Come for the found family created in the midst of the most unlikely of circumstances, stay for the protective mountain man who will do whatever it takes to protect the ones he loves.The mountain men are calling, and we must go . . .This spring, twenty-one of your favorite romance authors are joining forces to bring you a mountain man series to make you swoon. Join us all May long for thick beards, big hearts, and instalove that won’t be denied. The Spring’s Mountain Men series of short, steamy stories is sure to put a spring in your step. *wink* HEAs guaranteed!**Content warning: domestic abuse is lightly portrayed and referenced in this book.

    My father’s will is quite clear: either I marry or I forfeit the mafia empire we’ve built. Getting married has never been something I thought was in my future, but now that it’s imperative I find a woman who’ll have me, I suppose I have to get used to the idea. Grudgingly, of course. It’s not as if I truly want to get married.At least, that was the case until I met the feisty pink-haired girl in a shared cab on a rainy day. Maddie brings an unexpected ray of sunshine to my life, and I realize that maybe my father was onto something. Maybe getting married isn’t a chore… As it turns out, it’s exactly what I want.But my world is one of darkness and violence, and happy endings are hard to find. When Maddie is taken from me, I’ll get her back by any means necessary and rain down hell on everyone who dares to do her harm.MINK's Note: Get some caffeine and a kitty for this tale of marriage of convenience with a big helping of true love and a side of cute kitty.

    

    But now that she's living in small-town Montana, she's finding her way easier. If only her daring baking adventure could find success, she'd be content.Merrick Dumont loves his mountain. He likes creating rustic furniture out of the red cedar that grows on Big Horn Ridge. And he'd never go to town at all, except for the necessities: toilet paper, beer, and coffee. Not to mention the cupcakes he found at the pop-up bake shop... and the spicy-sweet girl who's selling them...Short, sweet, steamy instalove! No cheating, no cliffhanger, and a guaranteed HEA. Part of the Men of Big Horn Ridge series, but can be read as a standalone.

    I haven’t made a secret of it, but she’s not giving me the time of day. In fact, she’s driving me crazy. There’s a pull between us and I know she feels it, but she refuses to let her guard down. I know why. She’s a single mother and she’s got her son to worry about. She doesn’t want a man to waltz into their lives and leave them. What Faith doesn’t realize is that I’m not that type of man. I’m her man. I’m going to prove to her that she and her son can count on me forever. Tory is taking you back to Cherry Falls once again with a sheriff that has fallen in love with a single mother and her son. He won’t stop until he claims them both as his own. Graham Lawson is an over the top alpha who is out to steal his woman’s heart and hopefully yours, too. This is book is safe, hot, and full of a sweet happily ever after that will prove love comes when you least expect it—no matter how hard you fight it.

    But when I walk into his cake shop I can't help but wonder if fate has another plan for me... He wants all of me And I want to give myself to him. But I've never done this before. He whispers in my ear: "Just follow my lead." Liam: She came in with her sister, And I couldn't take my eyes off her. Her perfect curves and sparkling smile Will be mine. With me she'll get all the sweet and all the heat she could ever need. His Sweet Curvy Treat is a standalone short romance novella in Sara Hazel's CURVES FOR THE ALPHA series. This is a high heat older Alpha man younger curvy woman story you don't want to miss. It's INSTALOVE and CONNECTION like you crave. It makes no apologies for the sugary sweet steamy goodness you'll find within. Yeah, it might be a little cheesy, but that's on purpose! <3 This story is OVER THE TOP and filled with YOU-KNOW-WHAT! Sara Hazel writes stories red hot over the top instalove stories of curvy women who learn they can have it all -- adventure, career, and love. There is always a hot Alpha Man who sees the brilliance in the heroine's smile and wants to make her his wife. He can even be a little obsessive about it! Every story has a HAPPY EVER AFTER (HEA) and there's absolutely NO CHEATING! *If on fire/over the top Instalove isn't your thing then you probably want to look away or you might melt! ---- *BBW *Alpha Man *Sweet *Single Dad Romance *Steamy *Older Man Younger Woman *May December *Second Chance at Love

    It's my first holiday in this new mountain town, and I'm determined to make it a good one. It's all going to plan until I'm driving up in the mountains to make my last delivery. A blizzard hits earlier than expected and I'm stranded.Then someone comes to my rescue. He's handsome, strong, and brave, but he's also distant and closed off. As we spend more time together, I quickly see that behind that cold exterior there is a warm heart.ALDENHolidays are always a hard time for me. This year is no different. I mostly keep to myself, like I do the rest of the year. But I have no choice when a beautiful curvy woman gets stranded on my land.I tell myself spending time with her is only until the roads clear. I tell myself that this is a one-time deal. But the more time we're together, I find myself more and more thankful this blizzard brought me Hope.Holidays with a Mountain Man is a series of short, sweet, and steamy instalove romances set during some of your favorite holidays. No cliffhangers. No cheating. Happily Ever After guaranteed!

