Jamie K Schmidt Books in Order

Fleeing an abusive fiancé, ER doctor Mallory Bryant takes refuge at her sister's Connecticut resort. There she meets martial arts instructor Max Spencer, whose protective instincts and interest in dominance offer an unexpected attraction amid her efforts to rebuild.

Carolyn hears a dead dragon queen's voice and learns that she may inherit her power. While FBI agent Reed struggles to believe her, a cult seeking to control humanity pursues Carolyn and the extraordinary transformation awaiting her.

Sky dragon queen Margery works as a reporter until a rescue brings her into contact with water dragon Remy. Their attraction crosses elemental differences, but smugglers and efforts to silence the press threaten their developing relationship.

Three-headed dragon queen Viola Pierce faces abduction by enemies who want to breed her. Sergei reluctantly becomes her protector, but their bond could make him her lifelong consort as court politics and danger complicate their growing attraction.

Phoebe Jones survived the home invasion that killed her family and left her uncle awaiting execution. A mysterious benefactor's scholarship introduces her to graduate student Keith Parker, whose research threatens to uncover secrets about that devastating night.

Former foster child Maryanne receives an art scholarship in France and falls for caretaker Henri. Pretending to be a wealthy heiress seems to offer a way to save his château, but her deception threatens the relationship she wants.

Abandoned on her honeymoon, Michaela Harris finds herself stranded in Maui, where Marcus Kincaide rescues her from a shark. Their attraction offers a welcome distraction, but his struggling resort and a determined enemy threaten their brief island escape.

Amelia Parker arrives in Maui seeking work and discovers a rundown hotel's potential. She proposes improvements to its apparently carefree snorkeling instructor, unaware that he is billionaire owner Samuel Kincaide, whose plans involve selling the property.

Public defender Lucy Simmons believes in fair trials, while former cop Evan Villiers dispenses vigilante justice with his motorcycle club. Their attraction becomes dangerous when he targets her brother, a murder suspect who escaped conviction on a technicality.

These paranormal romances bring together vampires, ghosts, witches, and other supernatural lovers. An accidental summoning, a guarded Grail, and a disabled mercenary's encounter in virtual reality explore desire and connection across magical and technological boundaries.

Dragon-human liaison Bianca becomes involved in a search for a rare book about dragon slayers. Mourning dragon Byron recognizes his lost queen's scent on her, and an abduction draws them into a mystery involving dangerous competing interests.

Bookstore owner Dawn Nolan refuses billionaire Rory Parker's proposal to replace her sex-positive shop with an upscale development. Their clashes turn into attraction, but a compromising video gives a blackmailer leverage over their increasingly complicated business and personal lives.

Reporter Ashley Carver investigates a murder that still haunts former Green Beret Josh Lehman, whose sister was the victim. Threats against Ashley bring her under his protection while his vigilante motorcycle club pursues its own form of justice.

Barista Terri Cooke finds arrogant advertising executive Mick Wentworth infuriating, but his agency needs help reaching a gaming audience she understands. A new job brings them closer while family obligations and business troubles complicate their mutual attraction.

Divorced Paige Richards hires Jack and Dean to help with her bed-and-breakfast on Hamlet Island. The two men are lovers who want a woman to join them, leaving Paige to consider desire alongside the risks to her business.

Mari and Leo agree to keep their relationship casual, but unexpected feelings complicate the arrangement. As Christmas approaches, holiday romance challenges their intentions and makes maintaining an uncomplicated connection harder than either of them had originally expected.

Resort maid Joely Anderson faces an abusive ex, cybertheft accusations, and blackmail. Security chief Holt Kawena helps hide her at a horse ranch, but his family connections and her dangerous pursuers complicate their growing attraction and efforts to stay safe.

Resort bellhop Makoa Chay encounters Ana Simpson while she practices underwater in a mermaid tail and mistakes her for a supernatural visitor. Their attraction grows around that misunderstanding, leaving honesty essential to any future they might share.

