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Twisted Devotion
Sage Young - 2019
She was taught at a very young age that lies were going to be a part of her life. LEARN - Violet learned that she needed to look out for herself and chart her own future. Maximus learned more than he wanted to know about Violet. Could he still be interested in her after what he has learned? LOSS - Losing her mother at a young age wouldn’t be the only tragedy she would endure. Blending into the background and not making waves was how she learned to survive. Now she’s all grown up and the very family that mistreated her has asked her to do the unthinkable. LUST - Maximus noticed Violet when she entered the room. Now that she’s all grown up, his body took notice. She was always a beautiful girl, but now she was a woman and he wanted her. LIVE - Violet has had a crush on Maximus since she was twelve. She fantasized about being with him, but that fantasy turned into a nightmare and now she is forced to live with the consequences. LOVE - Violet had to live a lie, suffer immense loss, pay for her mistakes, and learn to live on her own terms. She now lives in a new city and is loving her life, that is, until she sees Maximus again. Can Violet and Maximus bury the past and allow love to flourish... Find out in TWISTED DEVOTION
On The Run
Charae Lewis - 2020
Quay mirrored the same sentiments and once they revealed their true feelings for each other, they began to embark on a journey together. Suddenly, something they can’t quite comprehend happens, leaving them lost, confused, and most of all saddened by their new reality. Words aren’t spoken, vacancies began to settle in, and resentment occurs which causes the couple to live with unanswered concerns for years to come.Can Kanai and Quay push through the events that rocked their world or will their love become lost forever?
Plus Size Heart: A story of life, love and cake
Lisa Anderson - 2017
Gorgeous, cynical and mega rich property tycoon Liam Moran only dates super thin society women or models and isn’t impressed at all by Sophie when they first meet. He has plans to convert parts of Sophie's town into a shopping mall and is convinced he won't meet any opposition from anyone, let alone a woman. The project becomes more difficult than he ever imagined when it becomes clear he needs Sophie’s land for his development. She isn't impressed by his money, his temper, or his looks and doesn't want a shopping mall in her town. Sophie promptly organizes the locals to resist Liam's plans, placing herself directly in his path. Liam finds himself increasingly attracted, against his will, to the outspoken and lovely Sophie, who challenges all his accepted notions of beauty and how women behave around rich men, and she in turn finds it more and more difficult to resist the kind but wounded heart she can see under his ruthless exterior. Liam and Sophie are on a collision course over the property development as well as their own long held prejudices. Money, ambition and rejection also create enemies, and Liam’s past behavior with women comes back to create a violent and dangerous confrontation that they must deal with before they can be together.
Beach Party
Evie Mitchell - 2020
This book can't be read as a standalone as it covers couples from Books 1-4 in the series. 'Love Bites and Lightning Strikes', 'A Viking in Vegas', and, 'A Very Viking Wedding' - Ella and Gunnar'Double the Vitamin D', and 'Double Trouble' - Blue, Drake and Dane'Handcuffs and Honeypots', and 'Honey Bees and Shaky Knees' - Honey and Tristan'Operation Baby Menace' - Collins and Nick
The McMahon Clan Series
Rochelle Paige - 2019
They'll face any and all obstacles to claim their women and keep their growing family safe. This box set contains all four novellas from the McMahon Clan series: Bear the Consequences, Bear It All, Bear the Burden, and Bear Your Fate.
Mine
Mia Carson - 2016
But fate has a way of playing with emotions, and as soon as she’s ready to move on with her life, Lucas reappears as the parent of one of her little students. He’s as handsome as ever, as charming as always, and determined to win her heart once again. She’s ten years older now, so much smarter, and Lucas, sexy or not, will not be able to win her trust ever again. The last time she trusted him, he betrayed her, and she was no fool. Lucas never imagined he’d ever see her again, not in his wildest dream. But there she was, as sexy as the last time he’d seen her Ten years after their painful breakup, he’s super-rich and his money can buy everything he desires, except Kathy’s trust. That’s not for sale and she let him know it. He still desires Kathy, and fiercely wants her - physically and emotionally. But she keeps pushing him away, as she should, except he didn’t get rich by quitting, and this was not the time to give up. Kathy was his and his alone. One way or the other, he’d make her realize that he had changed since college. This is a standalone romance book with a HEA and no cliffhangers! For a limited time, this edition of MINE contains TWO bonus bad boy romance books!
