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Carr (Adorkable Love, #3)


Brynn Hale - 2020
    so much more!CARR: Adorkable Love 3 is an INSTALOVE, curvy woman, happily-ever-after, STEAMY, surprise identity reveal romance. NO cliffhangers. NO cheating. This is a standalone story part of the ADORKABLE LOVE series.

The Tycoon's Baby Revelation (The Abbot Sisters Book 1)


Elizabeth Lennox - 2020
     So when she arrived at a job interview in a dark, isolated warehouse, her instincts warned her that something was wrong. Meeting Josh Starke, tall, handsome and horribly rude, didn’t ease her concerns. But for some bizarre reason, he challenged her. When she got the job, Sloane vowed to deal with his abrupt commands for six months, then quit. Years later, she was still working for the man, but now she was in love with him. Unfortunately, during one sultry, starry night, she couldn’t hide her feelings for Josh. And the freakish Abbot fertility reared its ugly head once more. Pregnant and terrified of Josh’s reaction to that news, Sloane was lost, not sure what to do now. When she’d taken this job, she’d vowed never to fall under his spell. And yet, that’s exactly what she’d done! Josh Starke remembered Sloane’s vow so many years ago, and cursed himself for demanding it. Sloane was sexy and smart, brilliantly efficient and didn’t put up with any of his rudeness. Every time she looked at him, he felt her gaze right down to his…! Well, he loved her. So how was he to overcome her reticence at having a relationship with him? And how was he to overcome the tragedy of her past that kept her from trusting anyone?

One Snowy Week in Springhollow


Lucy Knott - 2020
    He was the only person in Springhollow who supported her ambitious artist dreams. But then one winter, Devon and his parents disappear without warning to start a new life in NYC and a devastated Scarlett is left alone to face her high-school bullies and overbearing mother.Fast-forward ten years: Scarlett is playing it safe in her childhood village with a dull PA job and a wardrobe that passes her mother's old-fashioned standards. Meanwhile, Devon is a Hollywood heartthrob, starring in the latest superhero blockbuster. And he's finally coming home for Christmas...Scarlett can't help blaming her former best friend for the way her life has turned out, but Devon's cheeky charm and gorgeous smile prove difficult to resist. Devon always did make her feel on top of the world, but Scarlett knows her heart isn't racing just because she has her friend back – is it mistletoe madness, or is she seeing Devon in a completely new light?Scarlett hasn't taken a risk in years... but this Christmas of second chances could finally be her time to shine.

Still the One


Kelly Collins - 2019
    He left and took nothing. Now he’s back and wants it all… Florist Lara Williams gave up on love the day her soulmate rode off on his motorcycle into the sunset. Since then, she’s been living vicariously through her clients. As the owner of Stems, the leading florist for theme weddings in Beloved, Colorado, she’s responsible for making other’s dreams come true. Lara’s resigned to live a life without love, but when Grayson rolls back into town, their relationship is full of thorns. Can an abandoned garden be brought back to life or is it destined to be fallow forever? Tattoo artist Grayson Greer has everything he could want. He always has. As the owner of the hottest tattoo parlor in Southern California, he’s living the dream. There is no end to the string of beautiful women lining up for a chance to be with him, but his heart belongs to another. When he’s summoned back to Beloved by his mother, he comes face to face with Lara, the one he left behind over a decade ago. He never meant to be gone forever, and now that he’s back, he’s determined to remind her what they once shared. Will Grayson bring life back to a heart that wilted years ago? Or will Lara’s pain from the last time he left be as permanent as tattoo ink? Find out in Still the One.

An Offer She Can't Refuse


Emma Darcy - 2012
    She's got the one thing he wants - the Zavros heir Magazines regularly devote gossip column inches to Greek magnate Ari Zavros and the supermodels gracing his arm - and his bed - each week! Tina Savalas is nothing like Ari's usual playmates, but this ordinary girl hides the most scandalous secret of all: four years ago her red-hot fling with Ari left her pregnant...Her bombshell revealed, Ari can see only one solution: the innocent Tina is perfect for the role of Good Greek Wife...And it seems marriage into the Zavros family isn't a choice - it's a command!

