Austin Bliss can't stand Brooke. It's a fact as old as the earth itself. But his momma taught him to always do the right thing. He's her neighbor, after all.When disaster strikes Brooke’s ranch, his honorable good-man wedding proposal might be her only hope.The only problem? Brooke hates rich, popular Austin right back. She'll never be his bride. Not ever. No matter what.

     Next thing I knew he had me bent over my own countertop. Nolan is back in town, And I never planned on making him stay... But the world works in mysterious ways. Who knew having a crush for over a decade would blossom into something so amazing?

    That is, until she spends one hot night in the arms of sexy, unbridled Dare Wilde.She's a girl trapped in a rigid world she desperately wants to escape, and he's an untamed artist with an attitude, hell-bent on freeing her—body, mind, and soul. But Reagan's life is not her own, and Dare is not welcome in it. She can't include him in her carefully-controlled, extremely public lifestyle...and yet she cannot give him up.Will a shared passion for art—and, increasingly, each other—be enough to keep them together? Or will it be the thing that ultimately tears them apart?

    Instead, it had Greek billionaires and this little girl dreamt she'd one day have Her Own Greek Billionaire to live happily ever after with. When this little girl grew up, she did what she could to make her dream come true.This is my story.I mean your story.I mean, Mairi Tanner's story.

    Well, maybe he does—he’s never encountered a riff he couldn’t handle, a treasure he couldn’t score, or a woman he couldn’t conquer. No one, especially not a buttoned-down rule-follower like the band’s new tour accountant, is going to change him. Accountant Sara Anderson is an unabashed stickler for the rules… Sara’s worked nine long years to make partner, and only one thing stands between her and her goal—Hunte. Now she’s going on their tour to whip the band into financial shape. So long as she gets them out of the red, the promotion will be hers. Those bad boys of rock will be tamed, no matter how yummy their lead singer is. When rebellion confronts discipline, fireworks explode. Passions collide, and lives are permanently altered, in this enemies-to-lovers, slow burn standalone romance set in the mid-1990s—when grunge ruled the airwaves and women partners were as uncommon as those new mobile phones.

    He had learnt from early on that trust and unconditional love end badly. Both his mother’s failed relationship with his rich and absent father and his mentor’s marriage to a scrupulous and selfish woman taught him the lesson not to carry his heart on his sleeve. The man who had turned James’ life around in the darkest of his teenage years, died alone and rejected. Ridiculous accusations that prompted such ending left James incredulous and furious, the heat of his anger never completely leaving him in the years that followed.It is impossible to escape the past, his mentor’s suicide and the events that lead to it still very much on his mind. The fate has given him the rare opportunity to finally settle the scores. Avenging Steve Masden’s death is simply too tempting to be ignored. Emily Beggins knows right away that something isn’t right about her stepsister’s mysterious fiancé. He might well be the most handsome and charming man she has ever met, but there is a certain icy resolve in his eyes that frightens her witless. Behind the impeccable façade and lethal smile, she senses something dark and dangerous. Something that shouldn’t really be there…Loyalty has always been a big part of her character, even though her life with her stepmother and stepsister had proven far more challenging and difficult than she had ever anticipated. They share enough memories and dirty secrets to bind them together with the invisible thread of guilt and obligations. Saving Sophie from the unknown disaster leaves Emily no choice but to confront the man who had managed to capture her stepsister’s heart in a span of mere days.Only James isn’t ready to play fair, one sweep of his hand pushing aside any hopes she might have for a happy ending. He knows too much and cares too little to have any sympathy for her or her family.She has to play by his rules, each step taking her deeper and deeper into his world. Soon it becomes her world too and the lines between black and white blur, nothing certain any longer.As time goes by the question of how to survive being around James becomes replaced by another, more urgent one.How will she ever live without him?

    She's expecting their first baby, but her husband Luke - a US Navy fighter pilot - is half the world away. So Amanda determines to get through her childbirth alone with the help of a trusted good friend. When a raging snowstorm hits, complications ensue. Will Amanda's strength see her through? And can Luke stay out of harm's way? It may all depend on the power of love to achieve a happy ending.

