Worcester Nights Series by Ophelia Sikes

Kate's life could be painted in grey. Her father was shot in the line of duty. Her overprotective brothers ensured she barely dated in high school - and her boyfriend in college only taught her lessons in heartache. Now she's trapped in a dead-end bartending job with a boss who fondles every co-ed within reach. Things couldn't get much worse.When Sean flashes those moss-green eyes from the shadows, every cell in her brain screams for her to run. Ex-felon. Good with his fists... moreKate's life could be painted in grey. Her father was shot in the line of duty. Her overprotective brothers ensured she barely dated in high school - and her boyfriend in college only taught her lessons in heartache. Now she's trapped in a dead-end bartending job with a boss who fondles every co-ed within reach. Things couldn't get much worse.When Sean flashes those moss-green eyes from the shadows, every cell in her brain screams for her to run. Ex-felon. Good with his fists. He's exactly what she should be avoiding.He's exactly what she craves from the depths of her soul.The more Kate tries to turn away, the more she is sucked into him, helpless against the passion that overwhelms all reason. But when his dark secret blisters in the harsh light of day, her world is torn apart.Half of all proceeds of this novella benefit battered women's shelters.Dwell in Possibility is the first novella in the Worcester Nights series. Due to the strong sexual content and adult situations, this book is recommended for readers aged 17+. less

Librarian Note: Alternate/new cover edition for ASIN# B00GXV0K7I. Kate is a whirlwind of passion and adrenaline. Sean's dark secret could easily mean the destruction of them both - but she refuses to abandon him now. She knows, no matter the risks, that her place is by his side. Every touch of his fingers awakens new awareness within her. The warmth of his lips reveals lost horizons she never knew existed... moreLibrarian Note: Alternate/new cover edition for ASIN# B00GXV0K7I. Kate is a whirlwind of passion and adrenaline. Sean's dark secret could easily mean the destruction of them both - but she refuses to abandon him now. She knows, no matter the risks, that her place is by his side. Every touch of his fingers awakens new awareness within her. The warmth of his lips reveals lost horizons she never knew existed. But soon comes a threat that even Sean's strength and protective loyalty cannot shield her against. If they are to survive, she will have to delve for courage beyond any she's imagined. * * * A Soul Ajar is the second of four novellas in the Worcester Nights series. Due to the strong sexual content and adult situations, this romantic suspense story is recommended for readers aged 17+. The first three novellas have cliff-hanger endings, which lead to the final novella with a happily-ever-after. less

Librarian Note: Alternate/new cover edition for ASIN# B00H61ZPKQ. Everything Kate has ever feared has come true. Sean's dark secret has come crashing down on them both, and their very lives are at stake. The days of quiet living and careful planning are in the past. Kate has to take action - NOW - if they are to get through this alive. What she first had with Sean was hot passion. It was beyond lust. It was Colpe di Fulmine - the thunderbolt which defies all reason... moreLibrarian Note: Alternate/new cover edition for ASIN# B00H61ZPKQ. Everything Kate has ever feared has come true. Sean's dark secret has come crashing down on them both, and their very lives are at stake. The days of quiet living and careful planning are in the past. Kate has to take action - NOW - if they are to get through this alive. What she first had with Sean was hot passion. It was beyond lust. It was Colpe di Fulmine - the thunderbolt which defies all reason. But now she realizes that this searing heat has developed into something fuller, richer, more soul-deep. She loves him. And if she doesn't dive in headfirst and do what has to be done, she'll lose him forever. * * * A Song of Soul and Hope is the third of four novellas in the Worcester Nights series. Due to the strong sexual content and adult situations, this romantic suspense story is recommended for readers aged 17+. The first three novellas have cliff-hanger endings, which lead to the final novella with a happily-ever-after. less

Safety was within reach. Peace and her happily-ever-after were so close that Kate could taste the joy of it. And then, in an instant, it was all brutally, callously torn from her grasp. Now she is scrabbling, desperately clawing, for a grasp of something - anything - to keep her from sinking below the surface. She no longer dreams of walking off into the luminous sunset. She simply clings to the hope that she can somehow make it through the night alive... moreSafety was within reach. Peace and her happily-ever-after were so close that Kate could taste the joy of it. And then, in an instant, it was all brutally, callously torn from her grasp. Now she is scrabbling, desperately clawing, for a grasp of something - anything - to keep her from sinking below the surface. She no longer dreams of walking off into the luminous sunset. She simply clings to the hope that she can somehow make it through the night alive. * * * Half of all proceeds of this novella benefit battered women's shelters. Stop One Heart from Breaking is the fourth and final novella in the Worcester Nights series. Due to the strong sexual content and adult situations, this romantic suspense story is recommended for readers aged 17+. The first three novellas have cliff-hanger endings, which lead to the final novella with a happily-ever-after. The next related series is Bermuda Nights, which tells the story of Kate's brother, Evan. Ophelia adores Worcester, Massachusetts with all its gritty streets, rows of muted-colored three-deckers, and tough-as-nails can-do attitude. She’s lived in this area since college, with only a few brief flings in other locations. No matter where else she travels, the powerful allure of Worcester pulls her home again. Worcester's a mere hour west of Boston, with many of the same traditions of Irish culture and fierce pride. Boston Strong. less

Kate O'Connell has poured every waking hour into earning a degree in investigative journalism. But now, instead of exposing corruption, she's tending bar at a run-down dive where her immoral boss fondles every co-ed within reach.And then Sean walks in.She knows she should stay far away. Ex-felon. Rippled muscles and toned fists. But there's something about those eyes. Something that, against everything sane and logical, connects deep within her. And she has no idea why... moreKate O'Connell has poured every waking hour into earning a degree in investigative journalism. But now, instead of exposing corruption, she's tending bar at a run-down dive where her immoral boss fondles every co-ed within reach.And then Sean walks in.She knows she should stay far away. Ex-felon. Rippled muscles and toned fists. But there's something about those eyes. Something that, against everything sane and logical, connects deep within her. And she has no idea why.Then his secret is ripped free from the dark shadows - and their lives teeter on the brink of destruction.* * *Half of all proceeds of the O'Connell Family books benefit battered women's shelters.Worcester Nights contains the full content of the Worcester Nights series. Due to the strong sexual content and adult situations, this romantic suspense story is recommended for readers aged 17+. From the Author:I adore Worcester, Massachusetts with all its gritty streets, rows of muted-colored three-deckers, and tough-as-nails can-do attitude. I've lived in this area since college, with only a few brief flings in other locations. No matter where else I travel, the powerful allure of Worcester pulls me home again. Worcester's a mere hour west of Boston, with many of the same traditions of Irish culture and fierce pride.Enjoy a virtual trip to my beloved Worcester via Worcester Nights! I'd love to hear from you at my website at OpheliaSikes.com. less