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Blindsided


Siera London - 2019
    One night. Once will never be enough. Dr. Graham Hamilton is ready to make his part-time lover a permanent addition in his life. Problem is, she isn’t returning his calls. Doctoral student, Shayla Walters, wanted more than Graham’s routine visits to her bed. She would have given him forever, but life threw a curve ball that has her rethinking her choices. When Graham arrives on the university campus, Shayla is resistant to their usual arrangement. Blindsided by her rejection, he rises to the challenge. He came to the nation’s capital for Shayla, and he’s not leaving without her. *This is a steamy Bachelors of Shell Cove crossover novella*

Fighting Temptation


K.C. Lynn - 2014
    Yet he’s also beautiful, strong and honorable. I unconditionally and irrevocably love every damaged part of him. And for the boy, who didn’t believe in love, he would always and forever have mine. ~Julia SinclairJulia was different from anyone I’d ever met. I never thought someone so good and genuine existed until her. The more I saw of her the more I became addicted to her. Every time I was around her she would destroy some of the darkness that lurked inside of me. She made the bad shit in my life seem not so terrible. Then, before I knew it, I had fallen for a girl from another world. ~Jaxson ReidTwo unlikely friends—the innocent, good girl and the notorious bad boy. One fateful night brought them together, and they formed a bond—one so strong it was unbreakable—until one night they gave into temptation.Fast forward five years and Jaxson is back to fix the mistakes he’s made with the only girl who’s ever mattered to him. Only someone isn’t happy with his return, someone who thinks Julia is theirs and they will stop at nothing to make sure it stays that way—forever.Jaxson will not only fight to protect Julia, but will also battle the new and existing demons that haunt his soul from death, corruption, destruction and war.This is Book One in the Men Of Honor series. It can be read as a standalone and has a HEA. It’s New Adult Romance and is told from both character’s POV. Due to strong sexual content, coarse language and mature subject matter this book is not suitable for anyone under the age of 18.

Maxim


Coco Miller - 2019
    This is messy. This is ratchet. Girl meets fierce Russian. Girl falls for fierce Russian. But there’s only one little problem. The man of her dreams is already married. And it gets even worse… To her sister. Is there any chance that this love story will end with a happily ever after? Maxim is a steamy, stand-alone, Russian mafia romance. It is not appropriate for readers under 18 due to sizzling HAWT love scenes!

Fixing Broken Hearts


Raven Rivers - 2018
    She’s got his daughter. And yet, resisting has never been so hard. Cassandra Caught between honoring her vow to do no harm and protecting her young charge, Dr. Cassandra Nash suddenly finds herself tangled between two of the most powerful mob families. Getting wrangled up with a Russian mob boss is a good way to wind up dead. Every instinct in her body is urging her to flee. And yet, there’s something about his deep masculine voice that sends a thrill snaking through Cassandra’s gut. Resisting has never been so hard. Viktor His daughter’s sudden disappearance ripped Viktor’s world apart. Finding her stranded in an American hospital without protection fills him with white hot fury. To add insult to some serious injury, her American physician belongs to a rivaling mob family. That simply cannot be a coincidence. In spite of his determination to rip them apart after he gets his kid back, Viktor is surprised to realize that gratitude towards the beautiful doctor has quickly eclipsed his blood thirsty quest for revenge. But can he actually protect them both while he struggles to quell the violence sneaking in on them from every direction? **** This is a full-length, standalone, steamy BWWM romance novel. No cheating, no cliffhanger and a guaranteed happily ever after. **** Your copy of "Fixing Broken Hearts" (approximately 51,000 words) includes a BONUS BOOK by Raven Rivers(approximately 50,000 words)

Metal Monkey


Brooklyn Knight - 2020
    My father told me a woman would come, but he couldn’t have meant her. He was talking about Megumi-Chan, the woman who’s been bred to be on my arm. She’s a Dragon and I’m a Tiger – it’s a match made in the stars.But Riyah…I can’t stay away from her, no matter how hard I try. She’s a Monkey, no good can come of it; but the strength of these feelings has me wondering if love is strong enough to overcome culture and tradition.RiyahI’ve been ruined by love. I’m off men and relationships. My best friend has convinced me that all I need to do is become the master of my emotions; so when I go to the Four Moons Mindfulness Retreat in Japan, Yukio’s enigmatic presence catches me completely off guard. He’s sensual and enigmatic.He’s also double-minded and unstable.I need to stay away from this man, if it’s the last thing I do. The only thing he’ll guarantee is heartache. Still, the attraction is unavoidable. His Tiger is on the loose, but this Monkey will escape its clutches, even if it means running away from my destiny.

A Very Special Christmas


K. Alex Walker - 2014
    From her sultry brown skin to her luscious, berry-ripe lips, he can think of nothing else than to find a way to get to know her better. With loss so close to his own heart, he feels that Morgan could be his second chance at happiness. The only problem? Getting to their first date.For the first time in her adult life, Morgan Henderson does not have the resources to stand on her own two feet. After losing her job in Miami and having to move to New York to stay with her best friend Ashlee, the only thing she is focused on is regaining control of her life...that is, until Noah Adams comes into the picture. Completely caught off-guard when the dark-haired, blue-eyed epitome of rugged sexiness asks her out to dinner at a skating rink, she politely declines. Little does she know, that day on the ice won't be the last time she sets eyes on Noah.In the battle of love vs security, Morgan will be forced to choose between a terrifying, yet passionate romance with Noah in New York, or the assurance of her livelihood...in Miami.

