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The Fatal Series Volume 1
Marie Force - 2018
Get to know Sam and Nick like never before!
Fatal Affair
Washington, D.C., Metro Police Detective Sergeant Sam Holland needs a big win to salvage her career—and her confidence—after a disastrous investigation. The perfect opportunity arises when Senator John O’Connor is found brutally murdered in his bed, and Sam is assigned to the case. Matters get complicated when Sam has to team up with Nick Cappuano, O’Connor’s friend and chief of staff…and the man Sam had a memorable one-night stand with years earlier. Their sexual chemistry still sizzles, and Sam has to fight to stay focused on the case. Sleeping with a material witness is another mistake she can’t afford—especially when the bodies keep piling up.
Fatal Justice
Standing over the body of a Supreme Court nominee, Lieutenant Sam Holland is hip-deep in another high-profile murder case. The fact that she was one of the last people to see Julian Sinclair alive just complicates things even more. On the plus side, her relationship with Senator Nick Cappuano is heating up—but it’s also attracting a lot of unwanted media attention and blinding flash bulbs.The pressure is on for Sam to find Sinclair’s killer, but a new lead in her father’s unsolved shooting puts her in unexpected danger. When long-buried secrets threaten to derail her relationship with Nick, Sam realizes that while justice is blind, mixing romance with politics has the potential to be fatal…
Fatal Consequences
Lieutenant Sam Holland is back on the job. A woman has been found brutally murdered and evidence points to Henry Lightfeather, a senator and close friend of Nick’s. While Sam investigates, Nick stands by his friend—complicating his own bid for reelection, and causing tension between the couple.As Sam’s investigation reveals a scandal that rocks the capital, Nick and Sam discover that the biggest threat to their future might be someone from her past….
Fatal Destiny
With the week of their wedding finally upon them, Washington, D.C., Police Lieutenant Sam Holland and her fiancé, Senator Nick Cappuano, are at odds. In the aftermath of a tragic loss, they struggle to reconnect as the big day draws near, but their work keeps pulling them apart. When a new clue into a cold case surfaces, Nick asks Sam not to take any foolish chances before the wedding. Sam agrees, but she can’t let it go entirely and winds up trapped in an explosive situation. Then an unwelcome visitor from her past threatens her future happiness… With trouble at every turn, will Sam survive long enough to walk down the aisle?
The Billionaire's Secret Baby
Masako Ogimaru - 2010
Why would he turn up at her husband's funeral of all places? Jack, the son of an affluent family that rivals the Kennedys, spent a passionate night with Meg 5 years ago. From this union, their daughter, Katie, was born. Jack does not know about Katie, and Meg does not intend to tell him. However, now that he's approached Meg, this exceptionally wealthy and handsome man intimidates and overpowers her. Even though she never wants anything to do with him ever again!
The Matchmaker's Fake Marriage
Bree Livingston - 2018
Chances are good that a tropical getaway will take her mind off all her troubles. But the lanky boy who kissed her in high school is now a gorgeous hunk with a sweet streak big enough to give her cavities.Matchmaker Gus Grant wants nothing more than to mend his best friend's heart. He plans a relaxing time for her at his new resort, not expecting a nosy reporter to question his bachelor status. When Peyton blurts out that they're married, he goes along with the ruse to protect his reputation and save his newest business venture.Will their fake marriage cement their determination to remain friends or will it blur into something they’ve both been looking for?
The Malone Brothers: Filthy Sweet / Dirty Cute
Frankie Love - 2021
This duet offers more than a tune up— it’ll make you fall in love all over again!Get ready baby cakes, it’s time to rev your engine!FILTHY SWEETWhen Moxon sees Millie on the side of the road, he’s determined to get under her hood.She’s not just curvy and creative—she’s also filthy-sweet.And exactly the kind of woman this mechanic has been dreaming of.DIRTY CUTEWhen Clementine walks into Mike’s auto shop he has plans to change her oil.She’s not just innocent and intelligent—she’s also dirty-cute.And this single-dad mechanic is looking to do more than get under her hood—he wants a place in her heart—permanently.
