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Incarcerated: Letters from Inmate 92510 (Love and War #1)
Inger Iversen - 2014
He never considered himself racist, but that didn’t stop him from falling in with the wrong crowd—who celebrated hate as much as he fought it—or from ending up in prison for eight years on an armed robbery charge. A successful, educated black woman, Katie Andreassen was tired of being accused of betraying her own race. Her lonely isolation, coupled with her grief over losing her mother, inspire her to create a new pen pal program at Capshaw State Penitentiary, where her father is a warden. The program brings the unlikely pair together, but Logan and Katie soon find themselves forced to overcome past fears and prejudices. Their friendship doesn’t come easily … threatened by a crooked lawyer with a grudge and a best friend who betrays her promise to help. When faced with a world that forces them apart, Logan and Katie must show everyone else what they have discovered: that love is, in fact, colorblind.
Booby Trapped and Baby Proofed
Imari Jade - 2012
One year later, he moves back to Daytona Beach, Florida to regain custody of his now two-year-old son, and he's anything but prepared to handle the precocious child, who doesn't seem to like him and who has more quirks than any child he's ever met. Harrison has spent the last twenty-two years ordering junior marines around and gaining their respect, but when it comes to dealing with Ethan, he doesn't have a clue what goes on in this child's mind. There's nothing that can hold him. He has a strange attachment to a stuffed rabbit, and he won't let anyone touch him except for Angel Robbins, the nice lady next door who runs the neighborhood day care. Harrison can understand his son's affection for the beautiful African American female. She has a kind heart, a rocking afro, and a killer body. He doesn't know a thing about kids, but knows a good woman when he sees one. Angel Robbins took a double-take when she went out to fetch the morning newspaper and spotted a gorgeous muscular white man moving into the vacant house next to hers. Normally, she would have just minded her own business, but there was something about the way her body reacted to the sight of him that made her want to get to know him better. Angel shows up at his door later that evening with a casserole in hand to welcome him to the neighborhood, but gets swept away by a pair of baby blue eyes. She didn't even blink when he told her that he was a widower with a two-year-old child. She liked kids and owned a day care center. She was never one to look a gift horse in the mouth, but she did believe in fate? Harrison needed someone to help him with Ethan, and she needed someone to fill the void in her heart. Could it be possible that when it comes to a child, there is
Some Girls Do
Clodagh Murphy - 2014
Little do her fans know that shy, bookish Claire isn't quite as experienced in the bedroom as her sassy online persona. But everyone makes stuff up on the internet, right?Except that NiceGirl attracts the attention of London publisher Mark Bell. Handsome, charming and successful, Mark is offering Claire the life she's always dreamed of - a steady relationship, the literary world of London and a hot book deal.But when Claire enlists the help of brooding artist Luca to brush up on her sex skills before she's discovered for a fraud, things begin to get complicated...Great sex, friendship AND love - can't a girl have it all?
Forsaking All Others: An Interracial Romantic Suspense
Emery C.F. Bryant - 2019
Meek. Shy. And she has always felt the need to live her own happy ending, assuming that when she marries her husband, Devon, she has found her chance to love and be loved.However, when Devon’s behavior changes from the charming man who once spoiled her with his kindness and attentiveness, to a callous, arrogant, and intimidating husband, something has to give. So, Julianna accepts the end of her marriage, finally finds the strength she has lacked her entire life and breaks out on her own where she finds independence, confidence…and Evan Karlessen. Evan sweeps her off her feet and does something Julianna never thought possible…he helps her find a way to love again. But Devon can’t accept that his wife has moved on and no longer wants him in her life. And, as his anger and vindictive acts grow, Evan vows not only to protect her heart, but also her safety, and prove to Julianna that their love is strong enough to withstand anything...even her ex-husband’s fury.
A steamy, fast-paced, and heart-stopping romance you will not be able to put down. Heat level: Nuclear.
