But I'm willing to let her change my mind.How did I get roped into playing Santa at a toddler's holiday-themed birthday party? Oh, right. Because I'd probably walk through fire for the birthday girl's gorgeous mom if she asked me to.And when she decides to take me around the island to do a bunch of Christmas stuff to cure my Grinch vibes, I can't help but want to play along.Before I know it, the peppermint mochas and festive lights start to go to my head, and I fall for her. Hard.But then her ex comes sniffing around. He’s playing nice, but I’ve got my eye on him. Tess and Sadie are changing everything I know about love, family, and the meaning of Christmas. So if he thinks it’ll be easy to push me out, he’s wrong.Christmas in Kailua is book six in this sweet military romance series and is told from both points of view in the first person. Each book can be read as a standalone but they are fun to read in order!Follow along with six handsome heroes in these interconnected stories about the Marines stationed in Kailua, Hawaii.Kailua MarinesTreasured in Turtle Bay - Roman & MollyPromises at Pyramid Rock - Mac & AnaStranded at the Sandbar - Tyler & KateRomance on the Reef - PJ & MaggieHeartbeats in Honolulu - Hunter & NoraChristmas in Kailua - Logan & Tess

     

When super sexy ex-Navy SEAL Riley “Bulldog” Rousseau flirts with Cherish Reynolds on the train to Paris, the one thing he does instantly… is turn her off. 
On her way to marry her dream man in the most romantic city in the world, some stereotypical French Casanova flirting with her is just an annoyance.
 Cherish can’t wait for her happily ever after to begin. She just knows that after all she’s been through the last couple of years, life is finally smiling down on her.
 But soon Cherish becomes embroiled in danger along with the nice American couple she meets on the train.
 The last thing she needs now is for her world to be turned upside down by imminent danger. But, as Cherish Reynolds full well knows, life doesn’t always give you what you want.

    Hold on tight!" -R. Vuher, Amazon.com"Exciting and suspenseful. Highly recommended for anyone who likes action-packed, intelligent and pulse-pounding thrillers." -B & N Thrilling Reads"Razor-sharp, nerve-wracking and wildly engrossing, this thriller is utterly addictive." -FirstReads"Ames is a sensation among readers who love fast-paced thrillers." -MysteryTribune

    But now her father has been found and he wants her back.When a traumatized little girl entered Crystal Bank’s life, she vowed to love her like she was her own.The two of them quickly developed a bond and Crystal knows there’s nothing she wouldn’t do for little Sefa.What she did not expect was for the authorities to track down her biological father who just so happens to be insanely hot and charismatic. Not to mention irritatingly arrogant.The one thing she’s sure of is that she will never give up her daughter. No matter what.Two years ago, Matteo’s entire world crashed when his daughter went missing. Now that she’s been found again, he’s determined to have her back so they can rebuild their lives together.The only problem? That remarkable albeit stubborn woman who took Sefa in now refuses to give her up.Unified by a mutual fear of losing the little girl that they both adore, neither Matteo nor Crystal is immune to the fire that burns under their initial animosity.Will they ever give in to the feelings they’re trying to repress? And what happens when a dangerous serial killer looms closer, determined to end what he started?**** This is a standalone full-length BWWM Romantic Suspense with a HEA. ****

    Take Addison Roberts, for example: it is a deadly coincidence that in a crowded parking lot one day, she catches the eye of a dangerous criminal on the run. In his desperation to evade the police, what he needs is a way out—and Addison and her car are his ticket to escape. Lieutenant Chase Roberts, on leave from his military assignment, is anxious to be reunited with his wife. Yet as night falls and Addison fails to appear, Chase feels a rising sense of foreboding. Hours quickly become days as he desperately works with authorities to find the woman he loves. But after being named a person of interest, Chase is warned away from the investigation—a mandate he ignores. Chase will stop at nothing to find his wife, and what he ultimately discovers is terrifying: Addison has been carjacked by a man who has killed before and has no scruples about killing again . . .

