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Ryan's Obsession (Romance Bites)


Zena Wynn - 2019
    I've waited two long years for her heart to heal. Waited for a sign she was ready to allow another man into her life. I positioned myself to be the one she turned to and what did she do? Go out on a date with another man. Before tonight is over, my lovely lady will learn what I've always known--she belongs to me. Author's Note: Ryan's Obsession is a short, sexy romance meant to devoured in one hour or less reading time. Great for lunch breaks or those moments when your need for romance is greater than your time available.

Tied by Fate (Fate's Will #1)


Lyn Forester - 2017
     Even if it’s with an unexpected, magical push. Ever since the heartbreak of her youth, Siobhan’s been fine letting life carry her along. She’s grown out of being a misfit teenager and even snagged herself a respectable job as the town’s community representative-in-trailing. Comfortable with her predictable routines, she’s not looking to make waves.  So why do the O’Brien triplets have to choose now to come back into her life? Can Siobhan make peace with her troubled past to see her way forward?  Or will the transgressions of youth destroy the simple life she’s built?” NOTE: Previously published in the Falling for Them Anthology Volume 2, now out of print.

Her Baby, His Gift


LaShawn Vasser - 2021
    She’s pregnant. The situation isn’t ideal, and that’s putting it mildly. Mommy, daddy, and baby make three, right? Try four.Could one call her predicament a love triangle when love isn’t really involved? Harlem has no idea how she’s fallen so far down the rabbit hole, but she has to climb up and out.After the clouds of confusion lift, Harlem finds that she more than welcomes motherhood, but will she also find her soul mate?

Smooth Operator


Risque - 2010
    But there’s a catch: His superior is his gorgeous wife Payton, who “discovered” Lyfe when he was a mere delivery man and brought him from the mean streets to the boardroom. Though Lyfe’s more than proven his mettle, Payton never lets him forget who’s in charge.Arri is a secretary by day. But at night, this voluptuous honey secretly earns extra cash to support her junkie sister’s five-year-old son by operating the Web site, ASmoothOperator.pro. With her webcam, she bares all for the men who log on. But besides the guys who pay for their pleasure, Arri has no connection to men in real life. Her past is too painful, and she doubts she’ll ever be able to trust another man again—until she meets Lyfe, her new boss, and soon to be her lover. But will they both be able to break free from old wounds and forge something solid? It will be a challenge to protect their present bliss from Payton’s vindictive nature and from an unexpected menace, who threatens to tear Lyfe down and ruin every good thing—on the job and in the bedroom—he and Arri have tried to build.

Deadly Pursuit


Ann Christopher - 2010
     But now the most vicious sociopath he ever brought to justice wants him dead. And the crossfire between good and evil threatens the intriguing woman Jack desires. If you love sexy romantic thrillers with explosive surprises and edge-of-your-seat suspense, grab a copy of DEADLY PURSUIT today! Ann Christopher’s DEADLY Series (IMPORTANT NOTE: these books are tightly plotted and should be read in order): Book 1: Deadly Pursuit Book 2: Deadly Desires Book 3: Deadly Secrets

Black Magic


D. Camille - 2015
    That is, until he meets Sage Parker, the ultimate temptation and the younger sister of his close friend and business associate, which makes her the forbidden fruit he will never taste. From the beginning Sage tests his boundaries with her natural beauty and free spirit. She displays a power over him that he's never known until finally he has no choice but to concede his heart; something that he's sworn never to do again. Sage is a fiery, beautiful, and independent woman who is not about to let anyone control her. She’s a world traveled, award winning photographer who is starting a new life and love and marriage are not in her plans. She knows who she is and where she comes from. But Sage has no idea what is waiting for her in the form of Jordan Black when she arrives in Los Angeles. Jordan is handsome, powerful and charming all wrapped up in an irresistible six foot five mahogany package. As their attraction begins to be revealed, so do their secrets. The couple embarks into a torrid love affair with twists and turns from every angle. They eventually find out that neither are what they initially thought the other to be, yet everything they both wanted and needed. In the end they both agree that the Black Magic is real.

