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Road Trip
Evangeline Kelly - 2016
Her cousin Chloe’s wedding is the following day and she needs to get from Northern California to Los Angeles. Unfortunately, she doesn’t have enough money to fix her car, much less buy a bus ticket. When Jake Bellomy, the hot Biology lab partner from last semester, offers to give her a ride home, she takes him up on his offer, even though she knows things are bound to get tense since he traded her for another partner in their Biology class. Kendra knows he’s a jerk, but what she doesn’t realize is that God has a way of revealing that people aren’t always what they appear to be.
The Bigger Badder Berger Box Set
Pippa Grant - 2018
Now he's my boss. But this jilted lover is done playing games. I want one thing and one thing only: revenge.The Pilot and the Puck-Up, a Hockey / One Night Stand / Virgin Romantic Comedy: I’m the biggest, baddest, mother pucking-est machine to ever own the ice. I shoot. I score. In and out of the rink. I don’t come early, but I come often, if you know what I mean. And I always leave the ladies wanting more. Until that chick last night. I should cut my losses, lick my wounds, and walk away. But Zeus Berger doesn’t walk away from anything. Especially when she's the only woman in the world who might be able to handle me.Beauty and the Beefcake, a Hockey / Roommates / Opposites Attract Romantic Comedy: There are two kinds of women in the world – those I can bang, and those I can’t. My teammate’s sister? She’s a can’t.But she makes me feel like something more than a dumb puckhead with a big Zamboni pony. And it’s getting harder to remember why I need to keep my hands to myself.The Bigger Badder Berger Box Set features three sexy standalone romantic comedies with no cheating or cliffhangers. They're so sexy and funny, they're illegal in at least two made-up countries. You'll never look at bratwurst, coconuts, or hockey pucks the same again.
The Slapshot Series Box Set: Books 1-3
Heather C. Myers - 2017
and in the bedroom.Black Eyes & Blue Lines, Book 2: He drives her crazy - and not in a good way. But she can't get him out of her head.Lip Locks & Blocked Shots, Book 3: He's the last person she should fall in love with and the only one that ever stood a chance.Grab your collection now before the final buzzer sounds and the season comes to a close.
Secrets
Kristen Heitzmann - 2004
What happened all those years ago, and what is it she so desperately needs him to find? The old villa in Sonoma holds the answers, but it is now owned by a young woman who neither knows nor cares about his mission. But Rese Barret is a force to contend with, and her own impending storm could sweep him up as their sparring creates a fierce and uncomfortable attraction. From bestselling author Kristen Heitzmann.
Forbidden: Student teacher romance
Amelia Gates - 2018
Right now, I want her. What I didn’t expect was that right now, would turn into forever. That my want for her would develop into an obsession. There’s only one problem. There is a secret in my house, and when you’re dealing with a Turner, secrets can be devastating. My father may be a Turner, but…SO…AM…I. If there is one thing we know how to do, it’s get what we want. This time, unfortunately, what he wants and what I want are at odds with each other. Kim Loving him is the easiest thing I’ve ever done. Behind closed doors. Where no one can see us. In the open. When no one’s watching. Our love is the biggest secret I’ve ever had to keep. The darkest, most forbidden, feeling I’ve ever had to digest. But secrets do what secrets never should. They break barricades of silence and destroy everything on their way into the limelight. And love? Love does what love should. It muscles up and fights, holds on for dear life, only giving up when strength and hope and perseverance have dimmed to complete darkness. I am his teacher. He is my student. Taboo, I know. But in this teacher student romance, the roles have been reversed. There is nothing I can teach Zayne Turner that he doesn’t already know… and that includes me.
Entangled
Barbara Ellen Brink - 2010
One summer of her childhood is a mystery she intends to solve. But digging up her past also lays bare the skeletons of others, including her mother’s. Entangled between what she once believed and a new reality, will she be able to live with the consequences of full disclosure?
