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Bound for Christmas by Ember Flint


contemporary
christmas
office-romance
21st-century

Gingerbread Kisses


Kat Baxter - 2019
    But the obnoxious monstrosity does nothing to hide her generous curves. One thing becomes perfectly clear: I’ve never wanted a woman more. …and the curvy bookwormBrock Daniels might be ridiculously hot, but he’s also my high school nemesis. I’m prepared to hate him and find him annoying with his washboard abs and toothpaste commercial smile. What I’m not prepared for is how he’s looking at me…like he wants me. …just might find their forevers underneath the mistletoeOur parents are jointly hosting a 12 Days of Christmas party and we’re stuck together. Pretending to be civil isn’t that hard and one spontaneous kiss might change everything.

Jingle Balls


Vanessa Waltz - 2018
    At a holiday party, I bumped into my naked sworn enemy. Everyone in my town knows Ronan as the dashing football star. I get it. He’s hot. And he can throw a ball. Big deal. He’s been my nightmare since I was nine. Now he’s a six-foot, drop-dead gorgeous version of the menace who terrorized me. So naturally, he’s my companion to every-single-freaking Christmas event this year. I’m Mrs. Claus in the annual parade. Ronan is Santa. Our nonstop banter should drive me insane. His cocky attitude should be a huge turn-off. But if there’s one man who can pull off seductive in a Santa suit—it’s Ronan. Let's just say, stockings aren’t the only thing hung at his house. If I can make it through the week without kissing him, it’ll be a Christmas miracle.

Wynter's Coming


Penelope Wylde - 2020
    Down on my luck with only an accounting degree to my name, I found the only job in this small town the first day I arrived.And that's how I met my billionaire boss.Dominant. Possessive. And criminally gorgeous with dark eyes and a delicious way with my innocent body. He knows how to send heat to places I only dreamed of him touching.First it was the elevator and then the hotel room. He promised to deliver on all my fantasies and for once I think my Christmas wish stands a chance.But I have a secret. One that will not only get me fired but steal away the man who possesses me heart and soul.A good girl like me knows better than to play dangerous games with a man like him, but I'm shedding my halo looking to get naughty this Christmas.Ready or not, Wynter's coming!Authors naughty note: Wynter’s Coming is a Christmas office romance that’s slightly over-the-top, completely sweet and so utterly hot you’ll want seconds! As always with a Penelope Wylde book, you'll get the filthy, naughty bits you crave with the perfect happily ever after you love.

Her Midnight Muse


Tarin Lex - 2020
    She double-booked her vacation rental this week.One room. Two guests. Including me.I want to let this girl Alexi have the space all to herself.But there’s a storm coming in.And this curvy cutie's the sexiest woman I’ve ever seen.Alexi’s on a deadline to finish her book.I’m on a deadline of my own…Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve.And I can think of no better way to ring in the New Year than a kiss from Alexi.

Cop-Out


Misty Walker - 2020
    Liv-I came to Sunnyville broken, battered, and bloody.I was saved, rescued by an angel wearing a badge and from that point on, I wanted to be just like him.Flash forward two years and I finally have my opportunity.But then Topher Harding asks me out on a date.He’s sexy, he has dimples, and he’s a cop.One date turns into five turns into me thinking this guy might be my forever.Unfortunately, things don’t always go to plan.This is my life and I refuse to let anyone, or anything stand in my way.Especially a sexy, dimpled cop who thinks I need a hero.Topher-From the second the new dispatcher walked into the station, I wanted her.She’s smart, quick thinking, and on a scale of one to ten, her body is a fifteen.For the first time in my life, I want to stop adding notches to my bedpost and buy a new bed.One I can share with Liv for the rest of my life.After everything she has been through, I need is make sure nothing and no one can touch her again.Then I find out she’s been keeping a secret that I can’t get over.So, I let her walk out of my life.Now she’s back with a shiny new badge of her own.And being the department’s Field Training Officer, she’s put under my wing.She still doesn’t need a hero.But she does need me.And I’ll prove it to her.

