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Cat Tales


Faith Hunter - 2011
    Discover the story behind Cajun cop Rick LaFleur’s cat tattoos — and the powerful witch who inked them. And, in the final, all-new story, find out what happened between Jane and Rick seconds after the end of Mercy Blade. Plus, get a never-before-seen index of vampire clans and alliances and a letter from the author about the origins of Jane Yellowrock. And don’t miss a special excerpt: the first three chapters from the newest Jane Yellowrock novel, Raven Cursed!

Beth: A Steamy Tale of Friendship and Self Discovery


Simone Leigh - 2021
    

Her Midnight Promise (Hot for Curves, #3)


C.L. Cruz - 2020
    He’s a big-time rockstar. Will they keep their childhood promise to each other, or will their differences keep them apart?SaylorI’ve never felt like I was anyone special.My only claim to fame is that Charlie Sky was my best friend once upon a time.Before he left to chase his dreams, he promised to come back home.But we haven’t seen each other in years.That is, until he rolls back into town a few days before New Years Eve.Charlie is charming, romantic, and knows how to tickle my ivories.Will I give him my heart even if it means letting him rock my world?CharlieEven when I was a kid, I knew I wanted more out of life.More music, more fame, more money...and more love.All my dreams have come true.Except for one.Which is why I end up back home for New Year’s Eve—to reconnect with Saylor Sharpe.She is as beautiful and independent as ever, and her curves hit all the right notes.I made her a promise all those years ago, and I intend to keep it.Her Midnight Promise is a short, sweet, and steamy romance story featuring a strong, curvy heroine and a sexy rock star. It is the 3rd book in the multi-author Hot for Curves series, but can be read as a standalone with no cliffhangers and a guaranteed HEA!

One Perfect Night


Bella Andre - 2012
    One kissThe first time Noah Bryant meets Colbie Michaels they collide at the top of a snowy mountain in California and sparks fly. Swamped by sudden emotion – and a desire she can't control – Colbie panics. Before he can get her phone number or last name, she's gone. When they serendipitously meet again in Seattle one week later, Noah is certain Colbie is his destiny, and he can't make the mistake of losing her again.One night... One forever loveColbie wants to believe in a happily-ever-after, but experience tells her falling for Noah is more likely to lead to a broken heart. But how can she resist him as he sets out to prove that they're destined to be together? Especially when he's intent on fulfilling every last one of her secret desires and he’s willing to keep proving it to her every day...and every sweet and sinful night.

Reapers


Marata Eros - 2011
    20,000 wordsThe vampires are a dying race, their females sterile. When it's discovered that human females of Druid ancestry can be viable breeders...the harvest begins.Rachel Collins is a young woman living in the frozen north of Alaska in a dead-end job with a circular life. She yearns for something more.When murders begin taking place in the city where she lives, she and her girlfriend try to be more cautious...only to be caught in the middle of a dangerous situation in which an unlikely savior emerges.Can Rachel escape her destiny while two different factions hunt her?

The Brit Who Loved Her


Ana E. Ross - 2012
    One look at Duncan, and Adrianna’s knees begin to buckle and her heart starts racing out of control. She still longs for him; there is no doubt about that. But does she love him enough to forgive him for abandoning her?

Stranger Addiction


Bianca James - 2013
    He’s coming and he knows every sordid detail of her dirty little fantasy.The pretty, yet demure Sophy is about to be awakened in a way she could never have imagined.A compelling, sex charged, addictive and highly erotic short story which will leave you breathless for the next instalment.If you’re tired of Shades of Grey and looking for a well written, refreshingly steamy read, then you will love this.*** Warning: This highly erotic, 10,000 word story, is suitable for adults only (18+) as it contains many explicit sex scenes between consenting adults

Hell on Mars


J.Z. Foster - 2020
    A gate to another reality was opened, and a mysterious alien plague threatens humanity.After communications with the station are cut, the crew of the Perihelion is sent to find out what happened. Outmatched and unprepared, they’re forced to make war on this new enemy and rescue what remains of the survivors.

The Bad Boy: Ann and Sean's Complete Story


Alexia Chase - 2019
    She is in desperate need of an accountant. He’s the solution to her problem. Could he solve another of her dilemmas? Ann is done with bad boys. The last one she dated stole nearly $8,000 from her. Sean is a buttoned-up professional, who is ticking boxes she forgot she had. Is Sean really the good boy she thinks he is? Or, is he a bad boy in disguise? Sean has left his bad boy days behind but is afraid Ann will take one look at his tattooed body, Harley, and panty melting swagger, and bolt. The only solution is to stifle his “bad boy” persona and let her get to know the “real” him. What happens when Ann finds out Sean’s real identity? Do you like to feel the rapid heartbeat and fluttering butterflies of falling in love? Then, click “buy” now! You won’t be disappointed. Can’t get enough? Check out More than Skin Deep/The Flip Side of More than Skin Deep (Jasmine and Shane’s story), Wait for Me/The Flip Side of Wait for Me (Hilary and Nash’s story), Possessed and Destroyed/The Flip Side of Possessed and Destroyed (Suzanne and Jeff’s story), and The Bet (Chloe and Rich’s story) which contain companion characters to those in this novella. Be sure to check out the rest of the Callahan family as their stories unfold. This novella is a standalone book. However, it will be sweeter if you read the companion books prior to reading this one. What troupes are your favorite? This book includes: Insta-love, dirty sex, interfering family and friends, and an MC. What more could you want? No cheating. No cliffhanger. And a guaranteed happy ever after. This story features graphic depictions of explicit sexual acts and is intended for 18+ readers only. All characters depicted are over the age of 18.Be prepared for dirty words and even dirtier sex. Enter at your own risk.26,000 words.My name is Alexia Chase. I specialize in quick, dirty, and sweet short stories. I write for busy working mothers who admire and acquire books that provide the full escape of a novel but don’t have a lot of time. More importantly, I offer insta-love, smutty sex, and swoon-worthy moments that will leave you with a flushed face and a giddy smile. Quick – pray no one is watching and wondering what in the hell is wrong with you because no one else looks that happy. People who have read my books have the following to say: “This insta-love story is extremely funny, a quick read and just filled with so much good and filthy stuff. I cannot recommend this book enough to anyone that likes Alexia Chase or is just thinking about picking one of her books up for the first time. Just make sure you are reading this where you can laugh out loud and get a crimson face when you read the erotic sex scenes.” LF Books &“I’ve read a lot of books written by Alexia Chase; she has done a great job at writing another good short story; she is one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of her books.” Jeanne RichardsonMy writing gives busy women that sixty-minute escape they need when they can’t afford a trip to the Caribbean with their secret lover, Dimitri. My Soul Sisters don’t even have time to get away from the kids to take a shower. Quick. Dirty. Sweet. Alexia Chase

