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Holden
Lana Dash - 2020
Practically strangers but now husband and wife, they moved to America. Even with all the ups and downs they faced, an epic love grew. Too often, people mistake attraction and desire for love. I’m looking for something deeper and more lasting.HOLDENThree years ago, I walked away from everything. My tech company. My lavish lifestyle. And my cheating fiancée. But even after everything that happened to me, there was one thing I could never let go of—the desire to share my life with someone. The world thinks they know me, but there is more to me than what can be found on gossip websites. I want to find that person who can look past their preconceived notions and see the real me.A mountain man in search of a bride. A curvy heroine in search of adventure. One week to find out if their love is a true match.MOUNTAIN MEN MATCHMAKER is a series of short, sweet, and steamy romances about curvy women finding love and adventure with rugged mountain men. Read HOLDEN if you like solitary billionaire, action-adventure, with a happily ever after. No cheating. No cliffhangers.
For the Love of Ivy
Cindy Kirk - 2020
The PhD had one goal when she stepped her stiletto in Sweet River, Montana; complete her research project and get back to civilization.To her surprise, she quickly found herself enchanted by this foreign world of cowboys, ranches and seasonal traditions that tugged at her heartstrings.All widower Seth Anderssen wants for Christmas is a temporary nanny for his injured daughter. Touched by his SOS, Lauren steps up.The sizzling attraction between the two lonely hearts can’t be denied. It’s soon clear to everyone they belong together. But will a promise made long ago keep Lauren from a lifetime of happiness in this sexy cowboy’s arms?
Hardass
Tarin Lex - 2020
Brusque, authoritative, and with an artistic integrity that’s borderline absolute, he leaves little room for compromise.When one thing after another goes awry on a special project in a remote mountain town, Chase has no choice but to partner with structural engineer Avery Smith, and he’d better play nice…She might be the youngest, prettiest thing he’s ever seen in a hard hat, but underestimating her would be at his own peril. Avery is tough as nails, and she has her own integrity to uphold—her loyalty to the small town community and natural landscape.There’s just one teeny-tiny distraction…and it looks fabulous in Carhartt pants.Sometimes the best laid plans go up in smoke.And love moves in.
HARDASS
is a short, sweet & steamy romance. NO cliffhangers. NO cheating. Guaranteed happily-ever-after. This is a standalone one-hour short romance read.
Big Sky Wedding
Delilah Devlin - 2019
Real Adventures...
Sky Reynolds knows that he and Jamie Burke are perfect for each other. Both prior-military, they met while they were stationed in the desert, and fate brought them back together in the Montana mountains. They love working together, love everything about the new life they share, however, for some reason Jamie's been dragging her feet regarding wedding plans. After a particularly stressful time, they take a break. Sky heads out on a mission in the Gulf with the Brotherhood Protectors, and Jamie's chasing a dangerous felon through the woods with her tracking dog, Tessa. Sky and Jamie have time to think about what's really important, and when Sky returns and joins her on the trail, he has a plan to give Jamie the wedding of her dreams.
Remote Rockstar (Polar Bear, Alaska)
Heather Dahlgren - 2021
Now, I’ve returned. The problem is, standing on stage in front of thousands of people, doesn’t get my heart pounding like Brielle Crawford still does.I came back for a reason, but everything has changed and we are no longer two young kids. We’ve lived ten years without each other, only I’ve barely survived and seeing her now makes me wonder - follow your dream or follow your heart?This December, take the plunge with nine of your favorite Instalove authors as we introduce you to your new Mountain Man book boyfriends.12/1 - Loni Ree12/3 - Frankie Love12/6 - Logan Chance12/8 - Heather Dahlgren12/10 - Harlow Layne12/13 - Kelsey Cheyenne12/15 - Evie Mitchell12/17 - Sarah Curtis12/20 - KL Donn
Charlotte
Angela Rush - 2019
She meets a group of Marines at the airport prior to leaving. She hasn’t even considered dating since the death of her husband, but when she meets the tall, dark, and handsome Marine, she begins to reconsider her celibacy, however she won’t ever see him again, right? She doesn’t even know his name.
Jordan “Hawk” Jackson is a 46-year-old Marine Special Ops soldier and leader of his team. He has been burned badly in his first marriage being left to raise his son on his own 16 years ago. He had felt something was missing in his life but couldn’t put his finger on it until he met a beautiful stranger in an airport café while traveling for a new mission. He suddenly wanted to have this woman, but he didn’t even know her name. He wouldn’t ever see her again anyway, right?
Destiny had other plans. While raiding a suspected compound of an evil drug lord in the Columbian jungle, Hawk finds Charlotte beaten and bound lying on a jungle path, thrown out like trash. His protective instincts kick in and he is determined to keep her safe no matter the cost.
Can Hawk protect her from the forces that would keep them apart and drag her back into Hell? Only time will tell if Destiny will let them find the happily ever after they long for.
The Dirtiest Deal
Violet Paige - 2019
Guilty of having an enormous… Bank account and c*ck. But those aren’t my only sins. I lie about who I am. Conceal my billions. Keep my fame a secret. It should be easy to stay hidden. Only, there’s a gorgeous songwriter who wraps around my heart. I try to keep my distance. But the more I stay away, the more Avery needs me. Hell, I can’t turn my back on her. Not now. Not ever. I wait for the lies to catch up to me. I might not deserve Avery’s forgiveness when they do. But I’ll go down on my knees—for her. Keeping secrets in a small town, just got a lot harder. This is the first in a 2-book duet. Read the conclusion of Scott and Avery's story in The Hottest Deal next, available now.
