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Arrogant Bastard


T.M. Pigatt - 2020
    Why would I? I never gave one a chance. My Motto: Take them home, show them a good time and send them home with a smile. NO repeats. NO call. Many people would say that's arrogance at it’s best. I could careless. I’m living my life by my owns rules and looking good while doing so. That all changed when my sister threw me together with her best friend. My dick instantly turned hard the moment I saw her. My mind thought of all the wicked things I could do to her. However, little did I know I met my match in her.HIS MATCH:I knew all about him. I knew how he treated woman, and I be damn if I become like the many others. Yeah, I will admit that his sexy good looks and boyish smile make me want to give in. Yet, I refuse to give him the pleasure. He thinks his sweet talk will get him what he wants. He’s wrong. Even though my mind says to fight him, I crave his touch. No matter what the cost.THIS IS A COMPLETE NOVEL. NO CLIFFHANGERS

Tom vs. the Volcano God


Marilyn Foxworthy - 2019
    Robert K. Jensen, international man of mystery. The letter was just as mysterious. It came with warnings and non-disclosures and descriptions of dire consequences if I didn’t follow his directions to the letter. Accompanying the letter was a large shipping crate. And inside the crate was a portal to Wonderland. I had no idea that afternoon that my life was about to change so radically. It had changed completely less than a year earlier when it seemed like everything that I had loved was taken away form me. But in this box was something that was a whole new life. Inside the box was Sarah: a non-organic artificially intelligent companion, designed and built by Robby. I didn’t know what it all meant, but Sarah knew exactly what to do. That was Wednesday afternoon. By Thursday, my whole life was different. It was as perfect as Sarah herself. And as she led me down the rabbit hole, I saw and did things that I could have never imagined. Sarah wasn’t the only surprise. No, Sarah was my adventure guide. A decidedly sexy robotic adventure guide, to be sure, and she wasn’t the only beauty on this adventure. There were days I laughed so hard that I nearly passed out; and other days that I loved so much that I actually did. Robby is a man of mystery, but he sure knows how to give a nice gift when we wants to make your life something you can’t imagine. Apparently, I’m supposed to rescue these damsels in distress from a volcano god, or something like that.

First Time Baby - A Billionaire Romance (Billionaire Baby Surprises Book 2)


Ana Sparks - 2021
    

When A Hood Girl Puts It On You


K.B. Cole - 2017
    Hood love hasn't done anything but cause me pain. Maybe I fell for the wrong hoodlum. But I'm over it, my new man’s going to be a square. I'm going to find some who can treat me right. -Raeya Everything that Raeya Duval does is for her son. She's determined to provide him a better life than she's ever had. At twenty-four, she has a bright future ahead of her. There's just one problem… Her no good baby daddy. Fed up with the lies and cheating, but trying to keep her son’s father in his life, she stays, but the love has been gone. Flacka loves his son and Raeya, but he loves the attention other women give him too. Being faithful is the farthest thing from his mind. He knows that Raeya’s not going anywhere. Not as long as their son adores him. But when he commits the ultimate betrayal, he learns that every woman has a breaking point. But he’s not going to let his family go without a fight. Raeya has to fight for the life she wants for her and her child. Sometimes it’s better to be a single mom then to let your child watch you be treated like nothing. Can this hood girl find the love she deserves? Will Flacka be able to win Raeya back? What will he do if he doesn’t? When a new man steps in and tries to be everything Raeya’s ever dreamed of, will she let him in or go back to Flacka and his mess? Hood love is addictive but sometimes you have to give it up to find true happiness. Javari is far from hood, but he sees something in Raeya that makes him want to give her his all. No one understands what he sees in her, but they just don't know. When A Hood Girl Puts It On Ya’ its hard to resist!

I Never Forgot You


Ellie Etienne - 2020
     Ava has been on her own for a long time, and she’s fine with that. She has built her successful store from the ground up and supports wayward teenagers in the process! But when a mysterious benefactor turns out to be her ex from high school, everything changes! Ever since he betrayed Ava's trust in high school, Wes is committed to becoming a better person. Now he’s a billionaire and has helped Ava’s business reach its current status! And although Ava is surprised to see him after all these years, there’s no denying that sparks are still there! But after all that’s happened in their tumultuous past, can Ava make peace with the boy she loved, and the man he has become? And can Wes come to terms with the fact that Ava isn’t that the same girl he knew in high school? Find out in this emotional yet sexy romance by Ellie Etienne of BWWM Club. Suitable for over 18s only due to smoking hot sex scenes!

Sharing Amelia: A Historical Western Menage Romance (Timber Creek Brides)


Samantha Madisen - 2017
    But instead of just one man, there are two waiting for her both intent on marrying her. After the initial shock wears off, Amelia realises she has little choice but to do as the men ask and become a wife to both of them. When the two finally get her alone, she begins to understand what it will mean to be a Timber Creek Bride. Colt and Bear have been saving for a mail-order bride for longer than they can remember. With the paltry sum they pay, the last thing they expect is the beautiful and innocent young woman that shows up. They set about introducing her to what it means being married to not one, but two cowboys. But trouble looms in the form of the spiteful Angus Sneed who doesn't think much of the men's strange lifestyle. Will they be able to find happiness or will Sneed's scheming win out? Steamy standalone novella with no cliffhanger and HEA.

