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Her Marine Hero
Mia Dailey - 2019
She’s dreaming of something more than a ranch life. Two Believers looking for each other without knowing it and a chance encounter that changes everything. After the woman he wanted to marry broke his heart, young multimillionaire and businessman James Greyson decides to join the Marines. A true romantic disappointed in love, heartbroken and betrayed, he escapes in hopes that his broken heart will heal. James and his brother Alex have already suffered enough after the death of their parents. Will boot camp in San Diego will help him find what he’s looking for? Victoria Martinez, a God loving woman has always dreamed of something more than the ranch life in Ohio. After getting her bachelor’s degree at an early age, she joins the Officer Candidate School for the Marines in the hope that it will bring her something more. However, after her father dies of a heart attack a year later, she can’t stop blaming herself for it. Victoria seeks redemption in a children’s group at church, and solace on a beach that makes her feel connected to God – and finds a young, broke Marine just out of boot camp. Instantly drawn to each other, they’re soon to face their trials: a horrifying accident that puts Victoria’s mother in the hospital that forces her to hurry back home...to the family that still hasn’t forgiven her, and a fire on the military ship where James is deployed. Will Victoria finally forgive herself and have peace with her family? Will James make it out alive out of the burning ship to tell Victoria who he really is? Will these trials bring them closer to each other, or separate them forever, just when they’ve found true love? And will they both continue to trust God or will their faith be shaken? Other books in the Millionaire Solider Christian Romance Anthology Series: 1. Her Marine Hero (FREE book) 2. Her Army Hero 3. Her Navy Hero 4. Her Air Force Hero 5. Her Coast Guard Hero Enjoy this Christian Military Romance read today!
Lucky Number Thirteen
Liz Isaacson - 2017
He's glad to be forgiven of the misdeeds he's done, and he looks to his friends in Three Rivers as examples. He's ridden hundreds of bulls over the years, but when he draws Lucky Number Thirteen, the personal stakes for winning go up. He's never made it to the eight-second bell on this bull. And he doesn't this time either. In fact, he makes it to the hospital with career-ending injuries. But not everything is lost, as his nurse, Summer Hamblin, seems to bring a balm to his weary soul--and meds for his broken ribs. When Summer is assigned as Tanner's home-health nurse, he wonders if they can take their relationship beyond the walls of the hospital. Has God brought him to Three Rivers to stay?
Stolen Kisses from the Viscount
Alanna Lucas - 2019
Fearful of fortune hunters, she makes a list of acceptable gentlemen to marry. However, one dance with Lord Leybourne, a notorious rake, and she’s throwing the list out the carriage window. His compassionate eyes combined with a seductive smile and enticing kisses awaken a passion that threatens her common sense. Can she open her heart to a rake she thought she couldn’t trust?No stranger to scandal, Patrick, Viscount Leybourne, is determined to save his family from ruin whatever the cost, even marrying an heiress he doesn’t love. But Miss Redgrave proves to be no ordinary heiress, tempting his every thought as an unexpected desire and need to protect threatens his plans. Will past heartaches and a devastating wager destroy their future or will true love’s kiss triumph? Previously released in the Once Upon a True Love's Kiss limited edition box set.
Changing Gears
Roseanne Beck - 2019
Good thing the new mechanic at work is off-limits, or she might be in as much trouble as her family-owned bicycle shop.Jake Chambers has hit a bit of a rough patch. His broken leg is threatening not only his sanity, but possibly his Motocross career as well. Lucky for him, the only thing he knows better than women is how to fix a bike. Will good girl Lauren manage to keep her wits about her as she fights her growing attraction to bad boy Jake? Or will she find herself spinning her wheels when it comes to love? If you enjoy romantic comedies with smart, awkward heroines and flawed heroes, you'll adore CHANGING GEARS. Because love is bumpy. Might as well enjoy the ride.
His Many Desires Book 1
Ali Parker - 2019
My brother and father are far more the billionaire type. Art is what wakes me up. Expressing my soul through a paintbrush. That and the beautiful woman that stole my heart years ago. But she belongs to their world. An executive for the accounting firm my family runs. And we live clear across the country from one another, but that doesn’t stop the way I feel. Every time I see her, I want to change everything about myself until she takes notice. Funnily enough, she doesn’t want me to change a damn thing. She says that now, but when she finds out all that I desire of her, with her, she might not be so compliant. Or maybe that’s what she’s been waiting on this whole time. This is book 1 in a 3 book series. You will have to read book 2 and 3 to complete the story.