    Make sure you have all night, because once you start you won't want to stop reading. Every book's a winner!" New York Times Bestselling Author Brenda Novak 3 AWARD-WINNING CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE NOVELS in 1 GREAT BOXED SET LOVERS AT HEART (The Bradens, #1) DESTINED FOR LOVE (The Bradens, #2) FRIENDSHIP ON FIRE (The Bradens, #3) Sneak Peek: SEA OF LOVE (The Bradens, #4) --- LOVERS AT HEART SILVER MEDAL WINNER, Readers' Favorite Awards, Contemporary Romance Handsome, wealthy resort owner Treat Braden is used to getting what he wants. When Max Armstrong walked into his life six months earlier, he saw right through the efficient and capable façade she wore like a shield, to the sweet, sensual woman who lay beneath. She sparked an unfamiliar desire in him for more than a one-night stand, leaving his heart reeling and his blood boiling. But one mistake caused her to turn away, and now, after six months of longing for the one woman he cannot have, he's going home to try to forget her all together. Max Armstrong has a successful career, a comfortable lifestyle, and she's never needed a man to help her find her way--until Treat Braden caught her attention at a wedding in Nassau, causing a surge of emotions too reminiscent of the painful past she'd spent years trying to forget. Max will do anything to avoid reliving that pain--including forgoing her toe-curling, heart-pounding desire for Treat. When a chance encounter turns into a night of intense passion, Treat realizes that the mistake he made six months earlier may cause him to lose Max completely. He will do everything within his power to win her heart forever--and Max is forced to face her hurtful past head on for the man she cannot help but love. --- DESTINED FOR LOVE BRONZE MEDAL WINNER, Readers' Favorite Awards, Romance Sizzle Love hot cowboys? Rex Braden is wealthy, hard working, and fiercely loyal. Sweat at his brow, he works the family ranch by day, then kicks back at night with part time lovers who require nothing more than his physical presence a few times each week. But that was before. Before Jade Johnson, the daughter of the man his father has been feuding with for over forty years, moves back into town. After ditching a horrific relationship--and her veterinary practice in the process--Jade Johnson returns to the safety of her small hometown and finally finds her footing. That is...until her horse is injured and Rex Braden comes to her rescue. The last thing she needs is a bull-headed, too-handsome-for-his-own-good Braden complicating her life. Despite the angry family history, sparks fly between Rex and Jade, and attitudes follow. Fifteen years of stifled, forbidden love stirs a surge of passion too strong for either to deny--and the rebel in each of them rears its powerful head. Loyalties are tested, and relationships are strained. Rex and Jade are about to find out if true love really can conquer all. --- FRIENDSHIP ON FIRE SILVER MEDAL WINNER, Readers' Favorite Awards, Romance Sizzle Small-town overachiever Riley Banks has finally scored her big break--working in Manhattan as a fashion design assistant for her childhood crush, Josh Braden. She enters her new job hoping to make a name for herself and--just maybe--explore the romance that slipped through her fingers way back when. Josh Braden has models at his beck and call, a staff that never says never, and an elegant clothing line for the holiday season. When he hires Riley Banks, he expects her to learn the business from the ground up.

    Someone they can trust. Someone who isn’t swayed/distracted from their duties by working for royalty.I’m perfect for the position, since I don’t know the first thing about English royalty. My father needs money for medical bills, and I’m desperate.The children are charming, and when I meet their handsome older brother, Prince Edward, my heart skips a beat.I may be the tutor. but he’s teaching me all too much about falling for the wrong man. He’s a player, and I need this job so I try to stay away.Keyword: try.EdwardI’m expected to make the best match for my country. But marriage has never interested me. I spend my nights cavorting with beautiful women from the most suitable families, always avoiding any serious entanglements.When I meet Maggie, she turns my life upside down. Everything I thought I wanted, everything that’s expected of me—she makes me want to throw it all away for her.The fact that she won’t let me near her only makes me desire her even more, and I’m a royal who doesn’t like to follow the rules.

