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Sensual Secrets


Destiny Davis - 2015
    While she manages to rapidly rise to the top of one of the best marketing companies in New York, she’s secretly hoping that someone will sweep her off her feet and break the walls she’d so meticulously carved around her. Heck, she’s never even been with a man before. Tall, with thick bronze hair and a devastating smile that can reduce any woman to a puddle, the dashing billionaire Jared Paul is called by the company to act as a consultant. But the last thing he expected was for someone to finally win his fiercely-guarded heart. An embarrassing wardrobe malfunction, coupled with some devious scheming from a drunk friend, leads to a intensely passionate whirlwind affair that sweeps both Mia and Jared off their feet. That is, until Mia discovers the terrible truth that would send everything crashing down! Is their love strong enough to handle the explosive secrets? And as two fiery personalities clash, will they somehow manage to find their way back to each other again? *Sensual Secrets is a full standalone novel with a happy-ever-after and NO CLIFFHANGER*!

Choosey Lovers


Thalia Lake - 2015
    When you're Satra Sinclair, you run away from love as fast as you can. You find every excuse in the book for being choosey about who you date, or, in her case, don't date at all. Being a successful advertising executive working for a top advertising firm in New York, she had the world in the palm of her hand. She had the love of her close-knit family, great friends, but a non-existent love life. Since a recent heartbreak, Satra has carefully erected an iron clad wall around her heart, determined to never have it broken again. Fate and circumstance, however, had other ideas. Her boss' family emergency leaves her with the task of closing one of the biggest deals her firm was trying to land with one of the most well-known businessmen on the east coast. Little did Satra know that she'd meet the love of her life that day. Shane Evans is a rich, successful businessman with a secret past that he'd like to forget. Besides work, Shane barely made time for anything else. Love and long term relationships were never a priority to him. After being cheated on by his former girlfriend, he became very jaded about love. Being constantly chased by gold diggers didn't help either. Becoming more successful and proving to his father that he could make it without the family money was his mission in life...until he met the beautiful Satra Sinclair. Besides being beautiful, she was smart, career-driven, and single, just like Shane. Forced to work closely together, their attraction to one another is instant. A friendship quickly blossoms, and their attraction grows stronger. Together they uncover a duplicitous plot that could hurt everyone they care about and each other. While trying to stop the evil forces determined to tear their lives apart, will these two lonely, hurt souls take a chance at love and finally choose one another?

Legacy of the Seed


Erosa Knowles - 2018
    With a net worth of over a billion dollars, life should be sweet, right? That’s what Theo thought until he learned the same person who murdered his grandfather’s attorney plans to kill him and everyone he loves. It’s a short list. Imani, his lady, tops that list. Even without his inheritance, he’d never tuck tail and run from anyone who thought it was cool to kill an unarmed old man. Imani Randall would love Theo with or without his inheritance. After the hell she went through with her ex-husband, his rough, straight-up, personality suits her just fine. She decides to work alongside him in his newly acquired companies and is swept away by the changes his wealth and inheritance bring. With enemies gunning for them, she agrees to keep their engagement a secret as she falls deeper in love with this complicated man. Theo’s grandfather had his fingers in a lot of pies and there are those who expect Theo to continue in the old man’s footsteps. Except Theo’s not his grandfather and has no interest in doing those things. All he wants is to be left alone with his woman to live an uncomplicated life and he’s willing to fight for that right. This is Book 2 in the Seed Series. Book 1 is Protect the Seed.

Dangerous Hearts


Mia Caldwell - 2015
    I had to stop thinking about fu*king him... Nakia's hard work just paid off. The gifted fashion student just landed an internship at Kingsley Designs as personal assistant to Zachary Kingsley himself. He's an asshole and a workaholic, and the sexiest man she has ever laid eyes on... How long can she stand being so close to him? Can she learn to capture his dangerous heart?

The Baller's Love Child


Tasha Blue - 2017
    Terrified that he would ask for an abortion, Layla decided to raise the baby herself. However, several months after the baby was born, Layla finally saw the errors of her ways. She knew it was now time to tell the father the truth and so she picked up the phone and began to dial his number. Completely unaware that life as she knew it was never going to be the same again... This is a love & pregnancy romance with a bad boy baller hero who just might have a sweet side to him. Start reading this one now if you want to read a romance with an original twist to it!

