Down and Dirty Series by Holley Trent

Wealthy luxury boat maker Tim Dowd had all but given up on dating. He’s far too picky and his darker cravings don’t exactly qualify him as husband material in his conservative community. When an unforgettable newcomer arrives with a short-term aim of developing a new subdivision, Tim can’t help but wonder “What if?” Valerie Lawson has the full package. She’s stunning, smart, has a wicked sense of humor, and possesses lustful urges that rival his own... moreWealthy luxury boat maker Tim Dowd had all but given up on dating. He’s far too picky and his darker cravings don’t exactly qualify him as husband material in his conservative community. When an unforgettable newcomer arrives with a short-term aim of developing a new subdivision, Tim can’t help but wonder “What if?” Valerie Lawson has the full package. She’s stunning, smart, has a wicked sense of humor, and possesses lustful urges that rival his own. But the ambitious architect is a rising star and had never planned to stay. Her next big job is thousands of miles away, and Tim can’t follow. Valerie doesn’t think a woman like her can have it all. Tim might need to recruit some help from unexpected places to convince her that she can. ____ Note: This is a HOT one! This is an erotic romance with lots of safe and consensual play. less

Carine Murphy has become so pragmatic about dating that she’ll settle for anyone who can make her feel something beyond mere sufferance.She may be bleakly self-deprecating in her half-serious request for her longtime fetish club peer to have her way with her, but Heidi Dowd doesn’t think there’s anything funny about the suggestion. Although Heidi had vowed to never again be intimate with women who made her their “exception,” she’s willing to put Carine through her paces... moreCarine Murphy has become so pragmatic about dating that she’ll settle for anyone who can make her feel something beyond mere sufferance.She may be bleakly self-deprecating in her half-serious request for her longtime fetish club peer to have her way with her, but Heidi Dowd doesn’t think there’s anything funny about the suggestion. Although Heidi had vowed to never again be intimate with women who made her their “exception,” she’s willing to put Carine through her paces.Heidi is confident she can approach their arrangement with professional detachment. However, she soon learns that Carine has more than just an adventurous spirit. She has audacity. And when she insists that Heidi elevate their status beyond the bedroom, Heidi’s immediate instinct is to break things off.Carine insists that she’s not afraid for everyone to know who she loves, but Heidi’s been around the block too many times. She’s not going to get her hopes up again. Not even dominatrices are immune to getting broken hearts. less