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Kiss a Bridesmaid (Kindle Single) (Always a Bridesmaid Book 3)
Courtney Hunt - 2017
The Always a Bridesmaid staff will do anything to ensure picture-perfect nuptials—including chasing a mischievous canine ring bearer through crowded Forsyth Park. When Abigail Browne strolls through romantic Forsyth Park on the first sunny spring day in Savannah, she never expects to catch a runaway puppy's leash—or to end up covered in mud with a twisted ankle. After Shortie escorts her home—and discovers that she is out of a job—he offers her a chance to work with Always a Bridesmaid. Now, as Shortie and Abby work together to make wedding dreams come true, will their blossoming friendship become their own happily ever after? Kiss a Bridesmaid is a standalone novella in the Always a Bridesmaid contemporary romance series about professional bridesmaids finding their own happily ever afters. If you enjoy witty dialogue, unforgettable characters, and sweet, emotional love stories, you’ll love Courtney Hunt’s light-hearted Always a Bridesmaid series. Buy Kiss A Bridesmaid and your happily-ever-after starts today! Always a Bridesmaid series Forever a Bridesmaid Once a Bridesmaid Kiss a Bridesmaid Desire a Bridesmaid Never a Bridesmaid About the Author Courtney Hunt writes smart, funny contemporary romances featuring strong heroines and the sexy heroes who steal their hearts. In addition to her Kindle Scout winning novel, The Lost Art of Second Chances, her work includes the light-hearted Always a Bridesmaid series and the heartwarming Cupid’s Coffeeshop series. An attorney by day, Courtney lives outside Washington, DC with her own Prince Charming and their son. Join her mailing list for a FREE starter library at www.courtney-hunt.com
Body Double
Alane Hudson - 2013
Two years ago, her fiancé failed to show up on the day of their wedding, forever changing her outlook on marriage. Now she’s being offered enough money to solve her financial woes in exchange for acting as proxy for another woman—Andrea's double—in her marriage to handsome and rich Blake Thomas. All Andrea has to do is play the part of the bride in the wedding and then share a two-week honeymoon in Hawaii with Blake.Old fears of being jilted resurface as the wedding day approaches. But after she meets the dashing groom, her ability to distance herself from the job becomes more challenging every day. Will Andrea be able to cash out of this arrangement with her heart intact when Blake’s new wife claims her place at his side?
Baggage Claimed
Alexandra Warren - 2019
I know your spirit. I’m more concerned with that.” Ryan and Will. Two strangers with instant chemistry on an adventure fueled by a fiery connection neither can contain. But not everything is as it seems. Or is it? Note: While this standalone book tells a complete story, it is novella-length meaning it is shorter by design. If you prefer your stories longer, I’d highly recommend checking out another Alexandra Warren project. :)
Blackbird
Cheryl McIntyre - 2013
I love you, Hope. And I'm not the only one. I know you care about me. I see it in your eyes. I feel it. Everybody needs love. Everybody. And some people need it more than others. You're a liar if you say you don't. I'll do that for you. I'll love you. All you have to do is let me." –Sometimes Never What happened in the years between the final chapter and epilogue of Sometimes Never? Blackbird is an 18,000+ word novella that continues Mason and Hope's story as they finish high school, start separate colleges, and confront their demons. Though Blackbird can be read on its own, it is better enjoyed after reading Sometimes Never. Recommended for 17+ due to harsh language and some sexual situations.
