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Haunted by a Mountain Man: a short mountain man instalove romance (Holidays with a Mountain Man)


Kate Tilney - 2021
    They think our lodge is haunted. I think there are plenty of explanations for what goes bump in the night. No one will convince me differently. Not even a gorgeous paranormal investigator.But after we both witness something I can't explain, it's harder to be skeptical. And as we work together more closely, I find that ghosts aren't the only things I may be willing to believe in now.MARNIEIn my line of work, I'm used to dealing with skeptics, but Wes takes the cake. If this job wasn't so fascinating, and he wasn't so handsome, I'd pack up my EMF reader and audio recorder and head home.But I'm glad I stick it out and wait. This quickly turns out to be my most interesting case. And not just because we may have actual evidence of a ghost. I may have found proof of something else: true love.Holidays with a Mountain Man is a series of short, sweet, and steamy instalove romances set during some of your favorite holidays. No cliffhangers. No cheating. Happily Ever After guaranteed!

Falling For The Mighty Mountain Man (Small Town Big Curves Book 2)


Flora Madison - 2021
    

His Curvy Candy (Hunky Halloween)


Julie Scarlet - 2020
    Get ready for magical meet-cutes, costumed crushes, and all the over-the-top love you can handle because these stories are bringing the Halloween heat!

Just Once


Kate Hunt - 2019
    And he’s more than a decade older than me. But I want him anyway. My plans for Halloween this year are pretty laid-back: drive up to see my parents, hand out candy at their house, and watch some cheesy horror movies. But then my mom tells me that we’re invited to a Halloween party hosted by my dad’s new business partner. And my dad’s new business partner, Dante, is freakin’ hot. Hooking up with Dante proves to be inevitable. What catches us both off guard is our mutual desire to actually be together. But I don’t see how we can make it work. And I’m scared out of my mind to tell my parents about us. How can this possibly end well? JUST ONCE is a fun, short, Halloween romance with steam, sweetness, and a happily-ever-after!

Smoochin' on the Boss


Barbra Campbell - 2021
    My plan has me well on my way to proving that I can climb the corporate ladder on my own merit.What I don't have a plan for is Briella. She's as driven as I am, heart-stoppingly gorgeous, and if I can keep from screwing things up...she's my future.But with a company policy against fraternization, and her firm belief that independence will bring her success, I'm more likely to get fired than get a chance with her.Can I find a way to show Briella that success and pleasure aren't mutually exclusive?

Dog-Eared Love: Animal Control Officer Instalove Romance


Mazzy King - 2021
    

Bells in Boston: An Insta Love Holiday Romance


Ava Pearl - 2021
    

Sun of a Beach: Curvy Girl Summer


Claire Ashlynn - 2021
    . . until him.A one-night stand with a tourist that she'll never see again can help her shake off her break-up blues, but it gives her the baby blues.Until. . . she finds out he's not a tourist but her brother's friend.Can she let the past go to find her forever?This is a short, sassy, and steamy novella. The place is real but the events are fiction. Instalove and HEA!

Waiting Under the Mistletoe


Elsie James - 2020
    She’s a Christmas miracle, but she’s also his best friends little sister. Can he earn her trust or will he be left waiting under the mistletoe?NoelSpending my time indulging in all things Christmas brings joy to my world.I never thought I’d move back to my small town, but an offer to turn my blog into a holiday baking show is one I can’t refuse.When my older brother’s best friend turns out to be the production manager, all is merry and bright.He’s tall, handsome, and I want to deck his halls.But can I learn to trust him?NickAfter losing my mom, I’ve always been a bit of a grinch during the holidays.But producing a holiday baking show means playing Santa and hiring new talent.When my best friend’s little sister finds her way onto my lap, I’m sure to be on the naughty list.Noel is curvy, sexy, and makes me believe in holiday magic.But can I convince her that my love is real or will she leave me waiting under the mistletoe?

