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Playing Without Rules


Rachelle Ayala - 2015
    She has more than she can handle with an elderly father, a business to run, and a four-year-old daughter posing as her baby sister.Brock Carter's back in town to rekindle his romance with Marcia, and this time, he's not letting her run him out of town. Marcia is unable to resist Brock, but determined to keep her secret.Brock's already lost his heart to Marcia once. Will he lose every dream, including baseball, when he discovers the real reason Marcia sent him away?Men of Spring Baseball romances can be read standalone but are more fun when read together.Book 1, Playing Without RulesBook 2, Playing CatchBook 3, Playing for the Save

Entangled Pursuits


Brenda Jackson - 2020
    It's been four years since they were involved in a hot, heavy, and steamy affair. Andrew's life gets complicated when Toni is assigned as his new partner. Paired together, they try hard to ignore the sexual chemistry that's stronger than ever between them. One homicide investigation turns deadly and Toni's life is in danger. Andrew goes into action, determined to protect the woman he's trying his damnedest not to fall in love with.

Burning for Christmas


Kaye Kennedy - 2020
    His parents are relentless in their quest to get Keith to give up his dream and move to Washington D.C.They’ve made it clear that his attendance at their annual Christmas Soireé is required—as is him bringing a date—but he can’t take just anyone to a holiday party for the members of Congress.Enter Brielle—Keith’s roommate and friend who knows him better than anyone. She’s sophisticated, she’s intelligent, and she’s an award-winning news anchor. His family will love her.They went to the party as friends, but left as something more, and now he has to keep his parents from digging their talons into the woman who means more to him than anything.He puts out fires for a living, surely he can keep his family from burning down his life, right?This interracial love story will have you cheering for love to win over hate. All they need to do is survive Christmas…This standalone Christmas story is set in the world of the Burning for the Bravest series featuring New York City fireman who love hard and make love harder, but can be read without having read the series. (Be warned, you're going to want to devour the series once you get a taste of the sexy firemen in Burning for Christmas.) The author is a former firefighter, so expect authentic action scenes. You'll also get all the warm fuzzy holiday feels and a tissue-worthy HEA.

Twins by Her Billionaire Boss


Cynthia Shaw - 2019
     Jody Jones, 25, is the receptionist to one of the largest online retail stores in the city. Even though she’s been there for four years, she has every intention of moving up. She’s smart, motivated and finally feels ready to prove herself. If only her boss, Todd James, didn’t flirt with her so much. She likes him, but she would never do anything to jeopardize her future in the company. Then, on one night, all that changes. As her personal life starts to crumble, Todd’s flirtations become too hard to ignore, even though she knows she should. One mistake changes her life forever. Was Jody just another name on Todd’s conquered list? Will serial flirt Todd want anything to do with his twins? Will Jody want to keep her unborn twins by a man she doesn’t love? Find out in this steamy BWWM book by Cynthia Shaw of BWWM Love.

Christmas in the Nation


Sydney Addae - 2018
    While preparing the Compound for a large holiday celebration, Silas and his team respond to the mounting death tolls of Pack by sending Knights and supplies to assist in search and rescue. Jasmine’s joy of the holiday is dimmed by the late arrival of her kids and a strange desire to sleep. Concerned Silas seeks answers from the Goddess, whose answers send him down a trail he never wanted to go. Christmas in the Nation brings home the kids and their mates and several more. It’s a heartwarming Christmas story depicting the love and joy of Christmas.

What the Heart Knows


Kathleen Eagle - 1999
    But when you're in love, what the heart knows is the most important thing of all.Helen Ketterling is good at keeping secrets --- and the most precious one of all is her son. Years ago, Helen had left the Bad River Sioux Reservation --- the passionate nights she had spent in the arms of Reese Blue Sky were never meant to last. She had never told him about their child, she wasn't about to tie him down just when he needed his freedom most.Reese is astonished that his first love has returned to Bad River. But while desire he feels for her hasn't abated, he senses that she's holding something back. Although Reese is a man with secrets of his own, this proud man seeks the truth. And in this place where cherished traditions clash with a modern world, he's hoping to believe once again in what the heart knows.

Can’t Live Without You


Cadence Williams - 2020
    Not many know Li-Jun, the CEO of a high-flying, modern tech company, who is as robotic as the technology he works on…Not even his assistant of 6 years, Regina!Sure, Regina knows his routines and habits, but everything else remains a mystery!Li-Jun doesn’t seem to appreciate her, and her heart has had enough trying to dig through his icy interior!But one day without Regina has Li-Jun realizing that he depended on her more than he thought…And now he must learn what he truly wants, if their relationship is meant to function…But is Li-Jun ready to face what’s really in his heart?Or will he once again push Regina away from finding out who he

A Bitter Creek Christmas


Joan Johnston - 2013
    Summer and Billy, Kate and Wyatt, Owen and Bay, Joss and North, and Libby and Clay have all come together to await the arrival of Libby and North’s long-lost brother, Matt Grayhawk, who returns home in SINFUL.

What Came First


Carol Snow - 2011
    . . things can get a little complicated. Vanessa wants just one thing for her twenty-ninth birthday: an engagement ring from her longtime boyfriend, Eric. But when the ring turns out to be a mix CD and Eric turns out to be a guy who doesn't want to get married or have children, Vanessa considers a new path to having a family.When Wendy and her husband, Darren, couldn't have children the old- fashioned way, a sperm donor seemed like the perfect solution. She never imagined she'd have out-of-control twins who'd drive her to cookie binges and scrapbooking while Darren escaped into the virtual world of computer games.Single and career-driven, Laura didn't need a man to have a baby - at least not one that she ever met. Thanks to an anonymous donor, she shares her life with her adored eight-year-old son, Ian. She'll do anything for Ian - even fill their backyard with a bunch of noisy chickens. But the one thing Ian really wants is something Laura's never been able to give him: a sibling.Now, to grant Ian's wish, Laura starts a search that will not only change her life but Vanessa's and Wendy's as well...

