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Power Over Me
Kimberly Brown - 2021
The product of a scheme gone wrong, she was left with a mother who felt she ruined her life. At the tender age of fourteen, she was propelled into the world of adulthood and taking care of herself by any means. As a result of past traumas and hardships, at twenty-eight, she is a struggling recovering alcoholic who is one step closer to falling headfirst into her old lifestyle. With the weight of the world on her shoulders, Nuri is ready to throw in the towel and end it all.One night after a near slip, she meets Silas Baxter, a charming kindhearted man who helps her in a moment of need. For Silas, meeting Nuri was like meeting his soul in human form. His instant attraction to this mysterious, delicate woman propels him to pursue her in the most tender fashion. While Nuri rejects his advances, the more she engages with him, the more she comes to realize that her soul needs him more than she could ever imagine.With life becoming overbearing and secrets from her past spilling from left and right, Silas is right there to pick up the pieces as Nuri finds herself breaking. Will she be able to lean on him for support or will the pressure become too much altogether?
Billionaire's Black Surrogate 1
Ciara Cole - 2015
The offer is simple. All Ciara has to do is play girlfriend to a handsome, mysterious white billionaire and have his child. The prize? One million dollars. What starts out as a coldly defined contract, starts turn in something much more. Feelings develop, and the business deal changes for the worst. Can Ciara stop from falling for the powerful billionaire? Can she be anything more then a surrogate to this wildly powerful man? *This story contains very steamy, adult scenes with a powerful alpha billionaire. Not intended for anyone under 18.
The Good Mistress
Amarie Avant - 2016
Grief wraps around her heart and soul – cushioning her to the outside world and the reality that is now her life. Warren had been many things to her: friend, lover, and even a part-time savior. After spending too many years working too many hours for a large corporation, Mila was able to let go and love Warren, even at the expense of losing her traditional Somalian father’s favor. Nothing could have prepared her for such a devastating loss, yet the fragile bubble she has built around her heart is shattered when Mila comes face to face with Blake Baldwin – Billionaire, womanizer, Warren’s boss…. And the owner of that fateful airplane. Blake Baldwin is too handsome for words, with a body that could melt hearts and a piercing stare that cut through Mila’s every defense. The encounter seems to ignite a fascination in the enigmatic Billionaire, one that sends him to the beautiful Somalian’s door again and again… Mila is not looking for love—been there, done that, but Blake will not rest until Mila Ali is his. He thrusts her into a frenzy of confusion, deception, and passion. Blake just may be the bandage Mila’s wounded heart and neglected body needs, or he could be the biggest heartbreak of all.
Christmas With His Brother's Baby (Interracial Romance)
Teona Bell - 2015
Then a few days before Christmas, the worthless jerk sent her divorce papers. Gracie is four months pregnant, and her husband doesn't know it. When Gracie's mother-in-law invites her to Christmas with the family, Gracie figures why not? She lost her dad a couple years ago, so she just wants one last Christmas before she doesn't have any family except her and the baby.From the first moment Asher Hawkes, Gracie's brother-in-law, comes to pick her up, she notices how he looks at her and how he's careful to make sure she's got everything she needs. Ash doesn't know her secret, that her husband left her or that she's pregnant. He doesn't know about the divorce papers, and Gracie wants to keep it that way. Unfortunately, from the day she steps into her in-laws' house, everything goes wrong.Gracie's attraction to Ash grows, but she's battling the feelings she still has for her soon-to-be ex-husband. She won't be the woman that moves from one brother to the next, but Ash won't give up once he learns what his brother has done. Things get complicated when Carter arrives, and all Gracie's secrets are revealed.This Christmas, it's not just about love and family. It's also about betrayal, jealousy, lies...and a foot to the throat.
Show Me How to Love
Synithia Williams - 2015
Refusing to stick around for further humiliation, she escapes with the one other person affected by what happened her now ex-boyfriend’s cousin, the sexy, Andre Caldwell. Though Andre believed the feud between him and his cousin over, he wasn’t surprised by what happened. What is surprising is how much he’s attracted to Mikayla’s personality and charm. As he gets to know her better, he realizes there is more than betrayal bringing them together. But the Caldwell feud runs deep, and when family obligations threaten the fragile connection between Andre and Mikayla they’re both question if their love is real or a result of revenge.
