I have a proposition for you.”“A proposition?”“An offer you can’t refuse.”Lavish Chamberlain has lived a life of hurt and disappointment. From birth, she couldn't remember ever experiencing genuine love from another person. A child of the system, she thought that she had finally found love, happiness, and a sense of family when she married Keith Chamberlain. But the life she shared with him was anything but the fairytale ending she had longed for.Fresh out of her divorce, she travels to New Orleans to celebrate, even with the impending doom that she would have nothing when she returned. Her life changes drastically, the night she meets Mitchell Keonig, a wealthy bachelor who presents her with the offer of a lifetime.Mitchell Keonig has lived a life of privilege. His father is a world renowned technical genius worth billions of dollars. Even with all of his riches, his father had remained a humble man, something he tried to instill in his son. Forever the showoff and ladies’ man, Mitchell lived life by his own rules and without regrets. When his father threatens to cut him off, Mitchell takes drastic matters to ensure this doesn't happen.He meets Lavish Chamberlain, and his world is turned upside down. Will the man who once only cared about himself be able to ward off her beauty for the sake of going through with his plan?

    He’s ditched the wings and silly bow and arrows in exchange for something more powerful: a dating app he designed called Cupid’s Arrow.Valentine’s is Gavin’s favorite night of the year, and Cupid’s Arrow is hosting a singles event at the hottest club in town. Gavin is ready to sit back and watch the fun—until she walks in.Chloe has given her friend an hour at this singles party before she walks out. The naughty candy hearts and gimmicky drinks amuse her, as does each person's attempt at charming their way into her bed, but Chloe isn’t swayed—until a man who calls himself Cupid joins her at the bar.Sweet Girl is an adult, short one-night smutty Valentine’s Day novella. Please check inside for Content Warnings.

    My father’s will is quite clear: either I marry or I forfeit the mafia empire we’ve built. Getting married has never been something I thought was in my future, but now that it’s imperative I find a woman who’ll have me, I suppose I have to get used to the idea. Grudgingly, of course. It’s not as if I truly want to get married.At least, that was the case until I met the feisty pink-haired girl in a shared cab on a rainy day. Maddie brings an unexpected ray of sunshine to my life, and I realize that maybe my father was onto something. Maybe getting married isn’t a chore… As it turns out, it’s exactly what I want.But my world is one of darkness and violence, and happy endings are hard to find. When Maddie is taken from me, I’ll get her back by any means necessary and rain down hell on everyone who dares to do her harm.MINK's Note: Get some caffeine and a kitty for this tale of marriage of convenience with a big helping of true love and a side of cute kitty.

    I’ve played hard, too.Still, I don’t know if I started living until Hadley showed up. And now she’s missing.Her guys are being tight-lipped and trying to keep me out from what’s going on, but I’m not backing down. Not from them, and definitely not from her gorgeous, arrogant brother, Hawk.My calm in the storm comes from the most unexpected place, because Wilder Clearwater is by my side constantly.The elite have never included me, but the lines drawn are becoming blurry.***Blurred Lines is a 36k Pacific Prep novella. It is highly recommended that you read the rest of the series first and to check the front of the book for content warning.

    She’s a go-getter who knows what she wants and what she wants is Richard Cartwright Jr. Infatuation ignites and sparks fly when she accompanies her best friend to a family game night where he is in attendance. In spite of warnings that she had her work cut out for her, Niecy sets her sights on the oldest of the Cartwright brothers, who happens to be ten years her senior.With a swirl of new emotions forged as she gets to know him, she is taken aback when he tells her he just wants to be friends. Will she be able to keep their relationship strictly platonic or is she already too involved?Richard Cartwright Jr. better known as RJ, is a man who doesn’t do commitment. Content with indulging in women to have his needs met, he can’t fathom his sudden interest in this feisty, young thing. Niecy entices him in a way no woman has and for RJ it becomes the very thing he runs from. With the seeds of lust already planted, he finds himself in a battle between his heart and mind. Can he be just friends with this bold beauty or will he finally give in and find a love he never knew he was craving?

    He doesn't have time to fall for the bearded bartender that haunts his dreams and waking fantasies. Not only is he working long hours at his dream job with Montgomery Builders, but he’s raising his three cousins and they need him more than he needs a private life.After one night of giving in, however, neither Riggs nor Clay can walk away.Only their lives are chaotic with baggage from Riggs’ past and Clay’s present and taking a chance on each other might be the scariest yet best decision they ever make.

    She didn’t want me then when I was big and chubby. None of the girls wanted me.Now I’m even bigger, but solid and strong. The number one Left-tackle draft pick. And everyone wants a piece of me, especially women. But I don’t trust their motives.Willa needs a story on me for her job. I need her beneath me to fulfill my filthy virgin fantasy. We make a deal, but it wasn’t supposed to involve our hearts. Now I know she belongs to me. In my bed and in my life. Always. And I’ll do whatever it takes to prove to her that she’s MINE.JD Ryan is a beast on the football field and he’s ready to be a beast in the sheets. He just needs the right woman to take his V-card. He’s had years of fantasies and he’s ready to act them out all night long.His First Cherry Pie is a Double virgin insta-love with a guaranteed HEA. No cheating, only sticky-sweet goodness.

    Best read after How Much I Love, book 3 in the series.

    Responsible, honest, and mature beyond my years.But my tattoo-covered, rule-breaking stepbrother is bringing out a new side of me.He’s impossible to ignore.He knows how to push every button I have.The good and the bad ones.He says we’re family now and we have to share everything.This is so wrong.It’s so filthy.But why does it feel so good?There’s nothing like a family getaway with a dirty-talking stepbrother to keep things exciting! Eleanor will have her hands full (and her mouth full) with the hot new addition to her family.Insta-love at its finest in a SAFE read with no cheating and a super sweet HEA guaranteed. Double V-cards. Enjoy!

    Their supplies are low. Their defenses, weak. The leadership is uncertain, and the community fragile. Huge alien beasts threaten the little they have left.But the worst monsters are human, and the greatest dangers are the past they brought.

