The Lumberjack and the Jersey Girl A Standalone Small Town Mountain Man Romance with a Curvy Heroine She came to the mountains to disappear.He never thought he’d find her. Willow Esposito needs a fresh start.Running from the wreckage of her life in New Jersey, she ends up in a quiet mountain town where no one knows her name. All she wants is solitude, a cabin in the woods, and maybe a chance to breathe again.Thatcher McCrae is all hard edges and silence. A broody mountain man with broad shoulders and calloused hands, he’s built his life on steady work and keeping to himself. Trouble isn’t something he looks for—until Willow stumbles into his world.She’s soft where he’s hard. Sunshine against his storms.And the longer she stays, the harder it is to let her go.But Willow’s past won’t stay buried, and Thatcher’s protective instincts are as fierce as the mountains themselves. He’ll tear down every tree in Woodhaven to keep her safe—if she’ll let him.Rugged mountain man. Curvy runaway. One storm. One cabin. One chance at forever. Tropes Small Town Romance, Lumberjack Hero, Jersey Girl Heroine, Mountain Man Romance, Curvy FMC, Protective MMC, Grumpy/Sunshine, Found Family, Healing from Past Abuse, Fresh Start, Forced Proximity, Obsessed with Her, Alpha Hero, Slow Burn into High Heat, Emotional Caretaking, Open Door Romance Series Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”Where can I find a man like Thatcher! He was so patient with her and not pushing her to reveal why she ran away. This story has so many good vibes that you won’t be able to put it down. It has a real twist towards the end, but it all turns out well.” BookBub Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is an exceptional story. This was an emotional roller coaster ride for me. I really felt for Willow and Thatcher. While reading I felt fear and anger with Willow, and tears and happiness and was so glad to see her come into her own. At one point I wanted to slug one of the characters but realized I can’t hit my reader and I didn’t have a book to throw. This is just a great read, emotional for me and once started I couldn’t put it down. I loved it.” ARC Team Reviewer
Sawyer She’s a lil bit of trouble. He’s a whole lot of man. Sawyer DeWitt didn’t buy Jersey Iron Ranch to babysit trouble. He bought it to build an empire—champion bulls, champion bloodlines, and champion spunk. The kind of business that puts a rancher on the map, and a target on his back.All he needs is time, muscle, and a little luck.The last thing he needs is Elisabeth Corona.She calls herself Bit, and trouble follows wherever she goes—flashing fire in her eyes, a gang at her back, and a sharp tongue that cuts straight through his control. She’s bold, reckless, irresistible. And when she turns up at his ranch begging for cover, the only thing Sawyer can think is mine.Protecting her means striking a deal with an MC—the same kind of muscle he needs to move his cattle through hostile territory. Risky. Dangerous. Necessary. The exact mess he swore he left behind with his special ops team.But once he gets a taste of Lil Bit, no amount of bull can stop Sawyer from claiming the only woman wild enough to make Jersey Iron Ranch feel like home. *Grab the crossover book Rooster by April D. Berry here: https://books2read.com/Rooster-DEMCATL Popular Tropes Contemporary Romance, Cowboy Romance, Alpha Male, Plus Size FMC, Curvy FMC, Action Romance, InstaLove, Steamy Scenes, Darkish Romance, Possessive Hero, Protective Hero Series Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”Sawyer DeWitt owns the Jersey Iron Ranch with his two friends and someone is out to destroy what they have built. When he’s ask to protect Elisabeth ‘Bit’ and her cousin he can’t say no. One look at ‘Bit’ and he wants more, but with danger surrounding them can Sawyer keep Bit protected. Well written action packed, fast paced and steamy read. A once started I couldn’t put it down read. I loved it.” BookBub Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Fantastic New Series Starter. Their connection was instant amidst the danger that was surrounding his business but somehow, she got beneath his skin and he was hooked! I loved Bit’s personality, she knew who and what she was and I loved how protective and possessive Sawyer became over her. A fast-paced insta-love read filled with entertaining moments, a little danger, determination, sizzle, love and a great storyline. Looking forward to the next book in the series!” ARC Team Reviewer
