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Unexpected Packages
Stacy Eaton - 2020
With a great job and a best friend who tries everything to get her to break out of her boring life, it’s not until her birthday present arrives at her door, opened by a stranger, that things finally start to get interesting.Alex Miller is ready for his second career after retiring from the military. He’s excited to start training contractors in safety issues and getting to know his daughter after being away for so many years.When a package addressed to him shows up on his doorstep, he is kind enough to deliver the box to the rightful owner. When Lexi opens the door, Alex quickly realizes that he’s found the beautiful woman he has been catching peeks of as she comes and goes from the building.From misunderstandings to new beginnings, Alex and Lexi come together, but a business trip threatens their future right before Valentine’s Day, and neither is sure they will ever be reunited.
Reading Between the Lines (Between the Sheets Book 4)
Serenity Woods - 2021
Darcy, life is never going to be simple…
Tess Barker is having a rough time. She enjoys giving tours of the Northland of New Zealand, but her endometriosis makes the long days a challenge, and now she’s gone and insulted one of her best friends by mistake. She’s secretly liked Finn Brennan – the gorgeous Mr. Darcy lookalike – for years, but he’s never made a move on her, and now not only has she hurt his feelings, but they’re both interviewing for the same job – #awkward. Finn likes his position in the Education Department at Waitangi, but recent events have made him restless, and he’s ready for a change. The move to Exhibitions Director at a museum in Christchurch might be just what he’s looking for, but he’s up against the younger, dynamic, beautiful Tess. When she apologizes for upsetting him, a kiss is a natural way to prove there’s no hard feelings. They agree to work together on their presentations for the interview and to let the best man – or woman – win. Time spent together soon reveals a sizzling attraction that turns into deep passion. Things come to a head on their return to the bay, when Finn realizes he can’t escape his past troubles if he stays. But it’s only when Tess falls ill that he has to make the ultimate decision to fight or fly.
Peaceful Pines (The Pines Book One)
Crystal Harper - 2018
Summer Phillips is ready for a fresh start. When her Manhattan yoga studio fails, she heads back to her hometown. The Pines is an idyllic tourist destination in Vermont, but Summer longs for more in her life than small-town festivals and working for her dentist father. She’s welcomed with open arms, but soon discovers things have changed since she left. Jake Moretti is recovering from the death of his close friend, who willed him everything he owned, including the hardware store. He’s lived there a year, but doesn’t quite feel like he fits in with the locals. Summer begins to build her life back with the help of her friends and family. She takes over teaching yoga classes at the local rec center, which reignites her passion for teaching. Even though they’re each seeing different people, Jake becomes an attraction Summer can’t ignore, and she finds herself drawn to his warmth and charm. He’s everything she’s ever wanted. When an old friend comes visiting with a once in a lifetime opportunity, Summer must make a choice about where she truly belongs in life. Does she follow her dreams in business or in love? Can she have it all, or will people get hurt along the way? Peaceful Pines is the heartwarming first book in The Pines Series by an up-and-coming star in the genre, Crystal Harper.
Love Your Moves
Weston Parker - 2021
This girl’s going down with a fight.The drunk video that was made with me calling him out for being the villain he is went viral. I’m both impressed and appalled.He’s far too smooth for his own good, and way too hot for mine.All is fair in love and war until one night we both lay down our weapons and concede.For one night. Besides, one night of passion has never hurt anyone, right?From enemy to lover.But it’s all a little too fishy. Maybe I’m being juked too?An extravagant date? Check.Steaming-hot guy who might not be the jerk I thought he was? Check.Gorgeous ex-wife with a shiny new rock from him on her finger? Check and check.And all of that on Valentine’s Day.Like cupid got drunk and stumbled around laughing himself into a tizzy while he jacked up lives.Like mine. But it’s my fault. I never should have dropped the enemy defense.Unfortunately, I gave my heart to a guy who happens to be missing his.
