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Blue Collar Billionaire


Flora Ferrari - 2018
     The older man I’ve been saving my first time for is another. He’s the first and only man I’ve ever felt anything for. Boys my age just don’t do it for me. And as a younger woman there’s a lot I can learn from this older man, but first he needs to learn just how I feel about him. When I start college and find my tiny apartment needs some repairs, my dad calls him to fix things…but what my dad doesn’t know is that I’m fixated on my dad’s best friend, the one who suddenly calls me “his.” And when he gets down on his knees to fix my leaky faucet suddenly I’m the one having dreams of getting on my own knees and fixing the other swollen pipe that looks like it’s about to burst. But will my dad explode when he finds out what’s going on between his daughter and his best friend? And will my dad’s best friend a.k.a. his blue collar buddy try and convince my dad that what we have is real…or convince me we’ve made a big mistake? *Blue Collar Billionaire is an insta-everything standalone instalove romance with an HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.

Knocked Up by the Jerk


Loni Ree - 2021
    I just don’t know how I allowed it to happen. I’m the responsible twin, the one who never screws up. Things have changed. When I decided to mess up, I went all the way. Literally.My little lapse in judgement is going to have life long consequences. The biggest is dealing with Mason Locke for the rest of my life. Or at least the next eighteen years.I thought falling for the jerk was bad enough. That was nothing compared to getting Knocked up by the Jerk.If you like over-the-top, insta-love romance that’s heavy on the humor and light on the drama, this short romance is the perfect story for you.

Finding Home


Ella Goode - 2019
     She likes stilettos, sidewalks, and the Starbucks on every corner. It doesn't matter that her heels hurt or the sidewalks cracked or no one at the coffee store remembers her name. The horns of taxi drivers serenade her as she walks to work and fast-paced action fills her days which is why she needs her boss to come home from the farm. There are contracts to be signed. Money to be made. Hands to be greased and—oh my gosh, is that a cow? Colton Blackwood is a countryman.  He wants slow walks, slow kisses, and slow love-making, but more than anything he wants that with Charlotte. It doesn't matter that she's scared of the farm animals or that she's suspicious that the store clerk knows her name. He knows that love's the same whether you're wearing a suit in the boardroom or a pair of cowboy boots on the ranch. The trick is convincing Charlotte but, it'll happen because Colton won't accept anything but her by his side.

A Blizzard of Love


Alexa Riley - 2022
    When a big storm is about to hit, a mountain man like she’s never seen before walks in. That’s when the magic of Bear Mountain comes true, and suddenly she’s found the one.Walker didn’t believe in all the old wives tales about Bear Mountain and it’s magic for making people fall in love. But one big storm, a car accident, and temporary amnesia has him changing his mind. Once he sets his eyes on his love, he can’t let her go.Warning: This snowed in couple falls fast and quick, but can their love last the night? You better believe it! Come back to the woods with us and get snowed in.

Kissing Kringle (A Forever Safe Christmas #10)


K.L. Fast - 2019
    Then he sees her and his life is turned upside down. He's all in from the first second, but Kissing Kristina proves they're meant to be. Kristina Bell has almost nothing. Then she sees him and her life is turned upside down. She resists at all costs, but Kissing Kringle breaks down her barriers. This is a super-steamy, over the top, Forever Safe Christmas Novella. KL Fast & M.K. Moore have teamed up again to set your Kindle ablaze. Good thing Christmas is just around the corner. ****This is book ten in the A Forever Safe Christmas Series**

Possessed: A Halloween Treat


Aria Cole - 2020
    And he’s never wanted anything as much as he wants Silver.When she shows up at the bar in a shamelessly short costume on Halloween night, he can barely remember his name. Now they’re accidentally trapped, completely alone, and Cole finally makes his move. He is making Silver his, forever.But secrets linger in the shadows that threaten to tear them apart for good.

Snowed In


K.L. Donn - 2021
    She’s young, shy and only wants him. They’re oil and water, Fire and ice. But when the snow starts to fall, And the weather turns turbulent, So does their attraction. Snowed In for the weekend, He’ll do everything he can to keep her. She’ll do anything to prove why he should.

