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By Tomorrow (A Bite-Sized Romance #1)


Katy Regnery - 2017
    But for Claire and Jamie, who have kept their feelings for one another hidden, a reckoning is coming. Can they take the risk of sharing their feelings before tomorrow comes? Or will they lose one another forever? "By Tomorrow" is A Bite-Sized Romance that will take you 30-45 minutes to read. A perfect distraction on your train or bus ride, during your lunch break, or to pass the time while you're in line or waiting on an appointment. Happy reading!!

Island Peril


Jill Sorenson - 2014
    Now they can catch the beginning of Paul and Ella's relationship in this fast-moving novella packed with danger and delight!It started as a girls' outing to California's beautiful Channel Islands State Park. When Ella Hammond embarks on a kayaking trip with sexy adventure guide Paul Dawson, sparks fly—but so does gunfire from a boat of drug smugglers.Now Ella and Paul are on the run, soaked and stranded in a rocky hideout. Ella feels like she'll never be warm again. Until Paul shares his body heat—igniting a fire between them that's nearly too hot to handle!The adventure continues in Backwoods, and pick up Paul's sister's novella in Passion and Peril, both from Harlequin HQN!

LOL Romantic Comedy Anthology, Volume 1


Elle CaseyGretchen Galway - 2014
    Her new husband won't invite her to the film set of his vampire-drama TV series. Peaches doesn't take no for an answer.The Real Deal by Elle CaseyWhen Melissa takes one last farewell tour of an internet dating site, and she sees a listing she can't ignore. She sends a quick note to the guy, congratulating him on his creativity. When he writes back, he makes her an offer that's ridiculous and impulsive, but what the heck ... you only live once, right?Handcuffed to the Stockbroker by Victoria WessexCurvy Wall Street protester Alice handcuffs herself to Mason, a "suit" who represents everything she hates. Forced to spend the day together, the friction between hot-headed Alice and cool, gorgeous Mason soon explodes.Edible: The Sex Tape by Cassia LeoMax Milan was destined for a decadent future. Then he made one tiny--epic--sex tape and it all came crashing down. Now he's trying to get back on his feet, trying to secure a deal that will put him back in the spotlight. Then she turns up.Can't Stop Wanting You: An Oakland Hills Short Story by Gretchen GalwayJody Lapinski is a plus-sized chemist with a problem. The despicable Simon Brogan has moved into the upstairs unit of her house. In high school, Simon was an arrogant, heartless jerk. She's not going to forgive him now just because he's gorgeous and successful. Not after what he did.Legal-i-Tease, A Lawyers in Love Short Story by N.M. SilberAdam and Lily Roth are on their way to a romantic honeymoon in Rio de Janeiro. When they arrive, the last thing they expect is to be treated like celebrities. Can the newlyweds survive their fifteen minutes of fame and finally consummate their marriage?Kiss Me Again by Juliet SpenserHigh school English teacher Rachel Chapman spends her free time writing naughty love stories just for fun. When her notebook falls into the hands of sexy, fun-loving Tyler Kalinger, Rachel will do anything to get her secret stories back.An Extravagant Proposal (Billionaires in Disguise: Charley) by Blair BabylonCharley Parkhurst has been in love with moneyed, gorgeous Ford Dalio for five long years. When Ford whisks her away for a weekend in Paris to crash a royal wedding, Charley thinks he might finally pop the question, but Ford has other plans.On the Road: A Ransom short story by Rachel SchurigDaisy and Daltrey finally have a shot at happiness. They just have to handle a national tour, the pressure of fame, Daltrey's bickering family, a few crazed fans, and the lingering demons of Daisy's past. Easy, right?Christmas Shopping for a Billionaire by Julia KentWhen Shannon is called to the mall to work as a sexy elf, her billionaire boyfriend, Declan, gets roped into playing Santa. The mall mommies start tweeting pictures, and soon everyone is crashing the mall to have a seat on Santa's lap.Love in Tune by Caitie QuinnMelissa Foehner is a rock star babysitter whose star has just disappeared. Now nothing will stop her from getting the show back on the road... Not even a broad set of shoulders and a smart mouth.Take Two by Daisy PrescottMaggie Marrion and Gil Morrow got a second chance at love. They discover the second time around is better than the first, especially when it comes to sex. Or at least it can be, with the help of magical blue pills. Surprised By You by Kelly HarperIt’s a big day for tattooed rock star Haden Cooper. His girlfriend, Maggie, wants to bake him a cake. But everything goes wrong, and Maggie finds herself in the most unfortunate situation.

