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The FireNine Series


S.Q. Williams - 2014
    There is also a bonus scene! It is a delivery/baby chapter told in Gage Grendel's POV.Who He Is (Book 1)Eliza Smith has never been the one to seek a relationship. She's never dated a guy in her life, never even hugged a man (outside of her father/manager of the hot and popular rock band, FireNine) but when she decides to spend her summer on tour with FireNine, it all changes. Eliza really gets to meet Gage Grendel - her former crush from high school and the lead singer of FireNine - and witness sides to him to which she'll begin to truly despise.She'll ignore him, she'll dislike his ways, she'll do anything to try and stay away from him until Gage finally gets her to slip up and give in. She agrees on a casual fling with Gage, but soon they'll both see how the fling will blur into something they can't control and when it's finally time for Eliza to go and accomplish her own dreams, she'll know there's more she took from Gage than she ever thought possible.Who We Are (Book 2)Eight months.That's how long it's been since Eliza last saw Gage and they both feel as if they don't deserve one another's forgiveness. He screwed up. She walked away without looking back. They'll try and make up all the time they've lost with one another, that is until they're facing the choices of either going their separate ways, or hanging on and fighting for dear life.The fights will be endless. They heartache will be real. The demons will return, and they won't back down without a fight.There are some who will do anything to keep true love apart, and those same people will dig deep into their demonic ways until Eliza and Gage are literally no more.Can Eliza and Gage overcome it all? Will they be able to face the true demons that are seeking to destroy them? Or will they just forget about everything they've worked so hard for and go their separate ways?Sometimes you have to go through struggles in order to reach an ultimate point of peace... but will their struggle be worth it?Who I Am (Book 3)Some stories aren't easy to tell.Some situations aren't easy to relive.But I was raised to be strong--to hold my own. Because of it, I was hurt, torn down, beaten and even had my heart snatched right out of my chest.But I'm ready now. It's time for me to speak up. You want to know what really goes on inside my head, well I'm right here.Real. Raw. Intense.This is all me. Roy Sykes. This is my story, and trust me... its far from pretty.Who I'm Becoming (Book 4)Montana Delray is the most laid back of the popular rock band, FireNine. He's goofy, charming, blatantly honest, talented, a massive flirt, and extremely handsome. The girls literally throw themselves at him, and he accepts it. He loves the attention. The fame. The parties. His single life. With so many women to choose from, it's not in his nature to chase after just one, but when Lauren Harkin enters his life, that all changes. Lauren is smart, sexy, confident, and knows exactly how to get under his skin... and although he hates to admit it, he loves it. He wants her in every way possible, but she doesn't want anything to do with him. Famous FireNine rocker, Delray isn't the kind of guy Lauren needs to bring into her life. After having her emotions tampered with repeatedly, she refuses to give into someone who will most likely take her for granted and make things worse.

HERO Force Box Set


Amy Gamet - 2018
    Gripping action and spicy romance meet heroism and intrigue. Complete series! Six books and two novellas. Stranded with the SEAL - A runaway bride with amnesia is stranded with a Navy SEAL bent on revenge. Sheltered by the SEAL - A secret baby story with a smoking hot twist. Harbored by the SEAL - All she wants is a fling with her brother's best friend, but their cruise ship is wired to explode. Married to the SEAL - He's hired to be her husband, but can they keep their relationship strictly platonic? Justice for the SEAL - A one-night-stand with an older woman turns out to have dramatic consequences. Targeted by the SEAL - A journalist disappears into a cult and only her ex can rescue her. Kidnapped by the SEAL - A SEAL in desperate need of medical attention is forced to kidnap a doctor and her son in the middle of a hurricane. Forever with the SEAL - A wedding novella featuring the couple from HERO Force book one, Stranded with the SEAL.

Cosmic Passions


Meg Ripley - 2015
    Adult readers only!

