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Too Young for Her Best Friend's Father


Jaye Diamond - 2019
    Too innocent.She’s also my daughter’s best friend.All three of these facts should keep my hands off her, but I can’t get Alex out of my mind.When I discover she’s going to lose her cherry to the snot-nosed punk who lives across the street, I can’t stand it.I decide to stop fighting my urges, and finally claim her.Leave any vanilla expectations at the door, and enjoy this sizzling hot romance that comes with a guaranteed HEA (and no cheating!). Jaye Diamond's stories are what happens when quick and dirty meets short and sweet.Her books are for adult readers, and feature sizzling hot action(with no protection for young heroines and alpha males who excel at baby-making).

Totally Smitten: A Cozy AF Christmas 3


Hope Ford - 2020
    Other titles of A Cozy AF Christmas:Snow Place Like Home by Olivia T. TurnerThe Snuggle is Real by Frankie LovePolar Opposites by Dani Wyatt

Jack


Maggie Sweet - 2016
    What’s worse than lusting after your boss?Lusting after your boss who is also your step-brother.Jack Marshall might be filthy rich, but he's still a hands-on kind of man.And Savannah is just about to find out what that really means – right after he fires her and offers her another, very different position.***Standalone novel, HEA, no cheating and no cliffhanger, strong language***

Holly Kisses


Penelope Wylde - 2020
    Did I mention the filthy-talking alpha used to be my boss?And then he left. Chased after an inheritance that landed him thousands of miles away from me, the hospital we work at, and my bed.It would be a lie if I said I hardly ever thought about the wicked things his Scottish burr did to me or that my body has forgotten the toe-curling ache he left deep inside me.Truth is, I resigned myself in never seeing the scoundrel again.When I catch the attention of a stalker, I’m forced to accept help from Malcolm—the arrogant man who might be just as dangerous to me in other ways.I’ll have to find a way to survive Christmas in Scotland with the Duke and all I’ll have to do is manage to keep my fantasies unwraps.But who am I kidding? His whispers of wanting holly kisses unravels my defenses. I’m powerless against the feel of his strong hands caressing every curve, the brush of his warm lips against my skin. By Christmas I’ll have no choice but to give in and prove he’s right when he says I belong to him—the Duke of Lachlan.…I’m in so much trouble.Author’s naughty note: Over-the-top everything drizzled with sexiness at Christmas time and a hero with a Scottish burr. You know you want this! As always with a Penelope Wylde book, you'll get the filthy, naughty bits you crave with the perfect happily ever after you love.

Her Hitman


Flora Ferrari - 2020
    The Bratva have me under their control. It’s only a matter of time before I take a fatal misstep and they punish me for it.But then Damian Drake enters my life, a seven foot tall hitman with iron in his hair and the palest, deadliest eyes I’ve ever seen. He’s a man one step away from a beast, who will do whatever it takes to accomplish his mission.He kills the man who’s about to assault me, and then I make a decision. I beg him to take me with him. I think this makes him angry at first, the way he looks at me so intensely. But then I learn that it’s something else.He steals me away and then tells me that I belong to him now. I have no choice but to stay with him, especially when the Bratva threatens to chase me down and kill me.Damian says he’ll never let anything happen to me because I belong to him. He says he treats his property well. He claims me. He uses me. He makes me his in every sense of the word.But I’m scared I’m not enough for him. I’m only nineteen and he’s forty-one. I’m a virgin, and the idea of telling him terrifies me. What if I’m not good enough?But Damian won’t wait. He’s going to take me sooner or later.He’s the most possessive, jealous man I’ve ever met.He’s my hitman.

Wicked Wishes: Halloween Steam


Dee Ellis - 2021
    He was a marine and now he is a widow who keeps the town safe with his security business--and his heart safe by locking out any chance of romance.Hanna Potter scares him good, though. From the day he meets her, he is afraid of what she makes him feel. Afraid of the wicked things she makes him want. And terrified his broken heart will scare her away.This October, twenty-four of your favorite contemporary romance authors are bringing you a month filled with sexy-spooky Halloween steam. Get ready for over-the-top love stories sure to set your spine — and other parts *wink* — tingling. Brew some cider, grab your favorite blanket, and snuggle up with these hot shorts. The Halloween Steam series is sure keep you warm and cozy all autumn long.

Double Crossing Daddy (A DILF For Father's Day #8)


Autum Remington - 2020
    My students are my life. I would never admit to having a favorite student, never. I couldn't even if I wanted to because I have two of them. My favorite twin boys. One with a mischievous smile and one with a heart of gold. Unfortunately, these two boys have a plan up their sleeves and I don't find out until it’s too late. Until they’ve given me everything I could ever want and more. It seemed these two boys had a favorite teacher too. Someone they wanted in their lives on a more full time basis. I was lucky enough to be that one.TrevorMe and my twin boys. That’s all I ever thought I would get out of this life and it was more than enough. I had my hands full trying to keep up with those two at every turn. I didn't need someone else in my life I had to find time for. I already felt like I was always two steps behind my two troublemakers. Then she walked into my life or is it more like she was led into it? Either way, looking at her and realizing how much I needed her, how it would kill me to lose her. I realized this time I had my two meddling twins to thank for bringing her to me. They tricked us both but ended up giving me the best father’s day present I could have ever imagined. A future full of trickery, mischief, adventure, and... the unexpected.

