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Blaze


Erika Chase - 2015
    Because happily ever after doesn’t exist.” Kate McDonald is a small-town girl struggling to hold her head above water in San Francisco. Her dreams seem to be slipping through her fingers, her love life is non-existent, and the rent is due. When she attends an industry party, the most she hopes for is a bit of networking and a free dinner. She doesn’t expect to be swept off her feet by a sexy millionaire… Gabriel Call doesn’t believe in happily ever after, but that doesn’t stop him from writing the most popular romance novels in the world. His characters may ride off into the sunset, but to Gabriel, relationships are nothing more than a complication he doesn't want or need. Then he meets Kate McDonald and everything changes… Kate and Gabriel begin what they swear will be a no-strings-attached relationship, unable to get enough of each other. Can Kate stop herself from falling for a man who ignites passion inside of her she never knew existed? Or will her fears of the future, and Gabriel's tormented past, tear them apart? Blaze is the first book in the ongoing Blaze adult romance series.

Naughty Godmother


Chloe Cole - 2011
    Little does she know Alex isn’t who he pretends to be, and when it comes to making women melt, he doesn’t need any help. Security expert Alex Nichlaus has been undercover for four months and is putting the finishing touches on a smuggling case that has kept him secluded and celibate. When a sexy redhead shows up on his balcony claiming to be a fairy sent to teach him how to please a woman, he just can’t bring himself to send her away.

Love, Forgiveness & Horseshoes


Julie Allen - 2015
    When there is an unexpected death in her family, she is forced to return home and confront the history she left behind. The trip home is not all bad for Iris, as she reconnects with a hunky cowboy from her high school years. Their relationship is not welcomed with open arms and Iris struggles to decide what’s right. Follow Iris’s journey as she tries to find love, forgiveness and her true self. *This book is part of a 3 book continuing series. This book also contains sexual situations.

Second Chance Bride


Sandra Edwards - 2014
    What she never expects is to find someone to help her mend her broken heart. Donnie Taylor, owner of the posh Sapphire Bay Resort, has no interest in marriage—until he meets an unforgettable guest at the hotel. What starts out as a kindhearted gesture brings Donnie something he never expects—a chance at love! *Second Chance Bride is a short novella of approximately 11,000 words. About 46 pages.

Love on the Line


Kimberly Kincaid - 2013
    But when her brother’s police detective partner is injured in the line of duty and needs help during recovery, she makes an exception. Violet lost her father to the job seven years ago, and worries for her brother’s safety every day. The last thing she wants is to get up-close with her brother’s career-cop partner…again.For Noah Blackwell, being a detective isn’t just a lifestyle, it’s a legacy. So when he’s forced to take mandatory leave and deal with the trauma amnesia keeping him from identifying his shooter, it’s a literal case of adding insult to injury— and now he’s got to deal with an unwanted culinary caregiver on top of it. Never mind that he and Violet shared a steamy, secret kiss last New Year’s Eve. She rejects everything related to the job, and Noah’s not about to be distracted from recovering his memory and getting back to what he does best. No matter how pretty Violet is.Despite their differences, Violet and Noah share a surprising bond in the kitchen that grows into something neither of them expect. But as Noah heals and their feelings for each other extend from the kitchen to the bedroom, Violet knows she must make an impossible choice. She may wear her heart on her sleeve when it comes to food, but can she risk it all to put love on the line?

Safe at Home


Christina Kirby - 2015
    The Georgia townsfolk’s true Southern charm is the unexpected prescription needed to heal her soul, and the sexy carpenter who touches her heart are distractions she didn’t plan on, but they might offer her a chance at a new life, if she can let go of her past. Town heartbreaker Spencer Malloy isn’t looking for anything serious. His days are perfect working as a contractor, attending his nephew’s baseball games, or taking him fishing. He never expects to fall for the big city girl, Samantha. She’s not his type, timid and closed off, but in her unguarded moments, he’s intrigued by the woman he can’t get out of his mind. The urge to get closer to her grows stronger each day, and when the shadow of evil resurfaces, he vows to protect Samantha, even if it means abandoning his home and joining her on the run. When confronted by the man who’s bent on revenge, Samantha must choose between running again to save the people she loves, or, if she has the strength, to stay and fight for her new life.

Twisted Arrangement


Mora Early - 2013
    The watch that her ne’er-do-well younger brother lost in a poker game to dashing Hollywood producer and renowned ladies man Joshua Owens.The only problem is, in order to do so, she has to sneak into a masquerade ball at Joshua’s mansion... a ball she she helped plan in the course of her job as a party promoter - a job she could lose if they ever found out what she was up to. But her job will be the least of her worries when an encounter with Joshua threatens to turn her entire life upside down.******Genre: New Adult Romance - suitable for readers over the age of 18 (due to sexual content)This story unfolds over 3 volumes which are approx. 30,000 words each.

