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Under The Cypress Tree by Ashleigh Z.


romance
secret-baby
contemporary
second-chance

Pride


E.M. Leya - 2017
     After being dumped by his longtime boyfriend, Milan finds himself back in the dating scene, and it isn't anything like he thought it would be. Shamed and ridiculed for how he looks, Milan decides that it's time to get back into shape, but stepping foot in a gym is harder than he imagined. Everything in Kelson's life is about fitness. He's a well-known trainer as well as a fitness model. His focus in life is working out and helping others to improve their lives. As content as he is on a professional level, personally life leaves a lot to be desired. He longs for someone to share his future with. There's something about Milan that catches Kelson's attention right away. Finding excuses to spend time together is easy, and as the friendship flourishes, they find attraction growing with it. The world isn't as accepting as it seems, and when some see Kelson with Milan, they attack, convinced that a man like Kelson wouldn't be with someone like Milan without using him for something. Reacting to the hate and attacks, Kelson calls out those he works with, reminding them of their pledge to help people and not to shame them. With the world watching, Milan and Kelson must work through the publicity and hate while trying to hold on to what matters most — each other.

Special Force


Brynn Paulin - 2012
    Now, he thinks she’s someone else. After a long-distance, internet romance, his deployment is over and he's ready to meet his woman face-to-face and claim her once and for all. The truth's about to come out. And consequences will be paid.With F-16 butterflies dive-bombing her belly, Amelia nervously awaits her soldier and the promises he made over the net—promises that make her tremble with need. Promises she’s afraid he’ll withdraw when he learns she lied to him.After months away, Keon's ready for some one-on-one action with the woman who's captured his heart through cyberspace. Too bad, she’s not who he thinks she is. Either way, she’d better be ready for his special force. He’s been dreaming of this night for months, and her sweet behind is his.

Mistletoe Magic (Santa's Coming...)


Kim Loraine - 2018
    It didn't take long for me to realize giving up Noelle was the worst mistake I'd ever made. When I find out my parents are about to lose their Christmas tree farm, I know I have to go home and help. I haven't been back since the day I said goodbye to everything I knew and I'm not sure everyone in my little hometown will be happy to see me. Especially not Noelle. This Christmas, I may come back to save my family's farm, but I'm not leaving without making Noelle my bride. She might think we're ancient history, but I'm going to show her all we need to reignite our love is a little magic under the mistletoe.

BIG: (A Bad Boy Stepbrother Romance)


Emme Rollins - 2016
    He’s bad. And he only wants one thing. Revenge. Ric Ryker spent years being called “Big Dick.” Ridiculed for his weight, shunned by all the pretty girls, snubbed by all the cool guys. But after a secret journey of transformation, he’s back—ready to take over leadership from his father at Ryker Arms—with an impressive new physique and a plan to prove them all wrong. Especially her. The one woman who hurt him the most. Annalesa—sweet, smart, stunning. And his stepsister. The girl he could never have. The girl who wouldn’t look twice at him anyway—especially in front of her stuck-up friends. Now he’s going to make her want him. Show her just what she was missing. And hurt her, just like she hurt him. He’s got the weapon and he’s taken aim—but he didn’t count on his own heart getting caught in the crossfire. This is a stand-alone novel with no cliffhanger ending.

Healing Gabriel


Elizabeth Kelly - 2014
    He retreats from society and rejects the idea of ever finding a woman who will accept him for who he is. After her mother’s death, Morgan Wilson moves to the small town of Martinvale to begin her new life. While living in the carriage house on Gabriel’s property, she gradually begins to tear down the walls Gabe has built around him. As Gabe slowly warms up to her, Morgan must find a way to convince him she wants both his friendship and his love.

Caveman's Captive


Juliana Conners - 2018
    Tight. Since returning from war, I've purposefully secluded myself from reality.I built a cabin in the woods, but even that wasn't reclusive enough for my needs.So I also have a cave I go to when I really want to hide out.I've never taken anyone else there. Until, by chance, I meet Michelle.Her sultry eyes and seductive hips open up something in me I thought was forever closed off.When we get trapped in the cave, it's the opportunity I never knew I needed so desperately.To tie her up. Dominate her. Control her.And find myself again in the process.She says she's game. But does she have any idea what she's getting herself into? And while my c*ck is in her, what if my heart is plunging just as deep? Caveman's Captive is a full length standalone romance with no cheating, no cliffhangers and a happily ever after. Bonus content is included for your continued reading pleasure!

His Secret Child


Jordan Silver - 2015
    Had I known then what else she was stealing from me, she would've never made it past the state line. Now she's back with a secret, one that will shake my very foundation from out under me. Where once there was love, there's now only hate, and now that I know there's even more reason for that hate, I will stop at nothing to exact my vengeance.

