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The Fake Girlfriend Rules
Penny Wylder - 2021
I’ve known him forever.He’s always been able to ask me anything.I NEVER imagined he’d ask me to be his fake girlfriend.I’m terrified, but I want to help, so we make some rules.No kissing. No strings attached. It should be easy…Right?DouglasWe’ve been friends for years. Just friends.Sure, I thought she was hot, but I never looked at her as more than one of the guys.Asking her to be my fake girlfriend for a work event was a no-brainer.Until I saw her in that tight dress.Until we stumbled into a taxi together at the end of the night.Until we… well.I promised to follow her rules.Now, I’m going to break all of them.
Home to You
Sandra Marine - 2020
Or with the wounded teenager who should’ve been his.But Annie’s holding a bargaining chip Nate can’t refuse, and she’ll use everything she can to protect her son and secure his future.Nate’s determined to keep his distance, but when old feelings are resurrected, he must decide if some risks are worth taking.And if some secrets are better left unsaid…
Calder
Lana Dash - 2020
From what university I would attend, what career I would choose, and how many children I will have. When I set a goal for myself, it’s not if it will happen, but when it will happen. I’ve worked very hard to get where I am in my career, leaving little time for a relationship. I have clear expectations of an ideal partner for me, and I think that outside assistance will be beneficial to stay the course for my plans for a husband.CALDERAs a young boy, I somehow survived a car accident that I shouldn’t have with only some scrapes and bruises. This second chance inspired me to live my life on the edge of chaos. It’s not living if you have to pencil something in. I’m interested in someone looking for adventure, who isn’t afraid to take my hand and leap.A mountain man in search of a bride. A curvy heroine in search of adventure. One week to find out if their love is a true match.MOUNTAIN MEN MATCHMAKER is a series of short, sweet, and steamy romances about curvy women finding love and adventure with rugged mountain men. Read CALDER if you like matchmaker mistake, action-adventure, with a happily ever after. No cheating. No cliffhangers.
Bronx (Steel Horse MC #1)
Blair Grey - 2020
He doesn’t have time for a woman in his life, but that doesn’t stop Skylar for barging in and needing him. Bronx can’t let her go once he knows she needs his protection. She’s not at all what he thought he wanted or needed, but she broke down all his walls and buried herself in his heart. Skylar just lost her mom and moved back home. She’d left a bad relationship in her last town and she swore she wanted to find herself again. She’d become timid and shy and she wasn’t a fan of this new version of herself. When she finds herself in trouble she goes to Bronx, a man she’d only met a few times, but knew could keep her safe. She’s not supposed to fall for him, but how can she stop it when he’s just so good?
Outlaw
Jenna Rose - 2020
I used to be one of them, until they crossed the line.Now they’re after her, and I can’t let that happen.Silly girl. She may be gorgeous, but she knows nothing about the world.Once they get ahold of her, they’ll never let her go.Those men are monsters, but it takes a monster to stop a monster.And that's me.
Re-paired: An Insta Love OTT Alpha Male Romance
Flora Madison - 2019
After my mother died, she left me everything including her house. I planned on fixing it up, selling it, then heading back to NYC. What I didn't plan on, was reconnecting with Madden Maxwell, the bad boy who broke my heart. When he offers to repair my mother's hardwood floors, I know I'll have to let him into my house. But, can I let him back into my life? Madden: I pushed Lisa away all those years ago for her own good. I broke the law, and I couldn’t drag her down with me. Now, a lot has changed. I’ve paid my dues, cleaned up my act, and started a floor repairing company. The one thing that hasn’t changed is how I feel about Lisa. Now that she’s back, I’ll do anything to be with her forever. But will she take a chance on me again, after I disappeared on her all those years ago? Re-paired is sweet and steamy SHORT romance featuring an OTT Possessive Alpha Hero who'll do anything to claim his curvy BBW heroine. It's the perfect short read when you're on the go or just need a high heat quickie romance to hold you over. If you love a bad boy possessive alpha hero, then cuddle up on your coffee break with this insta love short story! **HEA guaranteed in this safe, standalone romance short story with NO CLIFFHANGER!**
Enzo: The Gambani Mafia
Savannah Rylan - 2019
I plan on following my father's footsteps and lead the family one day. In the meantime, I am all right with getting my hands dirty. I would do anything my father asked. But I never thought that would mean taking a bride. I especially didn't think that the bride would be someone I spent the night with before. Serena captivated me from the moment I saw her. But since I left her in my bed, she has hated me. Now I have to fix this. Or face my father's wrath. How the f*ck do you get someone that hates you, to marry you?
