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Carver


Sadie King - 2020
    Life couldn’t get any worse.Then along comes Carver, the tough cop with the soft heart. He rescues me from the cells and my student hovel.But will the schemes of my jealous housemate bring my fairytale crashing down?CarverShe’s not the type of girl we usually get in the cells: sweet, innocent, and totally gorgeous.I open up my home to her and my heart. But when I find out she’s hiding something from me, I start to wonder: How well do I really know her?Carver is a short, sweet, and steamy romance featuring an older alpha male and a curvy younger woman.Book one in the Alpha Cops series. If you love insta love, high heat, and a Happily Ever After, then this series is for you!Each book in the series is a standalone. No cliff-hangers.

The Bet


Alexia Chase - 2019
    A dash of dirty talk. Mix it with sexual tension and a fake relationship and it might just be a recipe for love!Chloe Sparks lives to bake, and her business is thriving.Everything is great - except the guy she’s been casually dating took a $500 bet to pick her cherry (and not the pastry kind) while she’s in love with her best friend’s brother.But does he notice her? Nope. Rich Anderson has stuck Chloe in the friend-zone because she's too good for him.And that has worked for years…until she decides to use the bet her ex made as revenge…She just needs a partner.If Rich doesn’t do it, she'll find someone else who will. Something he definitely can’t live with.Only, a few fake dates lead to kisses that feel pretty real.So what happens when things go too far and Rich’s obsession with baked goods and the woman who makes them threatens to give him a sugar overload?Will he continue to suffer from the belief that he’s too rough? Or is he just the right amount of dirty for her sweet? Happily ever after just might start with dirty talk, pastry bags, and costumes.The Bet is a friends-to-lovers, fake romance sprinkled with cupcakes, frosting, and a picnic basket full of goodies…all set in the Alexia Chase football world.

Mr. Legacy


C.G. Burnette - 2021
    Legacy, as he's known on Wall Street—knows hard work comes at a price. In business, he thrives on organization, control, and results, building a legacy and creating a future for his daughter.But his girl wants more for him than just the office. She knows he’s been alone for far too long and thinks now is the time for him to let go of the reins and maybe find love again.Indulging his daughter, Tyson leaves work behind for just one night and joins his friends for a boy’s night out. But when the haze of aged cigar smoke and fine whiskey parts, there’s a woman… One that, with just a look, Tyson knows will make him lose control in ways he never has before.And has him thinking of building a very different kind of legacy.

Resolution: Eating In


Tessa Blake - 2019
     But when her boss, Rafe Garrett, hooks her up with a gorgeous new apartment with a dream kitchen and a handsome chef to give her cooking lessons, it looks like three of them are sorted pretty neatly. Claire’s not sure she can trust it—everything is happening so fast. It’s a big leap from single girl heating up cans of soup and eating takeout to … whatever this is that she’s doing with Mason Brody, celebrity chef and star of Knives Out, the cutthroat cooking show. Mason doesn't want to take her out; he just wants to take her. And Claire’s about to learn that sure, eating out is great—but eating in can be pretty mind-blowing, too. It's the New Year! Time to ring your bell with some hot and hunky resolutions! Join 15 of your favorite romance authors as their stories get off... on the right foot this year. Champagne corks aren't the only things popping!

Mr. Arrogant


Elyse Kelly - 2021
    I can handle his holier-than-thou attitude for a few weeks.I refuse to let his sinful body distract me from my ultimate goal.Who cares if he has the most deliciously intoxicating scent? Not me.And his stupidly gorgeous, good looks?Pffft, he’s just another pretty face I won’t be falling for.And right about the time I almost give in to the hottest, cockiest CEO in town, he does just what I expect him to do… proving he really does deserve to be called nothing less than Mr. Arrogant. Mr. Arrogant is a standalone enemies-to-lovers, light angst, romantic comedy with a HEA. More Than Money series will have you swooning over these sexy billionaires with big wallets and even bigger hearts this July! Grab a fan and a cool drink, it's about to get hot in here!

