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Beasting Beauty


Madison Faye - 2017
    I still am, even if I’ve spent the last four years shutting myself away from the world because of the darkness inside of me. But royal duty has left me no choice but to attend a “suitor’s ball” in a neighboring kingdom. Finding a wife is the very last thing on my mind, until the moment I lay eyes on her - the far too sweet, far too innocent, far too untouchable Princess Isla. One look at those big dark eyes and luscious curves, and I need to possess her. One taste of those lips, and I lose control of the beast inside. One touch of her soft, untouched body against mine, and she belongs to me. Forget that she’s off-limits. Forget that she’s never been touched. Forget the darkness hanging over my head and clawing at my past. I’m claiming this princess tonight. First, I’ll take her as my queen. Then, I’ll take her in my bed. Princess Isla’s unchained the beast, and I won’t rest until I’ve claimed her in every way I can. *Please note that each of the Possessing Beauty books are completely standalone stories centered around one couple, with no cliffhangers. Beasting Beauty is a quick and filthy modern twist on a fairytale involving a dark, utterly obsessed alpha hero and enough insta-love, kindle-melting steam, and sugary-sweetness to give you the vapors. If you love over-the-top, slightly unrealistic, and wildly dirty stories, this one’s for you! HEA with NO CHEATING!

Beauty and the Bartender


Dakota Rebel - 2020
    But in my defense, my job sucks. Plus, Dean the bartender, is the hottest man I’ve ever seen in real life. At first, it was just a harmless crush that made my day better. But now, I find myself dreaming up scenarios where we run away to bartend together on a beach in the Florida Keys. These dreams have also started featuring weddings and babies. Am I really falling in love with him? Dean – I hate her job. I hate her boss. And I really hate that I have to let Ruby go home alone every night. She should be safely ensconced in my arms, and my bed, as often as possible. I’ve always known that we’d end up together. From the first time, she walked into my bar with her head held high, her spine straight and tears pricking her beautiful eyes. It’s time that I convince her that our future together needs to start right now.

His Christmas Miracle: An Older Man and Younger Curvy Girl Holiday Romance


Nichole Rose - 2020
    

Ex Scrooge Me (Love for the Holidays #1)


Brynn Paulin - 2019
    Worse, Eli McSpadden gets under my skin by just…breathing! Have I mentioned he’s my ex who broke up with me on Valentine’s eve last year. Yeah, Mr.-Gorgeous-and-I-Know-It is the one who broke my heart. But I’m over him. And I hate him. Eli I’m a stupid jerk. There! I said it. When my company relocated me with no noticed last winter, I did the one thing I thought was best. I broke up with the girl I love. I told her we both needed to set down roots in our separate cities. The thought of her “rooting” with anyone else eats at me, but what could I do? Her life is at her university; mine is wherever I get sent. It took three seconds for me to realize I made a huge mistake, and now that I’m back in town and we’re both heading home for the holidays, I’m going to make it right and hopefully not end up in a ditch—physically and emotionally—while I’m trying.

Amber's Allure


Evie Harrison - 2018
    That's because each and every Channing was lucky enough to find their soulmate-- and most of them found their partner early. At thirty-two, Jake's just about given up on the whole thing- until the night he goes back to work to grab a file and finds the girl of his dreams shaking her hips while cleaning his office. Amber never believed in soul mates until she met a certain tall, dark and handsome CEO. This pancake-loving cleaner is about to find out that happily ever after arrives when you least expect it. This steamy insta-love novella will melt your heart and your reading device! Erotic Intentions are short, sweet, insta-love books that are meant to steam up your reading device and melt your heart. No drama, no angst— just lust, love and some smoking hot love. * * * Please note that Amber's Allure was previously published under the pen name Evie Harrison in 2017.

His Hot Tamale: Trick or Treat Collaboration (Kappa Sweets #2)


Mayra Statham - 2019
    Ugly Duckling. Catalina Navarro’s heard it all. But it cut the deepest when it came from the lips of the one guy at U of D she thought finally saw her for her. Demi-god on the soccer field. Good time frat guy. But Jonah Scott is more than that. He is observant and smart. When the girl no one notices makes him laugh, he sees more than he thought possible. But when Jonah puts his foot in his mouth, does he ruin his chances with his hot tamale? Or will he be able to charm his way into Catalina’s heart? Temps might be dropping this fall but things are starting to heat up with the girls at Kappa Sweets!

Snow's Huntsman


Mila Crawford - 2018
     Snow White had been the only woman I loved, the one woman I’d saved myself for. What she didn’t know was that she was mine, always had been, and it was high time I showed her exactly that. Snow Hunter was my father’s head of security and the man I loved. I was tired of the gilded cage my father had built for me. I wanted my freedom, but that meant leaving Hunter. But when he told me I was his I knew there was nothing more I wanted than to surrender to the alpha that he was. And it was in those moments where he was memorizing every part of me that I knew one thing…Hunter owned me. Warning: Mila has teamed up with Aria to bring you one short, filthy fairytale retelling that’ll make you question your morals but have you turning the page for more.