Jack
Mckenna James - 2021
That’s what I get for trying to save a girl who obviously doesn’t want saving.Paying off her father’s debt so she can stop taking off her clothes for other people? That was a no brainer. Obviously, I hoped she’d fall victim to my irresistible charm. My selflessness.But no.I’ve offended her independent spirit, and instead of falling for me, she’s doing everything she can to avoid me. I should forget all about Ellie Masters, but I’m a sucker for her sassy smile and that fiery, luscious mouth.I’m more than willing to take a gamble on this girl, but she’s made it clear I’m going to need more than luck to win her heart.ELLIEMy momma raised me to believe that I don’t need a man. Except, apparently, I do.And now that I owe a debt to a billionaire, I feel sick to my stomach.It’s not like I’ll ever be able to pay him back.The man is richer than God, and hotter than the Devil. When he’s next to me, I just about melt.The last thing I want is to fall for a man like that.The problem is, I think I already have…
Bound by Danger
Kelsey Dawson - 2021
He’s supposed to be the prince to my mafia princess. But Dario Colombo? Notorious playboy. Bad boy. The guy never takes a single thing seriously. I’ve kissed enough frogs to know he’s no mafia prince. But this would all be a lot easier if he wasn’t so damned good-looking.Dario - Settling down with one woman, a white picket fence, two-point-two kids, and a dog was never my version of happily ever after. But everything changed when my brother John married Gastone Gambino's daughter to ensure peace between our families. That's when Sara Codutti, a fierce and fiery mafia princess, enchanted my soul and my heart. I will make her mine at all costs. This time, I have to get it right, which would be easier if everything else wasn’t going to so wrong.
Knockin' Boots
J.L. Beck - 2018
Brea Plush is a curvy, beautiful young woman, who is shy and tired of her dreary life. Her insecurities haunted her since she was a young girl and all she’s ever wanted to do was break free of them. When she meets Trevor Kincade, an irresistibly hot cowboy who starts coming into the diner she works at, she knows she’s found the one thing to bring her out of her shell. And she’s got the perfect plan to make him notice her. Only when he does she finds there’s no escaping the sexy cowboy who makes her body flush with need. One taste and Trevor is hooked. But life isn’t always what it seems and with more insecurities than she cares to admit, will Brea be able to let go of her fear and fall in love?
Easy Does It
Brooke St. James - 2020
It had been my dream since I was a little girl. I longed to experience the sand and sea. My heart's desire was to become a famous artist who painted scenes with palm trees and blue waters.Finally, I was moving to a coastal town. It was only three hours from where I grew up, but it might as well have been paradise with how excited I was. My sister was coming with me, except she didn't care about painting palm trees and beach scenes. She was only in it for the shirtless guys.Abigail and I packed our bags and headed south to Galveston Island where we'd stay for the summer. In the fall she would return to college, but if I liked Galveston enough I would stay.From the moment I got off the ferry I was sure this island would be my new home. I knew I had finally found my muse. What I didn't know was that I would also find my soulmate.
Bad Reputation
Jamie Knight - 2019
So when my best friend insists I travel home for our reunion, I balk. But then I think of hiring a hot escort as my fake fiancé. That will sure improve my reputation. Plus it’ll make everyone jealous and be my perfect revenge. I knew that escorts had to be handsome. But I didn’t think the one I hired would be so charming. Leo is the perfect man, from his tall, muscular body to his sense of humor. But he isn’t really mine. We’re from two different coasts. And it feels like we’re from two different worlds. But when he really gets into the role by kissing me, our lips fit together perfectly. This could never work out. Or could it?
Each kiss he gives me starts to make our romance seem more real.
