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The One Real Thing


Samantha Young - 2016
    Loss and betrayal taught her that lesson long ago. But when she comes across a set of old love letters in the prison’s library and visits the picturesque town of Hartwell to deliver them to their intended recipient, she finds herself unable to resist the town’s charm—and her attraction to the sexy owner of a local bar proves equally hard to deny.Since his divorce from his unfaithful ex-wife, Cooper Lawson has focused on what really matters: his family and the boardwalk pub they’ve owned for generations. But the first time Jessica steps into his bar, Cooper is beyond tempted to risk his heart on her. Yet as their attraction grows hotter and Jessica remains stubbornly closed off, he begins to realize it will take more than just passion to convince her there’s only one real thing in life worth fighting for….

Finders Keepers


C.A. Rose - 2017
     He found her. He’s keeping her. No one, not even her, is going to keep him from doing just that.

Alarm


Shay Savage - 2014
    Meeting a tall, dark stranger covered in tattoos is not in her plans. Bad boys just aren’t her type, even if they gorgeous and built like a brick wall. The alarms in her head warn that Aiden Hunter is definitely on the list of men her mother told her to avoid, but she doesn’t listen.Still, she finds herself drawn to Aiden and the excitement she is missing in her own life. He fills her days with thrills and danger, and her nights with passion she’s never experienced before. Even though she knows he’s hiding something from her, Chloe pushes away her concerns and dives into this new way of living.Near the beach in Miami, Aiden teaches her to live life to the fullest as Chloe battles the internal warning bells that tell her to be wary. By the time she realizes her fears may be justified, it’s too late.Aiden’s past is catching up to him, but is he the hunter or the hunted?

Mr. Somebody


Tracie Douglas - 2021
    A titan in his industry, he wants for nothing, but it’s not long before he realizes money can’t buy happiness.The evening he comes face to face with Marisol Torres, everything changes.Marisol is the blast from his past he didn’t know he needed, and one night together turns both their lives upside down.Gabe knows he’ll never be the same without her, but Marisol has a secret that could end things before they even get a real chance to start.

Mister Moneybags


Vi Keeland - 2017
     I met Bianca in an elevator. She was on her way to interview me when we got stuck. The beautiful raven-haired reporter assumed I was a delivery guy because of the way I was dressed. She had no clue I was really Dex Truitt, the wealthy, successful businessman she’d dubbed “Mister Moneybags”―her afternoon appointment. Bianca told me how much she hated Dex’s type―snobby, over educated, silver-spooned men who didn't appreciate the simple things in life. So, after the elevator finally started moving again, I cancelled the interview and let her believe I was someone I wasn’t―a bike messenger named Jay. I loved the way she looked at the fake me and didn't want it to end. I began dating her as “Jay”―all the while letting her interview the real me over email. I didn’t expect that our chemistry online would be just as hot. I didn’t expect the mess I’d gotten myself into. I didn’t expect that Jay and Dex would fall in love with her. And she was falling for two men. Only, both men were me. And when she found out, we were both going to lose her. Nothing could have prepared me for that day. And I certainly wasn't prepared for what came after. All good things must come to an end, right? Except our ending was one I didn't see coming.

Bear in a Bakery: A Bear Shifter Fated Mates Romance (Estes Park Shifters Book 1)


Liz Paffel - 2021
    

Incandescent


River Savage - 2014
    Until he meets Kadence. Kadence Turner has no business lusting over a student’s father, especially the president of the Knights Rebels MC. Nix is crass, obnoxious and dangerously sexy and for some reason, Kadence can’t seem to hate him for it. The bossy biker breaks down her defenses, but unlike the old Kadence, the woman she is today won’t give in without a fight. The tension is undeniable, the attraction fierce. A man that wants what he wants and a woman that will fight him every step of the way.

