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Resisting Her
Kendall Ryan - 2013
Too vulnerable.I'm too rough. Too fu*ked up.I will ruin her.But you and I both know that won't stop me.Resisting her is harder than I ever imagined. My name is Cole, and this is my story of trying to do the right thing, and failing. Don't judge me too harshly until you've read the final page.Forbidden erotic romance. Read at your own risk. Full length stand alone. No cliffhanger.
Reformation (The Salvation Society)
Chelle Sloan - 2020
A thriving medical practice, money in the bank and a standing invitation to every social event in Virginia. It doesn’t matter that my marriage is a trainwreck and my friend circle is limited to my business partner and my brother. You don’t need things like love and friends when you’re at the top of your field. That’s what I thought, until I met Paige.Paige BlackstoneI have everything I need. My dream job as a kindergarten teacher, amazing friends and a volunteering schedule that keeps me constantly on the move. It doesn’t matter that I’ve put my own life on hold to help others. You don’t need a relationship when you’re trying to make up for the sins of your past. That’s what I thought, until I met Garrett.Our choices tried to break us. Our friendship healed us. But will the ghosts of our pasts keep us apart? Or will they be the reason we find a love neither of us saw coming?
Deadly Vows
Haley Stuart - 2018
For Elise, it means something entirely different. Thrown into a marriage on her father’s orders, Elise isn’t prepared to be married to the man known as Luca Pasquino. Luca is the next capo in line to take over his father’s empire with an iron fist. He’s cruel, he’s evil, and he’s ready to destroy anything and anyone that gets in the way of his plans for complete control. Elise has no idea what is in store for her. All she knows is that she can try to survive her life for the rest of her days with Luca.
Taming Her Mountain Man
Cameron Hart - 2019
While I hate the fact that anyone had to die, I'll admit the letter came at the perfect time. I needed to get away from my life, and it seems the universe agreed with me. My cat ran away into the woods as soon as I got to the cabin. I ran in there after him, only to find a tall, muscled mountain man had already saved my cat. I may be inexperienced and extremely sheltered, but I know sexy when I see it. We have this instant connection, despite not have anything in common. I know he feels it too. But he's fighting his feelings for me every step of the way. No matter. This is my new life, and I'm taking control. I'll prove to him that we'll work, that he can trust me, and that we can be happy together. KADE: I found the curvy goddess in the woods one day, searching for her ugly orange cat. I thought I made her up. There's no way such a pretty young thing is real. I end up following her back to her newly acquired cabin. She talks the whole way back, mostly to me, but sometimes to her cat, Morty. The girl talks to animals and lives in the forest. She’s practically Snow White. Adelyn is too young, too gorgeous, too innocent for the likes of me. I'll ruin her with my darkness. I'll suck up every last drop of her goodness until I wring her dry. And I can't do that. She deserves so much more than I have to offer. But, Adelyn has other ideas. It seems that I can't get rid of her, and as time goes on, I find I don't want to. Where I am stoic and silent, she is bubbly and talkative. Where I am bitter and jaded, she is kind and innocent. Where I am weak and closed off, she is strong yet vulnerable. We're opposites in every way, but I can't deny her for much longer. I only hope she doesn't hate me when she finds out about my past. TAMING HER MOUNTAIN MAN is the first book in the Bear's Tooth Mountain Man series. Adelyn and Kade might be opposites on paper, but in real life, their chemistry is off the charts! If you like sexy, growly, possessive alphas, and quirky, sweet heroines who know what they want, then this is the book for you! There is plenty of Kindle melting action, as well as a sweet happily ever after. ** Mature content, 18 and over only, please! **
The Elusive Wife
Callie Hutton - 2013
However, he doesn’t remember what she looks like because he was blind drunk at his arranged wedding and hasn’t seen her since.The fascinating Lady Olivia has captured the Earl’s attention. Newly arrived from the country to stay with her school friend for the Season, she is appalled to discover that her husband, Lord Coventry, doesn't even recognize her. She's not about to tell the arrogant arse that she is his wife. Instead, she flirts with him by night and has her modiste send her mounting bills to him by day.Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned… Too bad this woman finds her husband nearly irresistible.
