A partner she loves, five amazing kids and a house by the sea. But life is never simple and there is more than a little emotional baggage coming along for the ride.Starting with that tw*t of an ex-husband who doesn't pull his weight. Then there's the untrained puppy, the work/life balance, a custody battle for the children and all the everyday ups and downs and chaos of being a patchwork family.Surrounded by family dramas and mums who seem to have all their sh*t together, Jo must find a way to make friends and make it work in this new town.Barbecues on the beach and dog walks open up new conversations, but as Jo gets to know everyone better, the picture perfect families might be in need of more help than she first thought...When normal is not an option, surprises can lead to a different kind of happy family.

    

     Unfortunately for Cole, he never got the hang of bravery and he was born with two left feet. So, instead of becoming a hero, Cole became an actor. He was good at it too until someone murdered his stunt double and sent his life spiraling out of control. Haunted by a sinister presence, the former child-star and present-day America’s sweetheart is desperate to uncover the threat to his life before it’s too late. But with no proof and the production of his latest film on the line, Cole will have to go to extremes to protect himself while remaining in the spotlight. Violet Monroe wouldn’t exactly call herself a killing machine. She’s more of an entrepreneur who knows martial arts and carries a gun. As the owner and sole employee of Elite Security, Violet is desperate to get her company off the ground. What she needs is a high-profile client and no one is more high profile than Cole O’Donnell. Pretending to be the action star’s wife might be extreme, but the move could be just what she needs to put Elite on the map. Highly trained, sensual, and deadly, Violet is the perfect bodyguard and all too soon Cole finds himself falling for the mysterious femme fatale. But to protect Violet he’ll have to step into the line of fire and give being a hero just one more shot. Luckily for Cole and his two left feet, Violet hasn’t lost a client yet and she sure as hell isn’t about to start with the man who stole her heart. With a target on them both and neither willing to back down, will Cole and Violet be cast for a romantic comedy or will tragedy strike and leave them scrambling to pick up the pieces? A Full-Length Fake Wife Romance steamy romance novel. Absolutely no Cheating and a guaranteed HEA. Also includes a never before published bonus - "The Billionaire's Secret" after the main story.

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    Luring you in with atmospheric elements--a small town hiding dark secrets and a woman determined to uncover her questionable legacy-- Aftermath 's final, disturbing twist will jolt you and good. A gripping, suspenseful read." - Emily Carpenter, author of  Burying the Honeysuckle Girls Can Janet Wright complete the deadly puzzle connecting her father, his murder, and a hostile small town? After her father is murdered, New Yorker Janet Wright returns to her folksy childhood home of Graylee, Georgia to tie up loose ends and mend her broken heart. When Janet is met with hostility upon arriving to her hometown, she begins a relentless search for answers about her father’s death. The unwavering heroine soon discovers that there’s more than meets the eye within the enigmatic small town, including secrets, scandals, and lies. This suspenseful Southern thriller will have Wright facing pieces of her broken childhood and fighting for her life. Mystery, murder, and romance converge to keep you turning page after page.“Aftermath has everything I crave in a novel: the perfect blend of mystery and romance, flawlessly crafted dialog, and an unsinkable heroine with equal parts grit and heart.” - Erika Marks, author of The Last TreasureOUR SOUTHERN FRIED GUARANTEEIf you wouldn’t enthusiastically recommend one of our books with a 4- or 5-star rating to a friend, then the next story is on us. We believe that much in the stories we’re telling. Simply email us at pr@sfkmultimedia.com.

    THE DE RUSSE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION contains The Dark One: Dark Knight, The White Lord of Wellesbourne, Lord of War: Black Angel, and The Falls of Erith. Get all of the passion, romance, majesty, adventure, and politics of the High Middle Ages in one collection as the de Russe Family, one of Le Veque's premier houses, find their way in the brutal struggles of England's history. This is a collection for true Medieval Fiction or Medieval Romance lovers. The Dark One: Dark Knight - A knight who betrayed Richard III at Bosworth finds love and salvation in a wounded lady. The White Lord of Wellesbourne - A knight, his lady, and the ultimate battlefield sacrifice. Lord of War: Black Angel - The Black Prince's premier knight weds a lady out of convenience in what becomes a passionate love story. The Falls of Erith - A mercenary knight weds a destitute lady with a terrible family secret.

