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Devilish Charm: Book 2 of the Devilish series (Delivish Series)


Kasey Martin - 2017
    One day, he's stopped in his philandering tracks by a gorgeous, voluptuous woman with golden brown skin and honey brown eyes. When Jones is suddenly thrust into the role of protector, his whole life changes, and his obsession with the sultry beauty grows. Farren Bell is a sexy, independent, curvaceous siren who never had to depend on anyone but herself, but when a gorgeous playboy unexpectedly becomes her protector, her life will never be the same. Be charmed by a world of sex, lies, murder, love, and intrigue with a dynamic devilish duo in Devilish Charm.

Mistaken Identities


Tressie Lockwood - 2014
    That is until his best friend and best man, Grayson Porter, accused her of cheating just days before the wedding. Instead of standing by Tonya, Roman dumped her—hard—and left her with nothing, no job, no place to live, and no hope. Devastated, Tonya flees Charlotte, North Carolina with a vow never to return, but seven years later, when she’s rebuilt her life in Los Angeles, Grayson shows up to ask her to come home. Grayson Porter cannot deny the attraction he’s always felt for Tonya, but how can he forgive her for the past? He brought her home for a reason, but he can’t keep his hands off of her now that she no longer belongs to his best friend. Lies and deception lay between them, and a future together seems dim. Can they look past their mistakes to discover the truth and a lasting love? Time After Time by Dahlia Rose Stasia Copeland thought she’d left Charlotte behind—the people, the ridicule, and a crime she didn’t commit. Her family didn’t seem to care either way, and being a bar manager was a lot better than being in prison. That was until a face from the past was standing in her bar, which caused everything to come flooding back. Bryce McDowell was looking for his sister who had gone missing, but she could still see the anger from the past in his eyes. He was one of the people who believed the worst of her, so when he asked for her help, Stasia had every intention to tell him no and go on with her life--until he said he would help her clear her record and her name so she’d finally be free to live her life. Stasia didn’t expect the gut wrenching need he caused when he kissed her or held her in his arms. When it was over and Kim was found she planned to leave Charlotte for good. So how could she be falling for a man who seemed to hate her when he wasn’t jumping her bones and blamed her for his sister’s downfall? Would the truth finally set her free or tear them both apart?

Through the Woods


Olivia Gaines - 2019
     Best selling author Jazzy Allen was only 14 years old the summer she asked Justin Wolfe to marry her. Fast forward twenty years later, she was shocked to learn the man planned to take her up on the offer. Justin Wolfe returned to Grand Lake to clear his head and relive the fond memories of his childhood. Part of the loving reminiscences of the place revolved around Jazzy Allen, a pain in his ass that he looked forward to seeing each summer listening to the crazy stories the girl made up each day that she tried to make scary. He truly believed fate was giving him a second chance to get it right when he showed up at the lake. A new chapter begins for them both with the discovery of old letters that hide a family secret. Come over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house as Jazzy and Justin rediscover the love they shared as children, is far more potent as adults. This time, he would get it right. She wasn’t a little girl anymore.

Never Say Never


Michele Cameron - 2008
    Original.

Loving HART


Theresa Hodge - 2017
    Gone is the pimply faced, nerdy boy that was easy to forget. Hart Strong is now a strapping, toned, virile man who is capable of making my knees weak and my body sizzle to life. I love his sexy ass walk, his smoldering charismatic eyes and the way he makes me feel when I’m in his presence. My ex, Tony, is becoming more and more of a distant memory. This gorgeous blast from my past has come in to sweep me off my feet, make me forget my heartache and demand that I believe in true love again. What a wonderful feeling to be loved by Hart. Hart The moment I saw Whitney Martin again, my heart stopped. She's drop dead gorgeous, strong-willed and super talented. Thank God we landed on the same contract. Now, I get another chance to claim what’s mine. I wasn't confident back in the day, but now I'm a man who goes after what he wants and I will get it too. I am confident of that fact. Soon enough, Whitney will know what it means to be loved by Hart. Take a man who loved and lost, A woman who doesn’t believe in love anymore, An ex who figures out whose team he’s on way too late, and A love connecting best friend who always has her friend's back--And you have all the elements for a titillating romance story.