The Holy Trinity Series
M.E. Clayton - 2020
Luca Benetti, Ciro Mancini, and Phoenix Fiore show you what is possible when fearlessness, power, violence, money, and loyalty flow through your veins. They are called The Father, The Son, and The Holy Ghost for a reason. Francesca Mancini, Roberta Regal, and Remy Christian who you what is possible when courage, pride, control, ferociousness, and devotion flow through your veins.The Holy Ghost - Phoenix Fiore will stop at nothing to have Francesca Mancini, however, she'll be his greatest obstacle.The Son - Ciro Mancini never expected Roberta Regal, and she never expected Ciro Mancini.The Father - Luca Benetti will protect his empire at all costs, and Remy Christian doesn't have much of say about it.The Redemption - Nico Rossi knows nothing in life but Mia Gallo, soon she discovers the reason why.NOTE: This book series contains sensitive subject matter that may be offensive to some readers. Please do not purchase if you are sensitive to violence, torture, explicit sexual scenes, or delicate situations.
At the Bride Hunt Ball
Olivia Parker - 2008
. .To Gabriel Devine, Duke of Wolverest, the bonds of marriage are nothing more than shackles. But if he's to remain a lifelong bachelor, that leaves only his younger brother to carry on the family name. Inviting the ton's most eligible ladies to an elegant ball, Gabriel is certain any one of them would be all too eager to become the next duchess and provide an heir—leaving Gabriel to continue his ecstatic pursuit of pleasure.To Catch a Rogue . . .Her social-climbing stepmother would give anything to have Madelyn Haywood betrothed to a future duke. But Madelyn believes the brothers Devine to be nothing more than heartless rogues—especially Gabriel, whose rakish reputation precedes him. He is nothing more than a slave to passion, and she will not be conquered by his caresses—and yet his wicked ways tempt her so . . .
Never Seduce a Scot
Maya Banks - 2012
No one, not even her family, knows that she cannot hear. Content with her life of seclusion, Eveline has taught herself to read lips and allows the outside world to view her as daft. But when an arranged marriage into a rival clan makes Graeme Montgomery her husband, Eveline accepts her duty—unprepared for the delights to come. Graeme is a rugged warrior with a voice so deep and powerful that his new bride can hear it, and hands and kisses so tender and skilled that he stirs her deepest passions. Graeme is intrigued by the mysterious Eveline, whose silent lips are ripe with temptation and whose bright, intelligent eyes can see into his soul. As intimacy deepens, he learns her secret. But when clan rivalries and dark deeds threaten the wife he has only begun to cherish, the Scottish warrior will move heaven and earth to save the woman who has awakened his heart to the beautiful song of a rare and magical love.
The Lord Next Door
Gayle Callen - 2005
Her options for a bridegroom are limited...until she remembers the shy servant boy next door. Then she discovers that her childhood friend is actually Viscount Thurlow—ruthless businessman, future earl, and a man whose family is shrouded in scandal! After two rejected marriage proposals, David Thurlow needs a wife who will give him an heir, someone who will not only overlook his past but also be above reproach. Victoria is the ideal candidate—quiet, unassuming, and in desperate need of funds. But even as she strives to be the perfect wife, her calm demeanor masks a shocking secret...one that is overshadowed by David's slow, heated lessons in the art of seduction that threaten to transform a "convenient" marriage into a torrid and passionate affair.
