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Aidy Award - 2021
Gerald's Wish (Virgin Surrogates, #4)
S.E. Isaac - 2020
Her dream has come true. Or at least that’s what most in her shoes would think. However, Kaylee’s stomach is in knots as she tries to come up with a way to pay for her dream school and life in the Big Apple. She’s from a small town where those who are born there, generally stay there forever. Kaylee dreams of so much more. She’ll stop at nothing to reach those dreams. That’s why when Kaylee’s friend, Lauren, tells her about the amount of money people are willing to pay for a surrogate, Kaylee sees her big chance to pay for college-- but at what cost will it come to Kaylee?Gerald Mason has never gone without anything his entire life. If it could be bought, his parents bought if for him. Now that Gerald is the owner and CEO of his family’s iron fabrication business, Gerald is the one with the overflowing bank accounts. He works hard and plays even harder. That is until his mother sits him down and reminds him that he has no heir to take his place. What does a bachelor, who wants no strings attached to a woman of his child, do? Simple-- he contracts with a surrogacy agency to find the perfect candidate to have his heir.When Kaylee and Gerald’s paths cross, sparks fly and passion ignites. After sharing their current problems, Gerald pitches the idea to Kaylee of her carrying his child for him in exchange for him paying for her schooling. Will Kaylee jump at the opportunity and grant Gerald's wish? Or will Kaylee run back home to the life she was born into?
Ruined Promises
Stefanie Jenkins - 2020
One decision. It only took one night out to turn Lexi Baker’s so-called perfect world upside down. A chance encounter with a tall, dark, and handsome stranger makes her feel things she’s never felt before, both physically and emotionally. When her emotions get the best of her, she escapes with only his first name: Ben. A one-night stand—that’s all it was supposed to be. She was never supposed to see him again. And he definitely wasn’t supposed to be standing in her office Monday morning being introduced as her new boss. Ben and Lexi promise each other that nothing more can happen and they must remain professional. But some promises are meant to be ruined, right?
Until Ireland
T.L. Reeve - 2021
An emotional pull that can complete a man in one second and destroy him in the next. Mack Redman doesn’t believe in the phenomenon, until he meets a caustic tongued, hot-blooded woman, named Ireland Banks. She can turn him inside out with a single look, leaving him aching for more.Bad days are par for the course when it comes to Ireland Banks. After finding out her ex-boyfriend had been fencing stolen cars, her world’s torn apart. Starting over in a new town isn’t easy, but Ireland doesn’t know the word quit. Now, as the co-owner of Banks Automotive, she prides herself on being above reproach.When she meets Mack Redman, she knows he’s the one. Throwing caution to the wind, she gives in to the magnetic pull between them—until the moment she finds out, he just like her ex.Mack isn’t willing to give up on Ireland, and he’ll prove his love for her is real. All she has to do is meet him halfway. But, when her past meets his future, the danger becomes palpable. Can Mack clear his name and take down an international car theft ring, or will he lose Ireland forever?
Prisoners of Love
May Gordon - 2018
They were ready to start their happily ever after, but Royce had one last mission for the Army. When it goes wrong, Royce is taken captive for almost six years, never knowing he left a part of himself with Alice. When the opportunity for escape arises, he takes it with only one goal in mind. Returning to the love of his life. But what surprise awaits Royce when he returns? Will he and Alice get a second chance? Can he protect his family when the ghosts of war follow him home?Warning: Sweet, sexy and safe read! Happily ever after guaranteed! This author writes what she likes to read. That means there will be instalove, OTT Heroes, and, brace yourselves, virgin characters at times. If none of those float your boat, you might want to find another book. If they do, you're in the right place.
