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Bachelor Father


Jean C. Gordon - 2012
    Determined, that is, until Brett Cahill comes along and disproves her lifelong perceptions of single parents.Brett is a typical bachelor. He figures that someday he'll settle down with a wife and have kids--but just not yet. Then, his sister and her husband are killed in an accident, leaving him with Jake, the Korean toddler they were in the process of adopting. But in order for Brett's application to be approved he needs to be a married man and kiss his bachelor days good-bye.Molly holds the power to give herself the home she's always longed for and to give Brett what he wants most--little Jake. But will she realize it in time?

Wild Irish Ride


Jennifer Saints - 2008
    Now he's back in Savannah with his highly successful security company to put the Weldon name on the right side of the tracks. Unfortunately, before he can even make a move in that direction, he runs into Alexandria Jordan and ends up making the same mistake he did before. He succumbs to her allure, but this time, he plans on getting her out of his system for good and walking away.Except for a few wild moments with Jesse at seventeen, Alexi Jordan has followed the life expected of her. But a Wedding Day betrayal from her blue-blooded fiancé has her running from her life and right into the arms of the man she'd never forgotten, Jesse. Yet as she forges a new future for herself amid the scandal of her aborted wedding, Alexi finds herself the target of a twisted killer and both her and Jesse's days are now numbered.Excerpt:"Still a virgin on the run after all these years, Lexi?" he drawled.  His voice, as steamy and seductive as Southern summer day, challenged her on an elemental level, a sensual one. "Almost," Alexi said, letting the last illicit picture she had of Roger fall from her grasp to the ground.  She'd only ever been with Roger and he didn't count.  Not anymore.  She sucked in air, latching onto Jesse's appeal.  The reporters encircled them.  Jesse lifted his hot gaze to her eyes and smiled. "Almost?"  Slow and sexual, his grin spread awareness over her.  "Sounds frustrating.  Interested in changing that?"  He ran his finger under her chin and she caught her breath. Yes, some part deep inside her shouted.  Yes, she wanted to change that.  Here was one situation her grandmother couldn't smooth over with a lie.  With the cameras rolling, Roger and her grandmother would get a clear picture that Alexi meant it when she said she wasn't marrying Roger ever. "Yes," Alexi said to Jesse, stepping closer to him.  Waves of his sex appeal washed over her.  Waves she had no trouble remembering, though she'd only been seventeen when she'd last dipped into them.  His nearness and touch sparked something inside of her that wanted to rebel against everything that had just happened to her.  "Kiss me," she demanded, loudly.Jesse arched his brow and asked softly, "What's your game Lexi?"  His slid an arm around her and pulled her flush to his chest, her breasts to his hard muscle.  Then his mouth covered hers.  She gasped at the desire shooting through her as his tongue entered her mouth, and his gaze dared her to respond. She wound her arms around his neck, pressed closer to him, and met his tongue with hers.  His eyes widened with surprise, telling her that he'd expected her to put him off rather than to take him up on his challenge.  After that first moment, he didn't hesitate in delivering a four-alarm kiss.  He bent her back over his arm, inserted his leg between hers and had one hand cupping her butt.  In one kiss he ravished her from the inside out and she burned for more.  By delivering a message to her grandmother, what message had she delivered to herself? He ended the kiss, but kept her captive in his embrace as he stared into her eyes.  The cameras continued to flash and the world swirled crazily.

Rise of Memphis - January Chronicles


Kitty Kendall - 2016
    So one crazy New Year's Eve she takes matters into her own hands by slipping on a sexy disguise and naming herself Memphis. Life suddenly becomes interesting.Not everything goes to plan though, and her secret adventures in her sexy costume prove to be as hilarious as they are hot. Living out her fantasy has her heart pounding as much as her new sexual journey and she quickly learns that a man who appears to be Mr. Average can prove to be Mr. Holy Hotness on a Stick.But how long can she hide behind her naughty little secret?Follow her quest to find love in this steamy, laugh out loud series.