     Gwynn was leaving it all behind in the big city to pursue her dream of finally writing her novel. She hopes to find her muse in the quiet and isolation of the Mariposa Ranch, but what she finds instead are two smoking-hot cowboys. She burns for them, but she’s boring, a frumpy virgin, and there’s no way they can burn for her in return. Dean and Jason have made a life for themselves among the cattle and dust of West Texas. They didn't even know their lives were missing something until Gwynn showed up, her curvy body and brilliant mind calling to them like a siren. They want her, but she's too good for their little part of Texas. It would take one hell of a woman to take on two cowboys forever, but for the next few months, she's all theirs. Theirs to share. Theirs to possess. Theirs to love. To Love Her Cowboys is a steamy BBW menage romance, where happily-ever-after is a guarantee!

    Now, he wants to set things right… Monique Jackson is no stranger to hard work. A home nurse specializing in hospice care, she’s also the proud single mama to Neal, the son she adopted seven years ago under tragic circumstances. Determined to provide a better life for her son, she is completely focused on her work and finding love again is the last thing on her mind. That is, until she meets a handsome, grey-eyed billionaire who awakens something deep within her. On the outside, Kurt Callahan seems to have it all. But no one knows the antagonizing grief and guilt that has been festering inside him for seven years. Kurt had all but given up on happiness - until fate throws him the one lifeline he never expected. Amidst cleverly concealed secrets, Monique and Kurt somehow find their way to each other. But as an unexpected spark is ignited between them, what happens when she unearths the one thing he’s been hiding from her? **** This is a standalone Novel with a touch of steam and HEA. ****

    Not until his last breath.It was a simple accident cleanup, but when the tow truck driver turns to face him, firefighter Braden Nichols is lost in the greenest eyes he’s ever seen. His home is waiting for a family, and he realizes quickly that he’s found one in Tanna and her kids.Being a tow truck driver isn’t easy for the widow. It’s only made harder by being in a man’s world, but it’s all Tanna’s found to feed her boys, teenager Daniel and eight-year-old Max, who’s special needs. The gorgeous firefighter who commits to her and her two kids is a love she never thought she’d find. Then a simple tow from the side of the interstate puts her in the crosshairs of the wrong people. When the threats start, she keeps it all from Braden. He’s been too good to her and the kids, and he doesn’t deserve to be dragged into her problems.But suddenly, she’s gone, and Braden’s world rapidly unravels. Knowing his lack of legal ties to the boys may mean he’ll never see them again, he knows he has to find their mother. They suffered enough when they lost their dad, and losing Tanna isn’t an option.To Braden’s heart, it’s unthinkable. Unbearable. And unacceptable.Just when they think their big break has come, the trail goes cold. The rain pours, the thunder rolls, and Braden’s heart breaks. He’s out of options and running out of time, and he fears the worst. But as dark as the night is, there’s something darker.And it just might be their salvation.

    The men of this town will do anything to keep it safe. And nothing brings out their protective instincts like kids—and brave single moms. In this box set, you’ll find fierce dragons, dangerous exes, adorable babies, loving single dads, fated mates, and plenty of sizzling passion, humor, and action! This set contains the first three self-contained novels in the Shifter Dads series: THE RED DRAGON’S BABY – Dragon shifter Ronan left his violent home and settled outside of Oak Ridge, determined to keep to himself in a lonely cabin. But when single mom Katie and her baby son Noah stumble across him while fleeing her ex, his heart wakes up and takes flight! THE MIDNIGHT DRAGON’S MATE – Single dad Lachlan accidentally reveals his dragon form to human scientist Cam while chasing after his six-year-old son. Cam’s eyes are opened to a world of magic and wonder—and her heart is caught by Lachlan and little Aidan. But danger waits in the woods! THE GOLDEN GRIFFIN’S BABY – Lila left her home and pack, taking her two small children, when she learned that her pack leader had her husband killed. Griffin shifter Flynn’s hard heart melts when he meets her and her kids, and he’ll stop at nothing to protect her from the murderer! With over 300 5-star reviews, the Shifter Dads series has delighted fans from the start. Check it out today, and fall in love with heroes who know what it really means to be a dad! No cliffhangers!

