Lone Star Crossed Saga Series by Kris Jayne

The star-crossed love affair starts with a lie. .. Real-estate mogul Carter Cross has spent his life toiling for another man's legacy. Then, a phone call unlocks his true family destiny. With his famously cool command, he’ll stop at nothing to seize the Cross family’s birthright. When the country’s wealthiest oil baron drops dead in a most scandalous fashion, tabloid reporter Nisha Donovan gets assigned to dig up dirt on the new J. P. Star Energy executive—the filthier, the better... moreThe star-crossed love affair starts with a lie. .. Real-estate mogul Carter Cross has spent his life toiling for another man's legacy. Then, a phone call unlocks his true family destiny. With his famously cool command, he’ll stop at nothing to seize the Cross family’s birthright. When the country’s wealthiest oil baron drops dead in a most scandalous fashion, tabloid reporter Nisha Donovan gets assigned to dig up dirt on the new J. P. Star Energy executive—the filthier, the better. Neither of them counts on their undeniable attraction derailing their plans, but sometimes a star-crossed love can't be denied. Can Carter and Nisha escape the snares of power to build a new legacy together? Coming in October 2021, Cross My Heart is book one in The Lone Star Crossed Saga, although each book in the series can be read as a standalone with a happily ever after. No romance cliffhangers. The books have heart and heat, so grab a fan along with the book! less

They were in love once, but this time, it’s war. .. CEO heiress Reese Star-Hunter is a fighter. She’s spent her life trying to earn the respect of everyone who thinks a woman can't take charge of her family’s multibillion-dollar fortune. With the fallout from the sudden death of the Star family patriarch, she finds herself not only in charge but cleaning up the mess left by the parents and grandparents she trusted... moreThey were in love once, but this time, it’s war. .. CEO heiress Reese Star-Hunter is a fighter. She’s spent her life trying to earn the respect of everyone who thinks a woman can't take charge of her family’s multibillion-dollar fortune. With the fallout from the sudden death of the Star family patriarch, she finds herself not only in charge but cleaning up the mess left by the parents and grandparents she trusted. That included making amends to her childhood sweetheart and first love—until he goes on the attack. Ty Bonham never forgot how Reese broke his heart. On top of that betrayal, he’s discovered the true story behind his father’s imprisonment, which plunged his family into disgrace and financial ruin. She says she’s sorry. She says she wants to make things right, but you can’t trust a Star—any Star. No matter how enticing she looks begging for forgiveness or how many hate-hookups they enjoy, nothing can change the past. He only wants one thing: payback. Ty’s righteous crusade to punish the Stars tests Reese’s loyalties and threatens his happiness. Can Ty let go of his pain and embrace the future? Will Reese do what she’s always done and pick her family and her company over herself? Or can they both learn to trust and follow their hearts? Coming in 2022, CIRCLE THE STARS is book two in The Lone Star Crossed Saga, although each book in the series can be read as a standalone. No romance cliffhangers. This is a second-chance, enemies-to-lovers romance with a spicy reunion that's a long time coming. Warning: language, steamy scenes, and a heart-pounding happily ever after. less

The marriage is fake, but the passion is real. Famous for his last name, devilish Anthony Star-Hunter is the black sheep of the Star clan. He’s an expert at using his tall, dark, and handsome charm to get women into bed—and to dodge the consequences of his lavish, hard-party escapades. But the bucks are about to stop here. His grandfather’s will demands he marry to inherit his fortune. Anthony panics... moreThe marriage is fake, but the passion is real. Famous for his last name, devilish Anthony Star-Hunter is the black sheep of the Star clan. He’s an expert at using his tall, dark, and handsome charm to get women into bed—and to dodge the consequences of his lavish, hard-party escapades. But the bucks are about to stop here. His grandfather’s will demands he marry to inherit his fortune. Anthony panics. Even with his bad boy allure, how the hell is he going to find a tolerable bride, like, yesterday? The minute Sarah Pennington spots the tattooed muscles her stepsister’s on-again, off-again bed buddy hides under his Italian suits, she rolls her eyes. Anthony is not for her. With her father maybe headed to prison for a financial fiasco, she has enough bad male behavior to fix. She’s responsible. She’s hard-working. She…can’t stop having naughty dreams about the sexy “celebutant” her stepsister is determined to trap into marriage. At a beachy island house party, a drunken mishap throws Sarah into Anthony’s bed, and he's intrigued. Can he convince her to give fake marriage a chance? Can she convince herself to keep her heart—and body—out of the deal? Their slow-burn, un-love affair isn’t what either expect, but it might be what both of them need forever. less