The Three Kiss Clause
Christopher Harlan - 2019
Oh, and he happened to be a partner at the publishing company I was trying to get signed to. My book—“Fu*#$@Boys”—about how men are selfish, sex-crazed pigs—was one vote away from being published—his vote. But not only did he hate my book, he asked me a question that would change things between us forever:“How can you be an expert on men when you’ve never been in a real relationship?”He had a point, but I wasn’t about to let him know. Instead I did what any self-respecting academic would do—I proposed a radical social experiment. Cormac and I would live together for one month as boyfriend and girlfriend. If he could change my mind about men I’d withdraw my book. If not, he’d agree to publish it.My only condition? No sex, or anything physical, whatsoever.I never thought he’d go for it, but I guess I was wrong about him, in more ways than one. Don’t get me wrong, I hate Cormac Delaney, even if he is easy on the eyes. . .fine, he’s good looking. . .alright, he’s hot as hell, but still! To do this I’m going to have to remind myself of a few things: we’re only an experiment, nothing more. He’s not the most gorgeous man I’ve ever seen in my life, he absolutely does not have a body that makes me tingle in all the right places, and I’m never, under any circumstances, going to let myself fall for him. . .Right?
Wicked Gentleman
Christy Pastore - 2018
At the time of our meet not so cute, I didn’t know that the handsome man with the most captivating blue eyes was the wealthy, charismatic, and hot as sin hotelier, oh and my new boss.Well, technically he is my boss's boss. Just skimming the company manual was maybe not the best idea.But I digress. Working at Hart Hotels & Spa was a temporary plan. Now, that plan has changed. Jackson Hart not only wanted me in his bed and in his life, he wanted me working alongside him.Some offers are too good to pass up.JacksonPremium scotch aged to perfection, making money before sunrise, nine holes of golf and interesting conversation. Those are the things most known about me. Toss in a leggy brunette or a stunning redhead at a society event for good measure and there’s a story to amuse the public. But my story goes deeper—to the past that I left behind.Sooner or later past and present collide. I never dreamed Stevie Brockman would be part of both.
Truth in Wildflowers
Kimberly Rose - 2014
With a father she’s estranged from she finds it difficult to trust men, and with a past she’s ashamed of she is unable to trust herself. Kensie feels irrevocably stagnant with an unending desire to move. That is, until she meets August, and her life is set into motion. After a tragic accident, August gave up on living. A captive to his guilt, he is unable to move on from his past. Then he finds a reason in Kensie. She awakes every dormant fiber of his being, but will she want him once she discovers he is everything she fears most? Can Kensie let herself love August, or will the truth destroy her?
Undeniable
Thayer King - 2017
His eyes are ice cold. He speaks in grunts and he's covered in tattoos. Convinced he's a criminal, Anais never wants to see him again. And she's...well, she's hot, but she's far too superficial as far as Kyle is concerned. Besides, he just started a business in a new town--he doesn't have time for women. But it's hard to avoid people in a small town. The two keep running into each other. Pretty soon the chemistry between Anais and Kyle explodes into a passion that she wants to ignore and that he finds undeniable.
Cocky Chef
J.D. Hawkins - 2017
But when you're the best at what you do and have the hottest restaurant on the west coast, with enough Michelin stars to make Gordon Ramsay's head spin, you've earned the right to your confidence.When I give an instruction in the kitchen, it's not a suggestion--it's an order. So when a new chef thinks she can do things her way, and dares to say so to my face, even her sharp wit and gorgeous pouty lips don't make it okay. But I have to admit, she's got talent. She's creative in the kitchen and not even that double-breasted chef jacket can hide her perfect body. As I get to know her, I can't help wanting to know everything she thinks. I've never met a more talented chef. And I've never met a sassier and sexier woman in my life. There's only one way this push and pull can end.With her in my bed, begging for more.
