Leave Me Breathless: The Lilac Collection

by Kim Loraine, H.J. Bellus, A.C. Williams

When the daylight fades and time stands still.
The feeling of flying from just one touch.
Moving slowly, kissing softly.
The flash of fever, becoming lost in the flames.
Surrendering.
Going under.
These are the moments that leave us breathless.

Introducing a brand-new collection of romance books by independently published and USA Today bestselling authors whose words will leave you breathless!

THE LILAC COLLECTION

The Lilac symbolizes the first emotion in love. This collection will feature already published, first in series books. It's perfect for those looking to try out new authors for the first time!

INCLUDED IN THIS COLLECTION:

Royal Atlas by HJ Bellus, USA Today Bestselling Author
I hid my love for years. But now he's back. Guy Webb returned a broken soldier after serving his country all over the atlas. And now it's my job to help him heal.

Heart of Stone by Dakota Willink, Amazon Top 100 Bestselling Author
He's a New York City real estate tycoon. Driven. Determined. Dominant. And he has a secret. I pulled, he pushed. Our game of tug-of-war didn’t last long before I quickly learned that Pandora's Box was better left unopened. Emotional surrender was my hard limit and he gave more than I bargained for.

Dirty Lies by Tamara Lush, RITA Finalist
Luca Rossi lost everything when he wrote a bestselling expose on the Mafia. Now he's hiding out in Florida, plotting his next move. But when a curvy and inquisitive journalist stumbles into his backyard looking for a scoop, his long-buried desires are awakened. Skylar Shaw doesn't have time for men. She's too busy making a name for herself at a small paper so she can jump to a better job. When she meets Luca she's convinced she can can keep things casual, but she soon discovers that dark forces want both of them dead…

Love Hurts by Samantha Morgan
For Luka, life had become one thing; waiting. For a cure, for a miracle, for the end. With one look at the gorgeous Melia, he allowed himself the one thing he’d never allowed himself to feel, not since that final diagnosis. Hope. Could this crazy plan really work though? Would Melia be able give Luka this one last wish, something more profound, more precious than he ever deserved?

Her Last Love by H.C. Bentley
Lynn Johnston returns to her small Kentucky hometown with a secret to keep and a desire to find peace. She hopes she can forge a new path, one that would heal her heart and help to put her past behind her. Those hopes are dashed when she discovers Carter Mathis, her former fiancé, has also returned. Does she confront her feelings and move forward, or leave behind the life she's always wanted?

31 Kisses by Sonya Jesus, Amazon Bestseller
She's not the little princess her dad raised anymore. She's the assassin the Beneventis created. The ruthless mob boss adopted Kelsie when her heart was breaking and promised her vengeance for her father's murder. With every life she takes, there’s a little less of her left… the only thing keeping her from losing her soul is #31 on the Beneventi hit list.

Malt Me by DL Gallie
I'm given a second chance at happiness...there's no way I'll let him take that from me.
I am Mackenzie Merlot. I am strong. I am a survivor. And this time...he'll lose.

One Chance by KL Donn, International Bestselling Author
One word that could ruin a person. One word that can change a life. One word that can destroy a mind.

One Wild Weekend with Connor by Lexi Hart
Connor Slade wasn't supposed to turn her world upside down and make her wish he'd stay. He was meant to be one reckless, impulsive weekend fling that no one would ever find out about. But if she’s ever going to see Connor outside of a jail cell, Evelyn will have to decide if proving his innocence is worth destroying her squeaky-clean reputation.

Just Say Yes by Samantha Lind
What will it take for her to Just Say Yes?

Until the Stars Fade by Kim Loraine
I've never believed in love at first sight. Insta-lust? Definitely. But it's impossible to fall in love in a day. So when I meet a sexy as hell Frenchman at a music festival the summer before my senior year of college, I'm determined to keep him from stealing my heart. I didn't plan on Luc. He's got the stars on his side and won't let me go without a fight.