Wife Wanted


Eva Luxe - 2017
    He needed a fiance. So they made a deal. They just didn't know they'd enjoy it so much. My best friends are all getting married and starting families. I've never felt the need to have a man. They feel differently, and urge me to get a wedding date. Then I meet Gordon, a billionaire CEO. He's gorgeous, well hung and amazing in bed. And he needs to get married to keep his company afloat. Both of us have to pretend to be people we're not. It seems like a fake match made in heaven. Until we realize it might be becoming all too real. Will what started as a fun dare turn into something serious? And will our hearts get too entangled to walk away as planned? Wife Wanted is a standalone steamy romance featuring a billionaire alpha male and the feisty, curvy woman who wins his heart. It has no cheating, no cliffhangers and a happily ever after. Bonus content included!

Her Debt


Rebel Rose - 2018
    And a cheat. A damn good one… but not good enough. And now she owes a debt to me. A debt that only her body can repay.I’m restless with lust and need and desire for this thing of beauty not in my possession. My mind and cock are obsessed with her.When I spank her for the first time, I know that I’m right.She is the one.The woman that I’m going to break. The woman that I’m going to train for only my particular tastes. I’m going to shatter her into a million pieces and then rebuild her into everything that I want and need and desire in…My next submissive.

Porn Star


Laurelin Paige - 2016
    Maybe you clear your browser history religiously. Maybe you pretend to be aghast whenever someone even mentions the word porn in your presence.But the truth is that you do know me.Everybody knows Logan O'Toole, world famous porn star.Except then Devi Dare pops into my world, and pretty soon I'm doing things that aren't like me--like texting her with flirty banter and creating an entire web porn series just so I can get to star in her bed. Again. And again.With Devi, my entire universe shifts, and the more time I spend with her, the more I realize that Logan O'Toole isn't the guy I thought he was.So maybe I'm not the guy you thought I was either.

