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Savage


Tiana Laveen - 2019
    (Not limited to but including: Profuse violence, gratuitous profanity, detailed sexual encounters, drug usage.) It is recommended for audiences 18+ years or older. *Ladies and Gents, please be aware that this is a big book. BLURB Maximus Savage is no ordinary man. His distinctive and dysfunctional upbringing was the catalyst to a wild life, one lived by his own rules. When his natural talent as a brilliant marksman and skilled fighter is discovered in the seedy underworld of Sin City, Maximus quickly makes his mark on the world, slash by bloody slash... Dr. Zaire Ellington is a psychologist who runs a successful vlog and podcast from Los Angeles, California. A workaholic, she spends long hours doling out expert relationship advice to those in need of soothing and direction in their lives. Stressed and needing a weekend away, she and her girlfriends take a trip to the Las Vegas strip for fun and relaxation. The last thing she is looking for is a one-night stand, but when she spots Maximus rolling the dice, all bets are off... The unlikely duo cross paths and become quickly entangled in each other’s lives, unravelling secrets, unlocking passions, and dangling the keys to survival and love... Can a heartless top hitman with a penchant for violence find a way to emotionally accept and embrace the woman who has captivated him from the moment he laid eyes on her? And can an educated, classy lady look deeper into the black abyss known as Savage, and see the fervent, beating heart he’s tried to deny since the moment he drew his first breath? Read, “Savage”, to find out!

The Billionaire’s Proposal


Olivia Saxton - 2018
    This is business for Calvin. He has every intention of resuming his playboy life after marriage so he needs a woman who is willing to bear a child and can put up with his ways. After a quick conversation with a family member, Calvin realizes that the perfect bride was right in front of him all along. Yvonne Moore has worked for Mr. Michelson for ten years. He was a good boss and he had never expressed interest in the efficient assistant with dark framed glasses who always wore her hair in a bun. So when her billionaire boss asked her to marry him, she laughed her head off– until she realized he was serious. Yvonne wants time to think about it. Calvin is not a patient man. He’s in hot pursuit in convincing Yvonne to marry him and have his child. What Calvin and Yvonne didn’t bank on was falling in love. Warning: Explicit language and sexual scenes

40 Something's Black Babies for the Billionaire


Nicki Jackson - 2017
     Handsome, arrogant, cocky Cade Rowan is worth billions -- and he's going to inherit his family's business. But first? He needs an heir. And I needed a job, desperately...but they all said the same thing: no, no, no. I never knew how my world would change when I walked into the club and met Cade for the first time. Down on my luck, he bought me a drink...and we had a night of hot, uninterrupted passion. I wasn't prepared for what happened the next morning. Cade asked me to have his child. For one million dollars. I ran. But I needed the money. The hospital bills kept piling up and we had an eviction notice. What was I going to do? Can I trust him? Or is this really just a business arrangement? Note: 40 Something's Babies for the Billionaire is 47k of hot, BWWM romance between an alpha billionaire and a sexy, older woman.

The Billionaire's Baby Bargain - Part 1


Mia Caldwell - 2015
     Beautiful, smart, and successful, Maya Robinson seemed to have it all. She had been keeping a painful secret however; she has desperately wanted a child. After being diagnosed with infertility, Maya thought her dreams would never come true. Then, one day, a mix-up at the fertility clinic resulted in the miracle she had been longing for... All he wanted was what was rightfully his... Billionaire philanthropist Colin Strathmore was shocked when he learned about the mistake at the fertility clinic, but he knew just how to solve this little problem. He would handle it the way he handled everything--money. But when he finally meets the woman carrying his child, Colin finds Maya isn't what he expected... Fate brought them together, but will their choices tear them apart? This novella is Part 1 of a 2 part series. Part 2 is available to read for FREE on Kindle Unlimited NOW. Just copy or paste this link into your browser: http://myBook.to/BBBargain2

Jax's Holiday: An Interracial Romance


Renee Lindemann - 2017
    As the creator of the program, she wears multiple hats to provide her patients with top notch care at the end of life. There is zero time for love or dating. Jax Pierce is the devastatingly handsome son of terminally ill Emma Pierce. He visits his, Me-Me everyday, much to the delight of the female facility staff members. He is polite, gentle, and brooding. His dark blue eyes conceal a painful past but that pales in comparison to losing his beloved Me-Me. Emma Pierce is dying. The cancer is robbing her body but her brain remains sharp. She can see the attraction between her nurse, Holiday and her son, Jax. She wants nothing more than to have the unlikely duo confront their fledgling feelings before she takes her last breath. Jax arrived late into her life but he is a most treasured son. She won’t be around to help him fight the demons. However, Holiday’s strength and love could help her son process his grief while keeping the demons at bay. Can Holiday remain professional in spite of her growing need and desire for Jax? Can Jax grieve for his mother and allow his feelings for Holiday to blossom into something wonderful? Will the demons allow him the love of a good woman? Or will moral obligations and a haunted past ruin their chances at love?

