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Marriage Ever After by King Ellie


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contemporary
alpha-male
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The Pervert, The Monster, and The Sex-Bot


Christine Gray - 2018
    Lucky Bastard, Mr. Asshole, and a Perverted Drunk all walk into a club. Stop me if you heard this joke, but I doubt you’ve heard something as fucked up as this tale."- Keagan One night of passion with Monae will make for a very interesting partnership when they come face to face, months later. Who was to know that the mystery woman with an unquenchable sexual appetite would be the lead detective he's riding with? This is an assignment Keagan can't resist....and might be the downfall of her relationship. Then again, Monae getting rid of her current Joker to make room for a King, like Keagan, maybe worth all the troubles doing so will bring. Throw in trying to solve a case involving a Sex Bot, a Monster that had it coming, a slew of Suspects, and Monae's thirsty ass sister all while trying to keep his dick in his pants will make for a helluva first week. After it's all done though, Keagan will be the name lingering on everyone's lips.

Wicked Throne


Amaya Black - 2021
    

Ephraim's Hurt Room


Amarie Avant - 2019
    She has epitomized beauty, innocence.Everything about her captivated him. As they matured and their love grew, he worshipped her body and soul.And then, without reason, Maliah Porter left Ephraim Levine, and shattered their unbreakable love. He was suddenly held captive by her memory.His obsession with her ruined him... But it also shaped the attractive, brilliant Ephraim into a calculating man.One who would stop at nothing to take what he wanted. Maliah.He will set the perfect scene-- build the perfect cage to entrap the Queen.And finally free himself of the restless need to dominate the one who stole his heart.Ephraim's Hurt Room includes a devilishly, depraved, hot alpha, who has grown tired of waiting for his HEA! Expect the pages to burn with tension, passion, and a lot of steam in this sexy, brand new romance!WARNING: This book includes scenes that may be disturbing to some readers.

Mugs of Love


Norma Jeanne Karlsson - 2014
    He stood like the man he is and took his punishment. Eight years later, he finds himself in a new life. It’s not the life he grew up believing he would live, but it’s a life all the same, albeit numb and empty. Well, not entirely.Every day across the street from his furniture store, Garrett steals moments full of warmth from Emily Garner. As she floats happily through her coffee shop, Emily provides him glimpses into her soul. She’s pure and full of life in a way Garrett’s never experienced. He’s never heard her voice and doesn’t know the color of her eyes. But he knows she lights up like a beacon when she serves coffee to couples on their first dates. Emily can feel the tingles of new love even when she’s not the one experiencing the thrill. And Garrett can feel Emily’s joy from across the street.When Emily finally enters Garrett’s store for the first time six months after he opens, both their lives change. Garrett must battle the demons of his past to be a man worthy of the woman he’s fallen for from afar. Emily has to move beyond her ex-boyfriend and his betrayals to find trust again. If it were only the past challenging Emily and Garrett, their story would be easy. Life is never easy.

Reyna's Vampyr


Zena Wynn - 2015
    Her goal in life is to stay as far away from them as possible. When she compulsively accepts a dare to enter their domain—The Gladiator—Reyna questions her sanity. When the leader of the local Vampyr clutch claims her as his, Reyna does the sensible thing. She runs. Tariq recognizes his Heart’s Blood the minute he sees her sitting at the bar. After centuries of being alone, he has no intention of allowing her to escape him. When she manages to do just that, Tariq goes a little crazy. Tariq Bastien does what Vampyrs do best—he hunts. The more he discovers about her, the less it makes sense. No human should be able to escape him, and he’d recognize one of his kind. When he finally finds her, will the mystery of her past draw them together or drive them apart? Reyna's Mate is a science fiction, paranormal romance with spicy love scenes. Both hero and heroine hail from alien planets whose species have resettled on earth.

The Irish Don's First Christmas


Rose Marie - 2019
    except on the holidays. Being married to a ruthless killer and mob boss like Conner O'Shea doesn't make winter a jolly season. He sees no reason to celebrate such a meaningless holiday. Though with the encouragement... or more like persistence of their very assertive seven-year-old the Don goes on a small journey to get in the Christmas spirit. Join the Don's Don in this Short Novella as he gets in the Christmas Spirit the O'Shea way. **Disclaimer** This book contains a time skip and will contain many new characters that are in books to be released 2020 ****TRIGGER WARNING**** The following content contains sensitive topics that may trigger some such as: Child Abuse, Torture, Injury, Mental Illness, Suggestive Behavior, and different sexual orientations such as BDSM, Homosexuality, Swingers, Etc. Read at your own discretion

Yours to Have: A Novella


B. Love - 2020
     *Please note: This is a 17,000 word novella. If you prefer longer books, please skip this read.*

Wrapped in Red, White and Blue


Dahlia Rose - 2016
    At the house close to the sand dunes of Crystal Coast North Carolina, she found Lieutenant Colonel Byron Keats and his three-month-old baby son Jason. The man was as straight laced as they came and after one look at her, he was willing to send her packing. Ruby was accustomed to being judged by her looks, a tattoo sleeve on her arm and a love of rock music generally didn’t make people think she was qualified. But after pointing out her experience and the fact that he was flying blind as a new father, she got the job. She certainly didn’t expect to have an attraction for the older man. The way he kissed and things he made her feel was new exciting and she craved more. Ruby wanted to help him see the joys in life, a life with her. Byron was already doubtful, about the age difference and when her family made an appearance. She almost ran away. This time it was Bryon who stood with her and wanted her to fight for what they created, fight for their love. Ruby was ready to make the choice to follow her heart. But if she succumbed to the pressure of her family, she may under her father’s rules once again. Byron gave her his love and shared his son with her. Ruby didn’t want to be the one who broke his heart.

