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Piece of Cake: The Wedding


Gun Brooke - 2016
    What’s more, Kendal has willingly agreed to it. Holly needs a wife to remain in the US despite an expired visa. Now it’s their wedding day. Kendal is about to marry the woman she secretly loves, but she is afraid. What if she fails Holly by getting last-minute cold feet? Holly McAllister tries to keep up her usual stern demeanor. If she doesn’t marry, all she’s worked for is lost. She is surprised that the only person she can imagine marrying is her assistant, Kendal, whose loyalty she always relied on. Now Holly’s heart and conscience insist she must talk to Kendal and call off the wedding. She can’t take advantage of the woman she’s grown to love. Kendal deserves more.Romance, Novella

Betrayal Bend


Andrea M. Long - 2021
    A gorgeous couple with sunshine smiles and a perfect marriage.But behind Shay’s smile lies unrest. She loves the husband she met in high school, but sometimes she feels trapped. Trapped by the island, trapped by her marriage and providing stability to her younger sister, and trapped by the whole ‘good’ ethos that underpins their company.The tourists provide a distraction. They come, stay a short while, and leave again, and that leaves Shay with opportunities. Ones where she can not be such a good girl.But on Liar’s Island you can trust no one... so Shay’s betrayal might not stay secret for long.

Wrong Number, Right Woman


Jae - 2020
    But then she gets a wrong-number text message from a stranger named Eliza, asking her of all people for dating advice! Eliza is Denny’s total opposite: witty, outgoing—and straight. Despite their differences, the accidental text sparks an unlikely friendship. Soon, Eliza—self-proclaimed queen of disastrous first dates—would rather banter back and forth with Denny than to keep trying her luck at online dating. When they meet in person, there’s an instant connection. But what Eliza is feeling can’t be attraction, right? It doesn’t mean a thing that she’s starting to wish the guys she dates would be more like Denny. Or does it? Can the wrong number lead to the right woman after all? Wrong Number, Right Woman is a light-hearted, slow-burn lesbian romance that embraces likable characters without all the drama.Length: 116,000 wordsTropes & themes: slow-burn romance, low angst, relatable characters, butch/femme, age gap, “toaster oven” romance, craft romance, Portland romance, shy character

Hope Eternal Ranch Romance: Three Sweet Contemporary Western Romances


Elana Johnson - 2021
    You'll get HOPEFUL COWBOY, OVERPROTECTIVE COWBOY, and RUGGED COWBOY, all of which feature a cowboy looking for a second chance at life, love, and happiness. These redemptive romances will have you swooning, sighing, and remembering that everyone deserves a second chance to make things right.Hopeful Cowboy: He's struggling to step into his new role as a single dad. She's trying to keep her ranch operational and her heart intact. Can Nate and Ginger build forever out of heartache?Overprotective Cowboy: Can Ted and Emma face their pasts so they can truly be ready to step into the future together? Or will everything between them fall apart once the truth comes out?Rugged Cowboy: He's a cowboy mechanic with two kids and an ex-wife on the run. She connects better to horses than humans. Can Dallas and Jess find their way to each other at Hope Eternal Ranch?Almost 600 reviews on the individual books!From Hopeful Cowboy, Book 1:★★★★★ "Once again, Elana Johnson delivers a spellbinding story full of hope." ~BradTL3, Amazon reviewer★★★★★ "Fantastic book: Elana Johnson starts this series with a very heartwarming story about a participant in a residential reentry program. The plot has enough intrigue and twists to hold your interest and makes one wonder how the characters would work things out in the end. The growth shown in the main characters with trust issues was definitely worth reading." ~Sandy, Amazon reviewer★★★★★ "Simply a great read! I loved this book! I felt as though I was right there on the ranch with them." ~Lynne, Amazon reviewer

