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Billionaires and Bad Boys: The Complete 7-Book Box Set


Nikki Chase - 2017
    Including her. A collection of SEVEN full-length romances with HEAs and no cliffhangers, plus a never-before-published exclusive bonus novelette, featuring the couples from all seven stories that are included in the box set. GUILTY I swore to keep my dirty paws off her. For her own good. But when she looks at me with those big blue eyes so full of pent-up desire, those luscious lips tempting me to have a taste, all my good intentions go out the window. I want nothing more than to break all the rules and make her mine. STRIPPED I broke my own rules for him. For one mind-blowing, toe-curling night. Now he’s back, and he wants all of me. He wants to know all my deep, dirty secrets. He won’t stop until he’s stripped me bare. HIS VIRGIN I’m Caine Foster. You know my name. I own this city. I keep strict control of all my relationships. I always have the upper hand—in business and pleasure. So when a sweet little thing defies me, it pisses me off. It makes me want to dominate her and bend her to my will. I want to turn that angry fire in her green eyes into sweet submission. I make her an offer. She spends thirty days with me, and I solve her money problems. No mess, no drama, no questions. Just my money for her innocence. But she’s more than I bargained for. I have a new addiction, and her name is Daisy. My little flower. I’m never letting her go now, contracts be damned. BILLIONAIRE PROTECTOR I should be all grown-up now. I should have my life figured out. But all I have is a dull job and a lonely apartment. So when a billionaire makes me a once-in-a-lifetime offer, I can't say no. Especially when he’s this painfully handsome. Not even when I know he’s trouble… VIRGIN FIANCÉE So we’re engaged. Sort of. He just needs his family to think it’s real. No problem. I’ll play along. How hard can it be? But pretending isn’t supposed to feel this good, And now I can’t help wanting him for real. SINGLE DAD'S FAKE BRIDE My billionaire boss wants me to marry him. But this is no office romance. This is just pretend. Or at least it’s supposed to be... until feelings get involved. Now I want him and his daughter to be my real family. But I have a secret that could destroy everything. THE BILLIONAIRE'S BRIDE He was my first kiss. My first boyfriend. And my first heartbreak. I should’ve known better than to fall for the bad boy. Now, 7 years later, this bad boy needs a good wife to close a business deal. He says he’ll make it worth my while. Yeah, I remember that big, thick… ego. This is supposed to be just pretend, so why do I want us to go all the way?

She's Gone


M.A. Comley - 2021
    she was gone!After months of fighting the court system to see five-year-old Adele, Martin Jenkins finally has his daughter back. It’s only for a week’s holiday, but he’ll take that to have her near him once more.Keeping three children under the age of eight amused is no mean feat. Whilst Martin’s girlfriend, Louise, is looking after her daughter and Adele, Martin is playing football with her son close by.Excitement fills the air at the local beauty spot in the beautiful Lake District until a chilling scream rocks Martin’s world.The police, Mountain Rescue and other volunteers are brought in to help with the search but Martin’s life is ripped to shreds that day.The day his daughter is declared missing.

Mr. Good Enough


Jamie Farrell - 2014
    She’s simply tired of waiting for the universe to deliver her Mr. Perfect. So she’s turning to the dating website she created, MisterGoodEnough.com, to finally find her future.Online matchmaking is perfect for Maddie, because:A) History has proven she’s a poor judge of decent husband material.B) The dating pool in her crumbling little hometown is all but dried up.C) She wants babies.Trent Sawyer is not Mr. Good Enough material, because:A) Twelve years ago, he stomped the stuffing out of Maddie’s naïve little teenage heart.B) The man might look good in a tool belt, but she’s sure he’s up to something nefarious.C) He doesn’t want kids. Ever.But if Maddie were to fall for a guy like Trent, it would only be because:A) When he apologizes, he apologizes big.B) He’s fixing their little farm town, one dilapidated home at a time.C) Her world is a brighter place with him in it.So should Maddie:A) Go for Mr. Second Best and the family she’s always wanted?B) Take her Mr. Almost Perfect without the babies she craves?Either way, there’s nothing simple about settling for Mr. Good Enough.

