Curves and Ruins Series by Erin Havoc

Once upon a time, I met a handsome older stranger.This big, burly man popped my cherry on my birthday.The End.Not.We meet again, and not in a way I could ever expect.Nicholas Storm is my big, bad boss.The man they call the Ice King.And the first thing that comes out of my mouth is yesterday’s dinner.Can we find a happily ever after together?Or was our end written before it even began?Curves and Ruins is a series of standalone short romances, HEA guaranteed... moreOnce upon a time, I met a handsome older stranger.This big, burly man popped my cherry on my birthday.The End.Not.We meet again, and not in a way I could ever expect.Nicholas Storm is my big, bad boss.The man they call the Ice King.And the first thing that comes out of my mouth is yesterday’s dinner.Can we find a happily ever after together?Or was our end written before it even began?Curves and Ruins is a series of standalone short romances, HEA guaranteed. The heroines are always curvy, and the heroes are not the good guys. Reader beware: steamy scenes ahead. less

My best friend is back in town.He’s bigger than ever, but as sweet as the first time we met.Then every man who has ever done me wrong starts dropping dead.It can’t be Keegan… Can it?He’s always been my protector, my confidant.But I swear Keegan would never hurt a fly.Turns out things are not what they seem.And my best friend has been keeping more than one secret from me.

My ex isn’t the man I thought he was.And knowing that might get me killed.So, I escape the clutches of one evil into the arms of another.The Waywards Motorcycle Club might be my only chance at survival.I do the one thing every desperate soul in town does.I throw myself at their mercy, and I beg the merciless captain for help.Blaise is big, burly, and violent. Unreasonably gorgeous as he accepts the deal.There’s only one problem: the price he wants me to pay is too high... moreMy ex isn’t the man I thought he was.And knowing that might get me killed.So, I escape the clutches of one evil into the arms of another.The Waywards Motorcycle Club might be my only chance at survival.I do the one thing every desperate soul in town does.I throw myself at their mercy, and I beg the merciless captain for help.Blaise is big, burly, and violent. Unreasonably gorgeous as he accepts the deal.There’s only one problem: the price he wants me to pay is too high.To keep me safe, he wants to claim me.What happens if I let him have everything?Curves and Ruins is a series of standalone short romances, HEA guaranteed. The heroines are always curvy, and the heroes are not the good guys. Reader beware: steamy scenes ahead. less

Dr. Heart of Stone is as handsome as he’s a jerk.I hope he doesn’t remember he’s also the man who popped my cherry.After one night of lust I can barely remember, I thought I’d never see him again.Cue to Mr. Big-and-Sexy walking into the staff room.Even if fraternization is against the company’s policy, it’s alright.They’ll never know. He doesn’t remember.Or does he?He looks at me like I’m special, beautiful. A curvy goddess on earth... moreDr. Heart of Stone is as handsome as he’s a jerk.I hope he doesn’t remember he’s also the man who popped my cherry.After one night of lust I can barely remember, I thought I’d never see him again.Cue to Mr. Big-and-Sexy walking into the staff room.Even if fraternization is against the company’s policy, it’s alright.They’ll never know. He doesn’t remember.Or does he?He looks at me like I’m special, beautiful. A curvy goddess on earth.My heart skips a beat every time our eyes lock, and I’m afraid I might be falling.After a missed period, there’s more I’m afraid of.Maybe I have yet another surprise for the doctor.Curves and Ruins is a series of standalone short romances, HEA guaranteed. The heroines are always curvy, and the heroes are not the good guys. Reader beware: steamy scenes ahead. less

When I signed up for the mail-order bride service,I thought I’d meet the man of my dreams.Instead, they matched me to the Grinch.Roman Fraser is older, handsome, and bulky like a Christmas tree.He also doesn’t believe in love.And he hates Christmas.Our first meeting was the definition of awkward.Plus, he abhors the idea of a mail-order bride service.We’re perfect opposites. There’s no way this could work.Yet, I find myself drawn to him.Impossibly attracted. Unable to leave... moreWhen I signed up for the mail-order bride service,I thought I’d meet the man of my dreams.Instead, they matched me to the Grinch.Roman Fraser is older, handsome, and bulky like a Christmas tree.He also doesn’t believe in love.And he hates Christmas.Our first meeting was the definition of awkward.Plus, he abhors the idea of a mail-order bride service.We’re perfect opposites. There’s no way this could work.Yet, I find myself drawn to him.Impossibly attracted. Unable to leave.Is this going to be a Christmas miracle, or is Santa letting me leave empty-handed?Curves and Ruins is a series of standalone short romances, HEA guaranteed. The heroines are always curvy, and the heroes are not the good guys. Reader beware: steamy scenes ahead. less

