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Take Me As I Am


Bianca - 2018
    
 With their marriage facing rocky waters, Avian Linzy decides that what her and her husband, Marcellus, need is a trip to Mexico to set their union right again. However, on the day that they are set to leave, Marcellus announces to Avian that he wants a divorce. Broken hearted, Avian isn’t sure that she should go through with the vacation, but with the urging of her best friend, Lakeisha, she boards the plane to Mexico, alone. Lakeisha believes this trip can help Avian heal, but Avian remains skeptic until she unexpectedly meets the handsome Casyrius Knowlton. 
 Casyrius Knowlton is a man of means and has no problem getting what he wants, including his current position as a sports agent. In Mexico, Casyrius is planning to marry his high school sweetheart, Kiami Green. Casyrius’s love for Kiami runs deep, but that doesn’t stop him from having doubts when it comes to their upcoming nuptials. The ties to their relationship are hanging on by a slim thread, but completely snap when a would-be tragic event lands Avian in Casyrius’s arms. Literally. 
 Over the course of a week, Casyrius grows closer to Avian, but after his reason for being in Mexico is revealed, Avian disappears without a trace, and he’s determined to find the woman he’s unknowingly given a piece of his heart to. It won’t be easy, but Casyrius learns that anything worth having, rarely is. 
After getting her heart broken twice within a week, will Avian be able to find love again, or will she hold on to what could have been between her and Casyrius? If Casyrius finds her, will he be able to handle the secrets that she was hiding from him for so long?

A Home for Lily


Elizabeth Kelly - 2014
    Now, alone and broke, she’ll do whatever it takes to provide for her baby.Firefighter and single dad, Logan Anderson, needs a nanny for his traumatized child, Hazel. When the fragile woman he rescued from the wreckage of a car shows up at the station to say thank you and applies for the job, he agrees to hire her. Lily is determined to keep her new job as a nanny. It means the difference between keeping and losing her baby. But will her growing feelings for her new employer destroy her chance at a fresh start for both her and her baby?

Perfectly Equipped


Lacey Silks - 2015
    It has been a long time since April lowered her guard and Hawaii may be just the right place to help her relax. When a handsome stranger approaches April au naturel and shamelessly squats in front of her, she realizes that a perfectly equipped man is exactly what April needs to forget her troubles at home.Sean’s number one objective is seduction and his target is April. The single mom with ideal curves holds secrets he’s hungry to uncover. Except the mystery that surrounds April is more complicated than Sean was prepared for.As the sun shines and romance blossoms, April hopes for a new beginning and Sean questions everything he thought he knew about her. Unfortunately, neither one knows that the aftershocks of their decisions will last a lifetime.Join April and Sean on their heated Hawaiian adventure as she opens her heart to the man who holds the key to both her life, and her son’s. Note: Perfectly Equipped is a short prequel to Perfectly Seduced. Intended for mature audiences.

First Love


Amy Brent - 2018
    When Melissa walks into my office,The past comes rushing back.Smokin' hot and curves for days,She's not the feisty girl I once knew.She's guarded. Damaged. And in need of my help.As a single dad and a doctor now, giving comes naturally.I'll give her what she needs. Plus a whole lot more.And while I heal her, I'll make her mine.Forever.70,000+ words in this steamy, standalone second chance romance. HEA guaranteed. Kindle edition includes exclusive bonus content for your reading pleasure (including a never before published billionaire and virgin romance - Teach Me, Doctor).

A Lady for the Brazen Earl


Bridget Barton - 2017
    With her friend, Lady Redmond at her side, the two embark upon a mission to attend as many social events as possible with the intention of opening every wealthy purse in sight. But it is all for a good cause; and a heartbreaking one as Imogen discovers when she and Lady Redmond find themselves wandering the dismal corridors of a workhouse for the poor of Lambeth.Heath Montgomery, the young and arrogant Earl of Reddington had always enjoyed a life of privilege, free from cares and conscience. Looking forward to the London Season as always, he allows his determined mother a little latitude in searching for a wife for him; one with wealth of her own to swell the coffers of the Reddington Estate. Miss Jemima Ravenswood, daughter of a rich and ambitious Baron, seems to fit the bill. She is beautiful and as keen to secure herself a title as her father is. But when the Earl finds himself crossing conversational swords with the caring and tenacious Lady Imogen, he wonders if beauty and fortune are enough for him anymore. When he finally falls for the curious Lady Imogen, will the Earl find he has gone too far and been too arrogant to ever win her heart? "A Lady for the Brazen Earl" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Forgiving Reed


C.A. Harms - 2014
    She had no choice but to move forward and give her son the best life she could. Which meant moving back home. Except there was one problem.Home was where Reed would be...The man who once held her heart, then shattered it into a million pieces. Grieving the loss of Rhetts dad, and learning to forgive those who have betrayed her, Kori was battling it all.But will she ever have the strength to forgive Reed?