Spring Break Baby Burrito (Spring Breakers)
Frankie Love - 2019
Sweet. Sun-drenched.I didn't have any spring-breaks-gone-wild myself, so this April I'm living vicariously through Bayleigh and Brody!He's more than an alpha with a six pack ... this hottie is about to become a daddy!xo, frankie
A Home for Noelle
Haven Rose - 2019
Noelle Perkins has seen the pain “love” can cause, and she wants nothing to do with it. Until she meets her best friend’s older brother. The attraction may be mutual, and she’ll eagerly act on it, but that’s all it can be. Xavier Benson has witnessed firsthand the consequences of lust through his father’s many relationships. He wants Noelle more than his next breath, and while he’s not sure what that means, he knows it can’t last. Fate has other plans for these two, though, and that’s forever. Warning: Inside these pages, you’ll find a man and woman who fall instantly, yet fight it for fear of being hurt. Psst…don’t fret, I always deliver a safe and happy ever after. **This is book seventeen in the A Forever Safe Christmas Series.**
Force Projection
Mary B. Moore - 2017
When the worst happened, she left it all behind her and focused on making something of herself, lending her skills to help her country. Kyle hadn't been ‘home’ for seven years, had never intended to go back. Then, just back from a contract with the military, she receives her orders from her uncle and employer, Duke, and returns. Working with the Knights brings her back into close contact with the one man she never wanted to see again, her father, but it also brings Jagger, the Knights VP. Trust is hard for her, but Jagger proves it's not wasted on him, until the one thing she never expected comes out. Maddox ‘Jagger’ Carter Being Vice President of the Knights MC came with a lot of responsibility. However, being approached to assist a group of ex-military personnel to intercept and stop human, drugs and munitions trafficking from South to North America was now top of Jagger’s list. Meeting the elusive daughter of his President and working closely with her changes things for him. There's another weight on his shoulders though - he knows the secret, but it isn't his to tell. When it comes out, lives will be changed and he knows he’ll have to fight the battle to keep Kyle beside him where she belongs. Taking down a trafficking ring isn't easy. Like an octopus their tentacles reach everywhere, and just as the net gets tighter around the ones they’re looking for they escape. Piece by piece they start to uncover the scale of the operation that they're fighting against. Even with the best-of-the-best amongst them will Force Projection make a difference? And can you win every battle?
Curves and Crushes
Kat Baxter - 2021
I fell in love with Claire Abernathy across a library table while she tutored me in math. Things didn’t work out for us and her dad made it very clear that I wasn’t good enough for his brainiac of a daughter. The Army made me a Green Beret. My current job is in private security which brings Claire back into my life. Now that I’ve found her again, I’m not letting go.I'll have to convince her that one night of passion will never be enough.Curves and Crushes is the final book in the Windsor Securities series. If you love growly alpha heroes with gooey cinnamon-roll centers and curvy, adorkable heroines, then you’ll LOVE Kat Baxter’s newest release. BUY now or read for FREE on Kindle Unlimited.
Keeping Liberty (American Heroes #2)
Loni Ree - 2020
A man is murdered as she watches from her hiding spot. She's left terrified and fears her life is about to end. Then Special Agent Wade Houston enters the picture.Ever since Wade Houston's promotion, his days of working alongside his agents in the field are over. That all changes the day Liberty Thomas’ life is threatened. Once he gets a peek at the terrified witness, he falls hard. There's no way Wade is going to let someone else protect the woman who owns his heart.It only takes one look for Wade to know that Liberty is more than a job—she's his future. This hero is going to do whatever it takes to protect his girl. After all, Wade plans on Keeping Liberty for life.
The Three Wives of Adam Monroe
Bernadette Marie - 2015
Even he couldn’t have anticipated that he’d be entangled in the web of lies his client had woven.Doing what is right had been inbred in Amelia. She’d planned to say her goodbyes and start fresh. Staying in Adam’s small town with his other lies, that wasn’t part of her plan.BOOK 2 - PENELOPEFrom loss breeds new life.Penelope Monroe married on impulse and her heart had been broken by Adam Monroe’s lies. Pregnant she wonders how she will survive, alone, with her baby. Brock Romero held Adam Monroe when he died in combat. Now released from the Army he makes it his priority to find Adam’s wife and share with her his last words.On the verge of making the same mistake twice, Penelope must trust her heart—especially when new lies are uncovered.BOOK 3 - VIVIANFrom loss breeds new beginningsVivian Monroe had been jaded. Her husband’s death only compounded the lies she’d only come to learn about. Clayton North knows a thing or two about loss. He figured it was fate for him to meet Vivian Monroe. He’ll take on the challenge of helping her mend her heart.Midst new friendships and new romance, Vivian must let go of her pain and face the woman who helped Adam Monroe weave his deceptive web.