The Prince and I: Book 1 in the 4-part series (A Scandalous Royal Love Story)
Marilyn Cruise - 2018
That was before my parents died in a car accident where my younger sister lost her legs. Where am I today? Well, life's pretty sucky. Ok, extremely sucky. I just started a job as an escort so I can support my sister and save up for her prosthetic legs. And my dream of a happily ever after? Ha! There's no time for that s#it. I'm stuck here being responsible, doing the adult thing. That's until I meet Erik, the Prince of Norway, and he reminds me of what it's like to feel again, to dare to dream again, and to believe in the fairytale I have shoved so deep down I thought it was gone. Yet... One touch from him is a jolt to my heart, and suddenly I'm feeling things I really shouldn't feel. Because let's face it, fairytales don't come true...do they? This is Book 1 in the ongoing series: A Scandalous Royal Fairytale A HIGHLY addictive series. Read at your own risk.... There will be cliffhangers.
Team Mom
Delaney Cameron - 2015
As a preschool teacher, she’s used to dealing with toddlers, not nine-year-olds. Noting her nephew’s interest in baseball, Julie signs him up for little league. She’s anything but thrilled to find out that his coach is a celebrity. Eric Gibson returned to St Marys to lick his wounds and start over. But even in his hometown, he’s known more for his unfortunate appearance on a reality dating show than for his seven years in the major leagues. All he has to show for that poor decision is an ex-wife and a broken heart. Julie’s obvious disapproval makes her the perfect choice for his team mom. If she doesn’t like him, she won’t cause any problems. But will that be enough to keep his growing interest in her in check? And as Julie’s preconceived notions about sports figures slowly unravel, will she be able to resist the man behind the public persona?
Roping His Heart
Jaclyn Hardy - 2018
No one has lived there for years, and she dreams of owning it herself someday. So when she finds a handsome city guy walking around inside who claims to own the home, her world turns upside down. Patrick's career is just taking off in the city, and he couldn't be happier. The news of his father's passing brings a silver lining when he finds that he's left with a large mansion in a small ranching town—the perfect place to expand his business. But when Patrick meets the beautiful and fiery Rachel at the mansion, he begins to wonder if he made the right choice. Now he must decide if his business is worth going home to, or if he's willing to leave his city life for the woman who has roped his heart. Part of the Destined for Love Mansions series: - Kiss Me in the Rain by Lindzee Armstrong - Roping His Heart by Jaclyn Hardy - The Princess and The Pizza Man by Cassie Mae - Mending Faces by Lorin Grace - Love Me at Sunset by Lucinda Whitney - Saving Her Plantation by Cami Checketts
Dallas
Kate Tilney - 2020
. .LexiNow that my dad is retiring as fire chief, maybe I’ll finally be able to sleep at night. Don’t get me wrong, I’m proud of Dad and his service. But it’s hard spending most of your life scared someone you love could get hurt—or worse—on the job.Which is why there’s absolutely no way I’m ever going to end up with a firefighter. Not even dad’s protege and successor, Dallas, who could make a girl drool just by looking at her.And right now he’s looking at me.DallasI’d almost forgotten about little Lexi until she shows up for her dad’s retirement party. The years have been kind to this stunning, curvy beauty. Very kind.When she says she won’t date a firefighter, it only makes me want her more.I’ll show Lexi I’m the only man for her. And then, I’ll make her mine forever.Sunset Canyon Fire & Rescue is a steamy, instalove short story romance series with the alpha men sworn to protect their community and the women they love. No cliffhangers! Read DALLAS if you like redeemed bad boys, younger boss’s daughters, and a love that burns hot.
Married This Year
Tracey Pedersen - 2016
Which is pretty sad, since her standards are outrageously low! All she wants is a good man with a sense of humour, who'll treat her right. That's not so much to ask is it? This New Year's Eve is as disastrous as any other for Jordan. Her date is a douche canoe, her best friend just announced she's getting married and even the bartender takes pity on her and buys her a drink. But Jordan is an achiever. She doesn't fail at LIFE! So she makes a plan. 365 days from now, she'll be married, come hell, or high water. Some quick notes on a serviette, a new goal setting phone app and she knows she's onto a winning idea. The perfect man is out there waiting for her somewhere, and no matter what awful dating shenanigans she has to endure, she's going to find him and make him hers. For good. If only she hadn't overindulged last night, she might know if the hot stranger in her bed right now has any chance at being 'the one'.
Sneaking Candy
Lisa Burstein - 2013
Of course, secretly I already have made a name for myself: as Candy Sloane, self-published erotic romance writer. Though thrilled that my books are selling and I have actual fans, if anyone at UM found out, I could lose my scholarship…and the respect of my faculty advisor, grade-A-asshole Professor Dylan.Enter James Walker, super-hot local barista and—surprise!—my student. Even though I know a relationship is totally off-limits, I can’t stop myself from sneaking around with James, taking a few cues from my own erotic writing…if you catch my drift. Candy’s showing her stripes for the first time in my real life, and I’ve never had so much fun. But when the sugar high fades, can my secrets stay under wraps?
