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For One Night (Redemption Hwy 10) (The Daly's Book 3)


Leaona Luxx - 2019
     That’s all this was supposed to be. I came to Sin City with my best friend to celebrate my much-needed divorce. For once, I want to be the one with no care about tomorrow. That’s when he catches my eye. I watch as he works the room, and the women in it. He’s everything I hate in a man, but the epitome of what we all want. Sexy. Confident to a fault, and a smirk that will melt your panties. He’s everything my ex-husband is. As our eyes meet, I decide to give him a dose of his own medicine, show him how it feels to be used. Tonight, I’ll be the woman everyone stares at when she enters the room. The one I am in the boardroom, who takes no prisoners. I’ll be the one to bring him to his knees and leave him just as fast. I’ll be that woman. For One Night

Elite Security


Clara Kendrick - 2018
    Lots of suspense, mystery, and romance. Almost 500,000 words. No cliffhangers! Book 1 The man she considered the love of her life has been abducted under strange circumstances. Charlotte Peterson only has one person she can reach out to and she’s not sure he will even come, not even for his own brother’s disappearance. Daniel Booth and his brother have two different lives, Daniel is a man of honor and he isn’t ready when a blast from his past pulls him into the seedy world of his brother. Book 2 James Holbrook has never been mistaken for a sweet guy. He’s an ex sniper with the Army and he likes his life exactly the way it is. He keeps people safe for a living and then hides out in his quiet life on his off time. But Brooklyn Oliver is no match for his norms and when he finds himself coming to her rescue, he can’t stop his heart from feeling something. Book 3 His celebrity good looks have managed to get Marco May out of a lot of sticky situations over the years but when he meets Kathryn (Kat) Short he will have to work harder than usual to win her over. She’s a top notch lawyer and immune to his boyish charms until she comes under fire and he’s the one there to save her. Book 4 Chase Reyes is as tough as they come. He prefers the outdoors and working hard. When he’s assigned to keep Ruby Reynolds safe it’s like mixing oil and water. Ruby is the billionaire daughter of one of the biggest tech firm owners in the world. She’s spoiled and used to getting her way. Her seductive ways have but one flaw, they are putting her in danger. Book 5 Alessia Faulkner grew up in the spotlight and fame. After a successful stint on television she’s taking over the social media world and skyrocketing to fame. When she sets her sights on ex-police officer Trevor Kaplan the fireworks between them are just the start. Alessia is use to getting what she wants and she wants Trevor. Book 6 His daughter has been kidnapped and if Jack Vaughan doesn’t agree to commit a heinous crime she will be murdered. As the owner of the Elite Security Group, Jack has a long history of keeping other’s safe but will he be able to keep his own daughter safe against this threat?

Hooked (A New Adult Romance)


Alison Heart - 2015
     Champion MMA fighter Jake Bishop has it all: cars, women and piles of dirty money. Too bad something’s missing…and she’s about to stumble into his life. In the throes of despair Ruby Cain is lost and broken. But when her life crashes into Jake’s after eight years, an old flame she swore she would never rekindle suddenly bursts anew. She’s already teetering on the edge—one touch from him would certainly push her over the brink. She knows it’s wrong, she knows there are dark consequences for getting involved with a bad boy like him; nevertheless, there’s no way she can resist his charming good looks. Now Fate has other plans for the star-crossed lovers, and Jake is in for the fight of his life: to win Ruby’s heart. Can he keep his eye on the prize? Can he go the distance? Or will she deliver a knockout blow that will close the door once and for all?

Hidden Hollywood


Kylie Gilmore - 2016
    Get your happy ending!HIDDEN HOLLYWOOD (Book #1, Happy Endings Book Club)She’s on top…When superstar actress Claire Jordan researched her role for the Fierce Trilogy movies, she never expected the bond she feels with the author and her romance book club aka The Happy Endings Book Club. Soon Claire finds herself confessing her secret longing for a regular guy—no more egocentric wealthy players—and the book club is all too ready to help. In disguise as a regular girl, she’s all set for a date with book-club-approved Josh Campbell.He’s on top…Billionaire tech CEO Jake Campbell is weary of gold-digging women, especially the glamorous superficial types. So when his identical twin Josh calls in a favor asking Jake to step in as him on a date, Jake figures one of Josh’s cute girl-next-door types might be just what he needs. One night of passion with the sweet girl-next-door leaves Jake wanting more, except she seems to have vanished.Sometimes a Happy Ending is just the beginning.