Christmas at the Inn on Main Street


E. Ayers - 2016
    The Authors of Main Street is a delightful gathering of talented writers who hope you enjoy reading this collection as much as they have taken pleasure in creating it for you! Happy Holidays from the Authors of Main Street! _________________________________________________________ Chelsea's Christmas by E. Ayers Leaving behind an unhealthy relationship, Chelsea Montgomery has come home to lick her wounds. Working in her father’s law firm gives her the perfect place to hide as she avoids men and relationships. Until she meets a charming man with a beautiful son. Keefe Assam is a successful attorney with a great life. Then, his ex-girlfriend suddenly drops off a toddler she claims belongs to him, and he is faced with the possibility, and the responsibility, of raising the boy alone. Christmas might just herald the start of something wonderful for Chelsea, except for one problem. Her ex-boyfriend has decided if he can’t her…nobody can. Waking Up for Christmas by Jill James Christmas is the time for wishes to come true. All Chase Thanos wants for the holidays is for his comatose wife to awaken. Darcy Bennett Thanos has been his life since they were in college. Now, twenty years later, their marriage and their lives have fallen apart and the only thing that can put it back together is Darcy coming out of her coma and remembering all they had and could have. Just as soon as she wakes up for Christmas. Christmas at the Granger Inn by Carol DeVaney Ten years after Cole and Sydney broke up, the ache in their hearts remains. Now, a Christmas reunion, complete with a mischievous ghost, offers the possibility that Sydney and Cole can rekindle the love they once shared. Will they risk facing what tore them apart to find a new place they can call home? Christmas at the Roses by Susan R. Hughes All Ellie wants for Christmas is to avoid it altogether. Reeling from her broken romance with Spencer, she plans to spend the holidays at the historic Roses Inn writing her novel. Spencer has a plan of his own—to rekindle both her love for him and her fondness for the holidays. To win back her stubborn heart, he might just need a little help from the inn’s resident ghost. Candi Cain Kisses by Nan O'Berry Jonathan Barlow needs a change of pace. When his beloved wife passes away, Jonathan finds himself wallowing in grief and determined to find a new start. Accepting a job with a law firm just a few weeks before the holidays, Jonathan and his young daughter make the move to Mistletoe, Texas. A rented room at an old Victorian Inn is just the place to begin again. Candi Cain inherited the old Victorian from family. It’s a place she can call home, a place where all the worries in the world can be forgotten over a cup of hot chocolate and a homemade pastry. When Felicia Barlow and her father come for a stay, she feels drawn the child—a sense of déjà view, for just like Jonathan’s daughter, she experienced the loss of a loved one as a child. Can the wonders of the season and a little girl’s wish to Santa awaken two lonely hearts? Things look promising this holiday season at the Candy Cane Inn. _______________ Christmas at the Inn on Main Street is a collection of five expertly-crafted clean romance books.

She's My Lil Hood Thang


Kellz Kimberly - 2017
    Nice house on the upper east side of New York, both parents in their life, and they were spoiled rotten. But not everything that glitters is gold and these two learn first hand what it’s like to fall from grace. When they move to Brooklyn with their grandmother they go from being the most popular girls in their old high school to being the unknown nobodies of their new school. Leaving them both to find away to adjust to their new life style. A night of just wanting to have fun, quickly turns into a night they will never forget when a fight almost breaks out and bullets fly. When it comes to pushing that work Zay & Ji are the men to see. They're every hood chick's dream guy & every street dude's goal. Counting money & sexing chicks is how Ji chooses to live. He's a hot head through & through. Ji lives by the gun but his brother Zay fears he's going to die by it too. Zay on the other hand is the laid back conscious type. Never making a move without having a back up plan for the back up plan. Think first act later is the saying he lives by. At twenty five he's willing to settle down but only if the right girl comes along. A hectic encounter leaves Yaris believing she’s the perfect girl for him. Setting her sights on him she stops at nothing to get him to notice her. Zay on the other hand isn’t that accepting of her advances. To most, age isn’t nothing but a number. However, when it comes to Zay age is much more than a number; it’s a level of maturity. A man of his stature should have a girl that's on the same level. In Zay’s eyes Yaris' age stops her from reaching the tip of the level he’s on. Fast money, fast ass & the thrill of the streets is what Ji lives for. It's nothing for him to get what he wants. He mistakenly takes Yarah as being another notch in his belt but quickly learns she's not that type of girl. His bad boy demeanor attracts her, and her good girl essence attracts him. These two are a match made in hood heaven but nothing that’s perfectly matched comes without problems. She’s My Lil Hood Thang is a tale about finding the one you love during the good times and sticking with them through the bad times. As stated before not everything that glitters is gold but when you have a love as deep as the Nile river how could you not see the diamonds in the eyes of the one you love?

