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The Black Sheep Master Builder's Fake Marraige


Lucy McConnell - 2021
    Cash's grandfather left him the family home but he can't take possession of it unless he has a family of his own. He places an ad in the local classifieds and is shocked when Maggie shows up at his door.She was the one that got away.But not this time.He'll do everything he can to win her trust back and be the man she deserves. But will it be enough to make up for shattering her heart? Or will the two of them say goodbye just as fast as they said I do?Find out in this sweet romance, today.

Protecting What's Mine (Playing with Trouble)


Ava Gray - 2022
    

Boss's Accidental Baby: A Billionaire Small Town Second Chance Romance (Secret Love)


Nikki Bloom - 2021
    

Grading Curve


Emily Bunney - 2021
    The only thing missing is a new relationship. Her best friend decides she needs to jump feet first into the dating pool and sets her up a profile on Curve Connection - a dating app for men seeking curvy women. At first she's sceptical and some of the messages she receives don’t help. But then she matches with NerdGuy - a sweet sensitive younger man who just gets her. Could this be the new relationship she's been looking for?TateStarting a tech company with his twin brother was always Tate’s dream, but when times got tough, they took a job refitting the tech in a small Elementary school. He arrives expecting to meet a middle aged, matronly principal. However, the woman who crashes into him is a curvy, sexy, sassy pain in his ass. As they begin to work together, she fights him at every turn, but he just loves butting heads with her. Tate knows starting a relationship with Principal Jess Vega is not an option, not while they work together. So instead he turns to Curve Connection to see if he can match with another curvy woman to try and take his mind off Jess's peachy round ass.Can these two find love online or will it land unexpectantly on their doorstep?Searching for your soulmate? Welcome to Curve Connection, a brand-new dating app developed by curvy women for curvy women and the men who love them. Whether you're into executives, sports stars, blue collar workers, rockstars, or billionaires, we deliver guaranteed happily-ever-afters. Swipe left or right to start searching for your soulmate today.Curvy Soulmates is a collection of steamy short romances brought to you by 12 of your favorite instalove authors.Coming November 2021.

Alpha's Tempting Ex-Girlfriend: A Second Chance Romance (Swoon Worthy Billionaires Book 1)


J.P. Comeau - 2021
    

Cowboy Walking Away


Jessie Gussman - 2022
    His wife left him and he’s ready to come home and settle down.But he needs a caregiver and the one that seems to have fallen into his lap is his Dating Game partner and also the woman he’s agreed to “fake-date.”Only neither one of them are good liars and their straw house could never survive the wild North Dakota wind…or could it?Do they have the character and faith to face their problems and build a solid foundation together?Books in the Coming Home to North Dakota Series:Cowboy Walking Away Cowboy Coming HomeCowboy Finding Love

Snow's Angel (Satan's Legacy MC Book 1)


Andi Rhodes - 2021
    We’re one percenters and damn proud of it. But I have a weakness for women and children in need. I found a way to turn that weakness into a positive for the club and our community, but what the hell am I supposed to do this Christmas season when it threatens to bring me to my knees?Sami…Be a good mother. That’s all I’ve ever wanted. I haven’t always made the best decisions. The worst one cost me seven years and my independence, but that’s over now. But how am I supposed to be a good mother when my son and I are left to pick up the pieces on the streets of Denver with no money, no roof over our heads, no food, no nothing? An unlikely knight in leather armor comes to our rescue, but can I trust him? He’s balls deep in some scary shit and I don’t know if I can withstand the storm that follows him.

Tease Me (Hart of Stone Family, Book 1)


Tory Baker - 2022
    Tanner is a tall glass of water on a hot summer day, handsome didn’t even touch the surface and the way he gave me his rapt attention at my best friends wedding it was unbelievable until it was too good to be true. Yet, he never called and no girl ever wants to be forgotten.After too many days to count of blowing up everyone’s phone, I’d exhausted all efforts and was nowhere near close to finding Marlie’s real number. Yeah, I screwed that up but I’ll do anything I can to make things right and make her mine.

Cupcakes & the Cowboy


Scarlett Woods - 2021
    Come find out how hot and sweet the nights can get today!CheyenneI pride myself on being a hard worker and I never let myself get distracted from my dreams. My next goal is to own and operate a bakery. But first I need to pay off my student debt.In the meantime, I’m one step closer to my dreams when a local restaurant hires me as a seasonal temporary pastry chef.When my best friend’s older brother visits me at work, I give him a tasty treat.Jordan is sexy, smooth, and works hard on me.But can I let him veer me toward love over my career?JordanAfter years of busy life in the city, I lost who I am and I’m done with the chaos. I couldn’t be happier to move back to my small hometown and take a job as a ranch foreman. But most of my old friends moved away and the holidays are a little lonelier than I imagined.Luckily, everyone at work is extremely welcoming and I’m sure I’ll find friends fast.When my sister’s best friend stands behind the counter, I’m sweet on her.Cheyenne is kind, curvy, and I want to butter her bread.But can I prove to her she’s the one and not just the next one?