Banished queen Rhee left her daughter behind after the king's jealousy destroyed their marriage. When the girl develops magic and calls for help, Rhee risks returning, torn between two men while trying to protect her child from a witch.

This collection brings fantasy and everyday reality together in brief stories, moving through hidden secrets in mirrors and passages into unfamiliar worlds. Its varied pieces invite readers to explore how ordinary experiences can open onto the strange and unexpected.

Maggie Flannery's failed pirate career and arranged marriage leave her estranged from her mother, Black Belle. In Cozumel, she encounters former lover Quick Donner, whose airship offers a chance to join a crew and search for her missing mother.

Undercover detective Drake Logan investigates a gang-related murder spree and rescues a doctor from menacing criminals. Her sessions with his godfather Nikolai may have exposed dangerous information, drawing her into the investigation and an unexpected connection with Drake.

American expatriate Ashley Connors discovers that her lover Kai has been possessed by a violent samurai spirit. Fleeing Japan offers little protection when the haunting follows her, and saving Kai's soul brings her into conflict with a dangerous demon.

Security guard Melody faces mob pressure after her husband steals money and flees with a blackjack dealer. A djinn searching for the same couple offers wishes in exchange for help, turning her lonely Christmas shift into an unexpected partnership.

Rose secretly becomes the masked Seeker to protect rogue mages facing execution. Bounty hunter Bret, already drawn to her after returning her to her family, is hired to capture the outlaw, putting her concealed identity and their connection in danger.

Witch Marta needs a vampire fang and werewolf claw to free her sister from an incubus. Hiring a werewolf mercenary draws her estranged vampire lover back into her life, complicating both the rescue and her desire for an exclusive relationship.

Tessa reconnects with former lover Ben as Christmas approaches, but romance is complicated by suspicions involving proprietary business information. Their renewed attraction must contend with questions of trust that make the holiday reunion more difficult than either anticipated.

Club Inferno owner Colleen Bryant faces the return of former flame Chase Fairwood, an ex-football player with a competing dominant reputation. His unexpected desire to submit changes their dynamic while unresolved feelings complicate his presence at her club.

Plus-size model and designer Anya Litton wants a fresh start after a painful past. At Club Inferno, she meets dominant Clint Reyes, but their attraction draws a jealous rival into a confrontation over the relationship Anya hopes to build.

Meryl Sinclair prepares to captain a new cruise ship when her replacement second-in-command turns out to be Rafael Castellon, the owner's son. Their romantic history and his resentment over losing the captaincy threaten the voyage and their working relationship.

After a meteor devastates the planet, survivors rebuild a society where sex serves as currency. Bethany Lewis joins an expedition to find her brother, encountering dangerous shapeshifters and uneasy alliances as the group journeys through a profoundly changed world.

One night with bull rider Trent Campbell leaves Kelly Sullivan pregnant and estranged from her father. Lost contact separates them until Trent returns with a career-ending injury, forcing both to confront the consequences of their brief relationship.

Veterinarian Janice Sullivan returns to save her family's struggling ranch by creating a women's retreat. Foreman Nate Pierson doubts the plan, but working together brings attraction and challenges his assumptions about the boss's daughter and her ambitious business idea.

Returning from the Peace Corps, Emily Sullivan wants conservation and renewable energy to rescue her family's struggling ranch. Donovan Link's plans for a profitable hunting lodge clash with hers, while his troubled past complicates their growing attraction.

Becca and Justin married in Las Vegas last Christmas, but interference from his mother helped drive them apart. A year later, Becca is pursuing divorce in London while Justin tries to convince her that their marriage deserves another chance.

Fire chief Kayleigh Baker wants to preserve the town's Fourth of July fireworks, a tradition tied to memories of her mother. Police chief Liam MacAvoy favors cancellation, bringing old attraction into conflict with their competing priorities for the celebration.

Software engineer Blaine Stephens spends Christmas at a Maui wellness resort, disconnected from work amid a project scandal. Attraction to a personal chef complicates their two-week stay, especially with rules against fraternization and her plans to move to France.

