Right?How many sparkling ciders would it take to drown my misery? I might have found out if a handsome stranger hadn’t taken the barstool next to me.He didn’t flinch at my choice of drink. Said all the right things. And when I confessed why I was sitting alone at the bar, he pulled out an engagement ring. Too soon? No worries.It wasn’t actually an engagement ring.It was adjustable, and it’s fake diamond made Cubic Zirconia seem like an extravagant option.It was a piece of costume jewelry from a machine at the front of a grocery store. He’d gotten the trinket for his daughter.But the way he looked into my eyes when he slid it onto my finger hit me deeper than anything my ex had ever done.According to nearly everyone, by the time the clock struck midnight and ushered out the horrendous year, the engagement ring they expected to see on my finger would be from my former boyfriend. He was back in town and everyone seemed to know he was going to make amends and pop the question.But he was a former boyfriend for a reason.And the ring sliding on my finger wasn’t from him.Was it wrong to undermine his proposal in such a silly way?Was it wrong to dream of my fake fiancé being something more?And was I foolish to believe my knight in shining armor had shown up that fateful night purely by chance?Is there anything better than falling in love? Finding another HEA? I'll always give you a dirty-sweet story to keep your heart full and your windows steamed!Her Midnight Mistake is part of the Hot for Curves series of New Year's Eve romances. We're ready to move on from 2020 and wanted to bring you some sexy stories to help pass the time while we wait for the stroke of midnight!

    Alone and heartbroken, she thinks she needs time to grieve and self-reflect. But her bossy big sister insists she needs a distraction. Preferably an experienced older man who can sweep her off her feet, dust off all those virginal cobwebs, oil those squeaky wheels and then send her on her way.She refuses to consider such nonsense. Until she meets silver fox, Carlo Novello. Carlo is just the kind of man who can perform a lusty act of kindness. He’s kind, sexy, honest, full of compliments, and doesn’t believe in relationships. He doesn’t believe in love.It’s a win- win.For once, Zelda plays by her own rules and takes what she needs. Gets what she wants. And emerges a new woman with a ravenous new libido she’d like to take for stroll.Too bad Carlo can’t stick to the plan. With his heart set on Zelda, the only stroll she’s taking is that short walk down the aisle.

    Under my care, no one can hurt them.Whatever the cost.But I'm not who she thinks I am.And if she finds out, she'll keep on running.My home is her home, my heart her heart.And I sure as hell don't want to break it.Dear Reader,Were you missing the mountains as much as we were?!James is the virgin burly bearded baby daddy you've been waiting for.Can you say that three times fast?Try it.A little louder now. Harder. Harder.Yes. Yes.Wait for it.Ohhh, yessss.Just. Like. That.He likes it when you scream his name.We like it when you come back for more. :)Xo, Frankie & Chantel

     Chase I’ve given up hope on ever finding my one-and-only. Pretty girls flock to me like birds to a feather but none of them are what I want. I want my forever girl. I want curves that just don’t quit and a fiery attitude that can keep me warm during the longest, coldest winter nights. I’ll fight for that woman… if I ever find her. I’ve been over oceans and through mountain ranges and across entire continents fighting for my country. I scour my home city now as a vigilant police officer. I keep my eyes open for crime and crime only — I’ve long since accepted that I won’t ever find true love. That’s why I’m so shocked when I rescue Jenny. She’s the sweetest, most beautiful woman I have ever laid my eyes on. Is this it? Is this what true love feels like? I’m sure it is! She could be my saviour in this lonely world. I’ll do anything to keep her by my side. Who’s going to stop me? Jenny I don’t lead the most exciting existence, that’s why it’s such a shock when the most eventful day of my year turns into the most important moment of my life. Today, I was rescued by the most handsome man I have ever seen… and I think he likes me! I don’t want to get my hopes up too high, though. This guy’s a former soldier and current smoking-hot cop. Lady’s love a tall, hunky man in uniform and I’ll be the first to admit, I don’t exactly have runway model proportions. But when Chase’s chiseled arms pull me out of a chaotic emergency at my workplace, I get the sense that he could lead me to something more than just safety. I’ll follow him right to his bedroom, if he asks. Oh, please let him ask! Can he finally lead me to my happily-ever-after? This story features instant-love, scolding sex scenes, and a sweet, happy ending. There are no cliffhangers! The book is completely self-contained. So, if you’re looking for a quick dose of pure, steamy romantic pleasure, this is the story for you!

