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From the Ashes by K.L. Donn


100-200pg
erotica
older-hero-younger-heroine
push-pull

Wicked


Tory Baker - 2021
    I didn’t have a choice. 
I thought she was lost to me forever. 
Now, I have a second chance and I’m not going to hesitate. 
I’m never letting Shila go again.I’m a man haunted by his past. 
I’ve seen my brothers find their old ladies, but I knew that would never happen for me. 
I’m a one woman kind of man and I have only ever loved one woman.
Shila.I was forced to leave her in my past, but I’ve never forgotten her. 
If anything, I’ve just grieved the small taste of forever that I had with her.When I’m sent to another state to help out a brother in the Diamondback MC, I never thought I’d see my past staring back at me. 
Shila has always owned me body and soul. 
Now that I see her again, I will stop at nothing until she belongs to me in every way imaginable.Tory’s back and she’s got another hot, alpha biker to heat up your kindle. Remember with every Tory book you’re going to get a rough and gruff alpha biker, a sassy heroine and a safe, no drama romance with a happy ending! Halloween might be over, but hopefully you’ll enjoy this tasty, hot, and sexy treat.

International Love (Forever Safe Romance Series Book 14)


K.L. Fast - 2019
     Jayson Brubaker needed a break. Italy seems like a good place to start. A hotel bar, a World War II battlefield, two days, and fair bit of instalove can be expected. Who knew these American's had to travel halfway around the world to find International Love? This Forever Safe novella is all about the Summer of Love. This is a super-safe, sexy tale.

First Sight (Firsts, #1)


Loni Ree - 2020
    When I walk into the local shelter to find Duchess a new home, I find my forever, instead. One look at the beauty and she owns my heart and soul.Elyse SheridanSlater walks in and turns my world upside down. I convince him to keep his inheritance, and he persuades me to give him a chance. It turns into the best decision I ever make.Slater may have to fight a few battles to keep Elyse, but he’s more than ready. There isn’t anyone who can take her away from him now that he’s found his perfect love at First Sight.NO one.

Avalanche


Dakota Rebel - 2019
    We were both competing in the International Winter Games, but since I was just a kid, I never even tried to talk to him. But this year…he sought me out. Now I’m falling in love with a legend, but I don’t know if he’s just looking for a short-term fling, or if he really wants more. All I know for sure is that if he asked, I’d be his forever. James: The teenage girl that had taken up far too many of my thoughts is all grown up and sexy as hell. When I saw her standing across the room, it was as if a tractor beam was drawing me to her, and I was helpless to resist. I don’t have long to convince her that she’s mine, but I’ll be damned if I ever let her go.

Xander's Treat


M.K. Moore - 2019
    Kasey has loved Xander for those same six years. Too bad they never talked about it before now. Enjoy this little Halloween treat from M.K. Moore. It might be sweeter than candy, but it's hella steamy too. The was previously in the Tricks or Treats Anthology

Devastatingly Desirable


Ember Flint - 2018
    When a sexy, British, giant gentleman crashes her boring evening plans, she can’t do much but hold on tight as a tidal wave of lust sweeps her under. Aston Henley has money and power written all over his big body, he keeps everyone he meets at arm’s length and his imposing stature scares everybody off. His black-and-white life lacks passion and desire, he is always traveling for work and settling down is the furthest thing from his mind, but everything changes in an instant when he gazes for the first time into a pair of dark eyes that pierce him to the marrow.There’s nothing he can’t do but dive head first into a whirlwind of all-encompassing, raunchy love.This is more than a one-night-stand: there is an unstoppable, devastating pull between them and there’s nothing they can do to resist it. They don’t understand the power of the electrical current linking them and making them want to touch, taste, own and never let go of the other, but they can’t deny it’s there.Dear Reader:This is a smutty-adorable novella with NO cheating and a guaranteed HEA that takes the concept of Love at first sight and just runs wild with it, so brace yourself and don’t say I didn’t warn you *wink-wink*Aston is Big, British and an all-around Alpha Billionaire it doesn’t get any better than that and he is all yours, if you can bear to share him with Lara and watch him go all caveman on her.We are talking about over-the-top, ridiculously steamy and fast insta-love that never misses a chance to be hot, dirty and so sugary-sweet you’ll need to see your dentist when you finish reading this. Please note that Devastatingly Desirable is part of the ‘In love in a New York Minute’ trilogy, each one of the stories focuses only on one couple and there are no cliffhangers but going through them in order can provide a better reading experience.

Frederick


Esther E. Schmidt
    Domination is in his blood; which is evident in the boardroom and the bedroom. While stranded on the doorstep of his virtual assistant, Frederick finds himself in new territory. As a person who demands and takes, Frederick now finds himself ready to give. Taryn has built her walls high with layers and layers of guilt after the deaths of her sister and nephew. Her solitary life, void of most pleasures, is her self-imposed punishment. Working is her only connection to the outside world; that is until her work barges through her front door. Thrown together in a snowstorm, secrets are uncovered. Will Frederick break through her walls built by guilt? Can Taryn open up and let go? Or will their curiosity bring them to their knees?

