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Passion's Dream


Julie Shelton - 2015
    Until he discovers that she is the woman he met on a beach three years ago. The woman with whom he felt an instant connection. The woman who has been haunting his dreams ever since. Leah Stanhope has never forgotten the day she found her husband in bed with another woman. Nor has she forgotten the kindness and compassion of the complete stranger who’d simply held her in his arms and let her cry herself out on a public beach. She despairs of ever seeing him again until fate brings them together in a conflagration of desire and smoking hot passion. Can Clay convince Leah to risk her heart? And when her stalker finds her, will Clay be able to stop him in time?

The Passion Series


Emily Jane Trent - 2013
    But can Heather give love as only she can, or will her demons win? Ryan Blake, the charismatic movie star, can have his pick of women. He is charmed by Heather Lawson, a blond beauty he meets under unusual circumstances. She discovers that she’s vulnerable to Ryan’s charms and may not be able to keep her passionate nature locked away.Excerpt: “She craved Ryan, only him. Her mind refused to accept that he would betray her. Always, he’d been kind and loving toward her. It didn’t make sense. Self-doubt clutched at her. It was possible she saw their relationship differently than he did.”Heather resists her passionate nature but Ryan is determined to see it unleashed. The Passion Series includes 6 short stories: Passion Unleashed, Passion Tempted, Passion Shattered, Passion Revealed, Passion Embraced, and Passion Ignited.** This erotic romance tale is for adults only! Contains steamy, one-on-one sex between the hero and the woman he falls for.**

His Huge Rock


Sarah J. Brooks - 2017
     I’m the guy they all want to marry, but I won’t get down on one knee for anyone. They’re the ones who need to get on their knees. And they all do. And they stay there, on their knees in front of me, until I let them get back up. Maybe you think I don’t deserve a wife. Maybe you’re right. Two days ago I wouldn’t have cared. But now, all that’s changed. Kristina Masters. She knows how to use her sweet assets. She won’t get on her knees for me. But she will be mine. Whatever it takes. Even if I know she’s not who she says she is… His Huge Rock is a standalone, full-length novel of approximately 150 000 words. No cheating, no cliffhanger, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Includes bonus content! FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED!

The One Who Got Away


Mia Ford - 2018
    Now he's back to claim me. My family hates him, but I don't care. This time, he's not getting away. I should never have slept with Leah. She was hot, she was begging for it... She was my best friend's little sister. If he finds out he'll destroy me, But Leah's worth destruction. I still remember her curves, her kisses... The way her body melted against mine. One taste just wasn't enough. I want more. Her family thinks I'm a spoiled rich boy who likes to play with motorcycles. All I want to play with is Leah. She thinks I don't know about the child she's carrying inside her. But I know everything, and I protect what's mine. I'll prove to her and everyone else that this time, I'm playing for keeps. This is an anthology of 7 steamy romance novels… Book 1: The One Who Got Away Book 2: His Brother’s Wife Book 3: Unprepared Daddy Book 4: Obsessed Book 5: Passion Book 6: Billionaire’s Date Book 7: Ssh…Don't Tell Each book is standalone with no cheating, no cliffhangers and a very happy ever after and plenty of steam.

Game of Love


Melissa Foster - 2014
    In the twenty-five years she’s been alive, Dex Remington has been the only person who has always believed in her and been there for her. But four years earlier she came to Dex seeking comfort, and then disappeared like a thief in the night, leaving him a broken man. Dex Remington is one of the top PC game developers in the U.S. He’s handsome, smart, and numb. So damn numb that he’s not sure he’ll ever find a reason to feel again. A chance encounter sparks intense desires in Ellie and Dex. Desires that make her want to run—and make him want to feel. A combination of lust and fear leads these young lovers down a dangerous path. Is it possible to cross a burned bridge or are they destined to be apart forever?

Show Time


K.B. Winters - 2016
     Carson I’ve been sitting on the bench for longer than I care to admit. A fluke accident throws me into the playoff game as starting quarterback in the biggest blizzard of the year. The weight of the team going to the Super bowl falls on my shoulders. I don’t mind, they’re broad—and I’ve carried a lot worse. I don’t have time for distractions. But when Gwen crosses my path, I lose track of all the x’s and o’s bouncing around my head. All I can think about is getting my hands on her sexy curves. She’s irresistible. I want her. At the games, in my arms—and in my bed. Gwen Years of busting my ass have finally paid off. I’m one envelope away from practicing law. When Carson comes into my aunt’s diner one snowy night, I can’t help but wonder what I missed out on all those years buried under a pile of textbooks. Aunt Maggie says he’s a CIA spy, but it turns out he’s a third-string quarterback. He’s broad-shouldered, charming, and a true gentleman. But underneath that nice guy facade, there’s something dark about him, and I’m not sure I want to know. Not when I’m days away from chasing down the case that could make or break my career. I don’t have time for games—much less football games—and I sure don’t have anything in common with the people who do. Time or no time—I can’t stay away from Carson and with each passing day, I get closer and closer to finding out the secrets he's carrying with him. Will I be able to handle the truth when it finally comes to light? Show Time is a full-length bad boy football romance with a Happily Ever After. No cliffhanger and no cheating. Intended for readers 18+ due to Kindle-melting scenes and other mature content.

