It can also be an exchange, a betrayal, an assault, a promise, a hope...or it could be a goodbye. The intimacy of a kiss cannot be denied. Whether shared, stolen or simply dreamed of, its recipient will be affected. Thirty-one stories by authors from around the world will tease your imagination as you anticipate ‘The Kiss’ in each weird or wonderful tale. This cross-genre anthology contains stories by Kate Aaron, Saxon Andrew, Jacques Antoine, Alison Blake, E. B. Boggs, Shirley Bourget, Ben Cassidy, Jason Deas, Sharon Delarose, Meghan Ciana Doidge, Suzy Stewart Dubot, Corrie Fischer, Brandon Hale, Traci Tyne Hilton, Colleen Hoover, Mona Ingram, J. L. Jarvis, Elizabeth Jasper, Anna J. McIntyre, Jess Mountifield, C. A. Newsome, S. Patrick O'Connell, Suzie O'Connell, Jeanette Raleigh, J. R. C. Salter, Molly Snow, Holli Marie Spaulding, Cleve Sylcox, Robert Thomas, Chris Ward and George Wier. 130,000 words

    They have kept in touch over the years and now, in their early thirties, their lives are drawing them back to Summer Lake and to each other. Book 1: Love Like You've Never Been Hurt Emma Douglas came to Summer Lake as an orphan twenty three years ago. After losing her parents so young and later suffering a disastrous marriage, she believes that love only ever leads to pain and loss. When she meets Jack Benson, the business partner of her childhood friend Pete, she sees everything she used to long for in a man; tall, dark, and drop dead gorgeous! Despite their undeniable attraction, Emma is too scared to risk her heart, especially on a man so much like her ex - sexy, smart, funny, successful and no doubt the same kind of cheat! When events lead them both to Summer Lake for the summer, will Jack be able to persuade her that he's nothing like her ex in all the ways that really matter? That the love she used to dream of isn't a little girl's fantasy, but a reality they can share if she can get past her fear and learn to trust? Book 2: Work Like You Don't Need the Money Holly Hayes is a realist, if nothing else. She's going to be Maid of Honor at her best friend, Emma's wedding in Summer Lake. Pete Hemming, self made millionaire, powerful CEO, all around good guy, is going to be the Best Man. If they're going to be able to get through their official duties, there's one thing they'll need to deal with first. Sex! He may be out of her league socially and financially, but one thing is clear. He wants her. She wants him. What's the harm in one night of passion? It's inevitable they're going to end up naked together. So it's best to get it out of the way early, right? So they can get on with organizing the wedding. Pete Hemming is a man with a plan. He's lived his life by the plan, built his business by it. The plan doesn't allow for a woman in his life, only in his bed. Trouble is, once he gets Holly into his bed, he can't get her out of his mind. But he can't let her into his life, can he? Book 3: Dance Like Nobody's Watching Missy Malone has had a great summer, watching her friends meet wonderful guys and fall in love. She even has a wonderful guy in her own life. Trouble is, he's only in her life to mentor her son, Scot. She just has to stop daydreaming that he could be as good for her as he is for Scot. What would he ever see in her anyway? She's a broke single mom who talks too much, while he's a quiet, shy, tech genius. And besides...he has a girlfriend! On paper, Dan Benson has a great life in San Jose. His software development company, his penthouse apartment, his car, and his girlfriend are all supposed to make him feel happy and successful. None of them do. Until he started visiting Summer Lake, he'd always been more comfortable around computers than people. These days he's comfortable hanging out with his brother, Jack, and his friends. He feels successful when he's helping Scot. Most of all, he's happier than he's ever been, when he can spend time with Missy. Will the attraction between them be enough to overcome the differences and obstacles that stand in their way? This book is intended for readers 18+

