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The Miracle Twins (Love after 40)


Izabella Brooks - 2018
     Indeed, a relationship is the very last thing she’s looking for after a particularly short-lived marriage crumbled spectacularly around her. But then, a reluctant auctioned date with a devilishly handsome billionaire changes everything. Cayde Windsor never really recovered from his sister’s tragic death. Unable to love like everyone else, he never commits to more than one-night stands. That is, until he meets the fiery beauty who’s none too pleased to be stuck in a blind date with him. In spite of their reservations, however, the electrifying pull between them is much too strong to ignore and before they know it, they’ve embarked in a torrid whirlwind romance. But what happens when the surprise of a lifetime brings everything crashing down around them? **** This is a standalone Novella with a touch of steam and HEA. ****

The Marriage Bargain


Kayla Watkins - 2019
    Especially not at the local charity center. The sole heir to his father’s company, Eugene Townsend is as arrogant as he is handsome. Born in a world of lavish privilege, this ruthless billionaire tycoon has always been indifferent to the suffering which exists in the real world. But his dying father has other plans: if Eugene wants to ever touch his inheritance money, he has to volunteer at a local charity. And find a wife. Kathryn Underwood’s world couldn’t be more different: single mother to an eight-year old son, she’s been volunteering at South Central for years. Having seen her fair share of hardships at the center, Kathryn takes an instant dislike to the conceited billionaire who walks in one day, demanding to mentor a child. To her surprise, Eugene starts to bond with her son. And in spite of everything, she slowly realizes that there’s a whole other side to the alluring billionaire. But sparks begin to fly between them, will Eugene and Kathryn ever manage to get past their wildly contrasting backgrounds and give love a chance? **** This is a standalone Novel with a touch of steam and HEA. ****

Mitchell (Members From Money Season Two #59)


Katie Dowe - 2021
    

All Out of Love


Siera London - 2019
    In this small town of everyday charm and colorful characters, Hank believes he's found the one, but is Kelby all out of love? Hank has it bad for third-grade teacher, Kelby Springfield. The single dad has been trying to get next to the reclusive beauty for months, so when she suddenly demands a kiss he’s determined to win her heart out of the starting block. Kelby’s relocation to the small town of Endurance is strategic, not for romantic notions of finding a Mr. Right who’s all wrong. When a colleague’s good intentions lands Kelby in the arms of all-around good guy, Hank Stewart—her heart races faster than her common sense. Hank is convinced he and Kelby have a running start on forever, but is she all out of love?

An Unexpected Arrangement


Danica Jackson - 2019
    She needs a job. Neither is prepared for what happens next. Janelle needs a job. When she finds what looks like the perfect opportunity, she jumps at the chance, but there’s a catch-one that will test her limits and her heart. Things are not as they seem behind the scenes. Charles doesn’t want love; he wants to inherit the barony and will do whatever it takes to make that happen. But when he hires a woman to marry him, the distance between his goals and what his heart wants couldn’t be farther apart. Janelle is getting under his skin-in a good way. Not only must they come to terms with their arrangement, they must contend with their stubbornness, Charles’ meddling mother, and a much bigger problem that’s waiting in the wings. Will they overcome their obstacles and find a happy ending? **** This is a standalone Novel with a touch of steam and HEA. ****

The Rancher


Olivia Saxton - 2019
    Her travels lead her to Texas and into the arms of a lonely rancher who is afraid of love. With patience and understanding, Faith breaks through Adrian’s walls. The happy times doesn’t last long when Adrian Matthews and his family are setup to lose the Lone Wolf Ranch and their freedom. By a twist of fate, Faith gets the upper hand to stop the troubles that has plagued the Matthews family. However, is she putting herself in danger for the rancher she loves? Warning: This work of fiction has explicit language and graphic sexual scenes.

Coming Home


A.R. Williams - 2021
    Barns’ wayward Hollywood son after he died. Tyler is coming home to decide what the wants to do with the land: sell to me or keep it. There is no choice for him but to give me what is rightfully mine. After I reintroduce the Pampered Prince to ranch life again, he will give it up in a hurry and go back to LA where he belongs.TylerI lost my father and the chance to keep rebuilding our fractured relationship that I had broken when I left to go to Hollywood. Now I am coming home to see my dad’s ranch and to decide what I want to do with it. Kerry, the housekeeper’s little girl that I used to call the Brat, is not happy that I am on my way to Parshall or that the Granite Ranch belongs to me. I ran away from it to become a Hollywood star, but this time I will reacquaint myself with the land and the woman that Kerry has become.Interracial Romance love story with HEA. Some strong language and love scenes.

