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The Rise of a Dark Mage
D.L. Harrison - 2017
She wants him dead, not to take his place, but so she can escape the bond of magical slavery, and leave Zual behind to explore the other kingdoms of the world. Her ambition will drive her to rediscover the secrets of the strongest of magic. She is determined to succeed, or she’ll die trying.Note: This stand-alone fantasy book follows the life of Cassandra, it takes place in the same world as the stand-alone book The Formerly Dark Mage, but happens three hundred years later, long after Silvia is gone, and some shocking changes have taken place in the world. It is not necessary to read the first book, but if you plan to read both, you should read The Formerly Dark Mage first to avoid spoilers.
The Stolen Amish Wedding: Amish Romance (The Amish Bonnet Sisters Book 27)
Samantha Price - 2022
Forever Blue (The Weight of the Badge, #2)
Kaylee Rose - 2021
In her, he sees someone who understands his law enforcement career and is strong enough to accept all that comes with it. But the universe has other ideas and throws the good and bad when least expected, turning Lance’s world upside down. Kellie Bryant always believed in the happily-ever-after. All that changed the day Lance Malloy left town, taking her hopes and dreams with him. Falling in love with a man she barely knew wasn’t planned but ruled by her heart, she gambled her future, and that of her niece, Rory.With her world spun on its axis, Kellie can’t afford to hold on to a man who isn't able to love her back.**Forever Blue is the second book in The Weight of the Badge series and is meant to be read in order.
My Love Wasn't Meant For You
B. Love - 2019
He’s suave, alpha, handsome, and wealthy. Mekhi craves control, and he likes everything to go his way. As the founder of For The People multimedia company, Mekhi is determined to put out quality content for his African American culture. So when BaddieBookBabe, an infamously tough book reviewer, gives a one star review to Mekhi’s most popular and highest paid author, he is determined to get her to remove the review… or join his team. Because it’s best to keep your friends close and your enemies closer, right? Jacintha Freeman, or the BaddieBookBabe as the literary industry knows her, is tough on books and even tougher on the authors that write them. She’s determined to make sure that Black people are portrayed in the brightest light and highest high in the books that are supposed to represent them. When she is recommended a book by Stone, a male author who stands for the complete opposite of what she believes in, Jacintha refuses to promote him as a noteworthy author – no matter how much Mekhi tries to get her to. Because it’s best to stand firm on your values than fall for a handsome face, right? When Mekhi offers Jacintha a job as his Top Critic, she is skeptical to accept, but does so with the intent of making the industry she loves better. As time progresses, enemies become lovers who turn to enemies and lovers all over again. Promises are made, secrets are kept, and reputations are destroyed. It comes as no surprise to anyone when their professional relationship turns personal, but will their love be able to stand when it wasn’t meant for each other to begin with?
Love's Truth (The Four Letter Word Series Book 1)
K. Lashaun - 2021
An offer she can’t refuse.Friends with benefits.Backsliding with a man that still honestly held her heart was probably a bad idea, but the chemistry they shared in the bedroom was undeniable and her lack of luck in finding someone new spurred her decision to agree.They were adults and could handle this, right?But the more time she spends with him, she realizes that maybe they’d ended things prematurely. Maybe they hadn’t fought hard enough to stay together.And maybe, just maybe, she was still a little bit in love with Truth.
Reunited
Marcella Swann - 2018
. . except for that one time. I knew I shouldn't but he was so hot. Steamy. Passionate. It was incredible. I left him a note the next morning but he never called.Next thing I know, I’m pregnant. Me and my little girl have made it through but it’s been hell.Now he’s back but he doesn’t know the half of it—doesn’t know about his daughter . . . our daughter.His hotness made me do a stupid thing five years go, but not this time.If he thinks he can freakin’ waltz back into my life . . . My little girl absolutely loves the guy though and, well, he’s got a billion dollars coming to him. F***!
Bobby
I had her for one night.It was hot. It was right. It was incredible. I’ve never really shaken her from my thoughts. It's still the best night of my life and, trust me, I've had plenty of Netflix and chill action since.But she was gone by the morning. Fine. I can play that game, too. So I bolted--got the heck outta dodge. Now I got a billion bucks coming my way.One catch, though: I've got to get my shit together and clean up my act.Or else my uncle’s money goes elsewhere—to my shitty cousin.But f*** the money, no one’s gonna mess with my woman—and my daughter.Their mine. I’ll do what I have to protect them. To make things right.So bring it on. This is gonna be fun.
