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Healing the Rancher
Mary Sue Jackson - 2020
Willow Spalding is just too darned pretty, and too much of a distraction to have around his ranch. But when her young son, Tavish, lights up around the horses, Carter just can’t bring himself to disappoint the little guy. He convinces himself that enduring her presence is worth it if he can just get well enough to ride again. His grievous injury has left him cranky and miserable, forced to walk with a cane when he wants nothing more than to get back to work. Carter hadn’t really thought about how torturous it would be to have her touching him all the time. It’s all business to her, but his body sure isn’t listening to reason. Worse, he didn’t realize just how lonely he was until Willow and Tavish came into his life. He just has to remind himself Willow’s not on his ranch for romance.Recently divorced, Willow jumps at the chance to get away from her abusive ex and spend some time working on a remote ranch—even if the sexy rancher is a grump. Besides, it’s immediately clear that something about this ranch is making her boy glow with happiness like nothing else has since he witnessed his mom being beaten by his dad. And soon she realizes her feelings for Carter are becoming more than just therapist and patient; feelings she doesn’t want and certainly doesn’t need, especially with an angry ex stalking her. Her ex is her problem and dragging a man she’s beginning to care about into her messed up life is not in the plan. With all her problems, Carter’s better off without her. As for her? She’ll get over her cowboy love—even if she’s beginning to believe he’s the man she was always meant to be with.Mary Sue Jackson and USA Today Bestseller Leslie North invite you to indulge in a heart-warming small-town western romance with a smoking hot cowboy and the woman who tames him...This novel contains sexual content and profanity.
What We Know Is True
Jamie Bennett - 2019
Who would have thought it?” Polar opposites. Karis and Reid are nothing alike. Where she calculates risks, he takes them. When she looks, he leaps—literally. But somehow, they do work well together—better than well, because oddly, they seem to complement each other. They’re great work colleagues. They’re great friends. Could they be great at something more? Can Reid give up roaming around the world, looking for adventure? Can Karis let go of her control a little, to take a chance? Sometimes, your happy ending can’t be planned, coordinated, and calculated…but it’s there, if you can let go and reach for it!
The Lieutenant
Melissa Adams - 2021
When my father was assigned as base commander in Star Cove, I couldn’t say no to his offer to move in with him. I couldn’t wait for the beach and the sand and my first real job out of college.Only dad doesn’t tell me about his new wife and her deliciously sexy military sons and the house we all now call home. The house is big, but the base is small, and everyone talks.If I give in to our attraction, I could ruin my new stepbrothers’ careers and my dad’s. If I don’t, I might lose the only chance at a love that could heal my broken heart for good.Warning: this book is part of a trilogy and ends on a cliffhanger. This is a why choose, military stepbrother story where the heroine won’t have to choose between her different love interests. It has sexual scenes, dub-con, swearing, danger and mild violence. Suitable only for readers aged 18+
Say Yes
Katy Kaylee - 2019
Ryan grew up hot. And his perfect kiss just saved my life.Teasing eyes. Tempting lips. Muscles that could stop traffic.No wonder he’s a soap opera star.My voluptuous curves melted against his hard abs, and the next thing I knew, I was pregnant.My little brother’s gonna murder him, but only if he finds out.I’ve never been good at keeping secrets, and Ryan’s doing all he can to pry this new one out of me.What happens if I tell?The only thing worse than losing my family would be losing him.Has love always been a four letter word?
Forever Hearts
Elle Linder - 2020
His small town welcomes him with open arms. His family is grateful he’s alive. But the one person he wants to be happy to see him isn’t. After a decade, it is obvious his first and only love hasn’t forgiven him. Piper has three words for him: Leave me alone.Piper is angry the boy she once wanted forever with is home for good. Except Dawson is no boy anymore. He is mature, infuriatingly handsome and cocky as ever. There is little Piper can do, aside from hiding on her farm to avoid Dawson and she is failing at every turn.He’s weakening her resolve. She’s afraid to lower her guard. But the chemistry between them is impossible to ignore. After all these years, will Piper finally forgive Dawson? Or will an unrequited love stand in the way of their second chance at forever?Get this stunning new romance today!
