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A Very Special Christmas


K. Alex Walker - 2014
    From her sultry brown skin to her luscious, berry-ripe lips, he can think of nothing else than to find a way to get to know her better. With loss so close to his own heart, he feels that Morgan could be his second chance at happiness. The only problem? Getting to their first date.For the first time in her adult life, Morgan Henderson does not have the resources to stand on her own two feet. After losing her job in Miami and having to move to New York to stay with her best friend Ashlee, the only thing she is focused on is regaining control of her life...that is, until Noah Adams comes into the picture. Completely caught off-guard when the dark-haired, blue-eyed epitome of rugged sexiness asks her out to dinner at a skating rink, she politely declines. Little does she know, that day on the ice won't be the last time she sets eyes on Noah.In the battle of love vs security, Morgan will be forced to choose between a terrifying, yet passionate romance with Noah in New York, or the assurance of her livelihood...in Miami.

Staying The Course


Siera London - 2018
    With forty dollars to her name and a broken shoe heel, she walks into the town of Endurance desperate and searching for a way back home. But this street-savvy lady is used to taking care of herself and fighting for everything she has. She'll do what’s necessary to survive—even take on a grumpy mountain man in the middle of the night.Single father, Owen Tate wants to be left alone, especially by the sexy trespasser who demands entry into his bar. She has a truckload of attitude, a penchant for manipulation, and a ton of baggage trailing behind her. Yet Ivy’s zeal for life might be the kick in the pants a wounded man needs to bury the past.How will two people used to staying the course change direction and learn to fight for each other?

Breakaway


Vera Roberts - 2015
     Coming back from a family emergency, he would rather be relaxed at his home in Manhattan Beach, California, and getting his head back into the hockey game. Instead, he’s stuck at the worst airport in all of America – Chicago’s infamous O’Hare. At least the company he’s keeping isn’t too bad to look at. He only needs to convince her there can be something more if she wants it – and if she doesn’t kill him first. Sydney Walker hates weddings. And she really hates weddings that she’s the bridesmaid in. Returning from her third wedding in a year where she has perfected the role of bridesmaid, Sydney only wants to get back home in San Francisco. A snowed-in flight and every hotel room booked to capacity, Sydney is forced to share a room with a gorgeous man from Southern California. She’s not necessarily worried about him making a move on her but rather, if she could keep her hands to herself. Breakaway is a sensual New Adult romance series that deals with trust, long-distance relationships, and finding yourself again.

The Boss Lady


Lolah Lace - 2014
    A chance meeting with a single mother distracts him from his pain. Nicole Nevels is the devil but underneath her harsh demeanor is exactly what Lukas never imagined he needed. He is stuck in the past and forced to deal with issues he has vowed to avoid. Can Nicole help Luke to rebuild his will to live and love again? Or will her selfish deeds forever hurt an already broken man? This eBook is for mature readers only. It contains adult language and strong sexual content.

Loving HART


Theresa Hodge - 2017
    Gone is the pimply faced, nerdy boy that was easy to forget. Hart Strong is now a strapping, toned, virile man who is capable of making my knees weak and my body sizzle to life. I love his sexy ass walk, his smoldering charismatic eyes and the way he makes me feel when I’m in his presence. My ex, Tony, is becoming more and more of a distant memory. This gorgeous blast from my past has come in to sweep me off my feet, make me forget my heartache and demand that I believe in true love again. What a wonderful feeling to be loved by Hart. Hart The moment I saw Whitney Martin again, my heart stopped. She's drop dead gorgeous, strong-willed and super talented. Thank God we landed on the same contract. Now, I get another chance to claim what’s mine. I wasn't confident back in the day, but now I'm a man who goes after what he wants and I will get it too. I am confident of that fact. Soon enough, Whitney will know what it means to be loved by Hart. Take a man who loved and lost, A woman who doesn’t believe in love anymore, An ex who figures out whose team he’s on way too late, and A love connecting best friend who always has her friend's back--And you have all the elements for a titillating romance story.

