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Why Not Me?
Ashley Erin - 2018
All of her boxes are checked off.Sweet boyfriend? Check.Awesome job? Check.Great friends? Check.Life is going according to plan. That is until the man who broke her heart seven years ago comes crashing back into her life.Suddenly those checked boxes no longer seem important.Her once neat life is now in turmoil as she’s caught between a past love and a current one.A choice between two men. One is her best friend and partner for the past six years. The other makes her heart race, but he left her shattered.One is safe, secure.The other is a risk she doesn’t know if she’s willing to take . . . again.
Knockout
Tracey Ward - 2014
Sometimes it's about not giving up.Kellen Coulter has a way with women. A boxer from the wrong side of town, he worked his way through the wealthy daughters at Weston High with a brilliant smile, sweet words and vacant eyes. No one gets close. No one gets through. No one knows the secrets hiding inside.No one but me. I'm the only girl he's ever let in. The only one who has ever truly seen him. When we met I was just a kid, an old soul with an open ear and a full understanding of what it was to be misunderstood by everyone around you. But even I didn't know the demons sleeping inside him. Not until now.Not until it might be too late.*Due to language and sexual content, this book is not recommended for readers under 18.Knockout is told from Jenna's point of view with new elements of the story not covered in Brawler. Both Knockout and Brawler can be read independently of each other and in no particular order.
Tempt Me Tonight
Toni Blake - 2007
Then he betrayed her and broke her heart. Now her revenge will be oh-so-sweet . . . and hot!Trish Henderson has returned home to Eden to take care of some family business . . . and some personal business, as well. Though she's achieved remarkable success as a high-powered Chicago attorney, Trish has never forgotten her small-town high school sweetheart, Joe Ramsey, or the devastation of heartbreak.Now she's come face-to-face with the gorgeous sex god Joe has grown into, and she's determined to get him out of her system once and for all—and maybe take a little revenge, too. And this time, she has all the power. After all, where is it written that only men can explore and enjoy a physical relationship without commitment? Her plan: seduce him for just one night, then walk away . . .But there's just one problem. Trish is about to find out that one night with Joe may never be enough . . .
Burnt
Natasha Thomas - 2015
Even after having her heart broken at eighteen years old by her best friend and the man she’s loved from the time she could walk, Kendall didn’t become resentful or jaded. Instead, she fought back by living her life to the fullest. WORKING hard to try and convince herself that she was better off without him, Kendall has all but moved on when fate changes the course of her life, changing everything in the blink of an eye. THERE is no doubt in Declan ‘Cage’ Mark’s mind that he made a huge mistake five years ago by marrying the mother of his daughter. But that isn’t what continues to haunt him; turning his back on the life-long friendship he built with Kendall and the way he rejected her heartfelt declaration of love is what keeps him up at night. WATCHING as Kendall’s moves on without him has left Cage a broken man, and he knows that without the support of his club, he wouldn’t have made it through the last five years. However, there is absolutely nothing his brothers can do to save Cage from the terrifying reality that he may finally lose Kendall for good when he finds out she has been taken from him. *~*Please Note: This book is recommended for readers aged 18 and over, as it contains content that may upset and/or offend some readers.*~* ~ ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE DEVIL'S SPAWN MC SERIES ~ Floating Savior Captive Broken Forged Legacy Box Set ~ Volume 1 (Books 1-3) Box Set ~ Volume 2 (Books 4-6) ~ BOOKS IN THE VENGEANCE MC SERIES ~ Call Me…Vengeance Fury Jonas Gage Cash Knight Jump Sarge ***Coming Soon*** ~ BOOKS IN THE PATRICKS' BROTHERS SERIES ~ Staking Her Claim Eye See You Eye'll Find You ***Coming Soon*** ~ BOOKS IN THE FOREVER AFTER NOVELLA SERIES ~ Mine Yours Claimed Owned ***Coming Soon***
Loving Ashley
Lauren Nicole
She’s determined to find herself again, and live each day to the fullest.That determination leads her to him. He’s the player, the ladies man and the pull she feels toward him is magnetic.Moving to Florida to run Big T’s Tavern with his older brother, Taylor has it all. His pick of women, money and success. He couldn’t ask for more, that is until Ashley walks into his bar.Suddenly the life he’s led, is no longer appealing. He’s changing, fate has stepped in and in the blink of an eye, he’s loving Ashley
Tumble
Adriana Locke - 2019
Her plan? Relax, reset, and head back up the corporate ladder. There’s just one unexpected step. Neely’s back in Dogwood Lane for barely a day when she sees the man she ran from nine years ago: the bad boy next door who was her first kiss, her first love, and her first heartbreak.Devoted single dad Dane Madden knows he hurt Neely in the worst way. He’s got a lot to make up for. And as passionate as their reconnection is, it’s a lot to hope for. Having her back in his arms feels so right. But falling in love all over again with a woman who wants to live a world away is bound to go so wrong.What’s it going to take for Neely to give him—and Dogwood Lane—just one more chance?
