Driven by Need: The Taste of Waiting

"After several days, Walter returns to a waiting Lena..."

The week between Christmas and New Year's crawled. Every shift at the library, Lena's eyes flicked to the door the moment the bell jingled. Every time, it wasn't him—just harried mothers with hyper kids, or retirees grabbing winter thrillers.By New...

Driven by Need: Festive Corruption

"Lena, a recovering sex addict's quiet Christmas shift ignites when a rough stranger's crude taunt awakens her, desperate cravings."

Lena tucked a strand of honey-brown hair behind her ear, shelving a stack of romance novels. She winced at the visual assault of tinsel, red bows, and twinkling lights covering every shelf of the small bookstore. The pristine holiday display...

Needs, Wants, Desires Ch 4

"Three people, two sisters, one twisted moment where needs, wants, and desires boil over"

For her twenty-first birthday, Jane wanted a complete blowout. The end of college. The ability to legally drink. The last time they might get to have fun like this before real life truly began and they all moved away for...

Needs, Wants, Desires Ch 3

"Three people, two sisters, one twisted moment where needs, wants, and desires boil over"

On any given day, Lynn centered her thoughts on obligations and responsibilities. Maintaining a schedule for the kids. Nap time. Feeding time. Freelance interior decorating. Responsibilities kept her thoughts focused. Responsibilities kept her mind elsewhere. Responsibilities kept her attention off...