Bad Reputation


Callie Blake - 2017
    The sleaziness, the backstabbing – the constant parade of womanizing assholes who break her cousin's heart every week.They're all bad news, and as far as she can tell, Connor Schaffer is no different.He's six feet and two inches of cocky, smirking asshole – the panty-dropping king of one-night stands, and everything Peyton hates. But when Connor signs a unique contract with her uncle, Peyton finds their lives suddenly entwined on a daily basis. And despite their nonstop, claws out fighting, she finds herself suddenly tangled in his sheets.Their spark was unpredictable, the sex unbelievable, and just like that, Peyton’s world is turned upside down. For the first time in her life, she’s discovering hot lust, real pleasure and everything she swore was strictly not for her.Long story short, Hollywood’s got this good girl screwed.***Bad Reputation is a full-length standalone with no cheating and a HEA***

Inside Fighter: A Lesbian Romance (The STRONGER YOU Book 1)


Ruby Scott - 2020
    

Summer Crush


Lauren Milson - 2019
     In a matter of eight hours, she was upgraded in my mind from a beautiful, lovely young woman to the sole object of every single last one of my desires. Her name is Hailey Penn. She came to stay with me for two weeks. It took two minutes for me to save her from drowning. Two hours to watch a Hitchcock movie together. And two weeks to explore our summer crush. But it’s not just a crush - I knew in an instant that she was the one. And I won’t stop fighting until she’s mine. Summer Crush is an HEA romance novella. High steam, light, and fun. xx, Lauren

To Be Unbroken


Stein Willard - 2015
    But wealth and esteem came second only to the passionate, albeit illicit, love she felt for Princess Anima. Their secret liaison came to an abrupt end when Anima’s duty to her father and the Kingdom tore them apart; triggering an ancient curse. Heartbroken and cast in stone, Maxima was left yearning for her paramour. Finding Anima’s soul was the only way to break the curse and reclaim her lover. Rich and beautiful, Sara Laramie grew up as one of the most sought after socialites in Boston’s elite circles. A failed relationship caused her to retreat from the social scene and instead focus all her attention on starting a private gallery. Finally, with a purpose in life, she thought she had enough to keep her busy. That was until she received an unexpected request to showcase the statue of a formidable ancient Greek female warrior in her gallery. The arrival of the statue coincided with the appearance of a gorgeous flint-eye stranger who with a single kiss spun Sara’s life out of control.

The RV Ranch


Tey Holden - 2020
    When neither her military accolades nor the exploits of her new Bohemian lifestyle fill the void in her life, she takes to the road in her RV in search of purpose and meaning to her life. An early blizzard leaves her stranded in the middle of Wyoming, where she meets Kate Nolan. After her career dreams were crushed, Kate Nolan returned home to find her grandmother (Grams) ill, and her ranch falling apart. Her plans to rebuild go up in flames when a fire destroys the newly built cabins. Matters get worse when the bank manager shows up with default papers to repossess the property, and when bullets fly because outsiders with an interest in the ranch try to take it by force. When all seems lost, Jo asks Kate for the one thing that is most difficult for her to give, her trust. Jo calls her Army buddies to help solve the mysterious circumstances happening at the ranch. Grams thinks Jo is the person who can restore Kate’s ability to trust again, and Kate the person who can heal Jo’s hurts and bring purpose to her life. Have the forces of nature conjured a plan to bring these women together to heal their wounds, save each other, and the ranch? Was Grams right about Kate and Jo? Or will the appearance of an ex-girlfriend and would be lovers ruin their chance for love?

My Dad's Best Friend: An Age Gap Pregnancy Romance


Sofia Finn
    Way too young for someone like me.And the daughter of my Navy SEAL buddy.Seeking to escape from my grief, I find Mindy, as scorned and broken as me.Her brown eyes flash under the club lights.And her sensual beauty arouses every inch of my body.One stolen kiss seals the night’s fate.A choice I make that is full of delicious regret.What the hell am I thinking?Claiming my best friend's daughter...I should keep my distance.But when danger comes knocking, she’s mine to protect.I’ll destroy anyone who tries to hurt her.And that might even include me...Because I can't deal with the surprise that’s due in nine months.Not now.Not ever.

