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Mischief And Mistletoe
Lena Matthews - 2013
Tamara Crichton is determined to spend the holidays with her best friend, Charlotte Wilcox and she’s not going to let little things like being nine-months pregnant, her husband Russell’s ire, or a few snow flurries stand in the way. Of course she’s not exactly planning on mentioning these things to her husband ahead of time. She’s devious not stupid. There’s going to be hell to pay when Ty and Russell find out Tamara snuck over during the storm and even though Charlotte knows she should feel a little bit bad about it she doesn’t. Charlotte loves spending time with her family and friends, and if she and Tamara had to be a somewhat devious to make it happen this year, so be it. There’s nothing wrong with the house being filled with both mischief and mistletoe, besides it’s just a slight snow storm, what’s the worst that could happen? Tamara’s water breaking, that’s what! Now it’s a race to see who is going to show up first, Santa or the baby.
Creed
Tressie Lockwood - 2014
He's seen despair and hunger in his life, but as a newly declared billionaire in Forbes magazine, he still doesn't feel like this is it. There's something missing, and the fact is, despite all his hard work, the past keeps rising to influence the present. He can't deny himself. To complicate matters, Creed's brothers, the irresponsible men that they are, have purchased a restaurant in New Orleans, and they want Creed to join them. Leave the corporate world that got them where they are to go work a failing restaurant without experience? But this just might be what Creed's been looking for. Now, all he needs to do is hire the chef, a sexy beauty with a smart mouth who almost killed him by serving him peanuts in his food. Well, Shada Howard did save his life while he was completely naked. Maybe New Orleans won't be so bad after all. Not if he can tame her and make her his!
Love After War
Sienna Mynx - 2012
Once colleagues in a top Management Consulting firm in the Windy City, a slick sabotage move by Dylan—her mentor— demolishes any hope for advancement in her career. But that was years ago. And despite the bitter parting she has a lot to be thankful for. She ditches the hustle and grind of Chicago for the serene simplicity of Napa Valley. Disillusioned by the whims of men and struggling to prove she can make a life for herself without love Lauren grows bitter and jaded. Now Dylan McGuire is back in her life and Lauren must face off with her old nemesis who is poised to take it all, because he can. However, Dylan’s motives are far more complicated than Lauren suspects. And if he plays the game right, this time the winner takes all.
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.
Daniel's Girl: Romancing an Older Man
Mallory Monroe - 2013
After a disastrous marriage that ended in divorce, he wasn't looking to fall in love with anyone. But when he meets Nikki Graham, a smart, feisty, African-American journalist, he falls hard. But it isn't an easy ride. He constantly finds himself in an ongoing battle of wills and determination as he struggles to keep her safe from her own youthful dares without curbing that wonderful thirst for life that makes her so unique. But when forces from without seek to undermine their relationship, Daniel realizes that it is going to take all of his considerable power and reach to protect his beloved Nikki, only to painfully discover that some things are even beyond his reach and influence.From the national bestselling authors, Mallory Monroe and Katherine Cachitorie, comes a sweet May-December romance where it's all about love and what one man is willing to risk to protect the young woman who quickly becomes the love of his life.
The Billionaire's Craving
Mia Caldwell - 2016
Billionaire Colin Morgan lost his fiancee in a tragic car accident, and he blames a longtime enemy for her death. Years later, Colin has a plan to make his enemy pay. His revenge hinges on an innocent pawn … Sabela Vaughn hasn’t had it easy. She's been working double shifts as a waitress to pay for her family’s medical bills while serving as caregiver to her disabled brother. She dreams of a better life as a fashion designer, but her mounting debts keep her aspirations out of reach. When a mysterious benefactor suddenly pays off those debts, it seems too good to be true. It is. Colin has plans for Sabela, and the first step is getting her alone in his Swiss mountaintop chalet. The second is to seduce her, making her fall in love with him while keeping his own heart safe and sound. But when he meets beautiful and kind Sabela, his careful plans are thrown to the icy Alps winds. Nothing goes as planned, and in the final reckoning, long-hidden secrets might destroy everyone. This is a standalone romantic suspense with a touch of steam and HEA.
