Velvet Ink: Shades of Desire Series by Vivienne R. Hart

Love wears many masks—and each one hides a truth too powerful to ignore.A sunshine-hearted assistant discovers her grumpy boss is playing a game she never agreed to. A billionaire swears an oath that blurs the line between power and passion. A celebrity’s bodyguard tries to keep her safe from the world, even as he becomes the most dangerous risk of all. A fake engagement meant to seal a deal spirals into real emotions no contract could contain... moreLove wears many masks—and each one hides a truth too powerful to ignore.A sunshine-hearted assistant discovers her grumpy boss is playing a game she never agreed to. A billionaire swears an oath that blurs the line between power and passion. A celebrity’s bodyguard tries to keep her safe from the world, even as he becomes the most dangerous risk of all. A fake engagement meant to seal a deal spirals into real emotions no contract could contain. Two enemies locked in a battle of wills find themselves tangled in temptation that feels impossible to resist. A billionaire facing fatherhood learns that protecting an heir means protecting his heart. And in a world of curses and magic, two souls fight against destiny to prove that love is the most unbreakable spell.From glittering penthouses to hidden dangers, from boardrooms to realms touched by magic, each story pulls you into a world where attraction sparks against the odds, secrets test every bond, and passion collides with the walls built to keep it out.When power clashes with vulnerability, when lies dance with desire, and when hope battles heartbreak—can love truly win? less

Love doesn’t ask for permission—and it never follows the rules.A brooding billionaire meets his match in the nanny who speaks her mind. A tattooed bad boy in a small town finds that the one woman who sees through his walls might be the one to tear them down. When a silent wedding leads to a tangled marriage of hearts, two strangers must learn to listen without words—and trust without reason... moreLove doesn’t ask for permission—and it never follows the rules.A brooding billionaire meets his match in the nanny who speaks her mind. A tattooed bad boy in a small town finds that the one woman who sees through his walls might be the one to tear them down. When a silent wedding leads to a tangled marriage of hearts, two strangers must learn to listen without words—and trust without reason.In a glittering office, a grumpy CEO falls for the last person he should—his lighthearted assistant who won’t stop getting under his skin. Across galaxies, destiny forges an unexpected connection between alien souls. Under a crimson moon, blood-bound hunger clashes with a love stronger than the curse that created it. And deep in the woods, a wild alpha dares to claim the one woman the pack forbids him from having.These seven stories ignite with temptation, clash with power, and blaze with irresistible connection. From cosmic bonds to accidental rings, every tale dares to ask—Can love survive when everything—duty, fate, even biology—says it shouldn’t? less

When protection becomes passion, and secrets threaten everything, love must fight its way to the surface.A high-stakes bodyguard is hired to keep her safe—but the danger comes from the heart he never meant to lose. The boss’s best friend crosses the line from off-limits to all-consuming. A soulful musician finds healing in the arms of a younger man who hears what no one else does... moreWhen protection becomes passion, and secrets threaten everything, love must fight its way to the surface.A high-stakes bodyguard is hired to keep her safe—but the danger comes from the heart he never meant to lose. The boss’s best friend crosses the line from off-limits to all-consuming. A soulful musician finds healing in the arms of a younger man who hears what no one else does.In the dark corners of the supernatural, a vampire is bound by blood—and by fate—to a love he thought he'd never deserve. A hardened alien warrior risks everything for the mate he’s sworn to protect. A lone alpha carries a secret that could destroy the woman he can’t resist. And in a neon-lit city where humans rebel against code, an AI protector discovers the only variable he can’t desire.From the shadows of warzones and wolf packs to music halls and moonlit bedrooms, these seven stories prove that the most powerful bonds are forged not in safety—but in surrender.Can they protect the ones they love without losing the very parts of themselves they swore to guard? less

In the quiet of suburbia, a single dad and an ambitious neighbor discover love in the most inconvenient of places. A lone wolf risks his secrets for a woman he shouldn’t crave. A vampire faces the breaking dawn with a kiss he never expected to want. In these pages, second chances and forbidden passions come to life—whether through whispered staff room memories or ink-stained letters sent to a Navy SEAL halfway across the world... moreIn the quiet of suburbia, a single dad and an ambitious neighbor discover love in the most inconvenient of places. A lone wolf risks his secrets for a woman he shouldn’t crave. A vampire faces the breaking dawn with a kiss he never expected to want. In these pages, second chances and forbidden passions come to life—whether through whispered staff room memories or ink-stained letters sent to a Navy SEAL halfway across the world.From smoldering firehouse moments to alien heat burning across galaxies, each story brings a new shade of desire, an unexpected twist of fate, and characters who dare to hope, even when the odds seem stacked against them.Whether it’s love found in a heartbeat, in a war-torn letter, or in a passion that defies time and species, these seven stories will pull you into their heat, their heart, and their hope.When distance, danger, and duty stand in the way…Can love still find a way through? less

