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Hopeless Romantic
Julie Capulet - 2019
Introverted and studious, she plans on spending most of her time holed up in the library working on her novel and keeping to herself. But when she gets dragged along to a school football game by her fun, football-mad new roommate, the hot alpha quarterback almost drops the ball at his very first sight of her.Bo McCabe is saving himself. A hopeless romantic at heart, he’s holding out for the real thing. As soon as he lays eyes on the shy stranger with the striking gray eyes and the angel’s face, he’ll stop at nothing to find out if she’s the one he’s been waiting for all along. Millie thinks Bo's insta-obsession is insanity and wants nothing to do with him. But Bo is determined. Because, somehow, Millie has already stolen his heart … and he is now utterly obsessed with winning hers.Can Bo convince Millie he’s the man of her dreams? Hopeless Romantic is a sexy standalone novella, starring an obsessed hero and the love of his life (includes three hopelessly romantic HEA epilogues!). This book is a tribute to love at first sight and insta-everything (because it happened to me :). Book #1 in the McCabe Brothers series
Until I Make You Mine
Jenika Snow - 2019
I knew I couldn’t give her up. She’d been the little girl wearing pigtails who’d just moved in next door. And as the years passed and we became the best of friends, how I felt for her changed. I fell in love with her. I should have been man enough to admit my feelings, to tell her that I wanted her as mine, but time ran out. She was leaving me, and the very thought of not having Shiloh in my life was akin to my heart being ripped from my chest. Possessive and protective. Those two things ran deep within me where she was concerned. Without her, I was only half a man. Be with the girl I loved or stay back and help run the family business? Those two decisions weighed heavily on me. But telling her I loved her could have Shiloh distancing herself even more. It could ruin everything we had. My decision would end up hurting someone in the end. That was a risk I had to take. That was the only way I’d know if we would get our happily ever after.
Stupid Cupid
Pixie Chica - 2020
At 35, I’m the oldest bachelor in the cupid clan so my meddling mother has concocted a plan to get me engaged by my sister’s wedding. Acting on desperation, I accept a date-for-hire with a woman named Chels. It was supposed to be a temporary fix, but once my eyes land on her, there’s no way I’ll let her go – Even if she thinks I’m just a Stupid Cupid. Looks like I’ll be granting my mom’s wish after all. Chelsea “Chels” McQueen Spinster, cat lady, freak…Yeah I knew the names everyone called me. That's why I needed to get out of the North Pole, and quick. Short on cash, and out of options, I accept the job of girlfriend for a week. How bad could it be for a thousand bucks? I was expecting an awkward and shy man who was being tormented about being single. What I didn’t bargain for was the handsome giant I get instead. He may think he can be boss me like the Neanderthal he is, but I’ll show him. Just as soon as I stop getting lost in those troubled emerald eyes. This Valentine’s Day, the reluctant Cupid has met his match. He’ll have to pull out all the stops, and then some.
Merry Loves Bright (Dare to Love Book 8)
Brynn Paulin - 2020
Knotted
Pam Godwin - 2018
It’s impossible. Growing up together, Conor and I shared all our firsts. First love, first kiss, first… Not all our firsts. We were sixteen the night she was violently assaulted while I helplessly watched. I’ll never forget the sounds of her suffering. Or my inconsolable agony when she left Oklahoma. Years later, she returns to honor our teenage pact. Except the boy she loved is gone, replaced by a ruthless cattle rancher knotted with secrets. She doesn’t know my dark cravings or the trails of sin that lead to her. I don’t deserve her, but one truth remains. She’s mine. TRAILS OF SIN series (HEAs with no cliffhangers - must be read in order): Knotted #1 Buckled #2 Booted #3
Christopher
Fiona Davenport - 2021
The last thing he wanted was for Snow Valley to fall into the hands of a heartless corporation. Although he had no interest in getting married, he agreed to his mom's plan to save his hometown. He'd marry his mail-order bride but in name only. Once he and his brothers owned Snow Valley, he'd annul the marriage and move on with his life as though it had never happened.The plan was simple...until he met Winter Green and realized he was never going to let her go.The Mistletoe Brothers are ready to save Snow Valley … even if it means marrying complete strangers. The six women who arrive in this mountainside town all have very different reasons for agreeing to an arranged marriage. And none of them quite know what to make of the six ruggedly handsome brothers who greet them. But they do know this: there’s no turning back.It’s Christmas, the season for miracles … but is it also the season for falling in love? Join six of your favorite romance authors this holiday as they show you around the most romantic town you’ve ever visited. It’s got an ice-skating rink where you can hold hands, hot cocoa to sip by the fire, and plenty of mistletoe that you can kiss under.These stories are filled with high heat...because with six brothers, there are plenty of packages to unwrap.Christopher and Winter's story was previously available in the Mail-Order Brides for Christmas anthology. This edition includes two new epilogues and an expanded first chapter.
