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romance
insta-love
no-cheating
short-reads

His Tempting Cherry Pie


Dani Wyatt - 2022
    Send his little side piece a BIG bouquet.Of dead flowers.Who knew, my little jab at the side-chick would turn into a multi-million-dollar business.Things couldn't be better, right?Wrong.Enter my father's new wife. Stacie. She's my age and her older brother? He's a hot shot venture capital investor and when he gets wind of my little entrepreneurial success?Let's just say, our first meeting has partnership written all over it. He surprises me in more ways than one. Especially when I find out both of us have saved our slice of cherry pie for our one and only.I do everything in my power to tempt him to take a bite, and when he does, he can't get enough. He wastes no time letting me know, my sweet treat is his and his alone.Only, on Valentine's Day, my business reminds me of how many so-called perfect unions end in a bouquet of dead flowers. Can this hunky first timer show me true love can last?

Forever


Hope Ford - 2018
    He doesn’t let me work or have any friends. My only escape is when he lets me go to the gym. He wants me to lose some weight, so he can make some more money. Little does he know, I’m taking self-defense classes so I can protect myself. But my Self Defense instructor ends up teaching me more than just self-defense. Derek I got volunteered to teach a self defense class. I end up falling for the woman with secrets. She won’t open up to me. She’s hiding something… but all I want to do is protect her. And make her mine, forever. #1 bestselling short romance author Hope Ford writes short, steamy, sweet romances. There is always an alpha male (because who doesn’t love an alpha male) and a woman he makes his queen. Sit back, grab a glass of wine, and get lost in this happily ever after story – that’s also a little naughty.

Dirty Girl


Rory Reynolds - 2016
    Keeping her at arm’s length wasn’t easy, but he had no choice—she was too young and too pure. No longer a girl, Dylan Thomas has become all woman. Gone is the innocence that once kept him away. Her hungry gaze tells him all he needs to know. Now he’s ready to claim what’s his... Once and for all. Note: This novella is an insta-love romance with a secret baby and guaranteed happily ever after.

Mistletoe Kisses


Shaw Hart - 2020
    Roth. She's always had a silly crush on him, but she knows that dating or sleeping with her boss would be a total disaster.Mason Roth is a ruthless bastard.He's always had to be in his business, but when Noel starts working for him, all of his focus shifts. Instead of conquering the business world, he can't stop having filthy visions about conquering his new pretty little assistant.Before long, he's obsessed with her and would do anything for just one little taste.Too bad that would probably result in a sexual misconduct lawsuit.He's resigned to just having his dirty fantasies about her, but then something happens.He kisses her.... and she kisses him back.Will a sprig of mistletoe be enough to get these two to see that they're both crazy about each other? One click now and find out!

Sugar Lips


Aria Cole - 2017
    Her seductive curves contradict her innocent smile--she's sweet, uninhibited, and just the woman he needs to calm the animal inside. Tangled in a web of unbridled passion, their chemistry is combustible before masks are removed and true identities finally revealed. Reese Hamilton is the last woman Nolan should want in his bed, but little does she know he’s already addicted to her sweet taste. He’s taking steps to make her his—to make sure she never gets away. Warning: Sugar Lips is over-the-top alpha male goodness, sweet enough to induce a toothache, and so sizzling Halloween will never be the same. Make a chocolate martini and spice up your night with Nolan and his sweet treat, Reese—love stories this scorching should be illegal!

Warm Kisses


Loni Ree - 2020
    Freaking black ice.Waking up in a hospital room is a shock. Either I survived the crash, or this is hell. My head is pounding while pain slices through every inch of my body. You could say I’m a little grumpy from the ordeal I’ve endured. After kicking every incompetent twit out of my hospital room, I’m shocked when the perfect, curvy angel walks in. Forgetting about the pain is easy as I stare into her stunning eyes.As the newest nurse on the Trauma floor, I’ve been assigned to care for the problem patient. Lucky me. Nothing makes Mr. Grumpy Pants happy. Unfortunately, healing his body won’t do anything for his nasty temperament. Too bad, my silly heart doesn’t seem to care that the wealthy, handsome businessman is such a jerk. I might be falling for Mr. All Wrong.What happens when the adorable nurse gets stuck with the world’s grumpiest patient? Her kisses warm his cold heart and turn him into Mr. So Right.This over-the-top quick read is just what you're looking for if you like sweet, clean, insta-love romance with a little bit of humor.

Mason's Winter


C.M. Steele - 2018
    Weeks of wonder and dreams lead him to finally take his chance when she accidentally crosses his path again. Can you fall in love with someone when they belong to someone else? Crashing into Mason nearly sent her to the ground if it wasn’t for his strong hands catching her. She could still feel his touch even weeks later. Winter knows it's not meant to be and does her best to stay away, but he has other plans. Winter and Mason fall hard and fast in this holiday romance full of heat.

