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Untouchable
Sheridan Anne - 2019
Everyone leaves me. My mom, my friends… Kaylah. It’s like the curse of Henley Bronx. Forever alone, and that’s no exaggeration. I’m all I’ve got in this world. Just me, myself, and I… and my goldfish, Frog. Who would have thought that throwing a bowl of spaghetti Bolognese all over the school bad boy would change it all? I sure as hell didn’t. If anything, I was expecting a very different outcome. Noah Cage. What can I say? He’s the pack leader. He stormed in, tattooed up with muscles for days, desperate to prove he’s not like the rest. He saved me while sweeping me right off my feet, but really… I think I saved him too. He wormed his way in and brought love, happiness, and friendship with him and now the thought of losing him tears me apart, but if my track record is anything to go by, he’ll leave me, just like everyone else. It’s inevitable. I’d give anything for Noah Cage to prove me wrong. Will the Henley Bronx curse return once again to take away my only happiness or do I finally have what it takes to turn this bad boy my way? WARNING: The Haven Falls Series is a Young Adult / New Adult Romance filled with LOL moments, teenage angst, and of course, all the swoon-worthy moments I know you’re all dying for. This series is recommended for mature readers due to cursing and sexual content. If this offends you, then steer clear of this bad boy romance! For everyone else, dive in and have fun!
Our Forever Starts Tonight
Rebel Hart - 2021
I’m a debate dork with a little extra weight, and he’s the hot AF quarterback every girl wants to date.Yet, it wasn’t always that way. As kids, he was more than a friend to me. He was my first crush, and I was his. After his mom was imprisoned, I protected him from the bullies, knowing he’d always be there for me. Then his father took him away, hoping to vanish his son’s traumatic past… and erasing me with it.But nothing can stop destiny.Eight years later, Tristan and I find each other in my new high school—the encounter shaking us to our core. Soon, we realize the connection between us is electric and undeniable, transforming the love we once shared into an all-consuming attraction. Except, my heart breaks when I discover that he’s not the same boy I knew, and he’s willing to do whatever it takes to defend his title as the school’s hottest jock… even if it means bullying me.Forced to protect myself from the one person I never thought would hurt me, I can’t help but wonder, can Tristan overcome his pain, and fight for us without caring what others think? Or is it time to accept that my first love was never meant to be?Our Forever Starts Tonight is a Standalone High School Romance full of angst, drama and love. It ends with a HEA.
Diamonds in the Dust
Charmaine Pauls - 2020
Then she came along like a pretty wildflower pushing through the cracks on a dirty pavement—fragile yet resilient, a breath of beauty among the filth. She was supposed to be just another job, a nameless person I was to pluck from her life and hand to my brother, nothing but a pawn in the gamble of our diamond business. There’s a psychological label for men like us.We lack empathy and guilt.We do things to have what we want, things that make flowers wilt.(This is Book 1 of the Diamonds are Forever Trilogy and ends on a cliffhanger. Diamonds in the Rough (Book 2) will be released on 14 July 2020, and Diamonds are Forever (Book 3) on 15 September 2020.)
Little Lies
H. Hunting - 2020
You mean nothing to me. I never loved you. I turned my words into swords.And I cut her down. Shoved the blade in and watched her fall. I said I’d never hurt her, and I did. Years later, I’m faced with all the little lies, the untruths, the false realities, the damage I inflicted, when all I wanted was to indulge my obsession. Lavender Waters is the princess in the tower. Even her name is the thing fairy tales are made of. I used to be the one who saved her. Over and over again. But I don’t want to save her anymore. I just want to pretend the lies are still the truth.A standalone angsty new adult romance. Heroine: Lavender Waters (Alex and Violet Waters’ youngest daughter, PUCKED and FOREVER PUCKED couple origin, Pucked Series )Hero: Kodiak (Kody) Bowman (Rook and Lainey Bowman’s son, A LIE FOR A LIE couple origin, All In Series )
Wait For Me (A Military Romance Book 1)
Phoebe Winters - 2018
Just like clockwork around 8 pm, patrons would begin to gather for a night of drinking, dancing, and fun. But on this particular evening, Erin’s life inexplicably changed, forever. The rumors had been true. A few of the towns soldiers were returning from their tours in IRAQ including non-other than Caleb Malone, Erin’s ex-fiancé and the man that continued to haunt her dreams. This would’ve been a time to rejoice, but, how could Erin after the way their relationship suddenly ended? The breakup devastated her, so much so, that she vowed to never lay eyes on him again. How was Erin supposed to stop the turbulent emotions that rocked her core and sent her nerves spinning when he walked into her club? What would she do when he asks for her specifically, and more importantly should Erin listen to her heart or her head? Caleb only had one thing on his mind when he entered Nocturnal Encounters. He wants to see Erin, the one that got away. There was just one problem, Caleb made the horrible mistake of breaking her heart. The realities of war had consumed him and nightly Caleb fought with it. But the one thing that remained the same was the serenity Caleb felt when thoughts of Erin infiltrated his mind. Now Caleb would do whatever it took to rectify what he’d done, he intended to win her back, no matter what it would take.
