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Wet Dreams


Emily Bishop - 2017
     She’s the one. The face of my modeling agency empire. What are the chances I would find her working at the local diner? Years of fake Barbie’s have built a fortress around me. Demi’s not like the others. We have a real connection. One that makes it hard to keep it professional. I’ll smile. She’ll blush. I’ll rise to the occasion. She’ll bend over backwards to accommodate. It’s all a dream until I find out she’s been lying about her past. Can this good girl be what she says she is? This steamy contemporary romance will keep you company tonight, tomorrow, and the day after. No cheating and a satisfying happily ever after!

The Boss


Abigail Barnette - 2013
    But a delayed flight and a hot one-night stand with a stranger changed her mind, putting her firmly on track to a coveted position at a New York fashion magazine.When the irresistible stranger from that one incredible night turns out to be her new boss – billionaire and publishing magnate Neil Elwood – Sophie can’t resist the chance to rekindle the spark between them… and the opportunity to explore her submissive side with the most Dominant man she’s ever known.Neil is the only man who has ever understood Sophie’s need to submit in the bedroom, and the only man who has ever satisfied those desires. When their scorching, no-strings-attached sexual relationship becomes something more, Sophie must choose between her career and heart… or risk losing them both.

Love Next Door


Helena Hunting - 2021
    But when her brother gets into trouble, Dillion reluctantly agrees to return home to take her place at the family business.Being back in Pearl Lake after all these years feels familiar, but also brings a few surprises. She’s quick to notice that someone new has shown up at the cottage next door. Dillion gets more than an eyeful when she goes to check out the newcomer and meets Donovan “Van” Firestone—her beloved neighbor’s grandson—in all his unclothed glory.Having gotten off to a rocky start, it’s not long before they begin bickering with each other all over town. All that back and forth inevitably sparks an undeniable attraction. But Dillion’s family has issues, Van’s family resents him, and neither Dillion nor Van feels truly at ease in the small town. For these Pearl Lake exiles, home isn’t just where the heart is—it’s where things get complicated.

Miles Ahead


Willow Aster - 2019
    But when I’m showing a prime piece of real estate and in walks the most gorgeous woman I’ve ever seen, I don’t really think about nice or my ex or anything but how to get to know her better.Cort Sellers has baggage of her own—secrets she’s not ready to reveal, and a career that puts her whole life on display—but the more I get to know her, the more I’m willing to do anything it takes to win her heart.A novella spin-off of 5,331 Miles

Meet You in the Middle


Devon Daniels - 2021
    After Kate and Ben lock horns in a meet-not-so-cute, they vow to take each other down--by any means necessary.She thinks he's arrogant (and doesn't deserve those gorgeous green eyes). He thinks she's too quick to judge (and irresistibly distracting). But as their endless game of one-upmanship becomes Kate's favorite part of the day, she starts to wonder if her feelings for Ben are closer to attraction than animosity...and maybe their sparring is flirting. And when Kate realizes there's more to Ben than meets the eye, she's forced her to confront her biggest fear: In her sworn enemy, she may have found her perfect match.

All Fired Up


Vivian Arend - 2014
    A red-hot collaboration from New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors VIVIAN AREND and ELLE KENNEDY.He’s ready to lead the wayParker Wilson never thought he’d go from battle-hardened soldier to romance expert, but after his stint in the Rangers, that’s exactly what happened. As the owner of DreamMakers Inc., he helps other men win in the love department, using every resource available to plan the perfect date. When a routine recon turns into an unexpected night of passion, Parker’s mission becomes more personal—and he won’t give up until Lynn Davidson is all his.She’s more than willing to followLynn is a goner from the moment she lays eyes on the delectable Parker. She’s just ditched her boring almost-boyfriend and is tired of sticking to the straight and narrow. It’s time to walk on the wild side, and what better way than in the arms of the most irresistible man she’s ever met? But when their red-hot affair is threatened, it’ll take a team effort to make their dreams come true.