Summer Girl
Sophie Hill - 2013
Every summer the tiny beachside town of Hidden Cove, North Carolina is flooded with wealthy tourists, with their money and their arrogance and their promise of casual flings. And to Slade, bouncer, brawler, heartbreaker, they’re the perfect way to drown his pain and quiet the demons roaring in his head. But Heather Tremaine is different. Quietly beautiful, deeply hurt, she’s a mystery that Slade finds himself desperately needing to solve. When he realizes that she’s on a quest for the truth about her past, a quest that will take her into dangerous territory, he’s determined to protect her at all costs. But Heather not the only one with secrets…and the last time Slade tried to protect someone he loved, it cost him everything. Will he fight for his love, or will his Summer Girl fade like the seasons? By the end of the summer, Heather will find out that the truth is more shocking than anything she’d ever anticipated…and she’ll make a choice that will change all of their lives forever.
Force of Gravity
Kelly Stevenson - 2014
I don’t want to be thinking about him and analyzing every detail of first period. It makes me feel like a young, foolish girl, and I’m embarrassed that I can’t control the way my body reacts every time his eyes meet mine." In a quiet town in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, everything in life is seemingly perfect for eighteen-year-old Kaley Kennedy. She has loving parents, loyal friends, and is dating the hottest boy in school. With only a few months left of her senior year, she’s looking forward to an epic summer before heading off to Los Angeles for college. Without warning, a gorgeous new math teacher interrupts Kaley’s predictable little world, challenging who she is. Suddenly, parties, dates, and Friday nights with her friends seem empty and unfulfilling as she finds herself obsessing over his every move. Desperate for something more, but determined to ignore her fierce attraction, every single relationship in her life begins to crumble by forces beyond her control. Struggling to transition from adolescence to adulthood, Kaley must choose between playing it safe or risking more than just her heart. . . .
Accidentally Compromising the Duke
Stacy Reid - 2016
Miss Adeline Hays is out of options. Determined to escape marriage to a repugnant earl, Adeline plans to deliberately allow herself to be caught in a compromising position at a house party with the much kinder man she’d hoped to marry. Instead, Adeline accidentally enters the wrong chamber and tumbles into the bed of the mad duke.Edmond Rochester, the duke of Wolverton, is seeking a wife to care for his two daughters. A young lady of sensibilities, accomplishment, and most importantly, one who he is not attracted to—a complete opposite of the bewitching beauty who traps him into marriage. But despite the lust he feels for his new duchess, Edmond is resolved to never allow them intimacy, refusing to ever again suffer the tormenting loss of a loved one.
Frozen
L.A. Casey - 2014
Never mind that she’s got less than a week and it looks like everywhere is sold out. She’s promised Charli a Fire Princess doll—and Neala is a woman of her word. Darcy Hart is a people-pleaser. So when his adorable six-year-old nephew, Dustin, asks for a particular doll at the last minute, he says yes. Luckily for Darcy, there’s one left in stock at the local toy store. Unluckily for Darcy, he’s not the only person who wants it—and his rival is the one woman who’s immune to his charms. Neala and Darcy have loved to hate each other since they were kids, and they’re both willing to do whatever it takes to get that doll. This can’t possibly end well for both of them…can it?
Comparative Strangers
Sara Craven - 1988
He couldn't be serious!One day Amanda was happily engaged to Nigel, a flamboyant British car rally driver, the next she was the reluctant fiancee of his stern, laconic older brother, Malory Templeton.As if she hadn't been through enough. Hadn't finding Nigel in the arms of another woman been more than she deserved? The hard glitter in Malory's eyes told her otherwise.Malory was a virtual stranger to her, but Amanda had no choice. Her own foolish pride had caused the crazy switch in fiances, and Malory, it seemed, was going to hold her to it.
Crescendo
Charlotte Lamb - 1980
She had her music and her innocent childlike fantasies. Nothing seemed capable of changing her world--until Gideon Firth arrived.He was everything she was not: sophisticated, urbane, powerful. And she found herself responding to his magnetism the way no unawakened girl should. . . .He seemed to wield a power she didn't understand, until he forced her to recognize the truth for herself. Then Marina realized what was happening to her--and what had happened!