Black Horse by A.C. Williams, Amazon Top 100 Bestselling Author
What would you do if the only man you ever loved was the son of the man that turned your world upside down? Averi Ford and Colt McClain are star-crossed lovers with a twisted past. Twenty years after Colt's father went to prison for murdering Averi's parents, Black Horse is being released back into the free world, and coming for the girl that testified against him: Averi Ford, herself. Colt McClain will stop at nothing to protect his long time love from the wrath of his father, even if he has to spill his own father's blood in her defense.

800 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 2019

About the author

USA Today bestselling author Kim Loraine was raised a Navy brat but spent most of her life growing up in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. A proper Washingtonian, she's addicted to coffee, doesn't let a little rain ruin her day, and thinks the sun is a gift from God. When not chasing her three little minions around, Kim spends her time writing, reading, and binge watching Doctor Who.

Reviews

[Rochelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great collection of authors who are new to me. I love collections like this. You are able to get a variety of books from authors you may have never read before and now can become fans of or even to revisit favorite authors. Each book focuses on first love and the ups and downs that go with it. You are going to fall in love over and over again with each story you read.

I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

[LaToya (Readingbythebayou) · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing compilation of stories that left me breathless. Twelve full length stories from new to me authors and I loved each one. All five star reads and well written. A great way to be introduced to new authors and new series. These stories will make you laugh, cry and want to throw your reading device. A must have collection!

[Kari Hansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful collection featuring a dozen stories by different authors that vary in length, genre and heat level but the one thing they have in common is that they all feature unique storylines with great characters.

Full of emotion, heat and twists this is a great way to enjoy stories by the authors you know and love and maybe find some new ones to enjoy all in one set.

[M Will · Rating 5 out of 5]

This compilation includes some amazing stories and introduced me to new authors. I think the part I loved the most about the grouping of stories is that several are book one of a complete series. This of course gives me even more books to read.

Royal Atlas by HJ Bellus: The story design set me up for an emotional journey. We get the story of a romance from the words of a dying woman. It was beautiful and bittersweet.

One Chance by KL Donn: I loved Nox and Sophia's story. Not just a boy meets girl story, but a story of people growing beyond the expectations of others and themselves.

Heart of Stone by Dakota Willink: Krystina and Alexander Stone's story was well written. Two strong people with goals and driven towards inflexibility coming together? Yes please. I'm definitely looking for the next book in this series.

Dirty Lies by Tamara Lush: Luca and Skylar's story is full of mystery and intrigue. A chance meeting after a crash leads to more. Both have secrets and struggle against their building passion. Great story.

Her Last Love by H.C. Bentley: I love second chance stories and this one did not disappoint. Lynn returns to her small hometown after years in the military. Carter Mathis. Swoon. Who doesn't love a devoted single father? I love how they didn't get back together immediately. The both had obstacles to overcome. I really enjoyed it.

31 Kisses by Sonya Jesus: I have a special love for mafia based romance. This story took me on a dark adventure. Kelsie and Hayden's relationship is almost codependent. Both find escape in one another. Secrets, mafia traditions, revenge and romance. An amazing story.

Just Say Yes by Samantha Lind: A good sport romance story. Scott and Becca parted ways years ago but meet up again and the romance reignites almost immediately. I loved this sweet story and it's ending is perfect.

Black Horse by AC Williams was dark and full of suspense. I loved this story so much because my nerves were on end from the beginning. I love Averi Ford and how she's survived so much in her life. She lets no one tell her what to do, including her brothers. I loved her interactions with Colt. Great start to a series I'll definitely be reading later.

Until the Stars Fade by Kim Loraine made me smile. I could not put this story down. Luc and Lola meet at a concert and have a brief summer fling. Their budding relationship is meant to last only until the end of the summer, but no one can tell a heart what to do. Wonderful story.

Love Hurts by Samantha Morgan was so emotional. I wish the story was longer, but given it's about a dying woman's final wishes I understood why it was short. I loved Luka and Melia, but adored Susan. I laughed, sighed and cried.

Malt Me by DL Gallie: I really enjoyed this suspense filled romance. I adored Kenzie and her strength in enduring all she faced in this book. I fell in love with Jordan. Actually I fell in love with most of the characters and will be reading the remainder of this series soon.