Besotted


Georgia Le Carre - 2014
    We read with joy at the news of baby Sorab's birth, and with tension in our bodies as the spirited Lana fought and finally overcame the might of Blake's powerful family to win the heart of the man she adored. ******* But Lana still needs answers to many burning questions? The secrets are many and tangled? Will she get the answers she seeks? Blake finally lays it on the line to Victoria, and declares his true love for Lana, but will that be the end of the matter? Then there is the re-appearance of Marcus. Can Lana keep her resolve and overcome all obstacles to claim her man forever?

The Baby Pact: A BDSM Romance


Riley Rollins - 2017
    I surrendered, letting him bind me, letting him tie me.I submitted. And he left me with a hunger to be dominated,...a baby growing inside me...…and a devastating choice to make. AngelinaI've worked for six long years, gritting my teeth and making it on my own. I've learned how to be a single mommy to my baby girl. And we don't need anyone now. Neither of us can survive another broken heart.So I earned my degree and landed one hell of a job. Our luck is turning around, and I can finally give Violet the life she deserves. I've put the past behind me… Except I can't forget the night Will introduced me to the dark, seductive pleasures of how it feels to give up control.Tall and powerful, with a confidence that seeps into my veins, he promised to take care of me… And he did. High school prom night… and sweet satin ropes... He bound me to him in ways I'd never imagined, and he was all I ever wanted.Will created a need inside me only he can satisfy… but all I have left is his memory.My friend Mattie wants to celebrate graduation with a decadent night at her favorite club… the whole idea scares the hell out of me. But it may be my last chance to relive the past, to feel the sweet freedom of giving up my power. So I screw up my courage… and I put on my mask…I go to The Underground, where the only secret you can keep is your identity. Everything else gets exposed. Absolutely everything. Your body, your desires, your secrets… and your darkest sins.Maybe, just maybe… if I give in one last time, I'll be able to put my Will and my cravings behind me for good.WillAngelina was my turning point. My delicate angel. She holds her control so close to her heart… but I taught her the pleasures of surrender… From the first time I held her, I knew she was not just mine to pleasure, mine to savor… but mine to protect.After she ran, it took me six f**king years to find her again. But I did.My angel, masked at a BDSM club, and wearing sweet pink satin tied around her luscious breasts. It told me everything I needed to know: that she'd never forgotten.Now she's ready to be dominated one last time. I'll make her remember, because I never forgot.But she trusts no one, and the kind of pleasure I give demands total surrender. Somehow, I have to find a way to reach her… I will own her body…...because she already owns my soul.

Sleeper


Kayley Loring - 2019
    How long it took to fall asleep: Forever. I have insomnia. Duh. Number of caffeinated beverages you had consumed: Zero. Thanks for advising me to quit! My stress level is off the charts. I can’t sleep right on a normal day, and lately my days are filled with the best kind of chaos. My ex-wife and husband number two are filming in Poland for three months, so I’m turning down movie parts to focus on the most important role of my life— impossibly charming and somewhat capable young single dad. My son won’t stop asking questions. My daughter won’t brush her teeth unless I sing her showtunes. Our regular nanny quit. The only person I could trust to hire as a temp nanny is my best friend’s sister. If Mary Poppins and Bill Murray had a baby it would be Willa. Fresh out of grad school and beautifully weird. She hates my movies, and my kids adore her. I couldn’t sleep last night because she wasn’t here. Turns out I can’t sleep unless she’s in my house now. Turns out she’s what’s been missing from my life all along. If my friend had any idea what I want to do to his gorgeous troublemaker of a sister, he would smother me with a pillow. The chances of us succeeding as a couple are about as good as that little indie movie that I made being a huge hit. But it’s a chance I’m going to take. * This is a 71,000 word novel

