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Something Real
Aja Cole - 2019
A cautious graphic designer who lets her pride make her agree to a crazy engagement… Add the undeniable chemistry that’s between the two of them, and what could possibly go wrong? Or maybe...right? Shayla So there I was. Minding my business at my temporary job and ignoring the morning after soreness from getting dic*** down. And then he walked in. The same he that just walked out my front door this morning... The same he whose name I didn’t even know until a few minutes before he left... Funny how these things go, eh?
Something Real contains a lovable cast of characters, a generous heaping of spice and a dash of sweet; the first standalone centering around Atlanta’s new hockey team and the fun that comes with them. Trust me, this is a fake engagement love story that you don’t want to miss!
Mr. Grinch's Secret Love (A Very Alpha Christmas Season 2, #2)
L. Loren - 2020
He had a year to prove to the Board that he can keep his hands to himself or he’ll find himself replaced as CEO. His safe bet is to hire a plus size woman. That should do the trick.When the curvy goddess named Rhys Reid greets him in his office and introduces herself as his new assistant, Mason knows he is in trouble. Instead of hitting on her, he forces himself to be mean, hoping it will make her hate him. What he didn’t count on was Rhys liking his gruff demeanor. Unable to resist their attraction, the lovers must hide their affair from the prying eyes of their co-workers.Things come to a head at the office Christmas Party when Mason sees Rhys dancing with another man. Will he be able to stifle his rage before exposing their secret or will he risk everything for the love he desires? Find out in this BWWM LoveRotica Christmas Tale.
Forever Friend Zoned
C. Morgan - 2021
I took all of that crap from the past and turned it into a goldmine. My body, namely. And there’s one girl I want that rejected me over and over. Lucky for me, the beauty is on the heels of a terrible breakup. Yes. I mean, aww… Her parents are pushing her to go to the gym to lose some weight. Boy, do I know how that feels. And guess who’s waiting for her when she gets there?That’s right. Me. The forever friend-zoned guy. But I have no ill will toward my curvy first love. I only want what’s best for her. Namely, me. *wink*So the game begins, and I’m lucky to be in the coach’s shoes this time. She has no clue who I am, but sparks fly high. No way in hell I’m telling her I’m the guy she remembered rejecting. ‘Cause I’m not out for revenge. I just want what I’ve always wanted… Her.
Accidental Heat
Francesca Penn - 2019
All variations of the phrase “stuff happens” is my life’s motto. As the poster child for Murphy’s Law, I get in trouble more than I care to mention. Opting to own it, I march through town with my head held high and my bruises on display. An unfortunate run-in with a tree has me retreating to lick my wounds. Ignoring my now ex-boyfriend, I choose to focus on honing my cooking techniques and ignoring the world. Since disaster is my boyfriend, it’s not long before another mishap brings me face-to-face with my recurring wet dream, Levi Gianni. The ex-prom king and resident heart-throb happens to moonlight as a volunteer firefighter. While he may have doused the flames I’d accidentally created, he’s ignited something much hotter. I just need him to know that I’m a risk worth taking.
Liberated
Dez Burke - 2021
The original novella can be found hereLAWYER BY DAY...BAD BOY BIKER BY NIGHTFlint knows a smart woman like Kendra would never fall for a man like him.Nothing more than a common outlaw hiding behind a designer suit.A seriously bad guy.As VP of the Steel Infidels, he isn't above doing whatever it takes to protect the MC.Veterinarian Dr. Kendra Shaw has never ignored an animal in need.When a call comes in about an injured eagle she doesn't think twice about going alone to a secluded cabin to meet the caller. What she finds there sets her on a shocking path she never could've imagined.***Liberated is full-length, standalone romance novel featuring a kick a** heroine and a tough biker who looks mighty fine in a designer suit. There are no cliffhangers or cheating and an HEA is guaranteed!***
The Deal
Thayer King - 2014
But what else was she to do? He was a workaholic who she only saw at bedtime. She hopes the separation will be a wakeup call to Gabriel. The situation goes from bad to worse when she has reason to suspect Gabriel of cheating. Gabriel loves his wife and can’t believe that she would leave him. He’s in charge of saving his family’s company, and he thought Kameron understood. When he receives an inheritance, he has what he needs to save his family’s department stores and his marriage. Unfortunately, the only deal his formerly loving wife is interested in involves him giving her a divorce.
