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Skin
B.B. Easton - 2017
. . perhaps on the entire planet. He hated everyone, except for BB Easton—the perky, quirky punk chick he couldn’t avoid.BB, on the other hand, liked everybody . . . except for Knight. She was scared to death of him, actually. All she wanted was to marry Little Mermaid’s Prince Eric-lookalike and king of the local punk scene Lance Hightower.But Knight was patient. Persistent. Unexpected. And once he got under BB’s skin, her life would never be the same.A forbidden love story overflowing with '90s nostalgia, dark humor, and heart-wrenching angst, and based on a true story.
Playing Irish
Brooke Harris - 2014
Fleeing her life in New Jersey to hide in Dublin the last thing she needs are her secrets following her across the Atlantic. And what’s the best way to keep a secret? Keep your mouth shut.Life is one big game for online-gaming genius Julian Harte, and he plays to win every time. Becoming a self-made millionaire before his 30th birthday, Julian’s office is his playground, and he sets the rules. Julian hasn’t lost a round yet and he’s used to getting everything he wants. He wants Evangeline. But she doesn’t want to play.Meet the Irish Alpha with a rule-book as thick as his accent.
Be All
Marie Wathen - 2013
Invited to a welcome home party for Morgan Walker, playboy and future heir to Walker Corporation, Breesan’s self made world of exile begins to fall away.An introduction to Morgan only initiates the downfall of her self-contained world. His brother, undercover Drug Task Force Enforcer, Marcus Walker’s return adds to the chaos by uncovering family secrets, lies and evil plans to destroy her that will make protecting her heart and those around her extra difficult.Family responsibilities, deceits and the criminal behavior twist these three lives together threatening their meager existences. One brother could offer her a love that will be all worth the downfall.
Skater Boy
Kay Manis - 2013
Avoiding surprises and keeping people at a distance is the only way she has to protect herself from the painful scars and shattered memories of her past. When Hindley is offered a new position at her prestigious Austin law firm as sports agent for pro skateboarder, Rory Gregor, she’s ready for the new challenge but completely unprepared for the man who captures her heart. Suddenly, Hindley is thrust into a world where protecting all their secrets could cost her everything; her family, her career, and maybe even her life. Professional skateboarder and X Games royalty, Rory Gregor knows what it’s like to be at the top. But after two years of bad decisions and one-night-stands, he’s having to make a comeback he never anticipated. Hiring a new agent may be what his team thinks he needs to rebuild his career, but what if it costs him his heart in the process? Just when he thinks he’s posed for a comeback, secrets from his past threaten to ruin his chance for gold and a new love. In a sport where trust means everything, this time... it may not be enough.
Desolate
Autumn Grey - 2018
I was going to finish high school, attend seminary, and finally answer my calling. Becoming a priest was all I ever wanted. Until her. Grace Miller was always the one who could steal my breath with a single look. She was perfect. Out of my league. I never thought we could become more than friends. But we did. On the path I’ve chosen—the path that chose me—our love is forbidden. Wrong. And that doesn’t seem to matter when she’s in my arms. There’s a crossroads ahead of me and a battle raging in my head. Eventually, I’ll have to choose a side. But how can I choose between Grace (my heart) and what I know in my soul I’m meant to be?Desolate is the first book in the Grace Trilogy. It's a sometimes sexy, angsty, slow burn contemporary coming-of-age romance. Download today and experience first love all over again in this forbidden romance. *This story has some content that may be sensitive for some readers.*
Alyssa's Agreement
Erika Aytuzi - 2015
We're both smart, competitive, and ambitious. Maybe a little too ambitious because despite being newly married, we both work over seventy hours a week. That leaves little time for romance ... or sex. Then a wake-up call hits a little too close to home. Determined to reconnect, Ian and I decide to engage in a friendly competition. Whoever comes up with the best plan to spice things up gets the honor of choosing the destination of our long-overdue honeymoon. A sexy contest with my handsome husband? Sounds like a win-win to me. And believe me, I’m in it to win it. But then again, so is he. Each standalone romance is approximately 25,000 words long. They are meant for mature audiences as they contain spanking, BDSM themes, no cheating, HEA endings, and other M/F fun. Stories can be read in any order.
