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Vanished
Autumn Avery - 2016
I couldn't have been more wrong. Joey Mason Once upon a time we were supposed to be together. He was the mysterious outsider, and I fell in love with him. He wasn't a jock, he wasn't the most popular guy in school, but he saw me for who I really was -- for who I really am. But we never got a chance to explore our love. He ran away from home, and didn't even say goodbye. And he was gone for six years. Six years I spent wondering where he was, whether I'd ever see him again. There was nothing left to do but move on, move on, but not forget. I got a boyfriend, Ian, and he's ready to propose, but I'm not sure I want him to... I have a job at a local bar, but I put my dreams of painting and travel aside... I did my best to put Joey out of my mind... I was about to get my perfect life. Then Joey showed up, older, hot as hell, and hiding a dark secret. And I realized I didn't want perfect. I wanted him. Vanished is a full-length, standalone bad boy/second chance romance with a MYSTERIOUS ALPHA-MALE, heart melting romance, and a HEA!
Hungry Mountain Man
Charlize Starr - 2018
But all I could see was her gorgeous smile. I want to take her up to my mountain. But it’s too dangerous. Someone’s after me and my billions. I suspect it’s my brother. I know I should hate him, but I can’t hurt him. So I retreat to my cabin. And me and Mia talk dirty on the phone. But it’s not just dirty talk. This woman is becoming the only good thing in my life. The one thing I’m living for. What will happen when we finally meet again? This is a 30,000 words standalone story with a hotter-than-hot mountain man and a HEA. 18+ readers only.
Honor
Andi Jaxon - 2018
Honor. Obey. Words that meant forever to Katie when she married her first love. But those vows are broken when she buries her husband along with any hope of happily ever after. She fades in his absence, until a smooth-talking stranger asks her to dance, reminding her how it feels to be desired.Honor. It defines Logan’s life as a Navy SEAL. But fulfilling a man's dying wish is tougher than anything he has attempted in his life. With nowhere else to run, it’s time for Logan to man up and accept the future he never planned on, with the woman he’s always loved.
Mohawk Moon
N. Kuhn - 2012
All of a sudden, she has to deal with her mothers death, her broken relationship with her sister, and some sexy stranger following her. She doesn't know whether to be scared, or excited.Damien needs to restore his families honor. He needs to use Janelle to do it, there's one problem. There's someone standing in the way. He's vowed that no one will stand in the way or getting what's his. Together they must save what's left of both their families, and along the way, deal with what's going on between them. Join them on the beginning of their journey, under the Mohawk Moon.
Survivor
Marissa Farrar - 2015
The thought of being stranded in the middle of nowhere without so much as a scrap of makeup, and all for the general public’s entertainment, scares the life out of her. Charlie hasn’t even so much as been camping before, never mind existed without any creature comforts, and with food she has to catch and kill herself. Upon being introduced to ex-marine and survival expert Tyler Janson, the man who will be guiding her through all matters to do with surviving in the wild, she wonders if things might have started looking up.The problem is Tyler seems to think she’s about as pointless as a pedicure, and nothing she does gets his attention. But when their plane goes down in the middle of nowhere, something Charlie is sure is a set-up by the producers of the show, she is determined to show Tyler Janson exactly what she’s made of.
The Hitman's Baby - A Bad Boy Secret Baby Romance (With extra added bonus novel for a short time only!)
