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Sweet Keeper (Sweet Talkers, #1)


Thalia Sanchez - 2020
    until I met Stanley McKinley.From the moment that I met him, I knew that I was going to hate his guts, that he was everything that I'm not, everything I despise.One mistake.That's all it took for our paths to collide and merge into one,and I can't find a way to get rid of the magnetic pull he has over me.I want to push him away, to do everything in my power to keep him as a friend—at most.But friends aren't supposed to flirt and look at each other the way we do.I shouldn't want him... but I do.And there's nothing I can do to change before I mess him up too.STANLEYShe thinks that I'm a golden boy, that I'm the perfect guy.Rich and spoiled asshole that can have everything he wants in life.I'm neither of those things.From the moment I met her, Bree Pierce got under my skin and I can't get her out of my system, no matter how hard I try to. I was an inconvenience for her, someone she only spoke to because we made a mistake, not even worthy of being her friend. But I don't want her friendship.I want her.And I'm willing to do whatever it takes for her to choose me, to keep me as much as I want to keep her.Even if it ruins everything that we have.

Dark Room


Heidi McLaughlin - 2016
    . . break them and you're out. Rule #1 - No names It doesn't matter if you want to know, it's forbidden. Rule #2 - No exchanging numbers It doesn't matter if you want to call, it's forbidden. Rule #3 - Everything is to remain strictly anonymous. It doesn't matter if you want to tell, it's forbidden. The Dark Room is the only place you can live out your fantasies and no one will ever know it’s you. For Parker, what started out as a business transaction has turned into an addiction. For Mia, it's been a chance to discover who she truly is. What happens in the dark will have you begging for more . . .

Hot Off The Press


Abby Knox - 2020
    When she finally bursts through the door, bringing with her a boatload of Florida sunshine, he is suddenly in danger of forgetting to worry about the coming storm. Avery has her reasons for moving from balmy Florida to work at a small newspaper in the middle of the icy Heartland in January, but she's going to have to bring her A game to win the trust of the grouchy, underpaid staff. After working late into the night, the road between the office and her hotel is impassable, which puts her in an awkward position with her new coworker. Luckily, he has a couch she can sleep on, an extra toothbrush, a spare shirt for her to wear, and plenty of body heat to share. Get ready to cuddle up and keep warm with these two brand-new coworkers while the blizzard of the century literally blows the doors off!

Mountain Rough


Kelli Callahan - 2018
     Mandy: I won a trip to a beautiful resort in the Blue Ridge mountains. I thought it was going to be the perfect vacation until things took a turn for the worst. My best friend bailed on me at the last minute and the resort looked like something out of a horror movie. It definitely didn't look like the paradise I saw in the brochure. The only saving grace was Red, a rough man with a grizzled voice that set my heart on fire. He was unbelievable hot, with muscles as big as the mountain itself. He made me question my innocence and put thoughts in my head that no virgin should have. All of that happened before he leaned in and told me that he was going to claim me as his own. Red: I found solace in the Blue Ridge mountains when I returned home after having enough of the so-called real world. My family's resort was a disaster and I was determined to rebuild it. I never imagined I would end up with an unexpected guest. Her delicious curves drew me in. Her luscious lips needed to be crushed beneath mine. I didn't care if she was untouched. I didn't care if she was pure. She needed a rough man's touch and I was going to give it to her. I wasn't just going to be her first, I was going to be her last. Kelli's Note: If you're looking for insta-love and suspense, you're in the right place. My job is to make your panties melt if you forgot to leave them at the door. If that is what you're looking for, then you definitely want to dream about a Real Rough Man tonight.

Burning Love


Jacie Lennon - 2019
    Spending his days fighting flames in Nashville, TN, his best nights are spent at home with his favorite girl—his daughter, Livie. With no time for distractions, he has no room in his life for other females—not even a sassy blonde-haired beauty and the first woman to spark his interest in years. Ezra doesn’t have the time to get involved. So, he walks away without getting her name, or giving his… HANNA HAS NO INTEREST IN SETTLING DOWN. She can’t even commit to a hair color, an address to call home, or a man. Too busy with her career as a traveling nurse, a relationship is the last thing she needs or wants. So, it’s inconvenient when she falls—literally—for the one person as uninterested in love as she is. At least that’s what she’ll keep telling herself. Will a spark turn into a wildfire, or will their love go down in flames?Burning Love can be read as a standalone, has steamy scenes and an HEA.

