She's tired of being the boss's third wheel and accepts an invitation to the MatchMaker's Valentine's Day speed dating event, even though what she really wants is him. When he learns he might lose her to one of twenty potential men, he makes a decision to cross a line that could cost them both personally and professionally, but will he be too late, and is the risk worth the reward?This Valentine's Day, our heroes and heroines are skipping the dating apps and attending one of MatchMakers Inc.'s famous speed dating events. Is five minutes enough time to feel a spark of chemistry? Can love truly be in the air?Go on a speed date with us and find out!This February, thirteen of your favorite romance authors celebrate steamy instalove in this Valentine’s Day series!

    The girl I can’t touch.That’s what her uncle says, anyway… but even if he controls her, he doesn’t control me.When I see her walking back and forth in the office lobby, her long legs swishing, beautiful curves swaying, and those cherry-red lips, I decide right then: she’s going to be mine.Chianna:My first day on the job I swore I’d be professional. No mistakes. Pure and well behaved.Chris changed all of that.He’s powerful, rich, and when he smiles at me, it makes me weak.If my uncle finds out about us I’ll lose more than my dream internship.Can I keep what I’ve done a secret with Kris tempting me over and over to break the rules?

    Her dream job as the lead botanist on Niri was worth traveling across the galaxy, but she’s not going to miss out on the trappings of her favorite holiday. Not to mention she misses everyone back home. Everyone except her ex, of course. She’ll do everything she can to avoid seeing him again but running into him around town is inevitable.Verrik is tired of the monotony of his day-to-day life on Niri. He works long days as an electrician to try to get ahead and save what money he can. One day he hopes to be able to support a family of his own but as an orphan, his opportunities are limited. The one good thing that comes from his current job is meeting the unique, curvy little botanist from Earth.She’s headed back to Earth for the holidays. He’s ready for his own adventure. Her suggestion to be her fake alien boyfriend is unconventional, but the payment is too good to pass up. When the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur, they find themselves navigating unexplored territory.Can a Niri Alien and Earth female find a way to make a relationship work for real?Alien Boyfriend for Christmas is a standalone sci-fi romance full of steam with no cheating, no cliffhanger and a happily ever after guaranteed!

    I'm one of them. My name's Adam, and Celeste has been assigned to me. I have three days to show her the error of her ways and help her redeem herself before she's marked permanently Naughty. She'll fight me, she'll struggle, but in the end I will win. Even if I have to use every implement in my arsenal, Celeste will find her way to the nice list.

    Unfortunately, she wound up with a wicked stepmother (who may be an actual devil wearing Prada) who is determined to keep her locked up in the family bed and breakfast, endlessly cleaning and catering to the guests every needs.Except one guest wants to go out dancing, and really, she’s not super into the idea at first but it sounds pretty fun, and oh my God the red dress and black leather heels the girl lets her borrow are gorgeous, so—Her stepmother did say she was supposed to do anything to make sure the guests are happy, right?Vanessa’s secret night on the town leads to a fateful meeting with a beautiful and intimidating vampire with dark desires and a dominating need to claim her as his own.Except it’s almost midnight…

    

    Jenny brings out my instinct to guard and protect. Drunk and eager for a fight, I knock out her attacker and vow to take her home to Reka 5.There’s only one problem: Jenny’s owner wants her back.We wake the next morning with an enormous bounty on our heads. New Rhea is chock full of no-questions-asked mercenaries eager for the credits, but a promise as a promise, and I will get her to freedom.Besides, Jenny is mine. And anyone who wants her will have to get through me first!This is a novella-length stand-alone story set in the Tallean Mercenaries universe. Sweet and steamy scenes ahead. HEA guaranteed!

