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Take It Offline: A Steamy Office Enemies To Lovers Short Romance


Mazzy King - 2021
    

Her Cowboy Hero (American Heroes #7)


Megan Wade - 2020
    And if I still wanted a man after I saved myself, he’d be more than willing to give that man his blessing.Now I’m in my mid-thirties and I’m still saving myself, one failed date after another.I don’t know if it’s the grease under my fingernails from working on bikes all day, or if it’s the fact I’m taller than most of them. There’s just something about me that doesn’t earn a callback. Maybe I saved myself so well I don’t need a man at all?Deciding that being single and awesome isn’t so bad, I pack up my apartment and abandon the city, looking for a tree change and a quieter life.But small towns notice when giant women move in, and it isn’t long before I’m the center of the latest gossip involving some rather outdated thinking. It’s nothing I haven’t heard before, but the sting is still the same, which is why I take my Harley out to clear my head.I didn’t realize I was heading onto someone else’s land.I also didn’t realize the rumble of my engine would frighten the grazing cattle.And I definitely didn’t realize how much bulls hate motorcycles.Lucky for me, Austin Cassidy realized all those things and came to my rescue.With his big strong arms, and a smile I’d sell my Harley to see more of, my cowboy hero is the first man I’ve ever met who makes me feel small—he’s also the only person in this town who doesn’t treat me like an outsider.It’s not long before I’m wondering if my dad had it all wrong. Maybe being saved by a man—or a very attractive cowboy—isn’t so bad, after all.

Mr. April: an older man, curvy younger woman short instalove romance (The Firefighters Calendar Book 4)


Kate Tilney - 2021
    

Treats in the Night (Hot Halloween Nights #5)


Elsie James - 2020
    Life on the road is an adventure but lately, it’s been getting a little stale.When a mysterious invitation to a costume party at a haunted mansion leads to a spooky encounter, a sexy masked crusader, saves the day.He’s no tricks and all treats.But does loving him mean staying put?AdamThere’s magic in this town and my life’s work is in the preservation of its more ghoulish qualities. My family has lived here for four generations, I’m never alone but lately, I have been lonely.Of all our traditions, our annual Halloween party is my favorite.When a genie bounces her way into the costume party, I only have one wish.She’s sexy, curvy, and makes me want to rub my lamp.But can I convince her that loving me means loving this town?

Celia


Kali Hart - 2021
    A Turner Sisters Small Town RomanceAn Instalove Enemies to Lovers Curvy Woman RomanceCeliaI’m excited to move back to my hometown and open the B&B that my sisters and I inherited.All that’s left before the grand opening is the kitchen remodel.Since I’m the chef of the family, it’s my job to oversee it.Too bad no one told me Malcom Maxwell was the man hired for the job.I used to have an embarrassing crush on him in high school.But he never noticed me.He’s the last person in Daisy Hills I want to be stuck alone with, but no one else can get the job done in time.MalcomI don’t remember Celia from high school.But for the life of me, I can’t understand why.She’s a curvaceous beauty with a fiery, take-charge personality.I’m drawn to her the instant she walks through the door.Too bad she wants nothing to do with me.But the harder she tries to push me away, the more determined I am to break down her barriers.I may not have noticed her in high school, but she’s all I see now.I’m not giving up on her without a fight.