Mr. Bentini's Lady: The Beginning


Jaye McCloud - 2014
    Bentini's LadyTo help pay the bills, overworked and underappreciated middle school teacher, Tiressa Hawkins, applies for a temp position at Bentini and Sons. By some strange twist of fate, she becomes the personal assistant of Mrs. Bentini, the matriarch of the Bentini family. Tiressa not only loves her new job, she also loves that it pays much more than she ever earned as a teacher. Everything goes well until Tiressa meets Antonio Bentini.From the first moment that powerful executive Antonio Bentini, meets Tiressa Hawkins, he is captivated by her. So much so, that he insists on breaking Mrs. Bentini’s number one rule and sets out to make himself the most important man in Tiressa’s life. Tiressa has to decide if she dare take a chance and risk not only her great paying job, but also her heart. Antonio says he wants her love, but is he really telling her the truth. Is what he offering real, or could it turn out to be nothing more than a meaningless affair? You will not regret immersing yourself in the love story of Antonio & Tiressa. Mr. Bentini’s Lady is an interracial (black woman, white man) romance. This 64,677 word novella is the first in this series. It contains adult situations, sexual language, and sexual content. Appropriate for mature readers 18+Note to Reader: If you prefer a spicier version of this book, look for Mr. Bentini’s Lady: An Erotic Romance. It’s the same great story with added erotic sizzle.Prologue I enter the building and decide to take the stairs to the third floor instead of the elevator. As I get to the second level, a voice bounces off the walls and stops me dead in my tracks. “You must want Mr. Matthews to get hurt.” I gasp in shock as I look up to see Antonio walking down the stairs towards me. My first thought is, ‘Shit did he see me with Derrick…and if he did, how much did he actually see?!’ My second thought is, ‘He’s so intimidating when he stabs me with those cold pewter eyes. Now is definitely not the time to talk about money!’ Then bizarrely I think, ‘My Gawd! No man should be that damn fine!’ To see such powerful thighs encased in a pair of very long denim blue jeans. And his chest! His chest and arms are so muscular, he must never miss a workout. There is nothing NOT sexy about Antonio Bentini. He is definitely a triple threat. “Imagine my surprise… I get back in town, rush here to see my lady… And find her in the arms of another man.” Antonio’s voice is low and dangerous. I want to say something. I open my mouth to say something. My lips move, but no words come out. “You didn’t answer my question, Ti. Do you want Derrick Matthews to get hurt?” How in the world would he hurt him? He can‘t be saying that he’ll have a physical confrontation with Derrick? –Is he? “No…No, of course not.” I start stepping back. Antonio matches me step for step until he backs me up against the wall. “Whatever is going on between you and Derrick Matthews stops today. This minute. Do you understand what I’m saying, Tiressa?” He grates out in an infuriated voice. He seems more threatening because he isn’t yelling. The more upset he is, the lower his voice—as if it takes him a great deal of control not to lose control. Although we are not touching, I can feel the heat and energy radiating from his body into mine. I guess I didn’t answer fast enough because Antonio grabs me by the arms and gives me a little shake. I quickly stammer a reply. “Yes. I understand you.

Hazard


Xyla Turner - 2018
    However, that same hot-head rejected me on Christmas day without knowing, I would be the one standing between him and his next promotion. It didn’t matter if he was sizzling hot and sexy. He was a class A jerk and the kiss meant nothing. Right? HAZARD The chief brings in a mediator after I told him that the simple resolution was to get rid of the bad egg. What were the odds that the mediator had to be the sexy vixen from Christmas night? What I also did not understand was the force field between the two of us. We butted heads, she challenged me, and I just wanted to make her mine. I would too, but first I had to go through the mediation of another kind.

Wicked Intentions


Linda Verji - 2014
    Oh, no! The bastard had to go and get himself murdered. Guess who the first suspect is! When Shakira is found innocent despite all the evidence pointing to her being the killer, she realizes that being a good girl isn't all it's cracked out to be. One night of sin couldn't possibly hurt, could it? Nathan Hollis has bad boy and ‘no commitment here’ written all over his gorgeous tattooed body. Which makes him perfect for Shakira’s plans. One night! Strictly sex! No follow-up! However her wickedly sexy one-night stand has a hidden agenda of his own - that starts with sticking around. A woman suspected of murder! A man on a revenge mission! What could go wrong?

Is Mr White Mr Right?


J.A. Fielding - 2013
    Nothing has ever been able to knock her off her game... Until now! Enter 'McDreamy', the hunk of a boss at her new dream job. Oh yer, did I mention he's white?Join Tasha as she works on her career, and love life, and social affairs. A story by J A Fielding, and the second BWWM story in her catalog.Warning: This story contains numerous scenes of a sexual nature. If you are under the age of 18 or legal age in your country, please don't read this book. This black woman white man story is around 23,000 words long.

