Except somehow I ended up in the dreaded Friend Zone and I’ve been stuck there ever since. But that’s all going to change. I know exactly what she needs and it isn’t a shoulder to cry on. What she doesn’t know is that she might know me as a nice guy who surprises her with lattes at work but behind closed doors I’m a different kind of bad — the kind of bad she secretly craves. And tonight, I’m going to get the girl who was born to be mine… and I plan to play dirty to win. Santa comes once a year … or does he? Join sixteen of your favorite romance author as they make all of your Christmas wishes come true! Put out the milk, he’ll take care of your cookie — it’s time to take seat on Santa’s lap.

    

    What I got - was a Lolita with an attitude that drives me insane, - and a body that fuels every man's fantasies ...She's everywhere I turn. Tormenting me, teasing me, taunting me; wrapping herself around my every thought. Invading my life in more ways than one, Ivy Colt is my poison.I know I shouldn't want her, but like her namesake she's an itch I need to scratch.* * * * * The Guardian series:Book 1: GuardianBook 2: Husband

    Since Lucia is fresh out of college and has only been on the job a few months, she's stunned when the editor agrees to let her cover the story. The problem is that the article is about old-school cattle ranches, and Lucia thinks cowboys and everything about their culture is silly and unsophisticated. So she's less than thrilled when she arrives at the Big D Ranch in Montana and is greeted by searing heat and all the smells associated with several hundred head of cattle. And then there's the ranch's owner, an alpha male cowboy with the body of a Greek god who seems to keep getting under her skin.Ricky Bascom has never been to New York City. Hell, he's never even been to Helena, and it's only a three-hour drive. So when this mouthy newspaper reporter arrives at his ranch and starts rolling her eyes at his lifestyle, his first inclination is to send her on her way with swift a kick in the saddle. Then he decides instead to give her a personal demonstration of what the Big D is all about. Maybe she'll change her mind after she's been ridden hard and put away wet. There's only one problem: This hot little pony has never been ridden by anyone before. Giddyup, ladies! Flirt Club is headed west to Big Sky country! Join Alexis Adaire, Laney Powell, Tracy Lorraine, Fiona Starr, Poppy Parkes, Frankie Love, Rebecca Gallo, Sierra Hill, Alexx Andria, Dori Lavelle, Amelia Wilde as these well-loved, and acclaimed writers take us on a ride out to Paulson, Montana -- and wrangle up some of the Flirt Club's steamiest stories yet! So, hold onto your hats, and join us for one wild ride!

    But my hot bodyguard knows every little sweet thing my body needs this Christmas. It's Christmas eve, just another day for me. Staying home to unwrap presents in an empty home isn't my idea of fun. Hanging out with friends, making bad choices and losing my pesky V card seems like the better option. At least I won't be alone.Until he shows up.Captain Dyson is everything you imagine a former Marine to be. Sinfully gorgeous, intimidating AF, and deliciously hard all over. Just the kind of man you never want to tick off. Of course, it's my new favorite hobby when he thinks he'll be dragging me home for another empty Christmas with my scrooge father.But the arrogant Marine has no intentions of waiting for my permission. When a freak snowstorm lands us secluded and all alone, it’s just me, my handsome well-dressed bodyguard, a handful of those bad ideas I mentioned. And a whole lot of snow. It doesn't take me long to learn I like the way my guard uses his body to warm me up by the fire and chase away the wintery chills. Suddenly Christmas isn't looking so bad after all.You see, I've made a list and he's checking it twice. If I'm naughty he's promised I'll get every inch of my present.My bodyguard is about to find out his sweet Eve is more naughty than nice.

    I’ve always been on my own. But when Luke goes the extra mile to keep me safe, I can’t help but like it. I can let my guard down for one night. But forever? Forget it. Luke From the second I first see her, I know she’s mine. Not just mine to protect from that scum of a date she’s with, but mine to protect always. Making her see that may be a challenge. Hell, she won’t even tell me her last name. But I’m not backing down. Sweet & steamy short story insta-love romance with an alpha man and younger curvy woman with an HEA. NO cliffhangers.

    I’m constantly surrounded by people, but I’ve never felt more alone or out of place. Going home had been the plan until a historic snowfall down all air traffic.Well, not all of it. A handsome billionaire with a private plane can still fly, and when he asks me to accompany him for the holidays and pretend to be his fiancé, we strike a deal.They say Logan Duncan is hard, brooding, and seemingly cold. But with me, he manages to send hot tingles down my spine whenever he touches me and holds me close. He makes this all feel too real. The closer we get the more I see he’s never been loved. I make it my mission to show him the magic of Christmas.My holidays started out grounded, but now they’re soaring. The only problem is, what happens when I want this fake fiancé to be the real thing?

