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The Promises We Made


Rohan Jain - 2020
    

Climbing the Girl Dad Mountain Man


Sara Hazel - 2021
    Whether fending off bad guys or braiding hair, they show up Every. Single. Day. Ready to do anything it takes to show their daughters how a good man treats a woman. Bonus? There’s room aplenty in those big strong arms—and those hearts of gold—for the right woman who can love on their babies too, and bring a fiercely protective #GirlDad straight to his knees.One Night Stand with the Girl Dad by Tarin LexClimbing the Girl Dad Mountain Man by Sara HazelGirl Dad's a Rising Star by Ember DavisSecond Chance with the Girl Dad by Elsie JamesTrading Favors with the Girl Dad by Piper CookTaming the Girl Dad by Khloe SummersHealing the Girl Dad by Fern FraserRocked by the Girl Dad by Mazzy KingFix Me Up with the Girl Dad by Scarlett WoodsBest Friends with the Girl Dad by Kali HartEmployed by the Girl Dad by Ava PearlSmitten with the Girl Dad by Carly KeenePlaying Around with the Girl Dad by Kameron ClaireFalling for the Girl Dad by Jade BayRomancing the Girl Dad by Andrea MarieFlirting with the Girl Dad by Sadie King

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Shay Violet - 2020
    Great-Uncle Wren’s goofer dust really got me good this time. When Aras sits in my section at Sadie’s BBQ, I don’t know that he’s a hotshot Australian footballer. All I know is that I’ve got a serious reaction to this player down under. His accent. His rugged good looks. His...uh…well, let’s just say he’s got some skills on and off the field. I’m not the kind of girl who wears her heart on her sleeve, but Aras is definitely the kind of guy who always offers a woman his coat. Soon, we threw caution to the wind. And also our clothes. Love isn’t supposed to happen this fast. Be this intense. But Aras is a player who’s looking to score. And he doesn’t just want me for just one night. When this MVP falls in love, it’s forever. And he’s not stopping until he’s given me a ring...and a baby.

Strong Reflection: Book 2 of the Dark Series trilogy


Cate McKoy - 2014
    The story flowed and kept me guessing. The end for Book two left me stunned. I then went back to read Book one. It was outstanding. I can't wait for Book three. Ms. Mckoy you are a great writer. Keep it up!" --Amazon Reviewer “HANG ON” are the words to describe their road trip, relationship, and love! Healing from her injuries after helping to take down the Newburgh Slasher, FBI Agent Ashley "Mack" Mackenzie decides to vacation with her former partner and friend, Catlyn Lyte before participating in her wedding. She needed to get her mind off her nightmares of the night her family was slain in a violent home invasion and the hot sexy dreams of her boss Director Kyle Strong. Fun in the sun is just what the doctor ordered. That is until Kyle decides to accept Jack Gard's invitation to also vacation with them. How can she forget her inappropriate dreams about her sexy boss if he was underfoot? And she could do without his habitual reprimands while on vacation. Kyle didn't understand his agent's constant failure to follow his orders or policies and her reckless acts to get the job done, catching killers, rapists and the like. Nor did he understand his intense attraction and emotions regarding his agent. Almost losing Ashley to the Newburgh Slasher makes Kyle realize he wants a deeper relationship with her. Taking care of loose ends by breaking things off permanently with his on-again-off-again girlfriend, he joins Ashley on vacation to see if he can solve the mystery that she represented and to see where his attraction for her may lead. From minute one their vacation is a high action, thrilling, emotional ride with sexual chemistry off the charts.

Beneath Sunless Waves


Stephen Makk - 2014
    At the height of the Cold War, he fell for the enemy: Irina, a Soviet naval officer. The streets of Moscow are a world of subterfuge, but they must keep their secret from the KGB.When war erupts in the South Atlantic, Tom is forced to abandon Irina. With the Soviets on his tail, he leads his dive team into the most dangerous place on Earth: a shipwreck with live nuclear weapons. The task is illegal and deniable, but failure is not an option; millions of lives are at stake.With the British submarine HMS Sultan and the Soviet submarine Arkhangelsk facing each other down like gunfighters, Tom’s confronted with a harsh realisation: Irina’s on the other side, playing for the opposition. How can he choose? Will saving Irina lead to the failure of his mission? Can he lead his team to success against the odds?If you like the sound of ‘Jason Bourne meets The Hunt for Red October’, join Tom now in the most dangerous place on Earth.

