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Where Love is Found
Tiya Rayne - 2019
She wants to continue to grow her multi-million dollar business. She wants to take care of her family. And she wants sex, LOTS of sex. Charlice has no time for relationships. She knows love is a lie and should be considered an incurable disease. She even has unbreakable rules. No flings that last longer than six months. No personal questions. No spending the night. And absolutely no dating. But all her rules and well thought out plans go out the window when she meets Jackson Keller. Jackson tears down her perfectly built walls and expose dark secrets she planned to take to her grave. Warning, this book contains heavy subject matter. Readers please be advised.
Winner Takes All: A Kismet Cove & Baxter Park Collaboration
D.A. Young - 2018
From her father to her ex-husband, she’s beyond over their arrogance and high-handedness. All she wants is peace and quiet to live her life on her own terms. Instead, she gets Grant Easton, a drop-dead gorgeous blast from the past who’s more trouble than her ex-husband and father combined. Grant Easton finally has the Langley family in the palm of his hand. His long-awaited revenge of crushing them financially and ruining their prestigious reputation will soon come to fruition. Can anything stop the unscrupulous mogul from exacting his revenge? Only having the beautiful and elusive Divina Langley-Kemp in his bed. Grant drives Divina insane and infuriates her to no end, but more than anything, he makes her feel vibrantly alive. She’s a stubborn hellion, unwilling to bend an inch and defying Grant at every turn. With an unassuming smile Divina can bring him to his knees, making her his ultimate weakness. They have a bittersweet and tumultuous history that neither can forget. Will love be enough to overcome the sins of the past once and for all? Find out what happens when a cultured heiress literally collides with a blue-collar guy from the streets of Baxter Park. THIS IS A KISMET COVE & BAXTER PARK COLLABORATION AND THE FIRST BOOK IN THE BAXTER PARK SERIES. IT IS NECESSARY TO READ THE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS SERIES (KISMET COVE) IN ORDER BEFORE READING WINNER TAKES ALL. BOOK ONE: SECOND CHANCES BOOK TWO: FOREVER YOURS IF YOU ARE NOT A FAN OF MULTILAYERED STORY ARCS FEATURING MULTIPLE CHARACTERS, THEN THIS MAY NOT BE THE STORY/SERIES FOR YOU. WARNING: MUST BE 18+ TO READ! Contains mature new adult situation, steamy/explicit love scenes and coarse language. It is not recommended for those who are easily offended.
For Love's Sake Only
Lena Matthews - 2005
The two have nothing in common. Nothing except insane, inexplicable, but undeniable desire.Ty knows from the instant they first kiss that he and Charlotte are meant to be together. Proving it to strong-willed Charlotte? A whole different bull-ride. The headstrong beauty is running scared, but she's got another thought coming if she thinks Ty will let her walk away.Charlotte’s finally met her match in Ty, because this cowboy knows it’ll take a firm hand to win her wild heart.
Broken Promises
S.K. Lessly - 2019
They met when they were kids and shared a love of all things science, computers, and freeze tag. True love blossomed but was never allowed to flourish. Promises were made but never kept. Ethan moved away, leaving Alexis brokenhearted. Fast forward to now. A class reunion has brought the once best friends back together. Unfortunately, Alexis and Ethan aren't the same people they were in school. Bitterness, pain and rejection has taken root, leaving the once thick as thieves friends, at odds. Or so they think. The more time they spend together, the more they realize the love they once had for each other didn’t die; it lay dormant, ready for its chance to flicker to life. All they needed to do was sit back and watch the sparks fly. Except, once again, fate has other ideas. Has too much time passed for these two childhood friends? Has the pain of broken promises become too great to overcome? Or can they get past differences and tough obstacles to be together? Both Alexis and Ethan will come to a crossroads. The question is, which road will they choose… a life together or a life apart.
No Coincidence
Tiffany Patterson - 2020
One moment I was sitting at a bar alone, sipping on my drink, and the next instant there he was. We shared a powerful night together. Months later, that night continues to invade my dreams. Then, just like in New York, he appears out of the blue. Looking as delectable as he was that night. Yet, I keep my distance. I’ve been burned one too many times. That is, until I need his help. Connor I don’t believe in coincidences. Not when it comes to Resha. She’s been on my mind ever since the night we shared. Now, she needs my help and I will use every resource available to me to keep her safe. Because in such a short period of time, she’s become my entire world.
