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Getting Theirs
Emily Minton
Even though his brothers have tried to make him feel like part of the family, there was always something missing. He has to wonder if he will ever be part of a true family or if he is destined to be on his own forever. Willow has never been in love. Once, she thought she was, but she soon found out the man of her dreams was nothing more than a liar. She has to wonder if she was meant to spend her life alone, while watching those around her sharing their lives with someone they love. When these two lost souls collide, fireworks follow. Desire leads to feelings neither are quite ready to accept. Will getting their happily ever after be possible, or is it just going to lead to more loneliness and heartbreak?
Ink Me: A Short Story
M.K. Moore - 2018
Patient. Rebel. Miles Heart took on too much too quickly. In order to keep his family together, he traded a full ride scholarship to be an apprentice in a tattoo shop in his hometown of Bleak, Minnesota. Once he was fully licensed, he started on his own shop and brought his family on. Finally, he started living for himself again. Can seventeen years of celibacy just be erased by the beautiful mess in his chair? Whore. Trailer Trash. Homewrecker. Jacquie Sherwood has been no stranger to this kind of pettiness since she was a teenager. The broken mess the death of her husband left behind ripped her suddenly charmed life right back to the trailer park in Road to Nowhere, Illinois. When her daughter suddenly heads to Moosehead, to help her grandfather, everything in her tells her to go along. Can two broken hearts be mended by the gentle lull of his tattoo machine? Ink Me is a standalone short story in the Queen of Hearts Ink Series.
Crazy For You
Tory Baker - 2020
He’s put his past behind him, and now he knows what he wants. That’s Michelle Delaney. She’s the gorgeous brunette who owns the hair salon he goes to. They’ve been playing a game of cat and mouse for months now, but he’s tired of waiting. It’s time to make his move. Michelle likes Devon, maybe too much. She knows his history, but she’s drawn to him, like a moth to a flame. When he asks her out, she decides to not only take a chance on him—But on love too. Readers asked and Tory listened. Devon caught your eye in A Love Like Ours and you demanded his story and she’s serving it up while it’s smoking hot. As always you’ll find a love story that’s safe, sweet, sexy, and packed so full of happily ever after goodness it will make you believe in true love.
Forever Kisses (Love for the Holidays: Valentine's Day #3)
Loni Ree - 2020
Just to be sure, I cover all my bases and create a new office policy, no fraternization, no exceptions.Well, it’s me who’s caught in the trap of my new rule. One look and I know this woman is the one I’ve been waiting for all these years. Who knew? A sassy little miss would blast in to my life and turn it upside down. While I crave quiet and order, she brings noise and disarray to my well-organized life and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Now, I have to convince her that I want her kisses forever while admitting some rules were made to be broken.
Back To You
Elena M. Reyes - 2018
His kisses drugging. Mila Alexander is on summer break when she literally bumps into the man of her dreams. Nick Adams promises far more than he should, and it all comes with a catch: to wait for him. His contract is airtight, and the commitment to a charity close to his heart must come first leaving her little to no choice. However, life is full of broken promises. Moments in time that no one can predict, and he’ll fight like hell to come back. To hold her once more. She is his, and he is hers.(This book is Sweet, Safe, and Sexy AF)
Not Yet
Alexa Riley - 2019
They became best friends instantly and spent years thick as thieves, but that all changed in high school. All she has to do is make it through the homecoming dance and then she and Drake can go their separate ways, but when he asks to be her date, suddenly she sees the boy she once loved.Drake has loved Ali since the day they met and nothing has changed since then. He’s had to keep her at arm’s length because he can’t have a happily ever after with her. They’ve been raised as siblings and she doesn’t deserve that kind of gossip. But when it’s time for the homecoming dance, he can’t let anyone else be by her side. It’s time to give in to what his heart has always wanted and what it’s waited for.Warning: These childhood best friends can’t make this work…or can they? Fall in love with us as these two finally realize what’s right in front of them and dare to hold on to it. We promise it’s worth the wait!
Say Yes
Elle Christensen - 2016
With her business booming, she moves into a duplex nearby. Supposedly, the owner lives next door, but the mysterious man keeps odd hours and is often away, leaving her no opportunity to get to know him. Pilot, Colton Black, is trying to accept his life outside of the Air Force after an injury forced him into retirement. Despite keeping himself in the air by running a private charter company, he feels lost. Until the night he spies Lindsay in a black dress, carrying a tray of cupcakes. Suddenly, he has a very clear purpose, sex and sweets. Lindsay is uncomfortable starting a relationship with her landlord, but Colton is more than determined to convince her to take a chance on him. Unfortunately, someone else is laying claim to her, someone in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to tear Colton and Lindsay apart.
Until Mallory
Ella Fox - 2018
That could be because the temporary rental she's in is a dump, or it might be that the police just kicked in the door of said rental and came in with their weapons drawn.Officer John Wright is stunned to realize the girl standing in front of him with her hands up is the former neighbor he's pined over for years. Now that he's finally got her within his sights, he plans never to let her go.
