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Three Wise Men Box Set


Serenity Woods - 2016
    What could be better than getting a billionaire for Christmas?A. Getting THREE billionaires for Christmas!Three Wise Men is a series of three books set in the sub-tropical Northland of New Zealand following the stories of three brothers and the single mums they fall in love with. Christmas is a time for miracles, but everyone knows wishes don’t really come true. Or do they?Book 1: The Perfect GiftConsultant paediatrician Brock King lost his wife to cancer two years ago, and he’s convinced the love he felt for her only comes around once in a lifetime. Then, while visiting the children’s ward, he meets single mum Erin, and suddenly his future doesn’t seem so bleak. Brock offers to take Erin away for her birthday, no strings attached, to give her the perfect gift every single mum would kill for—a night in an exclusive hotel. Will she take him up on his offer, which might (if she’s very lucky) end up with hot sex with a billionaire? Or should she take the moral high ground and say no?Book 2: An Ideal PresentResearch scientist Charlie King has given up on relationships. Going without sex is a major drawback to that plan, but even though he has an IQ one point off Einstein’s, he considers himself hopeless with women. When he discovers the gorgeous Ophelia is now single, though, he decides to give himself one last chance to find love. Ophelia’s torn between duty and desire. Should she follow her head and close this chapter of her life before she opens the next? Or should she follow her heart and give herself the ideal present—the prospect of forever with the man of her dreams?Book 3: A Secret ParcelChildren’s author Matt can’t stop thinking about sexy Georgia. She insists he’s only interested in her because he can’t have her. He concedes she could be right, but how will he know until he’s sated his hunger? Eventually, she agrees to a brief fling, but that only seems to make the fire between them burn hotter. Matt wants more, but even though her son, Noah, seems to like him being around, when Matt unearths Georgia’s troubled past he wonders whether it’s time to move on before he gets too entangled. As Christmas approaches, though, he discovers that love can be like mistletoe, infiltrating and binding two people together until it’s impossible to separate their hearts.By the time of the party on Christmas Eve, all three King brothers are in love. Will there be enough Christmas magic to make all their dreams come true?

Trident Security Series: A Special Collection Volume II


Samantha A. Cole - 2020
    Can he convince her he’s fallen in love with her, and if they only have this time together, they should make the best of it?Topping the AlphaGetting involved with your brothers’ friend and employee is never a good idea, but after being dominated by Jake Donovan for one night, Nick Sawyer wants more. A Navy SEAL, Nick’s been the alpha in every relationship he’s ever had, but now finds himself craving to submit to Jake again. The problem is Jake’s determined that will never happen.Thrown together to help a girl in danger, Nick starts breaking through Jake’s defenses, but when things go awry, Jake must confront the ghosts from his past before he can ever think about a future. Nick just hopes that future includes him.Watching From the ShadowsBaby? What baby? Marco DeAngelis is determined to stay single and childless forever. But sometimes life gives you what you never knew you wanted.After months of trying to contact Marco, Harper Williams finally admits she’ll be raising her child alone, since he won’t return her calls.When Harper is violently attacked, the two are, reluctantly, thrown together again and become embroiled in a web of lies and deceit. Will they lose their baby, each other, and their lives?Whiskey Tribute (A Novella)Curt Bannerman never thought he’d have to ensure his best friend’s wife and children were taken care of in the event of Eric’s death, a promise made before the two men retired from the Navy SEALs. But an assassin made the promise a reality. Eighteen months later, he’s still keeping an eye on the family, however, somewhere along the line his feelings for the pretty widow have changed.Dana Prichard had been both a mother and a father to her children during her husband’s multiple deployments, but once Eric retired she’d thought those days were over. Now, she has to do it with no chance of him ever coming home again. While his SEAL teammates have been there for her since his death, one of them stands above all the rest; the man who is slowly invading her dreams.They started as friends but, now, both want more. Can they move past the feelings they are betraying a dead man by wanting each other? Or is Eric always going to stand between them?

All the Lies That Are My Life


Harlan Ellison - 1980
    Introduction by Robert Silverberg. Afterwords by Norman Spinrad, Vonda N McIntyre, Robert Sheckley, Philip Jose Farmer, Thomas M Disch, and Edward Bryant.

The Butler Cove Series


Natasha Boyd - 2016
    A Hollywood A-list mega-star, on the run from his latest scandal and with everything to lose. A chance encounter that leads to an unlikely arrangement and epic love affair that will change them both forever. A vivid and emotional series! Readers have said “a new, fresh, take on every girl’s fantasy” with “evocative and memorable writing” that makes you want to “book a trip to imaginary Butler Cove!” Eversea (Jack and Keri Ann part 1) Forever, Jack (Jack and Keri Ann part 2) My Star, My Love (Jack and Keri Ann bonus Christmas book) All That Jazz (Jazz and Joey). *** Also contains never before seen preview of BEACH WEDDING ***

Who Wants to Love a Billionaire?