    Every challenge. Every obstacle. Every heartbreak. But that was before I knew anything about pain and the challenge of overcoming crushing disappointment. Before I knew that loving someone doesn't always mean you get to have them, sometimes it means you have to let them go.Now, thanks to my sister marrying his brother at a romantic resort in Mexico, he's back in my orbit. Making me question the choice I made all those years ago, reminding me of our history every time he looks me in the eye, touching me like I still belong to him, and demanding that I give him another chance.In my life.In my bed.In my heart.And as tempted as I am to say yes, there's still a part of me that can't forget what it was like to let him go, to live with our broken forever haunting me.I survived losing him once, but I'm not so sure I can do it again.

    He was five. Dimitri is a psychopath. And he’s still obsessed with just one person.Arlo Miller was born a victim, raised as his father’s punching bag and his mother’s scapegoat. Dimitri was his only protection, and they took him away.As children they clung to each other. As adults, they pretend neither remembers, while both harbor secret crushes. Dimitri hides his feelings behind a mask of indifference. Arlo hides his by falling for very bad men.When one of those men confronts Dimitri, this time Arlo commits a felony. Murder. But Dimitri won’t allow Arlo to take the fall. With the help of Dimitri’s mother and seven psychopaths, they now have twenty-four hours to fake an alibi, hide a body, and confess their true feelings for each other once and for all. Which is harder? Falling in love or getting away with murder?NOTE: This can be read as a stand-alone but these characters do make a cameo in Headcase (Necessary Evils, #4).

    Life’s a gamble.It’s how you play the game that defines your odds.Rebel isn’t a name given to me for just any reason.I wear this badge with pride. I’ve been sent on task by my President to Las Vegas to negotiate the purchase of a casino.Though when the local mob family feels threatened, a rival MC—The Dark Warriors—step in to protect their territory.Through the haze of uncertainty, a sparkle catches my eye.Ruby shines bright in the darkness, instantly making her a target for the Warriors, and with a rat in the mix, all bets are off.Can I be the savage rebel I need to be to close the casino deal for my club and save my woman, or will everything go up in smoke?From USA Today Best Selling Author Kathleen Kelly.

    (set within the Merciless World)Flirting with a Good Night. (set within the Tequila Rose World)Beauty & the Beast (set within the Midnight Dynasty World)A Single Night (an extended epilogue from the A Single Glance trilogy)Too Much Work and Not Enough Play (an extended epilogue from Knocking Boots)The Things You Do to Me (an extended epilogue for Carter and Aria)

    And Ogres rule the world, with their size and strength and appetites. It’s always been that way. It’s the natural order of the world. And they only eat people sometimes.But when the headman’s son, Torquell, dares lift his hand against the landlord’s son, he sets himself on a path to learn the terrible truth about the Ogres, and about the dark sciences that ensured their rule.

    But it’s just a little less terrifying when a big, strong equipment manager for the Brooklyn Bruisers saves the day.That’s how I meet James “Jimbo” Carozza. When I’m alone and frightened, he gets me the help I need, and delivers me safely to the emergency room.Too bad I didn’t even get his number.

    Penelope, Lady Summerton, is also determined that this year will be different. She slips off to a seaside cottage, intending that to be her first step toward a new life free of marital difficulties. Gill ends up at the same seaside inn, where he hopes to plot a wooing no wife can resist.He’s determined to reconcile; she’s determined to pack his bags, but then, the magic of the Siren’s Retreat begins to steal over them both...

    But between vacation hook-ups, one player falling into bed with the boss and a surprise guest at the resort, there’s more action—and complications—than any of them could have predicted.Note to Readers: This story first appeared in the charitable anthology, Color Theory. It has been rewritten and expanded since its inclusion. This is a companion piece to the Hockey Hotties series but does not have to be read to enjoy any of the books in that series.

    He’s only in town for a week, plus he’s a hot alpha football player that makes me feel dainty and petite.One night. No strings.But you know what they say about the best laid plans…If you enjoy instalove, steamy stories where the beautiful, curvy plus size woman knows her worth and gets the hot alpha man, then you’ll love the Whiskey Run: Sugar series. Each book in the series is a standalone.

    But when Syrus Albie, aka yellow sweater guy, (you'll see) walks into The End Book Store, Clay's mundane little world turns to sunshine.I don't want to ruin it, but I can definitely say, when an introverted as hell narrator finally meets his favorite author and crush, all of his usual protocols go up in flames. Set in the For Him World, this standalone is the perfect introduction or addition to this steamy MM collection.

    until it all came crashing down.Before she was mine to have, she was mine to kiss!

    The last thing he expected was to fall for her the minute they met. She was nothing like her brother described, and Sawyer quickly realized the gorgeous blonde was his perfect match in every way.Although his best friend’s little sister was off-limits, Sawyer was determined to make Katie his. Even if it meant destroying his friendship and the business they’d worked so hard to build.

    I definitely didn’t plan to, ahem, get to know him better in the coat closet. And I absolutely didn’t think the hottie would ask me out for a real date. But when the weekend rolls around, I do expect a fantastically wild night with the man. Except fate writes a very different ending to our beginning.

    Destroyed it. Kicked it in the balls.He caused a worldwide scandal for my family and now there’s nowhere safe for me to go.So, I flee New York City and hide in Bridgeworth Pines.It’s a small town in the middle of Connecticut.I’m living with my crazy aunt while struggling with my new job at the local bakery.It’s going great, thanks.But it gets much better when my boss’s son Malcolm walks in.He’s turning everything around.Including me.Twisting and bending me over the counter in more positions than I can count.The ovens aren’t the only thing heating up the bakery this Valentine’s Day.Once Malcolm has a taste of my cherry pie, he’s going to be one obsessed alpha.And I’ll finally be able to live in the moment for a change……loving every second of it.

    The handsome alpha males that run the family that founded the big city.The family law firm needs a public facelift and I'm the guy for the job.The sexy minx they hire to help me act better is a social media influencer.She's also the one that got away.It's a bit of a Cinderella story, but it isn't her shoe she left for me.She's not getting away this time. I'm claiming her for good.NYC’s most eligible bachelor just turned in his claim to fame.This New Years' kiss is my last.

