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Descending into the Abyss (Lucifer and Amalie's Story, #2)


S.J. West - 2019
    Now, when our life together seems so perfect, I fear my Father will find a way to rip away my happiness and prove to me once and for all that I’m not worthy of someone as perfect as Amalie. Amalie After finally winning Lucifer’s heart in a hard-won battle of wills, all I can hope is that he finds peace in the love we share and in the children we will have together. Life has never tasted sweeter or seemed so bright. Every time I look at Lucifer, all I can do is thank God for allowing us to find one another. I will spend every day of my life proving to Lucifer that he’s a man worthy of being loved even though he refuses to believe it. Reading Order of Watcher Books by Series: The Watchers Trilogy (Ages 13+) Cursed Blessed Forgiven The Watcher Chronicles (Ages 17+ due to some mature themes) Broken Kindred Oblivion Ascension Caylin's Story (Ages 13+ - Can be read by younger readers without having to read the Watcher Chronicles) Timeless Devoted Aiden's Story  (Ages 17+ due to some mature themes) Alternate Earth Series (Ages 17+ due to some mature themes) Cataclysm Uprising Judgment The Redemption Series (Ages 17+ due to some mature themes) Malcolm Anna Lucifer Redemption The Dominion Series (Ages 17+ due to some mature themes) Awakening Reckoning Enduring Everlasting Fire Series War Angel Contingent Between Worlds Shattered Souls (This book wraps up the main story line of the Watcher series.) BONUS BOOKS Sweet Devotion: Mae and Tristan's Story (Chronologically, this book should be read after the Alternate Earth Series but is not required reading for the main story line of the Watcher series.) Surrendering the Dark and Descending Into the Abyss (Lucifer and Amalie's Story) (For 17+ Only.

Rancher’s Pregnant Ex


Mary Sue Jackson - 2021
    Especially when it’s to his beautiful ranch manager and former high school sweetheart.When Derrick returns home after retiring from years on the circuit, Penelope Martinez explains that the fake engagement was just a way to get her dangerous ex off her back. Now she begs him to continue the ruse, but Derrick wants none of it—it's too risky being around the girl that broke his heart. Until he realizes how vital Penelope is to the success of his ranch. So he cuts her a deal: if she stays through the birthing season, he’ll agree to a fake engagement. Penelope is on board, however she has one more condition: absolutely, positively no kissing.What was she thinking? No kissing the sexiest cowboy she’s ever known? Turns out that’s a rule that was made to be broken. More than once. To make the engagement seem real, Penelope moves into the ranch house where working closely together with Derrick makes it almost impossible to keep their relationship all business. Soon enough, they’re rekindling the old flame. Being with Derrick is wonderful—at first. But then he starts putting up barriers and pushing her away, leaving Penelope more than confused and wondering if what they have is real at all. It’s almost as if he’s hiding something from her…She wants them to be together, but is her love strong enough to get past whatever is holding them apart?

The Girl in the Rabbit Hole


R.J. Law - 2021
     They want her to do something, and they're willing to pay good money. But, these people aren't asking — they're insisting. Now, Claire finds herself in a bizarre, unpredictable setting, surrounded by threatening men with uncertain goals and terrifying desires. Faced with shocking revelations and a deepening mystery, she must find a way to escape the inescapable, before they force her to do the unimaginable.

Casacelli Brides


Clare Connelly - 2014
    But now, Bianca needs a favour, and the only man she can turn to is her ex-husband. He's already broken her heart once. Can she trust him again? ALL SHE WANTS FOR CHRISTMAS The widowed Lady Elizabeth Sanderson is no longer interested in men. Her life is ordered, calm and boring: just the way she likes it. So why can't she stop thinking about billionaire bad boy Antonio Casacelli, and the way his body seems to call to hers? THE TYCOON'S CHRISTMAS CAPTIVE The last thing Marcos Casacelli needs is a ward to babysit, especially not one as spoiled and indulged as the Hollywood starlet Kat Van Buren.Kat's not just running from any scandal or heartbreak, though. Her life is at stake, and the one man who can protect her seems to hate her with a passion. THE SHEIKH'S CHRISTMAS MISTRESS Charlotte Faber falls head over heels with The Sheikh Malik Desara the moment she sees him. She thinks he loves her, too, until he propositions her... to be his mistress! How can she accept? How can she refuse?