Echo of Glory: An Irish Legends Novel (Celtic Legends Collection)
Martina Boone - 2018
A heart-pounding and magical tapestry of romance, history, legend, and complex themes of inequality that resonated as deeply centuries ago as they do today. Perfect for fans of Susanna Kearsley, Nora Roberts, Mary Stewart, Maeve Binchy, and Susan Wiggs. After a disastrous relationship with her boss, Meg Cameron leaves her job with two bad options. Stay silent? Or speak up and ruin her career? A trip to an archeological dig gives her time to reflect on historical imbalances of power, but history refuses to stay quietly in the bloody past of Ireland's beautiful Beara Peninsula and the O'Sullivan massacre. Niall Sullivan has spent years chasing the truth of what happened to his family in 1602. But he never expected to have to bring his newly orphaned nephew, Adam, with him to excavate on Dursey Island--without internet or television or even reliable cell phone coverage. Still, time alone together in the abandoned village could be exactly what the two of them need to build the foundations of a family. Until Meg Cameron comes along. Meg and her developing relationship with Niall brings out both the best and the worst in Adam. And as danger comes from unexpected sources, they all have choices to make. Life and death choices none of them expected. ★★★★★ PRAISE FOR LAKE OF DESTINY ★★★★★ "Delightful, charming, and heartwarming!" -- New York Times bestselling author Wendy Higgins "I loved this!!! It reminds me of a Nora Roberts series, The Gallaghers of Ardmore . . . but a Scottish version with men in kilts!" -- Two Chicks on Books "Outlander-Lite Meets Gilmore Girls in Scotland. This is a story that sucked me in from the start and didn't let go until I'd laughed, shed a few tears and worked up an appetite. Fast. Fun. Romantic. Read it!" --
Jenuine Cupcakes
"Endearing and alluring! Modern day mixed with history, truth, folklore, and just the right touch of the blarney!
-- Thoughts on Your Words
"So much charm it's magical!" --
BookGeek
★★★★★ PRAISE FOR COMPULSION ★★★★★ "Skillfully blends rich magic and folklore with adventure, sweeping romance, and hidden treasure . . . Impressive."
-- Publisher's Weekly
"Eight Beaufort is so swoon-worthy that it s ridiculous."
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, RT Editors Best Books of the Year "Darkly romantic and steeped in Southern Gothic charm, you ll be compelled to get lost in the Heirs of Watson Island series." -- #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout "The perfect Southern family saga: charming and steamy on the surface, with cold-blooded secrets buried down deep." -- Kendare Blake, -- New York Times bestselling author "Haunting, atmospheric, and absorbing.
The Safe Bet
Brittney Sahin - 2015
No attachments, no relationships — he's too busy transforming his knack for military intelligence into a multi-million-dollar enterprise. But when headstrong event planner Kate Adams comes barreling into his life, everything changes.From the moment she arrives in Charlotte, Kate is tongue-tied by Michael. She's never fallen for a client before, but then she's never had a client like him — sleek, hard, and impenetrable as steel.While Kate struggles to keep her distance, a stalker sends her tumbling more deeply into Michael's world. The former Marine is equipped and willing to protect her, and yet Kate finds herself growing more terrified than ever in his care. For as they grow closer, she realizes that Michael has his own secret past. And while he might save her life, he will surely break her heart.Author's Note: Previously titled: Silenced Memories. This is a STAND-ALONE romantic mystery novel. Hidden Truths: Former Marines. Strong female leads. No cliffhangers.
