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Picture Perfect


Heather B. Moore - 2014
    But that was over ten years ago, and each is still trying to find that perfect someone . . . if perfect is even possible. In PICTURE PERFECT, Gemma has never done anything out of the ordinary, until her boyfriend Randy starts to ignore her. But even cutting and dyeing her hair doesn’t get his attention. She decides to join her old high school friends for spring vacation, only to be faced with Drew, her best friend who suddenly seems interested in her as more than a friend. Gemma must determine if her heart is on the rebound or if it’s finally met its true match.

Chalk it up to Love


Jill Haymaker - 2018
    Recently divorced, she struggles to cope with being a single mom. Fortunately, her hometown of Aspen Ridge, Colorado, provides the perfect place for her to heal. BOYD GARRETT’S life changed the day his wife was senselessly killed by a texting driver. No longer fulfilled by his life in the big city, he accepts a new teaching job in the tiny, mountain town of Aspen Ridge, hoping to find an escape from the memories that haunt him. Can Peak Elementary School’s new, handsome instructor teach Erin to believe in herself again? Can Boyd find the happiness he thought he’d lost forever? Or are the walls they’ve built around their hearts too high? Two people who’ve learned that with love comes pain. But, sometimes—we get a second chance.

Talk Dirty to Me, Cowboy


Jodi Linton - 2014
    Waitin’. Watchin’. Bidin’ his time for Laney Briggs and her hot little behind to saddle up and make his night. His girl. Hell, after all these years, he knows exactly how to drive her crazy with need...for him.And Laney is ready to play. Tonight is their new beginning, and she has on her red cowboy boots—the ones that make Gunner wild. She knows that she’s only a few tequilas away from being pressed up against his firm, demanding bod. At his wicked mercy. But tonight, Gunner has something he wants. Needs. Even if it means that Laney will be the one in complete control...

Hot Woman Wanted


Tia Siren - 2017
    So why shouldn’t I? I post the ‘Hot Woman Wanted’ ad. And then the trouble starts. Natalie Ransom is the hottest girl on the internet. I’m thinking about pulling back her dark hair made for grabbing. And devouring those full lips created for pleasure. I’ve gotta get her to go on a date with me. There’s just one problem. We haven’t even met - and she already hates me. This Billionaire Opposites Attract Romance is a short stand-alone story. It’s the story about Winston, a spin-off to Hot Man Wanted, my latest Amazon best-seller. xx Tia Tia Siren. Spoil the bad girl in you.

Ruined


Alycia Taylor - 2014
    He was my ex-boyfriend who had been in prison for the last two years. He must have just gotten out. I wouldn't have been nervous if I wasn't dating his best friend, Terrance. I hoped we could be friends but he had other plans. Would I be able to stop them?

Loving The White Billionaire


Monica Brooks - 2015
    Her fiancé shows his true colors and she must now learn to live without her only true love. Jaida decides to take a break from life and head to the Caribbean. While there, she meets a vacationing hunky businessman named Axel. The two of them play a flirtatious game of cat and mouse until their passion eventually overflows. Jaida and Axel are pushed back to reality when they go back to the real world that only sees black and white. Follow Jaida’s journey as she tries to move on from past love and maybe capture a new one.

Summer Spark


Ginnie Carmichael - 2014
    For her, solitude is a small price to pay for keeping Sophie out of trouble. Love is the last thing on Elsie’s mind, especially in a small town like Smithfield, Virginia. Alex Becker is the star of Smithfield's firefighting department. He may be a hero, but at night he sees a broken man in the mirror. There was a time when he believed in love, but that all disappeared after he unexpectedly lost his wife late last year. They both need a second chance at love. Will Elsie be able to overcome her fear of getting another broken heart? Will Alex ever be able to love again?

At the Cowboy's Mercy


Emma Jay - 2012
    Her father, a rodeo cowboy, recently passed away after a long, expensive illness. The medical bills, combined with his habit of gambling and the fact that she had to quit her job to take care of him,has left her homeless and with no place to go but back to the rodeo. She tracks down Luke Delaney, one of her father’s proteges, and asks for help. Luke Delaney thought of Red Stacey as a father. Kennedy didn’t call him when Red was sick, so he didn’t get to say good-bye to the man he loved like a father. He can’t forgive her for that, and turns her away.But when she turns to his brother Liam for help instead,Luke steps forward, partly because of his concern of how his brother the player will treat her, and partly because he knows her father would want him to. Since she’s homeless, she has to stay in his tiny RV. At first close quarters lead to sparring as they fight their attraction--and she fights to have some kind of independence when she’s leaning so heavily on him. But nature can only hold out so long, and despite their better judgement, they give in to their desires. But Kennedy is afraid he’s taking her body in payment, and he’s afraid of the feelings he has for her as he gets to know her again, the feelings he hasn’t let himself feel since they were sixteen years old.

Manhunt


Ann Voss Peterson - 2008
    Each stand-alone story is set in the brutal and beautiful Rocky Mountains and contains intrigue, romance, and break-neck action. Read all three. A Reluctant Hunter... Desperate to provide for her young daughter, accountant Shanna Clarke accepts an invitation to go on a company hunting trip in the Wind River Mountains, even though she's never shot anything in her life. If she can get through it without embarrassing herself, maybe that sought-after promotion will be hers. But then her boss starts shooting... at her. ...Becomes the Prey Dodging gunfire and struggling to survive in the Wyoming wilderness, Shanna stows away in the back of a rancher's truck. A snowstorm, a grizzly bear, and a murder rap can't keep Shanna and rancher Jace Lantry from discovering why she was targeted. But knowing the reason is only half the battle... the rest has a good chance of killing them both. The first book in Ann Voss Peterson's Rocky Mountain Thriller series, Manhunt is a fast-paced, pulse-pounding novel of suspense and romance. It is approximately 55,000 words long. An earlier draft of this novel was previously published under the title Wyoming Manhunt.