Mr. Bentini's Lady: The Beginning
Jaye McCloud - 2014
Bentini's LadyTo help pay the bills, overworked and underappreciated middle school teacher, Tiressa Hawkins, applies for a temp position at Bentini and Sons. By some strange twist of fate, she becomes the personal assistant of Mrs. Bentini, the matriarch of the Bentini family. Tiressa not only loves her new job, she also loves that it pays much more than she ever earned as a teacher. Everything goes well until Tiressa meets Antonio Bentini.From the first moment that powerful executive Antonio Bentini, meets Tiressa Hawkins, he is captivated by her. So much so, that he insists on breaking Mrs. Bentini’s number one rule and sets out to make himself the most important man in Tiressa’s life. Tiressa has to decide if she dare take a chance and risk not only her great paying job, but also her heart. Antonio says he wants her love, but is he really telling her the truth. Is what he offering real, or could it turn out to be nothing more than a meaningless affair? You will not regret immersing yourself in the love story of Antonio & Tiressa. Mr. Bentini’s Lady is an interracial (black woman, white man) romance. This 64,677 word novella is the first in this series. It contains adult situations, sexual language, and sexual content. Appropriate for mature readers 18+Note to Reader: If you prefer a spicier version of this book, look for Mr. Bentini’s Lady: An Erotic Romance. It’s the same great story with added erotic sizzle.Prologue I enter the building and decide to take the stairs to the third floor instead of the elevator. As I get to the second level, a voice bounces off the walls and stops me dead in my tracks. “You must want Mr. Matthews to get hurt.” I gasp in shock as I look up to see Antonio walking down the stairs towards me. My first thought is, ‘Shit did he see me with Derrick…and if he did, how much did he actually see?!’ My second thought is, ‘He’s so intimidating when he stabs me with those cold pewter eyes. Now is definitely not the time to talk about money!’ Then bizarrely I think, ‘My Gawd! No man should be that damn fine!’ To see such powerful thighs encased in a pair of very long denim blue jeans. And his chest! His chest and arms are so muscular, he must never miss a workout. There is nothing NOT sexy about Antonio Bentini. He is definitely a triple threat. “Imagine my surprise… I get back in town, rush here to see my lady… And find her in the arms of another man.” Antonio’s voice is low and dangerous. I want to say something. I open my mouth to say something. My lips move, but no words come out. “You didn’t answer my question, Ti. Do you want Derrick Matthews to get hurt?” How in the world would he hurt him? He can‘t be saying that he’ll have a physical confrontation with Derrick? –Is he? “No…No, of course not.” I start stepping back. Antonio matches me step for step until he backs me up against the wall. “Whatever is going on between you and Derrick Matthews stops today. This minute. Do you understand what I’m saying, Tiressa?” He grates out in an infuriated voice. He seems more threatening because he isn’t yelling. The more upset he is, the lower his voice—as if it takes him a great deal of control not to lose control. Although we are not touching, I can feel the heat and energy radiating from his body into mine. I guess I didn’t answer fast enough because Antonio grabs me by the arms and gives me a little shake. I quickly stammer a reply. “Yes. I understand you.
Sweet Ultimatum
Naima Simone - 2009
Haunted by the erotic memories of the man she once loved and abandoned, Caitlin is unprepared to come face-to-face with Selig and the hunger resurrected under his golden gaze. Even as her body craves his touch, she denies him, realizing her reasons for terminating their relationship so long ago are as valid now as they were then. Six years have passed since Selig left New Eden, Washington, disillusioned and bitter after Caitlin’s cold denial of him and his love. Now he’s returned, demanding retribution for her cruel rejection. The payment—her body.
The Unearthing of Blackstone
Tiana Laveen - 2014
It has 'heavy' sexual content, adult themes and language and is not intended for readers under the age of eighteen. BLURB: Ace Blackstone is an extraordinary man with a passion for finding the secrets of others, the hidden and long forgotten. He is a professional private investigator who has a reputation of among the best in his field, despite his loner lifestyle. Adopted by an eccentric mother and laid-back father, he grows up struggling to find out exactly who he is, and why he is the person he has become. His world completely changes once a tall Texan walks into his Chicagoan office and hands him a case that forces him to examine his mind, heart and spirit in ways he never dreamt possible. Then, the unthinkable happens. He falls in love with his case subject, an intelligent and beautiful archeologist with deep, dark secrets of her own. Brooklyn Greene may appear sweet and demure on the outside, but she is waging a war within herself that creates havoc in her life in ways she never dreamed imaginable. Once the two meet, their lives become entangled in a web of lies, deceit, but above all else, an all-consuming passion and love. Ace refuses to let her go and will do anything to protect her from the life she left behind. He soon discovers, nothing in this life comes easy, and there is always a price to pay. Facing his inner demons, he takes on a new challenge, one that changes his life forever. Can he hold onto the love he has found, and still discover the truth about himself? It’s all in a day’s work for a P.I. on the search for his own heart…
Hot Holiday Love
Germaine Solomon - 2017
Heartbroken, she flees her home in Atlanta, Georgia and retreats to the Blue Ridge Mountains three days before Christmas to escape the humiliation of a cheating ex-boyfriend and the blood-sucking media. He seeks solace at his cabin in the mountains of Georgia, thousands of miles away from his home in Munich, Germany while his career hangs in the balance after being suspended from the league for testing positive for illegal substances. From two totally different worlds, Zyeshia and Viper are strangers to each other, but the moment they meet, an instant mutual attraction ignites, connecting them and the sexual chemistry they share is beyond explosive. Yielding to the primitive call of nature, the ancient intimacy originated by Adam and Eve, the songstress and pro baller fall under each other's spell in the hottest holiday romance ever. And soon, love consumes them. But just before they're able to fully explore their newfound union of the hearts, Viper is summoned back to Germany to learn his fate in the world of soccer, forcing Zyeshia to return home longing for his touch. Their secret identities and hectic career schedules make it impossible for the soul mates to reunite. But destiny has a way of aligning the stars perfectly in the sky to bring yearning hearts back together again even after unforeseen interruptions, a scandalous plot, and unexpected misfortune. Hot Holiday Love is a delicious Christmastime treat, featuring a raw alpha male and a sexy singing sistah who steals his heart and keeps it for life.