A Valentine She'll Remember
Mimi Barbour - 2018
LOVE OF MY LIFE by Mimi Barbour - A story about abandoned puppies, a controversial businessman and a woman who bought her very first home only to find she’s sharing the duplex with a hero whose heart is as mushy as a young girl’s dream. "A very cute little story about coincidences, in our lives, that sometimes, turn into great happenings! The rough and tumble combination of two adversaries, coming together, in more ways than one, made for a delightful read!" DROP DEAD GORGEOUS by Patricia Rosemoor - Sasha Brozynski arrives at the chapel for her best friend's Valentine's Day wedding, but the bride disappeared without a trace. Nick Donatelli, son of a crime boss, had a reputation as a ladykiller. Was he drop-dead gorgeous or drop-dead guilty? "Drop Dead Enjoyable! Great story, believable characters, and I wanted more ... my heart was racing with the romance and the mystery, and danger!!!" WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN by Taylor Lee - They call her the Blonde Barracuda. The press loves her, the politicians fear her, and the mob is out to get her! "A DOUBLE WOW! Lexie and Jake without a doubt are sexiest special agents ever." SOMEONE LIKE YOU by Suzanne Jenkins - Life gets in the way as upstate NY sisters, Marley and Abigail cling to each other and their young children. But a babysitter introduces them both to Jay Malik, a medical student from India, who becomes their lifeline to happiness, forgiveness and healing. "A tale of two sisters who have been through the ringer of emotions . After reading you feel you know them intimately and find yourself cheering for the sisters. Awesome!" TWO HEARTS UNBROKEN by Tamara Ferguson - Honorably discharged from the Air Force, wounded warrior Sarah Benton accepts a position retraining wounded warriors. When Lieutenant Brand Reardon discovers her cowardly fiancé broke up with Sarah because he couldn’t deal with her injuries, Brand decides to do what he’s wanted to do from the moment they met, and make her his. But can he break through her wounded heart before Valentine’s Day, when he’ll be reassigned? "Her plot is compelling and real, especially those parts concerning the care and rehabilitation of wounded veterans, and her romantic passages are sensitive, caring and tasteful. Each of her stories is inspiring" LOVERS IN TRAINING by Alicia Street - When private fitness trainer Shannon meets her hot new client, loving her job takes on a whole new meaning. "After reading one book by this author, I had to read them all!" ROAD TO REDEMPTION by Natalie Ann - Can the nurse heal the doctor? They say opposites attract, but is Cori’s over the top personality too much introvert Dr. Max Hamilton? “Sometimes love is slow and heartwarming then other times it's fast and fun. This book and this story will amaze you.”
Firebear Brides: Compete Series
Anya Nowlan - 2016
Love scorching hot werebears? If so then this is the bundle for you, with four absolutely sizzling bear firefighter brothers looking for their mates in all the wrong (and right!) places! Each novella in this series is a standalone with a happy ever after ending and no cheating! Grab them all here for a big discount! The series follows the Hamilton brothers on their quest to win back their family claim in Shifter Grove, Idaho, but there's only one catch! Every one of the hunky bears needs to be married and preferably have an heir on the way within a year. These Alpha men won't give up so easily and turn to mail-order brides to find their mates, thinking it'll only be temporary... right? But fate works in mysterious ways and even with crazy psychos on the loose trying to burn down Shifter Grove, the firebears have to find time for their love, their jobs and their future! Bear the Burn Royce is the first one back in Shifter Grove, just to check up on the old homestead he left so long ago. He was going to sell it but the moment he sets foot on it, he knows this is home. All he needs now is a sassy mate and when Tiana comes into his life, Royce isn't sure what's hotter - the curvy woman or the flames of fire! Bear the Flame Redmond's a bad boy firefighter residing in California with no intentions of getting married. But one look at Rose makes him stutter and question his earlier conviction. And when her mob ex comes for her, Redmond knows what he needs to do. He won't lose her. Not for anything. Bear the Blaze Ragnar has a dark past and a dull future ahead of him, but Abigail Ramirez is going to change it all. As an arson detective, his brothers call Ragnar to Shifter Grove to make sense of the multiple wildfires. What he finds there is a lot more sinister than expected. When the life of his mate is set in danger though, nothing can stop Ragnar. Bear the Fire Rhodes is a hothead, wild and untamed. Haunted by his choices, he only comes to Shifter Grove for a short visit, but finding the one woman he has ever loved waiting for him there changes everything. Their passion never conformed to any rules and it won't this time, but can she heal his broken heart and battered faith, and can Rhodes put an end to the fires raging near his family home?
Becoming Hank
Maggie M. Lily - 2021
But, long before parenthood, they were in love.Take a step back in time to meet a young Henry "Trip" Trellis before he met Darla and changed the course of his destiny.Haven't read the Building the Circle series? No worries. This short read will introduce the family and leave you hungry for more!