When secrets burn brighter than the spotlight and danger dances at every turn, love becomes the fiercest truth of all.From bodyguards guarding more than just hearts, to SEALs and firefighters risking everything, to cosmic entanglements with aliens and cyborgs—this collection explores passion born in the midst of chaos and longing that defies every boundary.A celebrity fakes a scandal to survive—but the man tasked with protecting her might be the only one who sees past the headlines... moreWhen secrets burn brighter than the spotlight and danger dances at every turn, love becomes the fiercest truth of all.From bodyguards guarding more than just hearts, to SEALs and firefighters risking everything, to cosmic entanglements with aliens and cyborgs—this collection explores passion born in the midst of chaos and longing that defies every boundary.A celebrity fakes a scandal to survive—but the man tasked with protecting her might be the only one who sees past the headlines. A Navy SEAL turns a pretend relationship into something achingly real. A firefighter confronts what he thought was lost in the ashes. And high above Earth, love sparks between stardust and rebellion as alien secrets unravel.Shifters roam beneath moonlit forests, driven by instinct and destiny. A cyborg and a dancer defy a system built to keep them apart, moving in sync to a rhythm only their hearts understand.In every tale, love comes with risk—but also the raw, breathtaking chance to be truly known.Will they run from what scares them—or surrender to what sets their souls on fire? less

Dive into seven searing tales where destiny collides with desire, and nothing is as simple as falling in love.An alien protector risks everything when his secret legacy intertwines with the woman he was never meant to love. A firefighter braves not only the flames but the inferno she ignites in his soul. Across galaxies, a midnight kiss defies protocol, igniting a passion that can’t be silenced.When a vampire haunted by eternity is tempted by a mortal heart, the shadows stir with longing... moreDive into seven searing tales where destiny collides with desire, and nothing is as simple as falling in love.An alien protector risks everything when his secret legacy intertwines with the woman he was never meant to love. A firefighter braves not only the flames but the inferno she ignites in his soul. Across galaxies, a midnight kiss defies protocol, igniting a passion that can’t be silenced.When a vampire haunted by eternity is tempted by a mortal heart, the shadows stir with longing. Under a cursed moon, a savage bond fights fate’s cruelest twist. Magic flares in a world where a flame-wielding heroine finds her match in a warrior who sees past her power. And in a neon-lit future, a hacker and a synthetic rebel defy the system—and their pasts—for one impossible chance at love.Each story pulses with danger, longing, and unforgettable heat. But can love survive across worlds, lifetimes, and ancient feuds?What if your heart’s greatest desire was the one you were never meant to touch? less

In a world where passion refuses to play by the rules, seven unforgettable couples fight against fate, fear, and forbidden lines to find the love they never saw coming.A billionaire is forced to rethink everything when compassion binds him to an unexpected family. A vampire’s desire clashes with ancient laws under the crimson glow of the blood moon. A lone werewolf on the run dares to believe redemption—and love—might still be possible... moreIn a world where passion refuses to play by the rules, seven unforgettable couples fight against fate, fear, and forbidden lines to find the love they never saw coming.A billionaire is forced to rethink everything when compassion binds him to an unexpected family. A vampire’s desire clashes with ancient laws under the crimson glow of the blood moon. A lone werewolf on the run dares to believe redemption—and love—might still be possible. Across a cyberpunk dystopia, an AI assassin and a human spy ignite a sensual game of shadows and secrets. Amid clan wars in the misty Highlands, a fierce flame is kindled where loyalty and lust collide. In the brutal arena of ancient Rome, a gladiator claims more than victory when he meets a woman willing to defy an empire. And behind enemy lines, a war of words becomes a war of want as two rivals realize the line between hate and love is dangerously thin.Each story blends irresistible tension, high stakes, and intense attraction in its own unforgettable way.When love spans empires, codes, species, and scars—can it still survive the truth? less

In a world where passion defies expectations, these seven steamy stories ignite with forbidden tension, dangerous temptation, and unexpected redemption. A woman returns to her small hometown only to find the boy she once knew now rules the forest with secrets in his blood and fire in his gaze. In the depths of captivity, a fragile bond sparks between shadow and survival—until desire becomes the most dangerous escape... moreIn a world where passion defies expectations, these seven steamy stories ignite with forbidden tension, dangerous temptation, and unexpected redemption. A woman returns to her small hometown only to find the boy she once knew now rules the forest with secrets in his blood and fire in his gaze. In the depths of captivity, a fragile bond sparks between shadow and survival—until desire becomes the most dangerous escape.A preacher’s daughter unravels the line between faith and want when two men test her boundaries and beliefs. What begins as a fake wedding date spirals into real emotion, making every vow suddenly feel real. Across ancient kingdoms, secret pacts give way to blazing love, while on the lawless frontier, a rogue sets his sights on the one woman who can undo him. And in the polished world of wealth and lies, a billionaire’s empire trembles under the weight of a fierce woman who won’t play by his rules.Each romance dares to cross the lines of class, creed, and control—will love survive the heat, or burn everything down with it? less