Jamie K. Schmidt examines the first three seasons of The Handmaid's Tale, discussing episodes, their emotional impact, and the oppressive society they portray. Chapter guides help readers reflect on difficult material and process their reactions to the television series.

Concierge Mikelina Presley needs a wedding to succeed to secure her commission, but the groom disappears during his bachelor party. Groomsman Bastien Ainsworth joins her search in Florida, turning a professional crisis into an opportunity for unexpected attraction.

Accountant April Grayson reunites with childhood crush Cole Lockwood after a one-night encounter, only to find him among her clients. His youth rodeo and financial burdens bring them closer while gambling and family medical debts complicate their developing relationship.

Rodeo star June Grayson returns to Last Stand after her career falters and takes a ranch job. Esteban Lopez resents being passed over for the position, but an old crush resurfaces as June considers whether her return is temporary.

With their daughters spending Christmas elsewhere, Erica and Jace confront how distant their long marriage has become. His demanding legal career and her hopes for renewed intimacy turn the holiday into a chance to rediscover the connection they miss.

Terri Cooke leaves marketing to care for her seriously ill twin brother and works as a barista. Rude customer Mick Wentworth struggles to save his family's advertising agency, and their antagonistic coffee encounters develop into an increasingly complicated attraction.

Ryder leaves her friends and Travis behind to pursue revenge, determined to settle unfinished business on her own. Travis joins her dangerous mission, confronting the risks of her plans while trying to recover the relationship she has pushed aside.

Former prison guard Morgan Wallace encounters Naomi Briggs while working as a bartender and mistakes her for an ex-convict. Her undercover police investigation intersects with his vigilante motorcycle club, bringing gunfire, secrets, and dangerous attraction into their lives.

Merry Grayson returns to Last Stand for Christmas and a charity event at the ranch. Reconnecting with Simon Reynolds reopens their shared history, including a Robin Hood-style robbery and the secret he kept about her involvement for ten years.

Jamie K. Schmidt recounts her first year after weight loss surgery, including losing 143 pounds and adjusting to the changes that followed. Combining personal memoir with practical reflections, she describes the emotional and everyday challenges of her experience.

New mother Tee Robinson questions whether Istvahn's proposal reflects love or responsibility. A child-free weekend at the secret club beneath their fashion resort gives them space to reconnect, explore their desires, and consider what their future together should be.

Chef Vivian Gable returns to her grandfather's Montana ranch with plans to turn its lodge into a tourist destination. Foreman Nash McNally resists her Christmas promotional party and proposed changes, even as their working relationship becomes increasingly personal.

Divorced mother Deirdre Callahan becomes a Siren Dragon after a curse breaks. With powerful suitors interested in her ability to produce heirs, she turns to Fontaine for protection while trying to preserve her freedom to choose whom she loves.

Experiment survivor Evie Danger seeks revenge after a serum gives her powers of mental control. Legion leader Rick Charming is assigned to supervise her dangerous mission, but their engineered connection complicates both her plans and his responsibilities.

Jerisse joins a laboratory that transformed her dead soldier husband into a vampire, hoping to discover whether he remains himself. When a vampire expert is murdered and her husband becomes the suspect, she must investigate sabotage and clear his name.

Dulcinea runs the exclusive Chivalry nightclub, where her attraction to security specialist Alonso clashes with his guarded past. When a rejected mobster seeks revenge, protecting the club requires them to face both the threat and their feelings.

Geologist Jem studies gemstones for Protogenus after surviving experiments that gave her earth powers. Former firefighter Chris investigates the laboratory's crimes, placing the two engineered mates on opposing sides as attraction grows between them and their loyalties collide.

Dean Racer stays aboard a captive transport ship to support a mission against an enemy base. Assassin Keeley Arnold has her own revenge to pursue, but confinement and an unexpected bond force both to reconsider their competing priorities.

Ice-powered Yaz Frost relies on discipline, while fire-wielder West Blaze acts on impulse. Their laboratory-created bond promises stronger abilities, but resisting its demands becomes difficult when they must confront the organization responsible for engineering their lives.

