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Loving Sydnee Jones


A.C. Taylor - 2020
     He’s been hooked on her since he caught her singing in her garage. She felt their souls intertwine the moment they touched. But their love goes deeper than a chance encounter. Just how far will one of them have to go to prove it?

Rescued By His Love


Tay Mo'Nae - 2020
    When she learns that her husband has been unfaithful she goes home to try and get her mind together and piece her life back together. While trying to pick up the pieces of her failed marriage, Kalice is also forced to deal with her demons that she’s been trying to run from. Graham isn't sure how to feel about Kalice being back after she cut him off and ruined what they once shared. He promises to never allow her to get that close again and forces himself to keep his feelings buried. Will the two of them be able to handle the hurt from the past that both of them are still harboring? When Giuliana's boyfriend of three years shows a side that makes her second guess the two of them being together. She decides to accompany Kalice back to their hometown. When she runs into her old best friend, sparks fly, putting her in a compromising position. After being betrayed by his ex-girlfriend Dimitri puts all his focus on his restaurant opening until a familiar face pops back up in his life. Will the two of them feed into their feelings or choose to keep things platonic? Join these four on a rollercoaster of emotions and find out if they battle what's in their heart or choose love.

Sweet Destiny: A Small Town Sweet Romance: A small town silver romance (Silver Fox Book 1)


Dean Hodel - 2019
    One thought love wasn't for him.Together they'll find an unconditional love that heals.Robert Parker has been in the army and traveled the world. He comes back to retire in a place called home. He is resolved to live his life alone, but fate has other plans. He meets a widow named Delilah Cade-- whose poise and quiet grace make him abandon any plan of bachelorhood.Delilah Cade has already known the love of a lifetime. When her husband passed, she dedicates her life to her family. Now her grandchildren need her to help out in the family business. She pairs up with Robert Parker-- a private and enigmatic man who reminds her that she's still very much a woman.When these two meet, their core values and beliefs will be put to the test. They will have to decide if it's worth putting aside their old ways to embrace a new life and a new love.Buy Sweet Destiny today!

Distorted Truth


Autumn Stone - 2018
    I was the much loved son of a criminal family being groomed to take over the business with my brother. There was no room for a girl like her in my dangerous life. But, I wanted her. Sienna He was the boy that I loved my entire life. He had golden eyes, and dark hair and I wished that I could be his. Our story is a story of love, loss, heartbreak , and reconciliation. Reader Warning: This story has some scenes related to child abuse, violence, and a teensy hint of a swingers' lifestyle. If you can handle it, read on! This is a BWWM Interracial Billionaire romance. Love the book? Leave a review! Distracted Love, The Destructive Love Series, Book 2 will be released soon. Sign up for the newsletter to stay in the loop! We discover Dante and Cree's story

Tangled up in Blue: A Rainy Day Women Romance


Linda Steinberg - 2021
    Deadbeat dads, that is. Until she's arrested by a handsome detective who won't listen to reason. But when she discovers a dead body while working a case, she needs Detective Tall, Dark and Handsome's Help.Protect and serveWhen Dallas P.D. detective Trey Donovan arrests a feisty, gun-toting woman with a stack of hundred dollar bills stashed in her camisole, he senses this is no ordinary drug bust. He manages to maintain his professional composure but he can't get her out of his mind. On his next case, when he finds Selena standing over a dead body, they agree to work together to catch a killer.Trey is by the book; Selena prefers to color outside the lines. But the chemistry between them sparks creative detective work. And ignites simmering passions. Despite their intentions to keep the relationship professional, a rainy night stakeout leaves them 'tangled up in blue.' And when Selena's out-of-the-box ideas put her in danger, Trey realizes this is a woman he will never put out of his mind. And that's a 'Dunn deal.'Tangled up in Blue is the first book in the Rainy Day Women series, featuring women empowering women--and the men who love them. In a converted warehouse near downtown Dallas a group of strong, professional women come together to volunteer their services to the women of an under-served community. They name their facility the Rainy Day Women's Center. Each book is a stand-alone romance about competent, independent women and the equally competent, independent men they can't ignore--or live without.

