She hasn’t had it easy in life—some might say it’s been closer to hell—but now she has custody of her brother, and a house, and a job, and she’s making it.Mostly. If her brother hates her, the house is (literally) falling down, and she gets fired, well, she can fix it.Then Connor Hayes, a guy she wanted to forget, shows up in her life. She loved him when she was only 15, but things are different now. No way is she going to fall for him again, not after the way he deserted her when she needed him the most. Not after she saved his life and he disappeared from hers.But if Connor needs her, can Lia stop herself from stepping in? And what if she and her brother need him right back?Can they fix the mess between them? Can Lia fix her issues—her brother, her job, her house, her relationship, her past—can she fix herself?

    I'm over that fantasy.So is Libby, and that's why she's the perfect surrogate for my baby.She gets paid, and I get an heir to the Mason family name.No fuss, no muss. Easy, right?I need a woman who'll let me impregnate her for pay. Libby's got zero interest in babies or a husband. She needs money, not complications.Yeah, I'll marry her to make it look legit, but I want a f*cking business deal. A contract. Legal, straightforward... Shatterproof. After Libby gives birth, she's gone for good....But once she's got my baby in her belly... Simple gets complicated.Ripe and luscious, with fertile curves that beg me to plant my seed, damned right I'm going to spread Libby's thighs and put my rock hard plow to work... Over and over again.Nine months? I've got to have more. Her body is my responsibility, my possession, my addiction.F*ck the agreement... This is gonna get dirty.

    If growly cowboys, sassy heroines, and laugh-out-loud comedy make your heart pitter-patter, you'll love Cord and Cassia's steamy-sweet story!Spying on a bossy cowboy lands this hot mess romance author in hot water.Cassia MurphyI'm used to getting fan mail from readers.I am not used to being told off by bossy cowboys.But that's exactly what Cord Decker does when he emails me.According to him, I know nothing about the cowboys I write.I'll never admit it to him, but he's right.Which is exactly why I suggest his hometown for the annual Galentine's retreat.I can't strangle him in real life.But no one ever said I can't make him sweat in my next book.I just have to keep him from figuring out who I really am…And keep from falling for him and his gruff ways.Easy peasy, right?Ha. I'm in way over my head.Cord DeckerI don't know what prompted me to email Cassia Murphy.But I can't keep the curvy blonde author out of my head.I never expected to find her running for her life from one of my bulls.Didn't expect to fall hard for her smart mouth either.She thinks I don't know who she is.She's wrong.This sassy little romance author is mine.I plan to teach her everything she needs to know about cowboys…In bed and out of it.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!

    Darren is a tough, muscular Sergeant in the U.S.M.C. fighting overseas in Afghanistan. Lauren is a curvy business woman, passionate and sincere in everything she does—although a bit unlucky in the dating world. When she unexpectedly receives a cryptic letter from Darren, everything changes.Is it possible to rekindle a fire purely through writing? Over the course of their letters, the years of silence is finally broken and a new romance is born. Lauren finds herself waiting, hoping, and praying that the man she loves will come home safely, only to be struck with bad news. Darren would be returning home earlier, but not under the best circumstances. Was he going to be ok? Would he even love her back after meeting face-to-face?When they were younger, Lauren and Darren were never more than friends, but now they've grown up. They're more mature and more confident, and they find a way to each other. And this time, they won't let anything or anyone keep them apart.———Note: This new adult bbw romance novella is 30,000+ words long, and contains scenes of graphic language and explicit descriptions of sexual activity between a plus size girl and a ruggedly handsome soldier. Intended Only for Mature Audiences. Reissue.———EXCERPT:"I am happy to see you, it's just..." I trailed off.How could I give voice to the multifarious emotions running through me, my mind was going a million miles per minute. The self-doubt was back, and something about seeing Darren face to face was surreal. I knew what I wanted to say to him: I wanted to tell him I loved him, and not just as a friend. I wanted to tell him that I wanted to be with him and that I was dying to know if he felt the same. But was this the right time? Was I just being selfish? He was recovering from surgery after being wounded in battle, what right did I have to drop an emotional bombshell on him when he was in this condition? No, I wasn't that bold. I would have to wait until the time was right, until I was sure he would return my affection."Come here," said Darren, reaching up for me with his good arm and pulling me down toward his bed. He held my head against his chest and slowly I wrapped my arms around him, giving him the best hug I could all things considered. I could feel his breath on my neck, warm as it blew against my soft skin. Chills went down my spine. Being held by him, this simple embrace, was everything to me right now. This was the moment I realized that everything would turn out alright. Then I heard him wince in pain.I shot back up, looking him in the eyes. "Are you ok?""Yeah, I'm fine. You bumped my arm slightly but it's ok.""Oh, no, I'm so sorry.""No, really, it's fine. Just a bit sore still," he said, giving me a brave smile. Darren could be in pure agony and he wouldn't tell a soul. He was self-sufficient, he didn't want to trouble people or have them waste their worry on him. How could I let him know that he didn't always have to play the tough guy around me? How could I let him know I would be there with him through everything, both good and bad?"I just can't believe you're finally home," I said softly.