Rock Hard Boss


Fern Fraser - 2021
    He’s so much more.♥Max Steele is not my type, despite his fame, OTT good looks, muscles and deep set soulful blue eyes.Other people may fawn over the ex-rock star. Not me.He’s cocky, arrogant and rude …. a total alpha hole!Accepting a short term, highly paid role as his PA was a mistake. Being close to him stirs up feelings I do not want. Not with him.I can’t wait to get away from him in a few weeks. But one-night changes everything and not in a way I expected.Now, it’s not just his eyes that follow me everywhere. Max Steele will not leave me alone!Why am I so happy about this?!If you love a possessive man who knows what he wants and won’t stop until he gets it, you’ll love “Rock Hard Boss.” This short steamy romance contains no cheating and a guaranteed HEA. ★Sixteen of your favorite steamy short romance authors bring you a brand-new series of contemporary office romances that are #Not Safe For Work.Join us in Toronto, for sexy, sweet and a little bit taboo intra office romance stories to celebrate Administrative Professional’s Day. Read them all from April 5th, 2021.Naughty secretaries and office shenanigans brought to you by the “Pearl Clutchers Collective.”HER BULLY TURNED BOSS by Andrea MarieTAKE IT OFFLINE by Mazzy KingTHIS ONE’S MINE by Allie YorkRAISING THE BAR by C.L. CruzBOARDROOM BEARD by Poppy ParkesMOUNTAIN MAN CEO by Khloe SummersRESULTS DRIVEN by Carly KeeneCONFLICT OF INTEREST by AJ AlexanderBOOKING DR WRONG (x RIGHT) by Willow SandersHOSTILE TAKEOVER by Vanessa BookeFORBIDDEN CEO by S.A. ClaytonILLEGAL AFFAIRS by S.L. SterlingEFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY by Emma NicholeROCK HARD BOSS by Fern FraserEXECUTIVE DISAGREEMENT by Anjelica GraceMK MOORE & KL FAST

Messing Around


Anita Knight - 2021
    He stares right back, those blue eyes crackling with amusement. Damn him for laughing at me.Still.ElizabethLogan Miller is single-handedly responsible for ruining my life.Tackling me with the force of a professional football team. Spreading rumors at school.That one thing I won’t mention.Ever since the eighth grade I’ve been known as The Panted Lady because of his evil antics.Turns out, twelve years isn’t long enough to get over my hatred for that jerk.And to think, we used to be friends.Those days are long gone. Now that I’m jobless, broke, and living with my terrible match-making mother again, I’ve got nothing better to do than exact revenge on an old enemy.But when Logan has the gall to start flirting with me, you can bet things are about to get messy.LoganLiz Clements is back in town, and she’s just as feisty as I remember her.I’d forgotten how much fun it was to push her buttons.She turns everything into a competition, and I’m never one to turn down a challenge.Especially when that challenge involves a twelve-year-old feud and a woman who fights dirty.But this time, fighting with Liz feels more like fighting for her.Having her back in my life makes everything more interesting, and I don't want to lose her again.If there’s one thing I know about that woman, it’s that she appreciates a good battle.So that’s exactly what I’m going to give her.And then I’m going to do what I should have done all those years ago.Make her mine.Author’s Note: A smoldering hero with a penchant for mischief, a hot-mess heroine looking for trouble, shameless panty jokes, a quirky small town obsessed with relay races, and a whole lot of messing around.This small town is paradise. Beautiful beaches, year-round warm weather and friendly neighbors. There’s only one thing missing—single ladies. It’s Raining Men in Spring, Florida and the lonely residents are hungry to find their soulmates.Some of your favorite instalove authors are bringing you stories set in this fictional town where the men significantly outnumber the ladies. Come meet us in Spring to find your next book boyfriend!

Spring Break Surprise (A Spring Breakers Short Story)


Fiona Starr - 2019
    I am at loose ends for various reasons and nothing sounds better than a month in Cancún during Spring Break. Nothing, that is, until Bridget Blaze--who looks like a goddess come to life—wanders into my bar. She’s here to work… just like me, but the attraction between us is so hot we find ourselves throwing off our obligations almost as fast as we throw off our clothes. It doesn’t take long to realize she’s way out of my league. She’s got it all together, a plan, a career, and no room for a guy who’s still figuring things out. She’s got it all, where do I fit in? * * * * * Is it getting hot in here? We sure hope so! It’s Spring Break season, and your favorite Flirt Club authors have put together some steamy, short stories about sexy times in the sun! So grab a piña colada and take a break while we heat things up for you. We promise you will get hot and bothered with our hunky heroes! Sun, sin, and string bikinis… everything’s going down.

