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Holding Out for You


Anna Paige - 2020
    He was my friend, my ally, my protector all my life. Everyone loved him, looked up to him almost as much as me.My big brother’s best friend, though?He was my nemesis, my tormentor, my least favorite person on earth. Ashton Hunter was a complete jerk.And yet, like my brother, everyone loved him. Not me, though. No way. Not after a lifetime of his snide comments and not-so-subtle jabs. Years of treating me like the bratty little sister he barely tolerated. But I refused to let him deter me from seeing my brother.I’d just have to ignore him. Like I always had. Or—more accurately—like I always pretended to. I was used to pretending when it came to Ash.But some feelings refuse to stay hidden forever. ***My best friend was better than all the other friends on earth. Hands down. My partner in crime, my ride or die, my brother in every way that counted. His little sister, though?She was an entirely different story.Blair Martell was…complicated. Where her brother acted like she was made of glass, I tried to make her shatter. When others bowed to her wishes, I challenged every word out of her pouty little mouth. She wasn’t meant to be on some pedestal. And I made sure she knew it. Maybe she hated me for the way I treated her, But I knew exactly what she needed.Even when she didn’t know.And after so many years of biding my time, I was finally going to be the man to give it to her.

Til Death Do Us Part (Hidden Oasis, #3)


Harlow Layne - 2021
    Drinks were drunk, and all I could think about was getting in her in my bed and underneath me. When she asked, “What if I’m saving myself for marriage?” My dick had the solution. One stop at Cupid’s Wedding Chapel and I had a wedding band on my left hand and the woman I wanted in my bed. Now I was married to the maid of honor, and all hell was about to break loose.

Burning for You


Kate Hunt - 2019
    But one night is all I can give him. I’ve officially sworn off men—there’s just too many jerks out there. But when my roommate drags me to a firefighter bachelor auction, I lay eyes on the hottest, yummiest-looking man and question my resolve. And when I end up going out on a date with the hot fireman, I can’t extinguish my lust. Neither, it turns out, can he. One hot night is all I can give him, though. I can’t risk getting hurt again. And I have a small business dream to pursue. Now if only I could figure out how to stop thinking about him. BURNING FOR YOU is a short instalove firefighter romance with steam, sweetness, and a happily-ever-after!

He's All That


Juliana Stone - 2019
    It took forever to get over him. Now I’m stuck with Boyd in the Catskills. Do I hide? Do I protect myself from the insane attraction I still feel? Hell no. I just have to make sure the past doesn’t bite me in the ass because I can’t fall in love with him again. Call me crazy. Call me stupid. But don’t ever call me afraid. Boyd The last person I expected to run into is Echo Mansfield. The girl is a hot mess with more scandals in her back pocket than the Kardashians combined. She’s a pain in the ass. An opinionated, spoiled rich girl with a body made for sin and a mouth I can’t forget. We had one crazy, hot summer. Now she’s stuck here and all I can think about is having her again. And again. This isn’t a good idea. Even I know that. We’re alone in the Catskills for who knows how long. What the hell can go wrong?

Her Roman Candle


Fiona Starr - 2019
     Join the authors of Flirt Club with The Fireworks Series of stories that celebrate summertime, bbqs, and all things that end with a bang! Where will you be when the fireworks go off? #flirtclub #fireworksseries #bighotbang He's too hot to handle... almost. Poppy Blaze After discovering my almost-fiancé had not one, but two "other women" with engagement rings on their fingers, I have decided to give the whole romance thing a break and spend the summer with my granny. Getting back in touch with my childhood summers full of small-town memories—bonfires at the lake, ice cream on Mainstreet, and of course, the biggest fireworks show in the state—sounds like the perfect way to disconnect and reset. That is, until I meet Roman Chandler, one of the newest residents of this tiny town who is about as hot in his uniform as his name suggests. Too bad I've sworn off anything with a wick, right? #ohboy #holdmeback #toohottohandle

Halloween with the Hunk


Jewel Killian - 2017
    I couldn't help but look, stare even. How could I not? He looked like he knew his way around the female body and I was aching to find out exactly how much he knew. Landon- If she keeps looking at me like that I'll have her in every room, every way, all night AND all day. I'll show her my world of pleasure and dominance. I'll make her feel things she never thought possible. I'll make her scream so loud the neighbors will know my name. Well, they already do. I was the former town playboy after all. If you like your heroines smart and sexy and your heroes gorgeous, growly and delicious, then this is JUST for you. Halloween with the Hunk is packed full of all the kinky, smutty, dirty fun you're used to with safe BDSM themes and enough steamy, juicy, O’s to melt your panties. Of course, this is a complete story with a sweet HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhangers. And is just the first book in my new holiday series, “Holiday Studs”.