Mountain Man's Accidental Baby Daughter
Lia Lee - 2018
Nature was my domain. Where I preferred to be. Hiking trails. Guiding people through the tangle of scrub. But then I got the rescue call – a chick with a twisted ankle stuck on a hill. Typical city girls. Clueless. Only, when I found Fiona, I didn’t anticipate that she’d be so… smoking hot. Fawn-like eyes. Redheaded bob. Curvy figure… Hmm, my carnal desire went into overload. I helped her back to my cabin. But that was a mistake. My “mountain man” urges couldn’t be resisted. And the way she looked at me was far from innocent. So, we made love... all night long. After that, I never expected to see her again... Until she showed up at my house and uttered two words that changed everything: “I’m pregnant.” Fiona wasn’t just a mere rescue anymore. She was the mother of my baby. And that meant she was mine. But neither of us were prepared for what happened next…
Stalking His Obsession: Ex-boyfriend's Dad, Age Gap Romance
Kaci Rose - 2022
He's her ex-boyfriend's dad.I never thought I'd be a Vegas showgirl, especially at the hotel my ex-boyfriend's dad owns.But I need the money and I liked the job, until my boss forces himself on me.I never thought Grant, my ex-boyfriend's dad, would be the one to save me.I never thought he'd admit he has feelings for me all this time just like I do for him.I definitely never expected my ex to find us in bed together,Or what my ex-boss would do for revenge.I never would have believed what Grant would do to keep me.Had I known all this I never would have taken the job.Welcome to a filthy dirty desires! Forget being sweet … this year we want to give into our dirtiest desires. Taboo, dangerous, and over-the-top, we’re bringing you everything you were too scared to ask for. **Don’t worry, loves, these are still packed with the heroes you crave and the HEA’s you deserve!
Just a Single Dad
London Casey - 2021
Give me the mind-your-own-business big city. I’m just in Gardner for a couple days to catch my breath after losing the consulting job I loved, and the man I thought I loved.Until I catch sight of a breathtakingly beautiful little girl, then her flannel-and-scruff single dad. With my ovaries crying louder than my common sense, I unpack my bags and settle in for a spell.TylerIn small towns like Gardner, some things are absolute. There’s no such thing as privacy. There will always be bad blood between certain families. And second chances don’t just drop into the local diner for a turkey sandwich. Do they?Olivia has city and temporary written all over her, and my kneejerk reaction is to keep my sunshine-and-two-million-questions daughter from getting attached. But when I get into a bind, Olivia surprises me in ways I never expected. But when the past starts pushing and shoving, there may not be room in this small town for temporary to become permanent.
Wicked Hot Medicine: Boston's Elite
Tess Summers - 2021
Evan Lacroix couldn't refuse.Except, it turned out she wasn’t his wife—she was his sister.Oh, the irony. It made it that much sweeter.Unfortunately, when Hope realized his intentions, she didn’t appreciate being a pawn in his game, and the sassy spitfire turned the tables on him.Evan never saw it coming.And now he needs to decide which is more important—love or revenge.This isn’t a book about enemies to lovers. It’s about enemies with benefits—until the line between enemy and lover gets blurred.
Filthy Boss
Bianca Cole - 2022
I kissed my employee. I didn’t know she was my employee at the time. The next day she walks into my office and I'm shocked. She has stumbled on evidence of an embezzlement scheme going on right under my nose. It's my first day on the job, and it’s not going well. I panic and tell her to mind her own business and stick to work that’s meant for her. So she quits. As much as I don’t want to admit it, I need her help to figure out who is doing the skimming. It means I’ve got to do something I never do and beg her to come back and help me. Problem is, anytime we’re in the same room I can’t focus on anything but making this woman mine. And if feelings get involved? Yeah right. I'm Bryson Stafford and I don't let feelings get involved. But Tessa has shown she’s the exception to every rule. Filthy Boss is a safe standalone with no cliffhanger, and a guaranteed HEA.
