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Second Chance with the Billionaire


Ava Storm - 2020
    My best friend. My one true love.Now I’m back in our small town, and ready to prove my worth.I’m a billionaire and somewhat of a celebrity.But Cassie is totally unimpressed. In fact, she almost seems put off by my wealth and fame.As the town veterinarian, I hire her to take care of my two horses,Hoping to find a way back into her good graces.But just when it seems we’ve finally found our way back,The trappings of my newfound celebrity rear their ugly heads.Now Cassie’s the one that’s left me in the dust.Now, three years later, fate has brought me face to face with her again,And the secret she took with her.

Matchmaker


Bella Grant - 2016
    The job has it perks - a great salary, unlimited credit cards, fancy shopping, and trips around the world. And if I find him the right woman in time, and he’ll pay off my college loans and even consider sponsoring my dream PhD program! Working for him is a no-brainer. I need the cash, he needs a perfect woman. Armed with details of what his ideal woman is, this has to be the easiest job in the world, right? Find a couple of girls that fit his preferences and set him up on dates with them. Make him fall in love with one of them. Get paid and go back to school. Well, I was wrong! Sterling Waters knew what he wanted, or so I thought, but I didn’t bargain on the possibility that I wasn’t entirely sure of what my job entailed, or what I wanted. I need a wife, but I don’t believe in love. I have to marry, but I feel no need to pretend that I’d ever love someone as much as I love my precious dog. I needed a personal matchmaker to help me find the right woman – I have no time for the nonsense called love. As long as the woman is a perfect match and has all the qualities I desire, I’ll marry her and get on with my life. That was my plan until I hired the sexy grad student, Cherise Myers, to find me a wife. I knew what I wanted; all she had to do was match me up with the perfect girl, get paid, and move on with her life. Except, the perfect girl wanted more than I could give and goodness knows I could never fall in love! Not with her, not with anyone. Ever. *** For a limited time, this edition of MATCHMAKER contains one free bad boy billionaire romance book.***

Adversaries


T.L. Hodel - 2021
    Then, like a rash I can’t get rid of, Chase Mathers shows up. He thinks he’s bad, rolling down the street on his Harley with his little gang in tow, but he has no idea what bad is.So bring it on fuckface, because bitch isn’t a state of mind. It’s a way of life.Naomi Prescot was nothing, but a spoiled little rich girl that thought the world revolved around her.I taught her a lesson once and sent her back home with her tail between her legs. Now, she thinks she can come in my city and bark orders at me? I’m not like the boys back home, Princess. If you want to play with me, you best put your big girl panties on.This time you won’t be bent over my counter, calling me daddy.You’ll be on your fucking knees, serving your master.

Her Gentle Giant


Carolyn Faulkner - 2020
    He's a bit crotchety at first and doesn't think he'll ever find a woman who will be able to look past how ruined he is.But could Arianne be that woman? Could it be that they were meant to heal each other? Publisher's Note: This contemporary romance contains a theme of power exchange.

RoadKill


K.L. Ramsey - 2020
    I’m a bottom feeder of society; at least that’s what I’m told. Sure, I’ve made some mistakes but I’ve paid for them. I’m free and ready to prove that I’m not who everyone thought I was. I want things I never thought were possible until now—until her. Vivian Ward is my salvation and I won’t let her go.Cillian James walked into my life and turned my boring little world on its ass. Everyone deserves a second chance to make things right and God, I want to be his. I know who he is; who everyone claims him to be but he’s not a killer. They might have given him the nickname “Kill” but those assholes don’t know him like I do. He’s so much more than what they’ve made him.RoadKill is the first book of the Savage Hell MC Series by K.L. Ramsey. This series is a spin-off from Savage Heat (Royal Bastards MC Book 1).