Steel Knights MC Books 1 - 5: MC Biker Romance (Motorcycle Club Romance)


Ivy Black - 2021
    

Streamed to Kill (The Dead Speak Book 3)


Emmy Ellis - 2019
    That is, until his psychic aide, Oliver, hears the voice of someone he knows… Who are the women dumped in the stream? Can a female sergeant pull off acting as bait for the killer? David is that killer. After growing up in a dysfunctional household, he has very important reasons for abducting then killing women. With his doll, Sally, by his side, he’s convinced he’ll find the answers he seeks…

A Mate for Quill: A Wolf Shifter Paranormal Romance (Forbidden Shifters Book 6)


Selena Scott - 2020
     Quill Chabon: A bear shifter who had been trapped in a shifter camp for years and released when they became illegal. On the outside, he’s recovered. On the inside he’s still badly hurt. Dawn Wolf: She is skittish of humans and human traditions, doesn’t really trust anyone but her brothers and their partners. She is good at hiding in plain sight. Quill is given the mission of recruiting her. But Dawn’s emotional connection to the world, to her shifted form, to the natural world opens up something inside him that he didn’t know existed. He’s drawn to her delicate nature. Like a flower that shouldn’t be picked. But all is not what it seems and Quill will be forced to make some hard choices. A fight for love, and a fight for survival! This is the sixth book in the "Forbidden Shifters" Series, but can also be read as a standalone. No cliffhangers. HEA guaranteed. Full of Alpha males and sassy females, this steamy paranormal romance 80k word story contains strong sexual themes/language and is not intended for readers under the age of 18. If you're a fan of Terry Bolryder, Zoe Chant and Harmony Raines, you simply won't want to put this down. FREE on Kindle unlimited READ ALL OF SELENA SCOTTS' BOOKS? The Dragon Realm 1 - Chosen by the Dragon 2 - The Dragon's Touch 3 - Dragon's Desire 4 - Dragon's Passion Secret Shifters of Spokane 1 - Danil's Mate 2 - Emin's Mate 3 - Maxim's Mate 4 - Anton's Mate Shifter Fever 1 - Ansel's Game 2 - Alec's Game 3 - Matt's Game 4 - Kain's Game 4 - Griff's Game Shifters of the Seventh Moon 1 - The Shifter's Shadow 2 - The Shifter's Embrace 3 - The Shifter's Seduction 4 - The Shifter's Desire Forbidden Shifters 1 - A Mate for Seth 2 - A Mate for Raphael 3 - A Mate for Jackson 4 - A Mate for Phoenix 5 - A Mate for Orion 6 - A Mate for Quill

Memoirs of a King


Danielle Bourdon - 2018
    Approximately 21,000 words. From the secret journals of a ruling king comes an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the most tumultuous time of his life. Discover his thoughts on love, betrayal and the path to power in Memoirs of a King, a companion novella to the Latvala Royals series.

A Curse of Sparks (Fae Academy Book 3)


Sophia Shade - 2018
    Powerful creatures. Deadly artifacts. Just another year at Callador, School for the Fae. For Imogen, this year at Callador brings harder challenges, higher stakes, fewer truths, and even more lies. Her elders are urging her to choose her future path in the Fae world...but Imogen's distracted by other things. Her mom is acting strange. Her best friend isn't speaking to her. And just as she realizes what she wants from her love life...she learns it's something she can never have. Imogen wants to keep her head down and focus-but her enemies have other plans. The forests surrounding Callador hold more than just exotic plants and beautiful creatures, but a terrible, unleashed sorcery. As Imogen's list of allies shrinks, the threats that hunt her continue to grow. To prevent a deadly disaster, she'll need to navigate ancient ruins, steal an ancient Fae artifact, and risk her own life to overcome its power. In the end, all the answers point to only one villain. But what will Imogen do if that ultimate villain turns out to be herself?

