protectorromance

One former Navy SEAL.
One woman in danger.
One assignment that just became personal.
When a hidden enemy targets Isabella, Danny will do whatever it takes to keep her alive—even if it costs him his heart.
Preorder Missile Strike today: https://books2read.com/DileasMissileStrike
#sistersbestfriend #bodyguardromance #romanticsuspense

One former Navy SEAL.
One woman in danger.
One assignment that just became personal.
When a hidden enemy targets Isabella, Danny will do whatever it takes to keep her alive—even if it costs him his heart.
Preorder Missile Strike today: https://books2read.com/DileasMissileStrike
#sistersbestfriend #bodyguardromance #romanticsuspense

Come join me at Midnight in the Queen City! Today! 11-4. @authorsaftermidnight

Come join me at Midnight in the Queen City! Today! 11-4. @authorsaftermidnight

10 YEARS of tempting reads. 1 Decade of bookish memories. And we are heading back to where the magic happens! ✨

Tickets are officially LIVE for the Tempted and Tantalizing Author Event & Book Signing in Raleigh, North Carolina! 🥂📚

Whether you've been part of the TNT family since day one or you're just discovering us, this isn't just a book signing—it's our 10-Year Anniversary Celebration, and we are pulling out all the stops. You do not want to miss this epic weekend.

Lock in your spot now:
📍 Where: Hilton Garden Inn, Crabtree Valley (Raleigh, NC)
📅 When: March 5–7, 2027
🎟 Tickets: https://geni.us/TNTNC27

Grab your book besties and secure your tickets today. Let's make history!

#TNTNC #TNTNC27 #TemptedAndTantalizing #TNT #BookSigning #AuthorEvents #ReaderEvents #PropertyofParrishProductions #10YearAnniversary #EventTickets #BookLovers #Readers

10 YEARS of tempting reads. 1 Decade of bookish memories. And we are heading back to where the magic happens! ✨

Tickets are officially LIVE for the Tempted and Tantalizing Author Event & Book Signing in Raleigh, North Carolina! 🥂📚

Whether you've been part of the TNT family since day one or you're just discovering us, this isn't just a book signing—it's our 10-Year Anniversary Celebration, and we are pulling out all the stops. You do not want to miss this epic weekend.

Lock in your spot now:
📍 Where: Hilton Garden Inn, Crabtree Valley (Raleigh, NC)
📅 When: March 5–7, 2027
🎟 Tickets: https://geni.us/TNTNC27

Grab your book besties and secure your tickets today. Let's make history!

#TNTNC #TNTNC27 #TemptedAndTantalizing #TNT #BookSigning #AuthorEvents #ReaderEvents #PropertyofParrishProductions #10YearAnniversary #EventTickets #BookLovers #Readers

Need a beach read? Start with a Hot Scot.
Wounded hero, grumpy-sunshine, steamy military protector romance.
Book 1 in the Dìleas Security Agency series.
https://books2read.com/DileasNearMiss

#romanticsuspensebooks #protectorromance #militaryromancebooks

Need a beach read? Start with a Hot Scot.
Wounded hero, grumpy-sunshine, steamy military protector romance.
Book 1 in the Dìleas Security Agency series.
https://books2read.com/DileasNearMiss

#romanticsuspensebooks #protectorromance #militaryromancebooks

From New York to North Carolina, we're celebrating 10 years of Tempted & Tantalizing in 2027!

#TNTNC27 Attendees will enjoy:
🎉A Friday night biker party with the Satan's Knights MC & Friends
📚A Saturday book signing event featuring your favorite authors
☕A Sunday brunch and panels to relax the pace

And it's all happening March 5 - 7 at the Hilton Garden Inn - Crabtree Valley!

Can you be tempted? Let's find out...
Tickets are on sale now 👇
https://geni.us/TNTNC27

#TNTNC #TNTNC27 #TemptedAndTantalizing #TNT #BookSigning #AuthorEvents #ReaderEvents #PropertyofParrishProductions #10YearAnniversary #EventTickets #BookLovers #Readers

From New York to North Carolina, we're celebrating 10 years of Tempted & Tantalizing in 2027!

#TNTNC27 Attendees will enjoy:
🎉A Friday night biker party with the Satan's Knights MC & Friends
📚A Saturday book signing event featuring your favorite authors
☕A Sunday brunch and panels to relax the pace

And it's all happening March 5 - 7 at the Hilton Garden Inn - Crabtree Valley!

Can you be tempted? Let's find out...
Tickets are on sale now 👇
https://geni.us/TNTNC27

#TNTNC #TNTNC27 #TemptedAndTantalizing #TNT #BookSigning #AuthorEvents #ReaderEvents #PropertyofParrishProductions #10YearAnniversary #EventTickets #BookLovers #Readers

If you are in Charleston, come see me at the Drury Hotel in North Charleston. I have some dangerous men for you to check out! #militaryprotectorromance #militaryromance #romanticsuspensebooks

If you are in Charleston, come see me at the Drury Hotel in North Charleston. I have some dangerous men for you to check out! #militaryprotectorromance #militaryromance #romanticsuspensebooks

Who's headed to Charleston! See you on Saturday at the Drury Hotel!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/books-in-charleston-author-signing-event-tickets-1403593679479

Who's headed to Charleston! See you on Saturday at the Drury Hotel!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/books-in-charleston-author-signing-event-tickets-1403593679479

Happy 35th Anniversary to my original book boyfriend!

Happy 35th Anniversary to my original book boyfriend!

What do you get when you combine book lovers, bikers, and badass romance authors? A weekend book bash like no other!

Tickets are on sale now for #TNTNC27! And we're celebrating 10 years of Tempted & Tantalizing with our biggest party yet. 🎉

Join us March 5 - 7 for:
A Knight With the Knights & Friends... and Jack F*cking Parrish is back!
A multi-author book signing... where you can be a V.I.P.!
Brunch Squad... to recover, recalibrate, and refresh before the weekend ends!

Don't Miss Out. Make Your Plans Now!
🎟 https://geni.us/TNTNC27 📚

#TNTNC #TNTNC27 #TemptedAndTantalizing #TNT #BookSigning #AuthorEvents #ReaderEvents #PropertyofParrishProductions #10YearAnniversary #EventTickets #BookLovers #Readers

What do you get when you combine book lovers, bikers, and badass romance authors? A weekend book bash like no other!

Tickets are on sale now for #TNTNC27! And we're celebrating 10 years of Tempted & Tantalizing with our biggest party yet. 🎉

Join us March 5 - 7 for:
A Knight With the Knights & Friends... and Jack F*cking Parrish is back!
A multi-author book signing... where you can be a V.I.P.!
Brunch Squad... to recover, recalibrate, and refresh before the weekend ends!

Don't Miss Out. Make Your Plans Now!
🎟 https://geni.us/TNTNC27 📚

#TNTNC #TNTNC27 #TemptedAndTantalizing #TNT #BookSigning #AuthorEvents #ReaderEvents #PropertyofParrishProductions #10YearAnniversary #EventTickets #BookLovers #Readers

Come join me in Charleston on June 20 for this awesome signing event!
I have two VIP tickets to give away. DM me for details.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/books-in-charleston-author-signing-event-tickets-1403593679479

Come join me in Charleston on June 20 for this awesome signing event!
I have two VIP tickets to give away. DM me for details.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/books-in-charleston-author-signing-event-tickets-1403593679479

Just a little bit longer and these babies will be ready to grace a gin and tonic or margarita! #summer #cocktails

Just a little bit longer and these babies will be ready to grace a gin and tonic or margarita! #summer #cocktails

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