Castle Investigations: The Complete Series
Dee Bridgnorth - 2019
Working two jobs to put food on the table leaves no time for romance. When a former Air Force Para rescue pilot visits her diner every week vying for her attention, Scarlett is tempted to throw caution to the wind and take a chance. But when her sister Emery is kidnapped by human traffickers it seems that only Lucas Falco has the connections and training to find her. Castle Investigations team member Lucas Falco is a creature of habit. His most recent one is the fiery redhead that works at the local diner. Just when he's finally broken down her resistance to spending time with him outside the diner, Scarlett's world is turned upside down. Good thing Lucas is just the person to help her. Book 2 Cate Bradshaw often wonders about the one that got away. When she goes undercover as a high dollar escort she comes face to face with Gabriel Sanchez, the man who left her brokenhearted years earlier. She agrees to help Gabriel with Castle Investigations' missing person's case while she secretly works to finish her expose on the man responsible for the death of her friend. Gabriel Sanchez was shocked to see that his "date" for the evening was none other than Cate Bradshaw, the only woman he'd ever let into his hear. Cate's undercover status gives Castle Investigations the insider they need to find the missing girl they've been hired to rescue, and that means Gabriel must work closely with Cate to uncover the secrets that lie somewhere in the tangled web of a secret society in D.C. Book 3 Isabel Castle thought going undercover with her partner and her brother's best friend, Ethan Hunt would be a walk in the park. Only her feelings seem to have a mind of their own. When she and Ethan are forced into the role of newlyweds the lines between reality and fiction are blurred. Ethan Hunt has tried to deny there is anything between him and Isabel Castle, but when a drunken dare leads to wedding bells, Ethan decides that maybe she's a risk worth taking. When they're cover is blown and things get dicey, Ethan and Isabel must work together to bring down a Vegas crime lord who may hold the keys to discovering who is behind the much larger operation. Book 4 Quita, former Vegas showgirl, made the ultimate choice several years ago: give up her freedom to save her mother. She'd been forced to play the cards she'd been dealt, until Zach Harper and the Castle Investigations team saved her life and unwittingly handed her the keys to her freedom. Only someone wants what Quita has, and they will stop at nothing to get it back. Zach Harper, computer geek extraordinaire loves the thrill of the chase, except chasing down the only woman who hasn't left his mind since he stayed with her in a Las Vegas hospital. When a frantic call for help comes in from Quita, Zach drops everything to come to her rescue, and when a road trip to Arizona is the only way to save the life of Quita's mother, Zach and Quita set out to face the threat head on. Book 5 For five years Maggie Thomas has hidden from her past, but she's ready to put that all behind her and explore the growing feelings she has for Castle Investigations' leader Sullivan Castle. But when a ghost from her past makes an unwelcome appearance and threatens everything she loves, Maggie needs help, and Sully is just the person to help her. Sully Castle is broken, but it's quite tempting to allow a pink-haired pixie the opportunity to put him back together again. But when Maggie's life is threatened by someone in her past, Sully is determined to keep her safe.