Finding Love Again


Jessica Matthews - 2015
    One day she gets the worst news of her life and is spun into a depression. As Olivia meanders through every day in a fog, she meets someone that helps turn her world around. Follow Olivia as she begins her journey of finding love again.*This book is part of a 3 book continuing series.

The Lone Warriors


Daniel Banner - 2018
    When one of them suggests a pact to break up with all of them, the debate is on. Each man quickly takes a side as the arguments heat up to determine if they will face the future attached, or as Lone Warriors. Catastrophe strikes on the mission and the men must work as a team to adapt and overcome to have any hope of making it home. Some hold out hope that someone is waiting for them, while others wish the Dear Jane scheme had never come up. This novelette in six parts introduces each man as they each explore their hopes of love for the future. Blaine Hammerton – fiercely loyal and deeply in love.Baron Luzader – silent, brave, and always on top of the intel.Logan Steele – a smart, playful computer genius.Creed Hawk – confident, famous, and desperate to return to his sweetheart.Maddox Easton – intelligent, well-traveled, and funny.Jace Burns - fearless, witty, and tough as nails.Get acquainted with the men of the Navy SEAL Romances 2.0!The Found Warrior by Taylor HartThe Honest Warrior by Daniel BannerThe Rogue Warrior by Cindy Roland AndersonThe Stealth Warrior by Cami CheckettsThe Diehard Warrior by Jennifer YoungbloodThe Fearless Warrior by Kimberly Krey

A Valentine Step


Gabriel Love - 2018
     Her boyfriend dumped her… …for her best friend. Her mother’s getting remarried… …to a jerk. Her step brother is insanely hot… …and an asshole. Just when she asks if anything else can go wrong… Her step brother kisses her. In front of their parents. FML. A Valentine Step is a standalone novella of about thirty thousand words. No cliffhangers, lots of steam, some dirty language and a HEA.

3 Cowboys For The Bride


Pepper Swan - 2018
    I'm in love with 3 men of my dreams.So, I ran . . . and they followed.We've been best friends since we were kids, and we're still best friends.But can these rugged cowboys really be my lovers? It's my biggest fantasy.They've been like brothers to each other, and now that I've made a mess of my life, I'm going to need their loyalty and friendship to get through the blizzard that's swirling outside, and the emotions that swirl inside my head.Sparks fly when each cowboy vows to protect, comfort and shield me from my own misplaced guilt.Soon we're sharing not only our beds, but our most intimate desires.Once the fire ignites, it's impossible to put out and what happens next is sure to consume us all.Now that I've had all three of these cowboys, one cowboy will never be my happily ever after. A Reverse Harem Romance

Bad Reputation


Jamie Knight - 2019
    So when my best friend insists I travel home for our reunion, I balk. But then I think of hiring a hot escort as my fake fiancé. That will sure improve my reputation. Plus it’ll make everyone jealous and be my perfect revenge. I knew that escorts had to be handsome. But I didn’t think the one I hired would be so charming. Leo is the perfect man, from his tall, muscular body to his sense of humor. But he isn’t really mine. We’re from two different coasts. And it feels like we’re from two different worlds. But when he really gets into the role by kissing me, our lips fit together perfectly. This could never work out. Or could it? Each kiss he gives me starts to make our romance seem more real. Leo It’s just a job, but all I can think about is working her over. I used to be a player. But after having to work as an escort, I’m taking a new approach to dating. That is, I don’t really plan to date at all. It’s not like escorts have the best reputation. But all that changes when I meet Carina. Curvy and pretty, she is the perfect girl next door. But the problem is that she is my client, even if it is for just one night. It’s bad to mix business with pleasure, but I just can’t resist. Especially after I kiss her lips. What starts out as just pretend, turns into an obsession. One night of feeling her body pressed against mine is not enough. Soon I’m coming up with more reasons to continue this façade. Free of charge. Why can’t I get her out of my system? Could this pretend relationship last forever? Bad Reputation is a full length standalone fake fiancé steamy romance novel. This is a "safe" read, with absolutely no cheating at all and both characters being gaga for each other and no one else as soon as they meet. It is the first book in the Too Bad It's Fake series of standalone books with connected characters and shared world that can be read separately or binge-read altogether for maximum enjoyment. Jamie Knight promises to always bring you a happy ever after filled with plenty of heat. And never any cheating or cliffhangers!

Strip Back


Ava Manello - 2014
    This is Eric's story. Back when life was a little less polished, and a whole lot harder.Before there was Strip Teaser, there was Eric; manager and founder of the Naked Night’s male stripper troupe.You wouldn’t think you’d be past it at 34, but that’s the position Eric found himself in, as well as newly single after finding his girlfriend in a compromising position.Setting up the Naked Night’s wasn’t easy, it wasn’t fun, and it wasn’t without sleaze, but somehow he did it.Strip Back is a humorous and steamy tale of one man’s journey to fulfill a dream. Not all male strippers are the same.