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Country Roads


Nicole Hurley-Moore - 2017
    But Bec's father, who's been in a wheelchair since a farming mishap, keeps second-guessing her decisions. Now, to add Bec's woes, her unfaithful ex-boyfriend has started lurking around, and the adjoining farm she'd hoped to buy has been snapped up by a guy from the city called Matt Harvey.After leaving his job in advertising, Matt became a bestselling novelist. But since the death of his fiancee in a car accident, he's had severe writer's block and is desperately hoping his move to the country will help him deal with his grief and allow him to focus on completing his next book. Problem is, he seems to have started off on the wrong foot with his new neighbour, Bec Duprey.Bec isn't quite sure when she started feeling attracted to Matt, but she's determined not to succumb to his charms. And Matt isn't sure when his feelings changed about Bec; all he knows is he can't get her out of his mind. Can Bec and Matt overcome their fear of loss to find love and happiness with each other...?This absolutely compelling novel deals with betrayal, tragedy, love - and how first impressions aren't always right.

Summer and the Groomsman


Cathryn Hein - 2015
    It's not her fault Binky keeps escaping. The alcoholic owner of the paddock she rents won't fix the fence and Binky can be sneaky when it comes to filling his stomach. But no matter how big and muscled the bully, she refuses to be intimidated. When Harry's wedding party book a session at the day spa where Summer works, both she and Harry are horrified to be paired together. Grudgingly, they agree to make the most of it - only for the session to spiral into disaster. Realising he's made a dill of himself in front of sweet Summer yet again, Harry vows to set things right. Summer isn't about to easily forgive the man who called her horse stupid, no matter how brave and kind, but with everyone on Harry's side, even fate, resistance is hard. Can these two find love or will Summer's wayward horse put his hoof in it again? A sweet rural romance novella from Cathryn Hein, best-selling author of The Falls, Rocking Horse Hill, Heartland, Heart of the Valley, and Promises.

Our Cross To Bear: Crossroad Soldiers MC


Liberty Parker - 2019
    Together they built an unshakable brotherhood, one that’s stood the test of time. That is, until Lorenzo crossed paths with them, then we were in a war that took several of our beloved brothers and one of the old ladies from us. 
The MC and family were forever changed. War, one word, it’s almost all I’ve known and can remember since I was a young boy. It’s one that is forever ingrained into my memory. I live and breathe the MC. A pact between the kids was made, it was meant to keep us safe from outsiders trying to make their way in. 
I was ready to spend a loveless relationship, bound by honor and respect, an eternity of understanding and compassion, with her. With Amberly, but somehow, she snuck under my defenses and my world spun on its axis. The MC was no longer the only thing that mattered in my world, that became her. I always knew she’d be the one, but I never told anyone that secretly, I’d worshipped the ground she walked on since I was ten years old. 
But nothing could prepare me for the turbulence that was her. I thought I knew her better than anyone, I’ve never been so wrong in my life.

 Amberly 

: Women are to be servants and old ladies to the men. What a crock of shit. I’ve grown up in this lifestyle just as much as any one of the boys did. I lost loved ones like they did. My father is a member, he’s one of the founders. He helped build this club from the ground up and I’m his only child. I should be allowed to take his seat just as the boys take their fathers! 
I’m ready to take a stand, start a movement in the club, if I must. Change isn’t always a bad thing, but something that’s necessary. Us girls can keep up with the men, we are just as badass as they are. But old-fashioned values of ‘protect the girls’, are still ever present in their minds. I understand things happened in the club to cement this mentality, but I will have Kobe’s ear, and I will force him to listen to reason. 
I was in no way prepared for my man to be as alpha as he is. 
He took me off guard, made me need things that I didn’t realize I’d wanted. It’s a ride I wasn’t expecting, but one I’m willing to get onboard with. 
We were supposed to be convenient; we weren’t supposed to get our emotions involved. But he evoked every one that laid dormant inside of me. Ones that I’d coveted, and hidden, from the outside world. 