Noel Christmas is supposed to be merry—not murderous.When curvy event planner Holly Winters lands a dream contract to design the biggest holiday gala of her career, the last thing she expects is a stalker threatening to turn her winter wonderland into a nightmare.Enter Noel Kane—ex-Special Forces, Sigma International’s resident grump, and the bodyguard assigned to keep her safe.Noel has one rule. Never get personal with a client.But from the moment he lays eyes on Holly, with her sparkling eyes, lush curves, and stubborn determination to make Christmas magic happen, his iron control begins to crack. Protecting her isn’t just a job. It’s personal.As danger closes in, sparks fly hotter than the crackling fire. Noel will do whatever it takes to shield Holly from harm.But can he convince her that behind the badge and the bullets beats a heart that belongs only to her?One bodyguard. One holiday. One shot at love. Popular Tropes Contemporary Romance, Forced Proximity, InstaLove, Bodyguard Romance, Protector Hero, He Falls First, Action/Adventure Romance, Touch Her & D*e, OTT Book Boyfriend, Plus Size FMC, Holiday Romance Series Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Holly has scored the most significant event for her company, doing the annual Drew’s House holiday gala at the Stargazer Hotel. But someone has been leaving her threatening notes, so she has been assigned Noel from Sigma International Security for her protection. She’s not impressed, especially with the nickname he gives her. Will Noel and his company be able to protect Holly from her stalker, and will she pull off the gala without any drama? I received an arc for my voluntary honest review for NN Book Blog. If you love a bodyguard/client steamy romance with stalker vibes, then you will love this book. C.D. keeps you turning the pages with the steamy romance and the twists and turns that you dont see coming. If this is Book One in the series, I cant wait to read the following books on the hot security details at Sigma International.” – Bookbub Reviewer
Wicked Beats His music makes the world dance. But only she can make his soul sing. David Mars—international DJ, chart-topper, and certified heartbreaker—has everything fame can buy. Sold-out shows. Endless parties. A life lived in the spotlight.So why does it all feel so empty?After witnessing the quiet happiness of rockstar Nathan Thorn and his wife, he escapes to their small New Jersey hometown, hoping a little of that magic might rub off.What he finds instead is her.Hilary “Larry” Sinclair is a nerd girl with a head for spreadsheets, a heart for books, and a successful small-town bookstore she built from the ground up. She’s not looking for chaos—or a tattooed, wicked-smiling DJ who sparks thoughts she definitely shouldn’t be having.But when sparks fly, beats get wicked, and the music gets louder, some love stories refuse to stay quiet. Tropes Rockstar Romance, InstaLove Romance, Over-the-Top Rockstar MMC, Curvy FMC, Small Town Romance, Possessive, Obsessive Hero, HEAs Series Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Hilary and David are not looking for love, but it hits, white hot and super steamy ! Bits of adversity strike and they almost lose their chance at happiness, but in the end we get our happily ever after! 5✨’s for a well written love story full of passionate heat and love.” – ARC Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Hilary is a small-town business owner. David is a superstar looking for something different. When they meet, sparks fly and doubts set in. Their story is fated and I absolutely love it!” – Beta Reader
Broken Chords One hit made him a star. One woman made him a man. Now he needs both back to survive. Nathan Thorn has been living in the shadow of a single song for years. Broken Chords—his one and only hit—shot him into the spotlight, but when his muse left him, so did the magic. And without her? The music never came back.Now Nathan’s crawling home to Hammonton, New Jersey, chasing a comeback that feels more like a last chance. But the moment he walks into Bosco’s Baked Goods and sees Adrianna Bosco, his first love, the woman who inspired every lyric of Broken Chords, he knows exactly what he’s been missing.Adrianna has no intention of letting the boy who shattered her heart waltz back into her life, no matter how good he looks with a guitar slung over his shoulder. She’s built her world on sugar, spice, and hard work, and she’s not about to let him wreck it again.But Nathan is determined. He wants her forgiveness, her fire, her sweetness—and the second chance he’s never stopped craving. Because the truth is, he doesn’t just need her for the music.He needs her for everything.Can a rockstar whose chords went silent win back the only woman who ever made him sing? Tropes Rockstar Romance, Second Chance Romance, Over-the-Top Rockstar MMC, Curvy FMC, Relationship Drama, Possessive, Obsessive Hero, Forced Proximity Series Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”This is the story I wish I got read in one seating the one I don’t want to put down! Don’t want to be a responsible adult and put the book down and go to bed because I have to work!! The steam coming from the pages will pull you in and make you wish you didn’t have any responsibility but to read all day every minute of the day!” BookBub Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Rockstar romance with a curvy FMC? Yes, please! Broken Chords is a must-read rockstar romance. I devoured it in one sitting. The book has it all – young love, heartbreak, drama, redemption and steamy romance. It will have you feeling all the feels, laughing, swooning and fanning yourself. This story follows Nathan and Adrianna, childhood sweethearts who were separated for 16 years. They never moved on from each other and this became clear when they met again and despite the pain and hurt of the past, the spark never died. If you’re looking for a swoon worthy and steamy rockstar romance, look no further.” Wanderlust Book Blogger Review
