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CEO Daddy


Taryn Quinn - 2019
     New Year’s Eve, a night of new beginnings. Asher and I talked and sipped champagne. Eventually, we went up to my room at the bed and breakfast and... Let’s just say when I left that room, I was no longer a virgin. And that was it.  No last names, no numbers, no pressure. Something we both desperately needed. Just a night of fun, with so much pleasure. Until I was approached for a nanny position that I wasn’t sure I was equipped for.  And the man behind the curtain raising his best friend’s little girl was… Asher. A single dad unprepared for his unexpected responsibility. A wealthy, powerful, conflicted CEO of a newspaper empire on the verge of extinction. And the father of the baby I just realized I was carrying... Author’s note: CEO DADDY is a standalone single father and virgin nanny forced proximity romance novel set in our small town Crescent Cove. It has a happily-ever-after ending.

My Most Precious One


Evangelene - 2013
    Even if it meant putting aside her dreams and dealing with her overbearing mother. She loved the world she had created for herself as a waitress in a chic Montréal bistro. Until one day a businessman comes into the bistro and challenges the life she’s come to love. She’s caught between her desire for him and the desire to protect what she herself has created. He is domineering and strong with all his wealth and power, as he unapologetically pursues her. Should she give in? Should she set aside who she is and be with him in his world? Lukas Blakk is exactly what Lexi has always wanted but the man has a past that Lexi might not be ready for.

Boss Rules


Jenna Gunn - 2020
    Today my off-limits Boss..It was supposed to be my dream job.Ocean rescuer on the highly respected Southern California team.But he happened.A few hours ago Bryce Archer wasn’t my boss.Or my anything for that matter.He was a one night indulgence.One that left my voice shredded and my body in withdrawal.But my new job on his team doesn’t allow us to mix business and pleasure.The rule book says we’re done.But the electricity between us says we’re not.So my dream job hangs in peril.If I become the secret lover…it could all come crashing down.This badass job and perfect seaside town are everything I want.But now I want him too.Enough to risk it all.Enough to follow his reckless lead and break all the rules.It’s a dumpster fire in the making.One that might leave me knocked up, broken hearted, with my dreams in tatters.Boss Rules is a steamy stand-alone book in the Archer Brother's series. Scorching passion, plenty of humor, and lots of adventure action set this seaside love affair apart from the rest of the pack. No cliff-hangers and no cheating in this HEA. This one will melt you and your Kindle!

Silk and Thorne


L.K. Rayne - 2018
    Some memories are better left forgotten. Some thorns are not meant to be touched. What do I remember most about Ethan Thorne? The stupid games we used to play. His scrawny legs as he struggled to climb the old willow tree. How we raced back to the dock from the middle of the lake on a hot summer day. What does the world say about Ethan Thorne? Well, the tabloids call him a playboy. A lady-killer. Some sort of maverick. The business circuit calls him ruthless and cunning. An unrelenting competitor. A titan of industry. But do you want to know who the real Ethan Thorne is? The truth is, I have no idea. Fifteen years ago, we were only children. For one short summer, we were pure and innocent, unspoiled by the cruelty of the world. But the funny thing about the world is that it has a way of taking what we hold closest to our heart and tearing it away. So I moved on. I grew up. I took my spills and I toughened up. After years of hard work, my flower shop was booked for the ritziest events in Los Angeles, and with my best friend April by my side, I was finally happy. I built a good life for myself, away from that other world. From afar, I watched Ethan Thorne grow up into the business magnate that he was destined to become. And sometimes, when the nights grew cold, I tried not to wonder what could have been. But some thorns leave scars that can’t be healed. Some memories refuse to be left in the past, hidden in the dark. Some promises change us forever. ----------------------- Silk and Thorne is the first book in the Silk and Thorne series. Mr. Thorne will return in Satin and Thorne... Release Date: Early 2019

Damaged Love


Sarah J. Brooks - 2018
    I want my life back. My rival made sure that died with my wife. He thinks I’m gone too, but I’m just biding my time till I can repay the favor. Billions mean nothing without your family. My seclusion gives me peace, but I’m losing my humanity being alone. Jeni can change that. She blew in with the storm, injured and scared. It’s not safe for her to stay here. But I can’t send her away. Especially, now that she is carrying my baby. She is mine now. And I’m taking back my life and those who try to stand in my way can go to hell. It’s time for this to end. But can I keep my family safe this time? Damaged Love is a full length standalone romance with no cheating and no cliffhangers, but with plenty of a steam and a HEA. I've also included an exclusive bonus novel called "Colt", which you won't find anywhere else! - Sarah J. Brooks (USA Today Bestselling Author)

Charmed


April Wilson - 2020
    They find me—and my bank account—irresistible.It’s not until I meet a shy American wallflower with an uncanny knack for numbers that I fall, too.I want this girl. I’d lay the world at her feet—if only she’d let me.When one of my past mistakes returns with a vengeance, I risk losing the one person who means the world to me.

