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Fell For The Plug Next Door


Candi B. - 2019
    For years, she stayed in a marriage that held no value or substance. She dedicated four years of her life to a man who lied, cheated, and walked all over her heart. At the age of twenty-four years old, she should have been wild and living her best life. After Xavier delivers another powerful blow to her heart, Ivy has no interest in sticking around to save her sunken marriage. The moment Ivy signs the divorce papers, she feels alive and free. She's on a mission to get her life back, and put the past behind her. When she parks her U-Haul in her neighbor's assigned spot, she comes face to face with the sexiest man on God’s green Earth. Since his junior year in high school, Zane worked the streets of Detroit, and now he was leaving his ruthless ways behind him and focusing on his upholstery shop. Zane was now just a regular guy, who was trying to make a way for his eight-year-old daughter. He had been with a few women here and there, but not anyone who could potentially capture his heart. Falling in love wasn't on his agenda, and if it was, his nagging baby mama, Timeka, wouldn't make it easy. After a frustrating day at work, all Zane wanted to do was go home, turn on his TV, and relax. He notices his new neighbor, and instantly, he is mesmerized by her good looks and perfect body. After a run in that leaves both Ivy and Zane wanting to do more than just borrow a cup of sugar, they avoid each other as much as possible. The inevitable occurs, and Ivy and Zane are forced to face the elephant in the room. Being in Zane's presence did something to Ivy, and she could no longer resist what her body and heart desired. Zane is falling hard for Ivy, but where there is happiness, evil lurks. When the past can't let you go, secrets are put to the forefront, and enemies are watching your every move, can Ivy and Zane survive the madness?

The All or Nothing Girl


Amanda Egan - 2014
    What happens when your comfortable life is suddenly denied you?When the Chanel make up’s dried up, the designer gear’s been flogged on eBay and the Persian rug has been well and truly pulled out from under you?Meet Francesca Milton-Harris as she realises that one ‘little mistake’ is going to change her life in ways she could never have imagined.The All or Nothing Girl …because sometimes you have to lose it all to see how much more you can gain.

Her Secret Billionaire Neighbor


Flora Madison - 2019
    Everyone else took the financial incentive to leave... Everyone except one last, stubborn tenant. My plan? Make them an offer they can't refuse. But then I see her, and there's no way I'm kicking her out. Instead, I want to make her mine forever. But she hates me, the man attempting to take away her home. The only way to convince her to love me? I'm going to have to pretend to be someone I'm not. Make her fall for me. Then, I'll tell her the truth. Toni: I'm not going down without a fight. This is my home. Cash incentives are great, but what about the principal of displacement? Then, he appears. Tall, dark and unbelievably hot. And he's moving in downstairs to assess the future redesign of the building. Maybe he'll see that this place is worth saving, that it's history deserves to be preserved. It doesn't hurt that he's the most gorgeous man I've ever laid eyes on. I need someone else on my side in the fight to save my building. What could possibly go wrong? Her Secret Billionaire Neighbor is sweet and steamy short romance featuring a possessive OTT alpha billionaire who'll do anything to claim his curvy bbw heroine. It's the perfect one hour read when you're on the go or just need a high heat quickie romance to hold you over. If you love a new neighbor romance, this is the amazon kindle short reads (90 minutes) for you. **Sneak Peek Bonus Chapter of Possessive Teacher included!** **HEA guaranteed in this SAFE standalone romance with NO CLIFFHANGER!**

The Rise of a Dark Mage


D.L. Harrison - 2017
    She wants him dead, not to take his place, but so she can escape the bond of magical slavery, and leave Zual behind to explore the other kingdoms of the world. Her ambition will drive her to rediscover the secrets of the strongest of magic. She is determined to succeed, or she’ll die trying.Note: This stand-alone fantasy book follows the life of Cassandra, it takes place in the same world as the stand-alone book The Formerly Dark Mage, but happens three hundred years later, long after Silvia is gone, and some shocking changes have taken place in the world. It is not necessary to read the first book, but if you plan to read both, you should read The Formerly Dark Mage first to avoid spoilers.

The Orphaned Amish Family


Mary Lantz - 2021
    

The Nantucket Estate (Haven Island Book 4)


Coral Harper - 2021
    

The Guardian - The Complete Series


Bella Young - 2021
    

Syn 4: Sex is Syn, Love is Pain


J. Peach - 2016
    Everything seems to be looking good for the couple. They’re happily in love and expecting the new addition to their family. But trouble is never too far behind. After two death attempts on her life, Angel finally get the moment she’s been waiting for as she comes face to face with Lexi. After months of searching for Martell and Mook, Parker finally have them both where he wants them. Will it all come to an end like he hopes or will they slip through his fingers once again? Missy has shown that she’ll do just about anything so that Angel can get the happily ever after that she so desperately wants. Even if that means stupidly putting herself in danger or even getting herself killed just to make it happen. Chris feelings for Missy causes his carefree nature to crumble as he is force to come face to face with a past that he kept buried away for ten years. Will Chris be able to open up to Missy and let her see the real Christian or will the fear of history repeating itself keep him running away.