San Bravado Billionaires' Club Box Set: Books 1 - 10


Layla Valentine - 2019
    Filled with steamy, enthralling tales of the gorgeous billionaires of San Bravado, it’s a sweet and spicy trip to the most romantic city in America. Second Chance Twins: All he wants is a second chance with the one that got away, But there’s not one, but two bundles of joy to meet first! Nanny For Hire: I’ve broken the heart of every nanny I’ve recruited. Can I keep my hands off my latest hire? The Baby Bargain: The billionaire needs a baby. He's about to get a whole new family instead... Accidental Triplets: One night of red-hot passion, Two eager lovers, And three accidental babies! Because what else do you give the man who has everything? Take My V-Card: I never thought I’d see him again The would-be lover who left me waiting… Now, he’s back, And this time, he’s gonna take my V-Card Bought By The Boss: She was meant to be a one-night fling, But then she tried to steal from me. I’m going to make my mark on her, She’s going to learn who’s boss… Four Secret Babies: He has billions of dollars But he doesn’t have a baby Well guess what? That’s going to change – four times over! My Brother’s Best Friend: Five years have gone by since that fateful night, When the red-hot 19-year-old burst onto the San Bravado scene. She was the hottest new thing in town. Not Marriage Material: I made a deal with the devil: play the fake girlfriend to the drop-dead-gorgeous billionaire. But now it’s getting all too real… The Single Daddy Situation: He’s an irresistibly handsome single dad, My former lover, and my soon-to-be boss. Oh, and did I mention that he’s a billionaire? Welcome to my single daddy situation…

Risk It All 'Bout Cha


Lady L. Trice - 2020
    

The Sheik's Surprise Donor


Erin Snihur - 2020
    Let alone his country, Kuwa. Now, with his brother and father deceased -- only one man can rule as Sheik of Kuwa.Razeen.What Razeen doesn’t expect is his past coming back to haunt him. In that of a child . . . His child.***Alexandra Tasis grew up in foster care only dreaming about having one thing in her future. A family.Given the chance to have a child, Alexandra jumps at the opportunity -- not knowing that her child shares royal genes with an exotic and seductive man . . . Sheik Razeen el-Qazi.Can these two distrusting souls learn to trust the love they have for one another? Or will outside forces tear them apart at the seams?

Cowboys, Cowboys, Cowboys: They Ride Hard and Love Harder


D'Ann Lindun - 2018
    They ride hard and love harder! D’Ann Lindun’s amazing set of novellas set in the contemporary west are filled with sexy cowboys and the strong women who love them. Lily's Summer Cowboy Friendship, passion and so much more… Afraid to love, Lily Halderman is determined to never feel despair like when she lost her husband to cancer. Left alone to continue their custom farming business, she struggles to stay afloat, both financially and emotionally. Will Wainwright is running from the pain of the past. But, Lily’s grit and determination to move forward catches him off guard. Friendship turns to passion …but can they heal one another? Cowboy Bred, Cowboy Born Despite their determination to stay the course they’ve each chosen, attraction pulls photographer, Alannah and rancher, Sterling together as steadily as a nail to a magnet. Can these two find a way to mesh Alannah’s need for freedom and Gentry’s desire to hold onto his land? Ride, Cowboy, Ride Can they find freedom together? A locked up heart. Broke, busted and blue. Can an ex-con and a woman determined to stand strong, find a romance which will last a lifetime? Falling for the Cowboy He craves solitude to forget what a woman did to him. She needs one last chance before her career ends. Can a plane crash in the Canadian Rockies show them what really matters? A Cowboy Kinda Christmas When an angel driving a red Mustang runs Nick Hadley's sleigh off the road, his first reaction is indignation. His second is awe. The beautiful woman makes him forget his past and look straight into the future. If he takes a chance on love, she will change his life forever.