A Clean Billionaire Boxset
Anne-Marie Meyer - 2019
Get swept away today with these swoon-worthy heroes! Forgiving the Billionaire Love deserves a second chance. Hannah has finally come home after having been away for seven years. Despite her fears about facing her past, she’s desperate to get away from her boyfriend’s proposal. She didn’t expect to see Logan again. Logan is trying to adjust to his father’s death, being a single dad, and his new status as a billionaire. He thought he had a handle of that until his childhood crush, Hannah, comes back into his life. And she’s everything he remembered her to be. If only they could move on from their broken hearts. If only they could see how perfect they are together. Then maybe the mountains in front of them wouldn’t feel so unsurmountable. Finding Love with the Billionaire Opposites attract in the Alaskan wilderness. Madeline is desperate to finally be taken seriously, but that doesn’t seem to be the case when her boss asks her to write a puff piece of billionaire party boy, Liam Davenport. Liam just wanted a quiet life roaming the world. When his father dies, leaving him to face the media storm surrounding Davenport Outdoors, he’s forced to trade in his hiking boots for tailored suits. They’re determined they already know all there is to know about the other person. Until their plane crashes into an Alaskan mountain side. Suddenly, they’re faced with a choice. Put down their pride to survive, or keep their prejudices and struggle alone. Falling for the Billionaire Two lost souls make a whole. Paige has moved to New York after her father lost his business and passed away. Living with her quirky aunt as she attempts to start over wasn’t what she had envisioned for her life, but she’d determined to be successful. James has a golden finger. As a billionaire, his life is perfect—except that’s not the life he wants. Trouble is, he’s not sure what he’s meant to do. When James meets Paige, he’s intrigued by her. She seems to have everything figured out. The plan was simple. Figure out what James enjoys. If only their hearts hadn’t gotten involved. If only their pasts didn’t come back to haunt them. When everything feels as if it’s crashing down around them, the one thing they feared might be the one thing they needed all along. Fixing the Billionaire Love can mend a broken past. Millie has given up on love. After all, men never seem to show up when they’re supposed to. Joseph is trying to atone for his mistakes that he made before his daughter passed away. He’s left behind his privileged life to travel from town to town, paying off stranger’s medical bills. They were perfectly happy living their single lives until Millie rear ends Joseph in the parking lot of the hospital where she works. Fate intervenes and they find themselves thrown together. But love isn’t that simple.
Accidentally Daddy: A BAD BOY BILLIONAIRE PREGNANCY ROMANCE BOX SET
Holly Jaymes - 2019
Book 1—Daddy Heart M.D. Working with celebrities everyday has got her jaded. They’re all fake and self-obsessed, most of all, Sawyer Barnhart. Being a doctor, the man is supposed to save lives, not focus on dazzling audiences with his perfect smile! Okay, so she’s noticed his smile. He might be a heart surgeon, but he’s not getting a piece of her heart Book 2—Daddy Ivy League She’s been assigned to interview her college heartthrob. He’s the guy who was always too good for her- Isaac Parnell. If he sleeps with one more student he will lose his job. Now, that his world collided with Margo she’s all he can think about. The nerd of the class is now the woman he wants. Book 3—Daddy CEO Cliff was the guy of her dreams . Now her dream of owning a café seems too far out of reach. She’s still smoking hot, just like the meals she cooks up. She has him salivating and ordering seconds. Book 4—Daddy Player Vince is one of the hottest NFL players in the country. But he hates social media and being in the limelight. Now she’s just walked into his field, and she’s not going to just watch from the sidelines. Warning: This box set contains 4 sizzling hot 30000 word standalone novellas. Be prepared, these books all have steamy happily ever afters that will have you flipping the pages way past your bedtime!
Harmony Falls: The Complete Series
Elley Arden - 2015
Easier said than done, and the sparks fly higher than a Fourth of July fireworks show as these three couples butt heads with their pasts and rub elbows (and a little more) with their futures.
Crashing the Congressman's Wedding: Alice Cramer must keep her head down if she wants her local congressman's help securing a federal grant to open an historic theatre. Unfortunately, that doesn't mean standing up in church to say "he doesn't" at Justin Mitchell's wedding. You don't want to miss a minute of Alice and Justin's mismatched, headstrong, passionate, perfect relationship.
Battling the Best Man: Now a Chicago resident, Dr. Kory Flemming can't say no to her best friend's wedding. Trouble is, Will Mitchell, the only man smart enough to keep pace with Kory in high school, turns out to be a sexy, accomplished adult up to his flirtatious tricks. There is no prescription for the pain when a wedding hookup threatens to derail both their careers . . . unless they set aside their rocky past.
Marrying the Wrong Man: Morgan Parrish's dad planned her marriage to a man destined to be president of the United States, but she fell in love with the town drunk's son and fled pregnant. Now she's back and waitressing at the bistro Charlie Cramer manages. If they give in to the attraction and screw things up again, their daughter will deal with the fallout. On the other hand, they could be a family living the American dream.
Sensuality Level: Sensual