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Beautiful Delusions


Ember-Raine Winters - 2017
    When her abusive ex starts stalking her causing her to drive her truck into a ditch, no one believes her.Kaylee has PTSD from her time with Tyler and her entire family thought she tried to commit suicide and forced her into therapy. Who would have known the therapist would be someone she never thought she’d see again?Griffin did a bad thing in high school. He hurt someone he’d never intended to. Kaylee. She’d been his childhood friend since they were small and suddenly she just disappeared. He always regretted that. After spending most of his adult life serving in the military where he’d witnessed his own share of trauma, Griffin decided to go to school for counseling. He specialized in PTSD. When the Chance came up to help Kaylee with her issues he couldn’t say no. He never would have guessed that the attraction would be so great. With Kaylee’s psycho ex continuing to stalk her how can they navigate through all the challenges they face? Will Griffin be able to protect her, or will the monsters from her past succeed in taking her away?

Shifters Forsaken: Shifter Romance Collection


Mia Taylor - 2018
    Four siblings estranged, four mates, one combined goal—love and unity. Featured Books in this Collection: Book One – Cypher’s Mate Book Two – Briar’s Mate Book Three – Vaughan’s Mate Book Four – Ryker’s Mate Book Five - Shifters United: The Sequel AUTHOR’S NOTE: These are stand alone romances with an HEA. This ebook contains mature themes and language, intended for 18+ readers only.

Passion, Power & Sin - Book 1


Mike Wells - 2013
    One woman alone against the world. Young, beautiful, and yearning for love, Heather Bancroft meets the "perfect" man...and is lured into a game in which she begins to make more money than she ever imagined. Betrayed by her own innocence, she loses all that is dear to her and discovers that she has been mercilessly used. Defeated and broken, but surviving with sheer persistence and ingenuity, Heather emerges from her trying ordeal, determined to punish the ruthless man who destroyed her life. Her thirst for revenge takes her halfway around the globe, to the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, where her nemesis secludes himself in obscene wealth that he's gained from the financial ruin of others. Heather is playing for the highest stakes in a lethal game. Only one man loves her - he's handsome, confident, and just as determined as she is. Only one man can stop her - a criminal mastermind who is intent on her destruction.

Labor of Love


Brandy L. Rivers - 2015
    Fear of the unknown kept her hiding. Without her, Tomahawk is incomplete. Someone knows what each is missing, and moves to put them back together. Will love seal their fate?

Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things


Martina McAtee - 2015
    Two worlds. One prophecy. Seventeen-year-old Ember Lonergan has made an art of isolating herself. She prefers the dead. She spends her days skipping school in old cemeteries and her nights hiding from her alcoholic father at the funeral home where she works. When her own father dies, Ember learns her whole life is a lie.Mace is a monster, a soulless assassin tasked with a single purpose: follow Ember. He only has two rules. Do not interact with her. Do not to kill her. Simply watch and report. But Mace has never been good at following orders, and Ember is a temptation he simply can't resist.Whisked away to a small Florida town, Ember must learn to embrace a family she's never known, a supernatural world she never knew existed, and a power so vast it just might kill her. All that stands between Ember and destruction is that beautiful dangerous boy from the cemetery.Can she learn to trust him before it's too late?This edition features exclusive hidden art under the dust jacket.

Billionaire Bear Shifters: A Paranormal Romance Complete Series Boxset


Brittany White - 2020
    This series will reveal secrets, tug at your heartstrings, and leave you wanting so…much…more!“Love was never meant to come easy for the Strauss Bear Shifter Brothers.”Nathan“The most gruff, strong and silent brother”Billionaire bear shifter, Nathan Strauss, wants nothing more than to claim his stake on Alanna.She’s a beautiful new guest at the Black Bear Lake Lodge. The woman who has forced Nathan to break the one rule he was asked to follow as a Strauss brother, but Nathan doesn’t care. Not when Alanna is his mate. She’s all he thinks about, and she needs his help.Alanna is in possession of another man. The brutal monster has forced her into joining his harem of wives. Alanna had no choice but to obey his orders. He’s holding her brother hostage. Nathan is a ray of light for her. The man who’s so hot that she could melt into his arms. But love isn’t supposed to come easy for them.Can Nathan protect Alanna and free her from her captor?Eric“The most easy going one who effortlessly makes everyone happy”Billionaire bear shifter, Eric Strauss, always loved one woman and her betrayal still stings him.When the love of Eric Strauss’s life shows up at The Black Bear Lake Lodge, Eric figures things will be awkward at best. They might have been the closest of friends once, soul mates who were so connected they could sometimes read each other’s minds. But that was a long time ago. Eric’s not counting on anything more than some reminiscing and a lot of disappointment before Lydia runs off one more time.But Lydia has a darker reason for showing up in Eric’s life again. She’s had the same foreboding nightmare about Eric over and over. Eric’s in danger. She’s sure of it…she just doesn’t know where the danger is coming from.What they had… was real. What he sees in her eyes… is real. Her return will either heal his heart or lead to his ultimate destruction. Can Lydia stop the danger before it’s too late?Cody“Little bit angry but always loyal”Billionaire bear shifter, Cody Strauss, can’t help but be attracted to one of the maids at the Black Bear Lake Lodge.Jessie’s sexy curves are a perfect distraction for him. But she’s much more than just a gorgeous woman and his employee. Cody is tempted to believe that she might be his fated mate.Jessie, on the other hand, does everything to avoid him. It’s hard for her to ignore him, to not let him touch her in ways that she can’t stop dreaming about. But there’s something at stake. A secret. And Jessie would do anything to protect it… to protect them. She never meant to become a single mother to six bear shifter cubs, but her heart couldn’t handle their bad treatment.Cody will discover her secret sooner or later, and when he does… will he be able to protect her and accept her family as his own?Connor“Alpha brother who’s in charge of everything”Billionaire bear shifter, Connor Strauss has fallen for the one woman he shouldn’t crave. His natural enemy, and a woman with a deep secret.Every one of Connor’s brothers have found their mates. He’s happy for them but wants the same for himself. As a bear shifter of Colorado, Connor has always been a stickler for the rules, but when it comes to Brooke, he seems to forget about everything else.He isn’t supposed to find out her secret. One that makes them enemies. The conflict might be too much for Brooke to handle and gaining control of her heart would be even harder. Especially since her supposed enemy is the one person who genuinely cares about her. Maybe, even loves her. But will she be able to love him back?

