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Sunshine and the Recluse: A Whisper Valley Soulwink Romance (Hermits & Curves Book 1) by Megan Wade
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Kiss and Don't Tell
Meghan Quinn - 2021
Steamy and unapologetically witty.Five hockey players, a cabin in the woods . . . and little old me, Winnie Berlin.Sounds like the start of a fantasy, right? But it's not. It's my reality.It all started when I got lost in the middle of the Canadian Rockies. A wicked thunderstorm sent my car mud sliding into a ditch and for a girl whose survival skills involve finding the nearest Starbucks, I was in deep trouble.Forced to abandon my car in search of help, I stumbled upon a cabin in the middle of nowhere. Soaking wet, irritated, and in desperate need of a hot shower, I knocked on the door for help only to be greeted by five boisterous, burly, and insanely attractive men.Not just men.Professional hockey players.I hit the motherload of fantasies, right? Wrong.Because as it turns out, one of them is my ex-boyfriend's half-brother. And when I end up crashing in their spare bedroom for the night, things take a very unexpected turn.I'm not sure any amount of survival skills can protect my heart from Vancouver Agitators star goalie, Pacey Lawes. But as long as we kiss and don’t tell, maybe everything will be okay . . .
Lainie: The Palmer Sisters Book 1
Kayt Miller - 2018
These books are short, sweet, and oh, so dirty. Recently divorced, Lainie Palmer-Bottoms is a woman on a mission—a mission to jump-start her romance writing career with a sexy novel about a badass biker gang. Keeton Gustafson is a badass biker dude and owner of Gustafson Custom Motorcycles. He's also Lainie Palmer-Bottoms's muse. The thing is, the second Keeton gets a look at the curvy beauty, it's him that's inspired. At their first encounter, they discover they need each other. She needs research material for her novel. He needs to do her on his desk. Can two people from different worlds find common ground? Keeton thinks so, but Lainie’s not so sure. Each book is a stand-alone with a HEA but because the stories overlap and intertwine, it’s best to read them in order. Due to coarse language and sexual content, this book is suitable for readers 18+.
Possession
Jessica Hawkins - 2014
Wealthy businessman Beau Olivier wants Lola for a night, and in order to get her, he’s willing to make her dreams come true.But Beau’s conditions are explicit. From sunset to sunrise, Lola must submit all of herself to him—body, mind, and soul. Because nothing is more important to Beau than maintaining control...especially over his possessions.Sometimes, though, things don’t go according to plan. What if one night isn't enough? What if come sunrise, Beau isn’t ready to say goodbye?
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.
His Love
Fiona Davenport - 2019
Right up until the day he noticed that his neighbor’s daughter had become the beautiful woman who was meant to be his. Since then, he waited not-so patiently for her to turn eighteen. He bided his time by watching over her. When he realized that all she wanted was a baby of her own, he was ready to give her more than just his love. He’d give her everything.
Spring Training
K.B. Winters - 2017
She’s never learned how to handle a bat, or had anyone in her dug out. She’s in need of some serious training. I’m a pro athlete and just the man for the job. Where do I begin? Not only is Grace a virgin, she’s a nerd to boot. Twenty-one-years-old, hopelessly innocent, clueless beyond belief. She's beautiful and smart. But she has no idea how to use those curves she’s been given. Seriously, she’s a work of art. Makes me harder than my baseball bat. They say she’s off limits, but I play dirty. I’ll steal my way to third base easilyy. One look at her, and I know it. Spring training is the perfect time to score a home run. This is a standalone virgin bad boy instalove romance with no cheating, an HEA and no cliffhanger! It’s book 3 in my bestselling series, Bad Boys Of Summer. Both of the other standalone books are also included in this copy as bonus for a limited time, so you can read the whole series! Enjoy! Intended for readers 18+ due to Kindle-melting scenes and other mature content.
The 7 Rules of Moving On: A Mystic Hot Springs Novella
Jess K. Hardy - 2022
Determined to move on from a breakup and a stagnant life, she heads to Mystic Hot Springs—a resort in the remote town of Twin Hearts, Montana—for a Valentine's Day getaway with her best friend before embarking on a new job in Seattle and a more exciting life. She's armed with a laminated list of rules to keep her heart safe and a simple plan: find a rebound guy, get lucky, put her ex behind her. Not part of her plan: the resort’s sweet and smoking hot bartender, Andrew Trig.Trig, with his soulful brown eyes, thick beard, and Keanu Reeves good looks, is not no-strings-attached rebound material. He's sell-all-your-stuff-and-move-to-the-middle-of-damn-nowhere-for-him material. Kissie is determined to keep her distance, but when he offers to act as her wingman for the weekend after her best friend gets sick in exchange for her help convincing Mystic’s owners not to sell the resort he loves, she can’t refuse.The more time Kissie spends in Twin Hearts, she’s charmed by the town, by Mystic, and by Trig. As the sexual tension between them steams up the windows more than the hot springs water, Kissie will learn some rules are made to be broken. When a single night calls into question everything she thought she wanted, she’ll have to decide if big feelings will send her running away, or if sometimes moving on means staying right where you are.Notes from JessWelcome to Twin Hearts! Where magic is in water, love is in the air, and talking bears play cupid.Kissie and Trig came to me one night begging to meet. They were in the bar. Kissie was wearing a polka dotted mod dress and Trig was in jeans and a flannel. Kissie was all over the place, buzzing around and spilling her drink but absolutely convinced she had her life together. Trig was leaning against the door frame, arms crossed over his chest, grinning at her and thinking, "She is the woman of my dreams." Literally. I adore these two love-struck goofballs and I sincerely hope you do as well. Stay tuned for book 2 this summer! If Ryan plays his cards right, he might finally get his redhead.
