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Ladies Love Lawmen: When It's A Matter of The Heart or Death... (Black Mountain Series)


D'Ann Lindun - 2017
     Navy SEAL Jack Coltraine wants nothing to do with a covert operation involving a female. The last time he attempted to rescue a woman in the line of fire she lost her life, and Coltraine can’t forgive himself for her death. Can Andy and Coltraine find a way to work together to save the princess…and fall in love along the way? Longshot Jamie English has sworn off men because she was left by her teenage sweetheart to raise their daughter on her own. Agent Austin Varner is still shaken after the death of his last partner who died at the hands of a Mexican drug cartel. However intrigued he is by the sexy, blonde sheriff, the agent keeps his feelings strictly professional, unwilling to ever love another woman who puts herself in the line of fire. Dangerous Destiny Kidnapped by her ex-husband, Isabella Califano, must rely on her wits to keep her alive in a dangerous search through the Colorado Rockies for stolen money he stashed there. U.S. Deputy Marshal Shane Catlin is sent to bring in armored car robber, Reuben Gonzalez. Already bitter over losing his wife to a convict like Gonzalez the marshal vows to bring the man to justice and protect Isabella. Black Mountain Justice As the daughter of a convicted felon, Mesa McCurdy is used to the cold shoulder. Despite her troubles, she’s built a thriving bed and breakfast. When two convicts break out of a transport van and head straight for Mesa’s farm, she must put her trust in a U.S. Deputy Marshal sent to protect her. U.S. Deputy Marshal Kade Cahill is sent to Black Mountain, Colorado, to corral a convict on the loose and protect a witness. Brought up in an abusive family, Kade has no interest in a wife or children. Wild Horses When two Bureau of Land Management agents turn up murdered after a wild horse roundup, Castaña Castillo fears her brother Martin might be the killer. The Arizona Bureau of Investigations sends Jake Breton after Martin Castillo to bring him in for questioning. Jake has to redeem himself after he slept with a witness in a murder investigation, and nearly got killed for following his heart. A mistake he won’t make twice. When Jake and Castaña literally collide on the road, he hides his identity; she hides her mission. Only after a close encounter with a rifleman, a pregnant woman giving birth to Martin’s baby and a young Navajo woman who comes forward with the truth can Jake and Castaña admit they have fallen in love.

OFF THE TABLE: Da Prequel


Nako - 2021
    

Christmas In The Projexs (From The Hood With Love Book 4)


BriAnn Danae - 2021
    

Second Chance Fake Mate Protector Daddies (Alpha Dragon Club)


Abigail Raines - 2019
    I always get what I want. But there’s something I can’t change on my own. My bad boy image. I need to look more responsible in front of the media. That where Nicole comes in. She’s a dragon shifter just like I am. But she’s also my employee. Perhaps asking her to be my fake girlfriend was a bad idea. Not a second goes by when I don’t obsess over her. Turns out, I have to shed my bad boy image for real. Not just for the media but also for her. She’s pregnant and I have to be her mate. Is it too late to convince her to be my partner forever? Book 2 - Dark Dragon Daddy I had just escaped the hell of prison when I met her. I don’t regret having to go behind bars. It happened the night I was protecting other dragon shifters., Dana is a shifter herself. She’s got a dark past just like I do. We’re suited for each other. She might be my soulmate. But I can never give her the thing she wants most. Love. I lost my humanity in prison. Will Dana be the woman to bring it back? Book 3 - Alpha Dragon's Second Chance Wanting my best friend is wrong. But Sierra is the only woman I’ve ever loved. It might be too late to claim her now. She’s back in town and a new dragon is showing interest in her. Edward is everything I’m not. He doesn’t have the same bad boy image that I do. I need to make Sierra trust me. I have to make her see the sheer need I have for her. It’s the only way I’ll win her over. And I’ll do whatever it takes to push Edward out of the way. Book 4 - Hit-Man Protector Daddy I’m in love with a woman who I’ve been hired to kill in cold blood. How did I even get here? It all started when I was left on the streets as an orphaned dragon shifter. Darryl took me in, and I’ve been doing his dirty work ever since. This is the last job he’s asked me to take care of. I didn’t think much of it until I met my target. Laura is beautiful. She’s mother to a lovely little girl. Killing her would also kill my soul. It would break my heart. Can I go through with it? Or will I risk losing Daryl — the only family I’ve ever known? Warning: For mature audiences only because of window foggingly hot sex scenes!

