But when a casual fling turns serious, will they both be down for the ride? Riley Pratt is content living her quiet, less-than-thrilling life in the city minding her own business. Due to her hectic work schedule and self-made career as one of Savannah's up-and-coming interior designers, she's learned to keep her thoughts to herself and her eyes on the prize-- a fruitful, shining career in design. Until Cameron Alden waltzes into town.Always thinking up his next cocky comeback, Cameron is arrogant and annoyingly charming in all the wrong ways. Heir to the largest whiskey distillery in the South, he prides himself on being well-endowed but also claims he's prudish as hell. Official word around town? He's Savannah's hottest bachelor. And he takes complete advantage of it.Which... isn’t Riley’s glass of rosé. Though she can feel sparks flying rampant when they’re together, will Riley give him a chance? Or is she too sure that Cameron's old habits will die hard, making her just another one-night stand?

    Now that Sparrow, her ward, has reached nine years of age, she reckons he needs a male role model in his life. With typical efficiency she sets about finding a father-figure by drawing up a series of checklists for each candidate, and following a strict protocol for interviewing them.So far, all the contenders have failed miserably to get enough ticks in the right boxes. But Ferne is focused and nothing is going to stop her from fulfilling her responsibilities…...except maybe a saboteur out to wreck her business; drunken neighbours; her unfortunate past from which it is so difficult to escape; her estranged mother; long-lost sister; and her Jack Russell, Merrie, who is not above galloping over and nipping any prospective role models she thinks Will Not Do.Katie Fforde (best-selling rom com author and President of the Romantic Novelists' Association) said of 'All His Own Hair': 'Susan Alison handles difficult issues with quirky humour and uplifting results.'(To give you some idea of length - 'White Lies and Custard Creams' is 83,700 words long and 'All His Own Hair' is 87,300 words long.)Susan Alison is the Katie Fforde Bursary Award winner for 2011. She has won competition awards for short fiction and sold numerous stories to commercial publications. Her fiction concentrates on the relationships humans forge with each other (and quite often with their dogs). She is a freelance artist.Jill Mansell (best-selling rom com author) said of 'White Lies and Custard Creams': "Susan Alison has written a lovely, quirky romp packed with off-the-wall characters - original, intriguing and great fun!"

    Bring the spirit of Christmas into your heart with this collection of all new sweet holiday romances set in the popular series of eight bestselling authors.No Matter How Far by Barbara Hinske. Where hidden treasures can hold the key to a heart and offer an unexpected path home...A Lot Like Christmas by Kathryn Cantrell. The place where destiny is the ultimate matchmaker. All you have to do is believe.The Last Cottage on Pinewood Lane by Melissa McClone. Will performing during a Christmas fundraiser bring a former figure-skating star the healing and love that have eluded her? Or will being back under the glaring spotlight only lead to more heartache and regrets?Tinsel and Teacups by Elle Rush. A bubbly barista and a shy, single-father antique dealer must set aside their rivalry to find the best Christmas teacup ever when they are nominated to run the Holiday Beach food bank fundraiser. Will the spirit of Christmas overcome their competitive streaks?Blessings on State Street by Rachael Bloome. Abigail Preston wants nothing more than to skip Christmas this year. But her holiday-free hideout in the quaint, charming town of Blessings Bay comes with a mysterious and unexpected house guest. Can two heartbroken strangers find hope and healing in the most Christmassy town on the coast?One Unforgettable Christmas by Tammy L. Grace. An exhausted ER doctor looking to escape the city. A beach-loving workaholic executive stuck in a snow-covered valley. Will the charm of the town and the magic of the holidays be enough to mend their broken hearts?The Cowboy's Christmas Wish by Kristen Ethridge. Sarah Murdoch knew bringing her daughter, Jamie, halfway across the country to Port Provident, Texas would cause more anxiety than feel-good Christmas memories. But when Jamie bonds with Grant McCray, the owner of Beachcomber Stables, she begins to come out of her shell.I'll Be Home For Christmas by Tess Thompson. High school sweethearts Jennifer and Jack were supposed to be together forever. But Jack's one night mistake tore them apart. Will they have the ultimate second chance at love more than 30 years later? Or is the secret she kept from him too much to forgive? Can the magical spirit of Christmas in Emerson Pass bring forgiveness and healing for these two star-crossed lovers?