Who's Your Daddy: Pleasure Palace Series: A BDSM/BWWM Romance Novel


Rose Marie - 2021
    Sydney Rain is one of those people you'd definitely consider spoiled, bratty, and immature. She has little to ask for in life, with two loving and caring parents, one a prestigious doctor and the other a devoted wife and stay-at-home mom. Money? Her dad gave it freely. Love, advice, and support, her mother offered it in droves. Friends? Easy to come by. Popularity and smarts, it was all there. So when Sydney goes gaga over the rude and demeaning Dustin Homes, no one, especially her best friend Jayla, has the slightest clue as to why.They wouldn't know that he and his best friend Rafael Deluca are the two most sought-after Doms at playhouse Pleasure Palace or that she, the very self-centered Sydney is one of the "pets" seeking to be owned by them. On hands and knees with a collar around her neck, she wants to crawl for then, and when she's naughty, she will happily welcome any punishment they gave. Sydney wants it all, and she gets it, but when insecurity, jealousy, and secrets surface. Sydney has to grapple with her self-discovery and maturity as she questions if she can take the heat that comes with being owned by the two hottest Doms around.

Just Love Me


Shenaé Hailey - 2019
    From her college choice down to the flowers she'd have on her wedding day and what she'd name her children. With just a few days left before her thirtieth birthday, Hailey is in a sour mood. Her perfectly planned path has been horribly shattered by fate. Not only is she divorced, but she doesn't have any children, and she hasn't put her degree to use since she received it. Kane Travis has never been one to force anything. He's preferred going with the flow to avoid disappointment. Right after his thirtieth birthday, Kane finds himself taking inventory of all that he's accomplished in life. He doesn't regret much that he's missed out on because of his laid-back attitude, but there is one thing he's consistently regretted - not pursuing Hailey as actively as he desired to. Ten years ago, Kane and Hailey met and instantly clicked. Because of Hailey's strict plans for her life, she refused to entertain the thought of settling down with any man before finishing college. With Kane believing in things happening in their own timing, he offered what they considered to be the perfect solution - meeting up for Hailey's thirtieth birthday if they're both still single. There's just one problem - life has changed them both… and neither can say if it's for the better. Two old friends, one cabin, and zero chances of their lives not being changed. Will their old flame reignite and burn more passionately than it ever has, or will reconnecting be as impossible as capturing scattered ashes?

Soul and Diana


Jade Jones - 2017
    Putting his dark past behind him, he decides to get a normal 9 to 5 working as a corrections officer at a minimum security prison in Gainesville, Georgia. Things are going swimmingly until the troublesome and mysterious Diana Prince crosses his path. She's annoying, obnoxious, and a pain in his ass. But on the upside, she's also beautiful, kind-hearted, and compassionate. When she's finally released due to lack of evidence, their relationship takes off in a whirlwind of lust. She's a rider and she's down to do whatever it takes to prove her loyalty--be it catching a body or a case. And the fact that she lovingly accepts his daughter is just the icing on the cake. All seems well until their perfect world is shattered by a sudden, tragic death, leaving Soul to take over a multi-billion dollar drug business. Not only does he inherit the company, he also inherits the enemies and debt that come along with it. Will Soul be able to juggle his duties as a father, husband, and businessman? Or will he fall prey to the rivals that are waiting to see him crash and fail? "Soul and Diana" is the highly-anticipated and riveting spin-off of the "Wife of a Misfit" series. If you loved "Cameron" and all of her juicy drama, you'll love this fast-paced, heart-gripping love story from national bestselling author Jade Jones.