Gabe
Evan Grace - 2015
When she graduates from college as valedictorian with a degree in social services, her friend and mentor Jill Swanson offers her a job, but with one condition. She has to take two weeks off and just have fun. Taking the instructions to heart, Jasmine goes to a club called Debauchery and has a sizzling encounter with a sexy stranger. Ex-pro football player Gabriel Johnson is done playing the field. Gabe is tired of meaningless relationships, but when he meets a mysterious, beautiful, blue-eyed blonde at Debauchery and the chemistry is undeniable, he knows he’s finally found the one. What he didn’t expect was for her to freak out and run off. Jasmine thought she made a clean getaway, so needless to say, she’s shocked when she finds herself face to face with the hot guy from the club once again. He’s Jill’s. Half. Brother. Gabe wants to pick up right where they left off and doesn’t waste any time convincing her. Jasmine’s blown away by the intensity of their relationship. How can she control something that makes her feel so wild and uninhibited? But Jasmine can’t handle the pressure. First, she’s confronted with old insecurities. Then suddenly, her brother has a secret he’ll only share with Gabe, the father who abandoned her shows up—at Gabe’s instigation—and a professional tragedy is the last straw. What happens when it all falls apart?Is being with Gabe more than she can handle?
Mine Forever: A Billionaire MMA Romance (In The Network Series Book 2)
Bolivar Nakhasenh - 2021
My week will end next Monday with my wedding to Marcus Jackson, a dreamboat of epic proportion. The problem? I’ve been having anxiety attacks every time I think about walking down the aisle.My shrink believes that facing my deepest fears before my wedding will alleviate the anxiety I feel. I’m pretty sure singing Girls Just Want to Have fun in an 80s karaoke bar, jumping out of a plane, and being stranded in a tiny elevator with the jackass who broke my effing heart wasn’t what she had in mind, however.Mason is now the undefeated MMA League Middleweight Champion about to have the fight of a lifetime. He is a man used to giving orders and being obeyed. So, of course, tempers flare when the two of us collide, and I flip him the bird when he tells me he wants me back.MasonMarcus Jackson is a moron. He let the most spectacular woman on earth go on a week-long trip without him, and Sass is now in Vegas. With. Me.I am going to reclaim what is mine. I know we have a ton of things to overcome, not the least of which her reluctance to spend time with me, but I don’t care. I gave her up once, I won’t do it again. People who think I’m an arrogant prick are right, I go after what I want, and I want her.With the impending release of the Monster who has haunted their entire existence, Mace and Sass will need to navigate murky water, paved with treachery and deceit. Will they end up with their HEA? Or is it true when they say sometimes love just isn’t enough?Welcome to a place where billionaires reign supreme and things are never as they seem.This book is the epic conclusion to the Forever Duet. It can be read as a standalone, but it is preferable to read the first part if you wish to understand some references! It also contains situations and language that some readers might find offensive and/or triggering.
