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Blowing His Horn


Fiona Davenport - 2021
    There was no better way to do that than by dating her best friend. Or at least that was the excuse he gave himself to ask Olivia Hall out.For two years, they had the perfect relationship. With graduation on the horizon, Leland was ready to pop the question. He had no doubt Olivia would accept his proposal…until she overheard something she shouldn’t have.Will Olivia forgive Leland when she finally discovers how they became a couple?

Hitman's Target (Yes, Daddy Book 20)


Lena Little - 2021
    Just stay focused on the task at hand. Do my job. Collect the payment. On to the next one.
This job will go a long way toward getting me closer to my goal of living in complete peace and tranquility, away from all this death and destruction that has consumes my very existence.
But there’s something off about my target.
It’s a woman. And I don’t kill women. Especially not a little princess like this one.
I almost assassinated a unicorn. And that’s exactly what she is.
Only a few minutes ago I was seconds away from ending her life, by accident of course.And it’s no accident that I didn’t. I don’t believe in that fate nonsense, but this is…well…this was meant to be. And she was meant to be mine.
Who in their right mind would want to destroy something so perfect, so beautiful, so unique?
I have to find out who hired me to take her down, and then destroy them like each and every one of her enemies until there are none.Because this little unicorn is mine. She may have been my target but she’s the one who stole my heart.
This is a short, steamy "daddy-lite" romance with some daddy elements, but it is not a spot on ddlg story. No OM / OW drama and no cliffhangers. Always a sweet HEA.

Owning Olivia


Mila Crawford - 2019
     Silas always knew that he was a monster, and not just on the outside. People feared him, but he liked it that way. It gave him strength, power. But that all changed when he walked into a deserted bar and saw her. It was supposed to be easy; collect his money and go, but she made him want more. He struck a dangerous deal that would change their lives forever. But all the beast could think about from the moment he saw her was: owning Olivia.

His Pretty Little Thief


Madison Faye - 2019
    She thinks she’s playing me in order to steal what she wants. ...She couldn’t be more wrong. Because tonight, it’s me who’ll be stealing her. Tonight, she’s mine. Dear little thief, I know what you came for. I know you thought it’d be easy. I know you thought I would be easy. Spoiler, it won’t be, and I’m not. You thought seducing me, and stealing a sample of my...seed, to sell on the black market would be a breeze. Except we both know you’ve never done anything with a man, let alone one as powerful, and rich, and obsessed as me. I know I should have you arrested. A man with my wealth and my power could ruin you with a snap of the fingers. But I won’t. Maybe it’s because you intrigue me, little one. Maybe it’s because I enjoy a challenge. Or maybe it’s just because you look so f-ing pretty on your knees saying “please, sir”. We’ll just have to find out. Let the games begin. Come and play, little thief. Come and play, so I can play with you. Ludicrously over-the-top, alpha as all get-out, sweet as pie, and 100% as naughty as you're thinking it's going to be. This is one thief who's about to meet her match, and get MUCH more than she bargained for ;). As with all my books, this one is safe, with no cheating, and a HEA guaranteed.

Obsessive Addiction


K.L. Donn - 2021
    And she. Is. Mine. Have you ever heard the sound of your life ending? A cell door slamming shut is the best way to describe it. I killed a man. A bad man. One who deserved far more than what I gave him. He looked at her when she was mine. He touched her when she was mine. He broke her when she was mine. I'm getting out on a technicality. Now, I'll get to make her mine. She'll cry my name each night instead of his. She'll feel my pleasure instead of his pain. I am Crux Malcolm and it's my turn to get what's coming to me... Farren Hallewell is my addiction and I'm obsessed. ***Warning*** Contains sensitive subject matter and may not be suitable for those who have triggers with abuse.

MC Fiend (Curves on Bikes #1)