    When spirited Sally Driver, owner of a New Age coffee bar, discovers a pile of perfume-scented love letters addressed to her late husband, Paul, from a woman named Laura, she joins forces with Todd, who was Paul's best friend, and together they search for this mystery woman and unexpectedly find love, forcing them to choose between the past and the present.

    BBW Erotic Romance. Contain language and actions some may deem offensive. Sexually explicit content. Ménage – MFM In book one of Hearts of Heroes: After a horrendous breakup, shy and curvy Caitriona Douglass works hard to get her life back in order. Her best friend, Sofie, convinces her the best way to do that is to socialize, forcing her out of her solace zone. Cait has always been unsure of her overweight body so when she garners the attention of not one, but two gorgeous firefighters, she is surprised and a little leery of their motives. Alex and Roman are best friends and roommates—one, soft and easy going, the other hardened and rough. When Alex forces Roman to attend the company picnic, Roman realizes it may have been the best decision his friend had ever made as the men become entranced by the woman with the full-figure in attendance. Now all they have to do is convince her they are a packaged deal. Will Caitriona risk her battered heart to find true love? Can the firefighters convince the shy, relationship scared beauty that she needs them both to be happy? When the fire starts to hunt them, will anyone survive from being burned?

    I want him to see me as a woman.IronMaddy’s always been mine. Even if I couldn’t have her.But when she has a run-in with one of my rivals, all bets are off.No one is going to hurt her. My club and I will protect her until it’s my last breath.And then I’m going to make her mine.Dear Reader,I love to read MC romances. I’ve just always enjoyed reading about the tightness of the MC brothers and the way they love their women. I love it so much that I have always wanted to write one. However, being a short story romance author, it seemed impossible to build an in-depth storyline like most MC romance series, but I wanted to give it a try. Therefore, I present to you my version of an MC romance. I’m borrowing the term MC Lite from Frankie Love. It is heavy on the motorcycle club sense of family, it has lots of alpha men and the curvy women that love them. However, it is a little lite on the drama and most violence is handled off-page. I sincerely hope you like it. XX,HopeThis is a Steamy, Sweet, Short Story Romance. No Cliffhangers. This is the seventh story in the Exiled Guardians MC Series. If you love short romances with insta love, hot love scenes, and a sweet story, then this one is for you.

    Trouble is, she’s sure she’s already found—and lost—hers. Now the young widow has inherited half the vineyard she considers her own, and she’s got one chance to produce a vintage that could make or break her career. But when the flashy, impetuous Clovis de Valois is revealed as heir to the other half, her dreams of independence are dashed into chaos.Cerise and Clovis seem to be opposites in every way that matters. Can their passion for winemaking—and secretly each other—unite them beyond their differences? Or will their clash ruin the vineyard, and the hearts, they’re both desperate to save?

    When Stan from IT flirts with her she thinks this year might be different, but he is only using her to get to Rochelle. When Rochelle teases her about it at the Christmas party, Anita tells a little white lie. She says she already has a boyfriend. But when Rochelle calls her bluff Anita knows she will get found out. Is there a Happy Ever After waiting for Anita when she barges in on billionaire Charles Whitmore? Find out in Christmas Curves. This 20,000 word short story is meant for adults only. Excerpt: “One moment.” He took the handkerchief from her and ran it under her eye, tidying her smudged make up. “There, much better.” “Thank you,” she said, smiling at him. “You've been very kind. I am sorry I interrupted you.” “I’m not, not at all. You've brightened up a very dull evening.” He paused, and then as an after thought said, “Why don’t I come with you to the party?” “Excuse me?” “I’ll come as your boyfriend. Then they will never find out you lied.” The idea was so tempting, but it was simply making the lie even bigger. “Come on. You look as though you need a bit of fun, and I’m sure your co-workers could do with a lesson in eating humble pie. What do you say?” “It’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard. They'll never believe someone like me could date someone like you.” “Then let’s make them believe it.”

    Now she finds herself experiencing more excitement than she has ever had in her entire life. Hunter has been fantasizing about his new neighbour for months but he can’t tell if she’s just too shy or not interested. When she walks into his tattoo parlour he decides that it’s finally time to find out and to make his move. Can two people from different worlds come together and find true love?