Bryson's Treasure


Linzi Baxter - 2019
    He barely got out alive with the help of a young Afghan girl he refused to leave behind. His boots barely touch Montana soil before he and his brother Noah rescue an unconscious woman trapped in a wrecked truck. A truck whose brakes were clearly tampered with. Though still wounded himself, his instincts scream to keep her safe until they find out who wants her dead. A heart she dares not trust…her own. All Lynn remembers from the accident is a pair of crystal-blue eyes she never thought to see again. Until those eyes show up a few days later, attached to a tall, sandy-haired cowboy who takes all of five minutes to get under her skin. He wants her to stay put? She just got away from a dangerous cult. No one tells her what to do or where she can and can’t go. Especially not a sexy ex-Marine with a rescue complex. But when more near-misses leave her shaken, she has no choice but to surrender to Bryce’s protection…and try like hell not to surrender her heart.

The Greek Wedding She Never Had


Chantelle Shaw - 2021
    She discovered he wanted to marry her only to gain control of her family's luxury Greek hotel--on their wedding day! Now the devastatingly handsome tycoon is back with a second proposal.This time, innocent Eleanor must say "I do" to save the hotel from bankruptcy...knowing their chemistry has lost none of its heat. But to act on that unexplored passion as his bride, Eleanor needs to know Jace's desire for retribution doesn't outweigh his desire for her...From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Read both of the Innocent Summer Brides books: Book 1: The Greek Wedding She Never HadBook 2: Nine Months to Tame the Tycoon

One Bride for Three Firemen


Jess Bentley - 2020
    Not only was I fired, but also evicted, with only five days to fix things.Little did I know that these firemen could save me in the steamiest of ways.Each one is a smoke show.The best part is, they're willing to share.A flash fire has ignited between us.Stefan, young and red-hot...Trigger, a beast of a man in every way.Daddy Pete dominates me, and orders me to give him exactly what I want.I hope I can handle them all.But if, or when, my ex finds out, will this whole thing burn out of control?One Bride for Three Firemen is a steamy standalone 45,000 word novel with a HEA, and no cheating!

Spike: Satan's Disciples MC


Zoey Parker - 2016
     Spike I was raised in darkness. Blood and death are all I know. Finally freed from prison, my only goal is to make my MC even more powerful. That is, until Georgia walks in. She's in trouble, she tells me, her blue eyes flashing. She's so beautiful, so innocent, so pure… That I make her a deal. Come to my bed and I'll keep you safe. Georgia When the Russian mob comes after my younger brother, I do the only thing I can: I help him escape. But now they're after me instead. With no other choice, I go to the one person who can help me – the president of the Satan's Disciples MC , Spike Turner. He makes me a deal that even Satan wouldn't offer. If I submit to his touch, he will protect me. What else could I say but yes? What surprises me is how quickly I become entangled in his darkness. His touch is intoxicating. His kiss is liquid fire. But when I confess what he is doing to me – to my heart – he tells me he can never love me back. I try to pick up the pieces of my life in the wake of his rejection, but the mob has other ideas. Trapped in their clutches, I can only pray that Spike hasn't left me to die. I love him – even if we're both damned to hell. SPIKE is a full-length, standalone romance novel with steamy hot sex, strong language, a happily every after ending, and NO CLIFFHANGERS. Contains dark and disturbing themes, and over-the-top sexiness that may be uncomfortable for some readers. Perfect for fans of Sam Crescent, Jenika Snow, L Wilder, Sabrina Paige, Lauren Landish, Vanessa Waltz, Jordan Marie, and Nicole Snow. For a limited time, includes a free bonus novel, OVERDOSED, plus a sneak preview of my bestselling MC romance, STOLEN.

