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Hot for the Holidays


Poppy Parkes - 2019
    . . no?Ginger Cole would rather do a lot of things than go back to her hometown of Snowdon for Christmas. She hates all things merry and bright, but she loves her mom, so she goes. When disaster strikes, it’s sure to prove Ginger right that the holidays really are the worst time of the year.But then she meets Nat King, town baker and her own personal knight in shining armor. Can his sugar and spice melt her cold indifference for December and make her see how hot the holidays can be? ---It’s the holiday season, and the Flirt Club authors have a flirty new short story collaboration to deck your halls. Meet the six scrooges of Snowdon, a quaint Massachusetts town that goes all out for the winter holidays. If only there was something (or someone . . .) that could melt these scrooges' holiday humbug and help them find something to love about the holidays. ;)Hang those stockings, trim that tree, and get your hot cocoa ready — the Sleeping With the Scrooge series releases December 4th!

Secrets


Marian Tee - 2016
    Even worse, Luca’s beautiful ex-wife has suddenly returned to the picture and makes no effort to hide her intentions: Maria wants her family back – and she believes she has what it takes to be a better wife and mother than Vivian can ever be. Pride forces Vivian to pretend she’s not hurting while love forces her to face the toughest question: is it right to fight for her marriage – even if she’s no longer sure that she’s what Luca and his little girl need to be happy?

Modern Arrangements: Complete Trilogy


Sadie Grubor - 2013
    This is the COMPLETE Modern Arrangements Collection of all three books which make up the trilogy.Set includes:Book 1 - Save the DateBook 2 - Here Comes the BrideBook 3 - Happily Ever AddendumIncludes Deleted and Extra Scenes - Terms & Conditions(If you already own book 1 and/or 2, there is no need to purchase this collection)

Stepbrother Inked


Violet Blaze - 2015
     It also shouldn't hurt so much. How could the one person I can't have be the only person I truly need? Florian Harper Riley has my heart and he doesn't even know it. I used to think that was okay, that I'd get over him, but no matter how hard I try, I can't purge his sharp green gaze from my thoughts. He's a tattoo artist, the love of my life, the man of my dreams. But he's also my stepbrother. Fate can be wicked cruel. *This is a 98,000 word, full length stand-alone novel from debut author Violet Blaze (and it's hot!)* A Bad Boy Stepbrother Romance.

The F#ck It List: The Complete Story


Rae Lynn Blaise - 2016
     Instead, it’s the worst. My long-term boyfriend just dumped me on our anniversary. Worse? He admitted to cheating on me. With seven other girls. I’m not going to sit around crying over him. I’m going to make up for lost time. I’m going to make a bucket list of steamy adventures—my own personal f*ckit list. And for starters, there’s my best friend. The one I’ve known all my life, the one it would be most impossible to hook up with. But he’s gorgeous: sexy, tall, built. Everything my ex isn’t. And he’s willing… Then, I'll hit my list: √ The Professor √ The Stranger √ The Jock √ The Celebrity √ The Boss What could go wrong? This is a complete, standalone novel with no cliff hangers and a guaranteed HEA! WARNING: Super steamy fun with a sweet romance ahead!

Picture Perfect


Evangeline Anderson - 2008
    Knowing Kurt feels the same way doesn't help her lust, but through and unspoken agreement they ignore their forbidden feelings. Then Kurt drives her to a modeling shoot for an exercise book and winds up volunteering to model as her partner. What neither of them know is that the exercises in the book are all sexual--a modern Kama Sutra. Melanie tries to ignore the sparks flying between her and Kurt, even when they have to get naked and pose for pictures that are both explicit and erotic. But how can she resist giving in to her feelings? Will she and Kurt be able to keep from crossing the invisible line between them or will they give in to temptation in order to get every shot... Picture Perfect? *Author's note--do you love steamy audio books? Picture Perfect was featured on Read Me Romance Podcast in April 2019--be sure to check it out! *Please note--Picture Perfect was originally published in 2008 by another publisher. Now that I have the rights to the book back, I am re-publishing with a sexy new cover but the content is the same. Enjoy! ; )