Playing with Power (Book 3)
Adele Huxley - 2014
My Best Friend’s Closet is now a reality!Landon gives her a big surprise by arriving in New York unannounced, showing up to the StyleSpur offices posing as a potential investor. The connection between them is undeniable, but will they be able to remain professional? Can they ignore what happened between them for the sake of the business, not to mention her strained relationship with Nick? As if that weren't enough, while she and Nick work through their issues, Lauren discovers a possible thorn in her side named Rose. How can she make time for Nick if he's spending it all with someone else?There are powerful forces at play. Will Lauren have the strength to control them in her favor?
Taking Chances
Ann Omasta - 2013
Abby is a 28-year-old divorcée who has never felt sexually satisfied, much to her chagrin. When Abby meets local heartthrob, Seth Davis, he seems like the perfect man. He helps her discover that her body is capable of enjoying intense sensual bliss, and Abby thinks she has finally discovered her happily-ever-after ending.Just when you think you have this book all figured out, Seth's sexy and womanizing identical twin brother, Sam, arrives and completely shakes up Abby's world.Cliffhanger alert: This book does end with a cliffhanger. Most readers report being so enthralled by the exciting storyline, they are anxious to continue reading the series. We wanted to give you a free way to start this series and let it capture your heart.Spend the day (or night) getting to know the sexy Davis twins. Who will you choose--#TeamSeth or #TeamSam? Available NOW:Book 1 of The Davis Twins Series - Taking Chances.Book 2 of The Davis Twins Series - Making Choices.Book 3 of The Davis Twins Series - Faking Changes.
Sinful Encounter
L.N. Pearl - 2016
Until her father decided to take his own life. Since then, she’s been struggling. A lot. Not only emotionally, but also financially. With a mother stuck in the past and refusing to adapt to this new reality, Danica had to grow up fast to support both of them. But a job as a waitress in a diner isn’t going to take them very far and she knows it. Xander is the CEO of a real estate empire, but despite his title, his father is still the man in power. After a heated argument with the old man over a new project, Xander drives home when a gorgeous woman collapses on the sidewalk and gets robbed. Like a modern day knight coming along to save a damsel in distress, he rescues her. Within seconds, Danica and Xander will experience something they never felt before, lighting a fire that will consume them passionately. Until she realizes who he really is. NOTE: this is the first book in the series. For a mature audience only.
Worth Billions
Lexy Timms - 2018
I left for college and never looked back. Ensconced in my luxurious, and lucrative, vineyard, I barely ever spare a thought for my old life. Until I got word that my self-declared 'godfather' had passed and put me in charge of his estate. Now I've got to go back to the town where the cows outnumber the people to put his affairs in order. I expected to see familiar faces, a little order, a lot worse for wear. What I didn't expect to see is the fresh-faced female who snuck into my bed, and who's trying to sneak into my heart. But can I trust her, or is she after my bank account and not my affection? Warning: This is a steamy romance story that includes adult content suitable for readers 18+ WORTH IT SERIES: Worth Billions Worth Every Cent Worth More Than Money Readers who love Billionaire Boss Series, Rags to Riches, and stories where love only comes around once in a lifetime, will enjoy this alpha bad boy story.