Irresistible
Shara Azod - 2011
Inexplicable Delilah was a stripper, trying to make a better life for herself. Edward was a professor from old money trying to save his nephew from a femme fatale. They had nothing in common, no reason to come together, no reason to love one another. Irrepressible No matter how Delilah tried to deny her feelings for Edward, he would not allow her to run away from what they both couldn’t deny. As passion crackled and flamed between them, Delilah found herself swept away by Edward with a ferocity that would not be denied. Irresistible Sometimes love will not be denied. Sometime passion will not be tamed. Two forces come together and cannot break apart.
Enforced Love
Niya James - 2018
A pawn that would be sacrificed for his family. He comes from crime and my father is committed to bringing justice. The family was part of his investigation and that boy from high school took my heart for himself. I never knew a love like that but it wasn’t real. He had ulterior motives and my heart was caught in his game. He played it and me so well. When he walks into my business with no apology and that cocky smile years later I’m stuck. It’s like I’m back in high school and every feeling goes through my body. I know he’s trouble, but not the common street thug kind. He’s a political powerhouse and he looks even better than he did last time I saw him. He has baggage and it could cost me more than I’m willing to give. Enforced Love is a steamy bwwm romance that is not appropriate for readers under 18.
I Want You Back
Thayer King - 2016
She's never forgotten him. She’s returned and she's willing to do anything to win back the man she’s never stopped loving. Stephen Ashcroft has never recovered from Ashley's betrayal. She has the audacity to ask for his forgiveness. He'll never trust her again, but for the sake of revenge, he’s willing to pretend that he can.
Mr. Wright & Mr. Wrong
Camilla Stevens - 2016
Can be read as a stand alone with HFN ending! It started with a kiss, a very public kiss…with the wrong man. Brooklyn Jefferson (yes, daughter of that Jefferson) thought it was fate when Michael Wright (yes, son of that Wright), the man of her dreams, handed her a ticket to the Knicks’ game. Then Brooklyn meets his younger brother, Alex. Then Michael meets her older sister, London. Pretty soon both families are involved, and a simple love triangle is beginning to look more like a Rubik’s Cube. Things get even stickier when the Jeffersons and the Wrights find themselves on opposing sides of the upcoming New York Mayoral election. When dual scandals break out that have the potential to ruin both families, will love trump political ambition? WARNING:Do to (lots!) of (fairly explicit!) sexual scenes, and adult language, this book is for readers 18+ only!! DISCLAIMER: Although this is the first part in a 2-part series, it can be read as a stand alone, complete with a HFN ending! Book 2 coming in October! A BWWM, interracial romance.
In Too Deep
Yvonne Bennett - 2019
Yet when it comes to love, she's a fool for her neglectful, drug dealing boyfriend, Freddie. When Freddie messes around with the wrong Drug Lord, Bobbie is taken by the notoriously abusive Agostino Carmine. He's man she couldn't stand for the life of her. Agostino on the other hand is quite infatuated with her. Bobbie figures to get on his good side, she has to pretend to adore him and follow his strict rules. She never expected her dangerous game to land her in too deep. ***PLEASE NOTE: This book has triggers and abusive moments****
Oui
Brooklyn Knight - 2018
To do that, she must sock-it to her long-time rival, Ryder Hanson and prove that she is the cream of the crop. But the moment she lays eyes on Dylan Hamilton, the princely CEO at her internship site, she is forced to devise a Plan B, because being in this man's presence is sure to turn her world - and her goals - upside down. For Dylan, it was a good thing that his firm only took on one intern a year, and had chosen Ryder Hanson. It meant he wouldn't have to see Laila Renaud again and he could ignore the raw desire which had almost overpowered him when he'd seen her sitting in his boardroom on the day of the work shadow. But when his business partner insists that the firm bring her on as a second intern, it's only a matter of time before the sparks burst into flames. Laila is driven by success and after being double-crossed in love and business, she has no time for love. Dylan is driven by an intense desire to show Laila that she can have both success and him, if she wants. All she has to do is say oui... All he has to do is convince her to say it. ***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** UPDATE: BROOKLYN KNIGHT IS GRATEFUL FOR ALL READERS AND THOSE WHO TAKE THE TIME TO RATE AND COMMENT ON HER WORK. SHE CONSIDERS EACH OF HER READERS' OPINIONS CAREFULLY. SOME READERS HAVE EXPRESSED DISSATISFACTION WITH THE EPILOGUE, WHICH WAS INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL VERSION OF 'Oui'. AS OF OCTOBER 3/4, 2018, THE EPILOGUE WILL HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE NOVEL. THIS REMOVAL DOES NOT CHANGE THE STORY IN ANY WAY, AS IT WAS PART OF THE EPILOGUE AND REFERENCED EVENTS OCCURRING AFTER DYLAN AND LAILA'S HEA. FEEL FREE TO EMAIL BROOKLYN WITH QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR CONCERNS info@brooklynknightauthor.com **READER ALERT** This story contains extremely passionate and descriptive sex scenes. Not suitable for readers under the age of 18 years, or those who may be offended by somewhat graphic descriptions of sexual encounters. Brooklyn's characters exhibit real emotions and desires, and though she is their creator, she is also very sensitive to their needs and wants, and works in partnership with them to create their unique HEAs.
