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Love Exactly
Cassandra Giovanni - 2013
Emma Walker was a writer who'd lost herself to someone else's anger--who had given up on ever feeling like herself again.Evan Levesque was a rock-god--the one all the woman wanted, but he'd never gotten used to the loneliness between the stage and real life.With just one cup of coffee they'll begin a journey of self-discovery at each others sides, but can Emma handle Evan's fame while dealing with her own demons? Emma's checkered personal past, a bad relationship that haunts the edges of her memories, threatens to make everything implode on them when Evan takes matters into his own hands.Sticks and stones may break my bones, but your words...they'll destroy my soul--Can Emma handle being put back together and facing who she's become because of it? GENRE: New Adult>Contemporary RomanceMild to moderate sexual content
Rocked
Jenna Gunn - 2021
Practical, AKA me, wants to blame it on.The E.R. was usual madness.But this was the night that got me.Or should I say they got me.Maybe it was the bad boy billionaire's knee buckling kiss...Or the growly bodyguard's determination to keep me safe.All I know is I'm in a dream in the mansion on the hill.Pampered and protected.And falling in love with both of them.For so many reasons.But life in the lime-light is full of potholes.The kind that can swallow hopes and careers whole.Everyone's watching to see if we're on the road to true happiness or major disaster,Rocked is a steamy, twisty, medical, billionaire, bodyguard menage romance with two main male characters, a strong spunky female, and an unconventional love that works for them all. No cheating, no cliffhangers. This book has a great big Happy Ever After for Gage, Winter, and Julian.Jenna Gunn, one of today's hottest action and suspense romance authors has teamed up with Gabby Hughes for this standalone romance that brings a new twist to Gunn's alpha rescuer romance bookshelf.
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.
NOT A BOOK: Control Me (Barossa #1)
NOT A BOOK - 2014
He wants her. Only On his terms. To save her failing family empire, the stunning yet feisty heiress, Jada Sinclair must find a way to keep the Sinclair Winery in the family. She is barely keeping things afloat due to her father's bad business decisions. The only person who can help her family is the multi-billionaire tycoon Max Brunetti. Can she trust him or will she be selling her soul to the devil himself? Ruthless and powerful Max Brunetti wants to take over the Sinclair Vineyard to expand his own family corporation and he will do everything in his power to get it. In order to gain the vineyard he needs to make the Sinclair family an offer they cannot refuse. And he knows exactly what he wants in return. *The Barossa Valley is one of Australia's oldest wine regions. Located in South Australia, the Barossa Valley is about 56 km northeast of the city of Adelaide.
Three Men on a Plane
Mavis Cheek - 1998
She now feels a certain freedom -- and also certain restlessness. There have been three significant men in her life -- Peter, her ex-husband; Douglas, a style guru; and Dean, a beautiful younger man -- all of whom have begun to think of Pamela in romantic terms once more. But Pamela wants to get to know herself again and can't quite decide with which of her three suitors (if any) she should take up.
The Heartbreaker I Adore (When In Waverly #2)
Haley Zaragoza - 2022
Finally fed up with her situation, she decides it's time to start over somewhere new. But a catastrophe brings her plans to a screeching halt and forces her to endure encounter after encounter with her brother's best friend. AKA: The man of her dreams.Seth Miller has known Hannah her entire life. She's like the adorable little sister he never had... until she isn't anymore. Seth tells himself (and her over-protective big brother) she's just a friend, but some feelings won't be ignored. Will Seth make Hannah's dreams come true, or is he too late?
Lie for Me
Ali Parker - 2019
Our paths cross as she comes to the retreat center for a company getaway.My mind spins a million webs and my body percolates at the possibilities.She’s the one. I can feel it. But I need this to be more of a business transaction than a love affair.I’m hoping I can lie to myself about what’s happening with my heart.At least long enough for her to help me get financing for my company.All I need is for her to lie for me.
Doctor Daddy: A Secret Baby Romance (Doctors Down South)
Crystal Monroe - 2021
Barrett Finley.The arrogant prick who ghosted me six years ago.Abandoning me pregnant with his baby.After our scorching hot night in his hotel room, he never called.Vanished without a trace.I’ll never forget how he claimed me that night.His bulging biceps, intoxicating gaze, and toe-curling touch.And I’ll never forgive how he destroyed my heart.I raised my baby alone.I see Barrett in my five-year-old daughter’s eyes...Every. Single. Day.Crazy how fate brought us back together now.He wants a second chance to make me his own.But he doesn’t know he’s a father.My secret would change his life forever.I need him to step up.To finally cherish and protect me.And our child needs a man to call “Daddy.”This full-length romance is packed with heart and heat. No cheating or cliffhangers!
A Taste of Romance
Roni Denholtz - 2010
She finds herself in a quandary, however, when her executive producer suggests she have the boyfriend she talks about so fondly appear on the show. That wouldn't be such a problem, except for one thing he's imaginary! Nicole has to come up with someone to play the part, fast.Jeremy Perez, Nicole's neighbor, is trying to keep a low profile and distance himself from his famous family. All he wants is to be accepted and loved for who he is. So when Nicole approaches him to play the part of her boyfriend, he's a little reluctant, though willing to oblige but only if Nicole agrees to make him some home-cooked meals.Will their relationship and the TV show turn into a recipe for disaster? Or can the two of them put aside their fears and savor a tasty romance?
