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LA Misbehaved Part 1


M.S. Parker - 2017
    Then, she tells me that she and Kaleb are moving to L. A.. That's just the beginning of my world imploding. When Astra Traore played matchmaker for her best friend, Piety, she never imagined that it would lead her to starting a new life in Los Angeles. As she tries to find her footing and her place in a new city, she can't help wondering if love is going to be a part of that equation. Dash Lahti has always been focused, and his latest project has become an obsession. As he works toward finally reaching the completion of his clinic, he doesn't think anything can distract him...until he runs into a feisty woman straight out of a fairy tale. Dash and Astra couldn't be more different, but the sparks when they come together are undeniable. Will they be able to get past all of the obstacles in their way, and work through the baggage in Dash's past, or will it all become too much? Don't miss Part 1 of LA Misbehaved, Cassie Wild and M.S. Parker's steamy sequel to Married a Stripper.

Sacred Medicine Book One


Adlynn Flaharty - 2015
    Cassandra Jones married the love of her life. Both medical Doctors, they lived a fairy-tale romance until a tragic accident ripped that romantic fairy-tale to shreds. She was determined to honour Brian's memory, and was doing just that until the very handsome, sexy Jed Atwood walked into the medical conference. Something about Jed stirs Cassie in a way she never expected, and what begins as a one-night stand during the conference turns into a whirlwind romance. Dr. Cassie struggles with her conscience as her relationship with Jed continues; is she being faithful to her beloved husband? All she knows is the attraction between her and Jed is undeniable. The adventure does not turn out how she expects and she surprises herself with a series of unpredictable actions. Just as Cassie opens to the possibility of real feelings for Jed, he abruptly vanishes. It's an unexpected mystery; has he just lost interest? …. Has he been kidnapped? Cassie soon discovers he is involved with a sinister group of criminals. Should she walk away or follow her heart into danger's path? The first novella of a four part series will pull at your heartstrings like a Harlequin and make your heartbeat race with excitement and suspense.

Fireworks


Lindsey Gray - 2013
    Unfortunately, Sam is dating Lola, Sophie’s high school nemesis. Lola dumps Sam the day before he was supposed to introduce his mystery girlfriend to his family over the Fourth of July holiday. With the looming fear of disappointing his mother once again and his long held feelings for Sophie, he asks her to take Lola’s place. With family feuds, an old flame, and feelings that have been locked away for a decade, there is bound to be some fireworks.

Unspoken: A Short Story


Stephanie John - 2016
    Ever. One unexpected encounter with a new employee and that fundamental rule was forgotten. With a single touch, Kara Collins obliterated the order of my disciplined life, forcing me to question everything I believed in. Intuition told me I needed her, ensuring I couldn't forget my second rule. Trust my instincts. Always. Unspoken takes us back to the first meeting between Nate Blake and Kara Collins, retold from his POV. This short, sexy tease provides insight into the mind of this passionate, powerful and utterly addictive man. You can discover more about Nate in the full-length novel Salvation (Heal Me Series, Book 1), then prepare for the thrilling conclusion to Nate and Kara’s story in Book 2, scheduled mid-2016. Unspoken can be read on its own, or as part of the Heal Me Series. Warning: This work of fiction is intended for mature audiences over the age of 18 due to explicit content. Parental/reader discretion is advised.

Cowboy Down Under: 1


Ruth Bailey - 2015
    Her life seems in order until she unexpectedly is denied entrance into the Universities of her choice. Heartbroken and angry, Faith finds herself on an airplane to Australia with her hopes and dreams in shambles. Upon arrival, Faith settles in and meets a strapping cowboy who she can hardly resist. Follow Faith’s journey as she attempts to embrace her new life in the outback and tries to rediscover if love is real. *This book is part of a 3 book continuing series. This book also contains sexual situations.

One Soldier: From Letters to Love


Christin Michelle Lovell - 2015
    Four deployed soldiers. Four love stories—and they all begin with a letter. It started with One Letter. Kellie sent one letter into the Middle East and Sergeant Daniel Rodriguez was the one who answered. Despite an ocean between them, love blossomed. But can you truly love someone you've never met? It began with One E-Mail. Madelyn sent out one e-mail to the most feminine name on a list of deployed soldiers–SFC Taylor Russell replied. They exchanged e-mails for months, until somewhere along the way they stopped exchanging just words and began exchanging pieces of themselves. Their love blossomed quickly, but will it prove strong enough to survive the test of family? It happened One Christmas. Jane wrote a letter and Sergeant Brad Wilcox replied. Despite their age difference, they connected with their words. But when they finally came together, their differences became glaring. They'd already conquered distance, but will they be able to overcome the years between them–or will their time together be limited to one Christmas? It was sparked by One Note. Lauren sent a note of encouragement to her newest assigned soldier–Private Mason Carter was that soldier. Despite their attempts to remain guarded with one another, the walls fall fast, and then in the blink of an eye the unthinkable happens. No stranger to loss, Lauren is faced with a choice–run to him or run from him. Either way, their hearts will never be the same.

For Richer, For Poorer


A.J. Wynter - 2019
    Player. My Husband? My boss is known for two things: 1. He’s the heir to a billionaire dollar family fortune 2. Dumping women the second they turn 25 Yep. He’s an a@#hole. Now, he’s being forced to get married or lose it all. The only person he trusts in this world is his assistant – me. When he offers me millions to pretend to be his wife, how can I say no? The catch? It has to look real and I’m twelve years OLDER than him. Yeah. Will people buy it, or will this blow up in our faces? When Sadie and Liam are forced to fake an engagement will sparks fly, or will they rip each other apart? The Titan Billionaire Brothers is a duet, each book featuring a Titan brother. Book 1 is Liam's story and can be read as a standalone or as part 1 of the duet.