Lethal Love: Deceit can be Deadly


Perri Forrest - 2020
    But I blame me...Because I'm usually better about who's in my space,knowing that those in relationships, sometimes wear more than a single face.They wanted to tap dance on someone’s heart.They probably should’ve thought long and hard about that part.So now because of what was done…it’s only fair that I have me some fun.I guess now they need to be shown the error of their ways.To the point that they’re asking to see better days.Cue the deep sigh…Now, in the middle of my storm, something new fell in my path.Something beautiful, something amazing... he came with a taste of something I've never had.There’s absolutely no rushing, to the beat of love, present in my view…But once my mission is complete, who knows what my heart will want to do?The only disclaimer I’ll offer is this…“You'll either love me or hate me by the end of this tale, but I operated off of one goal, only ... that was to prevail.”Signed,Nova Skai Levine

Heartbreak in Rio


Delaney Diamond - 2018
    Now she’s in Rio on business—and Rodrigo intends to win her back and prove that his biggest regret was ever letting her go.

Halo


R.C. Stephens - 2016
     I fell in love with Thomas Wells and knew he was my forever. I was sixteen when I gave him my heart. Our love was the kind to last a lifetime. But Thomas was broken. The first day we met he told me he was going to become a Navy SEAL. At nineteen he enlisted. At twenty he married me. At twenty five he left me pregnant and didn't turn back. I knew he was suffering…. I also knew I couldn't save him. He left me broken. I was scared and alone. Until I met Ryder St. John a wounded soldier… He was lost. I was lost. Together we made sense. I fell in love again… What Ryder forgot to mention was that he held a secret so explosive that it could shatter both our worlds. ***This is a full length novel and is intended for a mature audience.***

Ava's Thor(n)


R.J. Fletcher - 2017
    If only she wasn't also horribly single and alone. Spending most of her nights with her head buried in a good romance, Ava didn't know what to think when she first met the tall, handsome tattoo artist named after a Norse God. She was too busy looking for things to hit him with. But a chance encounter like no other breeds a passion that she has never experienced before. Will Ava be brave enough to look past what she thinks is best for her? Will she realize the man of her dreams is the same man that destroyed her perfect pair of Manolo Blahniks and irritates her to no end with his stunning perfection? Find out if these two flawed individuals can be perfect together in Ava's Thor(n)!

Miscegenist Sabishii


Pepper Pace - 2012
    Now as an adult Tony finds himself attracted to black women but due to social taboos is unable to have a true relationship.It doesn’t help that his mother will not accept the fact that he will never marry any of the many Asian women that she randomly sets him up with. But then one day the woman of his dreams walks into the office. She is everything that Tony wants; bodacious, big booty, big boobs and black. The only problem; he is her boss.Nikki likes Tony but finds herself attracted to his friend Dean, African American and sexy! Unfortunately he is not nearly the man that Tony is and by the time that she discovers this it may be too late.

Cain


Marteeka Karland - 2019
    Or rather, I want to be. Fresh out of college, I went on a date with the wrong man and ended up drugged and helpless in a really bad place. The motorcycle club I was taken to was no place for a woman, as I found out the hard way. They thought I was helpless, but I managed to get away -- only to stumble onto three kids who need me as a teacher. The problem? They’re with another club. I can’t leave them until I’m convinced they're safe. Unfortunately, the club president doesn’t like me much. He’s also the hottest man I’ve ever come across and resisting him is not even something I’m going to attempt. Cain: As president of Bones MC, it’s my responsibility to decide how to handle the kids who adopted us. Who the fuck adopts a MC club anyway? Knowing for whatever reason they didn’t want social services finding them, the club hires a teacher for them. And what a fucking teacher she is! Woman nearly put me to my knees the first time I saw her. I fought it as long as I could, but a man can only take so much of that shapely ass in those tight skirts. I’ll use everything in my sensual bag of tricks to make her mine, and no one will take her away from me. Not even the club from Nashville intent on getting her back. WARNING! If you don’t want hotter than hell alpha males, you need to move on. This is a tale of gruff love. A rough around the edges biker claiming the woman he wants no matter the consequences. If you want lust so strong it will melt your panties, then read on!

Alpha


Tiya Rayne - 2018
    She’s stuck in an abusive loveless marriage and often made to feel inferior by her parents because of her speech impediment. Although as bad as her life is, she never expected to be kidnapped from her home and taken to a private military base to become a test rat for a science experiment. But things change when Morgan meets Alpha. She should be afraid, he isn’t quite human after all. Alpha is a genetically enhanced super soldier, and Morgan has been captured to bear his offspring. Yet, Morgan finds that Alpha isn’t the real monster behind those confined walls. They are both captives of the insane scientist, Dr. Ryder Strong. WARNING: This book contains some graphic scenes of violent acts. Readers please be advised.