Hot Billionaire Brothers: A Billionaire Romance Series
Ayla Long - 2019
Are you ready for these hot billionaire brothers? Hot Billionaire Brother’s Model Hot Billionaire Brother’s Revenge Hot Billionaire Brother’s Wedding Hot Billionaire Brother’s Second Chance Hot Billionaire Brother’s Handler All have an HEA and have never been released before.
A Night to Remember: One night is all it took
A.C. Laris - 2016
A few drinks too many lands her in the arms of Billionaire Maximillian Chase and in his bed. What should have been a one night stand ended up being so much more when the two crosses paths once again. Only to find out that they are heirs to rival companies. They were never meant to meet again. But, Fate had other plans as an undeniable attraction ensues, giving way to a forbidden romance that forms an unbreakable bond.. So much hangs in the balance as they fight to stay together to defend their love. This first encounter led to a night of passion. One night is all it took and their lives are changed forever. Warning: CLIFFHANGER ***This is book 1 of a 3 Book series*** Story contains steamy sexual content, foul language and taboo romance between character with age gap... You have been warned. Read at your own risk....
The Truth Behind The Lies
Lolah Lace - 2015
She’s getting older and desperately wants a lasting commitment. A chance meeting with charismatic Sebastian Vandervol takes her by surprise. He offers something fun, new and uncomplicated. He awakens desires Nina had long forgotten she craved. Sebastian is perfect by all accounts. That is until he reveals he had lied to her. Nina wonders what other lies may live beneath the surface. Is the tall, handsome, sexy German too good to be true? If Nina digs deep enough maybe she will uncover the truth behind the lies. **CLIFFHANGER ALERT** This is book one of two. This novel is a BWWM Interracial Romance. It is 72K plus words long.
Make Me an Offer
C. Morgan - 2019
I don’t have time for anything but my bustling shop.
Fate didn’t ask me though, and attraction turns into some much, much richer.This woman is mine from the moment she walks in.
Deal or no deal, I’m playing for keeps.
If You Love Me (Harmony Heights Book 1)
Danielle Burton - 2019
She would’ve been perfectly content with never seeing him again. Apparently fate had other plans. Malakai’s heart never quite forgot his first love. Even after ten years his pulse gallops at the sight of her. He never thought he’d get another chance, and he still might not with the stone wall she has up due to his past mistakes.
Lights, Camera, Daddy! (Action Daddy, #1)
Kessily Lewel - 2021
Spy. And... Daddy?Hollywood hasn’t written a role Mitch James can’t play. But when he finds cute, quirky Olivia feeding the crew on the set of his latest movie, he sets out to snag his most important role yet. Olivia’s Daddy.But she has walls so high even Hollywood’s best stuntmen can’t scale them and if he wants to claim her, he’s going to have to pull out all the stops to prove that she can trust him with her Little side.
Nobody's Children
Judith Saxton - 1991
So when fate brings them together she sees no reason why she should not have everything Megan has - even Danny.Nobody's Children is the saga of twins, separated at birth but drawn together by an intangible bond... and of their mother, the beautiful, unhappy child bride, forever searching, forever unsatisfied.
Holly - A Baby for Christmas (Mallow Plains Christmas Romance Book 1)
Indiana Wake - 2019
Jess Barker was not sad when her drunken husband lost his life. Sometimes she wonders if that makes her a bad person. Now, maybe she has the chance at something better. Offered a job by the one man who has every reason to hate her she sees a new life ahead of her. When Jess finds out she is pregnant, she is overjoyed and terrified. Can she build a life to save her baby? Will she ever find love? Find out in Holly - A Baby for Christmas a new sweet and wonderful romance from bestselling author Indiana Wake. Also available: 42 Christmas Brides and sweet kisses 40 Sweet Inspirational Romances Suki’s Heart Amanda’s Hope Jenny’s Wish Katie’s Courage Honey’s Grace Charlotte’s Wedding Cowboys and Brides 11 Romances The amazing Jamestown Brides series: Breaking the Chains of the Past Loves Hardest Choice Love for the Warrior’s Heart The Simple Matter of Love Her Real Wedding Open Your Heart to Love And many more bestsellers why not follow Indiana on Amazon
Crappily Ever After
Louise Burness - 2011
Right.When a lifeline appears in the form of an inheritance from an old friend, Lucy seizes her chance to escape to the sunny shores of Tenerife. Sometimes love has a way of hunting you down no matter how hard you try to hide from it. Is it too late?Or can Lucy learn to trust just one last time?