Pepper North Books in Order

Susan arrives at a specialist clinic hoping to address a persistent health problem, but its unfamiliar approach pushes beyond her comfort zone. A developing romance with home-health nurse Mark complicates a fictional medical-fetish story about control and trust.

Struggling to pass chemistry, wrestler Greg asks reserved scholarship student Brandy for tutoring. Their growing attraction leads her into a connection with his wealthy roommate Ryan, expanding an academic partnership into a complicated three-person relationship.

Facing a gun on her twenty-second birthday, Hazel is suddenly transported into a sorcerer’s arms. Conall has waited years for her arrival, but adjusting to his magical world and protective rules requires a bond she never imagined forming.

Lindy flees danger brought on by her brother's actions and encounters retired police officer Josiah. His protection offers a route to safety, but the past continues to threaten the caring relationship they might build together.

Librarian Marigold longs for the romance she finds in books until a sorcerer transports her to another world on her twenty-second birthday. The caring relationship she dreamed of becomes possible, but a gathering danger threatens her new life.

Pearl’s belief in magic becomes reality when her twenty-second birthday transports her to sorcerer Drake. She resists his controlling rules while he prepares to risk his powers and life against the danger threatening her and others in their magical world.

Primrose hopes a quiet bath will improve a disappointing birthday, but instead finds herself in a magical universe. Sorcerer Andri offers affection and protection, while his access to both light and dark powers may matter in confronting a growing menace.

After her partner throws her out, artist Roxy Stevens shelters in an alley beside Miguel Herrera's hotel. His offer of care opens the possibility of a new relationship, but her abusive former partner threatens their future.

A restaurant shift brings Shelby closer to her boss, Jeremy, and the caring relationship she has imagined. Her connection with his best friend complicates that happiness, leaving both men to consider whether their future can include sharing her love.

Self-reliant Sienna is transported to a magical realm at twenty-two and meets sorcerer Jedrek, who calls her his destined mate. Their bond offers care she has never relied on, but danger and her difficulty trusting others threaten their future.

On her twenty-second birthday, Violet discovers she is destined to become sorcerer Garrick’s mate in another world. An ominous stone links twelve sorcerers, forcing them to unite their magic against threats to the women arriving in their lives.

Indigo’s twenty-second birthday brings her into a magical realm where the relationships she has read about become real. Sorcerer Hagan welcomes his long-awaited mate, but a hidden talent may be needed to resist the forces seeking to take her.

Bianca’s quiet evening at a tailoring shop changes when professional hockey player Clinton arrives for an appointment. Newly relocated to New York, he sees a personal connection in their meeting, but must convince her that his interest is sincere.

Florist Poppy West creates beautiful arrangements while quietly longing for someone to care for her. When Tyler Cooper notices her at a wedding, he sees a possible partner and hopes she can make his home feel complete.

Abandoned in a secluded place by her greedy cousin, Priscilla follows a path to the gates of Sanctum. The community offers food, safety and a chance at love, but the danger she escaped could still destroy that refuge.

Bartender Rita Alma flees after discovering drugs belonging to her bar’s new owner. Veterinarian Bartholomew Jennings finds her hiding in a horse trailer, and his efforts to help the injured stranger awaken an unexpected attraction.

A disappointing birthday changes when Sky encounters sorcerer Merrick and immediately feels an unexpected connection. Discovering she is his destined mate offers affection and belonging, while a growing threat tests his ability to keep her safe in their magical world.

Oncologist Sylvie Douglas devotes herself to patients while neglecting her own desire for care. Businessman Kane Palmer recognizes a possible partner at a cocktail party, but must persuade the selfless doctor to make room for her needs.

On a coastal vacation, Zeke meets lovers Ali and Ace, who want a caring partner without losing each other. Their connection raises the possibility of a shared future at SANCTUM, if the three can find a place together.

Rescued by sorcerer Caspian on her twenty-second birthday, Jade struggles to accept the care she has always imagined. Their growing bond faces an increasingly desperate enemy, raising the possibility that protecting her could demand more than his magic can safely give.