Mechanic's Home Run: A Small Town Fake Marriage Sports Romance (Lover's Knot)


Nikki Bloom - 2020
    

His Curvy Valentine's Bride (Curves for the Alpha #9)


Sara Hazel - 2020
    This is a standalone romance, so as with all my books you don't have to read the others in the series to enjoy this one! My stories are always OTT, and there's always a Happy Ever After (HEA). Just wait until you meet Jason Bloom... Jason: I live a fast and privileged life as the son of a billionaire. I've never even dreamed of settling down till I see her-- standing on the street corner passing out animal rights brochures. I can see the fire inside of her and I'm irreversibly drawn to her. I know she's the one, so I hire her to come to my father's Valentine's Day fundraiser as my fiancée to prove that I'm ready to settle down. But soon enough I know we must take our fake engagement and make it real. Serafina must be mine and I'm willing to give up everything for her... including my father's fortune. Serafina: It's just supposed to be a few days posing as a billionaire heir's fiancée to impress his parents. It's not as if I was doing anything else on Valentine's Day. But I'm falling for Jason Bloom, much too hard, and I can't stop myself even though it seems his world was not made for me. But it has to be real. When I'm with him life just feels good... so good I find myself letting go and embracing my inner wildness. "Surrender, Serafina," I tell myself. I may worry that I won't survive Jason Bloom, but it's going to be one wild ride.

Deliver Us From Evil (DI Braddick Book #4)


Conrad Jones - 2019
    The victims' bodies are missing and the police have no clue as to their identities or who killed them.As the investigation snowballs, the potential body count rises and the Major Investigation Team have little to go on until DNA evidence is examined.There appears to be no motive for the dreadful murders until an ancient script is found daubed on the walls of a nearby property. As the clues are unravelled, Braddick and his team realise they are dealing with something they have never faced before. Because this time they're tracking evil itself… Deliver us from Evil is a fast-paced crime thriller full of breathless action. It can be read as book 4 in the international bestselling DI Braddick series or as a truly unmissable stand-alone thriller.

Meant to Be: A sweet, small-town romance about taking chances and finding home


Carly Grant - 2021
    Building contractor Gabe Lawson is all business, a handsome newcomer to Crestpoint Beach who’s looking for a fresh start. When Hannah and her sister hire Gabe to help get their beach house B&B inspection-ready ahead of the summer tourist season, sparks fly between these total opposites.But there’s more to both of them than meets the eye, and soon free-spirited Hannah and “measure twice, cut once” Gabe are fighting deeper feelings for each other. When a setback threatens to pull them apart, can Hannah and Gabe turn their “opposites attract” romance into happily-ever-after?MEANT TO BE is a clean contemporary romance, and Book 2 of the Turning Tides B&B series. Look for Book 1, BACK TO YOU, available now.

Dirty Hope (Dirt Track Dogs: The Second Lap Book 6)


P. Jameson - 2020
    But he isn’t just a grouch extraordinaire, he’s been through hell and has the invisible scars to prove it. She knows the situation is delicate but she has a reputation for stomping in like a hurricane. Somehow, she’ll have to help him heal from his past, even if they can never have a future. Hearts have to break before they can be fixed… Adam lost everything, and now he’s a man lost. There’s no coming back from what he experienced. He knows you can’t have a perfect life twice. But one spunky vixen shifter is determined to test that theory… and his very last nerve. He can’t deny that Barb makes him feel like a man again, makes him remember what life was like before it all fell apart. But risking another heartbreak is something he can’t bring himself to do. Not when he has his daughter to think about. She’s all he has left of his old life, and he’s not about to risk hurting her. Limits are tested, boundaries are drawn, hearts get cracked, but it will all come out in the wash. Nothing a little dirty, messy, hope can’t fix