Plus One


Aleatha Romig - 2017
    You know, the one with the to-die-for body and panty-melting smirk. And then there‘s the way his designer suits drape over his broad shoulders and big...well, we‘ve all heard the rumors, the ones that say he‘s up for any challenge.But I can‘t see him that way. He‘s my boss - technically one of the owners of the company where I work - and definitely not in my league. Men like him don‘t notice women like me, and they don‘t date them. And I don‘t date men like him. Until that one time that I catch him in a compromising position when I‘m also in need of a last-minute date for a wedding...and then it‘s not real. It‘s blackmail.For one weekend, he‘s my plus-one.Beautiful and unobtainable.From the moment she walked into my office with those stunning blue eyes and crazy sensual curves, she‘s been on my mind. Three years and never once has she acted interested in me. Usually I flash a million-dollar smile and women fall to their knees, some literally. Not her.Then on the occasion that I agree to let another woman do that - fall to her knees - guess who happens to catch us?It may not be the most conventional way to get on her radar, but I didn‘t get this far in business without knowing when to seize an opportunity. If this sexy little firecracker with perfectly kissable lips thinks she can blackmail me into attending her cousin‘s wedding, I‘m going to jump at the chance to be her plus-one.You love her darker side. Now it‘s time to meet Leatha, the lighter side of Aleatha, as she trades her renowned twists and turns for laughs and love with this sexy new standalone romance, Plus One.

Only You: A Standalone Contemporary Romance


K.T. Quinn - 2021
    

Surprise Baby for My Billionaire Boss (Single Dad Romance)


Ella Brooke - 2018
    Iris wasn’t my type and was off-limits.The daughter of my best friend.It was wrong.But did that stop me?Not a chance.I was a goner the second those curves and brown pooling eyes walked into my office.But as much as I was “enjoying” my new little secretary, there was a surprise in store.Iris got pregnant.Fatherhood wasn’t meant to be on the cards for me.I don’t know how to be a dad.We’re fools to think this could work, right?I’m old enough to me her goddamn father.Maybe this is the worst thing I’ve ever done?Or maybe Iris and this baby are the best things that have ever happened to me?Time to find out…Note: Surprise Baby for My Billionaire Boss is 45k of hot, forbidden romance.

Overruled


Emma Chase - 2015
    They don’t call him the Jury Charmer for nothing – with his southern drawl, disarming smile and captivating green eyes – he’s a hard man to say no to. Men want to be him and women want to be thoroughly cross examined by him.Stanton’s a man with a plan. And for a while, life was going according to that plan.Until the day he receives an invitation to the wedding of his high school sweetheart and mother of his beloved ten-year old daughter. Jenny is getting married — to someone who isn’t him.That's definitely not part of the plan.***Sofia Santos is a city raised, no-nonsense litigator who plans to become the most revered criminal defense attorney in the country. She doesn’t have time for relationships or distractions.But when Stanton, her "friend with mind-blowing benefits" begs for help, she finds herself out of her element, out of her depth, and obviously out of her mind. Because she agrees to go with him – to The-Middle-Of-Nowhere, Mississippi – to do all she can to help Stanton win back the woman he loves. Her head tells her she's crazy...and her heart says something else entirely.*** What happens when you mix a one stop-light town, two professional arguers, a homecoming queen, four big brothers, some Jimmy Dean sausage and a gun-toting Nana? The Bourbon flows, passions rise and even the best laid plans get overruled by the desires of the heart.

His Sword


Holly Hart - 2017
    I might be a Prince, but I’m not the Royal Wedding type. Not until some grad student finds a centuries-old Treaty. Now I’ve got two weeks to find a virgin wife! The clock is ticking. I’m about to lose my fortune, my titles, my kingdom, my everything. And I don’t even care. There’s only one thing on my mind: Amanda Sparks. Sweet, innocent, pure. And the girl I’m about to make my wife. She just doesn’t know it yet. Her father’s business is about to go bankrupt, but I can save it. $25 million dollars, tax free. All I ask for is a year. And a night to be her first… His Sword is a standalone romance with extra steamy bonus content included! Holly Hart always gives you a Happy Ever After, she hates cheating with a passion, and cliffhangers just as much as you do!

Hosed


Pippa Grant - 2019
    Too bad both are written in my stars.Yeah, I’m the world’s oldest virgin code-writing nerd.And he’s the world’s hottest firefighter.And even though he intimidates the heck out of me, I can’t seem to control my libido when he’s around.Where is my dignity? My self-respect? My panties?Seriously…. Have you seen them? Anyone?Maybe they’re hiding in his bedroom. With my heart.Yeah, I know. I’m hosed.So hosed.Hosed is a steamy, fun romantic comedy between a firefighter and the virgin nerd next door, complete with a pet raccoon, scandalous gossip, and dildo football. (No, really.) This romance has no cheating or cliffhangers, and ends with a banging hot happily ever after.