All In


Alessandra Torre - 2019
    Dario Capece. Gorgeous. Powerful. Untouchable. Of all men to fall for, he was the worse.I knew there were risks, but I couldn’t stay away. When Dario Capece called, I answered. When he touched me, I moved closer. When he broke all of my rules, I pretended not to notice.I knew there were risks in falling for him. I just didn't realize those risks included death.*This is a compilation of the Even Money and Double Down duet. This complete series includes Rolling the Dice, a spin-off novella.*

Broken Beats - An Illusion Series Novel


D. Kelly - 2019
    This is not the life I would have chosen, but it’s the hand I’ve been dealt. I love my daughter. I loved Belle. I’m not interested in more heartache. Relationships are a thing of the past.Until I meet her - She’s the awakening I desperately need, but one I’m not sure I deserve. Haddie Everything happens for a reason. Time heals all wounds. You’re too young to give up on love. They say that, but they’re wrong. My world crumbled when my fiancé died. Then I met him – He’s flawed in the same ways.Broken in the same places. Scared of the same things.He looks at me like I’m his salvation. And I want to be, but an open heart means risking a broken one. Broken Beats is the second spin off novel of The Illusion Series. This book can be read as a stand-alone novel but the characters from the previous books do intersect and there will be spoilers from the earlier books.

Paid For


Alexa Riley - 2016
    He’s sick and tired of having to replace them, so his best friend and business partner decide to help him out.Kennedy Myers is here for a job and nothing else. But when the money is too good to be true, there’s nothing she won’t do to please her new boss. She’s bought and paid for, so who is she to say no? Especially when she likes it.Warning: This dirty office romance is over-the-top filthy. If you want a possessive alpha with a bossy mouth, then do what you’re told and get this book! Seriously, though, if Mason asks, just say you bought it. He’s grumpy.

Bad Night Stand


Elise Faber - 2018
    He’d been hot, hard, and possessed a butt that I wanted to bite like the last chocolate chip cookie in my stash. He’d also skipped out of town faster than a villain in a B movie, leaving me woefully unsatisfied. I’d chalked the whole incident up to a bad night stand and moved on with my life. That was before the news of a failed IUD. Before the plus sign. Before Jordan showed back up determined to make that night up to me. I didn’t want a baby or a payday or a sexy, stubborn man in my life. I wanted to go back in time and pretend none of it had happened. Unfortunately, my life had become all about that plus sign . . . and there wasn’t a damn thing I could do about it.

C is for Carter: A Secret Baby Mountain Man Romance (Men of ALPHAbet Mountain)


Natasha L. Black - 2022
    

Enemy Fiance Billionaire


L.A. Pepper - 2019
     She takes a position working for the infamous and infuriating Nick Meryton. He’s charming, controlling, a world travelling, pretty boy billionaire. Crazy rich and famous with amber eyes that would melt any woman on the spot, what Nick wants, Nick gets! But someone else is also eyeing Chloe. When he sees his brother making a move on her at the company gala, he arrogantly claims her as his fiance. Now, he’s fake engaged to his sassy work enemy. Chloe's not sure how she ended up half-naked in a broken down elevator with her boss, or why she’s agreed to play the game with her arch enemy. She's smarter than that. She graduated from Princeton for pete's sake! All she knows that her heart beats fast and her blood sings around him. The more time she spends with him, the more she realizes it’s not just an attraction to his rippled chest, but an attraction to his heart, and respect for his integrity. This love terrifies her more than anything, so she runs away, back home. Nick comes looking for her, in the middle of a snowstorm ready to get her back or let her go. What if love doesn’t have to be a fight or trap at all? What if love is what sets you free?.

Broken Beast


Crystal Kaswell - 2021
    Until I offer her a lifeline: A million dollars to play my wife.Danielle Bellamy is mine.For the next year, the curvy photographer is staying in my secluded mansion, wearing my ring.A ruse, to exact revenge against the man who destroyed me.Only every time I gaze into her dark eyes, I forget we're pretending.Her kiss is intoxicating.Her touch is addicting.And when we finally fall into bed--It's not enough.I need more than her body.I need her everything.

Jaxon (All the Single Dads, #1)


Sadie King - 2022
    He’s a billionaire in need of a nanny…KaliI’m working in yet another dead-end job when Mr. Handsome himself offers me a position as his live-in nanny.His mansion is luxurious and elegant, and I’m way out of my comfort zone.He only has one rule: Don’t make a sound.Which is kind of hard for a girl who loves to sing.And when he takes that rule into the bedroom, it might just be my undoing.JaxonMy son is the most important thing in my life, and he needs a nanny.When I spontaneously employ the deliciously curvy Kali, I don’t expect to be as captivated by her as my son is.She’s joyful, authentic, and innocent. She fills the house with song and brings laughter to my heart.But I swore I’d never let another woman into my life. I’m damaged goods, and she deserves better than that.Looking for a steamy single dad romance? Let the boys from All the Single Dads warm up your nights. These single dad hotties are fiercely protective and will do anything for the ones they love.They’re raising their children and raising the temperature.The series features grumpy single dads, secret billionaires, shy neighbors, and men turned obsessive by the curvy heroines who capture their hearts.Each book in the series is a standalone but best enjoyed together. And look out for your favorite characters from Maple Springs popping in for cameo appearances. No cliffhangers and always with a happily ever after.

Control Freak


Brianna Hale - 2019
    I need it in every aspect of my life. Some would say that makes me an asshole. A freak. But as long as everything’s exactly how I want it, I’m completely flexible. I’m kidding. Okay, I’m not kidding. Lacey needs someone in her life who’s bigger and scarier than her demons, and she wants that man to be me. Her boss. The Viking in a suit.I hope she understands what she’s getting into. This daddy isn’t going to pat her on the head and tell her she’s a good girl for nothing. Especially not when she’s spinning out of control. Author's note: this book includes depictions of eating disorder recovery.