Bad Intentions
Ella Frank - 2021
James doesn’t know that…
When I showed up at my roommate’s work party, the last thing I expected was to find a man straight out of my dreams. But when the crowd parted and the fates aligned, there he was, waiting for me. Marcus St. James, president of ENN WorldWide News.Sexy and powerful, with a stare that could freeze you in place, Marcus was the perfect reward for securing a job at Mitchell & Madison, the best law firm in Chicago. To play with the big fish, however, one must become a big fish, and that’s where my little white lie began.It was one night. I was never going to see him again, and from the second we spoke, I knew he was interested. It was there in his eyes, the same fire in my veins. It was there in his voice, whenever he said my name.The only problem? It wasn’t my name, and now I wanted more—much more.But how can anything good come out of something that started with such bad intentions?Bad Intentions is the first book in the Intentions Duet.
Pretty Boy
K.M. Neuhold - 2020
You get used to feeling unwanted.Until he walks into my bar…Tall, gorgeous, and all kinds of out of place. And the way he looks at me ain’t like no way I ever seen before.Does he mean it when he says he wants to take me away from here? Nobody’s ever wanted me around for long. Can I believe Barrett when he says that’s what he wants?Something about the word Daddy on my lips makes it all seem possible. Even if I don’t really believe anyone would want to keep an ugly boy like me forever…*** Pretty Boy is a low-ish angst, steamy, sweet Daddy story with NO age play.
Mistress Christmas
Lorelei James - 2008
The combination of a velvet mask and a Mrs. Claus-meets-dominatrix costume gives Holly the courage to approach the hot-bodied man across the room who is as lickable as a candy cane. Detective Nick West is working undercover to find the sexy vixen who supposedly robbed his buddy at Sugar Plums. His interest in the pole dancers vanishes faster than a flying sleigh upon his introduction to Mistress Christmas—a leggy brunette with smoky eyes and a lush mouth that begs for hours beneath the mistletoe. One lap dance and their attraction flares hotter than a fireplace on a cold winter evening. And Nick is only too happy to oblige when Holly blurts out her secret Christmas wish…a night filled with sweet and dirty carnal pleasures that will land them both on the naughty list.
Heartsridge Shifters: Owen
Olivia Arran - 2018
Yeah, he might have underestimated his fated mate. When it comes to Bree, self-control evades him. But he's determined to win her over and uncover her secrets, because if he doesn't, she'll run. Or fly. What the hell was fate thinking, pairing a wolf with a dragon?Dragon shifter Briana followed the leader of the rogues to the shifter town of Heartsridge because he needed her help. But that's all sorted now, so why is she still here? Any dragon with a spark of sense would have flapped wings and hauled glittery butt out of here, but... no. Not her. Yes, she's tired of running and hiding. And she's made new friends. So, obviously, it can't be a certain stubborn alpha wolf keeping her here. Right? Throw in:A patronizing alpha dragon sticking his snout in.A surprising career change.A new lead on an old enemy.Way too much pressure to become a registered shifter.Okay, having a big, strong alpha wolf on her side might be a good thing. Oh, and he's insanely hot. That helps, too.
**This full length novel takes place after the South-One Bears series, but you do not have to read the previous series to enjoy this book. Each book features a different couple and their happy ever after. Also included: naughty language, fully realized love scenes, and big, burly shifters who only have eyes for their fated mates.**
Wife Wanted
Eva Luxe - 2017
He needed a fiance. So they made a deal. They just didn't know they'd enjoy it so much. My best friends are all getting married and starting families. I've never felt the need to have a man. They feel differently, and urge me to get a wedding date. Then I meet Gordon, a billionaire CEO. He's gorgeous, well hung and amazing in bed. And he needs to get married to keep his company afloat. Both of us have to pretend to be people we're not. It seems like a fake match made in heaven. Until we realize it might be becoming all too real. Will what started as a fun dare turn into something serious? And will our hearts get too entangled to walk away as planned? Wife Wanted is a standalone steamy romance featuring a billionaire alpha male and the feisty, curvy woman who wins his heart. It has no cheating, no cliffhangers and a happily ever after. Bonus content included!
Don't Look
Jessa Kane - 2018
I’ve been watching the big, brooding stranger from across the canyon with my paintbrush in hand. Does he feel me? Sometimes I swear he looks right through my tinted windows. A risky escape and one rash decision land me right where I need to be. In his strong, protective arms, his primal hunger consuming me. But he’s not the Hollywood Hills millionaire I believed him to be. He’s an enemy to my father. And we’re…always…being watched.