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Love Always: A Game of Hearts Novel
Candace Knoebel - 2015
Phillip Warrington is smart, sexy, and goal-oriented. He has always had his life planned out. But none of those plans involved falling for a wildly adventurous employee at the resort. She liberates him in ways he never thought possible—with methods that his parents would never approve. But he can control his yearnings, right?Maggie Fairchild knows the season is almost over. With her plan to take to the seas only months away, she wasn't expecting Phillip, one of those off-limit kinds of boys, to stumble onto her path and steal her heart. Between steamy kisses and late-night moments near the ocean, Maggie finds herself caught in a riptide of passion, one she never anticipated. But who’s ever prepared for meeting the greatest love of your life?With summer coming to an end, Maggie and Phillip take their relationship to the next level before they have to say goodbye. Can their budding romance be enough to survive the pulling tides of change, or will they drift apart before they even have a chance to explore what could have been?
Savaged Surrender
Jennifer Lyon - 2016
Bad boy Ethan Hunt is sexy, hard and tainted by a past he can't escape. To make matters worse, good girl Ana Kendall is a wicked temptation impossible to resist. She's too innocent for him, so he leaves, joining the security team for the world tour of the internationally famous rock band, Savaged Illusions. Being good has never satisfied... Since moving in with her dad at fourteen, Ana's been the perfect daughter, friend, student and employee. But perfection sucks. When her girlfriends cook up a ridiculous scheme to reunite her with the one man she can't forget, Ana hijacks their plot. It's time to shed her good girl persona and go after what she wants-Ethan. Being bad together is deadly... When Ana bursts back into his life at a concert, Ethan has to make a choice. Consumed by fiery passion, Ana and Ethan surrender to their sensual desires...and unknowingly ignite the rage of an insidious stalker. This time Ethan can't walk away-Ana's life, and his heart, are on the line.
Not Another Soldier
Samantha Holt - 2014
I was going to divorce him and now he’s dead."After five years as a military wife, Sienna is moving on. She’s keen to leave behind the misery of her marriage to Rob but for some reason the past won’t let her go. It doesn’t help that her closest friend, Nick, is also a soldier. Unfortunately Sienna is struggling to deny her attraction to the sexy marine, even knowing there can be no future in it. When the injured soldier admits he wants her just as badly, and has always wanted her, the fight to control her feelings becomes harder. And now she’s learning things about her late husband that surprise even her. When the secrets of Rob’s life come to light, Sienna finds herself involved with some very nasty people and Nick is determined to protect her, no matter what. As the danger grows to both her heart and her life, Sienna needs to decide if it was the army that was the problem or her late husband. Is Nick worth the heartache of being a military spouse again? And will he be able to protect her from the ring of drug dealers slowly closing in?
Steam and Ink
Carrie Ann Ryan - 2017
When blasts from both of their pasts intrude on their present, however, it will take more than a promise of what could be to keep them together.Delicate Nights (A Montgomery Ink Bonus Short Story) by Carrie Ann RyanAustin and Sierra have weathered terror, angst, and uncertainties but now they're happily married and the parents of two amazing kids. Only problem? They need a night to themselves and a long-awaited Montgomery Ink wedding might just be the perfect way to make that happen.Throttle Me (Men of Inked Book 1) by Chelle BlissWhen goodie-two shoes math teacher, Suzy McCarthy breaks down on the side of the road, she never expected to be rescued by tough, biker tattoo artist Joe 'City' Gallo. Even with undeniable attraction, Suzy isn't sure that a dirty-talking alpha bad boy is in her future. Joe will stop at nothing to capture the heart of Suzy and make her his girl.Inked Fantasies (A Men of Inked Bonus Short Story) by Chelle BlissCity and Suzy have been married for over a decade and their children consume much of their lives. Joe thinks they need a night away to reignite their flame, living out one of Suzy's fantasies, they embark on an evening of carnal pleasure.
