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The Tycoon's Make-Believe Fiancée
Elizabeth Lennox - 2014
Now he has to produce a fiancée in a matter of hours when they meet for dinner!It had always been Miranda’s priority to avoid Royston at all costs. He might be sexy, rich, and powerful, but he was also intimidating and demanding as the CEO of her company. When Royston catches and questions her in his office, he decides she’s just right for the role of fake fiancée. She’s beautiful, smart, can think on her feet, and she has a spark that captures his attention in all the right ways.Will she accept his real proposal to be his faux bride to be, and will their act become more than that?
Heart to Heart (Hart Brothers, #1)
Fern Fraser - 2021
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.
Legal Love
C.L. Cruz - 2020
I’m happy with what I have—a small apartment, a bicycle, and a job at the biggest law firm in Fairview. Last time I stepped outside my comfort zone, I ended up abandoned on my wedding day. So I don’t take risks, not anymore. Not until I meet Owen Carmichael, a young, hotshot attorney with a panty-melting smile who makes me want to put it all on the line. Owen My life is all about taking risks, climbing the ladder, searching for the next big opportunity. When stress lands me in the hospital, I get transferred to the Fairview branch of our law firm to try to slow me down. I’m sure I’ll hate it, until I meet her. Dot Brightly. Young, cheerful, and curvy, the opposite of everyone I’ve ever dated and exactly what I need in my new life. Now I just have to convince her that loving me is a risk worth taking. This is a Sweet, Steamy Short Story Romance. No Cliffhangers. This is the first in the Vincent Street Valentines series, written with Liz Fox. If you love short romances with insta-love, steamy sex scenes, and a sweet love story, then this is the book for you.
Free the Shorts!
Allison Hawn - 2015
With four brand new stories and two previously published tales, you are sure to giggle, smirk and guffaw. So escape from reality for a bit and snag a copy of Free the Shorts!
Marshmallow (Sweet Curves #1)
Megan Wade - 2019
Every kid gets a nickname. Marshmallow was mine. And like the squishie confectionary, it stuck. As did the extra pounds that inspired the nickname in the first place. But that was OK, the plus-size revolution gave me confidence in my curves. I learned to love my body and even show it off for the world to see. #bodypositive was my ticket to Insta-stardom. It was also what attracted him... Carter Reeves. A model who graced the covers of several of my favorite romance novels. He messaged me with an opportunity. I couldn’t say no. Imagine my surprise when in the middle of a photo shoot, he pressed his lips to my ear and told me he wants to eat my marshmallow. Holy Mother Of god Carter Reeves wants me. Me. He has abs of steel and I have thighs of thunder. Is he serious? Warning: this quick read contains over-the-top declarations, insta-love and molten hot moments between a curvy girl and a deliciously sinful man who’s even sweeter than the marshmallow he’s after.
The Clients (Forbidden Fantasies #5)
S.E. Law - 2020
She’s smart but naïve, and when a job goes wrong, there’s only one way to make up for it: by pleasing the client in other ways.Tom and Gabriel Costas are demanding billionaire brothers with an eye for vivacious women. When Michelle is sold by her boss as reparation, they don’t hesitate to claim their due. The problem? She’s sassy, curvy, mouthy … and now, she’s pregnant with their child. Arrogant. Demanding. Complete a$$holes, yet utterly irresistible. Even better, the Costas brothers love taming women, and Michelle is about to get a filthy lesson or two. Lose yourself in this forbidden encounter that breaks all the rules of a traditional client relationship. No cliffhangers, no cheating, and always an HEA for my readers.
A Night to Forget
Jessica Wood - 2013
The second book in this series, The Day to Remember was released in August 2013.What happens in Cancun doesn’t always stay in Cancun.When Emma Anderson and her friends decided to spend their senior year Spring Break in Cancun, she expected some crazy memories to end their final college days. What Emma didn’t expect was to meet Brandon Fisher. Tall and sexy, with dimples that would make any girl swoon, Brandon Fisher was literally the man of Emma’s dreams. She couldn't quite believe that this stranger, who seduced her every night in her dreams, actually existed.After serendipitously bumping into each other, Emma could not resist Brandon’s pull and spent an unforgettable night with him. Passing it off as a spring break fling, Emma never expected to see Brandon again. But when she started her first day at her new job a few months later, there he was. The only problem was, Brandon didn’t even remember her.
Liam's Bride
Emma Alisyn - 2015
Of course, he has no idea whose daughter his stubborn tenant is, only that she has dared insult his food and demand he renew the lease for her after school program. Meredith is reluctant to succumb to their attraction- especially when she fears the tall, broody Chef may reject her when he discovers the truth. After one scorching night of passion, she may no longer have a choice but to confront him with her secret… or raise their baby on her own. A 41K standalone steamy werebear shifter romance suited for readers who like their heroines curvy and their hero’s tall, Alpha and all teddy Bear. First in the Clan Conroy Bears series.
Mann Cakes
Mysti Parker - 2017
Two sisters. One sweet & sexy rivalry.
