Love at Knockdown Series by Skye Kilaen

Can true love happen after thirty-five? Absolutely. But you might need to fall on your ass to find it.When Will Strauss went out to hear a band, he didn’t expect to get knocked down during a political argument. He also couldn’t have known that the (possible) greatest love of his life would arrive on the scene in the form of a gorgeous, charmingly grumpy brunette almost a head taller than his 5’4”. If only he’d gotten her number.. moreCan true love happen after thirty-five? Absolutely. But you might need to fall on your ass to find it.When Will Strauss went out to hear a band, he didn’t expect to get knocked down during a political argument. He also couldn’t have known that the (possible) greatest love of his life would arrive on the scene in the form of a gorgeous, charmingly grumpy brunette almost a head taller than his 5’4”. If only he’d gotten her number... A second chance meeting and one very good date, though, just might be the beginning of something beautiful. Knock Me Down is a high-heat romance short story featuring a pan guy falling head over heels, a straight gal who needs to choose a new career because she's realized being an ethical cop is untenable, and more than one incident requiring first aid. Previously available via the author's newsletter. No major edits.Detailed content warnings are available in the story's front matter and on the author's website. less

A butch lesbian parolee. The pretty pansexual nurse who got away. Is this their second chance at a happily ever after?Finn is finally out of prison, which is great. Having no job, no car, and no place to sleep except her cousin’s couch? Not so great. Plus, her felony theft conviction isn’t doing wonders for her employment prospects, so she can’t afford her migraine meds without the public clinic... moreA butch lesbian parolee. The pretty pansexual nurse who got away. Is this their second chance at a happily ever after?Finn is finally out of prison, which is great. Having no job, no car, and no place to sleep except her cousin’s couch? Not so great. Plus, her felony theft conviction isn’t doing wonders for her employment prospects, so she can’t afford her migraine meds without the public clinic.The last thing she ever expected was for the gal who stole her heart to come walking down that clinic’s hallway: Vivi, the manicure-loving nurse who spent two years fighting the prison system to get proper medical care for her patients, including Finn.Finn could never believe she imagined the attraction and affection between them. But acting on that in prison, especially as nurse and patient, had been a serious No Way. She’s had eight months to get over Vivi, who abruptly left her job without saying goodbye. Finn is over it. Honest! It’s totally and completely fine.Except Vivi, here and now, doesn’t seem fine. And Finn couldn’t live with herself if she didn’t try to help.Is fate offering Finn a second chance? Or is finding love as likely as finding a job with health insurance?An f/f contemporary romance novella with a guaranteed HEA.Cover Artist: Laya Rose less

Three people, one road trip, and so many queer feelings. A polyamorous romance about changing your life.Allie and Matt’s happy open relationship means they’re both free to find hookups. When Allie gets duped by a date, though, she’s found with someone else’s cheating boyfriend. Ugh!Meeting Noelle by helping her leave the guy isn’t the night Allie expected, but after the women bond over drinks and a seriously dysfunctional tape gun, Allie’s hesitant to say goodbye... moreThree people, one road trip, and so many queer feelings. A polyamorous romance about changing your life.Allie and Matt’s happy open relationship means they’re both free to find hookups. When Allie gets duped by a date, though, she’s found with someone else’s cheating boyfriend. Ugh!Meeting Noelle by helping her leave the guy isn’t the night Allie expected, but after the women bond over drinks and a seriously dysfunctional tape gun, Allie’s hesitant to say goodbye. It’s weird; she doesn’t normally like-like people who aren’t Matt.Matt’s questioning whether he’s entirely straight, and he hopes to find answers on his and Allie’s impending road trip. But he’s cool with bringing her new maybe-crush along, especially since he and Noelle keep finding things in common. And staring into each other's eyes.Noelle lost her demanding job right before her boyfriend cheated, and she’s looking for the next one—preferably back home. Allie’s fumbling charm and Matt’s flirtatious humor, however, make her wonder if her life compass needs fixing.Late-night talks on Texas highways, first kisses, and hotel confessions might change a lot... if there’s a next step for Noelle that isn’t leaving.A high-heat contemporary romance novel with a polyamorous HFN involving F/F and queer M/F relationships. F/F and M/M love scenes on page.Tropes: road trip, geeks in love, bisexual awakening, polyamory, open relationships.Detailed content warnings will be available in the book's front matter and on the author's website.Cover Artist: Laya Rose less

One month. No feelings. They've totally got this fake dating thing under control.Bisexual ex-barista Oliver is finally a high school math teacher, and it's everything he ever wanted. Until he stumbles across the mysterious customer he crushed on back when he worked at Knockdown Coffee... and kinda sorta accidentally tells his Vice Principal that he's dating her. Oops?Octavia, a bi programmer, didn't expect to run into the cute blue-haired barista again... moreOne month. No feelings. They've totally got this fake dating thing under control.Bisexual ex-barista Oliver is finally a high school math teacher, and it's everything he ever wanted. Until he stumbles across the mysterious customer he crushed on back when he worked at Knockdown Coffee... and kinda sorta accidentally tells his Vice Principal that he's dating her. Oops?Octavia, a bi programmer, didn't expect to run into the cute blue-haired barista again. Certainly not while volunteering at a local arts high school. He's much too young and much too nice for her—but when she discovers he's told people they're dating, it's a stroke of luck. She needs a fake relationship to stick it to her nemesis, and Oliver's the perfect fit.Their assignment is simple: one month of a convincing charade, and after the company gala, everything between them is absolutely and completely over.Sometimes, however, the homework is harder than you expect.A high heat contemporary queer M/F romance with a guaranteed HEA.Tropes: fake dating, age gap (she's older), cinnamon roll hero, bisexual romance.Detailed content warnings are available in the book's front matter and on the author's website. less