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Broody Billionaire : The Wes Lancaster Collection
Max Monroe - 2021
As owner of the professional football team the New York Mavericks and wildly successful BAD restaurant, his lifestyle is full as it is.Well, it was, until Winnie Winslow, the new, sexy, stiletto-wearing team physician trash-talks him in the locker room without batting an eye.Now he can’t stop himself from wanting her.The only girl in her parents’ brood of five, she’s as outspoken as she is beautiful and the kind of woman who holds her own—and then some.Always competitive at heart, if he’s going all in for love…Wes sure as hell wants a Win-Win.Prepare to get a little dirty because this one might go into overtime.Game. On.
Scoring Her
Wes and Winnie’s love is stronger—and hotter—than ever, but will it lead them to saying “I do”?Find out what’s next for the happy couple, plus experience seeing the fun and hilarity that comes from having the Billionaire Bad Boys gang back together again.Only this time, they’re Bahamas-bound with the hot football players of Wes Lancaster’s New York Mavericks.
Red, White, & You
City-wide power outages.A failed BBQ at Wes’s BAD restaurant.A last-minute escape out of NYC to enjoy the Fourth of July at Winnie’s uncle and aunt’s lake house.Several unexpected—and uninvited—guests.And an explosive fireworks show that requires the assistance of the Greenwood Fire Department.It wasn’t quite the Fourth of July they had in mind.Sometimes, even the best-laid plans don’t survive.But what if the universe is planning something even better?It’s safe to say that Wes and Winnie Lancaster are about to experience a summer vacation they’ll never forget.
Hidden in Lies
Rachael Duncan - 2015
This is who I am. Who I’m expected to be.All of that changed when he walked into my life and made me question everything. As my personal security guard, I can’t escape him or the way he makes me feel.He makes me laugh.He makes me second guess my choices.He makes me want more from life.I hide in a bed of deception to disguise myself. It used to be enough, but now I’m not so sure.Can I sacrifice those who depend on me for my own happiness?I’m Elizabeth Fitzgerald.I’m a Senator’s wife.And I hate my life.
Letting Go
L.A. Fiore - 2020
One moment, one single instance can change the course of your life, but I picked myself up, brushed myself off, and took that first step knowing it would be the hardest. Years later, tired of existing but not living, I quit my job in Manhattan, sold my condo and moved to a log cabin in Wyoming. When I wake in the bed of Killian Reid, mistaken for a one-night stand, I never imagined I’d fall for the man. But I did. Not at first; a slow fall, so gradual I didn’t realize I was no longer falling. I’d been given a second chance at a happily ever after. And then Brock Callahan walks back into my life.
Sworn to Protect
Diana Gardin - 2017
A face I never thought I'd see again, and one I never could forget. Nine years ago, she left town-and me--without a backward glance. But now she's back, with a haunted look in her eyes and a feisty attitude that didn't exist when we were teenagers. Seeing this grown-up--and sexy--Rayne is something I wasn't prepared for... and it's bringing up feelings I'd thought I'd buried years ago.Although I want to demand answers from Rayne, working on black ops at Night Eagle Security has taught me that it's sometimes better to keep my mouth shut. So when I catch her hiding a photo of a little boy, I'm curious. When I see her jump as her phone rings, I'm concerned. But the second I notice a car following her home, I know she's hiding something. Something dangerous. And while I may not know why she left or why she's back, if there's someone out there Rayne is afraid of, I'll make damn sure that threat is eliminated.
No Better Man
Sara Richardson - 2015
There's no better read. I enjoyed every word!" --DEBBIE MACOMBER, #1 New York Times bestselling author A DARING PROPOSITIONWhen it comes to business, Avery King always comes out on top. So after a very public breakup, work is the perfect excuse to flee the Windy City for the gentle breezes of Aspen, Colorado. Her mission: acquire the land of a rundown mountain ranch. Avery expects an easy win . . . until she meets the rugged and irresistible rancher who won't give up his property without a fight.Bryce Walker is stunned by the stubborn beauty determined to get what she wants. But what she wants is his last connection to the life he used to have. Bryce has plans to return the ranch to its former glory and no way will he sell his family home. Yet the more time he spends with Avery, the more her sweet touch makes him forget his painful memories. Now Bryce must decide whether living in the past is worth losing his future . . .
Shattered Secrets
Grahame Claire - 2022
Ruthless.We’re complete opposites.We spent one weekend together and two decades later, I still can’t forget it . . . can’t forget him.He saved me once, and now I desperately need him to do it again.He’s the only one who can help my daughter.And I’m beginning to realize he’s not the man I thought he was.But will the secret I’ve been keeping shatter us both? Or will my sister find out the real reason I’m back in New York . . . her ex-husband.An enemies to lovers, opposites attract contemporary romance from USA Today Bestselling Author Grahame Claire.
