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Taking Tessa


Aria Cole - 2016
    As a detective with the local PD, he fills his hours investigating criminals with little time left for much else. When a tip comes into the office about a possible kidnapping at a suspiciously familiar address, Cage is prepared to do whatever it takes to rescue the girl, but when he lays eyes on sweet, innocent Tessa, a firestorm knocks him off his feet. She needs him, and he damn sure wants her–for now, for life, forever. Nineteen-year-old Tessa Talbot hasn't seen the outside world in two years. Her stepfather keeps her under his thumb after the tragic death of her mother, convinced she'll only succumb to all the sins the world has to offer. He's kept her wildly untouched, and after years of sheltered homeschooling, she's doubtful her life will ever look any different. That is until one tall, dark, and devilishly handsome detective knocks on her door. Scared to let him in, even more afraid to turn him away, Tessa makes the decision of her life and decides to trust the man she's only just met and leave the only world she's ever known behind. She's just praying the past won't return to haunt her, he's just praying he can save her when it does. Warning: Cage is a rough and growly alpha male with a fierce loyalty for the woman he loves. This story is a wild, twisty ride coated in sugary, Aria Cole sweetness with a sinfully delicious dollop of sexy times drizzled on top. Snuggle in and get swept away with Cage while he's taking Tessa!

The Billionaire's Virgin


Penny Wylder - 2017
    He wanted my virginity. So I sold it. If I don't pay off my piles of debt, I'm going to lose the one thing I care about-- my grandmother. She needs a place to live, people to take care of her, and there's no way I can afford it anymore. But I only have one thing worth any money. My virginity. It was a shot in the dark to put it up for auction online. What kind of person would even bid on something as perverted as this? Pierce Pinewood, that's who. He outbid everyone right away, making it clear he wanted to win. I was relieved and terrified all at once, but I figured it was fine, we'd just sleep together and I'd go on my merry way. So why, even after meeting me, is he waiting to claim his prize? Pierce is exposing me to money, glamour, a life I never dreamed of. He's also telling me what lingerie to wear... and what to do with the parts of my body no one is allowed to see. No one but him. I thought I was selling him one night with me. I couldn't have guessed how much of me he really wanted. This is a standalone novella with a HEA and NO cheating! Penny Wylder writes just that-- wild romances. Happily Ever Afters are always better when they're a little dirty, so if you're looking for a page turner that will make you feel naughty in all the right places, jump right in and leave your panties at the door!

The BEARly Controlled Grizzly


Jenika Snow - 2018
    I made no apologies for my possessive, territorial side. I was a grizzly bear shifter, after all. It was my nature to be over the top.Bethany hadn’t known what to do at first—being mated to a shifter—one who was grouchy and burly and made no apologies for how rugged he really was. But she wanted me, my sweet little human mate, who could have brought a beast like me to my knees with just a look. I’d wanted nothing more than to throw her over my shoulder and take her back to my lair like a caveman.But I let her take the lead, even if my bear wasn’t happy, even if the alpha in me wanted to have my way with her right then and there. And I would have my way with her. All the ways that counted, in fact.I’d claim her, mark her, and before it was all said and done, there’d be no doubt in anyone’s mind that Bethany was owned by a grizzly.Warning: Holy moly, this hero’s crazy for his mate, but who wouldn’t want one OTT alpha bear shifter obsessed with you? This story is sweet and sexy, and oh so very filthy. Of course, you get a happily ever after … and a little somethin’-somethin’ at the end to wrap it up nicely.

Riley's Temptation


M.K. Moore - 2021
    Now I'm stuck with a brutal man who wants me just as much as I need him.Samson McCreaOne look at her prim and proper photo, and I changed. She was mine; she didn't know it yet. Gone was the brutal hitman with a penchant for cigars and scotch. I will do anything to protect her from my enemies, including marrying her, breeding her, loving her.This is a darkish, safe, over-the-top novella with so much heat your Kindle might explode... I hope it does.Is selling your virginity unethical? Of course, it is. But this is fiction. If you don’t want to read about virgins, auctions, and salacious sex, fake scenarios, and not real-life situations...DO NOT READ!!! If you have no interest in powerful men, young women, taboo moments, erotica, filthy dirty words, and SEX...DO NOT READ!!! This is fiction. It is not meant to be realistic, factual, ethical, or once again... REAL!! If you want to get away for a while….enjoy these 5 stories and good luck...not even cold water can help you now.Have fun, kittens.

Doctor Next Door


Flora Ferrari - 2018
     When I move from my small town to the big city for the first time I’m not expecting my new next door neighbor down the hall to be a dashing doctor. But one look and I want this older man to be a lot more than the doctor next door. I want him as my personal Doctor Baby Maker showing me how to make a house a home. This nurse may have passed the registered nurse exam, but when it comes to learning about the birds and the bees I’m hoping this doctor gives me a hands on test that becomes more than neighborly …and leads to a pregnancy test that gives this virgin the baby I’ve always wanted, but only with my perfect older man …my doctor next door. *Doctor Next Door is an insta-everything standalone romance with an HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.