That Night with My Best Friend's Brother


J.S. Cooper - 2015
     Aiden Taylor is my best friend's brother. He's sexy, charming and drop dead gorgeous. He also doesn't know I exist as anything other than his little sister's best friend. However, I'm determined to change that. I'm Alice Waldron. Twenty-two, spunky, and adventurous. I'm willing to do whatever it takes for Aiden to notice me. And Liv, my best friend, is determined to help me as well. The only problem is that I have a small secret. A secret that could make my getting together with Aiden Taylor very complicated. A secret that could make more than one night with Aiden nothing more than a dream. NOTE: This novella is a free prequel to the full-length standalone novel Falling For My Best Friend's Brother, that will be released at the end of February. This novella will also be included in the full-length book when it is released, so you can read it first as a free download or you can read it as part of the novel on release day.

Hot Shot


Denise Devine - 2013
    A sweet, romantic comedy.

Garden of Fiends: Tales of Addiction Horror


Mark MatthewsGlen Krisch - 2017
    It's the promise of heaven on earth, but the hell that follows is a constant hunger, a cold emptiness. The craving to get high is an intense yearning not unlike that of any other blood-thirsty monster.The best way to tell the truths of addiction is through a story, and dark truths such as these need a piece of horror to do them justice.The stories inside feature the insidious nature of addiction told with compassion yet searing honesty. Drug overdoses are now the leading cause of accidental deaths, and some of the most incredible names in horror fiction have tackled this modern day epidemic. A WICKED THIRST, by Kealan Patrick BurkeTHE ONE IN THE MIDDLE, by Jessica McHughEVERYWHERE YOU'VE BLED AND EVERYWHERE YOU WILL, by Max Booth IIIFIRST, JUST BITE A FINGER, by Johann ThorssonLAST CALL, by John FD TaffTORMENT OF THE FALLEN, by Glen KrischGARDEN OF FIENDS, by Mark MatthewsRETURNS, by Jack Ketchum

Until Summer Comes Around


Glenn Rolfe - 2020
    The young couple falls under the spell of summer love, but not everyone approves. November's brother, Gabriel, is the keeper of the family's secret, and big brother is always watching, growing more sinister as his bloodlust gets the best of him. Directing his attention to Rocky's family, Gabriel aims to make sure little sister knows who is in charge.

Stuck On You


Jasper Bark - 2014
    A bolt of lightning sees him fused to his fellow cheater on a detour into the backwoods. Now he’s fighting wild beasts and raw nature just to stay alive in this dark comedy romance that blends erotic horror with black humour and extreme splatter.And now... A warning!Do not buy this book, gentle reader.No really, we mean it. Move along, click away from this page and go look at some Dino porn instead. We’re not kidding. The only reason we published it is because award winning author Jasper Bark has got some serious dirt on us. Honestly, there’s no other reason to put out something this depraved.This is the sickest, filthiest and most horny novella you’re likely to read this year. It will turn you on even as it turns your stomach. Think you’ve seen everything there is to see in horror and erotica? Think again! Just when you think this story can’t get any lower it finds new depths to plumb. Why are you still reading this?! Oh God you’re going to buy it aren’t you? You can’t help yourself. You’re going to click on that purchase button and download this little bad boy.Well don’t say we didn’t warn you...But, if you do enjoy Stuck On You, be sure to pick up Jasper’s Stuck On You, and Other Prime Cuts collection, as well.

The Forbidden Billionaire


Ana Meadows - 2013
    Frustrated and in need of a distraction, she takes a walk to the docks, and boards the first yacht she finds, hoping to stowaway to a new life.Discovered by a man she mistakenly believes is a mere staff member, they seal her secret with a stolen tryst! What Alice doesn't know, however, is that she's already begun her journey into the renowned billionaire bachelor Cal Landon's secretive lifestyle!This steamy 17,000 word novelette is the first installment of Ana Meadows' thrilling erotic romance series, Close Quarters. Intended for an adult audience, this enthralling tale follows a bored and frustrated young college student seeking a thrilling distraction, unaware of what she might get; a gorgeously handsome billionaire businessman, renowned for all the wrong reasons, and a host of lurid, submissively sumptuous sex scenes! Pick up a copy today!