Swirl
M.L. Spann - 2015
She wants his heart. Both will get more than they bargained for. SWIRL is a steamy New Adult story about a girl in love with a guy who's off limits at a time in her life where things are very much outside of her control. After a handsome jerk publicly humiliates her because of her weight, 24-year-old Brianna “Bri” Davis hits an all-time low. With no career, no place to live, and no self-confidence to speak of, Bri has reached rock bottom. The only stable thing in her crumbling life is the Drip Drop Coffee Shop, where she drowns her sorros in danishes and mugs of delicious coffee, served by an equally delicious barista. 28-year-old Jayce offers Bri a job, but it comes with strings attached: Bri must help him recapture the heart of his ex-girlfriend. She will remake him into a most irresistible specimen so that his ex has no choice but to take him back.Excited to finally have an income, Bri jumps at the opportunity, especially if working next to Jayce all day is part of the deal. Who cares if the man she's been pining away for has the hots for someone else? And the ex he's trying to win back? She's more interested in what he can buy her than a real relationship. Why can't Jayce see there's a more deserving woman right in front of him? Bri can't take any more disappointment. So, going after Jayce is probably a bad idea. But then everything changes, and soon, the steam in Jayce's lingering stare is hotter than the coffee they swirl.
Undeniable
Thayer King - 2017
His eyes are ice cold. He speaks in grunts and he's covered in tattoos. Convinced he's a criminal, Anais never wants to see him again. And she's...well, she's hot, but she's far too superficial as far as Kyle is concerned. Besides, he just started a business in a new town--he doesn't have time for women. But it's hard to avoid people in a small town. The two keep running into each other. Pretty soon the chemistry between Anais and Kyle explodes into a passion that she wants to ignore and that he finds undeniable.
Dirty Business
Monica Kaye - 2009
It wasn't long before he had his hands -and mouth- all over her. After one incredible night of sex, he awakens to find she’s disappeared, but it's not long before he finds her again. At his new office: she's his Executive Assistant! He can't allow himself to be distracted. He has come to Denver on a mission, to find the person trying to swindle him. Sean always gets his man. But keeping his distance from his newest employee is not going to be easy.Chloe Walters had no idea that the handsome stranger she slept with the night before would be her new boss. Or that she’d be the number one suspect in his corporate espionage investigation. She's on a hunt of her own to uncover the scammer. But Sean’s idea of cat-and-mouse has higher stakes than just her job.Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable. Spanking.
Beauty and the Barracuda
Nikki Winter - 2014
When you spent the majority of your time staring at a woman and wondering if you could get away with bending her over your desk without being slapped ugly, there wasn't much else you could use to characterize your feelings. But when Nyssa slips up on the night of her birthday, giving Sansone a taste of the sweetest mouth he’s ever know after one too many, he finds himself questioning if his silent adoration is truly as unreciprocated as he thought. A man recognized for his voracious predatory instincts in their profession, he can’t very well let this slide through his fingers can he? After all, he is called the barracuda…
Choices We Make
Sage Young - 2014
He has also not taken any time off since he started his company. His best friend convinces him to go on a vacation with the very beautiful and sexy Victoria Hart. Realizing that he really needs a vacation and spending two weeks with a beautiful woman, filled with, sex, passion and no commitment, is just what the doctor ordered. Dominic agrees, on one condition, she can't know his true identity. Victoria Hart, CEO of Bouvier and Hart Consulting Firm, was still mourning the death of her mother who died suddenly from a brain aneurysm. On the advice of her best friends, she decides to treat herself to a two-week vacation, on a tropical island with a very handsome paid escort, for her birthday. Unbeknownst to her, Dominic is not an escort, but the founder and CEO of a major software corporation. The two-week vacation was filled with anything goes, no commitment, fun in the sun. Upon returning from their vacation, they went their separate ways, relaxed and rejuvenated. Although they continued to think about each other, neither acted on it, as they went about to their separate lives. Dominic's one time love resurfaced and Victoria is given news that will change her life forever. Neither was prepared for what was in store for them as a result of the choices they made.