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The Promise: Prequel
Lily Zante - 2020
Recently divorced, Savannah Page arrives in New York with her young son determined to make a new life. Tormented billionaire Tobias Stone, is haunted by his past. Not looking for romance, he pays for sex, rejecting all forms of emotional connection. Something is missing from both of their lives; they just don't know it yet. The billionaire needs the single mom as much as she needs him.
Taste: A Bad Boy Chef Romance
Natalie Knight - 2017
A billionaire businessman.Women come. At least a few times. And then they go.That's just the way I play it, darlin'. One course meal.Until Nicole comes into my life.Opening night. She's not impressed. Says that I've gotten too successful.Thinks I've forgotten my roots.I wouldn't normally care. I'd swat her away without a second thought.Except...I can't get her out of my head.That amazingly curvy body. With an @$$ you just wanna knead like dough. I'm going crazy.She thinks she's gonna bring me down.But she has no idea who she's dealing with.Tonight...she's on my tasting menu.
The Ghost Groom
Jennifer Youngblood - 2018
Not only can Rennen tear up the dance floor, but he has these adorable blonde curls and compelling green eyes, specked with gold. When Ariana’s around him she feels oh, so alive! And the best part is that he’s a perfect gentleman and easy to talk to. Their first encounter leaves Ariana floating on air, thinking there’s hope for her love life after all … until she learns that Rennen is the celebrated rookie who’s taking her brother’s position as starting running back for the Titans. Too bad she’s totally loyal to her brother and has to hate him now! Rennen Bradley, the Ghost, has worked long and hard to get the opportunity to shine as the starting running back. Sure, he feels bad that Ace Sanchez was injured and that he’s taking his place on the team, but that’s how the game rolls. Rennen never expects to fall for Ariana, and it throws him for a loop when he realizes she’s Ace’s sister. But Rennen’s not going to let a simple complication like that come between him and the woman of his dreams. He understands Ariana’s reservations—heck, even admires her loyalty to her brother. But Rennen’s used to waging uphill battles. Abandoned as a child, Rennen learned a long time ago that you have to fight tooth and nail for anything you want in this life. And he wants Ariana, heart, body, and soul! Caught between loyalty and love, will Ariana choose her family or her heart? Includes bonus chapters of The Persistent Groom and The Perfect Catch.
Hard Blow
Stella Lang
I’m a physical therapist ordered to help him recoup after a hard blow. I should stay away from him, because he’s a player. But I’m willing to take one for the team. He’s hot, cocky, and good with his mouth. Now I find myself wanting to give him a hard blow.
Finding A Way
T.E. Black - 2015
Recommended for ages 18 and up. I am finally free. This is my chance for a fresh start. My chance to live the way I want to. Boston is my destination. Just when I think things are going to get better from here, I meet him. Malcolm Davis. He is the image of masculinity, with rough edges I would love to soften. Although I wonder what it would be like to be with a man like him, I know it would never work. But, I do know two things, ever since I met him, I’m happy and he makes me feel safe. Both of those things lured me into taking a chance. I mean what’s life without taking any chances? It’s not much of a life without the risk of getting your heart broken. I imagine that for Malcolm Davis, falling in love with someone would be akin to a hurricane; anything that stands in the path of what he wants; gets demolished. Well, I guess my theory will be put to the test.
If You Love Me, I'm Yours
Lizzie Chantree - 2018
She had a sensible job, clothes, and love life… if you counted an overbearing ex who had thanked her, rolled over and was snoring before she even realised he’d begun! She could tolerate not fulfilling her dreams, if her parents would pay her one compliment about the only thing she was passionate about in life: her art. Dot should have fit in with her flamboyant and slightly eccentric family of talented artists, but somehow, she was an anomaly who couldn’t paint. She tried hard to be part of their world by becoming an art agent extraordinaire, but she dreamed of finding her own voice. Dot’s brother Nate, a smoulderingly sexy and famous artist, was adored by everyone. His creative talent left them in awe of his ability to capture such passion on canvas. Women worshipped him, and even Dot’s friend Maud flushed and bumped into things when he walked into a room, but a tragic event in his past had left him emotionally and physically scarred, and reluctant to face the world again. Someone was leaving exquisite little paintings on park benches, with a tag saying, ‘If you love me, I’m yours’. The art was so fresh and cutting-edge, that it generated a media frenzy and a scramble to discover where the mystery artist could be hiding. The revelation of who the prodigious artist was interlinked Maud, Dot and Nate’s lives forever, but their worlds came crashing down. Were bonds of friendship, love and loyalty strong enough to withstand fame, success and scandal?
