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Her Gentle Giant by Carolyn Faulkner
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Grumpy Best Friend
B.B. Hamel - 2021
I had to escape my drunk, abusive father, but leaving her behind was the biggest mistake of my life.Now I have another shot at making things right. Jude’s new boss wants to build a factory outside of Philadelphia, and she brings me in to help.I’m thrust back into Jude’s world, and not much has changed. She’s still beautiful, still hilarious, and still hates my guts.Little by little, she’ll remember why we fell in love back in high school. I’ll make her pout, then make her laugh— then make her strip down and kiss me.And soon I’ll have her back, all grown up and perfect.Or else I'll lose the empire I built with my own calloused hands.Another hot grumpy man! Watch Lady Fluke’s assistant Jude find her happily-ever-after with Bret while they both face their broken pasts and grow together. It’s steamy and fun and I think you’ll fall in love with protective, growly Bret just like I did. As always, Grumpy Best Friend is a full length standalone novel with no cheating, no cliffhanger, and a happily-ever-after guaranteed. Enjoy! XO BB
Becoming His (Blackout Series)
K.I. Lynn - 2019
Vegas blunder? Check. Best way to start a vacation? Probably not. Best way to introduce yourself? Up for debate. When the lights go out all bets are off. The current of our attraction is amplified in the dark. The only electricity in a city-wide blackout. When the blackout is over, do I brush it off as just another vacation romance? Or is it more? One thing is for sure, it’s one first date I’ll never forget.
Grumpy Single Dad
Melinda Minx - 2021
The mustard-stained apron never suited her anyway. She looks a lot better in stockings and a pencil skirt.She's given me a list. “Smile.” “Tell people ‘good job.’” “No growling!” She doesn’t seem to understand that running a Fortune 500 company isn’t the same thing as selling sandwiches.She’s determined though, and determination is exactly what I’m looking for in my new assistant. So I’ll humor her and follow her little list, just long enough that she thinks she’s got me under control.But once I get her in bed, I’ll growl all I want.WENDYI’m going to tame the big bad Mr. Wolfe, and if I can’t break his iron fist, I’ll at least put a cute little mitten over it so he doesn’t hit his employees so hard.
Fighting Love for the Cowboy
Anne-Marie Meyer - 2018
Despite less than supportive parents, he's decided that becoming a lawyer just isn't for him. He's a rancher — through and through. When he discovers that his grandfather's ranch is getting audited, he'll do just about anything to keep it safe. Even if it means fighting the growing attraction he has for the auditor. Christine Jordan is moments away from getting fired as an IRS auditor. Her boss told her to either succeed at this field audit or don't bother coming back at all. So when she shows up at Sean Petty's ranch and he's as stubborn as a mule, she knows she can't let his rugged good looks or surprisingly caring manner distract her. With a little meddling help from Emma and Austin, they soon discover just how similar they really are. But when facts come to light and Christine's boss interferes, they must decide if the moments they've had can triumph over the truth. Fighting Love for the Cowboy is a novella based in the fictional town of Moose Falls, Montana. It's a spin-off story from Marrying a Cowboy.
Take a Chance: A Steamy Single Dad & Nanny, Love Triangle Romance (Jersey Girls Series, #1)
S.J. Rosalie - 2021
My job comes first.Carter doesn't see things my way.When his associate makes a move before him, Carter steps up the heat and isn't afraid to get what he wants.What's worse, I live with the man, so it's hard to stay away, and his son is the glue between us.𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 is a steamy contemporary romance novel and book one in the Jersey Girls Series—an interconnecting stand-alone by S.J. Rosalie. It’s fast-paced, heart-melting, and a slow burn.*𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘹𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵.*
Broken Hero
London James - 2019
To be alone.But that all changed...When we crashed into his life.We became his new obsession.Taking care of us became his purpose.But the danger from my past is determined to ruin our future.The cartel has no idea what Baker is capable of.There's a reason they call him a Broken Hero.He's beyond a beast and to protect us he will destroy them.
Wild and Free (The Wilder Brothers #1)
Nicole Elliot - 2018
And well, they aren't wrong. Billionaire. Real estate mogul. And insomniac. Which is what led me to her. She is beautiful. Perfect kissable lips. Curves in all the right places. She makes this country boy wanna throw her over my shoulder and make her mine. There's just one problem. The girl who saved my life? I don't even know her name. This game is harder than most. But that girl, man, she's a prize worth fighting for. Wild and Free is the first of the Wilder Brothers Series, about five wild brothers and their quest for love. USA Today Bestselling Author Nicole Elliot really knows how to heat up the South in these books. Book 2, Accidentally Wild is also now available!
Two Metres From You
Heidi Stephens - 2021
The fact she just caught her boyfriend cheating, or that he did it on her brand-new Heal's cushions.All she knows is she needs to put as many miles between her and Fraser as humanly possible. So, when her best friend suggests a restorative few days in the West Country, it seems like the perfect solution.That is, until the country enters a national lockdown that leaves her stranded. All she has for company is her dog, Mabel. And the mysterious (and handsome!) stranger living at the bottom of her garden....Packed full of laugh-out-loud moments, this hugely uplifting, feel-good and sparkling romantic comedy.Perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane, Sophie Kinsella, Beth O'Leary and Laura Jane Williams.
