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Wanted: Big Bad Brother: A Billionaire Bad Boy Stepbrother Romance
Natalie Knight - 2018
Beautiful. Perfection. Everything that's good in this world.Too good for me.When she comes to me for help,I can't resist any longer. I'll make her mine. Even if it means risking everything. I'll risk it all. Go all in on the two of us.
If I win, then it'll soon be three.
The Billionaire's Twin Secret
Imani King - 2019
but will past traumas and malicious interference steal away their second chance? Nine years ago, Candace fled her home town and her best friend, Aric ... ... and Aric married the woman he thought was carrying his child. Candace has never gotten over the only man she ever really wanted, but she's built a new life around her daughter and done her best to forget him. All that changes the day she sees Aric at Lyric's school. Now a widower, he has a daughter the same age as hers ... and the two girls could be sisters. Candace and Aric quickly realize they still have feelings for each other, but rekindling their relationship won't be a simple matter. No matter how much they want each other -- no matter how close their daughters have grown -- they haven't accounted for the schemes of an evil twin. Will a sinister plot destroy their trust in each other and any chance at a happy future? ***The Billionaire's Twin Secret is a standalone 41K novella. It deals with very sensitive issues, so if you're easily triggered, this might not be the right book for you; however, if you enjoy second chance romance with NO CHEATING, NO CLIFFHANGERS and a happily ever after ending, then this book is perfect for you. GRAB YOUR COPY TODAY!***
Rescued
Jill Burrell - 2021
Stranded and desperate, she finds herself at the mercy of a handsome, brooding mechanic. When he offers her help, she accepts, knowing too well the pain that comes from trusting others.Widower and grieving father, Ben Young, fixes cars and avoids people. He can’t stand to see the pity in their eyes. There’s something different in Amy’s eyes, though, and he’s driven to help her—for her little girl’s sake. But helping means caring, and that’s not something he’s capable of. Not anymore.Just when it looks like a relationship might be possible between Ben and Amy, she realizes her breaking down in this small town wasn’t an accident. She holds the key to what happened to Ben’s family. But will her quest for answers cost her everything?
Lei'd in Paradise
Bethany Lopez - 2019
Bran's a guy who knows what he wants, and he insists he wants her...in his bed...in Hawaii. In Carmen's experience, when things are going great, the other shoe's usually about to drop. That's why she doesn't think they're ready for a tropical vacation this early in their relationship. When a misunderstanding has her following Bran to Hawaii, the Big Island may never be the same. Between their fledgling romance and the intrigue of a pop-up investigation, one thing's for sure... they're both going to get Lei'd in Paradise. Cupcake Series (should be read in order): Always Room for Cupcakes Cupcake Overload Lei'd with Cupcakes Cupcake Explosion Lei'd in Paradise: A Cupcakes Series Novella (Carmen and Bran)
What Happens in Vegas...
Kelli Callahan - 2021
Tempting AF.Old enough to be my father,But I didn't care.I came to Las Vegas with no money to my name.No way to make it on my own.All I knew was the one place that made my dad smile.The only picture I had of him was in front of that iconic sign.But there was someone else in that picture.My dad's best friend.I didn't even know his name,Until he whispered it in my ear.By the time we made the connection, we were in over our heads...Kelli's Note: What Happens in Vegas is the first book in the Dad's Best Friend series. Each book is a standalone, so they can be read in any order.
Silent Love: Part 2 (Forbidden Series)
Kenadee Bryant - 2018
Gage Harper is trouble, and I don’t need complications in my life. So why can’t I seem to stay away from him? It’s not like I’m attracted to him or anything. How could I be? He’s the exact opposite of what I want. Ethan is the one, always has been…which is why I’m crushed when I find out he’s dating my best friend. But I refuse to accept it. I’ve come too far to let him slip through my fingers. I’ll do anything to make Ethan realize I’m the girl for him—even if it means using Gage to stir a little jealousy. But once Gage agrees to play his part in this game of make-believe, lines start to blur, and the one thing I desperately tried to avoid happens… A giant complication.
One Last Mistake: A Billionaire Romance (The Ironwood Billionaire Series Book 3)
Ellie Danes - 2018
New Life. It was time to leave it all, and the mistakes I’d made, behind. At least that was plan, until I spent the night with him He was supposed to be a one and done. Someone I’d forget and never think about again. Twenty-four hours later, my life is center stage. Standing in front of a thousand strangers and right next to the one-night stand I promised to forget. The man I had spilled all of my drunken secrets to. To make matters worse…he’s my boss’s son and he’s about to spill a secret of his own. One Last Mistake is a standalone billionaire romance and is Book 3 of The Ironwood Billionaire Series.
Holly Jolly Mountain Man: a short Christmas mountain man instalove romance (Holidays with a Mountain Man)
Kate Tilney - 2021
Chasing Whispers: Women's Fiction Romantic Suspense
Jennifer Youngblood - 2021
Tap Out
Hilary Storm - 2018
An accidental meeting at a time when I least expect it, sparking an instant connection that neither of us could deny. Mavick has what it takes to ruin me... to shatter my heart into a million pieces and never look back. She’s a distraction. I’m supposed to be focused on my comeback, but when I meet Kinsley there’s no denying my attraction to her. I could remind myself how important it is to remove anything that consumes my time. I could look the other way and deny how my body reacts to her. But something tells me I’m not in control when it comes to this girl. This is the extended full version of the short story, Tap Out, which was showcased in the Pick Your Passion collection.