    She’s a threat to his kingdom, and a new obsession.I took a flight to Rio for an adventure in the rainforest. A lifelong dream for a single twenty-three-year-old ecologist. A week later, and I’m a prisoner in the jungle. Held hostage by a fever and the most attractive devil I’ve ever seen. In the delirium, he’s my savior. But in the humid shade of swaying palms, he’s a villainous bully. The rugged man with sun-kissed muscles and wicked green eyes doesn’t flinch when he tells me I belong to him now. Unfortunately for me, I owe him a debt for saving my life.Unlucky for him, our live wire connection surpasses his control.I’ll never give in to him. Not even when my skin catches fire under his commanding touch, or my heart explodes when I pinpoint his zealous gaze through the glass windows of my cabin. He is my enemy. And I am his. Earning his trust will ensure my survival. Getting closer to Dante Valez will teach me who the man was before the world ruined him. But like any woman held captive, eventually I’ll snip the thin thread that bonds us. Give in to passion or become a traitor?

    While her passion has always been animal conservation, her instant attraction to Caleb makes her question her all work, no play existence.Caleb has never wanted a mate… until he meets Anastasia, a stunning and headstrong snow leopard shifter. Even though he’s a vigilante hunter with a job to do, he can’t resist the temptation of Anastasia’s heady scent and curvy body, and is determined to claim her as his. When the two shifters team up to find the poachers, Anastasia begins to wonder if their chance meeting was more than a simple coincidence, especially when Caleb’s hot gaze makes her feel like his prey. Caleb knows that he and Anastasia are fated mates, and will do anything to make her his. The question is: can their love survive the danger of the hunt?

    What could possibly go wrong? Book One As the person with some of the biggest responsibilities in the museum, Jade Anderson isn’t the type to trust people easily—which is why it isn’t a surprise that she doesn’t trust the new guard one bit. Ruki Malone has all the right credentials, but there is just something off. It’s an easy watch at first—until they get closer, and the tension gets unbearable. She tries to resist at first, being his boss and all... But how can one resist a man who seems determined to seduce her body, mind and soul? Book Two There’s something very suspicious about her client Hunter Kishmet, but Celia Lilith tries not to make a big deal out of it as she only has one task: to tour him around the island and mind her own business. It’s not bad at first—until she discovers a shocking secret, one that catapults them together into a world she doesn’t understand. But she’s going to have to—and she’s going to have to learn how to deal with the only man who sparks heat inside her soul… Book Three Getting lost in the forest after heartbreak in the city is perhaps the last straw in Beth Williams’ miserable life, and all she wants to do is give up. To her surprise, an accident gets her exactly what she needs: a welcome reprieve in the cabin of Parson Rose, who saves her life in more ways than one. He seems harmless—but the forest doesn’t, there’s a stalking creature lurking about. She knows she can count on this enigmatic stranger. But what happens when she finds out that the one who’s making her feel so much has deep, dark secrets that could break them apart? Book Four Vinnie Thompson has the best job, and she would never let anything jeopardize it—not even an embarrassing chance encounter with the boss while he’s doing the dirty deed. Turns out her elusive boss, Christophe Finn, is the most charming man she’s ever met, but she can deal. She can resist. Until she finds out his secret. Until circumstances bring them together and has her keeping that secret. Until she needs to fight the attraction between them, lest it burns the both… Adult Content

    She is my new addiction.It’ll only be a matter of time before I have her in the palm of my hand. Already, she looks at me like she’s just dying to take a bite of me. Maybe I’ll let her, give her an ounce of control before I take it all away, tying her to the bed and having my fun with her. I can tell she won’t be tamed easily. But soon she’ll be my perfect little pet. So long as the past stays in the past. And the dead remain dead…