Revived
S.E. Roberts - 2018
When what should have been her happiest moment turned out to be anything but, it sent her plummeting. But she has one reason to claw herself back up... her baby boy. Because of him she pulls herself out of it and makes a new life for them, far from the man that turned her life upside down. She even begins to trust again when she meets Ryker, a man that brings her back to life. But will her past ever let her go?Ryker Allen has been through hell and it's left him believing that love isn't in the cards for him. Finding your girlfriend in bed with another man will do that. So, romance and relationships? Not his thing and he makes sure every woman who gets near him knows that. But when he meets Claire, everything changes and he finds himself wanting exactly that, romance and a relationship. But will Claire's past get in the way of that?Sometimes the odds seem insurmountable. Can Claire and Ryke find their way through it all and find the one thing they both need? Each other...
Once Upon His Star
Ember Davis - 2020
I have a job I love helping bring new life into the world, I have a supportive family, and music fills in the holes. Still, I know something’s missing—a place I truly belong.I had no idea that I’d find a family when I walked into work. I had no idea I’d find more than that in the form of Cole Howard, sexy as sin lead singer of Suburban Outcasts. He looks at me and I feel seen and appreciated. He looks at me and I feel desire and want.I had bad luck with a musician before. They’re all about the image and the celebrity, right? Cole seems different, but that doesn’t mean the fame machine won’t chew me up and spit me out.So many people want a piece of Cole. Will I be enough for him? Will he have enough for me after he makes his dreams come true?He’s a star and I’m just a girl with a wish.COLEI know we made the right decision to relocate to Denver and be closer to our family. I didn’t know how much that decision would change my life until I met the woman who is meant to be mine in a hospital hallway. I might have been there for the family, but I found my future that day.Women who only cared about my money and fame have used me before. I can tell that Holly isn’t like that. The fame might be intimidating, but I just need her to give me a little trust and some time so I can show her how much she means to me.With everything I learn about her and with every moment I spend with her, it makes me more confident that she’s the only one for me.I just hope the fame and the ugliness that comes along with it isn’t too much for her. I need her.I’d give it all up for her. Without her, it means nothing.**18+. If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. This story is safe, no cheating, guaranteed HEA. It is a standalone and the first in the Suburban Outcasts series, but it would be more enjoyable if you're caught up with this Denver family.Warning: This story does contain casual cannabis use, but not to worry, they live in a legalized state and are responsible members of society.**Chronological Reading Order:Protecting His Home (Banks Ink. Book 1)Accepting His Home (Banks Ink. Book 2)Yearning for His Home (Banks Ink. Book 3)Once Upon His Star (Suburban Outcasts, Book 1)Securing His Family (Higgins Security Book 1)Picturing Their Home’ (Banks Ink. Book 4)Catching His Falling Star (Suburban Outcasts Book 1)
Rescuing Single Mom
Suzanne Hart - 2019
But then he runs the opposite direction once he meets my kid. Silas Denton. Billionaire, cocky, the man who thinks he owns the world. His family RUINED me. And now he wants to make things right. Well, guess what? I don’t need his help. And I definitely don’t need him in my bed. It should be easy for me to shove him right out the door. Except his chiseled chest refuses to leave my dreams. He might be in my fantasies. But there’s no way in hell I’m giving him my heart. We’ve both got our secrets to protect. What would happen once he discovers mine? Will this feisty single mom accept help by being rescued by her prince charming? Scroll up and one click to discover this hot romance today! All novels in the Turning Good Series have interconnecting characters, but each has a unique storyline and individual HEA.
Knocked Up by the Cowboy
Kate Swain - 2020
A Secret Baby RomanceAfter my big city heartbreak,I moved home to middle-of-nowhere, Oklahoma to figure out my next steps.My big brother seems to have it all figured out for me,Including getting me a job with his best friend,Who also happens to be my teenage crush.It’s been ten years since we’ve seen one another,And he’s cold, dismissive, and borderline rude,A direct contradiction from way he looks at me.But even his infuriating behavior can’t quell the fire that burns between us,A fire that’s sure to burn our worlds downWhen everyone finds out what we’ve really been up to.And the baby that's developing from our naughty escapades...
The Movie Star Becomes a Cowboy
April Murdock - 2021
After a messy divorce, she devotes herself to caring for her five-year-old son and running Silverstone Ranch. She may not be happy, but she can be content—if her eccentric father will only give his passion projects a rest.The latest involves hosting Cade Cooper, a drop-dead-gorgeous movie star, for an “all-inclusive” learning experience. With the upcoming rodeo, Marguerite doesn’t have time to placate an entitled snooty celebrity who insists on getting in her way. It’s as if Cade wants to annoy her.Cade prides himself on researching every role he lands, right down to the boots. His visit to Silverstone Ranch starts out like every other research trip… until he meets Marguerite. Intelligent, beautiful, and in charge, Marguerite’s nothing like the superficial women he spends time with in L.A. And her little boy is too adorable to resist.She won’t trust any man again, let alone a method actor. He’s determined to convince her of his sincerity. Then circumstances force him to break the one promise he made her—and she may never be able to forgive him.