Working Women-Women Loving Women Series by Jenna Kent

EdenAfter the death of my parents, I had devoted myself to my small business delivering services to metro Detroit. Then Lacey opened the first lesbian bar in the city, a haven for women who love women. At the grand opening, I met Melissa with her beautiful deep brown eyes--love at first sight like my father felt for my mother. She made me work for her love, gave me something to chase. But this thrill was what I was craving, and it even made me change my life for the better... moreEdenAfter the death of my parents, I had devoted myself to my small business delivering services to metro Detroit. Then Lacey opened the first lesbian bar in the city, a haven for women who love women. At the grand opening, I met Melissa with her beautiful deep brown eyes--love at first sight like my father felt for my mother. She made me work for her love, gave me something to chase. But this thrill was what I was craving, and it even made me change my life for the better. She's everything to me so I'll do whatever it takes to keep her. Melissa thinks she's too much for me, but in reality, I adore everything about her--her wildness, her looks, her magnetism, and most of all, her heart.MelissaVisiting the first lesbian bar in Detroit was just to keep an eye on my friend Angela, but when I enter, my gaze falls upon Eden Cummings—a business owner herself—and it's like she steals my heart at first glance. But Angela shows interest and I reluctantly decide to take a step back. My yearning for love overwhelms my sensible judgment and I start doing odd things. Like secretly using Eden's delivery service multiple times to catch a glimpse of her mesmerizing green eyes. Yet, Eden doesn't accept no for an answer. She declares she wants me and will do anything necessary to obtain me. How can I resist this beguiling woman's charms? I can't. And so, I quickly tumble down a rabbit hole of love, lust, and passion that could destroy me forever.Working Women Small business owners doing crazy things for love! Over the top-absurdly ridiculous!About the Working Women The Working Women Series features 20 short stories involving independent working women in various career fields finding love in the craziest ways! Women loving women! It's obsessive, love at first sight instalove. Always over the top, absurdly ridiculous, but always with a happy ending.Jenna is a steamy lesbian romance author of fast-paced instalove romance. Expect them to be over-the-top, absurdly ridiculous–but always with a happy ending. less

LaurenAt the request of Melissa and Eden, I reluctantly attend Temple Bar, the lone lesbian establishment in the desolate City of Detroit. It's not my style to be set up with anyone; after all, I'm single for a reason. My rough edges and demanding nature have scared away potential partners in the past, leaving me with nothing but meaningless flings. But I've made peace with it. I know I'm not exactly the ideal lover - a masculine lesbian, running my own auto repair shop inherited from my father... moreLaurenAt the request of Melissa and Eden, I reluctantly attend Temple Bar, the lone lesbian establishment in the desolate City of Detroit. It's not my style to be set up with anyone; after all, I'm single for a reason. My rough edges and demanding nature have scared away potential partners in the past, leaving me with nothing but meaningless flings. But I've made peace with it. I know I'm not exactly the ideal lover - a masculine lesbian, running my own auto repair shop inherited from my father. Cars are my passion, and I value honesty and quality service above all else. Unfortunately, I'm also uncouth, a bit messy, and overall too much to handle for most. And when I'm attracted to someone, I can be obsessive and overbearing.But then Samantha walks into my life and everything changes. She sees me as more than just a rough mechanic; she treats me like a person worthy of love and affection. For once, someone validates my feelings and takes an interest in my simple hobbies - fixing cars and making them into works of art. Normally, I deal with wrecked cars on a daily basis, but ever since meeting Samantha, she's been the one causing chaos in my heart. She's wrecking me.SamanthaReluctantly, I agreed to meet this woman named 'Lauren' in Temple Bar at Melissa's insistence. Dating was the last thing on my mind right now, especially since I was living out of my car. But Melissa was unaware of that fact. Meeting Lauren stirred something inside of me, like a moth drawn to a flame. The chemistry between us was intense and overwhelming, causing me to flee in fear. As fate would have it, my car broke down on Lauren's street while I searched for a place to park for the night. She came to my rescue and swept me off my feet. Despite her domineering nature and foul mouth, there was a captivating beauty within her that I couldn't ignore. Her passion for cars caught my attention and as I showed interest in her dreams, she revealed a vulnerable side of herself that she kept hidden from the world. It only made her more alluring to me. But as much as I wanted to be with this woman who shared my love for cars, I knew deep down that I couldn't give her the love she deserved. I was broken and no one deserves to be with someone like me. However, Lauren wasn't taking no for an answer. She declared that she was keeping me, forever. Working Women Small business owners doing crazy things for love! Over the top-absurdly ridiculous!About the Working Women Working Women Series features 20 short stories involving independent working women in various career fields finding love in the craziest ways! Women loving women! It's obsessive, love at first sight instalove. Always over the top, absurdly ridiculous, but always with a happy ending.Jenna is a steamy lesbian romance author of fast-paced instalove romance. Expect them to be over-the-top, absurdly ridiculous–but always with a happy ending. less

