Gilded Love Series

From USA Today bestselling author Kilby Blades, the smoking-hot book that started it all… The rules are simple: unattached companionship, toe-curling sex and a clean break whenever it ends. And either one of us can say the single word that will break it off: Snapdragon. Falling in love is a luxury people like us don't have. He's at the top of his field and I'm at the top of mine. It's only a matter of time before ambition calls and one of us walks away. But I can feel myself slipping, falling for him, every time he unchains me from my desk; every time he plots against my boss for making my life hell; with every tender touch in the dark of night. I know I ought to be the one to say the word. I've already broken the rules. I know I ought to say it. But I can't. "Fresh, with a reveal toward the end that is surprising!" - Publisher's Weekly Booklife Critical Review "A no-strings arrangement of companionship and sex turns into true love in Kilby Blades's highly original, genuinely unconventional, feminist and romantic debut. When Michael and Darby meet, the chemistry is palpable, but so is the mutual admiration and genuine respect." - Book Riot The Best Books You've Never Heard Of (Summer 2020) "Blades manages to ease feminism and equality into her novels, which is always a delight to see in a genre written and read by women." - IndieReader Starred Review of The Art of Worship Awards and Accolades for Snapdragon 2018 Publisher's Weekly BookLife Prize Semi-Finalist 2018 HOLT Medallion Award of Merit 2018 NECRWA Reader's Choice Award 1st Place Winner 2018 IPPY Award Bronze Medalist 2018 Foreword Indie Awards Honorable Mention 2018 Emma Award for Diversity in Romantic Literature Finalist 2018 Book Buyer's Best Contest 1st Place Winner 2017 National Reader's Choice Award 1st Place Winner

From USA Today bestselling author Kilby Blades, the stunning sequel to Snapdragon… When taking the promotion that means leaving Darby turns out to be the biggest mistake of Michael's life, crafting a second chance is his only redemption. He'll go to extremes to unravel their tangled web. But winning her heart may be the least of his worries. Darby's father is up to no good, a crooked senator whose dirty dealings are at cross-purposes with Michael's social justice work. They are two powerful men, both vying for control over the future of Chicago's South Side, both vying for Darby's loyalty. Only, Frank Christensen plays dangerous games. When Frank goes too far and places Darby in a bad situation with the mafia, how will Michael protect her from half a world away? "Gosh this series just keeping getting better and better. Such an emotional read with lots of surprises." - BP34, Goodreads "I knew I wanted more of Michael and Darby's story. I had no idea I'd love it this much."  - Ames Hart, Goodreads "The story is masterfully written with authentic, loving characters...It took me places in my mind and in my heart. So romantic, intelligent, and thought provoking."  - Santa Cruz Lover, Amazon "Blades manages to ease feminism and equality into her novels, which is always a delight to see in a genre written and read by women."  - IndieReader Awards and Accolades for Chrysalis 2018 Emma Award Finalist for Interracial Romance 2018 Emma Award for Diversity in Romantic Literature - Best Debut Author

From USA Today bestselling author Kilby Blades, the next installment in the Gilded Love series... Jasmine isn't supposed to be in Pahrump. She's not supposed to be posing as an exotic dancer. And she's sure as hell not supposed to be solo on an undercover job. She'd have paid any price to avoid the emergency call to her ex-fiancé, Avi. But she's in so far over her head, it's come to that. The last place Avi saw Jasmine was at the altar six months ago, right before she walked out of his life. Well…almost. They still work on opposite ends of the same vigilante crime-fighting organization. She's the last person he expects to hear from while half a world away on a pleasure trip to Sydney. Can he get to Nevada in time to save her from a human trafficking bust gone wrong?  "Thrilling combination of suspense, intrigue, and romance. Nice backstory on Avi and Jasmine." -Barbara B, Amazon Reviewer "This book is in your face right from the first page…When she sends him a code, he will move heaven and earth to get to her." -Merry Jelks- Emmanuel, Amazon Reviewer "Very strong female lead who wants to right the wrongs done to her by saving other women and girls at all cost. Loved it could not put it down." -JLynn, Amazon Reviewer "Blades manages to ease feminism and equality into her novels, which is always a delight to see in a genre written and read by women." - IndieReader Starred Review of The Art of Worship

From USA Today bestselling author Kilby Blades...with forced proximity and alcohol, what could possibly go wrong? When billionaire Marsh's octogenarian grandmother summons him home for an urgent family dinner, he dreads being force-fed every embarrassing truth about his family he's tried to forget. Nevermind that Thanksgiving weekend is when he plans to propose to his girlfriend Jada, who knows nothing of his fortune, or that Marsh has hidden her away for years. But the money may be the least of it—there's a reason why he's never brought her to Connecticut. The Brewsters are the special brand of unhinged reserved for the ultra-rich. Subjecting his woke Black girlfriend to his stuffy old money family seems like the least-romantic way to kick off his proposal weekend. After his family's shenanigans, will Jada even say yes? "This story makes Guess Who's Coming To Dinner look like a cake walk with all of the crazy characters and their antics!" - Merry Jelks- Emmanuel, Reviewer "Loved the ending. It's on the shorter side, but definitely worth the read!" -Katherina, Reviewer "Blades manages to ease feminism and equality into her novels, which is always a delight to see in a genre written and read by women." - IndieReader