Secret Santa


Kati Wilde - 2016
    That is, if she lasts that long. Because Logan Crenshaw, the creative force behind the company, doesn’t seem to want her there.Not being wanted is nothing new for Emma…but she doesn’t know what she’s done to make Logan stalk around the office, growling every command as if her very presence infuriates him. She can’t afford to lose this job, so her plan is to keep her head down and try to avoid any contact with him—no matter how big and sexy and unavoidable he is.But a Santa hat full of names, an office gift exchange, and one unexpected knock at her door are about to shake up all of her plans…Warning: This super-hot holiday romance contains Santa hats, red satin blindfolds, and an obsessed alpha male who talks dirty and knows exactly what to do with his big hands. Lots of swearing. No cheating, no cliffhangers.

Shift Out of Luck


Ruby Dixon - 2015
    Which is a real pain, because I’ve had it bad for curvy Adelaide Laurent ever since she sashayed into town. The fact that she’s forbidden fruit just makes my fantasies all the sweeter. But when she signs up to go on a weekend camping trip with the town’s biggest player, it’s time for a bear to step in and claim his mate. I don’t care if it breaks the rules. She’s mine, and it’s time she knew it.

Swearing to Love You (Forever Safe Romance Book 5)


ChaShiree M. - 2019
    Instead, it gave me the man of my dreams. Why did he take so long to claim me? Leif Finding her was an accident. I watched and waited for the perfect time. Now she's mine and nothing will stop from swearing to love her, forever. This is A Forever Safe Romance and this story was a long time coming. Let Leif and Maddy take you away.

Staking His Claim


Lynda Chance - 2012
    Recognizing his ruthless intensity for what it is, she doesn't correct him when he assumes she is an eighteen-year-old freshman.Raul Vega has never met a woman he couldn't do without. Until he meets Elaina Ruiz and knows she has to belong to him--even if it means waiting for her to grow up.

Bounced into Love


Rochelle Paige - 2019
    Although he left his past behind him, he never expected to find someone like his red-haired angel when he came to Chicago.But that didn’t mean he was going to let her go…Kiara Kelly is too shy to approach the smoking-hot bouncer who’s caught her interest. Lucky for both of them, Jackson doesn’t have a timid bone in his body. And once he makes his move, there’s no going back for either of them.Bounced Into Love will be available FOR FREE on the podcast Read Me Romance starting Monday January 21st! iTunes: http://geni.us/A888vRAGoogle Play: http://geni.us/7lB4UBKWebsite: www.readmeromance.comInstagram: @readmeromanceeBook will release in April of 2019

Night Before


Dani Wyatt - 2017
    Now, his Scrooge is melting away along with thoughts of if her sugar plums taste as good as they look. Penny Evergreen lives for Christmas. When her parents send her to New York for a month-long training to relieve the piano prodigy of her paralyzing stage fright, she takes one look at the elaborate Christmas Village at the prestigious Knight & Knight department store and she hatches a holiday plan of her own. Will these two star crossed opposites attract? Or will their deceptions be the end of this holiday fairy tale before it has a chance to take off? Author’s Note: Grab your candy canes and sit in front of the fire. This sugary sweet Christmas story will warm your heart and melt your panties. This May December quick holiday romance is sure to have you asking Santa for some Malcolm of your very own. Complete insta-everything, safe and always a happy ending. Or two. Or ten.

Mr. CEO Jerk (Loving a Bennett Boy Book 1)


Loni Ree - 2020
    Although I’ll miss all my friends at the coffee shop, I sure won’t miss the jerk that came into Bon Java last week and ruined my day. There was no reason for the jerk to be so rude. After all, the spilled coffee was all his fault. Tate Bennett I can’t forget her. I know she’s too young, but my heart and soul belong to her. The girl owns me and she doesn’t even know it. An invitation to a graduation party for a friend’s sister, brings Tate face to face with temptation and he discovers that he’s been mislead. The girl who owns his heart is much older than he was lead to believe. Now, he’s going to stop fighting the inevitable and starting fighting to get his girl.

Sweet Like Candy


Evie Harrison - 2018
    Right. She’s tried it all—fix ups, speed dating, online profiles and even a popular phone app, all with no success. She’s sure her dream man is out there, but she’s done trying to find him herself. She figure's when it’s meant to be; fate will find a way. Ryan Walters is a workaholic who’s not looking for Mrs. Right. He’s not even looking for Mrs. Right Now. Instead, he spends his days focused on what he cares about most— amassing a fortune. Aside from his sister and her children, Ryan has no time for entanglements of any kind. What happens when one confirmed bachelor meets the sweetest girl in the world? Happily ever after, of course!

Only Tonight


Lucy Darling - 2020
    Luke Kane is a player if you listen to gossip. An international one at that. He makes it hard to resist him when he’s so handsome and sweet every time we meet. He's nothing like people say or so I thought until he disappears not only from my life but the baby's growing inside me.Kinley Cole thinks this is only for tonight. But I know this is forever. I just can't have her yet. If the men I've taken down find out about her, they'll use her against me. So I’ll wait to stake my claim after my final covert op. I only hope it won’t be too late to claim the woman who already has my heart.

Justified


Aurora Rose Reynolds - 2014
    Nolan sees Chloe through a window of a bakery in downtown Manhattan. At first sight, something about her calls to a piece of him he thought was lost. Without thinking, he begins watching her, and when the moment presents itself, he strikes, claiming Chloe for himself. For a man who is used to getting what he wants Nolan wont let anyone or anything stand in his way.