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Warm Kisses


Loni Ree - 2020
    Freaking black ice.Waking up in a hospital room is a shock. Either I survived the crash, or this is hell. My head is pounding while pain slices through every inch of my body. You could say I’m a little grumpy from the ordeal I’ve endured. After kicking every incompetent twit out of my hospital room, I’m shocked when the perfect, curvy angel walks in. Forgetting about the pain is easy as I stare into her stunning eyes.As the newest nurse on the Trauma floor, I’ve been assigned to care for the problem patient. Lucky me. Nothing makes Mr. Grumpy Pants happy. Unfortunately, healing his body won’t do anything for his nasty temperament. Too bad, my silly heart doesn’t seem to care that the wealthy, handsome businessman is such a jerk. I might be falling for Mr. All Wrong.What happens when the adorable nurse gets stuck with the world’s grumpiest patient? Her kisses warm his cold heart and turn him into Mr. So Right.This over-the-top quick read is just what you're looking for if you like sweet, clean, insta-love romance with a little bit of humor.

Snowy Kisses


Elisa Leigh - 2020
    They're extremely busy this time of year with all of the holiday festivities they have planned. When one of his employees falls ill, it's up to Justice to take over running the sleigh rides and he isn't happy about it. He's more the behind the scenes kind of guy. One cold Friday night he's all set up to guide a blind date sleigh ride when the guy calls it off last minute. He's about to start cleaning up when the most beautiful woman he's ever seen shows up for her blind date.Delaney Brewer has been anxious all week about the blind date her friend from work set her up on. She never does things like this, but her friend promised her he was a great guy and that they would totally hit it off. She's cautiously optimistic when she shows up only to find out her date bailed on the date without telling her. She's not sure if she should be pissed or thanking the guy since the man standing in front of her is the real-life version of the man of her dreams.When Justice offers to take her out for a ride anyway, Delaney accepts even if it is just a pity ride.One night of Snowy Kisses turns into something neither of them could have expected.

His Christmas Angel


Cameron Hart - 2019
    I planned on drinking too much and leaving early, but then I saw her. My Christmas angel. She was the absolute opposite of everyone here with her curves, her innocent smile, and her unassuming nature. My beautiful girl was clad in an ugly Christmas sweater and bells on her toes – literally. I had to talk to her. Smell her. Taste her. Savor every single thing about her. We shared an Earth-shattering kiss under the mistletoe, and then she fled. I’m not letting her get away that easily. If she thinks this is the end of us, she’s in for a big surprise. I always get what I want. And I want her with every fiber of my being. My Christmas angel. EMBER: Usually, I love all things Christmas. Yes, I’m one of those people who can hardly wait for Halloween to pass so I can set up my tree. But this year, everything is different. My mom recently passed away, leaving me cold and empty and not in the holiday spirit at all. My bestie convinced me to be her plus one to her office Christmas party. I instantly felt out of place, but soon gained the attention of the most attractive man I’ve ever seen. We talked all night and shared a heart-stopping kiss. But then I ran away. Guys like him don’t go for girls like me unless there’s an ulterior motive. I learned my lesson the hard way. But he keeps showing up and tempting me to trust him. Can I let go of my hang-ups and let him bring me joy during this holiday season? HIS CHRISTMAS ANGEL is a short, sexy, sweet holiday novella that will give you all the feels this season! Ember is healing in more ways than one, and Wyatt is determined to show her exactly how much he loves her and wants to support her. If you like instalove, alpha males, sweet heroines, steamy scenes, and HEAs as sugary as Christmas fudge, then this is the book for you! **Mature content, 18+ only please!**

The Goalie's Girl


Lena Little - 2021
    It’s my identity. But for the first time in my life that protective streak extends outside a hockey rink.

Because the second she walks through the stadium doors she’s mine.

All I can think of, all I want to do, is wrap up this little girl in my arms and shield her from the dangers of the cold, harsh world.