A Duchess Affair Baked in Secret


Emma Linfield - 2020
    Having inherited her bakery business from her late mother, she aims to become the biggest name in London.There is nothing Oscar Frampton, the Duke of Alderth, likes more than his freedom. So when his family forces him into marrying a proper lady of the ton, he refuses to take part in the preparations. Until he meets the baker tasked with making his engagement cake.When he discovers Eileen’s bakery ransacked and her nowhere to be found, Oscar is ready to risk everything to rescue her. With his only lead a breadcrumb trail of scattered pieces, he finds himself standing outside a warehouse known for a very particular, very nefarious reason...A reason that he had a hand in creating.

Run


Allison LaFleur - 2019
     Sleepless, I studied my surroundings—the aged family photos, the antique dresser, the stenciled ladder-back rocking chair—and found the sense of permanence they offered somewhat comforting. Knowing one of the matriarch’s of his family had sewn each green and blue patch by hand made the quilt feel like an embrace, and I held it tight like a security blanket. I didn’t know Josh. We’d barely spoken since I’d opened my eyes. He didn’t know me either. I didn’t even know me. Still, the faint sound of his breathing in the next room reminded me I wasn’t alone, that my protector was nearby. I guess when you desperately need a hero, you’ll attach that title to anyone who’ll wear it. He hadn’t turned me away or betrayed me when I begged him not to call the sheriff even though I couldn’t give him a reason why. In my desperate state, that made him my champion. Even so, I was panicked and fighting to remain still while every part of me wanted to run. It’s okay. You’re okay. He’s right in the next room. He’ll hear you if you scream. He won’t let anyone hurt you. I repeated those words in my head over and over, but while they kept me from bolting out the door, they did nothing to bring me peace. The night seemed endless. If not for the sound of his breathing and the tick-tick-tick of the clock, I would have thought time itself stood still... Grab your copy and read *FREE* in Kindle Unlimited today!

Trapped with the Vampire


Zara Novak - 2019
     Everything was going great for Cassie. She had a good job, a good fiancé, money in the bank and a great life ahead of her. In an instant it’s all ripped away, and her head is left spinning as she tries to put the pieces of her life back together. Things go from bad to worse when she’s caught in a full-on vampire war during an ordinary night out. With the help of a friend Cassie manages to sneak into Club Black, an exclusive vampire watering hole which is a stomping ground for the beautiful and culturally elite. In a world of shadows, supermodels, and millionaires, she feels completely out of her depth, and things only get weirder when she’s forced to fight and run for her life. That’s when she discovers her strange power. Using her newfound ability, she makes a break for it, fleeing for her life as the world breaks all around her. Before she can escape, she’s stopped by a sexy alpha vampire, the leader of the very coven under attack. He seems to think Cassie has something to do with it. Suddenly Cassie and the powerful alpha vampire are forced into running for their life, and her captor leaves the danger of his territory behind to find a hideout where they can lay low together. They soon discover their hideout isn’t much safer, and now they’re trapped together, surrounded by a completely different kind of trouble. Can the alpha keep Cassie and her unusual power safe? Can she reconcile the new secrets living inside of her? If they don’t, they might just die. Hot, action-packed, romantic. This paranormal romance goes to crazy places and doesn’t back down.

After I Fall


Melissa Sercia - 2020
    The man I thought I’d spend forever with is gone and I’m alone…until I meet him. Ozi. My new boss. He’s sexy, mysterious, and owns me with just one look. But he’s used to getting what he wants. And that makes him dangerous.OziI’m rich, immortal, and alone. And I like it that way. Until I meet her. I should stay away from Raven. But I can’t. Every time she’s near, I want to taste her blood in my veins and feel her body in my bed. I want to own her and destroy her. To break her and then put her back together with my bare hands. But I know I will be the one broken in the end.Raven and Ozi have sworn off love, but when their paths cross, the chemistry between them is undeniable. Drawn to each other’s dark sides, they can’t seem to stay away. But when Ozi’s ex comes back into town to settle an old score, the odds shift and the danger becomes real, pitting Raven in the middle. Now Ozi must decide what he’s willing to risk to protect Raven from the threat of his past coming back to haunt him. Her safety or his heart.When lust turns into obsession, can it ever become love?This is a standalone book in the Immortal Billionaires series.WARNING: This book contains graphic content and is meant for 18+ readers only

