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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.

My Angel


Denise Skelton - 2007
    Matthew Turner, however, has been hurt by a materialistic wife who used his kindness and affection and threw it away for another man. Now his heart is hardened and he feels he will never love again the way he once loved his wife. Brought together by an almost deadly "accident," Simone and Matthew develop a bond that becomes the basis for a fantastic friendship. Despite the extreme disapproval of Simone's mother and Matt's father, they become best friends. But is friendship alone enough to heal Matt's broken heart? And is Simone capable of going against her mother's wishes and standing for up for what she wants?As they juggle work, family conflicts, and their own conflicting feelings, the passion and attraction between them becomes too great to ignore. However, Simone is torn between Alan, the man her mom wants for her, and Matt, the man her heart wants for her. Matt must decide between the ex-wife that used to be his everything, and Simone, his "Angel." However, in this battle between true love and family influence, Simone and Matt learn that it is sometimes harder than it should be for best friends to become lovers. And Matt's relationship with his ex-wife proves to be more dangerous to them than anyone could have imagined . . .

Love is Only a Whisper


Renee Wynn - 2014
    She was certain he felt the same. But on the night of his parents' anniversary celebration, she learned that he married another woman. Devastated, she fell into the arms of her nemesis. From the moment billionaire Ashton Campbell Sinclair IV saw Nicole Travis his ironclad control betrayed him. Through the years, he'd kept his distance knowing that she belonged to another man, his younger brother. But now things had changed. His mind no longer recognized she was off-limits and his heart refused to obey the command. When circumstances caused Nicole to turn to him for comfort, his desire exploded into overwhelming passion. While members of his family strived to keep them apart, he was determined to make Nicole his forever.

Beg for It


Minx Malone - 2009
    Nothing has ever come between them-until she finds out Milo is her chief rival for a new account. Milo's not sure when it happened but his secret crush has morphed into an obsession. He wants Mya in his bed, screaming his name, and he knows just how to make it happen. When he proposes a friendly wager on the account, he knows the ultra-competitive Mya won't be able to resist. She's more than ready to lay it all on the line-until she finds out how high the stakes are. The two of them. Skin to skin. Suddenly, all bets are off.

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.

#1 Crush


Kaia Bennett - 2014
    Gabriel has always seen Nicole as his good friend’s very pretty, but extremely off limits baby sister. Then a hot summer day and an even hotter discovery pushes them over the lines of friendship, over the lines of unrequited desire, and into each other's arms.Will they indulge and move on? Or will this crush turn into something more, something deeper? Something that leaves loose ends begging to be tied…#1 Crush is book one in the Loose Ends series. Each book is a full novel and the series will conclude with book three.

The Flavor of Love


Shiree McCarver - 2008
    When she refuses to adhere to the rules of his court, she leaves him no alternative but to charge her a fine and have her arrested. What does one do with a sassy psychic chef? Hire them of course. The only thing is Etta, may be a little more than his well-organized lifestyle can handle. When the cooking flour settles, Keigo and Etta will learn unanticipated romance comes from unpredicted places, in the most astonishing flavors.

Loving The Head Man


Katherine Cachitorie - 2011
    A newly-minted attorney with an eye on the big leagues, she quickly discovers that her brains are not enough in the dog-eat-dog world of a major law firm. When her supervisor pressures her to sleep with him, and when a family crisis forces her to make bad decision after bad decision, she discovers that the only person in her corner is the owner of the firm himself, Robert Colgate, a man who favors Bree from the start and ends up breaking every rule he has lived by, including sleeping with and craving the young and brilliant Bree, even though she works for him.But when Robert finds himself accused of sexual harassment, it is Bree who ends up in his corner, not only to help get his good name back, but to help him through turbulent nights where their unbridled passion for each other becomes a powerful antidote to the craziness around them. Bree and Robert forge a different kind of interracial love affair, the kind built on trust and need and perseverance. And even when Robert’s son comes into the picture, and attempts to drag his mother, Robert’s ex, back in with him, it is that very love that’s tested over and over, almost to the breaking point.