Lucien Giordano is dangerous, they say.And he wants me. Every part of me.I thought the mafia was something out of stories and movies.But Lucien is a consigliere to the richest mafia family this side of the country.I didn’t know that when I told him he shouldn’t skip the line.I had no idea when we bantered.He’s big, built like a linebacker, and twenty years older.Why does it feel like he’s obsessed with a girl like me?No matter how much I want him, I can’t let him get closer... moreLucien Giordano is dangerous, they say.And he wants me. Every part of me.I thought the mafia was something out of stories and movies.But Lucien is a consigliere to the richest mafia family this side of the country.I didn’t know that when I told him he shouldn’t skip the line.I had no idea when we bantered.He’s big, built like a linebacker, and twenty years older.Why does it feel like he’s obsessed with a girl like me?No matter how much I want him, I can’t let him get closer.I’ve dealt with ambitious men before, and I was left burned.Besides, my life is not only mine now.And Lucien wouldn’t want me if he knew that.…Or would he?Curves and Ruins is a series of standalone short romances, HEA guaranteed. The heroines are always curvy, and the heroes are not the good guys. Reader beware: steamy scenes ahead. less

He’s my daddy’s best friend…and my best friend’s daddy.For the past three years, I’ve wanted someone I can’t have.My father’s best friend. His business partner.Big. Bulky. Twenty years older.My best friend’s father.It was just a crush.He’d never want someone as inexperienced as I am.And the fact he never glanced my way makes me want him more.He’s here for two weeks.Off limits. Forbidden.And I plan to give him everything before he leaves.That will be our little secret... moreHe’s my daddy’s best friend…and my best friend’s daddy.For the past three years, I’ve wanted someone I can’t have.My father’s best friend. His business partner.Big. Bulky. Twenty years older.My best friend’s father.It was just a crush.He’d never want someone as inexperienced as I am.And the fact he never glanced my way makes me want him more.He’s here for two weeks.Off limits. Forbidden.And I plan to give him everything before he leaves.That will be our little secret.Curves and Ruins is a series of standalone short romances, HEA guaranteed. The heroines are always curvy, and the heroes are not the good guys. Reader beware: steamy scenes ahead less

I just lost my job.I can’t lose my heart either. As the only librarian in the small town of Hills Green, I have enough time to daydream.When a big, burly, brooding stranger walks through the doors, I pray for my happily ever after.What I don’t expect is that he’s here to put me out of business. Tyler Chen has me weak in the knees . he towers above me. tattoos . Every girl likes tattooed men in suits. he’s representing his boss, who just bought every business in the area and fired everyone... moreI just lost my job.I can’t lose my heart either. As the only librarian in the small town of Hills Green, I have enough time to daydream.When a big, burly, brooding stranger walks through the doors, I pray for my happily ever after.What I don’t expect is that he’s here to put me out of business. Tyler Chen has me weak in the knees . he towers above me. tattoos . Every girl likes tattooed men in suits. he’s representing his boss, who just bought every business in the area and fired everyone.I have a week to pack everything up before it’s taken away. One week to say goodbye...Tyler didn’t have to stick around, but he does.He helps. He lets me in.He makes me want more than I should.I’m dangerously close to falling in love...But I know there’s more to it. There’s something Tyler isn’t telling me.And his lies might destroy it all. Can we open up and heal each other,Or is our story nothing but wishful thinking? Curves and Ruins is a series of standalone short romances, HEA guaranteed. The heroines are always curvy, and the heroes are not the good guys. Reader steamy scenes ahead. less

