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Slate


Eve London - 2021
    Instead, I’m distracted by the gruff and growly mountain man just down the road. He’s broody and built and begging to be taken down a few pegs.SlateEight years ago I abandoned my pro football career and escaped to the tiny mountain town of Rye Creek. It’s been my refuge—a safe place to hide out from the demons I left behind. Until Patience Ford walks into my bar and rocks my stable world. The curvy beauty challenges everything I thought I needed. But can I let go of my past and let her in?Meet the mountain men of Rye Creek and the curvy women who steal their wild hearts. The Matched with a Mountain Man series can be read as standalones. Each book features a happily-ever-after with no cheating and no cliffhangers.

Her Rogue Bear


Clara Cody - 2016
    Now, she’s stuck in the small town of Kodiak Cliff with nothing but a crappy job and a new personal mantra: I don’t need a man! The only problem with that? The sexy, brooding bartender, Sean.Sean Thorne is a bear shifter without a clan. After abandoning his family and taking a dangerous secret with him, he accepted his fate as an outsider. No one could know who he was, no one could get close. But all that changes when Lacey enters his life, bringing to the surface all the feelings he prefers to avoid. Knowing that getting close to Lacey will put her in danger, Sean must keep her at a distance, no matter how much it hurts.When Lacey meets Sean, her personal mantra goes out the window. Sean is big, strong and hot-as-hell, but tormented and standoffish. He flips between drawing her in and pushing her away with both hands. But when a rogue bear shifter starts stalking the town, going at it alone is no longer an option for either of them. If Sean wants to keep the woman he loves safe, he must come to terms with the things he has done and the people he left behind.Her Rogue Bear is a steamy, thrilling novel that contains explicit love scenes.

Man of the Month Club: January


Ann Omasta - 2021
    Mine are hidden deep inside. We are both too damaged to love… Or so we thought.The fire at Maggie’s workplace leaves scars on her skin that make her feel undesirable.Jett shows her she’s beautiful, but his scars run much deeper than hers.What starts out as a silly matchmaking game turns into the most pivotal moment of their lives as these two broken souls collide in ways they never imagined.Will Maggie and Jett help each other heal or are some wounds beyond repair? Find out now in Man of the Month Club: January.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 January now and enjoy a perfectly-portioned taste of steamy romance to satisfy your craving.

My Curvy Valentine: A BBW, Age Gap Romance (Holiday Treats Book 1)


Pippa Lux - 2020
    Closer to me than my own blood.Sure, he was my perfect sister’s friend first, but he cared for me too. Made me feel like I was his special girl.It was inevitable that I love him with everything I have. But I’m smart enough to know his love has limits.I’m nothing like my sister. I’m nothing like the super-accomplished women his mother tries to set him up with.I’m plain ole me. Curvy and ordinary.I guess I have to settle for being his best friend. Beats not having him at all.EthanI’ve adored my little Lindsay for sixteen years. How could I not, with her big heart and chubby cheeks?But with time, those feelings evolved. Lindsay grew up. And so did I.I hate that she doesn’t see what I see each time she glances into a mirror. I hate that she thinks she’s flawed.To me, she’s everything and more.A part of me feels like a dirty, old man for wanting her the way I do. But what’s the alternative? Let her go? Never.I’m determined to make her mine, and what better time than Valentine’s to show her how I really feel?My Curvy Valentine is a sweet, steamy romance just like Valentine’s Day should be. If, like me, you adore safe, heart-warming stories with an Alpha older man, curvy younger woman, best-friends-to-lovers HEA, then you won’t wanna miss this. Grab a copy, settle down in a comfy spot, and dig in!Xoxo Pippa

Grating on the Boss


Ember Davis - 2021
    I should have asked more questions about the other J because where James has an easy smile and rolls with things, Jaxson is rigid and doesn’t know the definition of coloring outside the lines. I don’t think Jaxson likes me very much because I always thought those lines were more suggestions than boundaries.It would be okay if Jaxson wasn’t the sexiest man I’ve ever laid eyes on. I have become a walking, talking cliché complete with a boss who makes me swoon and lose all my mental faculties. I can’t seem to stop making a fool of myself in front of him, somehow becoming an uncoordinated newborn giraffe as soon as I get a whiff of him.I don’t think I can keep doing this. It’s embarrassing. I’ve decided, for Boss’s Day I’m going to give Jaxson the only present I’m sure he wants: my resignation.JAXSONI don’t know what James was thinking when he hired Autumn because everything about her screams unorganized distraction. Maybe the distraction part is only a problem I have because I can’t seem to keep my eyes or mind off her. The whole thing grates on my last nerve. I knew I shouldn’t have taken a few vacation days. Somehow, he found the one candidate destined to turn me inside out and turn me on like no one else.The more I’m around her, the longer she works for me at J&J Construction, the harder it is for me to keep myself in check. I need order, I understand it, but she’s come in and messed everything up, making me want to throw all the rules and my regulated life out the window. I’m not sure when or how, but I’m finding the chaos she brings to my life and business endearing instead of annoying.She got under my skin. She might think I want her to leave so I can find order again, but she’s wrong. She shook me up, reminded me there’s more to life and I’m not letting her go. I’m going to make her mine.**If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. It is a standalone, but J&J Construction appears in Less Than Strangers (Stranger Shoot Book 6) and exists within my Denver Family world.**This October meet the bosses who deserve a little something special for Boss’s Day.The Boss has been doling out big bonuses, well-deserved down time, and special treats for good behavior. They’ll do anything it takes to keep their employees happy. Now it’s time to play favorites and show The Boss who’s in charge from the bedroom to the boardroom.#TheBoss is a multi-author standalone short romance series with guaranteed HEAs, no cliffhangers, and no cheating.