Undeniable Lust 1
Scarlett Avery - 2014
Her body.Once, she had it all…She was New York’s real estate queen.Then she made a decision that cost her everything.How quickly a partner turns into a backstabber.On the brinks of financial disaster, she’s forced to rebuild her life.Betrayal stings…The humiliation is unbearable.Sometimes in life, desperation is the only card you have left to play—your body in exchange for some money to crawl out of hell.Sofia is about to meet her first client…Bryce, a trailblazing billionaire in the Big Apple for business.A man who never takes no for an answer.A man who gets what—and who—he wants.Could their arrangement turn into more?You’ll love this exceptionally provocative billionaire romance, because everyone loves a Pretty Woman inspired story with a dash of steamy romance.USA Today Bestselling Author Scarlett Avery brings you the perfect getaway filled with passion, steam and a twisty storyline that will keep you riveted until the fairytale ending!Get it now.No cliffhanger, no cheating, no extra stories and no fillers. HEA guaranteed. Each standalone romance in this sexy series can be read on its own. This is Part 1 of 4 of this serial.
Untouched: The ALPHA Edition
Tabatha Kiss
My lover. My ultimate undoing.I'm exiled. Banished from the concrete jungle I call home and forced to spend my summer on my uncle's farm.That's where I met my step-cousin, Tobias, a guy who takes the strong, silent type to the next level. We were told to stay away from each other. Bad influences, they said.But, as we'll soon discover, all we have is each other inside the brutal and dangerous world of the Midwest Alphas, an illegal fighting tournament that promises fame and glory for the victor.Tobias is the local favorite to win it all, but his competitors will stop at nothing to keep that from happening. Including going after the one thing he wants more than winning. Me. I trust him when he says he won't let anybody put their hands on me.Anybody but him.Untouched is an epic tale of young star-crossed lovers from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Tabatha Kiss and her dark alter ego, Tabatha Drake! It is book one of a trilogy.
All Ones
Aleatha Romig - 2020
Enjoy PLUS ONE, ONE NIGHT, A SECRET ONE, and ANOTHER ONE as you laugh and swoon through each story. PLUS ONE: What will happen when Kimbra blackmails her oh so sexy boss, Duncan, into being her pretend date for her cousin’s wedding? “I've fallen IN LOVE with your funny, romantic and sexy as hell PLUS ONE!” ~ Ilsa Madden Mills, Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author. ONE NIGHT: Watch the oh so sexy, sweet, and funny consequences as Amanda, a single mom, decides to spend one night remembering what it is like to be a woman, and Malcolm, a retired hockey star takes a chance. Will one night be enough? “A swoon-worthy hero and a broken heroine makes for the perfect chemistry in this sexy romantic standalone." ~ Corinne Michaels - New York Times Bestselling Author.A SECRET ONE: When Trevor and Shana cross paths only to find that they’re both attending the same wedding, hilarity and sparks ensue. “A SECRET ONE is enchantingly clever during every single scene.” ~ 5 star Amazon reader.ANOTHER ONE: Trevor and Shana’s forbidden romance began in A SECRET ONE. While their attraction was off the charts, their lives got in the way. Learn what happens when Shana makes her way back to New York and their romance is given a second chance. “Get ready to laugh out loud and swoon from the sweetness in this must read romantic comedy! I loved it!" ~ AL Jackson, New York Times Bestselling Author
Tackled & Pinned Hard
Ellie Danes - 2017
Woman adore me. Pinned hard, I have them begging for the release. Now there’s one knockout I can’t seem to land, no matter how hard I try. I could put her on her back in seconds flat, legs in the air and she’d have a smile on her face, begging for more, but I have to stay away or else. Zoey Marous. She has all of the moves, the ambition, the smarts and is drop dead gorgeous. The problem is, I’m at the top of my career and super sports agent Tristan Thorne seems to think he can land me a million dollars and the fight of my life. The catch? Stay out of trouble and away from women, especially Zoey. The one girl that could wreck my career and my heart. Tackled & Pinned Hard is a standalone sports romance with no cheating, a HEA and no cliffhanger! It’s Volume 3 in my bestselling series, The Player's Card and includes both of the other standalone books Drake and Parker as a bonus for a limited time.
