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Wild Thing
J. Kenner - 2017
A hot and sexy shifter book? A bit of a romantic suspense? Count me in! Wild Thing is just that—quick, hot and dirty romance with a delectable side of shifter and suspense." - Bookgasms Book BlogPart panther, part human, Luc Agassou lives a cursed life. Only his true mate can save him, but Luc has given up the hope of ever finding her. And so he stays hidden in the shadows, locking himself away from those he might harm.Caitlyn Raine has spent her life fighting her own personal demons. Now a detective, she’s made it her mission to track down and lock away the human monsters that roam the dark streets of New Orleans. From the moment he sees her, Luc knows that Cate is the the one. But in order to save him, Cate will have to give in to her own primal urges and leap into the dark … trusting that their love will save them both.From New York Times & #1 International bestselling author J. Kenner aka Julie Kenner, this classic story originally appeared in the Essence of Midnight anthology!
Light
Angel Payne - 2019
The Consortium has fallen eerily silent, increasing the couple’s dread about the superpowered chaos being brewed by the cunning Faline and her growing army of brainwashed worshippers.But the gift of a new life also brings a rush of new hope for the super duo, reconnecting Reece and Emma in ways they never imagined. Soon, the power of love spreads through the rest of Team Bolt. Celebrations are in order, and Faline’s wickedness is eclipsed—until Bolt and Flare are called to help with a bizarre search and rescue beneath LA’s bustling streets.During the mission, the pair make a discovery that changes everything. As Reece and Emma discover their nemesis’s plans for global domination, they must face off with Faline in one last battle that will test their unity, push their limits, and force them to trust in their greatest power of all: the light of everlasting love.
Lady of Venezia
Siobhan Daiko - 2019
There, overcome by the beauty of the landscape and consumed by a history she finds fascinating, Fern is catapulted into the life of the beautiful but reckless Cecilia, a sixteenth century lady of Venice.The closer Fern comes to discovering why Cecilia appears to be pulling her back in time, the more echoes of the past reverberate in the present.When past and present collide, throwing both Fern and Cecilia into deadly danger, can Fern stay safe and come to terms with her own past?Praise for Siobhan Daiko‘…an effortless and highly entertaining read.’ Ann Bennett, bestselling author of The Orphan House.‘Loved this beautiful, evocative and sensuous book.' Renita D'Silva, bestselling author of Monsoon Memories.‘This book ticked all the right boxes for me: Italy, history, art, passion, intrigue - all things that I love to read and learn about.’ Read and Relax Reviews.
Dog Tags
Anna BlakelyD.D. Lorenzo - 2020
A romance anthology featuring military and canine heroesDog Tags is a powerful collection of stories about the men and women who sacrifice their lives—mind, body, and soul—fighting to defend our country, and the extraordinary dogs that help them heal.Not all injuries are visible to the naked eye and sometimes it takes a furry friend to mend what’s been broken.From love at first sight to long lost lovers reunited, these twelve military romance novellas range from ready, aim...to fire!Love is worth fighting for, and so is helping our courageous, wounded warriors find their way back home.We are proud to provide support to K9s For Warriors’ mission to end veteran suicide and give a new “leash” on life to rescue dogs and military heroes.
The Dark Kingdom Anthology
Krissy V.Logan Fox - 2020
Macias, Raven Amor, Samantha Fontien, Sean Azinsalt, and Taylor Porter as they take you on this dark and delicious journey through The Dark Kingdom.
Until Melissa
A.J. Alexander
But when someone objects to Dane's decisions, will their passion be extinguished before it even gets started?Until Melissa is part of the Aurora Rose Reynolds's Happily Ever Alpha World. If you loved Until June, then you will want to read Until Melissa..
Mister Dimples
Lindsay Becs - 2020
Hearing her uninformed, teasing commentary on every game she watches makes me laugh—even when it’s my team she’s talking about. I might be her biggest fan.I thought Troy Tipton was just a nice guy with a gorgeous smile. Until I learned he was a fan-favorite NFL star quarterback. The same one gracing magazine covers with his irresistible dimples. The same one I mock on my show.When we start dating, the explosive chemistry we share is impossible to ignore. But can we keep our opposing careers from ruining what we have before we even begin? Or will we let them destroy everything good that’s between us?---------------------------------------------Mister Dimples is written within the Mister Moneybags world by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward where you'll get to see many familiar faces again.
