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Claiming Cinderella by Lauren Milson
romance
insta-love
contemporary
age-gap
Justified
Aurora Rose Reynolds - 2014
Nolan sees Chloe through a window of a bakery in downtown Manhattan. At first sight, something about her calls to a piece of him he thought was lost. Without thinking, he begins watching her, and when the moment presents itself, he strikes, claiming Chloe for himself. For a man who is used to getting what he wants Nolan wont let anyone or anything stand in his way.
Stepdaddy Savage
Charleigh Rose - 2016
Read at your own risk You do not say no to Graham Savage, because Graham Savage doesn’t ask. Just like his name suggests, he takes, and right now, he believes I’m his. He is a cold, calculated, ruthless, formidable Irish mobster, and... my step-dad. Regardless of the fact that it's nothing more than a business transaction, he's technically married to my mom. Even still, I find myself scared to be caught, yet even more terrified of being cut loose. They say love is like a butterfly…well, we are about to prove to the world that it’s also like a punch in the face. Sometimes inevitable…and always painful.
Secret Santa
Kati Wilde - 2016
That is, if she lasts that long. Because Logan Crenshaw, the creative force behind the company, doesn’t seem to want her there.Not being wanted is nothing new for Emma…but she doesn’t know what she’s done to make Logan stalk around the office, growling every command as if her very presence infuriates him. She can’t afford to lose this job, so her plan is to keep her head down and try to avoid any contact with him—no matter how big and sexy and unavoidable he is.But a Santa hat full of names, an office gift exchange, and one unexpected knock at her door are about to shake up all of her plans…Warning: This super-hot holiday romance contains Santa hats, red satin blindfolds, and an obsessed alpha male who talks dirty and knows exactly what to do with his big hands. Lots of swearing. No cheating, no cliffhangers.
Loan Shark's Obsession
Mink - 2020
Always have. It’s a gift, or perhaps a curse. The moment I get a glimpse of Laura, I get the same feeling as when I see a stolen work of art from a master. It’s real. Authentic. And it makes everything inside me hunger to possess her. But Laura can’t be bought, and she’s turned me down every time I’ve approached her for nothing more than a date. Giving up isn’t an option, not when I’ve found a woman so rare, so I call in all of her brother’s loans. She’ll offer herself to save him, and I’m just the sort of man to take advantage. And I do. I take it all. But I also want to give her something I’ve never offered to anyone else. When she finds out who I really am, will she accept my heart or leave me empty-handed?MINK's note: Keep a fluffy kitty standing by for love and cuddles while reading this sweet and stalkery tale of happily ever afters.
Heart of Gold
Fern Fraser - 2021
NEVEHoly hell. Sure, Liam saved us from the armed bank robber, but we’re locked in the vault overnight. Just the two of us. We’ve been friends since high school but never dated, he’s too much of a jock for a curvy geek like me. There’s nothing in the vault to drink except a bottle of tequila, so why am I surprised when things between us get a little sticky? LIAM‘Naïve Neve’ is cute and quirky with curves for days, but she only sees me as a friend. She’s got management potential and falling for a guy like me won’t advance her career. I’ve vowed to protect her forever, but when an armed thug threatens her life, I see red, and it’s time to fess up the truth. One hand of strip poker at a time. Cupid strikes hard and fast in this ‘friends to lovers’ short romance between a possessive alpha security guard and the curvy beauty he’s loved since high school. Not so naïve Neve may have new tricks up her sleeve, and by the time the night is over, these two will be more than good friends. Or will they?The Sweet Hearts series is a collection of 14 swoon-worthy Valentine’s Day love stories from some of your favorite romance authors! Treat yourself to all the books in the series:YOU ROCK by Lola WestHEY QT by Jade BayDREAM TEAM by Anita KnightBE MINE by Jagger ColeKISS ME by Kat BaxterMY HERO by Mazzy KingCUTIE PIE by Nichole RoseYES DEAR by Vanessa BookeHEART OF GOLD by Fern FraserHONEY BUN by Eve London
Be My Burly Bartender
Barbra Campbell - 2021
Turning the profits into a charity fundraiser calendar was the way I consoled myself that I was more than eye candy.Then Alena walked in the door and her curves were the only ones I wanted tucked against my body ever again. Could I convince her I wasn't an arrogant jerk who wanted nothing more than to feed my ego?And even if I could, would she be able to convince her boss that my reputation was nothing more than a marketing gimmick?If Alena had to choose between me and the upstanding role-model pretense her boss expected, I feared she'd break my heart.Without nearly enough time, I was determined to show Alena that if she trusted me with her heart, I'd prove myself worthy to be her Burly Valentine.
Defy
L.J. Shen - 2016
Defy is a prequel to Vicious (Sinners of Saint #1). It is recommended, but unnecessary, to read Defy before reading Vicious.First included in Hot for Teacher Anthology: 19 Stories Filled with Lust and Love.My name is Melody Greene, and I have a confession to make.I slept with my student, a senior in high school.Multiple times.I had multiple orgasms.In multiple positions.I slept with my student and I enjoyed it.I slept with my student and I’d do it all over again if I could turn back time.My name is Melody Greene, and I got kicked out of my position as a teacher and did my walk of shame a la Cersei Lannister from the principal’s office, minutes after said principal threatened to call the cops on me.My name is Melody Greene, and I did something bad because it made me feel good.Here is why it was totally worth it.
