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Lie to Me


Mia Caldwell - 2016
    But when his brother, the CEO of RothCo, comes to him with a seemingly unsolvable problem, Nick proposes an unconventional solution -- one, which might just turn his easy life upside down. Zoe Blanchard has worked hard for everything she has - including her menial job as assistant to one of the most demanding Vice Presidents of RothCo. But when her boss is laid up after an accident, and Zoe is asked to fill in, she reluctantly agrees to the brazen scheme Nick proposes in order to help RothCo and save her family's business. With their constant bickering, Nick and Zoe seem to have little in common, except for his project to turn her into the glamorous executive she needs to be in order to cinch some delicate negotiations. Their mutual dislike turns to grudging admiration though as each begins to learn more about the other. When they look beneath the surface they learn there's more than either of them expected to find. But Nick's been lying to Zoe about some important details of their little arrangement. What will happen when Zoe learns the truth about why Nick has been turning her into his perfect woman? Lie to Me is a 60k word interracial romance featuring a HEA and no cliffhangers.

A Twist of Hate


Crystal Hubbard - 2016
    "Golden boy" quarterback Camden Dougherty's involvement with smart and pretty new senior Siobhan Curran starts a chain of events that leads his self-proclaimed best friend, Michael Littlefield, on a path of jealous fury that results in terror for the whole school, particularly Siobhan, on opening night of the last school play.Failing to acknowledge his own role in his troubles, Michael focuses his rage and vengeance on the one person he blames for the losses of his friend, his starring role in the play, and his school, while demonstrating the insidiousness of prejudice and violence.Without providing easy solutions to difficult issues, A Twist of Hate is a timely and thoughtful illustration of the failure of personal accountability as well as the curative powers of hope and love.

Taken by Storm


Marie Rochelle - 2008
    She doesn't doubt her perfect man is out there. Storm Hyde, however, gave up on love and a long time ago. The wealthy banker decided staying single is the way for him, so he hasn't dated the same woman longer than a few months in ages. He's totally unprepared for his reaction when his sister brings her gorgeous roommate, Syleena Webster, home for the summer. Once he gazes into her soulful brown eyes, an emotion he's never felt before hits him, and he sends Syleena running for the door. Five years later, they meet again. Will Storm be able to make Syleena understand the depth of the mistake he made?

Runaway


Eve Vaughn - 2017
    She takes matters in her own hands and runs away to start a new life. After settling into her new life, Esther’s plan is to stay low and avoid discovery. What she doesn’t expect is meeting the man of her dreams. But what will he say when he finds out the truth about her? Love at First Sight After a contentious divorce, the last thing Matthias Lang was looking for was another relationship. His focus was on making his business a success. But when he spies the shy beauty, he wants to get to know her better. But when his heart becomes engaged, he finds out a devastating secret that tears them apart. Reunited After years apart, their paths cross again. While Esther is determined to maintain her independence, Matthias is just as determined to have her back in his arms. Can he convince her to stop running long enough to realize they belong together?

Destined


Perri Forrest - 2015
    Her work life is good-fulfilling, even. However, she can't say the same about her marriage. But Tessa loves her husband, and she is determined to make their union work. She overlooks their lackluster sex life, as well as his disinterest in doing 'couple stuff'. It's what she signed on for, after all. For better or worse, right? But, when Tessa is hit with the ultimate betrayal just days before her class reunion, maintaining loyalty inside of a failing marriage is the last thing on her mind. Despite what she has gone through, and rather than wallow in self-pity, Tessa decides to attend the event. She has no idea what to expect from the evening, its sole purpose is meant to serve as a getaway. But, when she encounters August, a former college classmate, sparks fly. But not for long . . . There will be twists, turns, and added cast members to bring this story to life. Will Tessa return to her marriage and try to make it work? Will she decide on a road untraveled? Or, will she choose to be alone?

Fated: A Billionaire Romance (Alpha Second Chances, #1)


Rowena - 2015
    But then Brent suddenly vanishes from her life, leaving her alone, confused, and carrying around a huge secret. When she runs into Brent again, both of their lives have changed drastically, and now that her old best friend is a billionaire, she's convinced he'll never want her now that he can have any woman he wants, and especially once he finds out what she's been hiding. But will Brent surprise her after all? Or will he toss her aside again, leaving her alone and broken once more?

Regret


B.D. Anderson - 2017
    Because of his struggle with mysophobia, Jayden is rich but alone. He ended his relationship with his college sweetheart, Tamaeya Jackson due to pressure from his parents and his belief that she would soon tire of his compulsion to clean. He now learns through her lawyer that he fathered a set of twins with Tamaeya and that she’s requesting support. Stunned by the news, Jayden demands that his lawyer set up a meeting. With this new spark of hope, Jayden realizes that he has a chance to make things right with the woman he never got over, but will Tamaeya take him back and will the twins he unknowingly fathered accept him into their lives even with his obsessive compulsive behavior?

