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Kiss Off Countdown (Midnight Kisses)
Eve London - 2022
They might both be competing, but only one can win the Kiss Off Challenge.NoraWhen I get assigned to work the kissing booth at the annual New Year’s Eve festival, I’m tempted not to show. But then Reid Blanchett, the closest thing I have to a nemesis, issues a challenge. Whoever can get the most kisses during our shift wins, and I have no intention of letting him add another tally to his long line of wins.ReidI didn’t expect Nora to accept my challenge. The last thing I want to do is watch her pucker up and pass out kisses, even if it is for a good cause. Those kisses should be mine, and I’ve only got one shot to prove it to her.This year, make the ultimate resolution to fall in love with the sexiest book boyfriends around.Midnight kisses, parties in the city, cozy cabins, and all the taboo sexiness you can handle.Strap on your slippers, and get cozy, because these men are coming to you.
The Bear's Perfect Match
Lisa Cullen - 2020
I was on the run when I met Gage.I had no idea who he was.All I knew… was that he was mine.Gage rescued me when I was trying to escape my abusive ex.I thought that was the end of my troubles.But the nightmare had only begun.The law of the forest had declared us married.Yes, I was married to Gage.A man I knew nothing about.Not even the fact that he was a bear shifter.And the king of the clan.This may have come as a shock to me.But it does make me his queen.A queen who cannot be touched by anyone else.One who only belongs to her king.So, when Gage’s brother comes after me, I know it means war.And I know that he’ll save me again… no matter what.
Diverted
Lori Matthews - 2021
Now, too hurt to return to his former position and not wounded enough to be benched, he’s assigned as the new Coast Guard team leader in…Panama. They’re there as part of a drug interdiction unit, but really, they’re Team RECON. Recon as in reconstructed. Each of the four men is like him; a Humpty Dumpty. Except they were trying to put themselves back together so they could do what they loved best, kicking ass, and taking names.Dr. Carolina Alvarez had moved on from research and was working for Doctors Without Borders. A chance meeting with her old boss set her on a dangerous mission to deliver much-needed medicine to South America. Her failure would mean the sure extinction of a tribe clinging to their ancient traditions.Nick should have realized from the instant Carolina walked back into his life things would not go according to plan. But harbored resentment still clouded his vision. Now they were on the trail of the missing vaccine, and the assignment just turned deadly.
Phoenyx in Flames
Daisy St. James - 2018
James."Any last words?" She asked, almost sweetly."Phoenyx," the vampire hissed.There weren’t any second chances for the undead in situations like these, at least not by her standards. Especially not after having the audacity to try and take her out. That was the biggest no-no of all. When that happened, you paid with your life––or un-life, so to speak. Silently, she pulled the pin and launched the grenade at his feet. It exploded on impact, sending the living corpse in every direction but South.Phoenyx smiled coldly. "I love it when they say my name."As a child, Jane heard voices. Felt what others could feel. She was witness to the things that went bump in the night and could tell a person's deepest, darkest thoughts with only a touch. Until tragedy changed her life completely, thrusting her into the care of Hutton Grimshaw.Esteemed chair member of The Order of the Flame, Hutton does what he must. Training young Jane to be the one thing the shadows feared. Now, at the age of twenty-five, she is known as Phoenyx, the world's deadliest supernatural assassin. The hard and fast rules change when she finds Judas, a vampire, suffering in a back alley with no memory of who he is, or why he's becoming more and more human every day. With a price on her head and the survival of humanity at stake, Phoenyx finds herself . . . Changing. Her true nature is slowly beginning to reveal itself and mysteriously, Hutton is the only one who seems to know why. After years of taking down the supernatural beings that plague her hometown of Crystal Haven, Phoenyx finds herself teetering on the fine line between good and evil. While her attraction to Judas begins to consume her, growing like a fire out of control, one thing becomes undeniably clear . . . If you play with fire, you’re going to get burned.***Contains mature subject matter, sexual content, 18+ readers only.***
Take Me
A. Lonergan - 2021
The worst of the worst. The ones your parents warned you about. You know the ones I’m talking about. The ones that pushed other kids down and laughed at them, smoked cigarettes in middle school, and drank in the parking lot in high school. The ones that didn’t care about rules or limitations. The ones that would be voted most likely to spend their days in a jail cell. Yeah, there was something about that wicked gleam in their eye that got me every time.Some unknown need that revved up inside of me at the sight of it. I knew I could never escape it;I craved it like it was my own personal drug. Little did I know, it would turn me into a monster.