Back to Shore
Taylor Danae Colbert - 2020
So I turned him away and never looked back. I haven’t forgotten. And I certainly haven’t forgiven.Now, I’m sort of a hot mess. I’m in between jobs, essentially homeless, and newly divorced.But as I try to put the pieces of my life back together, I know that Ryder’s the one that’s missing. I have to find him, and I have to forgive him.And when I do, I learn that he’s not exactly living the easiest life. He needs someone. He needs me.Despite everything, I know I should be there for him. But doing that means I’ll have to put our past behind us.And I’ll have to try my hardest not to fall back in love with the man who broke my heart beyond repair.
Every Little Piece
Kate Ashton - 2013
A story of love, hope and healing.** Needing the truth… I wanted to spend the night before graduation making out with Seth, but one of my best friends had the whole night planned. Lucky for me, we ran into him and his friends playing pool where we made some silly bet over a game, and the losers had to run through town in nothing but their underwear. A year later, I wish more than ever we’d just made out at Raker’s Bluff instead, because maybe the night would’ve turned out differently. Now Seth’s back, the guy who broke my heart, the guy I’m still in love with…I just hope he doesn’t break me all over again. Desperate for redemption… No one wants to fess up to having a screwed-up family. When my parents dropped the big divorce bomb on me, I decided to keep it a secret. Just the thought of the pity-stares and pats-on-the-back made me feel sick. I’d tell Haley and my friends another time. Except, I never got the chance. Stuff happened. Stuff that totally sucked and changed our lives forever. Instead of telling my truth, I took the coward’s way out, and I’ve regretted it ever since. But I’m back, determined to tell Haley everything, down to the last gritty detail, if she’ll give me the chance…even if it means losing her forever.
A Week for Love to Bloom
Scarlet Wolfe - 2013
He intended for his vacation in Masonville to be a pit stop on his path to creating a future elsewhere, but an encounter with the beautiful and independent Lauren Evans turns Justin’s future plans upside down.After a devastating betrayal by her father, twenty-one year old Lauren is left to manage her family’s garden and nursery business in Masonville. Although guarded from the betrayal, she still longs to find love. After a few chance encounters, Justin and Lauren are unable to resist each other.The magnetic attraction between them opens their worlds to an enthralling period of lust and passion. Will the intensity be too much for them to trust, or will a secret Justin’s family holds about Lauren destroy their chance at a future together?
Running To You
DeLaine Roberts - 2013
That is, until he crawls up the wrong side of this stunning redhead when he gives her the brush off.What starts out as a planned business meeting winds up being an unplanned entanglement. As the past haunts the couple's future, Alexandra keeps her running shoes on and the exit door in her sights.Will Grayson conquer her ultimate fear of trust in a real relationship, or will he lose out to her doubts when he makes a dreadful mistake?
Stirred
Charity Ferrell - 2020
I can't do this. That's what my ex said after our son was born, leaving me a single dad. These days, my world consists of two things: Noah and my bar. Until her—the woman I want—but can never have. My ex’s sister wasn’t supposed to be stirred into the mix. Even though I try to push her away, my son falls in love with her. As much as I want to keep my distance, I can’t break his heart.Lines become blurred, and fighting our attraction becomes nearly impossible. Even though we know it’s wrong, desire doesn’t always fade away.As soon as we cross that line, nothing will be the same and everything will fall apart. And it does.
Take Me: Part 1
Kelly Harper - 2014
Take Me will be published in multiple parts, each roughly 90 to 100 pages long. Take Me: Part 2 will be available on August 8th! Hannah Barnes has just returned to New York City after finishing business school at Harvard. She has one goal on her mind: to return to the company her dad started when she was just a little girl, and find a way to make him proud. This has been the sole focus of her life for the last few years, and she’s finally almost there. When Isaac Drake comes crashing into her life, it’s everything she can do to keep her focus. He pushes her in ways she never thought possible, and infuriates her in ways that scare her. His sex is mind blowing. But she knows it can never be anything more. A chance encounter, a one time fling, quickly turns into a lust-filled battle for dominance when she discovers that Isaac Drake is more than just the guy she took home from the bar. But what scares her most is the realization that he might be more than just the guy she needs in her bed, he might be the guy she needs in her life. **Mature Content** Recommended for ages 17+ due to sexual situations and language.
