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Make You Stay (A Slow-Burn, Single Dad Steamy Romance)
M.L. Broome - 2021
Chloe is one of those fast-talking New Yorkers with an opinion about everything. Never mind that most of them are correct. She also has the greatest ass on the planet, along with a sex kitten smile that threatens to undo me every time we meet. But we want different things from life, and neither of us are willing to compromise. I have to keep my distance, no matter how much my heart wants to make her stay. Chloe:My holiday plans never included a funeral, or the grizzly bear in a suit scowling at me throughout the service, but here I am. Turns out the grizzly is named Aidan, and heās actually a big softie beneath his shaggy beard. A big softie with rock hard abs. Heās fun, flirty, and dangerously attractive, but weāre strictly friends. Thereās no crossing that line, although with each passing night, heās getting harder to resist. I changed my life for love once before and I wonāt do it again, no matter how much my heart wants him to make me stay.
Falling Through Darkness
Kira Berger - 2018
One night shattered it completely. Moving to another country was supposed to be a fresh start, an escape from my past. A way to heal and move on with my life. I was looking for happiness. What I wasnāt supposed to find was him. Dark, handsome, and irresistible. Not strong enough to resist, he broke through the walls around my heart. Every single one. For a fleeting moment, I was happy. Until I'm reminded that the clutches of my past will never let me go. The evil shrouding it in darkness has finally found me. It threatens everything I love. I need to fight itāfor him and them. For us. Even if that means letting go of the light.
Worth a Shot
Gail Haris - 2020
It might be dangerous, but it might just be worth a shot. Victoria Angelā¦ It was just a cup of coffeeā¦thatās all I was after. Some much-needed caffeine to get me through wedding dress shopping. Thatās it. But I guess the universe had other plans. How do I go from getting coffee to waking up in the hospital after being involved in a drive-by? And how does my mysterious hero go from taking a bullet for me to getting arrested and put in prison? His last name is Goodman, but according to the police, heās not at all a good man. However, it feels as though fate brought us together. The police donāt agreeā¦and my fiancĆ© definitely doesnāt either. Tristan Goodmanā¦ She thinks Iām her hero, which couldnāt be further from the truth. Because of the business that Iām in and the people I surround myself with, thereās always a target on my back, and anyone associated with me is in the line of fire, including the quirky yet gorgeous Victoria Angel. Iāve brought nothing but danger to her life the minute she bumped into me in that coffee shop. I know sheās not mine, but that certainly doesnāt stop me from going after what I want. And what I want is an angel. Sheād be wise to end all contact with me, exactly like her fiancĆ© wishes, but I canāt leave her aloneā¦especially after I have a taste of heaven.
Saving Ariel
Ellie Masters - 2021
His focus is on raising his daughter as a single dad, and keeping his offshore oil rig crew safe. As his crew evacuates in advance of Hurricane Julian, a category five monster barreling down on the gulf, disaster strikes. Two of his crewmen are critically injured. He needs to get them to safety before the hurricane hits. When the aeromedical rescue helicopter pilot turns out to be a woman, heās surprised. When she falls into his arms, his entire body takes notice. The tough, gorgeous, pilot is everything Aiden thought heād never haveāor wantāagain. Can Ariel be the one? His second chance at love?Too bad the storm seems to have other plans for themā¦Ariel Black doesnāt believe in love.With a category five hurricane barreling down on the Gulf, helicopter pilot, Ariel Black, is on a mission to evacuate wounded men from an oil rig. When the massive storm arrives ahead of schedule, it grounds Arielās helicopter, trapping them on the oil rig. She and her men, along with Aiden and his wounded, must ride out the storm. Itās the worst possible time to fall in love, but she does. Ariel falls hardā¦right into the installation managerās arms. Aiden Cole makes her heart race, her pulse pound, and the butterflies in her stomach soar. Could he be the one?Will the storm of the century destroy Aiden and Arielās chance at happily ever after? Or does fate have something else in store?Saving Ariel, a steamy, second chance, contemporary romantic suspense, about love at first sight. It features a protective hero and the smart, feisty heroine who steals his heart.Get your copy today and let the binge-reading begin.(Saving Ariel was previously published as 'Aiden.')
Ryan's Kiss
Mel Walker - 2019
That damn kiss. one kiss that not only destroyed our future but ended my ability to believe, to trust, to love.He was my best friend. We should have known better.Three years kept us apart, yet an invisible rope continues to tug at us.Ā Heās finally returning home and I know itāll only be a matter of time before we must face each other again. Iām older, stronger, wiser and no longer the starry-eyed girl who followed his every command.He almost destroyed me last time, I won't give him a second chance. I can't.