Firemen Fantasies Box Set
K.C. Crowne - 2019
Transport yourself into the blazin' hot Firehouse of Manhattan, as we follow three heroic, brave and salaciously s*xy firemen in their quests to find lasting love. Included in this box set is a steamy reverse harem with four firemen and one VERY lucky lady. Book One: His for One Night (Firemen of Manhattan #1) There's lust in her eyes. And I'm more than happy to scratch her every itch. But things get complicated. Two turns into three... And the sexy socialite is having my baby. Her family wants to cover the scandal and get her back together with her cheating ex. If they expect me to just stand around and watch, they have another thing coming. Book Two: His Baby (Firemen of Manhattan #2) Chelsea ripped through me like a hurricane... Broke down my walls. And changed me down to my CORE. Today, I fight fires for a living. For a welcomed distraction from the demons of my past. Behind the smoke and ash... I see something that has me frozen. Those striking eyes that can't be mistaken. That voice that's been haunting me for years. And there's a fear in her eyes she's trying so desperately to hide. Book Three: His Hose (Firemen of Manhattan #3) He's the sexiest firefighter and single dad alive. And I can't get my brother's best friend's hose out of my mind. He would do anything to protect his family. So, when his little girl goes missing... He moves heaven and earth to bring her home. But when all is said and done, will our flame continue to grow or wither away... When one plus two turns into three? Book Four: Christmas with Four Firemen (Spencer Sisters, #2) Who wouldn't fall head over heels for a hot fireman? Heroic. Brave. And an expert in using his... hose. Not to mention those damn sexy pants... I can't get enough. Now multiply that by four and you have a Christmas gift fit for a queen.
Content suitable only for adults ages 18 and up.
Road Trip
Evangeline Kelly - 2016
Her cousin Chloe’s wedding is the following day and she needs to get from Northern California to Los Angeles. Unfortunately, she doesn’t have enough money to fix her car, much less buy a bus ticket. When Jake Bellomy, the hot Biology lab partner from last semester, offers to give her a ride home, she takes him up on his offer, even though she knows things are bound to get tense since he traded her for another partner in their Biology class. Kendra knows he’s a jerk, but what she doesn’t realize is that God has a way of revealing that people aren’t always what they appear to be.
Misters of Pleasure
Piper Sullivan - 2019
One night of passion, that’s what we shared before he ghosted me. Like I was nothing. It took some time, but I got over it. Over him. Until it happened again. And again. Now our sizzling encounters has left me with more than a crush. I have something that’s a part of him… Undesired: A Best Friend's Brother Romance I should’ve stayed away from my sister’s best friend. What kind of man screwed around with the girl next door? The kind who found her innocence sexy, her sassy mouth alluring. What kind of man kept coming back when she told him not to? The kind who couldn’t get enough of her throaty laugh and sensual cries. What kind of man didn’t walk away when he wasn’t what she needed? The worst kind. I’m that man. Kissing My Best Friend: A Friends to Lovers Fake Romance Everyone leaves. That’s the hard and fast rule I’ve built my life around. Then my best friend and a stupid fake relationship changed everything.
Jase. My confidante. My family.
My fake firefighter boyfriend for the summer. Emphasis on fake.
Until one little kissing booth ruined everything. Made me see Jase as a man. A gorgeous, funny, kind, and did I mention gorgeous, man?
But it can’t work because I know how this will end. In a hot mess.
The Protector: The Complete C.I.A. Romance Series
Lilian Monroe - 2019
Nothing… except her.Fifteen years ago, Senator Nathan Blanchet destroyed my life and ripped my family to shreds.Then, I joined the Marine Corps and became a man. I served my country,...and I bided my time.Now I’m back, and the senator has to pay.This mission is headed straight for success. Nothing can get in my way, until I see the senator’s daughter.Sadie Blanchet is all grown up.With those sweet, innocent eyes and never-been-kissed lips, I’m not sure I’ll be able to keep my vow.Revenge is sweet… but Sadie is sweeter. Before I know it, I have to choose between vengeance...… and love.
Book 2: His Oath
Being a U.S. Senator is my dream job... until my new bodyguard walks in and turns my whole world upside down.Chris is the brooding, silent type, and he does something to my insides...He turns them into a hot, sticky, not-befitting-of-a-public-servant, unholy mess.When he swears an oath to protect me, I must admit my heart flutters the tiniest bit.But as the danger around us heightens, I start to wonder who Chris really is.Is he here to protect me, or is there something else going on... something he's not telling me?When everything falls apart, I don't know if my new hero will still be by my side......and that scares me more than anything.
Book 3: His Word
My high school sweetheart is trying to ruin my life… again.A decade ago, Freddy Finch betrayed me. Now he’s back, and he wants me to be an undercover asset for the CIA.When I think everything is going well,when my paintings are finally selling,when I might actually make it as an artist...He shows up. He’s wicked, brooding, and every girl’s most sinful fantasy.… including mine.No problem, Finch. Just ruin my life, why don’t you. Again.I’m stuck between a rock and a very large, very hard place.But as the operation gets more dangerous, Freddy becomes more irresistible. I have to choose between trusting the man who betrayed me, or closing my heart off to him… ...forever.