Roar & Lizzy: A Forever Kind of Love
Debra Kayn - 2019
He opens The Fire Ring as a cover for club business. But the server he hires at the bar becomes his biggest distraction. Lizzy with her sweet smile tempts him in every way.In his life, he takes what he wants. Whether it belongs to him or not. And, he wants Lizzy.She's a passive independent waitress.One day, Lizzy Wheaton has a job and the next, she's hired as a server at The Fire Ring. With a high medical debt hanging over her head, she gladly goes to work at the bar for a man who scares her to death. The closer she gets to Roar, the more she notices the trouble that's hitting the club. But time with Roar has a funny way of changing her--making the forever kind of love possible.They live in a hostile world.With the sole purpose of gaining the Fed's attention for their illegal activities, Slag will become the biggest threat to every motorcycle club from Montana to California.
Battlescars: A Rock & Roll Romance
Sophie Monroe - 2013
She’s a sarcastic smartass that has no problem telling you where to go. She also despises rock stars…but that’s all part of the story. Her Granny Jean is spy and will have you laughing out loud. In comes Jake Parker, the twenty-five year old lead singer of Battlescars. His reputation is the untamable bad-boy. He’s completely “balls to the wall” in everything that he does. Two days after returning home from a month long tour across Europe he gets a visit from Bruce, an executive from the record label. He informs Jake that Battlescars is going back on tour for three months. What everyone doesn’t know is that Jake is worn down and sick of the same old shit. His record label hires Aubrey’s dads company to fly him around for the last minute tour. In order to keep her dad's company afloat they will have to learn to play nice. When Jake first meets Aubrey she refuses to even acknowledge his existence. He sees her as refreshing and a challenge. Both of them have some pretty heavy scars from their pasts holding them back. Can Jake get Aubrey to let him in? Or will she shoot him down based on his outlandish reputation? Will her fear of getting hurt again keep him out for good? Are the two of them a match in heaven or hell?
Rules of a Rebel and a Shy Girl
Jessica Sorensen - 2016
The middle is a bit more complicated.The list of rules is supposed to protect mine and Beck’s friendship and stop us from accidentally kissing again. But most of all, it’s supposed to protect my heart from getting crushed and keep me from ending up broken like my mom.I’ve always been great at following rules. But the more time I spend with Beck, the more I can’t stop thinking about that kiss and how amazing his lips felt against mine. For the first time in my life, I wish I was a rule breaker. But I can never cross that line. Not with Beck. Not with anyone.Besides, if Beck knew the truth about my life, then the list wouldn’t have to exist because he wouldn't have kissed me to begin with.BeckIt started with the most amazing kiss ever and led to Willow handing me a list.That stupid list. When she gave it to me, I wanted to shred it to pieces, pull her against me, and kiss her until she realized a piece of paper wasn’t going to stop me. Willow’s been my best friend since forever and she should know by now that I’m not a follow-the-rules kind of guy.She may think that kiss was a mistake, but she’s wrong. Kisses like that can’t be a mistake. Willow and I belong together, have since the day I promised to always protect her from the bad stuff in her life. And somehow I’m going to prove it to her. Just like I’ll always protect her no matter what.A standalone contemporary romance.Suggested reading age 18+
A Hurt So Sweet
Isabella Starling - 2019
She died years ago. This town broke her. I’ll burn it to the ground before I let that happen to me.In Eden Falls, I’m forced to attend a school for the elite. The Firstborns own this place and they think they own me, too. It’s not long before Dexter, Caspian, Lai, and Julian become the bane of my existence. There are only two people I’m afraid of – my strict father, and my malevolent fiancé. Unfortunately for me, my husband-to-be is one of the Firstborns ruining my life.Dexter Booth and I will marry on my birthday to secure our families’ bond. Every woman in this damn town wants to be Dexter’s toy. Except me.Dex and his Eden Falls Prep cronies have forced me to give up my body. I know my betrothed wants my mind next.I play along… But soon, I’ll leave the beautiful jerk behind without the thing he wants most from me.His heir.