Gabriel


Leah Sharelle - 2019
    First, he was going to follow in his father’s footsteps, become a soldier in the Australian Army, then lead his own commando team. His dreams and ambitions came true when he got handed the command of his own Tier 1 unit— Team FIVE. After that, he wanted nothing more than to find that one special woman to share the same deep soul love and devotion his parents had. All his life, Gabriel watched his parents, saw the connection they had together, and wanted the same thing for himself. That came true the day he came across a petite Pixie on a sand dune. With just one look at the stunning tiny woman, his world shifted, and the ache of wanting to be part of something special eased. Devon Mercy never had it easy. At the tender age of five, she lost her mother in horrible circumstances, yet on the same day, there was even more trauma to rock her and her family, changing their lives forever. Her whole life had been a lonely battle. The love of her mother now gone as well as the support of her grief-stricken father. All she had were three overbearing brothers and a wish to be loved and cherished. Then, she met Gabriel. Suddenly, she thought it was finally her time! Someone who loved her, wanted to spend time with her. Just her. Of course, life was never as easy as you wanted. Gabriel and Devon’s road was never going to be easy. His dangerous job and Devon’s secret just two obstacles in their way. The only problem was whose is more destructive? And can it be overcome before one walked away for good?

Tempting Fate (A Rolling Hills Romance Book 1)


Elisa Leigh - 2020
    

Stuffed


Jenna Rose - 2019
    You might fantasize about your best friend's daughter, but you never act on it.But after spending three years working overseas, Jim comes home to find Autumn has blossomed from the shy, awkward teenager he once knew, into a full blown woman with spicy curves that have him hungry for a lot more than Turkey. Maybe some stuffing?But Autumn is off-limits. That's the one line Jim just can't cross. He's twice her age and she shouldn't want him, but she does, and she's making it very hard to resist.

Torch


LeAnn Ashers - 2016
    Three guys tried to kidnap me. One man saved me. I was beyond scared. Being blind, I was already terrified of my every move, the unknown frightening. His name is Torch. Once he decided I was his, he didn't let me go. Torch became everything to me: my protector, my safe haven, my husband, lover, and most of all, the father to my babies. He made me see that I didn't have to be afraid of my every step, because he would always be there to catch me before I fell. Torch is the Vice President of the Devils Souls MC. The men are violent and scary, but I learned to trust them, because above everything else, their women are protected. They became my family. My only family.

Back To You


Elena M. Reyes - 2018
    His kisses drugging. Mila Alexander is on summer break when she literally bumps into the man of her dreams. Nick Adams promises far more than he should, and it all comes with a catch: to wait for him. His contract is airtight, and the commitment to a charity close to his heart must come first leaving her little to no choice. However, life is full of broken promises. Moments in time that no one can predict, and he’ll fight like hell to come back. To hold her once more. She is his, and he is hers.(This book is Sweet, Safe, and Sexy AF)

His Virgin Valentine


Lark Avery - 2019
     Good luck with that. I’m not going anywhere without a fight. No matter how hot, strong, sexy, or….what was I saying? Oh, right. If my father’s hired gun thinks I’m going to sit here meekly and allow him to spoil my fun, he better think again. I’ve got plans for Valentine’s Day that don’t include allowing my father or his handsome, rugged, hard-bodied… Damn it! Let’s just say, I’m not going anywhere willingly with my father’s lackey. But John has no intention of waiting for my permission. And when a storm makes it impossible for him to get us out of the Florida Keys, his concern for my safety overrides all my objections. John proves he’s willing to use any and all means necessary to protect me, and it doesn’t take me long to realize I like John’s protective instincts…and his need for control. Suddenly my girlish daydreams of roses and chocolates turn to fantasies involving handcuffs and spankings. John teaches me that he knows exactly what my body needs. But can I trust him with my heart? Authors note: Life is uncertain. Me writing a scorching hot romance with no cheating and a guaranteed happily ever after? Now that’s something you can count on! And I promise it won’t be chocolate you’re craving this Valentine’s Day after you settle in with this wild, steamy, over the top, instalove romance.

Winning Her Curves


Flora Ferrari - 2020
    Unlike my mob competitors, I don’t have family to back me up, but I do have a tight knit team and I’m the master of my own domain. I answer to no one, nothing gets me rattled. Until the day she walks in… She’s fucking perfect. And she’s in my Casino. I’d say that’s as good as possession, which is nine tenths of the law. Ten tenths in my books. Vincent’s law. Georgia I’m only here to save my dad’s ass, to get enough money to pay his mob debt and get the hell outta here. I’m into books, not slots and craps. The casino is plus sized scary and the looks I’m getting from the guy opposite me are enough to make me think I’m in for a whole lot more trouble than I bargained for. Vincent Chambers to the rescue. He’s probably the hottest guy on the planet, and if I can only get my foot out of my mouth long enough, I might even be able to get him to help save my dad’s ass. But something tells me he has both his smoldering eyes on my own curvaceous behind. He wants to make me his, to feed, seed then breed me. If I can just get past the ‘girl like me’ complex, I think I might have just found the man of my dreams. But is it really that easy? Does love at first sight really exist regardless of age and size differences? I’m prepared to die finding out.

The Billionaire's Big Bold Wish: An Older Billionaire/Younger BBW Romance (The Billionaires' Club)


Nichole Rose - 2021