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Sweet as Sin (Candy's Cafe #1)


Sadie King - 2021
    Candy’s my mom. Candice is her full name, but in her younger, wilder days she was Candy, bubbly and sweet and spreading love and happiness to anyone who came to the cafe.But when Mom has an accident, it’s up to me to do all the baking. I’m a creative cookie decorator, but my baking sucks.Then Mom hires Sam to teach me the finer points. He’s tall and delicious, and I’ll do anything to get my hands on his sweet cookies.But he’s only in town for a few weeks. We agree that it’s no strings attached, but can I stick to that?SamThe moment I see Bella I know she’ll be mine. She sprinkles a bit of joy into everything she bakes with her bright clothing and outrageous hair.My body craves her, and my heart wants her.But I know I’m going to have to leave. My life is on the road, but this is one sweet treat I’m unwilling to leave behind.Take a seat at Candy’s Cafe where the goods are freshly baked and sprinkled with love.Meet the sisters who run the café, the staff who work there, and the regulars who stop by. There must be something in the cookie batter, because each one finds their own special happily ever after.The Candy’s Cafe series features curvy women and the strong men who love them, and each couple has a steamy love story that’s sprinkled with sweetness.If you love small-town instalove stories that are high heat and sugary sweet, then this series is for you!Each book can be read separately, but they’re best enjoyed together. No cliff-hangers and always with a happily ever after.

Be My Dishy Doctor


Kate Tilney - 2021
    When my best friends suggested we take a trip for Singles Awareness Day, I was thinking of the Caribbean. But I was overruled, so now we’re stuck in a cold, snowy mountain lodge.There’s no way I’m going out on the slopes and breaking my leg. I plan to spend the week curled up by the fire reading a stack of romance novels. But when I take a spill down the steps carrying that stack of books, I’m in need of a doctor.And the dishy doctor at the lodge does not disappoint.JudeUsually, when I’m called to the lodge for a possible broken leg, I treat someone who took a spill down the ski slopes—not a staircase. I’m usually all business. But when I meet my latest patient, there’s nothing professional about my feelings for her.The instant connection between us is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before. But what future can there be? She hates the mountains, and they’re my life.Can we find our middle ground?

Ryker


Flora Madison - 2020
    This weekend marks my last of my Airbnb tenants. They say every ending marks a new beginning. And when Mikey Amato steps out of her car, I’m awestruck. Love at first sight doesn’t describe it. The curvy city girl is the woman of my dreams. I left the hustle and bustle of the city behind me, But Mikey’s whole life is there. How can we make this work if neither one of us is willing to leave our current lives? The short answer? We can’t. Mikey: I write horror movies for a living, working my tail off, waiting for my big break. The well ran dry, and I needed inspiration. A weekend rental in the middle of the country sounded creepy! A chance to ignite my fears, but something else ignited. A spark for a woodsman named Ryker. But he hates the city for its grit and grind. I couldn’t possibly live without it. Pain only belongs between the pages of my scripts. And falling for Ryker Novak isn’t worth the risk of getting hurt. Insta Love at First Sight is a quick and steamy standalone romance series featuring alpha heroes craving BBW heroines. Each one hour short reads romance is jam-packed with Insta Love chemistry and safe, swoon worthy tension. Cuddle up on your coffee break, in the carpool lane, or when you need a steamy quick reads romance to hold you over. All books in the series are short reads standalones with an HEA guarantee!

