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Craving Cole
Kate Hunt - 2019
That same evening, my spontaneity lands me in the bed of a hot guy I just met. He’s confident, smart, a total dreamboat… …and he makes me feel more bliss that night than I ever have in my life. But that’s all this is ever going to be, just a one-time thing. My future is already figured out, and I’m sticking to the plan. Cole I fall for Aurora the moment I see her. I mean, damn. Those curves. When I strike up a conversation with her, her wit and sweetness makes me fall for her even harder. We ring in the New Year together with our own private celebration. Multiple times. But being with her for one night isn’t enough. I need her forever. And I’m willing to do whatever it takes to make this curvy hottie my bride. CRAVING COLE is a short instalove romance with steam, sweetness, and a happily-ever-after! This novella can be read as a standalone, but is best enjoyed with the rest of the Dirty Sweet Alphas series.
A Very Merry Alpha Christmas
Logan Chance - 2019
North owns a store for the celebrity babies of Hollywood. When Holly accepts a job there, she is immediately intrigued by her Scrooge of a boss. THIS BOOK IS FUN. (No celebrities were harmed in the making of this book)EVEREST:Ginger Darling hates her boss. Meredith Taylor is a mean, overbearing tyrant controlling Ginger's holiday plans in the palm of her greedy hands. Ginger decides her boss needs to get laid, and the stranger she met in the elevator earlier this morning is the perfect choice to stuff Meredith’s stockings. He was handsome enough. Not that she noticed.Everest Snow has a secret, and a mission. He won't let some redhead angel ruin his plans. Date her boss? Gladly, it only helps him achieve his goal...but why can't he get his little matchmaker out of his head? And why is he going along with her ridiculous ideas instead of making a move on her under the mistletoe? Everest and Ginger will liven up your holiday. Get ready.GRAHAM:Graham Steele is the owner of the Mountain Goat Resort and Zoe would love nothing more than to get her handmade soaps in every room. "It was only supposed to be one night of bliss before my big meeting. But, I never expected to run into my one-night stand the next morning as I pitched my proposal. And I never expected his counter proposal...a fake engagement."(Graham is a Holiday Novella previously published in 2018 and will include new bonus material.)
Burn for You
J.T. Geissinger - 2017
But for a sassy chef and an arrogant billionaire, the sparks are real…Jackson “The Beast” Boudreaux is rich, gorgeous, and unbelievably rude to the staff at Chef Bianca Hardwick’s New Orleans restaurant. Bianca would sooner douse herself in hot sauce than cook for Jackson again, but when he asks her to cater his fund-raiser, Bianca can’t refuse, knowing the cash will help pay her mother’s medical bills. Then Jackson makes another outrageous request: Marry me. The unconventional offer includes an enormous sum—money Bianca desperately needs, even if it does come with a contract — and a stunning ring.The heir to a family bourbon dynasty, Jackson knows the rumors swirling around him. The truth is even darker. Still, he needs a wife to secure his inheritance, and free-spirited, sassy Bianca would play the part beautifully. Soon, though, their simple business deal evolves into an emotional intimacy he’s built walls to avoid.As the passion heats up between them, Bianca and Jackson struggle to define which feelings are real and which are for show. Is falling for your fake fiancé the best happy ending… or a recipe for disaster?
American Scandal
Lucia Black - 2020
A mafia princess. It’s what I’ve been all my life, but tonight, that changes. Tonight, I will meet the man I am supposed to marry. Calvin Nathaniel James. He’s a man with friends in high places. A man that wants to be good, but is just as corrupt as they come. He made a deal with my father, and because of it—I’m meant to be his. Mr. President: That’s what the world will call him. Husband: That’s what I will call him. This has been my future for eight years now. I’ve always known it’s coming. I’ve accepted it. There’s only one problem. His name is Preston Fitzgerald. He’s my future husband’s best friend. Tonight, I will meet them both. And our futures will change forever.
