Book picks similar to
Grinched by K.L. Donn


christmas
arc
adult-romance
favorites

Fifty-Fifty


Kelsie Rae - 2019
    Now. It's not my fault that the bed and breakfast my grandpa left me is a big fat failure. My only hope is to sell the place and cash in on what little it has to offer. The only problem? I have to convince her, my Grandpa Jay's pseudo-grandchild, that it's a good idea too. And she's even more stubborn than I am. Beau Nope. There ain't no way I'm gonna uproot my two-year-old daughter by sellin' the only home she's ever known for an entitled city boy unwillin' to give his granddaddy's bed and breakfast a chance of thrivin'. Jay, why did you have to partner me up with him? He's even more stubborn than I am!

Bought by The Billionaire Rancher


Marian Tee - 2019
     Billionaire oil baron Logan Hardwall may be the last bachelor standing among San Antonio's Finest Eligibles, aka SAFE, but it didn't mean he was ready to get leg-shackled like his other friends and believe in all that true love sh*t. When he suddenly found himself in need of a wife to take care of his orphaned nephew, Logan began his hunt for the perfect mail-order bride. She had to be good with kids, but she also had to understand her place in his life, and that was not as his loving wife. She might warm his bed, wear his wedding ring, and be able to spend his money at will, but other than that...she was just the nanny, and that was all she would ever be. Note: This is a STEAMY MODERN-DAY ROMANCE set in small-town Texas. It is 100% insta-love with no cliffhangers and a guaranteed happy-ever-after.

The King Brothers Complete Collection


Lisa Lang Blakeney
    All interconnected, standalone novels available for the first time in one convenient, discounted bundle for a limited time! Over 700+ pages of addictive, King Brother romance at a deep discount off the individual books’ prices. Book One: Claimed By A King Camden King Is My Cocky, Badass, Boss And He's Coming For Me... I work for him. But I can't stand him. I slept with him once. And he never lets me forget it. He thinks he can take me again…and again…and again. But he can't…I won't let that happen. I just have to last thirty days to prove it to him. And hopefully I can last.. Book Two: Indebted To A King There's something about Cutter King that reminds me of every bad relationship I've been in and every bad decision I've ever made… He’s desperately good looking, but he knows it. He's built sturdy and strong like a tank, but he's reckless. He looks like every woman's fantasy, yet for me he’s a nightmare. Too bad I owe him big time. And now he’s moved in next door to collect. Book Three: Broken By A King First he lied to me. Then he seduced me. Now he’s broken me. I knew him as a boy, but now the boy is back—a hardened criminal. Big as hell. Blindingly beautiful. Sexy as sin. Dripping with attitude. Covered in ink. And carrying a colossal chip on his shoulder. I want to keep my distance. Needing to protect myself and my virginity. He’s awakening parts of me that I never knew were dormant. Ruining me for any other man. I should have known that nothing this good would be healthy for me. He’s a liar. A thief. A convict. A deviant. I need to walk away from this man who’s breaking me piece by piece. Only my heart is not cooperating. Book Four: Promised To A King King family drama. King family hotness. Only available in this boxset. 
You are cordially invited to A King Family Wedding. The question is which one of the Kings will make it to the altar? Follow these three badass brothers as they unapologetically claim their forever after in this sweet and sexy novella. AUTHOR'S NOTE: King Brothers Novels all feature a strong alpha with no cheating (and as always) a happily ever after. Be advised that due to strong language and yummy sex, these books are not intended for the easily offended or readers under 18.

