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Sweet Little Lies
Michele Grant - 2011
Witnessing Christina and her fiance arguing, Steven Williams comes to her defence. But it is not the last encounter they will have."
The Billionaire Bachelor
Jessica Lemmon - 2016
That's what the board of directors-and the tabloids-thinks of billionaire bachelor Reese Crane. Ordinarily he couldn't care less, but his playboy past is preventing the board from naming him CEO of Crane Hotels. Nothing-and no one-will keep him from his life's legacy. They want a settled man to lead the company? Then that's exactly what he'll give them.Merina Van Heusen will do anything to get her parents' funky boutique hotel back-even marry cold-as-ice-but-sexy-as-hell Reese Crane. It's a simple business contract-six months of marriage, absolute secrecy, and the Van Heusen is all hers again. But when sparks fly between them, their passion quickly moves from the boardroom to the bedroom. And soon Merina is living her worst nightmare: falling in love with her husband . . .
Marquess of Mistletoe
Grace Burrowes - 2016
She got a bad case of lung fever and a broken heart for her troubles.She sent him off to war…Leo Drake was all set to share his future with the lady of his dreams, when he was told Marielle had changed her mind. Bewildered and heartbroken, he joined the army and sailed for Spain. It’s ten years later, and fate has thrown Leo and Marielle together on Christmas night. Will they say farewell for all time, or let the magic of the holidays rejoin their hearts?
Shifterella and the Billionaire Bear
Sable Sylvan - 2015
Kind, hardworking, and stunningly gorgeous, Ella is like nobody else he's ever met in his privileged world, and he knows she's the one.Of course, Eleanor's stepfamily refuses to allow anyone but their two tall, thin daughters near the shifter prince. Can Eleanor and Aspen find true love while Eleanor's family works against her and tries to keep the two apart?A turn of events forces Eleanor to live the ball early, before she has a chance to give Aspen her number. Will she ever see Aspen again, and will she get her happily ever after, with the help of a little "magic"?If you love sassy BBWs, bear shifters rock your world, and standalone novellas with NO cliffhangers are what get you going, then check out the rest of "The Shifter Princes" by Sable Sylvan, exclusively on Amazon.com!
In Kelly's Corner
Roxie Rivera - 2013
He’ll do anything to keep her safe, even if means getting up close and personal with the one woman he simply can’t have.Soon, Bee’s stalker isn’t his only problem. His gambling addict father is tangled in a mess of debts to two of Houston’s toughest loan sharks. With the family gym on the line, there’s only one way for Kelly to make everything right. He agrees to fight for the Albanian mob in an underground bare-knuckle fighting tournament.But winning the tournament and saving his family’s legacy comes at a high price—one that just might cost Bee her life.
Against the Ropes
Sarah Castille - 2013
He thrilled me. And after one touch, all I could think about was getting more… Makayla never thought she’d set foot in an underground mixed-martial arts club. But if anyone needs a medic on hand, it’s these guys. Trouble is, at her first sight of the club’s owner she’s the one feeling breathless. All sleek muscle and restrained power, the man they call Torment plays to win at any cost. Whether it’s in the ring or in the bedroom, he knows exactly when to use a soft touch and when to launch a full-on assault. He always knows just how far he can push. And he’s about to tempt Makayla in ways she never imagined…
The Ballerina & the Fighter
Ursula Sinclair - 2013
We'd made so many plans together, but one night an explosion changed it all. Only one of us survived, and I promised myself I'd succeed for us both. And I did, until an accident almost ruined my career, but Maze came back into my life when I needed him most. He pulled me out of the depths of my despair. But could I save him now?I travel through life fighting.It had always been Ivy; from the first moment I saw her leaping through the air like she had wings to lift her from the ground. But she was my dream, something I wanted more than anything else in my life. I promised myself I would stay away from her. Violence followed me everywhere and I tried to keep her far away from it. She was my point of illumination in the dark tumultuous world I lived in. But I could not stay away from her. Not when I knew she needed me. As much as I needed her. But could she accept me as I am?New Adult Contemporary 18+
Night's Daughter
Tanith Lee - 1986
Azhriaz, Daughter of Night, was the child of Night's Master, and he had hidden her where none could find her None, that is, but his enemy Chuz, who spirited Azhriaz away to the world above.But Azhrarn would not easily accept losing that which he considered his, and even such determined lovers as Delusion's Master and Delirium's Mistress could not long hide from the Demon Lord's wrath.Night's Sorceries. While Chuz and Azhriaz dwelt together in the world of men, their magic worked strange spells on all with whom the lovers and their pursuer came in contact. Time itself was turned back, wizards found their most powerful spells recast, and a mere mortal dared to reach as high as the moon and the sun.
The Saber Tooth Tiger's Mate
Zoe Chant - 2016
Sure, he'd never set her heart on fire, but she knows that sort of fairy-tale romance doesn't happen in real life. Gwen takes herself and her heartbreak to the sleepy Maine coastal town of Catseye Cove, to help fix up an old family home. But when she meets Jace, the sexy carpenter who's restoring the house, she realizes that some fairy-tales just might be true after all. Saber tooth tiger shifter Jace Wyatt has spent his entire life in hiding, along with his clan. If anyone tracks them down to Catseye Cove, an ancient shifter blood feud could get them all killed. So Jace works as a carpenter and tries not to dream of anything more. But the moment he sees Gwen, Jace knows that she’s his mate. But can he trust he with the secret he's built his entire life around? When old enemies resurface, Gwen and Jace have no choice but to confront their pasts-- and their desires. Will they survive the clash of the clans? Can they reconcile their differences and make a home for each other in the only place that matters… their hearts? This is a sweet and sexy BBW saber tooth tiger shifter romance, first in the Catseye Cove series. Every one has a guaranteed HEA, with no cliffhangers!
