Steel Series by Victoria Pinder

Follow the dream you had all your life? Or fall for the crush whose picture hung on your wall? You probably told me to follow my dream first, right? I mean that’s what I’m supposed to do. I made my way onto the TV stage to sing for my life and drove thousands of miles to do just that. But Phoenix Steel is here and he wants a comeback. Out of all the former bands in the world, it’s my teenage obsession whose sexier now than ever. Except he’s here to win so he’s the competition... moreFollow the dream you had all your life? Or fall for the crush whose picture hung on your wall? You probably told me to follow my dream first, right? I mean that’s what I’m supposed to do. I made my way onto the TV stage to sing for my life and drove thousands of miles to do just that. But Phoenix Steel is here and he wants a comeback. Out of all the former bands in the world, it’s my teenage obsession whose sexier now than ever. Except he’s here to win so he’s the competition. But if he wins, then I go back to living in that same room that used to have his poster as I skipped out on college to follow my music. As the competition heats up, so are his kisses. And they burn through me, making me want to break rules. I didn't know what to do. I was getting distracted and nothing else mattered except more of Phoenix. This was going to end bad for me. I can’t lose my once in a lifetime chance. At some point I need to stop everything with Phoenix and focus on winning. But part of me doesn’t want too and that’s bad news. But what happened when the curtains fell wasn’t ever on my radar of possibilities... less

Baseball games are supposed to be fun, right? I got tickets to bring my son. Popcorn, soda and an easy day in the sun, but then I saw him. But Surprise! There’s Michael. His last name is Irons. He plays major leagues and he’s the father of my son. Every instinct told me to take our boy and run. I hadn’t known his name or how to get in touch with him the past six years. Now not only does he see me in the stand, it takes him a glance at my boy and he knows the truth... moreBaseball games are supposed to be fun, right? I got tickets to bring my son. Popcorn, soda and an easy day in the sun, but then I saw him. But Surprise! There’s Michael. His last name is Irons. He plays major leagues and he’s the father of my son. Every instinct told me to take our boy and run. I hadn’t known his name or how to get in touch with him the past six years. Now not only does he see me in the stand, it takes him a glance at my boy and he knows the truth. It was like fate brought us to this point, but he climbed into the fan benches to talk and flirt. I told myself it was just about our son, but alone, our conversations are getting heated. I didn’t expect our magical memory would be burned in his brain. Or he’d want me again. All I wanted was a quiet life to raise my son. Ball players are dangerous. But what happens when the season ends? Let me tell you the truth… I never expected what actually happened. less

Work weekend in Vegas. It was great until I was mistaken for a call girl. I’m in a business suit and my buttons are to my neck. And the guy… turns out he’s Jacob. My actual client. Except I’m on team #ReformtheBadBoy. It’s why I was hired. Now I had to convince Jacob my well thought out ad plan was what he needed. But he believes he knows best and a good wife would solve his problems. And the worst part, he offered me the job. I should probably just leave, but his kisses are electrifying... moreWork weekend in Vegas. It was great until I was mistaken for a call girl. I’m in a business suit and my buttons are to my neck. And the guy… turns out he’s Jacob. My actual client. Except I’m on team #ReformtheBadBoy. It’s why I was hired. Now I had to convince Jacob my well thought out ad plan was what he needed. But he believes he knows best and a good wife would solve his problems. And the worst part, he offered me the job. I should probably just leave, but his kisses are electrifying. And a walk on the wild side was probably way overdue for me. But when I wake up with a ring on my hand and being shuffled to his answer to fixing his life, I’m getting confused. This isn’t a business deal. This isn’t happily ever after we dated a while and he proposed. But Jacob set my soul on fire when he’s unintentionally charming. Do I cut and run or do I stay and find out what happens next? Because honestly I never expected any of it. less

Love strikes when it strikes, right? Yeah right. I never believed that and planned to move on… So I went to pick up my foster kid I decided to adopt. I had the papers, but I hadn’t expected the cowboy that gets in my way. Carter had been best man at the kid’s parents wedding. And until recently he’d been overseas, serving the country. And my new daughter prefers his ranch. I should just leave. The caseworkers have no clear answer for me... moreLove strikes when it strikes, right? Yeah right. I never believed that and planned to move on… So I went to pick up my foster kid I decided to adopt. I had the papers, but I hadn’t expected the cowboy that gets in my way. Carter had been best man at the kid’s parents wedding. And until recently he’d been overseas, serving the country. And my new daughter prefers his ranch. I should just leave. The caseworkers have no clear answer for me. But those kisses under the bright moon send sweet tingles on my lips. And the boots he bought me are wanting to knock with his. None of this was planned. But I’m stalling to flirt and staying to find out what happens next. But I’m not ready to put my romantic heart on the line, right? I never saw Carter coming and never imagined what happened next. less

