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Love Your Moves


Weston Parker - 2021
    This girl’s going down with a fight.The drunk video that was made with me calling him out for being the villain he is went viral. I’m both impressed and appalled.He’s far too smooth for his own good, and way too hot for mine.All is fair in love and war until one night we both lay down our weapons and concede.For one night. Besides, one night of passion has never hurt anyone, right?From enemy to lover.But it’s all a little too fishy. Maybe I’m being juked too?An extravagant date? Check.Steaming-hot guy who might not be the jerk I thought he was? Check.Gorgeous ex-wife with a shiny new rock from him on her finger? Check and check.And all of that on Valentine’s Day.Like cupid got drunk and stumbled around laughing himself into a tizzy while he jacked up lives.Like mine. But it’s my fault. I never should have dropped the enemy defense.Unfortunately, I gave my heart to a guy who happens to be missing his.

Small Town SEAL's Saving Grace


Flora Ferrari - 2018
    He’s tall with rugged good looks and a rock hard body. A perfect exterior. But inside he's damaged…carrying a burden too big to bear. The Navy sends him on a break to clear his head, which leads him to a small town miles away. But his mind wanders back. To Kandahar. To his missions. To his Navy SEAL brothers. Until her…a younger woman Caleb’s got his sights set on like no one ever before. Fate brings Grace and Caleb together, but will the feelings they have for each other burn so strong that they threaten to tear them apart? In this small town where everybody knows everything about everyone will Caleb battle his greatest challenge alone or will Grace break down his walls and become his trusted ally? His confidant. His lover. What neither one of them counted on was falling for the other. But that might be just what they need. Each other. *Small Town SEAL’s Saving Grace is an insta-everything standalone romance with an HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger. **This one is pretty wholesome and not steamy compared to other stories in the series. Without giving away too much, it's mostly a story about two people coming together to make the world a better place which in turn helps a returning veteran work through tough times.

Knocked Up by the Russian: An Accidental Pregnancy Romance


Lena Lucas - 2021
    And I'd instantly been attracted to him. That innocent desire had changed and shifted to something deeper, more meaningful… more obscene.
Now three years later, I am wildly in love with him.
And when I find myself alone with him, and after consuming one too many drinks, I throw caution to the wind and just give in to my feelings. But I get the shock of my life when Ivan is all about reciprocating… in every single filthy way.
But this isn’t just a one-night fling, apparently, because Ivan refuses to let me go. I’m his, and that’s fine by me.
And when I find myself pregnant by my big, burly Russian, I’m afraid things will deteriorate by the sudden reality of our future. When I reveal the biggest surprise we will probably ever have, will Ivan back out, or will he be ready for the biggest ride of our lives?
Lena's note: I know you like them fast and right to the point so don’t worry, this one gives you all the goods with Double V goodness, a hero with a delicious Russian accent, and all the romantic filth to whet your appetite! Enjoy this good old-fashioned safe smut-fest.

Take Me To The River


Kaci Rose - 2021
    One fight, okay a BIG fight because I found out he was cheating on me while we were camping and poof! He left me in the words.So, I start walking to town, only I get turned around end up at the river where I meet Axel. This guy is HUGE.With a storm rolling in I don’t have much choice but to trust him and take shelter in his cabin since I’ve been walking for hours AWAY from town.Several days of rain wash out the road and it looks like I’m stuck here with my giant. Only he’s nothing like I thought he’d be. He’s quiet, watchful, smart, and funny.AxelI’ve lived alone for years and I’ve been okay with that until one day she finds me bathing at the river.She is small, cute, and talks a lot. I find I don’t mind it.When the storm washes out the only road into town and she is stranded with me a while longer only I am grateful for more time with her.I like her in my space, I like showing her what I do, and how I survive out here. I like her in my bed.After years of living alone, I find little appeal in it anymore.When her ex-boyfriend shows up at my door can I convince her to stay?Can I ask her to give up a life in town for one out here in the mountains with me?This is a Steamy, Gentle Giant, Mountain Man Romance. No Cliffhangers.As always there is a satisfying Happy Ever After.If you love steamy romances with hot love scenes, mountains, rivers, and mountain men, then this one is for you.

Mountain Man's Treasure


A.J. Alexander - 2022
    Peace and quiet. Just peace. I wanted to hide away from the demons of my past and be forgotten.But when I find a suspicious car on the side of the road, everything changes. Daisy Knight comes barging into my life Ruining all my hopes of finding tranquility.I’m grumpy. Annoyed. And old enough to be her father. Yet I want to protect her from everything, including myself. But she is running from someone. When trouble comes knocking at my door, she runs. Claiming that I’m better off without her. But she’s wrong— my life is now nothing without her.

Theo


Raven Scott - 2020
    A fierce bodyguard. A broken hero. Illya is as fragile as a flower. She’s been through enough. One more blow and she’d wither away. Her lips quiver when I come near her. They are desperate to kiss mine. I’d take all of her. Own her soul. Run my fingers over her scars. Her scars may be deep. But they’re not nearly as strong as my obsession to make her mine.

Pop-Up Love


Mink - 2020
    That's what I need. And that's what I have -- until her -- the woman in the pop-up shop across the street. The shop that's invaded my tranquil life, and turned my town into a movie set. I want nothing to do with any of it. But then I hear her voice -- and I can't think about cogs and tick tocks. All I can think about is her. And when I find her? I'm never letting her go. FawnA pop-up shop is a perfect idea to publicize our Kitty Cat Valentine premiere. I may not be the star of the movie, but I can certainly be the MVP of the shop. But when my friend tells the long line of people that I'm giving away a kiss to one lucky shopper, I don't know if I can do it -- until he walks in -- Sam. The stoic man who's built like a freight train and kisses as he means it. I want to be his Valentine -- but when his dangerous past finds him -- will we be able to give love a chance?*-*MINK's note: Curl up with a coffee and a cat for this Valentine's treat with twists, turns, steam, and a fun HEA.