Take Me to Bed: A Collection of Naughty Bedtime Stories
Lydia Michaels - 2020
The last thing he expected was to fall in love with a sub for hire.
Almost Priest
: Lydia MichaelsColin is making his Holy Orders at the end of summer. But when his brother brings home a woman, he’s suddenly rethinking his devotion to the church and his loyalty to his family. Big drama in a small town leads to one scandalous, taboo summer…
The Boss
: Melanie MorelandTerrified and on the run, I was lost. He found me. I witnessed his crime and he gave me a choice. Marriage or death. I never expected to love him. But the choices were never really mine.
Personal Delivery
: Ainsley BoothJana’s got a crush on the new SwiftEx delivery guy, Jake. What they don’t know--what nobody knows--is that Jake Aston is not a regular delivery driver. When the billionaire goes undercover on the front lines to better understand his new company, the last thing expects is to fall for the cute illustrator on his new route.
Runaway Billionaire
: Desiree HoltWhen Kyle is sent to scope out a tiny B&B on the beach, he’s hardly prepared for Pepper, who launches herself at him with a hot kiss and introduces him as her intended. Maybe she can save him from his matchmaking parents before reality rears its ugly head and nearly destroys it all.
Sweetest Sin
: Sienna SnowShe's the woman of my dreams. The one I never should have touched. The one who owns my soul. There is nothing I wouldn't do to keep her. Even play a game, where the winner takes all.
Brock
Mandy Morgan - 2019
Come and meet the men of Bourne Protective Services. And the women they're born to protect. Brock I started Bourne Protective Services after years of serving as an Army Ranger. Protecting people as a bodyguard was never personal for me. Not until Lily. The curvy ER nurse has some creep stalking her. That's how it all starts with us. But from the moment I set my eyes on Lily Miller, I know that's not where it will end. The Devil himself won't be able to stop me until she's safe again. And in my arms. Lily My overprotective parents didn't make it easy for me to deal with trouble in my life. But they've moved across the country and left me alone to handle a freaking stalker. So, I turn to the professionals at Bourne Protective Services, not sure what to expect. I definitely wasn't prepared for the hard-faced and heavily-muscled Brock Bourne. But all of this is just business for him, right? After all, it's what he does for a living. And he surely couldn't be interested in more than being my bodyguard. Could he? Brock is the FIRST book in the interconnected Bourne Bodyguard Series. There are NO romance cliffhangers and a satisfying HEA for each of the couples. These SHORT, sweet, and steamy romances are all about strong men with big hearts. And the sassy heroines the men of BPS will do anything to win over and protect... Book 1: Lily and Brock's Love Story Book 2: Blair and Mason's Love Story Book 3: Amelia and Hunter's Love Story Book 4: Luna and Wyatt's Love Story
Cocky Playboy
Sloane Howell - 2019
In these words, and in this world. A five star read from the very first page." - Amo Jones, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Elite Kings Club Series He's a bastard in Burberry. Decker Collins knows how to do one thing--win. When his billion-dollar law practice moves to merge with a firm out of Dallas, she shows up to oversee the transition. Tate Reynolds--the vixen in Versace. She's whip-smart, sassy, and gorgeous. Oh, and she doesn't take any of Decker's sh*t. With the merger hanging in the balance, they go to war with each other. There's only one problem. This war isn't just about business. Because when they're not butting heads... They're banging headboards. If you love wealthy, possessive alpha males and strong heroines, this series is for YOU! Cocky Playboy is a full length romance novel with a Happily Ever After.
The Beauty and the Beast
Alana Albertson - 2016
But without her love, I'll forever remain a BEAST.Isabella—Grady Williams is a national treasure, the youngest living Medal of Honor recipient, America’s scarred superhero. With tattooed arms sculpted from carrying M-16s, this bad boy has girls begging from sea to shining sea to get a piece of his action.When my father squanders away my college fund, I make a deal with this dirty-talking Devil Dog—I will pretend to be Grady’s girlfriend for the Marine Corps Ball, and my dad will write Grady’s war memoir.Grady is fearless. Hell, this badass jumped on a grenade to save his fellow Marines! As much as I crave him, I refuse to allow myself to become addicted to a dangerous man who will detonate my heart.Grady—Isabella Cuesta is an angel who can see beyond my mangled skin, a pawn used to repay her father’s debt, a woman who makes me feel like a man instead of a monster.But I no longer believe in fairy tales.She’s mine until our contract ends. I’ll take her hard and rough, listen to all her hopes and fears, lay down my life to protect her.This beauty will never let herself love a dangerous man like me—a man who has killed, a man who runs towards gunfire, a man who never backs down from a fight.But without her love, I’m not a man—I’ll remain forever a beast.Publisher's note: This is a full-length, standalone novel. Happily Ever After. No cliffhanger. No cheating.