    But what about the one where the girl gets friend-zoned after an awkward attempt at making a move on her best friend?That’s my story.More than a decade has passed, and while our platonic relationship somehow survived, I still cringe when I think about it.Like now.I’m supposed to be getting my hotel ready for all the guests from the St.Patrick's Day parades, but instead, I’m staring at my best friend while he repairs one of my sinks. The memory and sting of his polite rejection years ago usually helps get my head on straight, but it’s not working this time. Not when there’s been an obvious shift in the air.And definitely not when he just grabbed onto my hips, growled in my ear, and told me to run.

    (In more ways than one.)Tags:Strangest meetcute ever, stalking-not-stalking, Grant is a sleep-deprived mess, Alan is more than happy to sleep with him, (also in more ways than one), Havili protectiveness runs strong, Grant needs a vat of coffee, bookworms make good psychic partners, Jon plays matchmaker, again, Grant’s ability likes Alan A LOT, it wants to have his babies, #TeamHavili, kidnapping cases

    Tanner is a tall glass of water on a hot summer day, handsome didn’t even touch the surface and the way he gave me his rapt attention at my best friends wedding it was unbelievable until it was too good to be true. Yet, he never called and no girl ever wants to be forgotten.After too many days to count of blowing up everyone’s phone, I’d exhausted all efforts and was nowhere near close to finding Marlie’s real number. Yeah, I screwed that up but I’ll do anything I can to make things right and make her mine.

    The Yoder women struggle to survive after Jeremiah Yoder succumbs to a battle with cancer. The family risks losing their farm and their livelihood. They are desperate to find a way to keep going. Will Miriam and her daughters be able to work together to keep their family afloat? Will God pull through for them and provide for them in their time of need? A Promised Tomorrow is the prequel to the Yoder Family Saga. Join the Yoder women through their journey of loss and hope for a better future. Each book is a stand-alone read, but to make the most of the series, you should consider reading them in order. Start reading this sweet Amish romance today that will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions as you’re welcomed into the life of the Yoder family.

    

    Cane Justice broke my heart in high school. Now he thinks he can just waltz back into my life and claim me? If that's the case, that billionaire cowboy has another thing coming. I'm not the same girl I once was. It will take more than sweet words and Cane's southern charm to win me back. Astor is the only girl I'll ever loved. I let her go, thinking I was saving her. All I did was break us both. It was the worst mistake of my life. The odds are against me but I'll prove to Astor that everything I've ever done is for our love.

    

    But when I meet Brody, my soul ignites with an ombré of colors. The tortured artist is a dangerous addiction, and the perfect companion to my party girl ways.Then I meet River at an audition to play his co-star. He’s a slow burn that soothes my reckless heart. His reserve calls out to me as it teeters on the edge. And the connection and chemistry we find in front of the cameras continues off screen.One asks me to be his for the night. The other just takes me. Each man brings me to new heights and sparks an awareness deep inside of me. And now I want to make them both mine.The only problem?One has to remain a dirty little secret.

    . .SPRING AT TRIBBLEY HALL by Sian Ann BesseyWhen Charlotte's grandmother invites her to accompany her to Norfolk, Charlotte jumps at the chance to visit the sea and escape the fuss surrounding her sister's wedding preparations in London. Lord William Cheston, on the other hand, is most unhappy when his mother informs him that her old friend and a granddaughter are coming to stay. Not only is it lambing season, but he's also dealing with the mysterious loss of several sheep. The last thing he needs is a child underfoot. When Charlotte and William first meet, he does not realize that the lovely young lady is the granddaughter in question, and she assumes that the man dressed in work clothes in the barn is a servant. Soon afterward, however, Charlotte stumbles upon a clue to William's sheep's disappearance, and when her life is placed in jeopardy, William is forced to choose between saving his unwanted houseguest and catching the thief.LOVE OF MY HEART by Sarah M. EdenCordelia Wakefield has never lived anywhere but London and is not overly happy when her family is forced to retrench to a small estate near Teviotbrae, Scotland. An ill-fated game of battledore and shuttlecock brings her face-to-racquet with Sebastian, who runs the home farm at nearby Teviot Castle. What begins as a clash of personalities, expectations, and preferences, soon leads to a friendship neither had expected. As the magic of Teviotbrae weaves its spell, the possibility of something more than friendship begins to blossom. But what future is there for a lowly farmer and a London lady?MISS SMITH GOES TO WILTSHIRE by Rebecca Connolly Martha Smith wants to marry for love, and will not be persuaded otherwise. She is highly sought after in Society for her beauty and status, but refuses to consider any suitor whose only claim is that his prospects meet with her mother's approval. Her widowed mother has had enough of Martha's romantic sensibilities, and is sending her to stay with unfortunate cousins in Wiltshire to show her that marrying for love is a risk that is too great. Benjamin Steele, Lord Hillier, is working on his new and dilapidated estate when he first catches sight of the striking Martha Smith. Becoming Lord Hillier has only brought him a house that needs significant repairs, tenant farms that had been abandoned, and only the money he'd already possessed. He wants meaning in his life, and he's more than willing to work for it. Though worlds apart in all else, on this point they can agree: a life of meaning would change everything.

    He’s amused by her take charge attitude. When a blizzard delivers them the quirkiest Valentine’s Day ever, will flakes be the only things falling? Nolene- ♥Worst day ever. I got ditched by my date. Then I really hit rock bottom. Spending Valentine's night in my car, alone in a whiteout, was so not on my to do list. Neither was losing my head over the town’s heartthrob firefighter. Thanks, Cupid! But when the snow melts, I’ll go back to my normal boring life and he will probably be the one that got away… got away with my heart. Martin-♥What kind of crazy woman drives in a blizzard? Apparently a cute, sassy one with daggers in her pretty eyes. I took the Valentine shift at the fire department because dating isn’t high on my priority list. And somehow I end up on the weirdest Valentine’s date known to man. But I’m not in the market for more. I’ve got a ranch and a firefighting job filling my days and nights. If only Cupid hadn’t struck and left me to wonder what it would be like to fill that ranch house full of love…Saving Valentine’s Day, a Novella set in 1975, is full of quirky twists, sizzling heat, and a surprise chance at love for Eden’s heartthrob firefighter and the town's sassy, determined hairdresser.If you’ve read the Eden Mountain Firefighters you’ll recognize these two as the adorable parents of the five Strong brothers. This book can be read as a standalone or as the introduction to the Eden Mountain Firefighters Series. You’ll find no cheating or cliffhangers in any of my books.Curl up and enjoy the ride as this couple braves the Valentine's date they never saw coming.