A Very Merry Alpha Christmas


Logan Chance - 2019
    North owns a store for the celebrity babies of Hollywood. When Holly accepts a job there, she is immediately intrigued by her Scrooge of a boss. THIS BOOK IS FUN. (No celebrities were harmed in the making of this book)EVEREST:Ginger Darling hates her boss. Meredith Taylor is a mean, overbearing tyrant controlling Ginger's holiday plans in the palm of her greedy hands. Ginger decides her boss needs to get laid, and the stranger she met in the elevator earlier this morning is the perfect choice to stuff Meredith’s stockings. He was handsome enough. Not that she noticed.Everest Snow has a secret, and a mission. He won't let some redhead angel ruin his plans. Date her boss? Gladly, it only helps him achieve his goal...but why can't he get his little matchmaker out of his head? And why is he going along with her ridiculous ideas instead of making a move on her under the mistletoe? Everest and Ginger will liven up your holiday. Get ready.GRAHAM:Graham Steele is the owner of the Mountain Goat Resort and Zoe would love nothing more than to get her handmade soaps in every room. "It was only supposed to be one night of bliss before my big meeting. But, I never expected to run into my one-night stand the next morning as I pitched my proposal. And I never expected his counter proposal...a fake engagement."(Graham is a Holiday Novella previously published in 2018 and will include new bonus material.)

Beautiful Savages


J. Capulet - 2021
    Five love stories. One murder.The five Savage siblings and heirs are American royalty. Ares the CEO, Apollo the rock star, Athena the bestselling novelist, Eros the movie star and Artemis the supermodel have it all. But what few people know is that they’d trade all the money and fame in the world for one thing.As glamorous as their lives may be, what each of them wants is elusive: the same kind of star-crossed love their parents were known for. But nothing is perfect, and not everything is always as it seems. Before they’ll arrive at their happily ever afters—if they can get there at all—they’ll leave a trail of broken hearts, jilted lovers and obsessed fans along the way. And when someone turns up dead at the Wedding of the Year, it’s not clear at first who the victim or killer is, or what the motive might turn out to be … Beautiful Savages is a fun standalone rom-com with a murder mystery twist.

Remembering Him


Lucia Ashta - 2020
    The kind that hurt me.The kind that left me in the hospital with a traumatic brain injury that erased the last twelve years of my life.Now I’m back in the small town I ran away from.And Jace is here.And he’s sexier than ever.I broke his heart.He’s right in not wanting anything to do with me.I shouldn’t want Jace anymore.I should definitely stay away from him…** Remembering Him is a full-length, small town, second chance romance with a happily ever after.** Please note: Remembering Him was previously published under the title Dream Gone Wild.

Sold to the Hottest Bidder


Layla Valentine - 2017
     Emily: It didn’t take long for things to get out of hand. Thrust on stage in front of a crowd of wealthy, powerful masked men, And they’re selling me to the highest bidder! Kyle: The moment I saw her, I knew she’d be mine. The sexiest lot on the stage. Anyone’s, for a price. When that hammer comes down, I’m going to be the one buying. Trussed up and put up for sale, Emily’s about to discover that everyone has their price… This is a full-length romance, with steamy love scenes, a beautiful HEA and utterly no cliffhangers. Also included are some previously released bonus books, completely free!

Heavy Hitter


Stacy Borel - 2019
    Already the perfect daughter and a straight A student, what more could be asked of her? Breaking out of the mold deemed to be her future was never even in her sights. Until she met her cousin’s new roommate. With his chartreuse yellow eyes and chiseled abs, Crew Evanston was everything she didn’t know she wanted, and everything her father despised. Crew came to Athens, Georgia, on a wing and a prayer. Working under his asshole uncle as a mechanic and living with a complete stranger, he was directionless. But when a cute little brunette with pouty lips and bedroom blue eyes barged in on him, being here suddenly seemed to take on a purpose. What happens when two mismatched puzzle pieces somehow fit together? Can the good girl get up to bat when life throws her a hardball, or will she forever stay on the bench?