Saddle Up Cowboy
Sade Rena - 2020
That’s one thing I didn’t hope for when I moved across the country. My new small-town life is just what I need. A far cry from the hustle and bustle of the city.Screw the heart. What I need now is to start over—a new lease on life and one night of passion. Everything was going great until the hottie from the bar shares he’s never had his hand in the cookie jar before—no big deal. I’ll never see him again. But then I show up to dinner and learn the random guy I hooked up with is my best friend’s little brother.ParkerEmbarrassment isn’t enough to describe what I felt when she walked into the dining room. I made a fool of myself. I showed my inexperience and was sure the memory would be with her forever. But there she is, just as surprised as me. She wants me to forget. Pretend it never happened.The thing is—it did, and I’m glad about it.Now all I want is to make up for the last time, a chance to do it right—all the time.SADDLE UP COWBOY is book 1 in the Coldbank Cowboy series. A multicultural, small-town, age gap romance, that will grab you by the heart, make you laugh, and make you fall in love with even the side characters. Each books features a different couple and can be read as a complete standalone. Previously titled My Virgin Cowboy.
Get Your Kit Off
Nikki Ashton - 2014
With having to deal with problems from players buying zoo animals as pets, to losing their false teeth and a whole lot more, Molly can’t wait for the season to end. But, her life becomes even more complicated, when the man who broke her heart six years earlier, comes back into her life. Hail the returning hero, Joe Bennett, now one of the best footballers in the world and the club’s most expensive signing. Every woman wants him, every man wants to be him, and he’s returned for one reason only – he wants Molly back. With engaging characters, Sex, Lies & Llamas, is a humorous, yet sometimes sad romance depicting the difficulty in always doing the right thing, especially when love is involved. Please note there are some mild sex scenes and bad language
Black Reapers MC Books 1-6: An MC Romance Box Set (Black Reapers MC Box Sets Book 1)
Trent Jordan - 2020
And I can’t get enough of her.Life nearly broke me a year ago.My father died. My brother killed my girlfriend. And my club almost fell apart.By the skin of our teeth, I’m hanging on. But I will never meet anyone like my last woman. Her beauty, her smile, and her joy will never return.And then her best friend showed up.I have every reason to hate her. She works for the DA. She wants me arrested.But the fire in her eyes… the spark in her soul… the flame in her heart…I can’t get enough of it.PatriotShe’s perfect for me. Which means she’ll probably end up dead.I'm the pretty face of the Black Reapers. I’m also a man responsible for the deaths of many.I enlisted in the military to fight evil. Instead, I witnessed too much of it. It broke my soul and destroyed my first marriage.The Black Reapers has given me a second chance at brotherhood, but I can’t trust myself with love. I can fight, I can protect, and I can kill, but I can’t be open. I can’t love.And then I met her.Fierce. Unyielding. Gorgeous.I’m enamored by her, and I will make her mine.AxleI don't know why she's reaching out to me. She knows I hate her.It's been years since I last spoke to Rose Wright. I'd like to keep it that way.She was a nightmare. Rose could cut me down like no one ever could. By the end of our relationship, both of us were trying to pierce the other's soul with our words.And the sickest part of it all?The only reason we broke up was because she moved away for school.I swore I would never go back to her. No matter what.And yet, now that she's contacted me, I can't help but be morbidly curious. How bad is her life now?Curiosity is getting the better of me. I can't wait to find out. I can't wait to smile at her fall from grace.I can't wait to see her again.Butch“This is who I am. I am a killer.”It's all I want people to know.I don't want them to see me as anything more than a ruthless assassin.Because it's the only thing I'm good at, and it's the only thing I see myself as.But then she comes into my life.She recognizes me as something more than a killer, even if I don't.She believes there's good in me. She believes there's love in me. She believes there's more to me than meets the eye.I don't believe her.But she's changing my mind.PhoenixI must have her. If not, I will destroy what little in my world remains.I watched my father get murdered in cold blood by my “friends.” He was my only parent; I was his only child. He was everything to me.I am hellbent on burning the world down. The Black Reapers cannot stop me. The Fallen Saints cannot stop me. I cannot stop myself.But someone can.Her.She is the light that fills the void my father left. She is the hope in a hopeless world. She is the only soul that can prevent me from destroying everything and everyone I know.ColeShe’s all mine—if I can kill her father.I’m not the pushover anymore. Once the “little brother” of the club, I am my own man. I’ve got men under my control, and I’m not afraid to use them.I’m ready to fight back and end the bloodshed forever. I’m willing to die for victory. I’m willing to die to destroy my enemies.But then I meet her.The woman who gives me a reason not to be a martyr.The woman who gives me a reason to see life beyond the final battle.She's beautiful. She's smart. She's perfect.The problem isn't who she is.It's who her father is.The man responsible for all the violence, tragedy, and death in my world.And if he finds out I have her, both of us will die in vain.
