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The Lockdown Diary of Tom Cooper


Spencer Brown - 2020
    Stuck inside a small flat with sole responsibility for his two single-digit children, Tom is plunged into a world of home schooling, supermarket feuds and alfresco workout sessions, not to mention keeping tabs on ageing parents who won’t stay home.Faced with the problems of cash-strapped tooth fairies, buying a rat trap online and an NHS-supporting arms race with an elderly neighbour, Tom realises he must rise to the occasion, but when his girlfriend asks for an erotic photo of his rapidly deteriorating body, it may be one step too far...Join Tom as he navigates lockdown in this hilarious stand-alone novel from the author of The Rebuilding of Tom Cooper.

Highlander's Torn Bride: A Scottish Medieval Historical Romance


Adamina Young - 2019
    An old friend to a foe...Destitute orphan of a disinherited lady, Margaret Gunn, is given the hardest choice of her entire life: to sacrifice her freedom for her sibling's safety. When her cousin, Isobel, flees a betrothal commanded by the illustrious Queen Mary, Margaret's uncle is desperate for her to take his daughter's place and save the entire clan from reprimand. Margaret has striven to provide for herself and her younger siblings for many years now and has little to show for it. It seems like a match made in heaven... as long as Margaret is willing to sacrifice her independence and her intended marriage to her childhood sweetheart, Gavin.But that's only the beginning for our young heroine. Her uncle reveals that her soon-to-be husband is none other than Laird Alexander MacKay, sworn enemy, of the Gunn clan. Margaret is scandalised by the prospect of marrying someone her clan has hated for centuries. However, one might meet his destiny in the road he takes to avoid it...Laird Alexander Mackay is a handsome, strong warrior who becomes irrevocably enthralled by the beauty of his new bride. Their connection is karmic.But, when Gavin asks Margaret not to bed Alexander on their wedding night, she agrees out of misplaced loyalty.Can Alexander and Margaret ever overcome the centuries-old feud between their families? Will Margaret ever find happiness for herself?"Highlander's Torn Bride" is a story packed with romance, controversy, and salvation, set on the beautiful backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. Get your copy TODAY for 99c OR FREE With Kindle Unlimited!Enjoy!

A Perilous Eden


Heather Graham Pozzessere - 1990
    The target is a powerful Washington senator who is a friend of her father’s and a member of the president’s inner circle. Then Amber is abducted too. Terrified that she’s going to die, she is shocked to be rescued by the seductive stranger who shared her bed a year ago. But Michael Adams hasn’t come to save her. Haunted by the explosion that killed his wife and daughter, Adam Tchartoff lives for the day he can carry out his retribution. To the world he’s a heartless assassin. As Michael Adams, he can infiltrate the most impenetrable terrorist cells. Now a covert government mission has thrust Amber into harm’s way. The only way to protect her is to keep up the pretense. But will his hunger for revenge cost him the woman whose passion has brought him back to life? This ebook features an illustrated biography of Heather Graham, including rare photos from the author’s personal collection.

Forced Into Marriage (Pioneer Series Book 4)


Ruth Ann Nordin - 2017
    A pregnant survivor. Can they turn an unwanted marriage… into love? Wyoming, 1866. Brandon Herman wants to drink away his heartache. Divorced, disgraced, and out of work, the last thing he wants to do is marry again. When he’s strong-armed into marrying a Crow Indian woman, he only thinks of running away… until he learns his bride-to-be is nine months pregnant… Lokni doesn’t trust her pale-skinned husband. After all, his kind raided her tribe, killed her loved ones, and stole her freedom. If it weren’t for the contractions, she would've already left her intoxicated groom. But until the baby is born, Lokni must bide her time and plan her escape… As the unlikely couple embarks across the untamed West, Brandon’s support helps their friendship to blossom. They start to realize that it’s more than the baby that draws them together. But on the trail to a brighter future, not everybody they meet is interested in their happily ever after… Forced into Marriage is a historical western romance set in a more realistic Wild West. If you like spirited characters, journeys of exploration, and the healing power of family, then you’ll love Ruth Ann Nordin’s stirring tale. Buy Forced into Marriage to set a course for romance today! PLEASE NOTE: Forced into Marriage is book 4 in the Pioneer Series. Book 1: Wagon Trail Bride Book 2: The Marriage Agreement Book 3: Groom for Hire Book 4: Forced into Marriage

Pack Your Bags and Get Out!


Dave Clarke - 2010
    Clarke embarked on a 3,000-mile motorcycle journey around the coast of Great Britain during the wettest June on record, 2007, in spite of strong opposition from his wife for having bought a new bike and daring such an adventurous trip at his age.