Beneath the Secrets Part 1


Lisa Renee Jones - 2012
    Now, two years later, he's working with his brothers at Walker Security, but he's living fast, hard, and wild, until he reaches the ultimate high...revenge. And he's close, so close he can taste it. He's one meeting, one woman, away from being inside one of the money laundering shells the cartel operates.One woman....One dangerously hot night....AND Beneath the Secrets, Part OneTwo paths collide.Two people who will do anything, including sleeping with the enemy, to avenge or save someone they love. But what if everything isn't as it seems and the enemy isn't the enemy at all? Can these two broken people drawn together by their sizzling hot attraction see beyond their pain and their need for vengeance and find the trust they will need to survive a vicious drug lord's wrath before it's too late?Tall, Dark and DeadlyThe Walker Brothers...Tall, dark, and deadly, these three brothers run Walker security. Each brother is unique in his methods and skills, but all share key similarities. They are passionate about those they love, relentless when fighting for a cause they believe in, and all believe that no case is too hard, no danger too dark. Dedication is what they deliver, results are their reward.

7 Degrees of Alpha


D.J. Parker - 2016
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Beautiful Girl


Shiloh Walker - 2008
    The wealthy family, the car, the looks and charm, and the perfect boyfriend. Then, mysteriously, she disappeared to study abroad. Now she s back, and it s not merely to attend a high school reunion. She s here to face her demons and Blake, the man she has never stopped loving.Blake Mitchell is a changed man, thanks to surviving twelve long years of difficulties that began after Del dropped out of his life. Now she s back, and she s nothing like the polished, stylish world traveler he imagined she d be. There s a darkness about her, and a grim expression in her eyes that says she s prepared for fight or flight.Blake s concern for her breaks down the walls Del has built around her heart and she finally begins to heal from the abuse she suffered at the hands of her own family. But the betrayal goes deeper than either of them ever imagined and it s about to come back to haunt them."

Where Flowers Bloom


Nikki Vale - 2020
    A timeworn mansion full of secrets. When future bliss means braving the past, can she write her own happily ever after?Author Kendyll Jamison yearns to reignite love's spark. So when an opportunity arises for her to relocate with her fianc� to North Carolina, she jumps at the chance to find the perfect home for their fresh start. And when she tours a creaky old manor, she's sold the moment she sways into the haunting ballroom.Hiring a considerate local contractor to breathe life into the plantation, she's pulled back into a recurring childhood dream and captivated by the gentle stranger's empathy. But the land's bones are calling for redemption, and the price the courageous woman must pay to heal their unresolved wounds could crush her with an agonizing choice...Will Kendyll put a tragic history to rest before all she loves goes up in flames?Where Flowers Bloom is an enduring standalone women's fiction novel. If you like kind-hearted heroines, historical fantasy, and soul-rending stakes, you'll adore Nikki Vale's enthralling tale.Buy Where Flowers Bloom to rebuild tomorrow today!

The Russian's Revenge Romance


Flossie Shepherd - 2017
     She was wrong. Alexei was fresh out of a long term relationship and he saw Natalie as a rebound fling and a way to get back at his ex. However, Alexei had no idea that his little revenge romance was soon going to become something much bigger than he ever imagined... This is a Russian Billionaire romance full of red hot scenes and red hot drama. Download now and start enjoying this one right away!

All I Want For Christmas Is An Alpha (A Very Alpha Christmas Season 2, Book 3)


Moni Boyce - 2020
    It’s the only option really. There’s no way Macy could not show up. For two reasons, it’s her friend’s wedding and it’s Christmas. So, jealousy it is. With the help of her hot alpha, best friend, Cooper, showing up with man candy on her arm, will get the job done. It’s perfect.She gets to be part of such a magical event and avoid facing her prick of a past alone, at the same time. Only she doesn’t know that Cooper’s feelings have gone from friendly to down right sinful. And he’s determined to use the opportunity of posing as her fake boyfriend to his advantage. They belong together, and by the end of this, he’ll make sure she knows it.

Darkly Desirable


Camille Mackenzie - 2018
    Only I didn't know that anyone was really listening. But he was and from the moment he spoke, Garrin swept me up into his world. Death surrounds him. My love can save him. If he just let's me in. If he just takes my light I can help him through the dark. Garrin Can we be alone together? That's what she said to the man in the shadows. That's what she said to me. An invitation to a world, that's lonely, bloody and dark. But with her, there is light and I need it. My love comes with a cost. A price that has to be paid in blood. Let her go...a better man would. I'm not a better man. I'm a selfish killer. And I want what I want. Her.

A Family That Slays Together (Mama's Brood Book 3)


Shay Rucker - 2021
    

The Wanting


Shyla Colt - 2011
    At the time, her age and his position as her professor kept him from acting on his desires. When the biological mating period known as The Wanting hits, it ignites a passion that neither can resist. Will the icy Zasha run from her feelings or embrace the man who melts her heart?