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Shari J. Ryan - 2015
The outcome could be life or death.Trent hit me once, and I cried. Then he hit me again. And again. After a while, I got used to it, as I slept on the floor beside his bed, night after night.Everyone told me to leave him, but I can't. He won't let me. The moment I wanted to give up on myself and any form of hope, Kemper—a tall, sexy Marine just home from Afghanistan walked into my bar. With one look in his eyes, I saw pain that mirrored my own.At first, I thought maybe he would be my prince charming, riding in to save me, but all it took was one tragedy for me to remember…fairy tales don’t exist in real life.
*The content in this book discusses domestic violence and is suitable for readers over 18.*
This Is It: A Second Chance Romance: San Diego Social Scene Novella
Tess Summers - 2020
Thinking back to the prior evening’s events, I decided it was definitely the naughty one. There had to be a mistake —I was always on the nice list. But the gorgeous, naked man snuggled next to me seemed to suggest I had a lump of… something waiting for me. Maybe the nice list was overrated. Or maybe naughty girls really did end up with coal in their stockings.GrantI was now on the ‘every-other-weekend and alternating holiday schedule' with my kids —one more thing about divorce that I detested. Attending my law partner’s Christmas Eve party seemed like a better alternative to drinking alone in my boring beige condo, staring at my new pipe-cleaner tree with its new, shiny ornaments. The last thing I expected was to be propositioned by a former PTA President. Or to wake up Christmas morning not wanting to leave her bed. But you don’t get to be our age without plenty of baggage. The question was, did ours match?This sexy, feel-good second chance romance will have you cheering for Paige and Grant to finally find their happily ever after together. But not before they discover that dating —at any age —isn’t so easy.
Everything She Ever Wanted
Liz Durano - 2016
the same world she's about to return to?For Dax, a naked woman asleep in his bed when he thought his rental would have been available is the last thing he expected to find on his day off.He could walk away... but he can't.For there's something about Harlow James that he just can't turn away from.Sure, she's thirteen years older than him, but she's smart, independent, and beautiful.She's also broken.Set amidst the enchanting landscape of Taos, New Mexico, Everything She Ever Wanted is a contemporary emotional romance that explores one woman’s search for the things that really matter, like love and family, and where losing her way turns out to be the best prescription to finding herself... and falling in love.
Rewind
Sandi Lynn - 2019
Do you believe in fate? Do you believe in soulmates? Do you believe in second chances? Quinn Since the car accident, I felt like my life was a giant puzzle and I was missing the vital piece that would complete me. Little did I know I would find my missing piece in New York City. He was handsome, kind, and I felt something the moment I met him that I never felt before. For the first time in twelve years, I was happy, and I was convinced that nothing could destroy that feeling. Noah The day I saw her in the art gallery was the day I felt like life had been breathed into me again. She was beautiful and she didn’t know who I was. She felt something. I could see from her eyes and the way she smiled at me that she felt the same connection I felt. She fell in love with me, but I had a secret. A secret that could possibly destroy us. Was it worth taking the risk? What I wouldn’t give just to be able to rewind time. 18+
Undertow
Elizabeth O'Roark - 2013
It almost seems like enough until Nate Sullivan comes home. Nate – her childhood best friend, her first love. The boy who left without a trace one night and broke her heart. When their attraction threatens the future she and her parents have so carefully crafted, loyalties will be tested and secrets will be uncovered. Giving in may cost her everything. But how do you resist the only thing you’ve ever really wanted?
Dirty Neighbor
Cassie-Ann L. Miller - 2016
Growing up, he was the boy next door, my older brother’s best friend, the guy who asked me to the prom...and then stood me up. He just vanished into thin air. Now that he’s back in town, he wants to come over to play. And I’m not talking hopscotch. But he’s hurt me once, so I’m sticking to my side of the fence no matter how good he looks pushing that lawnmower in all his tanned, toned shirtless glory. Samantha Trotten... I should have been her first kiss. I should have been her "first time". Instead, I ended up being the first a**hole to break her heart. But a lot of things were outside of my control back then. I've been to hell and back over the past few years. She doesn't even know the half of it. But now, I'm back in town. And though I know I should keep my distance, all I want is a do-over...And I won't quit till I get it. Dirty Neighbor is book one in the Dirty Suburbs, a series of full-length, stand-alone romantic comedies set in small town Illinois.Note: Dirty Neighbor is a full-length story. No cheating. No cliffhangers. HEA guaranteed.
Save Me From Myself
Stacey Lewis - 2014
I tried to be the perfect daughter and fiancee, but after the people who are supposed to love me the most betrayed me, those days are done.I’m ready for a fresh start - and this time a relationship won’t define who I am.That means:
No men.No complications.No turning back.
At least, that was the plan before I met him.He wants me…And he’s not about to take no for an answer.