    4 shifters. Too much fun! Book 1 A circle of friends is a thing to cherish. For Tessa Johnson a summer trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northern Georgia is just the thing to take the edge off of a rough year and what has turned out to be a very tumultuous time for one of her friends. She has no idea she’s heading straight into fate and a world she’s only ever dreamed of. And her friends are coming with her. A string of mistakes leads to some very interesting interactions with the very stoic Hale Masters. Tessa can’t keep her eyes off him, and the promise of excitement and passion that flares in his eyes makes her school-teacher heart beat. He makes her want to let her hair down but she holds back. Would such a rich man be interested in her when her two beautiful best friends are far more his type? Or is she wrong and she’s just what the Alpha male has been looking for? Tessa finds herself conflicted and lost but with her friends around, encouragement to break her own rules is never far. Letting go is a hard thing to do but Tessa wants to give Hale all he asks for and more. An emergency at home changes her plans however and Tessa takes it as the answer she’s been seeking. But is it really the one she wanted? Book 2 Cora Walker wasn’t looking for love but she wouldn’t turn down a laugh and maybe a little flirtation. After an emotional breakup Cora just isn’t ready to give love another chance. A teacher taking a vacation with her circle of friends during summer break, Cora’s out to enjoy herself but not too much. She has few rules but there is one big one: there couldn’t be any drinking involved, she’s pregnant after all! Abandoned by the baby’s father, Cora is determined to make the best of life. When she meets Rhys Williams and Knox Jones she’s floored at just how handsome they are and her ideas on finding love begin to change. That they show an interest in her is even more astounding. Trying to decide which one is the better one is next to impossible. A solution is offered but Cora just isn’t sure. Can a woman in her condition break so many rules? Would they even want her if they knew she was pregnant? Making a decision is hard, but the solution might be even harder! Book 3 For Kaia Phillips a trip to the mountain of Georgia might as well be a trip to the moon. A city girl in the county, Kaia expects nothing but trouble and misery but finds a lot more than she bargained for when she meets the owners of the resort her friends have roped her into travelling to. When she meets Zed Bruin her opinion changes further, maybe the country had more to offer than beer, hot buffalo wings, and a game of horseshoes or cornholing? In a world where shifters have only just come out of their hiding places, Kaia has secrets. Secrets about her friends, secrets about herself, and secrets about the man she can’t get out of her head. Revealing those secrets could cost Kaia her freedom. Is revealing the truth to the man her soul has chosen as her mate worth her freedom or her life? Will her quest for answers end in heartache as she discovers even more secrets? Kaia has decisions to make and whatever way she decides, the results could not only impact her, but her circle of friends. Author's Note: This collection contains 3 stand-alone stories with an HEA, so no cliff-hangers! Story contains mature themes and language, and is intended for adults readers only. This collection also contains bonus stories.

    Heart-stopping suspense. Unrelenting passion. This is Shifter Nation. Deep in the wilderness, National Park Rangers have been guarding America’s most closely-kept secret. Shifters have been living among us for centuries. And these smoking hot bears are on the hunt for their strong, sassy mates. Shifter Nation: East Coast Bears Collection packs Meg Ripley’s bestselling Werebears of Acadia and Werebears of the Everglades series into one riveting anthology, featuring: Ranger Knox The journalist writing an exposé on Acadia National Park is most definitely an outsider, no matter how much Knox’s inner bear insists she’s his. But is it possible that this human could be his mate? And can he keep her from unraveling the mystery that’s kept his clan hidden from the public eye for generations? Ranger Trent Three brutal murders were committed in Acadia, and Trent is on the case. Or is he? When Blanca, a feisty, curvy FBI agent, tries to take over the investigation, she challenges the desires of Trent’s inner bear—in more ways than one. Ranger Ramon From the moment they met, there was no denying the sizzling chemistry between Ramon and Min. But what is she doing in Acadia in the first place? Could this brainy beauty be responsible for sabotaging the Acadia clan, or will she prove to be their greatest ally? Ranger Drew Fighting fires is Drew’s duty at Acadia, but the day he met Kathleen, nothing could have prepared his bear for the fiery passion that would ignite between them. But will her betrayal of his trust extinguish the flames between them once and for all? Alpha's Second Chance Addie hopes to rekindle things with Owen, and deep down, Owen wants the same, but his shifter secret has forced him to shut her out from his heart. How could things ever change if the truth stays hidden? Fated Attraction A sassy, badass Florida panther. A laid-back bear Ranger with a surfer attitude. Will their common goal of finding who’s been killing the Everglades panthers bring these polar opposites together? Nanny For The Soldier Bear Conner is an Army vet Ranger with a wounded heart and an unimaginable secret. Will his little one’s nanny have the patience to melt this bear’s tough exterior so he can learn to love again? Relentless Mates It seems impossible for a bear and a crocodile shifter to be fated mates, and from the moment of their first date, their warring clans try to keep Grace and Mason apart. Are their hearts destined to be torn apart by the rivalry among the Everglades clans forever? Steamy shifter scenes inside! 18+ readers only.