Will the war that started at their fathers’ hands be the one that destroys them? Things are changing, the MC is growing…but does it keep them together and make them stronger or does it divide them in the end?
Kobe and Amberly are the ones who set the precedent…but will the others fall in line and back them up, or will it start a riot within?
This is Book One in the Crossroad Soldiers MC and it’s a wild one. Hold on tight and buckle up. Things will be rocky and full of chaos.
 This book contains content that should not be read by those under 18 years of age or younger.

Our Last First Kiss


Darlene Tallman - 2018
    She had always dealt with self-esteem issues thanks to a domineering mother and having her ex cheat on her and then compound it by marrying the woman, she sank into depression. At the one-year mark, she had slowly taken some of the weight off but her doctor advised it needed to be a bit faster, so she turned to a personal trainer/nutritionist who was highly recommended. Thorne Baker has his own painful past but has worked hard to move beyond the betrayal. When Tinsleigh walks into his gym the very first time, he feels an attraction he's never had before with a client. Hours spent together working out as he gets her ready to compete in a triathlon only deepen his feelings. He knows, however, that he will have to let her set the pace because of her past. What if everything you've always believed about yourself since you were a teenager turns out to be a lie? What if the man your heart desires lets you know he wants you too? Come and join Tinsleigh and Thorne and see if they get their happily-ever-after!

When With Rome (Perfect Gentlemen #1)


Natalie Gayle - 2018
    But a future with him is just not possible. He’s opened my eyes and my heart to so many things. I never knew a life with passion until I met Rome.I never knew a man could do such wicked things to me. And I certainly never knew love like I feel now. Two weeks with Rome, and I’m ruined for all other men. He’s worldly. Handsome. Passionate.He’s the perfect gentleman.My eyes are wide open to a life with all its brilliant colors. And I want that life with him.But here’s the thing…Rome is an escort and love isn’t an option in his world.

Professor Perfect


Alana Jade - 2020
    One touch lit me on fire.We live on opposite sides of the country, so one night of fun should be okay, right?What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, and now it’s time to move on.But our chemistry was unforgettable.And erasing Jackson from my mind is impossible.But then my Vegas fling suddenly flashes before my eyes.Not from a memory, but because my new university professor is none other than Jackson West.Our connection is still as strong as the night we met. The air changes whenever we’re near. So there’s only one of two things I can do…Ignore my new professor, keep it strictly professional.Or, find out if we can keep this a secret.I don’t know which path to take.But I also don’t know if I can stay away...

Worth Fighting For: A Kit and Bobby Rollin On Novella


Emilia Finn - 2019
    In fact, I’m not sure he knows how. His mom and dad taught him how to do it right, how to do it fully, and how to never let go. ‘Worth Fighting For’ is the family reunion that you never knew you needed. Through Kit and Bobby Kincaid’s eyes, we’re thrust straight back into our favorite gym to experience family life, gym life, shenanigans on the second level of Club 188, past the band, through the police station, and right around until the guys from Checkmate say hey. Catch a glimpse of the Next Gen babies doing their thing, and get a taste of how the guys handle their girls dating. Hint: they don’t handle it. One-click this fun novella today and fall back into the world that hooked readers on Emilia Finn in the first place.

Decide


Michelle Irwin - 2015
    One thing he couldn’t anticipate was that a blistering kiss shared with his best friend, Alyssa Dawson, might derail his plans. While he knows things between them will never be the same, it’s impossible to predict just where the road will take them, or how rocky it might get.Will he decide to fight for love or follow his dreams?

Stone Kings Motorcycle Club: The Complete Collection


Daphne Loveling - 2017
     Book 1: RUSH: Grey and Seton Book 2: CRASH: Levi and Cherish Book 3: RIDE: Trig and Eva Book 4: STAND: Cal and Andi Plus special EXCLUSIVE bonus epilogues to ALL FOUR BOOKS! The STONE KINGS MC Collection is over 200,000 words, completely standalone, no cliffhangers, and guaranteed HEA for every book!