Can I Come Over?
Whitney G. - 2020
As an author of over fifty smut books, I was struggling to do what I did best. So, for fun, I asked one of my best online friends for some help. I really shouldn’t have done that… He wrote the scene far better than I ever could, and seven months of platonic, yet-flirty friendship were wiped away in ten minutes. He asked to meet me in person… We’d previously agreed to keep things digital, to remain faceless friends—since he was forty-two, and I was twenty-six, but neither of us could resist. When I saw him at the airport, I was instantly attracted to him. But I knew, right then and there, that we could never be. It turns out that the man I’d been talking to for the past several months was the last person I expected. The last person I should ever think about… He’s my dad’s best friend.
Coach Long
K. Webster - 2017
Together, they heat up the track with longing and desire. Everything about their chemistry is wrong.So why does it feel so right?She’s a hurdle in his way and, dear God does he want to jump her.Will she be worth the risk or will he fall flat on his face?***The characters in this book are of legal age.***
Sin's Temptation
Evie Harrison - 2016
Time and time again he's lived up to the nickname the press calls him, Mr. Sin. This confirmed bachelor has no intention of ever settling down. That all changes during a visit to one of his Erotic Bent sex stores when he spots eighteen-year-old Natalie Farrar in aisle six. The dark haired beauty has him ensnared in the blink of an eye. The attraction between them is palpable and within minutes Jordan knows there's nothing he won't do to claim and keep her by his side forever. Sin's Temptation is Book One in the Erotic Intentions series. Each story will be a standalone full of page-melting heat courtesy of alpha men claiming their women. No cheating. No lying. No deceit. Just true love and an abundance of steam. These books deal with insta-love and are heavy on the sexy times. *please note that Sin's Temptation was previously published with my pen name Evie Harrison in 2016*
Claiming His Queen
Ella Goode - 2021
At least -- the world I run does . . .Rule number one -- you take from me and I will take from you -- whatever you value the most.I will take it -- and -- I will keep it . . .When a Vieth orphans kills one of my men, Karen Vieth offers her daughter as payment to soothe my anger. Cora Vieth is a quiet, beautiful woman but she doesn’t settle my spirit. Instead, she fires lusts I didn’t realize I had.I’m not supposed to keep Cora, not if I want peace with the Vieth orphans -- but there’s no way I’m giving her back either. If the city turns red as I claim my queen so be it.Note: This book is intended for readers 18+.
Hard Ride
Logan Chance - 2022
Always followed the rules, toed the line. As the police chief’s daughter, it’s been expected of me. But tonight, I’m done with the boring way of life. All it took was to walk inside this bar and one heated glance from the Silas Irons, the MC president.He’s too old for me, he’s dangerous and he’s on the wrong side of the law, and I’ve never wanted something more.SilasI live for my club and my brotherhood. It’s my job to keep everyone in line so I don’t have time for romance. Until the sweetest angel I’ve ever seen walks into our bar and shifts all of my priorities.Betty Hutton, the police chief's daughter.I don’t care that I’m too old for her or that she’s our enemy’s daughter.One taste of her innocence, and I will do whatever it takes to make her mine. When battle lines are drawn, it puts her life in danger. I’ll risk my club, my life, everything to keep her safe.
Tease Me (Hart of Stone Family, Book 1)
Tory Baker - 2022
Tanner is a tall glass of water on a hot summer day, handsome didn’t even touch the surface and the way he gave me his rapt attention at my best friends wedding it was unbelievable until it was too good to be true. Yet, he never called and no girl ever wants to be forgotten.After too many days to count of blowing up everyone’s phone, I’d exhausted all efforts and was nowhere near close to finding Marlie’s real number. Yeah, I screwed that up but I’ll do anything I can to make things right and make her mine.
Fling
Jana Aston - 2016
At least it’s not my brother’s best friend. Or my best friend’s brother. Or… never mind. It’s all pretty cliche. And worse? My boss’ best friend is his business partner. Which sort of makes him my boss too. Okay - it’s not sort of. It’s definite. Gabe Laurent is off limits. Totally off limits. Which is fine. I make do with my imagination. He’ll never know. Ever. Unless my work bestie passes me an eighties-style teen movie sex quiz during a meeting and I fill it out. And it ends up in Gabe’s hands… *** Please Note *** Wrong - Sophie's Story Right - Everly's Story Fling - Sandra's Story Trust - Chloe's Story - November 8, 2016 Each book can be read on it's own, but TRUST takes place 6 months after the first three books. Characters from those first three books appear in TRUST, living their happily ever afters.
Saved For Me
Abby Knox - 2018
Complicating matters is Lars’s innocent new neighbor, who may as well have a target on her back in this seedy neighborhood. Whether she wants it or not, she’s under his protection now. Wendy Wilson is a poor college student who’s been on her own for some time. When she takes out an online ad looking for babysitting work, she finds herself in a dangerous predicament. But the one person who shows up to help her might be even more dangerous to her virtue than being held captive by an evil kingpin. Warning: This special Holidays With Alexa Riley story will leave you happily breathless! This gritty Christmas story has everything and more that readers would expect from characters ripped right out of Alexa Riley: a hot, over-the-top possessive alpha, steamy insta-love, a holiday-themed happily ever after, zero condoms, at least one virgin and tacos. Wait, the tacos … that was me, Abby. ANYWAY … get ready because Lars and Wendy are going to fill your stocking with all the swoons!