     If he carries through with the plan, his sister will die first. His ex will die next, and he will die last. In between, he’ll take out as many people as he can. Students. Security guards. Teachers. First responders. They are all fair game. Who will live, and who will die? How will those who live go on when their world is shattered by unthinkable tragedy? *** Contains scenes of graphic violence. Reader discretion advised.

    By the time you reach the end you'll be begging for more! This is one series you do NOT want to miss! Book 1 - The Bear's Matchmaker Book 2 - Her True Alpha Mate Book 3 - Her Alpha Mismatch Book 4 - Her Enchanted Alpha Match Book 1: Some women might like to have three handsome, powerful bear shifters vying for their attention, but Ophelia (Lia) Caldwell is not one of them. For one thing, she knows that the alpha bears only seek her out to steal her sealskin and the control of the coastal land around Monterey that goes with it. It sucks to be a selkie. Lia is seriously considering retreating to the ocean and trying to reconnect with the pod she lost as a child, but her adoptive sister Nessa, who moonlights as a matchmaker for shifters convinces her to try hooking up with a guy who might be able to protect her from the alpha bears. But what kind of protection with Miles be? He’s a playboy who can’t stay focused on one woman for more than a day or two. Even worse, he’s another bear. Lia wants to tell Nessa to forget about it. This match is a terrible idea. But Miles sees her in a way the other bears don’t, and Lia’s oddly attracted to him despite his faults. Will giving him a chance be the worst mistake she’s ever made? Or will it be her salvation? Book 2: Ever since her Alpha helped her tame her panther and explore her creativity, Monica has been sure her destiny lies with him. He doesn’t notice her, though, and when she tries to trick the shifter matchmaker, Nessa, into setting them up, Monica finds herself with a different alpha entirely. Nikolai’s pack is on the verge of revolt after his failed attempt to steal a selkie skin, and he’s beginning to doubt his own fitness as a leader. The last thing he needs is the distraction of a sexy shifter from another pack. But Monica makes him laugh and bolsters his confidence. He can’t keep his mind—or his hands—off her. Monica can’t keep her hands off Nikolai either. But what about her plans for the future? Could Nikolai be her true Alpha match? Book 3: Like many fox shifters, Regina Woodward is stuck in the fifties. She loves vintage clothing and classic movies. What she doesn’t love is controlling male foxes who expect perfect homemaker wives. She’s just about given up on ever finding a mate when her friend Nessa, the local matchmaker, suggests she date Oscar Torres. An alpha bear. Regina’s mother would have a conniption just hearing about it. Not that Regina’s sure she wants to hook up with Oscar anyway, seeing how he’s closed-off emotionally. But when he asks for her help to save a wild fox-shifter who has been getting into trouble up north, Regina can’t refuse. And the more time she spends with Oscar, the more she loses her heart. To an emotionally constipated bear her only remaining family is going to hate. There’s no way this ends well—is there? Book 4: Nessa Caldwell has a gift for pairing shifters with their fated mates. Except when that shifter happens to be herself. But though her gift doesn’t work reflexively, she’s sure it’s a bad idea to date Caz Frost, even if her friends think she should try it.