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Just Once
Kate Hunt - 2019
And he’s more than a decade older than me. But I want him anyway. My plans for Halloween this year are pretty laid-back: drive up to see my parents, hand out candy at their house, and watch some cheesy horror movies. But then my mom tells me that we’re invited to a Halloween party hosted by my dad’s new business partner. And my dad’s new business partner, Dante, is freakin’ hot. Hooking up with Dante proves to be inevitable. What catches us both off guard is our mutual desire to actually be together. But I don’t see how we can make it work. And I’m scared out of my mind to tell my parents about us. How can this possibly end well? JUST ONCE is a fun, short, Halloween romance with steam, sweetness, and a happily-ever-after!
Beneath The Surface
Abbi Cook - 2020
It's all I'm supposed to be.I take no prisoners. Until Lily. For her, I make an exception. But only for a week. When I walk in, time starts ticking down to zero. Her father has seven days to save her. Until then, she's mine. Mine to have. Mine to take. Mine to keep. Beneath The Surface is a standalone in the Captive Hearts series.
My Casey
Sam Crescent - 2019
So, after quitting her job, she is heading back home to live with her parents, in the hope of finally doing something she wants to do. Daniel “Rusty” Locke has always regretted not telling Casey how he felt before she left for college. He had to watch her drive away from him, but now she’s back. He’s got a chance, and he’s not going to screw it up. With her back in town, he intends to show Casey exactly how he feels for her. Casey doesn’t believe in love or commitment, but being in Rusty’s bed, she finds it hard to want to leave. He’s everything a woman could ever want. Only, sleeping with him, comes with a chance at commitment. Is this what she wants out of life? In her fear, she retreats inside herself. When the truth finally hits her, Casey knows she has to do something to make it up to Rusty, but what exactly can she do? Propose? She has never put herself out there for any other person, but Rusty’s not just anyone—he’s her man, and she’s willing to do whatever it takes to keep him.
The Billionaire's Collateral
Simone Rivers - 2019
I'm the collateral. It wasn't supposed to be like this. My life was simple. Carefree. Mundane. I thought I knew everything about my past...and about my father. That was before he stormed in. Beautiful and strong, I knew immediately he was trouble. But I didn't think he was deadly. I was wrong. A man like him gets what he wants...and he wants me. Not just for one month, but for forever.
Reece
Lori Wilde - 2019
Within minutes of landing on his doorstep, Lanie Weatherford had succeeded in turning Reece Masardi's peaceful, well-ordered world topsy-turvy. Never had he met anyone like her! From her pet miniature horse to her pet causes, this outrageous, unpredictable community do-gooder was all heart -- and all woman... Lanie knew Reece's life had been bumpy lately, and he couldn't seem to bounce back on his own. It was up to lighthearted Lanie to teach him how to laugh again -- whether he was willing or not! But to her surprise, Reece had a thing or two to teach her...about romance. And soon they were sharing more than laughter -- they were sharing love.
Lucas
Avery North - 2020
After breaking up with reality TV star Nancy Patterson he decides to leave love alone and focus on his business, helped by a suggestion from an old college friend that they become friends with benefits.Everything in Lucas’s life is going great until he meets gorgeous baker and charity founder Sammy Wicker, and his world is turned on its head. Thoughts of her take over his mind, and he embarks on a quest to know this beautiful independent woman better.Things seem to be on track for the two until Lucas is hired to sell the building Sammy’s bakery is located in, promising to make his company a lot of money. However, the new owner is kicking out the existing businesses for their own plans and Sammy is furious that Lucas is part of it, breaking up with him and refusing to see him.Can Lucas find his way back to Sammy’s heart or will their businesses get in the way of their relationship?
Nicoli (Lucian & Lia #9)
Sydney Landon - 2020
As the top lieutenant and best friend to the head of the Moretti family, he thought he knew everything about the man he considered a brother—but he was so very wrong. Still reeling from that blow, he discovers that not only did the woman he loves know before him, but she also has secrets of her own—ones that could well get her killed. His thirst for revenge is almost overwhelming—yet so is his love for Minka Gavino. A relationship with someone from another mafia family would be complicated on a good day, but is it even worth fighting for now? Once the trust is gone, can it ever be rebuilt? Or, will he walk away from the only life he’s ever known and the only woman he’s ever loved?
Be Mine, King
Chelsea McDonald - 2020
But after his passing, demons of his past come to the surface to seek me out. Nikolai King doesn’t care about what I think is right and wrong. Unfair, fair it’s all the same in his book. With only a few words, he’s taken away my everything and shaken it until all that floats around me are fiery ruins. I loathe him. And I won’t be afraid to show it. While his sinister smirk may charm everyone else, I’m determined to hold my resolve. I see the way his eyes linger on me, like a lion licking his lips, that’ll be his downfall. I will use his greatest desires against him until he crumbles. He will not break me down. He will not take away my fight. By the time he’s through with me, I’ll have him begging for my forgiveness. I will not show weakness. I will stand tall. I will not show mercy.