Leveled (Lilac Harbor #2)
Evie Graham - 2020
Woke up next to a strange man? Check. Wicked hangover? Check. Small boulder of a diamond on my left ring finger? Also, check. I’ve never been known for my excellence in decision making. However, this one decision may take the cake. I’ve somehow ended up married to Everett Brown, the world renowned woodworker notorious for being a reclusive grump. That reclusive grump is also tall, dark and handsome as hell.After Everett’s agent calls congratulating him on his nuptials, and talking about how amazing it will look for the upcoming media showcase on him, I realize we need to stay married and live together. At least for the next few weeks anyways. Now I have to continue running the family hardware store while also playing the role of blissful newlywed. I’ve never been married before, but I’ve got this. Marriage can’t be that hard—right?
Poisoned Paradise
Lucy Smoke - 2021
The worst mistake I could have ever possibly made. I fell in love with the wrong person and … I told him.Ryan’s always been with me ever since I can remember. It’s been the two of us—side by side. Through every new beginning, every new ‘family’, and every failure. Is it any wonder that the love I had for him turned into something different—something deeper? Something utterly rotten?And is it any wonder that he hates me for it now?RyanI’m a damaged soul, and she’s the only thing that’s ever held me together. But the one woman I want is the one woman I can never have.She thinks I hate her for her confession, and maybe a part of me does. What I hate more, though, is that I have to push her away to keep her safe. That I have to pretend like I don’t fucking want her when she’s all I’ve been able to think about for the last six years.We’re no fucking Romeo and Juliet. We’re much worse than that.A love like ours was doomed from the start.**NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: Alright guys, I’m gonna need your trust on this one. This might seem like a crazy idea and I assure you, it is. But I’m here, on my knees now, for you―asking you to trust me. TRUST. IN. ME. It’s gonna be fine. Just get to the end and you’ll understand why I had to do this. This is a STANDALONE book.**
Taken by the Bratva (Bratva Brotherhood)
Bianca Cole - 2022
The man I’ve secretly craved since he was assigned to me. The man who won’t tell me why he has kidnapped me. There’s a darkness in his eyes I’ve never seen in them before. I fear him as much as I long for him. Now I'm alone with him, feelings I’ve tried to ignore return.He has my heart in the palm of his hand, but will he crush it or claim it? Taken by the Bratva is the fifth and final book in the Bratva Brotherhood Series. It's a safe story with no cliffhangers, a HEA and no cheating. This story has hot scenes, some dark themes, and bad language. Like most of the books by Bianca Cole it features an over the top possessive alpha male.
Thorne
Ketley Allison - 2021
No, he wants to punish me for being here, wrap fear around my neck until I run, and smile while he chases me down.My aim was to blend in, get the grades, stay busy with extra-curriculars, all while pretending my own problems weren’t blowing up behind the scenes, but Thorne makes it impossible.The only way for me to survive is to find out what dirty little secrets Thorne keeps to himself. To do that, I must follow him into the darker corners of the academy, the place where they make college hazings look like child’s play.I watch the pleasure spark in his eyes as he does it. The joy he has over bringing pain.What makes me most ashamed is … I like watching him.If I’m not careful, Thorne will capitalize on that curiosity, and he will squeeze my heart until it bleeds.THORNE is a dark high school bully romance containing mature themes such as bullying, enemies-to-lovers, and intense, potentially triggering, situations meant for 17+. It ends on a cliffhanger.