July's Love (Forever Safe Romance #7)


May Gordon - 2019
    While there, she also wants to explore life outside her small hometown, never expecting to find her soulmate at the same time. He’s the exact type of man her parents warned her about, however, under his expensive suit and hard exterior is a heart that perfectly matches her own. He may be the owner of a popular casino, but Benjamin Roche has always preferred solitude. Even now, he remains in his office, running things behind the scenes, trusting his right-hand man to be the public persona. Until a glance at his monitor changes everything and he’ll soon discover a world of possibilities are his for the taking. But with July’s love comes distractions and her whole reason for being there is in jeopardy. Will one of them have to give up more than they ever bargained for? Warning: Sweet, sexy and safe read! Happily ever after guaranteed! This author writes what she likes to read. That means there will be instalove, OTT Heroes, and, brace yourselves, virgin characters at times. If none of those float your boat, you might want to find another book. If they do, you're in the right place.

Desert Target


Cassie Mint - 2021
    But when I track my target into the desert, she’s… a hairdresser? I need to get out of this life. But first, I need money, so I take one last job--a hit on the notorious Viper.The Viper is evil. Unhinged. She’s killed hundreds of innocents. But when I track her to the desert, she’s… on vacation?This isn’t the Viper. It’s some poor gorgeous doppelganger who floors me with a single blink of her doe eyes.But I’m not the only one with a case of mistaken identity. And the desert is a dangerous place.I hope the hairdresser likes big, brutal hitmen. Because I’m her ticket to survive. Desert Target is a short and steamy instalove story with an OTT possessive alpha hero and the innocent heroine who’s stumbled into disaster.

The Snuggle Is Real: A Cozy AF Christmas


Frankie Love - 2020
    She’s taken up residence in my cabin without my permission.But how can I be mad when Cozette is so damn sweet?She’s turned this place into a Christmas Wonderland and suddenly the worst year of my life is ending up great.She’s got struggles — sure — but who doesn’t?This cabin feels cozy for the first time, and with her at my side, the snuggle is real.We can worry about everything else after the holidays.Except her trouble is knocking on the door.And refuses to leave empty-handed.Dear Reader,Whitaker’s returning to his mountain man roots this Christmas. Lucky for Cozette (and us) this reformed city slicker is determined to make this holiday unforgettable.Turn on the Christmas lights and get cozy on the couch… but you don’t need any hot cocoa — Whitaker is enough to warm you up!xo, frankie

Undercover Santa: North Pole Love Book 2 (A Forever Safe Christmas 14)


Pixie Chica - 2020
    On the eve I am to take over for my dad, my dear sister decides she’s going to do a disappearing act. Blamed for her leaving, I am sent to down to Florida of all places. It’s hot, I’m pissed, and my Christmas spirit is quickly fading. Until my eyes fall on Crystal Sugarplum, the baking sweetheart who thinks Christmas is a conspiracy from the sales companies. Can I be the Undercover Santa I was sent to be? Or will I end up on the naughty list for wanting to spank one delectable non-believer? Either way this holiday season, Santa’s getting his hands on his own Christmas Gift. **This is book 14 in the "A Forever Safe Christmas" Series.

Christmas Kisses


Aria Cole - 2020
    Needing to escape the pain of her past and the memories that still haunted her, she packed her bags and headed to Lodge mountain. It was a job, her own kitchen, and a new beginning; she never expected the unexpected flood or to fall in the arms of her competition.Everett Winters loves his little hometown, but he'd always wanted to see the world. So he started a fast-paced life in New York City, but he came home to save his family business when tragedy struck. He never expected to be competing with the French Resort down or falling for the sweet celebrity chef that worked there. Warning: This book is filled with cheese and Christmas cheer. Come fall in love at Lodge Mountain.

Half Past Normal (Love for the Holidays: Valentine's Day #1)


Brynn Paulin - 2020
     If I’d been completely sober, I might have stopped the crazies who burned the man effigy at the Anti-Valentine party I went to. I mean, that’s not really my thing. I don’t hate men. I’m just a normal, single girl trying to get through college without being noticed. Because everyone in my family is famous. And then the party and the stunt made national news. And there I was, front and center on the Film at 11. It's okay. I’ve got this. I’ll dodge the paparazzi, and soon they’ll tire of me. I’ll sink back into obscurity. Then he shows up—my little brother’s manager. He’s going to fix my reputation—thank you, I didn’t know it needed to be fixed. It was just one dumb party! And apparently, he’s my date for Valentine’s Day, too. That ought to be fun. He doesn’t even like me. That’s okay. I don’t like him either.

Red, White & Bang (Falling On The Fourth #4)


M.K. Moore - 2019
     Gina Henry recently graduated from college and has been working for all of three days. Nothing can keep these two apart. This July 4th get ready for Red, White, & Bang. This novella is a super safe and over the top steamy. Mr. Cox will see you now... at the company picnic. This is book 4 in this series. Books can be read in any order.

Hand Tossed


Abby Knox - 2021
    And yet, men my own age seem to constantly disappoint, mistreat, and even get me into trouble with the law. My family has helped me before, but I’m determined to stand on my own two feet this time. I’m getting a second job and I’m going to dig myself out of my worries, no matter what it takes. My new boss, however, has other plans. He doesn’t understand that my problems are none of his business, and I don’t understand his motives. He’s going to have to convince me there’s more to him than just a guy with impressive moves in the kitchen.LeoLife has been good to me so far. My successful pizzeria is the talk of the town and I have everything a man could need or want. What I don’t have is a good enough reason to show up single to the family reunion. Again. Finding true love is not all that easy when all I do is work. Turns out, I don’t need to try to find it, because when Diana walks into my restaurant looking for a second job, I’ve found my missing piece. Everything about us makes sense, and I’m determined to show her I’m more than just the guy holding the dough; I’m going to be there for her, through thick and thin.