I’ve been called a hypocrite. I hate that. I mean I give advice for clean, healthy living for a living, but when I let it slip to my fans that I’ve never been in love, I’m starting to wonder if anything I believe is real. They are right. I’ve never let loose. Enter Ryder, a European prince of some small country near France and Italy. He’s a notorious womanizer, and supposedly wicked in bed so the rumors state as facts. And he’s decided I’m perfect for him. He’s perfect for me right now... moreI’ve been called a hypocrite. I hate that. I mean I give advice for clean, healthy living for a living, but when I let it slip to my fans that I’ve never been in love, I’m starting to wonder if anything I believe is real. They are right. I’ve never let loose. Enter Ryder, a European prince of some small country near France and Italy. He’s a notorious womanizer, and supposedly wicked in bed so the rumors state as facts. And he’s decided I’m perfect for him. He’s perfect for me right now. I’ve never met a man so magnetically attractive. He’s all muscles and his face just makes me grow goosebumps when I’m in the same room with him. Do I try to live a little or should I follow my own advice and run? True love doesn’t come from sex. I mean I practically wrote the blog on that. And nothing about my feelings for Ryder are good for clean living. I’m absolutely paralyzed on what I should do and I never expected what happened in the end. less

My second grade students guerrilla glued my pants. Don’t ask. And the attending physician, Johnny, as i can’t get it off is single handedly the handsomest man I ever met. Ever. I mean seriously. Sure I flirted. You would too. Any woman with a pulse would have. And our heated moment was just that. Or it was supposed to be. Turns out he’s a single dad. And his son is in my class. HIs son’s always picked up by his nanny, so we’d never met. Until she quits and he’s stuck... moreMy second grade students guerrilla glued my pants. Don’t ask. And the attending physician, Johnny, as i can’t get it off is single handedly the handsomest man I ever met. Ever. I mean seriously. Sure I flirted. You would too. Any woman with a pulse would have. And our heated moment was just that. Or it was supposed to be. Turns out he’s a single dad. And his son is in my class. HIs son’s always picked up by his nanny, so we’d never met. Until she quits and he’s stuck. He offers me the job of professional nanny after school for the rest of the year. And he’s right, I do have the time. But I wasn’t expecting the magnetic attraction he stirs in me. He says he didn’t see me coming either. But he has a bevy of potential women chasing after him. And I’m now the hired help. What I’m not saying is how I wish I actually believed in happily-ever-after. And I never expected what happened to us. less

DreamlistMove to England… checkVisit everything Jane Austen… checkGet engaged… that went spectacularly horrible.Mr. Wrong was sleeping with my ex-flatmate and they ran off to be married.But I had my flat, my fun and I’d sworn I’d be fine… And then Mr. Scottish Seducer showed up.Now I’m making a new list of everything wrong with Charlie Grannd.1. He kisses like the devil is here for me.2. He makes my ex upset.3. He sees right through me.Beep. Even this list must be wrong... moreDreamlistMove to England… checkVisit everything Jane Austen… checkGet engaged… that went spectacularly horrible.Mr. Wrong was sleeping with my ex-flatmate and they ran off to be married.But I had my flat, my fun and I’d sworn I’d be fine… And then Mr. Scottish Seducer showed up.Now I’m making a new list of everything wrong with Charlie Grannd.1. He kisses like the devil is here for me.2. He makes my ex upset.3. He sees right through me.Beep. Even this list must be wrong. He’s arrogant, bossy, and demanding. My pulse shouldn't race.There is absolutely no way we’d ever get together.And when it happened once, it must be a one time thing, right?Scottish business can’t be trusted, but what happened when we can’t stop and I stop writing my diary? Honestly I didn’t see happily-ever-after possible. less

I only have one shot to success. Wrestling. My parents died. My stepmother had kicked me out, but that’s fine. It’s the past. And I’d been training since.Soon I’ll prove it in the Olympics that I’m the best. Then the paycheck from the professional league will only add to the proof.I will win.The only part of the plan I hate was losing Vanessa.In high school, she’d been my rock, until my world fell apart.But when my kid sister needed me, I found her... moreI only have one shot to success. Wrestling. My parents died. My stepmother had kicked me out, but that’s fine. It’s the past. And I’d been training since.Soon I’ll prove it in the Olympics that I’m the best. Then the paycheck from the professional league will only add to the proof.I will win.The only part of the plan I hate was losing Vanessa.In high school, she’d been my rock, until my world fell apart.But when my kid sister needed me, I found her. And I decided to take her to our cousin’s wedding. I hadn’t thought Vanessa would be a bridesmaid. Now I’m glad I came. We’re adults now and a wedding is a good place to win her back.She’s holding back though and she clearly has a secret. Weddings are intimate affairs though and our chemistry is still off the charts. When I find out her secret though everything might change, but I am making it known I still love only her. If she’ll take a chance on me, then I’ll show her that she’ll never have a worry, ever again. less