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Unconditional by D.M. Mortier


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Private


Xavier Neal - 2016
    No face to face meetings. No interviews. No social media accounts. Despite his ghost demeanor he continues to financially flourish and make his fellow investors richer with every decision. Throughout the years many have sought to discover the man inside the mogul while others have spread legends painting him as a heartless monster consumed by greed. None of it matters to him. Weston's true identity is secured away in his estate of solitude, which consists of the only people in the entire world he believes he can trust. That is until he's asked to allow a guest access to the property under extreme circumstances. One he knows he shouldn't. It doesn't take long before his world is turned upside down, unexpected threats arise, and Weston's forced to ask himself what really should be kept private?

Ophelia's Embrace


Dahlia Rose - 2020
    Instead she ended up as a teacher at a school outside Quebec in a small town named Kamouraska. They weren’t many people or women of her color in Canada in the early 1899. There were no laws centered against being black and she didn’t have to fear for her life. Instead she settled into a routine where she worked with the children of farmers and fishermen while the night gave her adventures life within the books, she wrote under a secret pen name. One day these dreams would be her reality or so she hoped. Destiny had other plans for her in the form of Euan Campbell when he rode into town.His tales of travel and intriguing exploits were made all the more enticing by the Scottish brogue that emitted from his lips. Passion built between them and while many women wanted his affection, Euan wanted her. Another surprise was in store for them both, an unexpected pregnancy made the situation more complicated. Unlike her stories, a happy ending might be derailed because a woman with dark skin was good enough to teach but take one of the most eligible men in the area? Some vowed it would never happen. Ophelia choices were few, trust the man that called her ‘his heart’ and the life of their child he vowed to protect? Or run and let those who wanted her gone… win.

Broken Promises


S.K. Lessly - 2019
    They met when they were kids and shared a love of all things science, computers, and freeze tag. True love blossomed but was never allowed to flourish. Promises were made but never kept. Ethan moved away, leaving Alexis brokenhearted. Fast forward to now. A class reunion has brought the once best friends back together. Unfortunately, Alexis and Ethan aren't the same people they were in school. Bitterness, pain and rejection has taken root, leaving the once thick as thieves friends, at odds. Or so they think. The more time they spend together, the more they realize the love they once had for each other didn’t die; it lay dormant, ready for its chance to flicker to life. All they needed to do was sit back and watch the sparks fly. Except, once again, fate has other ideas. Has too much time passed for these two childhood friends? Has the pain of broken promises become too great to overcome? Or can they get past differences and tough obstacles to be together? Both Alexis and Ethan will come to a crossroads. The question is, which road will they choose… a life together or a life apart.

Whole Lotta Love


Amity Cross - 2018
    As lead singer of the hot as sin rock band, Beneath, he’s got the world at his feet but he wants out. He’s done with the empty relationships, the one-night stands, and the consequences of his wild celebrity lifestyle. Unable to break free of the darkness taking over his soul, he disappears, sending the media, his record label and the world into a frenzy. When small town girl Juniper Rowe meets a sexy, brooding guy on an isolated Australian beach, she's shocked to learn he's missing bad boy rock star Sebastian Hale. Drawn together by fate, they find solace in their shared darkness, unable to resist the passion their tortured souls ignite in one another. But when the reality of Sebastian’s life is revealed, Juniper learns a hard lesson. Rock ’n’ roll will save your life…but the fame will kill you. ROCK STAR HEARTS follows the tumultuous romance between small town woman Juniper Rowe and bad boy rock star Sebastian Hale. Will love conquer all? Or will the price of fame be too hot to handle?

Love on a Lark: an Italian love story


C.L. Donley - 2019
     African American savant Lark Chambers is young, beautiful and brilliant, an interpreter formerly trained by the United Nations. Fluent in seven languages, she's at the top of her game at Linguistics, Interpreting, Sign and Translation (LIST), the company that assigns her to Dario DiRossi, a multi-billion dollar textile heir, and currently her devastatingly handsome boss. DiRossi is no threat to her self control, however. As a product of the foster care system, Lark doesn't know the first thing about getting close enough to a man to trust him with her heart. But when a handsome stranger christens her first night in her favorite city of Florence with lovemaking, Lark finds herself confronting the turmoil behind her put- together exterior. And her latest assignment just might put her over the edge.