Hell's Handlers Box Set One: Zach / Maverick / Jigsaw


Lilly Atlas - 2019
    Unfortunately, that promise leads to years of bland relationships. Bland isn’t a word anyone would use to describe Zach, the enforcer for the Hell’s Handlers MC. He stirs up every desire Toni has worked so hard to suppress. Is there any chance Toni will be able to resist Zach’s pull when her past mistakes collide with his current enemies? Maverick In the blink of an eye, FBI agent Stephanie’s entire world is turned upside-down. Kidnapped, injured, rescued by an outlaw MC, and protected by a biker who stands for everything she works against, Stephanie soon finds the lines between good and evil blurring. Unable to resist Maverick’s charms, she dives into a world of passion, lies, and deception. But when secrets are revealed, what will keep her fiercest protector from becoming her greatest enemy? Jigsaw Once upon a time, Jigsaw had a perfect life and perfect wife. He learns the hard way all he holds dear can be ripped away in a horrifying instant. Burned by experience, the fierce and independent Izzy is convinced the only person she needs to get by is herself. Danger from the MC’s enemies forces them to learn to rely on each other for protection. Can they also learn to overcome their traumatic pasts, and let love in their lives?

Far From The Usual


Avril Ashton - 2012
    The man is rude and obnoxious, his blue eyes cold and unfeeling, but he makes her body melt. Being with ex-con Cam is nowhere in her plans, not if she wants the affection she’s worked so hard to gain from her overbearing father. Still, Cam’s touch is unlike anything she’s ever felt and Arden finds herself having to choose between her wants and her needs.Cameron Mercer is his family’s black sheep, a man apart. For six months he watched Arden waste her time with his twin and now she’s free, he’s not waiting another minute. He’s on a campaign to get her off the tight rope she’s been walking. There’s a rebel behind that smooth façade and he’s on a mission to set Arden free. Too bad she insists on putting up a fight.

When Love Commands


Dahlia Rose - 2008
    Now retired from service, Claire continues her work and worries for Daniel's safety, waiting for the love that bonds them to come home. Will Daniel survive his dangerous missions to take command of their passion once again?

Her Alien Warrior Prince


Roxie Ray - 2019
    Her blood calls to me... Carly is everything a Valkredian leader needs: stubborn, outspoken, and her body is temptation incarnate. She’s meant to be sold off at auction, but I’ll allow no one else to touch her. Her scent tells me she’s my mate, and her blood calls to me. But a Valkredian prince must always be in control and giving into her pulsing veins will cost more than my sanity. I will protect the mate I’ve claimed and the people I rule. If a traitor wants to try me, I will bring down all of my wrath to make them pay. I’m no one’s blood slave… I never expected to wake up on a space station with a red collar around my throat. But when Akzun claims me for himself, I know I’m in a whole other kind of trouble. He’s as strong as they come, a leader of his people, and a man who makes me yearn. He wants my body and my blood, and I don’t know how I’m supposed to resist. I don’t know if I want to. But when treachery on his planet puts us at risk, we’ll need to work together to stop a war. And the longer I’m at his side and in his bed, the clearer it becomes that I was made for him. I don’t know how to be the mate of an alien vampire, but I’m going to have to learn if I want to see another sunset.

Jingle Belled & Mistletoed


Jeanette Lynn - 2013
    And with the annual family Christmas trip with her parents' longtime friends and neighbors, the Millers, looming over her head, Jinny's not looking forward to the madness that ensues when those two particular households come together. It's going to be a long, cold winter for Jinny Belle this holiday season, or is it...? Ring in the holidays with Jinny as she attends her parents' yearly, joint Christmas get together, navigating the perils of a busybody mother, her mother's good-intentioned best friend, one smooth talking, determined ex, a mischievous best friend, and her best friend's sharp-tongued, frosty-natured younger brother. (originally published December 2013)