Fall of the Trident (Season SEALs Book 3)
KaLyn Cooper - 2021
His work hadn’t changed so it had become his life. He went from one command to another, wherever the Navy sent him.His world was focused on the SEALs he commanded…until the day in his exuberance over a highly complicated operation, he hugged his administrative assistant.Marta Merkel had been a force to be reckoned in the SEAL world. For over twenty-five years, since her SEAL husband had been killed on active duty, she could make or break a career.Even though they were single adults past fifty, she worked directly outside his office, controlling his work life.With years of baggage, could they make this work?
Lumberjacked
K.C. Crowne - 2020
My rules."Three years of celibacy was my life.But now Angela's presence makes things exceptionally....
hard
.After the winter storm, she was supposed to be a temporary guest.But, Santa must have a sick sense of humor... I'm addicted to every inch of her.Her full breasts. Her curvy hips. Those sweet innocent eyes filled with untapped potential.The problem is I don't ask. I take. And if let myself loose....I'm afraid nothing will stop me from having all of her.
The Paris Apartment
Sophia Karlson - 2018
Being free of her family and the restraints they put on her only adds to the pleasure of exploring Paris on her own. Except that James, her best friend's older brother, is in Paris too, in the same apartment, and claims his side of the only bed.They can't deny their mutual attraction and soon a one-night stand only leads to more temptation, but James has a secret. A secret that can kill their budding relationship. Can James steer clear and deserve Mila's love without revealing it all?
Cleat Chaser
Celia Aaron - 2016
She hates players even more. When her best friend drags her to a Ravens game, she spends the innings reading a book… Until she gets a glimpse of the closer—a pitcher who draws her like a magnet. Fighting her attraction to Easton Holliday is easy. All she has to do is keep her distance, avoid the ballpark, and keep her head down. At least, all that would have worked, but Easton doesn’t intend to let Kyrie walk so easily. When another player vies for Kyrie’s attention, Easton will swing for the fences. But will Kyrie strike him out or let him steal home? Full disclosure: This is an erotic, standalone romantic comedy full of hot guys in tight baseball pants, even more guys in tight baseball pants who know how to swing a big stick, and explicit sex.
Plus One
Brighton Walsh - 2013
She has an amazing condo in the city, great friends, and a successful bakery she built from the ground up…what more does she need? Ian Donnelly has been in love with his older sister's best friend, Olivia, for years. He even moved away after college to get some distance from her and the intense feelings she stoked in him. But when Olivia swears off men just in time for wedding season, he impulsively volunteers to be her stand-in wedding date.The sparks that fly between them take Olivia by surprise. Ian is nothing like she remembered, and when they fall into bed, he’s everything she could ever want. What’s the harm of a no-strings summer fling? Strictly physical, of course—her track record in relationships isn’t exactly glowing.Nine wedding dates. That’s all that Ian has to show Olivia he wants more than just a summer of fun. He wants to be her plus one forever.
Kept by the Mountain Beast
Celeste Jones - 2019
A mountain beast like him claims a mate.My family fled the city to keep me from being married off to whatever rich man bid the highest. I ended up alone on the mountain, helpless, desperate, and at the mercy of a mountain beast.He has no need of a wife. I will be his mate.He will protect me, but I will obey or be punished, and when my virgin body is claimed by this fearsome brute it will be with my cheeks still blushing and my well-spanked bottom still burning.The first time he took me, I screamed as I climaxed. Next time he won't be nearly so gentle...Publisher's Note: Kept by the Mountain Beast includes spankings and sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book.