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Teddy Sinatra 1: Chains For Love


Mallory Monroe - 2018
    As the oldest son and heir-apparent to take over the Sinatra Crime Family, the underworld, his men, and his siblings all expect perfection from him. His father, the king of mob bosses Mick Sinatra, is very much still in the game and expects his son to be worthy to someday take his place. But when a misunderstanding goes horribly wrong, and Teddy is blamed for the carnage, mob families take sides against the Sinatras. Teddy and Mick must join forces in a survival of the fittest unlike any the underworld has ever seen. But it is a risky move that will either forever cement the Sinatra family as top dog- and Teddy as its’ future head, or forever destroy all his father worked to achieve. At the same time the pressure is mounting on Teddy, African-American barmaid Nikki Tarver is in a pressure cooker of her own and is in a fight for her survival too. She only spent time with Teddy once, when he was in LA on business, but when her life turns upside down she has no recourse but to call on him. And although Nikki runs to Teddy for help, it is Nikki, with her toughness, and with her tender love and care, who ends up helping Teddy. In the first installment of the Teddy Sinatra interracial romance series, Teddy and Nikki, with a needed assist from Mick Sinatra, find out just what is required of them to climb that ladder to the big-time, and to stay there.

Alpha Billionaire's Bride, Part One


Mia Caldwell - 2015
    Definitely contains a cliffhanger. Billionaires don’t date real women like Jada ... they marry them. Jada Howarth doesn’t believe in fantasies, unlike her sister who constantly dreams of being swept off into happily-ever-after-land in the sculpted arms of a sexy billionaire. Jada knows the truth, that rich men want supermodels, actresses and heiresses. They don’t want women from small towns with smaller bank accounts, women who lead normal, ordinary lives like Jada. Then one day Jada awakes to find a crush of news crews outside her house, all shrieking for her attention. They believe she’s secretly married to Ian Buckley, one of the wealthiest, most sought-after bachelors in the country. Jada has no idea what they’re talking about, but the reporters are too busy fighting each other for the scoop to actually listen to what she has to say. Ian Buckley, billionaire and man-in-charge, couldn’t be more surprised when he’s informed that a marriage license has been leaked to the press proving he married a woman named Jada Howarth. He doesn’t know anyone named Jada, and he definitely doesn’t remember marrying her. Either he’s lost his wits, or someone’s out to make a fool of him. When he sees the disheveled, lovely Jada on TV, peeking out her door in horror at the reporters swarming over her lawn, he’s confident she’s not behind the scam. He’ll have to meet her to be certain. Men should probably meet their wives, anyway, shouldn’t they? It’ll be fun getting to the bottom of this fiasco. This story is approximately 22,000 words long, 80 print pages.

Chance Encounters


Ancelli - 2018
    One sexy text and a mix-up between two exes, end up being an explosive night filled with undeniable pleasure. Will this be the beginning of a beautiful love affair, or will their passion end as they exit The Cage? Adult content!

All or Nothing


Mary Peart - 2016
    When billionaire Peter Hamasaki needs his mother's kitchen remodeled, he turns to the people he knows will do the best job: The Faulkner family.Little did he know he'd be getting more out of the transaction than expected.Head designer Elise Faulkner is all her could want from a woman: smart, beautiful, and entrepreneurial like himself.Despite her not wanting to let anyone in too fast, the two soon grow undeniable feelings for each other, and a real future seems far from unrealistic.But when Elise feels it could be serious and reveals she has a son, how will Peter react?Will he take her all?Or will he leave with nothing?

Don't Walk Away: Elmo and Cristine's Romance


Christine Gray - 2018
    I should have known from that weak ass nod he gave me that he was just saying what I wanted to hear to make me shut the fuck up. Shit!! All these years, I hadn't seen her. Even while working for Mateo, I kept my distance. Now...ugh..my hands are trembling, and I know it ain't all anger that got me sweating. I'm a fool for still wanting this woman. Christine is a nightmare that I have as a recurring dream still to this day. The pain, the scars, the sex. She was my first kiss, my first orgasm, my first love from my youth that I can't shake... but I just don't think my heart can take it or my fucking sanity. No, NEVER again. Yeah, I know I don't sound too damn convincing."- ELMO For different reasons, Life has stepped in to allow Elmo and Christine to reclaim what was cruelly taken away; their child. Now, secrets of the past are revealed that will bring pain of the truth. While a looming danger in the present, will rekindle a passion they both don't want to acknowledge. With this second chance being offered, will Elmo and Christine walk away?

Gutter - Part 1: The Rise


Tiana Laveen - 2021
    Considered one of the most unique and gifted artists in the entertainment industry, he is a hot commodity and has taken the music world by storm for over a decade with his distinctive musical style and talent. With back-to-back, sold-out tours, cash to burn, number one songs on the billboard charts and Grammy nominations, his wildest dreams have come true tenfold. However, behind all the money, women, and paparazzi is a life full of strife and struggle. Dark secrets, too. His back against the wall, he must return to his roots to unravel the truth. While in his hometown of Red Hook, Brooklyn, Gutter unearths a Pandora’s box of epic proportions. The past has returned to collect its due, and it all centers around his estranged mother, and himself.Promise Bradford is Assistant Funeral Director of Horizons Funeral Home, Mortuary and Chapel. As of late, the families of the deceased aren’t the only ones that feel as if they’ve run out of time. Promise is determined to get her mojo back after a difficult past year full of ups and downs. Starting over is the hardest thing she’s ever had to do, but she is determined to get her life on track. One fateful day, she meets the musical superstar and just like that, an amazing chance encounter turns into something much more. Gutter and Promise are touched by the poignant finger of fate, and chemistry ignites. However, Promise harbors a secret, one that can destroy the newfound love she’s found.Can a man consumed by darkness ever find happiness outside of the limelight?