One Wild Weekend with Connor by Lexi Hart: This story made me feel all the emotions. I loved Evelyn and Connor's story.

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

I do not often get collections but when I do so far I have been getting top notch ones with high caliber reading as in this one. Some I had read before with some being new gems discovered. I so like the heading of these various collections that is what I often search also in reading.
Soldiers whom will capture our hearts coming home different but still with a beating heart. Hearts that seem to be unbreakable but given the right element things could change in a minute. Writers whom when pen to paper changes their lives in more ways than they thought and I mean really thought about keep you on edge.
A story that paints their picture on what was hoped for while it tears us into pieces getting put back different. Also those hometowns always seem to know how to create a different path then we ever seen coming thinking we knew the place oh so well. We are given a no taker alpha woman whom spins her tale with life having a way of changing her direction when love is the foe.
And those battle of wills are the kind you make sure you have plenty of popcorn while they go head to head. Something different on that outlook on the number one depicted in this collection. One is chances and how many there are and one is what transpires on a weekend to change things.
The last ones in this show how important that word yes will be. You are also given someone who will have her belief in something changes when that right path opens. And lastly with two whom have had their paths crossing from way back when is given a new perspective on what it really means to protect the one you love.
All in all they do the job of way they are in this one being the first of others with the ability to leave you breathless with each one you enter.

[Brandy Freeman · Rating 4 out of 5]

As I read these books I will update this.

Royal Atlas:

Oh this book!
It totally drew me in, and I felt everything that Guy and Molly went through.

I like how H.J brought me into the story to the point where my poor heat shattered at the points where both Guy and Molly were hurting, but laughing when Molly got sassy with whomever she was speaking with.

I liked how alpha Guy was when it came down to it for Molly, if only we could all be so lucky to find such a deep adoring love as both of these.

Everyone simply must read this book!

One Chance
Oh this book, while it was a good read it left me wanting more from Now and Soph.

Heart of Stone
This book took me on a rollercoaster ride that I loved so much, I had to read the other books in this series before I could continue with this book!

Dirty Lies
Oh the story that was woven by Tamara makes me wish I could find more of her books on Amazon!

Her Last Love
Just starting this book

[D · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the cover, it's beautiful and it's no wonder that several authors have come together to give romance readers the ultimate experience... 10 novels for only 5.99, you can't beat that! It also gives readers the opportunity to read books by authors who they may never have read before. If you are a romance junkie and looking to discover new authors or just looking to collect some books, get "Leave Me Breathless" if you haven't had the opportunity to read it yet. This book will keep you busy for hours, no, for days and I'm sure you will fall in love with some of the characters as well as with some of the authors.

[Coline Peterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ahhh, there's nothing like first love and the stories that remind us of all the ups and downs that go with it. This wonderful collection of love stories will make you laugh, cry,  yell, and sigh as each of these couples from each of these authors stories learn the trials and errors of moving through the pitfalls of love for the first time. Each of these stories is a enjoyable well written fast reading tale that wraps you up, draws you in and makes you stay to find out how everyone of these couples work to find their very own piece of heaven to last their lifetime.

[Gladys · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this romance collection. This massive coolection of reads delivers hours of reading pleasure with twelve entertaining books by some very talented authors. Each of these books is the first in a series and as such this is a easy and affordable way to try out new authors and see if a series appeals to you. These stories are filled with drama, tension, emotional turmoil, angst, passion and romance. Engaging plots and likable characters will grab and hold your attention. I really liked this collection and I think you will too. This is my honest, voluntary review.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Introducing a brand-new collection of romance books by independently published and USA Today bestselling authors whose words will leave you breathless!” Never has a truer statement been uttered! The Lilac Collection is a set of wonderful romances by some very talented authors that give you all of the feels. I love collections like this where I can cuddle up with old friends and find new ones. I loved this collection.

[Philomena Callan Cheekypee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fantastic collection of first in series stories about first love. This is an excellent way to introduce yourself to some new authors.