Laura Burton - 2019
    Julie does not love being the center of attention. She makes dresses for those who do.But when Emily, her matchmaking friend begs for a favor,Julie can't say no.It was supposed to be just one date. She never expected to kiss the guy.Then fall head over heels for him. When threats start rolling in it becomes clear,Someone will do whatever it takes to break them apart.Now she’s in too deep and walking away isn’t an option. But with the paparazzi and drama involved, Julie can not help but wonder,Who wants to love a Billionaire? Hollywood producer Harry Jackson is not an alpha male.  He’s goofy, sensitive and will move mountains to make everyone happy.In fact, he requires a whole team of people to keep him from being robbed blind. Sometimes he even needs saving from his love of bad puns. But when an enemy threatens to jeapardize his chance at love, it’s time to step up and fight.He’s terrified. But the thought of losing Julie scares him more.

The Wolfe Brothers Trilogy


Jami Davenport - 2017
    Three broken brothers. Torn apart by tragedy and forever bound by traumatic pasts. Thrust together once again when their paths cross in Seattle. MELTING ICE Brimming with attitude and broken beyond repair, Isaac "Ice" Wolfe has a heart as cold as his nickname, and he likes it that way--until he meets his neighbor Avery Maxwell. When Isaac is warned away from Avery, he sees the writing on the wall. It's Avery or his career. To Isaac, a life without hockey wouldn't be a life worth living. But what about a life without Avery? BLINDSIDED Tanner Wolfe is blindsided--by his dysfunctional family, his plummeting career, and the one thing he least expected--by love. After photos with Emma go viral, Tanner is caught in a lie and tells a bigger one to get out of it. Now he’s shoulder-pads deep in a temporary marriage while struggling to resurrect his disastrous career and reunite his broken family. BOTTOM OF THE NINTH Zeke Wolfe, the man who’s written off his entire family, rescues a young woman and three children on a stormy Seattle night. Before he knows it, he has an instant family and a fake fiancé he’s certain he doesn’t want.

Marked Men Complete Collection


Jay Crownover - 2015
    Rule is the guy your mother always warned you about: he’s used to getting everything he wants yet even he knows that beautiful Shaw is strictly off limits. But what if what you want is exactly what you need?JET: Ayden is a good Southern girl, from the tips of her cowboy boots to the depths of her country music soul. With a troubled childhood behind her, all she wants is a normal life – and a bad boy like Jet is definitely not in the plan. But what happens when the bad boy picks you?ROME: Cora hides a heart that’s been mistreated too many times and she wants nothing less than ‘perfect’. Rome is as far from perfect as can be. Rigid and uncompromising, he’s returned from his final tour of duty a broken man. In the search for perfect, imperfection might just be what they need…NASH: Nash is reeling from a long-held family secret and needs something to hold on to – and the nurse with the beautiful grey eyes seems familiar… Saint knew Nash way back when and she can’t tell if he’s the same guy who made her life hell, who she vowed never to forgive. Trouble is, Nash is impossible to stay away from…ROWDY: After his first broken heart, Rowdy decided life was all about the good times. But when a ghost from the past appears, he questions everything he thought he knew about love. Salem left her unhappy childhood behind as soon as she could, but she never forgot the boy next door…ASA: Royal is a cop, first and foremost, so when a call-out goes wrong, she finds herself suspended from the job, seeking solace in oblivion. Asa spent his life on the wrong side of the law, but a near death experience left him rebuilding his life. On paper, the cop and the con seemed doomed to heartbreak – but when love has stolen your heart, how can you walk away?

