34-year-old, strait-laced, straight-faced Zander Markos is a lawyer who never cracks a smile if he can help it. As one of the heirs to the ubiquitous and all-powerful Markos Inc’s empire, no one could argue with him if he’d say he has no time to even think of having fun, let alone actually do such a mundane thing. In light of all of this, it remains a mystery why his brother thought it would be a good idea to put him —a no-nonsense, micromanaging, security freak— in charge of overseeing the preparations for the company’s July 4th retreat and beach party at their estate on Lake Tahoe. And yet here he is, neck-deep in organizing funny family-friendly activities within an inch of their lives, until there’s no fun left whatsoever in them.Of course, any Independence Day party worth its name’s got to have a firework display and the Markos must have only the absolute best. And therein lies the problem, because ‘the absolute best’ this time is not what Zander expected.24-year-old Alexandra ‘Alexa’ Tinley may be short compared to most kids, let alone adults, but she’s a tough spitfire through and through. She’s been ‘one of the boys’ all of her life and still has the mouth and scrapping abilities to prove it. She could not tidy a room if her life depended on it because she’s in constant motion and wherever she goes, disorder rules, but when it comes to her art no one could say she’s not the absolute best. A man and a woman can’t get any more different than these two: he’s order, she’s chaos, he’s ice, she’s fire, he’s Scotch neat and she’s… nitroglycerine, and yet they can’t look away. The explosion is inevitable.This little voluptuous nuclear firecracker might have ‘handle-with-care’ written all over her, but she’s still the spark he was missing and he’s the tether she didn’t know she needed. Dear Reader: Man, these two are gonna butt head!But don’t worry: it won’t last much since Zander and Alexa are only safe from each other if they stay away from each other, which they don’t, because… duh: this is one of my books so that’s never gonna happen!This is a quick, fun, steamy novella.Here’s what you get is:NO-cheating NO OW/OM drama A passion that’s gonna set the summer sky on fire with a white-hot display you won’t forget.As always, your sugary shot of guaranteed Happily-Ever-After is included in the kit, but do bring your own safety-goggles! *Please note that ‘Zander’s Firecracker is part of ‘The Holiday Firecrackers’collection of standalone books brought to you by some of your favorite insta-love romance authors out there.

    Hard.Three V-Days ago, I walked in on my boyfriend of four years getting it on with his hot personal trainer.Since then, I’ve focused on my floral shop business. And Valentine’s Day is one of the biggest days of the year.I’m making a delivery to a restaurant when I slip and nearly get hit by a car...but the hottest guy I’ve ever seen saves my life.Unfortunately, he’s the bouquet’s recipient’s lunch date.Which means I'm the butt of Cupid's joke yet again.DanielI’m having lunch with my sister when the most beautiful curvy woman walks up with a special delivery.Unfortunately, she’s not looking where she’s going and almost gets hit by a car.It’s instinct for me to pull her out of harm’s way...maybe because I do it for a living as a fireman.I know she feels the attraction too, but one look at my sister and she runs the other way.I can’t stop thinking about her, though, and it’s time to see if she might want to be my Valentine.

    And if I still wanted a man after I saved myself, he’d be more than willing to give that man his blessing.Now I’m in my mid-thirties and I’m still saving myself, one failed date after another.I don’t know if it’s the grease under my fingernails from working on bikes all day, or if it’s the fact I’m taller than most of them. There’s just something about me that doesn’t earn a callback. Maybe I saved myself so well I don’t need a man at all?Deciding that being single and awesome isn’t so bad, I pack up my apartment and abandon the city, looking for a tree change and a quieter life.But small towns notice when giant women move in, and it isn’t long before I’m the center of the latest gossip involving some rather outdated thinking. It’s nothing I haven’t heard before, but the sting is still the same, which is why I take my Harley out to clear my head.I didn’t realize I was heading onto someone else’s land.I also didn’t realize the rumble of my engine would frighten the grazing cattle.And I definitely didn’t realize how much bulls hate motorcycles.Lucky for me, Austin Cassidy realized all those things and came to my rescue.With his big strong arms, and a smile I’d sell my Harley to see more of, my cowboy hero is the first man I’ve ever met who makes me feel small—he’s also the only person in this town who doesn’t treat me like an outsider.It’s not long before I’m wondering if my dad had it all wrong. Maybe being saved by a man—or a very attractive cowboy—isn’t so bad, after all.