Lover Boy: Boys of Summer


Kali Hart - 2021
    

Kieran


Lana Dash - 2021
    But, there is just one little detail my boss doesn't know...he's my ex. So, will I be able to keep my feelings in check and separate from the job I need to do? KIERANI'm coming out of retirement for one more chance to compete in the summer games. But I don't tell anyone the real reason I'm doing it or why I dropped off the map two years ago. As if the pressure to compete isn't hard enough, the one that got away has stepped back into my life. Will I be able to win back her heart and a medal or will I go home empty-handed? In the heat of the summer, these sizzling playboy athletes are looking to score! But all that training and dedication never prepared them for what they'll really encounter at the summer games: a shot of love. Will these players—on and off the court—stay out of bounds, or risk falling in love for the ultimate victory? Fall in love with ALL the Bad Boys of the Summer Games!

Hedgehog Happiness: Curvy Woman Romance


Brynn Hale - 2021
    

Sweet as Sin (Candy's Cafe #1)


Sadie King - 2021
    Candy’s my mom. Candice is her full name, but in her younger, wilder days she was Candy, bubbly and sweet and spreading love and happiness to anyone who came to the cafe.But when Mom has an accident, it’s up to me to do all the baking. I’m a creative cookie decorator, but my baking sucks.Then Mom hires Sam to teach me the finer points. He’s tall and delicious, and I’ll do anything to get my hands on his sweet cookies.But he’s only in town for a few weeks. We agree that it’s no strings attached, but can I stick to that?SamThe moment I see Bella I know she’ll be mine. She sprinkles a bit of joy into everything she bakes with her bright clothing and outrageous hair.My body craves her, and my heart wants her.But I know I’m going to have to leave. My life is on the road, but this is one sweet treat I’m unwilling to leave behind.Take a seat at Candy’s Cafe where the goods are freshly baked and sprinkled with love.Meet the sisters who run the café, the staff who work there, and the regulars who stop by. There must be something in the cookie batter, because each one finds their own special happily ever after.The Candy’s Cafe series features curvy women and the strong men who love them, and each couple has a steamy love story that’s sprinkled with sweetness.If you love small-town instalove stories that are high heat and sugary sweet, then this series is for you!Each book can be read separately, but they’re best enjoyed together. No cliff-hangers and always with a happily ever after.

Romancing the Girl Dad


Andrea Marie - 2021
    An unexpected relationship.Eight years ago, Alex was blessed with a daughter. One that has brought meaning to his life. It's always just been the two of them, until today.Why is it that Scarlett can write the perfect happy ending for her characters, but, finding even a right now is impossible.No matter how hard she looks, it seems that it will take love to come crashing into her.Girl Dads are a special breed…This Father’s Day meet 16 single dads who will gladly hold up the world for their little girls. Whether fending off bad guys or braiding hair, they show up Every. Single. Day. Ready to do anything it takes to show their daughters how a good man treats a woman. Bonus? There’s room aplenty in those big strong arms--and those hearts of gold--for the right woman who can love on their babies too, and bring a fiercely protective #GirlDad straight to his knees.

Fix Me Up with the Girl Dad


Scarlett Woods - 2021
    I get to travel and throw larger-than-life parties. But as much as I love the party life, I’d give it all up to have a family of my own.Luckily, my research for fertility options is successful, and I’m prepared to move forward with or without a partner.But when a sexy animal doctor and I bond over a sweet pup, I need another dose of him.Ken is tall, strong, and makes my heart skip a beat.But can I love him without holding him back?KenMy job as a veterinarian is everything I hoped it to be, rewarding and it pays well. But as I adjust to life as a single dad, the busy schedule can be challenging most days.It’s my dream to find a woman to love my daughter and me, but dating isn’t what it used to be. So I stopped looking to focus on raising my daughter.When a gorgeous woman brings in an adorable pup, she changes my plan.Azalea is curvy, sexy, and I want to examine every inch of her.Can I convince her that she’s enough?