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The Love Spectrum
Mel Dau - 2020
(KJ) has always lived a life of obstacles when it came to dealing with his autism, but with a strong support system and utilized resources, he’s overcome every one of them. Now as a grown man living on his own in Charlotte, North Carolina and running two successful businesses, a new challenge shows itself to be one that has the potential to change his life. Never feeling worthy of love, he tends to shy away from even the possibility of romance. After all, autism or not, he’s just a different breed. What happens when the stars align perfectly allowing the Moon to rise smoothly into his orbit without warning?Luna Goodwin is simply a country girl with city girl dreams. From the small town of Estill, South Carolina, she has always been a party of one. As an only child and outcast because of actions that are not her own, she learns to be independently awesome and fearless at a very young age. Moving to Charlotte, she finds herself without warning orbiting a planet that is unfamiliar to her in so many ways. Will the climate of this new planet be complimentary to her needs as the Moon?Will KJ look to the east for the rising of the Moon with acceptance of the love it has to offer, or will the planet’s climates be too much for the Moon, causing an early setting?
Taking Charge
Serenity Woods
She’s only been here ten minutes, and she’s already gotten stuck in the elevator, blown up her computer, and caused the coffee machine to explode all over the floor. She says technology hates her, but I’m beginning to suspect her secretarial skills aren’t the reason she wants to work at my company. Part of me wants to fire the agency for wasting my time and send Colette and her sassy smile packing. The other part of me has very different ideas of what do with her. Is there more to her than her smart mouth, tight skirt, and high heels? What does she really want from me? Book 1: Taking Charge Book 2: Taking Over Book 3: Taking Liberties Book 4: Taking Time Available as the Like a Boss Box Set, containing books 1-4 * Also included: No Way to Treat a Lady – a spin-off Treats to Tempt You novella!
Hayley’s not brave enough to expose her stretch marks to a complete stranger. Then she meets Jed Williams...
Single, over thirty, and with four kids under ten, Hayley’s convinced she won’t be having sex for the next twenty years. Her sister-in-law suggests she have a one-night stand, but Hayley’s not brave enough to expose her stretch marks to a complete stranger. Then she meets Jed Williams. After his divorce, Jed’s not actively looking for another relationship, but when Hayley offers a night of hot sex, he’s more than happy to oblige. Their passion grows along with the stormy weather, but when morning breaks, will either of them be brave enough to ask for more?
Snake (Battle Born MC: Sacramento, #1)
Scarlett Black - 2021
. . until I broke one, betraying the woman I love.It was never a game.*Snake's book can be read as a standalone. It is the first book in the Battle Born MC, Sacramento California Chapter*Contains graphic situations and triggers, not suitable for some readers
Firebloods
Casey Hays - 2017
It all started when the boy next door made her hear music—inside her head. All the time. It was torture. She didn’t think things could get worse. But then one hot summer, her best friend Kane O’Reilly decides to tell her how he really feels about her. Music inside her head? That’s nothing compared what happens next. Things only turn stranger when she and her lab partner Frankie Melmack begin a project to prove the existence of the Vatra u Krvi—a race of people tied to the mythical Phoenix. Add in a neglectful mother and a magic ring, and the insanity that defines Jude’s life is pretty well complete. Heat surges across the Nevada desert, and the best and worst parts of Jude Gallagher’s life collide as myth meets reality. In the middle of the chaos, she begins to hear more than just music. And she has to wonder… Maybe... just maybe… she really is crazy after all.
Everything I Need
A.K. Evans
Needing to calm her mind and get away from the heartache, Charley abandons the place she’s always called home.
But she never expected to have her newfound peace disrupted by Wes Blackman.
Snowboarder extraordinaire turned business owner, Wes has been putting in hours to keep his company as the industry leader in snowboard production. With a board launch on the horizon, Wes finds himself back on the mountain.
What he hadn't expected to find was a mysterious girl with a battered heart.
Charley is afraid to take a risk and open her heart, knowing tragedy may strike again. Wes wants the opportunity to prove that no matter what happens, he'll always be there to pick up the pieces.
The Slapshot Series Box Set: Books 1-3
Heather C. Myers - 2017
and in the bedroom.Black Eyes & Blue Lines, Book 2: He drives her crazy - and not in a good way. But she can't get him out of her head.Lip Locks & Blocked Shots, Book 3: He's the last person she should fall in love with and the only one that ever stood a chance.Grab your collection now before the final buzzer sounds and the season comes to a close.