Shadows and Lies
Eden Butler - 2015
A web of lies can destroy it.
Neil Ryan was a good Navy SEAL. He was an even better detective, but when an unmarked envelope lands on his desk, long-buried secrets are resurrected and Ryan questions everything he thought he knew about justice, including who killed his mother. Alex Black is a distraction Ryan doesn’t need—she’s loud, obnoxious and a common thief, but her eyes are haunting, her lips irresistible and Ryan happens to love her filthy mouth. Alex is also the only one able to help Ryan find the leads he's missing. She's the only one who can lead him to the one person who has the answers he seeks, but following her could cost Ryan everything. Secrets get told, lives get wrecked and in every shadow, the truth is hiding.
Stolen: Desert Sons MC
Evelyn Glass - 2017
She was looking for a getaway ride to safety when I caught her trying to steal my bike. But when I took one good look at her porcelain skin and luscious curves… I live life on the edge—fast bikes, loose women, and more money than I count. Tina was on the run and looking for a getaway ride to safety. But she just had to try stealing my bike. At first, I went after her to get back what’s mine. But that was before I took a good look at her. Those innocent yet defiant eyes. Her perfect pale skin. Her curvy body that I want pinned underneath me. Nobody steals from me and get away with it. I’m going to drag her back. Tie her to the bed. And teach her the consequences of stealing from me. And once I’ve owned her curves. Tamed her mouth. I’m going to take everything else and make her MINE. Stolen is a full-length, standalone romance novel with steamy hot sex, NO CHEATING, strong language, a happily every after ending and NO CLIFFHANGERS. Contains dark and disturbing themes, and over the top sexiness that may be uncomfortable for some readers.
Sylvie
K. Langston - 2017
Healing seems impossible. Moving on...UnbearableUntil him. He's the only one who can save her. But it comes with a heavy price.
Broken Love and Forever Bound
Layla Stevens - 2014
Can Kayla's dreams be real? In her dreams, she can fulfill all her erotic desires; she has no boundaries, and can be anyone or anything she wants. She often finds herself with erotic clothing and using a whip and handcuffs. Kayla has a problem in real life dealing with her demons but at night, while she is sleeping she is no longer the scared little girl she once was. Are her dreams telling her who she really is? And can she break away from her fears to become that person or will she be forever bound by her past? Her heart is bound to another. She has loved him from the very beginning, but is she worthy of him and his love? Is it possible to overcome all those thoughts and dreams that hold her back and move on? Can Kayla overcome her abandonment issues and discover what it is like to truly love? Garrett Winters holds his feelings close to his heart. Keeping his true feelings deep inside, hidden from those who surround him, including the one who he wants nothing more than to capture. Lovers come and go, but no one else comes close to doing what they do for each other their bond is immeasurable. Will fate bring him to his true love or will he forever be bound to finding his heart? When they cross paths again, can their love overcome or will they both be forever, broken?
MONDAY: Tall, Dark & Aromatic
Fifi Flowers
Basil, the man in question, is instantly smitten by Pansie and makes it his mission in life to woo her with his poetry and charm. Could it be that he is the man for her at the so-called Hookup Café?Novella - STANDALONE - book 1 of 6MEET all of THE COUPLES at Cafélicious...Basil and Pansie, MONDAY, book 1 Marzi and Avery, TUESDAY, book 2Nate and Evie, WEDNESDAY, book 3Deacon and Saylor, THURSDAY, book 4Mason and Vivienne, FRIDAY, book 5Vin and Darla, SATURDAY, book 6