Brook


Sadie King - 2021
    And when I say ugly cry, I mean the whole deal: streaky mascara, puffy eyes, and snot everywhere.Totally embarrassing. And confirmation that my life is officially a hot mess.I’ve inherited my mother’s dog hotel. The building needs repairs, we’re in debt, and my sisters have descended on the house leaving it a noisy, chaotic mess.Then along comes Owen, making me laugh and cry and tingle all over.But when I find out his secret, I’m devastated. I want nothing more to do with that lying, seductive, sexy scumbag.OwenWhen I leave my dog at the local kennels, I don’t expect to find the sweet and troubled Brook.She’s badly in need of someone to look after her, and I want that to be me. But I manage to mess things up big time, and now she thinks I’m a grade A a-hole.Can I make amends, or will her protective sisters run me out of town?Five sisters, five short, steamy romance stories! The Taylor sisters have taken over the family business, but will they find strong men to take over their hearts?Brook is book one in the Small Town Sisters series. Insta love stories that are sweet and steamy featuring strong female leads and the bold men who claim their hearts.If you love small town curvy girl comedy romance with all the feels, then this series is for you! Each book is a standalone, but they’re best enjoyed together.No cliffhangers, no cheating, and always with a happily ever after.

Control (A Possessive Man Book 6)


Lena Little - 2021
    That. Cannot. Happen.She’s stripping me bare, making me completely vulnerable.Of course I’m going to resist. And more importantly, when it comes to me, making a real connection with another human being is…impossible.At least I thought it was impossible.But I can’t let these new feelings get in the way of the man I’ve built from the ground up. Or can I?Even when she’s perfect for me. Even when we both know she belongs to me, that she’s mine.Will my need for control ruin what we could have together?Will I self-sabotage, letting the only girl I’ve ever wanted, my angel, slip through my fingers?There’s no way I’m letting her get away. Not now. Not ever. She’s mine, and I’m going to do whatever it takes to control the situation to get the outcome I demand…a ring on her finger and my baby in her belly, because she belongs to me. Forever.

Guarded Hart (Cross Creek, #3)


Kelly Collins
    Or does it?I’ve been keeping a secret. One that could change a lot of lives, including my own. I came to Cross Creek to find my father. He’s the difference between life and death for me. During my search, I found love, only sexy builder Ethan Lockhart isn’t having any of it. I’ve done my best to make him mine, but he’s more slippery than a fish in a brook. I built my life here on a lie, but my feelings for this man are true. Will the secrets I keep destroy what Ethan and I creating?I’m not the guy anyone picks first, so when Angie Sutton started flirting with my brother, I wasn’t surprised—that is until I found out she was doing it to get my attention. But this time, I’m determined not to give my heart away—not until I know who she really is. Letting someone get too close too fast is a blueprint for disaster. No matter how deeply I’m drawn to her, I know she’s hiding something, and until she can be honest with me, we don’t have a future.Find out if the truth can really set you free in Guarded Hart, book three in the Cross Creek Series.

Erotic


J.H. Wolfe - 2022
    As the years went by I craved answers, but my mother wouldn't give them to me. Now I'm done with depending on other people. I packed up everything and moved to the town I knew my father still lived in: Birmingham, Alabama.You see, my father's the President of the Sons of Gods MC.I was going to get my answers, and I'd do whatever I needed to. I just never expected to fall in love with one of the men in his club while I sought closure.ConnorMy life was centered around the club. As a prospect I had to prove it to everyone, and then one day when I proved myself enough I'd get patched in. Until then, I did what I was told, backed up the club when needed and life went on as usual.Proving myself to the club would happen in a variety of ways, even helping a friend's sister with some issues at her house. That's where I met her: Callista. She was more beautiful than any woman I saw before, and her eyes showed me she felt true pain.It made me curious and I soon came to discover the heart underneath the shell.I thought we were near perfect for each other. It didn't matter what happened, whether it was a threat to Callista or the club, we overcame it.Until I found out something that changed everything.***The Sons of Gods MC is a darker mythology-themed MC series by J.H. Wolfe and Elizabeth Knox. This series is not paranormal romance. These books are intended for mature audiences only (18+) and do go over triggering subjects. Please proceed with the utmost caution.

Tease Me (Titans: The Reserve #1)


Sierra Cartwright - 2022
    Forever.Covert operator and former military officer Nathaniel Stratton has one focus, protecting his country. His dedication to his job means he has no time for relationships, and there’s no place in his life for love.While he’s home on leave, helping run the BDSM club he co-owns, Nathaniel is captivated by the vulnerable and beautifully submissive Alani Dane, one of his employees.For years, Alani has been hiding a secret. She trusts no one, and especially not the overbearing and tempting billionaire who is determined to earn her trust even as he destroys the fortress she’s built around her life, and her heart.When things spiral out of control, and her worst nightmare is realized, Alani has no choice but to count on the persistent alpha protector. Will the price he demands be too high to pay?

Bad Sheikh's Pregnant Mistress


Ella Brooke - 2016
     Juliana Caine's heart is set on lockdown. No one is getting through...not even her former flame, who is now a powerful sheikh! Sheikh Cemal Samara has never forgotten Juliana, or her alluring blend of innocence and seduction. One steamy encounter and she’s back on his radar for good, even if it means breaking down her defenses. But what will Juliana do when she becomes pregnant with his baby? Will she run from sexy Sheikh Cemal while carrying his child? Or fall in love and become his pregnant mistress forever? Fate has more in store for her and the handsome monarch than either could possibly know… Note: This story contains hot, steamy scenes between an innocent female lead and a strong, sexy sheikh.