His Forever Girl
Lucy Darling - 2020
Best friends since we were kids, she and I were meant to be. Until I screwed it all up before we went to high school. I had to step away before I ruined my shot with the girl who held my heart in her hands.Letting her go was the biggest regret of my life. Making it up to her won’t be easy, but I have to show her that I never lost sight of her. I mean that literally and figuratively. Zoey’s not just my love, she’s my obsession. I worry for her, care for her, and above all, want to protect her. She’s too good for me, but that’s not going to stop me from having her.Loving Zoey has never been optional for me. She’s the one, and I intend to show her just how much she means to me.
Clean Sweep
Evie Mitchell - 2020
Yep, I was now a dad. A dad who had no clue what he was doing. A dad who somehow ended up with two kids who weren't his but I fuc- er, I mean - gosh-darn I loved them. Only... I needed help. A LOT of help. My house was a wreck and I needed sleep. Badly. Enter Laura -- the Queen of Clean. She had to be an apparition caused by my sleep-deprived mind. Cause god knew she was exactly what I'd always wanted in a woman, and one glance at her curves and pretty smile had me reconsidering the need for sleep. LauraBeing offered my own TV show was a dream come true. As the Queen of Clean I had an opportunity to educate people about the importance of cleanliness.Only one look at my latest project and all I could think of was dirty, sweaty, filthy things. Erik Larsson is tempting me with sweet murmurings, beautiful babies and a helpless need for a spotless kitchen. The man knows my weaknesses... the only problem? I'm meant to be leaving for my next assignment at the end of the month. The Queen of Clean doesn't stick around... right? Warning: This hilarious read involves cute babies, gorgeously helpless men, and an appreciation for a clean house that goes over oh so well. Settle in greedy reader, you might need gloves for this delicious mess.
Arts and Witchcraft (Midwest Monsters Book 1)
Dakota Rebel - 2020
So, after being chased from their home by people with actual pitchforks, the LaFey triplets have settled down in a small town in northern Michigan.Unfortunately, the saying is true. There’s no rest for the wicked…witches.Mindi – All I wanted was a normal life. And I thought we’d finally found that here. I got a job at the local elementary school and was just about settled when a new principal came in, looking to shake things up.I’m shook alright. There’s something going on with this guy that I just can’t put my talon on. His wolfish grin, devilish good looks and snake like charm are all adding up to no good.Booker – They say trouble always comes in threes, and from where I’m sitting, the LaFey Triplets are nothing but, with a capital T. Especially the school’s kindergarten teacher, Mindi.I’d thought I was escaping my curse by running away to this scenic town in the middle of nowhere. But now I can’t shake the feeling that something wicked this way comes.
Avalanche
Cambria Hebert - 2018
Through a bullet hole in a wall, I watch a man bleed to death. Those responsible think their crime died with the victim, until I identify them. What’s a girl to do when she’s being hunted by murderers witness protection can’t even stop? Run. My only refuge is a place I vowed to never go again. When it’s do or die, an eight-year-old heartache suddenly seems trivial. Besides, he won’t be there anyway. But he is. Turns out my old pain feels brand new the second his eyes meet mine. I can’t leave. I can’t stay. This snowy town that’s supposed to be my shelter suddenly exposes me more than before. With no one else to lean on, Liam becomes my lifeline. Now we’re both running for our lives, trying not to get swept away.