Ember Flint - 2020
     “This guy is even more my type than I thought he could be…” 22-year-old Wren Edwards grew up in an attentive, high-society family that never made her feel anything but loved, yet she always knew she was different: her brother wanted to take polo lessons when he was little, while she asked their parents for a welder on her tenth birthday.She’s not afraid of a little grease, the smells of motor oil and gasoline make her reach Nirvana and she’s only ever happy when she’s driving her bike. Fast. Now that she’s done early with her degree in mechanical engineering, she’s ready to start living her biggest dream: build custom-made bikes. Normally, mechanics take a look at her tiny form and shake their heads, thinking her nothing but a silly MC bunny that is looking for something other than a bike to ride. Normally, they get a kick where it hurts the most for their chauvinistic assumptions at that point.But as soon as she sets foot in Ash Falls, Wren leaves ‘normally’ behind and, if someone would make the same comment there, she would have to concede that they were right.Because, if there’s one biker that she loves more than bikes, that’s her new boss.The biker she’s been crushing on for years, the only one that can turn her into a fiend in seconds, the one that melted all her pluckiness into mush and proved that yes: he could be even hotter than he appeared to be in pictures: the current Pres of her late biological father’s MC, the one her dad told her she had to completely stay away from. “This girl has ‘trouble’ spelled all over her, but I can’t stay away…” 36-year-old Bear Donovan was born into wealth and power, but never had it easy, and choosing to walk away from his corporate destiny as a kid to seek justice and retribution for his one true family didn’t make his life any simpler, but he wouldn’t have it any other way.For seventeen years he has led the Kings of Ember, slowly washing away the blood and pain from the streets of Ash Falls, always riding on, working with his brothers to rebuild what was rightfully theirs, never stopping until, just like a phoenix, the MC they all loved could rise from its ashes and fly again.The embers burn bright once more, they have for almost ten years now. Their town is peaceful and quiet and there are only three things that Bear wants to do: keep his MC in power, ride his bikes, and build the best damn choppers money can buy this side of Maine.No woman’s ever going to mess his plans up. The last thing he needs is to deal with some biker bunny, especially the daughter of the fallen king, the one who’s not supposed to even be there, the one he can’t absolutely have, the Pocket-size Hurricane on wheels that’s one kiss away from bringing him to his knees. Dear Reader: Holy-insta-love, this romance is one fast ride: don’t forget to put your helmet on and hold on tight!As always, I’m giving you a drama-free happily-ever-after with NO-cheating.This cute, fluffy — not to mention, totally inappropriate— short novel is pure sugary steam and features a fierce, curvy princess that loves to get her hands dirty, and will absolutely stop at nothing to get her man to see things her way, and a protective, aptly named alpha hero that’s built like a wall, has a sweetly-obsessive heart and falls so fast for our heroine, you might blink and miss it. *Please note that MC Fiend is part of the ‘Curves on Bikes Series’ set in the Kings of Ember MC ™ universe, each one of the stories focuses only on one couple and there are no cliffhangers but going through them in order can provide a better reading experience. MC Fiend is also featured in the multi-author collection ‘Chasing Dreams’.

Teasing the Hitman


Alice May Ball - 2021
    You’d know how much they deserve what’s coming to them. Next on my list is the politician. A prime example.But the bouncy intern throws a wrench in my plans.I don’t intend to fall, but if I do, all bets are off.She comes first. Protecting her is all that matters, but things get complicated when feelings run hot.

His Innocent Flower


Sadie Barron - 2019
    Her shop, Tori’s Blooms, is just scraping by, so being hired to style the flowers for the society wedding of the year could put her business on the map.If she makes it out alive, that is. It’s not a Bridezilla that Tori has to worry about. It’s the bride’s demanding, perfectionist—and drop-dead gorgeous—father.An all-too-demanding man…CEO Gabriel gets exactly what he wants, or else. His little girl is getting married, and he’s taking a hands-on interest in everything—including the beautiful florist whose baby blues have his protective alpha side roaring to possess her.Tori is the woman for Gabriel, today, tomorrow and forever, and he’ll be taking her pretty flower before anyone can say “I do.”Author's note: this is a short, steamy, over-the-top and safe insta-love romance that will have you sighing with happiness. No cheating, only a big flowery happy every after!

Off Limits


Ember Davis - 2021
    I didn’t think I’d get picked. When the day comes, I’m nervous as hell. Still, I need to find out what all the fuss is about. It’ll be a nice change to my routine which basically involves working at a bookstore.I don’t know what I was expecting but turning around and meeting Liam was a surprise. He sweeps me off my feet in an instant. Que the swell of swoon worthy background music. The connection between us is undeniable and unstoppable.What happens when we find out that we’re more connected than we thought? Is it going to stand in our way? Will he fight for me when it matters the most?LIAMMy business partner encouraged me to sign up for an internet trend, citing that I haven’t been on a date in five years as enough reason. He’s no better than me, devoting all his time and energy to making our IT business what it is now. The hard work has finally paid off.Five years is long enough to be holed up only worried about the business. That’s the only reason I agree to go through with the photoshoot. Had I known my Sunshine was out there waiting for me in the innocent form of Aspen, I would have looked for her a long time ago. She’s everything that chases away a rainy day; the clouds part for me with one look.It turns out she should be off limits, but I’m not going to let anything stand in the way of our forever. I’d risk it all, even my business to make sure she’s the person I fall asleep next to and wake up holding every day for the rest of our lives. If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. My Stranger Shoot Series are novellas that take place within the Denver Family world but is not part of the main timeline. Each book can be read as a standalone. Don’t be surprised to see characters from the Denver Family, other than Ellie, pop in.