    

    I have too. I’m actually living that crush right now. And while I’ve been friends with Beck Callahan for a long time, I don’t think he sees me beyond friendship.Okay fine, we had a minor—thing for each other in middle school, but that doesn’t count. We’ve changed a lot over the years. He’s become so popular. What am I saying? He’s been popular forever. Back in the day, twelve-year-old me hoped he would eventually be my boyfriend.Alas, that was never meant to be, which is probably best. Middle school relationships crash and burn quick. He’s truly one of my favorite people, but I know now we could never make it as a couple. He’s him while I’m just…Me.So he’s my secret bae. The idealized boy who can do no wrong and proves himself time and time again that he’s absolutely, undoubtedly perfect. Dreamy.The ultimate bae.This is a compilation of short snippets from Beck Callahan and Addison Douglas' junior year in high school when they were seriously crushing on each other, before their story in MAKING HER MINE. Originally featured in my newsletter, I brought them all together in one place!

    A gold coin, a game of poker, and a night they’ll never forget.When Wren Marshall finds an invite to an exclusive Kinghood graduation party taped to his door, he is both confused and intrigued.Fueled by his need for vengeance against arch enemy Alexis Darling and her band of King’s, he’s willing to try anything for one last shot at revenge.Alexis has always been a Queen within The Kinghood, protected by their status and controlled by their power.She has spent the last three years reminding Wren exactly where he falls on their social food chain.But what happens when he is offered the one thing that can change everything?He takes it of course.It’s time for a new King to steal himself a Queen.Alexis Darling belongs to him now, she just doesn’t know it yet.

    It was the best thing that had happened to Mila in a long time. What woman doesn’t need a little crazy fun once in a lifetime? But when the pregnancy test comes back positive, Mila panics. With no money and no way to contact the father of the child, she feels like she committed the worst sin in Sin City.Cupid’s arrow pierced Archer’s cold heart when he laid eyes on Mila in his hotel bar. The plan was to seduce her into becoming Mrs. Archer Valentine, but she disappeared before he could say the magic words. All his money and resources haven’t been able to locate her. Sin City has a way of keeping secrets, but Archer will tear the whole city down to find his Mila. And when he does, Cupid might have to avert his eyes from all the steam.

    My best mate’s sister. My secret weakness. Don’t look.Don’t covet. And sure as hell don’t touch.I’ve never been a rule breaker... until Emma Varma.

    

    Stalk Her Hard is an age gap, office romance where the boss is obsessed and the curvy younger woman gets everything she desires.

    

    Fang. Wolf. Caine. An alias for each life lived.Government operative turned assassin, Wolf lived in the shadows until a secret cabal forced him into the light. The last thing he needed was a confrontation with what—and who—he’d left behind. Now there’s no going back.Agent. Torturer. Killer. An identity fueled by pain.Growing a conscience wasn’t part of the plan, but what did Wolf expect after letting annoying do-gooders into his life? If having to endure a season of Christmas cheer wasn’t bad enough, Wolf accepts an invitation to spend the blasted holiday with the biggest do-gooder of all—Sean Belmonte, his dead partner’s brother. Can Sean get Wolf to let down his guard? One thing’s for sure—it’ll be a Christmas neither will soon forget.

    Ugh.I’d rather be studying.So, when my friends throw me on stage for a wet t-shirt contest, I nearly die.Hundreds of people are watching as the MC approaches with the water jugs to show off my jugs.That’s when I see him.Jackson.Charging through the crowd like a nuclear bomb about to go off.First, I feel the possessiveness in his eyes.Then, I feel his hands on me, grabbing me, throwing me over his shoulder, stealing me away.Saving me.He’s the rich owner of the hotel and he’s not having any of this.It’s not the wet t-shirt contest that he’s against.It’s the hundreds of people watching.He still wants me to get wet, but it will be for an audience of one.Just me, him, a tight white shirt, and a big ole jug of water.That’s a contest I don’t mind entering.One look at Ella and this hot rich alpha will become totally obsessed! Nothing or no one is going to keep him from his girl.Insta-love at its finest in a SAFE read with no cheating and a super sweet HEA guaranteed. Double V-cards. Enjoy!

    Over the moon at seeing her, he’s convinced this is a second chance to win her affection. But Melissa Herbert, Dave’s best friend and best employee, suspects his high school sweetheart might have ulterior motives for the accidental run-in. But if Melissa’s right, exposing the truth to Dave might just destroy their friendship…and break her heart…

    I wouldn't linger.Before I knew it, the trees all looked the same and the sun began setting...IrisFinally. I'd been patient. So patient.For years I watched my little flower from the cover of the forest. My forest.I lured her into my trap and I'm never going to let her go. She's mine.Little Green Vines is a 10,000 word sapphic monster romance novella. It contains scenes involving dubious consent and explicit sex. Intended for readers 18 and over.

    

    Over the moon at seeing her, he’s convinced this is a second chance to win her affection. But Melissa Herbert, Dave’s best friend and best employee, suspects his high school sweetheart might have ulterior motives for the accidental run-in. But if Melissa’s right, exposing the truth to Dave might just destroy their friendship…and break her heart…

    

    

    