Rain on a Tin Roof


Suzanne Cass - 2019
     While out on a short ride city girl, Lana falls from her horse and is knocked unconscious. A large search is organised, but a wild storm is on the way and they’re no closer to finding her. The last thing Dusty needs is to help search for a missing woman, he’s too busy keeping his struggling farm afloat. Reluctantly, he joins the search and finds Lana dazed and suffering from hypothermia. With the blizzard on the way, he takes her to a tiny hut in the mountains where they can ride out the storm. What they find out about each other as they spend the night together will shock them both. Get Rain on a Tin Roof today and discover how love finds us, even in the strangest of places. Books in the Love in the Mountains Novella Series: * Rain on a Tin Roof * Lost and Found * Rescue his Heart While the characters overlap, each novella tells a different, separate story with a happy ever after ending.

Faking Love


Corinne Mazille - 2018
    like my husband was supposed to. One week in paradise was all it was supposed to be.Until I got married to help out the sexy stranger I met.It was a week of sun and fun. I swore to myself when I got home, I'd put his beautiful green eyed and gorgeous smile behind me.Little did I know that week would forever change my life.Can something that started as helping out another lost soul, turn into love?**Previously Published as To New Beginnings**

Without Exception (The Without Series #1)


K.E. Osborn - 2019
    So, it’s not just a shop to me. This place holds life, it affirms love, it contains memories. And when my world fell to pieces twelve months ago, it’s what kept me from doing the same.Through the darkness, there’s one shining light. A client. Xander. He’s secretive, he comes and goes whenever he pleases, but our connection is obvious. I want more from him. But he’s a mystery. Two men. Polar opposites. Alex Scott’s a brooding warmonger, hungry for action, constantly emailing and driving me crazy. I won’t let him evict me. While Xander is a kind, sweet, caring soul whose only want is to look after my autistic brother and me. He’s sweeping me off my feet. Conflict - Betrayal - Lust - Angst Without exception, my heart will break. One man will put it back together again. But which one?

It Takes Two


Christina Butrum - 2019
    One business. And one chance to find forever. Clayton finally has a chance to take over the family business. But, he's a butcher, not a bookkeeper. He'll have to learn the books or give up what he's always wanted. And there's no way he'll let that happen.Emmalee loves the small-town life, but job opportunities are limited for her business management degree. At least being a dog walker has its perks - like meeting a handsome butcher at the meat locker.The enchanting Emmalee could be the perfect person to help Clayton run his business, but he’s convinced mixing business with pleasure is a recipe for disaster. They’ve both got big ideas for the meat locker and deli, but will their own dreams make them lose what matters most? Venture into the cozy small-town of Maple Glen today and dive into the first of this completed 7-book series full of sweet characters, wonderful chemistry, and charming stories. Each book of the Maple Glen Series can be read as a stand-alone, but every visit to Maple Glen will have you coming back for more!

In the End (Lifetime Book 3)


Ariadne Wayne - 2017
    When he seems to take it in his stride, Matt, Ella, and Sam are relieved. But nothing’s that simple when you’re seven years old. Sam’s love life has been on hold while he gets to know his son. Meeting single mother, Natasha, rocks his world. She’s not had an easy life and he has to navigate through her past to make her see a future. The one thing that scares her, Sam’s guilty of. Love’s never easy, especially when there are secrets involved. The last book in the Lifetime series features a boy finding out about his father, a father falling in love, and the last wedding you’d ever expect on the farm.

Deceitful Reflections: Soul Shifterz MC: Book 4


Kayce Kyle - 2018
    Will Casper’s past meet his present, and become his future? With a club that’s already been ripped apart and dissected from the inside out, can one man handle such a shocking revelation? Or will this finally be his undoing? Relationships will be tested. New bonds will be formed, and old ones will be restored. More lies will be exposed and some will lose their lives.