The Fatal Allure Series


Martha Woods - 2017
    You're going to be addicted to The Fatal Allure Series...★⋆ FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED ⋆★---"Martha Woods has combined two of my favorite things - vampires and forensic investigators - into a fantastic PNR series that will have you frantically carving out time in your day to read more!"Get pulled into a world of forensic investigators, hunky hunters and irresistible vampires who will stop at nothing to claim her. Start reading this exciting PNR series today! --- There is an alleyway opposite where I stand and I see a woman heading into it. She is young. Twentyish, at a quick estimation. She wears a beautiful red dress, her blonde curls cascading down her back.What is she going in there for? I squint, trying to see into the shadows. I gasp when I spot a man’s outline deeper in the alley.I open my mouth to call out to her, to warn her, then snap it shut. What if he is the killer and I warn him off and allow him to escape?His head moves down to her neck, and the woman gives a low groan of pleasure.I start to retreat back towards the street when I hear the woman’s pitch change. Her low moans of pleasure have become more primal. I hear three things in that sound – pain, fear, and pleasure. I push the last thought away. Pleasure? Unlikely. I spin around and take a step towards the couple. The man is still kissing the woman’s neck. I see a trickle of blood. He isn’t kissing her neck; he is biting it – hard. I feel adrenaline flood through me.“Stop,” I shout, covering the distance between the couple and myself in six long strides. “Let her go. Right now.”I have my service revolver trained on the couple. The man pulls his head up from the woman’s neck. The blood cascades down, soaking into her dress. But I am focusing on the man, trying to memorize his face. Maybe he’s got a prior. Maybe I can sit down with a sketch artist later.His face is handsome, though extremely pale, and his body is muscular and broad. I nickname him Mister Muscles without even thinking about it. He smiles widely at me. And then he vanishes.Just like that, he is gone.But suddenly I feel an arm on my shoulder.“What did you see?” Mister Muscles demands. There is blood on his mouth and my stomach drops as if I’ve never seen any of the gruesome things I encounter daily in my line of work.“Nothing,” My mind goes blank for a moment. “I swear, I didn’t see anything,” I plead.The man’s grip is forming bruises on my arms, I can tell. I struggle, but it is no use. He has me completely in his control…---This exciting PNR collection will keep you up all night saying "only one more page".Grab your copy now and start reading instantly! This collection contains the following featured books: The Vampire's Desire The Vampire's Blight The Vampire's Curse The Vampire's Infliction

The Penance Stone


Suza Kates - 2013
    To Harper Gray, it's the perfect getaway and a place to write her next book. The best part is she'll be all alone, safe in a mountainside retreat and isolated from the rest of the world. Because evil comes in many forms, and she's already lost too much. Reid Ellis knows the village of Chuujitsu, its culture, and its customs. When he agrees to aid the reclusive author, he can't understand why she hides herself away. Her past still casts a long shadow, but he's determined to make her feel safe. When a terrified young girl, priests who stalk the night, and ancient Shinto laws become part of the story, Harper and Reid can't tell truth from legend. The two become entangled in each other, but Harper still finds danger at every turn. Is there something more to the odd symbol she keeps seeing? Or is love the only thing she needs to fear?

Fucking Adorable - Cute Critters with Foul Mouths: Sweary Adult Coloring Book


Heather Land - 2016
    From an adorable raccoon calling someone a -cumstain- to a -Cunt-A-Saurus Rex-, you'll love these filthy cuties! If you love to swear and love all things cute, you'll adore this book. The book has 30 different single sided pages to cover. Fucking Adorable-er, the sequel to this book, is now available!! Find it here! https: //www.amazon.com/Fucking-Adorable-er-Cr...

Stevie's Chase


Justine Davis - 1991
    All she knew about Chase Sullivan was that he filled out a simple white T-shirt and a pair of tight, worn jeans better than any man she'd ever seen, and that the rugged loner wasn't interested in making friends - until the day Stevie gave Chase no choice... The strawberry blonde next door with the sky-blue eyes had a heart that was just asking to be broken. Chase didn't just look dangerous, he was dangerous - to anyone foolish enough to care about him, to love him. Forced to live in the darkness. How could he ever take the sweetness Stevie was offering?

