And he’s never wanted anything as much as he wants Silver.When she shows up at the bar in a shamelessly short costume on Halloween night, he can barely remember his name. Now they’re accidentally trapped, completely alone, and Cole finally makes his move. He is making Silver his, forever.But secrets linger in the shadows that threaten to tear them apart for good.

    He was a marine and now he is a widow who keeps the town safe with his security business--and his heart safe by locking out any chance of romance.Hanna Potter scares him good, though. From the day he meets her, he is afraid of what she makes him feel. Afraid of the wicked things she makes him want. And terrified his broken heart will scare her away.This October, twenty-four of your favorite contemporary romance authors are bringing you a month filled with sexy-spooky Halloween steam. Get ready for over-the-top love stories sure to set your spine — and other parts *wink* — tingling. Brew some cider, grab your favorite blanket, and snuggle up with these hot shorts. The Halloween Steam series is sure keep you warm and cozy all autumn long.

    Lani Smith is a total knockout with a heart of gold and curves for days.I’m obsessed.For years, I’ve craved just a taste of Sugarhill’s sassy little bookstore owner.She’s it for me, whether she knows it or not.I’m done keeping my distance.It's time to end the chase.I don’t want a temporary roommate, I want everything.I won’t stop until I make her mine.Note: Chasing His Forever is steamy and sweet as sugar with a guaranteed happily ever after.

    She came to Greenville to start her own investment firm and focus on her career, but when her new office is engulfed in flames, the gorgeous fireman who saves her turns out to be exactly what she was hoping to avoid.He's gorgeous, protective and claims to only have eyes for her. But his reputation around town as a ladies' man has Lucy on the defensive. She can't afford to let the smooth-talking player distract her from rebuilding her life.But Blake isn't about to let her go that easy. Not by a long shot. She needs him and he knows it. Especially when he knows Lucy's cut-throat competitor in town has it in for her--after all, somebody started that fire...

    Get ready for magical meet-cutes, costumed crushes, and all the over-the-top love you can handle because these stories are bringing the Halloween heat!

    Something that would only be possible on Halloween, but could also lead to romance when the handsome, Mason steps in to help her out.As always, this Megan Wade book comes with her ‘Sugar Promise’. High heat, low drama, guaranteed.

    The shell around my heart is iron-hard and I'm perfectly happy this way, but my family is fed up with my grumpy attitude. They give me a tropical vacation for Christmas hoping I'll return a changed man. Little do they know…Ginger WestI march to the beat of my own drum. I'm tired of seeing the disappointment in my parents' eyes when I show up on Christmas Day without a husband. To avoid my perfect family Christmas, I book a solo vacation to paradise. Hopefully, I'll return a changed woman. Little do I know…An early morning run brings Simon face-to-face with the most beautiful woman he's ever seen. When he blunders his way through their meeting, his little sugarplum's sass emerges, and she smashes right through the shell surrounding his heart. The sand doesn’t soften the blow as he falls hard and fast.The Grinch has found his own little sugarplum in St. Thomas, and she isn’t going to make things easy for him. Simon might have his work cut out for him, but he'll do whatever it takes. After all, he's determined to keep his beautiful sugarplum.If you like over-the-top, insta-love romance with a little bit of humor, this quick read is the perfect story for you.

     Join the authors of Flirt Club with The Fireworks Series of stories that celebrate summertime, bbqs, and all things that end with a bang! Where will you be when the fireworks go off? #flirtclub #fireworksseries #bighotbang He's too hot to handle... almost. Poppy Blaze After discovering my almost-fiancé had not one, but two "other women" with engagement rings on their fingers, I have decided to give the whole romance thing a break and spend the summer with my granny. Getting back in touch with my childhood summers full of small-town memories—bonfires at the lake, ice cream on Mainstreet, and of course, the biggest fireworks show in the state—sounds like the perfect way to disconnect and reset. That is, until I meet Roman Chandler, one of the newest residents of this tiny town who is about as hot in his uniform as his name suggests. Too bad I've sworn off anything with a wick, right? #ohboy #holdmeback #toohottohandle

    But getting knocked up by him? That’s a whole other level of Toni Alvarez’ hot mess express of a life! What’s a girl to do now?Come on and dive into this friends-to-lovers romance where a toe curling happily ever after is more than guaranteed!