Maceo :


Kenya Wright - 2014
    All books explore different tropes, have steamy illustrations, and will have you laughing as you read.________MEET MACEO._______Christine is the lucky owner of SIN, the only male revue club in Miami. With managing exotic dancers and maintaining her business, sexy flings have replaced her dating life. It’s no big deal. The path to success isn't layered with gold. And then walks in Maceo, dripping charisma and stirring up her organized life. He craves more than a one-night stand. She believes he may have back problems from carrying his big ego. A hunt ensues. Can Christine block Maceo’s advances or will it be a sin to not invite him to bed? ***This story is a re-release of the novella Sexy as Sin***

His Fantasy


Thayer King - 2020
    But that doesn't mean she doesn't fantasize about steamy nights filled with passion. Ciaran is a boy from her past. In high school, he was her bully. Now, he claims that it was all a misunderstanding. Yeah, right.Ciaran Gregson wanted Kendal from the moment he saw her, but his family stood in his way. Now, he's an adult and he'll allow nothing to stand in his way. Not even Kendal's reluctance to trust in him or in love. He's more than willing to help Kendal live out her naughty fantasies and he'll win her heart along the way.WARNING: Kendal's fantasies include forced seduction and may not be for everyone.

A Love Like This (A Love Like This, #1)


Kimberly Lane - 2012
     She leaves her crazy family and heads off to college with dreams of becoming an architect. However, as her mother Dana always says, "Love has a way of changing your plans."   Handsome Caucasian student teacher Tucker Bradley walks into Leila's life and turns it upside down.  He is exactly what Leila needs but not at all what she's looking for.  Leila has to deal with a steady stream of Tucker's ex-girlfriends.  She struggles to hold on to her dreams without letting go of her first love. (Edited 07/04/2012)

The Project


Leila Lacey - 2015
    She has only twelve months to live. She decides to spend what precious time she has, enjoying life to the fullest and making a difference. Ana buys a bakery from owners who are going into foreclosure and gifts it back to them with one condition. She wants to work for them occasionally and serve up some of her delicious confections. Dimitri Petrovsky is the eldest son of one of the richest and most powerful families in St. Petersburg, Russia. Though business is important, his family regards love as the keystone of success. Before his father will give him control of the family dynasty, Dimitri must be married. His stubborn nature compels him to refuse and he moves to the States to take charge of the family’s American business interests instead. The distance provides a sense of safety and, to appease his parents, he tells them he met and married a woman after a whirlwind romance. The ruse works, until his parent’s fortieth wedding anniversary. Not only is he required to attend the celebration, but he must bring his new wife. Dimitri has spent weeks going to a local Bistro just for the opportunity to watch the beautiful woman who works at a nearby bakery. She’s a little rough around the edges, but Dimitri is running out of time and decides to make his move. When Ana is approached by a handsome stranger who asks her to be his pretend wife, she thinks he’s lost his mind. After talking to Dimitri for a while, she realizes he’s sane but doesn’t know the meaning of fun or joy. She decides to turn the tables and make him her next project. She accepts his invitation, but he has to abide by a few stipulations. They must spend one month getting to know each other so they will appear to be a real couple and Dimitri has to do everything Ana wants, no resistance, no questions. The days fly by and, before either of them realize it, they have fallen in love. There is one glitch, however. Ana has not told Dimitri she is dying. The Project is a standalone novel written by Leila Lacey, the popular romance author of the Curvy Goddess series.

A Claus Christmas Miracle


Monae Nicole - 2019
    Mistletoe kisses only lasted for a moment and gift boxes might as well have been filled with broken memories and grieving hearts. However, a chance meeting with the Santa of her dreams may breathe life back into the holiday and her heart. Phoenix thought he had it all. Attractive and fun loving, his heart hadn’t fluttered until he laid eyes on Harmony. Determined to show this insatiable woman the possibilities of love after tragedy, he puts it all on the line in a mission to win her over. It will take a Christmas miracle to open Harmony's heart, but Phoenix is a believer. If only he can make one out of Harmony.

A Personal Matter


Karyn Langhorne - 2004
    Sure it's not the perfect job, but if it helps her reach her goal -- and gets her younger sister through college at the same time, Alayna will work for the devil himself -- namely Ben "Ice Man" Richards, the firm's arrogant, brilliant, insufferable, and unpredictable rising star.As long as Richards curbs his famous rudeness and treats her with respect, Alayna should be able to cope. But there's more to Ice Man than meets the eye, a fire smoldering beneath his hard, cool surface. And when personal disaster threatens, Alayna finds herself unlocking the doors of her private life to the last man she ever dreamed she'd let enter. And once inside, he may just alter Alayna's world and her outlook in glorious, frightening ways.

