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Call Me Ana
Scarlet Bonnet - 2016
She pieces together a home for herself, but life begins to pass her by one mundane day after another. She’s never been in love. She’s never even felt the excitement of a heart-aching crush. That all changes when a handsome man from out of town shows up at her work. The chemistry between them is unmistakable. There’s just one problem: he doesn’t know who she really is, and if he finds out, it could shatter her world and put him in danger. How will she keep her new love, and keep him safe? Caution: This book contains violence and is not meant for young readers.
Interview with the Author:
Why did you write Call Me Ana: A Love Story?
I didn’t intend to write a romance as I wasn’t a huge fan of the genre at the time (I have since seen the light). But the characters, especially the main character Ana Marie, were so vivid and real to me that I couldn’t possibly ignore them. The story evolved as I spent countless hours day dreaming and I soon felt a pull to write it all down. I had probably been taking myself seriously as a writer for a year or two at that point, but Call Me Ana is the story that truly made me a writer. I rewrote scenes to happen several different ways, and even if I didn’t have a place in the story for a scene, but couldn’t get it out of my head, I still wrote it. This method produced a huge amount of words, but I didn’t find any of it a waste of time. To this day, I still enjoy going back and reading some of the extra scenes that didn’t make the cut. The decision to publish came in an epiphany when I realized if I didn’t put it out there in the world, the characters would die with me. This thought overcame any of the shyness I felt at putting such a personal story out there. And so here I am, still chipping away at finishing the series and slowly polishing it up to get it ready for publication.
What genre is Call Me Ana?
While it is a love story, Call Me Ana doesn’t seem to fit neatly into any romance subgenre. It has some thriller aspects to it as I wanted to write a suspenseful piece to drive the story forward. It is contemporary as it falls in modern times, although the first book could be classed as new age since it begins when Ana and Grant are young adults. There is some tragedy that Ana Marie must overcome, but ultimately, one of my goals was to write a compelling (and steamy) romance between two good, sweet characters. They both have their wild streaks, which will come out as the series progresses, but Grant, Ana’s love interest, is not a bad boy in the sense that their relationship never walks a line of abuse.
What other books are like Call Me Ana?
Call Me Ana fits in with other books where a character overcomes a traumatic, painful past laced with abuse and comes out stronger for it.
Boss's Secret
Sloane Peterson - 2020
The Windsors, well known for making controversial headlines, should be a PR rep’s dream job. So long as Oliver’s intensely good looks and persuasive lips do not keep me from acting professionally. I’m sure I can keep these distractions at bay - until he gets too close and I feel my heart start palpitating and body firing up.But, it’s not until I find out that Oliver’s father is on trial for murder, that this dream job turns into a nightmare. Painting this family in a good light gets more challenging by the minute as more and more scandalous behavior is revealed. I think I have it all under control, until I start sleeping with Oliver. And then, a surprise confession from him changes my entire life - leaving me with no idea how I’m going to manage. This is the first book in the Fake Love Rich Boss Series. It is a stand-alone but the next two books in the series (Boss's Baby and Boss's Second Chance) follow the two main characters. If you enjoyed the first book of the Fake Love Rich Boss Series, then you are in luck! Boss's Baby (Book 2) is availablenow!! Let the fake love story unfold even further between Cassidy and Oliver…. Get ready for an unexpected surprise….
Restless Billionaire
Cheryl Phipps - 2019
Which is not the same as knowing who he wants to be. Then he finds heaven. Macy Heaven, to be precise. Long-legged, plump lips, and eyes the color of the sea, she bewitches him. Unfortunately, she’s not interested in a man who makes the kind of deals he’s renowned for. Is it possible to change your life so radically, on a mere possibility?
Holding Her Hero : An Enemies to Lovers Military Romance
Amy Lamont - 2018
Losing her fiancé in Army combat nearly killed her, but a cocky Marine could save her… Pastry chef Mandy Palmer is living on autopilot after the death of her fiancé. Her grandmother’s plea for help offers the sense of purpose she desperately needs. Still, rejoining the living doesn’t mean she’s ready to give her heart to the hunky Marine working by her side to repair her grandmother’s house. She knows better than to risk loving a military man again. According to helicopter pilot Mitch Taylor, military life and marriage don’t mix. He watched too many of his buddies’ relationships crash and burn to ever consider trying it himself. Of course, when Mandy starts getting under his skin in ways he can’t ignore, he starts questioning his standard operating procedure. Convincing her to give love a second chance is hard enough. What would it take for her to love an active duty Marine?
