The place I had dreamed of building a life, until it all fell apart. Too many bad dates to count. A broken engagement. A job I don’t love.And how do I celebrate? Being stood up by a blind date. And then he showed up. The hot stranger that rescued my night. I’d take his pity, and so much more. Declan Erikson is all that’s on my mind, but everything I don’t need. Tall, dark, handsome and rich with a heart of gold. I thought I had made up my mind, But I’m finding it growing harder to make the right decision. Especially, when he’s promised to give it all to me. One Last Time is a standalone billionaire romance and is Book 4 of The Ironwood Billionaire Series.

    Her decision will decide their future.Bryce hasn’t laid eyes on Sabrina in three years despite visiting Freedom Ridge every Christmas. Not that he could blame her for avoiding him. He left town in a hurry and without a backward glance. He isn’t the same irresponsible kid from back then—the Army changed him. But convincing her to trust him again will be a challenge.Avoiding the man she’d once loved every Christmas season was one thing, but now he's back. And he's her boss. Sabrina isn’t prepared to work for Bryce—it will make it impossible to keep her secret. Their story might have derailed three years earlier, but her humiliation feels fresh. Had God rescued her only to throw her back into the mouth of a hungry lion?They soon discover time apart didn’t dim their chemistry and long for buried feelings rise to the surface, but will they have a second chance at romance or is the risk of involving him in her son’s life too great?Return to Freedom, Colorado and enjoy the faith, friendships, and forever-afters of the Heroes of Freedom Ridge in this Christian Christmas romance.Persuaded by the Hero is Book 11 in the Heroes of Freedom Ridge series, but each book can be read as a standalone.

    At least it is for a guy like me. As a talent agent in New York, I know how to wine and dine with the best of them. Unfortunately, work has been my main thing for a little too long. And my body is showing signs of it. Doc says I need to take a summer off. Hell yes, I do. Lucky for me, I run into my latest wedding fling as my time frees up. And the pretty girl just can’t get enough of me. She needs a plus-one for an upcoming wedding and wants to up the ante of our deception. Be her fake fiancé. She’s tired of being the bridesmaid and never the bride. Why would I ever say no? I’m a no-strings-attached kinda guy, but with her, I want to be tied up—forever. The more time I spend playing the part, the more I want to hit my knee and offer her a ring. It started with us promising nothing, but now, I want her to promise it all—to me.

    With every touch and word between us, I ache to possess her.I have no business thinking about Devon as anything other than a family friend. No business craving her.Just when I think I've pushed my inappropriate lust to the side, she falls under a vicious attack, tarnishing her reputation and putting her dreams of a future in music at risk.If they think they can go after what's mine... they're going to have to answer to me.I have no right to take an sweet and pure light like Devon.But after just one taste, the professor in me takes over and refuses to ignore this lesson in lust.And she's about to be educated.***** Author's note: All of Colleen's heroes and heroines are of legal age to consent. Educated is a steamy, long, age-gap novella by USA Today Bestselling Author, Colleen Charles, about a sexy professor who can't stop himself from falling for his best friend's daughter. It's the second book in the Taboo Tales series and is a standalone with all the steam and feels you're looking for, along with an emotional HEA.

    Until the day I was hit by a car. It was the worst day of my life. But also the best. Because it’s the day I met Corbin. Dating a hot rich doctor is something I’ve only dreamed about and yet it happened. To me! It seemed my luck was finally starting to change. But then my bad luck returned. First it was Corbin’s family, who doesn’t think I’m good enough. Then his ex, who wants him back. And then? Something I never saw coming. Was it all too good to be true? Or will luck find me again? If you love an angsty romance with plenty of drama, grab your copy of Lucky Star!

     Ivy My life wasn’t supposed to look like this. I wasn’t supposed to be stuck in this small town. So, when my best friend gets me an internship at her brother Simon’s company in California, I would be stupid to refuse. The only catch is, I’d never quite gotten over the kiss he and I shared on my nineteenth birthday. The day before he skipped town. But he’s my boss now. And even though that dimpled smile still gets to me, I’m not going to let him break my heart again. Simon Ivy Soleman, with her strawberry blond curls, delicious pouty red lips and legs that make every man drool themselves dry. I should have forgotten her by now. She was nothing but a distant memory from a past I’d left behind in our godforsaken town. But now she’s in my office. And as much as I try to deny it, the truth is that I like having her around. Watching the way her body moves in those pencil skirts. The thing is that I’m not the only one looking. I don’t like the idea of other guys fighting over her. My need to protect her and her perfect shapely hips kicks in. But I’d left her once – had I lost my chance forever? This is a 30,000 words standalone story with a HEA. 18+ readers only.

    He broke my heart. Is he going to destroy my career as well?