Dirty Lyrics He sings for millions. But he only writes for her. Rico Véliz, known to the world as El Tigre, is reggaeton royalty. Wild, untouchable, and utterly unstoppable, he lives for the lights, the lust, and the lyrics. But when a shy, curvy lyricist named Maya Blanco walks into his studio, the words come easy and so does the obsession.She’s the muse he never saw coming. The only woman who makes him forget the fame and crave something real.But their passionate nights and whispered promises are destroyed by one calculated move from Rico’s ruthless manager: a fake relationship stunt with a beautiful heiress that plays for the press like a fairytale. To protect her heart, and her secret, Maya disappears without a word.Months later, Rico discovers the truth.She’s carrying his baby.Now, nothing will stop El Tigre from claiming what’s his. Not even a toxic contract, a media circus, or the woman who swears she doesn’t need him.He’ll give it all up. The stage, the spotlight, the fame.Because what started as dirty lyrics was always a love song in disguise. Tropes Rockstar Romance, Secret Pregnancy, Over-the-Top Rockstar MMC, Curvy FMC, Fake Relationship Drama, Possessive, Obsessive Hero, Forced Proximity & Surprise Wedding Series Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “What a story!! The imagination of Gorri continues to amaze me!! She isn’t just writing stories for her readers to get lost in she is creating worlds that will allow the reader to escape their world and explore Gorri’s.” – ARC Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is not your mamma’s idea of college. It’s for those monsters paranormals working on their Masters and PhD’s. Draugr is a cursed Viking Revenant bound by blood and knows he will never have a mate, never reproduce and finally end the curse. Until he sees Serena, who doesn’t know what she is. But he has to protect her at all costs. Fast paced, steamy hot, suspenseful and fun and I can’t wait for the next in this series. Exceptional read, well written and great characters. Loved it.” – ARC Reader
Wild Billionaire Romance: The Complete Series These wild billionaire playboys are used to getting their way… There isn’t much money can’t buy, especially when it comes to pleasure. But can these curvy women tame these billionaire beasts and win their love? Or will their souls be sucked into oblivion by the wanton bliss their bodies crave more and more with every surrender?Each of our heroes wears a mask on the outside to face the world, but his disguise comes off when he runs into the one female who makes his blood run hot. Need and possessive passion abound in these books, but our heroes know only one way to control their desires.Will they f*ck the feeling they see as weakness out of their systems, or will their needs only grow more wild with every touch, kiss, and plunge into ecstasy with the object of his affections? Includes: His Wild ObsessionHis Wild TemptationHis Wild SeductionHis Wild Attraction Popular Tropes Billionaire Romance, Contemporary Romance, Possessive Alpha Male, Obsessed Hero, One Night To Forever, Morally Gray MMC Series Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Adrik and Sofia have a wildly passionate “arrangement”. But a time limit is set, which neither wants, but won’t speak to the other about. I thoroughly enjoyed their spicy, dangerous story.” -Bookbub Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”A spicy one! Intense and passionate, dark and dangerous…” -Bookbub Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”Before you read this series, be sure you don’t mind serious sex. There are sections of these books that have some very serious sex that some women have trouble with so please if you can’t handle it don’t buy them. But if you really enjoy that kind of stuff then get all 4 of the series because they are really great 👍. I have read them 3 times and I have enjoyed them every time that I read them. She is a great author. 👍” – Amazon Reviewer
Jersey Bad Boys: The Complete Trilogy There’s no room for mercy in a kingdom built on lies. Beneath the veneer of polite society exists a criminal organization known for its utter lack of mercy. They call themselves the Vipers. The men who belong to this syndicate are cruel, cunning, and unforgiving. Ruled by a king, this band of brothers knows no boundaries and takes no prisoners. To cross them is to sign your own death certificate. But even serpents have weaknesses.And sometimes that weakness is just a flower. Our Bad Boys:Nico Fury – Merciful LiesLuc Batiste – Devious LiesAngel Fury – Pitiful Lies Popular Tropes Dark Romance, Contemporary Romance, Possessive Alpha Male, Forced Proximity, Secret Baby, Tricked Into Marriage, Morally Gray MMC, Plus Size Heroine, Sweet For Her, Touch Her and Die. Series Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The author has outdone herself! Fast paced, gritty, a little grey (not too dark but a hint), but the MMC is so smushy for the MFC!! A not so great arrangement brings them together but he totally makes up for it! Such a great read with excellent spice and plot!” -Bookbub Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”This Book 1 in The Jersey Bad Boys Series has an amazing story, well-crafted world and intense Characters. These wonderful characters have unique personalities, detailed histories and believable interactions. I love to hate her brother and how he treated her, I loved her strength when she showed up at the MC and I loved his strentgh and his protective side. This story had obsession, trading a sister for his debts, passion, love, secret pregnancy, danger, twists, turns, family, MC violence, misunderstandings, Romance, Love and a worked for HEA. This is a must read new series from one of my favorite authors, C. D. Gorri. I cannot wait for the next book.” -Bookbub Reviewer