Stronger


Suzanne Jenkins - 2018
    Her handsome FBI Director ex lives in Manhattan. Then his fashion-model girlfriend is invited to walk in London Fashion Week, but it can only lead to trouble, right? A former marriage is tested to its limits when Michael's team puts a mobster behind bars and no one in his circle of colleagues or his family is safe.

Shameless Boss (Badder Bosses #2)


Liz Fox - 2020
    AmaraAfter a difficult year, I’m just starting to make things work.I’m a single mom with a new job and new opportunities, and I’m not going to waste them.When my ex doesn’t show up with the cake for my son’s birthday, I don’t know what to do.Thankfully, my boss swoops in and saves the day.He’s sexy, smart, and young enough to pull an all-nighter.But can I trust a man with my heart after I’ve been burned?PatrickThere’s a reason I’ve already made it at just twenty-nine years old.It’s because I’m always right.I turned my parents’ business into a multi-million dollar franchise, and now I’m ready for more.When I see Amara in the office, I know she’s the one for me.She’s curvy, strong, and I have no shame in pursuing her.Now, I just need to convince her that I’m not going anywhere.

Cowboy for a Season


Janalyn Knight - 2019
    Years of trying and failing to bear a child have given her an air of sadness overlaid with a hardened determination to persevere. Hiring Brazilian Professional Bull Rider, Alex, who is on a slow road to recovery from potentially career-ending injuries, will help Hanna get her wheat in before the fall rains come. The handsome cowboy makes it clear that he will return to bull riding before the start of the new PBR season in January. Alex didn’t count on his ex-wife dropping off his toddler daughter Chloe without warning. Hannah didn’t count on caring for the cowboy or his precious daughter. Despite his love for Chloe and the way he cares for Hannah, Alex’s goal remains the same—to return to bull riding, the only life he’s ever wanted. Three hearts hang in the balance, and one decision will break them all. If you like hot cowboys, strong women, and ranching in the new West, then this book will have you burning through the pages.

Seducing the Spaniard


Clare Connelly - 2015
    Beautiful, successful and care-free, she’s the darling of the social scene. But deep down, she’s hiding a secret pain. Gael Vivas broke her heart when he callously rejected her, but now he’s back, and Carrie’s going to do whatever it takes to prove him wrong. He does want her, and she’s going to leave him begging for more. Only revenge is a dish best served cold, and there is nothing cold about what Carrie feels for Gael. It’s red hot and steamy, and if she’s not careful, she’s going to find herself as heartbroken as ever by the untouchable Spaniard. He reached out and took the vodka from her, placing it on the bar. “You are upset.” She took in a deep breath. He was right, and she was annoyed at herself for feeling that way. For letting her emotions control her. She’d spent six years learning to contort her feelings into an obedient maze of sense. Now, they were running away from her, as though she were seventeen and naïve again. “I just need my own space,” she said finally. “Would you please go?” “You should have thought of that before you started this.” “Started what?” She shrugged, aiming for complacence. “What happened between us was just sex. Two people who wanted that moment of enjoyment. It’s done. Why put any more energy into analysing it? You didn’t know who I was, but you knew what I was, and what I wanted.” “And what are you, amante dulce?” “A woman,” she whispered. “I’m not a kid anymore. Some stupid, fat, needy child desperate for romance from someone like you.” “No,” he agreed, closing the distance between them. “You are no longer a child.” He kissed her before she could guess what he intended, his lips hard on hers. “You are an adult, and you’ve entered into a very adult game. Do you want to play, Carrie? Are you really willing to fight with me?” Her body softened against his. Desire tore through her. “Yes.”

The Road Ahead


A.E. Radley - 2018
    Forced to share a long journey home. Will they work together or pull each other apart? Rebecca is stuck in Portugal. All planes to England are grounded and it's only two days until Christmas. Desperate to get home but without money to hire a car; she's stuck. She sees an opportunity when she meets a snobby businesswoman with a broken leg, a platinum credit card, and a desire to get home. A tentative agreement is struck in order reach their destination before the festive deadline. Will they make it, or will they kill each other along the way? A heartwarming enemies to lovers romance with a twist. Discover The Road Ahead and make your own journey home today.