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Jesse's Hideout


Kallypso Masters - 2017
    Tillie Hamilton has made the 180-year old house her sanctuary ever since its owner, a lonely old woman, rescued her from neglect when she was only eight-years-old. When her benefactor's grandson, Greg Buchanan, discovers that Tillie has been exploiting his grandmother's memory by putting out cookbooks and advertisements claiming Gram haunts the house, he vows to debunk the innkeeper’s claims. Until he discovers that Tillie is not what he expected. Greg has a hidden agenda of his own as he came here to prove that Jesse James returned to the house long after he was believed dead. But proving that theory without Tillie thinking he's off his rock might be harder than he thought. Does the infamous outlaw and Gram have something brewing in the hideout—like finding a happily ever after for two workaholics who need each other?

Say Yes


Katy Kaylee - 2019
    Ryan grew up hot. And his perfect kiss just saved my life.Teasing eyes. Tempting lips. Muscles that could stop traffic.No wonder he’s a soap opera star.My voluptuous curves melted against his hard abs, and the next thing I knew, I was pregnant.My little brother’s gonna murder him, but only if he finds out.I’ve never been good at keeping secrets, and Ryan’s doing all he can to pry this new one out of me.What happens if I tell?The only thing worse than losing my family would be losing him.Has love always been a four letter word?

Unexpected Heat: An Enemies to Lovers Romance (Love on Fire)


Sarah J. Brooks - 2020
    Cool. But what starts with accidental encounters in the bathroom, ends with passionate nights in his bedroom – and now we’re in a fake-marriage!Brad is a fearless firefighter risking his life for others.But he’s messed up when it’s about saving himself.After his wife has left him heartbroken with a small child, he’s looking for a nanny.I take the job because I need to pay my bills as my own demons are haunting me.Everything seems to be going well until his ex comes back seeking sole custody for their son.Brad’s lawyer advises him to show the judge a new wife so he can keep the baby.Now we have to play pretend for 8 weeks until the trial is over.But what starts as fake, soon becomes very intense and real.All of a sudden, I ask myself three critical questions:1) What if Brad’s ex finds out everything is set up?2) What will my real husband say?3) When should I tell Brad that the result of my pregnancy test is anything but fake?

The Two of Us


Kennedy Fox - 2020
    What happens when the entire world shuts down and you’re quarantined in a cabin with your brother’s best friend? You take every chance to make his life miserable, the same way he did yours, and most definitely don’t fall in love.The Two of Us is an enemies to lovers, brother’s best friend standalone romance set in modern-day 2020.

That Night with My Boss


Helen Cooper - 2015
    It wasn't just because his azure blue eyes seemed to pierce her soul, or the fact that his dark silky hair drew her fingers in like a magnet. It wasn't even that he smelled like sex on the beach on a cool balmy night or the fact that when he grabbed her around the waist and drew her to him, she lost her breath. No, those weren't the only reasons why Elizabeth called Scott a sex god. They weren't even the reasons why she decided to spend the night with him. Or the reasons why she decided to accept the one job that would change her life and complicate everything they had. No, the fact that Scott Taylor was a Sex God was the reason she was drawn to him, but the reason why she stayed was a whole lot more complicated. NOTE: This novella is a free steamy prequel to the full-length standalone novel Falling For My Boss, that will be released on May 16th. It will also be included Falling For My Boss when it is released, so you can read it first as a free download or you can read it as part of the novel on release day.

Landen


Holly C. Webb - 2018
    He is a partner in a successful law firm, with a reputation that has him feared both inside and out of the courtroom.He also is the eldest of the five Murphy boys, and while he and his brothers are all very different, their bonds are unbreakable.He is the master of his own world but has no room for relationships or any of the drama that comes with having a woman in his life.That was until he met Amelia.Amelia Davenport lives her life in constant fear. Having to start over and over again, trying desperately to keep one step ahead of Pete Reynolds, the man who has terrorized her for the past three years.Alone in the world, Amelia must learn to let Landen, and his extended family into her life, and more importantly, learn to trust once more.Landen is prepared to turn his whole world upside down for her and give her his heart completely. He is also determined to protect Amelia at any cost; but just what will that cost be?Will the price for happy ever after be more than either one can bear?

Easy This Time


J.H. Croix - 2020
    Just not mine.He checks off plenty of boxes. Wealthy, brilliant, hot, and with a southern drawl that makes my toes curl.Oops. Not my toes.I don’t need a man. I most definitely don’t need Nash Reynolds. He might’ve come along at a time when I could use a distraction, but the answer is still no.My ex taught me plenty of lessons. The most important one: never count on any man to treat me right.I’m smart woman, and I learn from my mistakes, so I’m not about to fall for Nash. Not his Southern charm, not his way-too-hot for my eyes good, not his touch … Just no.Okay, maybe he does make my toes curl and make me wonder about things a girl shouldn’t be wondering about. Maybe he helps me out at a time when I really need it. Maybe, just maybe, he shows me he might be worth it.

Obsessed


Deborah Bladon - 2014
    Now, all she has to her name are a broken engagement, the crushing worry of a flailing business and the haunting feeling of complete betrayal. The last thing Ivy expected to find attending a posh New York art show was him. Jax Walker is everything she doesn’t need but can’t resist. He’s gorgeous, brazen, unapologetic and powerful. He becomes the escape Ivy has been craving and longing for. He knows what she needs, anticipates her desires and offers it all to her, but at what price? What once seemed to be a chance encounter designed by fate becomes more enigmatic than the man himself. Jax is full of secrets and Ivy is about to learn that his obsession for her runs deeper and darker than she ever imagined.