    Not by society standards, and certainly not by the bare minimum. When people heard my name—Enzo Santini—it wrought fear and respect.I did horrible, violent things, all in the name of power, all because I was the Capo of the Los Angeles Italian crime syndicate known as The Family.The mafia.But because of my status, the next step for me should’ve been to get a wife and produce heirs. It's what the men in my world did to secure even more power, to be stronger. But I’d never had the need to do what was expected of me. And listening to others had never been who or what I was. It was one of the reasons I was as powerful as I was.But the first time I saw Bianca Alfonso, the gorgeous and curvy secretary for Seeking Curves—the matchmaking company The Family had a business hand in—I knew one thing for certain.She’d be mine.I’d never wanted anyone or anything as much as I did Bianca. And if I were a man who experienced fear, my bone-deep need to claim her would have scared the hell out of me.Bianca didn’t know it yet, but I’d make her mine, and not just for one night.Because I wanted her as my wife and the mother of my children.

    When I was discharged and he reenlisted, I promised him I would do anything I could to keep his baby sister safe.Taking a job on the police force in the town where she lives seems like the perfect way to keep my promise. But when I arrive in Cherry Falls, I realize protecting Selina is going to be much harder than I thought.First off, she is on a crazy quest to earn enough money to pay off her father’s medical bills. Even worse, I can’t keep my mind off her sassy, snarky mouth. Not to mention her curvy body.I am determined to protect her and to keep my distance. Except then she heads to Syn City to double her money at the blackjack tables. And the next morning, we wake up married ...Cherry Falls is filled with returning characters and iconic destinations that will begin to feel like family. When you leave the city, and drive into Cherry Falls, it’s like you’ve finally come home. The cherry on top? Each book delivers a swoon-worthy, sexy romance! So welcome to Cherry Falls, we hope you stay awhile!

     When I move from my small town to the big city for the first time I’m not expecting my new next door neighbor down the hall to be a dashing doctor. But one look and I want this older man to be a lot more than the doctor next door. I want him as my personal Doctor Baby Maker showing me how to make a house a home. This nurse may have passed the registered nurse exam, but when it comes to learning about the birds and the bees I’m hoping this doctor gives me a hands on test that becomes more than neighborly …and leads to a pregnancy test that gives this virgin the baby I’ve always wanted, but only with my perfect older man …my doctor next door. *Doctor Next Door is an insta-everything standalone romance with an HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.

    Enjoy the wildlife, take lots of pictures, a few of the Mountain Bluebird and load up my scrapbook. What I didn’t plan on was falling into the arms of a Mountain Man, literally.The mountain men are calling, and we must go . . .This spring, twenty-one of your favorite romance authors are joining forces to bring you a mountain man series to make you swoon. Join us all May long for thick beards, big hearts, and instalove that won’t be denied. The Spring’s Mountain Men series of short, steamy stories is sure to put a spring in your step. *wink* HEAs guaranteed!

    (I’ve been hit on enough by the male passengers on the loser train.)He must be cute—or at least have a good sense of humor.Honest.Kind.And okay, I mean, let’s be real here—He needs to be good in bed.Don’t look at me like that. A woman has needs.That should be easy, right?Okay, I admit it. I wasn’t expecting this to work out either.Color me surprised when I get matched with Travis.He’s perfect—utterly, irresistibly perfect.Someone this great must be an angel from heaven, right?Either that or he’s hiding something…

    Living in the mountains can get lonely, but it’s easier to resist temptation when your only companions are trees and bears.Then temptation fell into my lap—literally.Allie Russo is the last kind of problem I need on my hands. Gorgeous, smart, and far too young for me, she’s running from problems of her own. She has no business being in my life. Or in my bed. Or over my knee.The problem is, she likes being there. And when she calls me Daddy with that look in her big, dark eyes, I have a hard time remembering all the reasons we’re wrong for each other.Because this thing between us feels right. And now I’m not sure I can live without her.

    When she meets her new neighbor she’s not prepared for how big or how hot he is. The gentle giant has her fantasies running wild and she’s learning what it means to love thy neighbor.Bull has always been the biggest in the room and it’s annoying. He’s a former security guard who now does online consulting to stay away from the stares. But when his young little neighbor wants to make friends he can’t help himself. He’s tearing down all his walls and breaking the rules just to have a shot at what he never thought was possible.Warning: Will Bull be too big to make Teeny his? Will it somehow work anyway? You betcha! Find out what happens when this bull meets his china shop...because it’s wild!