Coming Home for Christmas: Christmas Angel\Unexpected Gift\Navy Joy
Lindsay McKenna - 2014
On the Montana ranch where they grew up, holiday magic permeates every acre, kindling long-awaited love. But will duty trump desire? Unexpected Gift by Delores Fossen Tailed by a camera crew, Air Force Captain Gabe Brenner returns to Texas to deliver a Christmas message to his best friend's sister Kelly Coburn. But she's had her own delivery: beautiful baby Noel…Gabe's daughter. Navy Joy by Geri Krotow Chief Petty Officer Ian Cairne arrives stateside for Christmas with a four-legged friend: his late buddy's military service dog. Fortunately, the beautiful town vet Wendi Cooper is willing to take this odd couple into her home—and her heart.
Raven Falls
Jill Sanders - 2021
When the fire swept through her small hometown, it killed everything that she cared about. Not only had she lost her mother and father, she'd lost the one chance she had at true love. Coming home meant dealing with demons, and the worst one was the sexy fire marshal who was hell bent on getting answers about that night long ago that only she could give. Cade had been one of the few to stick around Cannon Falls after ninety percent of the town had gone up in smoke. The fire hadn't just taken most of the buildings in town but over thirty of the one thousand residence had perished as well, including his younger brother Reggie. Cade doesn't know why his brother's school sweetheart is back to town, but he is having a hell of a time separating his desires from his determination to finally get some answers.
No Love Left Behind
Jenni M. Rose - 2018
Spoiled, rich, and entitled, the world, and everyone in it, was hers to use and throw away. Until one moment changed her life forever.Seven years and one felony prison sentence later, Mercedes is nothing more than a bad memory and in her place lives Sadie; a down-to-earth dog trainer who wants nothing more than to live in the country with her best friends, her dogs, and pretend her old life doesn’t exist.But her brother has other plans, and when he sends his best friend and Sadie’s girlhood crush, Lincoln Greene, to her house with a big, dopey dog in tow asking for her expert help, she knows she should say no.Lincoln is neck deep in her old life and everything she’s tried to distance herself from since being released from prison. He’s one-quarter of the infamous Boston Billionaire’s Club.Mostly, he’s everything she’s ever wanted but could never have.Lincoln always had a thing for Mercedes. A thing he could never explain because she was, for all intents and purposes, a terrible human being. But one conversation with Sadie and he finally gets a glimpse of the heart and soul that’s always lurked behind those dark eyes.As she lets him in, little by little, everything clicks into place and it becomes clear that Lincoln might just be the one person that sees Sadie for who she is, not who she was.But the scars from her past run deep and there’s someone out there that believes Sadie hasn’t paid nearly enough for her crimes. And they’re willing to go to any lengths to make sure she pays.From the author of The Freehope Series and The Williams Brothers series comes a new take on billionaires that's sure to take reader's hearts by storm!
Pretty Dirty Trick
Tabatha Kiss - 2021
Stand up tall, look pretty, and don’t fall for the lawyer trying to put my father in prison.I had one. f*cking. job.
I’ve always had a thing for the forbidden guy. So, I shouldn’t have been surprised by the rush of blood to my cheeks the moment I laid eyes on Lance Tyler, Attorney at Law.Tall, handsome. A jaw chiseled from solid rock. Wicked smart — and not just street smart. He could triple word score me all night long if you know what I mean.But any primal urge I have instantly goes cold when I remember why I entered his office in the first place.My father is in jail. Lance wants to keep it that way.Sleeping with the enemy isn’t my style but Lance has a few urges of his own. One touch. One kiss. One night with him… and I’ve completely lost myself.No man has ever wrecked me like this before.But it feels so good.A brand-new star-crossed romance from
USA Today
and
Wall Street Journal
bestselling author, Tabatha Kiss!
The Rich Bitches Series Reading Order
1. Pretty Little Thing (Nora and Clive's story)2. Pretty Dirty Trick (Trix and Lance's story)3. Pretty Ever After (Melanie and Robbie's story) Coming Soon!