Ruthless King: A Dark Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance
Kiara Morgan - 2021
As the coveted Russian mafia princess, I have lived my entire life locked away.I have felt pain and cruelty at my own father's hand.Now I will marry the Italian Mafia's Capo, Alessio to unite our two families.From the very first night he showed me brutality I should be used to by now.I'm haunted by the past and now the present.If he thinks I will break so easily, he's mistaken.I have lived among monsters my entire life.I will survive.
Finding You
T.M. Cromer - 2020
Due to adult themes, this book is not recommended for anyone under the age of 18.Heat level: 3.5Tissue consumption level: 1 boxShe didn’t see this one coming.Samantha Holt had the perfect relationship—until one day, she didn’t. For a woman with psychic abilities, she definitely missed the important signs leading to her boyfriend’s tragic accident. One moment she’s blissfully happy; the next, her world is turned upside down.It takes Samantha two interminable years to rebuild her life, and despite a new love interest, she can’t rest until she learns the truth. Her persistent inner voice won’t stop until she takes a trip to the city where all her romantic dreams were so ruthlessly crushed.A stranger could be the key to discovering the answers she needs.A chance encounter makes Samantha question what really happened that day so long ago. Forced to delve into the mystery of her soulmate's disappearance or accept the new love that life has offered her, Samantha faces a difficult decision.
Tony & Ida
Xyla Turner - 2020
Finally, Tony & Ida get their story. Now, will they have a happily ever after?Ida's fed up with Tony's shenanigans and Tony is too bitter to see what's been in front of him for years.If you have not read these books, then this will definitely be hard to follow and understand.By Chance, No Choice | Meet Me Halfway | Love At All Costs
Nanny For Two
Tani Hanes - 2019
But as soon as she meets Henry, she feels anything but mousey. Henry is the wealthy widower father of the boy she’s going to nanny for the summer in the heart of New York City, and sparks fly immediately as she feels things she’s never felt before. As her feelings for Leo, the little boy, grow, so too do her feelings for Henry, his father. Is it possible that Henry has feelings for her, too? Being a live in nanny puts her much closer to Henry than she’s comfortable being, and it does seem like he’s responding to her, too. But Henry has a girlfriend, and Mouse has an ex. And what would be best for Leo? None of these questions really seems to matter, though, when Mouse is getting to know Henry, and vice versa, better and better every day, when every glance and touch makes her tingle. How is she supposed to get through the summer and keep things under control, when she knows she’s falling in love with her young charge’s handsome father?
Keeping Her
Alexis Noelle - 2015
I loved her and would have done anything for her. But the night she walked out of my life, after deciding I wasn't good enough for her, I got out of town as fast as I could.After six years, I'm coming home.Now I am going to make it my mission to rub everything she gave up in her face. No matter how much I still love her, I need to bury it deep inside me because she chose him. Brian Evans broke my heart—shattered every piece of my soul when he left. He decided that I wasn't worth the wait.Now he's back in town.He is a constant reminder of the pain that I endured at his hands. I won’t let him break me again. A lot can happen in six years. People move on, fall in love again, and forget about the pain from the past. Seeing his face, hearing his voice, brings me back to a time when things were simple and love was enough for us.I can't let him know that a part of me still loves him. Now that they are brought face to face again, will they destroy each once more or will they discover that things aren't always what they seem? Are some bonds unbreakable? Are some people worth losing everything you have?
A Chance At Loving You: A Forbidden Romance
Christine Gray - 2020
From Zahn to Phil, Dani's dad, all seem to think my old, whorish ass can settle down. Me, I know I'm a piece of shit. I know Dani can do better. Yeah, she's been in love with me and confessed it on the eighteenth birthday. Yet, I vowed to never go there. Years later, I still refuse to give into the my mounting attraction. At least, that's what I told myself. When the hell did Dani become such a force of nature? Fuck it all. I'm about to raise a few eyebrows and cause tongues to wag, because I'm going to make this girl...no woman mine. It's funny how one question...one kiss...one night, has changed everything to the point that I'm breaking my neck to convince Dani to give this love a chance." - AUSTIN**THIS IS A COMPLETE NOVEL*** NO CLIFFHANGERS***