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She's the One


Sara Hazel - 2019
    From Sara Hazel — the Queen of Curves!* Julian: She’s a work of art, and she will be mine. I knew Charlotte was the one the moment I saw her. I am a billionaire who could have any woman, and this curvy art student has captured my heart. She’s been brought down by this world, but I will lift her up. She’s perfect. It’s the best word to describe her. Charlotte: I’ve always admired Julian Eastham. He was my childhood hero, so when he held an essay contest for a chance to date him, I had to enter. And now he’s shown up at my school to meet me and find out why I quit his contest. But I’ve got secrets that I can’t let Julian find out. Will he still want me if he sees the real me? Will he still be my hero or turn away from me forever? ——— Billionaire Older Man Younger Woman Alpha Man Sweet Steamy OTT Over the top Insta Love Love at first sight

The Devout Groom (Texas Titans Romance)


Lucy McConnell - 2019
    (Seriously!) #3 No lies Her rules present a problem for Brad Degrand, a professional football player for the Texas Titans who has a secret he can’t share with Petra—because it’s about Petra. (And also because he's falling in love with her.) As their romance heats up and Petra slowly takes down her walls, Brad’s guilt grows. He’s falling for this single mother who fights plaque by day and stalkers and scam artists by night. But, if she knew the part he’d played in her past, she’d send him packing. When the truth comes to light, Brad has to lay everything on the line. And Petra? She has to put those Sunday school lessons to good use. Because guys like Brad don’t come along every day and losing him could be the loss of a lifetime.

Her Very Strict Captain: A Tough Navy SEAL Undercover Romance


Maggie Carpenter - 2021
    Cool under pressure with a tough, take-no-prisoners demeanor, he has been recruited by the CIA to head up an undercover team tasked with capturing a ruthless international drug trafficker.Posing as a sailing school captain in the U.S. Virgin Islands, he meets his fair share of young women, but his desires run dark and deep, and there is no room for romantic entanglements.When sassy, sexy, auburn-haired spitfire Beth Cameron charters his yacht, he keeps her at arm's length--until her rebellious streak puts her life in danger. Jerking her over his lap, he delivers a stinging spanking, then suddenly surrendering to temptation, he throws her on his bed and mercilessly ravages her until she is screaming his name and begging for more.Though he wants to oblige, engine trouble forces his return to shore, but just moments after they dock she vanishes. No note, no call, no text.It's now six months later, and he cannot believe his eyes.She is running frantically down the wharf towards him, terror in her face and wearing a long, blonde wig...

Whisper Cove: Boxed Set, Books 1-4


Allison LaFleur - 2020
    whether you mean to or not. When evil comes, will their passion prove fatal?BOOK 1- RUNShe's on the run. He's in the business of saving lives. When protecting her seems impossible, will love win?Dr. Josh Dalton, Whisper Cove’s lonely resident veterinarian, is returning from another late-night emergency when he stumbles upon an unconscious woman. Determined to help the beautiful stranger, Josh must first prove he can protect her from the menacing shadow that haunts her nightmares.Book 2- HIDEShe’s hiding from her family. He’s trying to make Whisper Cove a better place. Will their passions bring them together, or tear them apart?Secrets and lies have a way of catching up with you, especially when you defy your powerful family. Will the manipulation of those with hidden agendas stop Heather and Owen from finding their happily ever after?Book 3- BURNShe’s not who she says she is. He’s a wounded warrior hiding from the world. When faced with a living nightmare, will they learn they are stronger together before their secrets tear them apart?When an explosion shatters the peace of Whisper Cove, Avery knows her past has finally caught up with her. Her best friend Caleb returned from war a changed man, one who trusts no one but Avery. Committed to protect her, will his love for her be their undoing?Book 4- FIGHTShe’s a traumatized doctor. He’s a single dad. Will their fledgling family survive the darkness?Abby’s damaged psyche has convinced her she doesn’t deserve to be loved. Daniel’s surprise fatherhood to a neglected five year old girl has thrown his life into turmoil. Will caring for Fin bring them together, or tear them apart. ***Trigger Warning for dark themes***Allison LaFleur and Beneva Clark bring you explosive sex, small town intrigue, and romantic suspense in Book 1-4 of Whisper Cove. One-Click it today!