Guardians of Mayhem MC Box Set 1


Hope Stone - 2021
    I have to know who, what, how and when. That’s the Sergeant code.I never knew the striking redhead, Chloe, from back in the day that well, but we were about to be reacquainted. Pity she was off limits.With a newly formed Albuquerque police task force tracking clubs and the Devils working to infiltrate our network we have our work cut out for us.Will good girl Chloe be able to hold her ground with Finn?Or will she get wrapped up in the mayhem of the Guardians?BOOK 2: HavocI’m the man with the iron fists on a bike, and I raise Havoc...She had that good girl image down pat, but I knew it was a lie. The Mayor’s daughter; a taste of forbidden fruit with links to dismantle or elevate our whole organization to the next level. I had problems of my own. A rival gang alliance that left me for dead on the side of the road.My fighting spirit wasn’t about to lay down without a fight. There’s always one more round.Do Havoc and the Mayor’s daughter have what it takes to finish the round?Or will outside forces break them apart for good?BOOK 3: AxleShoot first, ask questions later, that’s Axle’s motto...I’m the wild, the reckless, the untamable beast who knows my way around a car. We’re up against it with a rival gang allegiance threatening our chop shop operation and the cops are on our ass. When the Reaper’s badass daughter showed up leading the charge…Let's just say I wanted to taste and kill my prey at the same time. A sassy hellcat with a mane of ebony night and a heart as dark as mine stepped on my turf and the temptation was like bitter chocolate.Will this vixen break down all of Axle’s defenses and ruin the Guardians?Or will they find a way to break all the taboo’s to be together?BOOK 4: RushThey nicknamed me the blonde haired pretty boy of the Guardians…From the moment I saw her I wanted the long-legged dancer. Penn, with the champagne cascading locks and movie star looks. The one works the pole for her dollars.A hit on our crew, arrogant cops looking for a takedown, in-fighting, a loss of revenue and a call for me to get a little grimy.Can Rush trust the woman with the expensive taste?Or will she be the reason for the Guardian’s demise?BOOK 5: RedWhen the past catches up with you...you have to turn and face it...When the wild heart of a free-spirited gypsy casts a spell on me I can’t look away.Is Brody the calm before the storm or is she more trouble than she’s worth?Or can this perfect storm come together to be a one-two punch of passion?BOOK 6: ShadowSometimes even those in the shadows have to step into the light...When he met sweet Ava with her cute apron and pretty smile his whole life changed. She’s the only one who knows about Shadow’s secret hobbies and shares them with him.He found her knee deep in the midst of chaos in his life, she’s like an angel to him.Will the sultry Ava be able to withstand the heat that threatens to unravel a beautiful beginning for them both? BOOK 7: ShaggyDara made my world light up in the darkened chaos of the club’s woes. She had a rocky past of her own, with a known enemy on her heels.D-day for the Guardians was approaching and I had to prove myself. Will Shaggy and Dara be able to withstand the enemies from their past and present? Does Shaggy have what it takes to be part of the Guardians crew?

The Society


Ellie Danes - 2017
    I don’t do suits. I don’t do meetings. I work with a gun, not a pen. So why am I sitting here again, in my brother’s million dollar office? Because of a girl in a skirt. Why else? Shelby is that one girl who stands out in a crowd. Her legs, perched in those expensive pumps, make me fantasize about pumping her! Her breasts, pressed tight against her perfect silk blouse, are begging to be released. I came here to get a job done. Now the only thing I can think about doing is her. The only problem? I’m not her type. She likes professional, tailored, business men. The kind who wear suits, make big deals, and run companies. Men like my brother. I won’t say I’m polishing up my resumé, but I do have a plan to impress her. I’ll show her I can use a pen, then I’ll show her what it’s like when I shoot my gun! She can make up her own mind which she prefers. This full-length novel includes all 5 volumes of The Society plus special bonus content.

A Vampire's Obsession


Ava Mason - 2020
    About a dark and powerful vampire who quickly becomes obsessed with his prey. Will include mfm.If you love books about sexy vampires, shifters and fae with a dark twist, download the A Vampire’s Obsession today.