Purple Orchids


Samantha Christy - 2015
    Lovers. Enemies.Sometimes the lines between them are blurred.Gavin McBrideShe blindsided me. Broke me. Shredded me.And now she’s back, thinking I did the very same thing to her.Someone is lying. It's not me. But the thing is - it's not her either.When I reach out to her, I get more than I bargained for. Much more.Baylor MitchellI was eighteen when he left me.I found a way to survive. Without him. Without us. Without the future he promised.Now, a chance meeting threatens everything I know to be true.But loving him again isn't worth the risk I'd have to take or the secret I'd be forced to reveal.Or is it?One day… one moment… one letter.One lie.That’s all it took to change the course of their lives.Get this sizzling second-chance romance now.

The Girl with Hearts


Savannah Blevins - 2015
    As the newly-minted captain of the New York Rangers hockey team, Henrik's coach wants him to clean up his reputation. But Henrik isn't quite ready to give up charming panties off co-eds, so he decides to indulge in one last night of uninhibited freedom. Leila Blakely has never been the "cry into your Baskin-Robbins" type... When she figures out her boyfriend has been cheating, she has only one objective-vengeance. Conveniently, the jerk's arch-nemesis and her secret college crush, Henrik Rylander, is in town. She cleverly surprises Henrik in his hotel room and makes him an offer consisting of sex, lies, and the bathroom wall at the Regency. So what if she forgot to mention she was a virgin? If their secret gets out, it will make headlines. Guaranteed... Deflowering the little sister of the most volatile enforcer in the NHL-who also happens to be his best friend-is a recipe for disaster. Henrik decides to ditch his horn-dog stigma to quell any suspicion and embarks on a mission to befriend Leila, only to be served a big slice of humble pie. Leila isn't buying Henrik's nice-guy act, though she can't deny their attraction. But Henrik isn't acting, and he's ready to confront his feelings for the feisty girl with the heart tattoos. However, Henrik soon discovers there's much more at stake than his reputation and the status of his bromance with Leila's brother. Earning Leila's trust might be the key to saving his career...and her life.

Possessive Mechanic: A Blue Collar Alpha Male Instalove Romance


Flora Madison - 2019
    Unfortunately, I'm running from mine. After my life and career fell apart in Chicago, I moved to Callman's Creek, Wisconsin not knowing what I'd do next. That's when I saw the 'help wanted' sign at Savior's Auto Body. I didn't know much about cars, but I knew I need to make money fast. Beggars can't be choosers, and most women would die to work for a guy like Hawk Savior. Unfortunately, I'm not most women, and this is exactly what got me into trouble the last time. Hawk: After my marriage ended in a shocking heartbreak, I'd sworn off women forever. No women in life, and certainly none working for me in my auto body shop. Then came Verity...headstrong, gorgeous, perfect Verity. I knew hiring her as my shop manager was risky, but something told me that it would be okay. That she'd be my employee, and nothing else. But even I knew, there was something happening between us. Something that had me questioning myself, And wondering if any woman was worth the risk of getting hurt again. Possessive Mechanic is a sweet and steamy SHORT romance featuring an instalove alpha male (sensitive alpha hero) who'll do anything to claim his curvy BBW woman. It's the perfect one hour read when you're on the go or just need a high heat quickie romance to hold you over. If you love workplace romances featuring blue collar bad boys and strong, confident heroines, this is the amazon kindle short reads (90 minutes) for you.