The Blue Washing Bag


Mary Clancy - 2020
    Constantly reminded of their mother’s unforgivable fall from grace, they suffer the consequences of her shameful act. Separated without warning at the age of eight, the bond they shared is broken.1960Molly Payton arrives in town. Shiny red suitcase in her hand – looking forward to a clean slate – hopeful of a bright future. She is forced to leave again less than a year later, traumatized … having left her baby behind.1985Years later, Daisy discovers the distressing truth of her past. Abandoned at birth, left at the side of the street in a washing bag. She has encountered many hardships on her journey which only serve to strengthen her resolve, to prepare her as she sets out to find those who are responsible … and make them pay.

Riding His Longboard (Billionaires Down Under, #3)


Sienna Blake - 2021
    

Knockin' Boots


J.L. Beck - 2018
     Brea Plush is a curvy, beautiful young woman, who is shy and tired of her dreary life. Her insecurities haunted her since she was a young girl and all she’s ever wanted to do was break free of them. When she meets Trevor Kincade, an irresistibly hot cowboy who starts coming into the diner she works at, she knows she’s found the one thing to bring her out of her shell. And she’s got the perfect plan to make him notice her. Only when he does she finds there’s no escaping the sexy cowboy who makes her body flush with need. One taste and Trevor is hooked. But life isn’t always what it seems and with more insecurities than she cares to admit, will Brea be able to let go of her fear and fall in love?

The Ticket


Cherie Mitchell - 2019
    A winning lottery ticket. Nothing will ever be the same again.When Paige and Katie's friend Leandra suddenly returns from several years living overseas without bringing her husband and son back with her, Paige has more questions than she has answers. However, before she has the chance to ask Leandra about what really happened in Australia her friend has an announcement to make. With great fanfare, she tells both Paige and Katie that she bought a lottery ticket for them all to share and the ticket was a winner.Paige and her family are swept up in a whirlwind of exciting changes as the full impact of the win begins to sink in. However, not all the changes are positive and Leandra seems to think that because she bought the ticket she now has control over their decisions.Paige's once happy life starts to spiral out of control as her relationship with her husband slowly fractures, her children have difficulty settling into their new lives, and she bickers almost daily with her once best friends. On top of that, it seems Leandra is hiding a secret.Win some, lose a lot.

The Billionaire’s Secret Bride (BBW Western Romance – Sisters of Rose Lark Ranch 1)


Jenn Roseton - 2016
     It turns out that her brand new husband, Garth Hunter, is a billionaire! Not only that, he now holds the mortgage on the ramshackle ranch she inherited along with her two younger sisters. How can she prove to Garth that she didn’t marry him for his money? How can she prove to him that she wants their marriage to work? Can he love her, and her curves, or does he want a divorce – one just as fast as their wedding ceremony? This is a sexy contemporary romance novella of approximately 29,000 words.

On My Terms


Ashley Farley - 2021
    She’s a cop, turned journalist, turned private investigator. People say she’s ballsy. Truth is, her courage is a recklessness that stems from her troubled past. Jolie is currently in a mess of trouble. She’s been set up for murder by a powerful criminal attorney. The murder victims are the attorney’s wife and Jolie’s husband, Lucas. Jolie will do whatever it takes to clear her name. Including selling her soul to the devil. In Jolie’s case, the devil is a wickedly hot detective who brings the past back to haunt her.

Shield-Maiden: Gambit of Blood


Melanie Karsak - 2022
    But fate has not been kind. Her parents’ jarldoms destroyed in the wars of a previous generation, Ervie is set adrift in the world. Taking refuge in the lands of the famed King Gizer, Ervie finds a temporary retreat from her aching sense of loss. But when Gizer’s warband is summoned to defend one of his staunchest allies, the journey promises more than just battle for Ervie.As it turns out, the Norns have been weaving.Once, Ervie’s parents were considered the most powerful practitioners of Norse magic in all of Scandinavia. That same magic has been sleeping under the shield-maiden’s skin. Soon, this descendant of the trickster god will find herself on a path to reclaim what was lost…and follow her destiny.Fans of Vikings and The Last Kingdom will relish The Shadows of Valhalla series. This sweeping Viking historical fantasy retells the story of the second legendary heroine named Hervor—called Ervie by those who know her well—the inspiring shield-maiden from the Norse Hervarar Saga.Readers of The Road to Valhalla series will love this next-generation tale in a beloved Viking world.

