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Polly's Choice


Indiana Wake - 2017
    The long journey west on the Oregon Trail took her mother and her father, left buried out in the wilderness. Then her new found, and only true love, Travis Hurst, left to head onto California and the gold mines. “I’ll be back for you as soon as I can.” When as soon as I can, had reached ten months, Polly knew he wasn’t coming back. Gavin Swain, saw her sat on a straw bale at the local dance, and he knew he never needed to look at another woman as long as he lived. However, after finding out her heart was promised to another, he decided to just be friends, even though he wanted more. After the return of the promised one, Travis Hurst, Gavin figured his love was lost until he found something wasn’t quite right about Travis. Now with the news of the cad in hand, how could he possibly tell? Gavin wanted to be first choice, not the fall back choice. Now she’s leaving with Travis, it looks like he was neither. Will Polly find out in time about Travis the cad? Or will she leave, only to find out later the mistake she’s made? Find out in Indiana Wake’s new, sweet, clean, inspirational western romance Polly’s Choice. This is a standalone book about those who headed west on the Oregon Trail. Other journeys on the trail can be found in: Carrie’s Trust http://amzn.to/2xnqinY Trinity’s Loss http://amzn.to/2xR3T3M Josie’s Dream http://amzn.to/2xFOJgk Join the Pioneer Brides of the Oregon Trail, meet new friends and old as they overcome hardships to find love and a new life. All books are sweet and inspirational and suitable for all ages.

Highland Shifters Box Set


Sky Winters - 2018
    Her luck might change when she is kidnapped by a clan of wild man, led by the enigmatic and handsome James Macadam. Book 3: Lord of the Wolf Betrothed to a mysterious Scottish lord, lady Bethia wants nothing to do with him. But when she is kidnapped and held for ransom, will he come to her defense? Book 4: Clan of the Cave Wolf No longer able to bear her husband’s cruelty, Lady Catriona decides to shame him, by freeing the captive in his camp. But she has no idea the beast she has unleashed! Plus bonus highland shifter stories.. including Dragons! Warning: Super steamy scenes. 18+ only. This is a box set of short stories ranging from 10,000-30,000 words.

The War Trail


Charles A. McDonald - 2008
    The French and Indian War is about to begin. The War Trail is a rich and electrifying account of one early American coping with the new world. Wolfgang Steiner is a young German Redemptioner hired out to the Ohio Company as a hunter. He finds himself stranded in the wilderness and pursued relentlessly by the Iroquois. He crosses the brutal Northwest Frontier into French, then Spanish and Indian-dominated lands of North America. In the midst of his pursuit for freedom, he finds companionship with a young wolf. The plot complicates with the appearance of a mysterious and feared Algonquin Indian woman, Dark Moon, a medicine woman and sorceress. Wolfgang and Dark Moon journey in rough stages, trying to elude the creeping encroachment of other tribes allied with the French. Told with brilliant historical accuracy , this is a harrowing tale of hardship and courage in early America as it was. Those looking for the right blend of drama and realistic detail will find this novel an exciting read.

True Love (Diary of Mr TDH AKA Mr Tall Dark and Handsome #2)


Kaz Campbell - 2016
    TDH - Mr. Tall Dark and Handsome) has fallen in love with Maddi. She is beautiful, smart and caring...and Richard wants her to be his first girlfriend. He tries to ask her, but things (like embarrassing accidents and annoying people) get in the way.During the Christmas break, Richard visits his Dad's family in another city. It is here that he becomes bored and lonely and decides on another time-traveling journey. This one is full of excitement and a close shave with losing his life. I won't spoil it for you! :-)Finally school resumes and Richard is excited about asking Maddi to be his girl. Will he be successful this time? You'll love Book 2 in the series, Diary of Mr TDH! Almost Cool Kids Rock!

Villains: It's Savage Season


T. Styles - 2018
     All Kanati Dawson wanted was to work for the boss and then go home to be with the love of his life, Sunni Hamden. And then his patience was tested in one act of disrespect. The moment Law saw Kanati’s girl he knew he had to have her. Being a man who is accustomed to getting what he wants, Law plotted to steal her from him despite his closest comrade’s advice. “Leave her alone. Kanati feels like trouble.” If only Law listened. After going across the country to steal Kanati’s girl in the middle of the night, Law unknowingly brought hell like he never imagined back to his hometown. Before long blood poured and bodies dropped as Kanati and his villain’s descended on Baltimore with one objective in mind…revenge.

