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Nick (Holidays with the Hometown Hero #6)


Mazzy King - 2020
    Holidays with the Hometown Hero is a series of standalone short, sweet, and steamy instalove romances. No cliffhangers. No cheating. HEA guaranteed!Books in the Holidays with the Hometown Hero SeriesFELIX by Kate TilneyCHRIS by Tarin LexGABE by Carly KeeneLOGAN by Kali HartOLIVER by Lana DashNICK by Mazzy King

The Cowboy's Socialite


Carmen Falcone - 2017
    Funny, heartwarming and sexy, Falcone blazes into the western romance world with a sure hit." ~ NYT Bestselling Author Cynthia D'Alba Winning the bet should be easy. Keeping their hands off each other is a lot harder… After losing everything, socialite Lola St. James moves to Texas to convert her only possession, Red Oak Ranch, into a luxury bed and breakfast. After all it can't be that hard to trade in a pair of stilettos for cowboy boots. Jack Canyon, her estranged husband and co-owner of the ranch, vows to stop her from turning his home into Barbie's country hotel. He knows her promises are meaningless, and he needs the land’s mineral rights to expand his business. He bets everything she won’t last a week as a cowgirl. She agrees—if he’ll turn over his half of the land. No problem. Except now they’re forced to live together. New flames reignite until Lola and Jack can’t deny the red hot sexual tension between them. But when old betrayals resurrect, Lola must choose between running away or staying in Jack’s arms…

12 Christmas Romances To Melt Your Heart


Catherine GayleChris Keniston - 2015
    Humor, drama, suspense, and military heroes abound. Fall in love with new characters from a series you've never read and learn more about characters from your favorite author's series you've been dying to hear about. Each book is EXCLUSIVE to the anthology and NEVER BEFORE PUBLISHED. Help us support a cause near and dear to each author in the set and to so many we love. From NYT & USA Today Bestselling Authors & More! ~ Catherine Gayle​ ~ Mistletoe Misconduct ~ Portland Storm Series ~ He says everyone deserves a second chance. She thinks it’s high time for him to turn that idea around on himself. ~ Jami Davenport​ ~ Hearts On Ice ~ Game On Series ~ Drawn together by tragedy and broken apart by practicality, can two lost souls find each other again during a magical holiday season? ~ Riley J. Ford​ ~ Romance. Avalance.Love ~ Romance.Earthquake.Love sequel ~Feisty Brooke has finally met her match when she meets a sexy world traveler on Christmas Eve. Sparks fly during their steamy one-night encounter...but has she just met the love of her life? ~ Krystal Shannan writing as Emma Roman​ ~ The Runaway Sleigh ~ Somewhere, TX, Bachelors Series ~ Kidnapped from her front yard by Santa, a woman who hates Christmas finds unexpected joy in a holiday she swore to ignore for the rest of her life. ~ Allie K. Adams​ ~ Merry TREXmas ~ TREX Series ~Christmas turns to chaos when all the McKoys get together for the holidays. It takes a 12-yr-old autistic boy and his faithful companion to teach them all the true meaning of TREXmas. ~ Geri Foster​ ~ Holiday Mischief ~ Twisted Sisters Series ~The five Avery Sisters create a little Holiday Mischief and find romance in the process. ~ Tammy S. Falkner​ ~ Yes You ~ Reed Brothers Series ~You might remember them. They have two children named Reagan and Lincoln. Find out how their love story started in Yes, You. One bad boy, one good girl. The question - Who? Me? Yes. You. ~ Tawdra Kandle​ ~ Underneath My Christmas Tree ~ Always Series ~When two hearts ignite, the most unexpected gifts can turn up under the tree. ~ Chris Keniston​ ~ Love Walks In ~ Aloha Series ~Annette Deluca believes you only get one chance at the love of a lifetime. It's up to Michael Becker and his young autistic son to prove her wrong. ~ Katy Regnery​ ~ Marrying Mr. English ~ Blueberry Lane 1 - The English Brothers Series ~Long before the English brothers met their wives and girlfriends, their father, Tom, captured the heart of their mother, Eleanora. Travel back in time to Christmas 1981 and find out how it all began! ~ R.L. Syme writing as Becca Boyd ~ As We Dream By The Fire ~ Line of Fire Series ~Sadie never expected a handsome firefighter to crash into her living room on Christmas Eve, but when her tree catches on fire, he could save more than her life... ~Jodi Vaughn​ ~ Christmas In Cloverton ~ Cloverton Series ~A blizzard, a lost cat, and a little bit of Christmas destiny gives Eliza a chance with the man she's loved from afar for too long.