    He was my everything. We knew he would be joining the service when we graduated. Just like his dad and grandfather did before him. So, no matter how much I wanted him to stay, he had to go. He had to leave me. My mom was once in the same situation and she waited her whole life for my dad to come back to us. I saw what she went through and how it destroyed her. I couldn’t do that to myself. So, I ended it with Tank. Tank Emily thinks I will never come back to her. But what she doesn’t realize is, I don’t have a choice. No matter what happens, no matter how far away I go, I’m coming back to her. Note: This is a steamy, sweet, SHORT romance. It has a HEA with a tattooed, alpha and a plus-size woman that makes him hers! If you love short romances with insta love, hot scenes, and a sweet story, then this one is for you.

    The girl I can’t touch.That’s what her uncle says, anyway… but even if he controls her, he doesn’t control me.When I see her walking back and forth in the office lobby, her long legs swishing, beautiful curves swaying, and those cherry-red lips, I decide right then: she’s going to be mine.Chianna:My first day on the job I swore I’d be professional. No mistakes. Pure and well behaved.Chris changed all of that.He’s powerful, rich, and when he smiles at me, it makes me weak.If my uncle finds out about us I’ll lose more than my dream internship.Can I keep what I’ve done a secret with Kris tempting me over and over to break the rules?

    He'll do whatever it takes to make her his... even if it means forcing her to spend time with him. He didn’t become a billionaire without learning how to leverage a contract to his advantage. Now that he’s gotten her to sign on the dotted line, he almost has Madeleine Connelly right where he wants her—in his bed and pregnant with his baby.Madeleine seriously underestimated Caleb’s desire for her. She thought the notorious playboy would move onto his next conquest after he’d gotten what he wanted from her. When she accepted a business deal with his company, she didn’t realize it meant spending so much time with him. Now she has to decide if she wants to trigger the penalty clause in their contract so she can get away from him or succumb to the temptation that is Caleb Sterling.**This is the first novella in the Risque Contracts series, but each story can be read as a standalone and features a different couple.

    Seeing the smiling faces of all the children was a sight to behold. Dressing up and playing an elf, you’re always kind of overshadowed by the big guy in the red suit everyone wants to see. That is until one nervous little girl needs my help. I just wasn't expecting a Christmas Miracle. Troy I was ready to leave. I was going to pick up my daughter and carry her out of the mall. What was I thinking? It was too crowded, too chaotic, too busy. I almost walked out but then I saw her. A beautiful little elf. Entranced when this beauty stepped in and assisted my daughter; I knew I found it - My Shimmering Sign. Book 20 in A Forever Safe Christmas

    I was moving in and Cliff was my neighbor. His son, Devon was there too, Devon who is my age while Cliff is way older than me. And yet it is Cliff that I want. He’s the man of my dreams, rugged, masculine and he seems to be obsessed with me. Cara is right. I am obsessed with her. She’s so damn young but I can’t take my eyes or hands off of her. The sheer thought of her giving her youthful body to someone else is torturous and I can’t let that happen. And I won’t. I’ve lived long enough to know that when a sweet bombshell looks at you the way she looks at me, you need to lock that girl down. No matter the cost.

    Powerful.My new boss, Dominic De Luca has issued a city-wide hands-off order on me. He wants to own me—possess me body and soul, and every time he touches me it becomes more difficult to tell him no.Innocent.Beautiful.And Mine.From the moment Fiona stepped inside my club, she belonged to me. She walked willingly into the lion’s den and I’m about to devour every sweet inch of her.