That's The Way Love Goes 2


Unique . - 2020
    With the question of his baby’s paternity in the air, Suny and Kross are at a standstill in what we thought would be their happily ever after. In an attempt to learn what they’re really looking for, both agree to break away from each other in search of their own paths. But will it do more harm than good? 

We’ve heard that when someone returns, it means it was meant to be. But how long are you supposed to fight for? What happens when both sides return with baggage? Will they finally give up fighting against the connection they were meant to have from the start? Or will the fact that they belong together scare them away indefinitely?

The Unexpected Bride


Stella Clark - 2019
    Out of desperation, she posts an ad and begins a correspondence with a widowed farmer, Thomas. Desperate to escape her grim situation, she accepts his marriage of convenience proposal, looking forward to a fresh start in Nebraska. As her heart fills with hope, she journeys to Nebraska, looking forward to a fresh start and new life. But when she arrives, it is not Thomas who meets her but his brother, Jay. And when Emma learns a terrible secret, she realizes that her life in Nebraska will be just as grim as it was in Chicago. Too late, she realizes that she has made the biggest mistake of her life; a mistake that will cost her dearly.

Chosen by a Street King


Latoya Nicole - 2020
    The three took over Philly by storm. With Mega leading the pack, the brothers found themselves bringing in more money than their father ever did, but it also brought in more enemies. The Storm brothers are considered the plug to the streets, so love was never on their agenda. Having their fair share, neither Mega nor Meech were worried about women until they stumbled upon two sisters by chance. An unexpected incident caused Mega and Brielle to cross paths, and they hit it off right away. Things seem to be going great, until old relationships and secrets started to tear them apart. Hurt by love, Meech has sworn off relationships. All seemed lost when it came to him finding love, until Dream fought her way into his life. Literally. Their love hate relationship drew them closer, until family ties and assumptions had Meech going back to his old ways. In trying to prove his family wrong, Marco stays with his longtime girlfriend after giving herself to another. Fighting for love, all while trying to find happiness with a woman he no longer trusts, eventually comes to an end. The ultimate betrayal with a sworn enemy puts all the brother’s lives at risk. Every time the Storm brothers tackle one enemy, it seems like another comes at them full force. All of them seemed to not only be connected to each other, but also to the people they love the most. Will they trust the people around them, or will they declare war on everyone in their circle?

The Payback Girl


Jonathan Dunsky - 2018
    They have connections in high places. They can get away with anything.The police won't help her.The media won't either.So Amber-May must make her own justice or forever live in fear.Amber-May's mission will not be easy. For as she sets out on her quest for vengeance, she finds herself hunted in turn.And if she gets caught, she will face a fate worse than death.You will love The Payback Girl because it is a gripping thriller about revenge, love, justice, and the power of women.

If I Were to Die Today


J.D. Stockholm - 2013
    Some came to him in sleep while others seemed to appear at random through his musings. He had time travelled, in a way, to a place where the darkness of his abusive childhood occurred and alongside, also came the dark and sometimes painful reflections.These are the second collection of such thoughts, a continuation of The Dark Ramblings of the Phoenix.They are real and raw; emotionally explicit and even occasionally, healing. Walk with him through his poetic journey as he takes you to those tiny cracks that most of us will never see.Note: Please take special care that the writings in this book may be explicit in nature. If you have been abused in any way they may be triggering for you. Be considerate to yourself while you read.

Dragons of the Bayou Complete Series: Dragon Shifter Romance Collection


Candace Ayers - 2020
    

Juelz & Justice: Capturing A Boss' Heart


Jammie Jaye - 2019
    She was all about taking care of her kids and making sure they have a good life like the one that her mother provided for her. She had finally gotten to the point where life was good. After going through major heartbreak with her kid's father, Justice made up in her mind that love wasn’t for her. In her eyes, men were a distraction. What Justice didn’t know was that Julez would come bombarding in her life and change all of that. Julez’s only focus was getting money and taking care of his beautiful daughter Jewelz. After dealing with his baby mama Morgan, he knew that being in a relationship was a thing of the past. That all changed when he met Justice. He knew the day that he met her that she was all that he ever needed, but never knew he wanted. Jalissa dealt with so much heartbreak; however, when she meets Gem, she never thought he would be the man that she needed. She had so much going on in her life that she was not ready for the surprise that life had in store for her.  It seemed that things were going good until a family secret comes out and ruins everything. Will they make it through, or will the secret destroy them all?