When He Falls
Michelle Jo Quinn - 2017
WHEN HE FALLS ~Maggie~ I thought I had found the man I was going to spend the rest of my life with – until he ran off with my best friend on our wedding day. I had to get away from it all - my meddling mother, the cheating couple of the year, and the embarrassment of being stood up at the altar. My sister’s house in San Francisco is the perfect escape. I can get lost in a big city where nobody knows who I am, where I can mend my broken heart in silence. But someone crashes my pity party. Zach Faustino was the quiet boy who lived next door ten years ago. He was my first kiss and - if a young heart can be trusted - my first love. That was before he and his mother left without saying goodbye. Ten years have shaped him into an irresistible, charming young man. But the same ten years have also sharpened his edges, his dark past paving the way to a career that could end in a heartbeat. And despite it all, Zach hopes to change my mind about giving love another chance. But is a broken heart a willing heart? And if we’re both broken, is a second chance at love enough to fix us?
Crossed
Lacey Silks - 2015
Dating has proven tiresome and worthless, so she’s decided to put her efforts into her work at the salon she owns.In search for evidence against a crime family, Hunter Reeve stumbles upon a woman who may be the key to solving the case. Except she’s unaware of the lurking danger. His growing attraction to the spunky hairdresser complicates the relationship further.As enemies weasel into Grace’s life, Hunter is forced to make a choice between his work and Grace. And the wrong choice could have consequences neither one is ready for.Warning: Intended for mature audiences
Her Billionaire Boss
Jo Grafford - 2019
That is, if they’ll consider hiring a hated Maddox… CEO Luca Calcagni is determined to teach the rebel youngest daughter of their biggest rival firm the lesson of her life by hiring her as his personal assistant. He never counted on their explosive attraction any more than she counted on discovering herself pregnant with his dead brother’s son. When she threatens to raise her child as far as possible from the reaches of their age-old family feud, it’ll take his most skillful negotiating to maneuver her into a marriage of convenience to keep her and the last tie to his brother – her unborn child – in town. Except marriage to the stunning, artistic, and complex Jacey turns out to be anything but convenient… Her Billionaire Boss is a turbulent flight through the lives of two shattered families. It’s a story of second chances, unexpected love, and the discovery that it only takes a little faith to make something beautiful out of nothing.
The Road Home
Jill Shalvis - 2004
Originally published in 2004 as part of the anthology Mother, Please!Tall, dark and charming Jason Lawrence keeps visiting Mel Anders’s veterinary clinic—with everything from a drooling St. Bernard to a potbelly pig. Jason is sweet and fun, and Mel starts to look forward to his visits. Still, she’s suspicious—the man can’t have that many animals. But she never suspects that the whole thing just might be a set up….From anthology Mother, Please
Fall for Me
Heather Slade - 2017
When his plane was shot down months later, right before the birth of their daughter, Liv’s world shattered. She returned to her parents’ isolated ranch in Colorado to raise her daughter alone. One year led into the next, and before she knew it, her daughter was grown and gone—leaving Liv bored and cranky. She finds herself spending too much time on social media feeds, cyber-stalking the hot guitar player she met at a concert over the summer.Ben Rice recognized her as soon as he saw her sitting at the bar. Liv, that was her name, and fate kept bringing them together. The first time he saw her, after his band CB Rice opened at Red Rocks, he watched her. She loved music—and she felt it. Not everyone did. She danced, she laughed, she smiled, she lived. That was why he remembered her name when he introduced himself at the end of the show. “I’m Liv,” she’d said. And he was ready to. He’d endured too many struggles in the last few years. He’d worked hard to keep the band going, and he wasn’t going to give up. With a new record about to be released, this was their year—he could feel it. Used to getting what he wants, Ben pursued the reluctant Liv. But knowing he wanted more from her than she was willing to give, she told him following a man around the globe wasn’t in the stars for her. Been there, done that, retired the t-shirt. She had her own stars to chase this time.When those stars fall around her feet, and Ben refuses to let her sweep them up alone, how could a girl not love him? And when she does, how can she let him go? A better question is how can she ask him to stay when she sees how bright his future could be without her?This is book can be read as a standalone with no cliffhanger.