The Doctors Secrets
L.A. Pepper - 2019
I never plan to see him again.Fate has other plans.He turns out to be my daughters doctor and the son of the powerful icon that I'm spying on.He's hiding something deep and dark.Something that could destroy both of us.Little does he know that I have secrets myself.One being that I'm falling for him...hard.Two being that I'm a private investigator hired to spy on his father.And three, that we are both in danger more than he knows.What will happen when our secrets are revealed?Is there a chance for us in the midst of this chaos?
Sun-Kissed
Frankie Love - 2020
She stands out from the crowd-- there's nothing fake or plastic about her.And when our eyes lock, I know this pretty little virgin feels the exact same way.His Old FashionedShe's an old fashioned girl who won't do the deed until she's walked down the aisle.He better be ready to pop the question, because this cocktail waitress won't lose her virtue to just anyone.She wants him--bad.But matter how thick his beard is and how deep his growl--if he wants this ingénue, he needs to drop to one knee.Dear Reader,Tan lines fade but these summer stories last forever! This collection is the only summer reading list you need -- so grab your kindle, sun screen, and a cocktail for the steamy stay-cation you deserve!xo, frankie
Home for the Holidays: Short Story
Eden Summers - 2019
Now he's back for the holidays and thinks he can pick up where they left off. Not if she can help it. He broke her heart once. She can't let his cocky smirk weaken her defenses again. That is, until he tempts her with a Christmas gift she has no ability to deny. AUTHOR NOTE: This book was previously released as Down and Dusty - Brooke via Harlequin Escape. It has since been rewritten and revised.
And then He Kissed Her
Melinda Curtis - 2015
Chef Sean O’Malley could use Nicole’s dessert skills at his restaurant in New York City. In fact, he’s banking on a joint venture with Nicole, although he hasn’t yet approached her about it. When he learns during a pre-wedding event they’re both working that she’s moving to L.A. because she’s giving up on Jake, he decides to give her a crash course on how to be noticed. Sean has, after all, three younger sisters. He knows how a woman’s mind works. But he doesn’t factor in how his heart works or how easily it could be broken. CHARMER by Brinda Berry, Reese McClain has a solid plan in place: finish raising her teenage niece, run her pie bakery, and avoid entanglements with a tempting man. After all, her sister deserted her own child for a freewheeling lifestyle. Life is much less complicated without dating. Especially dating a man like Cord Barton—a rock star who’s too gorgeous, too young, and too carefree.Cord knows his life needs change, but he doesn’t expect it in the form of a beautiful pie maker named Reese. She’s a much needed star in his burnt out life. Because when it comes to plans, he wants her for more than dessert. RIVERBEND by Ciara Knight, Amazon Bestselling AuthorFive years after the death of his wife, Dr. Mitchem Taylor is ready to share his life with someone. Only one thing stands in the way of giving love a second chance--the strictly enforced "no dating" rule. A rule that pierces his heart every time he thinks about his university assistant, Cynthia. When a handsome man shows interest in her, Mitchem must choose between love for his career or love for his beautiful assistant.Since the day she saw her boss, Mitchem, care for his son’s knee at a little league game, Cynthia Gold has been in love with him. Pining away over a love she can never have forces her to make a drastic change—a new job thousands of miles away. But can she walk away from her life she enjoys and a boy who’s like a son, or keep her heart bound to a man who may never love her.ALONG CAME YOU by Hildie McQueen, Amazon Bestselling AuthorOff to an awkward start, Gina Mills and Jake Weston attempt to ignore the attraction between them and stick to the business of selling his house. Unfortunately circumstances keep cropping up that make it difficult. When the past collides with the present, a surprising turn of events makes them rethink if they were meant to be after all.UPTOWN HEIRESS by Lindi Peterson:At an after-party for the reality series, Love Atlanta Style, hotel empire heiress Grace Adams has an epiphany. Love isn’t a game and neither is life. It’s time to find a job and prove she doesn’t need Daddy’s money.Waiter, Justin Walker, is biding his time working for the rich crowd who thinks they’re owed everything. But his service pays off when he meets the beautiful Grace Adams. He asks her out, oblivious to the fact that she’s a hotel heiress.When they find out they are competing for the same job, Grace and Justin try to maintain their budding friendship and romance, until Justin discovers the truth. Grace represents all he tries to avoid.