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Buck Me... For Christmas (Shifter Grove Brides #6.5)
Anya Nowlan - 2015
or some buck? Riley Seston has had a crappy year. Not only did her best friend move away to cold and distant Idaho, but her fiance and boss made off with all the money they'd collected for kids' Christmas presents and he had the nerve to cheat on her! So obviously, things are not great. And when her little jeep crashes through the cold, icy waters of a lake in Idaho, things are going from bad to worse. So no wonder Riley's a little low on Christmas spirit, right? Blitz Frost is a man on a mission. A workaholic like no other, this buck has been sent to cool his heels at his family's cottage in Shifter Grove before the busiest few days of the year for him and his 8 brothers - Christmas! He had no intentions of enjoying it. None whatsoever. So when he finds himself rescuing a gorgeous, curvy damsel in distress and loving every second they spend together, this were reindeer is obviously thrown for a loop. But isn't that what Christmas is about - a little wonder and a little mystery? Can Blitz save Christmas for Riley? And can she save save him... This book is a little Christmas novella set in Shifter Grove. It can be read as a standalone and has a guaranteed HEA! Be prepared for a little twist on everyone's favorite reindeer and be ready to ice the heat - there's plenty of it in this book!Note: This story is the final (Bk 7), of the Shifter Grove Brides - and the first (Bk 1), of the Frost Brothers' Brides series.
Dallas
Kate Tilney - 2020
. .LexiNow that my dad is retiring as fire chief, maybe I’ll finally be able to sleep at night. Don’t get me wrong, I’m proud of Dad and his service. But it’s hard spending most of your life scared someone you love could get hurt—or worse—on the job.Which is why there’s absolutely no way I’m ever going to end up with a firefighter. Not even dad’s protege and successor, Dallas, who could make a girl drool just by looking at her.And right now he’s looking at me.DallasI’d almost forgotten about little Lexi until she shows up for her dad’s retirement party. The years have been kind to this stunning, curvy beauty. Very kind.When she says she won’t date a firefighter, it only makes me want her more.I’ll show Lexi I’m the only man for her. And then, I’ll make her mine forever.Sunset Canyon Fire & Rescue is a steamy, instalove short story romance series with the alpha men sworn to protect their community and the women they love. No cliffhangers! Read DALLAS if you like redeemed bad boys, younger boss’s daughters, and a love that burns hot.
Her Keepers
Hazel Gower - 2014
Contains language and actions some may deem offensive. Sexually explicit content. Ménage - MFMIn book one of the Peacekeepers: On an American holiday with her best friend, Karen never dreamed she would meet not one, but two hunky men, who are convinced they are polar bears and she’s their mate.Brad and Duncan are two-hundred-year-old polar bear shifters. They are Peacekeepers, created by the gods to keep the peace between paranormal beings. They’re stronger, they heal faster, and all their senses are better than any other paranormal being, to help them keep the peace. But Peacekeeping is a dangerous job, so to help lessen the dangers, they work in pairs and mate in triads.Duncan and Brad have just found their mate, Karen. Now all they have to do is convince her to stay with them and keep her safe.Will Duncan and Brad be able to convince Karen to stay, or will having two men be too much, sending her running back to her homeland?
Alpha's Second Chance
Jade Alters - 2020
Can I finally make peace with my past so that I can protect the life I’ve built and give myself a second chance at happiness? Alpha’s Second Chance is a steamy paranormal shifter romance with hot Alpha bears, a strong BBW and a story about why love might be better the second time around. The Special Bear Protectors Collection includes stand-alone stories with HEAs that can be read in any order and are part of the same supernatural universe. Content Warning: Love scenes, naughty language, and piles of sexy shifter secrets. Intended for mature audiences. No cheating and no cliffhangers.
Bear Naked for Christmas
Edith Hawkes - 2015
However, when she meets Noah, the new surly and reclusive stranger next door, her vacation turns to anything but relaxing! He’s smoking hot, cut in all the right places, but beneath all that muscle, Noah is hoarding a dark secret. And like a magnet being drawn towards him, Katie is determined to find out what it is… but not before her ex shows up and throws everything into chaos. Bear Naked for Christmas is a short holiday novella set on Scarfell Mountain in amongst the Bear Oak clan. It has hot and steamy scenes, and features a guaranteed Happy Ending and no cliffhanger.