    Amongst them is a young woman calling herself Mary Murphy, serving seven years for offences of dishonesty.Second Lieutenant Daniel Bradbury of New South Wales Marine Corps, looking to start a new life in Australia, is in charge of the female prisoners. And when Mary is bullied on board, he steps in and rescues her.As the passengers come ashore and begin creating the new settlement of Port Jackson, Mary and Daniel grow closer, but it soon becomes clear that Mary is not who she first pretended to be.The unfamiliar and unforgiving climate, the ever-present threat of native attack, and the residual snobbery of the old English society that travelled with them across the Equator, combine to throw obstacles in the path of this new settlement. And growing tensions threaten to pull Daniel and Mary apart.But in the end, nothing can stand in the way of what destiny has prescribed for them…A Far Distant Land is the first historical novel in The Australian Saga Series: a set of books chronicling the early years of British settlement in the 18th and 19th centuries.

    And he'll pay a million dollars to own it.My best friend invites me on a ski trip to a fancy resort in Aspen.We find out there's an exclusive club where billionaires can buy anything they want.Including a woman's innocence.It turns out that one will pay a lot for mine.We hit it off right away- a match that only money could arrange.He says he likes my curves, my eyes and my smile.I like his tattoos, his muscles and his dirty mouth.I never thought I'd give my virginity to a stranger.But now, I'm calling out his name while he's got me tied up and helpless.I'm begging him not to stop, and hoping winter vacation never has to.What if we both like this arrangement a little more than we bargained for?* Sold at the Auction in Aspen features a complete collection of standalone but connected romances featuring dominant alpha males and curvy heroines. Linked characters reappear as the collection continues, so you can continue to catch up with your favorite couples.The titles included in this set are: 1) Sold on Christmas Eve; 2) Sold at the Ski Resort; 3) Sold as a Domme on Valentine's Day; and 4) a bonus novella exclusive to this box set, Sold in Aspen, which ties all the characters and their stories together and shows you where each couple ends up in the future. These romances have no cheating and no cliffhangers. They do have very happy ever afters and plenty of steam certain to heat up the rest of your winter and your reading device!

    

    Adult readers only!

    I was on the run when I met Gage.I had no idea who he was.All I knew… was that he was mine.Gage rescued me when I was trying to escape my abusive ex.I thought that was the end of my troubles.But the nightmare had only begun.The law of the forest had declared us married.Yes, I was married to Gage.A man I knew nothing about.Not even the fact that he was a bear shifter.And the king of the clan.This may have come as a shock to me.But it does make me his queen.A queen who cannot be touched by anyone else.One who only belongs to her king.So, when Gage’s brother comes after me, I know it means war.And I know that he’ll save me again… no matter what.

    

    Four Very Sexy Soldiers. Single Dads, Second Chances, Friends to Lovers and More! All in this specially priced box set! Over 800 pages of Steamy Small Town Military Romance! LUCAS — When the unthinkable happens, Army Ranger Lucas Sprigg is called into a mission he never saw coming. It’s a long road from being an elite Army Ranger to a single parent, but Lucas throws himself into his new life whole-heartedly. Isla Jenkins is an all American girl, who loves tailgating, football, and her favorite pair of jeans. Lucas and Isla connect in an online message board for single parents and bond over their struggles. In a moment of panic, Isla tells her ex she’s engaged. When she tells Lucas, he suggests that maybe it’s not such a bad idea after all. Is their plan so crazy it just might work? Or just plain crazy? MILES — One year, no drama, no heartbreak, and definitely no sex. Miles and Penny meet at his parent’s annual holiday gala, neither one is looking for anything more than a hot hook-up. Months later, their paths cross again, and Penny is shocked by what Miles needs next. It’s trust fund trouble—times two! Miles and Penny have to play nice if they’re going to walk away with their futures secured and their hearts intact. Can they do it? A Soldier For Christmas — When Christmas hits the desert, things get hot! Staff Sergeant Derrick Lawley Another year away from home on Christmas. As a counter-intelligence officer with the US Army, my job doesn’t come with paid time off, not even for the holidays. Sophia Rossi I'm in Jingle Bell Hell. It's the week before Christmas and I'm giving Ebenezer Scrooge a run for his money. Performing for hundreds of military troops turns out to be the perfect distraction, especially after I meet Derrick Lawley. FINN — Scars. Regret. Heartbreak. Finn It’s been three years and I can’t think of a single day that doesn’t include a memory of the woman I’m in love with. The woman I pushed away. I’ve tried running. Hell, I ran damn near to the ends of the earth in my days as an active duty soldier. Alyssa He isn’t supposed to be here. Invading the little bubble of peace and normalcy I’ve created. One look across a crowded room and the past spills out from the shadows and I’m back to facing the same question I haven’t been able to answer since that final goodbye... Why? The Army Wives collection includes three full length novels and one Christmas Novella. Happy endings all around and no cliffhangers! Come laugh, cry, and most of all LOVE with these hot soldiers and the fierce women who love them in this special edition box set. Intended for 18 and older due to some seriously kindle-melting steam!

