Nolan sees Chloe through a window of a bakery in downtown Manhattan. At first sight, something about her calls to a piece of him he thought was lost. Without thinking, he begins watching her, and when the moment presents itself, he strikes, claiming Chloe for himself. For a man who is used to getting what he wants Nolan wont let anyone or anything stand in his way.

    With no guidance, he struggled through it and learned what needed to be done to make sure his country survived. Almost twenty years later, his kingdom is prospering and he’s become the most mysterious and handsome royal bachelor in Europe. The only thing left for him to do is find himself a Queen. Deciding to throw a Christmastide Ball in hopes of finding his bride, he’s not expecting her to walk in soaked to the bone and muddy, unlike the other women vying for his attention. Find out how Holden and Gracie’s explosive happily ever after unfolds. This is book twenty-five in A Forever Safe Christmas series.

    At thirty five he's a childless bachelor who doesn't know the first thing about kids; but when the young girl starts testing out her wiles on him he's about to show her just what happens when she teases a real man.

    He wanted to own me. I just wanted to be his. JACKSON I wanted Megan from the moment I first saw her, and nothing would keep me from her. I could have been called a bastard for knowing her father would fail in paying me for a mutual business agreement, for knowing I would take Megan as payment. But she was mine and in my world, when I wanted something, I took it. And I wanted her. She was bought and paid for, collateral damage when her father failed to uphold his end of the deal. They all think it’s only for a week. They’re wrong. I’m keeping her. MEGAN My father couldn't fulfill a debt to Jackson King, but Jackson didn't seem to mind, not when he got me as his payment. Having been attracted to the brutal businessman for years, I couldn't help but feel arousal and trepidation at what he had planned. He wanted me for a week, to do with as he pleased. He wanted my virginity. But I knew this was more than just repaying a debt. This was about Jackson wanting to own me, not just my body, but every part of who I was. And the depraved part about it all was the fact that I wanted to give everything to him. I wanted to be his. WARNING: This is a fast and hard ride, featuring an over-the-top Alpha who fights dirty and plays dirtier. It’s a safe read, but it’s short, filthy and so hot you might need a nice, big, long, cool… drink to get you through to the happy ending.

    That is, if she lasts that long. Because Logan Crenshaw, the creative force behind the company, doesn’t seem to want her there.Not being wanted is nothing new for Emma…but she doesn’t know what she’s done to make Logan stalk around the office, growling every command as if her very presence infuriates him. She can’t afford to lose this job, so her plan is to keep her head down and try to avoid any contact with him—no matter how big and sexy and unavoidable he is.But a Santa hat full of names, an office gift exchange, and one unexpected knock at her door are about to shake up all of her plans…Warning: This super-hot holiday romance contains Santa hats, red satin blindfolds, and an obsessed alpha male who talks dirty and knows exactly what to do with his big hands. Lots of swearing. No cheating, no cliffhangers.

    One chance meeting and the next thing she knows, she's Mrs. Hazel York. At twenty-three, she's used to her freedom, and becoming a Mrs. to Archer is seriously messing with that.Archer York is obsessed with his wife. He has been ever since he first laid eyes on her. When her father offers her hand in marriage, he jumps at it. He would do anything to make her his. He's spent the last two years trying to figure out a way to get his wife to fall for him, but so far, no luck.Then something happens, a pandemic, and suddenly they're quarantined together. Will being locked in their house together provide Archer with the opportunity to show Hazel exactly what she means to him?*Previously published in the Love in Lockdown Charity Anthology

    That could be because the temporary rental she's in is a dump, or it might be that the police just kicked in the door of said rental and came in with their weapons drawn.Officer John Wright is stunned to realize the girl standing in front of him with her hands up is the former neighbor he's pined over for years. Now that he's finally got her within his sights, he plans never to let her go.

    Just as small, adorable, and helpless.These guys will eat her alive.I want to go over there, pick her up, and take her away from this place. I want to lock her in my room where it’s safe. Where only I can lay eyes on those soft tender curves.But I can’t move.I’ve never been like this… so, paralyzed in the presence of a girl. Utterly helpless in my feelings for her.But when I see another man touch her, something in me snaps.My civility is gone. Hundreds of years of human progress, culture, and civilization are wiped out with a single touch.I’m back in the dark ages. I’m primal. Barbaric.I’m a goddamn caveman about to beat the life out of a rival mate who dared to step into my territory.The touch breaks me. The restraints of society crack and fall to the floor.I’m free to defend and take what’s mine.And most importantly, I’m free to claim her as my own.After one look at his girl, Colton shows just how much of an Over-The-Top possessive alpha he really is. SAFE, no cheating, and a sweet HEA that will have you grinning and blushing!