Walk With Me, One Hundred Days of Crazy
Ernesto H. Lee - 2019
As a successful commodities trader with one of the leading London trading houses, he was happy, healthy and, engaged to be married to the woman he loved. Then came the devastating news that would change his life forever. Less than two years later, his health is in tatters, his fiancée is gone, and his life is reduced to nothing more than a series of difficult choices and harsh realities. In search of answers and, in search of a drink, he walks an unfamiliar part of London. He doesn’t find the answers he is looking for, but he does find Karen. With Karen, he finds hope. With Karen, he finds love. With Karen, nothing is ever going to be the same again.Reviewed By K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite- 5 StarsWalk With Me: One Hundred Days of Crazy is a romantic and bitter sweet work of fiction penned by author Ernesto H Lee. Written for mature audiences, but not overly graphic in its romantic content, this tale focuses on love later in life. Our central hero Mark Rennie is a man who once thought he had a perfect life all figured out, but then his life and health fall apart aged forty-one. In a world of difficult choices, Mark chooses to drift the streets of London in search of some kind of answer. When he finds Karen, however, he gets a lot more than he was looking for.This is an emotional and unusual love story in the realm of tragic romances, but it has so many beautiful and uplifting qualities in spite of the situation that Mark finds himself in. The back drop of London is well drawn to bring out the atmosphere of each moment in Mark and Karen's relationship, and author Ernesto H Lee has a cinematic sense of how to construct scenes and move the plot along without any unnecessary details derailing it. The narration is personal, close to the characters, and sensitive in matters of health, the future and the notion of hope. What results is an emotionally intelligent and realistic romance that will grip its readers from start to finish. Overall, Walk With Me: One Hundred Days of Crazy is a rollercoaster ride with stylish narration, compelling dialogue and a plot you'll cry over again and again.Reviewed By Rabia Tanveer for Readers' Favorite- 5 StarsWalk With Me: One Hundred Days of Crazy by Ernesto H Lee is a novel about love, acceptance, and learning to live in the moment. We are all guilty of it and we all take our present for granted while we push for the future. This is something that happened to Mark Rennie in this novel. He kept looking forward and worked hard, only to have his life slip away from him. His story is heartbreaking as well as encouraging.The author did a great job of creating an atmosphere that is sensitive yet hopeful. There were emotional ups and downs in the story, but the author kept the momentum going and ensured that the reader enjoyed the journey with Mark and Karen. While the topic of cancer is very bleak,the author added as much hope and happiness to the story as possible. To say that I got emotional reading this novel would be an understatement. I was so involved and invested in Mark and Karen that I just didn't want their story to end. Absolutely beautiful! “Walk With Me, One Hundred Days of Crazy is a novel with a powerful tale of romance and one that explores the deep longings of the human heart.” Ruffina Oserio for Readers Favorite. “Walk With Me, One Hundred Days of Crazy by Ernesto H Lee is a fascinating book packed with craziness, emotions, family, and love (lots of love).” Ankita Shukla for Readers Favorite.
Wrecked: Luke & Marie
Christa Wick - 2019
Six years spent looking over my shoulder, wondering if we’d ever truly escape our father’s wrath. Everything I did back then, I did to keep them alive. And now that a violent criminal from our past has found us, I’m forced again to use the skills I never asked to be good at. It’s bad enough I end up getting caught in the crime by a man as ruthless as my sister’s captor. But needing—and wanting—to trust him? That’s completely unchartered territory for me. LUKE: It’s been a while since I’ve caught someone stealing from me—I’m just not the kind of man people make that mistake with often. Hell, if I’d been able to take my eyes off of her that night, she would’ve gotten away with it, too; she’s that good. And yeah, this mess she’s in is bad enough I don’t fault her actions. Still, letting her go is out of the question. I know she thinks I’m as dangerous as they come, and in some ways I am. Given how protective I’m starting to feel about her, dangerous doesn’t even begin to describe the lengths I’ll go to keep her safe. Previously published as House Rules, revised throughout with newly added content, new characters, and a different extended ending.
Mr. Fake Fiance
Aubrey Wright - 2019
Did McHottie just ask me to fake an engagement?
You would think I would say no.
You would think I wouldn't move in with a complete stranger.
You would think I wouldn't give that stranger my virginity.
Most days I'm a pillar of restraint.But some gravitational pull made both of us complete idiots for each other.Now we're knee deep in scandal.And this arrangement is getting more dangerous by the minute.60 days to convince myself it's only fake.Two months before I never feel his touch again.One chance to tell him about my secret.
Something Real
Emma Ashe - 2019
Until finally…a match. Lissa Garcia, is everything he’s ever dreamed of: smart, funny, with a to-die-for curvy figure. Which might actually be the case if he leaves his safehouse to meet her. After discovering a new energy source, Adam’s receiving death threats, but after seeing Lissa’s picture, he can’t stay away—and after meeting her? His whole world is suddenly Technicolor. She chases away every shadow living in his soul. And Lissa is falling just as hard. Call it insta-love. Call it love at first sight. Call it crazy. But it’s definitely real. Now they just have to find
a way to survive
.*An Indecent Apposal is a spicy new romantic series filled with hot, dirty billionaire alphas and the beautiful, curvy girls who tame them. Perfect for a quick bedtime read or a quicker reader blush, you’ll love this new, free standalone novella. Something Real is an insta-love alpha male romance that will leave you with all the feels.