Finding My Prince Charming


J.S. Cooper - 2014
    Or a Prince. Or the biggest asshole she had ever met.Xavier Van Romerius is the playboy Prince of Europe and he loves his life. He doesn’t do relationships, and never wants to get married. But when he see’s Lola Franklin flirting with his little brother Casper, he realizes that maybe he needs to rethink his ideas about love before the wrong Prince gets the girl.

Broken Promises


Dawn Pendleton - 2013
    She left Casper without looking back, leaving her small-town life and everyone in it, behind. Including her sexy high school sweetheart. Luke Bates was devastated when Mallory left him for the city life. He managed to pull himself together and move on, even if only just barely. When Mallory shows up in town, Luke vows to stay away from her at all costs. So why does he keep checking in on her and her father, showing up when he's clearly uninvited? Maybe Luke isn't as 'over her' as he thought.

Karma


Nikki Sex - 2013
    . .Marcy Paget worked full time putting her husband through university. When he finally became a success, he dumped her for a trophy wife more than ten years younger than he was, leaving Marcy to raise their seven year old daughter by herself.Even though Marcy knows she is better off alone than with a cheating husband who doesn't love her, she is still struggling to make ends meet.When an ethical dilemma is presented to her however, she never realizes the karmic chain of events that will follow her decision....

Landon


S.M. Shade - 2016
    I’m not interested in his blue-green ocean colored eyes, his lean muscular body, or that crooked smile that can be so infuriating. I have more important things to worry about, like how to keep myself in college and my sixteen year old brother fed and sheltered. We all know life is hard, some of us just learn that lesson younger than others, but that doesn’t mean I’ll give up. I intend to succeed and make sure my brother has the opportunities he deserves, and no privileged jerk is going to distract me. Landon I don’t date. Don’t get me wrong, I’m far from celibate, but my condition makes carrying on any kind of normal relationship impossible. My life revolves around In Safe Hands or ISH, the underground hacker group I work with to track down and take care of predators and sex offenders who beat the system. I’m satisfied with my life until the day I meet the smart mouthed, compassionate, determined woman who opens my eyes to possibilities I never thought existed. This is book one in a series of standalone novels.

Forgotten Bodyguard: Book One


Ali Parker - 2015
     Chloe Moore has money, status and popularity, but she yearns for the missing piece - freedom. Her father is the governor of California and has decided to run for President of the United States. Due to some of his political positions, he's receiving death threats. With no choice, Chloe is given a shadow, a bodyguard that has been instructed to never leave her side as she attends school at UCLA. Her life before her father's decision to run was restrictive, now it's unbearable. Ian Matthenson has worked himself up from the shitty start he got in life. Coming from the wrong side of the tracks and spending more time in jail than not, he's finally cleaned up and proven himself to the right people. His older brother gets him a gig he can't refuse - protecting the college-aged daughter of a political icon, a man even he looks up to. He has no concern over his ability to keep the pretty little tease safe, but keeping his hands off of her is going to be the feat of his existence. Things heat up as Chloe pushes Ian to the edge, both physically and mentally. It's only when her life is in danger that he realizes that perhaps its not just his paycheck that causes him to protect the girl's body so closely...