    

    And neither have I.I’ve made a living out of my wanderlust.But now fans are asking: what would it take to get me to stay?The answer is simple:Everything.Roan:From the second I lay eyes on the curvy lass in my bar, I want her.All I’ve got is her underwear and a map that’s wrinkled all to hell.Is she playing a game with me?I hope she knows I’d swim across the Atlantic for her.As luck would have it—She’s mine.It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and it’s time to celebrate! Join our curvy heroines as they meet some sexy Irishmen, and with a little luck from the Irish, find true love.KISS HIM, HE’S IRISH! is a series of short, sweet & steamy, standalone instalove romances. No cliffhangers. No cheating. HEAs guaranteed! Get all the books:HIS GALWAY GIRL by Lana DashMY DONEGAL DARLING by Carly KeeneMY GLASTHULE GUY by Tarin LexMY LIMERICK LAD by Mazzy KingMY KILLARNEY KING by Ava Pearl

    Down on my luck with only an accounting degree to my name, I found the only job in this small town the first day I arrived.And that's how I met my billionaire boss.Dominant. Possessive. And criminally gorgeous with dark eyes and a delicious way with my innocent body. He knows how to send heat to places I only dreamed of him touching.First it was the elevator and then the hotel room. He promised to deliver on all my fantasies and for once I think my Christmas wish stands a chance.But I have a secret. One that will not only get me fired but steal away the man who possesses me heart and soul.A good girl like me knows better than to play dangerous games with a man like him, but I'm shedding my halo looking to get naughty this Christmas.Ready or not, Wynter's coming!Authors naughty note: Wynter’s Coming is a Christmas office romance that’s slightly over-the-top, completely sweet and so utterly hot you’ll want seconds! As always with a Penelope Wylde book, you'll get the filthy, naughty bits you crave with the perfect happily ever after you love.

     I'm an ex-marine turned lawyer whos looking to settle down. One day I decide to make a routine trip to the local bookshop which turns out to be anything but routine. It turns out that while I am out there looking to find a gift for my assistant, my eyes happen to gaze upon the curvy, young show owner. She has a figure that is straight out of a dream. I want her. Badly. And I will do whatever it takes to make sure she belongs to me. She needs to know. She is to be desired. People call me Ari. I am a young and determined shop owner who runs my store day in and day out with great tenacity. Also, people who know me say that I am somewhat of a curvy girl. Yeah no kidding, I am like 10 sizes too big and all the guys know it. In fact, I am still a virgin and I owe all that to the fact that the gods have endowed me with extra curves in all the wrong places. Then one day out of nowhere, in walks the most handsome looking man on the face of the planet. And he has arms the size of cannons. When he walks in and asks me out on a date, I am shaken to my core. Is he the one I am missing in my life? His lascivious glare and coy smile would have me believe so. This is book 1 of the Fateful Encounter Series. This book is short but oh so sweet. Great for you if you love romance stories with curvy girls, strong alpha males, and a happy ending. Steamy scenes included!

    Forced into an arranged marriage by her cruel parents she knows she has to escape. Escaping the church is easy, but figuring out where to go from there is impossible. And then she runs into him, a ruggedly handsome man with eyes that pierce her soul. Instantly, she’s drawn to him. Bishop Williams is a bad boy with tattoos and a history of being a player. He doesn’t believe in love—until he helps a runaway bride escape her parents and soon-to-be groom. One look, and he knows he can’t just leave her there. One taste, and he’s head over heels. Neither of them have ever been in love. Not until now, but happily ever afters are hard earned, and with Ivy’s parents searching for her, theirs may not get a chance to bloom. Will this runaway bride finally find true love? A runaway bride looking for love, and a bad boy who doesn’t believe in it, what happens when the two clash? Oh, you bet your bottom this one’s good. Sticky, insta-love, with a dose of alpha—you won’t want to stop reading once you start.

    Curvy, quiet Shay Parson won’t give me the time of day, even though I’ve been working with her for weeks. I’ve never met a babe who can resist my charms, but that’s not why I want her so bad.There’s something about this dark-haired beauty that makes me want to push her. Test her. Bring her out of her comfort zone, and into my bed where I can show her the only pounds that matter are the ones I give her with my hips. She doesn’t know it, but…I wanna nudge that pudge.When I get a peek into her big heart, I realize Shay could be the one I’ve been waiting for. The one I want to spend forever with. Now, I just need to make her see me for who I really am. Not the flirty, care-for-nothing, meathead she thinks me to be.But I got a plan. It will take a little pizza, lots of listening, and a match-making grandma to help me convince my curvy cutie that I’m her happily-ever-after.

