Standard of Love Series by E.F. Dodd

As one of Boston’s most eligible bachelors, real estate developer Gideon West has the golden touch. Both with the ladies – from Beacon Hill to Southie and all points in between – and every project he’s helmed for Standard Development. Everest’s life in her hometown of Mimosa revolves around one thing – the equine rescue she’s scrimped, saved and struggled to get off the ground since college... moreAs one of Boston’s most eligible bachelors, real estate developer Gideon West has the golden touch. Both with the ladies – from Beacon Hill to Southie and all points in between – and every project he’s helmed for Standard Development. Everest’s life in her hometown of Mimosa revolves around one thing – the equine rescue she’s scrimped, saved and struggled to get off the ground since college. She appears to be the only one immune to the spell of the silver-tongued developer, but with each dimpled grin and blue-eyed glance, Everest can’t deny her immunity to his charm is waning. If she isn’t careful, Gideon might turn her carefully planned world upside down. Even worse is that maybe – just maybe – she wants him to less

Jamie Standard is this close to closing one of the most important deals of his life-so close he can taste it. When a local Boston gossip columnist paints him as a notorious rake, it could torpedo everything he's worked for. Jamie exiles himself in Vegas, hoping a few weeks visiting his sister will give his business partners time to shore up the suddenly shaky deal... moreJamie Standard is this close to closing one of the most important deals of his life-so close he can taste it. When a local Boston gossip columnist paints him as a notorious rake, it could torpedo everything he's worked for. Jamie exiles himself in Vegas, hoping a few weeks visiting his sister will give his business partners time to shore up the suddenly shaky deal. But will the gorgeous redhead he meets at baggage claim confirm his playboy reputation?Coral Triton has reached the pinnacle of her career as a professional mermaid. She's headlining a live-action mermaid show at one of the hottest new hotels in Vegas, but she's also been tapped to help plan the set design and choreography. When the hot blond guy from the airport turns up at her hotel, Coral doesn't question her good fortune. But, she's in Vegas for a job-the job-not a guy, so she insists on only one night before bailing the next morning after a brief note and one last look.When a strange coincidence throws them back together, they realize a fake relationship might help Jamie's PR problem back in Boston and create a social media storm for Coral's new exhibit. A win-win-win, right? But can they keep their heads above water, or will love pull them both under? less

READER ADVISORY: THIS BOOK CONTAINS OPEN DOOR INTIMATE AND EXPLICIT SCENES. IF YOU PREFER A CLOSED DOOR ROMANCE WITH NO SEXUAL DETAILS OR DESCRIPTION, THEN THIS IS NOT THE BOOK FOR YOU. IF YOU LIKE OPEN DOOR ROMANCE WHERE THERE IS EXPLICIT CONTENT, SPICE AND A LITTLE DIRTY TALK, THEN I HOPE YOU ENJOY!Boston real estate developer Jamie Standard is about to close one of the most important deals of his life when a gossip rag releases an article painting him as a modern day rake... moreREADER ADVISORY: THIS BOOK CONTAINS OPEN DOOR INTIMATE AND EXPLICIT SCENES. IF YOU PREFER A CLOSED DOOR ROMANCE WITH NO SEXUAL DETAILS OR DESCRIPTION, THEN THIS IS NOT THE BOOK FOR YOU. IF YOU LIKE OPEN DOOR ROMANCE WHERE THERE IS EXPLICIT CONTENT, SPICE AND A LITTLE DIRTY TALK, THEN I HOPE YOU ENJOY!Boston real estate developer Jamie Standard is about to close one of the most important deals of his life when a gossip rag releases an article painting him as a modern day rake. The bad press threatens to torpedo the deal and tank the largest green building project his company has ever undertaken. With the deal circling the drain, his business partners advise him to escape the limelight and visit his sister, Jocelyn. She happens to be the hospitality manager of L ’Atelier, a hot new resort hotel on the Vegas Strip, so as exiles go, it’s top tier. Especially when he runs into a gorgeous redhead at the airport. Coral Triton has reached the pinnacle of her career as a professional mermaid by landing a new job at L ’Atelier. Not just to headline a live action mermaid show, but also help create a vision for everything from set design to choreography. Things are on a definite up-swim for her, and only get better when the hot blond guy she bumped into at the airport turns up at her hotel. But, she’s in Vegas for a job – the job – not a guy, so anything beyond one night is out of the question. With a brief note and one last look, she bails the next morning. Only to be introduced to him days later as her boss Jocelyn’s brother. And Jocelyn thinks Coral is the perfect person to help solve Jamie’s PR problem back in Boston. If Coral will agree to fake a relationship with Jamie, it can restore his reputation, save his business deal, and slingshot Coral higher into the public eye. A win-win-win, right? But when there are no cameras and fake starts to feel all too real, can they keep their heads above water, or will love pull them both under? less