Secret Desires


Ashlee Price - 2019
    The Hot Doctor?2. The Hot Boss?3. The Hot Daddy?4. The Best Friend's Ex?5. The Mysterious Surprise Bidder?6. All Of The Above??No matter which man is your favorite, these steamy romance stories are guaranteed to keep you entertained all night long.Book 1 - A Beautiful MistakeSurprise...I went in for surgery and woke up married to my doctor!Maybe I can use this mistake to my advantage.My perfect plan starts to fall apart when her controlling, desperate ex threatens her.Screw that. In this world, I protect what's mine.Book 2 - Boss Me DaddyMy billionaire boss is my worst enemy.Will falling in love with my enemy lead to a second chance?Or, with everything stacked against us, will we be driven apart forever.Book 3 - Hot DaddyI've been dumped once before.This billionaire fling is never going to work.We've got rules that we need to stick to.But his son is in danger.And I'm pregnant.Would now be the best time to break those rules?Book 4 - Best Friend's Ex With BenefitsI'm in love with my best friend's ex-girlfriend.And, now she's pregnant.It was supposed to be pretend but faked turn to real.Especially now that she's carrying a baby.A baby that could be mine.Will Natalie tell me the truth about who the father is?Book 5 - Surprise BidderI'm desperate for money and hope.Luckily, Gavin can give me both.But we both have secrets.Secrets that I'm discovering could destroy me.And I'm carrying another big surprise of my own.What happens when I tell him that he's the father?***Secret Desires is a collection of 5 stand-alone romance novels featuring dominant alpha males, over the top billionaires, hot daddies and couples overcoming more drama then you'll able to count.***No cheating, no cliffhangers and of course, a very satisfying HEA for each story.

The Book of Adam and Jo: an Interracial Literary Romance


C.L. Donley - 2019
    And not just because of who we are. Passion. It’s reckless. Doesn’t care who sees or what it costs. It’s good if you have a little. Just enough to aim and shoot. Hit your goal. But it shouldn’t be spilling all over the place. Damn. I knew the danger. The whole time. She seemed a little lonely, but she seemed decent. Moral. Had her head in the right place. I just can’t remember why I thought that would keep me safe. Why would a woman not have the power to consume me, just because she was decent and moral? Since when did pure oxygen become less of a threat to a match? But then, a wild, stubborn, loudmouth son of a bitch like me definitely shoulda kept her safe. So I don’t know what the hell is goin’ on. A stern and heartfelt warning from the author: This book contains the first-person perspective and inner monologue of a former nazi/white supremacist main character named Adam Kerr. He has a swastika tattoo on his arm and lives in a racially segregated town called Bethesda, set fictionally in North Carolina. He is not politically correct. He's not a Republican, but he's sure as hell, not a Democrat. He's never heard the term "cisgender," he has no pronouns and he does not know what "safe spaces" are. He does not keep up with current events on the world stage. He does not have social media because he does not have friends, he only has family. He doesn't mind you reading about him, nor he does care your thoughts and feelings about his thoughts and feelings. He only cares about what one woman thinks about him, and that woman is JoAnn Abrams Kerr.  If this is your first C.L. Donley book, I recommend that you put off buying this one, and start with a different book [my recommendation: Leftovers With Benefits]. If you don't like that one, then you will hate this one. If you do like it, then proceed with Adam and Jo at your own risk. I create all my characters with unflinching realism, empathy, and dimension, so if you have problems feeling positively and/or negatively toward a person that you don't agree with, who is the main focus of the book, then you should move on.  For those of you who've read my work before and appreciate it, check out the sample before downloading the book. This book is unlike the others, in that it straddles the fence between romance and literary/women's fiction. If you know and trust me as an author, I'm hoping you will trust me again. It is incredibly steamy. You will be triggered. You will be challenged. You will cry. You will laugh. You'll cry again. You should probably take off work.  Wanna read a story? Then let's flippin' do this.  C.L.