    So what if her dream to be accepted as more than an internet chef is on the line. So what if the hit TV show can take her new charity from start-up to household name. Sophie can work with that. She can work with him...As long as she doesn't fall in love with him first. The Island Patriot  is a stand-alone romance complete with a happily ever after and the eighth book in the sweet and wholesome Heathcliff Family Romances series.Read all of the Heathcliff Family Romances by Julia Keanini!1. His to Save2. His to Marry3. His to Protect4. Her Favorite Risk5. Her Forever Love6. Her Perfect Mistake7. Their Second First Kiss8. The Island Patriot9. Their White Christmas

    Success and money can never replace what he lost so many years ago.Charlize Dean has her hands full keeping her mother from getting banned from Bingo night in their small town of Eureka Springs. When she gets roped into playing a flapper for a weeklong ‘20s Murder Mystery at the hotel where she works, the last thing on her mind is getting mixed up with the charity event’s gorgeous sponsor—no matter how blue Aaron’s eyes are.Aaron can hardly believe he’s falling for his leading lady, and worse, he can’t prove to Charlize he’s not a “player.” When the mystery of the game turns a little too real, can they forget their growing attraction to solve a forgotten crime or is love in the script too?

    She's feisty yet sweet.Innocent but f#ckin' sexy.She can be so intoxicating.Her touch is sweet like honey.Each time I see those eyes, those lips, that body...I just want to make her mine. (again and again and again)Leaving her was a mistake. Now I'm back to win her over.And I won't take no for answer.Rekindled is a stand-alone surprise baby, second chance, billionaire romance with a guaranteed HEA. Also includes an exclusive never before published dirty fairy tale romance: Sinderella.

    gorgeous, arrogant, rich as sin… heir to the Sterling Empire. And now my new Boss.  Josh waltzed into my hometown.I even changed my schedule to show him around.He seemed sincere at first, so I let him have me.Did you hear that? I slept with him. Big mistake.And then I found out that he was playing me all along.I’m not the one he wanted.It was my family business he was after.It’s a hard pill to swallow.The Inn was supposed to be our family legacy.Well, I’m going to get it all back.The war is on.I hate him with every fiber of my being. So why do I still want his big arms around my waist?

     Guilty of having an enormous… Bank account and c*ck. But those aren’t my only sins. I lie about who I am. Conceal my billions. Keep my fame a secret. It should be easy to stay hidden. Only, there’s a gorgeous songwriter who wraps around my heart. I try to keep my distance. But the more I stay away, the more Avery needs me. Hell, I can’t turn my back on her. Not now. Not ever. I wait for the lies to catch up to me. I might not deserve Avery’s forgiveness when they do. But I’ll go down on my knees—for her. Keeping secrets in a small town, just got a lot harder. This is the first in a 2-book duet. Read the conclusion of Scott and Avery's story in The Hottest Deal next, available now.

    Leaving his home of Freetown, Sierra Leone to further his education, he travels to the United States… Southeast Texas to be exact… to study chemical engineering. It seemed he could never please his father, but in a quest to prove that he is capable of great things and that he deserves his father’s honor, Haji excels in his field of study. After several major accomplishments and still not having the approval he longs for, he ends his quest and chooses to continue living life on his terms.Chinara Nwachucku has struck out with love and hasn’t given a man a second thought in five years. Journeying to the United States, she sets out to make a successful life for herself to help her family back home in Nigeria, but it’s taking much longer than she anticipated. It seems when she takes one step, she’s knocked back two. Being laid off from her job is the blow that brings her to her knees. Not being able to afford her current lifestyle, she hits the ground running in search of a job to regain a steady income. As if her life isn’t stressful enough, she catches the attention of a man that seems to be the type to only want one thing. While her interest is piqued because the man whose name is Haji, is attractive, she feels that he will only be a complication in her life.Both Haji and Chinara experience trying times personally and their struggles bring them across one another’s paths once again. Haji believes that in order to make it through those struggles, they have to do it together. Will he be able to convince Chinara of this fact, or will it fall on deaf ears?

    My friends warned me to stay away from my new billionaire boss, Malcolm Stewart.He’s definitely hot AF, but an arrogant entitled alpha is not my type.It was hate at first sight.He had some kind of power over me that I couldn’t explain, so I confronted him first and let him know that I could not be bought and was not at all interested.Rejecting him seemed to make him even more intrigued with me, ugh.He figured out that I loved to travel, take adventures, and cherished my job.So he offered me a luxurious vacation AND ownership to the cafe where I worked...But there was one catch...I would have to play his fake wife for a week, to help him with an inheritance.I reluctantly accepted the challenge and upped the ante even more.I counter-bet him that he would fall in love with me, and I would break his heart.I knew there was no risk of losing because I didn’t have a heart to break.We sealed the deal with the hottest night of my life… suddenly I knew I was in trouble.Can two people who don’t believe in love play the game so hard that they lose their hearts to each other?Malcolm & Mina’s relationship is one emotional roller coaster filled with misunderstandings, power struggles, wrapped up in one epic love story! This will keep you turning the pages all night long! Can be read as a standalone, with no cheating and of course one heck of a HEA