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Can't Help Falling in Love
Prachi Gupta - 2018
Is it true? In the case of Radhika, maybe it did. She’s all ready for a fresh start in a new city. She starts living with her cousin, Meera and a series of unexpected events start to unfold which turns her life upside-down. She meets someone new, Rishi. He is very different from what she likes yet intriguing. When everything is going smooth, a lover from the past, Sameer, suddenly re-appears. Now she’s torn between the past and the present. Adding to this craziness, appear two funny characters Zain and Nancy. They are cousins and work in the same office with Radhika. Also, in the picture is Radhika’s aunt, a single lady in her fifties; who’s way too much interested in Radhika’s love life. While Nancy wants Radhika to date Sameer her aunt wants her to pair with Rishi. All entangled, no way out. Now with both the males trying hard to get her, her life becomes more troubled.
Ladies Love Lawmen: When It's A Matter of The Heart or Death... (Black Mountain Series)
D'Ann Lindun - 2017
Navy SEAL Jack Coltraine wants nothing to do with a covert operation involving a female. The last time he attempted to rescue a woman in the line of fire she lost her life, and Coltraine can’t forgive himself for her death. Can Andy and Coltraine find a way to work together to save the princess…and fall in love along the way? Longshot Jamie English has sworn off men because she was left by her teenage sweetheart to raise their daughter on her own. Agent Austin Varner is still shaken after the death of his last partner who died at the hands of a Mexican drug cartel. However intrigued he is by the sexy, blonde sheriff, the agent keeps his feelings strictly professional, unwilling to ever love another woman who puts herself in the line of fire. Dangerous Destiny Kidnapped by her ex-husband, Isabella Califano, must rely on her wits to keep her alive in a dangerous search through the Colorado Rockies for stolen money he stashed there. U.S. Deputy Marshal Shane Catlin is sent to bring in armored car robber, Reuben Gonzalez. Already bitter over losing his wife to a convict like Gonzalez the marshal vows to bring the man to justice and protect Isabella. Black Mountain Justice As the daughter of a convicted felon, Mesa McCurdy is used to the cold shoulder. Despite her troubles, she’s built a thriving bed and breakfast. When two convicts break out of a transport van and head straight for Mesa’s farm, she must put her trust in a U.S. Deputy Marshal sent to protect her. U.S. Deputy Marshal Kade Cahill is sent to Black Mountain, Colorado, to corral a convict on the loose and protect a witness. Brought up in an abusive family, Kade has no interest in a wife or children. Wild Horses When two Bureau of Land Management agents turn up murdered after a wild horse roundup, Castaña Castillo fears her brother Martin might be the killer. The Arizona Bureau of Investigations sends Jake Breton after Martin Castillo to bring him in for questioning. Jake has to redeem himself after he slept with a witness in a murder investigation, and nearly got killed for following his heart. A mistake he won’t make twice. When Jake and Castaña literally collide on the road, he hides his identity; she hides her mission. Only after a close encounter with a rifleman, a pregnant woman giving birth to Martin’s baby and a young Navajo woman who comes forward with the truth can Jake and Castaña admit they have fallen in love.
Issa Hood Love Story: Eden & Bounce
Sabrina A. Eubanks - 2018
Their great chemistry makes taking a man down easy work and they trust each other with their lives, each being the other’s ride or die. Beneath their stellar working relationship is a smoldering mutual attraction that has always been waiting to claim them both. When Bounce has a conflict with her and finds that his baby’s mama, Amina, may have committed a serious violation against him with a hot shot dope boy from the other side, he becomes obsessed with killing him before he has a chance of doing the same thing. When he finally rids himself of the problematic Amina, he and Eden finally get the chance to build something with each other that they’d each been searching for. They don’t realize it at the time, but that one confrontation with Amina sets off a chain reaction of events that will remold their lives for better or for worse, making them experience love, pain, and extreme loss, and Bounce will discover dark secrets hidden from him for his entire life. It’s hard for love to survive in the best of times… can it make it through the worst?
Dark Irish: An O'Brien Novella (An O'Brien Tale Novella Book 2)
Stacey Reynolds - 2020
Or does it? The fall brings with it a small girl’s visions, an incoming storm, and a season for revelations. Finn Murphy is the luckiest of men. Married to the fierce and beautiful O’Brien sister, his devotion to Brigid and his children is unwavering. In his own family tree, he’s the rare breed. The dark Irish genes emerging once a generation, seen reflected in his beloved daughter. But Finn has a secret. One that will test his marriage and his family ties. With the return of a long-absent family member comes a choice that could change everything. When a local tragedy comes too close to home, Cora needs him more than ever. For it’s in the power of three, that they’ll find their strength, and he’ll claim the legacy of the Dark Irish.
Loving Elam
Hannah Miller - 2019
Over the years, Betty’s crush develops into something much deeper. Thinking to save her daughter from the pain and embarrassment of unrequited love, Betty’s mother decides to send her away to Ohio. While staying with her cousins, Betty discovers an entirely different life with many new experiences amongst her new-found Englisch friends—friends that include the dashing Ronnie York. Back in Baker’s Corner, Elam begins courting Deborah, who is closer to his age, so Betty’s mother thinks it’s safe for her daughter to return. Her mother is wrong. Caught between her abiding feelings for Elam and her new love interest, Ronnie, Betty recognizes what her heart is truly telling her. If only Elam’s eyes would open… Grab this sweet and tender inspirational Amish Romance today.