Muse


Fiona Davenport - 2019
    She spends her days doing singing telegrams for extra cash, but she never expected to be sent out to perform for the world’s most famous composer. And definitely not in a skimpy Greek goddess outfit. How is she supposed to keep it together when every part of her is screaming for him to take her? Theo Hayes is a recluse. He just wants to be left alone to work on his next big movie score. He’s even grumpier than usual because he’s in a bit of a rut. But when his brother sends him a singing telegram for inspiration, he finds his muse and plans to never let her go. Keeping her for his very own is the only option.Warning: We’ve teamed up with Fiona Davenport to give you an epic symphony for your lady business. What’s better than two authors working you over? How about four? If you want insta-love with all the safety and security of a happily ever after, then jump in bed with us. There’s room for more!

His Brat


Isabella Starling - 2016
     MAX She's off limits. The one girl I can't have. Of course, I don't know that when I see her for the first time and bury myself inside her. But I'm marrying her mother... a loveless marriage that means nothing to either of us, but still means Lola Grace can't be mine. I wouldn't be good for her, anyway. I play hard, and f*ck harder. I'd ruin a pretty young girl like her in mere hours. But I just can't resist... Lola Grace is too damn sweet for me to give up. LOLA GRACE My life changes when Max River walks into it. He complicates everything, making me regret ever setting eyes on his tall, inked and toned body. But at the same time, I can't let go. I know the rules. No kissing. Not touching. No talking. No f*cking. And I'm about to break every one of them. Full-length novel. Standalone, no cliffhanger. HEA guaranteed.

Bite Me (Homemade Heat #5)


Abby Knox - 2021
    Seems pretty simple. It’s awfully difficult, though, when said bad boy chef insists on following me around campus. Milo may be a charmer, but he’s in for a rude awakening when I don’t fall at his feet like everyone else on the planet. I’ve got a student newspaper to run and finals to ace. Besides, doesn’t he have anything better to do with his time?MiloMy manager keeps calling, my publisher is pissed, and I’ve got a restaurant launch to oversee. So, why not throw in a little bit of obsession over a terrible review of my food? Sure, I’ve got nothing but time. Don’t get me wrong; Cecily can write whatever she wants to in that college newspaper of hers. She may not like me now, but that’s not going to stop me from making her mine.What’s on the menu?Age gapSaucy, independent virgin heroineMisunderstood heroVery mild dom/sub kinkEpilogue with appearances of all five Willams sistersLots of babies and baby-makingThis is book five of five in the Homemade Heat series, in which the youngest sister, Cecily, finds her happily ever after.

Daddy's Best Friend


Olivia T. Turner - 2017
    Would it be so bad if I made it official?I'm in love with my Father's Best Friend.But as a nineteen-year-old virgin, I'm just a kid in his eyes.At least that's what I thought...When I get into some serious trouble, he's the only one I can call.Logan saves me.He's all that I ever wanted but this older man who I lust for has a secret.He's Over The Top obsessed with me.But I have a secret too...I'm pregnant with his child.You down with OTT? This is an Olivia T. Turner book, which means it features a possessive and totally obsessed Over The Top male who isn't afraid to take what he wants! If you like your book boyfriends sweet and cuddly then shut the computer off and walk away. If you like your heroes, rough, dirty, and possessive to the extreme, come on in and have some fun...

Finders Keepers


C.A. Rose - 2017
     He found her. He’s keeping her. No one, not even her, is going to keep him from doing just that.

Where She Belongs


Dani Wyatt - 2016
    Surrounded every day by beautiful women, he’s never been tempted to sample the goods. That is until she stumbles in. With a quirky innocence and curves-for-days, May is about to change this virgin’s life forever. May Morgan has riches beyond most people’s wildest dreams, but after her parent’s death, none of it will ever be hers. Bound to her upcoming arranged marriage, May dreams of escape. Her crazy idea to slip away and earn money by dancing at a hot nightclub seems like the perfect solution. Except, when the handsome club owner catches sight of her, he offers her far more than just a job. Decker has waited his whole life for his first time, but he knows what he wants and he doesn’t hesitate to stake his claim. When he discovers what waits for May back at home, Decker sees red. Is one man strong enough to fight the evil forces determined to tear them apart? Will these May to December virgins ever get their fairy tale first time? Authors Note: The Forever Collection is all virgins, love-at-first-sight, indulgent fantasy. Each book a standalone. It’s fall hard, fall fast and get right to the sticky bits. If you want to lose yourself for a while with a happily ever after, no cheating and all wrapped up with an obsessed, alpha hero who will stop at nothing to make babies with his woman, then step inside, it’s steamy.

His Forever Love


Lucy Darling - 2021
    Until I met her. Willow is just the distraction I don’t need when I’m trying to restart my career from NFL player to the college coach.What’s worse? She’s a freshman.
I may be the youngest NCAA head coach in history, but I’m still too old for her. Too big too, I played in the league as an offensive lineman. She’s tiny compared to me. Innocent, naïve, and completely off-limits—Willow tempts me even when she isn’t trying to.
I should walk away from her. But I can’t. She calls me her bear, and I’ve never wanted anyone the way I do her. If I have to fight off half my team to keep her to myself, I will. For her, I’ll risk my career and my reputation. Because winning her is the only game I can’t afford to lose.

Mountain Captive


Cassie Mint - 2021
    They destroyed my family when I was a boy. So when the pretty little Volkov heiress stumbles past my cabin in the mountains, I can’t believe my eyes. She’s sweet. Innocent. Her father should know better than to let her roam the mountains unprotected.There are beasts out here in the wild.Beasts and wicked men.And none of them worse than me. Mountain Captive is a short and steamy instalove story with an OTT possessive hero and the innocent heroine he’s sworn to destroy.