The Write Match


Margaret Carroll - 2006
    That is until she falls into a cab with Wall Street player Mark Dawson III, who is gorgeous, funny...and engaged to be married.Mark Dawson's work may be risky business, but his loyalty to friends and family runs deep. He knows the wedding is a mistake, but it would be damaging to his fiancée and her career to call it off now. To make matters worse, Kit is covering their nuptials for her magazine and he can't seem to take his eyes off the lovely editor.With the big day less than two weeks away, Kit and Mark struggle to hide their growing attraction to each other from everyone, including themselves.

First Love Second Chance


Chanta Rand - 2017
    She didn’t belong in his world of glamor and high-stakes opportunities. But now a chance encounter with a runaway teen convinces him there’s more to life than his own selfish needs. Despite his wealth and status, Social Services won’t consider him an acceptable candidate to adopt the kid unless he can provide a stable family environment. There’s only one woman Colt can trust to handle the job—his ex-wife, Shayla. To convince her he's a changed man, he'll have to go hard or go home. For almost a decade, Shayla Carter has fought feelings of anger, grief, and confusion every time she sees her celebrity ex-husband on TV with some new bimbo draped on his arm. She never imagines the man who filed for divorce after only two months of marriage ever would want anything from her again. So, when he shows up out of the blue with a Texas-sized solitaire and a promise to do right by her, she gives him a reception like hell frozen over. But Colt is persistent, and when he agrees to her long list of demands, Shayla can’t help but wonder if it’s time to give her first love a second chance.

First Class


Kenzie Haven - 2015
    The man was gorgeous by all accounts and I couldn’t resist picturing those white muscles wrapped around my mocha colored curves.But I was a good girl. Any man who could invoke the types of thoughts that he did without even so much as a word must be bad news. As I got onto the plane I was relieved that I’d never have to be melted by his gaze again.Or at least that’s what I thought. Upgraded to first class, I took my seat beside him. This was a man who got everything he wanted, and today he was craving some curvy dark chocolate.This is part 1 of the Mile High series:1. First Class2. Money Talks (amazon.com/dp/B00S75YET8)3. (Coming soon - Join the mailing list to find out when!)

Stuffed


Francesca Penn - 2020
    F*cking Zachary Novak. That should be its own line for when you want to lose your mind.Life isn’t perfect, I know this but why is everything upside down in mine?Now, I’m stuck with him. On an assignment that should be MINE.I don’t like the way he smiles, the way he makes good conversation or anything else but then… I meet Dean. He rescues us from the cold and gives us a place to stay until the snow melts.Dean is the piece to a puzzle I didn’t know I was missing. Not only that, so is Zachary Novak.Two men, one woman… That’s all it takes for me to be flipped upside down instead of my life?I know these things for sure: I’m not hungry and I’m not a turkey.Yet… I’m stuffed.

Taming the Girl Dad


Khloe Summers - 2021
    She’s young but determined. Can a surprise baby bring the two of them together?RykerAngel is everything I should stay away from.She’s young, sweet, and she’s my ex-best friend’s little sister.But when a baby is left on my doorstep, I’m a lost man, and running into her at the market is the best thing that could’ve happened.Trouble is, she’s curvy as hell, and tempting every sense of reasoning I have.I should say no, but I have a feeling I’ll only be growling yes.This title comes with Khloe's 'Easy Escape Seal', a no cliffhanger, no cheating, HEA guarantee.

Invasion


David Pilling - 2014
    Due to the incompetence of Edward II's government, the north is virtually overrun by the Scots, while an invasion fleet is massing across the channel, led by Edward's estranged queen, Isabella, the 'She-Wolf of France'. The first book in the Folville's Law series follows the adventures of Sir John Swale, knight of Cumberland, as he investigates a murder that threatens to bring disaster to Edward's failing kingdom. Along the way he clashes with Eustace Folville and James Coterel, two of the most notorious and brutal outlaws in England. As the death toll mounts, it remains to be seen who will survive and who will perish in the savage game of war and politics. 'Folville's Law (I): Invasion' is a new edition of the first part of the John Swale Chronicles.

Entangled With The Hellhound: Book One


Kasey Martin - 2021