The Barista and the Billionaire
Dakota Rebel - 2019
But there I was, decked out in a borrowed dress, trying to avoid a stranger who’d set his eyes on me the moment I walked into the room. In an effort to escape, I ran into the arms of the most handsome man I’d ever seen in real life. And from the moment our gazes locked, I knew I’d never been the same. Oliver: I mean, what man doesn’t want to be the hero of a gorgeous woman? When Chloe threw herself at me, begging me to pretend we were together, I immediately wondered who was pretending. I didn’t know who she was, or what she was doing at my party, but I knew without a doubt that she belonged to me. Now I just have to convince her.
Tomboy Crazy for My Brother's Best Friend (Tomboys Like Us Book 2)
Stephanie Street - 2020
A dude ranch. And her brother's best friend. What could possibly go wrong?NatalieYes, it’s true and embarrassing. For years, I’ve crushed on my brother’s best friend, Finn Moore. After graduation, I flew halfway across the country to spend the summer with my grandparents at their dude ranch, hoping to escape my humiliation. Too bad the day after I arrive, I find out my brother is coming, and he’s bringing Finn with him!Somebody shoot me now!FinnSure, I know Natalie’s got the hots for me. I’ve known for years. It’s not like it’s a secret. But you know what is a secret? I’ve got the hots for her too. So, when her brother invites me to his grandparent’s ranch for a month, I go. Why? Because Natalie will be there, too. She’s finally graduated high school. Now I need the stars to align because I’ve waited long enough for my best friend’s little sister to grow up.Will Natalie and Finn finally get their chance at happily ever after? Find out in Tomboy Crazy for My Brother’s Best Friend.
Unforgettable Lover
Fern Fraser - 2021
But a freak accident lands her in hospital. When she wakes up, she needs my help. Only she doesn’t remember our date or have a clue how I feel about her. I won't leave until I show her, one tender, passionate night after another and make her mine.ChloeLast night, I had the strangest dream about my secret crush from work. Red-hot hockey player, Bo Bishop, was in my apartment, dressed in grey sweatpants and nothing else, stirring a pot of delicious smelling chicken soup.But it was only a dream.Wasn’t it? A hot guy like him would never fall for a hot mess like me. Steamy, safe instalove short romance with guaranteed HEA.
Secrets
L.A. Fiore - 2020
When a move-in disaster brings the sexy sheriff Hank Weathers to her door, she knows she’s made the right move. Hank Weathers can’t deny the attraction to the beauty who just moved into his quiet town, but he’s been there before…a city girl trying to live in the country. He’s not going down that road again, but the attraction is too hard for them to ignore. They jump feet first into a whirlwind romance. As the intensity of their relationship grows, Arissa begins to find discrepancies about Hank. Without his knowledge, she starts digging deeper into his past, aided by the Summerville Bells, the rowdy and provocative southern ladies who know everything about everyone in town.When Arissa uncovers a shocking skeleton in the Weathers’ closet, she quickly learns that some secrets are best left hidden.
Blinded
McKayla Box - 2020
I'm a new person.With old secrets.But I'm not a great actress.I know what will happen when people find out my truth.Because it's happened before.And it's not pretty.I just want to get through my senior year and graduate.But I'm making friends and I feel guilty not being honest with them.And I'm making enemies who I'm afraid will dig into my past so they can watch me crash and burn.And that guy? The one whose face I want to punch and then kiss?He needs the truth.I'm just not sure I can give it to him.Because he'll never look at me the same way again.WARNING: Blinded is the first book in The Del Sol High series. It contains mature themes, sexual content, and profanity. If you're not a fan of those things, this isn't the book for you. But if you like serious stuff mixed with lots of bad words and some sweaty sex, THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU. It is the first in a three book series.
Josh & Hannah
Lynda Chance - 2013
She's perfect and new . . . but she's a McIntyre. She's from the richest family in the county, and he's a Turner, from the wrong side of the proverbial tracks. And to make matters worse, there's no love lost between their families.New Adult 92K words / suitable for 18+ AN ALPHA-MALE IN THE MAKING