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Creeping Beautiful
J.A. Huss - 2020
I raised her. I loved her. I taught her how to survive in a world of evil men. But it wasn’t enough.
ADAM
I wasn’t the one who saved her but I did my best.She needed me as much as I needed her. Bought and paid for on the auction block. But not for the reasons you think. She was my weapon.
DONOVAN
I wasn’t the one who lied to her but I hid her truth. She was broken before I got there. Wild and angry. Defiant and bratty. But she trusted me most. She loved me best.So I set her free.
Indie Anna Accorsi is a woman lost in her past.
A pretty little nightmare.A gorgeous piece of misery.A mess of lovely darkness.
She is creeping beautiful.
And now we want her back.
Under Your Influence
J.L. Caid - 2019
How lucky, right?No worries, I have my revenge planned. He's with another woman and my plans are going to be 'shattering.'That is, until a cop stops me. And not only does he stop me from what is probably a felony, he makes my heart skip a beat and makes me forget how to breathe.Before I know it I'm spilling everything to him. He keeps me out of jail... but not out of trouble. He has a wicked idea to get back at my newly dubbed ex...Get married.That's right. Steal my ex's thunder by getting married.To me, there are worse things than having a one night thing and saying "I do" to a good looking cop with a killer smile.Once the ring is on my finger and that first night of wedded bliss comes to an end, my new husband has to go work... and I'm left to ask: now what?
Hey darlin' ... this is a 40,000 word insta-love, full length, HEA romance novel.
Roomies (Strangers-To-Lovers Romance Novel)
Bella Grant - 2017
It’s only natural.I needed to get away from all the nagging and guilt. She needed to hide from the crazy ex.Our needs matched, so we got a place together.Very bad idea!I’m don’t like people invading my space.I don’t like people telling me what to do.I don’t need her approval to live my life.But she won’t quit, and soon we’re tangled in my sheets.Without warning, she’s having my baby and her ex is back in the picture – in a dangerous way.She needs me.I have to get my shit together.EMILYAll I wanted was to get away from my crazy ex!But I got into a worse situation with an irresponsible roommate.I’m a go-getter, he’s just … there.Pity he’s so sexy – if only he’d clean up his act…I’m falling for him, or at least I think I am. But he’s exactly what I don’t want.Opposites attract they say, but someone lied - I can’t stand him.Rooming with people is a terrible idea. It has a way of getting you too close to the wrong people.I shouldn’t fall for him. I shouldn’t let him into my room, into my bed, into my heart - he simply isn’t the right man for me.But it might be too late for me. I’m having his baby.ROOMIES is a full-length, happily-ever-after, no cliffhangers, romance filled with hot scenes you probably shouldn't be reading! For a limited time, this edition contains bonus full-length romance starting around 50% for your reading pleasure!
Watch Me Drown
C.E. Johnson - 2020
Keep my heart closed and my head down. But that’s kind of hard to do when the only way to keep Danielle safe is to move her into my house.I was doing fine all by myself until I witnessed her harassed in the park.The look of terror on her face was something I couldn’t ignore.There was something about her-all I wanted to do was protect her.But I had no idea saving her that afternoon would lead to my rules against falling in love to be picked off one by one. Dani’s soft touch and stubborn kindness is everything I never knew I wanted.The only thing is, saving her could drag me back underwater.I pulled myself out of the undertow once.I’m not sure I’d survive another round behind bars.But for her, I’d risk drowning.
Silver Heart
Victoria Green - 2013
Since then, she's done her best to forget the past, put her dreams on hold, and play the role of the perfect, dutiful daughter. When her best friend coaxes her into a winter getaway to a mountain resort, she sees it as a chance to forget about her suffocating responsibilities and the future she doesn’t want—med-school and a fake fiancé.But then the past catches up to her. Sexy Olympic snowboarder Sawyer Carter is the last person she expected to encounter on the slopes after all these years. Being around him again is intoxicating, and as bittersweet memories mix with dark desires, she starts to wonder if maybe they really are meant to be.But Dylan doesn't believe in fate, and a future with Sawyer no longer factors into her risk-free plans. As he dares her to be the person she has always wanted to be, can she find it within herself to abandon her fears and seize this opportunity for a second chance? One thing is certain: after a week in Whistler, Dylan’s life will never be the same.
Roots and Wings
M. Mabie - 2016
Yet, all could think about was Mutt, or at least that’s what they called her.To me, she was gorgeous and witty ... and perfect. She knew more duty than desire, more perseverance than passion, and more acquaintance than affection, but here was no way I’d ever want to change her. In fact, I was dying to show her the life she'd been missing, but first she'd have to trust me enough to tell me her real name.I wanted to plant roots, but I refused to clip her wings. Not when she was everything I’d been looking for and all the home I’d ever need.Roots and Wings is a standalone contemporary romance. If you're looking for a good time, then you've come to the right place. Welcome to Wynne.
Melt With Me
Melissa Brown - 2020
She owns “The Lit Wick,” a successful book and candle shop in Seattle, she never misses a yoga class, and reads at least two books a week. Maren never thought, however, that she was capable of saving a life. But, that’s exactly what she does.And it changes everything.Peter McTavish expected many things as he rushed to the hospital to see his injured father. He expected bruises, IV bags and counsel from doctors. Peter, however, never expected Maren. But there she was—gorgeous, shaken and gently holding his father’s hand.And she changes everything. Absolutely everything.
