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The Christmas Rose
Victoria Connelly - 2018
There have been a few changes at Little Eleigh Manor in the last eighteen months. Evie and Lukas are engaged and bringing up their young daughter Alba, Gertie is back from her travels and is running Hamilton Roses with her sisters, and Julian has opened Rose Garden Antiques in the recently restored north wing. But the unexpected arrival of Uncle Portland upsets the festive mood and Celeste becomes anxious when he starts poking around disused rooms and scouring the attics. What exactly is he looking for? And could it threaten the future of the home they’ve all worked so hard to build together? Journey back to rural Suffolk this Christmas with this heartwarming novella that will fill you with all the joy of the holiday season.
My Big Greek Holiday
Lisa Heidke; Lisa Darcy - 2021
But when her simple task of handing over a flash drive becomes complicated, and the handsome Jack tries to romance her, Claudia’s holiday becomes less relaxing than she’d hoped.Sophie, a former high-flying lawyer turned mother of one, is no longer sure what the future holds. Tara is toying with the idea of leaving her less-than-satisfying job to realise a long-held ambition to be a writer. After taking stock of their lives will they all find what they are looking for? One thing is for sure, life will never be the same for Claudia and her friends after their much-needed holiday in paradise.My Big Greek Holiday is a funny, thoughtful novel about friendship, romance, laughter and shopping - with some drunken karaoke thrown in.
A Little Something Extra: Short Stories from the Invertary and Benson Security World
Janet Elizabeth Henderson - 2019
The story titles are: Betty’s Birthday It Wisnae Me Jena and Matt’s Honeymoon in Vegas Andrew McInnes’ Book Club The Breakfast Club The Reverend Morrison’s Last Christmas in Invertary Betty Wants Grandkids Aunty Megan Saves the Day The Day Donna Became Housekeeper at Kintyre Mansion Megan and Dimitri on the Job The Wookiee Wants a Wife (or at the very least, a date!) Isobel And Callum Get Married Kirsty and Lake Benson Ryan’s Heart Harry and Magenta A London Night Invertary’s Unofficial Council Has a Plan A New Client for Benson Security Valentine’s Day at Glasgow School of Art Jack’s Next Step Dear Abby Some of these stories have appeared in my newsletters. But some were written just for this book, and you will only find them here. This book is fifty-five thousand words long.
Captive
Cassandra Bloom - 2017
One Feisty Assistant. Two weeks with only each other…ConradThe moment I laid eyes on Maya, I knew I had to make her mine.I’ve mastered the business world. Fighting for what I want has made me the man I am today. But until I met Maya, I had never thought that I could match myself with a woman. Maya is different – and she won’t be claimed easily!Now I’ll just have to convince her…Now I’ve got all the tools I need: two weeks in my cabin, and Maya has agreed to be my willing assistant.And I’ve got a whole lot of ideas for her... We’re about to learn a lot about each other. And if I’m right, this is going to be hottest laboratory in the history of science. MayaI know how to play the game, but I’m not a piece on anyone’s chess board. Conrad, though...there are possibilities here. He’s got some delicious ideas about what is expected of me whilst working under him… and why we might fit well together…. And I don’t mind one bit!I’ll have to be careful -- this billionaire’s bank account is rivalled only by his insatiable appetite for women. But now he’s hired me to help him with his research. It just so happens that our bodies and minds are the tools. I can’t wait to see the results. I can’t wait to get to work.Working under Conrad might just be my best move yet…
Boxers & Briefs: An MFMM Romance
Abby Angel - 2017
And now, we're going to make her a partner in the bedroom. We're going to take her. Share her. Please her. Tease her.But first, we need to train her.Now, when we tell her to sink to her knees, she'll obey. When we kiss her, she'll tremble with desire.When we touch her, she'll shake with pleasure.The four of us will become one.We better get real close. Real fast. A man's life hang's in the balance. If we lose, that's the electric chair and dishonour for our law firm.We'll let you guess how we celebrate if we win.**You've never seen a courtroom drama like this in this full-length standalone harem romance by Abby Angel. No cheating or cliffhangers but it's going to contain very mature themes with scorching scenes. HEA? Always.**
The Fake Fiancé (Alpha Billionaires Book 1)
B.L. Brooks - 2022
But when my PA forgets to inform me of my ex’s wedding, my hand is now forced as I’ll need a partner-in-crime for the event.And Kate…she’s the perfect match. Someone of beauty and intelligence—capable of smiling, even laughing the night away by my side.I thought I knew how I felt before, but now there’s something else—some deeper meaning here I can’t explain when she agrees to play the part of my fake fiancé.My mind should steer clear of this beautiful distraction, but what’s the point of having wealth and power in this game without having my very own bride to be?