Torch
LeAnn Ashers - 2016
Three guys tried to kidnap me. One man saved me. I was beyond scared. Being blind, I was already terrified of my every move, the unknown frightening. His name is Torch. Once he decided I was his, he didn't let me go. Torch became everything to me: my protector, my safe haven, my husband, lover, and most of all, the father to my babies. He made me see that I didn't have to be afraid of my every step, because he would always be there to catch me before I fell. Torch is the Vice President of the Devils Souls MC. The men are violent and scary, but I learned to trust them, because above everything else, their women are protected. They became my family. My only family.
Mr. Heartbreaker
J.L. Beck
broke my heart. Five years later and the cocky, handsome as hell, arrogant ass comes strolling back into my life with one thing on his mind: claiming me as his all over again. It was hard enough having my heart broken once, but could I handle having it happen again? I'm weak for the man, and his lick worthy ab's I know it. I'm just not sure he's worth the heartache all over again, but we will soon find out... WARNING: This is book two in the Mr. Series. Each book can be read as a standalone and contains a happily ever after that is sure to please. Instalove, surprise babies, forbidden romance, and all things smut are the theme here so if you don’t like your reads sizzling hot, and fast as hell then this book probably isn’t for you.
Found
Kristin Mayer - 2017
I didn’t.One night he was in my bed; the next, gone like a ghost. But the memories of us together were branded on my soul. Now he stands before me, a stranger with a different name. The worse part is I still want him. One thing is for certain: He isn’t stopping until he gets what he wants—me. This book is a novella and is approximately 22,000 words
Avalanche
Dakota Rebel - 2019
We were both competing in the International Winter Games, but since I was just a kid, I never even tried to talk to him. But this year…he sought me out. Now I’m falling in love with a legend, but I don’t know if he’s just looking for a short-term fling, or if he really wants more. All I know for sure is that if he asked, I’d be his forever. James: The teenage girl that had taken up far too many of my thoughts is all grown up and sexy as hell. When I saw her standing across the room, it was as if a tractor beam was drawing me to her, and I was helpless to resist. I don’t have long to convince her that she’s mine, but I’ll be damned if I ever let her go.
Fervor
Jordan Silver - 2013
He heads home to his family's estate to regroup and put his plans in action. But what happens when information comes to light that may prove her innocence? What would the hotshot leading man do to get even with the people who tried to destroy the one thing that means everything to him? This story contains strong adult language.
Ex Scrooge Me (Love for the Holidays #1)
Brynn Paulin - 2019
Worse, Eli McSpadden gets under my skin by just…breathing! Have I mentioned he’s my ex who broke up with me on Valentine’s eve last year. Yeah, Mr.-Gorgeous-and-I-Know-It is the one who broke my heart. But I’m over him. And I hate him. Eli I’m a stupid jerk. There! I said it. When my company relocated me with no noticed last winter, I did the one thing I thought was best. I broke up with the girl I love. I told her we both needed to set down roots in our separate cities. The thought of her “rooting” with anyone else eats at me, but what could I do? Her life is at her university; mine is wherever I get sent. It took three seconds for me to realize I made a huge mistake, and now that I’m back in town and we’re both heading home for the holidays, I’m going to make it right and hopefully not end up in a ditch—physically and emotionally—while I’m trying.
The Blythe College Collection: Drake and Alexa
Rochelle Paige - 2014
This anniversary collection also features never seen before bonus scenes and will only be available for a limited time. "I love alpha males.... Yes I know Alpha males are the in thing but they need to be done right and in this book Drake is perfect." -Aurora Rose Reynolds, NYT bestselling author of the Until Series "Absolutely loved! I'm a sucker for the over the top, crazy in love alphas. You give me one of those and I'm sold." -Harper Sloan, USA Today bestselling author of the Corps Security Series Push the Envelope Alexa is just your average college junior, attending classes and piloting Mile High Club charter flights. Boys haven't been on her radar for a couple years after a disastrous breakup with her high school sweetheart. Her plans to focus on school hit a bit of a snag when she meets bad-boy Drake Bennett and he sets his sights on making her his own. Drake transferred to Blythe College for the rugby team, not for a new assortment of college girls. He's sexy and cocky, and he attracts women like moths to a flame. When he meets Alexa, Drake knows he's met his match. She tries to resist him, but Drake isn't used to taking no for an answer. Push it Forward (from Summer Nights) Drake and Alexa had a whirlwind romance in Push the Envelope, falling for each other hard and fast. But their newfound love is tested during summer break when their plans mean time spent apart. When danger comes knocking on Alexa’s door with the return of her ex-boyfriend to town, Drake drops everything to be by her side. Can Drake convince Alexa that it’s time to push their relationship forward? Or will she allow her fears to hold her back? Winter Wedding All Alexa wants is to walk down the aisle to Drake with their family and friends surrounding them. Feeling the loss of her mother more acutely than ever, she agrees to a lavish event in an effort to please her new mother-in-law. The stress of a high-profile wedding starts to wear on her – and that’s before things even start to go wrong. All Drake wants is to make Alexa his wife. He knows something is bothering his fiancée and means to get to the bottom of it. After a series of mishaps threaten to ruin their big day, he’s determined to set things right for Alexa. Drake takes matters into his own hands to ensure that their wedding day is everything she’s ever wanted – giving Alexa the winter wedding of a lifetime.