Summer Trouble


Ruby Rowe - 2017
    I knew how much trouble Summer could cause me once she was, in her words, “legal.” She wouldn’t accept that being my best friend’s sister meant she was governed by another set of laws. She was the forbidden fruit.The “off-limits” trophy prize I couldn’t win.The “don’t look and sure as hell don’t touch” female in my life.But Summer pushed until I was backed into a corner. My hands and mouth had nowhere to go but on her. That was my story, and I was stickin’ to it.SUMMERI’d known Colton Graham all my life, and he was always a pest … until he wasn’t. That handsome face and masculine body he grew into became hard to look away from, and the more he matured and distanced himself from me, the more I wanted him close.Since I’d grown up with a brother, I knew how college guys operated. Relationships were off the table, and fine by me; I only wanted two adventurous months with Colton. I knew he wouldn’t be my last, but I was hell-bent on making him my first. What was the harm in that? I could do casual … or so I thought.Summer Trouble is a Ruby Romp Novella, meaning it contains insta-lust, along with an abundance of dirty talk and graphic sex. It can typically be enjoyed in one reading, so get ready for a fast-paced “get your panties wet” ride.

Claiming Mia


B.J. Wane - 2018
    His arrogance gets under her skin, but it’s her body’s instant reaction every time he levels that cobalt gaze upon her or hints at giving her what he keeps insisting she wants that really gets to her. After her husband’s betrayal, she’s sworn off getting involved with anyone, and certainly isn’t going to trust her fragile heart with the town’s reformed bad boy. Nolan wants Mia and refuses to let her prickly stubbornness stand in his way. Once he entices her into an affair and shows her the benefits of submitting to him, her off-the-charts responses prove he was right all along – she is the one for him. When his investigation into an illegal drug ring implicates Mia’s business, he never stops believing in her innocence. When the Feds go around him, Mia refuses to believe he hadn’t been with her just to keep an eye on her and her nursery for proof the drugs were coming in on the trucks carrying her landscaping orders. Mia’s reluctance to trust Nolan completely lands her in trouble with a drug trafficker and it isn’t until she is kidnapped that she realizes what her insecurities and refusal to let go of the past might have cost her… Publisher’s Note: This steamy contemporary romance contains elements of power exchange.

The Widower's Girlfriend


Marika Ray - 2019
    Which has always suited me just fine. Until a woman all wrong for me jumpstarts my heart with her comical bad luck at the airport. If I help her out, even for just this weekend, will I also have to throw away my lucrative career as the permanently grieving husband?JemmaThis final yearly trip with my old friends from high school has gone from bad to worse with a broken suitcase handle and my clothes strewn all over the baggage belt. Tall, dark, and handsome has witnessed all my humiliation with that condescending smirk, yet somehow I crave more time with this total stranger. When he offers to get my so-called friends off my back, who am I to say no?But somehow between fake kisses and real conversation, the lines blur on what’s pretend and what’s true love. But what happens in Colorado, has to stay in Colorado. Doesn’t it?The Faking It series books are all stand alone sweet romances about fake relationships turning out to be more real than ever suspected. When true love is on the line, you can’t fake your feelings…

The Assignment (Massey Security Duet Book 1)


S. Nelson - 2019
    It’s why I allowed my brother to talk me into accepting a new client.Our security firm needed the money, and the endorsement from a famous director could steer our company to new heights.Then his daughter walked in, the woman I’d be assigned to, and I knew I’d made a huge mistake. She was a spoiled socialite who only cared about herself. She pushed every button I had, frayed every last nerve. I said things I wasn’t proud of. I pushed the boundaries of propriety. But how else was I supposed to protect her from the threats against her family when she insisted on being reckless? *The Assignment ends on a cliffhanger, but The Score, book 2 in the Massey Security duet, will be out on July 8th so you won't have to wait long to find out what happens*

Christine, The Stars


Danielle Norman - 2019
    Before they were Pops and Mana…They were George and Christine.This is how the Christakos family began.This is their love story.It’s the summer of 1976,He’s a rebel with an attitude.She’s an innocent with a heart of gold.Together, they find a way to make a first love last a lifetime

Unexpected Bride


Abigail Graham - 2018
    When she asked me to join her for a weekend in Vegas before a destination wedding in Hawaii, I said yes. When I saw her brother again, I said yes, yes yes! Ryan has been the star of my dreams since I first saw him. His winning smile, powerful tight muscles, strong hands... I can't think about him without breaking into a sweat. I can't talk to him without stammering. All I want to do is get my hands on his belt and yank him into bed with me. I was expecting him to be too cool for me, but when I got roped into 'chaperoning' the bachelor party and things got a little too wild, Ryan came to the rescue and carried me off to a limo ride that turned wild, and my dreams came true in a night of passion I'll never forget. Then the next thing I know, I wake up next to him and we're both wearing wedding bands. When my best friend finds out...