Her Detective Dragon
Alice Summerfield - 2018
Storm dragon Grissom Hale had long ago resigned himself to a lonely life. But when he stops to rescue a beautiful woman from a long walk down a lonely stretch of road during a terrible storm, he finds the woman that he was made for: his soul mate. She’s the treasure that he wants most to protect, but can a human even feel a dragon’s mating bond? Ana Alves meets Grissom on the worst day of her life, while walking home from the worst date of her life. Detective Grissom Hale is handsome, kind, and shockingly rich. He might be too good to be true. But when Ana’s luck turns from bad to worse, Grissom Hale is the only thing standing between her and an unfortunate end… Her Detective Dragon is a complete, standalone novel containing a steamy romance between the Latina barista, who finds herself in over her head, and the storm dragon turned police detective that would do anything to protect her. If you like paranormal romance with a dash of mystery, don’t miss this exciting read!
Daxton
Becca Fanning - 2016
From sunrise to sun down, all she thought about was how to keep her small town grocery store open. That meant hard decisions, the type Blair was in the midst of making when she was rudely interrupted by a tall man. A tall handsome man. Oh, there were things other than work after all! Daxton Holt thought getting his honey on Mason's shelves would be simple. Walk in, flash a smile and fill out some paperwork. But this owner was something else. She saw right through his charms, pushing him to really sell his product. He liked that, and he liked her. A feisty little minx is sweeter than any honey his bees made... This 11,000+ word novella has hot Bear Shifter Moonshiner action, a Happily Ever After, no cheating and no cliffhangers! I've attached some free stories afterward as my thanks to you.
Dragon's True Mate
Riley Storm - 2020
But what about her feelings for one?After losing her business, her husband, and her old life, Lilly Vickers is forced to move back in with her parents. She’s not looking for love, but instead is hoping to find a new passion that will provide her with the means to finally move out. A chance encounter with one of the dragon shifters of Five Peaks gives her an idea for a business. What she doesn’t expect, is just what will happen when he shows up again. This time, she can’t ignore the intense chemistry that exists between them.Trent Atrox is putting on a front. He’s told Lilly he’s at her new shop to help her because he wants to, but the truth isn’t quite that bright and cheery. The real reason he’s there, is because the most recent damage was his fault and he’s been ordered to help fix it. What he didn’t plan for, was that he would fall for her. Now he’s stuck in a lie, and he doesn’t know how to get out of it. Not without Lilly seeing him for who he really is…Even with the pair of them working to fix the damage, they’re facing an uphill battle. Not everyone who has come to Five Peaks in the wake of the dragons going public with their existence are fans. A small but growing group is becoming more outspoken, denouncing anything to do with dragons, including shops like Lilly’s. Though she sells nothing but dragon trinkets and memorabilia, they want to bring her down. Can this pair of self-professed screw-ups manage to repair her shop and themselves, while not destroying their budding relationship? Or will the dragons’ enemies succeed in stopping them both?
Ride: Awakening - Book 1
A.C. James - 2015
This curvy girl gets sent to the Aran Islands to find out whether a púca shape shifter is responsible for the strange accidents haunting a construction site. Niall O’Leary is tall, broody, and totally alpha. His mission is to discover why the veil between the human world and the Realm has lifted. And as the Chieftain’s son he must find a mate or his twin will be promised to a stallion he despises. He has a duty to his family, his clan, and a need for offspring. Otherwise the púca could become nothing more than folklore. Passion and frustration ignite when a curvy human female tempts his inner stallion like no other. There’s only one problem... She just got out of a relationship that left her broken hearted. Is she ready for a second chance at love?
Scrapper: MMA Badboy Romance
Chloe Ellison - 2016
In his penthouse suite. Just the two of us. I'm stunned. And nervous. I've covered hundreds of small time, local fights. This is the chance of a lifetime. The world famous fighter is drop dead gorgeous. Six foot three, ripped, and covered in tattoos. He's got swagger, dimples, and a sexy smile that makes me think it's all for me. He's shaving when I step inside his suite, wearing only a towel. I introduce myself, and he purposely lets it fall to the floor. He steps into the shower, leaving the door ajar. I try to look away, to focus on the interview instead of the way soap suds flow over his flexing muscles. I ask questions while he showers. He flirts. Invites me to join him. “Not happening.” I say, forehead burning. My skin tingles hot all over, and I can't blame the steam. I indulge in a brief professional glance. I manage to get a few quotes despite the distractions. After a few more innuendos, and a final offer to stick around for a casual roll, I thank him for his time, and he promptly kicks me out. Given his growly dismissal, I assume it's the last I'll see of Cage Edwards. Cage Edwards When you want something, go get it. In the ring, or in life. The moment I see her, I know she's mine. Has to be. Those hips, that ass. Everything about her makes my lust burn like whiskey and fire. She’s gorgeous, and I want her. I'm trying to leave the press conference, but not without her. So I point her out, "yeah you" style. Want to do an interview? Of course she does. I'm Cage Edwards. The last time I wanted something this bad was the world title. The belt around my waist. Now all I can think about is being on top of her, with her legs wrapped around me, whimpering my name. The things I will do to her. But she isn't making it easy. Even after I flash the famous smile, and show her the only thing bigger than my winning personality. Every word out of her mouth tells me she isn't like all the rest. Feisty, smart, real. The chase is on. I won't stop. Nothing will keep me from her. This is true love, and I'll fight for it. SCRAPPER, is a 50k word standalone Bad Boy Secret Baby romance novel, with no cheating, and a happily ever after ending.