Be My Handy Mechanic


Ally Crew - 2021
    It wouldn't be fair to him to make his life messy, too.Things go from bad to really bad. I want to believe in him, but my head wants to run.It’s in my blood.Can I replace the flat tire of my past and have a smooth road from here on out?QuintonMy life's a series of hard lessons, and the last one was that love doesn't last.When the tall, cautious woman, with curves for days limps her car into the convenience store across the street from my auto shop, I’m ready to help.She's new to town and what kind of guy would I be if I didn't help her out. Not the one my mama raised.But I fall fast, and then I make the biggest mistake an auto shop can make, and I'm right back to those hard lessons.Will the road of life stop throwing pot holes in our way so Zena and I can be together?Lonely Hearts Series are flirty, fun Valentine's stories from some of your favorite shorts authors. No cheating. No cliffhangers. And a happily ever after guaranteed.Lonely Hearts Series:Be My Handy Mechanic- Ally CrewBe My Sexy DILF- Beatrice BraeBe My Naughty Neighbor- LIz FoxBe My Grumpy Mountain Man- Lana DashBe My Dishy Doctor- Kate TilneyBe My Charming Prince- Elsie JamesBe My Burly Bartender- Barbra CampbellBe My Dirty Billionaire- L. NicoleBe My Flirty Firefighter- C.L. CruzBe My Bad Boy- Tarin LexBe My Private Chef- Sadie KingBe My Romantic Nerd- Brynn Hale

Be My Burly Bartender


Barbra Campbell - 2021
    Turning the profits into a charity fundraiser calendar was the way I consoled myself that I was more than eye candy.Then Alena walked in the door and her curves were the only ones I wanted tucked against my body ever again. Could I convince her I wasn't an arrogant jerk who wanted nothing more than to feed my ego?And even if I could, would she be able to convince her boss that my reputation was nothing more than a marketing gimmick?If Alena had to choose between me and the upstanding role-model pretense her boss expected, I feared she'd break my heart.Without nearly enough time, I was determined to show Alena that if she trusted me with her heart, I'd prove myself worthy to be her Burly Valentine.

Duke


Kali Hart - 2020
    NO cliffhangers. NO cheating.

Hedgehog Happiness: Curvy Woman Romance


Brynn Hale - 2021
    

Macarons & the Mountain Man


Tarin Lex - 2021
    The one they all love to hate.But when I lay eyes on Mabel Monroe outside of my cabin, that all changes.She’s sugar and spice and everything nice.And I’m smitten as heck.Now that she’s walked into my woods, into my life, into my heart…I might have to keep her here forever.Dear Reader,Everyone has their issues, and these two are no exception. North & Mabel’s love story is short & filthy-sweet like you’ve come to expect from a T. Lex book…with a great big dose of Christmas magic!xx, Tarin LexPart of a multi-author series bringing you sweet treats & hot nights for the holidays.Don't forget to meet ALL the hunky sweeties!

Hot for the Navy SEAL (Hot for Heroes, #7)


C.L. Cruz - 2020
    It is the 7th book in the Hot for Heroes multi-author series.McKennaMy life is quiet and predictable, and I thought I was okay with that.I’ve never been a risk taker, so even I’m surprised to find myself on a boat that won’t start as a dangerous storm approaches.When a sexy man dives in to save me, I try to ignore the attraction between us.Channing is sexy, serious, and strong enough to throw me over his shoulder—if I let him.Do I keep playing it safe or is it time for me to risk it all and jump into the deep end?ChanningAfter twenty years as a Navy SEAL, I’ve finally retired and am figuring out my future.Being a hero will always be in my blood, though.When I see someone in need during a hurricane, I can’t help but swim to the rescue.But McKenna isn’t the average damsel in distress.She’s independent, stubborn, and makes me want to ride the waves of her curvy body.My next mission? Convince her that what we have is strong enough to weather the storm.

Protector


Kate Hunt - 2020
    If you love dirty-talking protective alphas, curvy heroines, and guaranteed happily ever afters, this series is for you!xo,Kate