He's So Fine


Marie Mason - 2015
    Bad to the bone. A cheesy description, but one that fit the underground fighter perfectly. He loved to fight, he loved to f***. Despite his reputation, he tried to stay away from trouble. He usually succeeded. Until the day, trouble found him in the form of a curvy stepsister. Abigail Snow was a good girl. Straight A student, attending college on a scholarship and… a virgin. When her stepbrother is invited to the Hamptons for a true family vacation, Abby knew she was in for a summer of heartache. He was big and strong with a cocky attitude… he was so fine. But could he ever be hers?

Bound & SEAL'D


Kara Hart - 2016
    Filthy mouth. Big… gun. What else does a woman need? Colt I’ve been shot at by armed Militias. I’ve taken over fallen cities. I’ve protected the country I love and I’ve lost more friends than I can count. In a nutshell: I’ve seen it all. So you think some journalist can use me for my war stories? Hell no. But when she bends over at the bar, I can’t help but stare at that lush, hour glass frame. One taste is all I need and I’ll do anything for it. If it’s a story she wants, a story is what she’ll get. After all, she said she’d do anything for this. Lena I’m not an idiot. Men like Colt Sterling are bad news, even if he is a Navy SEAL war hero. Tall, brooding, and waiting for the world to burn, this guy is bad. His ripped body and cocky attitude tell me to stay away. But as a journalist, I need my story. One story for one night. That’s the deal. But now he’s not letting go. And I’m begging for more. **Bound and SEAL’d is a standalone bad boy romance novel with a HEA and absolutely NO CLIFFHANGERS!**

The Billionaire Bachelor's Surprise Baby


Ella Jade - 2016
    Seriously. It was a sex-fueled fun three weeks with no strings until she got possessive of my time and my money. No one tells me where to be and when to be there and no one is entitled to my fortune. I broke things off and went about my privileged life. She resurfaces nine months later with a baby she claims is mine. Can we say paternity test? She drops the kid off on my doorstep and leaves. Now I’m in over my head until a hot nanny shows up and all is taken care of. Including me... *** Cocky fitness club owner Kyler Barton is having one hell of a ride. His business is booming and his social life couldn’t be better. From society girls to strippers he’s had them all and shows no sign of slowing down. Until... the mistake he thought he was done with nine months ago delivers a surprise package. His life changes in seconds when he’s left to care for a baby he has no idea what to do with. Jenna Cranford can’t seem to find herself. At twenty-five she has no ambition to pursue a real career. When she shows up on Kyler’s doorstep hoping he’ll donate to a charity gala she’s organizing he mistakes her for his new nanny. Jenna adores kids so she gladly steps in. But for how long? Kyler is overwhelmed with the responsibility of being an instant father. Can Jenna help him become the man he needs to be for his son? There’s an immediate attraction between the two. But when Jenna’s insecurities seep through and Kyler’s ex comes back for their baby, demanding they become a family, things get a whole lot more complicated. ***The book contains mature content. ***Not intended for readers under 18.

Burned


Flora Ferrari - 2016
     First by my ex-wife, and now by my own station. They say I endangered the department to rescue that girl. Screw them, I’d do it again a million times over. I risk my life every day to save the lives of others. Especially her. And after I save her, she saves me. And I’m going to do whatever it takes to make her mine. I’ve been burned before too. My ex-boyfriend’s carelessness sent my apartment up in smoke. Luckily for me there was a real man there to save me. An older, experienced man who came to my rescue. A man who knows how to take care of a woman. But he’s my best friend’s dad. When she finds out will our relationship go up in smoke? Will I get burned by the heat between us? Will these flames be too hot for anyone to put out? *Burned is an insta-everything standalone romance with an HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.