The Hand of Strange Children: A nerve-shredding mystery thriller


Robert Richardson - 1993
     Details trickle in: the house belongs to wealthy merchant banker Charles Stansfield; present are well-known news editor Richard Barlow and members of his family. But the victims identities are withheld. Who are they? Why has a family gathering exploded into violence and death? Through their individual voices the lives of Richard, Tim and Naomi Barlow and their mother, Florence, unfold and a shocking crime comes to light - one that has gone undetected and unpunished, culminating in a double-killing a quarter of a century later. The Hand of Strange ChildrenPraise for Robert Richardson ''With this, his first novel, Robert Richardson makes a most impressive debut as a writer of the classical English detective story… He knows how to create suspense and an atmosphere of incipient evil; he provides us with a genuine puzzle, his characters are believable people, and the motive of his murderer is psycho-logically credible.” P D James “Skilful rerouting and the taste of real tears” The Sunday Times “Eccentrics, suspects and witty writing abound” The Times “Here is a book to be missed only at your own peril” Armchair Detective “Elegantly written, beautifully characterised, suspenseful and oddly moving” Mystery Reader’s Journal “Grand entertainment, deft handling and suave wit” Publishers Weekly Robert Richardson is a journalist and editor who lives in England.

Small Town Shepherd


Nala Henkel-Aislinn - 2021
    Sam lost her career and her boyfriend on the same day. Needing an escape, she makes a radical decision—leave the big city for a small town, get a regular job, and take a break from men and romance.Brody is picking up the pieces after divorce. He’s hoping for a fresh start in the small community of Maple Cove. Instead, he’s forced to co-manage a failing animal hospital with Sam, who seems ready to hate him on sight.Watch two people learn to face their fears and love again in this sweet, small-town enemies to happily-ever-after romance.Small Town Shepherd is the first book in the sweet romance series Maple Cove Dog Lover’s Society.

Tropical Heat Series Box Set


Sophia Knightly - 2012
    In Wild for You (Book One), Detective Clay Blackthorne has his hands full when he promises to safeguard an old college pal's sister without letting her know what he's up to. He never imagines that lively Marisol Calderon will knock his socks off and put a ring on his finger--and all at his suggestion! Their marriage of convenience is meant to protect her and Clay doesn't plan on being hitched for long to the tempting beauty. But the honeymoon sure feels real to him...Sassy Marisol is used to doing whatever she wants--and right now her plan is to shake up the hot detective's hard-edged demeanor. But the fun turns to danger when a mystery stalker bent on marrying her marks her as his prey. Temporarily becoming Clay's wife seems like a practical way to thwart the stalker. But as passion ignites and Marisol falls for the tender heart buried beneath the tough detective's chest, Clay's true identity is revealed and she begins to wonder who--if anyone--she can trust...In Sold on You, (Book Two) Confirmed bachelor Dr. Marcos Calderon is in hot water. He needs to come up with a fake fiancée fast or he'll disappoint his beloved grandma who's arriving on the next flight to meet her. Proper social worker Gabriela Morales should fit the bill--but tonight, in that sexy, slit-to-there red evening gown, she looks anything but proper. Gabriela only volunteered for the hospital's charity bachelorette auction to benefit a cause dear to her heart. Now she's reeling from the hot doctor's bid of fifteen thousand dollars for a weekend date with her! She's not sure what Dr. Handsome has in mind, but the smoldering look in his eyes is unmistakable...

Bad Boy Billionaires Collection III: Billionaire Bachelors At Their Best


Judy Angelo - 2013
    9Rockford St. Stephens - The owner of a newly acquired luxury vacation business who finds himself boss to an executive assistant who can't stand him...but who he finds impossible to resist.HER INDECENT PROPOSAL -Vol. 10Sloane Quest - The media mogul who's rocked back on his heels when his top competitor, the lovely Melanie Parker, makes him an offer he can't refuse. SO MUCH TROUBLE WHEN SHE WALKED IN - Vol. 11Maximillian Davidoff - The cosmetics giant turned NASCAR entrepeneur who's bowled over by the most ornery woman he's ever met. MARRIED BY MIDNIGHT – Vol. 12Reed Davidoff – The fashion mogul who gets caught up in a fairy tale romance that makes him wish he could reverse his past. After the mistakes he’s made, can he win the hand of the princess?Alpha males at their best - which one will you fall in love with?

