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Pleasing Her Prince


Kylie King - 2019
    He became the prince of my country overnight and I have resented him for years ever since. Everyone admires him and treats him like a god, and yet all I can remember when I see him are all those times he made fun of and teased me in high school. It’s just my luck that the prince has a job opening for a dog-sitter position right around the time I lose my job. I need money soon and with nothing to lose, of course I apply, despite how slim my chances are. or how much I loathe the idea of working for him. The last thing I expected was to get hired, though. I also didn’t expect for Prince Ryker to remember me at all, yet he does. And now that he remembers, he wants me all to himself. A part of me wants to punch him right in his beautiful face for how he treated me, but I’m starting to realize he’s a changed man, and with each passing day I spend in his palace, I feel myself falling for him more and more. I'm clearly out of my mind.

The Billionaire's Virgin


Claire Adams - 2018
     Running a business is hard. Being a single parent is harder. Reed is trying his best to keep his head above water and to keep his daughter happy and safe. But he can’t help feeling that sometimes, even his best isn’t good enough. Which is why he decides to hire a full-time nanny. Taylor is beautiful and interesting and Reed is instantly attracted to her, but he knows that getting involved with his daughter’s nanny is a bad idea. He has enough on his plate, with work and fatherhood and a past that keeps coming back to haunt his present in the form of his wealthy socialite ex, Sofia. Reed must decide what kind of future he wants for himself and his daughter and if that future includes Taylor.

The Playboy Prince


Lili Valente - 2020
    To be fair, the nice ones usually steer clear of me, too.But that's exactly the type of woman my grandfather picks as my future wife. Sweet. Polished. Distractingly cute.No clue why I'm so intrigued by her.Yes, her intelligence is a turn-on. And sure, her secret feisty side is fun to rile up. But it's more than that.If I didn't know better, I'd say I'm falling for the one woman everyone thinks I'm all wrong for.As it turns out, there's a freaking hilarious twist even I didn't see coming. And when I figure out what my bride-to-be has been hiding, hell, I know I've finally met my match.I know the world thinks I'll never be more than the playboy prince--I don't give a damn. There's only one person I have anything to prove to now.Her.Previously titled Royal Package. Same fun story, just with a fresh title and cover makeover.The RUGGED & ROYAL Series:- The Playboy Prince- The Grumpy Prince- The Bossy Prince

Famed


Magan Vernon - 2017
     Chris Garcia has been working his way up from mailroom clerk to junior associate at Tate & Cane and now to get to the next rung of the corporate ladder he has to take on the firm's toughest client: Mary James. With a little help from a nosey Aunt Rosita and Mama Garcia, the two decide the best way to move forward is simple: a fake relationship. But what happens when something fake gets to be too real and FAME gets involved?

Pregnant with a Royal Baby!


Susan Meier - 2016
    Until one irresistibly spontaneous night with teacher Ginny Jones has dramatic repercussions—she's now carrying the next heir to Xaviera's throne! There's only one solution—a royal wedding… A marriage of convenience is Ginny's worst nightmare, but for their baby's sake, she says "I do." And as the royal couple jet off on their honeymoon, she begins to realize that beneath the royal etiquette, Dominic is a daddy—and loving husband—in the making!

The Reluctant Princess


Melissa McClone - 2019
    Determined to be a member of a racing team’s pit crew, she’ll do whatever it takes to make her dream come true. The last thing she expects is for a gorgeous guy to step out of a limousine and tell her she’s a long-lost princess…and his wife.Crown Prince Nikola “Niko” Kresimir of Vernonia wants one thing from Isabel—an annulment. The pretty American wearing grease-stained coveralls is too rough around the edges to be the future queen. Their marriage, the result of an archaic custom neither knew about, needs to end so he can modernize his country.As sparks fly, Niko and Izzy fight their growing attraction for each other. Neither wants to remain in an arranged marriage, but that might be the only way to keep peace in the kingdom. Is a love match possible where all their dreams can come true? Or will aspirations and pride keep them from living happily ever after?

Big Deck


Remy Rose - 2017
    I’ll let you guess how I may have inherited that nickname. Spoiler alert: it’s not just because I’m 6’5″. I take care of my female clients in many ways. I’ve got tools, and I’ve got rules: three seconds, tops, for hugs. No going on dates. No staying overnight. And absolutely no letting anyone mess with my heart. I’m yours for the duration of the project. And then, it’s over. Most women find it difficult to say goodbye, and sometimes it’s hard for me, too—literally. See what I just did there? But that’s the way it has to be, and I’ve always been able to handle it. Until Madeline Callaway. ****I was only looking to get a big bathroom, not a big man, since I’ve sworn off relationships after being cheated on. But when Jack Decker showed up at my door with his jaw-dropping sex appeal and huge…um, workboots, I found myself wanting his hands on more than just my bathroom fixtures. I wasn’t prepared for how he’d make me laugh, blush, swoon…ache. Will I be able to follow our agreement of insanely hot, no-strings sex, keep my emotions in check and let Jack go once he’s done the renovation? Or will I need him to return and repair the hole in my heart?