Where Dreams Are Born


M.L. Buchman - 2011
    Twelve lighthouses. Two hearts.Cassidy Knowles stands on the wind-torn bluff and clutches the calendar of lighthouses. The last gift from her father, with a dozen letters for a final year-long journey "together." From vineyard roots, Cassidy has climbed up the food-and-wine critic ladder, leaving her rural roots far behind.Russell Morgan, #28 on the latest "most eligible" list, the last guy on the planet Cassidy wants. Fine with him. He has no desire for the driven, urban-fashionista, never-touch-nature Cassidy Knowles. He sets his dream by a calendar of lighthouses. The genesis of a sailing journey. A journey that keeps leading him to the last woman he'd ever want.Where can two hearts chart the same course? In the warmth around Angelo's Hearth.

Hard To Resist


Terra Kelly - 2014
    Nothing exciting happens, it’s the same routine every day. Get up, go on a morning run, and then head off to the firehouse.Until one day something… no, more like someone shakes up his normal routine.Isabel “Izzy” knows how to show the camera that perfect smile, but it’s a different story when it comes to real-life.She’s ready for a change of scenery and that involves the cutest cottage by the beach.One chance meeting and Drew will find Izzy hard to resist; all thanks to the no clothes rule in her house.They’ll experience instant attraction, forever romance, and you’ll never look at a grilled cheese sandwich the same way again.

Tainted Love


Lane Hart - 2016
    But a tiny little thread of hope is what made her try a sip. A sip that caused a series of unfortunate events to unfold, wreaking havoc in her life but leading her to a man who just might be everything she’s been missing. Before time runs out she’ll have to figure out if it’s true love, or if it’s all just too good to be true.

The Game


A.J. Carella - 2013
    She never believed her future could be anything else until she met Kyle, himself damaged from the loss of his family. They must overcome incredible odds and travel the world to be together - culminating in the most devastating of betrayals.Fate brought them together. Can The Game keep them apart?

Pistol


Max Henry - 2014
    Somewhere between the end of her childhood, and the day her loser of a boyfriend called it quits on their so-called relationship, she forgot who she was. She lives each day in a perpetual routine, stuck in the confines of her normal, safe life. If she doesn’t take a risk, she won’t get hurt—right?Then she meets Pete—or Pistol to his friends.He’s blunt, arrogant, and straight forward about what he wants. And as it turns out, he wants her.Should she take a walk on the wild side, risk being burnt, and lay her heart on the line? Something in the way he makes her feel tells her ‘yes’, but her friends aren’t so sure this emotionally shut-off man has a place in her life. Why should she listen to them, though? After all, they don’t know a thing about him ...... do they?

Shooting Star


Staci Hart - 2020
    Love lost. Broken hearts and hope for the future.Meet the Bright Young things and the woman behind the mask in this origin story. Stella Spencer wants what we all want—love. But sometimes we have to have our hearts broken to get us ready for the one we were meant for.And Stella learns that the hard way.

Chasing Cassidy


D. Kelly - 2015
    After witnessing the traumatic event, he made it his mission to befriend her. As the years pass, their relationship evolves and Cassidy not only gives Zack her friendship but her love, as well. Cassidy spent her childhood being verbally and physically abused. The best part of her life is her friendship with the Stafford twins, Zack and Rylee. Although she tries to put on a brave front, the years of abuse have turned Cassidy into a woman filled with insecurities who doesn’t believe she deserves love. Especially not the kind of love Zack has given her for the last twelve years. On their wedding day, Cassidy’s insecurities get the best of her and she does the one thing she knows how to do well… she runs. Zack is devastated and when he discovers why Cassidy ran, his devastation becomes fury. Long ago, Zack made Cassidy a promise he fully intends to keep and sets off on a journey to bring her back into his arms where she belongs. Will Zack and Cassidy get their happily ever after, or will Cassidy’s inner demons keep her from getting the only thing she ever wanted in this world? To be loved. *Mature Content Warning* This book contains situations not intended for persons under the age of 18. Including, but not limited to - open door sex, cursing, and possible triggers.*

Breaking My Heart


Aleya Michelle - 2014
    She's got them wrapped around her finger and all figured out.Until she meets Kade Thomas..He storms into her life like a knight on a white horse to save her, but the fiery Roxy doesn't need saving. With a past that keeps holding her back, it's up to Kade to break down her walls. But can he prove to her that she's been wrong all along or is he just another break in her heart?

One Look (One & Only Book 1)


Christie Ridgway - 2017
    Right now she’s determined to turn her family’s dilapidated mountain cabins into a successful resort, no matter what anyone says, and no matter that it’s taking longer than she thought to get them into shape. So, although the property is not near ready, when a devastatingly handsome stranger arrives on site, wads of cash in hand and asking for a month of privacy, she’s tempted to take him as her first guest…and then she’s tempted to take him on as something so much more. Ryan Hamilton just wants a place to hole up and keep to himself. His dark memories hit him hard this time of year and he’ll face them alone so no one else gets hurt. But a sunny beauty with a spring in her step keeps luring him out of his cave and makes him smile, laugh, kiss. She’s irrepressible, their attraction’s combustible, and it turns out that an affair with Poppy Walker is just plain…irresistible. When the brooding hero finds out that the bright-eyed optimist in his arms has hurts and secrets of her own, can he find a way to make them both happy? This is an enhanced version of a book previously published as Take My Breath Away and includes extras. About the Author Christie Ridgway is the author of over 50 novels of contemporary romance. All her books are both sexy and emotional and tell about heroes and heroines who learn to believe in the power of love. A USA Today bestseller, Christie is a six-time RITA finalist and has won best contemporary romance of the year and career achievement awards from Romantic Times Book Reviews. A native of California, Christie now resides in the southern part of the state with her family. Inspired by the beaches, mountains, and cities that surround her, she writes tales of sunny days and steamy nights.