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Claimed by Her Wolf - Collection Shifter Romance: A Paranormal Wolf Shifter Romance (Shifter Alphas Furever Book 1)
Sedona Venez - 2018
With easy fun and hot, sexy nights entwining Dawson’s sleek, muscled body with Jade’s sensuous, inviting warmth, the two loners, in control of their separate worlds, are pulled together by one shared spark—the baby was given life by them both. Sometimes you have to let go to hold on. Sometimes love is a risk worth taking. Happily Ever Alpha Arya has lost everything… her parents, her home, her identity—all gone in the blink of an eye. Forced into the country with her only living relative, she struggles to rebuild your life and put the pieces of her heart back together. Arya finds herself swept up in a mysterious maze that will take her on an adventure of a lifetime and into the arms of two mysterious men. Loving one means security and acceptance in a world where shifters and humans collide. Loving the other means war. Broken Moon When Harley awakens to find himself locked in a cell, he wonders what his captors could possibly want with him. After all, he is hardly the kind of man to give up secrets, especially ones about the Order of Protection, the agency he has been loyal to, for most of his life. Besides, he's a shifter, and shifters never break. Things go from bad to worse, when a new prisoner is thrown into the cell next to him, begging for her life. Harley knows he has to find a way out of this hell hole quickly, and make sure she is returned home safely, before it's too late. Wild Things Senna, the curvy Princess, refuses to be given away in marriage to the Ottway, an evil bastard of a man, who just so happens to be aligned with her father. The marriage arranged against her wishes, Senna is torn between what she must do for her family, and what her heart truly wants. Gabriel isn't just Senna's guard, but a powerful wolf-shifter, who wants her as his own. It would be treason to go against the wishes of the King, but what these men don't seem to know, is that when it comes to love, rules are meant to be broken. Will Gabriel be successful in his attempt to rescue Senna from danger? Wolf Bite On the run from an enemy wolf pack, Grayson and Cadence fight for their lives while denying the scorching hot attraction that threatens to consume them both…
Phoenix
Rebecca Rennick - 2021
One woman, one day. That’s all they get. The only stable relationship in my life is the one I have with my tattoo gun. I spend my days working private security for the crime Syndicate and nights at my family’s bar.That is, until my cousin brings home a stray—a provoking, smart-mouthed redhead. But Clover is off-limits. She’s too much of a temptation and trouble in the making.But when a man I should have killed long ago sets his sights on her. I’ll have to decide if she’s worth the risk of my heart and breaking my only rule.CloverLife is a big, fat sack of donkey shit. But after one drunken afternoon, my new fairy godfather whisks me away to live and work with his family of high-profile criminals. Tending bar with a shotgun within my reach turns out to be the perfect job for me.What I don’t need is the annoyingly hot, new roommate, Nix Colton, who infuriates me at every turn, tempting me to take a walk on his wild side. But he says he doesn’t want me.If I can’t have Nix, maybe the sexy stranger who walks into my bar one day is just what I need. But when he turns out to be no ordinary stranger, it becomes painfully clear I should stay far away from him.Because if I let my guard down around him, it may be the last mistake I ever make. And nothing Nix does will save me from my fate.*Trigger WarningViolenceAddictionStrong Sexual SituationsDrug use
Freeing Her
A.M. Hargrove - 2014
the story of two people who were meant to be together. Why? Because unknown to them, they shared terrifying pasts and the cruel circumstances of their births doomed both of them to a life of hell. Two strangers ... one night ... one accidental meeting that changed their lives forever. Gabriella Martinelli, Manhattan psychiatrist had only one goal in life—to help abuse victims avoid the horrors she’d experienced herself. She worked late, volunteered, and donated her services to anyone who needed them. Life was good ... until her nightmare resurfaced. He found her, and began stalking her, and she knew he wouldn’t stop until he destroyed every ragged piece of her.Kolson Hart, Manhattan’s most eligible bachelor, was ruled by his dark past. He liked control, from the boardroom to the bedroom and didn’t care to be involved with someone whose life was just as screwed up as his was. But one look at Gabriella short-circuited everything. Want ... desire ... need ... will sometimes drive a man to do things he swore he never would.He freed her from a life of fear ... When he couldn’t even save himself.
Becoming Charlie: Part One
Kristie Haigwood - 2017
Well, not literally, but until one of the most popular guys at Eden High saved my life, nobody even knew I existed. Sean Reese gave me more than my life back that night. He gave me friendship. And maybe, just maybe, I can save him, too. Will he still be my friend when he finds out my secret?