Real estate agent Sarah Bennett secretly fights crime after escaping a laboratory that changed her body. When hunted flyer Nick Cross seeks refuge in her city, their engineered bond draws them together against enemies determined to recapture them.

Invisible magician Xavier Smoke conceals his experimental origins behind stage tricks. Fellow invisible operative Ari Cardonne belongs to a rival faction, but escalating attacks against supernatural people force the engineered mates to trust each other and confront the violence.

Superpowered reporter Peter Strong pursues justice, while Brynn Davis uses her strength to earn money in the fighting ring. Their laboratory-created connection offers greater power, but opposing allegiances and hostility toward their community complicate both attraction and survival.

Julie returns to the family ranch for Christmas and encounters Luke, the former boyfriend who vanished from her life. Her grandmother's matchmaking brings them together, but old family interference and their different futures make rebuilding trust difficult.

Maui waitress Kailani Nakamura supports her family while dreaming of marine biology and falling for boat captain Nakoa Mahelona. Family disapproval, hidden truths, and an incident that strands them at sea put their developing trust under pressure.

Erik Prophet believes fellow seer Vera is the laboratory-created mate intended for him. Vera conceals that her abilities developed naturally, leaving their attraction caught between his expectations, her secret, and the divisions separating humans from engineered superpowered people.

Pinkerton vampire hunter Pearl Thompkins infiltrates an outlaw gang to capture former sheriff Maverick Richman. Discovering unexpected compassion beneath his undead reputation complicates her mission and forces her to question whether the man she hunts deserves another chance.

An unexpected pregnancy draws Loretta Keller and rodeo bullfighter Taylor Keating into building a family in Texas. As Christmas approaches, Taylor's need to prove himself beyond his famous father's reputation threatens the stability Loretta hopes to create.

Emma's childhood admiration for her brother's friend Dante becomes harder to hide when they work around Club Inferno. Dante wants to protect the girl he remembers, but her adult desires challenge his assumptions and their longstanding boundaries.

Rock singer Alex Sterling struggles with sobriety when he reconnects with Skylar, the woman he lost six years earlier. Learning they have a son gives him another chance, but Skylar must decide whether trusting him could endanger their child.

Drummer Johnny Marquis returns home during a break from his band's touring schedule and reconnects with Marie, a former teacher now engaged to someone dependable. Winning another chance means confronting whether love can coexist with his unpredictable career.

Journalist Maya Rhineheart travels to the Yukon hoping to prove Bigfoot exists. Rescued by the creature who saved her as a child, she develops an unexpected romance, but suspicious tribe members and pursuing hunters threaten their future together.

Sugar Plum Fairy Candace and nightmare king Roderick create a wishing well to revive a joyless supernatural town. Their contest for control becomes tangled with attraction, while a dark coven forces the rivals to cooperate to protect their neighbors.

Aspiring champion bull rider LeAnn Keller must train with Dylan Porter, the man from a secret one-night encounter. Their attraction grows, but a fatal rodeo accident forces Dylan to choose between protecting her and supporting her ambition.

Veterinarian Reba Keller and former rodeo star Shane Calland investigate suspicious events involving a prized bull. With both careers at risk, their uneasy partnership exposes dangerous secrets and an attraction complicated by Shane's painful past and broken engagement.

Freed from imprisonment, dragon queen Mei Hua refuses to return to the abusive mating arrangements of her past. An assassination attempt forces her into hiding with dragon-slayer Joachim, whose protection and growing affection challenge the order governing their world.

Melissa Martin hopes a Christmas bazaar will rescue her struggling Connecticut candy store. Bryan Dawson, her former high school crush, returns after ten years away, offering another chance at romance while confronting the family pressures that drove him away.

Investigator Nash Miller poses as a cowboy to expose corruption in professional rodeo, with Dolly Keller managing his public image. Their growing attraction and Dolly's hidden past test his loyalty as the undercover mission becomes increasingly complicated.

Hockey defenseman Marcus Adeyemi has seventy-two hours to stop a hacker from exposing player statistics and private secrets. Working with public relations director Stephanie Ellis draws him into both an unexpected romance and threats linked to her Boston past.