     My job – killing for the Esposito family – isn’t just a business; it’s my life. And to do it properly, I learned long ago to lock my feelings away. But Talia Esposito is doing something to me I was never prepared for. She’s making me lose control. The mob boss’s daughter has had everything she’s ever wanted. But I’m the man she NEEDS. She needs to be broken down and built back up again. And I’m chomping at the bit to do just that. But if touching the girl means breaking the laws I live by... And if getting her pregnant with my baby means setting our world on fire... Then f**k it all. Let the laws break. Let the world burn. Nothing can stop me from making her MINE. ANTON is a forbidden lovers heist, hitman romance. The novel is a full-length standalone, with no cheating, no cliffhanger, and an HEA ending. Anton lets himself devour the one girl he was never meant to have - and the unexpected baby that results might destroy the entire Esposito crime family. One-click now!

    Brooks! All five standalone full-length novels feature protective alpha males that fight for the women of their dreams. No matter if accidental fake marriages, surprise baby gifts or second chances - this collection has everything you need for long and steamy nights in your bedroom! Book 1 – Never Over You Alright, before you hear his side, let me tell you mine. I was just cleaning his room. I swear that’s it! I mean, he’s my boss for Pete’s sake. But Anthony came out of the shower dripping wet and naked from head to toe. I tried to look away, but IT was right there. And boy was it happy to see me. That’s so not my fault, right? Cute butt, killer abs, bubblegum lips that were begging for a kiss. How could I say no? Turns out he’s had a crush on me since high school. His dad’s freaking out, but Anthony’s got his own billions. So big, bad Daddy Whore-bucks can kiss my tight little… you get the idea. But I think Anthony’s having second thoughts. Will he be my sweetheart or leave me heartbroken? Book 2 – Hate To Want You Oh My Gorgeous eyes! Is that Xander–freaking– Selby? Bad boy muscle-man with a gargantuan-sized… bank account. Wow what a dirty little mind you’ve got there. Be patient. I’m still getting to his best parts. There’s a heart of gold hidden under muscles the size of New York City. He's got the face of an angel and moves like the devil. The first time I saw him my legs went to Jell-O, and I got all tongue-tied. Now tell me something, and be honest. Is it in bad taste to tie up your boss with a garter belt? Or run your tongue up and over his mountain and valley abs? Book 3 – Let’s Play Pretend “Of course I’ll pretend to be your wife.” I can’t believe these words came out of my mouth when my sister’s lawyer asked me to be his fake-wife. I don't like his plan to fake it at all, but desperate situations need desperate measures. Although I have enough to deal with on my own, I’d do anything for my family. Well, maybe I can take this lemon and make lemonade. After all, acting like I’m in love with Jonathan is easy. Too easy. The way he looks at me, touches me, protects me. It just feels so unbelievably good. All of a sudden, I'm not sure if this is fake anymore... Book 4 – Protecting Her The billions in my bank account are worthless if I can’t save her. There are times in your life when one decision can change everything. Mine was to risk my life for the woman of my dreams. Millie. Once I saw her, I knew it’d be her and no one else. Her gaze calls out to the hero in me. Her touches awaken the man. The problem? I’m not the only one who wants her. And her enemies will do everything to get her. Even the unthinkable. If they try to hurt her, I will give them nothing but pain. It’s time for this to end. There can only be one winner. Book 5 – Unexpected Love It was supposed to be a one-night stand. Now I’m carrying his baby. Oh-oh. I guess fate has a way of writing its own stories.

    Along with plenty of not-always faithful companions, our heroes must battle dangerous tribes of Toadies, survive giant stone Golems, and stop a catastrophic world-ending disaster, all while evading a cunning gang of thieves trying in a race to the biggest treasure of all time. Cartoonist Derek Laufman (Marvel Superhero Adventures) leads an unforgettable journey as Rex and Pogo misadventure their way across the Ruinlands, facing dangerous foes and fair-weather friends alike!

    He isn't aware of the irregularities in his stables. Later, she foists a stray, starving kitten called Horace on him. But Hermione, his betrothed, hates cats. And Horace hates her. Where will it all end? Will Horace have to go? Will Wilhelmina be able to save the ill-treated horses in London? Will everyone end up with the right partner?This charming Regency story, set against the first Animal Rights Act of 1822, will warm your heart and make you smile. And Horace... well, you'll want to take him home.

