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POWER (Book 4)


Liv Bennett - 2017
     Maximilian Richter is the top name in the human-traffickers’ world. He runs the most powerful ring in existence and is behind the disappearance of several high-profile personalities across the world. Nora Richter is aware of the four women her father, Maximilian Richter, is keeping captive in the basement of their building. She wants to rescue them, but can’t figure out how until she finds an ally in Gabriel Haskin, the son of her father’s business partner. He helps her formulate a plan for the rescue of the women with the help of the FBI. Nora’s new life is within reach and her plan is error-free until the last minute, but Blake Hunter, her undercover bodyguard, seduces her with an unexpected visit to her bedroom. Blake thinks Nora is just as evil as her father and tells himself that is ample justification for using her for his revenge. However, he cannot deny the attraction he feels for the beautiful young woman, who is now in dire circumstances because of him. ***For Mature Audiences Only!

Johnson Family series #1-3


Delaney Diamond - 2018
    Wealth. Power. Romance. Books one, two, and three of the Johnson Family series—available in a box set for a limited time! UNFORGETTABLE: She offered everything he never knew he needed… Ivy Johnson is stunned when Lucas Baylor makes an appearance at her family’s event in Seattle. She hasn’t seen him in nine years and never expected to again. Avoiding him is a must. She can’t let him uncover her secret, but Lucas won’t be denied. When her deception is revealed, it throws his life into a tailspin and forces them to face the truth of their feelings for each other—feelings they’ve both tried in vain to forget. PERFECT: Does the end justify the means? Cyrus Johnson is rich, powerful, and used to getting his way. When his estranged wife shows up at his office demanding a divorce once and for all, he not only refuses, he makes a demand of his own. Daniella Barrett-Johnson has little bargaining power where Cyrus is concerned, and he’s already used his vast financial resources to prolong their divorce and keep her tied to him. Her only hope is to give him what he wants, but if she does, how will she ever be able to leave him for good? JUST FRIENDS: Should they risk their friendship for a chance at love? Alannah Bailey is tired of being the boring best friend of Trenton Johnson and decides on a makeover. After the changes, she starts dating, but instead of being happy, Trenton acts like he wants to keep her under lock and key. Trenton is used to partying and having his pick of women. Such an advantage comes with the Johnson name, their money, and his own good looks. When he needs downtime, he depends on his best buddy, Alannah. But he doesn’t like the changes he sees in her lately, and by the time he figures out why, it might be too late.

Royally Unexpected 2


Lilian Monroe - 2020
    My sister.There’s only one problem... He wants me instead.Margot LeBlanc is gorgeous. She’s blonde. She’s tall.She’s the biggest star in the kingdom.She’s my sister, and she has it all.Including an arranged relationship with the hottest prince on the planet.Me, on the other hand?I’m the shorter, chubbier, never-been-kissed, black-haired version of Margot.Men aren’t exactly lining up to date me.So, when Prince Luca makes me melt with those dangerous, intoxicating eyes, I think he’s toying with me.When he tells me that he wants to do all kinds of filthy things to me, I think he’s lying.When he wraps his arms around me and tells me I’m his, I’m finished.My brooding, possessive prince is about to be my first, my last, and my everything....and in nine months, he's also going to be my baby's father.♥♥♥Included in this collection are the three Princes of Argyle Kingdom:Broken PrinceWicked PrinceWrong PrinceRoyally Unexpected: Volume 2 is an accidental pregnancy collection featuring three brooding, possessive princes and the women who make them melt. Grab a cold glass of water… these modern fairytale retellings are about to get hot!

