Thunderstruck Series by Amelia Elliot

They’ve been in love since they were kids. But for twenty-five years, everything kept them apart. Dee acted responsibly her whole life. She worked hard, went to college, and became a veterinarian. But she ended up stuck in the one place she always vowed to leave. Abandoned and alone, she was tired of waiting for her life to start. After years in the Army’s special forces, there were some things that Ricky never talked about. One of those things was Dee and why he hadn’t gone home in eight years... moreThey’ve been in love since they were kids. But for twenty-five years, everything kept them apart. Dee acted responsibly her whole life. She worked hard, went to college, and became a veterinarian. But she ended up stuck in the one place she always vowed to leave. Abandoned and alone, she was tired of waiting for her life to start. After years in the Army’s special forces, there were some things that Ricky never talked about. One of those things was Dee and why he hadn’t gone home in eight years. But when his father suddenly died, he was forced to return to care for his sick mother. Now that Ricky was back, how was he going to avoid Dee when a low cattle fence and a lifetime of memories are all that stand between them? Tropes:. Small town. Military. Second chance. Childhood sweethearts. Forced proximity. Soul mates. Girl/Boy next door. "Both Sides of the Fence" is an epic love story about the choices you make when you’re young and how they impact you as you age. Spanning thirty-five years, it’s also a story about the struggles of millennials growing up in rural poverty and how they grapple with disillusionment with their American dreams and two decades of war as they strive for their HEA. This is a contemporary romance novel containing explicit love scenes and adult language. less

Rich or poor, sick or healthy, everyone needs love. For Esme Fernandes, life ended at thirty. First, she lost her ability to have children, and then she lost her husband. Certain she’s fated to die young like the rest of her family, Esme married her career instead. And it paid off: now thirty-eight, she’s a Federal judge, and determined to be worthy of her job. Jack Bullard, twice People’s Sexiest Man Alive, is at a crossroads... moreRich or poor, sick or healthy, everyone needs love. For Esme Fernandes, life ended at thirty. First, she lost her ability to have children, and then she lost her husband. Certain she’s fated to die young like the rest of her family, Esme married her career instead. And it paid off: now thirty-eight, she’s a Federal judge, and determined to be worthy of her job. Jack Bullard, twice People’s Sexiest Man Alive, is at a crossroads. Two years after a bewildering and brutal divorce, he misses his kids and is unfulfilled by his Hollywood stardom. But he’s made a career out of being irreplaceable, and too many people depend on him now. When Jack and Esme collide—literally—sparks fly. But they also attract attention from the moment they meet, and not the good kind. Between scandalous pictures and Esme’s growing political conflict with a senator, things take a dangerous turn. Just as Jack can see the future forming, the increasing scrutiny awakens Esme’s demons—and Jack has to decide whether fighting for her is selfish, or what they both need. Tropes:. Meet-Cute. Movie star hero. Sworn off relationships female. Protective male. Strong female. Cinnamon roll hero. Emotional scars. Single father. Disability/chronic illness. Conduct Unbecoming a Judge is a steamy contemporary romance with a strong female lead struggling with chronic illness, and a protective, cinnamon roll hero. If you like your romance smart, spicy, and swoony, then read Conduct Unbecoming a Judge today. less

“You made a list of reasons why you don’t want to have sex with me? ”. Ava Blum may be a sparkly, extroverted movie-star known for her extraordinary beauty, but she’s hiding the truth. She’s a divorced, single mother with PTSD, low self-esteem, and a non-existent love life. Unable to shake the lasting effects of abuse, she grieves her fortieth birthday alone in a remote mountain cabin. Killian Kelly is a man of few words. A bookish, outdoorsy engineer, he keeps things simple... more“You made a list of reasons why you don’t want to have sex with me? ”. Ava Blum may be a sparkly, extroverted movie-star known for her extraordinary beauty, but she’s hiding the truth. She’s a divorced, single mother with PTSD, low self-esteem, and a non-existent love life. Unable to shake the lasting effects of abuse, she grieves her fortieth birthday alone in a remote mountain cabin. Killian Kelly is a man of few words. A bookish, outdoorsy engineer, he keeps things simple. Abandoned before he was three, he barely survived childhood. Thirty years later, he’s found peace in his well-ordered, solitary life working in national forests. When a mudslide buries Ava alive, Killian rescues her and guides her down the mountain. Surviving the wilderness together leads to an unexpected, inescapable bond. But they’re opposites with incompatible lives, and so they agree to go their separate ways. Instead, they fall into a reckless, passionate affair. Ava’s convinced she’s not good enough for love, and Killian doesn’t know what love is. When they can’t walk away, they have to decide whether anything right can come from all the ways they’re wrong. All the Ways We’re Wrong is a steamy contemporary romance containing descriptive love scenes and adult language. Please use the Look Inside feature to review content warnings, which include spoilers. less

When you remake yourself, is the person you become the truth or a lie? Once a runaway teen, Madison Newport’s past includes stripping, gangsters, and stealing to survive. After years of moving from man-to-man, she lands in LA chasing an acting career. She’s not what she tells everyone, but Madison’s determined to remake herself into an honest woman. Thirteen years ago, Geoff Viant partied until he blacked out and woke up in jail... moreWhen you remake yourself, is the person you become the truth or a lie? Once a runaway teen, Madison Newport’s past includes stripping, gangsters, and stealing to survive. After years of moving from man-to-man, she lands in LA chasing an acting career. She’s not what she tells everyone, but Madison’s determined to remake herself into an honest woman. Thirteen years ago, Geoff Viant partied until he blacked out and woke up in jail. The events of that night haunt him, and he paid the price for years. Vowing to never lose control again, Geoff reemerges as Hollywood’s hottest lawyer. When Geoff hires Madison to assist his most important client, she tests all his boundaries. With his self-control slipping, their professional relationship soon becomes anything but. And the harder they fight their bond, the more inevitable it feels—until the past catches up to them. They agree to tell each other the unvarnished truth, no matter what. But some things may be better left unsaid. MatesSecret PastsBoss-EmployeeFriends to LoversSlowburnHe Falls FirstShe’s Commitment Phobic. Tell Me Something True is a funny, bittersweet, and intelligent story about the experiences that define us. It’s a steamy contemporary romance containing descriptive love scenes and adult language. Please use the Look Inside feature to review trigger warnings. If you like smart banter, sexual tension, surprising plot twists, and emotional heft, read Tell Me Something True today. less