Hers for the Weekend


Tanya Michaels - 2004
    . . Piper Jamieson needs a man. And not just any man. She needs someone to play her significant other when she heads home for her family reunion. Thanks to a self-imposed period of celibacy, she has no prospects. . .except for her sexy best friend, Josh Weber. Since there's nothing between them, kissing him will be a breeze, right? But he wanted her permanently! Spending an entire weekend with Piper sounds perfect to Josh. . .it's the whole family thing that doesn't. Lately his dates haven't been as exciting as they used to be, and he knows why. His best friend's been on his mind--day and night. But Piper has made it clear she's not looking for a relationship. Luckily, he's hers for the weekend, and he has three full nights to change her mind!

You Can't Hurry Love


Portia MacIntosh - 2017
    But it turns up that life in the slow lane isn’t all it’s cracked up to be!So when her boyfriend Leo proposes, she says yes, hoping it will bring some much needed sparkle back into her life. The trouble is, Mia never wanted a big white wedding, just the happy ever after…The laugh-out-loud, uplifting new book from Portia MacIntosh, author of It’s Not You, It’s Them. Perfect for fans of Rosie Blake and Sophie Kinsella.

Royal Mistake - The Complete Series


Renna Peak - 2017
    All six episodes now available in a complete box set. Some princes are charming. Others are assholes. I've spent most of my career writing tabloid articles about the royals of Montovia, and Prince Andrew, the heir to the throne, was always the one that intrigued me most. He's so guarded, so mysterious…so ridiculously attractive. And then I met him. And I found out he's the most arrogant, smug, infuriating man to ever live. He also desperately needs my help. There are three things I know for sure. First, Prince Andrew has a secret. Second, he'll do anything to keep it a secret. And third, in spite of how infuriating I find him, I can’t help being incredibly attracted to him.

The Billionaire's Pregnant Competition


Leslie North - 2020
    That’s all billionaire tech magnate Grayson Finlay has ever cared about. Growing up penniless and fatherless, he vowed to never be poor or powerless again. Now helming a wildly successful tech enterprise, he’s poised to launch the IPO that will cement his company’s status…but first, he needs one more big win to prove he’s got what it takes. His newly developed app that helps people dress for success could be the key. But after being doused with mud on his way to an investor meeting, Grayson’s outfit needs an emergency rescue. The tiny boutique run by the quirky and charming Mila Tomlinson has just the clothes he needs—and just the woman to catch Grayson’s interest. Mila’s quick thinking and knowledge about fashion gives Grayson an idea: a contest between her and his soon-to-launch app. It will build hype for his app, help her business and give them an excuse to work together. However, one night of passion results in some serious consequences. Mila is pregnant.Mila has a problem. Not only is she pregnant, she just might be falling for a playboy billionaire, a man who puts work first, last, and everywhere else. For Mila, just opening her boutique was a risky endeavor, one that pushed her far from her comfort zone. Now comes Grayson barreling into her life with his ambition and grand plans, not to mention his infinite ability to make her body melt. While Grayson’s driven, Mila finds that he’s also sweet and charming and the sexiest man she’s ever met. Sure, dating a billionaire is a bit intimidating, but she’s willing look past that flaw…as long as Grayson is willing to consider the successful life he could find outside of the boardroom, and in Mila’s arms.This novel contains sexual content and profanity.

From Exposé to Expecting


Andie Brock - 2021
    To let off steam, she writes a private, scandalous exposé on the tycoon…and is horrified when it’s accidentally published! Yet that’s nothing compared to the surprise that soon follows…Leo’s enraged to see the woman who ruined his name on his doorstep. But once he discovers Emma’s pregnant, he knows what he has to do. Claiming his child will be easy. Trusting Emma and their palpable chemistry? Unimaginable!

The Once And Future Prince


Olivia Gates - 2009
    Now Phoebe Alexander, his secret lover who'd refused to leave with him, had come to convince him to accept his rightful crown. But the pain of betrayal still coursed through Leandro's veins. He would rule only if Phoebe bowed to his wishes.Scorched from the decisions of her past, Phoebe was willing to do Leandro's royal bidding. She knew she could never be his queen, but she would freely become the prince's lover. Then an unexpected pregnancy changed everything.