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Boys of Summer


Cooper Davis - 2009
    The problem? I’m not sure I’m ready for the rest of the world to know I’ve fallen for my best friend. Everyone knows Max is gay. Me? They think I’m straight as an arrow. So did I, until Max and I shared a kiss three months ago that blew that theory right out of the water.Now, by the ocean in Florida, thousands of miles away from prying eyes, I’m finally ready to admit to myself that Max and I have something special. Max has been ready for a long time—and he’s been waiting for me. Really waiting. As in…he’s still a virgin.There’s nothing I want more than to be Max’s first lover. But I know when Max gives away that part of himself, it won’t be just a summer fling. It’ll be for keeps. Max deserves the best. I’m just not sure, when it comes right down to it, that I won’t break his heart.Did I mention I’m scared as hell?Product Warnings: This title features summer lovin’ between two hot men, a secret romance between best friends—one of whom doesn’t think he’s actually gay, and enough heat to set any beach vacation on fire. Be sure to keep the extinguisher handy!

The Wedding from Hell


J.R. Ward - 2018
    Ward’s The Wedding From Hell is an exclusive three-part bind-up prequel to her upcoming standalone suspense novel Consumed and takes us back to where it all started between arson investigator Anne Ashburn and ‘bad boy’ firefighter Danny Maguire. The Wedding From Hell is a sexy standalone novel that sets up Consumed’s storyline, leaving fans hungry for more and dying to snatch it up.

Late Night Kisses


Whitney G. - 2018
    (And a third, and a fourth.) I swear if it weren't for the fact that I was being blackmailed by the sexiest man I've ever met, I would've reported him to the authorities a long time ago.Then again, holding out for a few late night kisses (and maybe a bit more) from his mouth of perfection may not be a complete recipe for disaster after all...**This is a steamy, contemporary romance novella.**

Midnight Shadows


Lisa Marie Rice - 2014
     Gifted harpist Allegra Kowalski has had risky surgery to restore her sight. It has been a long hard road back. Her husband, former SEAL Douglas Kowalski, has been with her every step of the way, loving and protective, but is no longer the sex god in bed he used to be. He treats her like a fragile piece of glass. He loves her deeply but won't touch her. He can't see that she is ready to be a wife again and not a patient. On vacation in a luxury resort on a gorgeous Greek isle, Allegra vows to seduce her husband, to bring their marriage back to what it was before. She wants her music and her husband back and on that magical island in the Mediterranean, she gets her wish. And when danger strikes, Allegra learns just how much her husband loves her and how strong she can be when the shadows that haunted her are banished forever. International Kindle best seller, Lisa Marie Rice has twice been a Cosmo Red Hot Read author and her books have been translated into several languages, including German, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Dutch, Danish, and Tagalog. Praise for her books... “Edgy, sexy, endlessly exciting…. Give me a dangerous, seductive Lice Marie Rice hero any day …or night.” —New York Times bestselling author Shannon McKenna "Lisa Marie Rice is an autobuy author for me. She never disappoints! Her books are comfort reads that I re-read time and time again. Hands down she is one of my favorite authors." —New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks "Buyer beware! Watching a warrior choose a woman over his brotherhood is definitely addictive, and for me, I Dream of Danger was a gateway drug." —New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James

Loving Sofia


Alina Man - 2013
    She knows her mom will make her life a living hell and now there’s no place to hide. Despite all, she finds solace in her new friend Ramona who is everything she’s not: confident, rich, and loved by her parents. After college the two friends move together and things start to look up for Sofia. However, years of verbal abuse had shattered her confidence and she doesn’t feel worthy of happiness. Every day she puts her happy face on and goes through the motions with no expectations. When her best friend starts dating Jonathan, Sofia doesn’t expect to fall for his best friend Mark. As time goes by her feelings for him only grow deeper but the fear of rejection keeps her from doing anything about it. Mark knows he shouldn’t feel this way about Sofia but sometimes the heart has a different plan. When she starts dating Bradley, he is torn between telling her how he really feels and risking their friendship. Is he ready to risk it all?