SEAL's Bride


Vivian Wood - 2016
    Settle down? Hell, the ripped, fierce bad boy doesn't even bed the same woman twice.When he winds up back in his hometown, he's got no intention of changing his ways. F*ck the comforts of small-town life, there's a world full of pussy out there to conquer.That is, until he sees her. Remy River, the gorgeous blonde knockout who slams the door in his face -- apparently, she hasn't forgiven him for his past sins.Time to conquer the unconquerable.I had his baby, and he doesn't know.Four years ago, Remy made a huge mistake. Lovesick and impulsive, she slept with Sawyer Roman.And while he was off shooting bad guys, she had his baby.He doesn't know Shiloh is his son, and if she ever tells him, his family's threatened to ruin her life. But now he's back, damaged but hotter than ever, and he still wants her.If only she could turn away. If only she could resist his kisses, but Remy melts when he looks at her like that. But this secret's weighing on her soul, the guilt getting heavier and heavier every day.Remy has to tell Sawyer that Shiloh is his, but can they start fresh? Or will it be the tragic end to their love story?

Irresistible Lies


Juliette White - 2013
    Well, all traces of him besides their son, whose existence she decided it was best to keep secret from her ex.Years later, Jamie walks right back into Grace’s life, demanding answers for her unexplained disappearance and seeking a second chance. With everything dear to her on the line, Grace must find a way to resist the one man she never could...

Almost


Sean Michael - 2014
    It’s been two years and he’s doing his best to come to terms with things, including the fact that he dumped his lover to free the man up from being stuck with a gimp for the rest of his life. Luckily, Lane inherited his Gramps’ cottage—it just needs some renovations to make it wheelchair friendly. He’s determined to make the best of what he’s got.Hammer was one of the men Lane saved…and his lover while they were in the Army together. He let Lane drive him away back when the man first got hurt, but now he’s hunting Lane, determined to make Lane the one who almost got away. Will Lane be able to see past his injuries far enough to realise Hammer’s in it for the long haul?Publisher's Note: This story has been previously released as part of the Stand to Attention anthology by Totally Bound Publishing.

Second Time Around


J.M. Madden - 2010
    Four years before Quinn Scott disappeared to make his fortune, and she hasn’t heard a word from him. As his touch ignites old passions, Shane is torn between telling him about the son he’s never known, and protecting young Jackson’s heart from the man who walked away without a backward glance.When Shane storms back into his life, Quinn isn’t surprised by the incredible attraction which sparks between them. He wants to take up where they left off, but years of lies and unexpected betrayals from family and friends endanger his Thoroughbred breeding operation and his dreams of a future with the woman he never really left behind.Will old prejudices separate them again or can love grow stronger the Second Time Around?

About My Daddies


S.E. Law - 2019
    Vlad is a filthy rich Russian billionaire who’s utterly possessive. The catch? They’re both my mom’s ex-husbands. My mom Vivian is a crazy woman. She marries and divorces men like it’s no big deal. As a result, even though Vivian’s not old, she already has two ex-husbands. I come home from college one day, and my mom says she wants to take a family photo with both men. This is crazy! Vlad and Jared aren’t even family anymore. Why are we doing this? But when the shutter starts to click, both men of the house are ready to CLAIM … and I’m just the brat to make it happen! About My Daddies is a collection of taboo romances with growly, possessive OTT alpha males, feisty curvy girls, and lots of bouncing babies! The collection features three standalone, full length novels and one short story, including: About My Daddies, About Last Night, About This Morning and About This Evening. They don't have cliffhangers or cheating. They DO have very happily ever afters and plenty of steam!

Second Chance Baby


Natasha L. Black - 2020
    Let these Anderson brothers show you what a real HEA looks like. This is book one of the series. It can be read in any order.

Logan's Temptation


Liz Andrews - 2005
    But a phone call from his brother sends him racing back to help the woman he could never forget. Evie and her family are in trouble, and he’ll do whatever he must to protect them…and earn his way back into her heart.Town librarian Evie Gray never forgave Logan for leaving. She put him, and his bad-boy kisses, behind her and vowed to move on. Now, her family’s in danger, and the only one who can help them is Logan. She needs his help…but can she let him back into her life without taking him to her bed?Evie’s determined to keep him at arm’s length, but Logan won’t take no for an answer. He’ll show her every sensual delight, fulfill her every secret fantasy, shower her with passion until he proves its never too late to go home again.

There's Only Been You


Donna Marie Rogers - 2008
    Two weeks after he accused her of cheating and disappeared from her life, Sara discovered she was something she never expected to be--an unwed pregnant teenager.But with the love and support of her annoyingly alpha-male family, she's managed to make a good life for herself and her young son. She even owns her own business, Sara's Bakery, which she's built into a thriving success. Sure, she works too hard and her social life is nonexistent, but for the most part, she's content.Until the day Detective Mike Andrews walks into her bakery and back into her life...