True Mates; The Complete Series


Olivia Arran - 2016
    Each book follows a different couple on their search for a happy ever after. Found (True Mates #0.5) When Alpha Adam Colstone escapes to his winter cabin for some much needed solitude and relaxation. Rescuing a voluptuous she-wolf from frostbite was definitely not part of his plan!Waking up in the arms of a sizzling hot stranger, Claire Kendal thought she had to be dreaming... because not only is this man her saviour, he's also her true mate... Adam is more than willing to put his heart, soul and body into proving to Claire that she's not dreaming... but will it be enough to heal her of her amnesia?Will Claire remember why she was running, before it's too late... or will they run out of time? Promised (True Mates #1) She's fighting for her freedom... she never counted on finding her true mate.Wolf Shifter Kara Smith is on the run from her old pack. Her only goal - to escape the man she has been promised to and live on her own terms. The problem is that her chosen protector - the Alpha of the Colstone Wolf Pack - is sexy as hell, making her wolf sit up and pant, begging for a taste. Definitely not part of her plan... Alpha James Colstone has given up any hope of finding his true mate, the other half of his soul… until sassy Kara walks through his door. Desperate to claim her, to touch and possess her gorgeous curves, he has to convince her he’s not only good for protection duty…that he can give her so much more... But Kara doesn’t trust easily anymore. What's more, her intended is hunting her - and he'll do anything to get her back!Will James' dominance scare Kara away... or will she learn that with the right man, true freedom lies in surrender? ~Plus a steamy bonus epilogue!~ Taken (True Mates #2) Being with her is like standing a little too close to the sun… Beta Wolf Sean Colstone has a mission - to recover a kidnapped jaguar shifter, and deliver her safely back to the pack. The only problem? He suspects that wildcat Lisa is his true mate. There’s something about the curve-packed petite bombshell that gets under his skin... heating his blood, and threatening to destroy his well-honed discipline of control! He clings to his control like a well-worn blanket - one she'd like to rip right off… Smart talking jaguar shifter Lisa Shadowpaw is a lone cat, and she likes it that way. Dragged into a fight between two wolf packs by her best friend, she’s just waiting for a chance to escape her kidnappers’ grasp. She can’t count on anyone coming to rescue her, least of all Sean - after all, he made it very clear that he didn’t want her… But no matter how much she tries to convince herself to just forget the hot, sexy shifter, she can’t get him out of her mind… or her heart. When Sean’s control finally breaks, can Lisa tame his beast…or will his past consume them both? Healed (True Mates #3)Love is irrelevant when choosing a mate…Wolf shifter Amanda Smithrock has to prove to her new pack that she is worthy of being their Alpha. With a strong Beta by her side, that shouldn’t be a problem - right? Except, the Beta in question is Tarq. Funny, easygoing, with a lazy drawl and the most perfect set of abs - he’s driving her crazy. And he’s her true mate - something she’s vowed never to accept. With a traitor to uncover and an abused pack to heal, Amanda has her work cut out for her. Can she keep her mind on the task, or will her distraction prove deadly?I might be easygoing, but I can be stubborn too…Wolf shifter Tarq Colstone is right where he wants to be, as Amanda’s Beta he can keep a close eye on her - protecting her from any threats while continuing his seduction. But his future mate is resisting him, pushing him away at every opportunity. Can he convince her that they are meant to be together, or has he met his match in this strong-willed Alpha she-wolf?As dark secrets are revealed and heartbreak is uncovered, can this headstrong couple accept the past and move on… or will it own their souls, and hearts, forever? Redeemed (True Mates #4)Every inch of him calls to me, thrilling me…All wolf shifter Macey Colstone needs to do is find a certain coyote shifter who’s hiding from his past and deliver him back to the pack. As a lieutenant in the Colstone Pack she’s able to take care of herself - she doesn’t need a smoldering hot, white-haired, ice-god of a coyote getting all territorial. Especially when she doesn't know him. And certainly can’t trust him... even though he makes her wolf sit up and howl with need!To be with her, I have to accept who I really am…Coyote shifter Jason Sunclaw has spent the last twenty years living as a human. He believes he’s truly happy. He has a successful career, a decent apartment, and money in the bank. He definitely doesn’t need a she-wolf crashing into his life and turning everything upside down, reminding him of the animal side he keeps hidden from the world. But her scent changes everything. He knows straight away, without a doubt, that she is the one for him. And he’d do anything to claim her! But the path ahead is twisted with lies and deceit - can Macey and Jason work together to discover the real truth… and what will it cost them if they do? Cherished (True Mates #5) I’m the pack fixer… and I’m not afraid of getting my hands dirty.Wolf shifter Oliver Colstone was handpicked to be the pack fixer because of his specialist training, his lack of emotions, and his willingness to do whatever is needed to get a job done. Got a problem? He’s your man. But one look at his true mate and Oliver thinks he might be the one in trouble this time...I’m a survivor - but can I survive being the focus of Oliver’s attention?Life hasn’t been a barrel of laughs for curvy Ana Arlington, but she hasn’t given up. Nope. She’s got her son to think about and a future to plan. First things first, she has to find a way to escape her captors. She doesn’t need a smoking hot black-ops kind of guy swooping in and rescuing her. Okay, maybe she does… but does he have to look so darn irresistible doing it?As destiny draws human and shifter together, will Oliver be able to convince Ana to give up her prejudices and take a chance on fate… or will she forever close her heart to true love?

Possessive Mechanic: A Blue Collar Alpha Male Instalove Romance


Flora Madison - 2019
    Unfortunately, I'm running from mine. After my life and career fell apart in Chicago, I moved to Callman's Creek, Wisconsin not knowing what I'd do next. That's when I saw the 'help wanted' sign at Savior's Auto Body. I didn't know much about cars, but I knew I need to make money fast. Beggars can't be choosers, and most women would die to work for a guy like Hawk Savior. Unfortunately, I'm not most women, and this is exactly what got me into trouble the last time. Hawk: After my marriage ended in a shocking heartbreak, I'd sworn off women forever. No women in life, and certainly none working for me in my auto body shop. Then came Verity...headstrong, gorgeous, perfect Verity. I knew hiring her as my shop manager was risky, but something told me that it would be okay. That she'd be my employee, and nothing else. But even I knew, there was something happening between us. Something that had me questioning myself, And wondering if any woman was worth the risk of getting hurt again. Possessive Mechanic is a sweet and steamy SHORT romance featuring an instalove alpha male (sensitive alpha hero) who'll do anything to claim his curvy BBW woman. It's the perfect one hour read when you're on the go or just need a high heat quickie romance to hold you over. If you love workplace romances featuring blue collar bad boys and strong, confident heroines, this is the amazon kindle short reads (90 minutes) for you.

