Her decision will decide their future.Bryce hasn’t laid eyes on Sabrina in three years despite visiting Freedom Ridge every Christmas. Not that he could blame her for avoiding him. He left town in a hurry and without a backward glance. He isn’t the same irresponsible kid from back then—the Army changed him. But convincing her to trust him again will be a challenge.Avoiding the man she’d once loved every Christmas season was one thing, but now he's back. And he's her boss. Sabrina isn’t prepared to work for Bryce—it will make it impossible to keep her secret. Their story might have derailed three years earlier, but her humiliation feels fresh. Had God rescued her only to throw her back into the mouth of a hungry lion?They soon discover time apart didn’t dim their chemistry and long for buried feelings rise to the surface, but will they have a second chance at romance or is the risk of involving him in her son’s life too great?Return to Freedom, Colorado and enjoy the faith, friendships, and forever-afters of the Heroes of Freedom Ridge in this Christian Christmas romance.Persuaded by the Hero is Book 11 in the Heroes of Freedom Ridge series, but each book can be read as a standalone.

    Now, he'll stop at nothing to protect her from her past. Mountain Man Regret - Since their one night stand several years ago, Coop hasn't been able to get Faith out of his head, but when she starts dating another man, he'll have to move fast or risk losing her forever. Mountain Man's Price - Luke has had his eye on his younger sister's best friend for some time now, but Violet has only recently separated from her lying, cheating scumbag of a husband. She's undoubtedly attracted to Luke, but can she accept his price? Mountain Man Plan - Ethan knows all about the plan that Andrea and her friends have devised to snag him and he's all on board with it, but when tragedy strikes, can they still find a way to be together? Mountain Man's Best Friend - Just like their parents before them, Jackson and Serena have been best friends since they were out of the womb, but when a spark of attraction ignites between them, should they ignore it or roll with it and risk losing the friendship that means so much to them? Mountain Man Christmas - Between them, Hunter and Abby have a large array of physical and emotional scars. Can they help each other heal or will the demons of their past encroach on their chance at future happiness? Read all six books in the Mountain Men series, but be prepared - when you enter Creede, Colorado, you won't want to leave.

    She has found a sense of inner peace through her sewing, crafting, and teaching children online. Jobs that keep her at a distance from everyone but her sisters.Arson inspector Bryce Cambridge has never been shot down so quickly or so curtly as he is by the woman with gorgeous brown eyes selling quilts. Luck is on his side when he runs into her at a bowling alley the next day. He’s intrigued and turned on by her smart mouth. The chemistry is explosive between them, and even though she tries to resist, the spark between them is too hot to ignore.Those blue-grey eyes and charming smile have Gina lowering the wall she’s built around her heart. But as their relationship grows more serious, Bryce wants to see all Gina is hiding. The puckered, scarred skin and the shrapnel buried in her flesh are just the surface layers of the wounds Gina tries to keep hidden. But her deepest, darkest secret may be too repulsive even for someone as strong as Bryce.Because his fears are her reality.

    My plan has me well on my way to proving that I can climb the corporate ladder on my own merit.What I don't have a plan for is Briella. She's as driven as I am, heart-stoppingly gorgeous, and if I can keep from screwing things up...she's my future.But with a company policy against fraternization, and her firm belief that independence will bring her success, I'm more likely to get fired than get a chance with her.Can I find a way to show Briella that success and pleasure aren't mutually exclusive?

    But then my ex from fifteen years ago steps up to my front door, ready to give me a piece of her mind, and suddenly everything starts to fall into place…Nikki:I thought I’d be happy never seeing Evan’s face again. But when I saw his twin nephews running riot, I knew I couldn’t say no to him.It’s complicated, for sure. I’m his ex, his nanny… it would be foolish to even think about picking up where we left off.I tell myself I’ll keep my guard up, but the cozy domesticity we’ve fallen into just feels so right. And even as we try to think rationally, it’s not long before things get out of hand.Weeks on, I’m pregnant with his baby.He left once before because he was afraid of commitment,Will he commit to our giant new family?