After a coworker’s lies cost Ember her job, soldier Jax helps her through a panic attack. Their growing relationship offers comfort, but repeated dangerous assignments force her to confront whether she can live with the uncertainty of his work.

Aspiring bull rider Nick approaches veteran Lance hoping for training, only to discover a deeper personal connection. Lance has withdrawn after losing his partner, and their attraction challenges his belief that a loving future is no longer possible.

Candy shop owner Samantha doubts that handsome sheriff Ben could be interested in her. Recognizing a compatible desire for an age-play relationship, he encourages her to join SANCTUM’s community and consider the affection he hopes to offer.

Mechanic Rose hides her longing for tenderness behind a tough exterior until a false accusation leaves her in jail. Sorcerer Ryker brings her to safety, but the worsening danger facing their magical community threatens the future they hope to share.

Pastry chef Rosie starts baking for the soldier who defends her from a rude customer. Their connection develops into an age-play relationship, bringing her affection and reassurance while requiring her to adjust to the structure Tex wants to provide.

Waitress River begins dating army medic Doniphan and discovers a shared interest in an age-play relationship. His military absences and expectations about communication challenge her as the couple explores a bond built around care, trust and firm boundaries.

Eight familiar characters leave their everyday lives behind for a vacation south of the border. This companion story revisits their established relationships, bringing members of the Dr. Richards community together for time away.

Abigail conceals a crush on her boss, afraid to reveal the kind of caring relationship she wants. April has spent years searching for a woman to cherish, and suspects her employee could be the partner she hopes to find.

Facing eviction and a missed job interview, twenty-three-year-old Amy receives unexpected help from Mr. Smythe. His kindness introduces her to an adult caregiving relationship, but accepting protection means learning to trust someone with her needs.

Angelina starts over in a new town with a restaurant management job, then meets an older man who shares her hidden hopes. After losing his previous partner, Paul must decide whether he can risk loving again.

ICU nurse Brad stops regularly to greet the guard dogs outside a wealthy recluse's estate. Their owner, Thorston, becomes intrigued by the caring stranger, offering a relationship that challenges Brad to admit desires he has long concealed.

Carrie receives an email suggesting someone knows her private fantasies. Alarmed by what that discovery could mean for her career, she must decide whether opening the message risks exposure or offers the caring relationship she secretly wants.

A romance novel gives Cecily a way to imagine the relationship she wants with childhood friend Jon. When he discovers the book, their longstanding affection becomes an opportunity to explore trust and a different kind of partnership.

With her decorating career in trouble, Charlotte applies for work at a department store catering to adult roleplay. Owner Benton Gordon sees more than a potential employee, offering care that could change her personal life.

Desperate for help, Carina finally redeems the promise preserved in an old Valentine’s card from Luca. He has remained certain of their connection for years, but accepting his favor brings consequences shaped by power and family tradition.

Serving at a Christmas party introduces Wendy to the protective relationships she has long wanted for herself. Police captain Logan McIntosh notices her there, and their connection offers both a chance to find the care they seek.

Fleeing the consequences of an old mistake, Piper seeks safety in a new job at Edgewater Industries. Billionaire Easton Edgewater finds himself increasingly drawn to his new assistant, whose guarded life and secret desires suggest the partner he has long hoped to find.

An encounter with an angry customer leaves delivery driver Fiona injured. Executive chef Georges LeDoux, her secret crush, steps in to help, opening the possibility of a relationship built around the care she needs.

Pastry chef Grace keeps others at a distance for deeply personal reasons. A casual conversation brings an intriguing man into her apartment complex, where his interest and a supportive community challenge the isolation she has built around herself.

Hannah keeps fleeing problems because she sees no other way forward. When Deke finds her alongside the boat he has been seeking, he hopes bringing both to SANCTUM will offer the safety and lasting connection she needs.