The Rhyme of Love


Love Belvin - 2018
    He despises gray areas. But his sent her away without answers. Will Wynter’s rhythm of blues keep her from experiencing the relationship budding between the two? Or will Ragee cleanse himself of the demons and teach her the rhyme of love? Find out in the spellbinding conclusion of the “Love in Rhythm & Blues” series. DISCLAIMER: The Rhyme of Love is book two of a two-book series. This series is for mature audiences ONLY. This installment is a full-length novel containing profanity, erotica, and sensitive sexual content. If you do not like dark, racy romance between your pages, this literary venture is not for you.

Obey


Sophia Gray - 2017
    He may have a near-death wound, But one look in his eyes reveals the truth: Nothing will stop him from claiming me. A normal man would have died long before I happened to pass by. But Ciaran is far from normal. He’s a tattooed hulk, a Greek god of dark leather and heady musk and undeniable sex appeal. And it will take a hell of a lot more than this to send him to the grave. But despite his strength, he does need my help. The storm raging around us is worsening and his injury requires medical attention. There’s no time to get to a hospital – we have to get indoors now. Too bad the closest shelter is a tiny cabin in the middle of nowhere. Trapped within, I do the best I can to provide everything I can for him. But when he wakes up and looks at me with clear eyes, It’s obvious that he wants something more than I’m giving. He wants my body. He wants my heart. He wants my submission. And he’ll have them all, one way or another. When he commands me to bend over, I have no choice but to obey. OBEY: Lucky Skulls MC is a full-length, standalone bad boy romance with an HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhangers. Comes with an additional bonus book.

The Trouble with Love


Christina C. Jones - 2014
    You never know when you’ll lose it, when you’ll find it, or what you’ll have to do to keep it." One sister is living the dream...Cameron has found the perfect guy in handsome, successful Kyle. He's supportive, kind, just all around wonderful. Unfortunately, the higher the pedestal, the harder the fall.While the other is waking up from what could have been a nightmare...Unforgiveable actions force Jai to move on from her admittedly stagnant relationship with Elliott...right into the arms of her best friend. Was love standing right in her face all along, or is she still looking in the wrong direction?Hearts are broken and healed. Scars, both physical and emotional are formed. Happiness is found, then lost, then found again. Over the course of a year, these sisters face shattering blows and remarkable triumphs as they embark on a journey, figuring out that pesky little thing called love.

Paper Dolls


Sienna Mynx - 2015
    Her company Paper Dolls represents some of the top talent in R&B, Rock, and Hip-Hop. She has the life she worked hard for minus the love she’s always wanted. But that is soon about to change. Her ex-husband has returned. He gave her up once because of a terrible mistake. He wants his wife back and will fight to the bitter end to win her love again. Can the man capable of inflicting the greatest heartache be redeemed? Raven must answer the question while struggling to navigate the celebrity scene of junkie pop-stars and egomaniac starlets. What her husband wants and her heart decides will collide in the most unexpected way. Valentina Diamond was once the lead singer of the Black Diamonds. Now she’s a songbird without a band. Jaded over her ejection from the band she decides to makeover her life and her music. And she’s found the perfect producer to do it. Unexpected is the journey new friendship and fresh beginnings can take. And what consequences will her evolution bring to the loving relationship she has the world’s most notorious hip-hop artist? Valentina finds herself caught between two men who will do anything to have her. Can she correct the mistakes of the past and do the selfless thing? Or will her heart overrule her senses and make the choice for her. Zephyr is in love. The problem is her baseball star boyfriend doesn’t understand the true meaning of the word. His wandering eye and never-ending betrayals have pushed her to the end. She’s forced to deal with her own insecurities that have allowed her to have such unworthy lovers. The unexpected friendship between her pet and the dog next doors brings her face to face with a very handsome neighbor. He’s different, attentive, and very interested in showing her good side of man’s heart. But will he be enough to free her from the turbulent passionate history she shared with her ex?