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Love on St. Barts
Emme Cross - 2015
Barts, an idyllic island in the West Indies. She meets Sven Larson, a movie star with a bad reputation for breaking women’s hearts. She falls in love with him and begins a journey of emotional and physical discovery. But has Sven really changed? Can a good woman redeem a very bad boy? This is the first book in the St. Barts Romance series by Emme Cross. Set on the island of St. Barts, eight square miles of gourmet restaurants, designer shops, yachts . . . and secrets.
Trust Honor Love
J.M. Witt - 2015
Lucy Roberts is sick of the dating scene and especially of what she can never have; The Kerrigan brothers, specifically twins Will and Heath. A bad run-in with Heath proves everything she already knew about him; he’s not Will. Agreeing to a new experiment; she lets a panel of experts pick out her future husband. Heathcliff Kerrigan is convinced Lucy is made to be his and not Will’s. Their family ties go back decades, just like his love for her. After his attempts to claim her go wrong, he lets her go. Or does he? Making a drastic change, he decides to partake in the same marriage experiment. Find out if their destinies are truly tied to one another or not. Trust has them risking everything. Honor gets them down the aisle. Love will be the biggest test of all.
Oh So He Cheated, Cheated: An Urban Romance: A Complete Novel
Genesis - 2019
And it's well worth reading. In this unputdownable book you’ll take an unforgettable ride with Genesis that's signed under Na'Kia Presents. Her writing is very clever, and this story is great. **Warning** This is not your typical Urban romance, dope boy, thug love, or kingpin savage book. Heart pounding. Drama filled. Love story Women's fiction. “To my surprise, the wedding I naively attended turned out to be the most heartbreaking reality check I’ve ever had. Ironically, my boyfriend was the groom, but I wasn’t the bride. Not only had he been playing me, but he took infidelity to a whole new level by marrying my cousin and it crushed my soul. Oh yes, he cheated, cheated.” Dr. Koi Montgomery was played by a cold-hearted man she had given her all to. She was a fool in love and had gotten used in the worst way. Adair was her everything, but in the end he wasn’t worth the heartache he’d put her through. Ultimately, the love she gave was filled with hopes and dreams that would be crushed by the two people she trusted the most. Adair was the epitome of a faithless, unadulterated, cocky man that didn’t deserve none of Koi’s time or affection. He abused her love, and she gullably let him. He took advantage of their relationship without a care in the world. Once a person shows you who they are, believe them the first time. Koi’s mistake was not walking away before it was too late. What doesn’t break Koi makes her stronger and once the pain subsides, love may still be in the horizon of someone she never expected it to come from. What happens when she finally moves on, and goes after everything she deserves? Will love be kind to her this time around, or will she find herself caught up once again in a loveless relationship?
Arranged
R.K. Lilley - 2019
The money held the power. The beauty followed the rules and jumped through the hoops.THE BRIDEI knew what everyone would think if they knew the truth about my marriage. They'd be shocked and appalled. And rightly so. I was a young, modern, independent woman, and I'd done the unthinkable. I'd sold my virginity to a spoiled, rich boy. To a stranger who didn’t love me. And yes, I'd done it all for money.THE GROOMMy bride was as gorgeous as she was unwelcome. As desirable as she was unwanted. I wanted nothing to do with her, but that didn’t seem to matter exactly the second she got close enough to touch. I wanted her to hate me more than she loved the millions she’d sold herself for. I wanted to spurn her, but unfortunately, I wanted to fuck her more.ARRANGED is a standalone erotic romance.
Forsaking All Others
Janine Infante Bosco - 2021
Power. Sin. It all comes with the gavel. Blurs the lines between church and state. But the Knightdale Charter of the Satan's Knights MC is my life.And I'd do anything for this club. Like letting the best woman I ever had slip through my fingertips. A sinfully beautiful spitfire, she's my better half in every way. My twin flame. My everything. My biggest regret. But there's no making things right between us. Because I'm the reason she's alone yet again. And if our past wasn't enough to put out the fire in her soul, my crimes certainly will be.