His Ex's Little Sister


Bella Love-Wins - 2017
     Reid I'll never regret running away from a f**king nightmare of a broken home to join the Army. On my return after three tours, I have a chance meeting with a sexy little country-western songbird. The attraction is explosive, but she turns out to be my ex-girlfriend's little sister. I don't remember her having all those curves, or her sassy attitude, or that mouth that was made for sin. Now that I've set my sights on Robin, her forbidden status means nothing to me. I'm ready to claim her, no matter the cost. Robin I bump into the bad boy who broke my sister's heart nine years ago, and everything changes. I never expect forbidden fireworks, secrets and danger at every turn, and a hero in my corner when I need him most. Author's notes: - His Ex's Little Sister is a standalone romance novella with no Cliffhanger and a Guaranteed HEA. - The Insta-Love on the Run series includes quick and sinfully steamy contemporary romance standalones you can devour on the run! Each book is a short burst of explosive romance that'll consume you for up to two hours. Find your dose of love from the very first page. All stories are copyrighted content from Bella Love-Wins.

Unwanted Danger


Olivia Jaymes - 2015
     His FBI career in ruins, Caleb Faulkner is back in his hometown of Applewood to lick his wounds and start again. Years ago, he’d left the little town for the excitement of Chicago and the chance to build a career. Unfortunately it also meant leaving behind Michaela Adams, the woman he loved and adored. Michaela gave up her chance at a lifetime with Caleb to stay and nurse her dying sister and care for her infant nephew. She doesn’t regret her decision but sometimes in the middle of the night she thinks about what might have been. In a tiny hamlet like Applewood, they aren’t going to be able to avoid each other. When Caleb runs into Michaela it’s agonizingly awkward and more emotional than he’d expected. She wants nothing to do with him, which is probably for the best. After all, he doesn’t plan to stick around town for long. Funny how plans can change… Could these two lonely souls have a second chance at true love?

Heating Up the Holidays 3-Story Bundle


Lisa Renee Jones - 2013
    Lisa Renee Jones gives a dedicated reporter and a powerful businessman a chance to count their Thanksgiving blessings in Play with Me; Mary Ann Rivers presents Snowfall, the story of a woman who confronts a life-changing event—hopefully with a special man by her side—just in time for Christmas; and in Serena Bell’s After Midnight, an explosive New Year’s kiss leaves two strangers wondering whether they’ll ever see each other again. PLAY WITH ME by Lisa Renee Jones Kali Miller has spent three years reporting fluff stories, waiting for the article that will launch her career to new heights. When she suddenly finds herself forced to take a job as an executive secretary at a Vegas casino, Kali meets the subject of what will surely be a shocking exposé: her boss, Damion Ward, the arrogant and undeniably sexy CEO. But after Damion invites her to help him plan a Thanksgiving charity event, Kali begins to see another side of the man. And when she surrenders to the exhilarating tension simmering between them, Kali hopes her story will have a happy ending. SNOWFALL by Mary Ann Rivers Jenny Wright can’t get enough of her erotic conversations with someone she knows only as “C.” Flirting online helps Jenny temporarily escape confronting the changes to her life as she slowly loses her vision. Jenny’s occupational therapist, Evan Carlisle-Ford, is helping her prepare for the challenges ahead, but the forthright, trustworthy man can no longer ignore his growing attraction to his fiercely intelligent client. Now Jenny must choose between the safe, anonymous “C”—or the flesh-and-blood Evan, whose heated kisses can melt snow faster than it can fall. AFTER MIDNIGHT by Serena Bell The clock is ticking down to midnight on New Year’s Eve, and all Nora Hart and Miles Shephard can think about is kissing each other—even though they met just minutes before. Then, as fast as Miles enters Nora’s life, he’s gone . . . and she never even gets the name of the man she thinks might just be “the one.” One year later, Nora and Miles are reunited. The chemistry between them is just as strong as they remember. But Miles broke her heart once before—and this time around, Nora’s not sure whether she can give love a second chance.

Control


Suzanne Halliday - 2018
    Good, old-fashioned, heart-thumping, panty melting, lady boner smut. There’s a fancy box on my desk filled with letters from readers, eager to share their sinful escapades like the character in my first book! Each of the naughty writings in my fancy box is a tale worth telling, so I started weaving stories around the titillating confessions. Even though names have been changed to protect the innocent, these are the stories as presented to me along with some wicked embellishments. CONTROL is the sexy, dirty love story of Adam and Emily. For this hot couple, a mutual attraction led to her awakening and the fulfillment of all his alpha dreams.