Second Chances


D.A. Young - 2016
     Heartbroken over a devastating loss, Ella is fairly certain that personal happiness just isn’t in her future. Everything changes when she meets Wyatt, a sexy beer crafter who against her will, shakes her out of her stagnant existence and awakens feelings in her that she thought were long dead and it scares the hell out of her. So she decides that it's the perfect time to leave New York City and return to her home in the Pacific Northwest to finally fulfill a lifelong dream of owning and operating her own hotel and evade his advances. Wyatt has been smitten with Ella since he first laid eyes on her. Everything about the aloof beauty captivates him and obsessed with the painful secrets her eyes hold, he becomes a man with a mission: To make Ella Kemp his. They first made their appearance in the Whiskey Row series, but in Second Chances, we get to know Wyatt and Ella up close and personally from their pasts, their secrets, and what the future holds for them. SECOND CHANCES is the first story in the CIRCLE OF FRIENDS novella series. Each novella will feature a couple from the “Kismet Cove Six”, a group of tight-knit friends from high-school who’ve forged a lifetime friendship amid love, heartbreak, and secrets. WARNINGS: MUST BE 18+ TO READ. THIS BOOK CONTAINS GRAPHIC VIOLENCE, RACIAL CONTENT, STEAMY/EXPLICIT LOVE SCENES AND COARSE LANGUAGE. IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THOSE WHO ARE EASILY OFFENDED.

Grumpy Romance


Nia Arthurs - 2021
    Surly. Eyes of steel.He meets me on the worst day of my life and gets his fern kicked. Literally.I’m sure I’m getting sued. Instead, I get a job offer.Turns out, managing Alistair’s schedule—and temper—is actually his revenge.In the office, his eyes follow me everywhere. Is he going to fire me or devour me?I can’t decide what I want either. I plan his death on my off-time. I kiss him senseless in my dreams.Hate and want. Push and pull. All we do is tiptoe around what’s between us.Until one chance meeting with his adorable daughter changes everything.Suddenly, I’m seeing the softer side of Alistair.But falling for him wasn’t in my job description. And neither is stealing kisses in the office stairwell.Can I keep my head on my shoulders when the office grump sets his sights on me? And what will happen if news of our forbidden romance gets out?Enjoy fierce, determined heroines and flawed, alpha heroes with kids? Then dive in! Every book in the Billionaire Dads series is BWWM and can be read as a standalone. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and, of course, a guaranteed HEA!

Avalanche


Sade Rena - 2020
    there's no way this will ever work.Hiking, cold weather, and cabins in the woods are not my thing. But when my two best friends beg me to join them for a trip to the mountains, I cave.“It’ll be fun,” they said.“You need to get out more,” they said.Everything was fine until I realized it’s all a setup. A weekend-long blind date orchestrated with the help of their boyfriends. To say I’m annoyed is an understatement. But then he shows up, looking like a lot more than a tall glass of milk. And soon, I begin to feel that maybe this isn’t a bad idea after all.There’s only one problem. He doesn’t seem to know he’s here to meet me. Which would be cool if I could just move on and forget I nearly made a fool of myself. Mother nature has other plans and sends a bad storm our way, locking us all in a potentially uncomfortable situation.AVALANCHE is a BWWM blind date gone wrong novella. Previously released in the Emerging Temptation boxed set and now with a BONUS chapter and epilogue.

Let Me Set You Straight


May Rose Maxwell - 2018
    Jayla Davis is a school teacher, girl next door who above all else values the private, quiet life she's built for herself. Their worlds couldn't be further apart. When a publicity stunt goes wrong and America's Sweetheart accuses Dane of assault, Jayla finds herself with the only piece of evidence that could clear his name. Jayla might be able to set the world straight when it comes to Dane, but when Dane decides he wants a very permanent place in her life, who's going to do the same for Jayla's heart? Will he be able to persuade her that he's worth taking a chance on? Will she be brave enough to open up to him, and all that comes with his celebrity status? Guaranteed HEA. No Cheating.