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Georgia Peach
Emma Bray - 2021
Her life is just beginning with college looming on the horizon, but when her father stiffs the notorious kingpin of New York, she's kidnapped. But her kidnapper is nothing like she expects. Darkly handsome, Gage Morelli evokes a series of complicated emotions in innocent, young Ava. Will she survive his capture with her heart and innocence intact? Better yet, does she even want to?
The Hitman's Forbidden Princess
L. Nicole - 2021
The daughter of kingpin Larson Corelli.That doesn’t mean I don’t want her, dream of kissing her, touching her…making her beg.It can’t happen. Mr. Corelli would never allow a hired killer like me to touch his little princess.But when Giovanna sneaks into my room at her dad’s estate… I’m not strong enough to push her away.And once I give in?What the hell, if I’m going to die, I might as well make it worth it—over and over again.
Wanted by the Hitman
Tarin Lex - 2021
Just don’t fall in love with him. Because it turns out, hitmen can keep secrets too…I was a girl in trouble.He was the keep-to-himself, mysterious man next door.Until one night he became my savior, and I didn’t even know the extent of it then.Now, four years later, he’s my best friend, my roommate, my protector. I keep his secrets close to the vest. He keeps our physical boundaries in check.One. Day.All it takes is one day for secrets to start spilling over, putting us both in danger. He thinks I can’t handle his deepest, darkest secret yet.I know he can’t handle mine.This June meet 22 heroes who are downright dangerous. These alphas do nothing half-way. They may have blood on their hands, but they have love in their hearts. Some romances were written in the stars — but these hitmen must fight heaven and earth for the women they love.
Pool Girl
Cassie Mint - 2021
Surly. He walks with a limp and barely speaks. Most residents in our building are afraid of him, but not me.I want him closer.Feeling his eyes on me every night at the pool--it brings my body surging to life. He may be older; may be brutish. May pretend he’s not looking at me at all.But I know better.The caretaker wants me.And I’m tired of looking. I want his touch.
Pool Girl is a short and steamy age gap instalove story, starring a grumpy hero and the sweet heroine he can’t resist.
Hitman's Target (Yes, Daddy Book 20)
Lena Little - 2021
Just stay focused on the task at hand. Do my job. Collect the payment. On to the next one.
This job will go a long way toward getting me closer to my goal of living in complete peace and tranquility, away from all this death and destruction that has consumes my very existence.
But there’s something off about my target.
It’s a woman. And I don’t kill women. Especially not a little princess like this one.
I almost assassinated a unicorn. And that’s exactly what she is.
Only a few minutes ago I was seconds away from ending her life, by accident of course.And it’s no accident that I didn’t. I don’t believe in that fate nonsense, but this is…well…this was meant to be. And she was meant to be mine.
Who in their right mind would want to destroy something so perfect, so beautiful, so unique?
I have to find out who hired me to take her down, and then destroy them like each and every one of her enemies until there are none.Because this little unicorn is mine. She may have been my target but she’s the one who stole my heart.
This is a short, steamy "daddy-lite" romance with some daddy elements, but it is not a spot on ddlg story. No OM / OW drama and no cliffhangers. Always a sweet HEA.
Bully Her
Jaye Diamond - 2021
If he can’t have me, no one can.I know what everyone’s thinking, when they see me riding with Ash, on the back of his bike.Didn't your mother teach you to stay away from handsome, dangerous older men who ride motorcycles?And yes, she did, but when my best friend's wild and reckless brother returns to our town, that he skipped out of with a biker gang, the dominant jerk says he came back for me—the kid he used to bully.And whether I like it or not, he isn't riding out of this town without the girl he fought, ran, and killed for.This is a safe, HEA, insta-love romance.
Married to the Hitman
Fern Fraser - 2021
She’s too good for me, but she’s in danger and I’ll stop at nothing until I make her mine.♥Aiden Black Korah Lowe is my weakness, my obsession and….another hitman’s target. I’ll keep her captive in the only place I know she will be safe. Underground. With me.We won’t leave the safe house until all threats are eliminated and I make her my bride.I’ll keep her safe or die trying.Korah LoweHow was I supposed to know the shipment of priceless art being delivered to my New York art gallery was a lie? I’ve been duped by gangsters to cover their crimes.Now I’m a target, on the run with a sexy brute who wants me to trust him.He wants me to leave my whole world behind.He wants to keep me safe. Underground, with only him for company.He’s filthy sweet, possessive and makes me want to do very bad things.But only with him.
Wetwork
Nikolai Andrew - 2021
For them.Decades of doing the dirty work that never makes the evening news caught up with me.I took to the mountains. Sequestering myself. Hoping to live out my years in reclusive peace.Only, I didn’t count on Raven. Her dark hair and mystic blue eyes hit me low and hard.She’s off limits. The prize I cannot claim. But, she’s out of control. She needs me and I feel a sense of purpose. I’ll be her guardian, her rock, her protector and so much more.She may need some convincing, and even if I have to tie her to my bed so she understands her new place in my life, so be it. She’s a hellcat with the heart of a little girl who needs a strong hand and a compassionate heart. But, when my past comes calling, it’s her they target.Big mistake. I’ll scorch the earth. Leave bodies in my wake. We’ll run. Together. Until my past fades away and our future is secure. No one will take my baby from me. Right or wrong, she’s mine. Now and forever.Stringer is an over-the-top, possessive anti-hero with a hard edge. Raven is a lost beauty, left by tragedy and circumstances in the home of the man she shouldn’t want. Find out how these two fight their way to a happily ever after. Safe, no cheating with a hint of darkness and always a happy ending.