Sexiest Billionaire


Sierra Cartwright - 2018
     She’s his friend’s daughter. Off-limits to a man like Jax. Jaxon Mills is stunned — then furious — when sees his biggest investor’s daughter at one of the most exclusive clubs in New Orleans, dressed in a scandalous outfit and wearing an inviting smile. The tempting woman with the compassionate heart is supposed to be tucked away at grad school, where’s she safe from men like him. Willow Henderson has one escape from her overprotective family — the French Quarter. There, she can be anonymous, even if only for a short time. But she never expects to come face-to-face with Jaxon, a sexy self-made billionaire Dom whose arrogance is matched only by his bank account. Jax, an avowed workaholic determined to outrun his troubled past, has never allowed a woman to distract him. Until Willow. And when he discovers she’s a virgin, it’s more than a dominant urge that flares. It’s an honorable instinct he hadn’t known he was capable of. He will do anything to make her his. ***This story contains plenty of steam! It’s a standalone story with a feel-good happily ever after. ***

Here Comes The Bride


Rita Herron - 1999
    After all, it’s going to help underprivileged children. And it’s just a weekend…what will it hurt?Except the handsome architect Austin McDane is nothing like the men Marci usually tangles with. And when Kimberly meets his family and the charade snowballs out of control, she can’t help but wish the engagement – and impromptu wedding she gets ropes into – were for real!

7 Against the Dark


Annie Bellet - 2016
    All from USA Today bestselling and international bestselling authors who are consistently on the bestseller charts. ____________ BLOODFIRE by Helen Harper Mackenzie Smith has always known she was different. Growing up as the only human in a pack of rural shapeshifters will do that to you, but then couple it with some mean fighting skills and a fiery temper and you end up with a woman that few will dare to cross. _____________ DARKANGEL by Christine Pope Finding the man of your dreams can be a real nightmare.... As the future prima, or head witch of her clan, Angela McAllister is expected to bond with her consort during her twenty-first year, thus ensuring that she will come into her full powers at the appointed time. The clock is ticking down, and her consort has yet to make an appearance. Instead, her dreams are haunted by a man she’s never seen, the one she believes must be her intended match. _____________ FEYLAND: The Dark Realm by Anthea Sharp What if a high-tech computer game was a gateway to the dangerous Realm of Faerie? Feyland is the most immersive computer game ever designed, and fifteen-year-old Jennet Carter is the first to play the prototype. But she doesn’t suspect the virtual world is close enough to touch — or that she’ll be battling for her life against the Dark Queen of the faeries. _____________ HAUNTED ON BOURBON STREET by Deanna Chase Jade loves her new apartment—until a ghost joins her in the shower. 

When empath Jade Calhoun moves into an apartment above a strip bar on Bourbon Street, she expects life to get interesting. What she doesn't count on is making friends with an exotic dancer, attracting a powerful spirit, and developing feelings for Kane, her sexy landlord.

Being an empath has never been easy on Jade's relationships. It's no wonder she keeps her gift a secret. ___________ JUSTICE CALLING by Annie Bellet Gamer. Nerd. Sorceress. Jade Crow lives a quiet life running her comic book and game store in Wylde, Idaho. After twenty-five years fleeing from a powerful sorcerer who wants to eat her heart and take her powers, quiet suits her just fine. Surrounded by friends who are even less human than she is, Jade figures she’s finally safe. As long as she doesn’t use her magic. _____________ MAGGIE FOR HIRE by Kate Danley When monsters appear in Los Angeles, Maggie MacKay is on the job. No one is better at hauling the creepy crawlies back where they belong. No one, that is, except her dad, who disappeared in the middle of an assignment. Now an elf named Killian has shown up with a gig. Seems Maggie’s uncle teamed up with the forces of darkness to turn Earth into a vampire convenience store, serving bottomless refills on humans. The only hope for survival lies in tracking down two magical objects and a secret that vanished with Maggie’s dad. _____________ THE REST FALLS AWAY by Colleen Gleason Beneath the glitter of dazzling nineteenth century London Society lurks a bloodthirsty evil…Vampires have always lived among them, quietly attacking unsuspecting debutantes and dandified lords as well as hackney drivers and Bond Street milliners. If not for the vampire slayers of the Gardella family, these immortal creatures would have long ago taken control of the world.