Ashley Rhodes - 2016
Those are the rules I live by." Every target is just another name I add to my list, regardless of age, gender or belief. I do however take special pride when I rid the world of monsters like Emilio Gonzales, leader of one of the largest drug cartels in the world. But having to kill his daughter, who is at no fault other than having his name, is something I can't go through with. Helping her would mean going up against my very own agency but for once I want to save a life instead of taking it. CASSANDRA "My father's death didn't surprise me – but then I find out that I’m next…” I thought I had escaped my past by leaving everything behind, constantly running, but my father's killer came after me to end what he had started. Something changed his mind though….and now he wants to help me. I don’t know if I can trust him, but I don’t have much choice. Knowing he would never see me again, my Hitman made me his for one night and I still thirst for him even after all these years. What he doesn't know is that he has a son that might need his protection – somebody has found us, and they want to finish the job, once and for all… **The Hitman’s Baby is a full-length novel. Standalone, no cliffhanger, no cheating & a happy ending! Also includes an EXCLUSIVE sneak preview of my upcoming book Crow - Blue Devils Book 3**
Giving In to You
L.M. Carr - 2015
In fact, she isn’t looking for anything at all because life hasn’t been fair. Everything—the idea of love, her hopes and dreams—was ripped away in a single night.Arrogant yet sexy Adam Lawson makes the move to a small town in an attempt to escape life in the city. Here he hopes to provide a fresh start for those he loves and protects with a vow to never let anyone get close enough to hurt them again. A chance encounter with Miss Delaney begins a relentless pursuit that has Adam breaking his own rules when he makes an offer she simply can’t refuse. Despite her internal struggles, Mia knows there’s no denying the attraction between them. But when acquaintances become friends and friends become enemies, Adam’s need to protect those around him becomes even more crucial. Will the tangled web of lies and betrayal combined with past insecurities become too much for them to handle?
Changing Teams
Jennifer Allis Provost - 2015
She needs some excitement, and when she meets blue-eyed Midwesterner Sam MacKellar at a photo shoot, she realizes he’s perfect for her in every way—well, except for the fact he’s gay.A devastating childhood trauma turned Sam’s whole life into a lie…Sam came to New York City to escape an existence that had become unbearable, and when his job as a photographer’s assistant leads him to Britt, he realizes he’s finally met someone who sees him as he really is. But plagued by nightmares and trapped by his own deception, he doesn’t know how she can truly be part of his life.Friendship leads to a passionate encounter and hidden dangers…Britt comforts Sam though his nightmares, and they begin to explore their mutual attraction, but the tables are turned when Britt faces unwelcome attention from a manipulative art instructor and Sam must come to her defense.Sam is terrified to reveal the source of his nightmares, sure the truth would shatter his complicated relationship with Britt, but when she suffers an unspeakable trauma of her own, only Sam can help her pick up the pieces.When Britt learns the magnitude of Sam’s lies, will his reasons and the depth of their feelings be enough to allow her to forgive him? Does she have a future with Sam, or does his deception also include the reality of changing teams?
Holding On
Kaithlin Shepherd - 2015
When her only chance at a full recovery sends her to Montana, she doesn't know what to expect but the minute she sees Cole Callaway everything changes. Jamie knows that this man could make or break her and giving in to their instant attraction could change her life. Cole Callaway came back home from Afghanistan a different man; a wounded man. He's taken the cards he's been dealt and build a clinic to help wounded veterans get back some of what they lost. He's fighting some of his demons but the moment Jamie walks into his life he finds himself fighting a different kind of fight. He knows he could never let her walk out of his life, but Cole faces the biggest mission of his life: Make Jamie stay in Montana and if he has his way in his bed. Can Cole get pass Jamie's defenses and make her see that she belongs with him?
Taking Mine
Rachel Schneider - 2015
When her scholarship is revoked, she resorts to desperate measures to pay for tuition, trying to keep her life on track—the same measures she promised herself she'd never take again—and fears the consequences. Things only get more complicated when a deal is offered that is almost too good to be true.In walks the distraction: Justin. An annoyingly good-looking guy who pushes her to not give up on her dreams, even when things don't go as planned. Despite Lilly's best efforts, Justin falls into a world of fast cars, fast money, and fast crooks. After all, habits are hard to break.
