Wounded Hearts Series by Debbie Cromack

He has a rule: Don’t kiss women on the lips.I have a rule too: Don’t be another notch in the belt of the too-hot-for-his-own-good Italian celebrity who’s just skyrocketed to fame.When Niccolo Mancini proposes a business deal for us to help each other in order to further our careers, we may both break our rules.He wants to expand his stardom to Hollywood and I know the connections who can help him do that... moreHe has a rule: Don’t kiss women on the lips.I have a rule too: Don’t be another notch in the belt of the too-hot-for-his-own-good Italian celebrity who’s just skyrocketed to fame.When Niccolo Mancini proposes a business deal for us to help each other in order to further our careers, we may both break our rules.He wants to expand his stardom to Hollywood and I know the connections who can help him do that.Painfully aware that my career as a romance author has taken a sudden nosedive, and knowing that access to his audience as my part of our agreement could quickly turn that nosedive into a steep upswing, I accept his deal.As the terms of our deal play out, my humdrum life is flipped upside down as he and I spend a lot of time together…much of it under the same roof. What we have is a business arrangement. Nothing more. It’s a fact I have to keep reminding myself of every time he sears me with his eyes or my heart races when we’re close.Did I mention that he’s also a musician? He sings and plays guitar…and wrote a song for me. Yeah, so there’s that.He’s a man who’s hurting and exposes his wounds and fears to me, drawing me more deeply to him. Just when I let him in, the temporary fairytale implodes, crushing my heart. I run…and wonder if what we had was ever even real.He got his end of our deal. I didn’t. What do I do now?This is Book 1 in the Wounded Hearts series. While it can be read as a standalone, your experience will be better if you read this book first.(This book contains steamy scenes, a panic attack, a smoking habit, mentions of body image sensitivity, mention of loss of a child, and some explicit language. Suitable for 18+ only.) less

She’s not into one-night stands. He’s a commitment-phobe. When sparks fly, is true love even possible?I’d had it all…Career of my dreams. The best friend a girl could ask for.And the love of my life. How could I have known he’d be gone too soon?That kind of love doesn’t happen twice.Until…One. Single. Touch.A passion ignites between us that neither of us have ever felt.When the reality behind our intense connection comes to light, that passion explodes in our faces... moreShe’s not into one-night stands. He’s a commitment-phobe. When sparks fly, is true love even possible?I’d had it all…Career of my dreams. The best friend a girl could ask for.And the love of my life. How could I have known he’d be gone too soon?That kind of love doesn’t happen twice.Until…One. Single. Touch.A passion ignites between us that neither of us have ever felt.When the reality behind our intense connection comes to light, that passion explodes in our faces.Once it's revealed, there’s no undoing it, no changing it.And I don’t know if I’ll ever get him back...You’ll love this emotional love story filled with passion, grief, and learning to love again because everyone roots for a second chance at finding love.Get it now!This is Book 2 in the Wounded Hearts Series. While it can be read as a standalone, your experience will be better if you read Someone Exactly Like Me first. I hope you enjoy this SLOW BURN, soul mates, wounded / broken / Mediterranean hero, contemporary romance story. less

He’s not my brother, but he protects me like he is. He’s not my boyfriend, but I’ve always wished he was.Angelo Mancini is my best friend and I’ve been in love with him my entire life, but I’ll never confess that to him.One alcohol-filled night back in college, I asked him to take my virginity. He refused and I felt rejected and embarrassed.Years later, I end up getting pregnant by the one guy he warned me to stay away from... moreHe’s not my brother, but he protects me like he is. He’s not my boyfriend, but I’ve always wished he was.Angelo Mancini is my best friend and I’ve been in love with him my entire life, but I’ll never confess that to him.One alcohol-filled night back in college, I asked him to take my virginity. He refused and I felt rejected and embarrassed.Years later, I end up getting pregnant by the one guy he warned me to stay away from.My world crashing in around me, I run to the one person I trust…and need…Angelo.He invites me to stay with him while I figure out what to do. The more time we spend alone, the more it feels like he no longer sees me as just his best friend.When he’s on stage, playing his guitar and singing a song he wrote for me, I can’t help but wonder if there could actually be more between us.And if there is, does it even matter with me carrying another man’s baby? I’d like to believe that love always wins, but I’m in a no-win situation.After all these years, we may both end up with broken hearts...and a destroyed friendship.This is Book 3, and the final book, in the Wounded Hearts Series. While it can be read as a standalone, your experience will be better if you read this books 1 and 2 first.(This book contains steamy scenes, miscarriage, the passing of a grandparent. and some explicit language. Suitable for 18+ only.) less