Crown of Thornes
Delaney Foster - 2020
A place or state of suffering. An intricate balance of heaven and hell. Passion and pain. My purgatory was a palace. When my father died, I was forced to live in Thornebridge Castle- biding my time, hiding in the library and wishing I were invisible. But thereās no hiding from fate. There was a growing threat to the Crown in our country. Prince Sutton thought that threat was me. With his cruel words he unleashed a world of secrets that made me question everything Iād ever known. With his unpredictable touch he awakened something primal within me, within us. The only thing I hated more than Sutton Thorne was the way his presence set my soul on fire. I thought Iād given the Crown everything I had to give. No more suffering. In a few short months, Iād be gone. But I was about to learn what true sacrifice really meant.
Small Town Heart
Andrea Johnston - 2018
Even though the residents of Fayhill have welcomed me like one of their own, this is only a detour, not a final destination.Then I met Shane Abbott.What's a girl to do when a certain dark-haired dimpled cowboy, who fills out a pair of jeans like it's his job and with a smile that sets my soul on fire, has me considering burning my map?*The bright lights of city life never appealed to me. I like the quiet of small town life, and my hometown of Fayhill fits me to a T.I never expected to meet Mercy Warner.Love is the last thing on my mind. These days I work hard and mind my own business. So when a certain honey-haired spitfire blows into town, I take another look.She may claim small town life isn't for her, but the way she's settling in tells me she might be open to the option. Refusing to let this opportunity to pass me by, I take another chance and put my small town heart on the line.Surely the draw of the big city won't burn me twice . . .
The Fortunate Ones
R.S. Grey - 2017
Most days, Iām poolside in a pleated skirt, dishing out margaritas to tycoons and titans. Itās not exactly my dream job, but it does come with one perkā¦James Ashwood.Heās my silver lining in a custom black suit.Besides being a legacy member at the club, heās a tech mogul and Austinās most eligible bachelor. Oh, and those dimples? Yeah, they make my stomach dip too.On good days, I catch his sleek Porsche winding down the tree-lined drive. On better days, I steal a glimpse of his handsome profile as we pass in the hall. And on the absolute best day, I find him alone at the bar, looking for company.āCome have a seat.āThose four little words set me down a path I never could have imagined. Private planes, penthouse suites, and temptations around every corner make it impossible to keep my distance. His world feels decadent and wildābut overindulgence comes with a cost. Every kiss comes with strings. Every erotic encounter is a promise Iām not ready to keep.When I pump the brakes, he hits the gas. James doesnāt want to go slowāhe wants a commitment. And the thing about the fortunate ones?Theyāre used to getting what they want.
Chief of Perversion: A Power Broker Novel
Sadie Haller - 2018
A one-hour-stand before my mother's wedding reception? Perfect. Georgia: I may have been born a romantic, but I've grown jaded about love. Being practically disowned by one's father will do that to a girl. Now all I want is solitude and the occasional anonymous pick-up. Occasional? Okay, so I haven't managed that yet. Daddy Dearestās wedding seems like a great place to start.
The Summer Tour
Mandy Melanson - 2020
Itās impossible to tell one face from the next when Iām up there. The mixture of fog, lights, flashing lasers, my astigmatism, and whatever else they put into the air to keep the crowd happyā¦ Itās all just a mix for a big bunch of blurry fuzzy whatnots. She was not a whatnot. She stood out in her ripped black jeans and that adorable neon yellow thing holding her hair up out of her face. I donāt even know what itās called, but it was perfect. She was perfect. The bright pink tank top that hugged her in all the right places. Those bright yellow heels that made her back curve in just the right way. Those were definitely factors that caught my eye, but it's not why I can't get her out of my head. Her dark brown eyes and that smileāher smile. Thatās it. That smile had me hooked from the second I ran on stage. I even stopped short of my mark and totally threw off the spotlight tracker. Why?Because I was too busy watching her and how she just fell into the rhythm of the music. Itās a good thing Chuck didnāt plan any pyro for tonight, or I might have been screwed.Iām not even entirely sure I sang the right lyrics to the first couple of songs. It was more a series of barely audible grunts, caveman style. Nash probably turned his mic up to help with the background vocals. Theyāve all gotten really good at covering my ass over the years. Iām grateful the crowd didnāt seem to notice. All I could think about was trying to figure out a way to find out who she is. I still have nothing. So Iām sitting here like a lost, lonely little puppy just hoping to catch another glimpse. What if she leaves and doesnāt come through the line? I can see both Exit doors from here. Iām watching those two doors like a pitbull watches the gate at a junkyard. Maybe I am a lost, lonely little puppy. No.I am a pitbull puppy. And just like that pitbull, I will jump this table and bulldoze whoever gets in the way if I have to.
