The Grand Men Series by J.C. Hawke

We all have a dream.But I think I preferred holding mine at arm’s length...It’s not that I don’t want to go to New York.It’s that it’s all I’ve ever wanted.So when a dream internship lands in my lap, the last thing I should be doing is hesitating.Elliot thinks I should take it — he’s always believed in me.Smirking, smouldering Elliot Montgomery.Playboy-about-town.Notorious womaniser.And...dearest friend?It was Elliot’s arms I’d innocently fallen asleep between on lonely nights... moreWe all have a dream.But I think I preferred holding mine at arm’s length...It’s not that I don’t want to go to New York.It’s that it’s all I’ve ever wanted.So when a dream internship lands in my lap, the last thing I should be doing is hesitating.Elliot thinks I should take it — he’s always believed in me.Smirking, smouldering Elliot Montgomery.Playboy-about-town.Notorious womaniser.And...dearest friend?It was Elliot’s arms I’d innocently fallen asleep between on lonely nights.And those same arms that promised all kinds of unspeakable things when I found myself writhing between them...But even as he threw me out of my comfort zone, Elliot promised me something immeasurable.So now I’m here, living my fashion design dreams in the trustiest outfit I own — indecision. But the longer I stay in New York, the further I feel myself drift from everything I thought I wanted.And somehow, absence is making the heat grow stronger... If Elliot Montgomery is no Prince Charming, why does he feel like happily ever after? less

Being stood up on your birthday sucks.It sucks even worse when it's your brother's egotistical best friend and CFO who delivers the blow.My first encounter with Lance Sullivan had me crying in an elevator as I clung to a stranger for comfort.On our second, he stormed my dress fitting pretending to be my husband.And by the third... I'd made the bastard smile.I do not have time for a man in my life. Not when I already have two stubborn men at the centre of my world who can barely show up for me... moreBeing stood up on your birthday sucks.It sucks even worse when it's your brother's egotistical best friend and CFO who delivers the blow.My first encounter with Lance Sullivan had me crying in an elevator as I clung to a stranger for comfort.On our second, he stormed my dress fitting pretending to be my husband.And by the third... I'd made the bastard smile.I do not have time for a man in my life. Not when I already have two stubborn men at the centre of my world who can barely show up for me. But Lance is showing up, and did I mention he has the most beautiful green eyes I've ever seen?Lance is fun to mess with. I just need to convince him to drop the 'your brother will kill me if I touch you' act, especially when his mouth has already touched the parts of me that matter...One summer.Two hearts.And a promise... to not disappear on me. less

Scarlet Lowell was my sunshine when all I could see was the moon and stars.Until she wasn’t.Finally free, and knowing there are apologies to make, I go to the only place that’s ever felt like home with nothing but her letters in the seat of my bike and a funny feeling in my chest.I had a plan.Give her the letters.Apologise.Walk away for good.I expected her anger. I expected her to tell me to never show my face on the estate again... moreScarlet Lowell was my sunshine when all I could see was the moon and stars.Until she wasn’t.Finally free, and knowing there are apologies to make, I go to the only place that’s ever felt like home with nothing but her letters in the seat of my bike and a funny feeling in my chest.I had a plan.Give her the letters.Apologise.Walk away for good.I expected her anger. I expected her to tell me to never show my face on the estate again. And I knew seeing her after so much time would fuck me up far worse than any prison sentence ever could.But it’s Scarlet, and whilst I was locked away dreaming of the life I hoped she was living, she was lost in a completely different one.What awaited me at the end of that lane, what I didn’t know and had missed, shattered my world into a million broken pieces.She was my light.My good.Now, I need to figure out a way to make them my forever. less

One night.A silk blindfold.And a man, who somehow manages to rattle me to my core.A job working behind the bar at The Nightingale wasn’t in my plans, and the reason I’m here is down to Charles Aldridge.After cancelling my interview and failing to inform me, I left his office with my dream of being financially independent hanging on by a thread... moreOne night.A silk blindfold.And a man, who somehow manages to rattle me to my core.A job working behind the bar at The Nightingale wasn’t in my plans, and the reason I’m here is down to Charles Aldridge.After cancelling my interview and failing to inform me, I left his office with my dream of being financially independent hanging on by a thread.Luckily for the infamous, hotshot millionaire lawyer—whom I’ve never met—his office manager handed me a business card for the club, salvaging my day and maybe even my dream.Whilst the goings on within The Nightingale might intrigue me, I know that if I keep my head down and focus on my role, I’ll be able to prove my parents wrong.Only I’m finding it impossible to focus when my eyes can’t stop watching everything that unfolds beyond the bar top each night. And when my boss goes short on numbers and needs help, I’m the first to raise my hand.What happens in the private room is electric.Unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before.I don’t have space for distractions and the last thing I should be doing is pining after a man I’ve never actually seen…But what if I can’t just forget?And what if Charles Aldridge offers me an opportunity I can’t refuse? less