    It seems like a horrible way to meet someone. How can you make a connection in five minutes?When I do one more check to make sure everything is ready for the break in the middle of the event, all my protests fly out of the window. I don’t need five minutes to make a connection, all I need is one glimpse of her.Watching her talk with other men has me on edge. It’s only a matter of time before I can make my approach. Then I’ll make her mine. She’s going to learn there are some perks to dating a chef and I’ll be doing a lot more than dating Paisley.PAISLEYTo say I was resistant to the idea of MatchMakers Inc. speed dating event would be an understatement. My best friends talked me into it. I couldn’t argue with shaking up my love life and I did make a New Year’s resolution. Everything else is going so well, but when it comes to love it’s been one mistake after another.Spending my Valentine’s Day at the event instead of on my couch eating ice cream and watching romance movies doesn’t sound like a good time to me, but I promised I’d give it a try. I’m skeptical about the whole thing and I don’t feel a spark with any of the participants, but I’m determined to see the night through.I’m not expecting a man to set his sights on me. He’s not even part of the event, but I can’t deny there’s something about him. With the way he looks at me and the way he makes me feel? Dating is not where this relationship ends, not even close.*18+ If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. It is a standalone but is related to my Denver Family series (Banks Ink., Suburban Outcasts and Higgins Security). Meet Silas in Healing Her Home (Banks Ink. Book 5) and Faking Her Home (Banks Ink. Book 6). Meet Paisley in Built Dad Bod Tough (Dad Bod Series – Men Built for Comfort).*This Valentine's Day, our heroes and heroines are skipping the dating apps and attending one of MatchMakers Inc. famous Speed Dating events. Is five minutes enough time to feel a spark of chemistry? Can love truly be in the air?Go on a speed date with us and find out!This February, thirteen of your favorite romance authors celebrate steamy instalove in this Valentine’s Day series!

    

    Stories of despair, and lingering hope. Stories of a future unknown, where ignorance feeds our souls, and where the only hope that remains in a world gone dim… resides in Tales of Apocalyptic Vision! Michaelbrent Collings, a double Bram Stoker Award finalist and voted one of the Top 100 All-Time Greatest Horror Writers by Ranker, invites you to brave a future unlike any you have experienced. Because the future is what we make of it… and we have made a monster.CRITICAL PRAISE FOR COLLINGS' WORK:"[Collings] has a gift for conjuring unsettling atmospheres and subverting readers' expectations." - Publishers Weekly"Collings is a master." - Scream Magazine"Nightmare fuel... intense and downright scary." - Horror Geek Life"This is the second book by Michaelbrent I've reviewed for Screamfix, so I knew I was in for a treat." - ScreamFix"I read [the book] at one sitting... and gasped aloud several times at expertly-done twists." - The Horror Fiction Review"I have never been disappointed in any of [Collings' books]." - Horror Novel Reviews"If you want excitement, don't miss this one." - Monster Librarian"Collings excels at building good characters" - Hellnotes

    He's her ex-boyfriend's dad.I never thought I'd be a Vegas showgirl, especially at the hotel my ex-boyfriend's dad owns.But I need the money and I liked the job, until my boss forces himself on me.I never thought Grant, my ex-boyfriend's dad, would be the one to save me.I never thought he'd admit he has feelings for me all this time just like I do for him.I definitely never expected my ex to find us in bed together,Or what my ex-boss would do for revenge.I never would have believed what Grant would do to keep me.Had I known all this I never would have taken the job.Welcome to a filthy dirty desires! Forget being sweet … this year we want to give into our dirtiest desires. Taboo, dangerous, and over-the-top, we’re bringing you everything you were too scared to ask for. **Don’t worry, loves, these are still packed with the heroes you crave and the HEA’s you deserve!

    Ever since her last neighbors burned down her workshop in a night of terror and flame, she's been determined to stay solitary, safe, and - to all outside appearances - perfectly respectable...But Leander Fabian, whose sinister castle looms over her cozy new cottage, has far more dangerous ideas in mind. When he persuades Mia into a reluctant alliance, she finds herself swept into an exhilarating world of midnight balls, interfering countesses, illicit opera house expeditions, necromantic duels, and a whole unnatural community of fellow magic-workers and outcasts, all of whom are facing a terrifying threat.Luckily, Mia has unnatural powers of her own - but even her unique skills may not be enough to protect her new found family and help her resist the wickedly provoking neighbor who's seen through all of her shields from the beginning.This novel-length collection includes all four stories and novellas originally published on Stephanie Burgis's Patreon in 2020-2021: Good Neighbors, Deadly Courtesies, Fine Deceptions, and Fierce Company.

    

    A hot erotic romance filled with kinks to spice up your Valentine's Day.Blurb:If blood is thicker than water, how much does it weigh against lust and desire?A fortuitous encounter, roaming eyes, and naked flesh finally set fire to the latent attraction Rose Valentine and James Archer have danced around for years.To the outside world, they are bickering siblings. Step siblings. They will correct anyone who gets that detail wrong. The byproduct of the all too common blended family.They met as teens but now, the shy girl is a self-sufficient woman, unaware of her potential and sex appeal, and the once gangly boy, a dominant, kinky man who goes after what and who he wants.A weekend alone offers Rosa and James the perfect opportunity to rediscover who they have become and how very right wrong can feel.Blood really is thicker than water, but lust? Lust is solid.

    Infatuation, sure. Lust, absolutely. But true love? Please. That’s strictly fiction, folks.Unfortunately, I haven’t convinced my best friend and business partner of that. The guy’s still a believer in happily-ever-after, despite having met—and lost—“the one” more times than I can count. And that’s pretty damn high, since I’m the numbers guy behind our hot new startup.Tonight, I wish I had my buddy’s technical skillset. If I did, I’d be back at our twentieth-floor office, solving our system crash. Instead, I’m taking his place at yet another pointless speed-dating meetup, so he doesn’t tick off the organizer by bailing. I’m tempted to no-show and get him booted from the group, but he wouldn’t see it as the favor it is.So I’ll go and fake it for a couple hours. Maybe score a hookup. Probably rack up some good stories. One thing I won’t do at tonight’s “Desperates Anonymous” event…meet the woman of my dreams. Because she doesn’t exist. Dating is fun and games. Love is for suckers.* A love-at-first-sight, instalove romance novella *

    

    

    She’s also stuck-up, spoiled, and my new stepsister.As a lawyer, I’m good at reading people. Faye has perfect hair, perfect clothes, and a perfect, cushy little life. Or so I thought.Beneath her well-honed facade, is a woman who longs for acceptance, love, and intimacy. I’ve never been very good at any of those things, but I’m a quick learner.I don’t care if she’s my stepsister. I’d do anything for Faye, my broken little pixie.Faye: Jasper is a jerk. A hot jerk, but a jerk nonetheless. Oh, and he’s my new stepbrother. He sees my designer shoes and pricey handbags and thinks he knows me. Everyone does. They don’t know the real price of living my life.When it all becomes too much for me to take, Jasper is there with a shoulder to cry on. I shouldn’t trust his sweet words and gentle touches. I shouldn’t ache for more.I shouldn’t want my stepbrother, but I’m already in too deep.