Thursday Nights
Lisa N. Paul - 2013
But when fate brings two weak souls together, will the love they find mend the fragments that are barely holding them together, or will the weight of their past finally cause them to crumble?Max DeLucca has spent seven years trying to forget the betrayal of his past. He lives his life from day to day never looking forward and never looking back. The walls around his heart keep anyone from getting too close and prevent him from feeling too much…until he meets her.Her entire life, Janie Silver searched for the kind of love that wouldn’t leave her broken and more importantly, wouldn't leave her behind. She longs for a love that can heal the wounds of her past and give her the future she knows she deserves. She thought she was looking for something that just didn’t exist…until she meets him.Danny’s on Main is where their story begins. A neighborhood bar where strangers become friends, friends become family and some … become lovers… it all started on Thursday Nights
Tarnished Steel
Carmen Faye - 2014
Daphne has taken her under her wing and introduced her to the members of the Steel Riders MC. New friends are great, but when Hank Park returns from a road trip, she can't wait to make his acquaintance. Hank Park is a tough nut to crack.Few men carry themselves with purpose like Hank Park. With a lifetime of stories hiding within his eyes, he can be hard to read. But when he returns home to the Steel Riders and meets Cynthia, she can see exactly whats on his mind. A death in the family puts love on the balance.The Steel Riders MC are a close-knit family, but even families have bad blood at times. Hank's return is exciting for new girl Cynthia, but not so for Daphne's boyfriend, Derrick Unger. When he is found dead shortly after Hank's homecoming, the MC can only assume that difficulties between the two have resurfaced. Cynthia must decide if seeing the best in Hank is only clouding her from seeing the truth.
Beware of Bad Boy
April Brookshire - 2013
Now that I had her in my life I understood what it really meant to feel alive.THE GIRLUntil I met Caleb, I wasn’t sure beauty existed on my inside. With him in my life, I not only saw that beauty to my core, but also in my world around me.Gianna has everything going for her, beauty, popularity and the jock boyfriend to match. Too bad it all makes her miserable. Living her life based on other peoples’ expectations isn’t making her happy. She has only one escape and she guards that secret life fiercely. Caleb has everything he wants, the freedom to do as he likes and plenty of opportunities to do it. With a revolving door of girls in and out of his life, he has no interest in getting tied down. Kicked out of another school, his mom sends him to live with his dad. Gianna hates her new stepbrother on sight. Caleb thinks she’s a hollow beauty. Then he finds out her secret and uses it to get to know the real her. Changing who he is forever.Mature YA contemporary romance
Wanting You
Cassandra P. Lewis - 2012
Romance is Rosie's job, but despite the passion in her books, her life is falling flat.Her groom didn't show up to their wedding and now she's left humiliated, and uninspired. The words won't come, and the deadlines are looming; Rosie needs a break. When she sets off on a girls’ trip to seek out some sun, sea, and inspiration, she's not prepared when she finds so much more.Proudly promiscuous travel writer Jackson is sexy, cocky, and has absolutely no intention of ever settling down. When he finds himself captivated by green eyes and flame red hair, Jackson sets his sights on giving Rosie a night or two to rememberUnfortunately for Jackson, Rosie Alvez turns out to be addictive, and he is hooked before he realises it's happened. Will Jackson give in to feelings that terrify him?Will Rosie find the romance she craves?
Her Kind Of Boss
Kayla White
The eyes of all the other patrons and staff were on us. I knew that no one was going to take my side in this scenario.“You’re FIRED!”I am just…I need to keep my head above the water. I need to take care of my wheelchair-bound mother. This new job has to stick. I can already feel the vertigo starting to make my head spin.Carter Derrickson. My new boss. He has quite a…reputation. At six-foot-three with a neat crop of dark hair, smart, successful, he has a trail of women across the city behind him.He is too busy with keeping the family business healthy. Between his projects and meeting the stringent demands of his family, he has no intentions of settling down. But as soon as his eyes landed on me, a smile that seemed plastered on dropped away and his eyes are sweeping up and down my body. He is savoring me with gaze. All the floors below us are swiftly emptying of people. The thought of just the two of us up here - alone - it feels like something…Come on, Hazel. Keep this together. It’s just nerves.He needs me. He needs me to keep up with whatever he needs from me - could be filing papers, braining storming on new ideas…But oh, there is one thing I haven’t told him. This could get really complicated…Is there a way to make this work?*This is a full-length, standalone steamy office romance. No cheating or cliffhangers, and a Happily Ever After is guaranteed! It includes bonus content that starts at 50% of the book.It also includes a Free Extended Epilogue! Enjoy!*