Wild Homecoming
Liza Street - 2017
Her butthole ex stole her credit info and the resulting legal battles have pretty much thrown her off guys forever. She gets along just fine with her online friend, Jackson, with whom she exchanges messages nearly every day. He’s safe because he’s always on the road and they’ll likely never meet in person.Mountain lion shifter Jackson Jaynes is willing to risk everything, even his relationship with his siblings, to return to the Dark Pines territory and meet the woman who sends him those funny, flirty messages. But when his return sparks a new wave of violence, he’ll have to decide whether to fight it out, or leave home again, in order to keep Summer safe.Content Warning: This shifter romance stands alone and has an HEA. It contains liberal usage of naughty language and sexytimes and is intended for adults.
The Christmas Tree Bear
Rosie Lynne - 2015
The problem was that she had a very expensive degree from a top-notch university and all the debt that went with it. And, sadly, not a decent enough job to both live on her own and pay off those expensive student loans.That's why she took up an extra part-time job at Christmas Tree Town, a tree farm and orchid that is turned into Santa's village every year around the holidays to help the families all over the area celebrate the holidays.Willis Barnett inherited the family farm after his father passed away, and with his mother, they hope to make Christmas Tree Town a big profit this year to help keep the family business in the black. He only wants to run the farm then run as his bear through the fields and forests. He wasn't expecting to find The One, his mate, dressed up like Santa's Elf Helper while doing the daily chores.With the help of family and friends, and one not so helpful ice storm, maybe they can make this work and start of the new year just right. A stand alone, sweet & steamy, holiday romance! HEAs only, no cliffhangers.
Wild Bear Mates
Lilly Wilder - 2020
I'm Catalina, Witch and Surrogate to Three Shapeshifters.Since the Great Pact, witch and bear relationships have been outlawed.I'm starting to realize that breaking a thousand-year-old rule comes at a price.As claimed territory, I follow three rules: service my shifters, produce babies and stay out of trouble.The tricky part is denying the magic in my veins and the growing passion in my heart.A rival clan discovered that I'm a witch and the newest surrogate.With a target on my back and a shapeshifter in my womb, I must now rely on my studs as protectors.Since my magic and offspring are a danger to the clan, we must find a way to keep everyone safe.I just hope that three warriors and a witch will be enough.Wilde Bear Mates is a standalone paranormal bear shifter reverse harem romance with a HEA and NO cheating!
A Mate's Denial
P. Jameson - 2014
A wolf who can’t secure a mate will only endanger the pack. Destined to be denied by his mate, he’s been on his own ever since, surviving, waiting... hunting her. Now that he’s found her, he has a plan. A threat from a rival pack will have him returning home in hopes of saving the very people who cast him out. But he can’t go alone. He’ll have to convince the woman who doesn’t want him, to help.
His wolf will make her an offer she can’t refuse…
It’s been a year since she lost the love of her life in a tragic motorcycle accident, and Kerrigan is finally ready to move on. Especially since she was never the love of his. A roughened biker who’s hot enough to stop her breath is the very last thing she’s looking for. But apparently he’s been looking for her, and even with her unwanted extra pounds, he looks at her like she sets his world on fire. To be accepted, wanted, as she is, is her deepest secret desire. But is it worth it to risk her heart again with someone who could so easily crush it?
Shane
Tarin Lex - 2020
Book 1Falling in love always ends in disaster for me. Women are drawn to the uniform, and the brawn underneath, but not the life.While my SWAT team is out doing a car wash for a good cause, I spot the woman of my dreams. Gemma is a single mom, and everything I’ve ever wanted—curvy, gorgeous, and sweet as sin.I know I should probably leave her alone.But I can’t; I want her too much. She’s made me a believer in love at first sight. In kismet, and happily ever afters.Would Gemma take a chance on a guy like me…even after I let her down?Shane is book one of the Fort Montevallo S.W.A.T. series. It can stand alone, but why stop here? Each short instalove novella features an older alpha cop and younger curvy woman—always safe, steamy & sweet, with a heartwarming HEA!