    . . ANNABELLE WINTERS STYLE!When a brash Saudi prince takes liberties with State Department translator Amy Hadad, she’s told to forget it and move on, to be a patriot and swallow her personal pride for the sake of the bigger picture.Saudi Prince Rafiq is helping the US in a delicate hostage situation with the rogue extremist nation of Jawal, and so Amy is stuck with an impossible choice: If she accuses Prince Rafiq, he might not help the US, and hostages might die.It’s not just an impossible choice, it’s no choice at all.She has to stand down, keep her mouth shut, smile for the camera, and let the show go on.Navy SEAL Jake Axelrod, busted down to security detail for a loudmouthed Senator after running his own mouth off in public, is used to choosing his country over himself.It’s what he was born to do, trained to do, loves to do.But when he senses how Amy reacts to Prince Rafiq at a State Department Gala in Dubai, something awakens in him, something comes alive, a different sense of moral duty that burns strong in his heart, like it comes from someplace deep and ancient, from a time when a man's highest duty was to protect his woman.Soon Axe faces his own impossible choice, and he makes it with his heart instead of his head.An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind, they say.Well, even a blind man knows when the sun is shining, and that’s what it feels like around Amy.So what the hell.Who needs eyes when your future's so clear.Hooyah.Toe-curling suspense, button-popping steam, mind-breaking action. And of course over-the-top drama and madness, Annabelle Winters style. This is a full length standalone.

    

    A Christmas Themed AnthologyFeaturing a wide array of short stories, novellas and bonus content from: Elizabeth Knox, K.C. Stone, Pepper North, Amy Davies, Cedar Rose, Jen Talty, E.C. Land, Evan Grace, Krista Ames, Ashlynn Mills, Lizzie James & Amanda Kaitlyn.

    So he opens a map, picks a spot, and rolls off on his custom Fat Boy toward Bisbee, Arizona. He’s heard it’s a cool place for bikers but he wasn’t expecting her. She’s everything he never knew he wanted. And as the king of the gods, he always gets whatever he desires.Roxy Kincaid is perfectly happy tending bar and minding her own business. She doesn’t have time for all the bikers who arrive at Big Pete’s with a wallet full of a cash and romance on their minds. So when “Z” arrives looking like Motorcycle Barbie’s husband complete with the permatan, amazing hair, and a smile to make her spill her beer, she forces herself to remember why she’s done with men. Been there, done that, got two headstones, thank you very much.Z has never been made to take no for an answer. Resistance to the god of thunder? Not a thing. But none of his usual charm is enough to break through Roxy’s defenses and Z is learning that Roxy is no ordinary mortal. Determined to show her his feelings are true, Z must access a source of love magic he never thought he’d use… not in a million years.The universe’s oldest dog is about to learn some new tricks.

    

    She's tired of being the boss's third wheel and accepts an invitation to the MatchMaker's Valentine's Day speed dating event, even though what she really wants is him. When he learns he might lose her to one of twenty potential men, he makes a decision to cross a line that could cost them both personally and professionally, but will he be too late, and is the risk worth the reward?This Valentine's Day, our heroes and heroines are skipping the dating apps and attending one of MatchMakers Inc.'s famous speed dating events. Is five minutes enough time to feel a spark of chemistry? Can love truly be in the air?Go on a speed date with us and find out!This February, thirteen of your favorite romance authors celebrate steamy instalove in this Valentine’s Day series!

    He’s confident, full of stories, and she swears there’s a spark between them. 
Having been so wrapped up in work, she’d forgotten what it was like to be looked at the way he looks at her, and how it felt to be cared for by someone other than herself.
Blake’s sworn to protect and care for Ella until she heals, but is starting to crave more of her company, and more of her. He’s completely lost in her beauty and intelligence, but there’s something else behind her smile that he wants to uncover.
For a limited time, grab this $2.99 book for just 99¢ today! Free on Kindle Unlimited.This is a mountain man doctor, mountain man virgin, insta-love romance, and part of the Olympus Moutain Man Series. This is Blake’s story. Each book can be read as a standalone. Climb upon the beautiful and enchanting Mt. Olympus in Washington as we follow the sexy mountain men who find insta-love and a happily ever after on the mountains.