Her Kind Of Boss


Kayla White
    The eyes of all the other patrons and staff were on us. I knew that no one was going to take my side in this scenario.“You’re FIRED!”I am just…I need to keep my head above the water. I need to take care of my wheelchair-bound mother. This new job has to stick. I can already feel the vertigo starting to make my head spin.Carter Derrickson. My new boss. He has quite a…reputation. At six-foot-three with a neat crop of dark hair, smart, successful, he has a trail of women across the city behind him.He is too busy with keeping the family business healthy. Between his projects and meeting the stringent demands of his family, he has no intentions of settling down. But as soon as his eyes landed on me, a smile that seemed plastered on dropped away and his eyes are sweeping up and down my body. He is savoring me with gaze. All the floors below us are swiftly emptying of people. The thought of just the two of us up here - alone - it feels like something…Come on, Hazel. Keep this together. It’s just nerves.He needs me. He needs me to keep up with whatever he needs from me - could be filing papers, braining storming on new ideas…But oh, there is one thing I haven’t told him. This could get really complicated…Is there a way to make this work?*This is a full-length, standalone steamy office romance. No cheating or cliffhangers, and a Happily Ever After is guaranteed! It includes bonus content that starts at 50% of the book.It also includes a Free Extended Epilogue! Enjoy!*

Double Bear Trouble


Anya Nowlan - 2017
     Chloe Marks doesn't have time for love, and that's that. So why is it that when she needs it the least, two men who couldn't be more different crash into her life and spin everything on its head? With a career on the brink of disaster, the curvy sports agent has no time for trouble... even less so for double the trouble. Dante and Dominic Kenner are werebear twins that everybody knows. The hockey stars have bright futures ahead of themselves, just as long as they don't mess it up. But what's the fun in behaving? Especially when there's a woman they both want and cant have! Brotherly love might be a thing, but these two Alpha bears have never played fair, and Chloe is about to find out what happens when she's really wanted. Double Bear Trouble is a full-length menage romance with growly Alpha males, a curvy woman with plenty to prove, and twists and turns to keep you on your toes! There's no cheating, a HEA and a guaranteed happy ending!

English Short Stories For Intermediate Learners: 8 Unconventional Short Stories to Grow Your Vocabulary and Learn English the Fun Way!


Olly Richards - 2016
    You will have fun reading, learn a lot of new words, and understand English better!- Short chapters, so you can finish each story easily and not get frustrated!- Carefully chosen vocabulary that is not too hard for you. Most books have too many difficult words, but this book is perfect for intermediate level! You do not have to use the dictionary all the time - instead, you can keep reading and enjoy the stories.- Grammar at the right level for intermediate level learners, so you can learn new grammar without feeling frustrated.- Real, spoken English in each story, so you can learn English that native speakers really use.- Helpful exercises at the end of each chapter to help you understand the stories.- A six-step plan for reading the stories and improving your reading in English.English Short Stories for Intermediate Learners has been written especially for students at intermediate level; B1-B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). The eight exciting stories are designed to make reading fun, and to help you say: "I understand everything I'm reading!" If you find reading English hard, these stories are perfect! You will be able to enjoy reading English, learn more vocabulary in a natural way, and native speakers!So what are you waiting for? Scroll up and grab your copy now!

