Book picks similar to
A Matter of Time (3 Moments Trilogy #1) by J.M. Dabney
romance
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dual-pov
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Coming in Handy
Emilia Beaumont - 2018
The plan was already in place, fix it up then re-sell it. All so I would have enough money to move out west to be with my little girl. But then a last-minute bid stole it from under me. My new neighbor is infuriating. Georgie’s mouthy, full of sass, has legs for days. She’s very good at driving me insane. She knows exactly what buttons to press, as if she took a class in how I operate. I suspect it’s her version of a defense mechanism, but now I’m left with a shattered dream… and a raging hard-on.I want her. I need her.I also kinda hate her.As much as I try to, I can’t keep away. Georgie’s inexperience of handling power tools is going to bring the house down around her. The least I can do is give her a hand. Show her how it’s done. Flip her over and nail her to the wall. And once I get a taste, I’m hooked. Snagged on her jagged soul.Now I’m torn between starting a new life with my daughter or mending Georgie’s bruised heart.
Scandalous
Sybil Bartel - 2018
Babysitter. Chauffeur. Not what the hell I thought I’d be doing with my life. Especially not for a spoiled Hollywood actress on location in Miami Beach. But triple pay and carrying a gun had its advantages. I’d shove away paparazzi and screaming fans for a lot less. The Marines trained me to be Force Recon—intimidation and crowd control was child’s play compared to four tours. This assignment should’ve been easy money. But the doe-eyed starlet with the perfect ass dragged me down her rabbit hole. Living for the spotlight, she leaked the perfect scandal. I warned her making headlines wasn’t in my job description, but she kept smiling for the cameras. Now she was going to find out just how scandalous a bodyguard could be. *SCANDALOUS is a sexy new standalone book in the Alpha Bodyguard Series. The Alpha Bodyguard Series: SCANDALOUS RECKLESS MERCILESS RUTHLESS
The Gift
Perri Forrest - 2018
No tree, no plans, and no family to speak of. Her life is ripping apart at the seams. But this state of affairs is not new to Kayla. She is no stranger to life having its moments with her. But, at forty years old, she’s wondering why it is, that the universe is hell bent on dealing her a losing hand. With her vehicle newly repossessed, and an eviction notice pinned to her front door, Kayla knows it’s just a matter of time before she’ll be without a roof over her head, and searching for somewhere to go. But she has nowhere to go . . . Alone, in a world that is pulling no punches, defeat is singlehandedly, weighing Kayla down. And it all goes from bad to way worse, when a stranger shows up to drop off yet another piece of bad news. Silas When Silas Daniels arrives at Kayla’s front door, he’s there only to bring a misrouted 48-hour disconnection notice, from the gas & electric company. It mistakenly got mixed in with his daughter’s mail and he’s just there, as a favor, to deliver. His intent is to hand the envelope off to its rightful owner, and be on his way. But when Kayla opens the door, it takes only a few seconds for Silas to see the pain inside her eyes. She’s hurting, and in his hands he holds something to twist the knife further. He wants to help; she wants to be left alone. And while Silas wants to honor and respect her wishes, how can he walk away from her in her time of need? That’s not who he is. He simply can’t do it . . .
Natasha
Rebel Carter - 2019
And she was perfect, flawless in every way as the queen of ballet until, one day, her quest for perfection crushed her, and in one dramatic night, she fled the spotlight. Shell-shocked at her failure, she returned home to the safety of her family’s small dance school and resolved to spend her days quietly teaching. That is, until he walks in the door of the school. Silas. The man with a physique so tantalizing and a face so beautiful, it forces Natasha’s world into focus. His niece is a student of hers, and although Natasha feels pulled to him, she avoids him for fear of once more losing control. Then one night changes everything between them – when Natasha is attacked and none other than Silas comes to her rescue. The couple embark on a path of self-discovery toward a relationship rooted in dominance and submission. Silas is a Daddy Dom and guides Natasha into her most important role yet: that of his baby girl. Publisher's Note: This steamy age-play romance has themes of power exchange.
Adore You
Nichole Rose - 2020
If office romance, over-the-top men, and mutual obsession make your heart pitter-patter, you're going to love Jason and Miranda. This sweet, steamy romance from Nichole Rose is chock full of all three…plus a sticky sweet and guaranteed HEA.
