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The Best Man's Bride
Jamie Dallas - 2021
The last person she expects to chase her down is her ex’s sexy but aloof business partner who’s kept her at arm’s length for years. He offers her a lifeline, but his help comes with a catch. Does she dare say yes?Jace Hartman doesn’t believe in love. And he doesn’t believe in giving up. He won’t let his company’s event planner walk away from their biggest launch—even if she has a broken heart. Business comes first, so he makes Hailey an offer she can’t refuse. But it’s her counter offer that has him worried. She needs a place to live for the month, and he has an extra bedroom.Jace has spent the past few years trying his best to bury his attraction to Hailey. Now she’s everywhere and making him forget all the reasons he should never mix business and pleasure.
Year of the Chick
Romi Moondi - 2011
It's the sort of thing that would turn almost anyone into a man-crazy freak with romance tunnel-vision, and that's exactly what happens to her. All the while, a lack of inspiration in her corporate job leads Romi to her love of writing, in what quickly becomes a man-quest play-by-play.From whiskey-breath scum bags to uni-brow creeps and everything in between, Romi and her wingmen come up empty time after time. And that's when she meets a fellow writer.On the Internet.So will it be arranged marriage doom, or an Internet affair that's not as creepy as "To Catch a Predator"?Time will tell in the "year of the chick," a twelve-month quest to find love.Tick-tock.
Birthday Blaze
Kacey Shea - 2016
Gorgeous. Single. Built like a tank and inked to perfection.A fireman. Really, what else is there?Yeah, he’s a fantasy brought to life if only it weren’t for one little problem. Okay, it’s a big one. He can’t talk to women. The more attractive the lady, the more words fail him. And his beautiful, friendly neighbor Jenny has Brennan lusting for more than chatty banter. Will a birthday wish give him a shot with the woman he wants? Or will his hopes go up in flames?Birthday Blaze originally appeared in the Amazon bestselling charity anthology Hook & Ladder 69. This short story is a fun, sexy read that showcases Kacey’s humorous story-telling and colorful characters. Birthday Blaze is available for FREE on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks, and Kobo. For more by Kacey check out www.kaceysheabooks.com.
Incredulity
Kathy Zebert - 2015
A sunset kiss. Everything is perfect until he's charged with murder.Callie Fletcher just wanted to sit on the terrace of her favorite hot spot and watch the sunset over the Texas Hill Country. A table for one, a glass of pinot and the best view in Austin. When Dominic Jaxson, a gorgeous, wealthy cowboy, charms her into sharing the view, the sunset gets even more magical.Months of sunsets later, their affection blooms into love, with dreams of a future together. Never does Callie imagine that this caring and tender man might hide a secret or that he might be a criminal. But then he walks through the doors of her courtroom, charged with murder.As a court reporter, Callie knows her way around the legal system, and she's certain Dominic isn't guilty. But can she uncover the clues to prove his innocence, or have she and her handsome cowboy shared their last Texas sunset?Incredulity is the first in a fast-paced, clean romantic suspense series.Download your copy of this page-turner today and find out why readers love the Romancing Justice series!
Winning the Cowboy Billionaire : A Chappell Brothers Novel
Emmy Eugene - 2020
Oh, and did Olivia Hudson mention his money?He's got a ton of that too.As the oldest son in the Chappell family, it's up to Spur to lead his brothers into the next generation of raising and selling championship racehorses. He loves it with his whole heart and soul, but a horse can't keep him warm at night.So when Olli Hudson, one of his neighbors, asks him to be her arm candy for one night to woo an investor, the worst he thinks can happen is his eyes might get permanently stuck up in his head for how often he rolls them.He wasn't expecting to be swept off his feet by the five-and-half-foot powerhouse of a woman with a nose that can sniff out the purest scents...and all of his hidden feelings for her.Will Olli be able to win over the cowboy billionaire? Or will she lose everything--including her heart?Start this brand-new series by Emmy Eugene and meet the Chappell family of cowboys in the beautiful Kentucky Bluegrass region!
Private Love in a Public Place: (Rockstar Romance)
Toni Kenyon - 2012
She helps him spread his musical gospel to his adoring followers, despite the fast-spinning turnstile on his bedroom door, and the broken hearts he leaves in his wake. Mags believes she’s immune to Julian’s magnetic personality but when controversy hits the tour, she finds herself in danger of falling at his feet, slave to his appetites and her own desire and need. Julian refuses to be tamed, but the pressure of the ravenous crowds clamps tighter and tighter around him. His chaotic world starts to crumble when he realizes his motivation to continue touring comes from an unobtainable woman. Can he force her to make the agonizing choice between himself and her estranged husband? An erotic and candid look at life on the road.
Caribbean Caress
Jenna Bayley-Burke - 2012
But her impulsive plan has unexpected results. Her father is away on business and his partner turns out to be none other than her first crush. Joe Prinsen knows the only reason Saskia has returned after eight years away is to ask for money. After all, Dutch had to refuse her mother just two weeks ago. Joe thinks of the man as a father-figure, and he knows Dutch seeing his daughter would mean the world to him. But if she’s only after cash, Joe can’t have her finding out that her father lost everything after the last hurricane devastated the island. Joe has the most noble of intentions, but Sassy undoes every one until there is nothing between them but water. No matter how steamy the sex or how deep their connection, she’s leaving on Christmas Day. He asks her to return, but when she find out the truth, will she be willing to forgive all he’s hidden?
