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Captivating a Highland Warrior
Maddie MacKenna - 2020
Lady Marion Bewforest has been living a lie. When on her twenty-first birthday her parents confess that she was found in a barn as a babe, she vows to uncover the truth behind her identity. Even if it means embarking on a dangerous journey to the Highlands with no return. Trapped in a betrothal he never wanted, Fionnghall MacIosaig, Laird of Gille Chriost, longs to be free. When an English lady of unknown descent appears on his doorstep, he is forced to face his greatest foe yet: his own self-control. Desperately in love with a man she can't have and with no solid leads to aid her in her quest for answers, Marion is left with one choice: to flee. With more enemies than friends, Marion and Fionnghall's future hangs by the threads of the blanket her parents found her in all those years ago. Until a life-threatening accident opens their eyes to a clue right under their nose: a pair of woven initials and a secret ancestry... *Captivating a Highland Warrior is a steamy Scottish historical romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages). No cheating, no cliffhangers, lots of steam and a happy ending. Get this book for free with Kindle Unlimited!
Boone's Crew: A Mafia Romance Box Set
Sofia Westlake - 2019
Not just any man, but a naked man with severe injuries all over her body. She should have driven on, should have left him there. But how could she leave a man to die that way? She took him home, aware that it could be the biggest mistake she’d ever made. She was already on the run, already trying to live as much off the grid as possible. What was she going to do with an injured man? What if he died in her bed? What would she do then? Teaching Lincoln Janet Spence—Summer—is the daughter of the local district attorney who plays at being a thief, doing all she can to humiliate her mother. That is until she gets caught by a local football hero who kidnaps her and plans a dark sort of revenge. Just her luck that Lincoln happens to choose that day to break into the football star’s house and recover items that will just pay off his gambling debts to the Gabbana family. Lincoln shows no interest in the tied up girl at first, but when he learns who she really is, how could he resist collecting this bit of leverage against a district attorney who ran on the campaign promise that she would rid Tampa of Lincoln and his faction of criminals? Cason's Girl Cason Durst was once carefree and popular, the kind of college kid who thinks he knows everything. And then he was arrested and met Lincoln Steele. Lincoln saved him, fixed his problems, and offered him a job. Now Cason keeps to himself, learning all he can from the men who formed Boone’s crew. He’s learned that making friends, falling in love, all those things he once took for granted, are dangerous to him now. He’s learned to keep to himself. In fact, he’s become kind of awkward. Shy, even. Therefore, he’s the last one anyone could have expected Lincoln to send out on a mission to romance a pretty girl. Let It Raine Kara Tripp walks into Jett’s office one afternoon, begging him to forgive the debt of her lover, Harry. She’s willing to do anything, a fact that’s underscored when she begins to undress right there in his office. Jett has had a lot of offers over the years, and he’s never had the patience for it. But when he hears that Kara just happens to be a therapist who works with autistic children, he can’t pass up the opportunity to see if her skills can help improve Raine’s behavior. Jett and Kara make a deal in which she goes to work for him and Raine for six months, and he will forgive Harry’s debt. And it works, for four months, it works perfectly. But then a mole pops up in Boone’s Crew, and Jett finds himself questioning everything, and everyone, around him. Boone's End Titus betrayed his crew. In his world, betrayal was a crime punishable by death. He has two choices: embrace the very enemy that threatens to rip his world apart, or turn himself in to the very men who would like nothing more than to put a bullet in his brain. It’s not a simple choice. Titus has to decide where his loyalties really lay, and figure out who he can trust before it’s too late and an innocent pays for his mistakes. Jude Volz lost her brother to violence, and her father went to jail when she needed him the most. Determined to make someone pay, she trusted the wrong man, and now she’s caught up in something she can’t control. Locked in a car with a traitor, she has no choice but to trust Titus, to open up to him, and hope that together they can find a way out of an impossible situation. But now they’re running not just from his crew, but from hers as well.