    Written for both current and new readers, this steamy, heartfelt story has brand-new characters and a HEA.

    Living the reclusive life of a mountain man gave him more than enough of that. But just as he starts settling into a comfortable routine, he runs across a damsel in distress who turns his world—and his heart—upside down.Taliyah Trent is not having a good day. Instead of getting married, she’s fleeing to the California wilderness from a fiancé who might’ve put her father in prison…and might be trying to kill her. Luckily, her sexy-as-sin neighbor steps in to help. She can only hope his good deed doesn’t get him killed.Now, Taliyah and Bishop must search for a way to clear her name—and her father’s—while their enemies circle like vultures. And if they’re not careful, they could lose a lot more than their potential happily ever after on this mission…

    IT'S THE 4TH OF DECEMBER 1591.On this, the last night of her life, in a prison cell several floors below Edinburgh's High Street, convicted witch Geillis Duncan receives a mysterious visitor - Iris, who says she comes from a future where women are still persecuted for who they are and what they believe.As the hours pass and dawn approaches, Geillis recounts the circumstances of her arrest, brutal torture, confession and trial, while Iris offers support, solace - and the tantalising prospect of escape.Hex is a visceral depiction of what happens when a society is consumed by fear and superstition, exploring how the terrible force of a king's violent crusade against ordinary women can still be felt, right up to the present day.

    Until love came knocking on my door.HEATHAfter losing my wife, the only thing I wanted to do was raise my eight-year-old daughter and get through the day in one piece. Then my neighbor Morgan appeared on my doorstep with a favor to ask. My sexy, sweet, lovely neighbor. Suddenly I'm shocked to find the haze in my brain lifting. Feelings I thought were long gone aren't just reawakening--they're burning like a yule log.MORGANMy life is a mess. Since my divorce, I've been scrambling to stay in Jewel Lakes--and to keep the lights on with my fledgling (read: failing) pottery business. The last thing I need is to catch feelings for the gorgeous widower next door. But there's something about his sad eyes and warm heart that has me melting.Heath and Morgan are both hurting. Could cozying up over the holidays be the thing that heals them both?Finding His Cheer is a standalone companion story to the Jewel Lakes Series. All Jewel Lakes books feature strong men, relatable women, and a guaranteed HEA.

    He had to get Pops out of there. Thank God for the young firefighter they assigned to him at the barricade. With the handsome but oh-so-butch Mike Canali along for the rescue mission, everything would be okay. Or at least that’s what Shane kept telling his inner drama queen. This wasn’t the time to panic!Mike had been on the job with Cal Fire for only two weeks, but he came from a big Italian family full of firefighters, so he recognized serious trouble when he landed in it along with the flamboyant gay guy named Shane, and Shane’s crotchety grandfather.

    Insta-love meets insta-disaster in these laugh-out-loud Valentine’s day novellas.Animal Attraction - By Evie AlexanderOverworked, underpaid, and perpetually single, Laurie is stuck in a rut. A birthday on Valentine’s day is bad enough, but when her insensitive colleagues drag her to a secret Safari dining experience, her day hits rock bottom - she’s terrified of animals.Workaholic Ben has just swapped the States for Somerset. He’s on track to fulfil a childhood dream, and the only date he wants on Valentine’s day is a business one. But when his fantasy woman approaches with an offer he can’t refuse, his priorities start to change.Laurie and Ben have an instant connection and their chemistry is wild. Unfortunately so are the animals. When the menagerie goes into meltdown they’re thrown into a Darwinian Hunger Games, fighting for their lives as well as love. Can Businessman Ben unleash his inner Tarzan and save Laurie? Or has this survival of the fittest reached the point of no return?Stupid Cupid - by Kelly KayResourceful Sabrina always puts others' needs first. She never thought she’d be abandoning a blind date to run off with a stranger. But now she’s got the chance to face her demons and choose happiness – even if it’s just for one night.Charmer Patrick can make any situation work in his favor. But snark and humor won’t be enough to win Sabrina’s heart. He’s got to dig deep, open up, and take on fate as well as New York City.Armed with a fire extinguisher, a cobbler’s hammer, and an EpiPen, can Patrick and Sabrina survive the worst-best date of their lives and find true love? Or will they lose each other as well as the plot?Perfect for fans of Kayley Loring, Tara Sivec, Lyssa K Adams, Talia Hibbert, Annika Martin, Vi Keeland, Lucy Score, Pippa Grant and Heather M. Orgeron.COMING UP IN 2022:Cookout Carnage, featuring 'Up in Smoke' & 'Off with a Bang'Cute farm boy Jonathan clings to a love ideal, blissfully ignoring what the universe has planned, while keeping track of a pig... Posh Brit Tristan follows his heart into the American Midwest in search of the bottom half of his digital dream love.Christmas Chaos, featuring 'No Way in a Manger' & 'No Crib and No Bed'From Highland and Hollywood Games; Zoe and Rory attempt to have a civilized and respectable rite of passage. But straightforward is not their style. From Over The Bus & Under The Bus; Bax and Tabi attempt to throw a meaningful Christmas celebration. But there are too many people involved and it’s nothing like they expect.

    

    

    

    A thing to be used. A toy.They have nothing in common, two men from different worlds. The arrangement between them was never supposed to become anything other than convenience for his client and a job for Troy. Attraction and feelings should have never entered into it.But what happens if the rules are broken and Troy becomes hopelessly addicted to his client?

    

    Me? I party with cherry pie at my local diner.Except this hot guy—and I mean smoking hot—snags the last piece.I won’t be denied, however. Rocking a serious case of pie envy, I give him the sad eyes and jackpot! He offers to share. Before long we’re sharing more than pie: heated glances, sparkling conversation, and a kiss that sends me some place I didn’t know existed before I met him.But after every sugar high comes a crash … and I’m about to find out that this guy is very bad for me indeed.One Night Burn is a short, sweet, and sexy prequel to the full-length novel, Up in Smoke. It ends on a cliffhanger.