Cozy Mysteries 12 Book Box Set:


Hope Callaghan - 2019
    This boxed set contains the first six books from both series. BONUS: RECIPES INCLUDED --------------------------------------- Contents: (From the Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series) 1-Who Murdered Mr. Malone? 2-Grandkids Gone Wild 3-Smoky Mountain Mystery 4-Death by Dumplings 5-Eye Spy 6-Magnolia Mansion Mysteries (From the Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery Series) 1-Starboard Secrets 2-Portside Peril 3-Lethal Lobster 4-Deadly Deception 5-Vanishing Vacationers 6-Cruise Control ----------------------------------------------- Book 1-Who Murdered Mr. Malone? Nothing exciting ever happens in the small town of Belhaven. Nothing that is, until a body was found in the woods behind the local elementary school. With the entire town in an uproar, "Garden Girl" Gloria Rutherford makes it her personal mission to find the killer or killers and solve the mystery with some help from her friends. With a little amateur detective work, Gloria is able to uncover enough clues that point right to the murderer. She's about to discover, however, things aren't always as clear cut as they would appear. Book 2-Grandkids Gone Wild "Garden Girl" Gloria Rutherford, has her hands full. Her mischievous and energetic grandsons are coming for a weekend visit. To top things off, she discovers someone is living in her barn. But who and why? As this amateur sleuth investigates what's going on in her own backyard, another murder victim turns up in their sleepy little town. Hot on the trail of a murderer, trying her best to make sure her grandkids don't end up in the ER and facing a budding romance, Gloria and her small town of Belhaven are once again about to be turned upside down. Book 3-Smoky Mountain Mystery Life is good for "Garden Girl" Gloria Rutherford. Spring has finally sprung, love is in the air, and no dead bodies have turned up in the small town of Belhaven...lately. It seems as if it's almost too good to be true. Just as Gloria starts to get settled into her familiar routine, she receives a mysterious message from her older sister, Liz. Certain that her sister, the drama queen, is once again bent on turning Gloria's life upside down for no good reason, she almost chooses to ignore the dire message that she may be in danger. When a key to her sister's place shows up in her mailbox after Liz mysteriously vanishes, Gloria jumps in with both feet to track her down. Crisscrossing the country with one of the other Garden Girls in tow, the two amateur sleuths find themselves on an adventure of a lifetime. Gloria soon discovers her sister's mysterious disappearance is the least of her worries. PLUS NINE MORE COZY MYSTERIES FOR YOU TO ENJOY!

The Complete Detective Sophie Allen Mystery Series


Michael Hambling - 2020
    This is the COMPLETE DETECTIVE SOPHIE ALLEN SERIES.Book 1: DARK CRIMESA young woman’s body is discovered on a deserted footpath in a Dorset seaside town late on a cold November night. She has been stabbed through the heart. It seems like a simple case for DCI Sophie Allen and her team to solve. But not when the victim’s mother is found strangled the next morning.Book 2: DEADLY CRIMESA young man’s mutilated body is found on top of the Agglestone, a well-known local landmark on Studland Heath.Book 3: SECRET CRIMESTwo women go away for the weekend, but only one comes back alive. Was it just the music they were into? And who was the man the victim met at the festival?Book 4: BURIED CRIMESA devastating family secret unearthed. Sisters with a murderous rivalry.Book 5: TWISTED CRIMESRetired couple Sylvia and Ted Armitage attend the wrong funeral. It’s an honest mistake. But one month on, their bodies are found in their car, abandoned in the depths of a tranquil nature reserve.Book 6: EVIL CRIMESA young man’s body is spotted in the stormy Dorset sea. Did he lose his footing and fall in? Or is there a more sinister cause of death?Book 7: SHADOW CRIMESAn undercover detective disappears. A retired prison guard is found dead. Drugs and contraband phones are out of control in the local prisons. How are they getting in?Book 8: SILENT CRIMESDetective Sophie Allen’s daughter discovers the body of a reclusive tramp out in the woods. Sophie and her team try to piece together something about his life, but progress is slow. NO ONE IS QUITE WHAT THEY SEEM.

