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Nightfall


Laura Griffin - 2012
    Alone on an icy road at nightfall, Holly Henriksen puts her trust in a charming stranger and soon discovers he is keeping a dangerous secret.

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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

Bedrock


Britney King - 2013
    Turns out, one bad decision often leads to another.He’s troubled.She’s married.It’s a dangerous game, for sure—one in which she stands to lose the most. Soon, she learns desire is not only dangerous but deadly and there’s a price to be paid for her mistakes.A pound of flesh. Never in a million years would she have guessed how far her picturesque little suburban life would unravel. Until it does. She should have known better.Too bad she didn’t.

Running


Patrice Fitzgerald - 2011
     Action, suspense, romance, laughs, and just enough sex... a campaign you'll never forget. The political thriller with heart. THE NEXT PRESIDENT IS GOING TO BE A WOMAN... Catherine Young, Vice President and newly-anointed Democratic nominee, is surging in the polls. The race is on against opposition candidate Jerusha Hutchins, former stewardess and blonde beauty, who is the darling of the far-right Liberty Party. But with political wunderkind Zane Zarillo running her campaign, Catherine is bound to hold her lead. Suddenly a medical emergency puts the President in the hospital and forces Catherine to act in his place… a perfect opportunity for her to show her Oval Office stuff. Just when her election looks like a sure thing, Catherine's romantic fling from decades ago comes to light. Will the American public accept a woman with a past? "Rating: 5.5 out of 5 Stars – Top Pick." Underground Book Reviews What Amazon readers are saying: "… RUNNING had me up till the wee hours of the morning! And, when I was not reading it, I was thinking about the characters. This book is at times funny, heartbreaking, and suspenseful. " "… writing, pace, and storyline were so good that I found myself putting off other things so I could keep reading." "… it grabbed me and didn't let go. With a fast-paced plot and an unerring feel for the cinematic, Fitzgerald creates a thriller that will resonate not just with political junkies like myself, but the suspense-thriller reader as well."

Three Seconds to Rush


Danielle Stewart - 2016
    She’s positive she’s a good mother and hard worker. So why is she in an alley with a needle in her arm? Waking up in the hospital without her son is terrifying. Being told she can’t have him back nearly crushes her. With her memory spotty and the circumstances incriminating, Tara must fight to learn the truth and wrestle with the idea that maybe her son is better off without her. Reid Holliston defends guilty people for a living and it's slowly killing him. He’s certain there is no such thing as a truly blameless client anymore. When his phone rings with a voice from his childhood his jaded views make him certain Tara is just one more criminal claiming innocence. But even his skepticism isn’t enough to keep him away. Best friends from a lifetime ago, the two must find a way to trust each other again in spite of how the years apart have changed them. Can a promise made in childhood be enough to save them both?

Annihilate Me Vol. 1


Christina Ross - 2013
    If she doesn't find work soon, she'll need to return to her native Maine, where the job situation is even more bleak. And where her abusive parents lie in wait.But when an unorthodox arrangement is proposed, Jennifer decides to take it. She agrees to be the "girlfriend" of Alexander Wenn, the reluctant, billionaire CEO of Wenn Enterprises, who is so devastatingly good looking, he needs a beautiful woman like Jennifer on his arm to "keep the wolves at bay." In this case, the wolves are other women, all of whom vie for his attention so aggressively, they keep him from focusing on business at the exclusive events he must attend. It's there that deals are cut. What they want is his money and his power. Damaged by a past event, the only thing Alex wants to do is focus on work. And to forget the past.But can Jennifer deny their white-hot chemistry? As she's swept into this glittering otherworld of society and big business, she finds herself struggling to keep from falling for Alex, an almost impossible feat she nevertheless must meet.Armed with her MBA, Jennifer Kent knows about business. But what she doesn't know is what could destroy her--the business of protecting her own heart. And maybe her own life.This story unfolds over multiple volumes approximately 50,000 words each.