Riding Dirty


M'Renee Allen - 2018
    Being a mechanic and part of an all-female bike club means, Antoinette ‘Toni’ Keys is used to men looking at her and saying, “Hey pretty girl, you sure you can fix that engine?” Or, “Hey doll, you sure you can handle all that bike?” So, when an outlaw biker name Dirt steps into her shop and refuses to allow a female to work on his bike, she’s determined to show him she’s the best mechanic for the job. What she doesn’t plan on, is the instant attraction she has for him. She’s not looking for love. She doesn’t have time for a tattooed bad boy and the trouble that follows him everywhere he goes. She has her own problems with a rival bike club. Yet, she’s finding it hard to resist his wicked smile and his sexy tattoos. He knew he was in trouble the moment he laid eyes on her. Dietrich Tate, aka Dirt, is a third generation Reaper. His club is the most important thing in his life. He’s loyal to his brothers. When one of them goes rogue with the club’s money, Dirt is the one chosen to hunt him down. Instead of finding his target, he finds a sexy brown-skinned mechanic with the prettiest smile he’s ever seen. He knows his club wouldn’t approve of him seeing her. Yet, he can’t resist her. Spending time with her makes him forget his troubled past. However, it also brings trouble to her doorstep. Trouble she wants no part of. Trouble that puts her entire club and her family in danger. Trouble that makes her not want to be around him. Dirt vows to protect her from his vicious crew. Imagine his surprise when he learns she can be just as vicious as they are. That only makes him want her more. ~Are you ready for a ride you won’t forget?~

Angels & Assassins


K. Alex Walker - 2015
    While phoning for help to get him into the hospital for treatment, Gage makes one last declaration that sends a chill straight to her bones: "Just let me die, love." Determined to save his life, Tayler helps Gage get through what he'd intended to be his last night alive. To return the favor, Gage offers to head a home remodel project for a house bequeathed to her by one of her patient's late great-grandfather. However, when he encounters something in the woods, something that acts very much like a predator with its sights set on Tayler, he realizes that what he now owes her is worth much more than a renovation.

Gabe


Maryann Jordan - 2015
    When some of his friends finally settled down, he wondered if he would ever find the woman of his dreams. He just never expected to encounter her in an alley. Jennifer Lambert worked as a social worker for the city and would often take food to the elderly residents in her building. One night, in an alley behind a restaurant, she was startled by a tall, handsome man wanting to assist. Giving him the cold shoulder, she left…but dreams of him followed her long into the night. Gabe knew the independent Jennifer was a woman worthy of knowing, but convincing the beauty that she needed him was the challenge. Raising her young brother plus the responsibilities of the elder center, had kept her from looking for love…but she took a chance on Gabe. Now that he found her, can he keep her safe when someone threatens her and those she loves? Calling upon his brothers, Alvarez Security races to save her before it is too late. ****Due to scenes of an explicit sexual nature and language that some consider crude, please be warned - for 18+ only! If you do not like alphas with heart who fall instantly in love with strong female characters while dealing with real life issues...again be warned!!*****

Romancing Her Protector


Mallory Monroe - 2011
    Although it was supposed to be a one-night affair, and both accepted it as such, Shay finds herself in a bind and Matty comes to her rescue. Soon, she is unable to stop thinking about the man who would become her first and only love.Matty Driscoll has had his share of women, but when he spends a stormy night with Shay, he soon discovers that this young innocent is able to rock his world in ways that no other woman can.Matty and Shay find themselves drawn to each other in such a powerful, dynamic way that it overtakes them both. At first they believe it is their wonderful sexual connection that keeps them unable to get enough of each other, but then they quickly realize that it is their emotional connection, their love and concern for each other, that turns out to be their real attraction. But just when they are about to take their relationship to that next level, Matty’s ex-girlfriend enters the picture with devastating news that forever changes the entire trajectory of their lives. And Shay has a secret too: she’s pregnant with Matty’s child. But the news he receives from his ex makes it impossible for her to reveal that truth to him.Years later, when Shay’s magazine is in danger of going under and she is in need of a backer, Matty reenters her life to help her professionally. But when he finds out he has a son, and his son is in dire trouble, he is ready to move heaven and earth to have his son, and Shay, with him forever. But time changes things, and only time will tell if Matty and Shay’s love is enough to withstand the drama, the obstacles, thrown in their path..

The Pervert, The Monster, and The Sex-Bot


Christine Gray - 2018
    Lucky Bastard, Mr. Asshole, and a Perverted Drunk all walk into a club. Stop me if you heard this joke, but I doubt you’ve heard something as fucked up as this tale."- Keagan One night of passion with Monae will make for a very interesting partnership when they come face to face, months later. Who was to know that the mystery woman with an unquenchable sexual appetite would be the lead detective he's riding with? This is an assignment Keagan can't resist....and might be the downfall of her relationship. Then again, Monae getting rid of her current Joker to make room for a King, like Keagan, maybe worth all the troubles doing so will bring. Throw in trying to solve a case involving a Sex Bot, a Monster that had it coming, a slew of Suspects, and Monae's thirsty ass sister all while trying to keep his dick in his pants will make for a helluva first week. After it's all done though, Keagan will be the name lingering on everyone's lips.

