Cage Brothers Series by Jade Vale

‘Tis the night before Christmas, and Santa is on my naughty list. He better watch out because I’m in town. All I want for Christmas is… for it to be over. I’m in the city to take care of some family business to soothe my nerves. Because everything about this holiday reminds me of my heartache. Before I head home, I swing by the mall to pick up some gifts for my foster family, aka my bosses. Then I see her—a tantalizing reason not to rush home... more‘Tis the night before Christmas, and Santa is on my naughty list. He better watch out because I’m in town. All I want for Christmas is… for it to be over. I’m in the city to take care of some family business to soothe my nerves. Because everything about this holiday reminds me of my heartache. Before I head home, I swing by the mall to pick up some gifts for my foster family, aka my bosses. Then I see her—a tantalizing reason not to rush home. Nothing ruins Christmas like being a struggling single mom. Unfortunately, to make ends meet I have to deal with a handsy mall Santa during my job as an elf. Then a handsome and dangerous mystery man with rolls of cash hires me to be his shopping helper and stirs dark desires within me. My instincts say run. But I just can’t help myself…. Nick's Gift was previously published in the Limited Edition Naughty & Spice Anthology in 2024. Story has been modified and an epilogue is now included. For more information about the story content, visit the author's website at valeromances dot com. less

What’s a hitman to do during the holidays? Taking a job sounds like a perfect idea to soothe my broken soul, until I discover a random woman with my target. Now I must determine what her connection is to this lowlife. Does she live or not? And I’m debating if I want this tempting woman to be innocent, because she might just be the one to break my New Year’s resolution to give up on love. For story content, visit the author's website.

Years ago, the love of my life ran away. Now, I’m hunting her down. I won’t allow her to slip through my fingers again. BRYCE. It's been a decade since Daisy disappeared without a trace. The pain has haunted me all these years, until I decide to track her down, stalk her, and find out the truth. .. Why did she leave? DAISY. Since I was sixteen, I’ve been on my own, drifting aimlessly, card hustling, and barely scraping by. Just like my luck does every February, it’s turned sour... moreYears ago, the love of my life ran away. Now, I’m hunting her down. I won’t allow her to slip through my fingers again. BRYCE. It's been a decade since Daisy disappeared without a trace. The pain has haunted me all these years, until I decide to track her down, stalk her, and find out the truth. .. Why did she leave? DAISY. Since I was sixteen, I’ve been on my own, drifting aimlessly, card hustling, and barely scraping by. Just like my luck does every February, it’s turned sour. I owe a mobster a lot of money, and I'm certain I have a stalker. It's time to run, once again. Bryce's Valentine is a M/F romance set in a dark world, but it's not so dark between the couples. This standalone novella is a side story in the Cage Brothers series world. This novella contains several dark themes: Mention of SA (not described in detail) and past trauma, spicy scenes, and a generous amount of brutal revenge. For more information, please visit the author’s website at valeromances dot com. Tropes: Light stalking, Second chance, Valentine's Day holiday romance, Crime/mafia family, Strong feisty FMC, Morally grey MMC, Billionaire/Multimillionaire, Hurt/comfort. less