    It was also prophesied that this night would witness the return of Emperor Kellanved, and there are those prepared to do anything to prevent this from happening…Ian C. Esslemont co-created the world of Malaz with his friend Steven Erikson, and Esslemont’s Novels of the Malazan Empire are set in the same world as Erikson’s Malazan Book of the Fallen.Other Tor books by Ian C. EsslemontPath to Ascendancy Dancer’s Lament Deadhouse Landing Other books in the world of Malaz by Steven Erikson Malazan Book of the Fallen Gardens of the Moon Deadhouse Gates Memories of Ice House of Chains Midnight Tides The Bonehunters Reaper’s Gale Toll the Hounds Dust of Dreams The Crippled God The Kharkanas Trilogy Forge of Darkness Fall of Light Walk in Shadow* At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

    but will past traumas and malicious interference steal away their second chance? Nine years ago, Candace fled her home town and her best friend, Aric ... ... and Aric married the woman he thought was carrying his child. Candace has never gotten over the only man she ever really wanted, but she's built a new life around her daughter and done her best to forget him. All that changes the day she sees Aric at Lyric's school. Now a widower, he has a daughter the same age as hers ... and the two girls could be sisters. Candace and Aric quickly realize they still have feelings for each other, but rekindling their relationship won't be a simple matter. No matter how much they want each other -- no matter how close their daughters have grown -- they haven't accounted for the schemes of an evil twin. Will a sinister plot destroy their trust in each other and any chance at a happy future? ***The Billionaire's Twin Secret is a standalone 41K novella. It deals with very sensitive issues, so if you're easily triggered, this might not be the right book for you; however, if you enjoy second chance romance with NO CHEATING, NO CLIFFHANGERS and a happily ever after ending, then this book is perfect for you. GRAB YOUR COPY TODAY!***

    He is part of the US Army's Delta Force. In Crucifixion: Voodoo Plague Book Two he mentions a flashback to running through a Central American jungle with Spetsnaz in pursuit. This is that story. Note that this is a short story and does not need to be read in any particular sequence with the Voodoo Plague series. All events are prior to the attacks and events that occur in the series and this will not spoil that timeline.

    

    . . ANNABELLE WINTERS STYLE!When a brash Saudi prince takes liberties with State Department translator Amy Hadad, she’s told to forget it and move on, to be a patriot and swallow her personal pride for the sake of the bigger picture.Saudi Prince Rafiq is helping the US in a delicate hostage situation with the rogue extremist nation of Jawal, and so Amy is stuck with an impossible choice: If she accuses Prince Rafiq, he might not help the US, and hostages might die.It’s not just an impossible choice, it’s no choice at all.She has to stand down, keep her mouth shut, smile for the camera, and let the show go on.Navy SEAL Jake Axelrod, busted down to security detail for a loudmouthed Senator after running his own mouth off in public, is used to choosing his country over himself.It’s what he was born to do, trained to do, loves to do.But when he senses how Amy reacts to Prince Rafiq at a State Department Gala in Dubai, something awakens in him, something comes alive, a different sense of moral duty that burns strong in his heart, like it comes from someplace deep and ancient, from a time when a man's highest duty was to protect his woman.Soon Axe faces his own impossible choice, and he makes it with his heart instead of his head.An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind, they say.Well, even a blind man knows when the sun is shining, and that’s what it feels like around Amy.So what the hell.Who needs eyes when your future's so clear.Hooyah.Toe-curling suspense, button-popping steam, mind-breaking action. And of course over-the-top drama and madness, Annabelle Winters style. This is a full length standalone.