Not So Charming (Carlisle Cellars, 1)


Fabiola Francisco - 2021
    Now, unemployed and needing a place to live, I move back with my mom, promising myself that it’s only temporary. When small-town charmer, Miles, thinks his charisma will work on me, he’s got another thing coming. I want nothing to do with him and what he represents in this town. He’s everything I ran from when I left and never looked back. Miles is persistent in his pursuit, no matter how many times I turn him down. What could a guy like him want with a girl like me? We come from two different worlds—one where mine serves his.But I need a job, and his family’s winery is the only place hiring. Working alongside him, I see a different side of him that I thought was nonexistent. Hatred turns to curiosity, and soon I’m wondering if there’s more to the man I thought I knew growing up. Not So Charming is a feel-good romance. If you like hate-to-lovers, witty banter, and swoon, then you’ll love this small town romance.

Something Borrowed (Wedding Season)


Tracy Lorraine - 2019
    That what I felt for her wasn’t real. She was my best friend’s little sister. She was off limits. Yet, the temptation was too much and I betrayed the only promise I’d ever made to her brother. I touched her. I fell for her. And then I left her. Now I’m standing at the altar as his best man ten years later, waiting for her to walk towards me. All I’ve got to do is prove to both her and my best friend that I’m worthy of her. If I get my way, the next time she walks down an aisle to me, she’ll be in a white dress. It should be simple…the maid of honor and the best man are meant to hook up, right? It's Wedding Season! Something old, Something new, Will you say “I do”? Sixteen best-selling Flirt Club authors are headed down the aisle with a new collection of steamy, sweet stories!

Jax (Ink-Fusions)


Penny Anglene - 2019
    I had sworn off women for the last couple of years because of what one female had done but then she walks in. She’s a natural brunette that has hair down her back and a body that dreams are made of. I fell hard, then one unpredictable disaster struck. How do I make it right again?RiaAfter a very troubled past, I am content with my life. Through love of family and counseling I pulled myself out of the darkness. I finally meet the man of my dreams and then the unthinkable happens. Ghosts from my past have come back to haunt me. Is it real or just coming from my subconscious? Can I trust myself enough to let Jax into my life, or are we both to damaged? Do I trust my ‘dream man' to save us both?

Parental Guidance


Avery Flynn - 2019
    Right to someone my mom picks out on some new dating app.Then my salvation walks into the restaurant.Zara Ambrose.The five-foot-nothing redhead with more freckles than inches that I convinced to go on five dates with me for all the world to see.She's got her own reasons for our set up--and her own rules.But somewhere between the couples' obstacle course, wrestling matches with her Great Dane, and fights over mashed potatoes, Zara went from means-to-an-end to something so much more.What happens when you start to fall for the one girl you can't have...on live TV?

Savage Love


Cassia Leo - 2021
    What I got was sexy, mysterious Jake Maxwell and the most amazing one-night stand of my life.Months later, he seeks me out with an unconventional offer: He’d like to take me and my dog for a walk. My lazy dog could use the exercise, and I could use something to distract me from the pain of my sister’s death. Jake’s bad puns, gorgeous smile, and protective nature turn out to be the perfect medicine for my injured soul.But just like the day we met, that one date turns into so much more. And as Jake and I grow closer, it becomes difficult to separate his pain from my own. All I want is to share the burden of his secret. But some truths are too savage to be spoken.

About Tomorrow


Abbi Glines - 2020
    I take one very long and deep breath hoping to calm the immediate butterflies that take flight in my stomach and hope to slow down the racing of my heart. The voice was slightly deeper but the timbre was one that was achingly familiar.My actions did little to help, but then who was I kidding? A deep breath wasn't going to fix the effect he had on me and my body's inevitable reaction. Even the memories that would forever haunt me couldn't keep my emotions from triggering at the nearness of him once again.I used to pray that I'd find the strength to move on from him, from the pain that the end carried, from the emptiness in my chest, but ultimately move on from—the loss of Creed Sullivan and the death of his sister, Cora.The Sullivans had been the best part of my summers in New England.Deep down, I knew my ache for all that I had lost was the reason I returned...But I hadn't expected to see him again—especially not like this.

