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Billionaire Protector


Alexa Hart - 2020
    My son’s life depends on it.But as soon as I met him… my rules went out the window.Drop dead gorgeous (I’m talking model material here), charming AF and richer than pure sin.In other words… totally out of my league.What does a girl like me know about mansions, fancy parties and rubbing elbows with Denver’s elite?NOTHING! Absolutely nothing. This just isn’t my world.And how can I ever trust him after what I’ve been through?But I feel myself falling hard and fast.Losing my sanity a little more after each toe-curling night with him.Love just isn’t in the cards for me though.I don’t need the complication – I literally can’t take the chance.If he finds out who I am… where I come from… the things I’ve done…My past is catching up to me quickly… I can feel it.Should I keep running, or trust that I might actually be safe here… with him?

Tell Yo Bitch 2


Niyah Moore - 2013
    Mai’s betrayal lands her in a life threatening situation at the hands of Cipher, whom seems to think Rocko is responsible for his cousin’s death. While Heather and Troi are forced to work out their differences for their own safety, Brandon isn’t really who he says he is. Heather has to decide if her relationship with Brandon will be able to outlast what he’s been hiding. Rocko comes back in contact with an old fling, Dominique. Will he be able to deal with her surprise?

We Will Meet Again...


Tarang Sinha - 2016
    Despite regular warnings from her ever-suspicious heart, she inexplicably gets attracted towards him. But she would not let him trespass her soul. Why? Is she scared of mendacious face of love her past has inflicted on her? Can Paridhi really trust Abhigyan? Is Abhigyan’s life really that perfect as it seems? Will a blissful breeze of love ever kiss her heart? Will a blissful breeze of love ever kiss her heart?A heart-warming saga of dreams and desires, We Will Meet Again promises to make you smile and cry at the same time. Hold on to your hearts before embarking on this roller coaster ride of emotions!

Strict


Hannah Ford - 2019
    The kind of place where women fall to their knees, call men sir, and get lashed with a belt. Gage Stratford. Dark, damaged, cold-blooded and gorgeous, with secrets so deep you could drown. He touched me that night, made me feel things that excited and terrified me in equal measure. When I turned up at my internship the next day, I was shocked to find he was my new boss. My billionaire boss was the one who had made me feel like I couldn’t help but fall to my knees and do whatever he commanded. He says he can’t stay away from me. That he needs to make me his submissive, to take me over his desk, to punish me and make me his. But our horrific pasts have made us who we are, and to get close to him means to crack each other open and expose the very things we’ve worked so hard to bury. And when our secrets come out, not only our love but also our lives will be on the line -- leaving us bound together forever, or destroyed and shattered beyond repair. Being together isn’t an option. But staying apart is impossible….

Instant Attraction: A Billionaire Romance


Avery North - 2021
    But when Mia starts shaking up the department and making enemies on day one, it looks like flying under the radar won’t be an option.Ryan Maddison is all too aware of the rumours that hiring his friend’s sister could spark. But as soon as he meets Mia, he can’t control his growing attraction for her – even if an office romance risks creating a massive scandal. Mia and Ryan are determined not to let their blossoming desire get in the way of work. But when a business trip puts them alone together and away from the public eye, who knows what could happen between them…After Ryan’s attention-seeking ex gets her hands on incriminating evidence and threatens to make it public, can Ryan and Mia hope to sweep this story under the rug? Or is their relationship over before it even had a chance?Perfect for fans of steamy romances which are filled to the brim with tantalizing sexual tension, the first book in the Secret Favor series won’t disappoint. Scroll up and grab your copy now, because this wild ride has only just begun.Recommended Reading Order For Secret Favor Series by Avery North:1. Instant Attraction2. Forbidden Affair3. Hard Choice4. Unwelcome Revelation5. Just Exoneration6. Sweet Freedom

The Sinking City


Christine Cohen - 2021
    As a patrician’s daughter, Liona enjoys the sparkling life of a noble family—although she would prefer to be tending to her flowers than practicing violin or standing around in a ball gown. But what Liona fails to realize is that Venice is a city of stone in a world of water. And ruling the dark waters are the Seleni—ageless, cold, and calculating.When she loses everything she relies on, Liona must set a new course that will shake the foundations of Venice itself.