Show Me the Way


A.L. Jackson - 2017
    Jackson . . . Rex Gunner. As bitter as he is beautiful. The owner of the largest construction company in Gingham Lakes has been burned one too many times.His wife leaving him to raise their daughter was the last blow this single dad could take.The only woman he'll let into his heart is his little girl. Rynna Dayne. As vulnerable as she is tempting.She ran from Gingham Lakes when she was seventeen. She swore to herself she would never return.Then her grandmother passed away and left her the deed to the diner that she once loved.When Rex meets his new neighbor, he knows he's in trouble.She's gorgeous and sweet and everything he can't trust.Until she becomes the one thing he can't resist. One kiss sends them tumbling toward ecstasy.But in a town this size, pasts are bound to collide.Caught in a web of lies, betrayal, and disloyalty, Rex must make a choice. Will he hide behind his walls or will he take the chance . . .

Picture Perfect Lie


Marquita Valentine - 2018
    All Knight King wanted was to leave his hometown behind. I never expected to end up in Castle Beach, surrounded by a family who believes that I’m not only their brother’s wife, but the mother of his infant daughter. I can’t tell them the truth—Knight and I met only three days earlier, during a layover in Atlanta. He was headed out to fight in a war that hardly anyone talked about anymore, and I was headed back home to a family who pretended that I didn’t exist. He helped me with my baby. He kept us safe while we slept. We shared lunch and dinner… and I spilled all my secrets to him. Then he gave me an address, along with an offer I couldn’t refuse. *** Six months later he’s back to bury his brother, and my lie is about to be exposed. Only Knight doesn’t say a word. He goes along with the charade, and each day we spend together, pretending to be husband and wife, it’s getting harder and harder not to believe in our lie. Could our picture perfect lie turn into a picture perfect forever? Kings of Castle Beach Series: Picture Perfect Lie Big Talking Man (May 2018) What Lovers Do ( Summer 2018) Dirty Little secrets (Summer/Fall 2018) Hide Your Crazy (Fall 2018)

Mississippi Blues


D'Ann Lindun - 2013
    Although Trey wanted to believe in his friend’s innocence, he was forced to testify in court, and Jace was sent to prison for life. Trey returns determined to prove he was right. Even if it means losing the woman he still loves. Summer Hill cannot forgive Trey, or his father, the chief of police, for the wrongs she feels they did to her family. When her brother escapes from Angola, Summer vows to keep her brother safe, no matter the cost. Falling back in love with Trey again isn’t an option.Now, five years later, the past begins to unravel. Reluctantly thrown together, Summer and Trey follow a twisted path that lead them to the truth—Jace didn’t kill anyone and an entire town’s ugly secret is unveiled. But more importantly, can Trey and Summer rediscover the love they lost?

Under the Summer Mistletoe


Stacey Weeks - 2019
    A disastrous trip including lost luggage and a body search at security sends him to the variety store to replace his toiletries. All he wants is to relieve the pounding in his head, play a little bluegrass, and find a “plus one” to ward off any matchmaking attempts by his friends. Then Holly Ferguson, the cashier from a local variety store, accuses him of theft, and his bad day gets worse.Can a stolen moment under the summer mistletoe turns everything around? Get a glimpse into the characters and world of Mistletoe Meadows in this complimentary micro-read.

LA Misbehaved Part 1


M.S. Parker - 2017
    Then, she tells me that she and Kaleb are moving to L. A.. That's just the beginning of my world imploding. When Astra Traore played matchmaker for her best friend, Piety, she never imagined that it would lead her to starting a new life in Los Angeles. As she tries to find her footing and her place in a new city, she can't help wondering if love is going to be a part of that equation. Dash Lahti has always been focused, and his latest project has become an obsession. As he works toward finally reaching the completion of his clinic, he doesn't think anything can distract him...until he runs into a feisty woman straight out of a fairy tale. Dash and Astra couldn't be more different, but the sparks when they come together are undeniable. Will they be able to get past all of the obstacles in their way, and work through the baggage in Dash's past, or will it all become too much? Don't miss Part 1 of LA Misbehaved, Cassie Wild and M.S. Parker's steamy sequel to Married a Stripper.

Whoopie Pie Secrets


Rebecca Price - 2013
    Abram escapes through learning to juggle, while Hannah’s peace comes only through baking her special whoopie pies, which she and her brother sell at the local market. But when Hannah finds love and starts courting against her parents’ wishes, a terrible secret is brought to light, setting her on a collision course that will change all of their lives forever. Can Hannah, through faith, mend her broken family without sacrificing her own fragile chance at love? If you love Amish Romance Novels, scroll up and click Add to Cart to start reading today!