Alpha's Tempting Ex-Girlfriend: A Second Chance Romance (Swoon Worthy Billionaires Book 1)
J.P. Comeau - 2021
Officer Slater
Flora Madison - 2021
With my past, it's the last place I should be working.If I'm ever going to move out of my sister's house and gain my independence, I'll have to take the risk.It doesn't hurt that Officer Slater is tall, dark and inhumanly handsome.It's harmless, though. A cop like him could never fall for a woman like me.Slater:The minute I lock eyes with the curvy, raven haired beauty I know she's meant to be mine.It's been so long since I've even considered letting a woman into my life.There's something about Melinda, and the strangest thing?I feel as though I've seen her before.I'll take it slow, but Melinda will soon see; I always get what I want.And I want Melinda, no matter what skeleton's are hiding in her closet.The Mountain Man Police Force books are sweet and spicy one hour romance reads, featuring alpha cops and the curvy women of their dreams. While they read as a stand alone short romances, all of the books are interconnected and tell the tales of the men of Steel Creek Police Force as they fall head over heels in instalove. As always, these stories are steamy but safe! There's no cheating and no cliffhanger. Just a swoon-worthy HEA to melt your heart. They're the perfect one hour short romance read for your coffee break or when you need a quick high heat escape read. Insta Love Forever!
Summer Breeze
Jesse Jacobson - 2018
When Rose arrives she discovers her grandfather was deep in debt. Representatives from a coal mining corporation offer to buy the ranch, and the offer is tempting, that is, until she discovers that if the company begins to mine the property the coal ash will pollute the fresh waters flowing into the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. When Rose refuses to sell, she quickly discovers that the mining company is unwilling to take no for an answer. They then begin strong-arm tactics and Rose discovers that her grandfather's death may not have been caused by a heart attack after all. She suspects the company had him murdered because he wouldn't sell. Fortunately, Rose has made a local friend, a young, former Navy SEAL named Red Feather, whose attraction to Rose is as strong as his distaste for the coal mining company. Sparks fly between Rose and Red Feather and the fireworks over the future of Summer Breeze Ranch begins in earnest. When the going gets really tough, Red Feather calls his former SEAL Team brother, Matthew "Wolf" Steele, for help. Summer Breeze is action packed with hot romance.
Love and Secrets: Sweet Second Chance Romance (Love Comes to Clear Creek Book 2)
Kit Morgan - 2020
Off Limits
Ember Davis - 2021
I didn’t think I’d get picked. When the day comes, I’m nervous as hell. Still, I need to find out what all the fuss is about. It’ll be a nice change to my routine which basically involves working at a bookstore.I don’t know what I was expecting but turning around and meeting Liam was a surprise. He sweeps me off my feet in an instant. Que the swell of swoon worthy background music. The connection between us is undeniable and unstoppable.What happens when we find out that we’re more connected than we thought? Is it going to stand in our way? Will he fight for me when it matters the most?LIAMMy business partner encouraged me to sign up for an internet trend, citing that I haven’t been on a date in five years as enough reason. He’s no better than me, devoting all his time and energy to making our IT business what it is now. The hard work has finally paid off.Five years is long enough to be holed up only worried about the business. That’s the only reason I agree to go through with the photoshoot. Had I known my Sunshine was out there waiting for me in the innocent form of Aspen, I would have looked for her a long time ago. She’s everything that chases away a rainy day; the clouds part for me with one look.It turns out she should be off limits, but I’m not going to let anything stand in the way of our forever. I’d risk it all, even my business to make sure she’s the person I fall asleep next to and wake up holding every day for the rest of our lives. 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. My Stranger Shoot Series are novellas that take place within the Denver Family world but is not part of the main timeline. Each book can be read as a standalone. Don’t be surprised to see characters from the Denver Family, other than Ellie, pop in.
Montana Freedom
Natasza Waters - 2017
The owners of the Bluebell Ranch, Tania Dougherty and her sister Samantha, a recently retired Army nurse, are ready for a busy season. When accidents start happening back to back at the ranch, bad luck looks more like foul play. Cory McGregory, a new member of the Brotherhood Protectors Agency, is enlisted to prevent any further incidents. As a retired Delta Force operator, he’s prepared for his mission. When he meets Samantha, he reins in his wild attraction, unsure whether he should tell her that the friend he lost in combat ten years ago is the same man who wanted to marry her but never got the chance. Cory vows to find out who’s causing trouble, but he can’t promise that business will come before pleasure.
Mystery Man Secret
Lauren Wood - 2021
He’s mouth-watering and irresistible. Powerful, commandeering, completely ripped, and unbelievably sexy.A talented, well-known lawyer who knows how to get exactly what he wants.The perfect recipe for any woman’s ideal man. Except me, apparently.For one, I’m a virgin. I may have everyone convinced I’m some wild, promiscuous party girl,But the truth is, I’ve never gone all the way before.Well, until last night anyway.It was the night my father announced my forced engagement to Brett Hughes.Arranged marriage still isn’t a thing of the past in my wealthy, socialite family.I swore I’d do everything in my power to sabotage the whole arrangement.But apparently, I took it too far.I wake up in a hotel room that is not mine,With the most delicious, vivid memories of a perfectly sculpted body writhing over me.Had I really thrown my first time away on some drunken one-night stand?Or is it just a vivid, sexy dream that keeps playing over and over again in my mind?Either way, spontaneously losing my virginity to someone else was not a part of the plan.Neither was falling in love with Brett...right around the same time I discover I’m pregnant.Like it or not, I’m falling for Brett—the man I’m supposed to marry.But how can I even begin to wrap my head around what that might mean…If I’m secretly pregnant with another man’s baby?