Ripped: The Price of Loyalty
Tania Joyce - 2018
The band risk it all when hearts become involved.Abandoned by my father when I was twelve, he left me with my gold-digging mother.Left me to fend for myself.My two best friends, Hunter and Kyle, became my world.Music saved us. Bound us together. After years of hard work, we are now world-famous rock band, Everhide.Music is our life. Kyle is my rock. My four-four common time. The one I can always rely on.But Hunter? Hunter is something else.He’s a playboy. Hot as hell. The one who makes me laugh.During tour, something changed. He entered my dreams—my hot dreams. They wouldn’t stop.Now, I want him to be more than a friend.But I’m scared.I'm scared that if I hurt Kyle, I’d never be able to live with myself.I’m scared that I could destroy our band. Our careers. Our friendship.I'm Gemma. And I always go after what I want.But is love worth risking everything we’ve worked so hard for? What if I ruin the lives of my two best friends?If you love strong heroines, swoon-worthy heroes, heart-wrenching twists, and happy endings with all-the-feels, grab this ripping-paced rock star romance today.
Until Now
Cristin Cooper - 2015
When she found herself pregnant and alone, a flashing neon sign changed her fate. Bridget discovered the love and belonging she craved in strangers at a fifties‑style diner.Twenty-four-year-old Billy Hall struggled with his own grief. He was wandering Europe in search of his purpose in life when he received a call that would leave him saddled with his family’s diner. It was a noose around his neck until a pregnant teenager stumbled in hungry and scared. Inexplicably drawn to the girl, he had no idea the purpose he traveled the world to find was simply waiting for him to come home. Now: After spending years repressing their feelings for each other, Bridget and Billy's life is about to change again. The baby who brought them together is leaving for college today. Is she taking their last reason to stay in each other’s lives or giving them a reason to finally admit their love?Until Now is the first book in the Until contemporary romance series. If you love friends to lover’s romance stories, then join Bridget and Billy as they grow up and grow together in this touching love story.Until Series:Until Now (Bridget and Billy)Until Here novella (Melanie and Preston)Until Us (Katie and Tyler)Until You novella (Alexis and Jason)
Tied to Him
Tia Siren - 2017
There's no pain. It's all about her pleasure. It's a full novel with no cliff-hanger and an awesome HEA. I've also included bonus books for your enjoyment.xx TiaTia Siren. Spoil the bad girl in you.
Burning Desire
Jen Talty - 2017
As an Air Forces Fire Protection Specialist, Ace has seen his fair share of infernos from fires in the sky, to chemical buildings, and even forest fires. While running into a burning building is no big deal for him, he dreads the call. He understands the devastation and destruction fires can cause, not to mention the loss of life as he lost his first girlfriend to a fire while in high school. His job is get people out of the fire and contain it at the same time. So, when he watches a car crash unfold while on leave, he jumps into action. He’s prepared to do what it takes to save the young women in the car… And protect his heart from the burning desire she awakes in his soul. While heading home to help her mother with a legal problem, Lexi Aberdean is T-Boned and her car bursts into flames. Lucky for her, a good Samaritan saves her life and now all she wants to do is find a way to repay him. Only, he wants nothing to do with her. That is until a series of unexplained events, including a fire, makes Lexi believe the accident was no accident at all.
Baby Wanted
Eva Luxe - 2017
and a baby.
He'll pay me well but he demands everything in return.First, he'll put his c*ck in me, for my very first time.Then, he'll put a baby in me, because he needs an heir.He'll also keep me very close, under lock and key.He says it's to protect his investment per our contract.But it's really because he's possessive as f*ck.He wants to claim me, own me, dominate me.Only for nine months. After I have the baby, we'll be done.It's supposed to be a simple arrangement.
But things have gotten complicated.
Are we both in for more than we bargained for?
Baby Wanted is a standalone steamy romance with no cheating, no cliffhanger and a happily ever after. It features a bad boy alpha male billionaire and the curvy, feisty woman who wins his heart. Bonus content is included for your continued reading pleasure. Enjoy!
Royally Yours: A Bad Boy Baby Romance
Amy Brent - 2018
Until I met her. Now I have to choose — her or my throne. And the clock is ticking...
Wicked Muse
Lexi Whitlow - 2017
Forbidden fruit is always the sweetest.As a student, and my friend's daughter, Chloe should be off limits.Not my perfect muse.Sweet and innocent, her untapped sensuality calls to my art.And the wickedness in my soul.Broke and on the edge of homelessness, I offer her and her v-card a place to stay.She tells me not interested in my parties, or the girls I bring home.She's just focused on success.But the longer she stays, the deeper my fantasies become.I want to give her lessons I can't teach in the classroom.But when I finally have her in my arms,it's impossible to let her go.My career is on the line--and Chloe's future is too.But I'll risk everything to keep her.Even if it means losing myself along the way.Wicked Muse is a full length novel of 80,000 words with no cliffhangers, no cheating, and a guaranteed happy holiday ending!
I Like Me Better
Susan Renee - 2021
Stabilize the family bakery business following the death of my father, and then get back to the city. It would have gone flawlessly had I not run smack dab into Hadley Hutton on my first night back. That spit-fire competitive girl was my college nemesis, always one-upping me, until she mysteriously didn’t return for our senior year.So, imagine my surprise when I’m introduced to the bakery’s newest manager and it’s her! Now I have to work closely with her nearly everyday. Words fly and tempers flare between us, just like they did in college, except something is different about her now. There’s more to Hadley Hutton than her sweet looks and salty attitude.Maybe if I can figure her out, she’ll see I’m not the jerk she thinks I am.Or maybe I’m just creating a recipe for disaster.This book is a full-length interconnected standalone! The books in the Bardstown series can be read in any order as each one features a different brother in the Fox family. These books are adult in nature and should only be read by those 18+ years old.