    It is seventh in the Hot Halloween Nights series.I’ve had a crush on Damien since the beginning of the semester, but I’ve never been able to work up the nerve to talk to him.He’s way too hot and too cool to be interested in a shy, curvy girl like me.But then he tells me he hopes to see me at the haunted house party tonight—a party I wasn’t planning on going to.So I show up, my heart filled with hope. Maybe tonight will finally be the night we make a real connection?But before I can find Damien, I end up locked inside a weird room in this stupid haunted house.Great. Now I’m single and trapped.If only I was trapped here with him…Hot Halloween Nights is a series of short and sizzling romances. Treat yourself to all the steamy stories.

     He was possessive, arrogant, and the outline on his jeans of his… you know, what told me he was packing. Seeing him again brought back all the feelings I hadn’t really ever lost for him. He was an alpha on a mission to find his happily ever after, and I was more than willing to be that for him. The only thing standing in our way was my brother. Would he approve of his little sister dating his best friend? Let’s find out… WARNING: This is book one in the Mr. Series. Each book can be read as a standalone and contains a happily ever after that is sure to please. Instalove, surprise babies, forbidden romance, and all things smut are the theme here so if you don’t like your reads sizzling hot, and fast as hell then this book probably isn’t for you.

    With his full beard and sculpted ass, he’s every inch a heroic, powerful Greek god.He saved me from a bad situation and now he’s all I can think of. Every minute of every hour of every day, I want that man.He’s warned me away, says I can’t handle what he has to give.But I know better.Miles is exactly what I need—now, then and forever.This book is approximately 28,000 wordsEditor’s note: All characters in this story are over eighteen and all sexual interactions are fully consensual.One-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you’re looking for with an HEA/HFN. It’s a promise!The Dirty Bits from Carina Press: what you want, when you want it. Over-the-top sexy microromances designed to be read in an hour or two.

    

    As owner of one of the premiere fine dining experiences in Florida, he has plans to expand and turn a small sleepy town into a tourist attraction. His restaurants are thriving and he makes sure his employees are happy and well paid. He only has one rule he lives by. He will never date his employees. Then he saw his newest employee, Harlow. One look at her and Evan knew that he was going to claim her as his. He wasn’t about to walk away. To hell with his rules. He had to have her. Besides, they always say rules are meant to be broken. Tory has cooked you up something extra special this go around with Evan Jackson, restaurant owner and one over the top Alpha with his eyes on a girl he plans on making his dessert over and over and over… (You get the picture). Pull up a chair, grab a fan and dig in! As always guaranteed Safe read with a Happy Ever After sure to put a smile on your face.

    He holds the record for the most touchdowns in football league history, and his rugged good looks and outspoken views make him a favorite topic of conversation on entertainment news. I’ve been watching him sprint across my television screen season after season for as long as I can remember.And then one vicious tackle leaves this arrogant NFL star with a permanent shoulder injury and a bruised ego bigger than the colosseum.Now? Slate Williams is my problem.

    She was there to interview for a job and was well qualified but, with her beauty and charisma, all I could see was her gorgeous face. Hiring her was my first mistake because everyone knows that office romances never end well. Taking her on a date was my second mistake because I knew it was more than business. Bringing her back to my mansion? I wouldn’t call that a mistake because I was already head over heels for her. They say diamonds are forever but my love for her will last longer than all eternity. The Flirt Club does it again! Hold on tight! We have 14 of your favorite romance authors bringing you hot and steamy billionaires who are about to meet their happily ever afters--only they don't know it yet. Come along for the ride, again and again. And with billionaires, you know their wallets aren't the only things bulging... #FlirtClub #WhatsInYourWallet #TheMrShortStories #TheyCallMeMr

    I call it clever research.It gets me what I want and when I want it.When I get bored, I move on.My system works like a charm…Until a little ray of SUNSHINE shows up.***Dating is nonexistent for me.I’m quirky, silly, and inexperienced.This means my romantic life is certainly lacking.I don’t date because no one’s interested.Some say I’m an independent woman who doesn’t need a man.But I know I’m on the fast track to becoming a lonely cat lady.How many cats are too many cats anyway?My boring world stays that way…Until my future stepmother’s STALKER shows up.