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Down for Her


Melissa Chambers - 2021
    Turns out the unit was double-booked. All Kylie wants is to take her glorious new job as pool girl and prove to herself that she doesn’t need to go crawling back to her two-timing ex or her controlling dad. But with only twenty bucks to her name, no credit cards, and no place to live, she’s as good as fish bait. With the hunky, now-clothed Brett offering his bed for the weekend, she might have a reprieve. She just needs to keep the resort’s biggest player out of her heart.Occupational Therapist Brett Hargrove may spend his days working with kids, but his nights and weekends are dedicated to charming the ladies…and to helping his mom care for his sick grandmother. The last thing he’s looking for is a relationship, until a housing mix-up has the captivating Kylie standing in his living room with her suitcases. His life is not set up for a girlfriend—that’s bitten him in the ass before. He’s got to stay strong and make sure Kylie understands his heart is off limits. Otherwise, this thing between them is certain to detonate.Welcome to Destiny Dunes, where the only thing hotter than the Florida sun is the romance between this resort's employees. Each book in this steamy series focuses on your favorite romance tropes. Once you enter the gates of Destiny Dunes, you'll never want to leave!

Nobody Else But You


Claire Marti - 2022
    She doesn’t care how gorgeous he is––she wants him gone after he threatens to pull her family back into the paparazzi filled world they escaped from over a decade ago.Holt knows Sam hates him on sight and the feeling is becoming mutual. But his entire career is riding on a favor from Sam’s legendary film director father. No way will he allow one irritating, sexy redhead to stand in his way.Sam intends to fight him at every turn…if only her heart didn’t race when they’re together. Holt does his best to steer clear of her…except all he wants to do is hold her close. The sizzling attraction between them is either going to burn up the sheets or burn down the ranch…

Be Mine Forever


Lexy Parker - 2019
    I should have known better than that.It gave her the wrong impression. It would to any woman.Being a single father and losing my wife has left me wanting to pull back from love.But this new girl at the flower shop, Cupid’s Arrow, has me feeling things I didn’t know I’d ever feel again.It’s Valentine’s Day, and I want this girl to be mine.Forever.

Bohemia Beach


Lucy Lakestone - 2015
    Rich. Way too hot for his own good.I’m an artist just trying to make it as a potter, and why he wants me, I don’t know.I’m starting over in this beautiful beach town, and saying “yes” to him is part of the adventure. Until yes becomes something more.My new artist friends are quirky and cool. My teacher is alarmingly obnoxious. I’m working hard to get into the big juried exhibition. And I keep losing myself in Alex’s arms.He’s insatiable. I’m addicted. But under his quietly forceful exterior is a man wounded to his core.Can obsession turn into love? And can passion overcome the past?Or is Alex the worst best thing that ever happened to me?Bohemia Beach is a sizzling hot romance featuring an aspiring clay artist, a mysteriously wealthy/seductive/secretly sweet writer, and a colorful beach town brimming with passion, drama and humor. This is the first novel in the Bohemia Beach Series, each a steamy standalone romance set among a circle of artists in the enchanting Florida city they call home.

Played: A Gaming The System Box Set


Brenna Aubrey - 2015
    (Includes never-before-published bonus material, which was previously made available only to newsletter subscribers.) This boxset contains the first three books in the Gaming The System series. At Any Price To cover her family's mounting debts, gaming blogger Mia decides to auction her virginity to the highest bidder. But when sexy CEO Adam Drake wins the prize, Mia wonders if she's the one being played. At Any Turn Just when control-freak Adam starts to accept that their relationship can survive Mia's med school ambitions, a shocking twist of fate threatens to tear them apart forever. At Any Moment Faced with a life-or-death decision, Mia must lean on Adam for support. Now there's more than love at stake, and life makes no promises.