Inhibitions
Kimberly Bracco - 2015
She walked in on her boyfriend with another woman, leaving her needing a new place to live and a mountain of debt. As if that wasn’t enough, her ex convinces her that his infidelity is her fault for being unadventurous in bed.Deep down Ashley has always had the desire to be wild but has been held back by her own insecurities. She’s desperate to break free, but she's fearful of how people will judge her if they know her inner desires. She wants nothing more than to lose herself in sex that pushes her to the limit, but she hasn’t found anyone she trusts enough to take her there until she meets Tanner.Tanner doesn’t trust anyone outside of his inner circle easily. The infamous, media proclaimed playboy, quarterback is tired of people using him for money, connections and to get their fifteen minutes of fame. Determined to protect his image and himself, he makes sure to keep most people at arm’s length until Ashley is thrown into his life. He’s inexplicably drawn to her, and she needs his help in more than ways than one. But to help her, he’ll need to let her in.There’s an immediate attraction and connection that neither can deny, but can both of them get past their inhibitions and find what they are looking for in each other or will everything backfire in their faces?
The Prince and I: Book 1 in the 4-part series (A Scandalous Royal Love Story)
Marilyn Cruise - 2018
That was before my parents died in a car accident where my younger sister lost her legs. Where am I today? Well, life's pretty sucky. Ok, extremely sucky. I just started a job as an escort so I can support my sister and save up for her prosthetic legs. And my dream of a happily ever after? Ha! There's no time for that s#it. I'm stuck here being responsible, doing the adult thing. That's until I meet Erik, the Prince of Norway, and he reminds me of what it's like to feel again, to dare to dream again, and to believe in the fairytale I have shoved so deep down I thought it was gone. Yet... One touch from him is a jolt to my heart, and suddenly I'm feeling things I really shouldn't feel. Because let's face it, fairytales don't come true...do they? This is Book 1 in the ongoing series: A Scandalous Royal Fairytale A HIGHLY addictive series. Read at your own risk.... There will be cliffhangers.
Bad Boy's Cinderella
Raleigh Blake - 2016
I'm nobody's Cinderella. Things I need to do to get my life back in order: 1. Get a new job 2. Save some money for my dad 3. Stop being jealous of my BFF's recent wedding 4. Stop. Obsessing. Over. Reade Lennox!!! He's got those gorgeous All-American good looks. He's the MVP of last year's Super Bowl. And he's on the pages of every tabloid in the country almost every day. His bar brawls. His team's problems. And—most in your face--his conquests. A new one every week. Reade Lennox is the last thing I need in my life. So why is it that peeling my clothes off is all I can think of whenever he gives me that look? He thinks I'm his, whether I accept it or not. Am I ready to be tame this bad boy? ***This stand-alone book is full of shameless instalove, drama, scorching hot sex, and filthy language. If you're not into football, don't worry, this is not a sports-heavy story. It's got little sports but lots of steam! No cliffhanger, no cheating, and a definite HEA.
Lucky Me
Kelly Moran - 2016
For the past one-hundred years, bad things happen if they fall in love. So Declan lives his life one woman at a time. Until he meets Lily Durand and he finds himself wishing for a forever that can never be. Yet their fate encounter and one week of bliss just might be enough to turn his luck around. *Be sure to check out SHEER LUCK featuring both sexy Irish brothers in one set!* Stand-Alone Novel. No Cliffhanger.
Heroic Heart
Melissa Devenport - 2018
Her overprotective brother’s best friend was almost family and he had practically grown up under the same roof as Heather. Rone’s muscular body and bad boy appearance made most girls look twice, but his thoughts were elsewhere.Coming from a shattered home had scarred him deeply. People thought of him as a lonewolf. His rugged looks and reckless behavior had him stamped as the bad seed. None of this was truly deserved.As adults Heather and Rone had moved on with their lives and almost lost touch… until one day when he walked through the door to the tattoo shop where she works.*****Heroic Heart might be the ultimate Second Chance- or Rebel Romance. It would even be accurate to call it a Tattoo Romance given the amount of ink it features.Please note that the storytelling in Heroic Heart is very graphic and might not be suitable for everyone.No cheating, no cliff-hangers and a HEA.