Irish Crown
Nashoda Rose - 2018
I never thought I would.And then, the six foot three cement graffiti wall of badass strides back into my life, and does it full force.Now he’s protecting me from his past and I’m protecting myself against the heated chaos he erupts in my body. It doesn’t help that he can do playful and sweet, when he’s not doing bossy. But the overly confident, playboy Deaglan Kane is danger, has no boundaries, and is totally off limits. And I know behind his walls there’s a man with a dark and damaged past.A man more dangerous. A man who may be the greatest threat of all. The Irish Crown.*May contain triggers. 18+
Enshrine
Chelle Bliss - 2016
Alone and afraid, I clung to the one man I shouldn’t. I was warned about him and told to stay away. “He’s dangerous,” they said. But the man who could hurt me the most, gave me the greatest comfort. "He's not who they think," I told myself. But just like an illusion, things are never what they seem.
If I Could I'd Wish It All Away
Lisa Helen Gray - 2014
HAS BEEN NEWLY REVISED AND WRITTEN, AND EDITED. IT WAS PUBLISHED IN NOVEMBER 2016When you hit rock bottom the only way forward is up, right? When Lola Lawson escapes her abusive boyfriend, she goes back to the only place that’s left to go. She returns to the one place where the memories of her parents will comfort her. It’s taken Lola sixteen years to return to Cabin Lakes where her parent’s best friends Mark and Lilly live. What she wasn’t expecting was for her childhood crush and best friend, Dean Salvatore to be grown up and sexy as sin. As Dean Helps Lola come to terms with moving on, Lola finds something she hasn’t had in a long time, family.Just when Lola feels like she finally has the one thing she’s always dreamed of, her past comes back to haunt her.With a storm brewing, can Dean get to Lola in time to shelter her? Or will she forever live in the past she fears?WARNING: Due to strong content, violence and sexual scenes not recommended for under 17.
Make Me Shine
Elodie Colt - 2020
After all, as a divorced man at the age of thirty-two, "blind sex" sounded like a nice distraction.Her code name is Devon. She’s my faceless fantasy. A diamond in a world full of rhinestones. I don't know what she looks like.I don’t know where she lives.I don't know her name.I will never know these things.And if I'm not careful, I might fall for a woman who's just a ghost in the dark. ELLANew name. New identity. Old demons.After escaping two years in hell, this fancy dating program was supposed to be my therapy.His code name is Ross. He makes me feel alive again. Every night we share at Silent Sins, our bond grows stronger.And he’s hell-bent on meeting me in person, throwing our anonymity away, and taking me on a real date.I want to do it.But my demons? They never sleep.
Marshall
Kara Hart - 2017
That's why I brought these handcuffs. I love a good chase. I'm practically untouchable, but they're always staring my way. Women are obsessed with men like me. That's a given. With a body like mine, it's a bit like cheating. It's too damn easy. From the beginning, I've followed my own code. Rule one: Never fall in love with a good f*ck. They'll only let you down. Trust me. I've had my fair share of hardships. Rule two: Always go back for seconds. Easy as pie. "On your knees with your hands behind your back." There wasn't any warning about a girl like her. My Virginia. She's the most beautiful woman in this dive bar. Her smile pushes me over the edge. Her body sends shivers down my spine. I have to pull out every trick in the book to get a chance to talk to her. I'm going to make her tremble and quake. There's one major problem. She has something to do with those robberies. But I can't stop thinking about the way that woman f*cks. She's been playing me for a fool. One night in that interrogation room and I'll have her begging for forgiveness. She should have known. Never fall in love with a man in uniform. **MARSHALL is a standalone, full length bad boy novel with a HEA and absolutely NO CLIFFHANGERS!**
Man of the House
Abigail Graham - 2017
I expected to be shoved into the mailroom to lick stamps, but when I set eyes on my new boss, Aiden Byrne, I wanted to lick something else. The way he looks at me buckles my knees. When he told me he needed me I knew I was ready. He needs a nanny for his kids. Now I'm in his house, living with him, brushing into him, surrounded by him. I can taste how badly he wants me in every glance and feel it in every touch. I'm new to love but he knows all the tricks to make my toes curl and my eyes roll back. Aiden wants me completely, but if dad finds out his business partner is sleeping with his daughter... Man of the House is a standalone romantic comedy novel, with an HEA and no cliffhangers!
Melting Steel
C.M. Seabrook - 2017
Stuck up. Arrogant. The kind of guy who hasn't had to work for a damn thing his entire life. Even his name, Henry Caldwell III, reeks of privilege.And me? Well, let's just say I come with more baggage than a 747 and enough bullsh*t to fuel it.The problem is I want him. Crave him. It's the kind of pure, all-consuming, panty-soaking lust that can make a girl forget why she swore off men to begin with.He thinks I need saving. But this isn't a Cinderella story, and he's no Prince Charming. At least not mine. I learned long ago that trusting any man with my heart isn't just dangerous - it can be deadly.HENRYEmotionally crippled, smart-mouthed, and sexy as sin, the woman is nothing I need and everything I want.Despite her hard edges, tattoos, and reckless spirit, I know she craves more. More from life, more from love, more from me.She thinks I'm just a trust fund brat and maybe she's right. But I've got secrets of my own. I know what darkness is. I've lived it - faced the pit of hell and barely survived.The question is, am I strong enough to face it again? Because if I'm ever going to break through the steel wall she's placed around her heart, it'll mean facing demons we both thought were long dead and buried.
Among Ash and Ember
Dani René - 2019
At eighteen, life throws her into an inferno and the only choice is to become someone else. Until she becomes the interest of two strangers. They offer her a chance at a normal life. But she’s learned everything in life comes at a price and the cost of what they’re giving her may just burn her alive. With the promise of a future she’s always wanted, she can’t refuse. But what happens when a dark secret comes to light? Will she rise from the ashes and embers, or will she burn?