The Favor
Suzanne Wright - 2020
You didn’t let yourself become indebted to a man like Dane Davenport, no matter how badly you needed his help. As his personal assistant, she was very aware that the globally successful CEO was ruthless and unforgiving. Of course, if she’d known he’d request that she be his wife for twelve months, she’d have hesitated in accepting his help. Because what she’d learned from Dane was that the devil wasn’t ugly and terrorising. He was seductive and captivating. He hummed with whispers of temptation – the temptation to sin and surrender, to let him brand and possess you. He awakened every need and fantasy you had.He could even make you love him.
A Love So Real
Kimberly Rae Jordan - 2019
Driving aimlessly along the west coast, she’s drawn to the small town of New Hope Falls in Washington State and soon finds herself in a place unlike anywhere she’s been before.
Welcome to the fictional town of New Hope Falls!
A sanctuary for those needing refuge.
A beacon for those who are lost. A place for the hurting to call home. Come for a visit and fall in love with New Hope Falls and its residents, both old and new. As a social media influencer, Arianna is used to the internet world. She has millions of followers on YouTube and Instagram, and her career depends on her good reputation. Unfortunately, one bad decision has repercussions that could negatively affect everything she’s worked hard to build. Needing time to think and consider her next move, away from the pressures of her world, she flees LA in search of clarity and peace. Fall may be a beautiful time in New Hope Falls, but for Elijah McNamara, it brings back a lot of bad memories. In the midst of dealing with those, a breath of fresh air appears at the small resort his family owns, distracting him from the memories and making him feel things he hasn’t felt in a very long time…if ever. They come from completely different worlds and are each deeply entrenched in those lives, but it doesn’t stop the feelings they have for each from growing. However, Eli’s past is resurfacing, causing him to consider what his presence in Arianna’s life might mean to her career. Could he withstand the spotlight if someone chose to shine it on him because of Arianna’s career? Because of how she lives her life in front of a camera for all the world to see? As the past reaches into the present, it becomes clear that someone wants Arianna gone from New Hope Falls. Can Arianna and Eli find a way to bring their worlds together in spite of it all? Or is Arianna destined to leave the sanctuary of hope and peace she’s found to return to the life she left behind in LA. This Christian romance novel of 105,000 words is the first book in the New Hope Falls series from USA Today bestselling author Kimberly Rae Jordan. This is a sweet romance of faith and love that you can share with both your grandmother and your daughter! If you enjoy heartwarming Christian romance with a focus on love, faith, and family, be sure to check out these other series and books by Kimberly Rae Jordan:
The Callaghans & McFaddens
Fostered by Love
BlackThorpe Security
The McKinleys
Home to Collingsworth
Those Karlsson Boys
Other Christian romance books by Kimberly Rae Jordan:
Faith, Hope & Love
Marrying Kate
It's Only Temporary
Iona Rose - 2021
wow!Asking her to come turns out to be the best thing you ever did in your life.Question: What happens when your ex turns up and wants to kiss and make-up?Answer: Baby, everything has a sell-by date.
Make Me Wild (
Gabrielle Snow - 2021
And I’ve always secretly wanted my big brother’s best friend, Ren.He’s ambitious and sexy. Kind and thoughtful. A talented football player the whole town loves. Destined to make it big.Basically, Ren is the man of my dreams.But he’s the only person who is seriously off-limits.Gabe would kill us if anything was to happen between us.And I should have known better than to play with fire.I wasn’t supposed to flirt with him.He wasn’t supposed to flirt back.And he definitely wasn’t supposed to kiss me until my head was spinning . . .Because after that, there’s no turning back.Ren is the kind of guy who will do the right thing no matter what.The only problem is that he’s my big brother’s best friend.And being with me is the wrong thing...but it makes us both wild.MAKE ME WILD is the first book in the (IN LOVE WITH) MY BIG BROTHER'S BEST FRIEND series. This series must be read in order.