A Winter Cabin Christmas
Megan Squires - 2021
When a job comes along requesting the likeness of Mr. and Mrs. Claus, she knows her parents are a shoe-in. But when they arrive in Cedar Crest, along with a dozen other hopefuls, Samantha fears she made her parents a promise she can’t keep. The competition is fierce, but she is determined to secure their rightful Santa spot. Noah Jensen has made a few family promises of his own. If he can’t turn their sleepy, snow-capped hideaway into a booming Christmas destination, their rental log cabins won’t be worth more than the firewood they’re made of. Noah is willing to try anything, even film a festive commercial to draw in potential guests. As casting day approaches, Noah can’t ignore Samantha’s endearing nature, nor his growing feelings toward her. But he worries things may change once she learns the real state of the cabins. And when she calls on her ex-husband and business partner for a favor, Noah wonders if that relationship is truly in the past. Is Christmas romance in the air for Noah and Samantha? Or will the credits roll on their new relationship before it even gets off the ground
Prince of Ash and Shadow
K.A. Erickson - 2022
Keeping my feet planted firmly on the wrong side of the law is what’s kept me safe. Hidden. I heal whoever walks through my door, and they pay me in something far more valuable than gold. That strategy worked for years—until a princeling with an attitude problem finds me. A soul for a soul.Prince Rayden Darkbringer claims that he was sent by my former best friend—that she knew I could help him. When I refuse, he offers me a deal: save his life, and he’ll do whatever it takes to keep me safe from the man I’m running from.A man that happens to be his older brother. A death for a death.The problem? The only way to save Rayden is to bind our souls together—permanently. With the bond forcing us to remain together and enemies at our heels, we soon find ourselves embroiled in Court politics and an assassination plot that spans the entirety of Faerie. Somehow, we must survive long enough to depose his brother and reclaim Rayden’s throne.But Rayden isn’t the only one with a dark past and hidden powers, and the real question isn’t whether we can survive in the wake of his brother’s deceit. It’s if we can survive each other.PRINCE OF ASH AND SHADOW is a sexy New Adult fantasy novel that will appeal to fans of a fast-paced plot, the reluctant-allies-to-lovers trope, and snarky heroines. Come for the brooding prince, stay for the flirty werewolf—and the hilarious gnome.
Seven Christmas Kisses
Jillian Eaton - 2021
All hope seems lost…until one afternoon fate steps in and Sarah learns that sometimes, with a little magic, winter wishes can come true.A Rake in WinterNo one is more shocked than Lady Emma herself when she drinks a bit too much wine…and wakes up in bed beside Lord William Prescott, England’s most notorious rake! Emma wants to forget the entire night ever happened, but Will isn’t about to let her go that easily...Risqué ResolutionDue to a clause in her father’s will, Lily has until Christmas to find a husband. Having yet to find a single man she would ever consider marrying after six failed seasons, she fears all hope is lost… until she meets the mysterious, insufferable, and oh so handsome Captain James Rigby.Natalie’s Christmas RogueLord Benjamin Hawthorne has never met a woman he couldn’t charm…until Natalie Rigby. The sad-eyed beauty wants nothing to do with him, or any man for that matter. But at the Christmas Eve Ball, anything is possible. Even falling in love…Marquess Under the MistletoeEvery single Appleton sister has met her husband at their parent’s annual Christmas ball. Every sister except for Honora, that is. When sparks unexpectedly begin to fly with a devilishly charming marquess, will she be the first in her family to break tradition…or follow in her sister’s footsteps and run towards the nearest mistletoe?The Christmas WidowKnown as “Mad Lady Bea” by the townspeople of Blooming Glen, Lady Beatrice Tumbley has not left her estate since the tragic death of her husband on Christmas Eve. Terrified of the outside world, she lives in complete seclusion, determined never to fall in love again. Until one cold, snowy night, when a handsome stranger comes knocking at her door…The Winter DuchessAs cold winds howl outside the manor, inside of it a duke’s frozen heart is finally starting to melt as he finds himself falling for the one woman he was never supposed to love…his wife. But can she love him in return?
Publisher’s Note: These novellas range from sweet to spicy and have been previously published individually. This is the first time they’re being offered in one must-read collection!
Mated by Fate
Christa Wick - 2021
To be fair, they never knew a human like her existed either. Lana’s a latent—descended from shifters, with suppressed abilities that can protect them all from their most savage enemies. More importantly for Seth, the woman’s also his mate. So finding her means she’s just become the Hunters’ most sought-after prey…DENVER & ESME: He’s the pack’s resident bad boy. But she’s the one who’s off-limits. Together, Esme and Denver shelter and train newly located latents, their work detail mostly spent fighting the volatile chemistry that’s tortured them from the start. Wolves and witches don’t mate. It’s why Denver ruthlessly keeps his distance—until the rules change when the shifters learn Esme is more than just their most powerful witch…NOTE: Previously two separate books, the stories of these two fated couples have been newly revised with added content, and combined into one intertwined tale.The HUNTED MATES Series1) Mated by Fate (Two fated couples…)2) Masked by Danger (One lost mate…)3) Marked by Magic (Zero room for failure…)
Loveshed: Married to the Mafia
B. Love - 2020
You are married to the black mafia, and not even jail or death will separate us – James Salzano Six siblings sharing different mothers and fathers have one thing in common – their love for Trevor Bruce. When the bullet meant for James Salzano hits Trevor Bruce, these siblings come together, in one home, to console each other and prepare their next moves. In a short amount of time, things change drastically for every person and couple involved. Both enemies and law officials strike simultaneously, hoping to catch the siblings and their partners off guard and finally take down the Salzano family. In “Loveshed: Married to the Mafia” there’s crime, passion, angst, lust, betrayal, and sex. The lines between love and loyalty are blurred. There’s bloodshed and there’s loveshed. And these siblings find out the hard way that when the mafia welcomes you in… there’s absolutely no way to get out.
