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Edge of Reason
Freya Barker - 2019
Brotherhood and beer meets single mom and apple pie.I am a riding contradiction.A scholar, a cynic, a brother, and a biker.My name is Trunk.I'm smart enough to recognize the chip on my shoulder, and cautious enough to keep it right where it is.I am a misguided romantic.A mom, a daughter, an agent, and a survivorMy name is Jaimie.I'm strong enough to look after my family alone, and too stubborn to accept I don't have to.We make an odd couple--our differences obvious--but when hatred and danger threatens to destroy everything of value in our lives, we only get stronger.Together.
The Safe Bet
Brittney Sahin - 2015
No attachments, no relationships — he's too busy transforming his knack for military intelligence into a multi-million-dollar enterprise. But when headstrong event planner Kate Adams comes barreling into his life, everything changes.From the moment she arrives in Charlotte, Kate is tongue-tied by Michael. She's never fallen for a client before, but then she's never had a client like him — sleek, hard, and impenetrable as steel.While Kate struggles to keep her distance, a stalker sends her tumbling more deeply into Michael's world. The former Marine is equipped and willing to protect her, and yet Kate finds herself growing more terrified than ever in his care. For as they grow closer, she realizes that Michael has his own secret past. And while he might save her life, he will surely break her heart.Author's Note: Previously titled: Silenced Memories. This is a STAND-ALONE romantic mystery novel. Hidden Truths: Former Marines. Strong female leads. No cliffhangers.
Two Hearts Surrendered
Tamara Ferguson - 2015
And ever since thirteen-year old Luke saved six-year old Kelly from drowning, they’ve shared an undeniable connection. But Luke has a tarnished past. Despite his attraction to Kelly when they’re growing up, Luke just doesn’t think that he’s good enough for her.When Luke comes home on leave from the Air Force, and attends the Magical Wedding of Kelly’s sister Kate (That Unforgettable Kiss), Luke and Kelly finally share an enchanting night of passion. They simply can’t help themselves—they’ve loved each other nearly their entire lives.College student Kelly has everything going for her—she’s not only beautiful, but intelligent too. So when Luke eventually returns home from Iraq as a wounded warrior, even though he appears to want nothing to do with her, she refuses to give up on him. It’s not about his looks, or his past—it’s all about the connection they’ve shared since they were kids. Fate has always meant for them to be together—she’s sure of it.But will that one night of enchantment, be strong enough magic, for a military hero to finally surrender his heart to the woman he loves?FROM THE BESTSELLING MAGICAL WEDDINGS ANTHOLOGYBut this version has been revised and extendedReached #112 For Military Romance
Blake
Sadie King - 2020
He’s the fireman lovestruck by her feisty attitude and goddess-like curves. One embarrassing rescue will change everything.BlakeWhen we take the call to rescue a damsel in distress, I’ve got no idea that my life is about to change. As soon as I see the curvy goddess standing on the roof, I know she’s the one for me.
She’s fiery as hell and fiercely independent with curves that are driving me crazy.She says she doesn’t need rescuing, but I’ll do anything to be her hero, if only she’ll let me.EverlyI’ve finally moved into my very own apartment and found the independence I’ve been craving. But getting stuck on the roof is not the badass maneuver I was planning.I’m not going to go gooey over some guy just because he rescues me and is wearing a fireman’s uniform, only my heart and my body seem to have other ideas.But is he worth giving up my independence for?Do you love firefighter romance books? Then the Kings of Fire series is for you! Smoking hot tales of insta-love, featuring brave heroes and sassy heroines that will melt your heart.Blake is book one in the Kings of Fire series. Each book is a standalone, no cliff-hangers and always with a happily ever after.
Secret Acquisitions
Raleigh Davis - 2019
Fast.When I stumble onto a tech giant's plot to spy on everyone's phones, I know my security company is only one who can stop them. But my little start up needs money. Lots of it.Enter Mark Taylor, the hottest venture capitalist in Silicon Valley. And the only billionaire I know on a personal level. And the guy I reluctantly turned down in college.I'm in his office and ready to beg... but he's not the forgive and forget type.Mark: I never hear the word no. Not since I remade myself from a skinny nerd into the deal making playboy of Bastard Capital.January was the last woman to tell me no--and the one woman I can't forget. She's as enticing as ever, so I offer her a deal: I say yes to her in the boardroom and she says yes to me in the bedroom. A quick, scorching affair is exactly what I need to get her out of my system.But when a shadowy conspiracy threatens her company--and the privacy of everybody--all my protective instincts flare to life. And this quick affair is suddenly much deeper than we'd ever expected...
