Books like Dirty Deeds by Lorelei James

When Tate Cross leaves her graphic artist position in Denver to settle her aunt’s estate in Spearfish, South Dakota, she is suddenly required to comply with new landscaping regulations before she can sell the property. Facing financial strain, she turns to her friend Val for help and is introduced to Nathan LeBeau, the hard‑hated owner of a local construction company. Rumored to enjoy strictly physical encounters, Nathan becomes an unexpected target for Tate’s desire for a passionate, no‑commitment affair. As Tate attempts to coax Nathan into a blend of sex and romance, the pair clash over differing expectations—she craves an uninhibited liaison, while he wrestles with his own longing for connection beyond the barbed wire of casual sex. The story explores modern romance, the tension between lust and emotional intimacy, and the challenges faced by women navigating relationships in contemporary settings. Warning: the book contains explicit sex scenes and graphic language.

First publish date: 2006