Rock Hard Boss


Fern Fraser - 2021
    He’s so much more.♥Max Steele is not my type, despite his fame, OTT good looks, muscles and deep set soulful blue eyes.Other people may fawn over the ex-rock star. Not me.He’s cocky, arrogant and rude …. a total alpha hole!Accepting a short term, highly paid role as his PA was a mistake. Being close to him stirs up feelings I do not want. Not with him.I can’t wait to get away from him in a few weeks. But one-night changes everything and not in a way I expected.Now, it’s not just his eyes that follow me everywhere. Max Steele will not leave me alone!Why am I so happy about this?!If you love a possessive man who knows what he wants and won’t stop until he gets it, you’ll love “Rock Hard Boss.” This short steamy romance contains no cheating and a guaranteed HEA. ★Sixteen of your favorite steamy short romance authors bring you a brand-new series of contemporary office romances that are #Not Safe For Work.Join us in Toronto, for sexy, sweet and a little bit taboo intra office romance stories to celebrate Administrative Professional’s Day. Read them all from April 5th, 2021.Naughty secretaries and office shenanigans brought to you by the “Pearl Clutchers Collective.”HER BULLY TURNED BOSS by Andrea MarieTAKE IT OFFLINE by Mazzy KingTHIS ONE’S MINE by Allie YorkRAISING THE BAR by C.L. CruzBOARDROOM BEARD by Poppy ParkesMOUNTAIN MAN CEO by Khloe SummersRESULTS DRIVEN by Carly KeeneCONFLICT OF INTEREST by AJ AlexanderBOOKING DR WRONG (x RIGHT) by Willow SandersHOSTILE TAKEOVER by Vanessa BookeFORBIDDEN CEO by S.A. ClaytonILLEGAL AFFAIRS by S.L. SterlingEFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY by Emma NicholeROCK HARD BOSS by Fern FraserEXECUTIVE DISAGREEMENT by Anjelica GraceMK MOORE & KL FAST

The Fall in Love Checklist


Sarah Ready - 2020
    Last. One.Unassuming, nice-girl Dany has always done what other people expect. She keeps her dreams buried beneath boring cardigans and beige upholstery. Until the day she’s diagnosed with breast cancer, her fiancé dumps her, and she loses everything.Now Dany is going to do the unexpected – survive and thrive.She has a ten step checklist and a sexy new landlord determined to tag along. Suddenly, Dany’s life goes from ordinary to wildly unexpected. But when everything turns upside down again, Dany has to decide, is number ten on her list the end or just the beginning?

Sexy Filthy Boss


Piper Rayne - 2019
    Stipulation--we do it together.It doesn't take a tarot card-reading psychic to figure out where our story is headed... late nights, trips out of town, and more than a few awkward moments filled with sexual tension.No worries though. I pride myself on my willpower. I can totally ignore his sexy grin, his rock-hard body and his dreamy brown eyes. I will not become the woman other women hate.But it turns out that Enzo Mancini has a lot of layers and if I don't stop peeling, I'm going to lose everything, including my dignity.Don't miss this NEW Steamy Enemies-to-Lovers Office Romance by a duo of USA Today Bestselling Authors!

