My ex.He gave me the only thing I’ve ever wanted, his heart.Only to dump me six months later.Five years have passed and I’m married now.But when I tell him to leave, he does the opposite.He storms into my life, tears down my walls, anddemands the one thing I won’t ever give him again.My love.He’s my past.I can never trust him, not after he destroyed me.Yet every time I look into his eyes, I see my future.Note: previously published as Love Lock.*Contains sensitive and mature topics. Recommended for ages 18 and older.*

    As former Army Special Ops, I’m not panicked. I’ve got this.But a sunshiney blast from the past blowing through the door of my ski lodge? No amount of training could prepare me to face Jamison Adler, resident ecology professor and my gorgeous AF ex-girlfriend.Ten years ago, I broke her heart to protect her. Now she’s back and we’re trapped together in the lodge. With no vacant rooms, I’m forced to share a bed with the only woman I’ve ever loved. I need to keep her away from the dark deeds in my past. But my resolve is more slippery than black ice. Will she somehow manage the impossible and thaw my frozen heart?

    

    Keeping her safe from danger? Not so much, but I’ll do anything to protect what’s mine. Willow Harding’s new life in a small mountain town is simple, sweet and safe. Her bakery is a hit with the locals and a puppy brings her heart the love she craves. Willow has everything she wants, that is, until local cop Brock Hart samples her wares, and then she has nowhere to go but all over him. But when her secret past catches up with her, threatening to destroy everything, how far will Brock go to protect the woman he loves? Welcome to Riley’s Ridge, home of the Hart brothers, tough action heroes with hearts of gold. The Hart brothers fall in love fast; they fall hard, and they’ll do anything to protect the women they love. Meet Officer Brock Hart in “Heart to Hart”Meet Paramedic Josh (Bulldog) Hart in “Unwrap my Hart”Meet Firefighter Callum (Ace) Hart in “Fire up my Hart”If you love hot steamy romance with plenty of heart, possessive men and hot happy endings you’ll love the Hart brothers of Riley’s Ridge. This series of interconnected books contains no cheating, no cliffhangers and comes with a steamy sweet HEA.

     He ticked all the boxes: smoking hot stranger, eyes as dark as his sense of humor, and no strings attached. He took me up to his room and made me forget all about my heartbreak. But when my wedding planning company assigns me my next case, I find myself face-to-face with my hot stranger yet again. His name? Braxton West. His role? The groom’s best man. His mission? To break up the couple before they say their vows. A billionaire like Braxton West, I’m sure, is used to getting what he wants. But he’s going to have to get cozy with failure, because I won’t let anything or anyone ruin this perfect wedding. Even if he is making it hard to tear my eyes away from his bulging...biceps… Can I keep this wedding on track...and stop myself from falling victim to a Braxton distraction...? A note from Adora: Get ready to laugh, cry, and stay up...all night! This standalone story includes lots of steamy scenes, one grumpy bad boy with a heart of gold, and one spirited wedding planner who will stop at nothing to make sure everyone gets their happily-ever-after!

    She does the job reluctantly…but there’s no hesitation when she meets a mesmerizing, sophisticated stranger while on holiday. Under his skilled hand, she’ll learn the depth of her own strength even as she surrenders to his masterful control.Successful businessman James North avoids a dark past by hiding behind an enviable career and rigid control—over his business and pleasure. One night with blonde goddess Amy, however, and the blazing attraction that erupts between them throws his ordered black-and-white world into multiple shades of ecstasy. When innocence and experience collide, the volcanic explosion may burn everything in its path…including the couple’s fledgling love.