No Way in Hell


J.B. Havens - 2021
    Those books have been combined into one and nothing has been added or removed from the story. ***Steel Corps—an elite, covert U.S. military team led by Staff Sergeant Bea ‘Mic’ Michaels, based out of a secure location in Pennsylvania.Trident Security—a private security agency located in Tampa, Florida, comprised of retired Navy SEALs.T. Carter—U.S. spy and assassin.What do they have in common? They all do Uncle Sam’s dirty work.How did they get started and how did their paths cross? Find out as they prepare to join forces to take down a domestic terrorist organization with one goal in mind—to destroy what these men and one woman will fight to the death to protect—life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.No Way in Hell is a crossover novel uniting J.B. Haven’s Steel Corps Series and Samantha A. Cole’s Trident Security Series. While reading both series is not necessary prior to reading No Way in Hell, it is recommended for optimum enjoyment.*** Please note: While this is connected to the Trident Security series, it is not a romance. No Way in Hell contains scenes of graphic violence. ***

Christmas Without You


Celeste Granger - 2020
    Being married to the love of her life is Wren’s dream, and it’s finally coming to fruition. She’s excited about their upcoming holiday vacation to the Swiss Alps. Phillip, a commercial airline pilot, maintains a hectic schedule, but he promised Wren the Alps. He promised uninterrupted time together to kindle their loving relationship.But Phillip can’t keep his promise, again, a reminder of all the other promises he’s failed to keep. That disappointment causes Wren to go home for the holidays instead. To her surprise, best friend, Torrence Edison, makes the same decision. Their reunion is a pleasant distraction. Emerging desire threatens to cross the friendship line when Torrence’s suppressed desire rises to the surface. His impassioned yearnings for Wren are hard to contain; yet, Torrence doesn’t want to push her to a place she’s not willing to go.Wren is surprised by her own eager response to the man that has always been there for her. She has a decision to make; hold on to the promise of forever or risk it all with someone who’s kept every promise he’s ever made.This is a standalone with an HFN/HEA.

In the Last Days: A Brief Guide to Christ's Second Coming for Latter-day Saints


Michael James Fitzgerald - 2015
    Students of the Second Coming won't find anything sensational, highly speculative, or particularly new or groundbreaking in this book. Though not exhaustive, the guide walks through many of the major events surrounding the Second Coming of Christ, mainly through the Standard Works of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price—but also through some archaeological, historical, and statistical sources. (It's a compilation of posts from the blog "Put on the Armor of Light," written between September 2014 and November 2015.)

The Ultimate Bathroom Reader: Interesting Stories, Fun Facts and Just Crazy Weird Stuff to Keep You Entertained on the Crapper! (Perfect Gag Gift)


Bill O'Neill - 2021
    

The Amazing World of Gumball 2016 Grab Bag


Katy Farina - 2016
    What the what?! Is there really a secret treasure hidden in the school’s basement?! Based on Cartoon Network’s award-winning original series, Gumball and Darwin head back to school! It’s a brand-new collection of shorts and illustrations featuring everyone’s favorite mischief-makers.

Merseyside Girls


Anne Baker - 1995
    They've been brought up to respect their elders and uphold family honour at all times. Then sweet, na??ve Katie falls pregnant, bringing shame upon the family's name. Alec Siddons, a local police constable, cannot and will not forgive his daughter for her immoral behaviour. But Katie isn't the only one with troubles ahead. Amy is in love with her cousin Paul, but owing to a family feud the mere mention of his name is forbidden in her father's presence; and Nancy is eager to wed her fianc?? Stan before the Second World War takes him away. With the outbreak of war, the three sisters offer each other comfort and support. Their mother, meanwhile, is battling with painful memories of the past, and their father lives in dread that his own dark secrets will be revealed. As the war takes its toll on the Merseyside girls they learn that few things in life are more precious than honesty, love and forgiveness.

Bratva Babysitter


Flora Ferrari - 2020
    Get your copy now! Destiny I've always been the girl with a plan, but when my disorganized best friend gets married after a whirlwind romance, I realize my plan hasn't gotten me where I really want to be. My babysitting business is never going to give me a family of my own. On the spur of the moment I take a job in St. Petersburg, Russia, to stir things up. I'm hoping to meet a Russian heartthrob of my own, but Viktor the Vor isn't the kind of older man this virgin had in mind. Lifetime criminal, hired by my employer to act as bodyguard, he's the opposite of everything I thought I wanted, but I'm falling for him despite all my plans. Can a man like him ever change his ways to give me the family and become the husband I crave, or am I on track to be a prisoner's wife and mistress to his life of crime? Is there love waiting for me in the snow, or will my heart get frostbitten on the way? Viktor All I ever wanted was to join the Bratva, and when they make a move to take over St. Petersburg, I take my chance. I'm not expecting to have to babysit the babysitter, but when things get out of hand, I'm right there willing to put my life on the line for the younger American woman who stole my heart the moment I set eyes on her. I never thought I'd be a family man, but when it comes to Destiny, it's clear that it's in my fate. When my past choices catch up with me and I have to pick a side, will I able to give her the happily ever after she craves, or will the ice palace of our love tumble down in the face of who we really are? *Bratva Babysitter is part of the Russian Underworld series, but can be enjoyed as a standalone. It ends with an HEA and contains no cheating and no cliffhanger.