Enter the world of Bastard Capital: Unrivaled men. Unimaginable wealth. Unlimited power.
Books in the Bastard Capital SeriesSecret Acquisitions (Book One, Mark's story)Unfinished Seductions (Book Two, Logan's story)Competitive Instincts (Book Three, Finn's story)Intimate Mergers (Book Four, Paul's story)Hostile Attractions (Book Five, Elliot's story)Private Disclosures (Book Six, Dev's story)
Edge of Control
Trish Loye - 2015
Security is a covert international organization that handles jobs most governments won’t. The operators are the elite of the elite, soldiers and spies, chosen for their skills and secrecy, and their ability to go beyond the edge. E.D.G.E wants to recruit Navy SEAL Jake ‘College’ Harrison but he’s skeptical of the good he can do as an E.D.G.E. operator. His trial assignment is a simple recon mission with the target being the Russian mob. The only interesting aspect of the job is the sexy IT tech, but Jake doesn’t want or need any trouble in his life and Dani has trouble written all over her. No one knows who Danielle Everett really is, beyond the fact that she works as a simple tech at E.D.G.E. Security company. The new hire who gets the operator job she covets, frustrates her as much as he attracts her, because he digs beneath her carefully constructed identity and she has to fight the urge to run. But when Dani’s best friend goes missing, she uses the hacking and thieving skills she’d learned as a child to find her, but in the process alerts her enemies that she’s still alive. Can she trust Jake to help her escape and save her friend, or will she push him to the edge of his control?
Defending Allye
Susan Stoker - 2018
Any other woman would have panicked during a rescue, but the wily dancer kept her cool — even after being kidnapped by an elusive human trafficker. And Gray couldn’t be happier when a grateful Allye follows him home to Colorado Springs…For Allye, finding sanctuary in the arms — and bed — of the former Navy SEAL is only temporary. People are disappearing off the streets of San Francisco, victims of the same underground trade that targeted her, and Allye could be the key to dismantling the entire operation. She’s willing to do anything to bring them down. Gray isn’t — for good reason. But you don’t say no to a tough girl like Allye who refuses to play it safe.Now Gray is risking more than ever before. The Mountain Mercenaries have his back. But is it enough to keep the woman he loves out of harm’s way?
Moose Mountain Brothers: Series Boxed Set
Marley Michaels - 2020
Then she's rescued by Gray Cooper and sparks fly.Introvert Seeking Mountain ManWhen Jemma Scott’s boss goes m.i.a. during a writing retreat on an Alaskan mountain, Jemma books a flight to track her down: destination Moose Mountain. What she didn’t expect was to faint at the feet of Cole Cooper, her mountain guide, the moment she meets him. She also didn't expect to fall head over heels for the man either.Fan Girl Seeking Mountain ManIt’s time for the inaugural Moose Mountain Romance Readers Retreat, and Amy Robinson has been waiting all her life for a reason to visit Alaska and find a mountain man to call her very own. So, when she literally walks straight into the arms of Boone Cooper outside a bookstore on her first day, she thinks she’s died and gone to mountain sheriff heaven.Hiker Seeking Mountain ManAfter traveling to the Moose Mountain Romance Readers Retreat, Sadie Parker decides to take a few days of R&R to spend more time exploring the captivating Alaskan mountain she’s read about. When Sadie gets herself into trouble and faces down a wolf, Brooks is compelled to save her, no longer able to ignore the voice inside saying he should look after her and keep her close.***Moose Mountain Brothers is a sweet, flirty, instalove series about four big, gruff and tough brothers living their lives on Moose Mountain. The mountain has always provided for these men, and now it’s sending them feisty women to warm up their cold mountain hearts and complete their mountain lives forever. Can we all say, awww.
