I had to escape my drunk, abusive father, but leaving her behind was the biggest mistake of my life.Now I have another shot at making things right. Jude’s new boss wants to build a factory outside of Philadelphia, and she brings me in to help.I’m thrust back into Jude’s world, and not much has changed. She’s still beautiful, still hilarious, and still hates my guts.Little by little, she’ll remember why we fell in love back in high school. I’ll make her pout, then make her laugh— then make her strip down and kiss me.And soon I’ll have her back, all grown up and perfect.Or else I'll lose the empire I built with my own calloused hands.Another hot grumpy man! Watch Lady Fluke’s assistant Jude find her happily-ever-after with Bret while they both face their broken pasts and grow together. It’s steamy and fun and I think you’ll fall in love with protective, growly Bret just like I did. As always, Grumpy Best Friend is a full length standalone novel with no cheating, no cliffhanger, and a happily-ever-after guaranteed. Enjoy! XO BB

     The Reluctant Heart Series Book 1: Don’t Break Book 2: Don’t Hesitate Book 3: Just Trust Book 4: Just Feel Book 5: Don’t Quit Book 6: Just Believe

    

    

    Can they come together for the sake of the ocean’s coral? Erin, one of the country’s lead coral specialists, fly’s to Florida to make a decision. She must choose to follow her boyfriend to Colorado in support of his career or take her dream job across the country away from him. When a helpful aquarium employee encourages her to follow her heart, she realizes her heart has always been in the ocean. Devastated her boyfriend won’t support her dreams, she takes the once in a lifetime offer, only to find out that perhaps she made the wrong choice. She quickly learns she has some competition in the form of the helpful aquarium worker. The only problem is, he’s not only trying to coax her away from her dreams, he’s also trying to steal her heart. Blake never imagined when he gave a distraught woman some friendly advice, the decision she was trying to make would destroy his plans. He has a once in a lifetime opportunity to research coral on a special island only a handful of people have been allowed to visit. And it will only happen if she’s on the team. When he learns he got the go-ahead from the government, he’s forced to pull a few strings to get her to join him on his trip. But with it comes a price, and he’s afraid the cost will be his heart. Can he convince her to go, or will her heart stay with the one she left behind? Other books by Johanna Evelyn: My Christian and inspirational Billionaire Romance Series: 1. The Billionaire’s Secret 2. The Billionaire’s Conflict 3. The Billionaire’s Promise 4. The Billionaire’s Predicament 5. Coming soon: The Billionaire’s Gift Standalone inspirational Romance 1. The Popcorn Prince

    

    

    She's seen it fail a number of times and knows the probability of it working out is not great. She is a scientist, after all. Over the years, she's found it smarter to invest in something that will pay back the effort she puts into it. Something like her career. But she wakes up one morning to realize she's overworked, underpaid, with no one to share her life with, and she wonders if she's been right about love. Jack Wheeler not only just lost his dad, but he's about to lose their family ranch and home. Unable to allow that to happen, Jack does everything he can, including selling all of his personal belongings to protect the land that has been in their family for generations. But when even that isn't enough, Jack isn't sure what to do.  When Tessa flies to Blue Falls to spend Christmas with her family and she meets Jack, the chemistry is immediate. But she's from New York, and his life is in Blue Falls. She's one of the heirs to the Heathcliff billions, and he can barely scrape together his next mortgage payment. Can they see past their differences and find some common ground to cultivate their fledging love? Or will this Christmas come and go without any miracles? Grab your copy today!The ninth book in the sweet and wholesome Heathcliff Family Romances series. Read all of the Heathcliff Family Romances by Julia Keanini! 1. His to Save2. His to Marry3. His to Protect4. Her Favorite Risk5. Her Forever Love6. Her Perfect Mistake7. Their Second First Kiss8. The Island Patriot9. Their White Christmas

    You know, the kind that are made with pictures ripped from magazines with special notes about your life goals or biggest wishes. (Mine of course, is covered in glitter!) As a single mom, it’s hard to put my dreams and goals first, but I made my list. 1. Finally finish my degree 2. Learn how to cook new recipes. 3. Travel outside of Washington state. 4. Buy myself something that makes me feel desirable. 5. Find real, honest-to-goodness-rip-your-heart-out-and-hand-it-to-someone-love. The realist in me knows that last one is a bit far-fetched, but when an old college friend shows up in my driveway offering me something I can’t refuse, my mind starts wondering if maybe that last goal could be attainable after all.He’s kind, compassionate, strong, helpful, and attractive. All positive attributes of a great man. There’s just one problem. He’s my Ex’s best friend.