His Indecent Training
Sky Corgan - 2013
For the past few weeks, he had been teaching me about sexual nature and fantasy. This would be taking things a step further. Learning about BDSM would put our relationship on a completely different level—a level I had wanted so badly since first setting eyes on Damien Reed.word count: 10,270
Voyage In His Arms (A Spicy Romance)
Ann Walker - 2014
Things are going according to planned until one day she gets the shock of her life. Jamie decides to confront her worst nightmare head on and live in the moment. A few weeks later Jamie finds herself aboard a luxury cruise ship deep on the Pacific Ocean. While on the journey Jamie discovers herself giving in to her inhibitions, as she longs to live, love and laugh again.
Tears of Endurance
D.G. Torrens - 2013
Soon, their relationship blossoms into more than she could ever imagine. However, when a black secret comes crashing down around them, their love faces the ultimate test of endurance while they come to grips with a tragic fate that changes the course of their lives forever...
Michaels Family Romance Box Set: Books 1-3
Toby Jane - 2020
Thomas. Each young woman has a unique path to walk, and a powerful, thrilling love to discover--and they are as different as the gemstones they're named for.
Somewhere on St. ThomasRuby
Why him? Why now? What else could go wrong? Set in 1984, in a world before sexting and texting, this "lushly written and emotional" New Adult romance stars redheaded spelling champion Ruby Michaels, who meets the wrong kind of man on the eve of her departure from St. Thomas for college.♥♥WINNER: SILVER MEDAL, eLit AWARDS, 2016♥♥
Somewhere in the CityPearl
It's a long way from sleepy St. Thomas to the big city.
The year is 1989, and magnet-for-trouble Pearl Michaels leaves her childhood home, the tropical paradise of St. Thomas, to live with her sister in Boston. Discovered as a model, Pearl finds fame, fortune, and Magnus Thorne.Harley-riding, enigmatic Magnus Thorne is a man with a past and a hazardous, secret present. The last thing he needs or wants is an addiction to a woman so famous she's known simply as "Pearl," but he can't seem to let her go.
Somewhere in California
Jade
Dancing is everything--until it leads to love.
Jade Michaels runs away and risks everything to compete in the first-ever dance reality show in LA in 1992, and meets the perfect guy--until she finds out he's her sister's ex.Can Jade and Brandon navigate the past that separates them?
"These books are a fun, guilty pleasure that will leave you wanting more from Toby Neal!" ~Author Noelle Pierce
September Tango
Scarlett Jade - 2013
They are reunited five years later, and their passion runs hot. As Zoe's life is rocked with bombshells, Calvin leads the way, teaching Zoe to follow the rhythm of her heart.
Hearts Over Bellham
Danita Cahill - 2014
Both are sweet, "clean" romances, and are prequels to the first full-length novel in the series - LOVE AT FIRST CLICK. HEARTS OVER BELLHAM - Hillary Johnson secretly admired handsome fellow firefighter, Tim Jacobs, for years. When the fire chief asks for volunteers to hang Valentine’s decorations over Main Street, Hillary’s hand shoots up immediately after Tim’s. Why pass up a golden opportunity to spend time with the guy she’s crushing on, just because she’s afraid of heights? Hillary battles her fear to prove to Tim, and to herself, that she can conquer it. After observing Hillary’s courage, Tim notices her – really notices her – for the first time. VALENTINE'S MAGIC After a dozen years of marriage, financial woes, and the possibility of losing their alpaca ranch, the honeymoon is over for Carol and Christopher Ridge. But the couple reconnects on Valentine’s Day, rediscovering their love for one another under the magical glow of the lighted hearts strung over Bellham’s Main Street. Could this be the launch of a new honeymoon phase for Carol and Christopher?
Keira's Punishment
Alicia Roberts - 2012
She's accidentally approved a press release painting her boss, Connor Hastings, as an elitist snob and she knows she'll get fired. Unless she agrees to beg for forgiveness and accept her punishment - a choice that seems simple enough.At Connor's hands, Keira discovers humiliation and pleasure. Soon, she finds herself tempted by Connor's dark ways and the glamor and excitement he offers…Warning: The material in this book is for mature audiences only and contains graphic sexual content. It is intended only for those aged 18 and above. This is a short story of approximately 10,000 words.
Boss Me Hard (Billionaire Boss Romance #1)
R.R. Banks - 2017
I've got money in my pocket and women in my pants. But when Alexis walks into my life, business goes out the window. I have to focus. I can’t be side-tracked by her hot curves and f*ck-me eyes. Still, something tells me this might be exactly what I need - in and out of the boardroom. ALEXIS I get the job done. I've got a mind for business and a body for fun. But when I meet the all-powerful Nathaniel Jenkins, everything changes. Suddenly, ‘all work, no play’ won’t cut it. All I can think about are my legs wrapped around his hard body and his lips on mine. He can act like a big, bad boss all he wants, but I'm going to show him who’s the real boss. *** A steamy STANDALONE contemporary romance with HOT Billionaire Alphas and Strong Women who want to be Bossed Hard. No cliffhanger, no cheating, and a guaranteed happy ending. Please note this contains a bonus box set and extras for your reading pleasure. ***