    Until you fall in love with a songbird...♥CADEN BISHOPAfter years of active service, I came to the mountains for some peace. Life is better on my own. But the sweet songbird I meet, brings me out of a dark place. Her love reminds me there’s beauty in this world. But she’s vowed to never fall for a soldier, current or ex.I want a future with her, and I’ll move heaven and earth to make this ball of sunshine mine.TAMIRA FLYNNI may have grown up as a military brat, but I’m ready to put down roots and make a forever home. I have one small favor to do for my aunt, but I swear this is the last interruption to my well thought out plan.I’m not interested in dating anyone, especially a soldier, but everything about the sexy, bearded lumberjack makes me want to break my vow.He loves me with complete devotion and when he saves me from certain death, I realize I can't stay away from him. But will I be safe if I give him my heart?Sparks fly when a wounded soldier and sunshiny songbird make sweet music together, but will it be enough to get them to the altar in time for Christmas? Steamy, sweet, safe, short romance, no OM/OW drama, no triggers, HEA guaranteed.Tis’ the Season to Get Married!Nine of your favorite romance authors have joined forces to bring you a world full of wedding bells and Christmas cheer! Each short and steamy story promises a happily ever-after, with plenty of mistletoe and snuggles by the fire. The question is, will you end up on the naughty or nice list?#TheHolidayBelles are ringing beginning December 1st!