Awakening to You... in Boston


Fifi Flowers - 2014
    Drake Blaxton is a senior partner in an architectural firm who has always been focused and grounded in his career while completely noncommittal in his personal life. A chance encounter at their favorite pond. A fateful storm that could change everything. What happens when Sofie and Drake's worlds collide into each other, awakening a thundering passion that neither were ever open to having?

Single Dad Times Two: A Bad Boy MFM Romance (P.L.A.Y.-Time Story 2)


Jay S. Wilder - 2019
    Two rugged single dads. One explosive connection. She’s about to learn the house rules...from both bad boys. Novella-length, standalone romance with an HEA ending and Zero Cliffhanger. Archer I work hard and play harder, but when it comes to my twin sons, Abe and Axel, I’d move mountains to keep them happy. My best buddy Russ is no different with his little boy, Reed. We’re single dads and we like to share one woman. But no one has captured our attention in a long while. Until sweet Amy walks into our lives. She's a college graduate hoping for her first job as our nanny. She wows us with her convincing interview... and all those lush curves. Amy's eager to do whatever it takes to make sure the boys are happy. I like that she aims to please. And when we realize that she’s into both Russ and me, we fight to keep things above board, but eventually, we’re going to cross the line with her. We want her for ourselves. Some rules of professionalism are meant to be broken. Author’s Notes: - Cozy up with a warm blanket and these two hot single dads! This MFM story is flirty and oh so dirty, just the way you like it. - Single Dad x2 is a MFM menage romance that is all about the woman. There are no M/M scenes. This story is all about TWO hot single dads who fall for the same woman. - Single Dad x 2 is the second P.L.A.Y-Time MFM story. P.L.A.Y. was first mentioned in Two Firefighters Next Door, and there are several more stories to come.

Eggnog Makes Her Easy


Erin Nicholas - 2018
    Just her and her boys while her husband serves overseas. But her blue Christmas turns merry when things start rockin’ under the mistletoe thanks to a surprise gift from her naughty Santa.

Destiny Undone 2


Amanda Heartley - 2015
    She's kept her titties out of front page news and has her eyes on Gabe. He's smart, sexy and very confident, then in walks Sophie, an old friend of Gabe's, and Pepper hates her immediately...diva style! Gabriel Gregory isn't used to the fame of the paparazzi. In fact, he hates looking over his shoulder at every turn, but he's drawn to her, like a moth to a flame. Will he follow is heart and go after Pepper? Or leave her in the friend-zone? Find out in the next installment of this smokin' hot romance from bestselling author Amanda Heartley! Length: Novella, ~31,000 words Genre: Contemporary erotic romance. 18+ for adult situations

Ride Hard


Brook Wilder - 2017
     It was supposed to be a simple delivery—until Joel Lasseter forced me off the road, held me up, and told me he was taking whatever he wanted. I want to say that I resisted. I want to say that I put up the good fight. I want to say that I never saw him again. But none of that would be the truth. Stripped 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. Also included is a BONUS book: OUTLAW'S BABY

Spicy and Sweet


Octavia Wildwood - 2014
    Ferocious. Fabulous.Mina Sinclair is used to going it alone. In fact, she and her son are much better off now that her douchebag ex is out of the picture. Sure, money is tight...but that will change if Mina wins a prestigious cooking competition. There’s only one thing standing in the way of her dreams - Gavin Rothe.Talented. Successful. Insufferable.Gavin Rothe has made a name for himself as a celebrity chef. He’s also made a name for himself as a hard-partying, arrogant ladies’ man. He’s not about to let some ballsy know-it-all contestant on a cooking show get under his skin...but God, does Mina ever get under his skin! Gavin hates her almost as much as she hates him...so why can’t he stop thinking about her?*This is a full-length, standalone romance novel that contains explicit adult situations.

The One


Jacquelyn Ayres - 2014
    His one downfall is that he’s a player. He can have any woman he wants in town—state, even—and he knows it. There’s only one woman Kip wants. Trouble is, he hasn’t met her yet. Until then, he’s going to fill his dance card with the Johnson girls: Maggie, May, and Missy. Shelby never thought she’d see Rison, Arkansas, again. She’s been estranged from her extended family for over a decade. Things happen and sometimes the only place you can find solitude is the very place that has raised so many questions in your life. She was looking to start her life over.He was looking for his to truly begin. Neither one of them understood the power of kismet until the day their eyes locked. From that moment—in their heart of hearts—they knew that the other was The One.

Pin Down


Kaily Hart - 2015
    Pick a random city and settle in for some much needed R&R—of the adult variety. Except Nash didn’t count on meeting Lexi. He’d written her off as too young, too blonde and too “cute” for his brand of entertainment…until her smart mouth intrigues the hell out of him. Alexis “Lexi” Ryan might be outwardly tough and plenty sarcastic, a byproduct of her crappy childhood, but it’s pretty much all for show. Fact is, she’s got a big-ass problem—one she’s kept from everyone, one she hasn’t been able to solve on her own. So how then does the hot, gorgeous, “it’s just sex” guy manage to zero right in on it? And somehow fix it? Nash’s only permanent place is a storage unit he hasn’t checked in over five years and that’s just how he likes it. The sex with Lexi is plenty hot and dirty—just how he likes it—but it’s sweet too, and not just that. Soon he’s trying to remember why he vowed never to be pinned down by anything or anyone.