    He wants joy. And more than anything, he’s ready to settle down with the right woman and start his family.He’s just bought the house of his dreams and started renovating it for the perfect girl.But there’s no girl. Not yet.It doesn’t matter. That’s only a technicality. He’s asked the universe to send him the right woman and he’s open to receive her as soon as she shows up.Stella Franklin is a children’s librarian who once vowed she’d wait until marriage before diving into the sheets. She was wrong. She’s twenty-two and time’s up. Stella needs a man.But she wants the right one. Thanks to bickering parents, her family life is a mess. She’ll do better and choose wisely.She couldn’t possibly choose Carter Jameson. He’s too tall, too big and people call him The Beast.His relentless stalking infuriates her as much as it turns her on. He swears she’s the one and won’t take no for an answer.What’s a girl to do when one of the hottest guys in Philadelphia swears you’re his soul mate and wants to fulfill every dream you’ve ever had?

    Now that Lars is settling down with the love of his life, the one-man security force Fletcher has found himself with little to do except run into his boss's younger sister, LuLu, at every turn. When LuLu asks for his help with a matchmaking event, he readily agrees just to be close to her. Has professional matchmaker LuLu finally found a match for herself? Will her longtime crush ever notice her as more than the spoiled princess she used to be? Get swept up and warmed up in this slow-burn happily-ever-after! 18 and over please.

    But promises don’t always work out, especially in matters of the heart. I’ve tried to ignore my attraction but loving a man almost twice my age, comes with epic complications. Complications that we both don’t need.I made a promise to my best friend as I watched him die in my arms, to always be there for his daughter. But for the last six years thoughts of Harper have been running rampant in my mind. I’m not the type of man that breaks a promise but Harper Law is about to be mine.

    A seemingly perfect solution after my car breaks down.So why am I so nervous about this? Sure, I've harbored the biggest crush on him for over a decade. But one road trip isn't going to clue him in on that well-kept secret.I can't put my finger on what's making this ride feel like a big deal. That is, until he pulls me close and revs the hard rumbling engine of his bike.Okay, things are definitely different.And the ride hasn't even begun yet.The Untouchable Curves CollectionCurvy Attraction (Aiden & Cecelia)Curvy Seduction (Owen & Gemma)Curvy Perfection (Cayce & Ashley)This collection of steamy friends-to-lovers standalones contains hot & dirty alphas just wanting to give their sweet curvy girls the HEAs they deserve. Previously published as Riding Curves (c) 2012 with revisions throughout, newly added content, and an extended ending.

    Next, get yourself into witness protection, because the mob knows what you saw and wants you “taken care of”.Step three? Have one last night out and drunkenly lose your v-card to a gorgeous stranger.Actually, there’s a step four: find out the very next day that your gorgeous stranger is actually the dark, brooding FBI agent who’s going to be watching you one-on-one for the next week.It was supposed to be one freaking night. One night, no inhibitions, no regrets, no rules. Except now me and Mr. Grumpy-Hot are locked in a cabin in the woods together for a whole week pretending to be newly-weds for our cover story.The mob wants me dead, it’s freezing outside, and I’m trapped in the woods with the hottest bossy-pants I’ve ever met. Four walls, two not-so-strangers, one bed, and sleigh-load of mistletoe. Gee, what could possibly go wrong in this scenario?I already gave him my v-card. But when things heat up under the mistletoe, there’s something else he’s after, too: my heart.And this Christmas, he might just get it.Looking for the perfect blend of steamy and sweet? This is just what you need! So pour some eggnog, get cozy, and grab a sleigh-load of mistletoe! No cliffhanger, and a perfect happy ever after.

    The smell. The spice in my latte. The pie that’s synonymous with my favorite holiday. Thanksgiving holds memories of family and togetherness. So when a storm cancels my travel plans, my roommate takes pity on me and I find myself sharing the holiday across the table from my greatest crush—her older brother. Finlay Ross. He was a senior in high school when I was still in pig tails. Popular, the star quarterback, he was the first boy I got a stomach flip over, and the only guy I’ve ever wanted. Pity a curvy girl like me would never be on his radar. He probably doesn’t even know I exist. So why does he keep looking at me like he’s starving and I’m the feast? This could turn out to be a thanksgiving I’ll never forget. Warning: this quick read contains over-the-top declarations, insta-love and molten hot moments between a curvy girl and a dirty-talking alpha who wants nothing more than a sweet little piece of pumpkin pie. Each Megan Wade story carries her 'Sugar Promise' of Over the Top Romance, Alpha Heroes, Curvy Heroines, Low Drama, High Heat and a Guaranteed Happily Ever After. What could be better than that?

    Keeping her at arm’s length wasn’t easy, but he had no choice—she was too young and too pure. No longer a girl, Dylan Thomas has become all woman. Gone is the innocence that once kept him away. Her hungry gaze tells him all he needs to know. Now he’s ready to claim what’s his... Once and for all. Note: This novella is an insta-love romance with a secret baby and guaranteed happily ever after.