    She is in desperate need of an accountant. He’s the solution to her problem. Could he solve another of her dilemmas? Ann is done with bad boys. The last one she dated stole nearly $8,000 from her. Sean is a buttoned-up professional, who is ticking boxes she forgot she had. Is Sean really the good boy she thinks he is? Or, is he a bad boy in disguise? Sean has left his bad boy days behind but is afraid Ann will take one look at his tattooed body, Harley, and panty melting swagger, and bolt. The only solution is to stifle his “bad boy” persona and let her get to know the “real” him. What happens when Ann finds out Sean’s real identity? Do you like to feel the rapid heartbeat and fluttering butterflies of falling in love? Then, click “buy” now! You won’t be disappointed. Can’t get enough? Check out More than Skin Deep/The Flip Side of More than Skin Deep (Jasmine and Shane’s story), Wait for Me/The Flip Side of Wait for Me (Hilary and Nash’s story), Possessed and Destroyed/The Flip Side of Possessed and Destroyed (Suzanne and Jeff’s story), and The Bet (Chloe and Rich’s story) which contain companion characters to those in this novella. Be sure to check out the rest of the Callahan family as their stories unfold. This novella is a standalone book. However, it will be sweeter if you read the companion books prior to reading this one. What troupes are your favorite? This book includes: Insta-love, dirty sex, interfering family and friends, and an MC. What more could you want? No cheating. No cliffhanger. And a guaranteed happy ever after. This story features graphic depictions of explicit sexual acts and is intended for 18+ readers only. All characters depicted are over the age of 18.Be prepared for dirty words and even dirtier sex. Enter at your own risk.26,000 words.My name is Alexia Chase. I specialize in quick, dirty, and sweet short stories. I write for busy working mothers who admire and acquire books that provide the full escape of a novel but don’t have a lot of time. More importantly, I offer insta-love, smutty sex, and swoon-worthy moments that will leave you with a flushed face and a giddy smile. Quick – pray no one is watching and wondering what in the hell is wrong with you because no one else looks that happy. People who have read my books have the following to say: “This insta-love story is extremely funny, a quick read and just filled with so much good and filthy stuff. I cannot recommend this book enough to anyone that likes Alexia Chase or is just thinking about picking one of her books up for the first time. Just make sure you are reading this where you can laugh out loud and get a crimson face when you read the erotic sex scenes.” LF Books &“I’ve read a lot of books written by Alexia Chase; she has done a great job at writing another good short story; she is one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of her books.” Jeanne RichardsonMy writing gives busy women that sixty-minute escape they need when they can’t afford a trip to the Caribbean with their secret lover, Dimitri. My Soul Sisters don’t even have time to get away from the kids to take a shower. Quick. Dirty. Sweet. Alexia Chase

    Eventually, she did.He felt like the kind of man who didn't just break the rules, but made new ones. He led and it was follow or get out of the way.Why did a billionaire with a voice like liquid silk and a face like a bad angel take a second look at a girl in no-name jeans, with a fifteen-dollar haircut and a beat up car she calls her "Eep" because the 'J' fell off long ago?I didn't want to know why and when I thought I knew I didn't want to admit it. By the time I found his secret, it was already too late. His passion had me hooked like a drug. It didn't hurt that he pulled the people I love the most out of harm's way. A girl can get used to a knight in shining armor even when the armor has some very large dents in it.This 33,000 word novella is part of a series, although this book can be enjoyed as stand alone work. This is adult fiction with explicit sexual content and is intended for mature readers only.

    Once he met Kate however, he quickly realized there was much more to her than beautiful eyes and sexy legs. Experiencing feelings he hadn't felt in years, Jack found himself reliving the past while struggling to rationalize a relationship with a woman 3 years younger than his daughter.Kate was a 4th year college student, struggling to make ends meet. As a last resort she posted her profile on a Sugar Daddy site, just as her roommate Jackie had done. Choosing from dozens of contacts, she chose one that seemed to be the most benign. Little did she know, she was about to meet her long time industry idol and embark on a month long tryst that would leave her life forever changed.A red hot affair transforms into an explosive love story, My Nights With Kate will take you away and add some heat to a cold winter night!