The Nearest Exit May Be Behind You
Amulya Malladi - 2019
The best Zara store is in BCN (Barcelona, Spain). The best airport to buy whiskey at is ARN (Stockholm, Sweden). When stopping at CDG (Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris), you must have a long layover because of those damn funiculars; and never forget that the international terminal in ORD (Chicago) has no food after ten in the evening. Airplanes, airports, and hotel lobby bars make Asmi feel just as much at home as her apartment in Laguna Beach does. A marketing director in a biotech company, Asmi rose through the corporate ranks and never really took the time to think about couple-hood. She has good friends, a terrific sister who lives close by, and a married on-again, off-again lover in Paris she sees while she travels around the world for work.But as Asmi reaches the big 4-0 and contemplates making some life choices; her boss announces he is retiring, and she is suddenly thrown into a corporate Hunger Games against her nemesis Scott Beauregard III to win a promotion.Worried that her inability to commit to a real relationship with a man is a personality flaw and afraid that she’s unqualified for the job she desperately wants, Asmi must learn to lean in to have the career and life she wants and deserves, without worrying about what society expects from her.
Dirty Shame
Tess Oliver - 2016
He also always knew that he’d never love anyone as much he loved Rylan Merritt. But sometimes love isn't enough.Seven years ago, Rylan Merritt left Bluefield Ridge with her heart in tatters. Now she’s back. And Kellan Braddock, the boy from the wrong side of the tracks, the boy who she loved beyond anything has grown into a man. Will she risk her heart again? The story of a first love so strong it never fades.
Accidentally His
Sarah J. Brooks - 2018
I warmed her up – the best way a man can… Hey, it was the polite thing to do! Now I’ll protect her from more than just the storm. Being a billionaire makes you real cynical. I left everything behind: My family, my so-called friends, my sins. Now it’s just me and my mountain – that’s how I like it. I gave up trusting people. Until I saw Jordan shivering in the snow. The most beautiful woman on earth. Young, inexperienced, and vulnerable. I wasn’t planning on her hanging around. But I can’t let some sweet innocent girl blunder into a storm. Guess we’ll have to wait it out. With Jordan heating up my cabin, I know how to pass the time… Turns out she’s a girl with a past. And I’m not the only wolf on this mountain. But I’m the toughest. I’m the strongest. And I’ll protect my woman till the end! "Accidentally His" is a full length standalone romance with no cheating and no cliffhangers, but with plenty of a steam and a guaranteed HEA. I've also included a preview of my billionaire romance "Damaged Love" for you! - Sarah J. Brooks (USA Today Bestselling Author)
Natural Beauty
Leslie DuBois - 2014
Stressed. Out of control. Those words could describe not only Mahogany’s hair but her love-life. When she realizes that she has spent the last seven years being someone she’s not in order to please her man, she decides it’s time to take control and find out who she really is. Join Mahogany’s journey of self-discovery … through her hair. This novella blends fact and fiction as it relates real-life advice and tips for the newly natural sister.
The Bistro by Watersmeet Bridge
Julie Stock - 2019
When her father finally puts his trust in her and sends her to a failing restaurant in Devon, she’s confident she can prove herself capable of doing the job.Finn Anderson is about to lose his beloved seaside bistro, unless the bank can find a buyer to dig him out. When George Fuller offers Finn a deal, he has no choice but to accept if he wants any chance of getting his bistro back one day. And then the new manager arrives…Even after meeting the prickly chef and discovering his complete lack of business skills, Olivia is confident she can turn the struggling business round. But as Olivia and Finn start working together, a mutual attraction develops between them, and soon, nothing is going according to Olivia’s plan. When there’s a real chance that the bistro might be sold off, Olivia and Finn determine to fight for it, united by their hard work and their growing feelings for each other.But can they save the bistro and be together, or does destiny have a different path in mind?A feel-good contemporary romance set in a bistro beside the sea in Devon.
Unsupervised
S.M. Shade - 2020
It’s true I have no car, have already been fired from my first job, and can’t cook without starting a fire, but I can do this. Anything is better than the life I was raised to lead as some successful man’s arm candy.I’m adjusting to my new circumstances living with three roommates on Violent Circle, a neighborhood known for being eccentric at best and an insanity filled edible trip any other day. On my own for the first time, I am quickly realizing there’s a lot I need to learn, so signing up for the adulting club that teaches life skills at college seems like the perfect solution.Until I walk into the first meeting and come face to face with my gorgeous economics teacher. Screw learning how to change a tire or file your taxes.There are much more adult things I want this man to teach me.Each book in this series can be read as a standalone novel.