If you enjoy swoon-worthy men addicted to their woman of interest, you’ll heat up for the bad-boy alphas in my Alpha Billionaire series! In the first book of the series, you’ll fall in love with Kate and Bryce’s story!
The Wedding Date
Lauren Milson - 2018
Alexandra I need a date for my friend’s wedding, and I just found him. Or should I say he found me... He’s my six-foot-something, hot-as-sin crush, the brainy, slightly mysterious older man who recently moved into my neighborhood. And that strong and silent smile that makes me weak in the knees? It’s nothing compared to what I’ve fantasized about. On paper, he’s all kinds of wrong for me. Is it wrong that I want him to look after me, protect me, tell me not to dance with any other guys? Be a little bit strict with me? It’s not that I want to dance with other guys anyway. Men my age just don’t cut it. When they find out how inexperienced I am, they either run straight for the door or get a little too excited. But Mr. Norris is the only man I’ve wanted for the past six months. And suddenly, he’s traded in his slightly distant, frustratingly hot demeanor for an intense possessive streak. He’s got trouble written all over him...and I can’t resist a little trouble. Mr. Norris When I met Alexandra, I knew I was done with bachelor life for good. In an instant, when our eyes met and the sparks flew, I knew she would be mine. She makes my body and mind stir up things I haven’t felt in what seems like forever. We even like the same philosophers and movies, and can talk for hours about everything and anything. But none of that matters when she’s in my arms, making me forget my name and wanting to claim her sweet lips and lusciously curvy body. There are many reasons we shouldn’t be together, including a secret from my past. But there’s one reason we should be together - and no matter what comes our way, I’m taking her on this date. And I’m going to make sure she’s mine long after the wedding bells have rung.
Hot, steamy fun. Something for you to chill out with on a lazy afternoon with a glass of wine. Insta-love, standalone, no cheating, HEA. Enjoy :)
A Dashing Duke for Emily
Hanna Hamilton - 2018
She is surprised when Mark Linfield, the handsome and powerful Duke of Edgerton, and his Uncle Silas invite her and her sisters to supper together. Both Mark and his uncle are smitten with the elegant, statuesque Emily, and the Duke, a patron of the arts, suggests he would like to help launch her career as a solo pianist throughout Europe. Silas wants to help Emily too, but only if she will agree to accept his advances toward her. And not only must she contend with Silas, but there are forces within her own family that want to prevent her from achieving her dream. Despite these difficulties Mark and Emily, are becoming intensely attracted to each other. But Emily has a beau, and Mark's family wants him to marry a woman of his social class. Neither one is certain how to deal with these challenges by themselves. But might they succeed together, or will they be overpowered by the forces working against them? *A Dashing Duke for Emily is a historical Regency romance of 90,000 words (around 450 pages). No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after. Get this book for free with Kindle Unlimited!
Kindred Souls
D. Camille - 2017
A digital imprint delivering passionate and powerful, contemporary love stories featuring African American couples. THE SABLE INN SERIES - KINDRED SOULS Political Campaign Manager, Derek Wells always follows his instinct. Doing just that, along with a recommendation from a friend, he decides to stop into a little out-of-the way Inn. There he finds far more than he ever expected in the form of a lovely, chocolate beauty. Running her family’s Inn is Lana Sable’s entire life. She’s vowed never to leave her small town and the people she loves, but when a handsome stranger interrupts her meeting and her life, Lana begins to realize that a real love is not bound by time or distance, and that Kindred Souls…will always find one another.