    But, Dylan doesn’t come alone. He adopted his nephew Johnny and they’re definitely a package deal. Not many women want a man who comes with a ready-made family. Still, the attraction between Candy and Dylan is instant and so hot that it just might consume both of them. Candy’s heart melts for little Johnny as much as it starts beating faster for Dylan. Trick or Treat! Tory definitely has a treat for you in this book, which is guaranteed sweet as any candy you might score this holiday season. It’s guaranteed safe, an over the top single-dad Alpha, hot enough to keep you warm on those cool fall nights and won’t cause cavities. What more could you want?

    That’s what they call Jonathan Barnes, Boston’s most successful architect. They say he’s arrogant.Demanding.Impossible.Cruel.They say his gorgeous exterior conceals a wicked core. Like the rambling Victorians he restores, Jonathan Barnes is a complicated, beautiful, mysterious man.He also famously fired three assistants in one day.But he’s the best at what he does, which is why I’m determined to make a good first impression. Sure, I’m starting out as his secretary, and I’m wearing my sister’s hand-me-downs because I can’t afford new clothes.But I can hide my working class roots. If I can tame the monster, I might just get to use my architecture degree.It doesn’t matter that it’s Halloween on a Friday and my grad school friends are out celebrating. I’ve got one chance to show Jonathan Barnes I’m not afraid of him.Of course, I didn’t count on being stuck with him all night in a building rumored to be haunted.I’ve never worried about things that go bump in the night. Bump and grind is a whole other story...

    Her teenage crush.The guy she pined after for years. He is also her older brother’s best friend who dissed her when he left without a backwards glance. As if she was as forgettable as that kiss they shared.Now four years later, Jase Lathrop sits across the holiday dinner table from Cecelia Sundstrom, looking at her as if he wants to stuff her like the Thanksgiving turkey. Cecelia might still be angry at Jase for leaving her, but it is Thanksgiving. And there’s always room for a second helping. ***** ** ****** This short story is part of the Second Helpings series, a Thanksgiving dinner-themed stand-alone series. Check out all the short, sexy and fun holiday stories by these eleven incredible and acclaimed authors: Sierra Hill, Frankie Love, Alexis Adaire, Tessa Blake, Olivia Hawthorne, Laney Powell, Vivian Ward, Derek Masters, Dori Lavelle, Sher Dillard and Tracy Lorraine.** Each book is a second-chance romance -- all guaranteed sweeter than sweet potato pie -- and dirtier than a sink full of dishes!*** After reading this series, you’ll never look at drumsticks or gravy in quite the same way again!***** ** *****

    I couldn't help but look, stare even. How could I not? He looked like he knew his way around the female body and I was aching to find out exactly how much he knew. Landon- If she keeps looking at me like that I'll have her in every room, every way, all night AND all day. I'll show her my world of pleasure and dominance. I'll make her feel things she never thought possible. I'll make her scream so loud the neighbors will know my name. Well, they already do. I was the former town playboy after all. If you like your heroines smart and sexy and your heroes gorgeous, growly and delicious, then this is JUST for you. Halloween with the Hunk is packed full of all the kinky, smutty, dirty fun you're used to with safe BDSM themes and enough steamy, juicy, O’s to melt your panties. Of course, this is a complete story with a sweet HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhangers. And is just the first book in my new holiday series, “Holiday Studs”.

    Her dream has come true. Or at least that’s what most in her shoes would think. However, Kaylee’s stomach is in knots as she tries to come up with a way to pay for her dream school and life in the Big Apple. She’s from a small town where those who are born there, generally stay there forever. Kaylee dreams of so much more. She’ll stop at nothing to reach those dreams. That’s why when Kaylee’s friend, Lauren, tells her about the amount of money people are willing to pay for a surrogate, Kaylee sees her big chance to pay for college-- but at what cost will it come to Kaylee?Gerald Mason has never gone without anything his entire life. If it could be bought, his parents bought if for him. Now that Gerald is the owner and CEO of his family’s iron fabrication business, Gerald is the one with the overflowing bank accounts. He works hard and plays even harder. That is until his mother sits him down and reminds him that he has no heir to take his place. What does a bachelor, who wants no strings attached to a woman of his child, do? Simple-- he contracts with a surrogacy agency to find the perfect candidate to have his heir.When Kaylee and Gerald’s paths cross, sparks fly and passion ignites. After sharing their current problems, Gerald pitches the idea to Kaylee of her carrying his child for him in exchange for him paying for her schooling. Will Kaylee jump at the opportunity and grant Gerald's wish? Or will Kaylee run back home to the life she was born into?

    You deserve it.xo, frankie