Home for the Holidays
Elena AitkenCora Seton - 2020
Now, years later will the magic of Christmas once again bring Jeremy and Bella together—this time for good?One Perfect Night by Bella Andre: One touch. One kiss. One night. One forever love. Can Noah convince Colbie they are meant to be together in one perfect night?Wishes and Kisses by J.H. Croix: A rock star goes home for the holidays to find the girl he never forgot.Come Away With Me by Erika Kelly: A broody, inked man, the single mom he’s loved forever…and the road trip that changes everything.Must Love Alligators by Erin Nicholas: A brainy, awkward conservationist is *really* not his type, but for some reason, this rich playboy can't wait to catch this one under the mistletoe.A Lot Like Christmas by Kait Nolan: Can an interior designer's evergreen holiday cheer thaw the frosty hearts of a jaded Army medic and his cantankerous uncle?Missy’s Wish by Katy Regnery: The only thing Missy Branson - Gardiner's good-time-girl - wants for Christmas, is someone to love her.A Pride Christmas by Jill Sanders: Take a magical trip back to Pride, Oregon and enjoy meeting some new people and watching how the Jordan family welcomes them in this special Holiday Novella.The Cowboy Christmas Bride by Cora Seton: Cole Linden returns to Chance Creek at Christmas ready to marry his fiancée, but a series of revelations threatens to derail their happily-ever-after before it even gets started.Unbreak My Heart by Melanie Shawn: Even though Luna and Conner haven’t seen each other in ten long years, can the magic of Christmas in Valentine Bay give this pair of brokenhearted high school sweethearts a second chance at love?
Fall Into Romance: A Boxed Set of 10 Heartwarming, Sweet Novellas
Melanie D. SnitkerLiwen Y. Ho - 2017
Each story takes you inside the heart of a small town—its people—and features adorable animal friends in need of a forever home. Take a trip to Romance, Oregon, where falling in love has never been easier and happily-ever-after is guaranteed! Finding Forever in Romance by Melanie D. Snitker Brent's hands are so full he doesn't realize his heart is empty. But how can he convince Nicole to trust him and give them all a chance at the forever family they deserve? Lost in Romance by Stacy Claflin Work is Alisyn’s life. Everything is perfect until the day her boss’s son comes to town and takes her breath away. Will she risk it all for love? At Second Glance by Raine English Can an ornery French bulldog help a mismatched couple find love? Blown Into Romance by Shanna Hatfield Free spirit Brooke Roberts blows into Romance like an autumn storm, unprepared to fall for the handsome rancher who gives her a reason to stay. Wired for Romance by Franky A. Brown Electrician Josh Chadwick can rewire his new client’s house, but he can’t do a thing about the electricity sparking between them. Restoring Romance by Tamie Dearen She’s a big city chef who likes cats. He’s a small town mayor who restores antiques. But even with feline allergies at play, true love is nothing to sneeze at. Finding Dori by J.J. DiBenedetto She’s a loud, pushy New Yorker who drives him crazy. He almost ran her over with his truck. Of course they’re perfect for each other… Katie’s Chance for Romance by Jessica L. Elliott Five years ago she pushed him out of her life, but she couldn't force him from her heart. Chasing Romance by Liwen Y. Ho When pop sensation Chase Lockhart wants more than a room at Izzy Sutton’s Bed and Breakfast, she must decide whether it’s worth opening up her heart to him, especially when he’s eleven years her junior. Lessons in Romance by Kit Morgan A rooster, a tortoise and love, oh my! Now if the humans could just figure out the love part, they might all live happily ever after.
Simply Complicated
S. Nelson - 2021
Proposition a man and extend a challenge: help me accomplish something I’ve never been able to do before with past boyfriends.But there are rules.He needs to be a stranger and someone who won't judge me if I can't cross the finish line.Luke Sorenson, one of the most famous soccer players in the world, isn't meant to be that man. He's the guy I grew up next door to. The man who broke my heart ten years ago, then moved across the country and never looked back.He also happens to be the one person in the world I can't stand.But as my best friend points out, he's the best option.Besides, it's only for one night. What can possibly go wrong?***The last person I expect to see when I walk into a random corner bar is Olivia Brighton, the one woman I let slip through my fingers when I chased my dream a decade ago.Not only do I run into her again, but I offer to help her out with her dilemma, and she accepts.It's supposed to be a one-time occurrence. One shot to prove my skills in bed.But that one shot turns into a deal, which morphs into something neither of us predicts.One thing's for certain—everything is about to get simply complicated.
Falling for the Bad Boy
Emma Tharp - 2020
Cam, the newest bad boy, lifeguard on the Cape, seems to fit the bill. Too bad his goal is very different than hers. He’s looking for revenge. Jenna Hutchins’ life has been easy breezy. Except, going to an all girls’ high school has prevented her from meeting a guy she’d like to lose her virginity to. And who wants to go to college a virgin? Certainly not her. That’s why Jenna’s mission this summer is to have sex. And not just with any guy. No. She wants a bad boy.Cam Larsen’s family used to have money and affluence. When his father died suddenly, his business partner, Jason Hutchins, screwed his family over. They lost everything. Now Cam’s only goal is to make Jason pay. When Jenna, Jason’s daughter, shows interest in Cam, he doesn’t want to get close. He doesn’t want to hurt her because her father is a greedy, malicious bastard, but he will if he has to. Not only are the days heating up, but so are things between Jenna and Cam. Will they both get what they want this summer, or will the price of revenge be so high that they both will have to pay? The cost, their hearts.