Getting Dirty


Lena Lucas - 2021
    The trip was a chance to get away from studying and exams, but most of all from the stress of hearing my parents fight about the end of their marriage.
So I rented a little beach house right on the sand, the same one we’d always stayed at. 
But it seemed even my vacation couldn't go as planned. And when the handyman shows up to help me out of my jam, I’m shocked to realize that I know him.
Declan Harlow.
The once scrawny, nerdy boy who’d followed me around gifting me seashells isn’t so little anymore. He's six-foot-five with cut, lean muscles over golden, sun kissed skin, and is every woman’s fantasy.
When a freak storm shuts us in for the night, I'd never wanted to be so reckless with another person, especially when things heat up between us.
Because all I could picture was how it would feel to let go of my modesty, give up my V-Card, and get dirty with the only guy I'd ever wanted.
Reader Note: I know you like them fast and right to the point so don’t worry, this one gives you all the goods with a double V trope! And it’s got all the romantic filth to whet your appetite! Enjoy this good old-fashioned safe smut-fest.This small town is paradise. Beautiful beaches, year-round warm weather and friendly neighbors. There’s only one thing missing—single ladies. It’s Raining Men in Spring, Florida and the lonely residents are hungry to find their soulmates.During the month of April, some of your favorite instalove authors are bringing you stories set in this fictional town where the men significantly outnumber the ladies. Come meet us in Spring to find your next book boyfriend.

Hop On and Ride: BBW Holiday Romance


Brynn Hale - 2021
    Women dreaming of finding the one and men with scars from the past find each other in what seems like a miracle. Love is waiting...just walk through those doors.If you love swoon-worthy, gentlemanly heroes and confident, sassy women, take a chance on love today with this holiday series.

Bewitched in the Night (Hot Halloween Nights #6)


Jane Fox - 2020
    It is sixth in the Hot Halloween Nights series.When my best friend drags me to a massive Halloween party, I decide to dress as my namesake, Hecate. I plan to stick to the sidelines for the evening, but a chance meeting with a Spartan warrior makes my night a lot hotter than I expected.Hot Halloween Nights is a series of short and sizzling romances. Treat yourself to all the steamy stories

Her Midnight Mischief


Sadie King - 2020
    It could never work, could it?TheoWhen I drop my daughter off at her first New Year’s Eve party, I don’t expect to meet the curvy Aimee. She’s the dedicated adult at an adolescent party and I can’t leave her alone with a bunch of thirteen year old’s.But when my daughter catches us having a new year’s snog, she’s furious. I’ll do anything to protect my daughter from more heartache, but does that mean giving up the woman I love?

Spring Break Breaking Bad (Spring Breakers)


Alexis Adaire - 2019
     My roommate made me take a vow that I would embrace the tradition of drunken debauchery and find a guy to teach me about sex. "Any guy will do," she said. And there are tons of hot college boys here. What I never expected was to run into the tenth-grade English teacher I used to have such a huge crush on. Mr. Curtis is six years older now, almost forty, but he's even hotter than I remember. And the best part is: I'm six years older, too. I was looking for a sex teacher, and I think I found the perfect one. I just need to get Mr. Curtis to notice I'm a woman now. But I have a plan that will guarantee he sees how much I've changed. Spring Break Breaking Bad is a short second-chance romance between a college girl and a (kind of) older man. There's flirting, romance, hot sex, love, even hotter sex, and an epilogue HEA. All the feels you could ever want in a one-hour read! Is it getting hot in here? We hope so! Just in time for Spring Break, your favorite Flirt Club authors have put together some steamy, short stories about sexy times in the sun! So grab a pina colada and take a break with our Spring Breakers. We promise you will get hot and bothered with our hunky hotties!!

Sex on Fire (Naughty Neighbor Book 1)


Ashley Bostock - 2021
    Turner is my sexy as hell neighbor.I have it dialed in, when he pulls into his driveway and when he leaves for work.I watch all of the other women in our neighborhood clamor over him like dogs in heat.Funny thing is: Turner ignores them all.He doesn't give any of them the time of day.When he confesses that I'm the one for him...it's too hard to believe.How can I be the woman he needs?Especially when I accidentally set his fence on fire.

Mr. Somebody


Tracie Douglas - 2021
    A titan in his industry, he wants for nothing, but it’s not long before he realizes money can’t buy happiness.The evening he comes face to face with Marisol Torres, everything changes.Marisol is the blast from his past he didn’t know he needed, and one night together turns both their lives upside down.Gabe knows he’ll never be the same without her, but Marisol has a secret that could end things before they even get a real chance to start.