Enjoy the wildlife, take lots of pictures, a few of the Mountain Bluebird and load up my scrapbook. What I didn’t plan on was falling into the arms of a Mountain Man, literally.The mountain men are calling, and we must go . . .This spring, twenty-one of your favorite romance authors are joining forces to bring you a mountain man series to make you swoon. Join us all May long for thick beards, big hearts, and instalove that won’t be denied. The Spring’s Mountain Men series of short, steamy stories is sure to put a spring in your step. *wink* HEAs guaranteed!

    Living in the mountains can get lonely, but it’s easier to resist temptation when your only companions are trees and bears.Then temptation fell into my lap—literally.Allie Russo is the last kind of problem I need on my hands. Gorgeous, smart, and far too young for me, she’s running from problems of her own. She has no business being in my life. Or in my bed. Or over my knee.The problem is, she likes being there. And when she calls me Daddy with that look in her big, dark eyes, I have a hard time remembering all the reasons we’re wrong for each other.Because this thing between us feels right. And now I’m not sure I can live without her.

    

    At 35, I’m the oldest bachelor in the cupid clan so my meddling mother has concocted a plan to get me engaged by my sister’s wedding. Acting on desperation, I accept a date-for-hire with a woman named Chels. It was supposed to be a temporary fix, but once my eyes land on her, there’s no way I’ll let her go – Even if she thinks I’m just a Stupid Cupid. Looks like I’ll be granting my mom’s wish after all. Chelsea “Chels” McQueen Spinster, cat lady, freak…Yeah I knew the names everyone called me. That's why I needed to get out of the North Pole, and quick. Short on cash, and out of options, I accept the job of girlfriend for a week. How bad could it be for a thousand bucks? I was expecting an awkward and shy man who was being tormented about being single. What I didn’t bargain for was the handsome giant I get instead. He may think he can be boss me like the Neanderthal he is, but I’ll show him. Just as soon as I stop getting lost in those troubled emerald eyes. This Valentine’s Day, the reluctant Cupid has met his match. He’ll have to pull out all the stops, and then some.

    Just don’t fall in love with him. Because it turns out, hitmen can keep secrets too…I was a girl in trouble.He was the keep-to-himself, mysterious man next door.Until one night he became my savior, and I didn’t even know the extent of it then.Now, four years later, he’s my best friend, my roommate, my protector. I keep his secrets close to the vest. He keeps our physical boundaries in check.One. Day.All it takes is one day for secrets to start spilling over, putting us both in danger. He thinks I can’t handle his deepest, darkest secret yet.I know he can’t handle mine.This June meet 22 heroes who are downright dangerous. These alphas do nothing half-way. They may have blood on their hands, but they have love in their hearts. Some romances were written in the stars — but these hitmen must fight heaven and earth for the women they love.

    I’m here because I can’t stop watching you.When I stumble across Cara in the middle of the forest, I know she’s my angel.Innocent. Pure.I’ll corrupt her.I’m running from my past and being near Cara will only put her in danger, but I can’t stay away. I watch from a distance and convince myself I’m allowed to look but not touch.But my past is catching up to me and my angel is caught in the crossfire. I’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe.Tracked is a dark and steamy romance novella with a possessive hero, no cheating and a happy ending.

    Not only did I break my own rule… I broke it into a million irreparable pieces.Because there was no coming back from this.How was I supposed to put a bullet through the head of the only woman who had ever touched my heart?Mia:You know, all I wanted in life was to do what I love… find someone to love… and to leave the world a better place. Is that really too much to ask?I guess so… because no one wants to leave me alone.And maybe it’s because I just inherited this boatload of cash but seriously… just let me bake.Although one good thing did come out of this whole ordeal… Lucas.My sexy, out of this world bodyguard.There’s just one little thing… he was hired to kill me.

    Freaking black ice.Waking up in a hospital room is a shock. Either I survived the crash, or this is hell. My head is pounding while pain slices through every inch of my body. You could say I’m a little grumpy from the ordeal I’ve endured. After kicking every incompetent twit out of my hospital room, I’m shocked when the perfect, curvy angel walks in. Forgetting about the pain is easy as I stare into her stunning eyes.As the newest nurse on the Trauma floor, I’ve been assigned to care for the problem patient. Lucky me. Nothing makes Mr. Grumpy Pants happy. Unfortunately, healing his body won’t do anything for his nasty temperament. Too bad, my silly heart doesn’t seem to care that the wealthy, handsome businessman is such a jerk. I might be falling for Mr. All Wrong.What happens when the adorable nurse gets stuck with the world’s grumpiest patient? Her kisses warm his cold heart and turn him into Mr. So Right.This over-the-top quick read is just what you're looking for if you like sweet, clean, insta-love romance with a little bit of humor.