Torn Between Bae & The Thug Next Door 2: The Finale


Twyla T. - 2019
     Amazon bestselling authors Twyla T. and J. Dominique bring the anticipated conclusion of this urban fiction hood love series about revenge and unfinished business. Mercedes is the definition of a survivor. Beautiful. Stronger. Wiser. After suffering torment for years from Maine, Mercedes finds what real love is from Duke. She’s living life better than she thought until Maine puts a stop to it. He is not going quietly into the night, and Mercedes shows him that she’s not that weakling anymore. Survival is the name of the game, and Mercedes stops at nothing to keep her head above water. Duke can’t believe that he’s fallen for Mercedes and her son, but that is exactly the position he finds himself. After learning what her ex did to her for years, he vows to protect Mercedes at all costs. Duke’s vows are quickly tested when he learns how strategic Maine is to get Mercedes back under his control. Duke learns that there are no stones that he wouldn’t turn over to keep Mercedes and her son safe. Kiyah is the definition of a ride or die. Loyal. Trusting. Beautiful. Falling in love was not in the game plan for her until Major entered into her life and turned it upside down. Kiyah didn’t know love could feel so good, but she just wishes that her parents would understand her position and accept Major into her life. However, tragedy occurs before amendments can be made. Major has fallen head over heels for Kiyah, and he won’t let anyone interfere with what they have. Having unfinished street business along with his ex claiming him as her baby’s father is threatening the one person that he can’t bear to let go of. In order for Major to really get out of the game, he has to deal with obstacles that threaten to demolish the piece of happiness, love, and peace that he has acquired. He will not rest until all threats are eliminated.

Forever a Thugs Passion


Mz. Lady P. - 2019
    Their name alone holds weight and instills fear in the toughest of gangsters. For the last couple of years Thug Inc. and Boss Lady Inc. have been in retirement. They’ve been enjoying the fruits of their labor while their children run the family business. Life’s great minus the drama that’s always seems to find them. There’s a new threat with ties from their past out for vengeance. This threat has the potential to dismantle their entire existence. This time around Thug and Tahari’s marriage is on the line. Tahari has always prided herself on being the wife of the infamous Ka’Jaire “Thug” Kenneth. Being his wife and the mother of their children has been her purpose. Not to mention the reason why she kills anything moving that may be a threat to her family. It’s always been in her nature to be his ride or die. Thug is the heart and soul of the Kenneth Family. His blood, sweat , and tears is why the family is so powerful and well connected. His wife and children mean more to him than anything in this world. His relationship with Tahari is everything to him. However, it’s her alter ego Boss Lady he’s having trouble with. She’s a beast he created and now he can’t handle it. Being Boss Lady is everything to Tahari. After all she’s earned that title out right. She refuses to let him disregard the hard work she’s put in over the years. In this installment of the Thug Saga you’ll be taken on a rollercoaster ride of emotions! Deep dark secrets from the past will be revealed that may have a pro founding effect on more than just Thug and Tahari’s relationship. The relationship with their children is on the line as well . While other family members have their own issues that lead to an all out war in the streets and on the home front. Thug Inc. started this saga but Boss Lady Inc. may be the ones to finish.

The Amish Ice-cream Girl


Hannah Schrock - 2021
    

Mountain Life: A Mountain Man Adventure


Mike Mackessy - 2020
    Gone are his peaceful trading relationships with the Crow Indians as he must fight to stay alive using every skill he possesses to best his opponents.This new Mountain Man adventure is set in Texas and takes the readers on an adventure they won’t quickly forget.

Overdue For Your Lovin': I Can Love You Better


Ro Monique - 2017
    It finally gets the best of her and she does what she had to do to find out what’s going on with her best friend Jean cheering her on even if the idea has her trapped in a closet. They always say if you go looking, you will find and that’s exactly what happened. That fatefully evening Arahn found out Rodney’s deep dark secret that makes her want to swear off men for life. In steps Rasean, allowing her to drop that wall again and teaching her it’s okay to love and trust again as long as it’s the right person. Rasean is her soulmate, they both know it even through they are just friends. When Arahn finally gives into love giving it another chance Rasean does the unthinkable…..

The Girl Who Died


Wendy Dranfield - 2015
    Whether or not it was intentional, only they know. With the police and Katie’s family desperately demanding answers, Hannah’s world is torn apart as she has to decide what to do next and whether that involves doing the right thing. Hannah’s choice is made more difficult due to her new closeness with Katie’s older brother, Josh. Katie’s traumatic death unearths secrets best left untold, but to leave them untold would put another life at risk of abuse. Longlisted for the Mslexia Novel Writing Competition.Please note this book addresses sensitive content such as childhood abuse.