Finding His Cheer
Claire Wilder - 2022
Until love came knocking on my door.HEATHAfter losing my wife, the only thing I wanted to do was raise my eight-year-old daughter and get through the day in one piece. Then my neighbor Morgan appeared on my doorstep with a favor to ask. My sexy, sweet, lovely neighbor. Suddenly I'm shocked to find the haze in my brain lifting. Feelings I thought were long gone aren't just reawakening--they're burning like a yule log.MORGANMy life is a mess. Since my divorce, I've been scrambling to stay in Jewel Lakes--and to keep the lights on with my fledgling (read: failing) pottery business. The last thing I need is to catch feelings for the gorgeous widower next door. But there's something about his sad eyes and warm heart that has me melting.Heath and Morgan are both hurting. Could cozying up over the holidays be the thing that heals them both?Finding His Cheer is a standalone companion story to the Jewel Lakes Series. All Jewel Lakes books feature strong men, relatable women, and a guaranteed HEA.
Absolution (The Salvation Society)
Leaona Luxx - 2021
yet here I am, ready to fall on my knees and do whatever it takes. Wanting her was never an option, but when your heart knows, everything else ceases to exist. Consequences be damned. I returned home broken and lost, refusing to connect to my old life, knowing what lurks in the shadows there. Afraid I’ll hate myself even more for hiding the untold truths, and yet I can’t bring myself to set them free. Set myself free... Until her. In her arms, I find sanctuary. Her love not only encompasses me, but it also drives the darkness away and serves as a beacon of hope— my salvation.When our pasts are brought to light, we’re thrust into the hell of our own creation. Will Scarlet forgive me for the blood on my hands? Only absolution will see us through.
All of Him
Lauren Dawes - 2019
Whether it be from the loss of the woman who blessed them with their children or a decision made in the heat of passion that changed everything, all they know is they have to try — for their children and for themselves.From these amazing authors comes “All of Him: A Single Dad Collection.”Before Her by Anita MaxwellWhen Jenny arrives in River Falls, a sleepy little town in Montana, she sets herself on a mission to find a job and a place to stay for a few weeks. After traveling the west coast for the last couple of months, she is ready to chill and get some cash behind her before she leaves on the next leg of her journey.Enter the Lonesomes with their gorgeous twin baby boys. The three rugged cowboys steal her breath away and the little boys steal her heart. Before she knows it, she's agreed to be their nanny for a few weeks while they look for someone permanent. But something Jenny didn't know when she first entered River Falls was that the town was built on a polygamous way of life. Once the Lonesome brothers set their sights on Jenny, there is almost nothing that will stop these sexy single dads from making her their own. This is a Reverse Harem story, light on steam, but heavy on tension and angst. The Baby Drop Off by Kelsie RaeI’m not father material. Hell, I’m not boyfriend material, either. I’m looking-for-a-good-time material with a side of no-strings-attached.But when a baby shows up on my doorstep with a note saying I’m the father, everything changes. With no other options, I reach out to my neighbor.Tasha is the girl-next-door with a side of sugar who’s nice enough to step in as a nanny while I figure out what to do with a freaking kid. I never thought Tasha was my type until I see her loving on my baby.As lines start to blur, and rules get broken, some secrets stay hidden that hold me back from creating a life I never knew I wanted until it was tossed into my lap. I just wish I could convince her to give me a chance, but she won’t even let me try.Only the Lies by Elle ThorpeHim: Six foot, four inches. Thor look-alike. Kickass black belt ninja man, and gym owner.Me: Barely five foot. Resembles an overstuffed dumpling. Semi-decent receptionist of the office across the road. Match made in heaven? I think so. Which is why I get to work early each morning, and stare longingly out the window, desperate for my daily glimpse of him. The man doesn’t know I’m alive, and I don’t have the lady balls to do anything about it. Until the postman delivers the gym’s mail to my office. It’s the perfect excuse to strut over there and introduce myself, right? Wrong. When he mistakes me for someone else, I’m so blinded by his abs that I don’t correct him. And now he’s calling me someone else’s name, and I don’t know how to turn this around apart from to bolt back to my desk with my ass jiggling behind me. I never expected he’d follow me. Or anything that happened next. Broken Down by Paige TaylorAs a teacher, It’s Savannah Torvel’s duty to make sure every student is given the best possible chance at education. When a little girl starts acting out, and calls to the parent go unanswered, it’s perfectly acceptable to storm the parent’s workplace and confront them, right? Broken Down follows the story of Savannah and Mason Bell, two people whose lives keep intersecting. Will they embrace fate or risk disrepair?
Re-paired: An Insta Love OTT Alpha Male Romance
Flora Madison - 2019
After my mother died, she left me everything including her house. I planned on fixing it up, selling it, then heading back to NYC. What I didn't plan on, was reconnecting with Madden Maxwell, the bad boy who broke my heart. When he offers to repair my mother's hardwood floors, I know I'll have to let him into my house. But, can I let him back into my life? Madden: I pushed Lisa away all those years ago for her own good. I broke the law, and I couldn’t drag her down with me. Now, a lot has changed. I’ve paid my dues, cleaned up my act, and started a floor repairing company. The one thing that hasn’t changed is how I feel about Lisa. Now that she’s back, I’ll do anything to be with her forever. But will she take a chance on me again, after I disappeared on her all those years ago? Re-paired is sweet and steamy SHORT romance featuring an OTT Possessive Alpha Hero who'll do anything to claim his curvy BBW heroine. It's the perfect short read when you're on the go or just need a high heat quickie romance to hold you over. If you love a bad boy possessive alpha hero, then cuddle up on your coffee break with this insta love short story! **HEA guaranteed in this safe, standalone romance short story with NO CLIFFHANGER!**