My game might not be up to par lately, but suddenly that slump I’m mired in doesn’t seem to matter.All that matters is her and keeping her safe. Making her mine. It’s as if the rest of the world doesn’t even exist, as if she’s the sun in a sea of clouds.

She’s a special snowflake all right, the most special in all of eternity. And she will be mine.
This is a short, steamy "daddy-lite" romance with some daddy elements, but it is not a spot on ddlg story. No OM / OW drama and no cliffhangers. Always a sweet HEA.

Stroked


Lena Lucas - 2020
    Mesmerized. Obsessed.Daisy walked into that bar on New Year’s Eve looking like she wanted to run in the other direction, like she was out of her element.And it made me desire her even more. She seemed shy, so very innocent, and young… maybe too young for me.But I knew nothing could keep me from her. So I approached her with every intent that no matter what, I’d make her realize we were meant to be in each other’s life. We spoke for hours, nestled in the corner in our own world.It was perfection, and the first time I ever felt complete.And then I kissed her, that age old tradition when the clock struck midnight on New Year’s. I didn’t expect her to wrap herself around me. I didn’t expect her to whisper for me to take her home.But what Daisy didn’t know was that she’d awoken something in me that I didn’t know was dead. She was the first woman to make my heart start beating, to make me fall in love. It was fast, instantaneous. It was the feeling a man got when he bonded with a woman, when his soul imprinted on hers.I was possessive, territorial. No one would tell me it was too fast. Not when nothing had ever felt more right.At the end of the night, until the end of the world, Daisy would know without a doubt that she was mine and mine alone.Lena’s note: I know you like them fast and right to the point so don’t worry, this one gives you all the goods but with a healthy dose of romance thrown in. An age gap celibate hero and virgin heroine story to whet your appetite! Enjoy this good old-fashioned safe smut-fest.

Naughty Kisses: Warming Up to Love (The Martinez Brothers Book 1)


Mayra Statham - 2020
    

Mr. Big Stuff


L. Nicole - 2021
    Big Stuff around town and I’m pretty sure the nickname is all about what he’s packing in those gray sweatpants he rocks when he goes to the gym.(I go to the bakery across from the gym and eat a doughnut--while waiting for him to come out all sweaty and hot.)That’s why I watch him from a distance, daydreaming and putting his face in every fantasy that I can imagine. You would think that wouldn’t be very many for a virginal introvert who gets tongue-tied around the opposite sex, but I read a lot of romance books, and trust me, Kiefer Marks is the star in some very hot dreams.It’s all harmless and never going anywhere.Until he kisses me and I start to believe in dreams....

Bump in the Night


Dani Wyatt - 2021
    A plan that will turn his family’s old estate into an airport and fill his already full pockets a bit more. There’s only one problem. His great-grandfather put a little twist in his will that throws a wrench into his plans. Enter a contest, Halloween, a few lucky contestants, and boom. Everything is about to fall into place.Except, he doesn’t bank on Delia Anderson. She’s wearing a pink fuzzy sweater and her eyes tell him they’ve got history. And a destiny. She’s not part of the plan, but now that she’s here, Silas will battle anyone is this life or the afterlife to make her his.Only, there’s some otherworldly shenanigans going on inside his family’s estate that no one counted on. When dreams and reality blend together, it’s nearly impossible to tell what is real and what is imagined. These two need to fight through some spirited, spooky back and forth for the chance at their happily ever after.Author’s Note: Grab your flashlight, pull the covers over your head and get ready for a romp though a haunted mansion that will leave you wanting your own night time visit from a hot, dark apparition. Enjoy a little trick and treat with no cheating, wicked charm and as always, a happy ending.

