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Carter's #Undoing (To Marry a Madden #4)


Sherelle Green - 2020
    Especially when broken promises cut deep and unknown secrets whisper loudly in the dark.

His Personal Assistant


D. Scott - 2017
    He wants her in his life, and creates a job for her as his personal assistant to get her close to him. Winnie prides herself on being a hard worker, and she has to admit that working directly under Carter has its perks. But she refuses to let herself believe that things between them are serious. Can Winnie overcome her insecurities and allow herself to have a real relationship with Carter, or will she hide behind her new position? This is a contemporary interracial romance story, with a hero that means business. And he plans to to have Winnie by his side, permanently.

The Sheikh's Sleeping Beauty Nanny


Shay Violet - 2019
     I love my little girl more than anything. I can’t stand watching her in pain and will do anything to stop it. Which is why when I see her smiling up at Aurora, nothing will stop me from making her my nanny. Aurora says she isn’t qualified. I don’t care. She only wants the best for my little girl. I do too. She needs money. Good thing I have billions. Things would be perfect except for one thing: This fiery woman awakens a passion in me I’ve never felt before. I invited her into my home, not my heart. It doesn’t matter how much I want her. I can’t give in. As a ruler, I must remain rational. And as a father, I can’t do anything to jeopardize Aurora’s position in my family. A single kiss could ruin everything.

Falcon Saga


Francis Ray - 2004
    Louis Registered Nurse Shannon Johnson desperately needs a break from her hectic job and an unsatisfying long-term love affair. The parcel of Texas land she recently inherited is just the refuge she craves--that is, until fellow landowner Matt Taggart challenges her to prove she has what it takes to work the sprawling ranch. Shannon's pride makes her accept his dare--so does her attraction to the arrogant and utterly irresistible rancher... Engineer Madelyn Taggert was accustomed to going after what she wanted. But she never expected that a chance encounter with family friend Daniel Falcon would lead to a passionate night together--and that after the special moments they'd shared, he would walk away without a single regret. Hurt and angry, Madelyn is making plans to get on with her life and fulfill new dreams, despite the newly awakened desire she denies, but can't resist. Beautiful and wealthy socialite Dominique Falcon appears to have it all. But behind the glamorous image, Dominque feels worthless. After falling for a suave charmer who was only after her money, she vow that her next lover will be richer, more handsome, and higher up on the social ladder. But when a rough-around-the-edges guy from the school of hard knocks, enters her world, she breaks her promise and embarks on a torrid love affair. But can true love flourish between an unlikely pair from opposite ends of the social register?

Power of the Pen


Xyla Turner - 2015
     Lauren James blogs under the name MzJames. Her blog has won a few awards, but some of her notoriety came from her arch enemy, Z. Hays. He's a famous Indie Author, whose BDSM books have taken over the literary world. Since Lauren has made it her mission to critique his work and spread her dislike for it to anyone that will listen - she finds that she is now on his radar. Zach Hughs is an independent author whose overnight success has brought a lot of attention, including one blogger who seems to have it out for him and his work. He writes under the name, Z. Hays. Being a bestseller, he expects to have some haters but this blogger really gets under his skin with the personal attacks. After a little too much to drink, he decides to confront her online which does not end well for either of them. With a chance encounter at a bar, Lauren meets a new man that opens her mind to new things she had only read about in Z. Hays’ book. Zach pieces together that his new obsession Lauren happens to be MzJames but decides to keep it a secret. Watch what happens when two internet adversaries enter a relationship together, not knowing the other is the enemy. Power of the Pen is an interracial, BWWM, standalone romance novel. You can see more like this book with the following titles: 10-80: Line of Duty 10-99: Line of Duty Extraction By Chance, No Choice Undertones Take A Knee Cole Always Right Salazar Brothers Justice: Lady Guardians

Single Dad’s Surrogate


Izabella Brooks - 2018
     A quintessential rebel, Zachary Booth has no qualms about living off his family’s money while cavorting with a different woman every night. Things change, however, after his grandfather passes away, leaving behind a will that completely cuts him off until he produces an heir. A notorious playboy with a firm aversion to marriage, there’s no way he’s going to give up his lifestyle anytime soon. Which is exactly why he hatches up the perfect plan: find a surrogate and find one fast. Lacey Woodard knows what it’s like to get kicked in the teeth. That kick just happened to come in the form of her ex-husband cheating on her and getting his mistress pregnant. Heartbroken, she decides to let her guard down for once and have one night of unbridled passion with a devastatingly handsome stranger to drown her sorrows. But the electrified passion that flares between them takes both Lacey and Zack by surprise, and before they know it, they’ve embarked on a full-fledged romance. But what happens when Zach’s plan catches up with them? *** This is a standalone Novella with a HEA *** Your copy of "Single Dad’s Surrogate" (approximately 36,000 words) includes a BONUS BOOK.