    Nae knows from experiences what it’s like to be in the streets. A guy in the streets doesn’t excite her; all she’s looking for is true love. Someone who’s gonna hold her at night and treat her right. She’s a woman in the streets and a straight freak in the sheets, who is more than willing to ride for her man when her services are needed.Jacques Spencer is Kash right hand man and best friend who’s tired of the money hungry bitches that’s after only his money. He feels all bitches are one in the same and feels that there isn’t a woman out there who will ever be into him for him. He’s tired of the bullshit but doesn’t give up on searching for love.Cherry is looking for a man who can give her all the things money can’t buy, love, affection, and attention. She had everything else. Those are the only pieces of the puzzle she’s missing. Being in love with a man in the streets is hard for any female. Beating cases, having shoot outs and being a ride or die chick. Take this ride with Kash and Jacques as they show y’all just what Gangsta Luv is all about.

    Especially when it’s to his beautiful ranch manager and former high school sweetheart.When Derrick returns home after retiring from years on the circuit, Penelope Martinez explains that the fake engagement was just a way to get her dangerous ex off her back. Now she begs him to continue the ruse, but Derrick wants none of it—it's too risky being around the girl that broke his heart. Until he realizes how vital Penelope is to the success of his ranch. So he cuts her a deal: if she stays through the birthing season, he’ll agree to a fake engagement. Penelope is on board, however she has one more condition: absolutely, positively no kissing.What was she thinking? No kissing the sexiest cowboy she’s ever known? Turns out that’s a rule that was made to be broken. More than once. To make the engagement seem real, Penelope moves into the ranch house where working closely together with Derrick makes it almost impossible to keep their relationship all business. Soon enough, they’re rekindling the old flame. Being with Derrick is wonderful—at first. But then he starts putting up barriers and pushing her away, leaving Penelope more than confused and wondering if what they have is real at all. It’s almost as if he’s hiding something from her…She wants them to be together, but is her love strong enough to get past whatever is holding them apart?

    But that’s before she’s reacquainted with one of her former classmates, who is no longer the geek she remembers. And who adds a whole load of extra complications to the mix.

    Left to raise a baby without the assistance of the married father, she has given up on finding a prince on a white horse to rescue her. Enter Cardiologist and single father, Ford Tucker. Dr. Tucker is all work and no play. He has dedicated his life to work and raising his daughter. When Ford becomes Maya’s Cardiologist, he is instantly smitten with her. Sparks fly and the passion’s hot as ever between the two. But just when Ford thinks he has finally found Ms. Right, and Maya thinks she’s found her prince, a devastating secret is revealed that will rock the core of their relationship. Will their bond survive the terrible secret? Or will Ford end up alone and Maya prince less?

    Naomi Evans, the ordinary kindergarten teacher, a devoted mother of two and wife to her loving husband, Tyree, never would have imagined falling for a fine ass street king.Naomi and Tyree have been together since their freshman year in college and he is all that she knows. Three years of marriage to the love of her life seemed perfect… At first. She made the money, he stayed at home with the kids. To many it seems that they are living the New American Dream and to Naomi there is no greater feeling than being with her family.However, that all suddenly changes once she meets a sexy thug named Marquise who desires Naomi from the very moment he lays eyes on her. With just the flash of that million-dollar smile, his cocky attitude and irresistible lips, Naomi becomes intoxicated in Marquise and lets him seduce her on the very first night of their meeting. Ashamed and guilty for stepping out on her husband, Naomi tries her best to forget her encounter with Marquise, but as life continues to throw him in her path, she finds him harder and harder to resist. Marquise suddenly opens Naomi’s eyes to a world of pure ecstasy that she never knew existed, as he pushes her beyond her limits. Limits that Tyree could never dare to reach. Naomi is now torn between the only life that she’s ever known and the life that she has now become so addicted to. And to make matters worse, she begins to drift away from her family in order to get her daily fix with her new addiction. But that isn’t even the best part… Her new addiction has no idea about his competition waiting for Naomi to come home every night. So how will he react to finding out that Naomi Evans isn’t the sweet, single, innocent but freaky girl she made herself out to be?Only time will tell…