Then There Was You


Alexa Rivers - 2020
    Now a stranger wants to take away the only thing she has left.When Kat Hopa lost her husband, her B&B in Haven Bay became her sanctuary. With every room she renovated, she put a piece of herself back together too. So when Sterling Knight knocks on her door with an offer to buy her property, she isn’t interested–no matter how intriguing she finds the shadows behind his icy blue eyes.Sterling is determined to prove himself at work, and that means ensuring that his company’s next project–on Kat’s land–is a success. Now all he has to do is convince the stubborn (and distractingly beautiful) owner to sell. Ignoring his intense attraction to her is impossible, and before long, Kat–and the tight knit bay community–are inching their way into his heart. Kat never imagined she’d get a second chance at true love, and especially not with someone who’s as much in need of fixing as she is. Sterling never expected to meet a woman who’d make him consider giving up everything he’s worked so hard for. Can Kat and Sterling overcome their painful pasts to take a chance on happily ever after?

Cavanaugh


Jody Kaye - 2018
    Convenient marriage.The only child of an oil mogul, Rose Kingsbrier should’ve had it all. That changed the day her momma died, leaving her to live a solitary life in a mansion that was more like a mausoleum.Rose tried for years to get her father’s attention, eventually finding it easier to become Eric Kingsbrier’s source of grief than to live in grief’s shadow. Convinced that she’s irresponsible, now Rose’s father intends to marry her off. But she won’t let him barter her away that easily.Ross Cavanaugh’s construction business is renovating the Kingsbrier mansion and, before the job’s even started, he’s swept up in Rose’s schemes. The southern heiress is a hot ticket and easy-going Ross enjoys their budding friendship until Rose proposes a marriage of convenience to solve her problem and provide Cavanaugh Construction financial backing. Rose may not mind dragging her reputation through the mud, but Ross has worked too hard to be accused of fortune hunting. When Rose gets herself in over her head, agreeing to her offer may be the only way to save her.The slowburn romance prequel to the Kingsbrier Quintuplets.Note: There is sensitive matter within this story. The characters react to their circumstances based on the time period. Please consider reading reviews or contacting the author if you have questions.

Too Tempting


Bethany Lopez - 2017
    He combined his passion for football with camping and is now the owner of a football camp for teens. His summers are dedicated to spending time with family and teaching his campers about the sport he loves. Zoey Zahn is a quirky, introverted writer and self-proclaimed geek. When she's asked if she’ll accompany her nephew, Christopher, to camp, Zoey agrees, envisioning quiet evenings of writing in the great outdoors. After she stumbles upon Gabe, however, quiet evenings alone are the last thing on her mind. The chemistry between Gabe and Zoey is undeniable, but as camp ends, a brewing storm causes their blooming relationship to fumble. All Gabe knows is that Zoey is Too Tempting to deny, and he's determined to overcome the obstacles between them to be the man she deserves. Too Tempting is the first in an all-new small town romance series by Bethany Lopez. Follow the Lewis cousins of Cherry Springs, the kind of place where there are festivals for every occasion and everyone knows your business, as they learn about love and loss.More Cherry Springs:Too Tempting (The Lewis Cousins, Book 1) Too Complicated (The Lewis Cousins, Book 2)Too Distracting (The Lewis Cousins, Book 3)Too Enchanting (The Lewis Cousins, Book 4)Too Dangerous (The Lewis Cousins, book 5)Too Enticing (A Cherry Springs Novelette)

Scandal: The Complete Series


Alison Foster - 2016
    She did not know that one big mistake would pull her into the heart of a sleazy world of publicity where truths are worse than lies and a murderer is on the loose.When Ella gives into temptation and sleeps with her stepsister Madison's ex, her world flips upside down. It doesn't matter that Madison is dead or that Jaxson Cole wasn't, in fact, her boyfriend but a publicist's stunt to link two of the hottest catwalk models romantically in order to feed tabloid curiosity. The damage is done and with deadly consequences.Even worse, Jax definitely knows things he won't say. Falling for his epic hotness could mean one good screw will screw Ella for a lifetime.