Desire: Desired by the Billionaire


Carrie Cox - 2014
     With money troubles getting her down, Kate Taylor is delighted to accept a commission to restore a piece of artwork for the enigmatic alpha billionaire, Benjamin Easton. From their first electrifying meeting, the passion between Benjamin and Kate is scorching. Kate is shocked and unnerved at how easily she gives in to Benjamin’s seduction, but she has no idea that her actions on that fateful day will change the rest of her life forever. For the first time in his life, Benjamin Easton is completely bewitched by a woman. Once wasn’t enough, and the powerful billionaire is a man determined to get what he wants. This complete collection of DESIRE : Desired by the Billionaire includes all five parts of the original Desire series by Carrie Cox. (This romance contains steamy love scenes and lots of emotion.) ebook categories —> Romance Anthologies —> Billionaire Romance —> Romance Boxsets —> Alpha Billionaire GENRE: Contemporary Romance

Shuttered Affections


Rene Folsom - 2013
    The crippling memories of an abusive relationship, and the lack of support from her family, lead her to flee her old life and begin anew.After settling into a quaint college town, Juliana finally feels at peace, content to stay under the radar and keep things simple.Until Aiden Stone, her new photography professor, crashes into her life, blurring the line between love and lust. As their torrid affair reaches untold heights, Juliana struggles to keep her shuttered emotions, and growing affections, from throwing her into a relationship she isn't prepared for.With her newfound romance blinding her from the looming shadows of her past, her nightmares become reality, and she is forced to discover her true strength within.Warning: This novel contains sexual situations and is meant for adult readers ages 18 and up.

Fateful


Cheri Schmidt - 2011
    Darcy when she leaves Colorado to attend art school in London. Of course she knows it’s silly to wish for that, naive even. But she’s met enough males who lacked respect for women, a growing trend it seemed. And at nineteen...well... However, on only her second night there she gets lost and is threatened by a stalker who proves to be immune to her martial arts training. Before she is completely overpowered, she is then saved by Ethan Deveroux. While Danielle does find the romance she seeks in Ethan, he’s no Mr. Darcy. Her hero is held by a spell which fractures their chance at a happy ending. During the day Ethan is closer to mortal than immortal and can date her like any other man. Yet, as the sun sets, the powerful magic of an ancient curse returns and the evil of that spell is revealed. When that magic begins, Danielle's fairytale romance ends because Ethan Deveroux is a vampire.Fateful is a clean, coming of age vampire romance that blends fantasy and paranormal with a healthy dose of romance and a dash of humor.

Heart of Mine


Lindsay Bergman - 2018
    One kiss changed everything. My name is Madison Kavanaugh and I grew up in a small, modern-day kingdom in the Mediterranean Sea. My life in Coradova was better than any fairytale -- until I fell in love with my best friend, and the one person I couldn't have. Crown Prince Alexander. Now I'm forced to fight a love I can't give into. But with every look, every touch, I fall deeper for the prince who holds my heart.Amid a political storm of intrigue and mystery, I will risk everything for Alexander. Even my life.If you like the royal aspect of Kiera Cass' The Selection and the romantic mysteries of Colleen Coble, you'll love this sweet and swoon-worthy royal romance. Pick up HEART OF MINE today, and discover the Mediterranean kingdom of love, mystery, and happily-ever-afters..._____________________________(Note: Heart of Mine is a standalone novel in The Royals of Coradova series, a collection of sweet contemporary royal romances. While you can read them in any order, it is more fun to read them in sequence.)

Away


B.A. Wolfe - 2013
    One night of pure weakness and lust has her running away from it all and seeking refuge in Alamosa with her best friend. But it seems life has other plans for her when she finds herself lost in the small town of Keaton. Jason Bradley is a charming country guy. He lives a simple life that’s nothing like what Cassandra is used to. A single moment in life changed everything he thought he once knew, leaving him with a broken heart and an unplanned future. What happens in Keaton is nothing Cassandra or her heart could have ever prepared for. The instant connection she shares with Jason is no secret, but what they're keeping hidden from one another is. Will these two be able to find a way to trust each other or will their secrets tear them apart?

Interference


Mignon Mykel - 2016
    A way to give her the meeting her boss requested, but still say ‘no’ to her pitch.Look, I’ve never wanted the extras that come with an NHL career.Sponsorships, sure.Reality television? Hard no.Except—now that I’ve met the pixie redhead—I find myself agreeing...with one stipulation.She gets to be part of the show in whatever way that allows me to see her again.Twenty female “contestants” be damned.