The Assassin
Ella Sheridan - 2019
In the world I’ve created, there’s only one rule: Don’t harm the innocent. And I’m about to break it. With her.
Her Special Forces Billionaire
Eliza Ellis - 2019
Her father hired a stubborn bodyguard to keep her safe, stripping her of authority she’s never had to share. His rules hinder her progress. But in his large and protective arms, she's never felt safer.
Being shackled to a desk as a CEO is Daemon Knight's worst fear. He lives for the danger of private security. His military training makes him the perfect bodyguard for a revolutionary's headstrong daughter. And when Daemon decides to steal Zuri away to America, they discover how opposite they truly are.
But opposites attract.
When duty calls her home, Zuri must leave Daemon or fail her people. Agreeing to her plan means Daemon will have to break a promise to a dying man.
Daemon's never lost a client.
And he's never broken a promise.
Her Special Forces Billionaire is a standalone novel in the Billionaire Boss series. Previously published as The Billionaire Bodyguard with new content.
Attraction Series Boxed Set: Books 1-3
J.B. Heller - 2016
With a combined avg rating of 4.5 stars. Undeniable Attraction- Gabe's Book When Gabe realises his assistant Ivy is in danger, he forces her and her unfortunately annoying cousin, Tessa, to move into his home for their protection. But with Ivy in such close quarters, Gabe’s resolve to stay away from the once shy beauty begins to dissolve at a rapid pace. Pure Attraction- Kai's Book She's pregnant and homeless. He's damaged and grieving. Can these two broken souls heal each others fractured hearts? When Kai and Mia's fates collide, emotions run high, hormones go haywire, and hearts are put on the line as once again Kai is forced to face his demons when Mia’s old life comes to find her. Fierce Attraction- Axel's Book Can she put her past behind her long enough to let him sweep her off her feet? Winning over Ashlynn and teaching her to trust again will take every ounce of Axel’s charm, charisma and determination. But will it all be for nothing when her ex shows up determined to get Ashlynn back, whether she wants him or not?
The Perfect One: A Second Chance Romance
Scarlet West - 2019
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?
Pretend to be Mine
C. Morgan - 2020
Nothing like pretending your life is together.We might have pretended a little too well.The crazy part? She’s not from the escort service that a buddy set me up with.She owns the service.And she’s pulling out all the stops. I’m not sure who’s more convinced about her affections, my ex or me.Needless to say, she’s willing to pretend to be mine.The only question is, can I keep her when it’s all over?I plan to work like hell to make that happen.
Mountain Man's Virgin
Claire Angel - 2018
It could not have come at a better time. I distracted myself with work and even welcomed the chance to work somewhere else to help out. I enjoyed staying busy… Hallie I never expected to meet Colton when I went back for a short but necessary trip to Chester. He wasn’t here before, just memories that I wanted to forget. He was gorgeous and rough around the edges. A Mountain Man. Colton was going to be the death of me. Every moment that I spent with him, I grew more addicted. Once I gave in to him, I wasn’t sure if I’d ever be able to walk away. Would he be worth the risk? Could I walk away from this stunning mountain man? Colton I didn’t think I’d meet Hallie, the woman that changed my world the second I saw her. It was complicated as hell, but I wanted her. I wanted a future with her. Were a few weeks enough time to decide on your future? Was it worth taking the chance? Could I trust my feelings? ***Mountain Man's Virgin is 15,000-word full-length standalone Mountain Man Romance. No cliffhanger, plenty of steam and a guaranteed HEA! Steamy Bonus Romance Stories Included Just For You.***
Blinded
Lyz Kelley - 2016
A second chance at love. Somebody killed Joey Gaccione’s brother. After a ten-year absence, the big city detective returns home to Colorado for the funeral knowing he will be pressured to find Sheriff Sam’s killer. Joey’s instincts say whoever murdered his brother is part of something more sinister than the Elkridge deputies can handle. Mara Dijocomo's dreams died the night a drunk driver killed her parents and sister, and left her permanently wounded. After months of therapy, she’s finally adjusting to her new reality while working to save her mother’s floral business. When the first boy she ever loved walks back into her life, she wonders if she and Joey are getting a second chance to find love. As Joey and Mara’s love blooms, the evidence becomes clear the local deputies are either ill-equipped to comprehend what’s happening, or someone’s covering up a crime. Joey and Mara fight to balance between their careers, family, and their renewed love until the FBI contacts Joey ultimately tipping the scales. If you like a steamy romance, deep emotional topics, a thread of mystery, and a cozy happy ending then BLINDED is for you. The first book in the ELKRIDGE SERIES debuts a quirky cast of characters and begins introducing evidence to solve Sheriff Sam's murder.