A Valentine She'll Remember
Mimi Barbour - 2018
LOVE OF MY LIFE by Mimi Barbour - A story about abandoned puppies, a controversial businessman and a woman who bought her very first home only to find she’s sharing the duplex with a hero whose heart is as mushy as a young girl’s dream. "A very cute little story about coincidences, in our lives, that sometimes, turn into great happenings! The rough and tumble combination of two adversaries, coming together, in more ways than one, made for a delightful read!" DROP DEAD GORGEOUS by Patricia Rosemoor - Sasha Brozynski arrives at the chapel for her best friend's Valentine's Day wedding, but the bride disappeared without a trace. Nick Donatelli, son of a crime boss, had a reputation as a ladykiller. Was he drop-dead gorgeous or drop-dead guilty? "Drop Dead Enjoyable! Great story, believable characters, and I wanted more ... my heart was racing with the romance and the mystery, and danger!!!" WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN by Taylor Lee - They call her the Blonde Barracuda. The press loves her, the politicians fear her, and the mob is out to get her! "A DOUBLE WOW! Lexie and Jake without a doubt are sexiest special agents ever." SOMEONE LIKE YOU by Suzanne Jenkins - Life gets in the way as upstate NY sisters, Marley and Abigail cling to each other and their young children. But a babysitter introduces them both to Jay Malik, a medical student from India, who becomes their lifeline to happiness, forgiveness and healing. "A tale of two sisters who have been through the ringer of emotions . After reading you feel you know them intimately and find yourself cheering for the sisters. Awesome!" TWO HEARTS UNBROKEN by Tamara Ferguson - Honorably discharged from the Air Force, wounded warrior Sarah Benton accepts a position retraining wounded warriors. When Lieutenant Brand Reardon discovers her cowardly fiancé broke up with Sarah because he couldn’t deal with her injuries, Brand decides to do what he’s wanted to do from the moment they met, and make her his. But can he break through her wounded heart before Valentine’s Day, when he’ll be reassigned? "Her plot is compelling and real, especially those parts concerning the care and rehabilitation of wounded veterans, and her romantic passages are sensitive, caring and tasteful. Each of her stories is inspiring" LOVERS IN TRAINING by Alicia Street - When private fitness trainer Shannon meets her hot new client, loving her job takes on a whole new meaning. "After reading one book by this author, I had to read them all!" ROAD TO REDEMPTION by Natalie Ann - Can the nurse heal the doctor? They say opposites attract, but is Cori’s over the top personality too much introvert Dr. Max Hamilton? “Sometimes love is slow and heartwarming then other times it's fast and fun. This book and this story will amaze you.”
Bear Seeking Bride Boxed Set Bundle: The Complete Bear Canyon Brides Series, #1-6
Ruby Shae - 2016
This Bundle contains all six books of the Bestselling Series, BEAR CANYON BRIDES! Each book is a stand-alone romance featuring a new couple, and a new happy ending! WANTED: A Bride for a BEAR! In Bear Canyon, the men outnumber the women 3 to 1! What’s a BEAR to do when he wants to find a wife? He places an ad! This series features BBW Mail Order Brides and Sexy, Alpha BEAR Shifters! BEAR SEEKING BRIDE: TRAVIS (Book 1) BEAR SEEKING BRIDE: TYLER (Book 2) BEAR SEEKING BRIDE: TRENT (Book 3) BEAR SEEKING BRIDE: LUKE (Book 4) BEAR SEEKING BRIDE: DREW (Book 5) BEAR SEEKING BRIDE: THORN (Book 6) (Each book is also sold separately!)
Nanny for the Billionaire (Billionaires of Manhattan #2)
Jenna Brandt - 2019
It's hard enough to change his life for himself, but suddenly his world is turned upside down when his secret son is literally left on his doorstep. He has no idea how to take care of a four year old child so he turns to a friend of a friend for help.Celeste Allen knows exactly who Roger Boswell is because he nearly destroyed her best friend's relationship. Yet, in the past few months, she's seen him change for the better, so when he asks for her help to find a nanny, she agrees. When no one fits the bill, Roger asks Celeste to fill in temporarily.As the trio start to form a life together, friendship blossoms into something more, but it could be ruined before it has a chance to fully bloom.Can Roger find a way to be the man they all need? Will Celeste decide that being with Roger and his son is what she really wants? And what will happen when the mother of Roger's son returns?From international bestselling author, Jenna Brandt, enjoy a clean billionaire tale filled with epic romantic moments, faith-inspiring characters, lots of laughs, and even a few twists.