The Billionaire's Love Child


C.J. Howard - 2015
    He is rich beyond his wildest dreams and has the perfect trophy wife to go with it. However, there is one thing he wants more then anything else in the world... A Child. Only problem is, his wife refuses to give him any children and does not have any plans to do so ever. A divorce would be too messy for a man of his wealth so Kevin has no choice but to take drastic action. He hires a surrogate with a TWIST. He will father a baby with her but in this arrangement she will get to keep it. In return, mother and child will be supported financially for the rest of their lives. They will never need or want for anything, just as long as Kevin can fulfill his dream of being a dad. For the beautiful and curvy Marina this is the ideal arrangement for her. She has always dreamed of being a mother but has never met a man worthy. Kevin and Marina are about to embark on a very unique arrangement. One that promises to blur the line between love and convenience. Can such an arrangement exist without feelings getting involved? And can Kevin really stand by and watch his love child grow up without being involved directly? You will not believe the twists in this incredible romance story, start reading right away by scrolling up and clicking "Buy Now With 1 Click!" WARNING: Includes HOT sex scenes! Adults Only, 18+

Secrets & Lies


Tia Sirrah - 2020
    I always fall for the bad boys, the players, the men with "red flag" written all over their gorgeous faces. I should've learned my lesson after having my heart eviscerated into tiny, unrecognizable pieces. But no, not me. That would be way too simple, and my life is nothing but.Luca Fiore is Manhattan's Prince. He's sex in a suit personified, and he's also my stepbrother. I've moved back to New York, and he's offered me a place to crash until I find a place of my own. What could possibly go wrong?My subconscious screams, "EVERYTHING!"With his piercing gray eyes, sharp jaw, and dark hair, Luca makes me weak in the knees. And I would gladly get on my knees for him.Five years ago, I left home with a broken heart and a lifetime worth of sins. Now, I'm back with a naïve hope that I can make things right. How I expect to do that when I have no intention of confessing my sins remains to be seen. One thing is for sure. I have to stay away from the one person who was why I left home in the first place — the man who once called me his Achilles. His flower. His secret. His stepdaughter.I'm not the good girl in a love story. I don't deserve a happily ever after. I have secrets on top of secrets on top of secrets. I've sowed, and I've reaped, and something tells me karma isn't done with me yet.This is a BWWM contemporary romance novel. ***Warning: Contains mature subject matter. TRIGGER WARNINGS: rape, pregnancy-related issues

Finding Divine


Eve Vaughn - 2013
    Twelve years after the brutal murder of her brother, Jessica Smith still deeply mourns his loss. Afraid to branch out and take chances, she isolates herself from most of the world until a chance meeting with a handsome stranger changes everything. A broken man... One night gone wrong, changed Simon Lange’s life forever. The heavy burden of his guilt causes him to push people out of his life. But upon meeting the lovely Jessica, he’s determined to not let her get away. A whirlwind romance... With one look, Jessica and Simon fall in love and enter a passionate all consuming love affair. But when Jessica learns of Simon’s connection to her brother’s death, the devastating truth threatens to tear them apart. To err is human. To forgive is divine. But will love be enough bring to heal two broken souls?

Far From The Usual


Avril Ashton - 2012
    The man is rude and obnoxious, his blue eyes cold and unfeeling, but he makes her body melt. Being with ex-con Cam is nowhere in her plans, not if she wants the affection she’s worked so hard to gain from her overbearing father. Still, Cam’s touch is unlike anything she’s ever felt and Arden finds herself having to choose between her wants and her needs.Cameron Mercer is his family’s black sheep, a man apart. For six months he watched Arden waste her time with his twin and now she’s free, he’s not waiting another minute. He’s on a campaign to get her off the tight rope she’s been walking. There’s a rebel behind that smooth façade and he’s on a mission to set Arden free. Too bad she insists on putting up a fight.

Her Savior: Ellison Brothers


Vera Roberts - 2017
     Like pronto. Like expeditiously. Interning at a law firm where there are nothing but white folks and very few black faces may not be my ticket to go. I don’t want to get trapped somewhere between a Pumpkin Spice Latte convention and the Sunken Place. Yet, when I do cross paths with him, well, it’s game over. Every girl has that line they will not cross. Savior Ellison was that line.

Shattered Lives


T.M. Pigatt - 2017
    I love women, all different types. I love the way it feels when I’m pounding into them. I love hearing them scream my name but most of all I love when they go home.” Is how CEO of Maxwell Publishing, Charles Maxwell, thinks. He’s never had a woman turn him down. That’s until he meets Samantha Clarkson. Samantha Clarkson is a woman who's running from her past. She keeps running until she runs right into Charles Maxwell. She does everything she can to stick to the first lesson she learned; men can't be trusted. Unfortunately, Charles isn't your normal man.