Dallas Billionaires Bundle


Kirsten Osbourne - 2013
    Ten years later, they’re all billionaires, but they’re still alone. Follow the three men through their journeys to find true love as they each find their perfect bride.Steven: When the younger sister of a woman he used to date shows up at his house with a child she claims is his, he convinces her they’d be better off living with him than simply taking child support from him. He finds himself wildly attracted to the new “nanny” and sets out to win her heart.Justin: When a relatively new employee comes to his office to talk about some trouble in the Human Resources department, Justin feels such a strong physical attraction to her, he’s ready to throw all his beliefs about dating a subordinate out the window. Sarah takes one look at Justin, and knows she wants nothing more than to be his. Will they be able to get past the fact they work closely together and make the relationship work?Cody: After being rear-ended by a beautiful woman on his way home from the Super Bowl, Cody realizes he’s found the only woman in the world who is just right for him. How could he possibly have fallen for the only woman in the world so independent that his billions are a liability?

Sugar Coated Cowboys #1-3


Stephanie Berget - 2018
    Pursued by a loan shark bent on retrieving gambling debts owed by her deadbeat ex-boyfriend, she finds the perfect hiding place at the remote Circle W Ranch in central Oregon. More at home with city life, cupcakes, and croissants than beef, beans, and bacon, she has to convince the ranch owner she’s up to the job of feeding his cowhands. Micah West’s ranch cook quit without notice. With his crew of hungry cowboys about to mutiny, he hires Cary on a temporary basis, just until he finds the right man to fill the job. But, maintaining a hands-off policy toward his sexy new cook becomes tougher than managing a herd of wild-eyed Herefords. Sweet Cowboy Kisses Kade Vaughn’s goal is to ride Swamp Fox. The rank bull has bucked him off twice and given him a severe concussion to boot. On a forced vacation at his friend’s ranch, he comes face to face with a temptress in a Cleopatra wig working in the local diner. She’s the girl he left behind, and who he’d give nearly anything to have back in his arms. To get through each day, Pansy Lark pretends to be famous, strong women who took what they wanted from life. Once a champion barrel racer with a bright future, and a cowboy she loved, she’s lost it all. When Kade walks back into her life, she must decide if real strength is in forgiveness. Cowboy’s Sweetheart Byron Garrett has discovered a passion for the land, his horses, and the cowboy way of life on the Circle W Ranch. Far from his controlling father’s demands, he found peace and created the lifestyle he always wanted. That life doesn’t include a woman--or the complications that come with love. After a long search, Vivi Beckett found home in the beautiful wilds of Oregon. With an inheritance left when she was orphaned, she plans to buy a studio and create her sculptures. Her dreams are put at risk when she discovers her inheritance is in jeopardy. To make matters worse, after meeting the quiet cowboy, Vivi suspects her art won’t be enough to bring her happiness. With Byron’s help, can she salvage her dreams and become a cowboy’s sweetheart? Do you love strong heroines and steadfast cowboys, you'll love the Sugar Coated Cowboys series. Join the men and women of the Circle W Ranch.

Everywhere She's Not


N. John Shore Jr. - 2019
    I highly recommend you read this book; you will thank me later. — Jon Mayes, Advance Reading Copy David is a brilliant young man living alone in an old seaside motel in San Francisco in 1979. He has just destroyed the life that he and his live-in girlfriend Kate spent two years building together.He has no idea why he did the terrible thing he did. All he knows is that he’s appalled he did it, and desperately wants Kate back.Fat chance. Kate, who loves David, is many things. Stupid isn't one of them.

Say Hello and Wave Goodbye


Marina Johnson - 2019
     After seven years of self-imposed exile after the love of her life cheated on her, Becca is finally going home. She’d like to think she’s being brave but in her honest moments she knows she’s being forced into it by the loss of her job. Can she trust herself not to hunt down her cheating ex and fling herself into his arms? Will she ever find the true love that she yearns for? Finding the perfect home with a hot but unavailable landlord and a life far better than she could have hoped for, Becca is still plagued by self-doubt. Is she annoying? Is she the most accident prone person in the world? Is she dislikeable? She thinks she might be all of these, but most importantly, is she normal? Because normal people don’t have The Beccabird squawking in their ears...