Slut Shamed: A Violent Circle Short Story


S.M. Shade - 2020
    "That woman has been on more wieners than ketchup." "Her legs open more than a refrigerator. " Yeah, the neighborhood slut, that's me. It drives some people crazy that I date and sleep with whoever I want. Men are allowed to do that exact thing without suffering the same judgment so I have no plans to stop living my life. Relationships are not for me. I just have to keep that in mind every time that sexy, bearded, construction worker tries to make me forget.

Hungry for Dameon


Tarin Lex - 2020
    An Older Alpha Hero, Younger Curvy Heroine RomanceAveryThe best and worst thing I ever did was kiss my dad’s best friend.That was over two years ago, right before I left for college.By some crazy stroke of luck, I’m able to make it home for Thanksgiving this year.I wasn’t supposed to come.And he wasn’t supposed to be here.Seeing Dameon again only reaffirms what I already knew:I’m still so in love with him.DameonI messed up when I let Avery kiss me that day.Not because it was wrong on every level.But because I was never able to forget about it.Now that she’s here, I can’t deny my true feelings.The timing might never be right for us, but that won’t stop me anymore.Could my best friend ever understand how much his daughter means to me?Ready for these all-new alphas to take over this Thanksgiving holiday??Check out all 9 of the Hungry Hearts series!

Domesticated by Daddy (A DILF for Father's Day #6)


Annelise Reynolds - 2020
    If I don't take a position as a live-in nanny for the assistant district attorney, then I'm going to be cut off from my trust fund, and escaping to college goes out the window.After meeting Tyson, I no longer want to escape. Where my father failed to tame me, my Daddy knows just what I need to keep me in line—a firm hand and a gentle touch.TysonI knew it was a bad idea the minute I agreed to let her work for me, but nothing could have prepared me for the woman who knocked on my door. Serena is a Little Minx and completely unaware of what she wants or needs. From the second I laid eyes on her, I knew she needed a Daddy to fill her needs both in and out of bed.I shouldn't touch her, but I'm not strong enough to resist. I'm going to teach this party girl a lesson—one spanking at a time.**This book contains aspects of DD/LG role play. If this isn't for you, you might want to pass on this one.

Seared: A Steamy Virgin Rom-Com


Hadley Harlin - 2019
    The last thing I need right now is a distraction.But he’s currently looming in my hotel room with a proposal.My knowledge of Italian cuisine in exchange for his German sausage.Sweet Mary, Mother of God, that’s a lot of sausage.Seared is a sweet and sexy romantic comedy featuring a slow-burn romance between a bad boy chef and a doe-eyed virgin. Travel the world on a global cooking competition and watch as these rivals balance their powerful desire for each other with their intense will to win. HEA and no cheating, Seared is a full-length novel that’s perfect for those who love fine food, celebrity chefs, and reality TV.

Second Chance for the Mountain Man


K.C. Crowne - 2020
    This is a mountain man's second chance, fake marriage romance and part of the Mountain Men of Liberty Series. Each book can be read as a standalone. Transport yourself into the charming and magical town of Liberty, Utah as we follow several rugged mountain men in their quests to find lasting love on the mountainsRead all the books in the bestselling Mountain Men of Liberty Series:]1. Baby for the Mountain Man2. Junior for the Mountain Man3. Knocked Up by the Mountain Man4. Baby for Daddy's Best Friend5. Triplets for the Mountain Man6. Taken by the Mountain Man7. Mountain Man's Secret Baby8. Mountain Man's Accidental Surprise9. Quadruplets for the Mountain Man10. Delivering His Gifts11. Mountain Man's Fate12. Mountain Man's Lucky Charm13. Mountain Man's Rival14. Small Town Mountain Daddy

Saved For Me


Abby Knox - 2018
    Complicating matters is Lars’s innocent new neighbor, who may as well have a target on her back in this seedy neighborhood. Whether she wants it or not, she’s under his protection now. Wendy Wilson is a poor college student who’s been on her own for some time. When she takes out an online ad looking for babysitting work, she finds herself in a dangerous predicament. But the one person who shows up to help her might be even more dangerous to her virtue than being held captive by an evil kingpin. Warning: This special Holidays With Alexa Riley story will leave you happily breathless! This gritty Christmas story has everything and more that readers would expect from characters ripped right out of Alexa Riley: a hot, over-the-top possessive alpha, steamy insta-love, a holiday-themed happily ever after, zero condoms, at least one virgin and tacos. Wait, the tacos … that was me, Abby. ANYWAY … get ready because Lars and Wendy are going to fill your stocking with all the swoons!