Sweet Trouble


Sasha Gold - 2016
    That’s what’s between me and the Voss family. I vowed to come after the Voss men when I got out of prison. By then they were all dead or gone. Imagine my surprise when a Voss I didn’t know about comes to town. Bailey Voss is gorgeous, sexy and way too young for me. I tell myself I’m going to stay clear but then on a stormy night I see her. At a bar. Getting hit on. When she tries to leave and can’t get her car to start I make one, simple offer. Bailey Bad vibe. Mr. McKinley’s got a grudge against me. Why? I have no idea. But he scares me. When I run into him at the dance hall, I want to keep my distance, but I can’t. The man practically forces me onto the dance floor… but his touch makes me feel something I’ve never felt before. The attraction is potent, raw and carnal. I might be innocent, but I’ve never wanted a man like I want the man everyone calls Nicholas “Mount” McKinley. ***** Standalone Novel, No Cliffhanger, Happily Ever After ***** ***** Safe Read, No Cheating, Some Strong Language *****

A Holly Jolly Deal


Ember Flint - 2019
    29-year-old Wall Street financial wizard Christopher Winters might be already the undisputed ruler of every stock market he plays in on the planet, but behind the ice-cold tough facade and the brainy bravado, he keeps hidden a heart that hasn’t belonged to him in fourteen years and his charming smiles never reach his eyes. He was lucky to meet his one true love early in life, but there’s a problem: she has never seen him as anything more than her nerdy childhood friend.Now every year in December he gets to spend an entire week in close quarters with her, since their families are tighter than ever, relaxing in the snowy Aspen by occupying every waking moment obsessing over what he can’t have, avoiding awkward moments all over the place, and being constantly scolded by his matchmaking mother about how bad it is of him to insist on being single while they all celebrate Christmas together.Isn’t that nice?28-year-old Hope Snow loves the Season to be Jolly with all her heart. Every year she can’t wait to leave San Francisco and the fancy art dealing world behind to go spend time with her family and the Winters during their traditional 7-days-of-Total-Christmas-holiday in their usual frosty paradise. The best part is that she gets to see Chris, her dearest friend in the whole world, but, of course, there’s also a worst part, and that is being constantly nagged by her mom about finding the one, settling down and having half a ton of babies, as if she needs a yearly-reminder about how broken she must be for being unable to fall in love! Not this year, though.She has a plan this time around or better yet: she has a deal in mind and the only thing she needs is for Chris to play along.And Christopher?Well, he loves her too much to refuse, but how far can you push a man in love before his control finally snaps? Dear Reader: This is a standalone, No-cheating and HEA-guaranteed sensually-sweet holiday novella that features an obsessed OTT Alpha at the end of his twinkling-lights-rope, a sassy but totally clueless curvy heroine who’s been waiting under the mistletoe all her life for her first kiss and plenty of naughty times that would make the baddest of Santas blush.These two may have no idea of what’s going on in their hearts, but oh boy: when they do catch up, even the snow-capped Aspen gets tropical ho-ho-hot, so you might want to ditch the hot cocoa in favor of some icy beverage while you read this, fair warning! *Please note that A Holly Jolly Deal is book 12 in the ’A Forever Safe Christmas’ multi-author collection, each one of the stories is set in its own universe so the books can be read in any order and also as standalones.

Tami's Treat (Curvy Girls Holidays Book 1)