Rescuing Norah
Jessica McCrory - 2017
For Norah, running into a handsome young benefactor had never been in the cards. Raised in shelters after being abandoned, she never expected to meet her own prince charming, until she did. But as the years pass, Norah’s seemingly perfect life begins to unravel, revealing a much more sinister side to the man she’s promised to marry. After losing his job on a technicality, Harley is determined to redeem himself in the eyes of the Seattle PD. Taking down one of Seattle’s biggest crime bosses would be a damn good way to start, but as a Mercenary working for an off-the-books firm he’s got his work cut out for him. On the night he’s set to present his evidence, everything changes, and he finds himself on the run with none other than his target’s beautiful fiancee. And as the game of cat and mouse turns deadly, Harley finds himself torn between duty and the intense attraction he feels for a woman he should hate. Rescuing Norah is the first in a series of intertwined suspense novels where the threat gets bigger, the sparks burn hotter, and the only thing standing in the way of victory is the bullseye painted on their backs.
The Blame Game
Tracie Delaney - 2019
Especially when you fall for the one you set out to destroy.Indie Monroe was supposed to ruin Jax. Not fall for him. But his family has to pay for their sins, regardless of her heart.Jax Brook lost everything—his parents, his place at Juilliard, and his identity. For twelve years, he set aside his own happiness for the sake of his family. Finally, his time has arrived, except the gorgeous, seductive Indie Monroe isn't what she seems.Beneath the professional façade, Indie is hiding a secret that will forever change the course of Jax’s life. Possibly even end it.But as she and Jax grow closer, Indie begins to have second thoughts about the path she is destined to walk.Which course will she choose? And will Jax’s love be strong enough to forgive her?The Blame Game is a complete standalone and part of a series. Buy your copy today, and step into the world of the Brook Brothers.The Brook Brothers SeriesThe Blame Game – Jax and IndieAgainst All Odds – Calum and LaurellaHis To Protect – Cole and MillieWeb of Lies – Nate and Dex
Forced
Cali MacKay - 2016
Murdered. And I’m about to make a deal with the devil to keep my family safe and get the revenge my father deserves. *** Wren’s the only woman I’ve ever loved, but that doesn’t mean we’re right for each other. Don’t get me wrong… the sex was always crazy hot. That’s never been the problem. But Wren and me? We’re explosive together, all sorts of wrong for each other—and sooner or later, someone’s going to get burned. I walked away from Wren once, and broke her heart. She’s never going to forgive me or trust me again—but her mob boss father doesn't care. He's forcing me to marry her, and if I want to find out who’s threatening my family, this is my only option. As for Wren—she’s going to be pissed when she sees me, let alone when she finds out we’re getting hitched. Ask me if I care. The deal is done. One way or another, I'm making her my wife. *** This is a darker adult romance with adult language and steamy sex scenes. This story explores darker situations that may not be to everyone's tastes and some readers might find disturbing. Though this story has a Happily Ever After for the couple and can be read as a stand alone, there are small plot points that will continue in upcoming books. ***
Enforce
Rachel Van Dyken - 2014
But she only wants one of us, and I'll kill him before I let him have her. The only problem? We're cousins. And she may just be our long lost enemy. Whoever said college was hard, clearly didn't attend Eagle Elite University. Welcome to hell also known as the Mafia where blood is thicker than life, and to keep yours? Well, keep your friends close, and your enemies?Even closer...
Snatched
Cathleen Ross - 2018
If he has to tie Stacey Martin to his bed to make sure she stays, so be it. All the better if she likes it. Stacey will do anything to save her brother. Even if it means surrendering in ways she never imagined to her beastly kidnapper. But as their relationship heats up neither realizes that someone else is plotting a far more deadly payback...
Every Shattered Thing
Elora Nicole Ramirez - 2012
The voices inside, the ones declaring her worth, deem her broken, used and dirty. She is an object. A toy. Something to be tossed aside when bored. Who will believe her if she whispers the truth about her wrecking ball of a family? Eventually, her secret explodes and the person who means the most to her knows just how shattered she is and why she's so afraid. But rescue is closer than she realizes. Hidden in plain sight, her horror hasn’t been ignored by everyone. Racing against the truth of what she faces, forces are joining together and developing a plan to free her from the hell in her own backyard. And while she’s at her lowest point, she’s hit with the beauty of love at any cost - redemption in the face of ruin. Will it be enough?*Warning: Contains mature content that may not be suitable for younger audiences*
Devil's Vow: Bloody Wraiths MC (Outlaw Biker Brotherhood #4)
Naomi West - 2019
ISABELLE He’s a snarling, overprotective beast. There’s no room in his life for manners, decency, or any other normal-person behavior. Heck, there’s no room for anything but his motorcycle club and his ride. That’s it. No exceptions. No hope for a future. But Logan is going to have to make some room, one way or another. Because the savage, rugged biker just got me pregnant—whoops. And now his enemies are coming to strike. LOGAN I shoulda known better. But Isabelle was too tempting to leave alone. I’d kept away from women like her for a long time. Wasn’t saving myself for Mrs. Right. Just didn’t want to unleash my darkness and demons on an innocent girl. But I couldn’t help myself. I had to have her. And now that she’s mine… I’ll go to war to protect her. Oh, and also— The baby she’s carrying inside of her.