Riggs' Ruin
Nicola Jane - 2020
My daughter Malia means more to me than anything else in this world. I knew before I walked in he was the leader of a notorious biker gang, but I didn’t care.I realize far too late that going into his bar was a massive mistake. It put me directly on his radar and that’s somewhere I never wanted to be.I came to him for one thing, to speak my mind and be done with it. Suddenly, this man is everywhere I turn and I don’t know what to think.RiggsI swore I’d never let myself get into another relationship after my last one ended in a catastrophic manner. The only things that’re important to me are my kid, and my club. I was happy living my life the way I have been for years. That is, until a sassy-mouthed woman walks into my bar.Anna Miller.The first thing out of her mouth was an insult. One interaction and the woman immediately got under my skin. Before long I’m not thinking with my head anymore. Especially as her past catches up with her.Does she realize the lengths I’ll go to protect what’s important to me? I’m not gonna let her go without a fight.
Just the Way You Are
Barbara Freethy - 2000
a life about to be tested by the return of the only woman who can break them up—Alli's sister, Tessa.A baby brought them together—and even though Alli has always loved her strong, sexy husband Sam and the life they've built together, she has decided to set him free to follow his youthful dreams. It is no longer enough for her to be wife and lover when she knows she holds so little of his heart.Sam has always dreamed of a life away from the close-knit world of Tucker's Landing, but marriage and fatherhood ended all that. Now Sam is torn between what was and what was meant to be. He must decide if it's time to rekindle the dreams of the past ... or accept Alli, and her love, just the way she is.JUST THE WAY YOU ARE is an emotionallly compelling, heartwarming, beautiful love story about choices, second chances, the crush of a youthful love, the intensity of a love born from marriage and life. "An exceptional novel from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy!"
Royal (Royal: The Leonetti Princes Book 2)
Jemma Grey - 2014
His world was filled with duty, honor, and the crushing responsibility that came with being born royal. He lived his life for the Leonetti Family and for the people of Monrovia. Marrying for love didn't matter. Until Alex met Sarah. Sarah Abernathy had never believed in fairy tales. She had learned the hard way about wishing for things that she could never have - her broken heart bore the scars to prove it. And then Sarah met Prince Alex Leonetti. Sparks fly as Alex and Sarah embark upon a forbidden love affair that causes them to question even their deepest convictions about love. As the world conspires against them, Alex and Sarah fight for what matters most. True love matters. And sometimes, fairy tales do come true. **Royal can be read as a stand alone book or as the second book in the Royal: The Leonetti Princes Series. My books are full length novels with happy endings and no pesky cliffhangers at the end.
Becoming the Boss
Hayley Faiman - 2019
Unsure of who to trust, or where to turn, she follows the man that she’s had a connection with since childhood. Gavino Santoro is hungry. He craves power, control, and Luciana. Taking over the Zanetti Famiglia has been his goal since he began climbing the ranks of one of New York's most powerful families. Now that the power he craves is within his grasp, he needs the wife that will complete his image of being the new Zanetti Boss. Even if he has to lie and manipulate the beautiful woman to bend her to his will. Two people doomed by circumstance. An organization in upheaval. Nothing but uncertainty in the future. Morality is nothing but a concept. This is the beginning of the Zanetti Famiglia’s new empire.
Guest Bed
Luke P. Narlee - 2016
Narlee intricately weaves romance, mystery, and psychological suspense as a marriage in trouble opens the door to temptation and turmoil. Ron’s day is off to a bad start. Blinded by frustration after another argument with his wife, and heartbroken that his marriage may be over, he accidentally crashes his car on his way to work. Dazed, he takes the train the rest of the way, where he is quickly delighted by the presence of another rider, Courtney, whose smoldering smile makes him remember what it feels like to be wanted. What seems like a new friendship quickly turns into temptation, leaving Ron torn with internal conflict and guilt. But when his new friend starts to seem a little off, he begins to question her motives. As one seemingly harmless favor leads to another, Ron soon finds himself wondering if Courtney really is who she says she is, or if she’s actually part of an elaborate setup. Steep with tension, this roller coaster of emotions takes the reader behind closed doors to explore the conundrum of love, life, and the unexpected. “In Guest Bed, Luke Narlee weaves a romantic tale that turns both tragic and comic, revealing the ins and outs of marriage, and how sometimes after you think you’ve known someone forever, they can still surprise you?”—Christopher Barzak, author of Wonders of the invisible world.