The Missing Life


Ella King - 2021
    Until a head injury causes her brain to start losing new memories.Determined to fight it, Abby sets out to prove her diagnosis wrong by grabbing life with both hands. She’ll save her memory by embarking on a list of experiences that will be simply unforgettable.All seems to be working well - until a trip of a lifetime to New York City, where she bumps into a friendly stranger called Finn.But is he a stranger at all?

Falling for His Savage Ways


Latoya Nicole - 2019
    The only major decision she’s ever had to make was what college she would attend. Once she became a student, everything she’s ever wanted in life started to fall in place. She was living a perfect life until she found herself in the middle of a crossfire between two men who are both fighting for her love. Kyle was an heir to the street and a savage by blood, but that wasn’t the type of life he wanted to live. He wanted out, and no one understood why, especially when it came so easy for him. Going away to school was not only a temporary escape for Kyle, but it was the start of a new life, but meeting Shaniya wasn’t part of his plan. Neither was being put in the friend zone. In unfamiliar territory, Kyle played his part while waiting to claim what was rightfully his. Even being possessed with a rare gift, Braylin was a troubled soul trying his hardest to bury his past and live a better life. Being the star of the basketball team gave Braylin everything that he could ever dream of. Except for the one thing his heart desired, Shaniya. Girls threw themselves at him daily, but Braylin only had eyes for her. All Andre ever wanted was to be accepted by his father, but with a star player like Braylin on his team, his father sees nothing but the fame that Braylin can bring. When Andre’s jealousy turns into rage, he seeks revenge on everyone and comes up with a sick ploy to make everybody feel his wrath and take them all down. With so many emotions and jealousy building up, everyone’s lives are affected, and a love triangle is bound to get messy. No one could have ever fathomed the consequences that were to come from two men falling in love with the same girl. A born savage and a guy with a dark, mysterious past, who will come out on top?

Can't Stop the Love of A Boss


Toy - 2018
    The total package. The only problem is that her heart led her to the wrong man. Never one to force what isn’t meant to be, Lawrynn has no problem walking away from a relationship that just wasn’t in the cards. Pain is the man on the street with women at his disposal. Even though Pain can have his pick of the litter when it comes to women, he still decides to bite the forbidden fruit by crossing the line with Lawrynn’s cousin Nikki. Maurice “Murder” Jackson is a boss in his own right and carried himself as such. Never speaking unless a point had to be made, everything he said and did had a rhyme and reason behind it. Murder had warned Pain about his philandering ways in the streets and the risk of losing his girl to a real man, but what happens when that real man is none other than Murder himself? What happens when lines of The G Code are crossed? One thing is for sure, the same thing that makes you laugh will definitely make you cry. The ladies will find out that no matter how hard you try, you Can’t Stop The Love Of A Boss.

Copper Creek: The Complete Boxed Set


Wendy Smith - 2019
    His mother has cancer, but for some reason doesn’t want him there. One of his brothers welcomes him home with open arms, another treats him like dirt. Then there’s Lily, the girl who left Adam at the altar twelve years ago. The girl who broke his heart. Adam left and didn’t look back after that happened, but being home stirs up all those old feelings. Secrets will be revealed, including the horrifying truth about why Lily stood him up, and that she didn’t abandon Adam. Adam abandoned her.  Coming Home is the first book in the Copper Creek series. Set in the fictional small New Zealand town of Copper Creek, the series will explore the dark secrets the town holds, including the secrets held tight by members of the Campbell family. Book 2: Doctor’s Orders After an explosive end to his relationship, Drew Campbell heads home. Sparks fly when he meets local midwife, Hayley, and she and the young doctor end their argument in a way he never saw coming. As their relationship grows, Hayley’s torn between staying in the small town she’s made her home, and moving to the big city with Drew. An emergency situation sees her on his doorstep, and Drew’s reluctant to let go. Especially with the attention she’s attracted from an unwanted source. One who’s used to getting his own way. The second book in the Copper Creek story also features the continuing story of Adam and Lily. Adam’s demons are never far way, and his past still has the ability to hurt them both. Book 3: Baker’s Dozen Owen Campbell is more than the town baker—he’s also the player out of all the Campbell boys. A tragic accident brings a secret to light that turns his world on its head and forces him to reconsider his lifestyle. Ginny Robinson is alone, and that’s the way she likes it. While she loves teaching, the circumstances of her employment leave her thinking about leaving town. Until she meets Owen. When Owen asks her to move in, Ginny’s afraid it’s for all the wrong reasons. Can he work out what the right reasons are? The third book in the Copper Creek series continues the story of the Campbell family. Book 4: Hunter’s Mark No one has ever said no to Ash Harris—until Constance Shaw. But when the grudge he holds against her finally comes to a head, Constance must run to save her life … … right into the arms of Corey Campbell. The only other occupant of the mountain, Corey’s perfectly happy with the life he leads. Sure, it’s a little lonely, but he does what he wants when he wants. When Constance shows up on his doorstep, the gentle giant with the big heart finds it hard to say no to her. Turns out she’s exactly what he needs. The fourth book in the Copper Creek series is Corey’s story and continues the saga that began in Coming Home. Book 5: Teacher's Pet James Campbell’s love life is complicated. He chose the university he went to because he was following a girl—only to get dumped by her. Now he’s in love again, and this time it’s the real deal. Except for two problems. Mia loves James. But the spectre of her broken marriage hangs over her when her ex gets a job in the same place she works. And where she works is the other problem.