The Booty


Willa Nash - 2020
    This book is not tied to anything else in the Calamity Montana series other than the town itself, so you don't need to have read a prior story before diving in.For Lola Jennings, Valentine’s Day means a good book and an extra-large glass of wine. So when she finds herself standing in the middle of an enormous barn, bouncing between drunken cowboys and avoiding beer spills, she’s certain that Cupid has sent her into the fiery pits of hell.She’s ready to put the Solo cup down and return home when a line of men takes the stage for the main event—the Wrangler Butt Contest. Ten men twirl and twerk and taunt the crowd with their Wrangler-clad butts in hopes of being crowned king. There’s no denying the devilishly handsome man who performs last has some very fine . . . assets.So when she trips and falls into Aiden Archer’s arms later that night, she knows her trip to Calamity, Montana, is about to get interesting. And if Aiden has his way, it’s going to last a lot longer than one night.

Christmas with the Guy Next Door


Jessa Joy - 2020
    But the last thing I expected was a woman like Hollee to move in next door.She’s curvy, gorgeous and I can’t resist her.I’ll deliver her Christmas tree and warm her up by the fire.But am I willing to drop my defences for this special present?She’ll have to take my wrapping off to find out.HolleeI love Christmas, with extra sprinkles on top.But my holiday plans are a mess.Then I literally slide into the guy next door at the coffee shop.Tannen’s a grande cup of tall, dark and extra, extra hot.Even better, he cuts down trees for a living. His trees may be super-sized, but he’s even bigger.Can my sexy next door neighbour give me a holiday miracle?Steamy, sweet, upbeat insta-love short romance with a blue collar man and younger curvy woman. No cheating and a cute-as-candy canes HEA.

Scorched


Desiree Holt - 2010
    Maybe her new neighbor, Skyler Brody… Too bad she hasn’t seen him since the day he moved in.Then Skyler, a cop recuperating from a gunshot wound, spies Kasey pleasuring herself in front of an open window and nearly trips over his tongue rushing to introduce himself. The sex is instantaneous and hot, with all the explosiveness of fireworks.But Kasey wants something Skyler isn’t prepared to give. Perhaps they can find a way to each other’s heart—if they don’t burn themselves out with their nightly erotic activities.

The Secret Santa Wishing Well


Nikki Lynn Barrett - 2012
    At the suggestion of his ill sister, Jacob takes a job as a Secret Santa at the mall, hoping to restore his Christmas spirit. Even that doesn't seem to work, until a special little boy ambles up to make a very special wish...Cheyenne Jensen is struggling to raise her two kids without the help of her ex-husband who refuses to acknowledge his daughter's existence and doesn't provide for the son he does. This Christmas is shaping up to be as heartbreaking as the last, until her son Ben's kind actions lead a stranger to them.Ah, but it's Christmas time and the magic has begun.When Jacob and Cheyenne meet, neither can deny their immediate attraction to one another. As situations arise that require they spend more time together, their feelings grow stronger and stronger.With Christmas fast approaching, the pair learn what matters most in life. Now, if only they could ditch the ghost of Christmases past.Maybe this holiday will bring some wishes come true—for everyone after all.

The Brush-Off


Piper Rayne - 2017
    Prequel to The Bartender/Free with author's newsletter.

Moving On


Emma Tharp - 2018
     After losing her job, dealing with the double blow of her grandmother's stroke, and finding out her boyfriend was cheating, Scarlette James needs a fresh start. What better place to find your luck again, than Ireland. He's her friend's ex... Braeden McLoughlin is handsome, strong, protective, and the epitome of forbidden fruit. When he offers Scarlette a vacation fling...two weeks to explore Ireland, and each other, Scarlette doesn't know what to listen to, her head or her heart. This book is intended for a mature audience 18+

Home for Christmas


Lia Fairchild - 2013
    Stephen is fresh out of a relationship and dreading the prospect of Christmas alone. Ali, on the other hand, can't celebrate with friends or family. The most important man in her life is dying - decorating cookies and hanging tinsel aren't even on her radar. When the two meet during a chance encounter, Stephen's instant attraction to Ali spurs him into action. He'll do whatever it takes to give her the holiday she deserves and pull off a real Christmas miracle.This holiday romance short is the moving story of two people, fates intertwined, about to be surprised by what destiny has in store.*Bonus: Sneak peek of the uniquely-told story of a compulsive liar and her therapist, Compulsive.

Secret Santa


Kati Wilde - 2016
    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.