Twin brothers and Air Force vets, Tanner and Garrett Mann, return from deployment to find their thriving business burned to the ground. Time for Plan B: Move back to their hometown of Beach Pointe to start over.But that means running into Paige and Morgan Baxter - gorgeous, curvy, and owners of Two Sisters Cupcakes.There’s an old diner for sale across town, Garrett’s a great cook, and Tanner has an idea. They’ll make savory cupcakes that men would like. We’re talking bacon and Cheez Whiz. Even better? They'll call it Mann Cakes. Problem is, they end up attracting an unexpected crowd.Paige is furious. Every man in her life has left her behind, including Tanner. She’s sacrificed everything for her shop. She won’t lose it over some egotistical ex-boyfriend, even if he does have an Air Force-chiseled body. Her younger sister, Morgan, isn’t helping matters. She’s been gaga over Garrett since high school.To hell with that. If it’s a fight Tanner wants, it’s a fight he’ll get. But how much is Paige willing to risk to win a cupcake war?
Secret Quickie
Cassandra Bloom - 2017
That’s the rules.” Now here I am, kissing my brother’s man right before the wedding. So I kissed a guy playing spin the bottle. Who cares? It was just for a lark, just for a moment. It didn’t mean anything. Now I can never be the same. His chest smashing against my breasts, his hands guiding my curves into him—all of it created a whirlwind of tempestuous emotion I can’t ignore. No one ever kissed me like that before in my life. But he couldn’t possibly feel the same way. He’s the billionaire who took Ben under his wing to mentor him in his consultancy firm. Forget it. Just forget the whole thing. That’s the best plan. I will just play my part and stand as my future sister-in-law’s bridesmaid. They’ll get married, and we’ll all live happily ever after. The end. Right? Secret Quickie is a HOT standalone, full length brother’s best friend novella of 20,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhanger, and a bad boy billionaire who finds his happily ever after. Contains steamy scenes and explicit language. Includes bonus content!
Gingerbread Kisses
Kat Baxter - 2019
But the obnoxious monstrosity does nothing to hide her generous curves. One thing becomes perfectly clear: I’ve never wanted a woman more. …and the curvy bookwormBrock Daniels might be ridiculously hot, but he’s also my high school nemesis. I’m prepared to hate him and find him annoying with his washboard abs and toothpaste commercial smile. What I’m not prepared for is how he’s looking at me…like he wants me. …just might find their forevers underneath the mistletoeOur parents are jointly hosting a 12 Days of Christmas party and we’re stuck together. Pretending to be civil isn’t that hard and one spontaneous kiss might change everything.
Filling Her Steins
Farrah Paige - 2018
It doesn't have a cliffhanger or any cheating. And it has a very happy ever after, fit for a fairy tale straight out of Germany. Prost!
The Billionaire’s Secret Bride (BBW Western Romance – Sisters of Rose Lark Ranch 1)
Jenn Roseton - 2016
It turns out that her brand new husband, Garth Hunter, is a billionaire! Not only that, he now holds the mortgage on the ramshackle ranch she inherited along with her two younger sisters. How can she prove to Garth that she didn’t marry him for his money? How can she prove to him that she wants their marriage to work? Can he love her, and her curves, or does he want a divorce – one just as fast as their wedding ceremony? This is a sexy contemporary romance novella of approximately 29,000 words.
Summer of Firefly Memories
Joan Gable - 2009
One cabin on a lake. Four thirtysomething sisters. Anything can and does happen.Imagine spending an entire summer in a cabin on a lake - simply because you can. That’s exactly what Samantha McGreggor, a thirtysomething eco-journalist, does in SUMMER OF FIREFLY MEMORIES. She trades Arizona’s summer heat for Minnesota’s cool lake breezes by spending her summer at the same resort her family used to go to when she was young. Her summer agenda - relaxation, beach reads, soul-searching, bonding with her three grown sisters. Her concerns - she and her sisters haven’t been back to the resort since their parents’ death twenty years ago when they were all practically teenagers, and, well, they tend to act like emotional teenagers when they’re all together. Her summer reality – fun in the sun, secrets, sibling rivalries, lost memories, new love, hope. If you enjoy feeling nostalgic any time of the year, then you'll enjoy SUMMER OF FIREFLY MEMORIES! Come dive in!
Chasing Her Curves
Christa Wick - 2012
May the most stubborn one win. Ginny: I swear, the man has got some kind of professional billionaire player handbook he's operating out of. Not to mention a truckload of tenacious swooniness going for him. But I've got my reasons for keeping my guard up. He's good. Too good. And if I don’t watch myself, I'm going to end up tripping and falling right on his... Hawk: I swear, the woman doesn't just have her defenses up, she's got a fully armed artillery pointed straight at my balls. She's sweet though, underneath all the cactus-like prickliness. Smart, too. Convincing her to come work for me was step one. And step two? Hell, let me just focus on surviving step one with all my favorite body parts intact first... The Irresistible Curves Collection Chasing Her Curves (Hawk & Ginny) Claiming Her Curves (Blake & Pippa) Capturing Her Curves (Shane & Velda) This collection of steamy & sweet standalones contains hot alpha billionaires just wanting to give their sweet curvy girls the HEAs they deserve. Previously published as Texas Curves (c) 2012 with revisions throughout, newly added content, and an extended ending.