Bellhop


Elsie James - 2021
    It is the first in The Hotel at Brew by Brewer series.EmeryLiving in a small town is amazing when you’re the prom queen married to your high school sweetheart. It’s less so when he cheats on you and everyone knows the gritty details. But thankfully, I have my son and the two of us have found happiness in our new normal.When a handsome firefighter is called to the hotel I work at, flames crackle between us.Lucas is sexy, chivalrous, and I want to ignite his flame.But can I trust a man who’s married to his job?LucasWhen the Misty Mountain fire department needs an interim chief, I’m happy to put in my time in the small town. I’ve made a career out of rescuing people, it’s easy when work is your only priority.But when my first call puts me in contact with a single mom and her adorable son, I can’t help but feel a spark.Emery is caring, sexy, and there's a smoldering heat between us that could change everything.But can I convince her that she’s the one saving me?The class of 2001 is headed back to Misty Mountain for their twenty-year high school reunion. They’ve come for the nostalgia but what they leave with is so much more. Join these eleven couples on their journeys to love and check in with some of your favorite Brewer couples along the way.You were with the Brewer brothers to cheer them on as they searched for love and brought their dream mountain resort to life. Get ready to see the place in all its glory. The Hotel at Brew by Brewer is an eleven-book insta love series with sexy heroes and curvy, confident women.Read this series if you love short sweet instalove rom com romances with steamy sex scenes and rugged heroes. Each book can be read as a standalone but don’t do that, okay? I love hiding little Easter eggs from the Brewer world in every story and it makes my heart so happy when people find them! As always this series is safe with no cliffhangers, no cheating, and a guaranteed happily ever after HEA.

Dirty Mistake


Erin Havoc - 2021
    Nothing will change that.Not even the baby born from the best night of my life.This man will forever be a mystery. One I don’t want to solve.Even when he waltzes back into my life.BECKA nameless woman walked into my life, marked me forever, and just left.No number, no face. I’ve searched the world for her.Can’t get her out of my head. She’s my one obsession.And now I finally found her again, I won’t let her walk away again.Alpha Billionaire Obsession has everything we love: steamy scenes, sweet romance, strong girls and possessive alphas. Adults only!

Mr. Serious: More Than Money


Elisa Leigh - 2021
    She loves teaching, but it’s been one hell of a school year and she’s ready to grab a bottle of wine, roll up her sleeves, and tackle the fixer-upper she bought and make it a home. Fixing things isn’t new to her, she’s been doing it ever since she was a girl and had to piece her family back together after the unthinkable. What she isn’t expecting is to meet a man who throws a two-by-four into those plans and turns her world upside down.Christian Stone has worked his ass off helping to grow the family business into what it is today, making everyone a lot of money in the process. Money is great, but it hasn’t left a lot of time for fun or the one thing everyone’s hoping to find. His brothers set out to change that with surprising success. In the course of one night, he meets the woman of his dreams. Picturing their life together to only have her dash them to pieces. Christian didn’t get where he is today on dumb luck, no, he goes after what he wants.Will Christian prove to Reagan a life together is worth fighting for? Will Reagan push past her insecurities to let love in?Welcome back to Blue Mountain Lake, the sleepy Washington State town known for its friendly people and small-town way of life. This well-hidden gem is the perfect place to have some fun and fall in love.Mr. Serious is a Blue Mountain Lake Novella, full of plenty of steam and happily ever afters.

Nick (Holidays with the Hometown Hero #6)


Mazzy King - 2020
    Holidays with the Hometown Hero is a series of standalone short, sweet, and steamy instalove romances. No cliffhangers. No cheating. HEA guaranteed!Books in the Holidays with the Hometown Hero SeriesFELIX by Kate TilneyCHRIS by Tarin LexGABE by Carly KeeneLOGAN by Kali HartOLIVER by Lana DashNICK by Mazzy King

CEOs Desires


Alexa Blue - 2019
    I'm supposed to be promoted to the vice president of T-House. But when Tatiana calls me in and tells me she will give me the job on the condition that I work under some strict man named Declan for the next three months, my dreams are shattered.When entering Eastwood, Declan has already started making his orders. I so badly want to tell him where to get off, but I can't leave; not until my three months are up...DeclanWhen Tatiana asked me take in her best employee under my possessive wing for the next three months, I'm not excited. The idea of babysitting a grown woman is not my idea of fun, but I owe Tatiana one.I wasn't excited when hearing Lana will be working under me, until she stepped into my office.From the moment I laid eyes on her, I knew I'd be the one working under her, on top of her, and all around her.There's just one problem. She's a stubborn woman, but that won't stop me from getting her to obey the boss's orders and fulfil the CEOs Desires.CEO's Desires is an over-the-top, high heat, insta-love romance with an alpha who's only mission is to keep his curvy beauty safe... and to make her his.All my romances are steamy, packed with sweetness, absolutely no cheating and a guaranteed HEA!