Cupcakes & the Cowboy


Scarlett Woods - 2021
    Come find out how hot and sweet the nights can get today!CheyenneI pride myself on being a hard worker and I never let myself get distracted from my dreams. My next goal is to own and operate a bakery. But first I need to pay off my student debt.In the meantime, I’m one step closer to my dreams when a local restaurant hires me as a seasonal temporary pastry chef.When my best friend’s older brother visits me at work, I give him a tasty treat.Jordan is sexy, smooth, and works hard on me.But can I let him veer me toward love over my career?JordanAfter years of busy life in the city, I lost who I am and I’m done with the chaos. I couldn’t be happier to move back to my small hometown and take a job as a ranch foreman. But most of my old friends moved away and the holidays are a little lonelier than I imagined.Luckily, everyone at work is extremely welcoming and I’m sure I’ll find friends fast.When my sister’s best friend stands behind the counter, I’m sweet on her.Cheyenne is kind, curvy, and I want to butter her bread.But can I prove to her she’s the one and not just the next one?

Christmas with the Guy Next Door


Jessa Joy - 2020
    But the last thing I expected was a woman like Hollee to move in next door.She’s curvy, gorgeous and I can’t resist her.I’ll deliver her Christmas tree and warm her up by the fire.But am I willing to drop my defences for this special present?She’ll have to take my wrapping off to find out.HolleeI love Christmas, with extra sprinkles on top.But my holiday plans are a mess.Then I literally slide into the guy next door at the coffee shop.Tannen’s a grande cup of tall, dark and extra, extra hot.Even better, he cuts down trees for a living. His trees may be super-sized, but he’s even bigger.Can my sexy next door neighbour give me a holiday miracle?Steamy, sweet, upbeat insta-love short romance with a blue collar man and younger curvy woman. No cheating and a cute-as-candy canes HEA.

Chicken Soup Gone to Hell


Cara Wylde - 2022
    But summoning a demon while attempting to make a simple chicken soup? That’s just next level.Asmodeus, King of Hell, ruler over too many demon armies to try counting them, is in the middle of my destroyed kitchen, awaiting an explanation. He says I’m a powerful witch, but that’s just ridiculous. He says he’s bound to me, and he’ll fulfill any wish I have.What do I say? Despite his horns, hooves, and tail, he’s stupidly handsome. And I need to find a way to banish him before he gets under my skin.

Her Curves, His Rules: High Heat Older Alpha Male Younger BBW Instalove Romance


Kitty Paris - 2019
    I need her.  Sadie: My father's death came suddenly. Dealing with the loss was overwhelming.I dropped out of college. I started drinking. I lost all ambition. Until Marcus showed up at my door. He claimed to be an old friend of my father's.He made a promise to look after me.He dried my tears and made me feel safe again. But his rippling muscles and broad chest make me want so much more.  Her Curves, His Rules is a short, high heat instalove romance between an older alpha man and a younger BBW. If you like your books sweet & spicy, and your endings happily ever after, then this story is for you. This is a standalone story.  * High Heat Romance * Older Man Younger Woman * Curvy BBW * Alpha Male * Over the Top Instalove * Short Sweet Romance

Heart Throb Wolf: A Curvy Girl and Wolf Shifter College Sports Romance (Big Wolf on Campus Book 3)


Aidy Award - 2022
    

Naughty Kisses: Warming Up to Love (The Martinez Brothers Book 1)


Mayra Statham - 2020
    

Hunger (Forbidden Fantasies #6)


S.E. Law - 2020
    When her brother loses his job during the pandemic, they’re left hungry and starved for food. She needs calories, and there’s one place in town to get it.John’s the billionaire owner of a grocery chain. He feeds many, employs more, and basically runs the local economy. But when a desperate girl comes knocking at his door, his mind goes into overdrive because he’s willing to make a trade: food, in return for the luscious woman’s curves.We’re waaaaay out in left field here as an alpha male prepares to barter with an innocent girl in desperate straits. John’s going to feed Britney, but it’s going to be with more than just steak because his dirty deal involves a pregnancy and a baby for the curvy girl! No cheating, no cliffhangers, and always a HEA for my readers.

Just A Hook Up (Hunky Halloween)


Alexx Andria - 2020
    Get ready for magical meet-cutes, costumed crushes, and all the over-the-top love you can handle because these stories are bringing the Halloween heat!

Accidentally Married in Vegas


Ryan Ramsay - 2019
    No cheating. No cliffhangers. Just one guy pleasing one leading lady and one big- and very hot- happily ever after.

Claiming Ivy


Violet Rae - 2021
    Older man, younger woman who have fought their feelings for years. Sexy times? Yep. Naughty and delicious!Ivy has been in love with her father's best friend since she was eighteen, but she knows she doesn't even register on his radar - until one night when he steps in to deal with a bitter ex-boyfriend hellbent on teaching her a lesson.Ashton has hidden his feelings from Ivy for years - after all, she's forbidden fruit. Right? Taking her home with him may not be his best decision ever because once she's in his bed...all bets are off.Part of The Claiming Series - sweet, and steamy shorts novels for your reading pleasure. Claiming Ivy is a short, spicy, age-gap love story set over a two-day period with no cheating and a HEA. If you like longer, slow burn romance, check out my Choices Series instead.