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Fragile


Shara Azod - 2009
    A quiet waitress, she was brutally gunned down coming out of the neighborhood corner store. There was nothing taken, there was no motive, just a fragile, broken woman lying on the cold, broken sidewalk.Kale was not the easiest cop to get along with. Biting and sarcastic, he worked alone caring for little but the job. There was something about this case that Kale just couldn’t let go. There was something about this victim that called him unlike any other.Can they heal each other or will it just be a banage on their wounds and they still fester?

Just a Dream


Aliyah Burke - 2009
    Having lost her Navy husband to war, she knows she couldn't bear to suffer another loss. Her determination fades quickly on meeting handsome Gunnery Sergeant Liam Quinn. When Liam spies Caden's car stopped in a snowstorm, he's instantly struck by the dark beauty. A whirlwind courtship brings the promise of a lasting relationship, but Caden's stubborness proves to be a roadblock. Can Liam convince Caden that his love for her i

The Bodyguard


Cristina Grenier - 2017
    Lured into the snare of a drug kingpin at a young age, she's been beholden to his every whim since her teenage years. When she does escape, however, she finds that freedom is only the first step to healing her wounded soul. The quickest path to her salvation seems to be cooperating with the FBI to put her Ex behind bars - and end any threat he poses. When she's paired with a foul-mouthed freelance agent with a chip on his shoulder, she begins to question the choices she's made. She's undeniably drawn to Hank Compton's rugged allure, but he's got armor five inches thick and a nasty streak a mile wide. There's no way a man like him can possibly be anything but trouble...is there? Hank has always liked things simple. Over the course of a life filled with violence, he's learned not to care. Caring makes you weak, and weakness gets you killed. When the newest assignment from his superior offers him the ultimate revenge, he jumps at the chance - even if it comes with some pretty substantial baggage. Juliet Brown is everything he's wary of - gorgeous, smart-mouthed, and undeniably damaged - and that only makes him want her more. Hank is long past the point of believing he can be saved, but Juliet promises to be more than just a distracting piece of ass. She could very well be his salvation - and that scares the hell out of him.

Goodiva's Secret


Sienna Mynx - 2020
    And it happened. Goodiva, a young DJ and aspiring actress makes the mistake of drawing the wrath of Mr. Price. Desperate to cover up her fateful mistake her decision to flee the scene of a crime will eventually trap her in the dungeon of Mayfair Manor before she is forced to escape to the royal palace in the Middle East. The man who loves her is also the man who hunts her. The secret they share will change, destroy, and rebuild a future neither could foresee.

Cato's Heart: a Standalone Novella


Phoenix Daniels - 2019
     How do you live when you know you're going to die? Rebecca King had a broken heart, literally. Congenital Heart Disease has given her less than a year to live. Hopefully, that'll be enough time to complete every task on her bucket list. However difficult, she finally comes to terms with her imminent demise. Then fate delivers an unexpected distraction. Due to a horrific accident that left his wife on life support, Nick Cato, narcotics investigator, is trapped behind a wall of loneliness and grief. However, he had no way of knowing that destiny would deliver a gift strong enough to quell the sadness. But will he allow guilt to keep him from embracing his happy ending?

All I Want For Christmas Is An Alpha (A Very Alpha Christmas Season 2, Book 3)


Moni Boyce - 2020
    It’s the only option really. There’s no way Macy could not show up. For two reasons, it’s her friend’s wedding and it’s Christmas. So, jealousy it is. With the help of her hot alpha, best friend, Cooper, showing up with man candy on her arm, will get the job done. It’s perfect.She gets to be part of such a magical event and avoid facing her prick of a past alone, at the same time. Only she doesn’t know that Cooper’s feelings have gone from friendly to down right sinful. And he’s determined to use the opportunity of posing as her fake boyfriend to his advantage. They belong together, and by the end of this, he’ll make sure she knows it.

The Summer of Consent: An Erotic Novel: The Complete Virgin Erotica Tale Parts 1-3


Jayne Marlowe - 2017
    Living in an abusive home and then in foster care matured her beyond her years. Now she needs to earn extra money this summer before moving away to college and away from her former life. She’s found the perfect job, but the man doing the hiring doesn’t like her. Nate Larsen is the sexy, popular, high school biology teacher the girls lust for and the boys admire. Uninterested in the flirty and flighty students he teaches, he remembers “Gloomy Gloria” because she nearly failed his class. He’s not happy to see her apply for the job he reserved for his favorite student, who is also Gloria’s best friend. But he desperately needs help over the summer term, and when Gloria impresses him with her office skills, he sees her in a new way that’s not entirely academic—nor professional. Gloria may be eighteen and never been kissed...but she’s still too young for him. Isn’t she? As the summer heats up, so does Gloria and Nate’s desire for each other. Can they contain themselves? Will others use their secret to destroy them? Or will their behavior spawn consequences? This virgin erotica novel explores the forbidden combination of a student-teacher relationship. The Summer of Consent: An Erotic Novel is an interracial erotic story that depicts a sexual relationship between a young woman and an older man. All characters represented are age eighteen or over.