The Ugly Duckling
Tasha Jones - 2016
A bit nerdy and shy, and without the greatest fashion sense, she's definitely no prom queen. But Athena has a secret. She's been secretly dating the most popular guy at school. Mason McCarthy is the most popular guy at school. While he can get any girl he wants, there's something very unique that attracts him to Athena. But his pride does him in, and he refuses to acknowledge his relationship with any of the other popular kids. Athena moves away suddenly, and it seems like this would be the end of their love story. A decade passes as these two grow into full fledged adults. Athena is no longer the ugly duckling, and has grown into her looks and has a sense of style very unique to her. She has decided to own up to who she is, and this makes her so much more attractive. When she moves back to her hometown she never imagines Mason is still there. When Mason see's Athena, he realizes the mistake he made all those years ago, but is it too late for him to finally show her how much he truly loves her? Follow their journey as they try and rekindle their relationship after a decade apart, as Athena deals with a dangerous drug dealing partner, and her own sordid past.
Kiss
Kristi Tailor - 2021
With no one to turn to and no place to call home, Charlotte embarks on a new adventure, leaving Baltimore, Maryland for the Big Apple. However, Charlotte soon learns running away from her problems does not make them magically disappear, especially when past broken relationships threaten to destroy more than just her sanity.Nicholas Elliot, Upper East Side, Prep boy, has always succeeded at acquiring his heart's desires. Being born into a life of luxury, nothing has ever been withheld from him, until now. From the moment Charlotte enters his office, Nicholas knows she is the One. Whether it is love at first sight, or simply an intense sexual attraction, it has caused a yearning within him that goes beyond anything he has ever felt before. But Nicholas' initial intentions of an office love affair quickly shifts when he discovers there is more to the exotic beauty than sex appeal- that she is nothing like his previous conquests, and what she needs more than anything is a friend.Is it possible for a man and woman to be everything to one another without going too far?Only time will tell . . .WARNING: This book ends with a cliffhanger!
Jax's Holiday: An Interracial Romance
Renee Lindemann - 2017
As the creator of the program, she wears multiple hats to provide her patients with top notch care at the end of life. There is zero time for love or dating. Jax Pierce is the devastatingly handsome son of terminally ill Emma Pierce. He visits his, Me-Me everyday, much to the delight of the female facility staff members. He is polite, gentle, and brooding. His dark blue eyes conceal a painful past but that pales in comparison to losing his beloved Me-Me. Emma Pierce is dying. The cancer is robbing her body but her brain remains sharp. She can see the attraction between her nurse, Holiday and her son, Jax. She wants nothing more than to have the unlikely duo confront their fledgling feelings before she takes her last breath. Jax arrived late into her life but he is a most treasured son. She won’t be around to help him fight the demons. However, Holiday’s strength and love could help her son process his grief while keeping the demons at bay. Can Holiday remain professional in spite of her growing need and desire for Jax? Can Jax grieve for his mother and allow his feelings for Holiday to blossom into something wonderful? Will the demons allow him the love of a good woman? Or will moral obligations and a haunted past ruin their chances at love?
The Billionaire's Unwanted Surrogate
Lena Skye - 2016
But she had no idea that her problems were only just beginning. Just weeks away from giving birth and Silicon Valley billionaire Matthew Chase has told River-Lea that he and his wife have separated and as a result the terms of the agreement will have to be adjusted. With Matthew's wife no longer interested in raising a baby with no connection to her, Matthew feels he has no choice but to suggest that he pay River-Lea to raise the baby for him. Can she possibly accept the billionaire's outrageous proposal? Or might there be another way to solve this predicament... BUY TODAY AND GET THIS FREE BONUS: THE BILLIONAIRE'S CONVENIENT SURROGATE Billionaire casino owner Parker Spesato was having a hard time finding a suitable surrogate to give him the child he has always wanted. Whilst at the same time Alexandria Frey was looking for a way out of her abusive relationship and was willing to do anything to make enough money to escape. When Parker proposed that Alexandria be his surrogate mother it seemed to be an arrangement based more on convenience than perfection but it seems that both of them have nothing to lose but possibly everything to gain... Scroll up and start reading these right away!
