Life in Live Oak Series by Jessika Klide

A returning hero. A woman scorned. Can they have a second chance at love?   When Navy SEAL Jocko Monroe returns to Live Oak, he has one goal in mind. Claim the girl he left behind.But Jorja Jones wasn’t his girl, and she’s been battling that rumor since he left.Now that he’s back, she intends to set the record straight.If only she hadn’t been assigned to write an article for Southern Family Magazine on “Heroes Among Us,” and her boss hadn’t picked Jocko Monroe to feature... moreA returning hero. A woman scorned. Can they have a second chance at love?   When Navy SEAL Jocko Monroe returns to Live Oak, he has one goal in mind. Claim the girl he left behind.But Jorja Jones wasn’t his girl, and she’s been battling that rumor since he left.Now that he’s back, she intends to set the record straight.If only she hadn’t been assigned to write an article for Southern Family Magazine on “Heroes Among Us,” and her boss hadn’t picked Jocko Monroe to feature. So who is right? Jocko or Jorja?Only time spent together will tell!* * * * * *Rules of Engagement was formerly written in K. Bromberg's Everyday Heroes World. This new edition has additional scenes and more content. less

A hero’s hurt heart. An anonymous text chat. Can they find love on the phone? "...wonderfully written and a page-turner." ~ Goodreads Review When former Marine Justin Davis moves back to Live Oak to take over the family bakery, he has a hidden agenda —Farrah Ford. But Justin’s heart is badly scarred, and feeling out Farrah first is necessary. His plan is simple. When Farrah enters the bakery, have his employee Bobby tell her about a job opening... moreA hero’s hurt heart. An anonymous text chat. Can they find love on the phone? "...wonderfully written and a page-turner." ~ Goodreads Review When former Marine Justin Davis moves back to Live Oak to take over the family bakery, he has a hidden agenda —Farrah Ford. But Justin’s heart is badly scarred, and feeling out Farrah first is necessary. His plan is simple. When Farrah enters the bakery, have his employee Bobby tell her about a job opening. Once he gets her phone number, he’ll pique her curiosity with a text message from a mysterious man and find out if Farrah can restore his faith. Can they find love on a phone? "Totally freaking cute a@@ book." ~ Goodreads Review In this RomCom of hilariously witty, fantastically sexy, and endearingly romantic banter, Jessika Klide will have you swooning one second and laughing out loud the next as Farrah Ford falls in love with the mystery man via text messaging and adore the way a scarred hero’s heart is healed and his trust in love is restored. * * * * * *Originally published in 2018. This is an updated, edited version containing 33% more words and additional scenes. less

"This was a gorgeous, gorgeous story.... just beautiful ❤️ " ~Goodreads review “This is one of the sweetest, most romantic, touching and heartbreaking stories I have ever read.” ~Kindle customer When Nikolai Smirnoff was thirty-five, he was an MMA champion with a loving wife and a baby girl he doted on. Then tragedy struck. His wife died in a horrible automobile accident, but thankfully, his little girl survived... more"This was a gorgeous, gorgeous story.... just beautiful ❤️ " ~Goodreads review “This is one of the sweetest, most romantic, touching and heartbreaking stories I have ever read.” ~Kindle customer When Nikolai Smirnoff was thirty-five, he was an MMA champion with a loving wife and a baby girl he doted on. Then tragedy struck. His wife died in a horrible automobile accident, but thankfully, his little girl survived. Leaving his MMA career behind to raise Divya, he opened a gym in the small town of Live Oak, Alabama. Now, years later, his life is stable but lonely. Until Vicki Powell, a young woman in her late twenties, once a dancer on Broadway, leases the adjoining space next to his gym to open a dance studio. Having recently lost her mother, she understands grief, but life is for the living. When the vivacious Vicki meets the grumpy grappler, she is attracted to the older man, but Nik has deep wounds. Will Nik open up for her? * * * * * *Originally published in 2018. This will be an updated, edited version containing more words and additional scenes. Release TBD. This is a place-holder date for the moment. less

A confrontation with a gorgeous seductress.A forgotten young love.A steamy story of Redemption. Meet Zane Lockhart, former Navy SEAL, now Las Vegas K9 Cop. Zane is a cocky, hard-ass, whose "Bah Humbug, Motherf....” earned him the nickname Sergeant Scrooge. When the Faces of the Force Calendar comes out, he and his K9 partner are featured on the cover, and he becomes known on the Vegas strip as Mr. Dream-cember... moreA confrontation with a gorgeous seductress.A forgotten young love.A steamy story of Redemption. Meet Zane Lockhart, former Navy SEAL, now Las Vegas K9 Cop. Zane is a cocky, hard-ass, whose "Bah Humbug, Motherf....” earned him the nickname Sergeant Scrooge. When the Faces of the Force Calendar comes out, he and his K9 partner are featured on the cover, and he becomes known on the Vegas strip as Mr. Dream-cember. While window shopping on Christmas eve, Vegas showgirl Laura Smith overhears two girls talking about a hottie cop....Curious who Mr. Dream-cember is, I watch them weave their way over, catching glimpses of him through the people passing by. The hottie cop has positioned himself away from the traffic area, trying to be inconspicuous, but there is no way he could ever blend in. He is too much of a man!Looking total badass in his cop uniform, he’s standing with his thumbs hooked in his belt, watching the crowd. His commanding air exudes self-confidence.I follow the girls, weaving my way through the crowd to get a better look. He is gorgeous and so is his K9. He's built like a linebacker, tall and thick, and while his arms are big and his biceps are bulging, he is not bulked out. He is an athlete and looks like running a few miles doesn’t give him any issues.One girl walks up to him, and the other to his dog. She asks, “What’s his name?”His laugh is carefree and full of fun, and my heart flutters. Then he answers, “His name is Batman,” and the deep rich tone of his voice sends shock waves through me.Oh. My. God. He’s Zane Lockhart.My heart begins to pound, and I catch the breath that escaped when he spoke. It has been since middle school, but I would know that voice anywhere.She asks him, “Is it safe to pet him?”And I hear the voice of my first love again.He answers, “He’s safe. You can pet him.”Knowing he won't recognize me, I wait until the girls have gone, then I approach him.He wasn't just my first love, he was my only heartbreak.Can Zane and Laura find redemption? If you love cocky, bad boys and the strong women who bring them to bare (that is not a typo), then you will love this fast-paced, action-packed, story of lost love. A friends to lovers, steamy romance.Download today! less