Bøker av Naomi Loud

Growing up in high society, James Ferdinand never imagined that one day she'd end up working as a server.But after her authoritative father gives her the ultimatum-stay in line rather than pursue her art-she needs to find a quick way to support herself since she's unwilling to give up on her dreams.The answer is landing a job at Orso, a fine-dining restaurant in the heart of Marsford Bay. Between learning to navigate the grind of restaurant life, trying not to cry in the walk-freezer, and rebuilding her life, there is only one silver lining-a line cook that seems to always make her shifts a little easier whether it be with a cheeky grin or a delicious mid-shift snack.Ozzy McKenna, the tattooed jester with a Casanova reputation is immediately smitten and makes it his mission to charm the new girl.But James isn't ready for anything serious, having just broken up with her abusive long-term boyfriend.Their attraction, however, is undeniable.James proposes they become friends with benefits; making a deal to leave drama out of it, and hide their arrangement from their coworkers at Orso.However, despite their best efforts to keep it casual, things inevitably begin to change. Between cooking for James late at night and dates that aren't meant to be dates, both soon discover that maybe they can become what the other one needs, in ways neither thought was possible.All they need to do is get out of their own way.*On the Line is a dark contemporary romance with a guaranteed HEA. It has mature situations and themes which may be considered triggers for some. Reader discretion is advised.*

I crave salvation but all he wants are my sins.Thirteen years ago, I ran away from a cult, Sacro Nuntio, and became Lenix Taylor.Everyone knows me as a free spirit. Always up for a good time but never the one to be tied down. Except no one knows about the horrible sins rotting in my past. Or how I killed the leader of Sacro Nuntio-my father-in cold blood.I'm comfortable in my life of secrets and lies. But the past never stays where it should for long.Now, after all this time, my brother has found me and is threatening to drag me back to punish me for my crime.Escaping from that life was the hardest thing I've ever done. But staying free proves more difficult than expected when it involves the only person powerful enough to protect me-Connor Maxwell.He's Noxport's most feared crime boss, and also the most arrogant, frustrating man I've ever met.Despite his infuriating grins and incessant need to call me darling, I strike a deal with him, and seal my fate to his.Before long, I will need to choose between the devil I know and the devil I married.*Was I Ever Real is the explosive second installment in the "Was I Ever" series. An enemies to lovers, dark romance with a guaranteed HEA. While it can be read as a standalone, characters and events will be better appreciated if the series is read in order. It has mature situations and themes which may be considered triggers for some. Reader discretion is advised.*