Rosa Mink - 2019
    From Halloween to Valentines this group of friends will find everything they’ve wanted. Tami, Layla, Penny and Keke have been friends from the beginning of their freshman year in college, but in the three years since they’ve become closer than just friends, they’re now family. Their lives are about to change as they meet just the men to handle their curves. Tami’s Treat: Tami I can’t believe I wasted a year on that guy. Let alone a perfectly good Halloween outfit. I could have spent the night with my best friends, indulging on sweets and treats, but instead, I thought it was time to go for it. I mean, I really can’t believe how wrong this all was. First, I walk in to find my boyfriend cheating on me, but what’s even worse? It’s with his stepsister. And, if that’s not bad enough, she’s a little twig of a thing, complete opposite of my curves I’ve finally learnt to embrace. Now, I’m making a quick stop into a bar, somewhere I’d never go if it weren’t for the louse coming after me, likely to get me not to tell his father what I just caught him doing with his stepsister. One second everything’s…well, not fine, but normal and the next, I’m completely caught up by this massive man. I don’t know him, but it feels like I do. So maybe, I’ll indulge in a little sweet treat for Halloween after all. I mean, what’s a girl to do but gobble up all this yummy man candy right in front of me even if it’s just for the night. Ryker The second she walks into my bar I know I’m going to make her mine. She’s hidden beneath a long trench coat but that isn’t about to stop me, neither is the punk that dares to lay a hand on her. The instant I have her in my arms I know she’s made for me. The curves hidden under that coat are what I’ve been waiting for all my life. I’m going to sink my teeth into every tasty inch of her, show her how a real man handles a princess like her. Everything about her is perfect. She’s mine to take care of now, and damn do I want to. Except, when I wake to have another taste of her sweetness, she’s gone. She’s not getting away from me that easily. Once I have her back in my arms, she’ll realize that everything I said last night is true. She’s mine and no one else is going to get a single taste of her but me. Tami’s Treat is book 1 in the Curvy Girls Holidays Series. If you’re looking for a quick read with alpha men, curvy girls, strong language, no cheating, and HEAs, you’ve found the right book. It's intended for an adult audience that will leave you longing for a yummy Halloween treat of your own.

Hands On (Bride of the Billionaire #1)


Jenna Rose - 2020
    Really, I did.But then she walked in looking for work......and the job description changed.I gave her the position, and now I'm about to give her everything else.There's just one thing standing in my way, but that's not going to stop me.I'm going to claim her and make her mine forever.All books in the Bride of the Billionaire series can be read as STAND-ALONES, all feature gorgeous billionaires looking for their brides, and contain steamy instalove and a guaranteed HEA!

More Than Enough


ChaShiree M. - 2019
    Especially on a dating site. But I long for companionship. Someone to laugh with, talk to and maybe, just maybe, they won’t be too disgusted to touch me. But miracles like that don’t happen. Right? Well apparently, they do on ‘Let’s Try Love’. Or that’s what it feels like every time I am with him. I found him there. Fell in love day by day. But I can’t help wondering……Do people really find true love in dating sites? Mike I decided love wasn’t for me. Ladies want glamour, material things and stuff I will never be able to afford. My mom had other plans. After finding my Goddess on Let’s Try Love, I decided to through caution to the wind and go after what I wanted. Her. Everyday. For the rest of our lives. I just hope she believes me. Because no matter what she says. She is MINE!!!

Tennessee Whiskey


Emma Bray - 2021
    Truth be told, she's a bit of a tomboy with a big heart. She's happy with her life just the way it is.Nick is a billionaire looking for a change of pace. He's hoping his new life in Tennessee will be a new beginning for him.When Nick first meets Daisy, she almost wrecks him—literally. And over a turtle of all things.That one fateful encounter sets in motion an obsession that will either make or break them.

Love Nest: A Hockey Romance (Love Bites Steamy Shorts Book 2)


Matilda Martel - 2021
    He wants joy. And more than anything, he’s ready to settle down with the right woman and start his family.He’s just bought the house of his dreams and started renovating it for the perfect girl.But there’s no girl. Not yet.It doesn’t matter. That’s only a technicality. He’s asked the universe to send him the right woman and he’s open to receive her as soon as she shows up.Stella Franklin is a children’s librarian who once vowed she’d wait until marriage before diving into the sheets. She was wrong. She’s twenty-two and time’s up. Stella needs a man.But she wants the right one. Thanks to bickering parents, her family life is a mess. She’ll do better and choose wisely.She couldn’t possibly choose Carter Jameson. He’s too tall, too big and people call him The Beast.His relentless stalking infuriates her as much as it turns her on. He swears she’s the one and won’t take no for an answer.What’s a girl to do when one of the hottest guys in Philadelphia swears you’re his soul mate and wants to fulfill every dream you’ve ever had?