All I Wanna Do Is You


Dylann Crush - 2020
    She's planned her brother's perfect wedding weekend down to the minute, but her checklist didn't include running into the one guy she's never been able to get over. Only two things stand between her and the Florida Keys: fifteen-hundred miles and the man who broke her heart.Zach Anderson has a score to settle with Senator Campbell. And running into his daughter, Reagan, gives him just the opportunity he needs. But it'll take more than planes, trains, and automobiles to get her all the way to Florida in one piece. He might not be able to keep his hands off her cupcakes, but will he be able to keep his heart out of the way long enough to exact his revenge?

Pink and Country


Emmanuelle Snow - 2021
    A roller coaster ride that had me smiling even through my tears." (Book Reviews by Shalini)- "This was a wonderfully complex, powerful and deeply romantic book with leads perfectly crafted, flaws and gifts and all. A totally believable fantasy that sucked me in, emotionally drained me, and kept me addictively engaged [...]" (The Mysterious Reader)Carter Hills is my moody and hot-as-hell country music star new neighbor.How I didn’t recognize him when I rented the cabin next to his for a month is still a mystery. Yeah, I bet he had a great time messing with me on purpose. And disrupting all my plans.The guy is not only Nashville's most eligible bachelor, but he’s a pain in my a**. Worse, he’s acting like he knows better. But he is about to discover I can master that game too. I’m not some innocent damsel in distress. I can definitely take care of myself.My heart rate picks up every time we’re together, but it doesn’t matter, his attitude should be enough to ward me off him. But still, the more I get to know him, the closer I want to get.Despite our banter, Carter is always coming back for more, and my month-long retreat isn’t going as expected.Should I push him away, or should I indulge in the fire searing between us and risk being burned?If you like Mariana Zapata or Mia Sheridan, you'll love Emmanuelle Snow's Pink and Country and fall in love with Nashville's hottest bachelor.

Lumberjack's Baby


K.C. Crowne - 2021
    Dark. Rebel.Some see a hard criminal, incapable of love.But my instincts tell me there's much more to Axel than meets the eye.He saved my life.And the way I feel around the ruggedly handsome woodsman is indescribable.His 'take charge' attitude makes me wonder what he's like behind closed doors. Got wood? This won’t be easy.And every cell in my body is telling me to walk away. But if the baby in my belly is going to have a father...I can’t imagine anyone more worthy. K.C. Crowne is an International Bestselling Author and Amazon Top 8 Bestseller.This is a fully standalone romance from the Lumberjacks of Grizzly Falls Series. This is a lumberjack, M.C., mountain man, single daddy romantic suspense, and Axel's story. Each book can be read on its own. Transport yourself into the breathtaking mountains of Grizzly Falls, as we follow several rugged Lumberjacks in their quests to find lasting love. Enjoy!

Illicit: A Contemporary Romance Collection


Calinda B.Colleen Charles - 2019
    In these pages, you’ll find tantalizing romance, rekindled flames, and forbidden trysts.From confident military men and suave billionaires to bad boy players, hot alphas, and more, you’re sure to find the illicit romance of your fantasies burning up these pages! These powerful, exciting men will keep you up all night and daydreaming all day!Your favorite contemporary romance authors invite you to join them for twenty sizzling stories. Which of these scorching novels and novellas will have you hooked?Including Stories from:New York Times bestselling author Calind BSylvie StewartStephanie MorrisUSA Today bestselling author Allyson Lindt writing with Alexa PadgettPublisher’s Weekly bestselling author Jeana E. MannPiper LawsonJ. SamanColleen CharlesCasey HagenE.S. CarterRylee SwannEmma TharpLiz MatisHeather C. MyersJan O’HaraMaggie Carpenter Tara L. AmesShannyn LeahMegyn WardRavena TateAlyssa Drake & Bella EmyS.R. Watson & Ryan StacksMia Kayla Scarlett AveryKim Carmichael