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
One Night
K.L. Humphreys - 2018
I didn’t expect to walk in on my boyfriend cheating on me. I shouldn’t have slept with my brother’s best friend. I shouldn’t have ran once it was over. But I did, and now I’m back with a secret that will change all of our lives. I want a happily ever after… But that may not happen. Jaxon: One night and she’s ruined me. I slept with my best friends little sister, the one girl I’ve wanted for a long time. It was the best night of my life. She’s back with a bang and the whole town's talking. I need her in my life, but the people trying to sabotage us are making it hard for me to get her. She’s all I want and I won’t stop until I get her.
Three Matings And A Baby
Tonya Brooks - 2019
The thought of losing Jolie again makes him batshit crazy, and since she almost died delivering their first cub, he's a nervous wreck now that her due date is approaching. Is it possible for a big bad wolf to love his mate too much?Dane Lassiter kidnapped his mate from her wedding and battled his Alpha to keep her in Her Wolf In Shining Armor. Now that Shanna is finally his, the only thing standing between them and a mating ceremony is his ex-wife, his mate's former fiancé, her irate father, and his pack enforcer's mating frenzy.Chaos reigns after the Happily Ever After...
Love On The Luminous
Chencia C. Higgins - 2020
Fresh out of a decade long union, she’d rather just pick up the pieces of her life and try to create something she could be proud of again. Random glimpses and a few mind-scrambling encounters with a man who makes her heart beat wildly have her questioning her stance, but she manages to keep her hands to herself and her legs firmly closed until the last day of the trip.When the return to shore is delayed because of health concerns on land, Morgan takes it as a sign to throw her caution into the wind and let that man have what he wants. Spoiler alert: he wants her.Love On The Luminous is part of a short story series dubbed The Luminous Cruise Chronicles. This series is written by a group of authors who found themselves inspired during an otherwise stressful situation.The Luminous Cruise Chronicles:Love On The Luminous - Chencia C. HigginsLove On Deck - AshleyNicoleLove Under Quarantine - Nicole FallsLove Overboard - D. RoseLove On Cruise Control - T. KeyLove Unexpected - TurtleberryLove's False Start - Diana W.Love Lessons - Honesty Price
The Love Bitten Series: Volume 1
Fiona Davenport - 2021
Protecting potential consorts from nightwalkers gave Kieran something to focus on other than his dwindling hope that he’d ever find the one who was meant to be his.Thana Fernsby had no idea vampires existed. Not until her aunt sprung an arranged marriage on her, and she went running into the night. Thana ended up at the door of a daywalker--the good kind of vampire that had been born instead of bitten.Kieran would help any damsel in distress. But when he touched Thana and discovered she was his destined consort, the fight became personal.With the SunriseAthan Bancroft was drawn to a ring with a striking amethyst a century ago and has been wearing it all those years. He had no idea the piece of jewelry was meant for his destined consort—until he looked across a crowded ballroom straight into eyes that were a perfect match for the stone.Selene Brassard has always been fascinated by stories about vampires, but she had no idea they really existed. Or that she’d spend the rest of her very long life with one.But will what her parents think they know about the vampire world destroy what Athan and Selene are building together?The Blackest NightStephan Bancroft was happy for his brothers, but seeing them blissfully settled made him feel the lack of his own consort even more. Taking on extra missions for the vampire council didn’t help. Nothing would except finding the woman who was destined to be his.Bronwyn O’Brien had no idea vampires existed until she was attacked while walking home from a party. When Stephan rescued her, Bronwyn also discovered she would spend the rest of her life with the gorgeous daywalker.But will Bronwyn ever feel as though she truly belongs in Stephan’s world?