A Head Start (Cherry Blossom Point Book 4)


Christine Gael - 2021
    

Christmas Cake Chateau


De-ann Black - 2017
    The paperback version contains 11 floral–themed colouring pages at the end of the book. De-ann Black is the author and illustrator. Story: Lucy is a colouring book artist who goes to a beautiful little cottage on the estate of a magnificent chateau in Scotland to get away from the city to finish her latest book, but there is filming going on at the chateau and this messes up her plans for a quiet working holiday. Struan is the handsome owner of the hotel, known as the Christmas Cake Chateau, and involves Lucy in the light–hearted chaos. Lucy just wants to work on her floral illustrations for the book, but Struan and others become a tempting distraction. Other Romance Books by De-ann Black include: Cottages, Cakes & Crafts series: Book 1 - The Flower Hunter's Cottage Book 2 - The Sewing Bee by the Sea Book 3 - The Beemaster's Cottage The Sewing, Knitting & Baking series: Book 1 - The Tea Shop Book 2 - The Sewing Bee & Afternoon Tea Book 3 - The Christmas Knitting Bee Book 4 - Champagne Chic Lemonade Money Book 5 - The Vintage Sewing & Knitting Bee The Tea Shop & Tearoom series: Book 1 - The Christmas Tea Shop & Bakery Book 2 - The Christmas Chocolatier Book 3 - The Chocolate Cake Shop in New York at Christmas Book 4 - The Bakery by the Seaside Book 5 - Shed in the City The Tea Dress Shop series: Book 1 - The Tea Dress Shop At Christmas Book 2 - The Fairytale Tea Dress Shop In Edinburgh Book 3 - The Vintage Tea Dress Shop In Summer The Bitch-Proof Suit - set in Dublin and New York Oops! I'm the Paparazzi - set in New York The Cure For Love - set in London and Cornwall

Venture Capitalists: Forbidden Love, Promise, Desire


Ainsley St. Claire - 2018
     Forbidden Love He’s an eligible billionaire. She’s his alluring employee. Will they cross the line from boardroom to bedroom? “This book grabbed me from the start and keeps you interested till the end.” –Amazon Reviewer Forbidden Love is the first standalone book in the Venture Capitalist series of steamy romances. If you like heartthrob bosses, sexy-and-smart heroines, twist-filled plots, then you’ll love Ainsley St Claire’s too-hot-to-handle tale. Promise She’s reclaiming her past. He's dodging the spotlight. Can a romance of high achievers succeed in a world hungry for public scandal? “This is a delightful sensual sexy hot romance with two very likable people and good supporting cast.”—Amazon Reviewer Promise is the second standalone novel in the steamy Venture Capital romantic suspense series. If you like strong women, magnetic attractions, and page-turning plots, then you'll love Ainsley St Claire's red-hot novel. Desire She used to be in the 1%. He’s a self-made billionaire. Will one hot night fuel love’s startup? “I was spellbound until the last page. Deliciously erotic and sensual while so loving.”—Amazon Reviewer Desire is the third standalone novel in the steamy Venture Capitalist romantic suspense series. If you like powerful men, passionate women, and wild nights, then you'll love Ainsley St Claire’s wickedly-hot page turner. Buy Venture Capitalist Books 1-3 to star your next adventure today! Interview with the author: Q: Why should readers read this series? A: Venture Capitalist focuses on a group of thirty-somethings who work in a venture capital firm in San Francisco who are not only work together, but they are friends dealing with the ups and downs of crazy jobs and love lives. Q: What kind of series is this? A: It’s definitely romantic suspense. There is an overall story arc about espionage but every book can stand alone and has a guaranteed HEA. Q: Are there any steamy scenes in this series? A: Without a doubt. Due to adult language and sexual situations, these books are intended for mature audiences.