The Interview: New York & Los Angeles Part 2


Sandi Lynn - 2018
    I never thought I could truly love someone the way I loved him, and I never thought anyone could love me the way he did. Fate stepped in and threw us together, binding our love in a way that was stronger than anything I’d ever known. My life was perfect, and between both our jobs and loving each other, we were busy planning our wedding. I couldn’t ask for, nor did I want anything else. Then fate put its hand in my life for a second time and turned my fairytale world upside down. Our relationship was tested, and nothing could have prepared me for the journey I was about to face. My outer strength was a façade to everyone who knew me, while my inner strength crumbled into tiny pieces. My name is Laurel Holloway and this is part two of my story. 18+

Race to Me


H.L. Swan - 2021
    A truth that Skyler wants to break free from, shattering her old life and starting anew the moment her gaze lands on Foster Jennings, an irresistible underground racer.He’ll do anything to free her, and she’ll weather any storm for him.But nothing is ever that simple, is it?

The Perpetual Quest for the Perfect Life


Michelle Pace - 2013
    Everyone knows everyone and secrets are impossible to keep. Or so it seems...Dr. Ryan Harper's brutal slaying stuns the picturesque river town. High school football star, Prom King, and on his way to finishing his residency, Ryan was their golden child. After a two-year struggle to care for their young son alone, his widow, Nicole, reluctantly returns to Jefferson Point. Her homecoming reopens old wounds, as Ryan's family and friends struggle to adapt to life without his dynamic presence.The last person Nicole expects to reconnect with is Aaron Foster, Ryan’s best man and reluctant keeper of his secrets.With opinions circulating on Nicole’s post-Ryan existence, she must maneuver the rapids of past loves, new expectations, and haunting dreams of her fallen husband.The Perpetual Quest for the Perfect Life is a frank story of questionable decisions, small town politics, and love after loss.

The Price Of Scandal


Lucy Score - 2019
    She has a trust fund brother looking for a handout, a father who is more board member than dad, and a mother who thinks she should give up on this whole billionaire CEO thing and meet a man with a pre-nup and a yacht. Oh, and then there’s that “misunderstanding” with law enforcement witnessed by Miami’s paparazzi. Now her billion-dollar deal is on the line, and there’s a naked man in her bathtub who claims he’s going to make all her problems disappear.Charming—and happy to bend the rules when necessary—Derek Price has made a living polishing the tarnished images of the rich and famous. He’s never lost, and he never takes clients to bed. Until the dazzling Emily. Derek promised her a win and offered up a lifetime supply of orgasms as part of the deal. But if he can’t stop her enemies, he’ll end up losing much more than he bargained for.Author Notes: An enemies-to-allies-to-lovers workplace romcom with a meet-nude, four lady billionaire BFFs, a hero whose many talents include styling hair and picking pockets, the best dang drag queen brunch in Miami, and a shameless romance novelist cameo.

Danny


Janice M. Whiteaker - 2020
     He can find anyone. Anywhere. Any time.Doesn’t matter how hard they try to hide. But locating his friend’s lost family is proving to be more of a challenge than he anticipated. Shadow Pine, Washington is Craig’s last lead, one built on nothing but rumor and hearsay. But sometimes that’s all you need.That and maybe a little luck, and Craig’s luck comes in the form of a tall blonde with a knack for bringing the dead to life. Danny is strong. Smart. Driven. Fearless.And hiding secrets of her own. Secrets wound together so tightly even Craig might not be able to unravel them. If he can’t, everything that matters to him is in jeopardy. Wedged between her past, and their future. ****You don’t get to pick your parents. It’s a hard truth to swallow. Especially when your father is crazy.But Danny thought she’d left that all behind her. Then he showed up, looking like nothing she’d ever seen before. Clark Kent in a well-cut suit, with dimples deeper than the Grand Canyon and a voice that could melt the ice off Mount Rainier, Craig is a man who does what he says he will. Makes promises he keeps. Gives more than he takes.Except he wants to dig through a past she has no desire to remember, let alone discuss. Because her past is more than crazy. It’s dangerous. Maybe even deadly.

Christmas with the Alexanders


M. Malone - 2013
    Unfortunately he doesn't seem to like her much so she's spending the holidays with her disapproving parents, both of whom think she's screwing up her life. Elliott Alexander's security business is booming and he's finally in the position to come home for good. But home brings bittersweet memories and puts him in the path of a woman who makes him feel things he isn't ready for.When Kay's car skids out of control on Christmas Eve, she's forced to reach out to the only man she trusts to save her.THE ALEXANDERS SERIESReading OrderBook 0.5 - Teasing Trent ~ The PrequelBook 1 - One More Day ~ Jackson & RidleyBook 2 - The Things I Do for You ~ Nick & RainaBook 3 - He's the Man ~ Matt & PennyBook 3.5 - Christmas with The Alexanders Book 4 - All I Need is You ~ Elliott & KayleeBook 5 - Say You Will ~ Trent & Mara*Book 6 - Just One Thing ~ Bennett & Katie**coming soon

His Bought Fiancée


Holly Rayner - 2018
    This time, she’s the fake fiancée, and he’s paying! Alyssa: High school reunions are bad enough, But seeing my ex with his wife and baby pushed me over the edge. I grabbed the first guy I could find on the street outside A Middle Eastern god, just out for a stroll Well, it turns out he’s a sheikh And he wants me to convince his royal parents that we’re in love, and I’m his fiancée! I didn’t realize I’d be playing the part of a princess! Ali: A fiancé for one night only—now there’s an idea. Maybe we can keep up the pretense a little while longer. I need the perfect American princess to fool my pushy parents I was hers for one night. Will she be mine forever? This is the first book in Holly Rayner’s Wedded To The Sheikh series.