A Boss Valentine In Vegas
Ebony. - 2019
It’s available right here for your reading pleasure. In this love story, you’ll take an unforgettable ride with Author Ebony. She is signed to Twyla T. Presents and her writing is very clever, and this story is one to remember. It’s that time of year that some people look for Cupid to pierce the heart of a potential love interest, but not everyone believes in love. A thriving esthetician, Amira has sworn off love completely. Tragic events in her past make her feel that love only leads to people making foolish decisions. Amira believes that love is a temporary feeling and is used by people as an excuse to hurt others. If your mother has never shown you love, how could it be real right? Right. That’s why Amira doesn’t care for Valentine’s Day at all. People can keep that love ish… it’s for the birds. That is until she stumbles across the very handsome and esteemed gentleman Asem in Las Vegas while handling some family affairs. Asem is one of the bosses reigning over Las Vegas, having his hands in multiple dealings. Asem isn’t against love, but he isn’t quite looking for it either. He can only offer women sex because he hasn’t met one that is worthy of his love. Until he lays eyes on the beautiful Amira, immediately claiming her as his future even though he hasn’t spoken the first words to her, unbeknownst to her. Making Amira his is easier said than done. Penetrating the steel vault around Amira’s heart will require some work, but is he up for the challenge? With the help of Amira’s best friend, the sassy and brassy Sky, Asem is determined to have Amira forget about her past, break through her stubborn wall, and reaffirm her belief in all things love. Will Asem’s straight forward arrow hit Amira’s unbreakable heart? Messing with a true boss, will Amira find love in Vegas this V19? See if love wins in this feisty new urban romance Valentine’s novella by Ebony.
Loved by A Street King
Candi B. - 2018
Years after Hurricane Katrina took her parents she moved back to her city to find that nothing changed. With no job and money, her only option is to turn to the streets. When the streets take someone close to her Miracle takes heed and proceeds to turn her life around. Mystery Jones was respected throughout New Orleans and he was just as deadly as the guns he sold. Mystery is done with his womanizing ways and is ready to settle down. An unexpected shootout brings him in the presence of Miracle Anderson. He’s immediately captivated by her beauty and rude demeanor. After being in a physical and emotionless relationship Miracle had vowed that she would never get involved with someone like Mystery again. She couldn’t ignore the sexual tension that was brewing between the both of them. An unforeseen event takes place and Miracle finds herself riding shotgun with Mystery. Miracle finds out that Mystery is nothing like her ex and she let’s her guards down. Mystery is bursting the walls down to her heart but when bitter ex’s pop up and a chance of a lifetime is presented to Miracle will she pick the come up or a chance at love again?
The Justice of Love
Iris Bolling - 2019
Living a drama-free life, he is well on his way--until a woman falls at his feet--literally. Or, was she pushed? For Samantha Emerson, her plan is in motion. Push family and friends away, complete unfinished projects, then close her eyes one night never to hurt again. A ten year scheme by her ex-husband has driven her to suicide. Her last commitment puts her in front of Judge A. Lawrence Hylton. Alex, with his quirky half smile, refuses to leave her alone. He desires to be Samantha's reason to live, her Justice of Love.
Kaveri
Vaishnav Shravan - 2018
She's homeschooled by her guru, Sahasra, who induces the idea of empathy and charity to Kaveri. Kaveri discovers her destiny. Hindered by her mother's emotions, she has no other choice but to wait for her time to come. Will she cross her hindrance and make her dreams come true?
Guarded by Love (The Hill Sisters #1)
ShanicexLola - 2019
I wouldn’t dare deny that his allurement was a gift from a prevailing force up above... until she showed up at our front door, willing to fight for him.
Issa Hood Love Story: Ava & Casanova
B. Richemond - 2018
Everyone in his hood respects him, his wife loves him, and his money flow keeps coming in. With a wife like Ava on his side, Nova is focused and the two are inseparable. Ava: beautiful, book and street smart. Her love for her husband is endless, but her patience begins to run out when Nova’s baby momma, Taye, does everything in her power to break them apart. Her emotions begin to take over, then the unexpected happens. When drama unfolds and secrets are revealed, their marriage becomes a true test of faith. Everything ain’t peaches and cream, especially when you have a baby momma from hell like Taye to intervene.
Fallin For A Youngstown Boss: A Novella
Chante Amor - 2018
Slated to go to law school in the fall, she’s completely on her A game with nothing stopping or holding her back. That is until she meets a sexy, young hustler named Thurston Franklin. Her world as she knows it is never the same. His entrance into her life turns her world upside down in a good way and forces her to examine the way she lives her life. Thurston Franklin has worked hard to get to where he is in life and a once in a lifetime opportunity falls in his lap that will forever change life as he knows it. But being involved in this newfound partnership proves to be a conflict of interest and he soon finds himself torn between following his head or following his heart. Will Parrish follow the beat of her heart and give love a try or will she allow her goals to drive her away from the very thing she’s needed all along? Will Thurston choose money and status, or will he allow himself to go in a different direction for once? Follow Parrish and Thurston on a journey of love, passion, self-discovery and loyalty in a thrilling novella penned by Chante.
Fallin For A Chicago Boss: A Novella
Patrice Balark - 2018
She lost not only both parents and her twin sister, but also the love of her life all in the same week. Left alone in this cold world, she had to find a way to make it through. Her life was sailing on cruise control until she bumped into the powerful Jayson “Jay” Willard. With the world at his fingertips, Jay had everything figured out until he unexpectedly fell in love with the beautiful Paige. Two people, from two different worlds collide and both of their lives take an unexpected turn. Secrets will be revealed, blasts from the past will resurface, and what seems like non-ending drama will continue to unfold. Find out if Paige will fall for a boss or become the boss?
Her Dirty Secret
Endiya Carter - 2020
Joella soon learns that the price for selling her body in exchange for her dreams has become a living nightmare, and her father-in-law is intent on making sure she pays ten-fold.