Daddy's Secret (Yes, Daddy Book 21)


Lena Little - 2021
    Or I did.Running into the same girl I saved earlier is a one in eight million shot.
I’m not a believer in fate, destiny, or any of that new age nonsense.But ever since that moment this morning she’s all I’ve been able to think about.The irony of this all is that I knew I was going to hire her before I ever came into the city this morning.The application process is all a rouse for a bigger game I’m playing. I just didn’t know that this faceless girl would be the same one I met in such strange circumstances.
This isn’t what I expected. This wasn’t part of the plan.
But it’s lead me to the ultimate win of my life…her.
I had a plan and I executed it. The only problem is it’s working out too well. I expected results, but I didn’t expect this…because I never could have expected she’d be as perfect as she is.
But what if she figures out the truth? Will she still want to be with me? Would she try and leave?
It’s not a chance I’m willing to take, because when I told her she’s mine I meant it…whether she understands what that means or not.She’s mine now. My little girl. There’s no turning back, whether she likes it or not, forever and always.
This is a short, steamy "daddy-lite" romance with some daddy elements, but it is not a spot on ddlg story. No OM / OW drama and no cliffhangers. Always a sweet HEA.

Hands On (Bride of the Billionaire #1)


Jenna Rose - 2020
    Really, I did.But then she walked in looking for work......and the job description changed.I gave her the position, and now I'm about to give her everything else.There's just one thing standing in my way, but that's not going to stop me.I'm going to claim her and make her mine forever.All books in the Bride of the Billionaire series can be read as STAND-ALONES, all feature gorgeous billionaires looking for their brides, and contain steamy instalove and a guaranteed HEA!

Half Past Normal (Love for the Holidays: Valentine's Day #1)


Brynn Paulin - 2020
     If I’d been completely sober, I might have stopped the crazies who burned the man effigy at the Anti-Valentine party I went to. I mean, that’s not really my thing. I don’t hate men. I’m just a normal, single girl trying to get through college without being noticed. Because everyone in my family is famous. And then the party and the stunt made national news. And there I was, front and center on the Film at 11. It's okay. I’ve got this. I’ll dodge the paparazzi, and soon they’ll tire of me. I’ll sink back into obscurity. Then he shows up—my little brother’s manager. He’s going to fix my reputation—thank you, I didn’t know it needed to be fixed. It was just one dumb party! And apparently, he’s my date for Valentine’s Day, too. That ought to be fun. He doesn’t even like me. That’s okay. I don’t like him either.

I Look Good On You


Olivia T. Turner - 2021
    Big deal.It's not like anyone was living at the house.Since my neighbors moved out and put it up for sale, I like to hop the fence and study there.But what I wasn't expecting was for someone to study me.Vance Keller.He comes to see the house but he sees something he likes even better.Me.Now, this rich silver fox is my neighbor.He bought the house to be close to me.And now I can't stay away.This boring neighborhood just got a whole lot more interesting...Soon to be appearing on the Read Me Romance Podcast!SAFE, no cheating, and a sweet HEA that will have you grinning and blushing! Enjoy!

Mr. Heartbreaker


Jordan Marie - 2020
    He prowls the halls of Black Mountain Academy like he owns them. But since he’s from one of the wealthiest families in Black Mountain, he can. He’s famous—or infamous, and not for his baseball skills like his brother—currently the Major League’s media darling.On campus, Big Mike is notorious for the giant bat he swings—the one between his legs, not on the field.And every girl swears Big Mike definitely lives up to the hype. Mike owns it, embracing his reputation. Until Violet Raines. New girl in school, pure as driven snow, and she hates his guts from moment one. Mike wants Miss Purity under him, begging for mercy he'll never give. When Violet refuses to play ball? It’s time for Big Mike to get creative and steal a home run. He zeros in on the new girl. Now, there’s nowhere for her to hide. No sassy words to save her. No denying her hot, longing glances. Big Mike gets what he wants.And Violet Raines? She’s already his.

Pop-Up Love


Mink - 2020
    That's what I need. And that's what I have -- until her -- the woman in the pop-up shop across the street. The shop that's invaded my tranquil life, and turned my town into a movie set. I want nothing to do with any of it. But then I hear her voice -- and I can't think about cogs and tick tocks. All I can think about is her. And when I find her? I'm never letting her go. FawnA pop-up shop is a perfect idea to publicize our Kitty Cat Valentine premiere. I may not be the star of the movie, but I can certainly be the MVP of the shop. But when my friend tells the long line of people that I'm giving away a kiss to one lucky shopper, I don't know if I can do it -- until he walks in -- Sam. The stoic man who's built like a freight train and kisses as he means it. I want to be his Valentine -- but when his dangerous past finds him -- will we be able to give love a chance?*-*MINK's note: Curl up with a coffee and a cat for this Valentine's treat with twists, turns, steam, and a fun HEA.

The Silverfox Next Door: Instalove age gap short romance


Ever Lilac - 2021
    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.

The Professors' Sweet Treat


Penelope Wylde - 2019
      But they're untouchable. Forbidden. That's the rule. If I'm honest I've always followed the rules.   Until them.   When a dare from my best friend lands me in nothing but a red thong and f*ck-me-heels in front of these possessive, gorgeous men maybe all my sweet, dirty fantasies will come true.   And you want to know the sexiest and dirtiest secret of all? They want to claim me as theirs in ways I've never imagined. But at what cost? I might have won the dare, but I could lose my heart and my scholarship if anyone finds out I'm the professors' forbidden sweet treat. Author's naughty note: This steamy virgin romance novel contains a set of wicked, dominate, and deliciously possessive professors who are hot and hard for their forbidden student and will stop at nothing until her sweet little body, and heart, is theirs. This menage student teacher romance is safe with a HEA and NO CHEATING!