Leo It’s just a job, but all I can think about is working her over. I used to be a player. But after having to work as an escort, I’m taking a new approach to dating. That is, I don’t really plan to date at all. It’s not like escorts have the best reputation. But all that changes when I meet Carina. Curvy and pretty, she is the perfect girl next door. But the problem is that she is my client, even if it is for just one night. It’s bad to mix business with pleasure, but I just can’t resist. Especially after I kiss her lips. What starts out as just pretend, turns into an obsession. One night of feeling her body pressed against mine is not enough. Soon I’m coming up with more reasons to continue this façade. Free of charge.
Why can’t I get her out of my system? Could this pretend relationship last forever?
Bad Reputation is a full length standalone fake fiancé steamy romance novel. This is a "safe" read, with absolutely no cheating at all and both characters being gaga for each other and no one else as soon as they meet. It is the first book in the Too Bad It's Fake series of standalone books with connected characters and shared world that can be read separately or binge-read altogether for maximum enjoyment. Jamie Knight promises to always bring you a happy ever after filled with plenty of heat. And never any cheating or cliffhangers!
The Uptight Billionaire
Cristina Ryan - 2020
. .Alec's doing good for himself running a successful business, until his ex-fiance returns to his life as his company's top client. Even though she left him at the altar years ago, she wants him back. Enter Callie, a complete stranger, who takes it upon herself to save the day. She's outgoing and spirited and pretends to be his girlfriend. He goes along with it. After all, it's his best option. Alec has no desire to get serious about someone again. Besides, Callie is too easy-going and audacious, not his type at all. Faking a relationship shouldn't be hard to do, except the more time he spends with Callie, the harder it becomes to resist her charm.Callie is in between jobs and struggling to take care of her ailing dad. So when she spots an obnoxious woman unhinging some gorgeous guy, she decides to have some fun. Pretending to be Alec's girlfriend at a business dinner proves to be just the thing to distract her from her daily stress. Besides, there's no way she could really fall for him. She can't put her heart on the line again. Not after what Steph did to her. But Alec's mesmerizing eyes keep distracting her. Can her heart heal enough to allow him in?*The Sweet Love Story that inspired the Clean Billionaire Holiday Romance Series.
Jock Blocked
Shae Sullivan - 2020
Finish my senior year, then my PhD, and then it’s on to teaching just like my grandmother.There isn’t a single roadblock in my way… until he shows up at my tutoring center.Carter Jenkins.Football star. Arrogant Jock. All around brutal bastard.He may be everyone else’s favorite quarterback—but to me, he’s just the dick that ruined a naïve girl’s first days in college.And now here is he, with his smug face and penetrating eyes, demanding my help.Yeah right.I’ve heard the stories. He’s going all the way to the NFL, so long as he’s not put on academic probation for failing classes. Which is where I’m supposed to come in. And if it wasn’t for my boss/secret crush pleading with me to take Carter on, I’d drop him like a bad habit.So reluctantly, I agree.I’ll do this favor and help the guy I really can’t stand, for the guy I really want to be with.It should be no sweat…because I hate football players.And no matter how much time Carter and I spend together, or how different he may seem, there’s no way in hell I’d ever fall for one…From Bestselling author Shae Sullivan comes a new, deliciously tension filled enemies to lovers sports romance about the quarterback who has it all and the girl who refuses to fall for him. Standalone romance. HEA.
How to Catch a Cowboy
Tia Souders - 2020
She's a broken-hearted city slicker seeking refuge. Can rancher Rhett Montgomery overcome his bitterness and loss for a second chance at love?When Danielle Roberts discovers her husband of three years is cheating on her, her life falls apart. On a whim, she retreats to the small town of Cedar Falls, freshly divorced, and hoping to lick her wounds at Montana Wilds Ranch Resort.Rhett Montgomery works himself to the bone, burying the sorrow of his past in his business and avoiding his sister's attempts at pushing him back into the dating pool. So when one of his ranch hands is injured and a long term visitor with clear blue eyes and long dark hair offers to take his place, he refuses her help. But his sister intervenes, and before he knows it, he's stuck with a female ranch hand.Why does he have a feeling this is just another one of her set-ups?Too bad he'll have to squash any hopes of a blooming romance between him and the newcomer.Yet somehow, the more he pushes Danny away, the more she softens his heart of stone.