The Bookshop by the Beach


J.C. Williams - 2020
    These things were certain to await her, she felt confident, in this next glorious chapter of her life – this wonderful seaside adventure on the Isle of Man.Only her business acumen was about as useless as her choice in men. Still, nothing ventured nothing gained. And, besides, what’s the worst that could happen?Well, quite a lot as she’d soon discover. In a relatively short amount of time, a business that’d operated fairly successfully for forty years was on its knees – and, sadly, Libby’s dance card was also emptier than her bank account.She wasn’t ready to let go of her dream so easily. Not just yet. All she needed, then, was a plan to turn around the ailing fortunes of The Bookshop by the Beach, and fast!

The Bex Carter Dramadies 1: How NOT to do High School


Tiffany Nicole Smith - 2017
    High school is supposed to be Bex's time to shine, but things are off to a rocky start. First, her aunt embarrasses her on her very first day of high school. Next, Bex tries out for the soccer team and inadvertently makes the team captain angry. Then there’s the struggle to keep her grades up without being sidetracked by boy drama so her aunt won't ship her off to prison (AKA boarding school). On the plus side, Bex meets a cute boy named Lucas, but there's a little voice in her head telling her that Lucas is too perfect to be true. How is Bex supposed to survive her first year of high school when she can barely make it through the first week?

Small Town Alpha Heat


Amber Adams - 2020
    Pour yourself a glass of wine and settle in to be romanced by these 10 hot alpha men. As they work to win the hearts of their strong and curvy women be prepared for:Ups and downSurprisesChallengeSexy heatMisunderstandingsAdventureChemistryConnectionMistakesTrust gainedTrust lostLove wonUnforgettable nights of passion and...10 HAPPILY-EVER-AFTERS!++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Heroes of Hope CountyOnce you take that first step across the county line into Hope, you'll find things are about to heat up!At first glance, Hope County appears a simple, sleepy place, but once you venture inside, you'll be welcomed into a place of thriving, hot excitement and luscious, heart-stopping drama with the perfect places for love and happily ever afters. A mansion with suspense and seduction; a dance club with all the right moves and curves; a record shop that will send you spinning. Drive around and see for yourself if fiery passion is enough to turn into instant love.Take a trip with our steamy, alpha-male cast in this five part, stand-alone romance series as Myles, Graham, Miguel, Josh and Andre fall hard in love for their curvy counterparts. They'll stop at nothing to win their hearts and make their own happy endings.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Swanford Coast SeriesGet your romantic fantasies revving with Jake, Robert, Lincoln, Ben and Kai!They’re heating it up on the shores of the small town of Swanford Coast!But, just because they turn all the female heads in town, doesn’t mean that love comes easy for these yummy alpha men.Grab your beach chair and pull up some sand & discover...♥ Will Jake be able to live down his false reputation and win Amanda's heart?♥ Robert finally broke through to Victoria but has he dropped the ball and lost her now for good?♥ Lincoln is able to be private about his colored past but Jenny's not so lucky. Can he and Jenny ride the tumultuous waves of her's and not have the town shame her into running away?♥ Ben, the ex-military alpha... turned baker. Will the secret he's hiding cause Wendy to lose respect for him and leave him broken-hearted?♥ Kai doesn't like the beach so why the hell is he in Swanford Coast? He even wonders himself, until he meets Alanna. What she does is about to changes everything.These 5 hot, steamy, insta-love stories will leave you, not only dreaming of your own seaside romance, but also believing in true love and happily ever afters.Love really CAN change everything.(And it certainly doesn't hurt when your hero is a drop dead alpha stud of sizzling hotness.OMG!)

The Beach House


Megan Jacobs - 2021
    A high-flying criminal defense attorney, she's smart, independent, and living in the fastest lane of all - New York City.The more she drives herself in her career, the more she can forget her tragic past... until a manila envelope arrives one day with strange and unexpected news. Alyssa is forced to leave the city behind for a small seaside town called Clearwater Bay, where she'll find a deepening well of mystery. And a handyman whose gentle eyes seem to be calling her home...But why is he facing a court case? Who is behind the events forcing him to prove his innocence? Will Alyssa be able to help him?In this collection of all 5 books in “The Beach House” series, Alyssa has to keep reminding herself that she doesn't need anyone. Not a mysterious late relative, not her peppy assistant, and definitely not alluring Liam Carter...”