Under Colorado Skies
Milan Watson - 2020
Under Colorado Skies includes the first 3 books in the Colorado Crazy Series. Although each book can be read alone, read them in sequence for a better reader experience.
Sunsets in Colorado
Lewis fled from her country roots, but now sheās back. If itās up to the handsome cowboy, she wonāt ever leave again. Enjoy a whirlwind romance as Lewis deals with the demons of her past.
Whispers in Colorado
Jasmine is a New York designer, but being back in White Horse Creek brings back all the memories she wants to forget. Will this ice queen drop her armor of frost long enough to let in the handsome vet?
Midnights in Colorado
Lisa is bold and vivacious. Sam is a straight-laced traditional cowboy. What happens when they fall in love? Can this hairdresser steal her cowboyās heart and keep it?The Colorado Crazy series are ranch romances guaranteed to tease your senses and make you dream of cowboys again.
Back to Shore
Taylor Danae Colbert - 2020
So I turned him away and never looked back. I havenāt forgotten. And I certainly havenāt forgiven.Now, Iām sort of a hot mess. Iām in between jobs, essentially homeless, and newly divorced.But as I try to put the pieces of my life back together, I know that Ryderās the one thatās missing. I have to find him, and I have to forgive him.And when I do, I learn that heās not exactly living the easiest life. He needs someone. He needs me.Despite everything, I know I should be there for him. But doing that means Iāll have to put our past behind us.And Iāll have to try my hardest not to fall back in love with the man who broke my heart beyond repair.
Mending the Billionaire Movie Star
Bree Livingston - 2019
Itās safe and predictable. When her meddling twin sister, Paige, assumes her identity and auditions for Celebrity Proposalāand winsāPenelopeās life is upended. Itās either go on the show with the hunky movie star with a less-than desirable reputation or her sister could be in serious trouble.Angus MacLachlan was Hollywoodās hottest leading man until a bitter, very public breakup with his agentāand subsequent bad behaviorāruined his image and tanked his career. Desperate to get back into his fansā good graces, he agrees to be on the show, Celebrity Proposal.Neither of them is looking for love, but as the weeks pass, they find themselves growing closer. Can two cold hearts warm up to love, or will the past keep them frozen in time?
Other books by Bree Livingston:
The Clean Billionaire Romance Series:
1. Her Pretend Billionaire Boyfriend2. Her Second Chance Billionaire Sweetheart3. Her Broken Billionaire Boss4. Her Fake Billionaire FiancƩ5. Her Stranded Billionaire Mix-Up6. Her Secret Billionaire Roommate
A Clean Fake Relationship Series:
1. The Cowboy's Fake Marriage2. The Star's Fake Marriage3. The Bodyguardās Fake Marriage4. The Matchmakerās Fake Marriage5. The Beastās Fake Marriage
A Clean Army Ranger Romance Series:
1. The Rangerās Chance2. The Rangerās Peace3. The Rangerās Heart4. The Rangerās Hope5. The Ranger's Forgiveness
Stand Alone Romances:
Love and CharityThe Mistletoe Game: A Clean Christmas Novella
Meet Me Halfway
Dee Lagasse - 2020
Carina Domenico loves four things: her daughter, her big Italian family, cappuccino, and her food blog Halfway Homemade--but not necessarily in that order.When Halfway Homemade is picked up by a major television network, Carina's world changes overnight.But the one thing that doesn't change, thanks to a single earth-shattering heartbreak, is Carina's view on dating.As she starts to feel something for Ryan West--the attractive British producer of her show--she tries her hardest to evade both him and her unwanted feelings.Carina Domenico loves four things--and Ryan West is not on that list.At least, that's what she keeps telling herself.
About My Daddies
S.E. Law - 2019
Vlad is a filthy rich Russian billionaire whoās utterly possessive. The catch? Theyāre both my momās ex-husbands. My mom Vivian is a crazy woman. She marries and divorces men like itās no big deal. As a result, even though Vivianās not old, she already has two ex-husbands. I come home from college one day, and my mom says she wants to take a family photo with both men. This is crazy! Vlad and Jared arenāt even family anymore. Why are we doing this? But when the shutter starts to click, both men of the house are ready to CLAIM ā¦ and Iām just the brat to make it happen!
About My Daddies is a collection of taboo romances with growly, possessive OTT alpha males, feisty curvy girls, and lots of bouncing babies! The collection features three standalone, full length novels and one short story, including: About My Daddies, About Last Night, About This Morning and About This Evening. They don't have cliffhangers or cheating. They DO have very happily ever afters and plenty of steam!