    I’m all for women playing professional football. But what I’m not for is The Ballbuster waltzing onto my field, trying to take over my position as the Wildcats’ starting kicker. The woman dislocated my knee with her freaking Jeep, for chrissake, and yet all of my teammates love her! So what if Roxy’s…gorgeous and sweet and loves football more than anyone in the world? This is my team; and once I recover, she’s gonna have to get used to sitting her fine ass on the bench. It’s nothing personal. Football is a dirty sport where only the best survive. Now I just have to figure out how to survive a season without ending up with a busted heart; because despite how hard I try to avoid falling for Roxy, she keeps pulling me back into her bed. Forget her Jeep. With one look, the woman can bring me to my knees. And the worst part is, I keep going back for more. PERFECT SPIRAL I had the perfect life. Getting paid millions to play the sport I love and spending most of my nights with all the adoring female fans, what more could I possibly want? I sure as hell didn’t want the baby boy someone dropped on me before running, leaving behind a note saying he’s mine. If that’s true, then I don’t have a freakin’ clue who his mother could be. Until I get the paternity test results, though, the kid’s my responsibility. The sleepless nights with a crying baby have me crashing and burning on the football field, putting my superstar career in jeopardy. And suddenly, the only woman I want hates me with a fiery passion. I knew Callie wasn’t going to be easy to win over. Not when she blames me for her sister’s death. Oh, and if this baby turns out to be my son, Callie’s determined to take him away from me. Somehow I’ll have to find a way to prove to her that there’s more to me than my perfect spiral. DELAY OF GAME My mom is dying. The cancer is eating away at her body a little more each day, and the worst part is I know she’s so tired of fighting. She’s starting to surrender to the sickness. That’s why I stupidly blurted out at Thanksgiving that I had met a woman and was engaged. The truth is, there’s no woman in my life and never has been. I just wanted to give my mother something to live for, a few celebrations, an extravagant wedding, the possibility of grandchildren… Now I just need to find a nice girl to pretend to be my fiancée and walk down the aisle with me in a matter of weeks. Actually, that may be a piece of cake compared to trying to stay away from the one person who has managed to ignite something deep inside of me for the first time in my life. Something I can’t ignore or forget no matter how hard I try. ***This is a sweet and sexy standalone M/M romance.*** ELIGIBLE RECEIVERS When a newly single girl like me decides to play the field, what’s better than one big, sexy, rough-and-tumble professional football player? How about two of them? Cameron and Nixon have been best friends for years, and now I’ve found myself in the middle of them. Literally.

    That's what she really wanted to write. By the time her best friend, Josie, edited and clicked "Send," her personals ad was more fantasy than reality.OR WOULD SHE GET MORE THAN SHE BARGAINED FOR?When two different guys -- Dylan Stanwyck and Mike Pine -- replied within two days, she seemed doubly blessed. After a first date with model-turned-firefighter Dylan that ended in bed -- and with a huge misunderstanding -- Laura came home from her Walk of Shame to an invitation for a hike with ski instructor Mike. The Great Outdoors became the setting for so much more...Caught between two men -- literally -- who turned out to be roommates and secret billionaires, Laura makes a startling discovery about her own capacity for passion.And, maybe, long-term love in an unconventional romance with two men that pushes every boundary.Including her own.This 122,000 word/450 page boxed set includes all four parts of the Her Billionaires series (Her First Billionaire, Her Second Billionaire, Her Two Billionaires, Her Two Billionaires and a Baby).

    Fans of Greenleaf will love the Granite Falls saga.THE DOCTOR’S SECRET BRIDE – Book OneErik has vowed never to fall in love again after his wife died tragically, but when he meets irresistible Michelle, his seven-year-old daughter’s new nanny, he finds it hard to abide by his own set of rules.THE MOGUL’S RELUCTANT BRIDE – Book TwoBryce would do anything to keep his godchildren in his life, even coerce exquisite Kaya, their aunt and legal guardian, into a marriage of convenience, but one nibble of Kaya’s sweet lips and Bryce is yearning for more.THE PLAYBOY’S FUGITIVE BRIDE – Book ThreeMassimo must marry to secure his inheritance, so when alluring Nia offers to sell him her virginity for several million dollars, he takes the bait, vowing to make the scheming little pussycat his bride.THE TYCOON’S TEMPORARY BRIDE – Book FourAdam has sworn off damsels in distress, but when he bumps into gorgeous Tashi, a woman who’s running from some really bad guys, he can’t resist offering her protection in the safety of his home, and his arms.

    Cosway’s Hearts series, plus BRAND NEW bonus novella, Cross My Heart. From quirky heroines to heartthrob heroes and exhilarating plot lines, The Hearts Series is a collection of interconnected standalone novels that will have you glued to the pages. The first edition of the Hearts Boxset Bundle included: Six of Hearts (book #1) Hearts of Fire (book #2) King of Hearts (book #3) Hearts of Blue (book #4) Cross My Heart (bonus novella #5.75) Cross My Heart Blurb: Iris Garrigan has nothing. Well, that’s not entirely true. She has her trusty Doc Martin boots. She has her Bowie obsession. And she has the stray cat that sneaks into her bed and keeps her company at night – it’s a quid pro quo relationship. The cat gets a warm body and she gets something alive beside her when she would otherwise be alone. She also has a job. Sure, washing dishes hardly has her rolling in dough, but with no permanent abode it’s the best she can do. She knows her new boss only lets her work in his restaurant out of pity, but she isn’t above cashing in on a little human compassion if it means she can survive to live another day. Everything is going fine until Liam Cross starts to take notice of her, poking his newly minted police badge where it doesn’t belong. And if he doesn’t quit soon her not so legal living situation could find her in hot waters. Little does she know, Liam isn’t just being nosy, he’s trying to help. Iris has no idea that he’s been watching her for months, and that he’s completely enamoured with her strange and peculiar ways. When Liam discovers her secret Iris has two options: stay and face the music or run for the hills. ***Cross My Heart is a contemporary romance novella and tells the story of the youngest Cross brother, Liam.***