Close Your Eyes


Ellen Wolf - 2012
    As the younger of the two Harper brothers, Matt can enjoy his life of luxury and privileges to the fullest. After all, Ryan is the one who will inherit the family business. Matt doesn’t mind it in the slightest. His rebellious nature makes it an easy choice to step aside and let Ryan take the spotlight. His beloved older brother can have it all, as far as Matt is concerned.The only thing that makes Matt envy his brother is Megan’s love.Megan has always known she wanted to be with Ryan, ever since their school days. She is happy to be in a stable relationship with the most desired bachelor in town. Any day now, he might finally take the final step to solidify their future together. Becoming a member of the Harper family is everything she has ever wanted. Matt is a part of her life, too. His easy smile and mischievous nature make it difficult to keep him in the proper, brother-like category. As hard as she tries, it’s impossible to silence her stubborn heart. Could it be that behind Matt’s scandalous and “bad boy” attitude, something else is hiding, waiting to be discovered? Torn between the brothers, Megan is afraid to find out what it might be. Could Matt ever see her as something other than his brother’s girlfriend? Does he feel the same almost magnetic pull that makes it impossible for her to avoid him altogether? Only time will tell…

Doctrine of Indecency: 18 Coveted Tales of Lust


Kat MizeraMia Sparks - 2016
    Get lost in the pages composed by minds trained to tempt and tease the senses to satisfaction while leaving you wanting so much more…

Small Towns, Big Dreams: Sexy Small Town Romance Starter Set


Zoe York - 2016
     What Once Was Perfect, Wardham Book 1 She's always owned a piece of his heart. He was her first love. Is a week of holidays enough time for Kyle to prove to Laney he's a different man than the one who let her go? small town contemporary romance, geek romance, second chances, vacation romance, first loves, doctor, teacher, Christmas Love in a Small Town, Pine Harbour Book 1 Six years. Two break ups. One divorce. They should be over each other. small town military romance, soldier, cop, divorced couple, second chances, big family, summer romance, rural romance Keep reading the Wardham and Pine Harbour series! More standalone contemporary romances that will fill your heart with joy and bring that little spark you've been looking for.

Mad About You


Stephanie Bond - 2013
    Fate dealt them a cruel blow when their infant son was snatched in a grocery store. Their new marriage couldn't withstand the strain and when it became clear their baby would not be found, they divorced, brokenhearted and grief stricken. They haven't seen each other since their divorce was finalized. The story opens when word arrives that their son has been found...alive. Can these three virtual strangers come together to make a family? Three Wishes Be careful what you wish for... When a lowly antiques dealer who's in love with the governor's girlfriend releases a genie from a magic lamp, he unwittingly wishes himself into a hole the size of the Grand Canyon!

The Farmer's Wife


Lori Handeland - 2002
    Kim Luchetti fled her home at the young age of 18, swearing to never return and trying to forget the tragedy that had broken her heart. Eight years later, Kim comes home to see her ailing father and faces everyone's questions - especially those of the former boyfriend who shares her secret.

Taming The Beast


Alyse ZaftigJ.M. Klaire - 2017
    Eleven authors have come together to form a collection of paranormal romance featuring love, magic, and guaranteed happily ever afters. You won't find these stories anywhere else. Featuring Tales: J.M. Klaire - Beauty Is The Beast When Belle's father walks in on her and Gastard doing the dirty, beastly curses abound. At least her dad kept the help. Kind of... Jacqueline Sweet - The Half-Bear’s Honey A curvy librarian on the run and a cursed bear shifter spark an unlikely romance in the wilds outside Bearfield. Kit Fawkes - Baylee And The Beasts When Baylee answers an ad to restore the library at an old estate, it’s a way to escape her obsessive ex. She doesn’t expect to find two handsome men waiting to seduce her. Duncan and Nick, her bosses, are sexy and charismatic, but it’s clear they’re hiding something from her. Why does she never see them after dark, and what about the beasts that wander their land at night? Unraveling the mystery will either leave her in grave danger or lead her to twice the happily ever after! Kim Fox - Booty And The Beast Bella is ignoring the advice of everyone that she knows and is moving into the forest for two months to study the sleepy owl, and hopefully get an A+ on her dissertation paper. But she’ll find more than just owls in the deep dark woods... Logan is not an ordinary bear shifter. His furious bear cannot be trusted around humans. So, he has banished himself to the woods forever! When Bella comes trespassing by will she meet Logan the man, or Logan the beast? Scarlett Grove - Beauty And The Bad Bearlionaire Can Matilda Swank's maid service help bad bear billionaire James Hill clean up his act in time to solve the mystery of Fate Mountain's notorious haunted mansion? Olivia Arran - Her Dragon Temptation Faye’s job as an accountant is dull, until the day she’s sent to audit the mysterious Jewelcrest estate. Alpha dragon shifter Bastian Jewelcrest needs a mate to provide an heir. It’s all about business… until Faye knocks on his door. Cynthia Fox - Beast Lightning Dragon shifter Javelin saved a group of human settlers from certain death and all he got out of it was an injured wing and a lousy nickname, Beast Lightning. Now the males in his tribe need human mates to save their species. Will he find true love and fly again? Holley Trent - Beauty & the Viking: The Afótama Legacy (Norseton Wolves #10) The return of magic to the Afótama people has infiltrated the underground Vikings in Fallon, Nevada, and the rich, reclusive Andreas Toft is its newest casualty. His family’s curse has reawakened, and now Andreas has new reasons to hide. He can’t control his transformations into a beast, nor remember who he is once he’s shifted... When paralegal Mary Nissen tracks him down for a witness interview, she expects some opposition from the eccentric man. She doesn’t, however, anticipate him abducting her. Andreas fears that once the secret of what he is gets out, the locals will kill him. Mary’s not like the others, though. She celebrates the return of magic to their people, and wants to help him. But if Andreas can’t trust that she has his best interests at heart, he’ll end up not only gambling with danger as a lone wolf. He’ll alienate the woman his animal half has claimed for a mate, as well! Tessa Rowan - Dragon Untamed Heading to Scotland for some quiet, Ella meets a surly & sexy dragon-shifter with a mind she can't read. Her desire is his own wild need. Alyse Zaftig - The Cursed Werebear Prince To save her father’s life, Cateline agrees to go with Prince Marceau. But she’s not prepared to learn his dark secrets, including his werebear curse. Amanda Jones - The Rogue And The Rose Rose refused to care about anyone... until him. But he just might have a secret that will devastate her all over again. Eleven Paranormal Tales of Werewolves, Werebears, Shapeshifters, Magic, Witches, and More.