Secret Daddies: A Contemporary Romance Box Set


Natasha L. Black - 2020
    But I can't deny my attraction still lingers. He's big. Bossy. And in control. And the only thing better than seeing him now... Is the memory of me screaming his name. Again. And again. Book Two – Bad Boy’s Secret Baby He's the same rebel that had me begging for his touch. But now he has money and power. What he doesn't have is the truth - the life changing secret I've been keeping for years. Now he's back and determined to make me his. Book Three – Daddy’s Secret Baby I can't get Ari off my mind. The woman she's become, so beautiful and strong. An artist who put her life on hold to support her child--our child. All those years ago, we broke each other's hearts. We lost everything. Can we ever get it back? Book Four – Boss's Secret Baby for Christmas We swear it'll never happen again. But this attraction is explosive. It's too complicated, too messy. And that's before I find out I'm pregnant with his baby. But sooner or later my secret will come out. And I might lose more than just my job. Book Five – CEO’s Secret Baby He desperately needs a nanny. And I'm the lucky girl. But... it turns out I’m in love with him. And even worse... I'm pregnant with his baby. Book Six – His Secret Baby I'd be crazy to fall in love with him. I only need Gael to salvage my reputation. To divert people's attention from my recent fake breakup. Trading one fake lover for another seemed like a good strategy. Saying "I do" was the easy part. Saying "goodbye" will be the real test. From the naughty mind of Natasha L. Black comes six standalone secret baby romances with plenty of steam. Go on, enjoy these sinfully hot daddies and the mamas that make them hot.

Blood of the Demon


Rosalie Lario - 2011
    When his father devises a plan to bring on the apocalypse, he and his three half-brothers, interdimensional bounty hunters for the Elden Council, are charged with capturing and delivering their father for punishment.Art gallery owner Brynn Meyers has no idea that her ability to read memories embedded in objects and drain people of their life force means she has demon ancestry. Unfortunately for Brynn, she's also the key to raising an ancient zombie army, which puts her on every demon's Most Wanted List.And no one wants her more than Keegan's father.Keegan must protect Brynn from his father by any means necessary, but he'll have to learn to harness the other half of his genetics—the far deadlier, uncontrollable half—when he starts to fall for the one woman standing between him and the vengeance he so desperately seeks. The one woman he'll never be able to resist.

Wolf Valley Raiders Complete Series


Harmony Raines - 2017
     Redeem the Wolf Kurt has made mistakes, big mistakes. Like the time he chased his cousin up into the mountains and nearly caused her death, all for the chance of power in the otherwise lawless town of Wolf Valley. But his actions only proved one thing, he would never be alpha material. He doubts he will ever be fit for anything since he ended up stuck in the body of his wolf for far too long. A wolf who has now abandoned him. One woman saved him; she coaxed the man out, bringing him back from the brink of insanity. He was sure she was his mate, but she couldn't be, because she left even before he could thank her. All he has to hold onto is the memory of her face, a face he paints over and over again, a face he may never set eyes on again. To Catch A Wolf At last, after what seems like an eternal wait, Hugo has caught his mate. But not in any romantic way, oh no, she’s lying face down in the dirt after trying to rustle his cattle with the other wolf raiders. All she wants to do is rip his throat out; he knows that because she’s telling him explicitly, with some extremely unladylike language. All he wants to do is pick her up, throw her over his shoulder, and take her to his bed. There he will indulge in such primal pleasures, he will capture her heart too. Right? If only life was that easy. Damn it! Bliss Merric has just about had it! Her life has never been her own, she has always put her family first. That is why she is out here, in the dark with her brothers, trying to rustle cattle. Well, at least she was with her brothers, but they have now abandoned her and left her alone. With her mate! It’s not what she wants; he’s not what she wants. But when you’re face down in the mud with his big, toned, muscly body pinning you down... No! Don’t think of him like that. He is the enemy, she has to fight her way out of this. Can Hugo catch his wolf, or will she run out of his life forever? Reclaim the Wolf Cole is determined to start over. Yes, he did steal from the people of Wolf Valley, but now he's out to prove himself to be a good man. And he plans to start by offering to repair the damage to the property of one of his victims. It all sounds so easy, until she pulls a gun on him. Although that's not what renders him unconscious, oh no, that would be the blow to his head! Trying to get by as best she can, despite the personal heartache she has experienced at the downfall of Wolf Valley, Kira isn't interested in finding her mate. What's the point when all the good men have left town? So imagine her disgust when called on for help, by her friend Fara, only to find the man lying unconscious on the ground is one of those raiders. And her mate! Maybe she should simply ignore the mating bond. But how is that possible when all she wants to do is drag him off to bed. As for her wolf, talk about making a fool of yourself while doing a happy dance. Can these two ever begin to understand each other? And if they do, will Cole become the long awaited alpha of Wolf Valley now he's found his mate? Can he right the wrongs of the past and help Kira mend her broken heart? Awakening the Alpha Will Wolf Valley finally have an Alpha? Riley is convinced that if he can find his mate he will finally be able to restore order to Wolf Valley.