Sinful Heartthrobs


Scarlett Avery - 2021
    One Disillusioned Curvy BBW Texan. One Unforgettable British Romance Filled With Unspeakable Naughty Pleasures! ***POV from all 3 main characters.*** This alpha male ménage has been revised and re-released. It was first released as British Rendezvous. British Temptation Part 1: Enticed When twenty-four-year-old Delilah Belle Babcock is selected for a summer internship in London, England, she’s excited at the prospective of a fresh-start. Leaving her relationship woes behind in New York City, she sets off to the other side of the pond. Her only goal is to perfect her skills as a curator. She never expected to meet the likes of Ethan Gordimer... or his best friend Xander Emerson. One chance encounter places all three of them in the same spot at the same time. Will Delilah succumb to their magnetic and irresistible charm or will her straight-laced Southern upbringing keep her on the straight and narrow? British Temptation Part 2: Enraptured Once Ethan and Xander have Delilah behind closed doors, they rock her world in such a mind-blowing way, she’s afraid she might never recover. She can’t thank her lucky stars enough to have not one, but two delicious pieces of ‘man candy’ shower her with so much attention. That said, she never expected them to want to see her again. After setting aside her good-girl beliefs (aka her straight-laced Southern upbringing) and embracing the naughty girl inside who’s been dying to come out and play, Delilah willingly succumbs to the bewildering charm of her two sexy and strapping Alpha Brits... and boy, is the ride ever worth it. Part 1 is sexy as hell. Part 2 is smoking hot. Yeah, it’s very possible your e-reader will melt! This is a captivating alpha male ménage and British Romance all wrapped into one saucy package. British Temptation Part 3: Entranced Sometimes in life your past comes colliding with the present with such brutal and unrepentant force, it knocks you off of your feet. It destabilizes you to the point where you start questioning everything. That's exactly what happens to Ethan Gordimer on a rainy London afternoon. Once he's able to wrap his head around this unsettling encounter, he has to decide if he's really ready to put the past behind him or if certain relationships are so haunting they keep a firm grip on your heart and soul forever. British Temptation Part 4: Enamored Do good things come in threes? Does it even make sense to fall in love with two men? And if so, what does the future looks like? Those are just some of the questions clouding Delilah Babcock’s mind as she faces the real possibility of having to leave behind the most perfect relationship she's ever had in her entire life. If you're looking for an uneventful ending to this already smoldering hot series, Part 4 isn't it. Just when you think Scarlett can’t add any more twists and surprises to this story… she does...

My Unique Skill Makes Me OP even at Level 1 Vol. 1


Mawata - 2021
    This new world revolves around defeating monsters and profiting on whatever they drop—food, money, items, etc. Unfortunately for Ryota, he has no skills to speak of...until he learns he has the ability to get rare drops! Suddenly his luck turns around...or does it?