Roots of the Wicked


Keta Kendric - 2019
    That is, until driven and charismatic Chase Taylorson stands firmly in her path with his arrogant charm. He was the first man to make her consider changing her strict no-relationship rule, but with her wicked past, she keeps him at a distance for his own good. Chase Taylorson is the head of a billion dollar empire. All it takes is one chance encounter with Jax Saint-Pierre to blow up his well-organized world. Independent and feisty, she demands he check his ego at the door, forget his entitled ways, and bury his coveted bachelor status in the sand. Jax assumed he had the perfect life, but will soon come to realize, even the privileged are tethered to wicked roots. Warning This book contains explicit language, strong sexual content, and triggers that may be offensive to some readers. If you are easily offended or triggered this may not be the book for you. Note The title of this book maybe misleading, at first. This book is one of the tamest KK has released so far. Although it contains hard subject matter, it is not the usual KK book where bodies are dropping and blood is spilling. Like, Sankofa, this book is more about the journey of two individuals who have to glance into their pasts in order to see a way to their future. This book does contain a lot of hot KK sex and drama though.

Winner Takes All: A Kismet Cove & Baxter Park Collaboration


D.A. Young - 2018
    From her father to her ex-husband, she’s beyond over their arrogance and high-handedness. All she wants is peace and quiet to live her life on her own terms. Instead, she gets Grant Easton, a drop-dead gorgeous blast from the past who’s more trouble than her ex-husband and father combined. Grant Easton finally has the Langley family in the palm of his hand. His long-awaited revenge of crushing them financially and ruining their prestigious reputation will soon come to fruition. Can anything stop the unscrupulous mogul from exacting his revenge? Only having the beautiful and elusive Divina Langley-Kemp in his bed. Grant drives Divina insane and infuriates her to no end, but more than anything, he makes her feel vibrantly alive. She’s a stubborn hellion, unwilling to bend an inch and defying Grant at every turn. With an unassuming smile Divina can bring him to his knees, making her his ultimate weakness. They have a bittersweet and tumultuous history that neither can forget. Will love be enough to overcome the sins of the past once and for all? Find out what happens when a cultured heiress literally collides with a blue-collar guy from the streets of Baxter Park. THIS IS A KISMET COVE & BAXTER PARK COLLABORATION AND THE FIRST BOOK IN THE BAXTER PARK SERIES. IT IS NECESSARY TO READ THE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS SERIES (KISMET COVE) IN ORDER BEFORE READING WINNER TAKES ALL. BOOK ONE: SECOND CHANCES BOOK TWO: FOREVER YOURS IF YOU ARE NOT A FAN OF MULTILAYERED STORY ARCS FEATURING MULTIPLE CHARACTERS, THEN THIS MAY NOT BE THE STORY/SERIES FOR YOU. WARNING: MUST BE 18+ TO READ! Contains mature new adult situation, steamy/explicit love scenes and coarse language. It is not recommended for those who are easily offended.

Enforced Love


Niya James - 2018
    A pawn that would be sacrificed for his family. He comes from crime and my father is committed to bringing justice. The family was part of his investigation and that boy from high school took my heart for himself. I never knew a love like that but it wasn’t real. He had ulterior motives and my heart was caught in his game. He played it and me so well. When he walks into my business with no apology and that cocky smile years later I’m stuck. It’s like I’m back in high school and every feeling goes through my body. I know he’s trouble, but not the common street thug kind. He’s a political powerhouse and he looks even better than he did last time I saw him. He has baggage and it could cost me more than I’m willing to give. Enforced Love is a steamy bwwm romance that is not appropriate for readers under 18.

Forever


Tiffany Patterson - 2016
     Unfortunately, forever comes with some bumps in the road. Not everyone is celebrating the couple’s engagement. In fact, one person in particular is dead set on seeing the couple’s happily ever after destroyed. The couple is rocked when Landon is hit with accusations that threaten the perfect life he has built for himself. Despite his incredulity at the false accusations and having to fight for his good name in the court of public opinion, Landon’s main goal is to ensure that Melody is not affected by this. However, instead of feeling protected, Mel is left feeling shut out of a major part of Landon’s life. With this and other major events happening in Mel’s work life, she decides to take matters into her own hands. Will Melody’s decision to help clear Landon’s name have the intended outcome? Or will Melody find herself in over her head?

Dangerous Secrets


Abbie Zanders - 2014
    one passionate love story. Taryn Malone is stranded, broke, and desperate for help. But even if the sexy bartender she's been eyeing offers her a job for the evening... even if he seduces her with his impossibly intense blue eyes... even if every fiber of her heart tells her to stay with him... she can't. Because Taryn Malone doesn't exist.Jake Callaghan has been running the family's Irish pub for years now. When he sees Taryn standing out alone in the rain, he does what he's been trained to do as a SEAL - he rescues her. It has nothing to do with her full, firm curves, or her loose, golden-blonde hair, or the way she brushes against him that sends lightning bolts through his body. It's just the right thing to do. Really. But both Taryn and Jake are hiding secrets from each other. Dangerous secrets. And neither one of them knows just how dangerous it can be to fall in love...