Billionaire Prince, Pregnant Mistress
Sandra Marton - 2009
Cold, calculating Prince Alexandros Karedes masterfully beds Maria, thinking she's only sleeping with him to save her business.So when Alexandros discovers Maria is pregnant, he assumes it's on purpose. She'll never be a suitable wife--but she's perfect mistress material. What will it take for this billionaire prince to realize he's falling for his pregnant mistress?
Blindsided
T.C. Matson - 2015
Yes, he’s easy on the eyes with a body to die for, blue eyes to fall into, and a smile that will make your heart skip beats. His smell is intoxicating, and he’s fun to be around. But I’m not interested in being another notch in his bedpost. I can’t lie and say I haven’t thought about what it would be like. I have. Unfortunately, I know a woman like me can’t make a man like him settle down. Levi Look at me. I’m everything she wants—a sexy MMA fighter who no one can resist. What? I can’t help they all want me. I know she fantasizes about my naked body on top of hers. Who doesn’t? But she has telltale signs—her glassy green eyes, her crimson red cheeks, and the sweat that glistens on her face—she wants me. I’ve never had to chase, you know, put effort into getting a girl in bed, but she is sending me on the longest treasure hunt I’ve ever experienced. Not even my smile can make her panties drop. But somehow, somewhere in the mix of chasing her, I’ve developed feelings. This cannot be happening.
Bounce
K.M. Jackson - 2013
She has a successful career, a famous sexy husband, two children, a house in an affluent Westchester suburb and a shoe collection worthy of a magazine spread. Too bad it’s all a façade. It has been almost a year since her husband admitted he had an affair with a younger and bouncier coworker. Follow Sabrina as she tries to rein in her out-of-control life by kicking her husband out on his rear, chucking her career and even firing her too-cute-for-the-job nanny. But how will she survive life as a single stay-at-home mom in the land of wine and play dates, designer kids’ parties and Botox lunches? Hmm… maybe the hunky young French teacher, who has been flirting shamelessly with Sabrina, is just what she needs to take her mind off her problems. Not if her husband has something to say about it. Will Sabrina be able to forgive and still be true to herself? Find out in Bounce.
The Way of the Heart
Cheryl Holt - 1999
And yet, to claim this dream, she must first marry. Five suitable candidates are vying for her large dowry, but only one challenges her wits and stirs her blood: Phillip Wessington, a devilishly handsome widower and renowned scoundrel who agrees to a marriage in name only. But soon, awakening desires turn this union of convenience into a passionate battle between hearts too proud to admit their ardor. HE VOWED TO WIN HER LOVEPhillip, the eighth earl of Rosewood, had one pressing need: a wife's fortune without the bother of a wife. But Jane was a bother--for she was getting under his skin with her fiery spirit and the sensual fire that glowed in her eyes. Confounded by a tenderness he cannot yet admit, he soon realizes that his own selfishness and intractable will have created a rift between them that may be too deep to heal. Can Phillip reclaim the heart of the woman he has come to cherish...so they both may surrender to a love neither can deny?
The Curvy Sister
Jordan Bell - 2012
Despite the scandalous nature of their relationship, the town has chosen to pretend Cassidy never happened - well, everyone except Cassidy of course.Cassidy becomes untethered as she faces the impending nuptials, losing her grandmother's home to her sister who will inherit it after the wedding, a mother who can't choose between her daughters, and a town of romantics dead set on embracing the wedding even as it destroys Cassidy's heart.Cass finds distraction from her anger in an unlikely place - the arms of her ex-fiance's older brother, Jason King. Home for a few weeks from his city-boy, New York investor life, he quiets her mind by satisfying her body. For Cass, he's the perfect salve to heal her wounds. He's temporary and insatiable and seems to want a plus-sized girl like Cassidy as much as she needs his strength. He can't hurt her if all she wants from him is sex.But as they grow closer, temporary may not prove long enough.