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Trapping Her


Aurora Rose Reynolds - 2019
    Then Isabel Newport, an American woman, walks right into his life through the front door of his castle. Feelings long forgotten are brought back to life. Camron tries to control the craving he has for Isabel, but after one stolen kiss he knows it would be impossible to deny their connection. To have her, to hold her, to keep her is not going to be easy especially when vampires aren’t supposed to exist and humans aren’t allowed to be their mates. But having spent hundreds of years without his beloved he will do everything to keep her at his side.

His Mountain Hostage


Jane Henry - 2020
    Until the day Ransom comes for me. A dark alley. A stranger in the night. I wake up in a cabin in the mountains. Tied to his bed. He demands payback. Submission. Obedience. But nothing is as it seems, and I’m hiding a secret. Now I’m bound to him…His captive.His plaything…His mountain hostage.

Nick's Snow Angel (A Forever Safe Christmas #15)


ChaShiree M. - 2019
    Annoyed with the lack of focus around the holidays from his employees, he can't wait for it to be over. Deciding to ignore all the jubilance around him, he continues on as always. That is, until he sees...HER! Snow is kind, beautiful, smart and funny. She makes him feel things he never thought he would feel. How is this young girl changing everything about him? It doesn't matter. He has found her and he isn't letting her go. Join Nick and Snow as they find love unexpectedly and learn to open up. This is the 15 book in the A Forever Safe Christmas series and it promises to be quick, full of love, and hot sexy times. Sit back, grab some hot cocoa and enjoy!!! Oh...and Merry Christmas.

Need Her: A BBW Romance


Kate Hunt - 2022
    

Mountain Man's Major Obsession


Dee Ellis - 2021
    No longer taking orders, he lives life one day at a time, turning wrenches at his little shop in Driftwood, and keeping to himself up on the mountain. Being alone and answering and looking after no one suits him just fine.And then he finds the woman who he will not only answer to, but who he will always look after.Elena Major is running blind from the only man she ever trusted. Living her life like a caged bird, she has no idea how to take care of herself or survive on her own--but she has to try. Winding up in a tiny mountain town and finding the biggest, most beautiful man she has ever laid eyes on, she suddenly she thinks maybe he can help her survive her nightmare.The mountain men are calling, and we must go . . .This spring, twenty-one of your favorite romance authors are joining forces to bring you a mountain man series to make you swoon. Join us all May long for thick beards, big hearts, and instalove that won’t be denied. The Spring’s Mountain Men series of short, steamy stories is sure to put a spring in your step. *wink* HEAs guaranteed!

It Takes Two


Nikki Sloane - 2016
    In walks a stranger, my clothes come off, and we shoot amateur porn. Only a hot guy doesn’t show up—two of them do. Originally published in the USA Today bestselling anthology "For the First Time," this novella contains 50% more all-new content.

Night Before


Dani Wyatt - 2017
    Now, his Scrooge is melting away along with thoughts of if her sugar plums taste as good as they look. Penny Evergreen lives for Christmas. When her parents send her to New York for a month-long training to relieve the piano prodigy of her paralyzing stage fright, she takes one look at the elaborate Christmas Village at the prestigious Knight & Knight department store and she hatches a holiday plan of her own. Will these two star crossed opposites attract? Or will their deceptions be the end of this holiday fairy tale before it has a chance to take off? Author’s Note: Grab your candy canes and sit in front of the fire. This sugary sweet Christmas story will warm your heart and melt your panties. This May December quick holiday romance is sure to have you asking Santa for some Malcolm of your very own. Complete insta-everything, safe and always a happy ending. Or two. Or ten.

Sweeter


Eve Dangerfield - 2019
    Sweeter is the perfect example.” Stacey is Sassy, Romance BloggerMarley Ellis doesn’t have time for love. At least she didn’t until she met her hot, bored, and incredibly sexy sugar daddy, William.“A super cute, sweet, and sexy addition to Eve Dangerfield's catalog.” Love Notes Book Blog.Will has been treading water for years, searching for something to believe in. Now he’s sure that thing is Marley and he’s bringing his A-game to win her over.“Once again ED goes against the typical and produces a sweet love story.” Aisling Zena, Goodreads review.Sweeter is a contemporary romance from critically acclaimed author Eve Dangerfield. It was originally written for the Read Me Romance podcast and contains a bonus novella, Sweeter.

His Love


Fiona Davenport - 2019
    Right up until the day he noticed that his neighbor’s daughter had become the beautiful woman who was meant to be his. Since then, he waited not-so patiently for her to turn eighteen. He bided his time by watching over her. When he realized that all she wanted was a baby of her own, he was ready to give her more than just his love. He’d give her everything.

The Dirty Hotel King


Cassandra Dee - 2018
     Rosy's dad has problems. He's been unemployed forever, with gambling debts the size of a mountain. When a mysterious hotel magnate offers to buy Rosy for a month, her dad's only too happy to agree. Steele's got more money than he knows what to do with. Beautiful women, fast cars, and glamorous vacations are only the beginning. But when a sweet girl with big brown eyes gets under his skin, the hotel king's in for a surprise. But what price is he willing to pay to keep Rosy? Hey Readers - This billionaire bad boy is the kind of guy who leaves you gasping (and wanting) more. As always, we're in off-the-charts fantasy land with a big dose of happily-ever-after at the end :) I promise, you'll come out of this one craving more ... and more ... and more. xoxo, Cassie and Jade

Treat Me


K.L. Donn - 2021
    Her eyes Tempt Me.She looks like sin.She dances like an angel.His hands Tease Me.He watches with a dark stare.He touches as if he owns me.She was my student.He was my principal.She won’t let me go.He can’t walk away.Trick or Treat It’s time toTREAT ME

Bring Him Home


Ella Goode - 2019
    Even though she knew her parents wouldn’t approve of it, she’d made herself a promise that one day she’d go. There was something she had to find. Drake Weston is used to getting what he wants. The problem is he hasn’t wanted for anything in a long time until a sweet country girl comes falling right into his lap. Except, she’s the daughter of the man he holds in the highest regard. Drake promised to keep her safe.

Halloween with Dad's Best Friend


Flora Ferrari - 2019
    Since her parents divorced, she hasn’t had much to do with him. Now, he’s looking to be a bigger part of her life, starting this Halloween at his costume party. Enter Wes, her Dad’s older, hot best friend. He’s forty-one, charming and sexy, even when he’s at a masked ball. He might be twenty years older than her, but Zooey can’t hide her attraction to him when they meet for the first time. As Zooey gets closer to her father and spends more time with Wes, she’s about to discover what it really means to fall for your Dad’s best friend. *Halloween With Dad’s Best Friend is an insta-everything standalone instalove romance with an HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.

Lana


R.K. Lilley - 2013
    Even knowing that he viewed her as a kid sister had never helped to dampen her feelings. One night together only made it worse. After seducing Akira, it became apparent that their love affair was hopelessly one-sided, and heartbroken, Lana fled her beloved island paradise.Eight years later, Lana finally returns home, planning to stay briefly, and only for business, but her plans go quickly awry when she runs into the man she could never get over. At just under 34,000 words, this story is a novella. This book is intended for ages 18+

His Wicked Obsession: An Older Man Younger Woman Possessive Romance (Now You're Mine Book 2)


Liz Fox - 2021