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A Brush with a Billionaire
Lorana Hoopes - 2018
Wanting something different, he decides to take some time off to think. However, when his car breaks down in the small town of Soda Spurs, Texas, he is forced to rely on people he doesn't know, Brent rediscovers the charm of a small town and a feisty female mechanic, but will it be enough for him to stay or will the fame call him back?Sam Jenkins moved to Soda Spurs after a hard breakup. All she wanted to do was open up an auto shop and return to her small town roots. Then Brent McKasson lands in her lap. Literally. She's the only mechanic in town, and with the only hotel in town booked for the Cowboy festival, she is forced not only to fix his car but to open her spare room to him for the weekend. What she hadn't expected was to open her heart to him as well.Can a spark between two opposites create a lasting love? Or will his fame and her independence keep them apart?A new inspirational Christian romance by Amazon best selling author Lorana Hoopes, this story focuses on second chances and trusting God to bring the right people into your life at the right time.Follow the journey by clicking the button above. Nominated for the Clean Wholesome Romance Reader's Choice Award for 2018.
Italian Billionaire's Black Quadruplet Baby Miracle
Brittney Brooke - 2018
Chocolate-brown eyes. Pear-shaped curves…
Nothing had changed.
At first, it was about ego –Me gloating over how I’d “dated an actress”.Gabriella Allen.But the second I approached that VIP table,My game plan went out the window.I felt my greatest asset stir in my pants.So many memories.So many times I’d had her.Where had the years gone?Back then, timing was everything.We had separate roads to pave.But now…
I wanted back in.
Before we knew it, we’d reversed the clock,F@#king our way into oblivion…Until Gabriella collapsed on stage.And a bombshell followed.She was pregnant.With four babies.My babies.I didn’t sign up for the latter.But I won’t lose Gabriella again.I need to make it work.There’s just one problem – the pregnancy is meant to be a secret…But the tabloids just blew it sky-high...
Note: Italian Billionaire's Black Quadruplet Baby Miracle is 30k of steamy second-chance romance between an Italian billionaire and his beautiful American love.
Tomboys Don't Love Christmas
Christina Benjamin - 2020
. . what could go wrong?Your ‘presents’ is requested at Champs, for the infamous Northwood High Mistletoe Mixer.There will be hot cocoa, Christmas Carol-oke and all your favorite Tomboys.The snuggle is real as Alex, Casey, Marissa, Nicole and their swoon-worthy boys return home from college to catch up at their annual Christmas Eve party.From the outside it seems they’re all living the dream, but when a snowstorm traps the crew at Champs everyone starts feeling a little ‘Claus-trophobic’ and secrets are revealed. Could it be some of our lovebirds are holding on for ‘deer’ life?Sleigh, it isn’t so!With more than one romance on thin ice, it quickly becomes apparent the only way to save Christmas is for the Tomboys to join forces again to pull off some Mistletoe Miracles. They form a surprising alliance with Lexy, the queen of resting Grinch-face herself. Has love finally thawed the mean queen’s icy heart or is she up to snow good?Find out who’s singing “All the jingle ladies”, who’s “Sleigh-in It” and who’s suffering from “Love at frost sight.”Buckle up for a night of snow much fun!A sweet stand-alone high school Christmas sports romance.Have you read the other Tomboy Books?Tomboys Don't Wear PinkTomboys Don't Kiss the QuarterbackTomboys Don't Crush on the Captain
St. Clair's Silent Night
Celeste Granger - 2020
Noel Livingston wouldn’t learn that about Nicholas St. Clair until much later. Who she met was the owner of the Villa St. Clair. What happened is that two souls, stranded in a snowstorm, fell into each other’s arms when the power went out. It was a silent night, but not for Noel and Nicholas.This is a standalone that ends with a HFN. The continuation of Noel and Nicholas' story will appear in The Men of Mafia St. Clair series.
Hashtag Love
Kate Forster - 2013
Luckily, flirty Instagrammer Nick knows just how to warm her up...
A Cowboy Christmas: A Billionaire Cowboy Story
A.E. Easterlin - 2019
Christmas marked the date my husband left our home and ran into the arms of his secretary. It happens so frequently and to so many women, it isn’t even interesting anymore. That is, until it happens to you. When it’s your husband asking for a divorce it’s a different story. It took time before I met Logan. Before I cuddled close to him, relieved, happy with my nerves on high. Before he tilted my chin so I could see into his eyes as he bent his head low to kiss me. Slow at first, building the burn, a stealthy kindling that caught fire and I wondered what it would be like to be loved by a man like him.
One Last Fight
Ava Ashley - 2016
That's all it took to destroy my world.And my world? It had a name. Rafe Maddox.Once upon a time, Rafe and I were inseparable. He was my light in the darkness. My everything. He was there for me when I needed him most.I wish I could say I returned the favor, but I didn't. I abandoned him. Even let him go to prison trying to protect me.That was six years ago.Since then I've tried to forget him. To move on. I almost succeeded.But now he's back in my life, and I have one last chance to fight for him. For us.But the thing about fights worth winning? They're not easy. Sometimes you have to fight dirty. He taught me that. Well, he's about to learn no one fights as dirty as me.