Playing Dirty


Avery Wilde - 2016
    No way. As one of Manchester United’s top players—and playboys—I’m only looking to score, on the pitch and off it too. Until I meet Kate. She’s smart, ambitious, and beautiful, and unlike all the other women I meet, she doesn’t give a damn about who I am. She doesn’t even like football! A woman like her would probably never go for me, but I can’t stop thinking about her, no matter what I do. I can barely even kick straight on the pitch when I see her; all I can think of is those delicious curves and that gorgeous smile. So now there’s only one thing I want to score by the end of this season, and it’s sure as hell not the Premier League trophy… KATE Sometimes the best matches are the ones you don’t expect. I don’t usually go for the ‘jock’ kind of guys. In fact, I don’t usually go for any guys at all. I’m far too busy with my career as a TV talk show host in New York to even think about getting into a relationship, especially after my last one went so awry. But then my little sister convinces me to take a break, and I end up across the pond in Manchester, home of Manchester FC…and home of England’s biggest football star, Jay Walsh. Jay is a tattooed, foul-mouthed, arrogant playboy with more notches on his bedpost than Hugh Hefner, and he’s the exact type of guy I've been trying to avoid... so why does my heart melt when I meet him? I know I can’t give in; can’t let myself be tempted by his perfect body, handsome face, or that witty British charm of his… and yet, I can’t stop myself. I’m going nuts for him, but if I stay, I risk losing my job back home. So what do I do? Do I listen to my heart, which is pulling me towards Jay, or do I listen to my brain, which is screaming at me to think of my career? I’m being pulled every which way, and I’m petrified of making the wrong choice. Then again, falling in love isn’t exactly a choice… ***Playing Dirty is a steamy standalone sports romance. No cheating, and a guaranteed happy ending! Bonus book included***

Slow Burn: Seducing Mr. Right / Take Me


Cherry Adair - 2014
    Right Catherine Harris has been head over heels for Luke Van Buren for as long as she can remember. But he's always regarded her as a kid sister, not a mature woman who knows exactly what she wants. When Cat asks Luke to help her meet—and seduce—Mr. Right, the request stirs up feelings in Luke that are definitely not-so-brotherly. But he's never been able to say no to Cat, and now he's finding her more irresistible than ever…. Take Me Jessie Adams knows exactly what she wants. Long nights of incredible sex and a baby to call her own. Then she's moving on. A sizzling affair with no strings attached suits business executive Joshua Falcon just fine. He's used to getting what he wants, both at work and at play—and gorgeous Jessie is too tempting to resist. But the pair share a surprising past. One that's poised to take their no-obligation arrangement somewhere they never dreamed….

Santa's Naughty Elf (Santa's Coming...)


Tracy Lorraine - 2018
     My boss is an a**hole. And a Scrooge. Despite his best attempts to dampen the holiday spirit around the office, I still want him. He takes charge in the office, and I can only imagine what he must be like in the bedroom. As the Christmas party gets underway, I’m dying to know if Santa’s gift will come early this year. Santa comes once a year … or does he? Join sixteen of your favorite romance authors as they make all of your Christmas wishes come true! Put out the milk, he’ll take care of your cookie — it’s time to take seat on Santa’s lap.

Stepbrother, Mine #1


Opal Carew - 2015
    But when her father dies during her final year of college, Dana's whole world threatens to topple down. In desperate need of money, she comes up with an idea. It's scandalous. It's HOT. And it's got everybody talking. . .Is Dana really going to auction off her own virginity? And at what cost?

Mr. Black's Proposal


Aubrey Dark - 2015
    I don’t date a**holes. And Lucas Black, gorgeous billionaire and heir to the Black Media empire, is both. So I am NOT dating him. Not even if he hires me so he can order me around like a servant girl on a leash. Not even if he looks at me like he wants to rip my clothes off with his eyes. Not even if he pushes the line with me, farther and farther. Not even if I’m starting to like it… Stephanie Hart learned the hard way: Never depend on a man for anything. She’s the one in charge of her business, her family, AND her love life. Until Mr. Black shows up… Lucas Black never met a pretty girl he didn’t want to f*ck. Problem is, Steph Hart isn’t a girl to be f*cked with. If she didn’t have such delicious curves, he might be able to forget her… Will Lucas be able to tame Steph into submission before he loses her forever?