The Daredevil


Dylan Allen - 2021
    For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

Millionaire Under the Mistletoe


Stefanie London - 2016
    Especially in winter. But to fulfill her grandfather’s last wish, she has to spend Christmas at the estate she inherited from him…with the one man she wishes she could forget. Self-made millionaire Evan Foss wants one thing from Stella—her estate. But thanks to their rocky past, he’s the last person she’ll sell to. So when she takes him up on a bet, with the estate as the prize, Evan can’t believe his luck. The only problem is that seeing her now, sexy and all grown up, tempts Evan to finish what started years ago between them.

An Arrangement


Lindsay Marie Miller - 2016
    On her twenty-first birthday, Claire will receive a trust fund set aside by her late father with enough money to cover all medical expenses.The catch?Claire must marry a rich man or her access to the trust will be denied.Her childhood crush, Benjamin Lewis, is a twenty-eight-year-old billionaire business mogul and New York City’s most eligible bachelor. When Ben agrees to marry Claire, her financial problems are solved.But will the price Claire must pay in return be too much for her heart to bear?

The Clients (Forbidden Fantasies #5)


S.E. Law - 2020
    She’s smart but naïve, and when a job goes wrong, there’s only one way to make up for it: by pleasing the client in other ways.Tom and Gabriel Costas are demanding billionaire brothers with an eye for vivacious women. When Michelle is sold by her boss as reparation, they don’t hesitate to claim their due. The problem? She’s sassy, curvy, mouthy … and now, she’s pregnant with their child. Arrogant. Demanding. Complete a$$holes, yet utterly irresistible. Even better, the Costas brothers love taming women, and Michelle is about to get a filthy lesson or two. Lose yourself in this forbidden encounter that breaks all the rules of a traditional client relationship. No cliffhangers, no cheating, and always an HEA for my readers.

The Ruthless Knight


Jeana E. Mann - 2020
    I never expected her to steal my heart.This complicated, beautiful, annoying woman doesn’t know that I’m a thief too. Only, I don’t steal things. I steal secrets and sometimes people. And her name is next on my list.The problem? I admire her. Like her. Love her. So many wasted feelings because we aren’t meant to be. Years ago, I sold my soul and body to the devil. Now, my back is against the wall. If I want to save my precious niece from death, I’ll have to turn my sexy little thief over to my enemy.She captivates me. Soothes me. Makes my life a living hell. And I love every minute of it.But I have no choice. I will be ruthless.And she will ruin me.From USA Today bestselling author, Jeana E. Mann, comes a heart wrenching, suspenseful, tale of love, deception, and sacrifice. Are you ready for Sir Nikolay Reznik Tarnovsky? He’s coming for YOU!Don’t delay your pleasure. One-click this contemporary, billionaire, romantic suspense today!**Fans of The Exiled Prince trilogy and The Rebel Queen duet will love this book. Get ready for Nicky's story! This is a spin-off, standalone.

Last Name


Rebecca Sharp - 2020
    Rebecca Sharp, comes a funny accidental marriage story about a loss, luck, and a little bit of chance...What happens in Vegas…A regret-free girls’ weekend was supposed to help Carrie Bishop forget about her last relationship and cross-country move. Because when you’ve lost everything, letting loose is easy.James Arden knew the stakes in Vegas were high, but saving a beautiful blonde at a Blackjack table wasn’t the kind of risk he thought he’d be taking.Unfortunately, there’s only one recipe for Vegas. One part instant connection. Two parts too much alcohol. A splash of scavenger-hunt serendipity. Shake and enjoy.Until Carrie wakes to a ring on her finger and a marriage certificate tying her to the illegible signature of a man who’s gone. It was supposed to be just one night, but now she doesn’t even know her last name.Coming home married was bad, but walking into work the next day was worse. Carrie’s mistake didn’t stay in Vegas, and her mystery husband is no longer a mystery: he’s her new boss. James knows what they have is special, and he’ll do anything to prove it. And as their undeniable attraction ups the ante, Carrie hopes she can get back her name without losing her heart in the process.

Lord Bachelor


Tammy L. Bailey - 2015
    In accordance with his father’s will, Edmund has until he turns twenty-six to find a wealthy bride or lose his vast inheritance. To retain his selfish lifestyle, he agrees to join an American dating game show to find the woman who can save him. He doesn’t bargain on meeting Abby Forester, an impoverished, spirited American woman who is content to live out her father’s dreams in his vintage record shop.With covert intervention from an unlikely source, Abby lands on the dating game show as one of Edmund’s potential brides. As their worlds entangle and love begins to bloom, Abby discovers Edmund cannot marry her and retain his wealth at the same time. Will love keep them together, or will greed triumph and tear them apart?

Her Unexpected Detour


Kyra Jacobs - 2015
    Then a storm sends her car skidding off the road, stranding her in Mount Pleasant. Fortunately, rescue comes in the form of the incredibly handsome but gruff Brent Masterson. And he's hot enough to tempt Kayla into doing something she never thought she could do... Brent Masterson swore he would never give into the fierce attraction that's been sizzling between him and Kayla since they first met. He has his own demons, and he won't risk his heart again. Not even for someone as gorgeous and amazing as Kayla. So...how exactly did he end up in Kayla's bed last night? But sometimes all it takes is an ice storm to show two broken hearts the way home…