Until You're Mine


Jenika Snow - 2018
    That was the hardest time of my life. Xavier was the boy who’d sneak into my bed at night and hold me as my parents fought in the next room. My protector. My best friend. The man I was in love with. The man I’d saved my virginity for. And now he was back home for good. Too much time had passed. I was done keeping us in the friend zone. I wanted him in my life in every way that counted. So if he wasn’t going to make the first move then I would, even if it might ruin what we had. Because I had to take that chance. Xavier She was my life, the very reason I breathed. I saved my virginity for Cora because no one else compared. No one else ever would. It was time I man up and tell Cora that she was the only girl I’d ever loved, that no matter how much time had passed she’d been it for me. But how could I go about doing that when eight years had gone by? Admitting how I felt was hard as hell seeing as we’d always just been friends. How could I not cross any lines and screw up the relationship we had? Easy. I’d tell her I loved her and propose. Warning: Sit back, relax, and dive into a double virgin friends-to-lovers romance that’s so sugary sweet your teeth will ache. Although it’ll tug at your heartstrings, make no mistake it’s as filthy as can be. A standalone romance with no drama and just the juicy bits, this story features cameo appearances by Asher, Cash, and Trevor Mayson from Aurora Rose Reynolds Until series.

Tracked


Amber Faye - 2021
    I’m here because I can’t stop watching you.When I stumble across Cara in the middle of the forest, I know she’s my angel.Innocent. Pure.I’ll corrupt her.I’m running from my past and being near Cara will only put her in danger, but I can’t stay away. I watch from a distance and convince myself I’m allowed to look but not touch.But my past is catching up to me and my angel is caught in the crossfire. I’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe.Tracked is a dark and steamy romance novella with a possessive hero, no cheating and a happy ending.

My Girl


Shaw Hart - 2019
    She knows that they’re meant to be together. They spend every day with each other and she’s certain that he feels the same way about her. Now, if only he would admit it. Theo Vault has loved Winnie Vaughn since they were kids. She’s been his neighbor, his best friend, his crush, and the only girl that he has ever loved. He had their happily ever after all planned out but before he could tell her how he felt, their parents threw a wrench in his plans. Now, Winnie’s not just the love of his life. She’s also his stepsister. *Warning! This book alpha is over-the-top, head over heels in love with his girl. If you're looking for a steamy insta-love story then this book is for you!

Blush For Me


M.K. Moore - 2020
    Kiera Hunt is just as obsessed as Morris is.Blush For Me is a short tale of kidnapping, being crazy in love, and over the top alpha-ness that will melt your Kindleamong other things.

Say Yes (Second Generation)


C.M. Steele - 2021
    For years I watched their love and craved the same thing for myself. Unfortunately, the girl I’ve fallen for is out of reach. One year of insane torture, and she’ll be mine. Can I hold out that long, or will she tempt me to break all the rules? GretaI’ve become the cliché: damsel in distress. Caught in a rainstorm without a ride home when my white knight rolls up to the rescue, and of course, I’ve fallen madly in love with him. He’s my best friend’s brother. Another check for the cliché department, and yet, I’m getting the feeling that he’s falling too. This is Dean Jr.’s story from the Say Uncle Doggy Stylebook.

Daddy's Worst Nightmare


Jessa Kane - 2020
    The night of my eighteenth birthday party, he finally comes to claim me. He’ll play dirty to make me his wife…and he’s not taking no for an answer.In the bitter cold world where I grew up, Arya was the only one to show me a kindness by feeding me when I was hungry. Now I’ve built a criminal empire, simply to lay it at her feet. Taking Arya away from her father is easy. And cherishing her is what I was born to do. It’s keeping her safe from the darkness of my world that will be the challenge…

Crazy Love


Mink - 2021
    From that chance meeting, I created an entire life just for her. She’s right at home with me, both of us cuddling by a fire at our expansive cabin or going for a boat ride on our private lake.She’s so happy here with me … Or, she will be. Once I kidnap her and bring her home, I’ll show her how much she means to me. And when she realizes the lengths I’ll go to just to make her happy, she’ll see our love is real. Her mouthy cat notwithstanding, Bunny is everything I’ve ever wanted.With Bunny, it’s a fresh start for me. But maybe I should’ve kept a closer eye on my past because when old business associates come calling, the danger isn’t far behind.MINK's Note: Kitty and caffeine are required for this sweet, captive tale with a HEA.

Saved from the Cult


Winter James - 2020
    Jake is an ex-convict with a hard life. He knows he cant have the pretty girl in the flowing white dress. The shy curiosity in her blue eyes drives him wild. But one touch could send him back to jail. Or worse.