8 Weeks
Bethany Lopez - 2014
Despite everyone saying the odds were against them, they got married after graduation and built a life together. Now, six years later, she is faced with the ultimate betrayal. Devastated, her first instinct is to call it quits…After a drunken binge at his best friends’ bachelor party, Cal betrays the one person who has always been there for him, his wife, Shelly. Terrified and realizing she might divorce him, Cal must come up with a way to prove to her that his love is true… Cal asks Shelly for eight weeks. Eight weeks to convince her that their marriage is worth the fight. Will Shelly be able to trust him again, or will their marriage end the way many others do when faced with opposition… In divorce?8 Weeks is book 1 in the Time for Love series, but can be read as a stand alone."8 Weeks was an emotionally gripping read. Seeing this couple fight to keep their relationship alive made me believe in true love, forgiveness and hope." ~ The Autumn Review"A beautifully written love story about betrayal, redemption, and discovering that love really does conquer all.' ~ Tyhada Reads"8 Weeks is an amazing story of how one night can change a persons life. For Cal, Shelly is all he has ever wanted and needed and when he does something to jeopardize their marriage he will have 8 weeks to prove to Shelly that their love is real. Cal is on the road to redemption but will Shelly forgive Cal?" Tee at A Diary of a Book AddictSeries Reading Order:1 Night - Prequel Short8 Weeks21 Days42 Hours 15 Minutes 10 Years3 Seconds7 MonthsFor Eternity - NovellaNight & Day - NovellaTime to Risk
Cannon
May Gordon - 2019
His life only about the next mission. So, when the General’s daughter is kidnapped, his team prepared for another routine rescue. But when Dean lays eyes on her, he discovers how different this assignment is and that he was born to be hers. Harper Reese has spent her life as an Army brat, never having a real home. With a fresh teacher’s degree in hand, she decided to teach underprivileged kids in Columbia. She never imagined that decision would lead to Dean. His height, strength, and intimidating build doesn’t faze her though because she sees the real man underneath. Running for their lives, danger at their heels, Dean and Harper know they’ve found their missing piece, unaware the threat followed them home. Their relationship will be tested, but what the enemy doesn’t understand is that Dean will move heaven and earth to save his woman. 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.
The Billionaire and the Virgin
Gisele St. Claire - 2017
Then Vee’s half-sister comes to visit. The Amelia he remembers was 9 years old, not this 23-year-old very attractive blonde. Within hours, she’s turning Henry’s life upside-down. Is Henry finally ready to live life again, or will he continue to close himself off from love? If you like stories of HOT rich alpha males, stories that pull at the heartstrings, and happy ever afters, read on… This is the first in a new series about billionaire businessmen who featured in the Double Delights series, but can be read as standalones. Look out for the stories of Elias King and Aidan Hall coming soon.
It's Not Over
Kaylee Ryan - 2019
I had it all. The house, the job, the husband. Until one day, I didn't. I don't know when exactly things started to change between us, only that it did, and in a big way. So much so, I found myself standing before a judge and signing off on the end of my marriage. To the only man I've ever loved. Now, he's back, fighting, and ready to prove to me that we made a mistake, that our love is worth giving this another chance. I'm not sure if he's right, but I know what my heart wants, and it wants him. My ex-husband.HarrisonWhy is it that you don't know the depths of your mistakes until you've already made them? I knew signing those papers was a bad idea, but I thought that's what she wanted. The minute we stepped foot out of that courtroom, it hit me. She's no longer mine.That's when I also realized that I would do anything to change the past. I have so many regrets. Not her. I could never regret her, but how we ended. We never should have ended. I'm in for the battle of my life to convince her to give us another shot. I have a plan, one that will prove to her that it's not over.
Southern Chance
Natasha Madison - 2020
Kallie I fell in love with him when I was seven. I scraped my knee, and he helped carry me inside. Our love story was the talk of the town until a woman told everyone she was pregnant with his baby. The only rational solution was to high tail it out of town and never come back. My best friend needed a place to hide, and you can’t get much more covert than my family farm, so I came back. For her. It was supposed to be temporary, and I wasn’t supposed to see him, but that’s what happens when you live in a small town where everyone knows each other. Jacob Being the sheriff in a small town was never my dream. My father died and my older brother took off, so I had to be the one to look after my mother. I stayed. I fulfilled my duties as a son and I protected my hometown. My life wasn’t perfect, but I was content. Until I locked eyes with a ghost from my past, Kallie. I thought it was my imagination, it couldn’t be. I loved her most of my life, but now I hated her. The town gossip mill was going into overdrive. I kept my head down and my mind off of the woman who shattered my heart when she ran away. She didn’t give me a chance to explain, it didn’t matter to her then. I didn’t matter. A second chance is never promised, but now that mine is right under my nose, I’m not sure I can take it.