Never Say Never
Taylor Holloway - 2018
Never hesitate. Never get emotionally involved.Words I've lived by. Until her.I'm a fixer.I fix bad, embarrassing, illegal problems, for the right price.My clients are rich, famous, powerful, and very dangerous.Now I’ve got a problem of my very own: Eva Martin. She just happens to be both my best friend’s little sister, and at the center of the most explosive problem I’ve ever faced. As the body count rises around us, I’m falling for the one woman that’s totally out of bounds. Her wide innocent eyes, perfect curves, and sexy, smoky voice—she’s a liability and a weakness, but I'm unable to resist.Eva’s a risky distraction for a man like me. I'm going to make her mine, and I'll use everything in my arsenal to keep her safe.Even if it means everyone else—including me—becomes collateral damage.
Best Friend's Ex With Benefits
Ashlee Price - 2019
And, now she's pregnant. It was supposed to be a pretend relationship after their breakup. But fake turned into real and Natalie became my obsession. Her deep green eyes and her innocence is all I ever think about. I'll do whatever it takes to protect her. Especially now that she's carrying a baby. A baby that could be mine. Is Natalie going to tell me the truth about who the father is?
Guarded By Vayne
Haley Weir - 2019
A Burning Desire to Take What's His. A Pure Anomaly. Vayne is far more than I've bargained for. Dr. Zela Harpy’s is just as beautiful as she is brilliant. Her world is turned upside down when a strangely unique case ends up on her desk. Vayne and Valor Grimm are twin brothers who claim to be were-wolves at war with another pack. Born into a cursed bloodline of Viking lords, Vayne Grimm has led a life of pleasure and recklessness. Despite the insatiable passion she feels between herself and Vayne, Zela has no choice but to remove them from her life. After a jarring home invasion, the only thing standing between Zela and death is a beast with familiar glowing eyes. Is there more than fate and instinct binding them to one another? Steamy, Heart-Throbbing Standalone romance with a HEA. Contains mature themes, adult language, and sexy shifters. 18+ Readers Only!.
Defending What's Mine
Aubrey Wright - 2019
No company is good company.But the way she makes my daughter smile...The way her a$s cheeks fit perfectly into those tight jeans...This has "bad idea" written all over it.Loving my family is dangerous.Knowing my secrets could mean life or death.But the time for hiding is over.I'm the predator on this mountain.Nobody messes with my family.It's time to defend what's mine.
This is a romantic suspense with a super sexy alpha, steamy action and an amazing happily ever after.
Brother's Best Friend's Package
Cassandra Bloom - 2017
But if I follow my lust… Will she steal my heart? I’m not just king of Wall Street. I’m the most notorious bad boy on Broadway. Wealth. Power. Success. I’ve got it all. Women crumble for my wit, charm and my rock hard…abs. I change women faster than I change my underwear. Now my business partners sisters in town. Smart. Gorgeous. And mind-bendingly sexy. I can’t resist. What I didn’t count on? I think I’ve just met my match. She chews guys up and spits them out. A shark just like me --we’re two of a kind. Her brother says she’s off limits. But that just makes her a whole lot sexier. And tonight she wants me to take her all the way. Tonight it’s my turn. I want to claim the girl who can’t be tamed for myself. One night of wild sex later -- could this be a New York dream come true, or the greatest disaster ever?
Twelve Miles
Robin Edwards - 2017
I ran away because I couldn't face the embarrassment of what took place at the party. Now he's back in the picture and I don't think I can face him. Will he remember who I am? SAM Sam Ellis was not your average Sutton Hill resident. The quaint, coastal town known for its sunshine, crystal clear water, and waspy, upper-class residents. No one was more unfitting than Sam. Sam used to live a fast life: the exotic cars, big house, women that threw themselves at him but when asked to take over his father's estate all he wanted to do was be left alone. JAMIE A little rough around the edges, Jamie never had the best luck. After years of playing venues with her bandmates, she met Sam, entrepreneur and high-profile member of the Sutton Hill Country Club. After crossing paths, Jamie could not get Sam out of her head. Would Jamie be enough for the hot billionaire who already had everything? AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is an HEA story with no cliffhangers! For mature audiences only, must be over 18 years of age! Please also note this is a rerelease and rebranding on an improved newer edition. This book is an extended version with more content, new cover, and a preview of Book #2 in the Serendipity series: Twelve Weeks