    

    Here I am, eighteen, newly graduated, the world at my feet. I should be living it up. Right? Partying in Europe, spending summers on yachts, that kind of thing. So what am I doing going back home… to nothing? Well, not quite nothing. Because there’s someone I’ve always wanted, but never could have. Someone who was meant to protect me, to guard me and keep me safe. Oh he’s kept me safe all right. I’ve never drank, never messed around with a boy. All so that maybe, I could give him the gift of my first. Now all I have to do is get his attention. (Lila Younger writes hot, steamy romance with no cheating and a HEA every time because love stories are always a little better when they’re naughty. If you’re looking for a novella that’s guaranteed to leave your heart - and your panties!- melting, then start reading!)

    She’s his prey. And now he wants to devour her.I have a very specific skill set.I’m good at killing people.Until I get assigned to a beautiful heiress.Sophia Price is in hiding, but she can’t hide from me.I’m on the hunt.And I always catch my quarry.But this time, I’m the one who gets trapped.

    22-year-old Lexi Trevors is having a very, very bad day.Love is in the air at her flat, in her office and well… practically in whichever direction she happens to be looking, and she’s definitely developed an allergy to it. In an attempt to escape the saccharine madness, she takes a long walk and discovers that the black cloud that seems to be hovering on top of her head just doesn’t want to give up.She’s cold, soaked through, disoriented and disheartened and, all of a sudden, she’s not even vertical anymore and that’s when she meets a pair of hazel eyes attached to a big, imposing, sexy man that makes her black cloud fizzle out like a popped balloon with a single swoon-worthy smile.27-year-old Mason Grant, CTO and Vice President of his namesake company, is having a very, very bad day and things got so surreal at Grant Enterprise’s headquarters that he just had to get out of there. In the span of ten hours, he has dealt with more crises than a single guy could —or should— handle in a single day. After a screaming contest, an attempted coup d'état, several brawls all over the Boardroom, an unpleasant proposition and a thwarted blackmail, the last thing he needs is to end up wearing a cup of scalding coffee all over his suit, but apparently, life has a funny way to always kick you while you’re down, not that Mason cares anymore: as far as he’s concerned, life can keep on kicking as much as it wants as long as it keeps the tiny, curvy stunner with the big blue eyes in his sights. Dear Reader: So yeah, they’re having a bad day, but don’t worry: after the cutest meet cute ever, their day won’t end as it started.In this drama-free, sweet and steamy romantic comedy set on a very rainy day during a very rainy week in Chicago, our heroine may be the one who hits the ground, but our alpha hero is not too far behind, and soon they’re both falling hard.There’s no cheating, it’s happily-ever-after-guaranteed and, you’ve guessed it already, their romance is an insta-love so fast, your head is going to spin and so hot, you’ll need to fan yourself, fair warning!

    Because my past is coming back to haunt me, and this time she’s right in the line of fire.

    Turns out, she's the neighbor I never see. When the criminals I'm hunting start hunting her, I break my personal rules and vow to protect her.She says she doesn't want protecting, but when she hears who the man attacked her works for, she can't say no to my protection.I've spent my life running from my past, from the abandonment I felt from my parents. No one has ever given me a reason to even consider changing, but damn if Maddie doesn't open a door to my heart that I didn't even know existed. She also had a hard childhood, but she turned her difficulties into something different, something greater.Is it too late for me to create a greater life? Maddie saved my life when she dug a bullet out of me and she hates what I do for a living, but she might also save me from the deadly, solitary life I'm living. She makes me want a life I never thought I could have.Can I convince her to give me a chance?

    She’s a witness. Now he doesn’t want to let her go.I get paid to kill people.Corrupt politicians. CEOs. Hell, even bad middle managers.I like my job.And working at Ruthless Corp ensures I get paid well.But I have a line I won’t cross.I don’t kill women or children.So when a senator’s daughter interrupts my hit, it’s a problem.Because I can’t let Jane go free.And soon I realize I won’t let her go. Ever.