Hood Witches


Nikki Brown - 2018
    Shya has always embraced her witchery, and she knows that it’s her time to give back to the universe for blessing her with magical abilities.The only problem is she just doesn’t want to do it. Finding love just to sacrifice it seems cruel and unusual but she has no choice, it’s either a sacrificial love or her. When she meets the handsome and mysterious Shiloh that decision becomes harder than she ever thought. Will she choose love or be cast down into damnation for eternity. Jalan has already experienced the pain that was soon to meet her sister, only difference is she tried to beat the system and her pain was lingering, leaving her stuck in a dead end relationship with Channing. While helping her sister find her sacrificial love, Jalan runs into the smart mouthed, straightforward Ziloh and things get hot and heated real quick and complicates her life more than ever. The Rage brothers, Shiloh and Ziloh have a secret of their own that could put the four of them in danger. Find out what happens when you mix crazy and ratchet with a twist of magic.

Man Friday


Sundari Venkatraman - 2019
    The timing is slightly wrong though. Just ten minutes ago Sitara Devi married Harishchandra Gajanan. All of seventeen and nursing a badly bruised heart, Rituraj takes up boxing, hoping to build his strength and heal his wounded soul.When destiny gives them a second chance, hope springs in his heart.Rituraj grabs the opportunity of becoming Sitara’s bodyguard-cum-assistant. He’s the only man in her life but he’s just her Man Friday. Since his father was merely an employee of Sitara’s father, will he even be considered as a prospective life partner for the Gaekwad princess? Sitara, and Rituraj are crazily attracted to each other, yet they are unable to move forward. So where is the hitch? Why the fear in taking the relationship to the next level?Class Barriers! Debauchery! Sexual Perversion!It looks like ‘Ne’er the twain shall meet’. Read the book to find out if Sitara eventually gets together with her Man Friday.

Tom's First Weeling: The gathering of the caves


Stephen Matthews - 2018
    There would be shame in not going but they had an excuse. Twar did not want an excuse. He wanted to let everyone know about the Normeend who had done so much damaged to the Willow Cave and many caves. As Tom was now the only High Council member, things proved a little difficult. That is until Noree spoke to Heglee, the Farlee of the largest and dominant Cave. After that, things just went from bad to worse.

Prince's Unknown Black Baby Daughter


Nicki Jackson - 2018
    Then there she was… plus one. I had a plan for my life: one day rule the kingdom. Simple and straightforward. And nothing in it about falling in love. Love was never a priority. Politics. Social events. Royal responsibilities. That’s all I had time for. And hey, when I did blow off steam, my ego indulged. Art. Wine. Food… women. The truth is, though, it was more for show than anything else. Deep down, where I’d buried it, a part of me longed for more. A challenge. A companion. A missed opportunity. Never in my wildest dreams did I think we’d meet again. Ruby. My sweet, curvy American black rose… Regret was something I vowed never to feel again. So now that I know I have a daughter, I won’t allow her or Ruby to slip through my fingers. Ruby doesn’t trust me yet, but she will. I’ll make her see that I’m not the man she thinks I am. Whether she likes it or not, I will claim what’s rightfully mine… Note: Prince's Unknown Black Baby Daughter is a steamy romance between a royal prince and his long lost black American love, and includes a baby daughter he didn't know existed.

My Love Costs Nothing


Erica A. Davis - 2020
    A sexy rags to riches romance.Antique shop owner Celia Whyte comes from an impeccable lineage and a mother who thinks she has the right to manage her daughter’s entire life.So when Celia meets the self-made billionaire hunk Brady Gilmore, of course she worries her mother will make a scene!Brady has gone from rags to riches all on his own, but to Celia’s mother, he will always be lower class…But that won’t stop Celia and Brady’s relationship from getting hot and heavy!Yet when family and friends scheme against them, everything turns upside down!Will it be the wedge that will drive Brady and Celia apart?Or will they find love through all of life’s battles?Find out in this emotional yet sexy romance by Erica A Davis of BWWM Club.Suitable for over 18s only due to shockingly hot sex scenes!

Beautiful Billionaire Brothers: A Dark Billionaire Romance Series


Tiffany Foss - 2021
    

Ellis Angels: The Nurses of Ellis Island Hospital


Carole Lee Limata - 2013
    Ellis Island Hospital has been closed since 1954. When Superstorm Sandy bombards New York Harbor in 2012, Ellis Island is left battered and flooded. During an extensive clean-up, a file cabinet is discovered in the long-abandoned, vacant hospital building. It is found to contain the files of a former Senior Nursing Superintendent. Filled with documentation of nursing procedures, notes, schedules, and pages from her 1924 journal, the tender tale of Ellis Angels was inspired from these rescued files. Newly-arrived immigrants are facing enormous physical and emotional challenges. The Stanescu twins are separated from their parents, and admitted for favus scalp infections. Fabiana Morales, a beautiful young woman, comes to America to be married, but is rejected by her future husband because of her unsightly goiter. Mrs. Ryan, pregnant with her fifth child, is hospitalized for pregnancy complications. Mrs. Brunne and her newborn are facing deportation because of the newly established Quota Law, and a teenager delivers her premature infant on the floor of the Women’s Detention Dormitory.During her orientation, Miss Angie, a nurse recruit, learns the routines of the Hospital. She meets handsome Dr. Goodwin who is, unknowingly, searching for the nurse of his dreams. Miss Adeline, an experienced and spirited nurse, takes Angie under her wing. The Nursing Superintendent, Sister Gwendolyn, is keeping a watchful eye on her staff of Ellis Island Nurses. Together, through their creativity and united efforts, the nurses and doctors of Ellis Island Hospital discover ways to help their patients follow their dreams. In the process, they achieve their own American Dream, as well.