Waiting Under the Mistletoe


Elsie James - 2020
    She’s a Christmas miracle, but she’s also his best friends little sister. Can he earn her trust or will he be left waiting under the mistletoe?NoelSpending my time indulging in all things Christmas brings joy to my world.I never thought I’d move back to my small town, but an offer to turn my blog into a holiday baking show is one I can’t refuse.When my older brother’s best friend turns out to be the production manager, all is merry and bright.He’s tall, handsome, and I want to deck his halls.But can I learn to trust him?NickAfter losing my mom, I’ve always been a bit of a grinch during the holidays.But producing a holiday baking show means playing Santa and hiring new talent.When my best friend’s little sister finds her way onto my lap, I’m sure to be on the naughty list.Noel is curvy, sexy, and makes me believe in holiday magic.But can I convince her that my love is real or will she leave me waiting under the mistletoe?

Home Is Where The Beard Is: A Heartfelt, High-Heat, Mountain Man, Holiday Romance


Frankie Love - 2019
    Alone. That's the way I like it.Until this December.When Maple St. Claire knocks on my cabin door and everything changes.I may be a grump, but I'm a sucker for sweet things.And this girl? I've been in love with her since I was six years old.It's the season for miracles and maybe just this once I'll get the present I've wanted all my life:Maple St. Claire in my arms under the mistletoe. Dear Reader,It's Christmas and I was feeling generous... so I gave you not one, but two virgins. That's right, this filthy-sweet romance features an alpha hero who is saving himself for his one and only... and a sweet as sugar heroine who's been dreaming of this moment all her life. They're both about to get a really good Christmas gift! xo, frankie

Gabe (Holidays with the Hometown Hero #3)


Carly Keene - 2020
    Holidays with the Hometown Hero is a series of standalone short, sweet, and steamy instalove romances. No cliffhangers. No cheating. HEA guaranteed!Gabe's been back in his hometown for months after serving as an Army medic, but he doesn't feel quite at home as he expected he would. He's searching for his purpose -- until he's needed to rescue Makenzie from a car accident. One look at each other, and they just know.Christmas comes in hope.

His Voodoo Lily


Alexis Adaire
    Like, glass shards on top of sandpaper rough. She managed to get out of an abusive relationship only to have her ex kidnap their 4-year-old son just days before the custody hearing. Lily has become so difficult to be around that her best friend, Alexa, has finally given up hope and abandoned her in Shorty’s Pub.Gerrit Rousseau is an oasis of calm in a stormy world, downplaying his smoldering good looks as he tends bar and keeps his head down. His emotions are not easily stirred, but the brazen, tattooed Lily is lighting a fire. There’s something about her, something beyond her looks, that gets his blood pumping to all the right places.Sexual fireworks are inevitable with these two, especially during Mardi Gras—but things in New Orleans are never as simple as they seem. When a man turns up dead and Lily admits to Gerrit that she was directly involved, all hell breaks loose in the Crescent City. Gerrit is compelled to get to the bottom of the twin mysteries of the death and the missing child, but first he must figure out where the mysterious Dani Weeks and her son Riley fit in.

Owning Madison


Elisa Leigh - 2019
    Living in Greyridge is a breath of fresh air for her, a place she can live in peace and anonymity until she can figure out her next move. Meeting a man like Joe was never part of her plan. Finding him incredibly sexy while keeping him at arm's length has her heart and mind battling for dominance. Will she be able to let go of everything she thinks she knows about men and let Joe in? Joe is old enough to know what he wants. The problem is the women in Greyridge, West Virginia aren't it. That is until he sees Madison working across the street from his auto shop. He knows immediately that he wants her to be his but her age holds him back. Find out what happens when the desire between Madison and Joe explodes. Will their hearts survive the aftermath?