    Ditched and pregnant, Eve vows to be the best mother she can be. Nix falls for Eve the moment he beds her, but he knows that he has powerful enemies who won’t hesitate to use her to get to him, so he moves away, ghosting Eve to keep her safe. Will Nix be able to make it back in time to save Eve when she and the baby are snatched by a cruel dragon king? Or will he have to admit defeat and lose the love of his life altogether? Alpha's Claim (Rise Of The Alphas #2) After being involved in a legal scandal that brought too much publicity her way, Piper Lee moves from New York to the small town of Bethany Beach in Delaware for a fresh start. She soon finds herself crossing paths with Levi Carter, the chief of police in the town. Piper knows his type - cynics who hate defence lawyers - but she never expected to feel attracted to that kind of cop. Levi knows Piper’s secret - that she is a bear shifter - and although she isn’t a member of his pack, he vows to protect her as one of his own when a hunter comes to the small town. Piper is a lot to handle - stubborn and quick to run herself into danger - but Levi thinks maybe she’s worth the trouble. Will Piper find out Levi is trying to help her before it’s too late? And will Levi be able to save Piper from the danger she’s gotten herself into? Alpha's Territory (Rise Of The Alphas #3) Lila, a bar owner in a small town in Wyoming, finds herself caught up in a love triangle with two guys, neither of whom she wants to be with. They pursue her and refuse to take no for an answer. Lila finds herself getting increasingly uncomfortable with their advances, but she doesn’t know who to turn to for help. It all comes to a head when she finds herself alone with them. Convinced that things are about to take a disastrous turn when the two men shift into bears, Lila is terrified. She is rescued by a sexy stranger and declares the bear shifters to be monsters. Jasper has always liked Lila, but as the alpha of his pack, his rule is not to fool around with humans and risk them finding out about the bears. Now that Lila knows the bears’ secret, Jasper must decide if this human is worth pursuing or if he must make her leave town for good. The Hunted (Rise Of The Alphas #4) Brooke is a dragon hunter, hell bent on getting revenge on Alexandria, the Dragon Queen of Pengle. She is ready to take Alexandria and her pack down to avenge the deaths of her parents, but then she sees Adonis, son of Alexandria, Prince of Pengle, and she starts to feel herself softening. Adonis knows he has to step up and help to protect his mother from the dragon hunter who has found their town. But when his dragon catches the hunter’s scent, suddenly, he has other ideas about what he would like to do with her. Will Brooke and Adonis find a way to put their differences aside, or will one of them end up winning the battle and losing their heart? Will either of them manage to fulfil their destinies, or will they become each other’s destiny? Returning To The Dragon (Rise Of The Alphas #5) When Koy’s best friend’s sister, Lacey, returns to their village after six years, Koy knows he’s in trouble. Lacey is everything he has ever dreamed of, and his inner beast won’t let him forget it. Being with him is dangerous. As the alpha of his dragon pack, any mate of his will become a target to his enemies and Koy will do anything to protect Lacey from danger. Can Koy silence his inner beast and listen to his head and stay away from Lacey? Or will his animal instincts take over and claim Lacey as his mate, plunging her into a world so different to her own? Lost Land (Rise Of The Alphas #6) Acclaimed magic historian Ellie is just trying to live an ordinary, magic life. She’s finally getting her life going and making real strides towards making it in the world when she is kidnapped by dragons who are known for killing witches like her. Brought before the dragon king in chains, she’s presented with a choice: help him with a dangerous mission to investigate a cursed, abandoned island sealed off centuries ago from the world, or else. What was supposed to be a quick in and out to a forgotten island becomes something far more intense and passionate as she realizes the chemistry between her and the dragon king, a forbidden romance between two species who have killed each other for millennia. While they begin to fall for each other, they uncover that the reasons that the island was barred off is still there, and still very much alive. Alpha’s Hostage (Rise Of The Alphas #7) I moved to New Orleans to escape a dark past. I had never really believed in the supernatural or other beings I didn’t truly understand, but then the unthinkable happened… After being taken hostage by two wolves, I don’t know how I will make it out of this situation alive. My only flicker of hope appears when they finally take me to their alpha. He wants me as much as I want him, but when my past is discovered, I don’t know if he’ll ever let me go. Forbidden Bear AKA Forbidden (Rise Of The Alphas #8) When Madeline comes home from college, she is dreading having to see her annoying stepbrother again. But when she sees him, she isn’t prepared for the instant effect he has on her. She tries to explain away her feelings, but they are too strong, and she knows that she has to have him. Will she be able to get past the fact that he’s her stepbrother? And what will happen when she finds out Ethan is a wolf shifter? Way Out West Shifter (Rise Of The Alphas #9) First Shift (Rise Of The Alphas #10) Cleo is the black sheep of her family - a wolf shifter who refuses to embrace her true self and turn into a wolf. She is used to the ridicule and the laughter, and when Zane, the hottest shifter in her pack, starts talking to her out of the blue, she is just waiting for the taunting to start. But Zane doesn’t want to ridicule Cleo - he finds her refusal to blindly conform to the pack mentality noble. Unable to resist their powerful attraction, he kisses her for the first time, changing the courses of both of their lives. But then Zane’s father, the alpha of their pack, is killed and it is beginning to look more and more like Cleo is the killer. Has Cleo’s refusal to follow the rules gone a step too far, or is there another killer in their midst? Zane must find out before it’s too late and the life of another pack member is taken. And before he loses Cleo forever. Waking The Dragon (Rise Of The Alphas #11) Brinley has run away from home, and for good reason. The young witch is to be married off by her father to a rude upstart of a warlock, and she doesn’t understand why. Setting out on her own, Brin meets Garrick. With the witch very sick of men telling her what to do, the two don’t get off to a good start. And spirited Brin doesn’t bat an eyelid when she finds out the tall, handsome stranger in the vintage suit is, in fact, the Dragon King of Europe, and more than that, he’s centuries old. Initially, it seems an unfortunate coincidence that Garrick and Brin’s fates are more intertwined than they could have imagined. As the twenty-five-year-old witch’s powers begin to fully manifest, it becomes clear that she has a role to play in helping Garrick and his council of immortals save the magical world. As they work together, and a plan begins to form, her and Garrick’s feelings for one another grow as well. But can he give her the space she needs to become the witch she is supposed to be? And will Brin realize that love is right under her nose, and that first impressions should sometimes be discounted? Each story in this series features a bad boy shifter hero. Intended for 18+ readers due to adult content.

    And so when he disappeared, I let him go.What else could I do?Time has passed and my life has changed. Everyone I ever loved is dead, and the fate of my vampire clan rests on my shoulders. Only, without my unique powers, I will fall to an enemy who plans to destroy the peace so hard-won in our town and leave a trail of blood and death in his wake.So when my path crosses my forbidden human once more. And this time, there’s nothing human about him. Will we have the chance we lost so long ago? Or are our futures shrouded in blood?Chosen by Blood has a hot shifter man, a strong vampire woman, and a bond that goes beyond the supernatural. So grab your copy of this standalone, which takes place in an exciting new paranormal world.