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Unleashed Love


Ember Flint - 2020
    34-year-old, Axel Constant is a guide dog trainer for one of Boston’s largest non-profit foundations ‘Pawfect Friend’ that has recently fallen on hard times. A firm believer in the importance of service four-legged friends for children in need, he’s training his furry pals for free now and has to work two jobs to support himself.There seems to be no time for love or distractions in his very busy life, but then a beautiful girl moves right next door, and boy, if he doesn’t want to bark at that tree! But what could he possibly offer to such a lovely woman?Tess Fetchin is a 24-year old, newly minted vet that just moved to Boston, finicky cats and grumpy old turtle in tow, to work as a surgeon in an established vet clinic. Busy with the move and her new work, she doesn’t think she’ll have time to find someone, but then she meets the eyes of the only man that has ever made her heart thump and wag across the hall, the only problem is he doesn’t seem to be interested at all.Fate will come running unleashed right into danger, in the shape of Didar, a spirited Husky puppy and will bring them together. Dear Reader: This story is as fuzzy as a tiny, fluffy puppy as sweet as honey and as steamy as the scalding first sip of your favorite blend of tea. There’s NO-cheating, no OW/OM drama, it has a guaranteed Happily Furever After and features a tall, dark and handsome protective alpha who also loves puppies and babies —what more could you want in a guy?!— an adorable curvy cat-lady heroine who knows how to wield her sass just like she does a bistoury, and an endearingly naughty puppy just waiting to put a smile on the face of a child in need.Come on in, grab a puppy, cuddle up and stay a while! *Please note that this short novella was previously released as part of the anthology ‘Must Love Dogs’ and is now going to be republished in the upcoming multi-author anthology 'Book Boyfriend Starter Set' that will be released at the start of 2022.More news on this project soon, keep an eye on my blog here on Goodreads for updates.

His Dahlia (The May Flowers Series)


Alexx Andria - 2019
    Until all hell broke loose.  In a single day, my best friend and business partner threatened to fire me, I’d hit a stray dog with my car and the cute vet with the stunning eyes friend-zoned me on sight. Now my beloved BMW convertible is in the shop and I’ve become a reluctant dog owner. The only bright spot? Meeting the sexy vet, Dr. Dahlia Kent. Although we’re opposite in every way and she’s clearly immune to my charm, it only makes me want her more. If I were smart, I’d find a home for the dog, lose Dahlia’s number and get back to what I’m good at — looking for the easy win. But for some reason, I can’t seem to walk away from the dog — or her. Am I ready for a big change? Or am I taking on more than I can handle? Roses are red
 Violets are blue 
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 Just for you! Join twelve of the Flirt Club authors in this hot and steamy spring collection where our May Flowers bloom faster than a hothouse rose under the touch of our sexy heroes. #mayflowers #FlirtClub

Secret Santa


Kati Wilde - 2016
    That is, if she lasts that long. Because Logan Crenshaw, the creative force behind the company, doesn’t seem to want her there.Not being wanted is nothing new for Emma…but she doesn’t know what she’s done to make Logan stalk around the office, growling every command as if her very presence infuriates him. She can’t afford to lose this job, so her plan is to keep her head down and try to avoid any contact with him—no matter how big and sexy and unavoidable he is.But a Santa hat full of names, an office gift exchange, and one unexpected knock at her door are about to shake up all of her plans…Warning: This super-hot holiday romance contains Santa hats, red satin blindfolds, and an obsessed alpha male who talks dirty and knows exactly what to do with his big hands. Lots of swearing. No cheating, no cliffhangers.

His Violet (The May Flowers Series)


Fiona Starr - 2019
     Violet Charlie Blaze made my heart flutter that first day at freshman orientation. Two years later, I’m still content to admire him from afar, no matter what I write in my diary. He’s tall and athletic—the consummate jock complete with cocky friends and the requisite cheerleader girlfriend. When he comes to my library to work, he’s witty and kind, and I’m pleasantly surprised. But just when I think there’s more to Charlie than meets the eye, he shows me he’s like all the rest. Guys like Charlie Blaze don’t belong with girls like me. Charlie There is something special about Violet Duchenne—it was obvious from the moment I laid eyes on her. But no matter how hard I try to get her attention, it’s clear she wants nothing to do with me. When my research project brings me to the library where she works, it seems I got her all wrong. She’s smart and funny, and she sees me in a way no one else does. Trouble is, the rest of my life isn’t on board—and that’s been made painfully clear to her. Girls like Violet Duchenne don’t go for guys like me. Roses are red Violets are blue Flirt Club has a sexy new collaboration Just for you! Join twelve of your favorite Flirt Club authors in this hot and steamy spring collection where our May Flowers bloom faster than a hothouse rose under the touch of our sexy heroes. #mayflowers #FlirtClub

The Billionaire's Secret Heart


Ivy Layne - 2016
    Are you kidding? Holden Winters? A scion of the notorious Winters family, Holden is gorgeous, wealthy, and brilliant. He dates socialites and pop stars, not computer science grad students more comfortable in a hoodie than couture. Our night together was a fantasy…and a huge mistake. Holden: I don't usually steal other guy's dates. I don't have to. A look is all it takes, and the women fall over themselves to get to me. Then I saw Josephine, sitting with her dweeb of a date, just waiting for a man who could appreciate her lush curves and sharp brain. When she ghosted on me, I shouldn't have been so shocked, but women never walk away from me. Josephine thought she could call the shots - she didn't realize that a Winters man always gets what he wants. And I wanted her. The Billionaire’s Secret Heart is a standalone romance with a happy ending. It’s the first in the Scandals of the Bad Boy Billionaires series, and introduces the notorious men of the Winters family. You can read it on its own, but you might want to read the others once you get a taste of the Winters men.