Electrified
Rachel Blaufeld - 2014
Her curves and long lashes tease and taunt from her very own billboard where the desert meets the Las Vegas Strip. She’s the hottest stripper in town, known for her sultry and indecent moves coupled with her virginal eyes. She’s a heady and unique combination, and a mystery to all who come to see her. Sienna captivates crowds nightly at the Electric Tunnel, leaving them wanting to know more about the sensual enigma. But no one ever sees beyond the heavily guarded stripper onstage. She is Sienna Flower 24/7. No one other than her closest friend and boss, Asher Peterson, who helped turn a young and frightened girl into who Sienna is today. Together they created the sexual illusion known as Sienna Flower. They will go to any lengths to protect her image, which is why Sienna is convinced she must remain unattached and alone. Like everyone else in Vegas, Sienna is hiding something and playing a role. A good girl in her former life, she was raised to be obedient and accepting of her fate, but there are some circumstances no one should be expected to accept. She escaped to a world light years away from the one she was subjected to…the Electric Tunnel. Now she can never be anything other than Sienna Flower. Not only would she be hurt, but everyone around her would suffer the consequences. That is, until she meets private detective Carson Graham, the dark and mysterious ex-FBI agent who watches her dance every weekend. With his dark hair and chocolate-brown eyes, Carson begins to heat Sienna’s heart and body, melting away the layers and secrets. Sienna doesn’t want to get attached to Carson, but when another man surfaces and starts hunting her down, bringing out the scars of her old life, she can’t help but seek comfort in Carson’s protection. With everyone trading on the secrets of her past, Sienna finds herself caught in an awful web of lies. Her ultimate fear is hurting her friends at the Tunnel, but she doesn’t know who to trust. Namely, Carson. Is he good? Or bad? Does she have the luxury of finding out?
Control
Suzanne Halliday - 2018
Good, old-fashioned, heart-thumping, panty melting, lady boner smut. There’s a fancy box on my desk filled with letters from readers, eager to share their sinful escapades like the character in my first book! Each of the naughty writings in my fancy box is a tale worth telling, so I started weaving stories around the titillating confessions. Even though names have been changed to protect the innocent, these are the stories as presented to me along with some wicked embellishments. CONTROL is the sexy, dirty love story of Adam and Emily. For this hot couple, a mutual attraction led to her awakening and the fulfillment of all his alpha dreams.
Dissident
Cecilia London - 2015
After losing her husband, she is raising two small children alone while trying to navigate the tricky and sometimes shallow halls on Capitol Hill. A string of nasty speeches has her scrambling to apologize to any number of candidates, including newly elected Republican Jack McIntyre. Falling in love again is the last thing on her mind.Jack McIntyre might have a reputation as a playboy, but he has his sights set solely on his new colleague. Can he break through Caroline’s grief and capture her heart? Told mostly in flashback and set against a chilling fascist backdrop, Dissident is a rollercoaster ride of political intrigue, passionate contemporary romance, and undying love. For readers 18+. Ends in a cliffhanger. The first part in a six book saga.
Not at First
Phalla S. Rios - 2013
But life takes a turn when she finds herself torn between Kevin and Roman.Kevin Hawken is a domineering man who forces himself into Angel's life and changes everything she thought she knew. But how much can he be trusted when he is so secretive about himself?Angel was instantly intrigued when she first laid eyes on Roman Conti, an Investment firm owner. He was everything she ever wanted in a man:romantic, loving, and protective over her.As Angel begins to weave a bitter web of desire and deceit, will she find herself consumed, or will she be able to find her way out and follow her heart?
Slow & Steady #1
J.H. Croix - 2018
Croix & Ali Parker! A small town can hide many secrets. It can also expose every secret you have. Serve & protect, that’s my life. I put my life on the line time and time again as a police officer. In days gone by, I held my head high in Cypress Creek. Until my family got caught in the riptide of scandal created by my father. No matter what, I still can’t believe he’s guilty. Niki Holmes never caught my attention before. She’s a librarian—smart and so quiet, she stays off my radar. The moment I take one look in her eyes, I’m lost. She calls to me on every level. She’s also pure as the driven snow. My life is way too dark and twisted, yet she’s the light in my darkness. By chance, she lands in the crosshairs of the investigation swirling around me. I’ll do anything to keep her safe, anything to make her mine. *This is Book 1 of the Slow & Steady trilogy. There will be a cliffhanger and you will need to buy book 2 & 3 to continue the series.