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Fen Wilde - 2017
Oozing confidence and sex appeal, he leaves women scattered in his wake. Clara is determined to resist him.But one gut-melting kiss and her resolve falters. And soon she's falling for him, despite her reservations. But she's not the only one keeping secrets. And secrets are hard to keep when you get close to someone...A gripping, sizzling stand-alone full of twists and turns that will keep you hooked til the last page.*NB this book explores complex themes around mental health. It is written by a mental health clinician and has been described as “beautifully nuanced” with “the observation of the human psyche…written flawlessly in this dark yet twisted romance.”
The Suitors of their Dreams: A Historical Regency Romance Collection
Bridget Barton - 2021
Unfortunately, her father forces her to find a suitable match. A fortuitous meeting at a ball leads her to make an elaborate plan with Lord Cavendish to convince everyone that they are courting. Dejected and heartbroken, Anthony Cavendish agrees to be part of Elizabeth's scheme, as he views it as an opportunity to make his lost love crawl back to him. What happens though when their scheme paves the way for true feelings to start blossoming? Will they both realise that their goals, as well as their hearts, are perfectly aligned?A Beauty for the Scarred DukeWhen the Earl of Upperton sells off his daughter Isabella as a bride for the disfigured Elliot Covington, Isabella feels terrified. Due to marrying a man she never met and whom she believed to be a monster, she truly believes her life is over. What she has yet to discover though, is that beneath the scars, there is a caring and kind gentleman. The moment they both realise they are meant to be together, outside powers will try to tear them apart forever. Will the Duke be able to let go of the pain and guilt that has swallowed him whole?A Charming Lady for the Intriguing BaronetIf Selina had her way, she would marry a commoner and live in happiness. Her encounter with Alexander, reinforces her belief that the life she has dreamed of could be in front of her. The experience is similar for Alexander, Baronet of Chesterfield, as he is convinced that Selina will be the woman who will bring hope into his life. When the beautiful woman discovers his true identity, she will reject him for the very reason that makes him the most eligible bachelor. Can the charming Baronet compensate for a rocky start and earn Selina’s trust?A Governess for the Brooding DukeWhen Georgette is left penniless after her father's sudden death, she becomes the governess of the orphan nieces of the Duke of Draycott. Soon, she finds her heart entrapped by her employer's presence, and yet she knows that she should suppress her emotions and compromise with her lower status. Little did she know that the Duke would see the light her caring presence has brought to his shadowy estate. Spiteful persons will threaten to keep Georgette away from his life forever. Will they find the courage to claim their feelings for each other?For the Love of a DuchessEngaged to be married to the handsome Miles Gainsborough, Eliza Ashton, could never imagine how easily happiness can turn into disaster. When her father confesses that she is the only hope of saving them from financial ruin, she finds herself set to marry the unbearable Duke of Lytton and Miles is nowhere to be seen. Her life will take an unexpected turn though when she meets Daniel Winchester, an accomplished attorney who will manage to break through the wall of thorns Eliza has started to build around her heart. Will Daniel win Eliza’s wounded trust?Kind Ella and the Charming DukeAfter her father’s death, Ella is left devastated. Her mother marries the Earl of Dandridge, a cold hearted father of two spoiled young ladies in search of a suitor. When Rufus is reported to be searching for a suitable bride, the Earl will plot the most appalling schemes to hide Ella away. Ella’s rebellious heart makes her defy the orders to abstain from the Duke’s masquerade ball. A defiance that will act in her favour, as that is where she will meet charming Rufus. Little did he know though that claiming her heart will be the most difficult mission in his life.If you love clean Regency romances that feature dynamic and inspiring women of the era and determined, yet charming, male protagonists, then you will love this collection!
Bully King
J.A. Huss - 2020
And the secret society that meets deep in the woods is even more exclusive. Only a select few will get in during the summer rush--and Cadee Hunter wants to be one of them. Too bad it's Cooper Valcourt's mission to make sure she fails.
Bully boys.Arrogant tyrants.Blue-blood bastards.Call them whatever you want.Around here, we just call them Kings.Fancy boats.Lakeside mansions.Luxe watches and bespoke suits.The Kings of High Court College act like Gods.And Cooper Valcourt is the worst of them.He is the bully king.His family owns everything.And his mission is to put me in my place and send me packing.But Cooper and I have a history filled with secrets.And everyone knows that power doesn’t come from having money.It comes from holding secrets.And I’m holding one of his.A very dark secret that can bring him to his knees.*****
Bully King is new-adult, dark, bully romance from New York Times bestselling author JA Huss featuring boys with power and girls at their mercy. It’s a campus shrouded in lies and a summer rush into an elite society that can propel a poor girl straight into the ruling class.If… she’s willing to pay the price.