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Hitman's Target (Yes, Daddy Book 20)


Lena Little - 2021
    Just stay focused on the task at hand. Do my job. Collect the payment. On to the next one.
This job will go a long way toward getting me closer to my goal of living in complete peace and tranquility, away from all this death and destruction that has consumes my very existence.
But there’s something off about my target.
It’s a woman. And I don’t kill women. Especially not a little princess like this one.
I almost assassinated a unicorn. And that’s exactly what she is.
Only a few minutes ago I was seconds away from ending her life, by accident of course.And it’s no accident that I didn’t. I don’t believe in that fate nonsense, but this is…well…this was meant to be. And she was meant to be mine.
Who in their right mind would want to destroy something so perfect, so beautiful, so unique?
I have to find out who hired me to take her down, and then destroy them like each and every one of her enemies until there are none.Because this little unicorn is mine. She may have been my target but she’s the one who stole my heart.
This is a short, steamy "daddy-lite" romance with some daddy elements, but it is not a spot on ddlg story. No OM / OW drama and no cliffhangers. Always a sweet HEA.

Closer


Alexa Riley - 2018
    She’s been working her curvy booty overtime to get her boss’s new lingerie line off the ground. But when her boss’s brother comes in and says Ava should be the face—and body—of the campaign, she’s having second thoughts. Lucas knows what he wants, and the second he sees every lush inch of Ava all bets are off. She’s not only the one for the job but the one for him, and he’ll do whatever it takes to make her see it. Warning: This obsessed hero doesn’t hold back, and we were more than happy to let him take the reins. Find out what happens when the thick girl gets the alpha and things really heat up!

Her Prison Pen Pal


Dani Wyatt - 2022
    Now, she does that literally by running a dog rescue outreach in one of the most dangerous cities in the Mitten State. The only thing more important to her than the dogs is her family. But maybe even more important than both is her pen pal, who just happens to be a frequent flier in the state’s maximum security correctional system.Dutch McCabe felt something change inside him when he read the first letter from his former cellmate’s sister. She wrote to thank him for watching out for her brother, but something deeper came through the loops and swirls of her handwriting. Now, he’s obsessed. She’s all he wants. All he needs. Fate offers a hand when he’s invited to come and stay with her family after he’s released on parole.Will his past come back to ruin his second chance at a life he never imagined? Or will their secret pen-to-paper relationship be strong enough to survive the real world?Author’s Note: Group showers and pat downs aren’t all they’re cracked up to be until you find the one person who makes even being in lockup a dream come true. This hero has some pent-up need, but he only has eyes for one girl. Get ready for some bad boy good girl action that will have you panting against the bars, wishing for your own special pen pal. Safe, no cheating ever and a happily ever after for life. Part of the standalone series LOVE BEHIND BARS!

Snow Angel


Mink - 2019
    Perfectly coordinated each year, my holiday display can't be beaten. I reign supreme. At least I did. Until he moved in across the street. Brendan. Who does he think he is? Just because he's handsome and makes my parts tingly doesn't mean I'll let him beat me. This Christmas, he's going down. Ariadne waits for the clock to tick over to December 1. She's poised over there, ready to spring into action with her curvy body and Christmas spirit. She goes all out for the holidays. This Christmas, I intend to go all out for her. (MINK's note: Snow Angel is an instalove, steamy, and sweet romance with a HEA, perfect for reading with a kitty in your lap and a coffee sitting next to you.)

Bad Sheikh's Pregnant Mistress


Ella Brooke - 2016
     Juliana Caine's heart is set on lockdown. No one is getting through...not even her former flame, who is now a powerful sheikh! Sheikh Cemal Samara has never forgotten Juliana, or her alluring blend of innocence and seduction. One steamy encounter and she’s back on his radar for good, even if it means breaking down her defenses. But what will Juliana do when she becomes pregnant with his baby? Will she run from sexy Sheikh Cemal while carrying his child? Or fall in love and become his pregnant mistress forever? Fate has more in store for her and the handsome monarch than either could possibly know… Note: This story contains hot, steamy scenes between an innocent female lead and a strong, sexy sheikh.

Doing Him Good (The Very Good Boy Duet #2)


Abby Knox - 2019
    When the church sends him to time out to think about what he’s done, he instead has something way less wholesome on his mind. Boone intends to spend every waking — and sleeping — moment with the tempting Delilah, the woman he first meets on his way out the door of his church for the very last time. After a week of sowing his long overdue wild oats with the girl of his dreams, Boone has a decision to make: will he beg forgiveness or pursue happiness? Uhm, I think we all know the answer to that!  Contents may also include: An appearance by Boone’s younger sister Molly, from Fencing Her In. Two adorably awkward virgins. A fight at the roller derby. A commemorative tattoo. And Molly’s famous peach cobbler to help the parentals calm down about everything.
 Don't forget to grab the stand alone companion to this book, Fencing Her In.

The Billionaire's Valentine: Untouched Surrogate


Simone Rivers - 2020
    I wanted to know what it felt like to be taken by a man before having someone else's baby. I am normally a shy girl, but this handsome billionaire swept me off my feet. He gave me a night I'll never forget. But fairy tales don't last forever. I had a job to do, and I intended to do it. But during the doctor's visit, I got a big surprise: I'm already pregnant! And who is the father? The powerful man busting down the door, demanding answers. He takes one look at me, and my world changes. He's been looking for me since that night, and now that he's found me, he's not letting me go. He's intent on being my man and the father of our baby.