Eric James is a bit too protective.I don’t get why. He clearly hates me. When I see him across the crowd, I almost don’t recognize him.Big. Bulky. Dark.But he’s older than me. Overprotective .The way he manhandles me should put me off.He barks and shoves at any men who get near. A red flag , right?Instead, my knees go weak. My body tightens painfully.This crush is forbidden. He’s off-limits .He’s too old for me.My father’s friend... moreEric James is a bit too protective.I don’t get why. He clearly hates me. When I see him across the crowd, I almost don’t recognize him.Big. Bulky. Dark.But he’s older than me. Overprotective .The way he manhandles me should put me off.He barks and shoves at any men who get near. A red flag , right?Instead, my knees go weak. My body tightens painfully.This crush is forbidden. He’s off-limits .He’s too old for me.My father’s friend .And Eric clearly knows way more than he lets on…Curves and Ruins is a series of standalone short romances, HEA guaranteed. The heroines are always curvy, and the heroes are not the good guys. Reader steamy scenes ahead. less

He’s part of the local motorcycle club.Older, bulky, handsome.And he makes me an offer I can’t refuse. Daniel Herrera is the kind of man who would never look my way.The first time we met, I was sure he hated me.And it would be easy to dislike him.If it weren’t for those gray eyes, pinning me to the spot.One touch, and my blood ignites .Daniel offers me the impossible.I’m a family girl, quiet, going off to college.There’s no way I can accept his offer... moreHe’s part of the local motorcycle club.Older, bulky, handsome.And he makes me an offer I can’t refuse. Daniel Herrera is the kind of man who would never look my way.The first time we met, I was sure he hated me.And it would be easy to dislike him.If it weren’t for those gray eyes, pinning me to the spot.One touch, and my blood ignites .Daniel offers me the impossible.I’m a family girl, quiet, going off to college.There’s no way I can accept his offer. No way I can fall for the man on the wrong side of the tracks .He's forbidden . My Dad's friend. Much older.And yet…When I’m with him, nothing else matters.Can we escape my destiny and find love, or will Daniel’s past catch up to him first? Curves and Ruins is a series of standalone short romances, HEA guaranteed. The heroines are always curvy, and the heroes are not the good guys. Reader steamy scenes ahead. less

I agreed to his wicked game, but I never dreamed I'd lose my heart.Adrian Vanderbilt held the future of my family in his hand.So, he offered me a bet. One I couldn’t refuse.I was supposed to resist his charms.Yet the more time we spend together, the more the lines blur.Adrian has secrets that reveal a painful past,and I'm torn between holding back and embracing the heat between us.Now we're breaking the rules, giving in to desire... moreI agreed to his wicked game, but I never dreamed I'd lose my heart.Adrian Vanderbilt held the future of my family in his hand.So, he offered me a bet. One I couldn’t refuse.I was supposed to resist his charms.Yet the more time we spend together, the more the lines blur.Adrian has secrets that reveal a painful past,and I'm torn between holding back and embracing the heat between us.Now we're breaking the rules, giving in to desire.This month was only supposed to be a game,but now everything is on the line - my family's business, my heart, and a future neither of us saw coming.And if I'm going down, I'm taking Adrian with me. less

Luca Benedetti is the baddest among the bad.He’s the boss of a mafia family known for their ruthlessness.And I’m about to marry him. My father raised me in a gilded cage.And today he sends me to my new owner.Luca Benedetti is cold and cruel,And at first, I give thanks that he leaves me alone. One touch and we ignite.Luca is more than meets the eye.He might be cruel and arrogant, but not with me.And that only makes things worse.Because my story doesn’t end with the marriage... moreLuca Benedetti is the baddest among the bad.He’s the boss of a mafia family known for their ruthlessness.And I’m about to marry him. My father raised me in a gilded cage.And today he sends me to my new owner.Luca Benedetti is cold and cruel,And at first, I give thanks that he leaves me alone. One touch and we ignite.Luca is more than meets the eye.He might be cruel and arrogant, but not with me.And that only makes things worse.Because my story doesn’t end with the marriage.My father is an ambitious man and he wants more.He wants me to claim Luca’s life,And I can’t do that when Luca holds me close and calls me wife. Can we create a happily ever after together?Or will the history of our families destroy all we built? Curves and Ruins is a series of standalone short romances, HEA guaranteed. The heroines are always curvy, and the heroes are not the good guys. Reader steamy scenes ahead. less