I See London


Chanel Cleeton - 2013
    But when she accepts a scholarship to the International School in London, a university attended by the privileged offspring of diplomats and world leaders, Maggie might get more than she bargained for. When Maggie meets Hugh, a twentysomething British guy, she finds herself living the life she always wanted. Suddenly she’s riding around the city in a Ferrari, wearing borrowed designer clothes and going to the hottest clubs. The only problem? Another guy, the one she can’t seem to keep her hands off of. Half French, half Lebanese, and ridiculously wealthy, Samir Khouri has made it clear he doesn’t do relationships. He’s the opposite of everything Maggie thought she wanted…and he’s everything she can’t resist. Torn between her dream guy and the boy haunting her dreams, Maggie has to fight for her own happy ending. In a city like London, you never know where you stand, and everything can change in the blink of an eye. This is a New Adult romance recommended for readers 17 and up.

All For Her


Niya James - 2019
     Him I was her protector. She trusted me and I screwed her over. I should not have touched her. My orders were to keep her safe. Not wake up in her bed. Her My son is the secret they tried to destroy. I uprooted my whole life to keep us safe. Being protected by a man I hate is just part of the package. I know he’s watching even if I can’t see him. While we are safe for now, my heart is always at risk around him. All For Her is a steamy bwwm stand-alone romance that is not appropriate for readers under 18.

Unwanted Baby for Christmas


Raven Rivers - 2015
     One foolish mistake results in an unplanned surprise... Melanie Quin's life has been systematically spiraling out of control ever since the night she accompanied her roommate to a local hot spot. After a few too many drinks, she found herself in the back of billionaire Matthew Chase's limousine where a steamy hook-up left her unexpectedly pregnant. His striking good looks and mesmerizing smile had proved too hard to resist, and now she's paying a life-altering price. When she learns the man isn't even who he claimed to be, she's determined to avoid him at all costs. He makes it perfectly clear that the feeling is quite mutual! Things go from bad to worse when she witnesses a murder. Melanie manages to escape, but she's seen the assailant's face. Fearing she'll identify him, the murderer vows to come back for her. Now her life is not only in danger, but the life of her unborn baby as well! Out of desperation, she seeks out the same billionaire who knocked her up and attempts to blackmail him into providing protection. Will Matthew Chase offer the frightened young woman refuge? Will she fight the feelings she's beginning to develop for the affluent billionaire who's much more than he appears?

Onyx: Truth


J.S. Lee - 2019
    An all-expenses paid trip to nearly twenty tour dates in cities around the world with six ridiculously sexy guys? You'd have to be crazy to turn that down!Onyx are the first group from Atlantis to have a world tour. They know what they want, and they work hard to get it.And now they want Kate.Kate’s already got her hands full keeping group discord, visa restrictions, and a growing list of logistical problems turning the tour into a nightmare out of the photographs. Now she must hide a relationship with Onyx from the world too. If she doesn’t, it’s not just the tour that could get canceled.It’s a good job Kate is willing to work as hard as Onyx. ONYX: Truth is the first book in a Why Choose medium-burn romance and ends in a HFN. It contains strong language and sexual situations. Although the Onyx series is part of the Atlantis Universe, the series has been written in a way that you do not have to have read any of the other series to enjoy this one! Join Onyx on their "Our Truth" World Tour now!

Tropical Hat Trick


Piper Rayne - 2022
    But between vacation hook-ups, one player falling into bed with the boss and a surprise guest at the resort, there’s more action—and complications—than any of them could have predicted.Note to Readers: This story first appeared in the charitable anthology, Color Theory. It has been rewritten and expanded since its inclusion. This is a companion piece to the Hockey Hotties series but does not have to be read to enjoy any of the books in that series.

What Happens in France


Carol Wyer - 2019
    It was now or never” Bryony Masters has been looking for her long-lost sister, Hannah, for years, but when their father has a stroke her search takes on new urgency. So when primetime game show, What Happens in France, puts a call-out for new contestants, Bryony spots the ultimate public platform to find her reality TV-obsessed sister, and finally reunite their family.With the help of handsome teammate Lewis, it’s not long before she’s on a private jet heading for the stunning beauty of rural France. With a social media star dog, a high maintenance quiz host and a cast of truly unique characters, Bryony and Lewis have their work cut out for them to stay on the show and in the public eye.Yet as the audience grows and the grand prize beckons they find that the search that brought them together may just fulfil more than one heart’s wish… This heartwarming romantic comedy of friendship, family and laugh-out-loud adventures is perfect for fans of Kirsty Greenwood, Colleen Coleman and Marian Keyes. What readers are saying about What Happens in France: "Wow, wow and double wow....What a fantastic, fun and beautifully written book this was" Reader review"Left me with tears in my eyes and wanting more. A hilarious and touching tale." Sue Watson, author of Love, Lies and Lemon Cakes"Carol Wyer is back! Laughs aplenty and a heartwarming read.' Mandy Baggot, author of One New York Christmas'A refreshingly different romcom that's sweet, funny and moving in all the right amounts.'  Victoria Cooke, author of The Holiday Cruise"Fantastique and frivolously funny - but for goodness sake, read with a box of tissues!... A sensational story that will sweep you up in spontaneity, sympathy and endless smiles." Isabella May, author of Oh What a Pavlova and The Cocktail Bar."Funny, lighthearted, romantic and utterly fabulous. This book is a chicklit fan's dream" Reader review