    If her father taught her anything, it’s that lying, cheating men keep women from succeeding. And nothing is going to keep her from climbing her way to the top of the management side of the music industry. So, when her best friend makes her a profile on the dating app Curve Connection, there is only one thing to do. Delete, Delete, Delete!Only she’s not expecting the sweet sexy message she finds in her inbox.Hunter Winston is mega rich - always has been - and despite his talent, the scuttlebutt is he bought his way into the world of rock. He’s used to chatter, but he’d like to meet a woman who actually likes him, not his money or his talent. On an impulse he makes a dating profile with a fake name and fake photos.And it works! He’s full-on head over heels until Trish, his online dream girl, comes walking through the door with his manager. Can he ever tell her the truth?Rockin' Her Curves is a standalone novella with an HEA, but it features characters from the Universe of all of Lola West's books.Searching for your soulmate? Welcome to Curve Connection, a brand-new dating app developed by curvy women for curvy women and the men who love them. Whether you're into executives, sports stars, blue collar workers, rock stars, or billionaires, we deliver guaranteed happily-ever-afters. Swipe left or right to start searching for your soulmate today.Curvy Soulmates is a collection of steamy short romances brought to you by 12 of your favorite instalove authors. Coming November 2021.

    Infatuation, sure. Lust, absolutely. But true love? Please. That’s strictly fiction, folks.Unfortunately, I haven’t convinced my best friend and business partner of that. The guy’s still a believer in happily-ever-after, despite having met—and lost—“the one” more times than I can count. And that’s pretty damn high, since I’m the numbers guy behind our hot new startup.Tonight, I wish I had my buddy’s technical skillset. If I did, I’d be back at our twentieth-floor office, solving our system crash. Instead, I’m taking his place at yet another pointless speed-dating meetup, so he doesn’t tick off the organizer by bailing. I’m tempted to no-show and get him booted from the group, but he wouldn’t see it as the favor it is.So I’ll go and fake it for a couple hours. Maybe score a hookup. Probably rack up some good stories. One thing I won’t do at tonight’s “Desperates Anonymous” event…meet the woman of my dreams. Because she doesn’t exist. Dating is fun and games. Love is for suckers.* A love-at-first-sight, instalove romance novella *

    I make truckloads of money playing the game that I love. Plus, I have a lucrative sportswear endorsement. Still something’s missing. I even know what it is. Or rather WHO it is. But she's back in my beloved Texas and my current contract has me living thousands of miles away. Nothing's going to happen, unless I find a way to change that…AinsleyI’ve had a crush on my brother’s best friend since I was a teenager, but I know the difference between fantasy and real life. Keeping my feelings hidden from Reid is easy. He plays football for a team on the other side of the country. Except I just discovered Reid’s team has just traded him to my local team, the Austin Armadillos. And I need a date for a Halloween party. I never thought he'd say yes, but it's too late to back out now.This October, some of your favorite contemporary romance authors are bringing you a month filled with sexy-spooky Halloween steam. Get ready for over-the-top love stories sure to set your spine — and other parts *wink* — tingling. Brew some cider, grab your favorite blanket, and snuggle up with these hot shorts. The Halloween Steam series is sure to keep you warm and cozy all autumn long.

    

     Working as a freelance photographer, she sets out across Europe looking for a place to call home where she can discover who she really is, and stand on her own two feet. After a passionate encounter with the handsome Alejandro that ends sourly, she settles in Edinburgh, putting thoughts of the arrogant Spaniard out of her head and focusing on her new exciting life. Then her world is turned upside down when her brother calls her to come home for his shotgun wedding, pulling her back to the world she swore she’d left behind her and the influence of her notorious father. And on top of that, the best man is a familiar, sexy man that she would rather forget as opposed to standing with him at a wedding. Find out if this rich girl finally surrenders to the bad boy when meeting him again.

    Then I see babies with steely blue eyes and chiseled jawlines.I see white-picket fences and just maybe that happily ever after I always dreamed of.He says the best he can do is three months of casual fun.No feelings. No attachments. Then he’ll move on, and so should I.Remember the part about him ruining my life? Yeah, I didn’t even get to it yet.That all started with a bet.

    

    She’s caught up in trying to figure out how to survive without her husband, raise their son and keep his memory alive. When things literally start falling apart all around her, will she be able to accept the help being offered and love again? Jake has pulled his life back together after living through hell while being injured in the Army. It takes him years to recover and he’s still dealing with the emotional pain. When Tessa enters his life and turns it upside down, can he tempt her to fall in love with him and find her new forever?