The Bad Boy Billionaire's Girl Gone Wild


Maya Rodale - 2014
    Her ex-boyfriend dumped her for being too predictable, and her fake fiancé, Duke Austen, is counting on her good-girl image to repair his bad-boy reputation. But everything changes with the publication of the historical romance novel she wrote based on her fauxmance with the Bad Boy Billionaire. Suddenly she's notorious, scandalous, and causing lots of trouble.Duke Austen always admired Jane's poise and perfectly demure behavior … qualities that seemed to have vanished once she helped him land a big investment deal. But now that his company is on the verge of a 20-billion-dollar IPO, the stakes have never been higher—and Jane has never been more shocking, provocative, or wickedly irresistible. She's not at all the woman he bargained for, yet she's the only one he wants.Duke is determined to woo his girl gone wild. She's determined to keep him guessing. But Jane is discovering that there's nothing so appealing as a billionaire who's mad, bad, and dangerously seductive …The contemporary love story connected to Wallflower Gone Wild.

The Baby Clause 2.0


Melanie Moreland - 2017
    How does he handle the new addition to his life? The Baby Clause is a short continuation of Richard and Katy’s story, containing humorous glimpses into his life as a father, and how his world has changed. A must read for all fans of The Contract! Includes bonus material

Caught Up in Him


Lauren Blakely - 2013
    Now contained in Caught Up in Us.Seventeen-year-old Kat Harper has always dreamed of silver-screen kisses, the kind of love you see in the movies. That’s exactly what she gets the summer before college when she meets her brother’s best friend Bryan. He’s five years older, but that doesn’t stop them from falling into a summer romance so perfect it could have been scripted by Hollywood. They kiss in the back row of the movie theater, on the beach at night, even on the quiet streets of her hometown when no one’s looking. Surely, he’s falling as hard for her as she is for him, right? But Bryan breaks her heart and leaves with barely an explanation, forcing Kat to move on from her first love... until five years later, when he walks back into her life. Now she has to face the truth that she's never gotten over him. Is it possible he hasn’t stopped thinking about her too?

Kiss Me Again


Juliet Spenser - 2014
    But when a notebook of her writing accidentally falls into the hands of the sexy, fun-loving Tyler Kalinger, Rachel will do anything to get it back before he reads it. Because Tyler has never been able to resist teasing her, and Rachel’s not sure she can resist him. This small town contemporary romance novelette is 15,000 words or about 50 pages. This was originally published in the multi-author anthology, LOL Volume #1. Author’s note: While this novel can be read alone, I hope you had so much fun reading it that you’ll read the rest of the Bliss Harbor series: Book 0.5: This Perfect Kiss Book 1: Wherever You Are Book 1.5: Kiss Me Again Book 2: This Time Love Book 3: Promise Me Love Book 3.5: Then We Kissed

Sand Dollar Cove


Nancy Naigle - 2015
    After a hurricane and a Nor’easter damage the pier and the shops nearly beyond repair, Elli returns to town to help rebuild. She even launches the Buy-A-Board campaign to raise funds for the plight. Holden Moore is back in Sand Dollar Cove, too. He broke Elli’s heart years ago, but he’s pulling every Romeo trick in the book to win her back now. Yet there’s more to Holden’s agenda, and it doesn’t include saving the pier. Brody Rankin is eager to scout the location for his company’s new mega-warehouse near a quaint North Carolina beach town. The online request for handyman assistance for the Buy-A-Board campaign in Sand Dollar Cove gives him the perfect reason to head to the east coast, check out the area, and contribute to a good cause. He’d only have to leave half of his playboy-surfer lifestyle behind for a little while—there are plenty of waves in the Atlantic. But when he meets Elli Eversol, she really gets the surf up, and he’s tempted to toss his playboy ways out with the tide.

Jaded and Tyed (Forbidden Romance, #2.5)


Penelope Ward - 2017
    Quite simply, she was the most beautiful woman I’d ever seen; I was mesmerized.I’d made a fool of myself, though, and to make matters worse, my girlfriend was standing right there when it all happened.Jade went back to New York, and we didn’t cross paths again for a year—until one night when a Facebook notification lit up my screen, setting off a chain of events that would change my life forever.***This is a bonus standalone story of 16,000 words...figure about 1-2 hours reading time...and it's available for *newsletter subscribers* to download ABSOLUTELY FREE at the end of Mister Moneybags.