     THE VIXEN AND THE VET (inspired by "Beauty & the Beast") 2015 Kindle Book Awards Winner 2015 RITA finalist When beautiful, ambitious reporter Savannah Carmichael approaches mysterious, wounded war hero Asher Lee for an interview, she never expects to fall for him, but she does. Savannah and Asher's love flourishes within the safe confines of his private mansion. But as a very different news story begins to take shape, Savannah will have to choose between her ambition and her heart. NEVER LET YOU GO (inspired by "Hansel & Gretel") In this modern retelling of Hansel and Gretel, foster children Holden and Griselda attempt to escape their abductor, but only one of them makes it to safety, while the other is returned back to hell. Ten years later, they meet again. Though the connection between them is fierce, regret, rage and a cache of physical and emotional scars lie between them. Can love make them whole again? ***** The Vixen and the Vet AND Never Let You Go are standalone, unrelated, unconnected romance novels inspired by traditional fairytales. HEA. Due to profanity, realistically depicted scenes of war (The Vixen and the Vet), realistically depicted scenes of kidnapping and child abuse (Never Let You Go) and very strong sexual content in both novels, these books are not intended for readers under the age of 18.

    A 10 Book Box Set of Amazon Best Selling Romance Novels! Packed full of gorgeous alpha males and plenty of steam to keep the reading pleasure going all night long.Book 1 - Dirty Ella Inspired by Cinderella. Ella’s been living in hell with her stepmother, but things are about to change when her evil twin stepbrothers come home. Will they play nice with her?Book 2 - Two Dirty Bosses Victoria is a mess and everyone in her life, including her family, hates her. Except her two new bosses, who seem to have taken a shine to her for less than professional reasons.Book 3 - Dirty Doc Next Door Abby isn’t as nice as she seems. She had planned all along to steal from her new doctor neighbor. But after meeting him, she has a new plan in mind—one that involves less of his things and much more of his body.Book 4 - Kidnapped By 2 Men Taking Lily wasn’t part of their plan and it was definitely a mistake. They lose all control when they’re around her—all they want is to give her pleasure.Book 5 - Dirty Cops Next Door They’re in her dreams, every single night—perhaps the two hottest cops on Earth! But what happens when naughty dreams alone are not enough?Book 6 - Mountain Lumberjack When things quickly spin out of control and rumors start to circulate the resort, she knew she shouldn’t have come to the mountain. Luckily for Lilian, a handsome lumberjack is coming to the rescue.Book 7 - F Buddy Scarlett needs an F buddy for the night, so he does her the honor. The only problem is she’s his dream woman and she’s not normally one for one night stands. No-strings is never as easy as it sounds.Book 8 - Jocked Up Years ago he left town, to run away from her. Now Drake’s back and wanting more. But Bethany’s not going to give him another chance to hurt her again. She can not afford to make another mistake like that. Not now that she has him—her son, her only joy.Book 9 - Boxer Next Door There’s no one since her husband left. There isn’t space for anyone in her heart except her child. Then Ken from next door came knocking and everything changed. But there’s no way it could work, surely he’s too young for her, isn’t he?Book 10 - Hot New Neighbor Ellie writes about men with hard bodies, chiseled jaws and incredible charm in her novels. But never did she imagine that such a man actually existed. Then a gorgeous actor moves across the hall—maybe dreams really can come true.Author’s Note: The stories in this anthology contain mature language and adult scenes that will make you blush! Intended for adults only.

    Warm and witty, diverse and dramatic, outrageously romantic, and totally festive. Curl up with a glass of wine and your favorite Christmas treats to enjoy these eleven great reads for a bargain price! From Annie Seaton – From city boss to sexy surfer. From Susanne Bellamy – Secrets, scoops, and a chance at romance. From Monique McDonell – A single dad’s second chance. From Ebony McKenna – Teens on the nightshift before Christmas. From Kris Pearson – Handsome double trouble, past and present. From Ashley Logan – Resuscitating the doctor’s Christmas spirit. From Shirley Wine – A Pastor, very much a man. From Anne Kemp – ’Tis the season... to win him back. From Susan Downham – True love healed her broken heart. From Sofia Grey – An unexpected rescue and a surprise romance. From Gudrun Frerichs – The start of four life-long friendships.