Tattoo artist Hunter reacts angrily when a police officer misjudges him. Detective Lazzaro Bianchi recognizes his mistake and apologizes, but winning Hunter's trust will require more than correcting assumptions about the man he hopes to know.

A construction accident leaves Jake Edwards with broken legs and little choice about accepting help. Nurse Anne offers care that touches a hidden wish, challenging the businessman to trust someone else with control of his recovery.

Housekeeper Jillian has never stopped wanting a caring partner, but flees when an accidental encounter makes that possibility real. Yoga instructor Griffin recognizes their connection and tries to convince her that love has not passed her by.

Firefighter Osiris rescues Kenzie from a blaze just before his planned move to SANCTUM. His acceptance of her attachment to a beloved stuffed toy helps her feel understood, while protecting her becomes more important than the future he expected.

A wartime explosion leaves former soldier Liam struggling with visible injuries and a world that feels threatening. Hairdresser Valerie sees the caring relationship they might share, offering hope as he attempts to find his way back.

Suffering a toothache, Luna walks miles to reach a dentist whose kindness she once witnessed. Dr. Graham intervenes when she is turned away, and his protective interest suggests their connection might extend beyond dental care.

Wedding designers Lydia and Neil share a lasting love but want a third partner who can care for them both. A match through the PLAYTIME app brings their private hopes within reach and promises to change their relationship.

Madi takes a chance on a dating app designed for people seeking caring power-exchange relationships. Her match connects her with Ryan and Nora Redmond, a couple who hope she can complete the family they have imagined.

Emerson discovers an adult roleplay community that seems to fit her private wishes, despite fears of judgment. A matchmaking app brings Emma and Matty together with Jackson, offering all three a chance to explore belonging.

Oliver has spent years hoping to meet a woman who understands his desire to be cared for. A recommendation leads him to a specialized dating app, where an unexpected match introduces him to Mia Caplin.

Discovering her fiancé with another woman forces Olivia to abandon her approaching wedding. As she rebuilds her expectations, a connection with Ethan offers the possibility of exploring the caring relationship she has long wanted.

This illustrated coloring book presents the letter O story created by members of Pepper North’s newsletter community. New graphics accompany the existing tale, offering readers a companion activity connected to the Dr. Richards’ Littles world.

Abandoned and injured, Penelope reaches a hospital with little reason to trust anyone. Dr. Richards asks partners Jack and Dylan to help, bringing her into contact with two men who hope to offer lasting care and love.

Meeting special-operations soldier Sam at the state fair gives Hope an unexpected chance at romance. As she falls for him, his frequent deployments introduce uncertainty, testing whether their growing connection can withstand the demands of military life.

Mall employee Erika enjoys assisting Santa until the owner unexpectedly fills in for the absent performer. Discovering the man behind the costume sparks a connection that could offer both the relationship they have been seeking.

Scarlet enters another realm on her twenty-second birthday and finds the affection she imagined with sorcerer Remo. As the final destined woman arrives, the twelve couples must confront the prophecy and enemy that have threatened their magical bonds.

Belly dancer Serena catches Talos Kosta’s attention at a Greek restaurant. As he builds a life in a community welcoming adult caregiving relationships, recognizing her from an earlier encounter deepens his interest in getting closer.

Noah creates a dating app to help adults find the caring relationships they want, but remains unmatched himself. When his phone finally responds, it introduces him to Sofia and Isabella, two women whose hopes may align with his.

After her mother’s death, Sophie Bates discovers a wrong involving her stepfather and turns to private investigator Neil Patterson. His determination to help introduces an unexpected personal connection alongside their effort to uncover the truth.

Steven leaves a town where he feels out of place, only to find city life disappointing. A chance encounter with plumbing company owner Joe offers work, attraction and the possibility of the caring partnership he has wanted.

Tami works hard running a pet waste service, but rats invading her apartment leave her needing help. Client Archer Sanders comes to her rescue, hoping she will accept a caring relationship as well as practical assistance.