    Now includes all the extended epilogues! Unleash the passion of SIX dominant, powerful mob bosses. Trapped with the Mob Boss I kidnapped her to break her. Now, I’ll do whatever it takes to protect her. I’ve worked too hard building my mob empire to let one feisty little girl ruin everything. But Bella refuses to fall in line. Breaking her down will require breaking a rule of my own: never, ever fall in love. But when Bella’s senator father doesn’t follow orders like we expect, things get more complicated. Do I follow my destiny to become the mob boss I was raised to be? Or do I sacrifice everything to save the woman who has stolen my heart? Stolen by the Mob Boss A mob boss killed her family. Now, he’s sent me to finish the job. Lucy is an innocent girl – orphaned by a terrible tragedy. Then she sees me kill a man in cold blood. I can’t let a witness roam free. But I can’t bring myself to kill something so innocent and beautiful. She wants revenge on the mob boss who stole her family. I can help her… under one condition: as long as she’s here, I’m going to make her MINE. Sold to the Mob Boss An innocent girl like her… sold to a beast like me. As the boss of the Bratva, I live my life by a code: Always stay in control. But I broke my own rule on the night I bought Annie. She was so delicate and desperate up on that stage. I’d pay any price it took to own her. She says she can’t be bought. But she doesn’t know how this game is played. In my world, everything has its price. And like it or not, she’s mine now – my property, my possession. I’ll claim her. I’ll break her. And I’ll protect her until the end… Even if it costs me everything. Knocked Up by the Mob Boss They’re coming to take her baby. They’ll have to kill me first. She’s an innocent maid. I’m a ruthless Bratva boss. She says she wants nothing to do with me. But in my world, when I want something, I take it. And I want her. The problem is, Zoya is hiding a terrible secret: A baby in her womb that was never meant to be. And I’m not the only one who knows. Our enemies are coming. To hurt her. To ruin me. What they don’t know is this: I’ve found what I want in this world. And they’ll have to kill me to take it. Unprotected with the Mob Boss My enemy’s daughter. My unprotected bride. Allison thinks that this is a fair world, that justice exists. I’m here to show her there is no such thing as innocence. In my world, it’s might makes right. Kill or be killed. And I’ve caused my fair share of bloodshed. But when I discover her with an innocent man’s blood on her hands, we both know that there’s only one way out of this mess: On her knees before me. So I give her an offer she cannot refuse: Become my wife. Carry my baby. Or prepare to suffer the consequences. Owned by the Mob Boss She is untouched. Innocent. Desperate. Mine. I was raised to rule.

    It was agreed that they would get divorced when she turned 21, and she would receive her inheritance. However, as her 21st birthday approaches, Emily claims she wants to make the marriage void. She couldn't stand the rumors of his love affairs any longer, and asks her lawyer to take care of it, escaping to a remote cottage to avoid confronting the cold and arrogant man herself. But she was naive to think she could escape him. He tracks her down and declares, "before we break up, I'll show you the true happiness of marriage!"

    There is no swiping left. No creepy location tracker. Definitely no unsolicited pics of areas of the anatomy literally no one wants to see. She's made dating great again: personal, patient... and profitable. Her startup is going from strength to strength, the brand her very own happy marriage (her wedding went viral), and now she even has celebrities wanting to use her services.Caitlin is living the perfect life.Except it's all a perfect lie. And Caitlin doesn't know how long she can keep it up.In an era of social media and dating apps, when we have never been more connected yet more isolated, the matchmaker is a story about love, loss and loneliness, and learning to accept your reality.This is an emotionally charged, funny and warm novel, perfect for fans of THE MAN WHO DIDN'T CALL by Rosie Walsh, SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL by Giovanna Fletcher and IT STARTED WITH A TWEET by Anna Bell.

    A going-away party soon brings him to her doorstep, and Hazuki is elated. But what happens when he discovers that residing in her apartment is the spirit of the man she can never forget?

    You know, the typical easy life of a woman.There is one thing Serena thought she knew. Her mother hated her. But now Serena must come face to face with the truth she learns after her mother’s death. Maybe her mother didn’t hate her, but loved her so much that she changed everything for her.