Taken
Jolie Day
A shark like me.She doesn't remember me. It's been a long time but I never forgot her. Hello to curvy, sexy Melanie, fresh out of College. She's got talent but she needs my help. Sure, I can help her. I can teach her a thing or two about the world of high finance. But, who am I kidding? I want her in my bed... under me and screaming my name. I'm crossing every boundary getting involved with her. There's billions of dollars at stake but I won't stop until she's mine. Shark is a 180 page romantic suspense novel. No cliffhanger. No cheating. HEA. WARNING: 18+ Only. Contains mature themes and language.
Second Time Around
Kelli Walker - 2021
I didn’t think I’d ever see him again. The way he left. The way he broke my heart when we were still teenagers. It’s still surreal to think about.Surreal… and pathetic. I still wear the bracelet he gifted me. Still miss his gentle touch. And the look in his eyes that said he loved me. But a lot has changed since we broke up. Ryan is a billionaire. He has women swooning over him. There’s no reason for me to think that he feels the same way about me. Seeing him back in town is going to be hard. Keeping my distance from him… even harder. Mending my heart was never easy. And doing it a second time around will be near impossible?Read as part of this series or as a stand-alone book. No Cliffhangers and a HEA!
The Missing Piece
Catherine Miller - 2020
Keisha Grant learnt that the hard way.Fifteen years ago, when she was a teenager being raised by her single dad, something happened on an ordinary Wednesday. Something that imploded her world, shattering her life as she knew it. It changed her forever – the girl she used to be is nothing but a faded memory.Ever since then, Keisha’s been in survival mode. She won’t let herself cry, won’t let herself think – what happened is hidden in a little box in the far corner of her mind. Just one look into her emerald-green eyes and you can see the shadow that haunts her.The scar she covers with a tattoo is an important reminder: your heart can’t break if you don’t let it feel in the first place. It’s an insurance policy she lives by. She won’t let anyone close enough to do real damage, and when happiness taps her on the shoulder, she turns the other way.But the problem is that Keisha isn’t living – she’s simply existing. What will it take to convince her that someone out there could be her missing piece? And can she ever face up to her past, so that she can have a future?For anyone who has ever felt the pang of heartbreak and feared you might never heal, this beautiful tale teaches us how to dust ourselves off and seek happiness again. Fans of Jojo Moyes, Josie Silver and Diane Chamberlain will love this moving and uplifting story.
Secret Daddy
Ashlie Silas - 2021
He does not like surprises2. He always wants to be in control3. He despises commitmentMark was the perfect enemy, and I should have left it that way. I gave him my heart and he shattered it.Now he’s back... The father of my secret baby thinks he can buy my company. But he wants more than a business transaction.Lauren Chase is my name, but I chase no one. Not even my rich, hotter than hell baby daddy.I’m a young, black female executive dominating the tech industry filled with egotistic men like Mark.I shouldn’t want anything to do with him. He’s been nothing but trouble with a capital T since crashing into my life like a wrecking ball on steroids.I must keep this alpha in line without revealing the identity of our secret baby. That is, if I can keep myself from falling in line with his commands... again.
Girlfriend, Interrupted: From carefree twenty-something to instant mother-of-two...
Patricia Caliskan - 2018
Enjoys walking barefoot across shards of broken home. Likes loaded silences, resentment and insomnia. Dislikes romantic weekends, lie-ins and any chance of future happiness. Former GSOH. Developing PTSD. Ella Shawe was undomesticated, unattached and uninhibited. Until she met Dan. Sexy, charming and funny, Dan ticked all the right boxes and Ella threw herself head-first into the whirlwind romance. But now she’s moved into his family home, complete with two demanding children and a hyperactive dog. Throw in Dan’s impossibly perfect ex-wife, Ella’s interfering sex therapist mother and the snooty and dismissive mother-in-law from Hell, and Ella is almost ready to throw in the towel. But, ready or not, Ella is part of the family now, and getting it right for Dan’s kids means getting it right for everyone. She just needs to figure out how to include herself in the mix… Girlfriend, Interrupted will have you laughing-out-loud, gasping in embarrassment and rooting for Ella all the way. This British romantic comedy is packed full of humour and has a delightful contemporary heroine at its heart.
It Started with a Sunset
Meg Easton - 2021
Want to go on an adventure? She’s your gal. Want a serious relationship? She can probably introduce you to someone who does, but it’s not her.Brock McMillan spends his time striving for perfection, being a good older brother, and enjoying his job helping students get college scholarships. Oh, and disagreeing with Summer on pretty much everything that goes on in the office.Not that it’s purposeful. Their ideas are just kind of like their office spaces—Brock’s is minimalist and logical (but Summer will tell you it’s where ideas go to die) and Summer’s is lively, fun, and creative (but Brock will tell you it’s chaotic).They’re unwillingly teamed up to run Aquamoose Tracks together—the big overnight event put on by the Welcome Center at the university where they both work. And even though the event is literally all fun and games (and, okay, a healthy dose of info), neither of them thinks they’ll survive working together so closely.And they definitely never expect to fall in love.