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A Christmas in London
Preethi Venugopala - 2018
She has a bucket list of things to do before she leaves London. One of them is to enjoy a Christmas in London. And she is about to tick that off her list as well because she is the maid of honour at the Christmas Eve wedding of her colleague. A Christmas themed wedding.Nathan, the best man at the wedding, is intrigued by the pretty Indian girl and is delighted when he recognises her as his long-lost childhood friend. Will Nathan be able to fulfil the promise he made to Raina years ago? Can they fight the incredible attraction they feel for each other?Or will his painful past come in the way of their love?Do they need a Christmas miracle?
Max Under the Stars
Theresa Weir - 2010
Follow Max on his lifelong quest to produce the perfect novel. Touching, irreverent, hilarious and sad. Every writer should read this story. Every writer will relate to Max. please note: This is a SHORT STORY consisting of 2,500 words.
I am a home to butterflies
J. Alchem - 2018
It will then be about them only. It will be all about the one they loved like thunder, about the one they struggled hard to keep, about the one who had left them in the middle of their 'forever', about their world shattering into pieces, about them gluing together every piece, and about them falling in love one more time.And if you still think it is about you and me, you haven't loved someone like thunder, yet.
Saving Valentine's Day
Jenna Gunn - 2022
He’s amused by her take charge attitude. When a blizzard delivers them the quirkiest Valentine’s Day ever, will flakes be the only things falling? Nolene- ♥Worst day ever. I got ditched by my date. Then I really hit rock bottom. Spending Valentine's night in my car, alone in a whiteout, was so not on my to do list. Neither was losing my head over the town’s heartthrob firefighter. Thanks, Cupid! But when the snow melts, I’ll go back to my normal boring life and he will probably be the one that got away… got away with my heart. Martin-♥What kind of crazy woman drives in a blizzard? Apparently a cute, sassy one with daggers in her pretty eyes. I took the Valentine shift at the fire department because dating isn’t high on my priority list. And somehow I end up on the weirdest Valentine’s date known to man. But I’m not in the market for more. I’ve got a ranch and a firefighting job filling my days and nights. If only Cupid hadn’t struck and left me to wonder what it would be like to fill that ranch house full of love…Saving Valentine’s Day, a Novella set in 1975, is full of quirky twists, sizzling heat, and a surprise chance at love for Eden’s heartthrob firefighter and the town's sassy, determined hairdresser.If you’ve read the Eden Mountain Firefighters you’ll recognize these two as the adorable parents of the five Strong brothers. This book can be read as a standalone or as the introduction to the Eden Mountain Firefighters Series. You’ll find no cheating or cliffhangers in any of my books.Curl up and enjoy the ride as this couple braves the Valentine's date they never saw coming.
The Ice Maiden (Detective Inspector Jack Gilbert)
Michael Saunders - 2018
Simply waiting for a bus why should Anne ever dream of dying? He was an opportunist driven by lust, needing to climax while looking into her eyes as she died. Found two months later she will be like all the others - frozen in time. Hunting the killer down is Detective Inspector Jack Gilbert, a dinosaur of the old school, a fish out of water in the swinging sixties, but with a reputation second to none. What is Jack’s sad secret? What does the future hold for him? Read the ICE MAIDEN and there’s a link at the end allowing you to download for FREE, number one in the Jack Gilbert Series – THE CHOCOLATE KILLER. For you, chocolate will never taste the same again!
Moonshine Hollow Box Set
Kathleen Brooks - 2019
Moonshine and Murder: Zoey Mathers had everything going for her until one night she lost her biggest client, her job, and her reputation. Leaving her life up to fate, Zoey closed her eyes and pointed. She would serve out her career exile in the small mountain town of Moonshine Hollow where moonshine flowed as freely as a mountain stream. Giving up the law to become a baker in Moonshine Hollow turned out to be the best thing Zoey had ever done. She was happy and enjoying life in her new small town. But Zoey should have learned the first time . . . one night can change your whole life. After unknowingly crashing a battle between witches, Zoey accidentally becomes a witch herself. That’s all before Zoey stumbles over a murder victim and the town’s sheriff becomes involved. Now she’s trying to find a murderer, stop two old witches from playing matchmaker, and learning she’s way more than a mere accidental witch. And that’s all before fate turns up one more sexy hunk of a twist . . . Moonshine and Malice: What was an accidental witch to do when fate sends a sexy witch on a motorcycle, only to find out he might be there to kill her? Zoey Mathers was adjusting to life as a witch— a real finger wiggling, magic casting, talk to spirits witch who was thrown into the middle of a war between good and evil. And now Slade, fate’s sexy twist, was asking her out on a date and talking about her part in an ancient prophecy. It was up to Zoey to decide if she could trust Slade not to kill her. She also has to discover the reason for her particular powers. And then there’s that little thing about her possibly being the key to ending the War of the Witches. Ah, the quiet small town mountain life. Now, if only she could only avoid losing her heart, and more importantly her life to Slade. Moonshine and Mayhem: Zoey Mathers was a witch. Not on purpose. It had happened accidentally. But as Zoey was finding out, maybe this had been her fate all along. Luckily the potential witch hunter, Slade, had turned out to be on her side and had found a place in her heart. With the War of the Witches heating up, it’s not just Zoey’s life on the line, but all the witches fighting for good. But fate wasn’t done with Zoey yet. There was a reason she’d become a witch when others wouldn’t have. And that answer was going to change her life even more. Now Zoey was falling in love, fighting for good, and defending the sweet small town of Moonshine Hollow. All while the humans were completely unaware of a war around them. But that was nothing compared to the fight to end the war—the one the prophecy said was up to her. Only one witch was going to survive and she just hoped fate knew what she was doing because Zoey’s life was in the balance.