    I’ve seen the movies and read the books, but most people don’t find love by swiping through shirtless pictures and photoshopped selfies.My best friend didn’t feel the same. The diabolical she-devil signed me up for a special Valentine’s Day single night through the app. She answered all the questions for me so that Cupid could shoot their match making arrows through the database to find me a soulmate. Or a hookup. Whatever.I didn’t have a match though. Nope, that would be too easy. Instead, I had three.And they just happened to be my bosses.For some reason, they don’t find this as ridiculous as I do. They want me to spend the weekend with them, convinced the app didn’t completely screw up.Obviously, they’re insane.So why did I say yes?.....Cupid is a C*nt is a Valentine’s themed reverse harem novella. Meaning it’s supposed to be a quick read with a little bit of plot and some steamy situations. I repeat, it is not a full length book.

    Including the dive bar I was hiding out in. But when Thomas walked in, every inch of six and a half feet tall, I was done for. My dad's best friend should have been a clear boundary. With every passing moment the chemistry between us builds. When it finally ignites, we're both bound to get burned.This is a nightmare. A sexy wet dream of a nightmare. Brianna went from nothing more than my best friend's daughter to the sultry siren writhing around in my bed far too easily. One taste of her and I'm addicted. But I know how this ends and so does she. Seven days of sin and then we go our separate ways.

    It’s cat burglar 101. Never break in while the owner is there!Except I screwed up, and he caught my sticky fingers in the act. Now he won’t let me leave until I fix the holes in his security.I guess I should be grateful he’s not calling the cops. And that he’s feeding me, letting me sleep in his guest room, and giving me the world’s best back rubs.Is this weird? It feels kinda weird. But nice, too.So, he won’t let me leave until I help? Maybe I’ll call his bluff.Maybe I want to be his pet cat burglar. Thief is a short and steamy instalove story, starring a lonely billionaire and the beauty he can’t let go.

    

    Trained assassins. If they nail this job, there’s a payoff. Possibly cookies.But first, the bad stuff. Dante’s done with hitman life, but there’s one last job to do. A favor to the Duke of Dovlano targeting brutal gun runners. Dante calls on comrades, Matteo—brilliant, brooding, lethal—and charming Sebastian “The Dentist” LaDouceur. Each has skills he’s honed to take out threats at all costs. They’ve also got soft spots for family, lost loves, baby farm animals, and iambic pentameter.But when the job falls apart, their carefully laid plans go up in smoke. Can three killers with a conscience stick together, or is it every man for himself?

    They’ve had many sleep-overs, awkward school pictures, bad break-ups, and embarrassing drunken nights. It was always supposed to be them against the world.Until it became Autumn and her husband-to-be. And Lily.Naturally, Lily was asked to be Autumn’s maid of honor — a role she filled perfectly. All except for one crucial thing. She forgot to write her maid of honor speech.The day before the wedding has come, and Lily has hidden away to put pen to paper. But it’s not as simple as jotting down the poetry that fills her head. Not when every story reminds her of their past — when every retelling makes her heart ache for their future. A future where they could be more than friends.A future where the only speech she writes are her wedding vows.It's the night before the wedding, and Lily has to decide which speech she will make.

    Since I'm really self-conscious about working out in a gym full of people, hiring a personal trainer at my local gym to work with me one-on-one after hours seemed like a no-brainer. And things were going fine with Hunter until my big mouth didn't know when to stop teasing and flirting.Hunter: I knew from the moment Marcie approached me that there was something special about her, apart from her being a gorgeous package of curvy deliciousness. When she kept joking around about employing the various ropes, straps and cables for something much sexier than their intended use, I decided to test her limits and give her a steamy Valentine's Day she'd never forget.Fit to Be Tied is a short, steamy novella that delves gently into bondage kink, with instalove and a HEA thrown in for good measure.

    But the church is abandoned, decrepit, and off the beaten path, and the only other person for miles is its handsome caretaker, Ariel Azevedo.Together, Diego and Ariel refurbish the old church, sharing stories of their heritage, experiences, and desires. But as the long days turn into longer nights, Diego begins to see past Ariel’s human mirage and finds himself falling into lust—and maybe something else—with one of God’s first creations.

    When the curtain goes up, their silent war between Jem and Dawson ends just long enough for their characters to wow the audience with a passionate embrace. As soon as they take their bows, the two Broadway actors go their separate ways. But one night, everything changes. The audience catches wind of the chemistry between them and the crowds go wild. Show management books them into a media blitz where the two of them have to present a united front and spend even more long hours together. When they have time to talk, the resons for their war begin to unravel and the chemistry between them sparks hot enough to leap off the stage and into their real lives.

    After a wild night and a few too many drinks, I ended up in a hotel room with a complete stranger. I didn’t think I’d ever see him again — boy, was I wrong. Two days later, he walks into my dad’s office. He was looking for the man in charge.Instead, he found me — the boss’s daughter. A few sly remarks about my family had me all too skeptical about revealing my identity. It’s a good thing I held back.... Because it seems he’s got an opinion about the Big Wig’s daughter, too. Stuck-up.High-strung.Demanding.So, I let him believe I was an employee, too. A measly assistant with the curiosity of a cat. At least, that’s what he thought. Now I can find out why he’s painted this dark picture of my family.And it’s time to show him that I’m more than a name in the rumor mill.That’s all assuming I’m not exposed first.

    

    She didn't know when to shut it.I would be the one to teach her.Sade:The man talked a good game, but he also did not know who he was messing with.I just graduated, had a new job and there was no room for some bossy man who thinks I'm a 'baby girl.'I assured him I was not.The first time.Tyrell is a novella based off the book, Hunt for Her: Black & White. It is highly recommended that you read this first.