An Extraordinary Love: Angie & Levi's Story


Sapphire_ - 2015
    He has a swag about him that's mysterious and dangerous at the same time. At first, I didn't understand why he had such a fear of losing control until he showed me his secret. Even then, I found myself being drawn to him like a moth to a flame. He didn't care about the jaded life style I was born into. I couldn't have asked for a better man. At least that's what I thought, until he disappeared with the woman I hated most, Nevaeh.How could Levi betray me? I had hopes of us becoming a happy family, but there's no way in hell, I could stay. Then again...maybe it's better this way. There's so much more to me than he realizes. If he knew all of my secrets, I'm sure he would second guess his decision to be with me, just like with all my other failed relationships before him. All of my time and energy needs to be spent on being there for my daughter, Luna.Levi:If Angie thinks that I'm going to sit by and let her get away from me, she's out of her damn mind. I've waited and prayed for someone like her to come into my life. Other women thought they could handle me and my past, but when I showed them, they all ran away. All of them, except, Angie. In fact, my true self excited her. Even after I got over the initial shock of her daughter, I accepted Luna because she is a part of Angie. Now, if she thinks I'm going to let the vengeful lies of one woman come between us, then I'll have to prove Angie wrong. She belongs to me! I'm willing to use any means to show her that; even if it means doing something that may have her questioning my loyalty, as long as I know that it's best for her in the end. **Please Note: This book came about because of the constant demands from my readers to hear more about Angie and Levi. They both appeared first in Don't Tell My Husband 3, and then again in Consumed By Love. I would suggest reading those books to ensure you have all the necessary background to really appreciate their story.**

Family To Love


Niya James - 2017
     It was by far the hardest decision I've ever had to make, but the military changed me. Both physically and mentally. Now that we reconnected I can’t get her out of my mind. I don’t care that things have changed. She is the only one that I have ever loved and I’ll do whatever I have to do to keep her safe. And I do mean whatever. Family To Love is a 25k word stand alone romance that includes additional collections, no cheating, and HEA. Not appropriate for readers under 18.

Scottish Billionaire's Pretend Wife


Destiny Davis - 2016
     Known as one of the most dangerous men in the country, Scottish billionaire Alistair McHale’s monetary underground activities are legendary. A notorious loan shark, he is known to be ruthless underneath the devilishly handsome exterior. With a turbulent childhood, he never believed in love and limited his affairs to casual one-night stands. And then, one feisty woman crashed into his life to turn his entire world upside down. Melinda McHale is determined to save her brother from the country’s most dangerous loan shark. Braving her fears, she sets out to meet Alistair. The last thing she expected, however, was for him to impose a shocking condition in exchange for her brother’s financial freedom. Will Melinda accept to enter a marriage of convenience with the seemingly heartless billionaire? And what happens when Alistair ends up falling for the beautiful black woman, in spite of the terrible secrets he’s keeping from her? **** This is a standalone full length BWWM romance novel with an HEA ****

Part of the Family


Cristina Grenier - 2018
     Media mogul Everett ‘Ev’ Morgan has been widowed for two years, and has spent the last year satisfying his renewed libido with one woman after another. But his son Danny is growing faster than Ev can keep up with him. The nanny he had for the first three years of Danny’s life has retired to Florida to be with her grandchildren, and the new nanny is young and inexperienced, even if she’s a great lay. But he needs someone who can do more than bathe and feed his son and open her legs when Ev is desperate for sex. Unless he can find an older woman willing to help him raise his toddler, he’ll have to cut back on his blistering work schedule even more to be there for Danny. He’s too busy to fall in love, though he’s quite happy to scratch his itch as often as he can. And anyway, he’s not willing to entertain the possibility of losing a second woman to childbirth. He loves his son, and that’s more than enough for him. And then he meets Max. Maxine ‘Max’ Cousins is the busy new director of the city’s largest non-profit organization, Hope For All. She oversees the work of social workers, lawyers, church groups, and aid organizations that provide services for the elderly, the homeless, and the poor. She meets Ev while she’s on a last-minute shopping run at the mall. The sparks fly, and not in a good way. So when she discovers that the man she has been unforgivably rude to is their top donor, she is horrified. On the night of the event, Max is quick to apologize, fearful for her job, and says if there’s anything she can do for Ev, he’s to let her know. Which is how she comes to find him the perfect nanny for his son...and how she ends up falling in love with a playboy. This is not your typical Billionaire Romance. This full-length 61k standalone novel has scorching romance, plenty of drama, no cliffhangers and an emotional HEA guaranteed! Includes a BONUS full-length BWMM Billionaire Romance Novel by Cristina Grenier for your reading pleasure.