Rules of Friendship


C.A. Harms - 2018
    Oh and you should never fantasize about her either. Believe me, that situation can get messy really fast and leave you with nothing but one hell of an awkward mess on your hands—literally. Reese and I have been through everything together; our bond is deep. But I am going down fast, and I fear there is no way to stop it. I spend most of my time hiding my body’s reaction to her because like I said: just friends. But things are changing. We are changing. I no longer see her as just Reese, my best friend. When I look at her now, I see a gorgeous woman that takes my breath away. I see my future. But what if she doesn’t see me the same way? I can’t risk losing her… The fear of screwing everything up is excruciating. So that’s why I have chosen to stick to the rules. The Rules of Friendship that is. She was off limits. Plain and simple.

Easy Revenge


L.P. Dover - 2020
    They thought they could forget each other and move on ... until a local charity auction in their hometown of Snowy Creek sets Zac up for the ultimate revenge. If he wins, Clara will be at his mercy, forced to work for him for one full week. Tantalized by the sweet taste of revenge, he eagerly ups the ante to claim his prize.But what starts out as a week of filthy manual labor and bitter rivalry leads to a shocking revelation. Someone has been plotting for over a decade to keep Clara and Zac apart. Can the pair band together to uncover who? Or will their rift from the past continue to ruin their chance at a blissful future?

Filthy Italians


S.C. Daiko
    Go to Italy, they said.It will be interesting...Little did I realize just HOW interesting.Marco and Alessio are committed to each otherBut they also want me.How can this American girl resist two gorgeous, hunky, alpha Italians?We form a perfect triangle of loveUntil a Mafia boss sets me in his sights.What started as a fling turns into something way more serious.And I risk not only losing my heart but my life.

Twisted End


Tara Thomas - 2018
    From New York Times bestselling author Tara Sue Me, writing as Tara Thomas, comes an explosive new romantic suspense series.Welcome to the sultry streets of Charleston, where simmering desire and dark danger rule...First comes desire.Then comes love.But Janie and Brent need to stop the man out to ruin them,Before they can live happily ever after…

Her Baby Daddy


Emily Bishop - 2018
     Owning things is second nature for me. But Riley isn’t so easy to own. Her confidence is enough to make me go ape sh#t. One sway of her hips had her owning me. Now her studio is on the chopping block - and I’m the butcher. She needs to place to live and my house is perfect. Until I find out who her best friend is. No way I’m running away. I didn’t become wealthy from quitting. Money and power used to be the only thing that excited me. But Riley makes me want so much more. Especially now that I’m her baby’s daddy. ** Exclusive love letter included** Jax isn’t the sentimental type. Find out what Riley did to make this cocky bad boy write a Love Letter. Read Jax’s secret confession 10 years after their first meeting, before Riley discovers it...** Her Baby Daddy is a 60,000+ word full-length standalone novel. Extra content inside for your reading pleasure! Amazon Top 15 Best-selling Author. Grab your copy NOW!

Mesmerized


Alice Ward - 2018
    She has memories to hold on to. Who will win this clash of wills?As newly minted CEO of the Pennington’s enterprise, I’m thrust into the big shoes my late father left for his only son. My first task: Convince a certain stubborn metaphysical shop owner to sell the last piece of property needed to build our new superstore.But she isn’t giving in.I’m prepared to take Gretchen Laughlin down, until I meet her. Then, it all falls apart. Those bewitching mossy eyes, that snappish tongue, and her utter lack of intimidation has me torn and twisted, leading me to make a choice... the legacy or the girl.I can’t have both. Or can I?There’s only one way to find out.