Unwrapping the Castelli Secret
Caitlin Crews - 2015
Nothing could make Lily return to the irresistible Italian’s demanding world.Now, when their paths cross again, Lily is desperate to retain her freedom and claims amnesia has blocked her memories of him. Yet all deception is quickly burnt away by the incredible attraction that still simmers between them.But he’s found her, and she knows Rafael will soon discover her greatest secret…their son!Secret Heirs of Billionaires There are some things money can’t buy…
No Longer Mine
Shiloh Walker - 2005
Born on the wrong side of the tracks and dealt a fair share of hardship, Nikki Kline never gives up a fight. Even when her reason to keep going is ripped from her, Nikki tries desperately to hang on. But when the man who broke Nikki’s heart comes back into her life she doesn’t know how much she can take. Especially since that man seems determined to win back her damaged heart. Wade Lightfoot is a man who knows he’s made more mistakes than most. As much as he would like to repair the damage he’s done to those he loves, Wade also knows there is no going back. But when he sets out to put things right the last thing he’s prepared to find out is that he had a son. A son he’ll never get the chance to meet. When the truth is out and all the old wounds are bared, it seems impossible that Nikki and Wade will find their way back to each other. But true love is an undeniable force that even past hurts can’t destroy. This book has been previously published and has been revised from its original release. Warning: This title contains heartbreaking tragedy, lies and deception, and a scorching passion that nothing can deny.
Reluctant to Love (Written in the Stars, #1)
Rebecca Gallo - 2020
But Roderick Payne just might make me a believer. Years ago, his stunning betrayal shattered my heart. Unexpectedly, he comes to my rescue, leaving me no choice but to accept the help he’s offered. When we’re forced to share a room, more than just secrets are revealed in the dark. Old flames reignite and scars finally heal. But even after truths are told, there is still one more secret I have to share.
Hatefully Yours
Kelli Callahan - 2020
Five years ago I left Cabot Beach with a broken heart, but I didn't leave without telling the guy who broke it how much it hurt.All of my emotion and angst was written in a letter that ended with Hatefully Yours.Five years later, the guy I never thought I would see again is my new boss.He doesn't want to put things in the past or move on.He wants to destroy me.Guess what? I feel the same way.The battle lines are drawn and neither of us intends to play fair.But there are things I never knew about what happened in Cabot Beach the night my life took an unexpected turn, and finding out the truth may be more painful than losing him to begin with.This is a full length Enemies to Lovers Standalone Romance.
Why It's Real
S. Moose - 2020
Those unexpected events that leave you feeling as though there’s nowhere to turn, nothing can change the outcome.Aimee's life hasn't always been easy. She made a choice a long time ago to make a difference. She wanted to prove to those who doubted her that she was strong and could survive anything. The youngest in her firm, she was made partner, and her life was exactly as she wanted it to be. Or was it?Remy was strong and confident. He lived a life most men would die for. Dominating the corporate world during the day and partying with socialites at night, he had everything he needed. Or so he thought.One changing moment. One drastic decision.Together, would they truly be able to discover why it’s real?
Sweet Whiskey Dreams (Deacons Of Peril MC #1)
Vera Quinn - 2019
One night in time. One night to escape reality. One night of pure pleasure. Then we could go our separate ways. Eighteen years later I find out that one of us left with more than they came with and I now have more than just a memory of that night. I didn’t become the president of the Deacons of Peril MC by being an easy man. No one keeps my family from me. It’s time Red faces the consequences of her actions and finds out why they call me Grinder.
400 First Kisses
E.L. Todd - 2017
He must have just moved in, even though I never saw the moving truck. He's just as arrogant as I remember, mowing the lawn without a shirt and grinning like an idiot. When he catches me staring at him through the window, he winks. So cocky. He flirts with me like he never broke my heart. And then he tells me something that I just can't believe. We're married.