Draw


Cora Brent - 2014
    A set of fraternal triplets born to a depraved family, they were rough, sexy and wild as wolves."Saylor... I don’t even know if love is real. After running from the bastard who brutalized me, I limped back to Arizona, choosing a vibrant college town in the hopes of starting over. I never expected to find him there. Cord Gentry. He and his brothers were tough, lusty forces of nature I’d known since childhood. Years ago, Cord seduced me as a sick game. I’ve hated him ever since. Now here he is again, a man who beats other men bloody for money. Cord has always been heartless, dangerous, not to be trusted. And I want him so much I can’t think. Cord...They called us ‘those white trash Gentry boys’ until we believed that’s what we were. Our people squatted at the edge of a hellhole prison town for generations. The childhood we endured was the stuff of nightmares. I’d learned early on that my brothers, Chase and Creed, were the only people on earth worth my time. They all told us we were bad, that we’d always be bad. The horrors of the past have scarred my soul. But now I need to be better. For her. Warning: This book contains explicit language, sexual situations, and violence which may be upsetting to some. Draw is the first of the Gentry Boys series, however this New Adult Romance novel can be read as a stand alone.

Salvatore


Natasha Knight - 2016
    While my father sat silent, a man defeated, giving his daughter to the Benedetti monsters.I obeyed. I played my part. I signed my name and gave away my life. I became their living, breathing trophy, a constant symbol of their power over us.That was five years ago.Then came the time for him to claim me. For Salvatore Benedetti to own me.I had vowed vengeance. I had learned hate. And yet, nothing could have prepared me for the man who now ruled my life.I expected a monster, one I would destroy. But nothing is ever black or white. No one is either good or evil. For all his darkness, I saw his light. For all his evil, I saw his good. As much as he made me hate him, a passion hotter than the fires of hell burned inside me.I was his, and he was mine. My very own monster.SalvatoreI owned the DeMarco Mafia Princess. She belonged to me now. We had won, and they had lost. And what better way to teach a lesson than to take from them that which is most precious? Most beloved?I was the boy who would be king. Next in line to rule the Benedetti Family. Lucia DeMarco was the spoils of war. Mine to do with as I pleased.It was my duty to break her. To make her life a living hell. My soul was dark, I was hell bound. And there was no way out, not for either of us. Because the Benedetti family never lost, and in our wake, we left destruction. It’s how it had always been. How I believed it would always be.Until Lucia.Author’s Note: Salvatore and Lucia’s story is a steamy standalone romance. No cliffhanger and no cheating. It is intended for mature readers.

Discretion


Karina Halle - 2019
    For Sadie Reynolds, a down-on-her-luck student, the Riviera means dingy hostels and back streets. When a wrong turn puts her in jeopardy, the last thing she expects is to be saved by the most handsome stranger she’s ever locked eyes with. When she later wakes up in a luxury suite with a Mediterranean view, she’s in the tender care of her rescuer: Olivier Dumont, France’s most eligible bachelor, billionaire hotelier, and heir to the Dumont fashion fortune.Olivier also owns his reputation for scandal. But Sadie is unlike any woman he’s ever met. Her humble persona and wild innocence promise real passion. He’s promising Sadie something too: anything she wants. From Bordeaux to Cannes to Paris, Sadie’s past in America is swept away and replaced with a fantasy too good to be true.Pulled into Olivier’s orbit of wealth, glamour, and excess, Sadie discovers that the Dumont dynasty comes with a legacy of wicked secrets. And Olivier’s secrets may be the most damning of all…