The Ugly Duckling


Tasha Jones - 2016
    A bit nerdy and shy, and without the greatest fashion sense, she's definitely no prom queen. But Athena has a secret. She's been secretly dating the most popular guy at school. Mason McCarthy is the most popular guy at school. While he can get any girl he wants, there's something very unique that attracts him to Athena. But his pride does him in, and he refuses to acknowledge his relationship with any of the other popular kids. Athena moves away suddenly, and it seems like this would be the end of their love story. A decade passes as these two grow into full fledged adults. Athena is no longer the ugly duckling, and has grown into her looks and has a sense of style very unique to her. She has decided to own up to who she is, and this makes her so much more attractive. When she moves back to her hometown she never imagines Mason is still there. When Mason see's Athena, he realizes the mistake he made all those years ago, but is it too late for him to finally show her how much he truly loves her? Follow their journey as they try and rekindle their relationship after a decade apart, as Athena deals with a dangerous drug dealing partner, and her own sordid past.

The Russian Billionaire's Ruined Nanny


Simone Rivers - 2019
    She knows only one man strong enough to help: the ruthless Russian billionaire Vadim Ramazanov. Going to him is a gamble. He wields his power like a weapon. And because he knows her twin sister’s true nature, he immediately distrusts her. Nia has no choice. In order to protect her niece Zahara, she must throw herself at a man who could easily destroy her...especially if he learns her secret. Vadim knows Nia is hiding something. He intends to keep his distance, but it’s impossible to stay away from the resilient young woman who has invaded his home and thawed his frozen heart. She would make a perfect mother for Zahara...and a perfect wife. Vadim longs to claim her, but she flinches from his touch. He must convince her to trust him so that he can use all of his power to protect her.

Monster


Francette Phal - 2014
    But how does one persevere when in the clutches of a Monster?

Through the Woods


Olivia Gaines - 2019
     Best selling author Jazzy Allen was only 14 years old the summer she asked Justin Wolfe to marry her. Fast forward twenty years later, she was shocked to learn the man planned to take her up on the offer. Justin Wolfe returned to Grand Lake to clear his head and relive the fond memories of his childhood. Part of the loving reminiscences of the place revolved around Jazzy Allen, a pain in his ass that he looked forward to seeing each summer listening to the crazy stories the girl made up each day that she tried to make scary. He truly believed fate was giving him a second chance to get it right when he showed up at the lake. A new chapter begins for them both with the discovery of old letters that hide a family secret. Come over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house as Jazzy and Justin rediscover the love they shared as children, is far more potent as adults. This time, he would get it right. She wasn’t a little girl anymore.

Baby, It's Cold Outside


Shyla Colt - 2020
    The place she fled after her heart was broken, and she fell into a deep depression. After a childhood being moved around in the foster system, abandonment issues and codependent relationship left her accepting less than she deserved. Space and therapy have her ready to live life on her own terms. When she meets a stranger at an airport with a number of the same qualities as the ex who broke her, she must decipher coincidence with rebounding.Burned by someone who was supposed to love him, Sam Solaris has given up finding his happily-every-after. Afraid no one will truly understand the quirks and unique symptoms that come with his Asperger’s, he focuses on his special interests and work. A severe winter storm grounds his plane on Christmas Eve and introduces him to a woman who doesn’t make his anxiety spike. Unable to resist the draw to her, he finds himself dangerously close to falling in love. But can he trust his judgment after the disaster of his last relationship?

Romancing Her Protector


Mallory Monroe - 2011
    Although it was supposed to be a one-night affair, and both accepted it as such, Shay finds herself in a bind and Matty comes to her rescue. Soon, she is unable to stop thinking about the man who would become her first and only love.Matty Driscoll has had his share of women, but when he spends a stormy night with Shay, he soon discovers that this young innocent is able to rock his world in ways that no other woman can.Matty and Shay find themselves drawn to each other in such a powerful, dynamic way that it overtakes them both. At first they believe it is their wonderful sexual connection that keeps them unable to get enough of each other, but then they quickly realize that it is their emotional connection, their love and concern for each other, that turns out to be their real attraction. But just when they are about to take their relationship to that next level, Matty’s ex-girlfriend enters the picture with devastating news that forever changes the entire trajectory of their lives. And Shay has a secret too: she’s pregnant with Matty’s child. But the news he receives from his ex makes it impossible for her to reveal that truth to him.Years later, when Shay’s magazine is in danger of going under and she is in need of a backer, Matty reenters her life to help her professionally. But when he finds out he has a son, and his son is in dire trouble, he is ready to move heaven and earth to have his son, and Shay, with him forever. But time changes things, and only time will tell if Matty and Shay’s love is enough to withstand the drama, the obstacles, thrown in their path..