Böcker av J. L. Brannick

Harley only knows the dominant, compelling man walking into her neighbor's poolside party as Dimples. But she made him bleed the last time they saw each other, and Damien, a.k.a. Dimples, holds a mean grudge.She'd love to keep her distance, but Harley needs his help. And Damien wants his pound of flesh. Because the same man she tangled with last year happens to own the best investigation agency in Palm Springs, and she needs to find someone fast. Her youngest, most vulnerable client has gone missing, and Harley has an awful feeling.As they work together to find her client, Damien slowly uncovers her past trauma and heartache. Harley struggles and chafes at their explosive chemistry, and she can't seem to stop him from stealing her heart and invading her life. But when old ghosts and new enemies threaten, will Harley run? Or will she stay and fight for the kind of life she gave up on years ago?

Book 1 in the sizzling Palm Springs Poolside series by J. L. Brannick.Poolside martini parties on Monday nights, a grumpy hot-as-sin man, intrigue, angst, and an eclectic, found family. But can Laurel keep her father from ruining it all?I'm just looking for a quiet place to catch my breath at my aunt's funeral celebration.Instead, I come across Sebastian Mendoza who's brutally scraping off an old hookup. And if that's not awkward enough, the woman calls him a prick and a grumpy asshole, then flips him off as she walks away.The gorgeous man might be my late aunt's friend, but he has the personality of a rabid, prickly porcupine. And I have enough trouble. I'm graduating from law school, but with no job prospects, no place to live, and a mountain of debt.So I plan to steer clear and keep my temper-and libido-in check. Because not only does Sebastian have a filthy mouth, but he's also my best friend's cousin and my new business partner. Suddenly, the grumpy asshole is everywhere, and he's got a protective side that melts me like a cheap popsicle in July.But can I keep my father from destroying my happiness again? And can I trust Sebastian with my scars and battered heart?