The Nanny


Imani King - 2017
    until I met my bold and unbelievably sexy boss. I'm just his Nanny. Nothing more, nothing less. He wasn't supposed to kiss me. I wasn't supposed to spend the hottest night of my life in his bed. We did things together that can never be undone. His power over me can't be denied. I don't want this moment to end. The only question is... How far am I willing to go for my happy ever after?

Reaper's Promise: A Wild Reapers MC


Kiki Leach - 2017
    We don't and never do." Colette: I woke up in Vegas married to my ex-boyfriend's hot as hell biker brother. Not that I'm exactly complaining considering I've practically been in love with him since forever, but... Record scratch. Wait a second. I bet you're wondering how the hell a kindergarten teacher got here, right? Well join the (biker) club, because so am I! Roman: She woke up next to me in Vegas with a diamond cuff around her ankle and a matching ring on her finger, and is wondering how the hell she got here. I didn't have the heart to tell her that she only said yes to my proposal because she thought I was my inept kid brother. I didn't have the guts to tell her that I've wanted to know the taste of her skin and the feel of her legs wrapped around my waist from the moment she was first introduced to me as his girlfriend nine years ago. But I DO have the b*lls to tell her that since she's now officially been made mine, there's no way in f*ck that I'm letting her go. Complete standalone with an HEA (no cheating) told in first person for each Colette and Roman in alternating chapters. Sometimes silly and fun, sometimes serious and thoughtful, 'Reaper's Promise' contains adult situations such as swearing, explicit sex and violence not suited for anyone under the age of 18. ***Please heed the 'Author's Note' inside the book regarding the language prior to purchase.***

Vincenzo's Promise


Courtney Dean - 2021
    And although he insists that their union is nothing more than a business transaction, his feelings for Isabella soon begin to change.

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.

Hidden (Recovered Hearts Book 1)


Ancelli - 2020
    Having to hide their affair, the young couple find solace in each other's arms away from the ugly reality of the world around them.One violent night led to everything crashing down around them, leading them down a path of chaos and hurt feelings.Fast forward five years later after an accidental – on purpose – meeting, hard to forget emotions are rekindled. Can Ethan and Rayn survive the secrets from the past exploding into their present to shadow their future?Contains adult content and violence.

Protect the Seed


Erosa Knowles - 2018
    After a painful divorce two-years ago, her ex refuses to believe they’re done and fights for a reconciliation he’s convinced she wants no matter what she says. When he arrives unexpectantly at her job, she latches on to a stranger and pretends he’s the new man in her life to get her ex to leave. Entrepreneur Theodore Barnes recently learned that his mother was murdered 19 years ago and is searching for the truth. Imani’s name comes up during the investigation and he chooses to meet the beautiful woman personally to ask questions. When she uses him to escape her ex, he’s more than willing to go along with the ruse. Theo enlists Imani’s help to uncover the truth about his mother’s murder. Their search reveals things Theo wishes he never knew. When another person ends up dead, the pair learns quickly, knowledge without wisdom is deadly, and there are nuances and degrees to truth. Theo thinks he's got things under control but has no idea how out of his control everything really is. There are those who would stop at nothing to Protect the Seed.

Perfect Curves


Lanee Lane - 2018
    Her mother is sure to remind her. She lets her crazy best friend Noel talk her into joining a gym. What she didn’t expect to find was Reed. Her new personal trainer is fit, sexy, and everything she isn’t looking for. Reed loves his women with curves. When he first lays eyes on Penelope he wants to explore her delectable body. He’s more than just a handsome face and rock hard abs, and he’s ready to open up and let the right woman in. Penelope is that woman. When a woman from Reed’s past re-enters his life he’s torn between obligation and love. With lies being told and boundaries being crossed, Reed has to choose. Loyalty to his past could have him losing the best thing for his future.

The Outside Child


Tiffany L. Warren - 2018
    He's the down-to-earth, loving, and protective man she never thought she'd find. And with her own successful career, Chenille plans to be more than just a famous athlete's wife. She's determined to balance work, marriage, and motherhood, as the couple awaits their first child . . .Until their son is born with a crippling heart ailment. Until a devastated Brayden starts putting his career above everything else. And when tragedy strikes, Chenille struggles to find a reason to go on--as Brayden takes comfort from anywhere but home . . .Little by little, Chenille picks up the pieces as she and Brayden try to make their marriage work once more. But when he fathers a baby that the mother can't keep, will this be the final blow? Or can they find a way past betrayal into unexpected hope--to at last have a future worth everything?