Luck of the Irish


Liz Gavin - 2014
    She has just graduated from college and now she can go on that trip she has been planning to take for years. She is shy and she has never traveled alone but she feels her luck may be about to change when she meets a gorgeous bartender. Declan Slane is twenty-six and works as a bartender in Dublin. He hasn’t been very lucky in his love life but he isn’t looking for a girlfriend. So, he isn’t very happy to meet a certain breathtaking American who walks into his bar one afternoon. This is a story of firsts: Keira’s first trip abroad; the first time she visits her great-grandparents’ home country – Ireland; the first time she watches her favorite rock band play in their hometown – Dublin; the first time she considers giving herself to a man – Declan.

His Secret Baby


Jamie Knight - 2018
    But not for long.I'm going to take her for her very first time.I never expected to put a baby in her. Now I'll have to protect what's mine.No matter the cost. His Secret Baby is a collection of accidental pregnancy romances featuring three standalone, full length novels of taboo love and forbidden relationships resulting in a baby. The three books are: My Father's Best Friend's Secret Baby, My Dad's Rival's Secret Baby and My Professor's Secret Baby. They don't have cliffhangers or cheating. They do have very happy ever afters and plenty of steam!

Beauty & the Beast


Skye Warren - 2013
    Morris's house twice a week, soaking up every moment with the reclusive ex-soldier she secretly loves.Blake Morris knows he's scarred both inside and out and is no good for the beautiful young woman who cleans his house to pay for college. But when Erin walks in on Blake touching himself and moaning her name, all bets are off.BENEATH THE BEAUTYWhen Blake receives an offer to return to his alma mater as an associate professor, he knows this is his chance to reenter the world--and to be worthy of the woman he loves. Erin wants this chance for him to heal...even if it means leaving her behind.And when they enter the classroom on the first day, both of them are in for a shock.BROKEN BEAUTYA troubling revelation puts Blake's newfound career in jeopardy and Erin's impending graduation at risk. The couple forge ahead, determined that love conquers all. They find a new depth to their respect for one another and new heights for their sensual play, but secrets and shadows lay in wait along the path.BEAUTY BECOMES YOUWith the end of semester approaching, Erin and Blake decide to lay low. After all, they have all the time in the world after that. Except Blake's future at the university is up in the air and trouble is brewing back in Erin's hometown. When the couple is tested, they will have to trust each other to forge their own sexy ending.This omnibus edition contains the original Beauty series, including:1. Beauty Touched the Beast2. Beneath the Beauty3. Broken Beauty4. Beauty Becomes You

Speak No Evil


Tanya Anne Crosby - 2013
    But a killer is making headlines, and Caroline may have unwittingly stepped into the crosshairs. Even as she mends the tattered bonds of sisterhood, a sinister force beyond their control may tear them apart forever…Reading order for The Oyster Point ThrillerBook 1: Leave No TraceBook 2: Speak No EvilBook 3: Tell No Lies

The Princess and the Pizza Man


Cassie Mae - 2017
     Twelve years of tossing pizzas in his hometown in Alabama is like a dream come true for William Monroe, but his sister is ready to leave the Podunk place, desperate to find herself a man and get hitched. He’s not too thrilled to hear about the mansion she’s dragging him to, claiming it’s haunted with the spirit of Cupid, and it’s his job to make sure she doesn’t fall for the first guy who looks her way.Winter’s been running the Frostville Murder Mysteries ever since she inherited a hefty sum of cash, wanting to give back in a fun and profitable way for her home city. Noticing a lot of puppy-eyed patrons, she gives herself the job of matchmaking, picking out the ones who seem best suited for one another. But when the outspoken and grumpy man from Alabama arrives with his eager-to-be-matched sister, her focus starts to falter, and she wants nothing more than to prove to Will that her mansion can feel like home, too.