Playing with Power (Book 3)


Adele Huxley - 2014
    My Best Friend’s Closet is now a reality!Landon gives her a big surprise by arriving in New York unannounced, showing up to the StyleSpur offices posing as a potential investor. The connection between them is undeniable, but will they be able to remain professional? Can they ignore what happened between them for the sake of the business, not to mention her strained relationship with Nick? As if that weren't enough, while she and Nick work through their issues, Lauren discovers a possible thorn in her side named Rose. How can she make time for Nick if he's spending it all with someone else?There are powerful forces at play. Will Lauren have the strength to control them in her favor?

Heat Exchange


Deana Farrady - 2016
    Two people who might never have met. His Pride...Nyall Anderson, Seattle's tech startup king, doesn't do commitment and never loses his cool. He has no time for chatty virgins who blurt out their life stories in elevators.Her Prejudice...Curvy caterer Janey Pankowski knows all about hot, rich dynamos like Nyall. His type never looks at boring virgins like her, which is good, because all she wants is a nice, normal guy she can settle down with in the suburbs.Their Bargain...Then the elevator gets stuck...Now Janey's considering the most tempting proposition of her life: Let this gorgeous playboy teach her a thing or two about not being a virgin. All she has to do is give him something in return. The question is, what could a man like Nyall want from a woman like her?A steamy romantic comedy.Note: This is Book 1 in a 2-book series. It ends on a cliffhanger.This is not a "sweet & clean" romance. It contains raunchy language and adult situations and features a passionate, dirty-talking hero.

Her Two Alphas


T.S. Ryder - 2017
    Except she doesn’t know about it. Her father has made the deal. She doesn’t want to. Until she sees them – tall, broad-shouldered, and muscled. Hmm, her virgin lady parts might like this after all. Lukas and Will are ready to share a mate, both for their own reasons. Lukas is in massive debt and, though not his fault, he needs wealthy Will’s help. And Will? He gets what he wants, and that’s a family. But bad things are afoot. A rare astrological event has brought forward the soul of the Geisterwolf, an ancient Alpha who will sacrifice a living Alpha's mate to bring his own lost love back. And this time he's chosen Elena. If Will and Lukas can't bind together to fight for her, Elena will be dead within a month… They can’t fail. NOTE: This book includes bonus stories! Her Two Alphas is a 59-page stand-alone story in a series of shifter menage romance novels. Other parts of the series (more coming soon!): Her Two Wolves Her Two Bears The books each have a guaranteed HEA and contain plenty of action, lust and steamy menage scenes with two hot shifters. Definitely intended for 18+ readers.

Rebel Rising: A Rebel Storm MC Romance


Tahlia Gold - 2016
    He’s a gangster on a motorcycle who lives to break them. What could possibly go wrong? Jess Dylan. I never thought I would have his name in my mouth again. Not after the way he left. But when he shows up in my ER after a bar fight, I can’t help thinking about what could have been. When I was younger, I was sure he was the one. Now, I’m just as sure he’s not. Seeing him without a shirt on though, seeing the tattoos and muscles that weren’t there before, sets my mind reeling with desire. He’s still just as irresistable and cocky as ever. But can I let him into my life again? Dylan My life is chaos and danger, no commitments except to my club. They’re my only family and I’ll do anything to protect them. With a war brewing, they need me more than ever. Then Jess comes back into my life and everything changes. She’s not like all the other girls; there’s something about her that drives me into a frenzy. And I want her… bad. Note: This is a full-length, standalone romance novel with a HEA ending. Enjoy!

Moon Cursed


Tori Centanni - 2018
    But thanks to circumstances totally beyond my control—okay, mostly—that’s what I am. Now every month the full moon turns me into a hairy, angry, smelly wolf and all I can do is make sure I’m contained so I can’t hurt anyone else. I’m trying my best to live a normal life (well, as normal as possible when you’re a werewolf and your best friend is dating a vampire). But when the wolf who turned me insists I go to a mandatory wolf pack meeting, everything changes. Before I know it, a group of militant monster hunters armed with silver bullets has me in their sights. With the help of an annoyingly dogged (but admittedly kind of sexy) werewolf named Raff, I have to stop the hunters before they kill me and every other werewolf they can find. Moon Cursed is book one of The Reluctant Werewolf Chronicles, a humorous urban fantasy series with suspense and a little bit of romance.

Tough Girl


Bonita Van Gerve - 2017
    The ex MMA fighter is fierce, talented, and smart, but when she looks in the mirror all she sees is an empty shell staring back at her. Ever since she got her heart broken, Alex has been building up walls to protect her heart like she’s learned to protect herself in a fight. Ryder Scott is the toughest man in the world. Literally. He’s this year's UFC champion who dates models and walks on air, and although Alex knows he’s way out of her league, she can’t help but fantasize every time she sees him in the ring. When the two meet under unlikely circumstances, Alex is thrown into a world she thought she’d left behind with a man she’d only dreamed of. With the help of Ryder, Alex comes to realize that she may have the strength to fight another day, both inside and outside of the ring.