The Captive Contract: A Secret Baby Mafia Romance
Bella King - 2020
'Tis the Season
Shyla Colt - 2020
However, when a secret exposes him to be a controlling chauvinist, she kicks him to the curb … only to find he’s left behind a present that’s nine months in the making. Struggling to rebuild her life, she battles with her rich ex, who’s determined to bully her into returning to him. One night, as they’re having it out in a drugstore, a handsome man with a killer accent steps in.British transport veterinarian James Bailey is spending another Christmas alone. After losing the woman he was to marry years earlier due to the dedication it took to open his own practice, he’s given up on love. Then he rescues a runaway dog and discovers its owner has a familiar face. Trapped in the house as the snow rises, he finds himself intrigued and protective of the expectant single-mother.Sparks fly, but their doubts lead them to form a friends with benefits arrangement. What happens when feelings develop, and one of them wants more?
Enduring Christmas
Siera London - 2019
Spend the holidays with the Men of Endurance. Xenobia Yardell can smile through hurt, pain, and disappointment. In fact, the schoolteacher has been wearing a cheery facade since arriving in the small town of Endurance. That is, until Luke Cole kisses her. His touch pushes all the right buttons, and Xenobia’s spitting mad over the undeniable attraction. Luke Cole doesn’t suffer fools or indecisive women. X wants him-end of story. He has no idea why she’s angry about their one kiss, but he has no intention of enduring another Christmas alone.
What White Boyz Ride
Karen White-Owens - 2009
She meets a handsome skier who sets fire to her heart. But is this sexy ski bum hot enough to keep her warm on long winter nights?In Natalie Dunbar's Knight On A Just Ski, Alexis Calhoun works on a secluded island. After nearly drowning, she is rescued by a hunky actor on a jet ski. Will their passion survive once they are off the island? Seressia Glass's Regina Lieberman in Rode Hard is in a rut. She agrees to take a ride on the back of a studly man;s custom-made motorcycle. Can these two unexpected lover keep moving when a secret threatens to derail their desire?Enjoy the Ride by Kelley Nyrae presents Evangeline Sinclair blowing off steam after passing her bar exam. She heats thes lops with a hot snowboarder in a affair hot enough to melt snow off the mountains. But will their fling last longer than a thrilling down hilll ride?SImone Harlow's Robey Wade is a girl in control of every aspect of her life until she she takes her first surfing lesson. She meets a handsome surfer who takes her on the wave of a lifetime. Will this mismatched couple learm to go with the Flow and let love rule?
The Billionaire's Unwanted Baby
Lacey Legend - 2015
But she didn't think it would ever get as bad as this. A few months on from their night of passion, Grace has discovered she is pregnant. Having lost her job and on the verge of losing her apartment, the timing could not be worse. So she goes to Lance for help. However, the young playboy barely remembers her name and makes it clear he has no interest in helping her or the baby. Now Grace is all alone with no one to turn to but just when she is on the verge of giving everything up she is about to find the help she needs from the most unexpected of sources... If you love a billionaire romance that is different from the norm and will keep you guessing to the end then this is it, scroll back up and start reading this now! (also FREE for Kindle Unlimited Users) WARNING: Includes HOT sex scenes! 18+
When We Touch (Entangled Hearts)
Renee Williams - 2021
It didn’t matter what my heart wanted. That organ couldn’t control my emotions. Christian had violated. His pregnant mistress coming to my house crossed every line, boundary, and rule. It was the disrespect for me. She could have him. I was releasing him back into the street from whence he had come. Now, here was another man promising me forever. Could I trust him? I didn’t know, but whatever grip he had on me wasn’t letting go.SethEven as a lawyer, it wasn’t every day I encountered a woman destroying her fiancée’s car. I already knew what was going on. She didn’t have to say it. Somebody had royally screwed up, and she was making him pay the price. The problem was, I couldn’t just walk away. There was something about her. It could have been her pain calling me, or it could have been the fact that something was telling me she was meant to be mine.