Student and pet service worker Tim hesitates to put himself on a matchmaking app. When a friend submits his profile, connections with a baseball player and a real estate broker invite him to consider a three-person relationship.

Desperate for work, mechanic Tony accepts an opportunity at Rob Harris's repair shop. As attraction grows between employee and employer, he discovers Rob wants a particular kind of caring relationship and must decide whether to follow his heart.

Recently divorced Samantha faces dishonest movers until her younger neighbor, police officer Blake, intervenes. His interest extends beyond helping with the move, but persuading her to trust him means overcoming her doubts about their age difference and unexpected connection.

Following her husband’s affair and their divorce, Sue Taylor joins a gym believing exercise will make her desirable again. Gym owner Davis Irving sees a woman he wants to cherish, offering a protective Daddy relationship that challenges her doubts about herself.

Real-estate agent Lark Adams discovers the dangers of working alone while preparing a property late at night. Police officer Wyatt Hazelton wants to teach her self-defense, but his growing protective attachment draws their connection beyond practical lessons.

Alan Phillips leaves his restrictive hometown for an interview at Edgewater Industries and is immediately attracted to security guard Pete Wilmoth. Pete senses the newcomer could be the partner he has been waiting for, offering Alan a chance to live more openly.

Branded a fugitive on television, cafeteria worker Cynthia Grant turns to Edgewater Industries lawyer Dirk O’Roarke for help. Criminal defense is outside his usual corporate work, but his growing desire to protect her changes his response to the dangerous case.

Returning to work after caring for her dying husband, Sharon Ross is overwhelmed by grief and exhaustion. Colleague Knox Miller has loved her quietly for years and hopes patient care can help her rediscover comfort, trust, and the possibility of another relationship.

IT specialist Belinda Jenkins hopes to win a leadership position at Edgewater Industries. New security consultant Pedro Morales wants to settle down after years of travel, and recognizes in her the partner whose own wishes she has kept carefully hidden.

Driven executive Elaine Rivers has little room for fun until her new assistant Fane Bogart unsettles her routine. He has loved her for years and deliberately taken the opportunity to grow closer, hoping playfulness and understanding can earn her trust beyond the office.

Florist Daisy Galante faces harassment at her shop and unwanted punishment from a man at her club. Friend and dungeon master Tarson rescues her, and the former soldier’s caring interest develops into a protective relationship while the threats continue.

Shy artist Tori Reinhart retreats after meeting a handsome stranger in the park, convinced he cannot want her. Photographer and dungeon master Evan Parker thinks otherwise, recognizing a potential Little whose inexperience and tenderness inspire his patient, protective attention.

Widowed CC Callaway pours her energy into a cat café after losing her police-officer husband. Doctor Hunter Warren notices her at a club, then treats her in his emergency room, beginning a caring connection that may help her imagine love again.

Ellie is focused on opening her dream cupcake bakery when her landlord Garrett becomes an unexpected distraction. His protective instincts recognize the vulnerable side beneath her exuberance, offering both adults a chance at the caring relationship they want.

Tattooed bartender Riley hides a softer, submissive side behind her confident public persona. Shibari expert Milo has never found lasting connection with his partners, but discovering the woman beneath Riley’s tough exterior could change that.

Rose has built her dream business making stuffed animals, but still longs for a caring partner. When Adam visits her shop to buy his niece a present, their holiday encounter suggests they may have found more than a gift.

Postmistress Anabel has accepted loneliness while keeping her private wishes hidden from her small-town neighbors. Visiting novelist Murphy hopes to write his next book in Coree Harbor, but a trip to the post office reveals an unexpected romantic possibility.

Surviving a dangerous assignment prompts Captain Mark to pursue the waitress he has long admired despite their age difference. Cricket welcomes the relationship, but another mission behind enemy lines threatens the security they have begun to find together.

A matchmaking app connects Van with married couple Ford and Colette Lewis, who hope to welcome an adult Little into their family. Excitement and apprehension accompany his chance to discover whether their wishes fit together.