Sinful Touch
Jenna Wolfhart - 2021
Unfortunately, my boss gives me an impossible assignment to prove my worth: get close to the elusive and mysterious billionaire bachelor, Caim Stone. Find out his dark secrets. Write a tell-all story about him.Turns out, Caim is nothing like I expected. He’s scorching hot, charming as hell, and more caring than he'd like everyone to think. If he was the monster I expected, writing the story would easy…but my real problem is keeping my hands to myself.Until I find out the truth.My boss was right. Caim is not what he seems. He's one of the most powerful demons in the world. And if I don't make the right choice, Hell will take me.
His Christmas Gift
Crystal Monroe - 2021
package.Yeah, I’m DEFINITELY on Santa’s naughty list this year.First things first, though.I have to explain why my kid has Daniel’s eyes.I have a secret that's four years old.And all he wants for Christmas is a daddy.His Christmas Gift is a standalone, full-length holiday romance. No cheating or cliffhangers. This one’s too hot to handle… even on the coldest night of the year. You’ll love the HEA!
Scarred Wolf
Charlene Hartnady - 2021
Imagine not being able to remember a single thing about what happened, even though you were there. It doesn’t matter how hard I try.I. Can’t. Remember!I was just a small boy when it happened. I must have tried to defend her because I have the scars that prove it. My wounds should have healed completely. I’m a shifter. Son of the alpha. They didn’t! My scars are my constant reminder of what the Moones did. What they took away from us. My mother died in agony. A piece of my father died along with her.I’m given the opportunity to right a wrong. To finish the last remaining Moone before they become a fully-fledged wolf. It won’t be easy but I’ve got this. The offspring of that despicable family cannot be allowed to ever reach full power. I’ll die before I allow it to happen. I leave my pack and head for the city.EvieI’m just a regular girl, living a regular life. I work hard, living from day to day, trying to make ends meet. Minding my own business. You know, normal stuff. When, from out of nowhere, he crashes into me while I’m on a jog. Quite literally crashes into my clumsy ass. Then again, maybe I crashed into him. I’m not sure how it went down, only that he’s a colossal jerk. I wish he wasn’t quite so sexy because…back to the part about him being a jerk. I’m being polite since “jerk” is too nice a word. I’m happy to see the back of him. Partly because he has such a nice back but also because he sucks…big time!Only, the sexy jerkface keeps turning up. I can’t seem to get rid of him. Do I even want to? Yes. No. Argh! It’s annoying. Then I find out that I’m not such a regular girl after all. Not even close. Just like that, everything changes. And I mean everything.Authors note: Scarred Wolf is a standalone shifter romance. It features a sassy heroine who has no idea who she really is and a sexy alpha who’ll help her figure things out. No, that’s not true, she’ll help him figure things out. Okay, maybe a little bit of both. Beware, this book contains super-hot, growly scenes and naughty language that will make you blush!
Savage Bear's Kiss
Scarlett Ray - 2019
Jax is dangerous and ruthless. He’s all wrong for me. But the animalistic sparks between us are undeniable. His strong arms are built to hold me tight. Especially when my jealous childhood friend tries to tear us apart. Our happiness is at risk. Our family may not survive the scandal. But Jax would do everything in his power to protect me …and our secret baby! Even if that means going to war.
Silver Moon
Amanda Lynn - 2018
One that some vampires would kill her for.Problem is...she doesn't know it yet.Riley was a normal twenty-four-year-old girl. She lived in the city, worked as a private investigator, and went home each night alone. All that changes with one missing person's case.On the hunt for a missing girl, she's thrown into a world of supernaturals she never imagined existed. And with the discovery of her unique ability, her life is now in danger.Luckily, she has two new men in her life who are desperate to keep her safe. Lucian, a vampire with devastatingly good looks and old school charm. And Aiden, her new live-in werewolf bodyguard with his boy-next-door appeal and laid-back attitude. But will they be enough to protect her?With people continuing to disappear around the city, it's becoming obvious there's something bigger going on...something none of them could have anticipated.As Riley tries to navigate the ever-growing threat against her life, her deepening feelings for Lucian, and the idea that maybe she never was normal after all, she's beginning to wonder if she'll survive this.And to top it all off, she still has a missing person's case to solve.