Rock Hard
Autumn Avery - 2016
The world’s most famous rock star, and I’m stuck with him. Alex He’s cocky, arrogant, and a total player. So why do I find him so irresistible? I’m a good girl, not one of those groupie, bimbos that are constantly throwing themselves at him. Is it the rock hard abs? His rugged good looks and the way he’s so sure he’s going to make me his -- or is it our secret past? Not many people know, but Tommy King had a crush on me back in high school, when he was Tommy McPherson. He asked me to the dance and then disappeared, formed his band and went on the road, leaving me to wonder for years. And now he’s a celebrity, and I’m a struggling photography assistant assigned to document his U.S. tour. Is the Tommy I remember still in there, or is he just a vain, egotistical jerk now? I guess there’s only one way to find out… Tommy King I never thought I’d see Alex again, but when she burst into my dressing room before the photoshoot, I knew I had to have her. I had my eye on her back in high school, but I never got a chance to follow through. I ran away from home, formed the band, and the rest is history. Since then my life has been nothing but righteous babes and rock n’ roll. No kids. No commitments. That’s my motto. But something about Alex makes my head spin. She’s sweet, professional…innocent. She’s everything the girls I get with aren’t, and it’s driving me wild, and no matter how hard she tries to deny it, I know she still wants me. We never got to finish what we started – Hell, we never even got our start. But now she’s back, and she’s not going anywhere. Rock Hard is a bad boy/rockstar/second chance romance with a VERY ALPHA-MALE, fiery romance with a dose of steam, and a HEA!
Defender
Kira Ward - 2015
I spend all day telling my clients to keep their mouth shut so I can get them off whatever ******* charge they've managed themselves caught up into. I'm one of the meanest attorneys in NYC, and women can smell money and confidence from a mile away. I win cases, and I can get any girl. Except for one... and she's making my life a living hell. My stepbrother hates me. I've screwed up again, and here he comes to bail me out. Crawford. Sexy, powerful Crawford. He's barely acknowledged my existence since what happened between us years ago. Hell, the only reason he's coming to help me now is because Mom begged him to. I know I shouldn't have drank that night. I shouldn't have got into that car. My life is in Crawford's hands, but I'd love nothing more than my body to be in those hands as well.
Soul's Desire (Unparalleled Love Series)
Sharon C. Cooper - 2019
But the past year has been one life hurdle after another until she moves back to Atlanta. Now life is looking up, especially when she comes face to face with a past love. A man who makes her heart dance pirouettes and her body pulse with desire. Not a day has gone by that police officer Micah Olsen hasn’t longed for his first love. However, their encounter in Atlanta is not by chance. Yet, against his better judgment, he has to let her believe it is, which isn’t easy. All of the emotions he once felt for her return with a vengeance. Their attraction is more powerful than ever, and when hot kisses turn into heated nights, Micah knows he has to come clean. But will it be too late? **Read the other books in the series! EVERLASTING DESIRE by Stephanie Nicole Norris HEART’S DESIRE by Delaney Diamond
Bidding For Her Curves
Flora Ferrari - 2020
After thousands of these things, a lifetime spent building an empire, and traveling the world, I still haven’t found what I’m looking for.Who I’m looking for.What I really want.I need someone to share all this with.Not just anyone. The one.I’ve searched, I’ve waited. If it doesn’t happen tonight, which I highly doubt it will, I’m finished.Done.One more stupid dinner. Then maybe I’ll just buy a mountain, go live in a cave.JULESTwo words strike a morbid fear into my anti-social, awkward, very single, and lonely existence: Charity Auction.Did I sign up for this?My time in exchange for a charity donation, my wages paid by the owner of the company I work for. Every dollar donated matched by the man himself.Mason Thorne.The only two words that actually get me to said Charity auction.Once I find out he’ll be there… once I find out I might even get to see him in person… Maybe even meet him…But nothing’s ever that easy, I know that.My boss from hell seems determined to make not only my day off miserable but goes out of her way to make sure I might not even make it at all.That is until I meet the man himself.Way before the bidding starts. Long before the hammer falls, I know I’m in deep and we both might just end up with a lot more than we bargained for.For better or for worse.*Bidding for Her Curves is an insta-everything standalone instalove romance with a HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.