The Way to Freedom: The Complete Season One


H.M. Clarke - 2015
    Save 40% versus buying the individual episodes! "This Hatar Kalar has more natural Talent than any Second Born found in the Empire." Every ten years the Imperium Provosts travel the provinces of the Great Suene Empire and take every second born child as the property of the Emperor. His Due for their continued protection. Kalena, taken from her family and friends finds herself alone and scared in the imperial Stronghold of Darkon. And when she cries out to the darkness for help, Kalena is shocked when it answers her back. If you found out that you were different from everyone else, what would you do?

Bought by the Twins


Genelia Love - 2019
    We told him that we would forgive his debt if he would let us have you.” “You bought me?” I asked incredulously. “Like I was a car?” “Welllll,” Nate mimicked his brother’s drawl. “Yes, but you aren’t just any ole car. You”re a Lamborghini.” Is this happening for real?The twins buying me?I think I’m in love with both of them, but can I choose?What if I don’t want to!What if I want to be shared? Bought and shared…for life… This is a full length standalone romance with no cheating and no cliffhangers, and not one but two gorgeous protective alpha males, plenty of steam and a very satisfying HEA. Enjoy!

Captivated by Cutter


Bex Dane - 2020
    Keeping my hands off her is hard. Cass is a good girl and I'm a bad guy. If she gets involved with me, she'll get hurt. Again.I should leave her alone and continue on my quest for revenge against the people who wronged me.But Cass has a habit of running head-first into danger, and she needs my protection. Not that I mind spending time with the scorching-hot vixen who constantly challenges my self-control.She may be exactly what I need to heal my scarred heart.—I swore off dangerous men like Cutter Twist for a reason.I'm focusing on my career, and I can't afford to get distracted by another broken heart.But the more I push him away, the hotter the flames between us burn.When I find out who caused the horrendous scars on his body, everything changes.Cutter needs someone to help him fight his greatest enemy.And I'm just the girl to do it.If you like steamy romantic suspense with a wounded alpha-male hero and a strong quirky heroine, you'll love Captivated by Cutter.

WED TO THE DOM: Heaven’s Veil MC


Zoey Parker - 2017
     I didn’t ask to be stalked, harassed, threatened. Too bad the demons on my trail don’t care what I want. I hire Dante to protect me from the bad men… But it turns out he might be the worst one of them all. Katia I’m desperate for anyone to protect me. They’re closing in – whoever they are. Coming closer and closer every night, leaving signs, making threats. It’s a nightmare – except I can’t wake up. There has to be someone who can save me from the stalkers who want my body. I thought Dante would be that someone. He certainly looks the part: Tall, tatted, with that “don’t even look at me sideways” scowl on his face. Not to mention the muscles bulging beneath his leather jacket. But something in his eyes tell me Dante is just as hungry as the others. And now that he’s in my home… He won’t rest until I’m his. Dante She wanted my protection. I agreed – at first. But now that I’ve gotten a look at her, I can’t settle for keeping my distance. I need to taste her myself. We can do it the easy way or the hard way. But no matter what Katia chooses, she’s going to be mine by the end of the night. My sub. My woman. My wife. WED TO THE DOM is a bad boy MC romance. It is filled with hot sex and exciting action, and comes with FREE bonus novels for your enjoyment! (Note: These stories feature consenting adults in sexual situations.)

Provoked


Sarah Bailey - 2020
    He was my downfall.They say your parents are the two people who are meant to love you and keep you safe.So what does that say about mine?My father gave me to a man as a gift.A man who wears many masks.A man who terrifies me.Why then do I want to know what lies beneath?Why does a single touch send shivers down my spine?I know what he wants.My body. My words. My mind.I can’t run. I can’t hide. And I can’t give in to him.My name is Liora Stewart.And Dante Benson is my Master.A dark captive romance set in Sarah Bailey's Dark Universe.This is a DARK romance and therefore comes with a content warning. Please see authors website for full details.