Under His Ink


Maya Hughes - 2018
    Now, I’m back because she’s the only person I can trust. And I couldn’t stay away for another day.Being near me means danger for the both of us because no one leaves the mob unscathed. She’s inking over my past one day at a time and it's strictly business for her, but the flames licking at our heels aren’t just from the heat between us.But the only thing harder than leaving the mob is leaving her. I’ll show her that what we have is forever as long as I’m still breathing…Under His Ink is a 55,000 word second chance mob romance.

Thirty-Day Fiance


Ashlee Price - 2020
    Plus, there are some nice added benefits to our little arrangement. Those dark caramel eyes for starters. Oh, and how could I forget those gorgeous bulging biceps. I’ve already given him my V-card. What’s next? My heart? To make this work for both of us, I have to submit myself completely to him. And all I seem to be receiving in return are secrets from this wealthy bad boy. I feel like we’re playing a game. A game where I have something Aaron needs. And no, that thing is not just my heart. Can I make it to day thirty without losing my mind?! Let the countdown begin. Day One…

Entice


Faith Summers - 2020
    A place for the elite. The billionaire playboys playground. Why? It’s of a club of a different variety. Wild masquerade parties every night. The kind of where you wear a mask and attend in your finest lingerie. Yes… I’m the shy wallflower who got dragged there for her birthday. But, that was how I met Joshua Tanner. Tanner as in Tanner Enterprises, the people who currently hold my future in their hands. He takes an interest in me and there’s no way I’m saying no to him. Everything changes when the masks go on and the lights go out. And, so do I…

The Sebastian Trilogy: Complete Collection


Janey Rosen - 2014
    But she knows the truth—she’s frustrated and trapped in a passionless marriage. She can’t face a lifetime of nothing but this hollow, bland existence and will risk it all to feel alive again. Leads to an enigmatic man and a dark journey of discovery… Following the mysterious death of his wife, Sebastian De Montfort shares his ancient manor with only his submissive maid, Scarlett. Elizabeth’s arrival rocks his world off its axis as she is pulled deeper into his world of domination and buried secrets. Torn between his loyalty to Scarlett and his growing feelings for Elizabeth, Sebastian longs for a future he covets but fears he will never deserve. Desires are meant to be fulfilled. Jealousy and betrayal lurk in the halls. History threatens to repeat…

Where the Irises Bloom


Will Lowrey - 2019
    Life on the streets can be tough for a kitten. Between neighborhood hooligans, trains and traffic whizzing past, unforgiving weather, and grumpy raccoons competing over scraps of food in the garbage cans, every day is a struggle to survive. Although lost and afraid among the tall, glimmering buildings and their shadowy alleyways below, Fern soon discovers she’s not alone. She’s seen him before, huddled in the cold by the old tavern. Mother taught her to be wary of the people, but when she takes a chance on him, she learns he has a story, too. Together, they just might save each other. From the author of the acclaimed novel Chasing the Blue Sky comes the compelling, poignant tale of the unusual bond between a stray kitten and a homeless man.

An Unexpected Love (Hudson Brothers PI, #1)


J. Haney - 2014
    Left pregnant and alone she has been running for nearly a decade from place to place, terrified that one day they would be found by the mysterious caller with sinister intentions.Since the deaths of his mother and sister, Caleb Hudson has been living the bachelor’s life. As a private investigator he usually handles cheating spouses and missing persons, which suits him just fine. While investigating a routine case he finds himself thrust into Kyler’s life, consumed by a profound need to protect her from a past he knows nothing about.They are two people going down separate roads; one running for her life, the other trying to maintain what’s left of his own. How can they preserve their lives when fate has decided she has other plans?