Mr. Garnet (A Mr. Billionnaire Short Story)


Dori Lavelle - 2019
     But marriage is not on the cards for me. I live for the thrill of the moment. I bed women I don't plan on seeing again. It's less messy that way. When it comes to having a good time between the sheets, I don't think twice. But I just did something crazy, even for a man like me. With the click of a button, I bid on a stranger's virginity. It might cost me more than money, but I can't resist. I'm intrigued by the woman who has the courage to sell herself to the highest bidder. But meeting her turns out to be a big mistake. From the moment our eyes meet, I know I'm screwed. Dixie Munro is the woman who will leave her scent behind. The woman who will mess with my head long after I show her the door. She's not the kind of girl I can just bed and forget. Or is she? *The Flirt Club does it again! Hold on tight! We have 14 of your favorite romance authors bringing you hot and steamy billionaires who are about to meet their happily ever afters--only they don't know it yet. Come along for the ride, again and again. And with billionaires, you know their wallets aren't the only things bulging...* #FlirtClub #WhatsInYourWallet #TheMrShortStories #TheyCallMeMr

Mistletoe in Malibu (Hot for the Holidays #1)


Lola West - 2020
    But when your best friend is married into the Morgan Family, a herd of ripped and rowdy ranchers who won’t take no for an answer, quiet Christmases evaporate. A private jet ride later, I’m on the beach in Malibu, being hounded by the most attractive young cowboy I’ve ever laid eyes on. Too bad he’s way too young for me. BuckDid you ever see a woman who just knocked your socks off? Delores Reed is my cup of pudding. She’s funny and pretty and sure, a little bit older. She’s worried that if we get together people might talk. I’m nobody’s secret - but maybe for Delores, I can try. Mistletoe in Malibu is a Christmas spinoff of Lola West’s Big Sky Cowboys Series. Featuring all the Morgan characters that readers have come to know and love. Hot for the Holidays is a series of sexy fun short stories that will take you on a tropical escape for the holidays. Enjoy all the steamy stories in the series:Mistletoe in Malibu - Lola WestBows in Bora Bora - Jade BayPresents in Positano - Anita KnightElves on Easter Island - Jaycee WolfeChristmas in Cayman - Kara KendrickMerry in Mykonos - Aurora PaigeDecorating Abu Dhabi - Eva WinnersKringled in Key West - Layne DanielsKrampus in Kaua’i - Ava KnightSugarplums in St. Thomas - Loni Ree

Dear Mr. Right Now


Kim Loraine - 2019
    right now! I stand to inherit enough money to make me one of the richest men in St. Louis. There's just one catch. I have to get married by Valentine's Day. With two weeks until my deadline, I turn to a matchmaker for help. I don't want a gold digger. I want a wife. The moment I meet my match, I realize Rosie is everything I want. I know I should tell her why I need to get married stat, but I'm falling hard for this woman, and I can't bear the idea of her marrying me for money.  I might need a wife right now, but I want Rosie forever. Skip the chocolates, forget the roses. Who needs candlelight dinners when you can have Valentine’s Day romances set in a shared world? Your favorite collaboration pack is back, this time with matchmaker stories that put the man in roMANce… our heroes are all alpha, all swoon-worthy, and all for YOU!

Man of the Month Club: January


Ann Omasta - 2021
    Mine are hidden deep inside. We are both too damaged to love… Or so we thought.The fire at Maggie’s workplace leaves scars on her skin that make her feel undesirable.Jett shows her she’s beautiful, but his scars run much deeper than hers.What starts out as a silly matchmaking game turns into the most pivotal moment of their lives as these two broken souls collide in ways they never imagined.Will Maggie and Jett help each other heal or are some wounds beyond repair? Find out now in Man of the Month Club: January.The Hot Shots of Romance Quickies are scorching short stories featuring sexy heroes, curvy heroines, seductive insta-love, sizzling bedroom scenes, and satisfying happily-ever-after endings. Start anywhere. Binge-read them all. Grab January now and enjoy a perfectly-portioned taste of steamy romance to satisfy your craving.