Wife for Hire


Cristina Grenier - 2018
     Unfortunately for Cole, he never got the hang of bravery and he was born with two left feet. So, instead of becoming a hero, Cole became an actor. He was good at it too until someone murdered his stunt double and sent his life spiraling out of control. Haunted by a sinister presence, the former child-star and present-day America’s sweetheart is desperate to uncover the threat to his life before it’s too late. But with no proof and the production of his latest film on the line, Cole will have to go to extremes to protect himself while remaining in the spotlight. Violet Monroe wouldn’t exactly call herself a killing machine. She’s more of an entrepreneur who knows martial arts and carries a gun. As the owner and sole employee of Elite Security, Violet is desperate to get her company off the ground. What she needs is a high-profile client and no one is more high profile than Cole O’Donnell. Pretending to be the action star’s wife might be extreme, but the move could be just what she needs to put Elite on the map. Highly trained, sensual, and deadly, Violet is the perfect bodyguard and all too soon Cole finds himself falling for the mysterious femme fatale. But to protect Violet he’ll have to step into the line of fire and give being a hero just one more shot. Luckily for Cole and his two left feet, Violet hasn’t lost a client yet and she sure as hell isn’t about to start with the man who stole her heart. With a target on them both and neither willing to back down, will Cole and Violet be cast for a romantic comedy or will tragedy strike and leave them scrambling to pick up the pieces? A Full-Length Fake Wife Romance steamy romance novel. Absolutely no Cheating and a guaranteed HEA. Also includes a never before published bonus - "The Billionaire's Secret" after the main story.

The Boy on the Bridge: Extended Free Preview


M.R. Carey - 2017
    Once upon a time, in a land blighted by terror, there was a very clever boy.The people thought the boy could save them, so they opened their gates and sent him out into the world.To where the monsters lived.

Haunted (The Harrowing / The Unseen / The Book of Shadows)


Alexandra Sokoloff - 2012
    A haunted mansion. A haunted woman. Three unforgettable tales of terror. THE HARROWINGFive troubled college students left alone on their isolated campus over the long Thanksgiving break confront their own demons and a mysterious presence... that may or may not be real.Nominated for Bram Stoker and Anthony Awards for Best First Novel"Poltergeist meets The Breakfast Club as five college students tangle with an ancient evil presence." - Kirkus Reviews"Absolutely gripping... it is easy to imagine this as a film. Once started, you won't want to stop reading." - The London TimesTHE UNSEEN"A creepy haunted house, reports of a 40-year-old poltergeist investigation, and a young researcher trying to rebuild her life take the "publish or perish" initiative for college professors to a terrifying new level in this spine-tingling story that has every indication of becoming a horror classic. Based on the famous Rhine ESP experiments at the Duke University parapsychology department that collapsed in the 1960s, this is a chillingly dark look into the unknown." —Romantic Times Book ReviewBOOK OF SHADOWSA cynical Boston homicide detective and a mysterious witch from Salem must join forces in a race to solve a series of satanic killings."A wonderfully dark thriller with amazing 'Is-it-isn't-it?' suspense throughout." — Lee Child-----------------------------------------

The Time Bubble Box Set #1-5


Jason Ayres - 2021
    For the four spin-off novels, search for the Second Chances box set.1 The Time BubbleThe story begins as Charlie and Josh discover a time portal in a railway underpass which transports those who enter forward in time.2 Global CoolingTen years after the events of The Time Bubble, the world is gripped by a catastrophic climate event. Can time travel provide an escape?3 Man out of TimeA victim of The Time Bubble finds himself thrust twenty-two years into a future where he's been declared legally dead.4 Splinters in TimeJosh has perfected the art of time travel - until an accident sends him backwards in time on a nightmarish journey through a series of alternate universes.5 Class of '92A man from the 21st Century finds himself stranded in the pre-internet culture of 1992. Meanwhile, historical figures from the past are starting to turn up in Oxford.For more information on each individual book, plus reviews, please check out the individual product pages on Amazon.

The Secretary's Secret


Michelle Celmer - 2007
    He was her boss! And since they had crossed the line, she had to make some rules and stick to them. One night was all they would ever have. His assistant's passion had astounded him, and now Nick knew one night with Zo� would never be enough. Yet, with his track record, he couldn't chance ruining the only relationship that meant anything to him. Then his secretary revealed a little secret....

Curvy Romance


J.L. Ryan - 2017
    Their best friend is getting married and has invited them both to the wedding, so they decided to be each other's date. Sexy single dad Lorenzo hasn't seen Jennifer in years, and when he lays his eyes on this stunning BBW, he almost loses it. When the chairman of the hospital's pediatrics department tries to jeopardize Jennifer and Lorenzo's new relationship, it threatens to rock them all to the core. Hot Lorenzo is hiding something from Jennifer that causes him to pull away from their relationship, but he's so captivated by her delicious curves, that he finds himself almost obsessed. Could his heart-pounding secret be the glue that holds them together or might it be the end of the line for both of them?★★If you crave BBW romance, curvy romance, plus size romance, reunion romance, bad boy romance, or friends to lovers romance, don't miss this exciting curvy girl romance book!★★★★Get This Standalone Contemporary Romance Book Now!★★