Journey Through the Underdark


Alston Sleet - 2020
    He wanted only to run the family inn and enjoy his small corner of the world. His dreams weren't of adventure or power. His dreams were modest and humble.His dreams were not to be. As the bastard son of Lord EarthScorn, he had a Knack, which meant he would have to be trained as a wizard for the council. He would have to defend the kingdom from the evils of the outer world.Magic came with benefits; power, long life, money. But Eric didn't want any of that. His time in the magical academy only reinforced his views of magic and the kingdom. He didn't want to fight for old men who had lived far longer then they should. He didn't want to be relegated to a far-flung outpost where he would fight for the benefit of those same old men.The alternative was potentially worse, fleeing from the wars, fleeing from his home, and escaping through the most dangerous place in the kingdom.The Underdark.

Going After What's Mine


Weston Parker - 2020
    Until the beautiful girl next door reminds me of what I’m missing in life. Love. Lust. Passion. All of the above. And somehow, she brings all three and much more out of me. But I don’t have the pleasure of indulging in the softer side of life. I’ve seen some things in the past and they’re creeping up to get me. My only job is to protect my little one and try to make life as normal as possible. Being born a fighter that won’t back down is my only redeeming quality. If I could take back what I saw that has us running and hiding, I would. All I ever wanted was a family to love and protect. And I got my wish on the protecting part. Against my own rules, I let this beautiful, curvy woman in, and before I can really enjoy her warmth, she’s gone. Taken by the guys who want my life. Good luck to them because I’m going after what’s mine. Her.

The Butterfly Recluse


Therese Heckenkamp - 2019
    . .Eccentric. Weird. Crazy. Whatever people call her, Lila doesn’t mind. Most of the time. She finds solace in her sheltered world by raising butterflies and surrounding herself with their gentle beauty. They’re all she needs.Most of the time.Until a motorcycle-riding stranger roars up her driveway, invading her safe haven, throwing her life off-kilter, and forcing her to question everything. Persistent and stubborn, Harvey Sanford may be just what she needs—or everything she doesn’t. He’s easy on the eyes, but hard on her emotions. What exactly is he after, and what is he not telling her? Should she safeguard her heart or follow it? As a summer wedding approaches, Lila must decide how much she’s willing to risk for a chance at true happiness. In one intense night of desperation and revelation, she must confront her darkest fears—and hopefully discover that with faith and courage, shattered dreams can be restored, damaged hearts can love again, and broken wings can heal . . . maybe even fly. A clean, inspirational, sweet summer romance!Recommended for fans of contemporary Christian romance.

Half Pleasure Half Pain


Mohamed Ghazi - 2016
    This book is about the girls whose lives were ruined by me. I want to write about my story, for it’s the only way to be immortal. I want you to feel the pleasure of falling in love. The lust, the passion, the desire, and the craving that turns into an unhealthy addiction. And I want you also to feel the pain of losing someone, the ache, the agony, the bitterness, and the grief that cripples your soul forever. This is for everyone. The forgotten souls buried under the melancholy of the past. Yes, I will show you how much you hurt me, I will write. This is what my heart holds for you; half pleasure, half pain.

First Infraction


Wendi L. Wilson - 2020
    Don’t make any enemies. And whatever you do, never let them see your wings.I’ve lived my whole life in a gilded cage, protected by my family but never able to show my true face to the world. So I did what any rebellious, hot-blooded teenage faery would do—I tricked them all and took off to live my own adventure.Too bad it ended in murder.Now I’m locked up inside the walls of Oberon Faery Reformatory, where no one knows my true identity. Well, almost no one.A note written by an anonymous author, calling me out for who I really am, wrecks my plans for escaping this awful place. Because if it gets out that Princess Aurora Finley Oberon was locked up for murder and has been Glamouring her true appearance her whole life, it could ruin the cohesive world my parents have worked so hard to build.So, until I figure out who wrote this note and neutralize the threat, I have to stay here. I have to keep my true self hidden, which means no one can see my power or my wings—both of which would be a dead giveaway that I’m not the normal faery I appear to be.I also have to keep my mind off a certain smoking-hot inmate with a huge chip on his shoulder who seems determined to knock me off my proverbial throne. Asher calls me Princess, like it’s the ultimate insult. If he only knew…There’s something off about this place and the archaic faery who created it. I just have to figure out what it is, who wrote that note, and find a way to escape, all while resisting the magnetic pull of Asher York.Easy, right?