Super-Duper Monty
Gita V. Reddy - 2016
He loves to hop, leap, and jump. Everyone calls him Leapfrog. One day, Monty takes a long leap and lands on the road, and into trouble. Super-Duper Monty is a delightful book for kids. The story and the bright, colorful pictures will engage their attention, while gently giving valuable lessons about how they should treat other creatures, and the importance of natural habitat. The text is on the same page as the illustration, making it easy to read, and more enjoyable for kids.
Brides of London: Regency Romance Collection
Joyce Alec - 2019
Discover love, mystery, suspense, and scandals in this heartwarming collection. **The fourth book in this series, Bewildered Earl, is only available in this collection.** The Aristocrat's Charade Miss Ophelia Grey Must Fake a Courtship to Save a Man She Has Never Met! An Earl's Redemption Rumors. A whirlwind betrothal. A scandal that shocks London. A Viscount to Remember Can Miss Louisa Smallwood trust the man who has stolen her heart? Or, should she heed the warnings of the companion her father has chosen? Bewildered Earl Henrietta and James seek to find the truth, knowing that their lives will never be the same again. If you love sweet, Regency romances with strong heroines, mystery, suspense, and love, then the Brides of London Regency Romance Collection will warm your heart.
No Option
Linzi Basset - 2017
Having lost her job in a company merger, she was down on luck and on her last bucks. When an unconventional job offer comes her way, she keels over. Because, let’s face it, she has no other options. Kade, John and Brad are billionaire CEO’s shopping for their next submissive. Diana is a front-runner, provided she submits to their whims during a series of tests to determine her potential. It’s easier said than done. They want to take her three-ways. At the same time. Most of the time. What’s a girl gotta do, when three gorgeous hunks want to lay her bare and have their wicked way with her luscious body, in every way possible? Poor Diana. Here, have some wine. Please note that this series is for readers looking for something quick to read. A story that will raise your desire with every page you turn. Tales of Dominant men looking and finding their sub for their ultimate HEA. That’s what these stories are about. If you’re looking for a deep, involved plot or extensive character development, this series is not for you and you might want to check out my other full-length books. If you like hot, steamy, sexy short stories that take you on a wild ride into a world of sensual fantasy, then by all means . . . enjoy!
The Pin-Up Girl
Roma James - 2018
A supportive best friend. I had everything—until I realized I didn’t. What do you do when the perfect guy literally knocks you off your feet? What do you do when he is followed by number two, then number three? Poseidon threw me a curveball, but I’m not that kind of girl; only for them, I want to be. Ethan, the brooding Air Force pilot who keeps his heart hidden while he slowly steals mine. Caleb, a daring military officer intent on protecting me from harm. His blue eyes pierce my soul even as they promise me steamy days and scorching nights. Worth, the one I first saw, with the body of a Greek god and the arrogance to match. But for me, this alpha military man will slay dragons. For me, these soldiers band together and vow to protect me from an unknown enemy, a stalker leaving threatening notes in the dead of night. I trust in their strength and honor. But more than trust. . .I’m beginning to fall in love—with all three. Before we can plan a future, we must defeat danger.
Sliced and Diced
Joan De La Haye - 2017
All are sure to provide thrills and chills but are best read with the lights on.
Hopeless Romantic
Seth King - 2016
After four months, though, it becomes clear just how he can get his life back on track and reassemble his soul: write a book about his lost love and shed her bad blood forever. There’s just one problem: that would make him a “male romance author,” and according to society, men know nothing about romance, right? Humorous and heartwarming, Seth King’s Hopeless Romantic is an inside look at what happens when you toss away the world’s judgments and decide to write your own future, one romance novel at a time.
Shoot the Piano Player
David Goodis - 1956
Now he bangs out honky-tonk for drunks in a dive in Philadelphia. But then two people walk into Eddie's life--the first promising Eddie a future, the other dragging him back into a treacherous past.Shoot the Piano Player is a bittersweet and nerve-racking exploration of different kinds of loyalty: the kind a man owes his family, no matter how bad that family is; the kind a man owes a woman; and, ultimately, the loyalty he owes himself. The result is a moody thriller that, like the best hard-boiled fiction, carries a moral depth charge.
To Build a Fire
Jack London - 1902
A heartbreaking tale set in the vast wintry landscape of the North, it endures as one of the greatest adventures ever written.