Quite a few of these authors to me so after reading this collection I’ve been on the look out for other stories by them.

Each and every story is brilliant. They are good solid stories that I loved. I couldn’t even pick a favourite if I tried.
I’m so looking forward to reading more from them.

[Ann L · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fabulous collection of stories, each one takes you on a journey, from the first to the last I was blown away, and as I have only had the pleasure of reading a couple of the authors, I now have a few more in my repertoire.

I received a copy and I am voluntarily leaving my own honest opinion

[J Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I constantly find myself amazed at the number of people with the ability to tell a story. I enjoyed every story in here and have started adding sequels to my pile. I love that I was able to get work from so many different authors, most. I had never heard before and now I won't be able to forget. Wonderful compilation!

[Suzanne Withers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this excellent collection of entertaining tales that were well written. The stories were full of emotions about love in it's many different guises and are captivating to read. Lots of late nights and days without much done except reading. I highly recommend this fantastic collection as well worth getting to read. This is my honest opinion.

[AmyLynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Lilac collection is a great variety of different and all new to me authors. You get an amazing mix of books. All the stories are firsts in the series and about first loves. Each story kept me turning the pages and wanting to see what happens next. I can't wait to see more from these collections. A great way to discover new to you authors.

[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

This collection of stories is Outstanding! Fantastic authors that take you on a journey all about love. You get an amazing mix of books. The stories are an introduction to each of their series. You will fall in love with the characters and their journey to finding true love. A must have! I am voluntarily leaving my review after reading an advance reader copy of the book from the author.

[Mina Kalidas · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wonderful collection of authors, some I've heard of and some I've always wanted to read. Many of the stories are complete and some you will have to buy to continue their journey. What a great way to find new authors. These stories were full of twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat. Loved this collection and I can't wait to read the next ones.

[Mari (Mystics & Metaphysics Book Blog) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect! This is such a great collection by so many amazing authors. You get so many different stories that you can’t get bored and you will have a hard time putting it down. I have read some of the authors in this collection but many I hadn’t so it gave me more authors to discover and love.

[Carin · Rating 5 out of 5]

12 amazing authors with 12 books about finding love and the beginnings of relationships. These are all 4.5 to 5 star reads most being the start of a series. a variety of heat levels and tropes. Made for a good read and a great way to find new series to start or read a new to you author.

[Bethany McNease · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great way for me to read new to me authors! I found each story different and interesting. I don't normally read anthologies like this because I feel they are too long but this one proved me wrong! I will be sure to get books from many of the authors in this collection!

[Sarah Kretsinger · Rating 4 out of 5]

So usually anthologies are short novellas - it was a pleasant surprise that this book is actually full novels. I’ll be honest and say I got this for one author but I found the other stories just as good and will read other novels by the authors. They were all well written and entertaining.

[Raveen Vann · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really great collection of different amazing stories by fantastic authors that will have you not wanting to put it down whatsoever. The stories I read in this were very well written and have you hooked and just loving their characters in them so much.

[Lena · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great collection of - in my case - new and already known authors.
I’ve looked into the new ones and are going to order another book by them.
Almost every story captured me.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this Anthology

[Carrie LaForge · Rating 5 out of 5]

The stories are so REAL. I loved them. I had tears and laughed What a great collection.

[Cassie Ashford · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some of these books I had read before and others were new to me. They all were so good! Found a few new authors that I’m looking forward to read more from.

[CK · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic collection of indie authors I so enjoyed! I loved Kim Loraine’s book as well as many others in this collection!

[Mona williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

wow what a great bunch of stories. some will make you laugh, cry and just get down right mad. there are super long so set aside a lot of time to read these amazing stories!

[C. Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

This collection of stories was named perfectly!! I loved every story in this collection!! 🖤🖤

[Julia Gerard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! What a fabulous collection of full length stories! All the Authors wrot stories that draw you in and engage you. I loved each and every one of them!

[Michele Del Rey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this collection so much. Each book was written so well and kept my attention throughout. My favorite ones were by KL Donn, Samantha Lind and Hj Bellus.