    Cassidy What an arrogant prick. I cannot believe Austin Smith has the balls to hit on me right now. I don’t care if he’s gorgeous, rich and as sexy as any man I’ve ever met. Austin Smith left my life in shattered pieces with nobody around to help pick them up. But here he is, at this bar, hitting on me, and I can tell he has absolutely no idea who I am. The bastard doesn’t even have the courtesy to remember the faces of those he crushes under his expensive Italian loafers on his way up the ladder of success. I want to get some revenge. I’m just not sure I’m strong enough to resist having a little taste of him first… Austin There’s something about Cass. Something vulnerable, something sexy, something I can’t quite put my finger on… But I can put my hands all over her, and I will. She’s playing coy, hard to get—but not hard enough. And soon I’m going to get her out of this bar and into my bed. I know it’s only a matter of time before she’s naked beneath me, and I can already practically taste her on my tongue, feel her skin, and damn if she’s not driving me crazy. I live a high-stress life and there’s very little time for pleasure. But tonight, I intend to take my time with this woman. And before all is said and done, I’m going to have her CUFFED.

    That’s what the locals had always called her, the daughter of the town’s self-appointed king. Old man Willoughby owned and ran everything in their little town and everyone had always bowed to his dictates. Jake had never seen the daughter in question lesser beings like himself were not given that privilege, besides he was five years older than she was. But when he found the young beauty in his home on his return tutoring his little sister of all things, the sparks began to fly. With one look he knew he wanted her under him but he also knew there was no way it could work. Not unless he disrupted her life. One night of unbridled passion in the backseat of his car had changed everything. Not only were they caught, Jake had to leave town and leave his heart behind. Now three years later he’s back to reclaim what’s rightfully his and this is no boy but a man. A man who had spent the last three years planning his return. This story contains explicit sex scenes

    But when I walk into his cake shop I can't help but wonder if fate has another plan for me... He wants all of me And I want to give myself to him. But I've never done this before. He whispers in my ear: "Just follow my lead." Liam: She came in with her sister, And I couldn't take my eyes off her. Her perfect curves and sparkling smile Will be mine. With me she'll get all the sweet and all the heat she could ever need. His Sweet Curvy Treat is a standalone short romance novella in Sara Hazel's CURVES FOR THE ALPHA series. This is a high heat older Alpha man younger curvy woman story you don't want to miss. It's INSTALOVE and CONNECTION like you crave. It makes no apologies for the sugary sweet steamy goodness you'll find within. Yeah, it might be a little cheesy, but that's on purpose! <3 This story is OVER THE TOP and filled with YOU-KNOW-WHAT! Sara Hazel writes stories red hot over the top instalove stories of curvy women who learn they can have it all -- adventure, career, and love. There is always a hot Alpha Man who sees the brilliance in the heroine's smile and wants to make her his wife. He can even be a little obsessive about it! Every story has a HAPPY EVER AFTER (HEA) and there's absolutely NO CHEATING! *If on fire/over the top Instalove isn't your thing then you probably want to look away or you might melt! ---- *BBW *Alpha Man *Sweet *Single Dad Romance *Steamy *Older Man Younger Woman *May December *Second Chance at Love

    Sexy, long-haired and leather-pants-wearing Wheaton.Diplomat Wheaton expected a cultured Earthling to help in his mission, not some crazy-haired woman named after a flower and whose speech baffles his translator. Pardon my French? Knock it off? But Wheaton is soon smitten and eager to turn Poppy’s good-morning kisses into an all-day affair. Doing the nasty? Bring it on!But Poppy must do battle with the slimy councilor Demascus, and an extremist group opposed to the Pact. And that’s before a glitch in the Bridal Pact program makes all existing matches invalid, and glossy Hannah, the perfect politician’s wife, arrives on board. Her match: Wheaton.Reader Advisory: This story has graphic sexual language and scenes—no closed bedroom doors (or other rooms) here!An adult science fiction romance from Ellora’s Cave

    If being sent away at eighteen hadn’t been bad enough, the mess she left behind when she made a pass at her dad’s business partner sure was.Fifteen years older than her, Pete had been her crush for as long as she could remember. But she’d misread the situation—confusing friendliness for undying love. Awkward. Add her father to the misunderstanding, and Pete had been left with a broken nose and a business on the edge of ruin. The man had to be just as glad as everyone else when she left town.Seven years on, things are different. Adele is no longer a kid, but a fully grown adult more than capable of getting through the wedding and being polite. But all it takes is seeing him again to bring back all those old feelings.Sometimes first loves are the truest.