Shouldn't Want You
Lilian Monroe - 2020
I swooned.He left.Poof! Gone.His kiss still echoing on my lips, his face still etched on my brain.G-O-N-E. Disappeared. Ghosted. Never to be heard from again…...until now.My brother’s getting married, and his best man happens to be the one person I never want to see again.Sacha Black is all grown up.All man.All muscle.All thigh-clenching, cheek-burning, panty-melting misery.The moment his stormy, gray eyes meet mine, I know my poor heart doesn’t stand a chance.The only thing standing between us is ten years of pain and my very protective brother.Easy, right?... Wrong.
Shatterproof
Jo Chambliss - 2021
She never thought she'd be called upon to do it though. But when Willa and Ariel are taken, she has to do just that.She never expected to be saved or that the man that rescued and captured her daughters heart to also capture hers.When Fish and Willa realize that the monster has two faces, it'll take a miracle for Fish to keep both his girls alive.
Logan
Violette Paradis - 2020
I don't do these kinds of things.But I would never have a chance to date him otherwise and the money is nice.Our contract says our relationship is strictly platonic.But the kisses feel so real.And deep down I wish it was something more...LoganEveryone thinks I'm a rebel, a bad boy, a guy who can't keep it in his pants...The tabloids make all their money off the disaster that is my personal life.If only they knew the real me.There's only one thing to do to get the public back on my side : put on a show.But things get too real when Riley turns out to be everything I want in a woman.She's smart, sexy, and she loves hockey.But this is all for show... right?I'm willing to risk it all to find out.
Max
Scarlett Avery - 2016
HEA guaranteed. This is Book 5 of the Billionaire Romance in Manhattan Series. Each standalone romance in this sexy series can be read on its own.This romance was first released as Curves Envy.
On the Run
Susan Amanda Kelly - 2016
Until her outlaw family’s turf war turns her into a target, and Daddy orders her home for good. Now she’s fleeing a biker gang, her psychotically over-protective brother and a family-assigned bodyguard the size of a small hut. All without carbs.When Minnie is snatched, the small hut rescues her. Big Mike is six-foot-six of tattooed, ex-biker, ex-Special-Forces muscle. Rowr. Plainer than homemade yogurt with a personality to match and zero small-talk, Big Mike is so much like the hard men Minnie was raised amongst that she finds him near-irresistible. But the last thing she needs is another autocratic protector. And he knows nothing about fashion. Nothing.When Big Mike proves impossible to ditch, Minnie is forced to accept his help. They team up to stay one step ahead of her kidnappers, save her cat, dispose of a body and evade the paparazzi. On the run with Big Mike, Minnie comes to realize that the quiet giant poses the biggest threat to her freedom. And heart.
Adrian
Sosie Frost - 2021
But I never expected to be propositioned by my sweet, virginal best friend.Clover’s a beautiful, pint-sized serving of mischief, but she’s far too innocent to spend a night with a man as rough as me. She doesn’t know what she’s asking…or what happens to curious girls who tangle themselves in my sheets. She calls it purely platonic procreation.I call it a mistake. Unfortunately, Clover’s picked the worst time to sneak into my bed. Between my recovery from a near career-ending injury and my responsibilities as captain, I can’t be distracted by my best friend surrendering herself to my most forbidden fantasy. Because when one night becomes two, and two becomes three…Is it worth sacrificing our friendship if this could become so much more?ADRIAN is a safe, best-friends-to-lovers baby-making romantic comedy featuring a too-hot-for-the-ice hockey player. With a guaranteed happily-ever-after and those famous hockey glutes, this new sports romance from Wall-Street Journal Best Selling Author Sosie Frost is so naughty you should read it in the penalty box.
Mace
Maryann Jordan - 2018
All having been trained in CIA Special Ops, his Keepers were the best of the best. His focus had been on building his security company and the missions they undertook. A relationship was not on his radar. Single mom, Sylvie Gardner, toiled at a job she hated but she would do anything to provide for her son. When he witnesses a crime and danger lurked, she is grateful when Mace comes into their lives to protect them Mace just wanted to provide security for the beautiful Sylvie and her son, while the Keepers investigated the crime, but the two worked their way under his skin and the mission became personal. Can a woman who is scared to love again and a man who is afraid of love, find happiness together? Scenes in the book are similar to what you would find in an R-rated movie. For 18+ readers only.