Mean Tucker: The Bully
Edwina Fort - 2020
I was nothing special, just a girl that hid in the library with my nose buried in a book. He was the most popular guy in school. The King of the Beautiful Ones. All the girls went out of their way to be noticed by him. But he went out of his way to torture me...The First Time I Knew I Could Feel Anything, Is When I First Laid Eyes On Her...She was too good for me, all things pure and light. My hands are dirty and covered in blood. I don't want to taint her, but my hunger for her overrides my sense of right and wrong. And when she refuses to see me, I'll admit in my youth, I may have responded badly to that and forced her to notice me...From the Inside FlapWelcome warriors. You are nowentering the world of the demon slayers. Each of my books follows adifferent couple on their journey of discovery. Although each bookseries can be considered a standalone, they all tie in together tocreate an epic saga in the same universe. To get the entireexperience, I encourage you to check out my complete catalog listing.This title and other books in the series are all available on Amazonand/or Kindle Unlimited.The Redemption seriesGabe and Yasmine's -RedemptionMelek Black and Earth -RedemptionEarth's CryThe Law Boys SeriesJourney &Joseph Law -Coming for What's Mine Pt.1 & 2Rome & Nahkti-Falling for Rome Pt.1 & 2Tucker & Free -Mean Tucker Pt.1&2Levi Law & Scarlett -Save Me Pt. 1& 2Judah Law & Lace - The UntouchableOne Pt. 1 & 2The Warrior Seriesauthoredwinafort.com
Savage Rose
Leila James - 2021
All the guys wish they could be him.He’s a savage.He plays with my heart, but I can’t tear myself away.I’ve made a mistake in coming here.He holds the key to everything.And I’m afraid of the truth he hides.Welcome to Rosehaven Academy.This is a mature new adult high school series and contains situations that some readers might find offensive.This Book 1 of a duet and ends on a CLIFFHANGER. Book 2, Tainted Rose releases Feb 2021.
What Happens in Vegas...
Kelli Callahan - 2021
Tempting AF.Old enough to be my father,But I didn't care.I came to Las Vegas with no money to my name.No way to make it on my own.All I knew was the one place that made my dad smile.The only picture I had of him was in front of that iconic sign.But there was someone else in that picture.My dad's best friend.I didn't even know his name,Until he whispered it in my ear.By the time we made the connection, we were in over our heads...Kelli's Note: What Happens in Vegas is the first book in the Dad's Best Friend series. Each book is a standalone, so they can be read in any order.
Mystery Man Secret
Lauren Wood - 2021
He’s mouth-watering and irresistible. Powerful, commandeering, completely ripped, and unbelievably sexy.A talented, well-known lawyer who knows how to get exactly what he wants.The perfect recipe for any woman’s ideal man. Except me, apparently.For one, I’m a virgin. I may have everyone convinced I’m some wild, promiscuous party girl,But the truth is, I’ve never gone all the way before.Well, until last night anyway.It was the night my father announced my forced engagement to Brett Hughes.Arranged marriage still isn’t a thing of the past in my wealthy, socialite family.I swore I’d do everything in my power to sabotage the whole arrangement.But apparently, I took it too far.I wake up in a hotel room that is not mine,With the most delicious, vivid memories of a perfectly sculpted body writhing over me.Had I really thrown my first time away on some drunken one-night stand?Or is it just a vivid, sexy dream that keeps playing over and over again in my mind?Either way, spontaneously losing my virginity to someone else was not a part of the plan.Neither was falling in love with Brett...right around the same time I discover I’m pregnant.Like it or not, I’m falling for Brett—the man I’m supposed to marry.But how can I even begin to wrap my head around what that might mean…If I’m secretly pregnant with another man’s baby?
Corrupt Idol
Dinah Harper - 2019
In every aspect of my life I’m a model citizen except when it comes to you." Once upon a time, he was her everything—protector, best friend, hero. She looked up to him and trusted him with her life. In one selfish move, he ruined everything and broke her in the process. It’s been five years and the moment she hoped to avoid is here. She’s about to come face to face with her step-brother, Jesse Sampson, corrupt idol and her personal nightmare. She’s going to show him how little he affects her. She’ll never let him back in. …But he has other plans. Author's Note: This is a dark, taboo romance novel with triggers and mature themes that may make some readers uncomfortable.
Hallow's Eve (Royal Bastards MC: Nashville, TN, #1)
Morgan Jane Mitchell - 2021
A gang of bikers locking everyone in until they find a killer, now that’s exciting. Believing she’s merely part of a murder mystery dinner, Eve plays along by helping a gorgeous fallen angel find the killer.Stumbling onto another dead body crashes her illusions.Faced with real danger Eve falls into the strong arms of Hallow who’s more like the fallen angel he’s dressed as than she knows. Too bad his brothers decide to take her hostage as they leave the bar in pursuit of the killer.A member of the Royal Bastards MC, Hallow is more than prepared to protect Eve on their wild night, but he isn’t prepared to fall in love. Costume complete with apple or not, Eve’s no temptress. She’s as innocent as an angel. Hallow plans to snatch her from heaven, corrupt her and keep her for himself.