Table for Two


Alexis Lauren - 2012
    Isabella Violi owns a very popular up and coming restaurant in New York City. Parker Davidson is a cocky rock star. Isabella is happy with her life and her friends, running her own restaurant that is becoming extremely popular in NYC. Parker is happy living the rock star lifestyle. Neither one wants to change, especially after meeting each other. But fate has other plans and both get more than they bargained for. When their worlds collide there are sparks galore.

Hero Next Door (Next Door Romance Book 2)


Mia Ford - 2020
    I’m not getting myself entangled into another love situation.Not again.I’ve been hurt once.My marriage ended in the worst possible way.I moved into this new house to start afresh and focus only on my job.And the last thing I need is a distraction.Esme Smith, the girl next door seems to think otherwise.Her intoxicating smile is everything that a guy could ever want and more.Polite, as I was moving in.Angry and rude, when I tried to talk to her.Happy, as we drank and ate dinner.S$xy, as we fell into bed together.Vulnerable and afraid, as I rescued her from the fire.And now she wants answers.Maybe I want them too.Am I about to fall in love again?

Mac and Jez do Valentine's Day


Jay Northcote - 2017
    Jez promises not to distract him, but Mac knows it’s only a matter of time....Author's note:This is a short scene that fits into the Housemates series. It takes place during the timeline of book five but focuses on Mac and Jez who are the main characters in Helping Hand (Housemates #1). It can be read as a standalone without any spoilers, but you will probably enjoy it more if you already know Mac and Jez’s story._______________Word count: 2,470

Paris for One


Jojo Moyes - 2015
    She has never even been on a weekend away with her boyfriend. Everyone knows she is just not the adventurous type.But, when her boyfriend doesn't turn up for their romantic mini-break, Nell has the chance to prove everyone wrong.Alone in Paris, Nell meets the mysterious moped-riding Fabien and his group of carefree friends. Could this turn out to be the most adventurous weekend of her life?

Double the Heat


Lori Foster - 2009
    With authors like this, readers get double the pleasure and double the heat. In these four sexy stories of mixed-up couples and mistaken identities, it?s not about winning, but how much you like to play. With a brand-new novella featuring Hart Winston, whose switch with his identically hot twin brother has landed him in some serious foul play, it?s a safe bet that in the game of love no one is going to follow the rules.

'Tis The Season


D.F. Jones - 2018
     ‘Tis the Season hits the spot with romance readers looking for a light and sweet holiday read. Small Town Rural, Magical Midnight Rides, and First Kisses bringing joy, happiness, and unforgettable romance with this group of award-winning and talented authors.

Touchdown


Ashlyn Hope - 2017
    Especially relationships. On most days, Pro feels like she can't get a win. She's all alone in the big city and fighting to keep her business afloat while trying to find love, and none of these things are going her way. But Pro finally catches a break right before she was going to throw in the towel. She takes herself out to bask in her small success, but her celebration gets sacked when she catches her new guy out on the town with another girl! Hurt, upset, and a hot mess, this is when Pro bumps into David. Kind, considerate, and absolutely massive, David plays for a local professional football team. Nicknamed "Meat Mountain," he's huge everywhere and has rich brown eyes, a chiseled face, and a heart of gold. It looks like Pro is finally going to score and land the man of her dreams. Will this be one for the win column? Or will Pro need to go back to the playbook and start from scratch?

A MacKenzie Christmas


Liliana Hart - 2012
    The only problem is the one woman he’s interested in doesn’t seem to be ready for the long haul. But fate lends Grant a helping hand in getting exactly what he wants under his Christmas tree.

Uncockblockable


Shay Savage - 2013
    He always seems to get the girl in the end, even when everyone around tries to plot against him. He’s a party guy, doesn’t work, and spends all his time picking up chicks and making notches on his headboard. He's the ultimate ladies man...or is that man-whore? Until he meets her, and she turns the tables on him.

The Brit Who Loved Her


Ana E. Ross - 2012
    One look at Duncan, and Adrianna’s knees begin to buckle and her heart starts racing out of control. She still longs for him; there is no doubt about that. But does she love him enough to forgive him for abandoning her?