The Billionaire's Super Nanny
Tiana Cole - 2016
Their rich, sexy dad? Not so easy. Zeya Sparks is a NYC celebrity nanny with her own radio show helping families solve their child-behavior problems. When she gets a request to provide some temporary hands-on help with a rambunctious pair of siblings, the last thing she expects is her intense attraction to their divorced billionaire father. Taylor Stephens is trying to be a good dad to his young son and daughter, but has no idea how to handle them. He quickly falls for the spunky nanny who won’t take any of his excuses. Zeya wants him too, but getting involved would be unprofessional -- and bring more uncertainty into the children’s lives. While Zeya battles her desires, someone is watching her … someone with sinister intent. Soon, she’s getting threatening letters and phone calls. Can she and Taylor solve the mystery in time, or will they lose each other forever? **** This is a standalone full length BWWM romance novel with an HEA.****
The Marriage Bargain
Sandra Edwards - 2010
Trades.Wanted: Single actress for an extended gig abroad.France's mega-rich playboy Julian de Laurent is up to something and Camille's boss expects her to find out what. Who knew the eccentric gazillionaire was looking to hire a temporary wife?When Camille refuses to accept Julian's proposal--and secretly write a juicy tell-all about the de Laurent family--she's fired and left financially destitute, forcing her to entertain Julian's proposal for real.But what'll happen at the end of the contract period, after Camille has spent six months as the wife of a man she learns is capable of stealing her heart?**This is a re-release of The Marriage Bargain, originally published in August, 2010. This version has an ALL NEW ending.**
The Investigator
Anna Hackett - 2020
Stay away from her boss’ hot brother.Museum curator Haven McKinney has sworn off men. All of them. Totally. She’s recently escaped a bad ex and started a new life for herself in San Francisco. She loves her job at the Hutton Museum, likes her new boss, and has made best friends with his feisty sister. Haven’s also desperately trying not to notice their brother: hotshot investigator Rhys Norcross. And she’s really trying not to notice his muscular body, sexy tattoos, and charming smile.Nope, Rhys is off limits.Investigator Rhys Norcross is good at finding his targets. After leaving an elite military team, he thrives on his job at his brother’s security firm, Norcross Security. He’s had his eye on smart, sexy Haven for a while, but the pretty curator with her eyes full of secrets is proving far harder to chase down than he anticipated.Luckily, Rhys never, ever gives up.When thieves target the museum and steal a multi-million-dollar painting in a daring theft, Haven finds herself right in the middle of a deadly situation. With the painting gone and Haven in danger, Rhys vows to do whatever it takes to keep her safe, and Haven finds herself risking the one thing she was trying so hard to protect—her heart.
Dante, Her Italian Billionaire
Susan Westwood - 2015
He was a man who liked to live life by his own rules and he soon grew fed up with his mother's constant attempts to set him up with women to make him settle down. So he fabricated a lie and said he had found a woman and he was happy. But with his mother now wanting to meet his girlfriend he has to turn to his personal assistant Gwen to play the role. And it could be a role they both enjoy far more than they ever expected.... If you like a Billionaire with a dark and ALPHA side then you have found him in Danta. Scroll back up and start reading this right now, you will not regret it! This is FREE to read on Kindle Unlimited
The Empty Nesters
Carolyn Brown - 2019
But none of the women are prepared when their daughters decide to enlist in the army together. Facing an empty nest won’t be easy. Especially for Carmen. With emotions already high, she suffers an even greater blow: divorce papers. Diana understands the fury and tears. She’s been there.With nothing to lose and no one at home, the girlfriends impulsively accept an unexpected offer from their elderly neighbor. The recently widowed Tootsie has an RV, a handsome nephew at the wheel, and an aim for tiny Scrap, Texas, to embrace memories of her late husband. Still grieving, she can use the company as a balm for her broken heart. So can the empty nesters.Embarking on a journey of hope, romance, and healing, Diana, Carmen, and Joanie are at a turning point in their lives. And with the open road ahead of them, it’s just the beginning.
The Mogul and the Muscle
Claire Kingsley - 2019
I wanted to feel like I didn’t have to be brave for a few hours. I wanted to let him be my courage. My protection. My shield.”
Cameron Whitbury—billionaire aerospace mogul—can engineer her way out of any problem. Sure, she’s living with the threat of a potential sex scandal thanks to her lying ex. And that attempted mugging in her parking garage might not have been a random attack. But she’s totally got this. Sacrifice her privacy to an overprotective bodyguard? No thanks. She doesn’t need a six-foot-five, motorcycle-riding, square-jawed, hazel-eyed man-beast shadowing her every move. Jude Ellis—one-man security operation and professional problem solver—is ready to retire from the cloak and dagger stuff to live a normal life. He doesn’t need another client. Not even one with coppery-red hair and mile-long legs who looks hot AF in a sexy pair of heels. To appease her worried friends, Cameron hires Jude as her bodyguard. And despite their feisty banter and their rampant—and totally inappropriate—sex fantasies, they’re both determined to keep it professional. But as the danger to Cameron escalates, the heat simmering between them just might combust.
Author’s note: Big wall-of-man hero with a fierce (and growly) protective streak. Confident and snarky heroine. All the banter. Sex in a closet. And a daring rescue with a big, heart squishing HEA.
The Bluewater Billionaires are four shared-world hot romantic comedies written by Lucy Score, Claire Kingsley, Kathryn Nolan, and Pippa Grant. They can all be read as stand-alone novels.