Miranda P. Charles

Author of swoony, stirring, steamy contemporary romance, romantic comedy and romantic suspense.

Miranda P. Charles

Secret Dreams Contemporary Romance Series

Four best friends are finally daring to chase the secret career dreams they’ve tucked away for too long. Then love crashes in—tempting, distracting, and hotter than they ever expected—and there’s nothing easy about balancing ambition and romance. Can they risk both their hearts and their dreams… and still find their happily-ever-afters?

Each book in this series can be read as a standalone. However, for maximum enjoyment, it's recommended that you read them in order.

Secret Words (Secret Dreams, Book 1)


Can love conquer all when it's up against an anonymous blackmailer, a scheming ex-fiancée and a scandalous secret career?

A love-at-first-sight romance between a budding steamy romance author and the man of her dreams—who stands to lose everything if her blackmailer wins.

When Jasmine Allen dashes into the men’s room in an emergency, she doesn’t expect her life to change forever. But one look at Kane Summers—the tall, gorgeous stranger who not only saves her from embarrassment but treats her like a queen—and she’s hooked. He’s kind, protective, and impossibly tempting. There’s just one problem: Jasmine’s secret side career writing steamy romance has already cost her once before, and she won’t let humiliation ruin her again.

Kane knows his life is complicated, thanks to an ex-fiancée who refuses to accept that their relationship is over. But Jasmine is impossible to resist—witty, beautiful, and unlike anyone he’s ever met. Just when he starts to believe they might have a future, old wounds and dangerous secrets threaten everything they’ve built.

With Kane’s reputation on the line and a blackmailer closing in, Jasmine and Kane must decide if their love is strong enough to withstand betrayal, lies, and the risk of losing it all. Because sometimes the dream worth fighting for… is the one they’ve found in each other.

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Secret Designs (Secret Dreams, Book 2)


Can a one-night stand turn into forever when trust is shattered by betrayal, fears, and a humiliating gold-digger test?

A friends-to-lovers romance between an aspiring fashion designer chasing her dreams and a jaded man terrified of commitment.

Ari Mitchell never planned on a one-night stand with Dylan Summers, her friend’s irresistibly gorgeous future brother-in-law. But after one unforgettable night, she can’t stop thinking about him. Their chemistry is undeniable, their attraction impossible to ignore. Trouble is, Dylan doesn’t believe in relationships—and Ari isn’t interested in being just another fling.

Dylan has lived by one rule since his ex left him wrecked: one night only. That’s it. But Ari isn’t like anyone else. She’s creative, passionate, and makes him want things he swore he’d never want again. One night turns into many, even if it means making things very complicated.

Then Ari is blindsided by a humiliating gold-digger test—a betrayal that cuts too deep. For Dylan, it’s the wake-up call he can’t ignore. If he wants to keep the one woman who makes him believe in forever, he’ll have to prove he’s worth her forgiveness. But is Ari’s heart too broken to trust him again?

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Secret Moves (Secret Dreams, Book 3)


Can a perfectly planned hot fling avoid any possibility of heartbreak?

A fling-to-forever romance between a woman finding her place in the world of dance and a certified playboy who refuses to be caught by anyone.

For Kris McCann, her best friend's wedding brings out desires she can't ignore. No, it's not a boyfriend she's after—her needs are too immediate for that. After a year of recovering from a disastrous relationship, all she craves is a good, hot, short fling.

Trey Andrews is every woman’s fantasy—and a nightmare to anyone looking for commitment. When he notices Kris writing him off as a potential one-night stand, he can’t resist proving her wrong. As a man who avoids attachment at all costs, she’s the perfect temptation: fun, attractive, and unattainable in just the right way.

But Kris has a history of falling for men like Trey, and he has a past that has hardened him against love. Together, they must navigate sizzling attraction, old wounds, and the risk of heartbreak… to discover whether a fling can ever turn into forever.

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Secret Tastes (Secret Dreams, Book 4)


Can a fake romance that’s turning into something real survive the schemes of a jealous ex?

A fake-dating romance between a woman chasing her career dreams while keeping her parents happy and a man eager to prove to his ex that they’re truly over.

Samantha Lane has a plan: resign from her father’s accounting practice, move to another state, and finally chase her dream of launching a catering business. But she can’t bear the thought of breaking her parents’ hearts. When her cousin suggests using a man as the perfect “excuse” for her decision, Sam thinks she’s found the ideal solution.

Adam Craig is happy to play along. Sam is a friend in need, and he’s a helpful guy. Plus, acting as Sam’s boyfriend gives him the perfect chance to show a clingy ex that they’re truly done. Pretending to be in love seems simple… until their fake romance starts to feel all too real.

With Adam’s jealous ex determined to interfere and Sam convinced she can’t trust his feelings, both must decide if what started as a pretense is worth risking everything for. Because sometimes, the heart chooses a path no plan can predict.

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