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Blind Devotion
S. Nelson - 2018
But in order for that plan to become a reality, I must do everything my father asks, including marrying a man I barely know. Enter Maxton Colter, a walking contradiction and not the man my father chose for me. He’s infuriatingly arrogant… yet charming. He’s inappropriate… yet intriguing. He’s a playboy… yet focuses all his attention on me. He’s doing everything he can to unravel my goal to one day take over the firm. Question is… will I fall prey to the undeniable chemistry between us and allow him to destroy my dream?
His First Time: Beau
Ann Omasta - 2020
Yes, I said wife. Yikes.If that’s the truth, why don’t I remember her?I’m Beau Wallace. If you don’t know my name, then you don’t follow racing.Car racing is the love of my life. It’s what I know, what I do, and what I live for.The doctors say that I had a bad accident on the track, but I have no memory of it.Apparently, I also have a loving wife, named Fiona. I don’t even recognize her.How am I going to weasel my way out of this mess?Will Fiona be able to make her gorgeous, race car-driving husband, Beau, fall in love with her all over again? Find out now in His First Time: Beau.The Hot Shots of Romance Quickies are scorching short stories featuring sexy heroes, curvy heroines, seductive insta-love, sizzling bedroom scenes, and satisfying happily-ever-after endings. Start anywhere. Binge-read them all. Grab Beau now and enjoy a perfectly-portioned taste of steamy romance to satisfy your craving.
Cornwall for Christmas: A Polwenna Bay novella
Ruth Saberton - 2016
Sometimes the best Christmas presents are the ones you aren't expecting ... When Kat James exchanges the city for a solitary Yuletide in a Cornish fishing village she's fully expecting a quiet time. What she isn't prepared for is a little meddling from her well-meaning best friend and a visit from the Ghost of Boyfriends Past. Romance, festive or otherwise, isn't on Kat's Christmas list. The last thing she is looking for is love. Is coming to Cornwall for Christmas a big mistake for Kat? Has her broken heart set harder than the granite cliffs? Or will Polwenna Bay and its inhabitants work a little festive magic after all? CORNWALL FOR CHRISTMAS is a festive return to Polwenna Bay, the warm -hearted Cornish set series by the bestselling author of ESCAPE FOR THE SUMMER and KATY CARTER WANTS A HERO. It continues on from where TREASURE OF THE HEART but also stands alone as a Christmas novella. * * * * * Praise for Ruth Saberton: "Fresh, fast paced and funny" Company Magazine "A real treat of a read" Fiona Walker "Clever and fresh" Richard Madeley "A roller coaster of a read - I was gripped by emotion" Krafti Reader And reader reviewers say: "I feel like I've been to Polwenna Bay and fallen in love with it." "You can even smell the fudge cooking and hear the gulls crying." "This book transports you to a beautiful place."
Back to You
Inés Saint - 2016
Tony the Town Terror). Now he’s back as the town’s pediatrician and the single ladies find him terrifying in a whole new way: He’s gorgeous, he’s good with kids, and he knows exactly what he wants out of life. Tony isn’t too surprised to discover he still has feelings for his long-ago babysitter. What’s a four-year age difference to a man who knew his heart at the tender age of eight? But Samantha won’t take him seriously. Just when Samantha is ready to take an important new step in her life Tony, the spirited boy she used to babysit, and her ex-husband Brad come back to teach her about old dreams and new realities. Short Read; about 50 pages (reduced cast of secondary characters and faster resolution)
Mated by Garrus (Carnal Creek Shifters Book 2)
Haley Weir - 2019
She believed in all things supernatural since a young age, and she always seemed to say the wrong thing at the wrong time.. After writing an article about vampires hiding amongst the rich and famous, she's promptly fired from her job at Freedom Times Magazine . Janus headed to the comic book store to sell a few of her collectables only to find herself face-to-face with something truly out of this world. Little did she know, Janus was the destined mate of the red-eyed stranger that saved her life. Garrus Rex, Delta of the Silverblood pack, followed his enemies into the city to stop them from hunting humans. The Bane Bloods cornered a female, his female. Garrus recognized the mate mark on her wrist and it nearly sent him into a rage. The fearless woman resembled the Goddess of Mercy, Eir, too much to be a coincidence. Is Garrus willing to jeopardize the fat of his entire pack off of a mere suspicion? Steamy, Fun Standalone romance with a HEA. Contains mature themes, adult language, and sexy shifters. 18+ Readers Only!
Midsummer Fling
Abby Knox - 2020
When she discovers who snatched her single-bed cabin, it seems that fate has stepped in and booked her a one-way trip to a happily-ever-after. Josh wants nothing more than to spend two weeks fishing, ship watching and gazing at campfires. To his chagrin, the resort owners double booked his reservation with that of an oddly familiar woman he refuses to leave out in the rough waters without a raft. When destiny -- and the age-old problem of two people/one bed -- takes the wheel, Josh quickly realizes it's time to reach for his dreams with his fated-forever shipmate.
Filthy Uncle To Go: A Forbidden Romance
S.C. Adams - 2021
Text Me A Kiss
J.P. Comeau - 2018
Kady I was a prima ballerina I had no time for a boyfriend But one day, just for kicks, I created a profile on a dating app. At first, it was just for fun. Then something happened I never dreamed of, I fell in love with my father’s nemesis. Graham I had everything, money, power and good looks. Women melted in my arms like honey… sometimes two at a time. But one day, I woke up and decided I needed a change, and created a profile on a dating app. I wanted to meet someone who would appreciate me for who I was. That’s when I found the love of my life, beautiful Kady. Then I discovered I’d made a terrible mistake… Or was it? Text Me A Kiss is a STEAMY romance with a guaranteed HEA, and met for an adult audience only.