Saving Grace


Kristen Proby - 2015
    The problem is, despite living in rugged and picturesque Cunningham Falls, Montana, Grace is the clumsiest person ever born. To prepare for the trip, she is taking lessons at a local ski resort. She just prays that they have an ambulance on standby.Sexy hotelier Jacob Berkley is ready to play ski instructor, but he quickly discovers that the best place on the mountain for Grace is in the lodge with a hot toddy. Her sense of humor and easy laugh quickly pull him in, and soon he’s determined to help her get off the bunny slope for a fun vacation with her friends. He just didn’t expect their steamy chemistry to trigger an avalanche of desire straight to his heart.

Freight Train


Sapphire Knight - 2017
    After a while, life starts to pile up though, college, football, and helping out my brothers. I just need a small reprieve, especially if she’s five foot five, brunette and has legs that go on for miles. Fun is fun... Not like anyone’s going to fall in love.KadenceStar football player..... Check.Spoiled brat..... Check.Just when I think I have Tyler Owen’s all figured out; he knocks me on my ass, literally.I wasn’t expecting him to help me up, or the little shock that I felt when we touched, but then I didn’t think I’d fall in love either.

Until Mallory


Ella Fox - 2018
    That could be because the temporary rental she's in is a dump, or it might be that the police just kicked in the door of said rental and came in with their weapons drawn.Officer John Wright is stunned to realize the girl standing in front of him with her hands up is the former neighbor he's pined over for years. Now that he's finally got her within his sights, he plans never to let her go.

Maneuver


Chelle Bliss - 2018
    Between my rugged good-looks, rock-hard body, and panty-melting smile, I was used to getting my way.…But then she walked into my club.DELILAH MILESI may have grown up with the finer things in life, but that doesn’t mean I take crap from anyone. I’m tough as nails, fiercely independent, and am never afraid to speak my mind.…But then then he stormed into my life.

Romancing the Quarterback


Eve London - 2022
    And when I find out he's a pro football player, that lands him firmly in the swipe left category.PalmerWinning the championship game should have made me the happiest man alive. Instead, I'm hiding out at a mountain lodge trying to keep a low profile and trading verbal barbs with the curvy gal in the room next door. When we get stuck in a snowstorm together, every part of me wants to give into the temptation to kiss her senseless. She's gotten under my skin, and after one night, I know I need to make her mine.What happens at the yearly writer's retreat stays at the retreat...except the bonds these authors forge and the stories they tell. But someone forgot to mention that to the men they find themselves falling for in stunning Lake Tahoe. From the small-town sheriff to the hot, bossy cowboy to the grumpy, reclusive mountain man, these romance authors have stumbled upon real life trope-tastic heroes that sweep them off their feet. Sometimes literally. Get ready to laugh, cry, and swoon this Valentine's Day when these six authors bring you on a Galentine's Getaway you won't forget. Galentine’s Getaway is a collection of steamy short romances brought to by six of your favorite instalove authors!

His Takeover


Piper Sullivan - 2018
    Relax and enjoy!

3 Dates


Lily Morton - 2019
    He’s funny, feisty, and loving. He’s also the only person I’ve ever trusted and the only one who has never let me down. So why, after finding my current boyfriend cheating, am I taking my best friend out on a series of Valentine’s Day dates all over London?Even more importantly, why am I noticing things about him that I’ve never seen in the ten years of our friendship? Like the fullness of his lips, how gorgeous his eyes are, and – maybe most importantly – the way he’s looking back at me? Because Archibald Henry Zhang can never be anything other than my best friend. Can he?From bestselling author Lily Morton comes a romantic comedy about how one wild day and night on the town can change two best friends’ lives forever.

A Queen For Christmas (A Forever Safe Christmas #25)


Elisa Leigh - 2019
    With no guidance, he struggled through it and learned what needed to be done to make sure his country survived. Almost twenty years later, his kingdom is prospering and he’s become the most mysterious and handsome royal bachelor in Europe. The only thing left for him to do is find himself a Queen. Deciding to throw a Christmastide Ball in hopes of finding his bride, he’s not expecting her to walk in soaked to the bone and muddy, unlike the other women vying for his attention. Find out how Holden and Gracie’s explosive happily ever after unfolds. This is book twenty-five in A Forever Safe Christmas series.

Watching Over Her (Unstoppable Alphas Book 6)


Jenna Rose - 2020
    It's my job to protect her. But I might need her just as much as she needs me.I thought I'd have it all by now - a wife, kids, a family. But I never found the right woman.Then I met Mia, and she changed everything.I saved her once, but she has no idea the danger she's in.I'll do whatever it takes to keep her safe and make her mine.Because Mia has stolen my heart, and she's not giving it back.

Mr. Somebody


Tracie Douglas - 2021
    A titan in his industry, he wants for nothing, but it’s not long before he realizes money can’t buy happiness.The evening he comes face to face with Marisol Torres, everything changes.Marisol is the blast from his past he didn’t know he needed, and one night together turns both their lives upside down.Gabe knows he’ll never be the same without her, but Marisol has a secret that could end things before they even get a real chance to start.