    Fans of romance novels by Debbie Macomber, Janet Evanovich and Susan Mallory will enjoy these fun, sweet contemporary romances. THE WEDDING GIFT (Book 1): After Julie Delgado’s restaurant closes, she temporarily takes over the catering position at the Rose Chalet, a full-service San Francisco wedding venue. She plans to dazzle the bride and groom so the Chalet’s owner will keep her around, but fate has other plans for her when the bride’s brother shows up for the first food tasting.Andrew Kyle is not only the Cuisine Channel’s Edgy Eats host and chef, but his recent review of Julie’s restaurant was the final nail in its coffin. Once he meets Julie at the Rose Chalet, he’s certain she’s playing it safe. And he wants nothing more than to be the one to break her guarded passions loose.But despite the undeniable sparks between Julie and Andrew–and the fact that he seems to believe in her when no one else does–can she afford to be taking risks with her cooking, with her career…or with her heart?THE WEDDING DANCE (Book 2): Phoebe Davis, the Rose Chalet’s florist, knows nothing is permanent—not the floral arrangements she creates, not the weddings she helps produce, and certainly not her parents’ marriage which ended in a bitter divorce. Certain that all relationships come with strings attached, she has always worked to live for the moment and not to have any ties…ever.Risking big is how Patrick left the family landscaping business, was the first Knight to graduate from college, and became an in demand architect. In California for a short while to work on a new home, from the very first moment he holds Phoebe in his arms, he knows he’s found his perfect match in the adventurous, alluring and intelligent florist.But will Phoebe dare let herself risk her heart on the most fragile and precious bloom of all? Especially when one dance with Patrick Knight is all it takes for her to start rethinking everything she’s ever believed to be true about love…THE WEDDING SONG (Book 3): Tyce Smith, the DJ and band leader for the top wedding venue in San Francisco, hasn’t written a new song in five years. Not since the fateful night he kissed the woman of his dreams, and she left him with nothing but a first name and no way to find her. When fate steps in a second time, he can’t make the mistake of letting her run again…even if the hurdles in the way of true love seem bigger than ever.After Whitney Banning comes face to face with the man she’s never forgotten and knows she never will—how is she supposed to stop herself from dreaming again? Especially when the desires she buried so long ago are sparked back to life by one dance, one smile, one more forbidden kiss…and a brand new song about a love that will last forever.THE WEDDING DRESS (Book 4) ~ coming October 15, 2012THE WEDDING KISS (Book 5) ~ coming Winter 2012

    James, who so callously broke his heart back when he was a poor grad student. But when he runs into her at a wedding eight years after their tumultuous break-up, passions ignite and Alexei decides he will settle for nothing less than red-hot, dirty, and oh-so-erotic revenge. But can he have his Eva and get his revenge, too -- without losing his heart again? Her Russian Surrender: 50 Loving States, Indiana:Escape with a ruthless player tonight… When Sam McKinley meets Nikolai Rustanov, it’s fire at first sight. A fire she runs away from as quickly as her heels can carry her. All Sam has ever wanted was a nice, normal family with a nice, normal man. The arrogant Russian hockey player who claims he doesn’t believe in love right before he offers to “eat her for breakfast,” is about as far from that as a girl can get. But some flames just won’t go out. Sam is dead set on running. But Nikolai is determined to catch her, and when he does, he’ll do just about anything to make her surrender.Her Russian Beast: 50 Loving States, New Mexico:Escape on a psycho sexy Russian tonight...HIM: She showed up in my dark world and pulled me into her light. And then she ran away. For six long years she kept herself hidden from me. She is my wife. My siren. My everlasting obsession. Did she really think I would just let her go? Nyet. She belongs to me, and now that I have found her, I will make her pay for destroying me. HER: He’s the domineering monster I had to escape. The only place him and me work right is in bed. And now that he’s found me, he’s determined to take every scrap of dignity I have left. So why can’t I stop wanting him? Needing him? Aching for him? He’s my husband. My keeper. My Russian Beast. And I don’t have a chance in the world of getting out of our twisted relationship with my heart intact. Her Russian Brute: 50 Loving States, Idaho:Escape with a scarred Russian tonight… Sola: Ivan Rustanov is a total jackhole. He has no conscience, and now he's forcing me to stay in his remote mountain home as his prisoner until spring. He's no holds barred, and dangerous--the kind of guy you just know has a body count somewhere in his back story. He wants me in his bed, but that will NEVER happen. I hate him. Or at least I should. Shouldn't I? Ivan: A few years ago, having a curvy prisoner in my home wouldn't have been a problem. A few years ago I wasn't broken and damaged beyond all repair. I thought I was dead inside... until she came along and awakened me in ways I never thought possible. But what happens when her past and mine collide? Can a monster like me ever become the man she deserves?