The Lone Werewolf finds his Mate


Rachel E. Rice - 2014
    His desire for Adrienne: insatiable. Adrienne, a college student with too much time on her hands and too little attention paid to her by her soon to be husband, Paul, who wants to wait until their honeymoon before “consummating the marriage.” She soon recognizes that she made a mistake when she agrees to marry him just to get a free trip to Hawaii. Wilder, the leader of a pack of Alpha Werewolves with no females, is in search of the perfect mate, one that will sire his pups to increase the size of his pack. One that will agree to be the mate to two other Alpha wolves—his brothers. Wilder feels that with the right female he can control and dominate a larger territory. No human will agree to an arrangement where she is used only to increase Wilder’s pack size. His fateful meeting with Adrienne will solve one problem for him, but not all. Will Adrienne accept a life with Wilder, which has been mapped out for her by this controlling Lone Alpha Werewolf? Will Adrienne try to escape from the fascinating, seductive, handsome Wilder, thinking that a life with Paul is a better alternative? This book has a cliffhanger and is the first in the Insatiable series. The series is for adults 18 and over.

When Love Comes


J.H. Croix - 2014
    Once wild and impulsive, she shut her heart off to love and adventure after her parents died. When she meets Luke Winters, their immediate attraction is overwhelming.Burned once before, Luke has committed himself to nothing but casual dalliances with women. Rugged and smoldering, he finds no shortage of women happy to oblige. When Hannah comes along, he questions what he might be missing. Both fight the depth of their feelings—love is not part of the plan.Hannah’s sense of identity is shaken when she unearths a surprising truth about her family. Meanwhile, Luke’s interfering family and complications from his past challenge Hannah and Luke to face their true feelings for each other. Can two people who don’t believe love is worth the risk find the courage to face their fears and open their hearts?

Dark Dreams


Kristie K. Shafer - 2013
     Dark Dreams.... a vampire anthology.. Three Stories - 1) Venom (From the Night Roamers Series) by Kristen Middleton 2) The Eternals by Kristie K. Shafer 3) Blur (Night Roamers) Book One by Kristen Middleton Venom When Melody Williams goes missing after a "Venom" concert at Club Nightshade, her cousin, eighteen-year-old Chelsey Fairfax, sneaks into the club, to find answers. Little does she know that some answers are better left hidden. Meanwhile, there's a hot new band in town and the owner of Club Nightshade wants them there permanently... The Eternals. Rani's world is shattered when Tyler, one of her good friends, reveals a horrifying secret, and then disappears without a trace. Later, she meets a mysterious stranger who steals her hear,t and sweeps her off of her feet. Little does she know that he has his own dark secrets, ones that threaten her own existence...