Promises Kept


Erosa Knowles - 2013
    Karyn’s job searches lead her down a surprising path – Surrogacy. It provided just the right amount of financial assistance necessary to keep her small family together and out of the clutches of the system.Flynn Cannon had made a promise to his dying wife to continue expanding their family with a surrogate. He’d put it off for over two years and finally found someone willing to meet all his late wife’s requirements. He should be happy, but he wasn’t.Cannon and Karyn clash as each strives to fulfill their promises to someone else. By the time their child arrives, each has their own version of Promises Kept.

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…

North to Alaska


Olivia Gaines - 2015
     Riley Bishop knew the moment he saw her on the sidewalk in his small town that he wanted her for himself. Through an odd turn of events, both Amanda and Riley ended up getting exactly what they wanted.

Wolf's Haven


Amber Ella Monroe - 2012
    She's finally built up the courage to escape from a world of abuse by the hands of the man who promised her the world. One night she makes a break for it, but her plans backfire. She begins to believe that she was never meant to be happy. When all hope of freedom fades, she stumbles across a wolf that brings her to safety. She learns to trust the wolf, but has yet to trust the man. Devin, potential future leader of the Caedmon Pack, returns to the foothills of his Virginia home after five long years as a lone wolf. Rivals within the circle challenge him and threaten to strip him of his true birthright. Being bound to lead the pack was not something Devin had planned for his life, but letting his people fall prey to turmoil under the rule of his cousin Darius is out of the question. The night of Devin’s rise to Alpha leader is approaching. Despite opposition, he’s gained an impressive following. That is until he brings a human among the pack.Tamara can’t deny the attraction she feels toward Devin. The Alpha leader-to-be simply cannot resist Tamara’s lure. When they are together, their tribulations take the backburner. Their desire for one another grows as they consummate their passion in wolf’s haven. Will Devin forfeit the most coveted position within the Caedmon Pack to bond with his chosen mate? Can Tamara trust Devin with her mind, heart, body, and soul or will the memories of her abuse dissuade her from being bound to the wolf?

Beneath the Boss


Lydia Rowan - 2014
    But her boss, billionaire Leighton Means, is nothing if not demanding, and Layla finds herself increasingly ensnared by his whims—and by the undeniable attraction she’s finding it harder and harder to suppress. Layla knows she’s fighting a losing battle, so when a surprising opportunity presents itself, she tempted to take it, even though she knows doing so will spur Leighton’s wrath. Leighton Means didn’t amass his fortune by playing nice, and he demands loyalty and obedience from his employees. Especially Layla, who, despite her habit of defying him, he has come to rely on. Confronted with the prospect of losing his trusted confidante, Leighton decides he’ll go to any lengths—including seduction—to keep her… Beneath the Boss. Book One of the Beneath the Boss series is a 7000 word interracial erotic story features a curvy heroine and her billionaire boss, contains explicit sexual content, and is intended for readers over eighteen.

Falling For Sharde (Taking Chances, #1)


Marilyn Lee - 2005
    On their return to the city, she's hurt when Jeff suggests they upgrade their relationship to one of friendship with benefits. She refuses and then does the unthinkable--starts dating his chief and business and romantic rival. After outbidding Jeff to win a lucrative government contract, the handsome owner of Fra-tech sets his sights on Sharde. Jeff is forced to admit his true feelings or risk losing her.

Black and White


Paige Notaro - 2014
    I've just now left behind the storms of my past, and he is no fluffy white cloud to land on. But one wicked smile from him, and I'm shivering, longing for something I should never want Maybe just one night. Yeah, one rough night to shake me free. That's all this was supposed to be... VAUGHN: The girl had my attention from the moment her dark eyes found mine. She shouldn't have been my type, not by a long shot. But opportunity presented itself, and I gave in to weakness. Only one woman ever had my heart and she was ripped from this world not long after giving birth to me. This girl though, she won't leave my goddamn mind. I can't keep myself away from her lush embrace. This goes on, the truth will find us - burn me to the ground. Cause my family and I run with the Storm's Soldiers - the roughest bunch of white separatists south of the Mason-Dixon. And this girl's a lot of things, but she sure ain't white... Black and White features sizzling romance, steamy sexual situations and raunchy language. Mature and open-minded audiences only. Book 2 in the series, Grey, will be out near the end of November.