Irish Billionaire’s Revenge


Destiny Davis - 2016
    But then, so is hers…Career-driven Denora James was never interested in finding love until she meets Max Greenheart, a devastatingly handsome Irish Billionaire who fills her minds with dreams that she’d never dared envision. As she’s swept into a whirlwind romance, it becomes all too easy for Denora to finally forget about the past that had haunted her ever since she ran away from home so many years ago. What she doesn’t know is that her past is tied to his in ways that she can’t even imagine.Max Greenheart has Denora exactly where he wants her. Fueled by an obsessive desire for revenge, he lures her into his life with the firm intention of destroying her. To Max, she is nothing more but a pawn in a meticulously-calculated plan. And yet, in spite of his hatred for everything that Denora James stands for, he finds himself growing inexplicably closer to the fiercely independent woman.But as Max falls in love with her, will Denora ever find out that their relationship started off on lies? And what happens when she discovers that she’s carrying his child?

Beautiful Mistake


Laiza Millan
    Not to mention the fact that she hated him. But fate had other plans. Emma just had to make one beautiful mistake.#1 2014 ROMANCE & DRAMA ON WATTPAD

Secrets She Keeps


Amarie Avant - 2016
     All twenty-seven-year-old Reese Dunham wants is to focus on creating a successful boutique bakery that her sordid past can't destroy. But with secret connections tied so intricately to her family's history, she may never escape the reality of her life. When she encounters Italian LAPD narcotics detective, Evan Zaccaro, their chemistry is undeniable, but he represents everything that she wants to forget. As the web of deceit and betrayal engulf them, Evan and Reese are entangled in a perilous trap that unearths their past and threatens their future. Suddenly, with her enemies closer than she ever realized, Reese becomes a pawn in a deadly game. But who is on her side?

Black and White


Paige Notaro - 2014
    I've just now left behind the storms of my past, and he is no fluffy white cloud to land on. But one wicked smile from him, and I'm shivering, longing for something I should never want Maybe just one night. Yeah, one rough night to shake me free. That's all this was supposed to be... VAUGHN: The girl had my attention from the moment her dark eyes found mine. She shouldn't have been my type, not by a long shot. But opportunity presented itself, and I gave in to weakness. Only one woman ever had my heart and she was ripped from this world not long after giving birth to me. This girl though, she won't leave my goddamn mind. I can't keep myself away from her lush embrace. This goes on, the truth will find us - burn me to the ground. Cause my family and I run with the Storm's Soldiers - the roughest bunch of white separatists south of the Mason-Dixon. And this girl's a lot of things, but she sure ain't white... Black and White features sizzling romance, steamy sexual situations and raunchy language. Mature and open-minded audiences only. Book 2 in the series, Grey, will be out near the end of November.

The One That Slipped Away


LaShawn Vasser - 2016
    He made the biggest mistake of his life and knew it the moment Mia Jamison left him. Every attempt to win her back has failed except for one. The letter. His last hope, the one Harrison poured his heart into, but even it eventually came back – Returned to Sender. Only then did he accept the truth. It was over. A part of him knew, this was the kind of loss he’d carry for a lifetime. It took Mia Jamison years to recover from a broken heart only to meet the perfect man - a good man, a strong man with ambitions, and one who checked all the boxes on her list. If only . . . If only, coming face to face with Harrison Haughton didn’t open up Pandora’s Box. No more hiding. It was time deal with a past that had the potential to destroy more than one future. For mature audiences only.

Mr. Big


Alexis Gold - 2016
    Big. Or so the rumors say....Self made billionaire Alexander had apparently slept with most of the women in Manhattan which had led to rumors going around that he was very BIG in the crotch area. And feisty businesswoman Mia James was very determined to find out for herself. Never one to shy away from a night of fun she was dared to seduce the playboy and report back with the truth. Every inch of it. However, once Mia finally got to know the man behind the name, she had no idea the tables would be turned on her so dramatically... If you like a Billionaire with that is powerful and dominant then you have found him in Mr. Big. Scroll back up and start reading this right now, you will not regret it! This is FREE to read on Kindle Unlimited

Special Kind of Woman


Jamallah Bergman - 2012
    Collin along with some of the other executives takes part in a game, a game in which they must date a woman who is basically ‘shy, homely and undesirable’. Collin has won this game every year and this year will be no exception that is until he meets Regina TalbotRegina Talbot is your average ‘Plain Jane’, she’s never been part of the ‘in crowd’ always keeping to herself and is extremely painfully shy towards men. She never would think that any man would be interested in her, especially that of handsome Collin Noonan.Watch as Collin and Regina began on a road of self-discovery of themselves as well as the obstacles that will eventually causes problems for their future.

The Baller's Love Child


Tasha Blue - 2017
    Terrified that he would ask for an abortion, Layla decided to raise the baby herself. However, several months after the baby was born, Layla finally saw the errors of her ways. She knew it was now time to tell the father the truth and so she picked up the phone and began to dial his number. Completely unaware that life as she knew it was never going to be the same again... This is a love & pregnancy romance with a bad boy baller hero who just might have a sweet side to him. Start reading this one now if you want to read a romance with an original twist to it!