Love Game
Maggie Wells - 2018
The last thing she wants is to work beside a washed-up coach escaping scandal, but the University hands her Danny McMillan.Danny was hoping his transition at Wolcott University would go smoothly, but clashing with snarky Kate has made things difficult. Even as she finally lightens up towards him, a local reporter can’t get enough of their verbal fireworks on camera. What the cameras don’t know is that the sparks are even hotter behind the scenes…
Blue Harmony (My Day Book 1)
Mary Kelly Reed - 2018
MY DAY IS A SERIES - HOWEVER EACH BOOK CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE NOVEL Amy is tired of sabotaging all of her relationships because of Ethan. He broke her heart years ago, and she let him get away unscathed. It’s time for her to confront him and rewrite the past. Determined to set things right, she flies away with her friends for the blue skies of Santorini to carry out her plan; a plan that begins to collapse as soon as she crosses Ethan’s gaze. Surprise guests and an idyllic romantic setting will further complicate her designs. Is she right to insist, or will stirring up the past prove to be a dangerous game? EXCERPT “Good morning, Zoe, Allison ... Amy.” Why does a shiver go through me when he utters my name? It’s like he … “You look like you didn’t sleep well. I hope it wasn’t because of me.” “I don’t see why it would be because of you. Your kiss didn’t perturb me to the point of staying awake all night.” “I just wanted to make sure our walk didn’t get you too worked up to sleep, but I see the answer is quite different.” I try to picture him as a Greek statue, made of stone and unable to speak, and in my distraction I miss something Zoe asks me. “Excuse me?” “Ethan just offered to show us around the island. He knows it better than we do, and I think it’s a good idea. What do you say?” “I don’t think so,” I reply dryly.
No Time for Love
Raine English - 2018
But could meeting the right man at the wrong time cause them to break their vows to each other?Kinsley King loves her lavish lifestyle as one of Manhattan’s most in-demand real estate brokers. She’s worked hard to get to the top, and she’s not backing down now… But when her favorite aunt bequests her a wildlife sanctuary in the middle of nowhere, she has a tough decision to make: honor her aunt’s last wish or put the property on the market and maintain the life she adores.Dylan Reese, on the other hand, thinks life off the grid is just about perfect. That is, until the owner of the wildlife sanctuary he manages dies suddenly and leaves the place to her spoiled city-slicker niece. Now he, too, has a choice: leave it all behind or swallow his pride and take orders from a woman who wants no part of this particular commitment.Sparks fly in this opposites attract sweet romance as Kinsley finds herself falling for the swoon-worthy sanctuary manager, causing her to rethink the no marriage vow she made with her girlfriends, while Dylan wonders how he’s going to keep from losing his heart to the one woman who’s sure to break it.
Saved by Love (Bachelor Billionaire Kids #1)
Sharon Cummin - 2017
He had a huge decision weighing heavy on him. What was he going to do with his future? His father had been convinced since the day he was born that he was going to take over the family business. Both of his parents were software developers, and their company was doing very well. There was only one problem. Gavin couldn't stand software development and wanted no part of the company. He wanted to join the service to help people and keep his family and the rest of the country safe. The only thing he had to do was find a way to tell his parents. Gavin stood up and looked down the table at all of the people he loved. There were five families, and between them, they owned seven houses on one stretch of a Hawaiian beach. It was their last night there, and Gavin knew he needed the support of everyone around him when he told his parents what he'd chosen to do with his life. He instantly saw concern cross his mom's face, but he had to do it. There was no going back. "I'm joining the service," he said. It didn't take long for his father to get to his feet and all of the chatter to fill the empty space between them. "I'm joining too," Gavin's best friend Jack announced. By the time everyone calmed down and both of their families accepted their decisions, Gavin was beginning to feel a little better about things. There was only one person that wasn't going to let it go that easily. That person was Gracie. Gavin was taking her brother, and that was not okay. When Jack told Gracie he wanted her to write to Gavin each time she wrote to him, she was not happy. Gracie was going to write him, but she wasn't going to make it easy. Little did Gracie and Gavin know that those letters were going to change their lives forever.