    Now, she's back in town to renovate her old family home, which will feature in the magazine where she's employed as a journalist. Making the rundown house sellable, will allow Charlotte to sever all ties with her tragic past and finally move forwardwith her life. That is until the one person she'd spent all these years trying to forget is contracted by her magazines editor to help her complete the job.Will Beckett's no longer the twelve year old kid who used to play practical jokes on her, tease her and make her belly laugh. Now he's a ruggedly handsome, sweet talking, successful builder. Despite Will's wholesome country charm and sexy smile, that makes Charlotte’s heart skip a beat, she's determined to concentrate on the job at hand and protect her heart at all costs.Will never thought he woud see his best friend again, but now she's back, as stubborn and strong-willed as ever. Her return reminds him all over again of everything she lost because of him, and he desperately wants her forgiveness. As they reacquaint with each other Will becomes just as determined to reunite their friendship as he's set to win her heart.Can Will break through Charlotte's wall of defence or will his heart be broken again?

    I wasn't excepting what my father sent me to Ireland for, but I haven’t regretted it either. Not for a single moment. Thirty-five years, seven sons, a growing number of grandchildren later, I’m one of the happiest men on earth and something has become very clear to me. My father was the mastermind of all masterminds.CassieThere has never been one who could tame my mouth. However, the giant Scot my da brings into my life tames everything else about me and hands me the world. My mouth may have gotten me into trouble, but it also got me into the arms of a man I could only dream of. Those eyes, they captivate me from the first time I look up into them.Will the drama someday tear us apart or will it be what makes us stronger? Once you’re a Black you’re a Black for life, or at least that’s what they say.*This a Novella in the Brothers Black Series a spinoff from the bestselling series Legally Bound Series that started it all. While you can read this book as a standalone,it will enhance the read to Blue’s books in the provided book order. Blue Saffire’s books are written to weave, loop, and intertwine with one another. You will find that the series build together for a greater experience.**This book has strong language and sexual content. This Book is for Mature Readers 18+***To keep up with release dates sign up for the mailing list on my Blue Saffire website.

    My heart ached for Sean when I learned his wife had been pregnant in the car explosion. But when I made the mistake of telling others about the fact, Sean flipped out and broke my heart. That’s when my ex contacted me and wanted to reunite. I was a hot mess and didn’t know which way to jump. Sean: I yelled at her…sweet Tish. I couldn’t believe I’d rained down my wrath on the one person I loved. But the fallout from what she did left me unhinged and I turned to the one thing I knew I could get lost in. Booze. Not a good move, to say the least. I was so screwed. The limits of love are tested for Sean and Tish in Shaded Heart, the newest installment in the steamy Irish Mafia romance saga, The Downing Family.

    

    

    Yet, the morning after a particularly drunken Christmas party, she finds herself waking up in a man’s bed. A man who happens to be her sexy employee, Carson Hollister. And Carson’s fifteen years her junior.What was supposed to not go past the drunken party turns into an agreement—they continue a casual sexual relationship for twelve days until Christmas Eve. After that, they part ways. No feelings and a clean break.Easier said than done.Carson has no problem agreeing to the arrangement…except, in those twelve days, he’s planning to make Tamika fall for him. For him, their Christmas after-party hookup was nothing short of divine intervention; he’s wanted her for years but always kept a professional distance.He can give her what she thinks is the only thing he wants from her—screaming mornings, steamy evenings, and erotic nights in her office, his loft, his car…wherever. But, when it’s all said and done, she’ll realize age truly is nothing more than a number when it comes to what he can do to her body, and what he can be in her life. Warning: This standalone novel 30K contains graphic language and sexual scenarios. For mature readers only.