Photographer Ali Franklyn joins a Sasquatch trucker delivering vital medicine to a threatened werewolf community. Her corrupt stepfather profits from their suffering, while her growing bond with Big Timber forces both to confront the difference between protection and control.

Former monster truck driver Buck Joseph opens a roadside dinosaur attraction with more ambition than judgment. A disastrous livestream brings television fame, but escaped control, lost sponsors, and increasingly chaotic creatures threaten the precarious park he is determined to save.

Children's librarian Allison Warrant wants nothing more to do with hockey players. A snowstorm brings team captain Kane Norris into her life, and a lucky puck connects them, but their growing relationship requires more faith than any winning streak.

Artist Holly Reese grows close to her neighbor Jonah without knowing her estranged judge father hired him as her bodyguard. As threatening messages become attacks, his concealed assignment puts both her safety and their developing trust at risk.

Startup chief Ted Corwin is rushing toward a crucial investor meeting when a power outage traps him in an elevator with neighbor Monica Tyson. Their contrasting approaches to life spark attraction, but daylight will test the connection formed in darkness.

After losing her job, Vanessa Baldwin rents part of her home to injured rodeo cowboy Dustin Fleming. His temporary recovery stay brings them close, but her need for stability clashes with the freedom that has always shaped his life.

Substance abuse counselor Samantha Richards believes in second chances and grows close to neighbor Brandon Spencer. His secret assignment as an undercover officer investigating a local drug ring threatens the honesty she expects and the relationship he wants.

Photographer Maya Sunderly is hired to cover Italian model Dominic Valenti after a confrontation with paparazzi damages his career. Seeing the protective brother behind his playboy image draws her closer, while public scrutiny complicates their chance at commitment.

Former Marine Carla Alexander lives under a new identity after escaping an abusive partner. When he tracks her down, Army Ranger neighbor Timothy Shannon offers support, but she must find a way to accept protection without surrendering her independence.

Forensic accountant Yvette Fisher mistakes neighbor Vincent Benoit's secrecy for criminal activity. An armed attack exposes the danger behind her own investigation, forcing her to rely on the former Marine Raider as they confront a conspiracy targeting soldiers.

Overworked marketing executive Nicole Delaney accepts fitness help from neighbor Shawn Reagan, a former soldier turned trainer. Their attraction grows while she temporarily housesits nearby, leaving both to decide whether a relationship can outlast the approaching end of her stay.

Searching for her missing sister leads a woman to a Las Vegas club and its intimidating bouncer, Miles Carvello. Their attraction complicates her investigation as hidden secrets and an uncooperative staff make finding Lisa increasingly dangerous.

After her divorce, Hailey Thompson returns to her family's Texas bed-and-breakfast and loses her dog. Former rodeo cowboy Dalton McArthur helps reunite them, opening a chance at love that becomes complicated when Hailey's ex-husband comes back.

Orc medic J.J. enters an illegal cross-country race to pay his medical-school debts and recruits an unsuspecting witch paramedic. As Farrah discovers the deception, attraction complicates their flight from magical police and a vengeful sheriff.

Hockey enforcer Jax Thompson faces scrutiny after a fight goes viral. Emergency veterinarian Lauren Mackenzie sees another side of him when he brings in an injured kitten, but his violent role on the team complicates their growing attraction.

Runaway witch bride Hazel accepts a ride from a minotaur transporting forbidden potions across the country. Pursued by werewolves and her intended husband's furious father, their unlikely crew must depend on trust, magic and a growing romantic connection.

Vampire hunter Miranda Richter accepts a bounty on an ancient vampire lord, then discovers her sister belongs to his court. Her attraction to the target and her own magical inheritance draw her into competing factions' dangerous plans.

Vampire Nicole Richter is abducted by Vikings who want her strength for their court. Historian and knight Scott Tristan searches for her, while her knowledge of Arthurian lore becomes essential to navigating captivity and a dangerous shieldmaiden conspiracy.