The Billionaire's Bodyguard
Tamie Dearen - 2019
only one weekend. How hard can it be?Mack has one job—to keep his boss’ sister safe. But there’s one tiny complication... Mack has secretly had the hots for Mariah since the day they met. Oh, and one more complication… Mariah doesn’t want a bodyguard.His plan is to keep watch from a distance. But when a case of mistaken identity forces Mack and Mariah to fake a relationship, Mack has a hard time hiding his attraction. Or keeping his mind on the job!The last thing Mariah needs this weekend is a bodyguard… especially not Mack, her brother's super-hunky head of security. Just looking at him puts butterflies in her stomach. But she knows they could never be together. When Mack shows up at the wedding rehearsal she's attending, everyone thinks he's her boyfriend. Hopefully she can ditch the man before he notices how he affects her.The more time Mariah spends with Mack, the more she's drawn to him. But a man like Mack, hardened and tough from life's circumstances, would never want to be with a woman like her who's had an easy life. They have no hope for a future. Right?Will Mack be able to keep Mariah safe even though her nearness short-circuits his brain?Will Mariah's stubbornness be the death of her… literally?FROM THE AUTHOR:You may have seen this story before if you read all of the Christmas anthology, Stockings, Wishes and Christmas Kisses, but there are a few changes and additions in this edition. If you’re a fan of the Limitless Billionaire Romance Series, you’ll enjoy seeing some of your favorite characters. If you haven’t read the Limitless Series yet, don’t worry—this is a standalone romance.Books by Tamie DearenInspirational Billionaire RomanceThe Billionaire's Secret MarriageThe Billionaire's Reckless MarriageThe Billionaire's Temporary MarriageThe Billionaire’s Alternate MarriageThe Billionaire's BodyguardThe Billionaire's Practice KissLimitless Sweet Billionaire Romance Boxed SetSweet RomanceThe Best Girls Series:Her Best Match (free)Best Dating RulesBest Foot ForwardBest Laid PlansBest IntentionsSweet Adventure (Prequel to Her Best Match)Sweet RomanceA Rose in BloomRestoring RomanceCherished by the CowboySweet AdventureChristian RomancePromise of LovePromise of HopePromise of FaithPromises Holiday Family Boxed SetThe Alora Series - YA/FantasyAlora: The Wander-JewelAlora: The PortalAlora: The Maladorn Scroll
Her Billionaire Boss
Jo Grafford - 2019
That is, if they’ll consider hiring a hated Maddox… CEO Luca Calcagni is determined to teach the rebel youngest daughter of their biggest rival firm the lesson of her life by hiring her as his personal assistant. He never counted on their explosive attraction any more than she counted on discovering herself pregnant with his dead brother’s son. When she threatens to raise her child as far as possible from the reaches of their age-old family feud, it’ll take his most skillful negotiating to maneuver her into a marriage of convenience to keep her and the last tie to his brother – her unborn child – in town. Except marriage to the stunning, artistic, and complex Jacey turns out to be anything but convenient… Her Billionaire Boss is a turbulent flight through the lives of two shattered families. It’s a story of second chances, unexpected love, and the discovery that it only takes a little faith to make something beautiful out of nothing.
Daddy's Little Angel: After Story
Mia Clark - 2018
"Please, Daddy... I promise I'll be a good girl..." That's what she told me. And you know what she did? She broke her promise. Good girls get cuddled. Bad girls? Spanked. Fiona's curvy little butt is mine now. She has a body that's just begging to be dominated, bent over my bed, while I tell her what a naughty girl she is. The problem is I can't promise I'll be good, either. We're both so wrong for each other in all the right ways. We both need this, but there's no way we can find our happily ever after together. Daddy's Little Angel: After Story is what happens when a good girl who aims to please meets an over-the-top alpha male who will stop at nothing to make her his. Not even if she's his little sister's best friend. Neither of them could stop even if they tried, and once you start reading their story you won't want them to...
Risky Hero
Jenna Gunn - 2021
Cocky as a god. Alpha TROUBLE. V-card slayer. Stranger Danger, indeed... And I just let him in my car!Jackson’s the best disaster a girl could run into.Eight pack abs. Hang-on-baby biceps. Devil-may-care-panty-dropping grin.Then he goes and saves me. Not once. But twice.And I hand over my V-card at long last. Because Mr. Wrong Side of the Road makes me hot in all the right ways.Not like I planned on carrying it around forever. But my father taught me about all the things I didn’t want in my life.So an affair with Jackson was perfect. No strings. No complicated messes.My protective walls would keep doing their job.But turns out Jackson’s touch unraveled my orderly world from the inside out. Only as my walls come down, his go up.Can my scars and his untethered life mesh?Fire fuses some things and tears other things in half. But the heat’s got to get really hot to find out which will happen to us.From the queen of smoking hot action adventure romance Jenna Gunn - an alpha rescuer first lover romance set in on the beautiful beaches of Outer Banks or North Carolina.. Full of unexpected twists, window-steaming heat, and a hero so tasty you’ll be sizzling for days. A full length book with a happy ever after that will send you dreaming.
Sweeter Than Candy
Shyla Colt - 2018
The sexy brunette in the custom suit dismissed her like a peasant thanks to a case of mistaken identity. It doesn't matter that he’s completely devoted to his baby sister and her newborn. Right? Looks can be deceiving ...Asher didn’t expect a lactation specialist to look like that. The brown-skinned beauty with curves in all the right places and a stunning jawline caught him off guard. A spark of attraction lit, and he deviated from the cool composure he’s known for. When life continues to throw them together, they’re forced to explore the potential for happiness between them.