Lost Creek Shifters: The Complete Collection


Samantha Leal - 2018
    a quiet mountain town full of secrets... FINALLY Get the COMPLETE COLLECTION including all 8 Novellas! When Poppy takes a vacation with her overbearing family, the last thing she expects is to find herself in the idyllic surroundings of Lost Creek, and what comes as even more of a surprise is one of the first people she meets, the handsome and mysterious Arlo. Arlo owns one of the busiest diners in town, but Poppy soon learns that he is on the wrong side of a grand divide, and that Lost Creek is a town of two halves. "Bears and Wolves roam these woods..." she is told... But she never could have imagined how close they could be... and of how those nearest to her are hiding something deep inside of themselves which could threaten to ruin everything. Is Arlo all that he seems? And if he is really what Poppy thinks he is, could she be the woman he has been waiting for? The one who can finally love and understand him? There's only one way to find out... Come and meet the residents of Lost Creek! And pick a side... Bears or Wolves? This Collection features: ARLO SCAR BLU BODHI KODHI ZEKE RIVER THORN There is also a brief preview of the Shifter Heaven Box Set! These stories contain No Cheating, No Cliffhangers and of course all have HEAs ; ). Warning: This ebook contains mature steamy shifter themes and language and is meant for 18+ readers only.

The Highland Heart Collection Box Set


Cali MacKay - 2013
    ***The Highlander's Hope***When Dr. Catriona Ross discovers clues to a long lost highland treasure, her only hope of finding the jewels is to obtain the help of Scotland's most eligible bachelor and playboy, Iain MacCraigh.​Iain can't believe his luck when he finds out the jewels are hidden away somewhere on his land-- and it doesn't hurt that the historian looking for them has curves to go with her smarts. With his brother betting the family fortune, this is the life line he desperately needs.​The odds are against them, and with word getting out about the jewels, they're not the only ones on the hunt. Time's running out, but can they learn to trust each other, or will they lose the jewels and true love in the process?A Highland Home***Rowan Campbell is desperate for answers. She’s lived her life without knowing a thing about her father, her mother refusing to speak of him, even on her deathbed. With her cheating fiancé gone and no one else in her life, Rowan moves to her mother’s hometown in Scotland, determined to find the father she’s never known.When Angus Macleod agrees to help a family friend move to Scotland from the States, the last thing he expects is to fall hard for the fiery redhead, who makes him rethink his bachelor ways. Looking for any excuse to spend time with Rowan, he’s more than happy to help her find her father, even if she’s skittish about committing to anything serious. But when Angus discovers Rowan’s mother left Scotland pregnant and terrified, he wonders how dangerous Rowan’s quest might be. Before long, Angus finds himself hindering rather than helping, despite knowing his actions could ruin any chance he has for happiness.With Rowan closing in on her father’s identity, will Angus be able to keep her from harm? And will she ever forgive him for standing in her way?A Highland Heist***Feisty and fiery security expert, Maggie Brennan, is thrilled when she lands the job to design the security system for the Highlander’s Hope. At the top of her field, she usually prefers to work alone, but when the owner of the priceless jewels insists she work with his computer security expert, Conall Stewart, she doesn’t mind it as much as she thought she would. Not when Conall is damn smart and smoking hot, despite his gruff and grumpy exterior. Maggie loves a challenge, and she’s sure Conall could be a whole lot of fun if he just loosened up a little.The last thing Conall wants is to deal with Maggie, especially when she pushes all his buttons with her perky and highly caffeinated demeanor. All he wants is to be left alone, but the woman is distractingly gorgeous, brilliant and funny. Before he even has a chance to shore up his defenses, she’s managed to weasel her way into his heart, despite him having sworn off any type of relationship.Yet outside forces are playing dirty, and there’s suddenly more on the line than the Highlander’s Hope and a love they never thought they’d find.

Brimstone Witch Mysteries - Box Set 1


April Fernsby - 2017
    With the help of her cat, Stanley, she investigates crime in the magical town of Brimstone. There’s an increase in the illegal use of black magic in Brimstone resulting in the crime rate escalating. Taking her gran’s advice, Cassia takes up residence in town so she can observe anyone who’s acting out of character. It’s not long before Cassia comes across the murdered body of a vampire. Cassia discovers he was a particularly nasty vampire who had countless enemies – and there are many residents who are happy to see him dead. But which one of his enemies actually killed him? The Centaur's Last Breath: A centaur has died while out on a run in Brimstone. His death is confirmed as heart failure by a doctor. But the centaur’s father is adamant that his son was murdered and asks for Cassia’s help. Cassia starts to investigate the centaur’s death and is soon convinced it was murder. Furthermore, she discovers the centaur had made many enemies in the lead-up to his death. As Cassia and Stanley get deeper into the investigation, a stranger comes into their lives. This stranger is welcome, but things quickly take a turn for the worse and Cassia realises someone is out to cause her a great deal of harm. The Sleeping Goblin A goblin has been murdered at The Brimstone Hotel. Cassia and Stanley investigate and discover his death could be linked to his unusual job. They soon have a list of suspects who had a grudge against the goblin, including his family. Things don’t run smoothly and their investigation is sabotaged by someone who wants to get rid of Cassia and Stanley - and will stop at nothing until they achieve that.