    I got my bike, I got my peace and I got my gun.That’s all I need. Until that hot young thing; Sarah from the gas station brought me out of my peaceShe’s one of those wild, homegrown Valor girls with a touch of spice.She’s the one you stay away from cos you know they trouble.But I’m a man that brings order to chaos, and she’s hiding a secret that affects the men of Valor and I gotta have her.Will Sarah’s secret stop a good thing before it gets started? Or will it open a whole can of worms in the town of Valor?

    He wanted to own me. I just wanted to be his. JACKSON I wanted Megan from the moment I first saw her, and nothing would keep me from her. I could have been called a bastard for knowing her father would fail in paying me for a mutual business agreement, for knowing I would take Megan as payment. But she was mine and in my world, when I wanted something, I took it. And I wanted her. She was bought and paid for, collateral damage when her father failed to uphold his end of the deal. They all think it’s only for a week. They’re wrong. I’m keeping her. MEGAN My father couldn't fulfill a debt to Jackson King, but Jackson didn't seem to mind, not when he got me as his payment. Having been attracted to the brutal businessman for years, I couldn't help but feel arousal and trepidation at what he had planned. He wanted me for a week, to do with as he pleased. He wanted my virginity. But I knew this was more than just repaying a debt. This was about Jackson wanting to own me, not just my body, but every part of who I was. And the depraved part about it all was the fact that I wanted to give everything to him. I wanted to be his. WARNING: This is a fast and hard ride, featuring an over-the-top Alpha who fights dirty and plays dirtier. It’s a safe read, but it’s short, filthy and so hot you might need a nice, big, long, cool… drink to get you through to the happy ending.

    I bring my hand down on her bare ass, just sharp enough to make her feel it, not enough to leave a mark. She inhales sharply, her hips bucking. “And have you, Ms. Reed? Or will I need to reprimand you more thoroughly?”When Harper Reed came to Oxford, her dream was to study modern poetry with the infamous Professor Jack Kingston, NOT to sleep with him. But his lectures are intoxicating, his knowledge captivating, and his accent drops panties faster than Charlie Hunnam on a Saturday night.Harper has never made good decisions when it comes to sex and Jack has never been able to commit, yet there’s something between them that neither of them has felt before. But students and teachers are not supposed to fraternize, even as this out of control connection puts both of their futures on the line.When their forbidden love is tested, can they make the grade?

    I did everything by the book. Happily ever after, right?Fast-forward four years, and I’m alone, raising my daughter, caring for my mother-in-law, and trying to keep my stuff together. How did this happen? I was clearly drunk the night I offered a gorgeous girl in a bar $500 a day to be my live-in nanny. Or maybe it was my dick talking. So what if I’ve been alone since forever? I’m focused on launching my new business, not bedding the sexy siren who sleeps down the hall.At least that’s what I keep reminding myself…Ruby Banks: Remington Key is distant, brooding, and incredibly sexy. And when he scoops up his adorable four-year-old daughter Lillie and blows raspberries on her tummy while she squeals with delight, I totally swoon.Bumping into him at our local pub that night slightly drunk and overly frustrated was a total accident. He needed help, and he offered me a ridiculous salary. I couldn't say no. Right?Now he’s given me the chance to pay off my debts and take control of my life. I can't screw up this job. But as bad as I want to be good, I’m not sure I can fake it…The way he watches me sends heat sizzling through my insides.Our hands touch, our eyes meet, and I want to do very naughty things with my new boss. (A STAND-ALONE CONTEMPORARY Romantic Comedy. No cheating; No cliffhangers.)

    She’s the young woman who works for him. What lines will he cross to protect her when danger comes knocking?MassimoMy friends and I started at the bottom.But we did whatever it took to make it to the top.Now we manage half the city’s underworld.And I’m the one in charge.So when my new employee, Isabelle, brings me evidence of a snitch, it’s a problem...In more than one way.As soon as I see her, I know she’s mine.And I’m not going to let some rat hurt what belongs to me.I’ll do anything—anything—for the people I claim.