4th of July With Dad's Best Friend
Flora Ferrari - 2020
Everything about her says 'mine' and I'm a man who never fails to get what he wants. First I need to get rid of the goon who is trying to harass her, and then I can show her what a real man looks like...The minute she turns her big blue eyes on me I'm lost. That beautiful body was made to be mine, and I will fight anyone who stands in my way... even if I am supposed to be keeping out of trouble.I'm supposed to be having a restful holiday at my best friend's beach house, enjoying the sun, sand and sea. But now that I've seen her rest is the last thing on my mind.By the time I find out who she is, it's already too late.She's my best friend's daughter...*4th of July With Dad's Best Friend is an insta-everything standalone instalove romance with a HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.
Reunited
Marcella Swann - 2018
. . except for that one time. I knew I shouldn't but he was so hot. Steamy. Passionate. It was incredible. I left him a note the next morning but he never called.Next thing I know, I’m pregnant. Me and my little girl have made it through but it’s been hell.Now he’s back but he doesn’t know the half of it—doesn’t know about his daughter . . . our daughter.His hotness made me do a stupid thing five years go, but not this time.If he thinks he can freakin’ waltz back into my life . . . My little girl absolutely loves the guy though and, well, he’s got a billion dollars coming to him. F***!
Bobby
I had her for one night.It was hot. It was right. It was incredible. I’ve never really shaken her from my thoughts. It's still the best night of my life and, trust me, I've had plenty of Netflix and chill action since.But she was gone by the morning. Fine. I can play that game, too. So I bolted--got the heck outta dodge. Now I got a billion bucks coming my way.One catch, though: I've got to get my shit together and clean up my act.Or else my uncle’s money goes elsewhere—to my shitty cousin.But f*** the money, no one’s gonna mess with my woman—and my daughter.Their mine. I’ll do what I have to protect them. To make things right.So bring it on. This is gonna be fun.
Ready for Moore
Rochelle Paige - 2022
Skylar Hicks had nothing in common with the wealthy outsider of the town’s founding family. Jumping back into the dating pool with anyone was the last thing she had time for, and certainly not with Baxter Moore after how awful things had gone when they first met.No matter how gorgeous he was. Or determined.
After a devastating loss, Baxter’s priorities shifted. He left the big city behind so he could reconnect with his extended family. Dating was the last thing on his mind…until Skylar’s righteous fury made a big impression. He knew he should stay away from the beautiful single mom, but Baxter couldn’t get her out of his mind.Going after what he wanted had been the key to Baxter’s success. And he wanted Skylar. Badly.He thought coming home would be the biggest change of his life, but he was wrong.
The Hate Vow
Nicole French - 2019
Looks like millions. Worth billions. A body like the David with a mind to match. Unfortunately for this wayward heir, to keep his money, he needs a wife. And of all the women in the world, he chooses me. Too bad I’ve hated him for five years, since he took all my tears and tossed me away. The guy slept his way through half of New England and discarded women like hotel toiletries. Been there. Done that. Still...what would you do for twenty million dollars? Would you wear the dress? Fake a smile for the man who broke your heart? Or would you run far, far away? Yeah, that’s what I thought. I’ll see you at the church.
Never Say Never
Taylor Holloway - 2018
Never hesitate. Never get emotionally involved.Words I've lived by. Until her.I'm a fixer.I fix bad, embarrassing, illegal problems, for the right price.My clients are rich, famous, powerful, and very dangerous.Now I’ve got a problem of my very own: Eva Martin. She just happens to be both my best friend’s little sister, and at the center of the most explosive problem I’ve ever faced. As the body count rises around us, I’m falling for the one woman that’s totally out of bounds. Her wide innocent eyes, perfect curves, and sexy, smoky voice—she’s a liability and a weakness, but I'm unable to resist.Eva’s a risky distraction for a man like me. I'm going to make her mine, and I'll use everything in my arsenal to keep her safe.Even if it means everyone else—including me—becomes collateral damage.