His Surprise Baby
Ana Sparks - 2018
Having a baby with his PR advisor wasn’t part of the plan! I’m an all-star. A football hero. A household name. But my reputation precedes me. After one too many drinks and one-night-stands. The public sees me as a bad boy. Reckless. And my sponsors don’t like it one bit. I’m one scandal away from being off the team. And now, the kicker. A sex tape that’s gone viral. I did what anyone would do and hired a PR pro; A hot, sassy spin doctor who’s amazing at what she does. How the hell could I resist her? Only now I’ve got a problem. She’s pregnant. And the kid is mine. This is a full-length romance, with steamy love scenes, a beautiful HEA and utterly no cliffhangers!
The Cowboy's Baby Mistake
Mary Sue Jackson - 2019
But then again, there’s no man quite like Trey. Charity has known Trey all her life, but she can still appreciate a fine-looking man when she sees one, and Trey is far more to Charity than just a fine-looking man. He may have always seen her as his best friend’s little sister, but Charity’s all grown up and her crush on Trey has grown up too. If only she could get him to see her as a woman. During a trip to buy Charity’s new barrel-racing horse, Trey’s floored—and a bit horrified—by how attracted he is to her. He wants to put her firmly in the friend zone, but his body disagrees. And when they get home, that attraction ignites all the way to the bedroom, leaving Trey riddled with guilt the morning after. He feels he’s betrayed the family who made his life bearable when he was young and dealing with a drunken, violent father. But what Trey is convinced was a mistake turns into so much more when Charity finds out she’s pregnant—with twins. Now, he’ll do right by her and support his children. He’ll take care of Charity, like he’s always done. The only thing is, Charity insists she doesn’t want or need his help, thank you very much. She’s still stinging from his rejection after their night together, and refuses to marry him based on some duty or obligation. She wants a man who loves her, not just one who’s determined to do the “right” thing. Yet as Charity’s pregnancy progresses, Trey realizes he can’t live without her, and he’ll do all he can to convince her they were meant to be. This novel contains sexual content, profanity and scenes with referenced violence and referenced substance abuse.
With this Ring…
Bella Osborne - 2021
But then a stranger sits next to her on a train to London and explains his plan to propose to the woman of his dreams. Maybe true love does exist after all?When the man accidentally leaves the engagement ring behind, Ruby is determined to save the day. But she hasn't counted on fellow passenger Curtis stepping in and insisting he should be the one to track the stranger down. As summer closes in, the unlikely pair make a promise to reunite the ring with its owner. But can they find their own happy ever after along the way?
Waiting at Hayden's
Riley Costello - 2018
But when they land dream opportunities on opposite ends of the country following graduation, they are forced to make a heart-wrenching pact. In the hope of one day restarting their love story, they set a date to reunite in five years at their favorite restaurant.Restaurant owner Gianna Hayden is thirty-seven, single, and one bad date away from giving up on finding the right guy when she meets Peter Clark on a dating website. Attractive, kind, and driven, he is exactly what she thought she was looking for. But as the day of Charli and Jack's reservation approaches, Gianna finds herself reflecting on the kind of passionate love her former customers once had and begins to question her bond with Peter.These two riveting stories converge on the night of the fateful reunion. Gianna, Charli, and Jack are all forced to make difficult choices as they struggle to follow their hearts, and ultimately each must decide where their true feelings lie before time runs out.Waiting at Hayden's is the first book to be published in the new reading experience format shopfiction™, which Costello coined and branded. The digital version of this book contains links to watch key scenes unfold and to shop the characters' clothes. The print versions contain web addresses to do the same.
Seducing the Billionaire Boss
Melanie Shawn - 2021
Make that the world. I worked hard to get this job, going above and beyond at every turn, making myself invaluable. The obvious choice.It wasn’t for career advancement, though. It’s because I’ve got a secret. I’m not who Mac Mackenzie thinks I am, and I’m on a mission to prove that he’s not who the world thinks he is.All I need is evidence. That’s why I’ve been working so hard to get close to him, so that I would have enough access to gather it.There’s only one problem, though. Now that I know him, I’m starting to think that maybe I have the wrong target. Maybe he’s not the man I thought he was before I met him. That maybe I’m falling for the man I’m finding out he is.I thought working with Mac would be simple, but now that love is involved, things are getting very complicated.Mac MackenzieWhen I promoted Kira Baker to be my “right hand woman,” I knew it was going to be hard to keep my mind on work when she was around. Her chestnut curls, her deep hazel eyes, her curves that go on for days…all of these things are very distracting.But when things heat up between us, I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that this is more than just a physical attraction.And when I find out things about her past that she thought would always stay hidden, I know one thing for certain—I will do anything to protect her.