    The Forever Love Series boxed set contains:The Last BoyfriendThe Last HusbandBefore Lucky The Last BoyfriendLucky Morgan has had her share of heartbreak. She is devastated when her boyfriend dumps her after sleeping with him and she vows to herself that she won't be used again. She decides that the next guy she dates and sleeps with, will be her one true love.Zane Beaumont is the mysterious and snooty guy that comes into her diner every Friday night with a different girl. He's the type of guy she's learned to avoid: carefree, fast, handsome, rich, and sarcastic. Unfortunately, she can't stop thinking about the devilish gleam in his eyes.When Lucky's car breaks down one night after a party, it is Zane who comes to her rescue. As Zane attempts to sweep Lucky off of her feet, she soon realizes that nothing is as it seems and that Zane may very well be the guy for whom she changes the rules. That is until she meets Braydon. The Last HusbandLucky Morgan gave up her dating rules for Zane Beaumont and allowed him to sweep her off of her feet; even though he didn't really believe in love. However, as their relationship progresses, Lucky realizes that Zane isn't the man she thought he was.Zane Beaumont has spent the last few months trying to ignore Lucky's smile and trying to exact revenge on Braydon Eagle. Zane will stop at nothing to bring down the man he holds responsible for his brother's death; even if it means risking his new relationship with Lucky.When heartbreaking secrets from the past are revealed, the fragile trust and love they have built together is put in jeopardy. Lucky and Zane are left to decide if they can overcome the new painful revelations that are threatening to break both of their hearts so that they can focus on their future together. Before LuckyZane Beaumont's life changed the day he walked into Lou's Burger Joint and saw Lucky Morgan for the first time. He wasn't sure if it was her smile, or her chocolate brown eyes that captured his heart, but he knew that he would do anything to make sure he got to know her better.We all know the story of how Lucky fell in love with Zane, now it's time to see how Zane fell for Lucky. Before Lucky tells the story of how one handsome, but broken man found love for the first time.

    Organized, event planner, Jaya Trudeaux is used to doing things by the book and never making waves. The only thing that can tie carefree, playboy, Alec Danthers down is a promise he made to his mother. Can Jaya put the lists down long enough to enjoy the ride that is Alec?Sultry in Stilettos – book #2Shy, Fantasy Event Planner, Ricca Munroe has never been lucky in love, so she focuses on her career. Beckett Mills has never been in love. Personal entanglements are a recipe for disaster—that is until one kiss from Ricca Munroe changes everything. Can Ricca come out of her shell to land her dream job and the love of her life? Can Beckett trust himself enough to actually fall in love.Sassy in Stilettos – book #3Smart mouthed and in charge, magazine editor, Micha Bennett, has learned the hard way to choose her career over love. When she’s up for the job of a lifetime, the competition becomes deadly fierce. Sexy, security consultant, Caleb Atkins, knows what he wants and it’s Micha Bennett. With ugly shadows in his own past, he’ll die before he lets anything harm the woman he loves. Too bad Micha doesn’t think she needs his protection or his love. Warning: Sexy, sass talking women will make you laugh, cry and want a pair of killer footwear.

    They go for supermodels and actresses, skinny-girls who never eat and spend all day working out. I'm not that girl. So when he locked his fiery brown eyes on me for the first time, I couldn't quite believe it was really happening to me. It was the second night I spent with him that I'll never forget. The Long Drive Home (bonus short story) Big Girls Do It Wetter Chase went to New York...without me. It was only one night, one delicious, sinful night, but it awakened something within me, and now, with him gone, I have no one to satiate my sudden, ferocious hunger. Then I woke up one day and looked at someone near and dear to me in a whole new light. And my world was rocked once again. Big Girls Do It Wilder I'm going. Going to New York City to be with gorgeous, mysterious, rockstar Chase Delany seemed like a crazy dream, a fantasy come true. The bright lights and music, and his tight, sexy leather pants called to me...and I answered. Chase might want more and I just might give it to him, if I could only forget what I started with Jeff back in Detroit.I thought I had my love life all figured out, I thought I knew what I wanted, and then things went and changed on me all over again... Big Girls Do It On Top I fled New York with my heart breaking and a million questions. Foremost in my mind was whether Jeff would even see me after the colossal mess that New York turned out to be. I discovered the answer, but that only spawned even more questions, many of the yes or no variety...

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