    It was love at first sight.  A one night stand segues to a weekend of passion, leading to a lifetime of romance in Bittersweets - Terry and Alex.A Philadelphia lawyer, tired of making the same relationship mistakes, falls in love at last, and with the advice of her aging father, Harry, traverses the mysteries of romance and heartache.Bittersweets: Terry and Alex is the first stand alone in the saga, introducing you to Arvin and Tina, Brenda and Larry, Rick and Jason, Mrs. Dell, and the rest of the cast.

    One tabloid. Two lives changed forever.Finian Alexander is one scandalous tabloid photo away from catapulting his acting career onto the A-list. All his bad boy persona needs is an agreeable member of the paparazzi to give him a friendly boost. But vacationing out in the middle of nowhere, the only photographer he knows is way too scrupulous for her own good.Or is she?Hailey Summer is desperate for cash—so desperate that she's willing to do just about anything with her photography skills to save her family's cottage and keep her secrets hidden from her sisters. So when sexy and arrogant movie star Finian makes her an offer, Hailey can't resist. But does his proposition take things too far? And when their plans begin to unravel, will Finian and Hailey find the limelight too blinding?Next, move on to the second book where sparks fly between the determined second born sister and one burned out tycoon…Love and Dreams (Book 2)One sexy, burned out billionaire. One spitfire graduate. One small island.Tycoon Connor MacKenzie has it all from the penthouse to the world-dominating corporation. At least that's what everyone believes. Underneath it all, his life is disintegrating faster than a stock market crash.When Connor's doctor forces him to take it easy and go deep into cottage country for some much needed R&R he lands on an old cottage veranda in Muskoka which lacks the luxuries he’s accustomed to. Maya Summer, a recent business grad, has been waiting for opportunity to come a knockin’ and not only has it arrived on her doorstep, but it’s presented itself in a very sexy package. However, despite Maya's best advances and proposals, Connor's strict new "no-work diet" has them both starving for much more than than just business. Can Maya convince Connor to let her be his new right-hand business gal while gaining enough income to save her family's cottage? And will Connor, the workaholic, be able to resist her charms, both in and out of the boardroom? And finally, book 3 where the quietest Summer sister causes a stir when she steps up, finding her voice as well as a chance at love…Love and Trust (Book 3)One developer. One lawyer. One unexpected chance at love.Years ago, cut-throat developer Tristen Bell had everything that ever mattered to him ripped away. Now divorced and living in Muskoka, he's shunning all that reminds him of his past and the unstoppable man he used to be.Melanie Summer thought her law degree would help her find a place in this world. But when a big city developer threatens to destroy all that she loves—including her family—she finally sees her path. The only hiccup is that the man she needs—the sexy and stubborn Tristen Bell—refuses to do anything other than give her tender, knee-weakening kisses every time he sees her.When Tristen’s teenage daughter ends up in the ER due to the negligence of his former rival, everything changes. Tristen knows he can shut down the developer but it means resorting to his old, ruthless ways and showing sweet Melanie a side that may send her running.With time running out to stop the developer, and their attraction for one another increasing, will Tristen and Melanie learn to love and trust one another in order to reach their happily ever after?Find out in this light-hearted box set that will save you money and keep you flipping pages long into the night. Come get swept away!

    Now they had a deeper meaning, they were the sacred code of a whisper network of women.Women who'd been helped by The Iron Ladies. The wives of controlling husbands. The partners of cheating men. The lovers of playboys leading secret lives. As an Iron Lady, Adeline helped them all. And she loved every minute of it. And with each case Adeline grew jaded.Every man had the potential to break hearts and destroy lives. Until she met the one determined to prove her wrong. He didn’t want to break her heart…he wanted to steal it.