Mistletoe


L. Moone - 2021
    A real gentleman, fifteen years my senior, and completely and utterly out of my reach. There's no way he'd be interested in little old me, right? It's a good thing I've resigned and am leaving this job, and my unrequited passion behind forever. But when we flirt at the office Christmas party marking my departure, I can't help but wonder 'what if'. Is it just a fling; a fantasy; a little taste that will make every future relationship pale in comparison? Or is this something real? Ian I've got a couple of hours before Emily will walk out of my life forever. As her superior, my obsession for her has been inappropriate, to say the least. But every time I look at her shapely curves, I can't help but fantasise about everything I cannot have. But I'm determined to behave myself and let the moment slip away. Until someone else makes a pass at her, and my protective instincts kick in with a vengeance. Emily and I share an intimate moment and the floodgates of my desire open wide. It's too late to take it all back. Tonight can only end one way: with me making her mine forever. Note: this self-contained holiday read may end up melting not just your Kindle, but your heart as well! If you love steamy body positive romance stories featuring a confident older man and a curvy younger woman, this is going to tick all your boxes!

Sexy Savior


Kayt Miller - 2020
    Since then, he’s found himself doing good deeds whenever necessary. Sometimes he sees an opportunity to help, like walking an old woman across a busy intersection, while other times, like the time he attempted to save that woman from falling into traffic. Okay, that’s not a great example because that woman didn’t get it. She punched him for his trouble. Some people just don’t understand. Allison Kirby doesn’t need anyone’s help. So, when some jerk tries to help her get her stiletto unstuck from the grate in the sidewalk, she did what any self-respecting woman would do—she decked him. Twice. And wow, it felt good. When the two end up working together, sparks fly, but not necessarily the good kind.For Allison, Ben helps her see that there are true superheroes in the world while Ben realizes that not everyone needs rescuing––sometimes all we need is love.

Control


Suzanne Halliday - 2018
    Good, old-fashioned, heart-thumping, panty melting, lady boner smut. There’s a fancy box on my desk filled with letters from readers, eager to share their sinful escapades like the character in my first book! Each of the naughty writings in my fancy box is a tale worth telling, so I started weaving stories around the titillating confessions. Even though names have been changed to protect the innocent, these are the stories as presented to me along with some wicked embellishments. CONTROL is the sexy, dirty love story of Adam and Emily. For this hot couple, a mutual attraction led to her awakening and the fulfillment of all his alpha dreams.

His Cherry Blossom (The May Flowers Series)


Tracy Lorraine - 2019
    But when that door swung wide, I never expected the sinfully sexy flower that was hiding behind it. I met her on a day I thought I’d want to forget, but she changed everything. The moment our eyes connected, my heart knew it was the beginning of something unexpected. But something I’d been waiting for, just the same. It’s not the best timing, and she thinks I’m using her as a distraction from my grim reality, but she couldn’t be more wrong. The only thing I want is her, and I’ll do anything to make sure that happens. There’s no chance I’ll let her go. Not now. She needs to accept that this is the beginning of a blossoming love story. Our story. Roses are redViolets are blueFlirt Club has a sexy new collaboration 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.

Jingle My Bells (A Forever Safe Christmas #11)


Sylvia Kane - 2019
    The boss I haven't met, but who's apparently gorgeous. In a small town no one's ever heard of. It's almost a relief when our plane runs into technical difficulties and we're forced to spend the weekend at a beautiful ski resort instead. The only catch is--there's only one room left, but there are two of us. The romantic setting (and let's face it, his rugged smile and hard biceps) get to me, and I end up tumbling into bed--and love. I just hope it wasn't a colossal mistake.BruceLiz is the one I want by my side on this business trip. She's the most capable of the bunch, but that's not the only reason. When I catch sight of her curves and that luscious smile, I can't imagine not having her to myself for the weekend. She's smart, savvy, and gorgeous, and she's going to be mine by the time we leave this romantic resort. Jingle My Bells is book 11 in the A Forever Safe Christmas Series. This safe romance features an OTT alpha boss who's used to getting what he wants, and what he wants is our sweet, curvy heroine to love and cherish. Just so you know, this book has enough holiday cheer and sweetness to last you all year, so curl up with a hot cocoa (don't forget the whipped cream - Bruce doesn't) by the bay window and whip out your kindle for a holiday treat that won't disappoint!