Billionaire SEAL


Alexa Davis - 2016
    Alan Powell, unexpectedly dies, he arrives to find that his billionaire father's assets have all been frozen and that he is without a place to go. His father's assistant, Echo Frost, offers Ryan a place to stay while he tracks down the money. After Echo is fired, she begins receiving cryptic emails from Ryan's dead father which lead them into a maze of mystery. As the attraction between them grows, Ryan and Echo band together to find out what secret is so important that someone would be willing to kill to keep it under wraps, and when Echo is kidnapped, Ryan is forced into action in order to rescue her from people who are willing to kill to get their hands on his father's research. Will he find her or will time run out on the Seal son's secrets? * This is a super steamy alpha billionaire bad boy romance standalone novel *

Devil's Disciples MC Romance Series : The Complete Boxed Set


Scott Hildreth - 2019
    Six very different tales of badass alpha males who have one thing in common--they treat their women with respect. The Devil's Disciples are an unconventional Motorcycle Club comprised of modern-day outlaws. Each book tells the tale of a different member of the MC. The books may be read as a stand-alone, with a complete story being told about that respective Hero and heroine. There is no cheating, no abuse, and no sex outside the relationship. This Complete Box Set includes the following books: BAKER- The Club President is taken by surprise when the bank teller from a recent robbery moves in next door to the clubhouse. CASH - The club muscle has a one-night-stand with the neighbor of another member. Soon, it's an addiction he can't stop. GHOST - The pivot man for the club falls head over heels for a world-famous philanthropic social media influencer. GOOSE - Ally Northrop is a female race car driver that yearns to get into the club as a getaway driver. Her other skillset is cracking safes. Sounds like a match made in heaven... RENO - When a man threatens a waitress at a restaurant Reno is eating in, he can't help but step in and take care of business. There's one problem: The man's boss is the head of the biggest cartel in Mexico... TITO - The club's intelligent planner falls for a woman whose father (unbeknownst to him) is investigating SoCal's outlaw biker clubs. This series is smoking hot, hard to put down, and will undoubtedly change your mind about MC romance, bikers, and outlaws. What reviewers are saying about this not-to-be-missed series: This was my first taste of Scott Hildreth's work. I will read everything of his that I can get my hands on. I laughed. I cried--no, I bawled my eyes out. I have almost NEVER felt as many emotions through a series as I did with this one. It was so beautifully written. You love the characters so much. I honestly don't have the words to describe how much I treasured this set of books. - Goodreads With lots of hilarious banter, emotional turmoil, heartbreaking childhoods, suspenseful twists and turns, and unexpected surprises that you will never see coming, this was a fantastic series that everyone who loves MC's will enjoy. - Goodreads You MUST get this collection. Once you start reading, you will NOT stop until the very last page. - Amazon reviewer I have been a fan of your work since I picked up the Filthy Fu##ers boxed set in 2016 and you continue to exceed expectations every single time. - Amazon His characters are some of the most real characters I have ever read. - Amazon I highly recommend this set and would post 10, that's right, 10 stars if possible! - Goodreads This will definitely be put in my "to be read again" folder! - Goodreads Scott Hildreth is a genius MC erotica author. Read anything he writes. - Amazon This was my first taste of Scott Hildreth's work. I will read everything of his that I can get my hands on. - Amazon

Driftwood


Shauna Bickley - 2010
    She has changed her name and worked hard to ensure he wouldn't find her, but now he is back in her life again. Is it chance, or something more sinister?Juliet has secrets she needs to keep hidden, but Luke wants to renew their relationship. After meeting him incidents occur that make her fear the unthinkable. Her life may be in danger.She leaves Auckland for Sydney on a business trip, but Luke appears there. Can she trust him, or are his secrets more dangerous than the ones she hides.Driftwood is a romantic suspense novella. Included in the Kindle version are the opening chapters of the new novel, Lies of the Dead, and the opening chapters of Lives Interrupted.