The Beaumont Boys


Rachel Ryan - 2016
    Until she meets charming blue-eyed Reed and feels an instant connection. But when fate steps in and Reed is called away, Brooke believes she's lost her chance once again. Six months later Brooke reluctantly agrees to a blind date with handsome and successful businessman, Myles Beaumont. Brooke and Myles hit it off and Brooke is finally feeling like it could be a perfect match, until Reed appears in her life again and the chemistry is hard to ignore.Will Brooke follow her head or her heart? And when she learns the truth, will it completely destroy any chance she has at happiness?

A Christmas Wedding


Jennifer Lewis - 2014
    Veronica Baxter is excited about her wedding to Zadir Al Kilanjar, but worries that her estranged parents will ruin everything. Can they find Christmas miracles among the madness and enjoy the weddings they’ve dreamed of?

To Live Again


Dori Lavelle - 2014
    **After losing the future that was promised to her, Kelsey O'Neil says goodbye to her old life and sets out on a journey to capture her own independence, find happiness, and maybe even true love.A cozy cottage in a quaint Irish town seems the perfect place to start again. And Shaun Brannon, the sexy but mysterious author next door, could be her second chance at love. But Shaun is incapable of opening his heart to any woman. Can Kelsey find out why before she falls too hard?Eight years ago, Shaun Brannon stopped believing in love, or marriage. His only belief now is in lust. The demons he wrestles with daily are too dark to let him get close to a woman without breaking her heart. Then along comes Kelsey, who makes him wonder how it might feel to give love another chance. Is he brave enough to show her his deepest scars?This is a new edition of a book originally published under the title Chocolate Aftertaste.

Fight


Cara Nelson - 2014
    The life of a bareknuckle boxer. Look at him the wrong way and you'll find out why they call him an animal. Dragged into his world, Zoe Daniels, broke art graduate, is tricked into filming the very violence she hates. Night after night she watches him pound men's faces into bloody pulps. He's a monster. Around him she can feel herself plummeting, down the rabbit hole, into love with the worst kind of man. And it's getting harder. Harder to keep the camera steady, when all she can think of is climbing between the ropes and running her hands over his bare chest, licking the sweat from his neck. Violence, strong language and sexual content. 18+ Part of the Bareknuckle Boxing Brotherhood series. Can be read as a standalone.  Book II out Christmas Day.

Uncaged Love, Volume 1


J.J. Knight - 2014
    Jo is on the run from her one terrible mistake. When Colt drags Jo from a brawl with street thugs, he recognizes her potential as a female fighter. But as they begin her training, their desire for each other sparks a love affair that could jeopardize them both. Uncaged Love is a five-part series.

The Runaway Bride


Ashley Spector - 2014
    Sitting in a bar, downing shots, contemplating married life, she makes a decision; one that will change the direction of her life forever. Impulsive as ever, she sneaks onto a nearby private runaway, and stows away on a private jet. Planning to bluff her way around as a flight attendant, she overlooked one thing: the reclusive and enigmatic billionaire Krystopher Danes knows his flight attendants by name... Soon, the impudent and repentant Rhonda is in a bind; she knows she's done wrong, but is her billionaire lover the one man able correct her? This is a extremely steamy, sordid BDSM infused novel from best-selling author Ashley Spector. Filled with graphically described depictions of a dominating billionaire, a submissive spouse-to-be, and their salacious travails, it is for adults only!

Kissed by the Don


S.K. Lee - 2015
    A heartless capitalist. I don’t care. All I care about is winning and making money. That’s how it works on Wall Street. And that’s the only way I can get respect from Don Giovanni Fancelli. My father. I always work alone and it’s always worked for me. Until I had to interview her. That’s when I knew I was in trouble. Vicky is beautiful and independent, but above all, she’s smart and has the mindset of a hustler. Just like me. I can't deny the attraction I feel for her, but let’s be honest: she’s an outsider. The family will never accept her. And she’ll probably never accept who I really am. Meet Enzo and Vicky in this witty, flirty, steamy new adult romance packed with action and suspense. And a bit of humor too. This book contains a dominating alpha male hero, a strong independent heroine and scenes of a sexual nature.

Attraction Series Boxed Set: Books 1-3


J.B. Heller - 2016
    With a combined avg rating of 4.5 stars. Undeniable Attraction- Gabe's Book When Gabe realises his assistant Ivy is in danger, he forces her and her unfortunately annoying cousin, Tessa, to move into his home for their protection. But with Ivy in such close quarters, Gabe’s resolve to stay away from the once shy beauty begins to dissolve at a rapid pace. Pure Attraction- Kai's Book She's pregnant and homeless. He's damaged and grieving. Can these two broken souls heal each others fractured hearts? When Kai and Mia's fates collide, emotions run high, hormones go haywire, and hearts are put on the line as once again Kai is forced to face his demons when Mia’s old life comes to find her. Fierce Attraction- Axel's Book Can she put her past behind her long enough to let him sweep her off her feet? Winning over Ashlynn and teaching her to trust again will take every ounce of Axel’s charm, charisma and determination. But will it all be for nothing when her ex shows up determined to get Ashlynn back, whether she wants him or not?