Holidays & Hijinks Series by H.N. DeFore

Retail worker by day, costume designer by night, Lucy feels pressure from the holiday season with her limited budget. To make some extra cash she posts online for a fake-dating service for the holidays, and things get out of hand. When her boss and theater owner, Lucas, discovers her ploy to get rich quick, he takes matters into his own hands... moreRetail worker by day, costume designer by night, Lucy feels pressure from the holiday season with her limited budget. To make some extra cash she posts online for a fake-dating service for the holidays, and things get out of hand. When her boss and theater owner, Lucas, discovers her ploy to get rich quick, he takes matters into his own hands. How will she handle her boss and brother's best friend finding out, and just who booked her Christmas Eve slot?Lucy FioreIt's depressing knowing I work my butt off at two jobs and still manage to end up broke for the holidays. Every year I just make it by the skin of my teeth to buy cheap gifts no one appreciates, but this year will be different. I've strategized a plan to keep my finances steady this holiday season with my epic Christmas Side Hustle. After all, a little fake dating never hurt anyone.Lucas CloutierI don't understand why people go mental during the holidays, but I prefer to focus on the winter showcase and stay out of the holiday drama. If only my part-time costume designer, and regrettably my best friend's little sister, could keep her schemes to herself. I don't want to know that she's soliciting fake dates to make ends meet, and I really don't understand how she keeps getting into these ridiculous situations. But now that I know about her side hustle, I can't just leave her to fend for herself.Christmas Side Hustle is a mature 18+ holiday rom-com full of hijinks and hilarities with a sprinkle of spicy content. This is the first book in the Holidays & Hijinks series and follows the story of Lucy & Lucas. This is intended for mature audiences and contains elements of the brother's best friend trope and the grumpy boss trope. less

Exploring a mansion for Christmas.Lucy FioreLeft to (mostly) her own devices, Lucy takes matters into her own hands exploring the Cloutier estate. Irritating Lucas’ inner beast is too much fun, and she’s going to see what’s hiding in the elusive west wing...Lucas CloutierKeeping his jailbird brother separate from his new girlfriend is one thing, but Lucy has a knack for unraveling all the secrets about Cloutier estate that he’d rather forget... moreExploring a mansion for Christmas.Lucy FioreLeft to (mostly) her own devices, Lucy takes matters into her own hands exploring the Cloutier estate. Irritating Lucas’ inner beast is too much fun, and she’s going to see what’s hiding in the elusive west wing...Lucas CloutierKeeping his jailbird brother separate from his new girlfriend is one thing, but Lucy has a knack for unraveling all the secrets about Cloutier estate that he’d rather forget. Who knew roses could cause such a stir, and lead to candles, masks, and a fun little chase...Triggers Warnings: wax play, light primal play (chasing), some mask play.This novella is part of the HOLIDAYS & HIJINKS series and can be read as a stand alone or after Christmas Side Hustle. less

6 Months AgoBeth MartinezBeth planned to marry her fiancé and live happily ever after. When the ghost of husband's past shows up to ruin her Christmas, she's dragged back into a life she never expected to see again. Dealing with her psycho husband is supposed to be a joke, and when she runs into her ex-fiancé months later at the fair, he sees right through her fragile mask and finds the marks she's hidden away. But expecting pity isn't on the table, and Roger is full of surprises... more6 Months AgoBeth MartinezBeth planned to marry her fiancé and live happily ever after. When the ghost of husband's past shows up to ruin her Christmas, she's dragged back into a life she never expected to see again. Dealing with her psycho husband is supposed to be a joke, and when she runs into her ex-fiancé months later at the fair, he sees right through her fragile mask and finds the marks she's hidden away. But expecting pity isn't on the table, and Roger is full of surprises.Roger FioreCutting ties with his fiancé months before the wedding wasn't part of the plan, and Roger is more than a little bitter about the whole thing. No answers, no reasons why, just a wayward ex-fiancé who couldn't give him a single answer why she cheated. When he runs into her again, the stories don't add up, and he can't help wondering what she's hiding from him. It's hard to pick apart the lies, and he's unwilling to admit maybe she never cheated at all. When he finds the marks, he can't send her back home alone. No matter the past, Beth will always be his.Holidays & Hijinks is a series of standalone holiday romances that can be read in order for a full understanding of how the character connect or during the elected holiday season to get in the mood to celebrate. Each book follows a different couple and romance that pairs with the holiday theme. less

A silver fox and an artist crash together...Penny CloutierAll I want to do is finish art school and get my parents off my back. I won't settle for their ideas of romance, and to be honest I'm not looking for someone to whisper sweet nothings in my ear. I want blood, love, and an adrenaline rush.Laurent RochfordBusiness and pleasure rarely mix... moreA silver fox and an artist crash together...Penny CloutierAll I want to do is finish art school and get my parents off my back. I won't settle for their ideas of romance, and to be honest I'm not looking for someone to whisper sweet nothings in my ear. I want blood, love, and an adrenaline rush.Laurent RochfordBusiness and pleasure rarely mix. When I meet Penelope in the back of a club one fateful October, I had no idea she would awaken the need to be hunted, and to find the perfect hunter for me. After all, a little blood never hurt anyone.You'll be my greatest work of art.Xing Out My Exes is book three in a series of interwoven standalone romance novels. You do not need to read other associated stories in this series to follow the plotline of Penny and Laurent's story. less

The enemy of my enemy is still my enemy.Alvera NunoWith her mother strung out and a stepdad that’s less than helpful, Vera has few people to turn to when old enemies start inserting themselves further into her life. Seeking out a man she hates isn’t at the top of her list, but the enemy of her enemy might just save her life.Colin CloutierAvoiding his family and finding a fix is all Colin ever cared about... moreThe enemy of my enemy is still my enemy.Alvera NunoWith her mother strung out and a stepdad that’s less than helpful, Vera has few people to turn to when old enemies start inserting themselves further into her life. Seeking out a man she hates isn’t at the top of her list, but the enemy of her enemy might just save her life.Colin CloutierAvoiding his family and finding a fix is all Colin ever cared about. When the girl that got him arrested last year pops back into his life, taking fake photos of wedding bands and telling his old drug dealer that they are married, he takes advantage of the situation. A marriage of convenience might be just the thing to start the New Year with a bang.Find all of the Holidays & Hijinks novels and fill your holidays with a touch of mischief.Triggers: mentions of drug use/addiction, parental neglect, overdosing and violence, light knife play no bloodThis novel is part of the HOLIDAYS & HIJINKS WORLD and can be read as a stand alone or part of the series. less

Poor little bunny, caught in a trap...Monroe Nyx BevinsContent with her life writing romance books, Moe never really reaches outside her comforts. She has some darker interests that she tries to rope the men into town into partaking in, but they think blood doesn’t become a woman. Too bad Moe doesn’t shy away from a bit of red. When her past turns up before a snowstorm, she has to face the consequences of using an old fling as her inspiration for morally grey men... morePoor little bunny, caught in a trap...Monroe Nyx BevinsContent with her life writing romance books, Moe never really reaches outside her comforts. She has some darker interests that she tries to rope the men into town into partaking in, but they think blood doesn’t become a woman. Too bad Moe doesn’t shy away from a bit of red. When her past turns up before a snowstorm, she has to face the consequences of using an old fling as her inspiration for morally grey men.Ezekiel RyderDoing tech work for a few companies in the city keeps his mind busy, but not his body. When there’s a need to go back home and see the only woman he’s ever obsessed over, Zeke will make it a mission to show her what she’s missed out on, and where things went wrong. less