The Perfect Love Storm


Anna Black - 2017
    His reputation as the town's playboy is ruining his family's name, so his brothers decide to take action. To tame their youngest brother's appetite for women, they offer him a sweet deal. Unwilling at first, Chase finally agrees to take on the challenge and is introduced to Madison Atkins-Morgan. Madison, a widow, had moved back to her hometown of Tyler, Texas. After losing her husband and twin sons in a car wreck, she needed a fresh start. When things don’t go as planned, she finds herself in a slump. Four years later, after having isolated herself, she decides to rejoin the real world and start living again. Unaware of Chase’s reputation for being a ladies’ man, she accepts his dinner invitation. They’d met before, but he hadn’t seemed interested in her during any of those three encounters. When his reputation comes to light, she chooses to continue their budding relationship. After falling in love with the person the whole town warned her about, she discovers she was part of a wager. One that could cost both of their hearts.

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?

Broken, Brought & Betrayed 3


R. Coxton - 2018
    After being ѕоld іntо ѕlаvеrу bу her father who was ѕuрроѕеd to lоvе her, protect her. Imagine being forced to work and clean by your new owners while living like a prisoner. In thе hоре thаt she аnd her nеw fаmіlу a collective of young girls who are also slaves wіll ѕоmеdау tаѕtе freedom rather thаn dіrt. As despair has her in a chokehold, a сhаnсе еnсоuntеr lеаdѕ tо their freedom. Hоwеvеr, expectations ріlе uр as Camilla trіеѕ to mеаѕurе up tо thеm after becoming a alpha female of her pack. Is she ѕtrоng enough tо face hеr fеаrѕ, her demons and hope tо hаvе a рlасе to саll home again? Evеn more dаngеrоuѕ, ѕhоuld she аllоw herself to lоvе аnd bе lоvеd?

Hearts On Ice


Janae Keyes - 2017
    No distractions, no excuses, I put everything into my golden career. I never expected it all to come crashing down on me. I could have given it all up, but that would just be too easy. Max Madden - Hockey’s Bad Boy Do or die, that’s always been my motto. Put it all out on the ice, be the fastest and the strongest. Being the hottest hockey player in the country and getting a significant injury was a no go when my addiction was already killing me from the inside out. I was ready to give it all up. Meeting her, that changed everything.

Law of Attraction


Cristina Grenier - 2015
    His chaotic life choices land him in a sort of trouble he’s never faced before, the double murder of his friend and his friend’s wife. Facing life in prison, Jason’s desperate to clear his name. Mercy Thomas is a headstrong, independent lawyer who runs her own firm, takes care of her family, especially her sister Grace, and has all of her ducks in a row. When she overhears two of her colleagues discussing Jason’s case, she’s intrigued enough to do some digging. Her first meeting with Jason gives her two critical pieces of information about her new client. One, he’s anything but guilty and two, he’s so good looking things long sleeping wake up inside her. Can Mercy prove Jason’s innocence before the jury finds him guilty? Can Jason learn to be the man Mercy believes he can be, or will he succumb to the lifestyle he’s always known?

Sweet Obsession


D.A. Young - 2015
    He is consumed by the young beauty, but his dark past prevents him from pursuing her. When an opportunity presents itself for him to finally have what he desires above all else he takes it, consequences be damned. Noelle Kramer has been in love with Jack Sullivan from their first meeting four years ago. Only problem is, he doesn't seem to know she's alive. When a troubled ex resurfaces in her life, she turns to Jack to prevent her family's good name and reputation from being tarnished. The solution he presents is wildly outrageous...absolutely ludicrous...and everything she's ever yearned for. So she takes him up on his offer, after all she has nothing to lose...except her heart and soul. From the concrete jungle of New York City to the lush Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, join them as they take you on an unforgettable journey of life, love, laughter and forgiveness. This book is the first in the Men of Whiskey Row Series and the women who have captured their hearts. WARNING: This book has STEAMY love scenes. It is not recommended for those easily offended by them.

In Name Only


Vivian Rose Lee - 2011
    Now she was in a name only marriage with a man that hates her. USN Commander Benjamin Smith was floored when he see the beautiful dressmaker sitting at the family table at his sister wedding. He was instantly drawn to her in a way he had never experienced. He wants her to be his at least for a little while. After a night of unbridled passion Ben wasn't sure he could let her go. Until he thinks Sky has betrayed him, forcing him to do something he never wanted, and Benjamin is never forced to do anything he did not want. Now he is married Sky making it clear it the marriage will be in name only. As he and Sky begin to share a home, he begins to wonder was he wrong about her?

The Marriage Bargain


Kayla Watkins - 2019
    Especially not at the local charity center. The sole heir to his father’s company, Eugene Townsend is as arrogant as he is handsome. Born in a world of lavish privilege, this ruthless billionaire tycoon has always been indifferent to the suffering which exists in the real world. But his dying father has other plans: if Eugene wants to ever touch his inheritance money, he has to volunteer at a local charity. And find a wife. Kathryn Underwood’s world couldn’t be more different: single mother to an eight-year old son, she’s been volunteering at South Central for years. Having seen her fair share of hardships at the center, Kathryn takes an instant dislike to the conceited billionaire who walks in one day, demanding to mentor a child. To her surprise, Eugene starts to bond with her son. And in spite of everything, she slowly realizes that there’s a whole other side to the alluring billionaire. But sparks begin to fly between them, will Eugene and Kathryn ever manage to get past their wildly contrasting backgrounds and give love a chance? **** This is a standalone Novel with a touch of steam and HEA. ****