Jingle My Bells (A Forever Safe Christmas #11)


Sylvia Kane - 2019
    The boss I haven't met, but who's apparently gorgeous. In a small town no one's ever heard of. It's almost a relief when our plane runs into technical difficulties and we're forced to spend the weekend at a beautiful ski resort instead. The only catch is--there's only one room left, but there are two of us. The romantic setting (and let's face it, his rugged smile and hard biceps) get to me, and I end up tumbling into bed--and love. I just hope it wasn't a colossal mistake.BruceLiz is the one I want by my side on this business trip. She's the most capable of the bunch, but that's not the only reason. When I catch sight of her curves and that luscious smile, I can't imagine not having her to myself for the weekend. She's smart, savvy, and gorgeous, and she's going to be mine by the time we leave this romantic resort. Jingle My Bells is book 11 in the A Forever Safe Christmas Series. This safe romance features an OTT alpha boss who's used to getting what he wants, and what he wants is our sweet, curvy heroine to love and cherish. Just so you know, this book has enough holiday cheer and sweetness to last you all year, so curl up with a hot cocoa (don't forget the whipped cream - Bruce doesn't) by the bay window and whip out your kindle for a holiday treat that won't disappoint!

Not-So-Silent Night (Santa's Coming...)


Kelli Callahan - 2018
    Something that begins with an O.My name is Livia,and I've been a good girl.But Santa's never brought me what I really want.Can you guess what O I'm talking about?I've never had one.No big O, no little O.No O at all.My parents even forgot to put an O on the front of my name.But this Christmas might be different...I might get what I've always wanted;A Not-So-Silent Night...Santa comes once a year … or does he? Join sixteen of your favorite romance authors 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.

Bad Cop


Cassandra Dee - 2018
    But I’m not most girls. Marisa’s driving back from a party with a friend when they’re pulled over. The sweet female’s in big trouble because if she gets a ticket, then her parents are taking away her privileges and she’ll be stuck at home while everyone else goes off to college. Officer Liam Davies is a ten-year veteran of the force. And when he sees Marisa’s car weaving on the road one night, the sirens come on because it's his job to keep the community safe … even if it means cuffing the curvy brunette! Hey Readers – Our sassy heroine meets her match in this steamy novella. As always, there’s a guaranteed HEA with an engagement and a baby on the way :) Bonus books included. Enjoy! xoxo, Cassie and Kendall

Sex on Fire (Naughty Neighbor Book 1)


Ashley Bostock - 2021
    Turner is my sexy as hell neighbor.I have it dialed in, when he pulls into his driveway and when he leaves for work.I watch all of the other women in our neighborhood clamor over him like dogs in heat.Funny thing is: Turner ignores them all.He doesn't give any of them the time of day.When he confesses that I'm the one for him...it's too hard to believe.How can I be the woman he needs?Especially when I accidentally set his fence on fire.

All He Wants


Jagger Cole - 2020
    I know I’m invisible to him. I know I’m just the barista that makes his usual ridiculously complex latte order. That is, until the day he tells me he needs me to save his billion-dollar empire.Now I’m in way over my head as personal assistant to the hottest, youngest billionaire in New York. But the deeper I sink into Evan Danforth, the more I see there might just be one last thing on earth he doesn’t have, and wants.Me.Evan:She’s the girl I can’t look away from—the gorgeous barista at my usual spot that takes my stupid latte order and takes my breath away. I know all she sees is another obnoxiously rich finance bro. But all I see is the one thing I can’t have.She tests everything I am, and everything I have—my patience, my resolve, my sobriety. But right now, I’m a man at war. A rival has launched an assault on the empire I’ve built from scratch, and Julia Summers might just be the one addiction I need to save it all. She might be the one thing I need to save myself.This OTT romance is packed with instalove, no cheating, no cliffhanger, and a perfect happy ever after.

Sweat


Rebecca Jenshak - 2017
    Elle Hastings flees to the small town of Sweetbriar to put some distance between her and the cheating ex-boyfriend who broke her heart. When a black-tie ball provides the perfect opportunity to show him what he’s missing, Elle enlists the help of a personal trainer to make her look irresistible. She didn’t plan on her new trainer making her heart beat faster than the rigorous workouts he puts her through.Gym owner and personal trainer, Ryan Calloway, is Sweetbriar’s most eligible bachelor. He’s worked hard to make his gym a respected and successful addition to the community he loves. When Elle walks into his office, her soft, sexy curves have his head spinning. He vows to keep their relationship professional. He has a feeling ex-lovers don’t make good clients – a theory he’s not looking to test.