His Billion Dollar Proposal (Billionaire Diaries, #1)


Janine Taylor - 2020
    She prides herself on always being put together with the perfect outfit, hair, and makeup, as image is everything in her business. She has big plans for her future. Imani has zero time for a man! All of her energy is focused on her business and employees who she considers family, until the moment that the arrogant billionaire Theo Warrens graces the doorway to her salon with his presence.Theo Warrens is a billionaire tech mogul with a meddling mother. After turning his back on the family’s established law firm, he decided to take a major chance on a tech invention of his own creation which made him a billionaire. Forever in the limelight, he needs to always be looking his best. However, an unexpected botched hair job has him turning to Imani to save him.Soon after, Theo has a tempting proposal for Imani that has her in two minds.Theo is not a man used to being ignored or not catered to at every turn, so Imani’s indifference to him intrigues him.Will Imani put running her business on hold and accept Theo’s offer? Will sparks fly between them? Or will she turn down the handsome, bossy billionaire?Find out in this brilliant BWWM romance book by Janine Taylor of BWWM Love.

Loving HART


Theresa Hodge - 2017
    Gone is the pimply faced, nerdy boy that was easy to forget. Hart Strong is now a strapping, toned, virile man who is capable of making my knees weak and my body sizzle to life. I love his sexy ass walk, his smoldering charismatic eyes and the way he makes me feel when I’m in his presence. My ex, Tony, is becoming more and more of a distant memory. This gorgeous blast from my past has come in to sweep me off my feet, make me forget my heartache and demand that I believe in true love again. What a wonderful feeling to be loved by Hart. Hart The moment I saw Whitney Martin again, my heart stopped. She's drop dead gorgeous, strong-willed and super talented. Thank God we landed on the same contract. Now, I get another chance to claim what’s mine. I wasn't confident back in the day, but now I'm a man who goes after what he wants and I will get it too. I am confident of that fact. Soon enough, Whitney will know what it means to be loved by Hart. Take a man who loved and lost, A woman who doesn’t believe in love anymore, An ex who figures out whose team he’s on way too late, and A love connecting best friend who always has her friend's back--And you have all the elements for a titillating romance story.

The Single Mother's Christmas With A Billionaire


Shay Violet - 2021
    No computer. No work.No men.Just time for me to relax with my best friends and my kids.And then, I threw a snowball and it hit him.Oh no. This retreat was supposed to be a way to cool my head...but this billionaire is bringing on the heat.I'm not used to this.I've spent years focusing on my work and raising my kids.I've done everything on my own. And now, the hottest man I've ever seen is offering me his hand... and his heart.He's crazy about me and he's ready to be a father.Despite my misgivings, I'm falling hard and fast.I thought that I would never find love again.But this Christmas -- maybe, just maybe -- I'm going to get a fairy tale ending.

Something Different


Toye Lawson Brown - 2016
    That was the last straw for the Crime Scene Investigator who is already dealing with major trust issues. She is reluctant to put her trust in another contractor until her best friend convinces her to try a contractor she swears will not hustle her. Then comes home improvement contractor Jason Green, a man dealing with trust issues of his own. With a little arm-twisting from a friend, he offers to build Peyton the kitchen of her dreams and prove there are honest contractors, and not all men are dogs. Not all goes as planned when the two meet unexpectedly. She is left with a bad first impression of him, but he is head over heels smitten at first sight with her. Something Different is a grown and sexy read that will have you laughing, crying, and mad, all at the same time.

What White Boyz Ride


Karen White-Owens - 2009
    She meets a handsome skier who sets fire to her heart. But is this sexy ski bum hot enough to keep her warm on long winter nights?In Natalie Dunbar's Knight On A Just Ski, Alexis Calhoun works on a secluded island. After nearly drowning, she is rescued by a hunky actor on a jet ski. Will their passion survive once they are off the island? Seressia Glass's Regina Lieberman in Rode Hard is in a rut. She agrees to take a ride on the back of a studly man;s custom-made motorcycle. Can these two unexpected lover keep moving when a secret threatens to derail their desire?Enjoy the Ride by Kelley Nyrae presents Evangeline Sinclair blowing off steam after passing her bar exam. She heats thes lops with a hot snowboarder in a affair hot enough to melt snow off the mountains. But will their fling last longer than a thrilling down hilll ride?SImone Harlow's Robey Wade is a girl in control of every aspect of her life until she she takes her first surfing lesson. She meets a handsome surfer who takes her on the wave of a lifetime. Will this mismatched couple learm to go with the Flow and let love rule?

Love Thy Neighbor


Kimberly Smith - 2017
    She was blessed to have two mothers in her lifetime and she lost them both. Kayla lost her birth mother to a world where circumstances and choice played a large factor. She lost her adopted mother to the power of love. Kayla has a big heart but hasn’t allowed anyone outside of her family to get close to her until she meets her neighbor, Daniel.Daniel Shore’s life has always been filled with love, but he has not felt excited about anything for a long time, other than cooking. His parents wanted a stable future for him, and that is exactly what he has. He has been content with his life. He has a well-paying position in a top-rated accounting firm. He is in the best shape of his life. It isn’t until he spies his new neighbor Kayla skinny dipping, that he realizes that his life is missing something, the love of a good woman.Daniel has never had an interracial romance, but his desire for Kayla opens him up to trying new thing. Kayla opens the door to Daniel in more ways than one. She lets him into her home and her heart.