The Secrets To A Hitta's Heart


Carde'l Edens - 2021
    

Single Daddy Detour (Southern Beaus #4)


Layla Valentine - 2022
    I built my career starring in rom-coms.I know enough to realize they don’t exist in real life…So why can’t I resist my hottie BFF?HER:I’ve avoided my home state for years, but now I’m back—for one reason only,On the cusp of mega-stardom, the kind of role I’ve been working for all this time,…only to be blighted at the last hurdle, for reasons that have nothing to do with me!Just as I think things couldn’t get any worse, who do I run into?Only Justin Hatcher, my former best friend, and the very reason I left Georgia in the first place.He’s the same hottie he always was, only now he has ten years of secrets to hide…HIM:I feel like I’ve seen a ghost.When Kim left, I never thought I’d see her again.In the time she’s been gone, a lot has changed in our small town,And now she’s here, and I suddenly have a lot of explaining to do…For one, I’m a single dad now, and that’s just the start of it.I know she won’t stay, that she has no interest in giving up everything she’s worked for,I’ll just have to make the most of her while she’s here…

The Hendersons: Three sisters and the journeys of their hearts


Clare Connelly - 2016
     THE GREEK'S MARRIAGE REVENGE Alessandros Petrides has spent a lifetime looking out for his younger sister. He might have amassed a fortune and built a reputation for himself as a heartless tycoon, but when it comes to family, he'll always make time for Helena. So when she informs him that her husband Eric is having an affair with their nanny, Alessandros doesn't hesitate to put himself right in the middle of the love triangle. He'll do anything it takes to save his sister's marriage, even if it means seducing the nanny into his own bed. Nothing in Sophie Henderson's life could have prepared her for how she would feel to meet a man like Alex. Not only is he charismatic and sexy, he exudes an air of danger that Sophie can't resist. Lust at first sight turns quickly into love and when he proposes marriage, she doesn't need to think twice. Why would she? Spending the rest of her life with Alex is a dream come true... until she discovers that their marriage is based on lies and revenge and a dark attraction that will consume her if she lets it. THE SHEIKH'S CONVENIENT MISTRESS The business which brings Sheikh Zamir Fayez to the deserts of Las Vegas is far from pleasant, and it's vital that it be kept secret. After all, the last thing he needs is news of his brother's drug addiction hitting the tabloids. Enter Olivia Henderson, a celebrity concierge who specialises in meeting the requirements of her clients no matter how difficult they might be. Only nothing in Olivia's experience has prepared her for a man like Zamir. He's domineering, arrogant and sexy, and he makes no effort to hide the fact that he wants Olivia in more ways than the professional. Nothing in their relationship is certain, but for one thing: that it must end. For Zamir will be King, and the hopes of a nation rest upon his shoulders. Olivia is a perfect distraction in his moment of need but she's hardly wife material. So why does he find it so hard to leave her, even when his duty calls him? And will he ever forgive her for how quickly she moves on? THE BRAZILIAN'S FORGOTTEN LOVER A secret child. A romance in tatters. And a thousand reasons Cristiano and Ava can never be together. After the death of her mother and the heartbreak of leaving Cristiano, Ava Henderson finally has her life on track. She's running the family vineyards and raising her beautiful daughter single-handedly. But a chance reunion with the love of her life makes her doubt everything she's worked to build. Cristiano had been right to leave when Ava asked him to. What choice did he have? She had always wanted a completely different life to what he could offer. And that life was more important to her than anything else. But three years later, he's back in the sleepy wine-growing district of Western Australia, and the same electrifying connection sparks between them as though no time has passed. Just as he's starting to wonder if maybe lightning does strike twice, he discovers something about Ava that will change his feelings forever. How can he forgive a woman who lied to him? Who kept his own child away from him? And how can he move forward, sharing a child with a woman he's now starting to despise ...