Layover


Becca Jameson - 2020
    A chance to experience the forbidden. Her parents would never approve. Her mother’s heart is set on her marrying a Guatemalan. But he rocked her world, and she can’t get him out of her mind months later. The chemistry… The way he made her feel… The control…When he steps into her path again, she can’t resist the temptation. She won’t. JasonNo way was he going after a woman who snuck out on him. No matter how good the sex was or how well they connected. He needed to focus on his last few months in the Army. But she was never far from his mind, and now he’s moved to her town. He’s not about to let her slip through his hands a second time, but is she using him? He’s been screwed over before. He won’t make the same mistake twice.

Come Go with Me (Vegas Bad Boys)


C. Morgan - 2020
    It should. I have a son to provide for.Unfortunately, I don't have much time for the boy.Hiring a nanny is a must after he gets into some trouble that leaves me needing extra eyes on him.But the woman I hire is everything I want in my life and in my bed.A job takes me overseas and I have no choice but to offer her a great opportunity to go with us.I don't have time for family so I sure as hell don't have time for love.Funnily enough, love didn't ask.I'm drowning in desire around this vixen and falling for her more and more every day.Watching her with my boy leaves me wanting so much more than a work arrangement with her.But she's protecting herself because she can't have kids and is worried a good man won't accept that.She's dead wrong. I'm getting her to leave that old life of condemnation and come follow me to something better.Love. Warmth. Smoking-hot heat.

Whiskey and Gumdrops


Jean Oram - 2013
    One case of self-denial. One hunky best friend who wants a lot more.Watching the man she thought she'd marry tie the knot to someone else spurs small-town waitress, Mandy Mattson, to finally pursue her dreams of opening her own restaurant. But she can't do it alone. . .Mandy's going to need the help of her sexy, long-time best friend, Frankie Smith. He has everything she needs--and more. She fell for him years ago, but has never allowed their friendship to evolve into something more. After all, he's "Frankie fall-off-the-tower Smith," and she has no intention of giving her heart to a dare devil like him. But what happens when Frankie asks Mandy to take the biggest dare of all?

The Billionaire's Unexpected Wife


Ali Parker - 2018
     I thought this Vegas fundraiser was going to be boring—another obligation to keep the family business alive. Wrong. I don’t remember a damn thing about the night we spent together, other than how good she felt against me, like she was made for me. We woke up the next morning with more than we bargained for—wedding rings. Too bad I don’t believe in true love. I’d feel bad about it, but she’s got a strong opinion of me too. I’m a perpetual bachelor from her perspective. Fucking great. Crazily enough, this could work out for both of us. I need someone to keep my traditional Greek family from nagging me about settling down, and she could use some cash for reasons she doesn’t want to share. I know a good deal when I see one. And if she wants to end up in my bed all over again, all the better.This is book 1 of a trilogy. You will have to purchase book 2 and 3 to finish the story.

When Love Comes


J.H. Croix - 2014
    Once wild and impulsive, she shut her heart off to love and adventure after her parents died. When she meets Luke Winters, their immediate attraction is overwhelming.Burned once before, Luke has committed himself to nothing but casual dalliances with women. Rugged and smoldering, he finds no shortage of women happy to oblige. When Hannah comes along, he questions what he might be missing. Both fight the depth of their feelings—love is not part of the plan.Hannah’s sense of identity is shaken when she unearths a surprising truth about her family. Meanwhile, Luke’s interfering family and complications from his past challenge Hannah and Luke to face their true feelings for each other. Can two people who don’t believe love is worth the risk find the courage to face their fears and open their hearts?

Live Like You Mean It


Ava Stone - 2015
    But when he meets single mom, Leah Willett who is struggling to put herself through school, his outlook on life and his future start to change. Leah falls hard and fast for Brody, even though she knows that a guy like him can never be who she needs at the end of the day. But she can't help herself. He makes life exciting for the first time in forever. But does she love him too much to keep him from his dreams?