The Best Laid Plans


Shaw Hart - 2021
    

Billionaire's Surprise Baby


Harper B. Cole - 2018
    Life doesn’t always go as planned. Sometimes it goes better. Omega Michael has his whole life mapped out for him. Only problem is, even though he ticked off every item on his list, he still didn’t get where he wanted to go. Instead he finds himself living in his brother’s basement trying to recalibrate his life. That is until one night with a strangers changes everything. Alpha Porter travels back to the childhood home he was more than happy to leave behind for the saddest of reasons, the funeral of his beloved foster mother. People in town no longer recognize him, which is for the best since the only person he left behind that he still cared about is lying in a pine box. A chance encounter at a bar with a smexy omega named Michael and everything changes. After a steamy night, Michael sneaks off, not wanting to face the awkward morning after with the hot stranger. Unbeknownst to him, he doesn’t leave alone—he is carrying Porter’s child. By the time he discovers his pregnancy, Porter is long gone and a first name only doesn’t get him far in searching for him. Fueled by a comment Porter relayed during their time together and the need to provide for his child, Michael gets his career on an exciting new path—a path he fears he will face alone. Michael soon discovers that the owner of the company he just started working for is none other than his one-night stand. Sparks instantly fly, but Michael initially hides his pregnancy. Can a one-night stand and a secret pregnancy turn into more? The Billionaire’s Surprise Baby is a super-sweet with knotty heat non-shifter contemporary mpreg romance.

Fencing Her In


Abby Knox - 2019
    Despite what the handsome — but slightly uptight — new neighbor may think, she’s perfectly within her rights to operate her canine day care business as she pleases. House-flipper Daniel has big plans for his newly-acquired property, and those plans do not include butting up against a quirky — but adorable — lady who seems to have more dogs than she can handle. This enemies-to-lovers story has a hard-working alpha male and a feisty, independent heroine whose story is full of furry friends, danger, surprises, and plenty of panty-melting heat. Get ready to fall in lust and then in love with Molly and Daniel! Due to graphic sexual content, this book is appropriate for adults ages 18 and over, please!

His Sweet Curvy Treat


Sara Hazel - 2019
    But when I walk into his cake shop I can't help but wonder if fate has another plan for me... He wants all of me And I want to give myself to him. But I've never done this before. He whispers in my ear: "Just follow my lead." Liam: She came in with her sister, And I couldn't take my eyes off her. Her perfect curves and sparkling smile Will be mine. With me she'll get all the sweet and all the heat she could ever need. His Sweet Curvy Treat is a standalone short romance novella in Sara Hazel's CURVES FOR THE ALPHA series. This is a high heat older Alpha man younger curvy woman story you don't want to miss. It's INSTALOVE and CONNECTION like you crave. It makes no apologies for the sugary sweet steamy goodness you'll find within. Yeah, it might be a little cheesy, but that's on purpose! <3 This story is OVER THE TOP and filled with YOU-KNOW-WHAT! Sara Hazel writes stories red hot over the top instalove stories of curvy women who learn they can have it all -- adventure, career, and love. There is always a hot Alpha Man who sees the brilliance in the heroine's smile and wants to make her his wife. He can even be a little obsessive about it! Every story has a HAPPY EVER AFTER (HEA) and there's absolutely NO CHEATING! *If on fire/over the top Instalove isn't your thing then you probably want to look away or you might melt! ---- *BBW *Alpha Man *Sweet *Single Dad Romance *Steamy *Older Man Younger Woman *May December *Second Chance at Love

Coming in Handy


Emilia Beaumont - 2018
    The plan was already in place, fix it up then re-sell it. All so I would have enough money to move out west to be with my little girl. But then a last-minute bid stole it from under me. My new neighbor is infuriating. Georgie’s mouthy, full of sass, has legs for days. She’s very good at driving me insane. She knows exactly what buttons to press, as if she took a class in how I operate. I suspect it’s her version of a defense mechanism, but now I’m left with a shattered dream… and a raging hard-on.I want her. I need her.I also kinda hate her.As much as I try to, I can’t keep away. Georgie’s inexperience of handling power tools is going to bring the house down around her. The least I can do is give her a hand. Show her how it’s done. Flip her over and nail her to the wall. And once I get a taste, I’m hooked. Snagged on her jagged soul.Now I’m torn between starting a new life with my daughter or mending Georgie’s bruised heart.

Fighter


Jenna Rose - 2020
    She didn’t belong at that club.So I gave her every penny I had to leave with me. I have to claim her. Show the world she belongs to me now.But I have one rule – a rule I can’t break:No release before a fight. I need my mojo if I’m going to win.The rest of our lives depends on it. I have to hold back, but I don’t know if I can resist. She might ruin everything.Or she might just save my life…All books in the Relentless Alphas series can be read as STAND-ALONES! So dig in! Enjoy this fierce, protective alpha who won't stop until he has his princess. Warning - not responsible for overheating tablets ;)

A Matter of Time (3 Moments Trilogy #1)


J.M. Dabney - 2018
    Eighteen years later, her life took another unexpected turn. Did she have the strength to start over again? A man who for years denied himself the one person he'd wanted finally had the freedom to make her his. Could he fight against the demons to get past her walls or had he lost before he began? BBW Romance.

My Boss’s Daughter (Bossed by the Billionaire #1)


Kelli Walker - 2020
    No Cliffhangers and a HEA!