Seeing Stars


Jennifer Bernard - 2016
    She has to make things right with her nemesis, Hope Falls’ own Karina Black. And she has to do it without the paparazzi finding out. If only she didn’t have to leave behind the man she’s been secretly pining for—her sinfully hot bodyguard Hunter McGraw.Hunter just turned in his resignation. He desperately needs to get some distance from the distracting, enchanting Starly and get on with his life. But if she’s going to Hope Falls, he’s going after her. Who else is going to keep her out of trouble? And with two feuding pop stars in the same tiny town, trouble is inevitable. They can deal with the paparazzi. They can deal with the curious Hope Falls residents. But can they keep their feelings secret from each other? Is that even possible when every touch has them seeing stars?

Hometown Girl


Robin Kaye - 2012
    She knows Simon would never be interested in his little sister’s friend, even though she’s all grown up. So it’s a lucky break that he doesn’t recognize her… Simon Sprague is an artist who picks up bartending shifts at a local family-owned pub. To the artistic Simon, the women he usually meets at work are uninspiring. Except for the dark-eyed goddess who just walked into his bar. He feels an instant connection with her, and the mysterious angel seems to know him. Quick on his feet, Simon goes along with the ride… but will he lose his heart to a hometown girl along the way?

Dachshund Through the Snow


Roxanne St. Claire - 2019
    When she learns that a local man has this very dog for adoption, she and her partner-in-crime, Gramma Finnie, leash up their current doxies and join forces with their great-granddaughter to get their paws on the pooch.But things don't go quite as smoothly as expected. A quick walk through the town of Bitter Bark turns complicated when the dog's owner has a simple demand, which sets off a series of events that have two grannies and one girl dashing through the snow with two dogs in tow. As they meet every demand and overcome every obstacle, Yiayia shares the secret of her past...and reveals just why this is the canine angel she needs to save her.But even if they manage to get the dog under their Christmas tree, that might not be where the little fellow belongs. And maybe, just maybe, Yiayia's heart can be healed by a completely different kind of love...the kind that only comes at Christmas. The Dogmothers Series - a spinoff from the popular "Dogfather" books Daniel Kilcannon has not only orchestrated wonderfully happy endings for his six adult kids, he's also found one of his own. That leaves his grown nieces, nephews, and stepkids all in need of their own magical romances. Is the Dogfather too preoccupied with his new lady love to pull the strings and make the matches? Maybe. But never fear, there's a new team in town and these two might be polar opposites in life, but they are lined up in love. Meet Yiayia and Gramma Finnie...one has the steel spine of a Greek warrior, the other has the sweet soul of an Irish poet. Together, along with two darling dachshunds, these Dogmothers won't stop until all of their grandchildren are hooked, hitched, and happy!

Hearts and Llamas


Tara Sivec - 2013
    A Valentine's Day short story from the Chocolate Lover's gang.

The Girl He Needs


Kristi Rose - 2016
    Even if he tries something, I’m confident I could take him.Hottie in the truck, Brinn McRae turns out to be straight-laced and so not my type. Plus, I’m not looking for romance. I have to find a job and my estranged brother. The universe must have different plans because the first job my Daytona temp agency sends me to is Brinn’s flight school. And if I thought we weren’t compatible before, working in his small office makes me question my feelings. The only problem is I’m not sure if I want to loosen his straight-laces or choke him with them.I don’t know if he’s the man I want, but I’m positive I’m the girl he needs.Escape to Daytona Beach, Florida in this enemies to lover romance. The Girl He Needs is the first book in the No Strings Attached Series but each book can be read as a standalone. Only, you'll love this group of friends and want to share in their journey for love, happiness, and a few good laughs.

Until Fountain Bridge


Samantha Young - 2013
    Over the years, as Ellie’s crush develops into love, her romantic idealism makes it difficult for her to move on. To make matters worse, as she’s gotten older, Adam’s attitude has changed toward her. His affection for her is now joined by attraction, but his loyalty to Braden, and his fear of losing the only family he has, stops him from claiming Ellie the way she wishes he would. But one night his attraction is put to the test, and as much as Adam would like things to remain the same everything changes between them in a simple brush of the lips. Soon lust, love, jealousy and heartbreak combine to force change upon their relationship… and Adam discovers the hard way that life is too damn short to spend it on regret.