Helen Hardt Books

"Ryan Steel, his world recently upended by an earth-shattering secret, now faces yet another potential revelation surrounding the Steel family mystery. He no longer fully trusts his siblings or the woman he loves. He's alone--alone and terrified and immersed in a conundrum that becomes more twisted each day. Ruby Lee loves Ryan and desperately wants to help him. She'll do what ever she must to see him through this troubling time, but her own shrouded past still haunts her, and she's determined to put an end to both of their mysteries once and for all. But the more she uncovers, the more danger she's in...and she may lose Ryan forever"--Back cover

Ryan Steel and Ruby Lee are in love, but before they can move forward with a life together, they're determined to bring resolution to the many unanswered questions they still face. To complicate matters, new threats arise with the arrival of two startling figures from their pasts. As they race against time to find answers, unexpected forces pull them apart. Ryan's brothers, Talon and Jonah, rally to help, wanting to end the struggle and finally bring the last perpetrators to justice. But another riddle surfaces, deepening the rift between Ruby and Ryan. Will they salvage their relationship and finally unravel the mysteries surrounding them?

A secret buried deep in Roy Wolfe's mind threatens to consume him as he navigates the fallout from his father's murder, which has implicated him and his siblings. His reclusive nature clashes with the arrival of Charlie Waters, his new assistant, whose striking silver eyes spark an immediate and intense chemistry. As Roy grapples with his family's dark past and the sinister truths he must confront, he faces the challenge of protecting both Charlie and his family from a looming danger.

A marriage of convenience unfolds as a woman is compelled to marry the man she loves deeply, highlighting the complexities of love and duty. The story explores the emotional struggles and sacrifices involved in their relationship, revealing the tension between societal expectations and personal desires. As they navigate their feelings, the characters confront the challenges of their circumstances, ultimately questioning the true nature of their bond.

Perhaps some memories are better left buried. Marjorie Steel and Bryce Simpson have finally declared their love for each other, but their chance for happiness is once again yanked out from under them. As Marjorie is forced to confront her demons and find an inner strength to save herself and another, Bryce rushes to solve the puzzles his dead father left behind. An ominous lawyer, twins with a secret, and a premature birth present new obstacles as the two lovers scramble to escape the conundrum and leave their families in peace, all while their desire for each other becomes more and more insatiable. When an unexpected figure from the past emerges, leaving them both thunderstruck, the mystery deepens even further. It’s a race for healing. It’s a race for love. And Marjorie and Bryce are determined to have their happy ending.

Your Escape Into A World of Dark Mysteries & Spicy Romance.Marjorie Steel is still healing from the events of the past year, and she’s happy to put her plans to study culinary arts on hold to help her best friend deal with a difficult pregnancy and two recently adopted troubled boys. The fact that Bryce Simpson spends a lot of time at the Steel Ranch is a benefit, and she’s ready to see if her attraction to him might be something more.Bryce wants to do a hard day’s work on the ranch. Once his muscles give out and he collapses from exhaustion, maybe he’ll stop torturing himself over his late father’s horrific double life. The Steels have a different idea. They ask Bryce to take an executive position complete with a profit share. As he has a young son and widowed mother to support, it’s an offer he can’t refuse. The only catch is Marjorie. She’s beautiful, smart, feisty, and her kisses set him on fire. But he’s an empty shell with nothing to offer her, and she deserves the world.As the sins of his father continue to haunt him, Bryce learns the horrors of the past may not yet be buried.

Ryan Steel is known in Snow Creek as the handsomest Steel brother with the most jovial personality. Now that his busy grape harvest and winemaking season is over, he's happy to spend time with his family and help his brothers, Talon and Jonah, celebrate their impending nuptials. The Steels are taking a well-deserved break from the conspiracy surrounding them...until an unlikely woman and a long-buried secret shatter Ryan's world. Detective Ruby Lee has been on her own since she was fifteen. When her past collides with the Steel family's mysteries, she's determined to find the truth. She has her own issues, and she's not looking for a relationship, despite her all-consuming attraction to Ryan Steel. The gorgeous dark-haired man gets under her skin anyway...and he needs her. Together they explore both of their histories, but those pasts could cost them a future.

The narrative explores the contrasting journeys of two characters: one is reestablishing her life after a significant absence, while the other is fleeing from his past. Their paths intersect, revealing deep emotional struggles and the complexities of moving forward. Themes of redemption, self-discovery, and the impact of choices unfold as they navigate their intertwined fates.

Dante Gabriel discovers unexpected abilities, including levitation, while grappling with haunting memories from his captivity. As he and his lover, Erin Hamilton, work to uncover the mystery of missing women linked to Dante's past, their bond deepens. Erin's determination to help him find peace leads her to face danger. A visit to a voodoo priestess reveals the challenges ahead, pushing Dante to confront his nemesis alone. Their love is tested as he prepares for a battle that could determine their fate.

Catie Bay has worshiped much older Chad McCray since she was a child. When she fumbles a seduction attempt after her graduation from high school, she flees to Europe, hoping she can forget her unrequited love. Four years later, Catie returns, now a beautiful, worldly woman