Jersey Bad Boys Book Bundle There’s no room for mercy in a kingdom built on lies. Beneath the veneer of polite society exists a criminal organization known for its utter lack of mercy. They call themselves the Vipers. The men who belong to this syndicate are cruel, cunning, and unforgiving. Ruled by a king, this band of brothers knows no boundaries and takes no prisoners. To cross them is to sign your own death certificate. But even serpents have weaknesses.And sometimes that weakness is just a flower. Included:Merciful LiesDevious LiesPitiful Lies Popular Tropes Dark Romance, Contemporary Romance, Possessive Alpha Male, Forced Proximity, Secret Baby, Tricked Into Marriage, Morally Gray MMC, Plus Size Heroine, Sweet For Her, Touch Her & D*e. Series Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The author has outdone herself! Fast paced, gritty, a little grey (not too dark but a hint), but the MMC is so smushy for the MFC!! A not so great arrangement brings them together but he totally makes up for it! Such a great read with excellent spice and plot!” -Bookbub Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”This Book 1 in The Jersey Bad Boys Series has an amazing story, well-crafted world and intense Characters. These wonderful characters have unique personalities, detailed histories and believable interactions. I love to hate her brother and how he treated her, I loved her strength when she showed up at the MC and I loved his strentgh and his protective side. This story had obsession, trading a sister for his debts, passion, love, secret pregnancy, danger, twists, turns, family, MC violence, misunderstandings, Romance, Love and a worked for HEA. This is a must read new series from one of my favorite authors, C. D. Gorri. I cannot wait for the next book.” -Bookbub Reviewer
Desperate Secrets Royalty. Romance. And a secret that could destroy them both. Atlas James StavrosBeing born the bastard son of a long-forgotten monarchy has its perks.Wealth. Privilege. Access.But money can’t buy everything. Adventure, power, and the respect my father was denied—that’s what I want. And when Sigma International agrees to purchase a shipment of my merchandise, I make sure I’m the one who delivers it to America.What they don’t know? I’ve got an axe to grind. The Volkovs and the Furys are the reason my father was cut out of a deal that should’ve made him billions. Betrayal runs in their blood, and I plan to make them pay.Only nothing is as it seems with this family. Lies and secrets run deeper than loyalty.And then there’s her.Cecilia Batiste.Deadly, brilliant, irresistible.She should be my enemy. She should be a means to an end.Instead, she might be the only woman capable of bringing me to my knees. Cecilia BatisteLaw school didn’t ruin me like my mother said it would.Working for my father just might.It’s one thing to be the daughter of a Viper—it’s another to spend every day under his thumb, handling legal deals that walk the razor’s edge of criminal. My family is everything, but I’m desperate for freedom.And then Atlas Stavros walks into my life.Sharp smile. Royal blood. Secrets written in every line of his body.He’s temptation wrapped in danger.A ticket out—or a trap I can’t escape.Will the bastard prince and the Viper’s daughter find a way to rewrite the rules, or will the secrets between us tear everything apart? Popular Tropes Contemporary Romance, Forbidden Romance, InstaLove, Steamy, Dark Romance, Touch Her & D*e, OTT Book Boyfriend, Plus Size FMC, Royalty Romance Series Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”Finally Cecilia… Atlas is on a mission to bring those down who wronged his father. But did they really? Cecilia works for her father…she is basically his right hand man in law. She is vicious in her own right. So why is she agreeing to this deal with Atlas? She wants him, He wants her but will betrayal and business deals tear it all down.” BookNookNuts⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Beautiful Emotional Read From one emotion to another, this storyline will take you on a journey of love, patience, understanding, passion and you’ll feel Willow’s disappointment and joy touch your heart when she finally embraces who she is. Thatcher is a patient man, the love of his life had just appeared, and he would do anything to claim and protect her. She was his soul; and he never wanted to let her go. The tenderness and encouragement within this book is written quite beautifully and their connection and passion stand out page after page to give you an outstanding read.” ARC Team Reviewer