Long Hot Summer Series by Cassie Mint

Every night, I float on the pool. And every night, he watches me. The caretaker is scarred. Surly. He walks with a limp and barely speaks. Most residents in our building are afraid of him, but not me.I want him closer.Feeling his eyes on me every night at the pool--it brings my body surging to life. He may be older; may be brutish. May pretend he’s not looking at me at all.But I know better.The caretaker wants me.And I’m tired of looking. I want his touch... moreEvery night, I float on the pool. And every night, he watches me. The caretaker is scarred. Surly. He walks with a limp and barely speaks. Most residents in our building are afraid of him, but not me.I want him closer.Feeling his eyes on me every night at the pool--it brings my body surging to life. He may be older; may be brutish. May pretend he’s not looking at me at all.But I know better.The caretaker wants me.And I’m tired of looking. I want his touch. Pool Girl is a short and steamy age gap instalove story, starring a grumpy hero and the sweet heroine he can’t resist. less

The secret beach is my happy place. Until the handsome developer threatens to ruin it all. I live a simple life. I work in a nursing home and read romance novels. But there is one thing that brings adventure to my days—the secret strip of beach that I tripped over one day.It’s magic. So beautiful, my heart hurts. And now I need to save it from a soulless property developer.Gideon Black may be gorgeous. Older and sinfully attractive, with an air of command... moreThe secret beach is my happy place. Until the handsome developer threatens to ruin it all. I live a simple life. I work in a nursing home and read romance novels. But there is one thing that brings adventure to my days—the secret strip of beach that I tripped over one day.It’s magic. So beautiful, my heart hurts. And now I need to save it from a soulless property developer.Gideon Black may be gorgeous. Older and sinfully attractive, with an air of command. But none of that matters—I must protect the beach.When he agrees to meet with me, I can’t believe it. And when he asks me to dinner, my head spins.Focus, Olivia. I won’t be distracted. And besides—it’s a business meeting.That’s all. Beach Baby is a short and steamy instalove story, starring a determined young heroine and the powerful developer she brings to his knees. less

I’m a king of the underworld. A criminal titan. She’s an ice cream seller with freckles. It’s stressful running an organization like mine. There are constant threats; huge riches; sudden violence. And I deal with it all, their king and commander—until my doctor tells me to relax. Or else.A vacation. A vacation. I can’t think of anything worse.But I go, and thank god that I do. Because at the hot springs, I see her.A young woman carrying an ice cream tray. An angel.In life, I take what I want... moreI’m a king of the underworld. A criminal titan. She’s an ice cream seller with freckles. It’s stressful running an organization like mine. There are constant threats; huge riches; sudden violence. And I deal with it all, their king and commander—until my doctor tells me to relax. Or else.A vacation. A vacation. I can’t think of anything worse.But I go, and thank god that I do. Because at the hot springs, I see her.A young woman carrying an ice cream tray. An angel.In life, I take what I want.And I want her badly. She’s mine. Hot Spring Kingpin is a short and steamy age gap instalove story, starring a grumpy kingpin who doesn’t know how to relax, and the ice cream seller who’s more than happy to teach him. less

After walking for hours through the desert, I’m ready to give up on hitchhiking. Then I’m picked up by a rock star. Blake’s not just famous. Not just crazy-talented. Not just heart-stoppingly handsome, either.He’s also gentle. Funny. So considerate, my chest hurts. And I’ve done the dumbest thing in the world.I got attached. Fell in love with a world famous musician, never mind that I’m half his age and I’m only with him for a short time... moreAfter walking for hours through the desert, I’m ready to give up on hitchhiking. Then I’m picked up by a rock star. Blake’s not just famous. Not just crazy-talented. Not just heart-stoppingly handsome, either.He’s also gentle. Funny. So considerate, my chest hurts. And I’ve done the dumbest thing in the world.I got attached. Fell in love with a world famous musician, never mind that I’m half his age and I’m only with him for a short time. I’ve got nothing to offer a man like Blake, and yet with each passing day, I fall deeper.This can’t go on.I left home to prove to myself I could be brave.Well, here goes nothing. I’m gunning for the rock star. With The Band is a short and steamy instalove story, starring a gorgeous older musician and the hitchhiker who turns his world upside down. less