Grumpy Boss (The Grumpy Series Book 2)
B.B. Hamel - 2021
That’s the only reason I’d ever hire a woman like her: pretty in a quiet way, smart enough to see through my arrogance, and willing to call out all my BS.I don’t need trouble like that. And yet when a business partner from my past resurfaces to try and destroy my latest venture, I need her help to prove I’m not some womanizing monster.Millie thinks I don’t deserve it, but she’s fresh out of law school, her grandmother depends on her financially, and she’s too afraid to the take bar exam. I’m the only chance she’s got at making enough money to survive.Except there are some minor flaws to my logic.Flaw number one: we start making out in my office almost immediately.Flaw number two: I want to take things to the next level, and she only wants to run away.Flaw number three: I’m the man with a thousand plans—but I don’t know what I’m going to do about falling for her.Once this deal is finalized, I’ll have to choose between the future of my business or the future of my love life.And neither looks like it’s going to be easy.Welcome to the Grumptastic grumpiest boss in the world! Rees gets his story, and I think he met his match in Millie. Grumpy Boss is fun and steamy and a little over the top! As always it's a full length novel with no cheating, no cliffhanger, and a happily-ever-after guaranteed. Enjoy! XO BB
Denim and Diamonds / A Cold Creek Reunion
Debbie Macomber - 2016
She was going to LA to become a superstar. And she was never coming back. Now, nearly ten years later, Letty returns to Red Springs with one last hope: Chase Brown. Chase never left Red Springs—his ties to the land are what kept him from following Letty. So when she returns home with a bruised ego, a young daughter and a hopeful smile, wary Chase needs to ask himself a tough question: Is he just the backup plan—or is he finally on the threshold of happily-ever-after? A Cold Creek Reunion by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne Fire chief Taft Bowman knows all about rescues. So when his wounded ex-fiancée returns home with her kids, he's ready to answer the call—if only she'll trust him again.
Alaska Spark
LoLo Paige - 2020
She must be on her game to join an elite hotshot crew in Montana. But when Tara is sent to fight fires in Alaska, her dream falls out of reach. Ryan O’Connor helps Tara when she fails to save someone on a wildfire, and she figures she owes him one. But she doesn’t owe him her heart just because of his undeniable charm and good looks. He tries to help her deal with the line of duty death, but Ryan has his own story with plenty of demons in his past. And Tara may be the spark his life needs.But someone is sabotaging Tara on the job and she soon discovers a threat more dangerous than fire—a threat that can destroy everything she’s worked for and another chance for love that could be snuffed before it ignites.As they grapple with the unknown threat, Tara and Ryan discover fighting fire isn't just about battling flames—it’s a fight for survival—and a willingness to risk everything for love. Romance, fire, and sabotage are a deadly mix.
Calculated in Death / Thankless in Death 2-in-1 Collection
J.D. Robb - 2015
D. Robb
Calculated in Death
On Manhattan’s Upper East Side, a woman lies dead at the bottom of a brownstone’s basement steps, stripped of all her valuables. Most cops might call it a mugging gone wrong, but Lieutenant Eve Dallas knows better.A well-off accountant and a beloved wife and mother, Marta Dickenson doesn’t seem the type to be on anyone’s hit list. But when Eve and her partner, Peabody, find blood inside the brownstone, she knows Marta’s murder is the work of a killer who’s trained, yet not professional or smart enough to remove all the evidence. Eve learns that on the day of her murder Marta was assigned to work on three audits, and begins to suspect that she was killed to cover up fraudulent activity. Eve is good at catching criminals, not crunching numbers, but luckily, she has her billionaire husband, Roarke, to figure out which companies in Marta’s files aren’t on the up-and-up.When someone steals the files from Marta’s office, Eve must immerse herself in Roarke’s world of big business to figure out who’s cruel and callous enough to hire a hit on an innocent woman. And as the killer’s violent streak starts to escalate, Eve knows she has to draw him out, even if it means using herself as bait....
Thankless in Death
The year 2060 is drawing to a close, and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It’s a time for loved ones to come together. But sometimes the deepest hatreds seethe within the closest relationships, and blood flows faster than water....For Lieutenant Eve Dallas of the NYPSD, the job is a useful reminder of what she has to be grateful for this season. Hosting Roarke’s big Irish family for the holiday may be challenging, but it’s a joyful improvement on her own dark childhood. Other couples aren’t as lucky as Eve and Roarke.The Reinholds, for example, are lying on the floor of their Downing Street apartment, stabbed and bludgeoned almost beyond recognition. Those who knew them are stunned—and even more heartbroken by the overwhelming evidence that they were murdered by their own son. Twenty-six-year-old Jerry hadn’t exactly made a good impression on all the bosses who fired him or the girlfriend who dumped him—but they didn’t think he was capable of this. Turns out Jerry is not only capable of brutality but taking a liking to it. With the money he’s stolen from his parents, and a long list of grievances, he intends to finally make his mark on the world.Eve and her team already know the who, how, and why of this murder. What they need to pinpoint is where Jerry’s going to strike next.
Until I Die Again
Tina Wainscott - 1995
Chris Copestakes’s young life ends in a second filled with twisting metal, shattering glass, and her own terrified cry. Against all odds, she wakes up in a hospital and discovers she’s been given a second chance. But there’s a catch. A big one. She’s been returned to earth in the body of beautiful Hallie DiBarto, the soon-to-be-ex-wife of a wealthy resort owner. Thrust into an unfamiliar world of glittering prestige, Chris struggles to hide her identity and make a new life for herself. But the self-destructive Hallie left a legacy of dangerous secrets and angry people for Chris to deal with. And when she finds herself falling for Jamie DiBarto—a man both husband and stranger—her new life becomes wonderful and precarious. Because lurking in the past, both hers and Hallie’s, is a danger that could end it all.