Trifling 2
Jennifer Luckett - 2013
Ontavious is all that she’s ever wanted with the good looks, great career, and a humble spirit. Unlike her ex, he’s the type of man that she believes can hold her down and remain faithful. After finding the man of her dreams, she’s suddenly faced with a situation that could cause her to lose everything she’s built with him. Because of Sparkle’s new secret she has to make a decision on whether she wants to continue moving on with her new man, or resolve the issues between she and her ex Sayveon. She’s faced with a number of problems that have her confused, but she thinks she can handle it. When her troubles overwhelm her, Sparkle tries to be strong and not fall weak, but it’s not easy.Stephanie, is the older sister of Sparkle and is proud to say that she’s drug free. After living on the horrible drug infested streets of Jackson, Mississippi, she’s now ready to start a new life and be the mother she hasn’t been to her two boys. Although she’s hyped about starting over and tries to run from her past, it chases her and test her strength. Stephanie has to deal with several issues that will make or break her. This survivor of drug- abuse finds herself put in a predicament where she’s fighting for her life, hopefully she’s strong enough to make it through.Sayveon, the Boss, is back and more trifling than ever. When his child’s mother, Sparkle walks away from the long relationship that they once shared leaving him to be a bachelor, he finds one groupie after another. Not only is his swag on a hundred but his nice looks are too which draws the women to him. He may be a magnet for the women, but an enemy is drawn to him too and isn’t backing down. Sayveon finds himself in a few deadly situations and the person after him is out with one mission, to body him. So he stays strapped and ready to go, but if he’s caught slipping he may be the next victim of the streets. The second installment of Trifling, finds these characters facing huge obstacles. Some will overcome their situation, but a few will be busted for being just plain ole’ Trifling!
Monday: Sweet Romance (Sweet and Timeless Book 1)
Lily Rose - 2017
L. Todd's steamy contemporary romance novel Monday. This story is the same as the contemporary romance and conveys all the passion of the original book without any explicit scenes or harsh language. I don’t believe in destiny. In fate. Or in soul mates. But I believe in Hawke. My life has never been whole since my parents left forever. I have my brother, someone I can barely tolerate most of the time, and I have my best friend, Marie. And I have myself. But when Hawke walks into my life, there’s an immediate connection. Our eyes lock and an unspoken conversation is exchanged. For the first time in my life, I actually feel something. But he doesn’t. He keeps me at arm’s length and pretends there’s nothing between us when there clearly is. I’m not the kind of girl to wait around for any guy, so I don’t. But that doesn’t mean he isn’t in the back of my mind. Our paths cross again in a way neither one of us expect and it changes everything. Was it destiny that made it happen? Was it fate? Or was it something else?
A Baller Has Feelings Too: Stephan & Mariah's Hood Love Story
M. Monique - 2020
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Anjela Day - 2013
Betrayal, lust, lies, murder, and love all come into play in this urban love story.The Alton brothers run the Detroit drug game, and it was a long time coming! Now these boys have their act together and plan on going all the way letting nothing or no one get in their way.When Sacario, the second youngest of the four, fall for an insecure waitress in the men’s popular hot spot- things get hectic.Will they stand the test of time or will the game of love prove to be just too Hard?
Sarah's Inheritance
Katherine Kim - 2018
Sarah’s Inheritance is the first book in the Spirits of Los Gatos series. If you like Andre Norten and Jaymim Eve, you’ll enjoy this tale of one woman finding out what she actually wants from life. Buy Sarah’s Inheritance now and see what secrets Los Gatos is hiding. Special discounted price during launch, price will rise on 2/4!
SCANDALOUS AFFAIRS
LADY LEGACY - 2017
Maceo has overlooked the vow of “forsaking all others”, so it’s hard for him to stay faithful. Maceo is extremely sexy, and women are always throwing their goodies at him. He loves his beautiful wife Chrissy, but he keeps a hot thot on standby. He has a weakness for fine, freaky women. Their marriage seems to be perfect from the outside looking in. However, everything that glitters ain’t gold. Big trouble is brewing and Maceo is creeping out the bed to meet up with different mistresses. It’s just sex to him and nothing more; but, what happens when one of his side chicks fall in love? She’s willing to do whatever it takes to make Maceo her man. Chrissy has overlooked her husband’s cheating over the years; but, after learning of a particular mistress, Maceo might have crossed a line she can’t forgive. Maceo is scandalous, but he’s not the only one hiding secrets. Chrissy’s past ain’t pretty, and both of their secrets will be exposed. When life changing secrets are revealed…..can Maceo and Chrissy forgive each other? Or will the cheating, lies, and secrets be too much to save this troubled marriage?
My Heart Is A Fool
BriAnn Danae - 2017
Fool me twice, shame on me.” Malena, a young, free spirited woman in the last year of undergraduate school is trying to figure out where her heart belongs with this thing called love. What she fails to grasp is that the love she’s seeking is not dependent of other’s actions, but of her own. Open emotionally, Malena and her boyfriend Maayad – or what she considers him to be – find themselves struggling to keep faith alive in their relationship. One chance too many has been given, and Malena finds herself torn between what her heart yearns for, and what her mind needs; solace and security. Mellow, and as smooth as silk, Demir has been nothing but the perfect best friend to Malena. Coming to her defense has always came natural to him, and having been placed in the friend zone from the day they met, Demir doesn’t mind his title one bit. In fact, he wore it proudly until he began to see Malena for who she really is; or isn’t so to speak. Though he loves the bond they have, and finds himself curious as to what they could become, his relationship of three years stops him from doing so. Tip-toeing on the edge of temptation, balancing her busy life and strenuous relationships, Malena is forced to make some life altering decisions. Ones she never saw coming until it was too late. In this fast-paced tale of love, loss, and life lessons, BriAnn Danae introduces her readers to a fresh, relatable storyline and set of characters you’ll grow to love, even hate. Being loyal isn’t all it's cracked up to be; especially when you’ve been played the fool in the name of love.