NatalieAs a professional plumber, I pride myself on running an honest business. But with pipes come peculiar situations - you wouldn't believe the things I've pulled out of plumbing systems. Fish, exotic sea life, and even small animals have all found their way into my care. Living a lonely life with only Temple Bar as a safe haven for lesbians in Detroit, love has always been elusive for me... moreNatalieAs a professional plumber, I pride myself on running an honest business. But with pipes come peculiar situations - you wouldn't believe the things I've pulled out of plumbing systems. Fish, exotic sea life, and even small animals have all found their way into my care. Living a lonely life with only Temple Bar as a safe haven for lesbians in Detroit, love has always been elusive for me. So when Lauren and her new wife invite me over for a couples night, I wonder what they could possibly want with a single woman like me. But when Lauren pulls her best friend card, I reluctantly attend and that's when I meet Dana. She steals my heart with just one look, but then breaks it by blowing me off. Yet fate brings us back together when she needs help from a plumber - me. As I work to save Dana from the clutches of her strict family and their law-based lifestyle, I realize she may be the one saving me instead. Because with just one look, she stole my heart and now I don't want it back. DanaI've spent my whole life trying to break free from the expectations of my wealthy family. They are all lawyers and judges, with strict rules and guidelines for me, but I refused to conform. Being on my own has been tough, without the luxuries they provided, but I have something even more precious - my independence. When my friend Samantha invites me to meet her new wife, I go along to support her, only to find out Samantha is playing matchmaker with a stunning redhead named Natalie. Despite her beauty, I can't afford to date anyone right now as I struggle with personal problems. But when I encounter a plumbing issue at the coffee shop where I waitress, I have no choice but to ask Natalie for help. She agrees, but with one condition - that I go on a week-long date with her. During that week, she sweeps me off my feet in a whirlwind romance that I never thought possible. But Natalie doesn't understand the risks involved. My heart belongs to this amazing woman, but my family has the power to destroy her. I'll do whatever it takes to protect Natalie and our love, even if it means sacrificing my own happiness. less

AlessaWith the necessary funds, I can finally bring my dog grooming business to life. My dedication has paid off and I am elated at this opportunity. As an animal lover, I am excited to provide a much-needed service in downtown Detroit. However, during a visit to Temple Bar for my friend Natalie's wedding, I find myself questioning if I will ever experience that same kind of love.That is until Lacey, the bar owner, and Tiffany, the bride's sister take notice of me... moreAlessaWith the necessary funds, I can finally bring my dog grooming business to life. My dedication has paid off and I am elated at this opportunity. As an animal lover, I am excited to provide a much-needed service in downtown Detroit. However, during a visit to Temple Bar for my friend Natalie's wedding, I find myself questioning if I will ever experience that same kind of love.That is until Lacey, the bar owner, and Tiffany, the bride's sister take notice of me. They both seem intent on winning me over, but it is Lacey who captures my heart with her selflessness and passion for the city. She is unlike any other woman I have ever met. All I want is to focus on my business and start fresh, but with Lacey's bar right across from my groomer's shop, it becomes increasingly difficult to resist her allure each day.LaceyAnother wedding at Temple Bar? It's like a never-ending cycle of building new families. I reluctantly agree to host Natalie's wedding, feeling overwhelmed by the constant reminder of my own single status. But everything changes when Alessa enters my bar, with gifts in tow for the happy couple. She is the most beautiful woman I've ever laid eyes on and my chance at love.The only problem? Tiffany, the bride's entitled sister, also has her sights set on Alessa. But I know this city inside and out, and my street smarts will trump Tiffany's book smarts any day. It's a battle to win Alessa's heart, but I don't back down from a challenge. She belongs with me, and I'll do whatever it takes to make that happen.Working Women Small business owners doing crazy things for love! Over the top-absurdly ridiculous! About the Working Women The Working Women Series features 20 short stories involving independent working women in various career fields finding love in the craziest ways! Women loving women! It's obsessive, love at first sight instalove. Always over the top, absurdly ridiculous, but always with a happy ending. Jenna is a steamy lesbian romance author of fast-paced instalove romance. Expect them to be over-the-top, absurdly ridiculous–but always with a happy ending. less