Walker Island Romance Box Set Books 1-3


Lucy Kevin - 2017
     Lucy Kevin is the "sweet" pen-name of New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Bella Andre (who writes the #1 bestselling series about The Sullivans). Lucy Kevin books are fun, flirty and romantic―without the steamy scenes.  BE MY LOVE (Walker Island #1) After four years on the Seattle mainland, when Hanna Walker returns to Walker Island to make a documentary about the infamous Peterson-Walker feud from the early 1950s, she's shocked to realize that passions still run high. Especially when it comes to Joel Peterson, the one man who is totally off-limits...but that she's never been able to stop dreaming about. The last thing Joel wants is for Hanna to dredge up the past, but when he realizes she's determined to follow through with her documentary no matter what, he knows he has no choice but to join her. But despite vowing to hold back his growing feelings for her, as Joel works with Hanna to unravel the mystery of what really happened between their two families, he soon begins to see that love is an unstoppable force...and that sometimes two people are meant to be. NO OTHER LOVE (Walker Island #2) Morgan Walker, makeup artist to the stars, never thought she'd leave New York City to come back to Walker Island. But when she is tapped to headline her own TV makeover show, she decides it's the perfect time to launch her organic makeup line made from flowers and plants grown on the Walker family plot of land. While she's really excited about getting to spend a few weeks with the sisters and grandmother she doesn't see nearly often enough, she's equally worried about the possibility of seeing Brian Russell again. Because even though they broke up seven years ago, she's never been able to forget him. Not for one single day... WHEN IT’S LOVE (Walker Island #3) Once upon a time, Rachel Walker longed for—and sought out—adventure. But after her boyfriend found out she was pregnant and left her to raise her daughter Charlotte alone six years ago, she put her wild child days behind her. For good. So when Rachel's sister needs her to step in to help film a TV show with professional surfer Nicholas Quinn on Walker Island, she isn't the least bit worried about losing her heart to him. Not until the first time she sees him smile and realizes that her heart isn't completely closed off to promises of breathless excitement after all... "Walker Island Romance" Series Book 1: Be My Love Book 2: No Other Love Book 3: When It's Love Book 4: All For Love Book 5: Forever In Love "Married in Malibu" Series Book 1: The Beach Wedding Book 2: The Summer Wedding "Four Weddings and a Fiasco" Series Book 1: The Wedding Gift Book 2: The Wedding Dance Book 3: The Wedding Song Book 4: The Wedding Dress Book 5: The Wedding Kiss WHAT READERS ARE SAYING... “Lucy Kevin or Bella Andre—I am a fan girl. I read everything from this amazing author.” 5 star review for When It’s Love “Beautiful and sweet heartwarming love story. I LOVED it! If you prefer to read contemporary romance books without the sensual scenes, this would be a great book to read! I highly recommend this book!” 5 star review for Be My Love "Another winner from Lucy Kevin. I have enjoyed all of the books in the 4 Wedding Series.

The Walsh Collection: Books 1 & 2


Kate Canterbary - 2016
    They're smart, sexy, seriously funny, and all kinds of alpha. Book 1 One hot architect. One naughty schoolteacher. One crazy night that changes everything. If I had known I'd have a hot architect balls deep inside of me before the end of the weekend, I'd have made time for a pedicure. Also, a little chat about not losing my shit at all the wrong moments. Hindsight was a bitch, and karma…well, I didn't know her story yet. Book 2 A brilliant, alpha architect. A smart, sultry apprentice. What could possibly go wrong? Some lines are meant to be crossed.

Task Force Hawaii: Vol 1


Melissa Schroeder - 2017
    It includes the following books: SEDUCTIVE REASONING Book One He's got a killer to catch and no time for love. Fate has other plans. Former Army Special Forces Officer Martin “Del” Delano has enough on his hands chasing a serial killer and heading up TASK FORCE HAWAII. He definitely doesn’t need the distraction of Emma Taylor. From the moment they meet, she knocks him off his feet, literally. Unfortunately, she’s the best person to have on the team to make the connections to help them catch their killer. For Emma, it’s hard to ignore the lure of a man like him. Tats, muscles and his Harley cause her to have more than a few fantasies about Del. He’d never be interested in a geek like her, but she can’t resist toying with him. When she pushes the teasing too far, she ends up in his bed. She convinces herself she can handle it until the moment he steals her heart. Del can’t help falling for the quirky genius. She’s smart, funny and there’s a sweet vulnerable side to her that only he can see. As Emma gets more involved with the investigation, she becomes the target of the psychopath. When the danger escalates, Del promises to do anything to save the woman who not only captured his heart but also his soul. HOSTILE DESIRES Book Two As a cold case heats up, two former adversaries discover there is a thin line between love and hate. Seven years ago, Dr. Elle Middleton’s world crashed and burned. She has rebuilt her life and found comfort in her work as the medical examiner for TFH. When a new case leads to a cold case, she is beyond excited for the challenge, until she finds out the one man she wants to avoid is her partner on the case. Graeme McGregor isn’t any happier with the assignment. The doctor gets under his skin in more ways than one. He’s avoided his attraction by keeping his distance from her, but working with her has made it impossible to resist taking a little taste. One kiss leads to another…then to a full blown affair. But even as they draw closer to each other, secrets from that long ago murder rise to the surface. The killer’s determination to stay free leads to a dangerous confrontation that puts both of their lives in peril and could leave TFH in shambles. CONSTANT CRAVING Book Three She might trust him with her life but she’s not too sure she can trust him with her heart. Charity Edwards has never been a woman who liked to compromise–not at work and definitely not in her personal life. So, when TJ Callahan appears on the scene as their FBI liaison, she decides to take a chance on the slow talking Texan. TJ doesn’t like undercover work, but thanks to an old case, he has been tasked to do just that. He uses his position to infiltrate TFH to investigate Charity, a woman well-known for her hacking skills. His almost instant attraction he has to Charity makes it impossible not to blur the lines and he soon finds himself falling for the impossible woman. When his assignment is revealed, Charity wants nothing to do with him, but she has no choice. Thanks to TJ’s investigation, Charity’s life is in jeopardy and he will do anything to protect her–even if it means sacrificing himself.

