Harken
A Standalone Series of Short, Upbeat Romances by Maggie Mavens
Welcome to Harken Valley — a college town with a little bit of everything, from curvy girls to alphas, cinnamon rolls to secret babies. All of Maggie’s upbeat and spic quick-reads come with a Happy Ever After (HEA) Guarantee. Fans of Jessa Joy and Ella Goode will enjoy these steamy little nuggets of fun. Most recent publications appear on top. This is a standalone series, connected by place. You can jump in anywhere.
Connections: A Collection of Harken Valley Novellas
In Harken Valley, connections are made on-campus and off and of all the stories in Connections are quick-reads (around 90 minutes) with lots of insta-love, no cheating, and a guaranteed HEA for every couple. Collections and box sets feature modern covers that conceal the steam within. This collection (also available in paperback) includes:
Rescued by Clark Kent
1990s small town college retro romance.
Make Me Yours
High-spice possessive alpha romance.
His Captive Heart
Mountain-man/mafia mashup romance.
Plus … an exclusive extended bonus epilogue for Callan and Frankie from His Captive Heart. (This collection is the only place to get it!)
His Captive Heart
Callan Shay seems like a typical mountain man – gruff, and not overly fond of strangers, but he’s only been hiding out on Harken mountain for six months and his past includes a dark secret…
When Francesca Domenici cut ties with her family, it was in the name of normalcy, but after crashing her car in a surprise rainstorm on Harken mountain, she’s rescued by a mysterious stranger. Or rather, not rescued … captured. She should be terrified, but it’s the most interesting thing to have happened to her in ages…
If chance and fate can come together, can this star-crossed pair do the same?
His Captive Heart is a short novella. Tropes: Mafia, Mountain Man, Star-Crossed (Romeo & Juliet), Light Bondage, Captivity, Forced-Proximity, Different Worlds. TW: Threats of SA, Deaths Off-Page, Threats of Violence, Language, 18+ Romance.
Make Me Yours
Caterina is a brilliant graduate student celebrating a major achievement in her academic career when she meets an out-of-place visitor to Harken Valley and the perfect candidate for a no-holds-barred night of anonymous connection. Four months later, she’s pregnant and alone.
Ryder Storm is a wealthy VCC owner with a temper. He’s been off his game ever since he let a beautiful girl who should have been his slip through his fingers. When he sees her again, pregnant with his child, he vows to own her, but first … she must agree to be owned.
There’s a little dark magic in the air and major steam between the sheets for this pair of lovers from different worlds.
Make Me Yours is a short novella. Tropes: College, Boss, Alpha, Possessive, Light Paranormal Vibes/Demons, Insta-Love, Different Worlds. TW: Angry MMC, High Spice.
Rescued by Clark Kent
It’s 1995 and College Junior Noble doesn’t have time for distractions, but when he meets Freshman Charlie, the sexiest BBW he’s ever seen in his life, he thinks he might have to make an exception. Only instead, he puts his foot in it.
Charlie is far from impressed, but still, she thinks she might forgive him. Eventually. Only before she can, Noble is gone.
Three years later, can these two find their second chance?
Rescued by Clark Kent is a short novella. Tropes: College, Missed Connection, Miscommunication, 1990s Nostalgia, Protective Hero, Body Positivity. TW: Attempted SA, Fatphobia, Death Off-Page.