Don't Cry, Cheat Back
Linette King - 2017
Sometimes when it happens, we ask ourselves why our significant other cheated on us. Sometimes we sit around mad at the world until we make up. Sometimes we realize enough is enough and send them packing on their merry little way, but not Tiffany Bevier. After finding out that her long term boyfriend James, cheated on her again for the umpteenth time, she decides to go out and have a little fun herself. What started off as innocent fun turns out to be her cheating on him just like he was cheating on her. Tiffany was tired of crying so she decided to cheat back
Stripper Confessions, Part 1
Solae Dehvine - 2013
She strips at night and goes to the normal life of a pre-med student during the day. Trying to keep two lives from crossing is difficult especially when her roommate falls in desperate need of money.Lauren reluctantly helps her roommate but at a huge cost. Just like a girl on the pole, what goes up must come down. See how Lauren and the lovely strippers deal with life in this erotic thriller.This is a seriesPart 1 of 3(13,010 Words)
Make Me Feel It: A Beatsville Novel
Aubreé Pynn - 2020
The love of money, the love of life, the love of survival, and the love of the game. For Zaim LeRoux and Davina Hudson, they have found love in all of those things. But most importantly, they’ve found a shatterproof love in one another - or so they thought.For the last six years of their lives, they’ve experienced mountain peaks and valleys and always managed to hold on to one another. Their strength to remain on each other’s team and successfully run one of the industry’s most notorious record labels is about to be tested. As life throws its wrenches, can Zaim and Davina remember to feel the beat that fueled their relationship? Or will the bassline fade into silence?
A Duke’s Charming Spy
Fanny Finch - 2020
Now, trying to recover from heartbreak, survive the rumors and care for his mother, James has never felt more desperate for help. If only there was someone who could help him manage this mess... Alice Addington, the eldest daughter of the Earl of Drakemyre, has lost everything. When she starts looking for employment that will help her take care of her sister and save their name, her path crosses that of the Duke of Wallasey. But Alice may have more than one reason to stay close to the Duke. As their feelings grow warmer towards each other against their intentions, the secrets that brought them together will rise to threaten what they fear to lose more than anything.
XYZ
Kimille - 2019
Mastering life’s principal and hellacious course of Hard Knock Life 101 was nothing to eXavier and eZekiel Yarbrough at an early age. Their wisdom and fearless innocence allocated them guardian angels over baby cousin, iYanna. Drug addictions, immorality, abuse, and evil are all cycles that these three have a vivid familiarity with, yet out of the wicked mentalities that assaulted them grew love, loyalty, hope, tenacity and nobility. Despite the licks they gave, as well as took, they found a safe haven in an old head called Diego. A man that knew the streets and the streets respected him. This family has an abundance of dysfunction, but their devotion to each other is unrestricted and immovable! Friends for life. Life has not been particularly kind to Najia Kennedy. She's had to sacrifice more than she's wanted and taken more L's than wins. But somehow, she's managed to stay on her feet with her head held high, all the while searching for where broken hearts go. Love remains elusive as her son's father pops in and out of their lives with empty promises and leftover lies. Najia's friendship with iYanna has withstood the test of time and her shenanigans, as she factors into the equation that is XYZ. Love forever. The streets don't owe him anything. He's taken everything he's wanted by omission or commission. Kreed is a new breed of boss, college educated and street smart. He's the boogeyman in a suit, encompassed in a mystical aura of strength and power that leaves many starstruck. He's so immune to the world around him that he's stunned at the foreign emotions caused by the feather-like thundering of a miniature storm called iYanna. He envisions her as his future, but her family views him as a catastrophic danger to all that they've invested in her. Love and hurt, joy and pain, good times and bad, take all as prisoners. When you have everything you want, is there room for more? When you have nothing, will you accept anything? XYZ is a spicy urban romance with charismatic characters, life altering situations and breathtaking moments that will fascinate you from beginning to end.
Playing for her Heart (Games Lovers Play Book 1)
Danielle Burton - 2017
Claire is through with love. Not everyone gets a happily ever after, and she’s okay with that. After all, it’s not like Mr. Right is just going to come knocking at her door… Aspiring entrepreneur, Khalil “K.C.” Campbell has been delivering mail to a beautiful workaholic for five long months. An ever-growing crush has plagued him since day one, but she has no idea he exists. That is until the day she finally looks up from her computer…