Romancing the Mob Boss
Mallory Monroe - 2011
Hoping to see him again, but not disappointed when she doesn’t, she goes on with her life. But a week later, when she interviews for a job at the renowned PaLargio Hotel and Casino on the Vegas Strip, and discovers that the owner of the hotel is the man she had slept with, a man who very much wishes to rekindle what they had captured that passionate night, her entire life spirals into a new and dramatic world where family ties and ever-increasing violence ropes them in.Reno Gabrini is a man’s man who knew, the first time he spent an evening with her, that Trina was the woman for him. But he soon discovers that capturing her heart was not going to be as easy as ordering his minions around, especially with his mob connections that keeps their romance in a constant state of uncertainty. But his love for Trina makes him bound and determined to do all he can to keep her, even if it means forsaking all others.In an interracial romance that tests the very essence of love, Reno and Trina discovers that there are no easy answers, and no perfect endings, but that their love and devotion to each other can help them find the way.
Wicked Prince Charmings
Blue Saffire - 2019
Enjoy Blue Saffire and the rest of the Perceptive Illusions Publishing, Inc. authors as they breathe new life into some old favorites. Four perceptions and six illusions of stories that will tug the heart. It’s going to get hot and interesting as Cinderella, The Ugly Duckling, Little Red Riding Hood, Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty, and Beauty and The Beast are all told by Blue Saffire, Tiya Rayne, KT Adler, and Ivy Harper. Three contemporary and three paranormal retellings that will have you on the edge of your seat. Are you ready? This journey will be nothing nice, but it promises a happy ending.
Casanova in Training
Aliyah Burke - 2012
Can they find a way to have it all?Lieutenant Commander Giovanni 'Casanova' Cassano is a top test pilot for the military, and is the epitome of an ace. Cocky, arrogant, handsome, and true to his call sign. His best friend's death brings a new pilot to his squadron—a woman. That's not even the real reason it's hard—she's the one who left an indelible imprint on his soul after a twenty-four hour rendezvous. Now she seems to have ice in her veins, not the fiery passion he knows rages beneath the surface.Jaydee 'Dusti' Amos is following orders, and this time they have landed her at a test facility. She's there to ascertain what caused the deadly B-2 crash. The situation becomes harder once she discovers who is stationed there—the one man she never believed she'd see again after their impulsive and passionate encounter. He pulls her focus from the job at hand and tends to make her break the stringent rules she lives her life by.They work together to unveil the truth and the feelings between them deepen. But there is a traitor in their midst. Will the fallout tear them apart, or will Gio find some way to convince Jaydee to give him a chance at forever?Reader Advisory: This book is part of a series but can be read as a stand alone and in any order.
Devilish Games (Devilish #3)
Kasey Martin - 2018
She exudes confidence and is the most vibrant woman you would ever meet. Except it’s all a farce. Elyse is hiding in plain sight. She has secrets. Deep, dark, dangerous secrets. And there is only one person in the world that can see through her façade, and he is busy playing games with her heart. Harper Price is a traveling, fun-loving playboy. He’s mischievous and sometimes arrogant. Except it’s all a cover. Harper knows how to blend in. He lets people see what they need to see. He has secrets. Deep, dark, dangerous secrets. And the one person that needs to know his secrets, he has been playing games with to keep her safe. When their secrets collide, and their past comes back to haunt them, there will be nowhere to hide. Love will be made, lives will be lost, and games will be played. Be advised this BWWM book is full of suspense, betrayal, steamy sex, love, and very strong language.