Her Fake Billionaire
Tasha Fawkes - 2018
Karen, the spoiled socialite, isn't allowed to make her own decisions. Her parents have already figured it all out, and have chosen her suitor and her direction in life. Ben is a hardworking normal guy. When he meets Karen he figures, what chance does he have with this uptight, rich girl? What the hell, it could be fun for a night or three. Karen needs a new fiance to get her parents off her back. Could Ben be the one? Or will it all backfire in her face? This is a spinoff of Craving My Boss, but is a standalone novel.
Gifted
Ainsley St. Claire - 2019
My non-profit has been wildly successful with the kids, but now I'm forty mentors short for the Christmas season. It didn't look like we would be able to find enough help, until Jim Adelson got involved. He may have solved my mentor problem, but he's created another: I can't concentrate with this panty melting God around. Jim: The community has been good to me. I'd built my successful security business with hard work and determination, and when I got approached to help Kate Monroe's non-profit, it seemed a fitting way to give back. I'd offer to spend time with some kids, but it’s Kate that I find myself wanting to spend time with. With beauty obvious to everyone, and a compassionate heart she wears on her sleeve, she has me reevaluating my priorities. When the children's Christmas gifts go missing, Jim and Kate are forced together in the hunt. Can true love fight through the drama to find a happy ending? Gifted is the first book in the holiday series Clear Security Holidays. This is a standalone holiday romance suspense novel, but characters from the Venture Capital series and from Tech Billionaires can be known to make appearances.
A Bride for Christmas
Charlotte Grace - 2017
With his PA. So I did what any jilted bride would do... The wedding might be cancelled but the luxury accommodation was still booked. I decided I didn’t need a man. I’d marry myself, have the honeymoon, celebrate me. I’m alone in the lodge in the Rocky Mountains I’d booked for our Christmas wedding. But when I wake the next morning, there’s a man in my kitchen. It was his scent I noticed first, because I’d never forgotten it. One look at him and my heart threatens to detonate in my chest. It’s Hunter. My first crush. My brother’s best friend and business partner. My ex-fiancé’s cousin! Turns out, not only does he own the house, but we’re trapped by a snowstorm. And I’m supposed to be healing my betrayed heart. But Hunter looks at me like all his Christmases have come at once, And since the best way to get over a man is to get under one... It might be snowing outside, but inside, things are about to get very steamy.
First Love: Single Dad Billionaire Romance
Scarlet Wilder - 2018
I read many of Scarlet's books and I love this one the most." (Reviewer) | "This book is riveting! (Reviewer)SarielleLiam was my first - my first love and the first man that I’ve made love to. Only, our lives were worlds apart and his family did everything they could to keep it that way.Ten years later, we meet again by chance.He somehow ends up smarter and sexier, and he still has the same effect on me.Only now, life is more complicated for us both, and he needs a pretend fiancé.What good is living your dream when you know that it’s just a lie?What good is having a dream if you never take the chance to live it?I was young and naïve the first time around and thought just because we loved each other, that would be enough, but it wasn’t. It turned out love wasn’t enough, and I thought I’d lost him forever.Moving on, but never really getting past the loss, I built myself a life, even got myself a cat, but never managed to fall in love again. I had no idea that just seeing him again would make me realize why.LiamA Baby!!I didn’t think it could be real until that DNA test was sitting right in front of me.Now, I’m all this little girl has, and I’m not about to let her down.I made up my mind years ago about the kind of dad I’d one day be and now that fatherhood came sooner than I planned, I'm even more determined to keep that promise.In my world, money isn’t a problem, but I still need to keep my shareholders and business partners happy.I need to find a wife, and soon, as my daughter needs a mother and the success of my business demands it.They say money can solve all problems – so let’s see if it can buy me the future I secretly desire.First Love contains adult language and situations. The book is intended for adult audiences. Don't worry about cliffhangers or sad endings because you won't find one here. Standalones are where it's at so sit back and ride this hot romance story all the way to the HEA.
Josip's Secret: A Dark Mafia Romance (Juric Crime Family Book 2)
Rae B. Lake - 2021
I crave everything about her but I know she’s untouchable. The illegitimate daughter of a mob boss, a pariah in her own family, a mistake they tried to bury. But Orabella DeLuca is the only one who has ever been able to captivate me. Her purity, optimism and beauty are my undoing.When several important people go missing including my Bella I know I will stop at nothing until I find her. Fighting has never been my go-to but it seems as if I’m the only one who will fight for her.If they want to force the killer out of me, I’m willing to show them the beast inside.I will tear through every wall that keeps me from her. Destroy everyone who dare get in my way and in the end when all the secrets are out, I will make her mine.
Unlearned: Virgin and Professor Romance (Unspoiled Series Book 1)
Haley Pierce - 2017
Or at all. She’s my student, for god’s sake. But she’s so sweet, so innocent, and so, so, bendable to my every whim. Her mother wants her to be a doctor, but Addison? She has no idea what she wants. I’ll help her find out, on one condition: I’m sure as hell going to be a part of it. Because I need her. I need to touch her, to taste her, to invade her soul the way she’s invaded mine. Shakespeare said it best. I am her slave, with no choice to tend to her desires. Whatever they may be. Unlearned is a 50,000 word stand-alone romance novel with no cliffhangers, no cheating and a beautiful HEA.