Romancing the Sheriff


Mia Brody - 2022
    ZoeyI’m Zoey. A romance writer, geeky girl, and hot mess extraordinaire. I’ve never met a situation I couldn’t make more awkward or a man I couldn’t embarrass myself in front of.Case in point, I was relieving myself in the bushes after a really long trek up the mountain. Only to accuse the hot sheriff who stops to help of spying on me.But Brock isn’t like everyone else. He looks at me and sees something he likes. Still, this thing between us is too good to be true, right? After all, I write fairytales. I don’t live them.BrockZoey isn’t the typical tourist I meet. She’s young, adorkable, and so damn sweet. Definitely too sweet for the dirty things I have in mind when I see that cute derrière.She’s just passing through which means this can only be a vacation getaway romance. Except that doesn’t sit right with me.Before she leaves, I plan to show this beautiful novelist that I want to star in the love story of her life. Will she let me be her prince charming this Valentine’s Day?What happens at the yearly writer's retreat stays at the retreat...except the bonds these authors forge and the stories they tell. But someone forgot to mention that to the men they find themselves falling for in stunning Lake Tahoe.From the small-town sheriff to the hot, bossy cowboy to the grumpy, reclusive mountain man, these romance authors have stumbled upon real life trope-tastic heroes that sweep them off their feet. Sometimes literally.Get ready to laugh, cry, and swoon this Valentine's Day when these six authors bring you on a Galentine's Getaway you won't forget. Galentine’s Getaway is a collection of steamy short romances brought to by six of your favorite instalove authors!

Break My Fall


Megan Wade - 2020
    She wished he’d never left. TylerGoing back is never easy. Especially when the night you left is also the night the girl of your dreams said she loved you.I wasn't enough for her back then. I wasn't enough for me either.Avery and I were just kids, and I had dreams that were bigger than Oakwood falls could provide.Not to mention, she was my best friend’s kid sister. She was off-limits then. A decade later, she's probably still off-limits. But this time, I don’t care. I won't let anything stop me.I've come back to make Avery Roberts mine.AveryHe broke my heart. I handed it to him on a silver platter and instead of taking care of it, he stomped it into the ground and didn't look back at the mess he made.A whole decade has passed since that night, and I’ve grown up. I'd like to say I don't think of him, but that would be a lie. I think about him all the time. I think about him so much that when I see him again, I don't quite trust my eyes. I've seen him in the faces of strangers so many times that it's hard for me to recognize him in the flesh. But he's here. He's back. And I’m…angry.He says he came back for me. Question is, am I still the girl he left behind?I won't let him break my heart again.Mother Nature has other ideas for these star-crossed lovers. When the rotting floor of an old cabin gives way and traps them together in an old cellar, they’re LOVE TRAPPED. They have no choice but to confront their past, and possibly discover their future…As always, this Megan Wade book comes with her ‘Sugar Promise’. High heat, low drama, guaranteed.

Pure


Lena Lucas - 2020
    But going to college thrust me into a whole new world.I was a good girl, went to church every Sunday with my family, and had straight A’s all through high school. But going to college thrust me into a whole new world.And made my world collide with Xander St. James. I found myself tutoring the most popular—utterly sexy—guy on campus.And he noticed no one… but me.It was like I was the only on he wanted.The attraction I felt couldn’t be one way, not with the way he looked at me, or how he found ways to touch me innocently.I was just supposed to be his nerdy tutor, but I found myself falling for him in a way that ruined all other guys for me.I was pure in every way, but tonight... tonight I was going to throw caution to the wind and offer myself up for Xander to devour.Lena’s note: I know you like them fast and right to the point so don’t worry, this one gives you all the goods but with a healthy dose of romance thrown in. No drama of any kind to get in the way of the juicy bits (pun intended). Just a good old-fashioned safe smut-fest. Enjoy.

Wanted by the Hitman


Tarin Lex - 2021
    Just don’t fall in love with him. Because it turns out, hitmen can keep secrets too…I was a girl in trouble.He was the keep-to-himself, mysterious man next door.Until one night he became my savior, and I didn’t even know the extent of it then.Now, four years later, he’s my best friend, my roommate, my protector. I keep his secrets close to the vest. He keeps our physical boundaries in check.One. Day.All it takes is one day for secrets to start spilling over, putting us both in danger. He thinks I can’t handle his deepest, darkest secret yet.I know he can’t handle mine.This June meet 22 heroes who are downright dangerous. These alphas do nothing half-way. They may have blood on their hands, but they have love in their hearts. Some romances were written in the stars — but these hitmen must fight heaven and earth for the women they love.

Against the Rules


Ella Goode - 2020
    She’s one of three, but she’s determined to stand out.Running a multinational corporation requires good help and strict office protocols. Finn O’Hare has a reputation for making money and closing deals. One look at Lucia and Finn’s empire is at risk because she’s the one woman who is against the rules.

Hauntingly Ever After


Jisa Dean - 2021
    Not only is she just starting her career but she also just bought the big, scary house everyone swears is haunted. But Clover doesn’t believe the house is bad. She’s been in love with it ever since she was young…just like Knox, her best friend’s brother. He might look rough on the outside and have a bad reputation but something about him calls her to him, er, calls her to the house.Until she finds out all those rumors about ghosts and things going bump in the night …they’re all true and might just be too much for her to handle. So does that mean the things about Knox are true too or can she lean on him when the responsibility of owning a big haunted house gets to be too much? Will he stay or will he break her heart and make all of the dreams she’s had for the two of them just another faded memory that still haunts the house.Happy Halloween! It’s that time of year and I have been watching all the scary television shows to bring this one to you. If you like your candy corn a little on the rough side and you don’t mind getting lost in the maze with me sit down and let Clover and Knox take you for a hauntingly good ride. (Okay, that’s the last of the Halloween puns I’m making for the year).