A Stolen Melody Duet Boxset
K.K. Allen - 2020
Allen.A Stolen Melody Duet includes both books in the series (over 600 pages), original song lyrics, and bonus content you do not want to miss!More about the story:Lyric knows a thing or two about bad boy rock stars with raspy vocals. In fact, her heart was just played by one. So when she takes an assignment as road manager for the world famous rock star, Wolf, she's prepared to take him on, full suit of heart-armor intact.Wolf is the sexy lead singer for the hottest rock band around with a line-up of guaranteed one night stands. Lyric Cassidy isn't one of them. That's fine with him. Women like Lyric come with fairytale expectations, so it should be easy to stay away. Too bad she's hot as sin with a fiery temper and a mouth that drives him wild.She's also got something to hide. Something he discovers. Something he wants...Sharing a tour bus, neither of them are prepared for the miles of road ahead and the fierce attraction they feel toward one another—a dangerous combination.
Bad Idea: The Complete Collection
Nicole French - 2020
She's a princess from a wealthy family. Binge what readers are calling the “realest romance” out there. Get the complete Bad Idea Series plus an exclusive novella, After Party!For Bad Idea: Repeat after me: stay away from the girl. The beautiful girl. The f**king ray of sunshine in the middle of your delivery route. Layla Barros is everything I never knew I wanted. Everything I’ll never have.She’s an innocent young student. I’m a convicted felon. She’s rich girl from a nice family. I’ve got nothing but a broken home.But if I’m an addict, she’s my drug. I can’t stay away, even though I know I’ll ruin her in the end. She might be the girl of my dreams, but I was always a bad idea.For Lost Ones:Six months ago, I gave my heart to a girl. Beautiful, kind, and sexy as sin, she’s the only person who saw past my record or the color of my skin. Who really saw me for me. She loved me enough to let me go, let me leave this city to find my own path. But without her, I drift, lost without direction. Without me, she spirals, desperate for connection. I gave my heart to a girl, and she gave hers to me. But love shouldn’t hurt this much.For True North:They said I was a bad idea. Poor. Violent. Criminal. They said I’d amount to nothing, and I believed them too. Until I met her. Layla Barros saved me from my worst, but to do that, she lost the best herself. Now it’s my turn to bring her back to life. If only I can figure out how to do it.I’ll do anything to protect the chance we finally have. I’ll follow her to the other side of the world: Brazil. Cuba. You name it.But how can I be her true north when I’m still finding my direction too?Because sometimes your worst demons are those closest to you. And sometimes getting rid of them isn’t a choice at all. Now includes the exclusive novella After Party only seen once in a limited-run anthology!
Summer Heat
Carly PhillipsJenika Snow - 2018
DOWNLOAD THE HOTTEST BEACH READS! Ten steamy summer books from bestselling authors fill this limited-time boxed set! If you love brooding heroes and timeless romance, this is for you!TEN BOOKS INCLUDED:Going Down Easy by Carly PhillipsPossessive by Willow WintersThere is No Light in Darkness by Claire ContrerasResisting the Bad Boy by Violet DukeThe Pawn by Skye WarrenGarrison's Creed by Cristin HarberMarriage Material by Barbara SamuelIf You Were Mine by Jenika SnowBare Ass in Love by Sasha BurkeMaking Her Melt by Amber LinSUMMER HEAT is a brand new boxed set for the summer as a gift to our readers and to introduce you to new series to love!
Ignited By Him
Kylie Kent - 2021
The one I’ve both loved and lusted after from the sidelines.For years, I’ve kept myself distracted with work, turning my family’s company into an empire. And, more importantly, I’ve kept my distance. It’s best for everyone.But when she walks into my club and tries to cheat me out of money, all bets are off.One way or another, she’s going to pay back what she’s stolen.Although, it won’t be in the form of cash.BreannaI love winning, even if I have to cheat to get to the finish line. I knew better than to come to this club to play.I knew he’d more than likely find out I was here.What I didn’t expect was to see him up-close. I’ve hardly seen him over the last few years.I wanted him to notice me. To see that I wasn’t a little girl anymore.And that was my mistake, because he did more than notice.There is no going back now.That flame we’ve both been dousing in denial has just been ignited.Can I really play with fire without getting burned? Or will everything around me turn to ash?