Deck Me Up


Ember Flint - 2017
    The question is, why? 24-year-old Holly Hart is a sweet and unassuming woman, lover of all things Christmas. She’s always been sure of two facts since she got old enough to understand life: it was scientifically impossible she could meet someone who could make her sick of the Season to be Jolly and, most of all, she was never ever going to meet a man who would make her wish to change her permanent status from nice to naughty, but this Christmas is about to prove her wrong because she is going to meet both in the huge, hunky and sexy person of Xander Halls, the CEO of Halls Tech. Barely 30-year-old and already a self-made billionaire, Xander is currently her major client and the absolute bane of her existence. Apparently, he doesn’t know the meaning of the word ‘no’ even though he is so fond of barking it in her face. She’s pretty sure he could make Santa’s elves cry with a single well-placed glare, and yet she can’t stop herself from melting for him. Throwing a Christmas party is Holly’s ultimate vocation, but Xander is arrogant, brooding, unsociable, and bossy and he is making things impossible for her. The stubborn bastard hasn’t got a single ounce of peace on Earth and good will to men to spare for her! It seems no matter what Holly does or says, Xander has to contradict her. Veto should be his freaking middle name or Grinch, maybe — yes, that would work too. All he wants for Christmas seems to be driving Holly nuts. She should hate the sight of him, but boy, the man can kiss and looks like sex on a stick or better yet: a candy cane she can’t stop herself from drooling over!The more Xander bosses her around, pissing her off and looking at her with those killer baby blues that could incinerate mistletoe and liquefy snow —if Phoenix would be blessed with any, that is—, the more she wants him hanging his stocking all over her and trimming her Christmas tree with his own hot brand of decorations, way better than those bought at Tiffany’s! Dear Reader: This is a standalone, no cheating and HEA-guaranteed holiday marshmallowy-sweet novella with a secret punch, where NAUGHTY might even be wrapped-up in NICE, but is still definitely there.Bad things are about to be flagged on Santa’s list around here, ‘cause it looks like this kindle-melting Alpha is one Halls this Holly will have some trouble decking!Get tangled in this intricate mess more than you do when attempting to unravel strings of twinkling lights. You won’t regret it and your Christmas this year will not only be bright but tropical hot too!

His Wicked Obsession: An Older Man Younger Woman Possessive Romance (Now You're Mine Book 2)


Liz Fox - 2021
    

Trick or Tequila


Eve London - 2021
    That doesn’t stop me from flirting back when he makes a play for me at my family’s pumpkin patch. But when he lays on the charm so thick that it leaves me gasping for air, I don’t know whether to lean into my feelings or ghost the divine devil.CruzFrom the moment I set eyes on the curvy girl in overalls, my heart belongs to her. Now I just have to convince her that despite our differences, we’re a perfect fit. A costume party at the small-town tequila bar will give us the opportunity to be whoever we want for a night. But will she still want me in the morning?This October, twenty-four of your favorite contemporary romance authors are bringing you a month filled with sexy-spooky Halloween steam. Get ready for over-the-top love stories sure to set your spine — and other parts *wink* — tingling. Brew some cider, grab your favorite blanket, and snuggle up with these hot shorts. The Halloween Steam series is sure keep you warm and cozy all autumn long.

Claimed by the Firefighter


Anna Heskin - 2019
    If you enjoy instalove with heat and sweet, and a satisfying HEA, this is a kindle short read for you.

Never the Bride: A Steamy Standalone Instalove Romance (A Man Who Knows What He Wants Book 264)


Flora Ferrari - 2021
    

Out of Bounds


Mary B. Moore - 2020
    After his last breakup, he decides to give the dating game a rest and focus on himself, enjoying peace and quiet as well as the ability to drop his dirty laundry just outside of the basket without getting nagged for it. That was until his neighbor’s house was being broken into and he rushed to the rescue. Little did he know, his life was about to change forever, one accidentally painful moment at a time. Ashley Wilkes could never have known that her new job at Because I Said Sew, would take her to a whole new world of football.Shy and reserved, she’d sworn off men in any and all sports professions. That was until she fell onto Kip Sutherland. Literally. And then there was the little problem of being the one to fit him into his official team tuxedo, which went slightly wrong.Will Ashley and Kip find the love they both deserve? Can they deal with the curves that life throws at them or will they both succumb to the pressure?

Macarons & the Mountain Man


Tarin Lex - 2021
    The one they all love to hate.But when I lay eyes on Mabel Monroe outside of my cabin, that all changes.She’s sugar and spice and everything nice.And I’m smitten as heck.Now that she’s walked into my woods, into my life, into my heart…I might have to keep her here forever.Dear Reader,Everyone has their issues, and these two are no exception. North & Mabel’s love story is short & filthy-sweet like you’ve come to expect from a T. Lex book…with a great big dose of Christmas magic!xx, Tarin LexPart of a multi-author series bringing you sweet treats & hot nights for the holidays.Don't forget to meet ALL the hunky sweeties!

Forbidden Protector


London Hale - 2020
    But when sweet Claire comes to my boss asking for help relieving herself of the pesky little issue of her virginity, staying in the shadows is no longer an option. From first sight, I know Claire’s mine. And I’ll be damned if I let another man pop that cherry.