His Christmas Angel
Cameron Hart - 2019
I planned on drinking too much and leaving early, but then I saw her. My Christmas angel. She was the absolute opposite of everyone here with her curves, her innocent smile, and her unassuming nature. My beautiful girl was clad in an ugly Christmas sweater and bells on her toes – literally. I had to talk to her. Smell her. Taste her. Savor every single thing about her. We shared an Earth-shattering kiss under the mistletoe, and then she fled. I’m not letting her get away that easily. If she thinks this is the end of us, she’s in for a big surprise. I always get what I want. And I want her with every fiber of my being. My Christmas angel. EMBER: Usually, I love all things Christmas. Yes, I’m one of those people who can hardly wait for Halloween to pass so I can set up my tree. But this year, everything is different. My mom recently passed away, leaving me cold and empty and not in the holiday spirit at all. My bestie convinced me to be her plus one to her office Christmas party. I instantly felt out of place, but soon gained the attention of the most attractive man I’ve ever seen. We talked all night and shared a heart-stopping kiss. But then I ran away. Guys like him don’t go for girls like me unless there’s an ulterior motive. I learned my lesson the hard way. But he keeps showing up and tempting me to trust him. Can I let go of my hang-ups and let him bring me joy during this holiday season? HIS CHRISTMAS ANGEL is a short, sexy, sweet holiday novella that will give you all the feels this season! Ember is healing in more ways than one, and Wyatt is determined to show her exactly how much he loves her and wants to support her. If you like instalove, alpha males, sweet heroines, steamy scenes, and HEAs as sugary as Christmas fudge, then this is the book for you! **Mature content, 18+ only please!**
Falling for the Hitman
Heather Dahlgren - 2021
Constantly looking over my shoulder. I know I’m being looked for, hunted. For a crime I didn’t commit, but one I’m taking the fall for.One misstep and I’m frozen. I’m face to face with the man hired to take my life.Hayden Cash has found me and I can’t breathe.
Teasing the Hitman
Alice May Ball - 2021
You’d know how much they deserve what’s coming to them. Next on my list is the politician. A prime example.But the bouncy intern throws a wrench in my plans.I don’t intend to fall, but if I do, all bets are off.She comes first. Protecting her is all that matters, but things get complicated when feelings run hot.
Harder
Tory Baker - 2021
Knox McCray has spent his life trying to outrun the tempting sight of the girl next door. Blakely is so sweet she makes him ache, but headstrong as a wild Mustang. She’s also completely off limits. She’s young, barely legal and way too innocent for the likes of him. He vows to never touch her. An accident changes all that. When Knox is left with no one but Blakely to depend on, This Texas cowboy has run out of room to run. He’s claiming Blakely and she best get ready for the ride of her life. Howdy Partner. Tory hopes you’re saddled up and ready to ride in one hell of a rodeo. She’s got an all-new series and these Bad Boys of Texas are raring to go. They hold nothing back to claim their women. In this series, Tory promises you will always get a sexy over-the-top alpha, a spunky heroine ready to wade in and tangle her man, insta-love as hot as Texas in July, and a happily ever after fitting for a bull riding cowboy who rides away in the sunset with his woman.
Making Her His
Shaw Hart - 2019
Her mother split after her Grams had her heart attack and Ainsley has been working two jobs trying to make ends meet. She spends her days trying to take care of her grandma, working as a waitress in the morning, a bodega clerk in the evenings, and avoiding the creeps who live and hang out in her neighborhood. Sinclair “Sin” Alpha is a bad man. A hitman, he’s hired to take care of some local gangster when he first sees Ainsley. It only takes one look and he knows that she’s it for him. He had grown tired of his life but one look at the small girl and he knows he's found his purpose. To protect his girl. Person at the restaurant tries to skip out without paying and he’s there to step in, Gang guy try to hit on her and he's there warning him to keep his hands to himself. Sin wants to spend his life making sure that Ainsley is taken care of and that nothing bad ever touches her. He'll do anything to keep her safe and to make her his. *Warning! This book alpha is over-the-top, head over heels in love with his girl. If you're looking for a steamy insta-love story then this book is for you!
Mr. Mafia Billionaire: Mafia Romance
Penelope Wylde - 2021
Not even in my wildest dreams could I live the fantasy small-town life. I tried to run away from who I am and now I’m the captive of a ruthless mafia man who swears my father killed his.And it’s probably true.But right now, I’m more worried about all the dark, dirty promises my brute pirate whispers he’ll do to me once he has me on his boat.He says if I try to run, he’ll hunt me down because I’m payment for sins against his family, his captive. And I fear, his utter obsession.And I know he’ll stop at nothing until I’m his in every way.Author's naughty Note: He's the ruthless mafia man on a mission and she's the innocent prey he's hunting. Grab a cold drink for this hot, sticky beach read, babes! It's gonna get wet and wild!