Yesterday's Lies (Western Lovers: Reunited Hearts, #31)
Lisa Jackson - 1986
She'd hoped Trask was out of her life forever, but now he's returned to the Lazy W ranch, claiming to have discovered a clue that might prove her father's innocence. For the sake of her family, Tory tries to move on, but she finds it much harder when Trask stirs up feelings she'd thought were long gone… A contemporary romance. Previously published.
The Bigger Badder Berger Box Set
Pippa Grant - 2018
Now he's my boss. But this jilted lover is done playing games. I want one thing and one thing only: revenge.The Pilot and the Puck-Up, a Hockey / One Night Stand / Virgin Romantic Comedy: I’m the biggest, baddest, mother pucking-est machine to ever own the ice. I shoot. I score. In and out of the rink. I don’t come early, but I come often, if you know what I mean. And I always leave the ladies wanting more. Until that chick last night. I should cut my losses, lick my wounds, and walk away. But Zeus Berger doesn’t walk away from anything. Especially when she's the only woman in the world who might be able to handle me.Beauty and the Beefcake, a Hockey / Roommates / Opposites Attract Romantic Comedy: There are two kinds of women in the world – those I can bang, and those I can’t. My teammate’s sister? She’s a can’t.But she makes me feel like something more than a dumb puckhead with a big Zamboni pony. And it’s getting harder to remember why I need to keep my hands to myself.The Bigger Badder Berger Box Set features three sexy standalone romantic comedies with no cheating or cliffhangers. They're so sexy and funny, they're illegal in at least two made-up countries. You'll never look at bratwurst, coconuts, or hockey pucks the same again.
Becoming Hank
Maggie M. Lily - 2021
But, long before parenthood, they were in love.Take a step back in time to meet a young Henry "Trip" Trellis before he met Darla and changed the course of his destiny.Haven't read the Building the Circle series? No worries. This short read will introduce the family and leave you hungry for more!
The Miracle Baby Box Set #1-4
B.B. Hamel - 2021
He's the mayor's son, and his bad boy reputation makes me nervous. But I put all that aside for just one night, and I make the best mistake of my life.He gets me pregnant. It's a one-in-a-million chance, but of course it happens to me.He wants to step up and be a father. More than that, he wants me.Everything about him drives me wild. His touch, his stare, the way he laughs as his hands slide down my back.He’s not letting go without a fight. He’s going to remind me why I gave myself to him that first night.If he keeps touching me, I just might give him everything he wants and more.His Dream BabyHe’s coming for his dream baby.And he wants me to be the mother.I never asked to be a mom, but when my cousin made me swear to watch over her son after she passed away, I agreed to adopt him.But I had no clue his father was still around.Connor is gorgeous, but he’s such an a**hole. He’s the sort of cocky jerk my cousin would go for, and not at all my type.He wants his baby back, but I made a promise. I don’t care how charming and handsome Connor is, he's still a total stranger. I’m not letting him take my boy without a fight.But Connor wants more than just his baby. He wants my body, and he’s not shy about it.It scares me how appealing that sounds.Connor says he’s getting his baby back plus a little extra.It’s crazy, but I just might give it to him.His Perfect BabyI can’t get pregnant, but that won’t stop him from trying.David Carlson is rich, handsome, and brilliant. He’s so far out of my league that it makes my head spin. And during our one and only night together, he does the impossible.I’m not supposed to be able to get pregnant, but David makes it happen anyway.Years later, he comes to me with a business proposition, and it takes me totally off guard.He’ll pay me two million dollars to be his surrogate, but he wants to get me pregnant the old fashioned way.I can’t walk away from this opportunity. I’m a single mom and I need the money.I have David’s perfect baby already, but he can’t ever know about her. I’m terrified he’ll learn the truth and take my daughter away from me.One night of passion with David gave me a baby. Several months of passion might give me so much more than that, if only I can give myself over to him completely.His Wonder BabyI was too broken to have a baby.Until my best friend put me back together and got me pregnant.When I met Will Eaton, I was a mess.He listened to me. He held my hand. Slowly, I came out of my shell, and we were best friends ever since.At least until one night when we finally gave in to our desires and he got me pregnant. The doctors all told me that I’d never have a baby, but clearly they never met Will.But as soon as I find out, Will leaves for two years, and it’s like I’m torn to shreds all over. I keep my daughter a secret and vow never to speak to him again.Now he’s back. I hate him, but I still dream about his athletic body pressing me down on the bed.I’m too afraid to let him in. But I can’t help the way I feel when he’s around.I want another taste of that night, and I know he’s going to give it to me.