Unorthodox Dom


Lilah E. Noir - 2017
    She was a wild masochistic kitten and more than he bargained for.Thomas has reached his breaking point.Work, studies, lust for his sexy boss, his own kinky urges are driving him insane.He's sick of hiding.In walks Kat. Sassy, creative, submissive to the bone and a hot mess of epic proportions.The first girl who ever craved his punishing spanking, dominant touch and rough lovemaking.What happens when her life begins falling apart?Can Thomas put it back together with strict rules and iron discipline?Is he strong enough to save her from herself?Unorthodox Dom is 30,000 words erotic romance novella featuring hot, erotic action, a Dominant new to the lifestyle, a bratty submissive in need of a firm hand and a badass Dominatrix. Not a menage, no cheating. The story takes place four years prior the events in the Unorthodox Trilogy but it can be read as a standalone. Bonus material - Chapter 1 of Unorthodox Therapy

The Missing Sister


Elle Marr - 2020
    The body of her estranged twin sister, Angela—the possible victim of a serial killer—has been pulled from the Seine. Putting what’s left of her life on hold, Shayna heads to Paris. But while cleaning out Angela’s apartment, Shayna makes a startling discovery: a coded message meant for her alone… Alive. Trust no one. Taking the warning to heart, Shayna maintains the lie. She makes a positive ID on the remains and works to find out where—and why—her missing sister is hiding. Shayna retraces her sister’s footsteps, and they lead her down into Paris’s underbelly.As she gets closer to the truth—and to the killer—Shayna’s own life may now be in the balance…

Buried Obsession


Roxy Sinclaire - 2019
    Getting the inside scoop on the country's hottest billionaire. He invited me to his estate and I fell for him, hard. And then I met his brother. He's dark, dangerous and oh so bad. Nothing like the billionaire. But one night changed everything and I found myself in over my head. How did I end up tangled in this dark obsession? Praise for Roxy Sinclaire's Buried Obsession "Very original with awesome, broody, deceiving and strong characters!" - Lisa, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "This had me captivated and I couldn't put it down" - Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "Definitely a must read" - Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "I expected the typical romance story, but what I got was an outstanding read of suspense, drama, angst, jealousy, revenge, fear, guilt, twists you don't see coming and will have you on the edge of your seat" - Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "One of the best books I've read this year!" - Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "The chemistry between them is blazing hot" - Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "Hang on for a pulse pounding thrill ride!" - Lisa, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "I was on the edge of my chair with my head almost glued to the screen of my iPad, this is intense" - Ann, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "Excellent start to a new series" - Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "I was reading well into the wee small hours and even when I'd finished it I couldn't sleep, my thoughts were in turmoil back within the pages of this wonderful book." - Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "A very dark, interesting, mesmerizing story" - Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "The dark twists that come next kept me riveted to my seat, biting my nails right to the end!" - Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "Very strong characters that are brooding and very deceptive" - Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "This is the best book ever! This book kept me up all night reading and had me on the edge of my seat as I turned the pages wondering what would happen next" - Lisa, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "Seriously, you’ve got a masterful storyline; interesting characters; outrageous twists and turns; and an HEA that gets farther away as you read" - Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "Bathroom breaks are optional" - Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "Twists and turns that kept me on my toes as well" - Sharon, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★

Amy's Wish


Kay Harris - 2018
    Due to a traumatic past, romance is the furthest thing from her mind. But when a new job opportunity brings her face-to-face with the only man she’s ever had a crush on, Amy’s journey to make her wish come true takes an unexpected path. Carlos Diaz has been burned in the past and he’s reminded of it every day because his ex-wife still works with him at this best friend’s candle company. But he seems to completely forget all the reasons he should stay away from women when Amy walks into his department. A complicated history, over-protective family, interfering best friend, and evil-intentioned ex-wife all conspire to keep Amy and Carlos apart. Despite the hurdles, they will fight to make their wishes come true.