    She is immediately smitten by the writer, and is determined to uncover his identity. In the year that follows, she and the letter writer begin a correspondence that deepens beyond what either of them expect...But on Valentine's Day a year later, Hazel is in for a surprise when she realizes her Valentine was beside her all along.A companion novella to Clark's acclaimed Paint and Nectar, readers will enjoy this Valentine's Day nod to The Shop Around the Corner.Praise for the Heirloom Secrets"Tender and true, this novel draws you in from the first page."--SUSAN MEISSNER, bestselling author of The Nature of Fragile Things"A Southern fiction gem." -- AMANDA DYKES, bestselling and award-winning author of Whose Waves These Are"The Dress Shop on King Street is a novel that will sweetly tug you into a story line that flows seamlessly between two times, only to intertwine in beautiful ways. Page by page, secret by secret, moment by moment, a story is woven of love lost and found, hopes and dreams restored."--CARA PUTMAN, bestselling and award-winning author of Delayed Justice and Shadowed by Grace"A moving debut." -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

    

    I do not have time to be distracted by his chiseled jaw and perfect body. Or those tattoos. Who am I kidding? He’s a successful race car driver so he will not give an awkward curvy girl like me a second glance. But he does. He won’t take his eyes off me, and before I know it, I’m pressed against his muscular body, seeing promises in his eyes I know I shouldn’t believe.RexI have no interest in doing this stupid photo shoot and I want to get out of here in a hurry. That is, until I see Siena. Her gorgeous body and pouty lips make me rethink my self-imposed vow of celibacy. So when the female model doesn’t show up, I pull Siena into the shoot with me. I’ll use any excuse I can to get my hands on her curves and maybe just talk her into being mine for forever. Can a jaded billionaire athlete and an ambitious career woman lower their defenses and take a chance on forever? Steamy short insta love romance between a possessive man and the woman of his dreams. No cliffhanger, low drama, high heat, with a steamy sweet happily ever after.

    After a teen pregnancy, William vowed to stay by Emilie's side throughout. He done the right thing. Marriage, a roof over their heads and a steady job. Twenty years later once their children had left home to start their new adventures, Emilie and William had to get used to it being just them.A lot of time had passed since it was just the two of them. They were both different people and both wanted different things. After Emilie had doubts, William took her for a week away in the Maldives to see if they could rekindle their relationship, or was it just too late?

    But he's barely even a shell of who he used to be and I want to know why.ChristopherHe was once my knight in shining armor but now he's the threat. I've spent years hiding the truth from my family and I can't let Rush's reappearance change that. Not yet. But how do I tell him he can't save me this time? That no one can...

    

    Even worse, Korrie Noel’s ex-fiancé has finally shown up to a wedding, but it’s one she’s coordinating. Taking refuge outside, she finds her hiding place already occupied by an insanely hot, young, tattooed Viking look-alike who makes straitlaced Korrie wonder if maybe it’s time to try breaking loose. Rose Bend’s resident bad boy has no business lusting after the pastor’s daughter. But Israel Ford can’t help it, even if he’s still bruised from a bitter divorce and a two-year writer’s block. When Korrie asks him to teach her how to start having fun, he’s more than willing. From zip-lining to motorcycle rides, Korrie’s learning how to take risks…and Israel wonders if he can convince her to take the biggest risk of all…

    Kat has no idea of Amelia’s existence, and her recent marriage to Nico, the new King of Monterra, puts her further out of Amelia’s reach. Even if Amelia finds Kat, there’s no guarantee the queen will believe her—or that she wants a sister. To complicate matters, Amelia meets Davide Ciano, who steals her breath away and makes her knees weak. She’s never believed in the kind of fairy tale that her sister found, but then she’s never known anyone like Davide. Maybe, if their secrets don’t keep them apart, she might begin to believe. Royal Quest is the story of how two sisters find each other, and about love—true love. Because in Monterra, fairy tales do come true.

    He’s a rock. The people who work for him. The people who live in town. His teenage daughter even laughs at his jokes… once in a while. He keeps himself busy, so he won’t think about what he’s missing. What’s even worse is he’s found her. New in town, making a new life for herself. What he wouldn’t do to get his hands on her, but he’s afraid he’ll scare her away. She’s just too sweet to be bossed around by the likes of him.Shelby Akers is new in town and new to love, but that didn’t stop her from falling for Doyle Crane the first day she met him. It wasn’t love at first sight when he helped pull her car out of the mud or when he shook his head at how she was shivering in the rain, but it most certainly was when he took off his coat, wrapped it around her body and gave her a heated appraising look and muttered, “Someone needs to take care of you, Shelby.”Doyle knows he’s too bossy to even think of getting close to Shelby. She needed a nice, easy-going guy who could be gentle with her, someone who wasn’t him.That all changed when her boss put her in danger.He went from hands-off, seemingly unaffected Doyle to demanding, bossy-as-fu…dge, hands-all-over protector. Shelby couldn’t be happier.Dad Bods made a big impression in 2021 - and they're not going anywhere! This January, some of your favorite contemporary romance authors are bringing you a sexy selection of brawny, hot Dad Bods and the women who love their men with a little something extra to hold on to.These men may be built for comfort but don't be fooled - they will stop at nothing to protect the women who've claimed their hearts

    The message I intended to send to my best friend went to my new boss instead. Now, the Big Boss knows I’m desperate and needy. Not the best look for a girl trying to get ahead in the corporate world dominated by men.To my shock, my errant text doesn’t anger my boss. In fact, the gorgeous CEO is ready to lend me a hand in remedying my situation.How can I turn down such a tempting offer? You might remember Derek Wescott from Packaged Love. The businessman recognizes the perfect opportunity that just fell into his lap. Who cares if his love story starts with a wrong number text? He’ll take it and make his curvy little soulmate his forever.This over-the-top quick read is perfect if you like insta-love romance with a little bit of humor.

    

    

    Not only are they finishing a new quilt, Peaks and Valleys, for a charitable fundraiser, but together and individually they are working on other quilts, too. As always, each quilt tells its own heartwarming story.Steps to the AltarWhat do you do with a quilt created especially for a wedding if the wedding is cancelled? Can Rebecca and Connor find a way to solve their problems so they can finally take the steps to the altar and sleep under their wedding quilt at last?Woven PathsWhen Kate Brogan's mother dies, Kate must drive her intellectually-challenged twin sister, Bejoy, from Florida to Virginia so her future can be decided. The journey opens new possibilities for both sisters, but will their paths diverge once they arrive at last?Contrary WifeCathy Adams, bee president, refuses to go when her husband, Alf, announces he wants to leave their country home and move back to the city. When another quilter suggests Cathy create a Contrary Wife quilt, Cathy tackles the project with enthusiasm. Marriage isn't always about compromise. Will standing firm be the key to marital happiness?