My First Knight (The British Billionaire Series Book 1)
Virgini Bellarica - 2018
Workaholic Arielle Watson doesn't date. After the death of her mom and older brother, letting anyone into her heart is the last thing she needs. And as far as recreational sex is concerned, she doesn't believe in that, either. The Big-O? That's the kind of fantasy women's magazines cook up to sell more copies. At 23-years-old and still clutching her V-card, Arielle's proud of her status as one of New York City's busiest career girls. So when gorgeous and uber-sophisticated Max Knight strolls into her life unexpectedly, Arielle is totally unprepared for the whirlwind that follows. Her body, her heart, her entire world, in fact, is turned upside down. And that's just the beginning of her rollercoaster ride . . . My First Knight is the first novel in a passionate, steamy romance trilogy. Books 2 and 3 available NOW!. My First Knight can also be read as a stand-alone, as there is no cliffhanger. All 3 books full-length novels. "A super-sexy, gorgeous, steamy romance. Loved it!" Reading order: My First Knight (Book #1) My Dark Knight (Book #2) My Knight Shining (Book #3)
Shattered Heart : The Heart of Christmas Series
Patti Stafford
She plans to start the new year off as a full-time career woman.What she doesn’t expect is for her brother’s friend, Kyle, to show up and steal her heart. But, after a bad breakup, can she ever trust another man with her heart?Kyle is charming, mature and well-mannered, too good to be true. Will her shattered heart find healing or does she risk having it shattered again?
The Man Test
Amanda Aksel - 2014
He’s too good to be true. Will she prove her point or be swept off her feet?Couples therapist Marin Johns is in love with love until she catches her fiancé in the act. Heartbroken and convinced her life is a lie, she’s determined to show that all men are double-dealing pigs. So when the handsome and sweet James Young asks her on a date, she sees the perfect chance to prove her theory to the world.From snooping in his apartment to hiring a fidelity inspector, Marin sets trap after trap to expose James as just another cheating male. But the therapist didn't realize that the harmless experiment would put her friends at risk. And she certainly didn't expect her unsuspecting subject to make her heart beat three times as fast…Head over heels and deeply confused, will Marin double down on her theory or take one last chance on love?The Man Test is the laugh-out-loud first book in The Marin Test chick-lit series. If you like witty banter, comic hijinks, and the search for the perfect guy, you’ll love Amanda Aksel’s charming tale. Buy The Man Test to get an A+ in love today!
Fallacy
K.A. Berg - 2016
One night of hot, no-strings-attached sex. But what happens when one night turns into two years? Two of the best years of their lives... until it wasn't. Quinn Taylor doesn't believe in happily-ever-afters. Her heart hardened by the past. Despite Quinn's inability to trust, Alex Conway knows there's something worth fighting for. Alex makes Quinn question everything she's ever believed to be true about men. She doesn't want to let him in but there's no denying he's under her skin. Just when Alex thinks he's broken down her walls, Quinn runs, breaking his heart, and he has no idea why. After two long years without closure, Alex has finally had enough of wondering what went wrong. He's determined to win Quinn back. The only problem... she's engaged to someone else. Can Alex figure out how to win back the love of his life before she breaks both their hearts irrevocably? Will Quinn realize that everything she's ever believed is all a fallacy? ***While this series can be read without reading The Uninhibited Series, it is a spin-off that contains spoilers for the first series. It is suggested you read Inhibitions, Unrestricted and Freed first.***
Master of the Island
Lauren Hawkeye - 2014
It’s accessible only by plane- the better, he thinks, to hide his scars from the rest of the world. What Theo doesn't know is that the island has an incredible secret, one that gives him hope… hope of future happiness, despite the horrible scars that make him a recluse. Hope to be had in the arms of a mysterious blonde he hasn't yet met…
Embraced by a Warrior
Marisa Chenery - 2012
Never to come into contact with others like him, or experience passion in the arms of a woman for more than just one night. After eight hundred years alone, he begins to question what he’s always known when he finds a woman who stirs not only his desire, but his heart as well.Brisa’s not blind, so she’s very much aware of the hot man who frequents the bar where she works. But he’s always been aloof. Throwing caution to the wind, she approaches the sexy stranger and finds herself completely swept away. But a shocking secret and an unsavory demon stand between them. Brisa must decide if she can love a man like Darius…for eternity.
The Wedding Rescue
Jenna Brandt - 2020
Now, he’s been asked to be the best man at a wedding where she’s going to be a bridesmaid. The moment he sees her, he realizes he still loves her, but all she does is avoid him. Aspen Sinclair’s heart was broken by a man who picked a badge over her. She’s avoided dating ever since, not wanting to take another risk. She thought she built up enough walls to keep from getting hurt again, but when Derik walks back into her life, she realizes she never got over him. In this short story, will he be able to tear down the walls around her heart? Can she let go of the past to make room for a new future? And will they survive the storm raging all around them? Step into the world of Disaster City Search and Rescue, where officers, firefighters, military, and medics, train and work alongside each other with the dogs they love, to do the most dangerous job of all — help lost and injured victims find their way home.
His Dirty Girl
Jax Hart - 2017
I can't think.I can't speak.This man mesmerizes me and I'm in danger of losing everything if I give in to my desire for him. But it's not going away.I've never had such dirty thoughts...never wanted a man to do such dirty things to me. Ashley Hill is trying very hard to make a new life for herself. Falling for her new boss was not on her to-do list. But she can't control her hormones when he's around. In her dreams, she is safe to explore her deepest desires, but what happens when the lines between fantasy and reality become blurred? Will Ashley put her career in jeopardy just to be his? I've wanted her since the first second I saw her wearing those tight ass scrubs. My mouth waters and my palms itch every time she walks by, and my dick...well you can guess what he's doing. Everything is getting so damn hard. I don't care that she is off-limits. I need to make her mine, STAT.WARNING this is a panty-melting, quick and dirty read! Standalone HEA.Authors Note: This is book one of the Deep Desire series. Each can be read as a stand alone.