A Love This True (Jasper Lake Book 2)


Leah Atwood - 2018
    When she fell short, she ran rather than face her parents’ disappointment. Only, distance didn’t make her shame disappear. Caught between loneliness and independence, she struggled with the decision to return home. Plagued with guilt after missing her sister’s wedding, she finally goes home to Jasper Lake, but her life can’t return to what it once had been. Elijah Brewer had his future mapped out—attend seminary, marry a nice girl, then pastor a mid-sized church. Moving to a small town in the Adirondacks didn’t play into those plans, but when he was asked to act as interim youth pastor at Jasper Lake First Community Church, he saw an opportunity to build his resume before leaving for seminary, bolstering his chance for a better position after graduation. Nothing could have prepared him for Trixie Graff. Opposites attract, but will her shame ruin his future or will they both learn the meaning of grace? Jasper Lake Series: Not This Time- Prequel- ASIN: B01IFCYS2K- Drew and Amie Born to Love- Book One- ASIN: B079V68BNW- Landon and Jessa A Love This True- Book Two- ASIN: B07C1V44D2- Elijah and Trixie All That Glitters- Book Three- ASIN: B07G2XV89P- Mac and Phoebe What Matters Most- Book Four- Late Fall 2018- Hunter and Beth

Let Me Burn (Six Silent Sins, #3)


Elodie Colt - 2020
    Crossed all the lines to protect her.But he may have crossed one line too many.NATHANI had a plan. Get her stalker out of the picture and make her mine. But she bolted the second I confessed my love.She wants to protect me, my stubborn dragonfly girl. Because her stalker didn’t heed my warning and came back to take her from me.But I won’t give up. She’s my perfect match.Now, I just need to figure out how to get my girl without becoming her worst nightmare. ELLA I should burst with joy. Ross declared his love for me. And what did I do? I ran.He wanted to protect me. He thought he could just chase Luka off and we’d live happily ever after. But Luka’s obsession with me runs too deep. He’ll always be my second shadow. He’ll never tolerate another man in my life. He’ll do whatever it takes to tear us apart.And I’ll do whatever it takes to keep Ross safe, even if it means fighting against fate.Even if it means losing him for good... My silent sin.

Serendipity


Catharina Maura - 2020
    Now it's Daniel's turn.I thought I could stay away from her. I thought wrong.What was I supposed to do when I found out that Charles Moriani's last wish was for me to marry his only daughter?I owed the man everything - he taught me all I know and took on the role my late father was unable to fulfil, never asking for anything in return.Until now.The choice was easy to make. Too easy, perhaps. I tried to make myself believe I married her for honourable reasons, but nothing could be further from the truth.Alyssa was never meant to find out how I feel about her. She was never meant to end up in my bed. And she was definitely never meant to love me back.Author's note: Serendipity is based on my debut novel, The Tie That Binds, and largely follows the same events, but it's written from Daniel's point of view. While it is technically a standalone, I highly recommend reading The Tie That Binds first. It'll be a more enjoyable read that way, as Serendipity was mostly written for my beloved readers that requested Daniel's side of the story.

Time (Mirror Book 2)


Janessa Burt - 2015
     One – I would’ve tried shielding Miles from the ugliness of the mirror. Two – I would’ve listened to the warnings that despite the evil I’ve already met, worse was coming. Three – I would’ve recognized that while I was trying to keep everyone in the light, darkness crept into the hidden corners of myself I never knew existed. Four – I wouldn’t have so willingly trusted others just because they are family. Five – Most importantly, I would have shielded my heart before it turned black.