Teasing the Hitman
Alice May Ball - 2021
You’d know how much they deserve what’s coming to them. Next on my list is the politician. A prime example.But the bouncy intern throws a wrench in my plans.I don’t intend to fall, but if I do, all bets are off.She comes first. Protecting her is all that matters, but things get complicated when feelings run hot.
Reckless Entanglement
Iona Rose - 2021
I was late at college, and then I went off to work my shift at the restaurant and the first thing I do is trip on someone's handbag.I'd have fallen flat on my face if not for a pair of hands that appeared out of nowhere to catch me.Oh my, what strong hands.I looked up and nearly fainted. The man was a freaking god! Those fabulous cheekbones, the extravagant sweep of sooty lashes, and that chiseled, arrogant jawline.Apparently, Matt Hunter was there to work though. Which kinda shocked me. What would a guy like him be doing in a job like this?Later I found out he had been running another branch of the restaurant chain, got demoted for unknown reasons, and sent here.Curiouser and curiouser.And then I found out his secret, and exactly what he was doing there... but not before our reckless entanglement and after I let myself fall for him. NOTE: This book is a full length standalone romance with a happily ever after.
Peach
Jenna Rose - 2020
What he didn’t plan on was Georgia, his boss’ daughter. The farm has the best produce in the state, but nothing compares to Georgia’s juicy peach and those Daisy Dukes she’s always wearing sure can’t hide it. But her father’s made it clear she’s off the market and off limits, and if Simon wants to keep his job, he better keep his hands off.
Depravity
Jacob Chance - 2019
All books can be read as standalone.* * * * * One tall, dark, and broody professor + One overachieving college student = Chemistry they can’t erase. When I was asked to babysit for a single father, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. Two months with Mr. Tall, Dark, and Broody didn’t seem like a bad trade-off for the money he would pay me. As the weeks go by, our attraction grows and I realize what a concerned and caring father he is. And he learns that not every woman is untrustworthy like his ex-wife. We both agree to walk away from our fling when I leave for college at the end of summer. And reluctantly, we do ... Until my first day of classes when he crashes back into my world. I’m Professor Decker. Welcome to King University.”* * * * * The King University series: Depravity by Jacob Chance Devilry by Marley ValentineDebauchery by Remy Blake
My Boss’s Daughter (Bossed by the Billionaire #1)
Kelli Walker - 2020
No Cliffhangers and a HEA!
1005 Daddy Ln
Dani Wyatt - 2021
Least of all, meeting my best friend’s sister who is about to drive me to madness. Even so, I wouldn’t give up one second of the time I’ve spent with her, but my control is wearing thin, and she’s supposed to stay with me for the next week.Alone.There are more than enough reasons I’m not the one for her. More than enough reasons we shouldn’t be together but none of that seems to matter anymore. She’s here, in my home, and I’m going to teach her just what we are together. Something different. Something special.I’ll be her strength, her protector and her champion. I only hope I don’t lose the other two people in my life that mean everything to me in the process. Being a Daddy is a big job, and I promise my sweet Layla, I’m never going to let you down.Author’s Note: These two are all sorts of wrong together but it all ends up being oh so right. There’s a few twists, a little danger but it’s safe, no cheating, insta love and happily ever after, so get wet in Cherry Falls.
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.
The Valentine Billionaire (The Billionaire Princes Book 5)
Serenity Woods - 2022
World Before (Ending)
Lindsey Pogue - 2018
In a world changed by mutation and madness, the past reminds us of who we are, and our memories ground us to who we’ll become. My name is Zoe Cartwright, and I see people’s memories. They haunt me. I know things I shouldn’t about my friends and family--their experiences with love and loss, hope and fear--things that must never be forgotten. Stories that must be written down. The world has already changed so much; who knows what the future will hold. These are our stories from the world before The Ending.
Leave Me Breathless: A Forbidden High School Age Gap Romance (Dirty Elite Academy)
Kate J. Blake - 2021
She turns me on by simply passing by.So many women are throwing themselves into my arms, but I don't even look at them. For some unexplained reason, I want the only girl I'll never have.Gabrielle Marcos. My student. A girl I have to coach. To see everyday but never touch. A girl who scared me to death and then saved my life after waking me up from the nightmare I was living in.A girl who made me feel alive again...But what do they say: the strongest passion burns the most?Yeah, now I'm sure about that."Leave Me Breathless" is a forbidden high school age gap romance between a coach and his student. It is extremely HOT with no cliffhanger and a HAPPILY EVER AFTER GUARANTEED!