Officer Avery makes an awkward first impression by stopping her new police captain for a broken taillight. Working together on Halloween brings mutual attraction, as Trace senses that her professional composure conceals desires much like his own.

Zoey and Dr. Richards approach their wedding in this return to the couple who began the series. Familiar characters join the preparations as their relationship reaches a new milestone, with Zoey bringing her own personality to the occasion.

Visiting her brother Nicky at Christmas, Noelle discovers unexpected similarities between them. SANCTUM gives her space to explore an age-play relationship, and a caring suitor offers the possibility of the affection she has long hoped to find.

Working from home suits personal assistant Valerie, but leaves little opportunity to find the partner she wishes for each birthday. Delivery driver Grayson looks forward to her doorstep, wondering whether their brief encounters could become something more.

Contractor Jordi takes on a beauty salon renovation and discovers she needs help. Hardware store owner Callen offers to deliver supplies, finding that his interest in her extends beyond business and toward a relationship neither expected.

Amber has long admired Rio, the older bartender employed by her father, but family objections and his sense of duty keep them apart. As their circumstances change, both face the possibility of regretting a relationship they never pursued.

After an accident damages his vision, Tim Simmons begins rebuilding his life with a guide dog and a new corporate role. Ambitious assistant Aspen Sullivan discovers an unexpected attraction to him, but must decide whether to risk embracing the relationship she has imagined.

Tatiana believes she knows her longtime business partner Maniac until she discovers his caring side. He has kept his attraction separate from work, but recognizing her hidden desires makes maintaining that professional distance increasingly difficult.

Watching his sister find happiness inspires Terry to seek a caring relationship of his own. At the adult club Blaze, outgoing newcomer Kiki notices the stern visitor and decides her lively personality might be exactly what he needs.

Actress Gabriela’s promising new film role comes with a frightening threat and an attractive bodyguard. Security-company owner Kole takes the assignment himself, then discovers a personal connection that makes safeguarding her more than a professional responsibility.

After being abruptly fired while close to a medical breakthrough, Celeste seeks refuge at Danger Bluff. Hawking’s team must protect her to repay a mysterious benefactor, while the former military man hopes to become the caring partner she needs.

Detective Nicoya’s difficult day worsens when landscaper Axel mistakenly plants a neighbor’s tree on her property. His relaxed response frustrates her, but he senses a softer side beneath her stern manner and wants to know it.

Fashion shop owner Gemma helps other women feel beautiful while her busy business leaves little time for romance. A holiday shopper seeking his sister’s gift becomes intrigued by Gemma, recognizing the possibility of a relationship of their own.

Losing her job, home, and savings after noticing a troubling error sends Sadie to a resort seeking work. Mountaineer Rocco’s team is assigned to protect her, but his interest in becoming her protective Daddy makes the mission increasingly personal.

Harper asks childhood friend Colt to pretend to be her boyfriend at a reunion, unaware that he once wanted a real relationship. His return from Nashville gives them another chance to confront the misunderstandings that kept them apart.

Chef Elizabeth pours her energy into serving healthy meals, while farmer Tom devotes long hours to his family’s land. Their growing connection raises the possibility that the care they give their work could also nourish a shared future.

A childhood kindness creates a lasting bond between Maisie and Beau despite their different backgrounds. As they grow older, the politician’s son must challenge the expectations surrounding him and persuade her that their relationship is worth defending.

Ciel’s dangerous journey home leads her mother to seek help from Argenis. The silver dragon recognizes a connection to his fated mate, drawing personal protection and an ancient pact into the changes facing Wyvern.

The couples of Little Cakes return for a break from their familiar rules. A gathering of the women brings mischief and fresh glimpses of their relationships, exploring what happens after each pair has begun its life together.

Craft store owner Nora has stopped hoping for a partner who appreciates her height and individuality. When restaurateur Mateo visits for emergency supplies, her creative help sparks an interest that reaches far beyond the candles he needs.