Taco-Truck Tryst


Kirsten Osbourne - 2018
    As soon as she starts the new position, she hears that the only man she has ever loved has moved back to town and is now running a business out of a taco truck. She’s worried she won’t be able to keep her heart intact with her high school sweetheart so close. Ciran Benedict once thought that being a big-city lawyer was the only thing that mattered in life. He worked hard toward his goal, and once he’d accomplished it, he realized he wanted more from life. He has recently returned to his home-town to operate a taco truck and provide the good people of Idaho superior tacos. Deep inside, he hopes that he can rekindle his romance with Roxane Quinn, the girl who got away. Will he be able to convince her they are meant to be together? Or will he have to be content to love her from afar?

Michelle Obama: Speeches on Life, Love, and American Values


Michelle Obama - 2009
    This book is a collection of her most personal and inspirational speeches, given over the course of a year and a half, on the Obama's historic journey to the White House. In her own words, Michelle Obama talks about her beliefs, her upbringing, and her values.

Condemned


Julia Mills - 2018
     My only hope is renowned attorney, Remy Newman, and his price is nonnegotiable - my body and my blood. This is about survival; not love or happily ever after or even a white picket fence…or is it? The Vampire Blood Courtesans. It's not supposed to be about love...until it is.

Ladies Love Cowboys: The Daughters of Clem Jamieson


D'Ann Lindun - 2015
     From an aspiring country music singer to a world champion in the horse show ring, the women have one thing in common—a deadbeat dad who has made them leery of men. Can they break through their distrust and find lasting love?

The Dirty Series: The Complete Bad Boy Billionaire Boxed Set


Amelia Wilde - 2017
    Dirty Rich 2. Dirty Royal 3. Dirty Rogue 4. Dirty Ransom 5. Dirty Rumor 1. Dirty Rich Money can’t buy love, but loving her may cost him everything. Jax Hunter is an arrogant, selfish pr*ck. He’s got a body made for sin, more money than God, and more women than any one man could possibly handle.  Until Catherine. She’s a confident, strong-willed career woman with curves that make Jax forget all the rules. Like his first and foremost rule: never f*ck your employees. Then again, considering Catherine...there’s a first time for everything, and rules are meant to be broken...  2. Dirty Royal It’ll take a real prince to tie her down. Not this a**hole. Alexander Caldwell only plays the part of the golden-boy prince in public. It’s not hard to enchant everyone he meets with his unforgettable body and smoldering smile. The one thing on his agenda? To f*ck as many gorgeous women as possible. That is, until he swipes right on stunning Jessica Reeves’ profile. She’s everything his father, the king, would never approve of. Now Alec wants Jessica to be the perfect trophy princess. It’s a glitzy royal lifestyle with one huge catch: she doesn’t belong in a hoity-toity castle. And she sure as f*ck doesn’t belong to him. 3. Dirty Rogue He could be her downfall, but her body can’t resist. Christian Pierce revels in his bad boy reputation. Women are drawn to his ripped body and f*ck-me smile like moths to a flame. His one rule? They get three wild nights of passion and then it’s over. No exceptions. Until her. Quinn Campbell, a gorgeous PR pro in charge of managing Christian’s reputation. One kiss and he’s ready to break his three-night rule for her. If things between them get too deep, her career is over...and if she learns Christian’s secret, he may never recover. They’re playing with fire, and they’re going to get burned... 4. Dirty Ransom I’m robbing him blind, but he stole my heart. Jett Brandon is an arrogant a**hole who deserves his bad boy reputation. His hard, chiseled body and cocky smile look like they came right out of a magazine. He’s completely irresistible, and what’s more? He knows it. Money’s the love of his life. Until Angelica. Angelica Chandler is wrong for him on every level. She’s a gorgeous small-town girl who should be staying as far away from his bed as possible, not playing head games with him. But she’s got a dirty secret that won’t release her from its grip—and it has them both on a collision course for heartbreak. 5.