Her Curves, His Duty: High Heat Older Alpha Male Younger BBW Instalove Romance


Kitty Paris - 2019
    After all, I didn't have many options.There's no harm in letting a man do his job, right? Jake: As a cop, it's my duty to protect the innocent. But as soon as I laid eyes on her beautiful curves and sweet face, I knew my only real duty was to make her mine. She'd been fighting alone for too long, and a girl like her wasn't used to getting help from anyone. I just needed to convince Chelsea to let someone else take care of her for a change...me. Her Curves, His Duty is a short, high heat instalove romance between an older alpha man and a younger BBW. If you like your books sweet and spicy, and your endings happily ever after, then this story is for you.  * High Heat Romance* Older Man Younger Woman* Curvy BBW* Alpha Male* Over the Top Instalove* Short Sweet Romance

Risk (With Me, # 1)


Sue Wilder - 2020
    With a deputy sheriff with him, who is convinced you're an intruder.Even worse?He had every right to do it. Even though the house is yours--oh, and he's your neighbor and catches you in every other embarrassing moment until you're convinced the Universe is against you and this new life you have to start.And did I mention that he's drop-dead gorgeous?And exactly what you do. Not. Need.But the heart makes its own rules and a girl has a choice.If he's worth the risk.CALEBTalk about a cluster.She invades a house she claims is hers, while I'm responsible, so, of course, I have to rush in.And she's standing.Naked.With that towel.Doesn't stop there. Just when I'm pulled in other directions, trying to keep my uncle from driving the company into another version of cluster, this girl disrupts. Everything.It's not enough that she's beautiful.That she belongs here more than any woman I've ever known.She has to disrupt the privacy in my cove.The routine of my life.When I need to focus and stop thinking about what she looks like.Naked...

Claimed by the Firefighter


Anna Heskin - 2019
    If you enjoy instalove with heat and sweet, and a satisfying HEA, this is a kindle short read for you.

Collie's Cupids (Curvy Girls Holiday Book 5)


Rosa Mink - 2020
    From Halloween to Valentines this group of friends will find everything they’ve wanted. Tami, Layla, Penny and Keke have been friends from the beginning of their freshman year in college, but in the three years since they’ve become closer than just friends, they’re now family. Their lives are about to change as they meet just the men to handle their curves. Collie My life was falling apart just weeks ago, and now, I’ve met the most amazing women that have taken me in and made a spot for me in their lives. No one has done that for me since my parents died and it makes me hope that someday I’ll meet someone the way they’ve all met men they adore. I mean, they all feel hard in the last few months, and while I’m curvier than they are, they give me hope it’ll happen. I’m happy helping take some of the workload off Tami, even if it means waking up at three in the morning on Valentine’s Day to serve people that likely are going to be as over the top as Tami and the others are with their men. It’ll keep me busy and hopefully not remind me that I’m still all alone at night when the others leave. I just wasn’t quite prepared for the girls to play cupid, or that the cinnamon roll loving Mike would be such a hunk. What’s a girl to do but go along with it and hope, her heart doesn’t get shredded in the process? Mike I know I’m the butt of the guy’s joke, their claims that the only thing I love are the cinnamon rolls at Tami’s shop, but hey, I’ll take their yummy goodness over women that are heartless. I have my reasons why I don’t date, ones that my friends don’t know about, and ones that not a single woman has begun to change in six years. So what if that curvy blonde makes me want to take a bite out of her, taste her sweetness rather than Tami’s cinnamon rolls for once? Learning that blonde is Tami’s new hire here at the shop, not to mention knows how to make these cinnamon rolls is all it takes to break my resolve, but one kiss is all I need to know she’s mine. The guys think I’m obsessed with these rolls, that’s nothing with the obsession with Collie’s that hit. The others all got their curvy girls and I’m claiming this one as mine, plus get my favorite treat on top of it. How’s that for a sweet Valentine’s treat? Collie’s Cupids is book 5 in the Curvy Girls Holidays Series. If you’re looking for a quick read with alpha men, curvy girls, strong language, no cheating, and HEAs, you’ve found the right book. It's intended for an adult audience that will leave you longing for friends to play cupid and bring you an obsessive, sweets loving man this Valentine’s Day.