The Bad Boy's Tutor


Nia Arthurs - 2019
    Ladies man. Heartbreaker. And my own, personal headache. When James proposes I tutor him after school, I know he’s after more than extra help with trigonometry. I should keep my distance, but my father’s gambling debts are piling up and pride won’t pay the bills. All I have to do is tutor the bad boy. No flirting. No personal talk. And absolutely zero touching. Those are the rules. At least they were. Until James Sawyer stares me in the eyes and breaks every one of them. Now I’m caught up in his snare. James has me right where he wants me. And there’s no way I’m leaving with my heart intact.

Seduced by the Vampire Billionaire, Part 1 (Seduced by the Vampire Billionaire #1)


Imani Black - 2015
    

Obsession


Linda Verji - 2019
    She’s everything he wants in a woman; gorgeous, generous, warm and she makes him smile every time he sees her. Unfortunately, she’s also his best friend’s little sister aka seriously off limits. He can’t have her. That is until heartbreak and drinking together leads to one unforgettable night of passion. Lex has an empire to run and a friendship to keep… so why can’t he get Freddie off his mind. She’s the one woman he shouldn’t want… so why can’t he forget how right she feels in his bed? Or how much he wants her there, not just for one night but forever? Being together might be against the rules… but being apart is impossible.

Her Billionaire Widower


Cher Etan - 2016
    A complete romantic comedy and now a number 1 best seller, brought to you by best selling author Cher Etan.Workaholic lawyer Angela needs a break.Putting in time to make partner at her law firm, she finally decides it's time to take her daughter Nayda on a vacation.Their holiday soon takes an unexpected turn though when Nayda first makes friends with, then saves a boy from drowning at a Californian beach.At the hospital, Angela meets the boy's dad David, a handsome billionaire and also a single parent.Deciding to spend the week together due to their now-inseparable children, the two hit it off and end up starting a romantic relationship.But will Angela, who still has work on her mind, be able to commit to the already-smitten David?Find out in this humorous and sexy romance by bestselling author Cher Etan from BWWM Club.Suitable for over 18s only due to sex scenes so hot, you'll need your own California vacation to cool off!

The Nanny


Imani King - 2017
    until I met my bold and unbelievably sexy boss. I'm just his Nanny. Nothing more, nothing less. He wasn't supposed to kiss me. I wasn't supposed to spend the hottest night of my life in his bed. We did things together that can never be undone. His power over me can't be denied. I don't want this moment to end. The only question is... How far am I willing to go for my happy ever after?

Ice In His Veins


Tressie Lockwood - 2017
    He’s known the betrayal of family and has decided he doesn’t want one of his own. Keeping emotions in check has always worked for him. Unfortunately, he made the mistake of taking his secretary as his lover. Chevelle Taylor is everything Arik wants in a woman. She is beautiful and intelligent and doesn’t hesitate to speak her mind. Arik told her from the start he can’t offer her anything other than an affair. Chevelle accepts his deal, and all is as it should be in his life. Then a man shows up in his office telling him he has brothers and bringing back memories Arik prefers to forget. His orderly world is beginning to tilt, and to make matters worse, Chevelle might be cheating on him. Time to make some decisions that take things from bad to worse.

Chance Encounter


B.D. Anderson - 2015
    Carson, Virginia, may be where she was born, but it’s not where she sees her future. An inbound freshman at Howard University, she has her eyes on a bright, new life in the nation’s capital where, she will truly blossom into the woman she is destined to be. She can’t wait to start her journey. On her way home one night, her car runs out of gas. Stranded, she walks the short distance to a local filling station. En route, she encounters Billy Weston, a local boy who has admired her from afar for a while. Just sixteen and still in high school, Billy lacked the courage to talk to Paris before. But now that he has a chance to be her hero, he digs deep to find his bravery. For Billy, it is love at first sight and he realizes that a romance between two people of different races presents a complication. In 1965, interracial romance is a dangerous dream to pursue and Paris is resistant to becoming involved with him. Determined to win her heart, no matter the cost or peril, Billy romances her with a single-minded pursuit. Despite their differences in age and race, her future and his present, and the crippling intolerance and racism their relationship faces, they will fight for their love…together.

Yule Tides


Kassanna - 2013
     Seth Mathews is a single dad with his hands full juggling a precocious daughter, keeping his commercial fishing boat afloat, and staying out of the clutches of every single woman determined to end his bachelorhood status—including the ex-wife who walked out on him. Then his little girl mentions the sad woman at the pier who always stares out at the ocean. Three years ago, Mona Lisa Murphy lost her entire family in a fatal car accident at Christmas time. Observing life as opposed to living it, she now questions her existence daily…until a sexy fisherman and his precocious daughter come along. Seth wants to show Mona the joys of living. She simply wants to be left alone. Their battle of wills clash head-on, but then an unexpected turn of events gives them a Christmas miracle neither expected.

Darkly Desirable


Camille Mackenzie - 2018
    Only I didn't know that anyone was really listening. But he was and from the moment he spoke, Garrin swept me up into his world. Death surrounds him. My love can save him. If he just let's me in. If he just takes my light I can help him through the dark. Garrin Can we be alone together? That's what she said to the man in the shadows. That's what she said to me. An invitation to a world, that's lonely, bloody and dark. But with her, there is light and I need it. My love comes with a cost. A price that has to be paid in blood. Let her go...a better man would. I'm not a better man. I'm a selfish killer. And I want what I want. Her.