    This book can't be read as a standalone as it covers couples from Books 1-4 in the series. 'Love Bites and Lightning Strikes', 'A Viking in Vegas', and, 'A Very Viking Wedding' - Ella and Gunnar'Double the Vitamin D', and 'Double Trouble' - Blue, Drake and Dane'Handcuffs and Honeypots', and 'Honey Bees and Shaky Knees' - Honey and Tristan'Operation Baby Menace' - Collins and Nick

    Come find out how hot and sweet the nights can get today!CheyenneI pride myself on being a hard worker and I never let myself get distracted from my dreams. My next goal is to own and operate a bakery. But first I need to pay off my student debt.In the meantime, I’m one step closer to my dreams when a local restaurant hires me as a seasonal temporary pastry chef.When my best friend’s older brother visits me at work, I give him a tasty treat.Jordan is sexy, smooth, and works hard on me.But can I let him veer me toward love over my career?JordanAfter years of busy life in the city, I lost who I am and I’m done with the chaos. I couldn’t be happier to move back to my small hometown and take a job as a ranch foreman. But most of my old friends moved away and the holidays are a little lonelier than I imagined.Luckily, everyone at work is extremely welcoming and I’m sure I’ll find friends fast.When my sister’s best friend stands behind the counter, I’m sweet on her.Cheyenne is kind, curvy, and I want to butter her bread.But can I prove to her she’s the one and not just the next one?

    Librarian's Note: This is an alternate cover edition of ASIN B08DMF6X7LLaylaI’ve finally built a life I’m proud of.It’s unconventional, it’s eclectic, and it’s the complete opposite of what my parents demanded of me.When I meet Dwight, I can see the hidden passion under the stuffy polo shirt.He’s sexy, smart, and he makes me want to get him dirty.I always did like a guy with glasses.But can we be happy together when we’re so very different?DwightMy life is strict and structured, just the way I like it.As a successful software engineer, I’ve always found that boring is better than chaos.At least until I meet Layla.She’s curvy, creative, and makes me want to reboot my harddrive.Can I convince her that I love her and I don't want her to change?

    So imagine my surprise when I find out it’s been sold. And my horror when I find out my new neighbor is a freaking biker. Not some moped riding, cardigan-wearing, nerdy dude either. I mean biker. Tattoos everywhere, leather jackets and ZERO manners. The first thing my new neighbor does when he sees me? A charming pelvic thrust my direction with his music up so loud it rattles my teeth. What the heck do I do now? Tank My cute little neighbor has no idea the things I’d do to her given the chance. I’d love to touch her. Taste her. Enjoy her. So when someone breaks into her house, I’m quick to help her out. Out of her panties and into my bed. Because I may be a bad boy, but I protect what’s mine. Short, hot, and over the top! If you love bad boys, overly possessive alpha males, totally unrealistic instalove romance, (maybe even a bit cheesy) this one’s for you! No cliffhanger, no cheating, and a guaranteed HEA!

    Shelve books. Check out books. Check books back in. Repeat daily…Except on Wednesdays.On Wednesdays, Johnny, comes into the library and shamelessly flirts with me. It’s seriously the highlight of my week. Not that I’d ever admitted that to him. Yes, I’m crazy about him, but I just know we’d never work out in the real world. He’s an insanely hot fireman, his life is exciting and dangerous. I’m just a dull librarian.I know he’ll get bored of me eventually, but for now, I’ll take what I can get.Johnny –Do you know those girls who are smart, pretty, and totally perfect but have no idea? That’s April. The first time I saw her, I knew I was going to marry her. Crazy, I know. But I’m impulsive like that. Unfortunately, she’s not.Every Wednesday we go to her work. She doesn’t even realize it, but we’ve been dating once a week for months. She thinks I’m going to give up soon but I think I’m finally wearing her down.

    He couldn't change his rough looks or guttural voice. How the hell was he going to make her his if she hid every time he was around? Desperate times called for desperate measures. All he'd have to do was convince his best friend to let him borrow her, just a week and he could convince her to be his.
 This was previously published in the Dirty Daddies 2019 Anthology. There is no additional content only formatting and new cover.