A Dangerous and Possessive Love: Dark Mafia Romance Duet Part 1
Marian Tee - 2020
And right now, the prince wants...me.I really should've known better.His place looks more like a fortress than a home, and everyone living with him is armed to the teeth.That should've been enough to send me running.But because I was foolish, I ended up working for him.A foolish lamb serving the terrifying wolf in a suit.I thought having a boyfriend would make me immune to the Prince of Darkness.I thought I could keep myself safe.But I was wrong.This is Part I of the Dark Mafia Romance duet. If you enjoyed books such as 365 Days or 365 DNI by Blanka Lipinska, then you might want to give this a try.Other themes: college romance, bully romance, billionaire romance
Getting Over You
Jaxson Kidman - 2019
Forget that he's a rock star. Forget that the day I meet him, he's shirtless and running down the middle of the street. Forget that the tattoos and muscles that graze his glistening skin make remember what it's like to be alive again. Can I have a future with Crosby -- especially when our pasts are marked with tragedy? He can stay in this small town and be loved by me -- or he can get back to living his rock star dream. All we have is the time in between that. The problem? Time's running out... and we both want more.This is a full length 90,000+ word slow burn romance novel with a guitar play, a painter, an unspoken summer romance past, a present they never saw coming, and a complete HEA, no cliffhanger ending that will make you fall in love with Crosby and Josie. Thanks for taking a chance on me and this novel.
Secret Daddy
Ashlie Silas - 2021
He does not like surprises2. He always wants to be in control3. He despises commitmentMark was the perfect enemy, and I should have left it that way. I gave him my heart and he shattered it.Now he’s back... The father of my secret baby thinks he can buy my company. But he wants more than a business transaction.Lauren Chase is my name, but I chase no one. Not even my rich, hotter than hell baby daddy.I’m a young, black female executive dominating the tech industry filled with egotistic men like Mark.I shouldn’t want anything to do with him. He’s been nothing but trouble with a capital T since crashing into my life like a wrecking ball on steroids.I must keep this alpha in line without revealing the identity of our secret baby. That is, if I can keep myself from falling in line with his commands... again.
Captivated by Cutter
Bex Dane - 2020
Keeping my hands off her is hard.
Cass is a good girl and I'm a bad guy. If she gets involved with me, she'll get hurt. Again.I should leave her alone and continue on my quest for revenge against the people who wronged me.But Cass has a habit of running head-first into danger, and she needs my protection. Not that I mind spending time with the scorching-hot vixen who constantly challenges my self-control.She may be exactly what I need to heal my scarred heart.—I swore off dangerous men like Cutter Twist for a reason.I'm focusing on my career, and I can't afford to get distracted by another broken heart.But the more I push him away, the hotter the flames between us burn.When I find out who caused the horrendous scars on his body, everything changes.Cutter needs someone to help him fight his greatest enemy.And I'm just the girl to do it.If you like steamy romantic suspense with a wounded alpha-male hero and a strong quirky heroine, you'll love Captivated by Cutter.
Ruthless Empire
Seth Eden - 2020
After his father’s assassination, Luca is the new king.And he needs a partner in crime.A queen.Would he abandon his mafia family to be with me?And how would he protect me and his unborn baby if our lives were threatened?-Ruthless Empire is a dark mafia romance collection of 6 books from the Varasso Brothers series; Devils Pawn, Fallen Knight, Cruel Prince, Dark King, Merciless Queen, & Checkmate
The Playboy's Pretend Girlfriend
Raquel Belle - 2019
“I’m willing to pay $100,000 to you for helping me to learn how to function as an adult, and pretend to be my girlfriend.”$100,000? For 3 months?That’s more money than Jacqueline Cross makes in three years!Dylan Brandt has just been given an ultimatum: Get your act together… or you’re getting cut off!No trust fund, no cars, no personal chefs, no bottomless expense cards, no nothing.That’s where Jacqueline Cross — Dylan’s sexy downstairs neighbor — comes in to the picture.After she barged in to his apartment at 2am on a Thursday morning to tell him off for his loud music and irreverent attitude……Dylan thinks he knows just the person to whip him in to shape… or at least pretend to.The plan works at first, his dad is happy and it looks like he’s making real progress… barring some confusing boundaries regarding sex……until Jaqueline finds out that Dylan’s father OWNS the company she works for and HR comes after her because she’s dating the boss’s son.It gets worse…A story breaks that Dylan knocked up two separate women — AT THE SAME TIME — and they say they’re carrying his children!
The Playboy's Pretend Girlfriend is a stand-alone romance novel with a guaranteed HEA and no cliffhangers.
Getting it Wrong
Michelle Mankin - 2022
She doesn’t have the luxury of dreaming about her future. She must plan for it. Abandoned by her father and living with a drug addicted mother, her number one priority is taking care of her younger sister Rachel. It isn’t easy. Nothing in Southside Seattle is easy. It’s a struggle to survive. Music is Addy’s only escape from her bleak world. When she listens to it, she can pretend she is anywhere and believe anything is possible. Her handsome best friend BARRY EVANS understands her predicament. It’s not much different from his own. He is a great source of comfort and strength for her. Addy has one indulgence. COLLIN MURPHY. Her number one crush is one of the most popular guys at Southside High. Collin can have any girl he wants, and he sets his sights on Addy when her younger sister joins his rock band. The gorgeous guitarist isn’t the only one who notices how pretty Addy is. Martin Skellin, the rich and powerful owner of the club where Collin’s band ABCR performs, becomes obsessed with Addy.One man wants to win her heart.The other wants to rule her.And another could be just who she needs, but she can’t cross that line. She can’t risk losing him. Will the band ABCR become a success? Will Addy and her sister escape Southside? Will her plans secure her future or destroy it? Getting it Wrong is book one in this standalone romantic suspense duet. You will want book two, Getting it Right, as soon as you finish book one. This book contains 56 angsty chapters. It’s a page-turning story that will make you want to throw your e-reader at times. Do not read if you want a boring book. You will cry. It’s one of the most emotional romances the author has written. You will be in a book hangover and desperate for book two at the end.