Delusional Love


Sage Young - 2013
    He lavishly bestows his companion Ashley Ross with her heart's desire to avoid the drama of a relationship. That is until he laid eyes on Stephanie Young. At first sight, Stephanie takes Ivan's breath away. She has flawless caramel colored skin and the most amazing hazel eyes he has ever seen. The attraction is immediate but will he act on his feelings? Stephanie Young is a laid off paralegal who decided to pursue a career in real estate. After completing real estate school, her best friend and owner of Robinson Employment Agency offered her a long-term temporary position with Quinn Corporation. She is instantly attracted to her new boss, Ivan Quinn. But at twenty six year old, Stephanie is still a virgin who has been hurt in the past. She will protect her heart at all cost. Despite the attraction, their strong personalities are at odds, causing a strained work relationship. Can they get pass their differences? Ashley Ross has been Ivan's companion for over a year and is ready to move their relationship to the next level. Ashley knew when she entered into the agreement with Ivan that he was not looking for a relationship. But she is willing to do anything to be with him------including getting rid of the competition.

Half Time Baby


July Knight - 2016
    One injured MVP. Both of their careers are on the line. Bad-boy Colt Evans is known as one of the best quarterbacks in the league. But when he leaves the field he's only known for his arrogance and soiled reputation. While off-season he severely injures his knee and since he is already walking on thin ice with his coaches, he can't tell them. He turns to his agent, Daniella, for help and she knows just the person... Ivy Ramsey is an out of work therapist who has been having a challenging time finding a job. Her sorority sister Daniella convinces her that it would do wonders for her career if she were to rehabilitate Colt. As Ivy gets Colt prepared for the upcoming season they make progress on and off the field. Neither of them were looking for love but they found it and so much more... CAUTION: Includes hot interracial sex scenes! HEA no Cliffhangers!

Holt, Her Ruthless Billionaire (Ruthless Second Chance Duet #2) (50 Loving States, Connecticut #2)


Theodora Taylor - 2017
    I've moved on, but he definitely hasn't. He's also a single-dad now and in desperate need of a capable nanny to manage his out-of-control son. So the powerful CEO decides that I'm the perfect woman for the job--whether I want it or not. According to him....Revenge is best served BOSS!Reader Note: This is part 2 of the Ruthless Second Chance Duet, and it completes the epically romantic story of Holt and Sylvie.

Unconditional


D.M. Mortier - 2015
    But his family is endangered because of his past profession. His wife knows nothing of the danger she and their children are in, and he wants to keep it that way. He wouldn’t allow his wife to live in fear, simply because some idiot wants to settle a score. It is his responsibility to shield her from those unpleasant realities. ˃˃˃ He Is A Hardened Soldier, But Against Her He Is Defenseless Dominic is a trained, lethal weapon, courtesy of the U.S. Navy, and an expert at camouflaging his emotions. But his Nubian queen makes him feel things he’d never thought he could, and he has no defense against such an arsenal. From the day they met, he refuses to be without her. However, the danger to her became too great, forcing him to give in to her demand for a separation. But he would be damned if he would allow them to become another divorce statistic. ˃˃˃ She Left Everything To Be With The Man She Loves Rinah Stone loves her husband Dominic more than life itself. She left all she had known, family and country, to spend her life with the man of her dreams. He is everything she could have hoped for: strong, handsome, an amazing lover, intelligent, and hard working. But is he faithful? She demands he leave their home when she catches him in an irrefutably compromising position. Instead of fighting for their marriage, as she expects, he walks out and doesn’t look back. ˃˃˃ Love Makes You Do Crazy Things Eight months later, he is back and demanding to be a part of her and their children’s life again. How can she trust him, especially when he refuses to explain his absence, or terminate his relationship with the other woman?

The Chevaliers of New Orleans


Shara Azod - 2011
    Includes Thierry's Angel, Remy Goes to Therapy, The Taming of Katrina, Forever Jade and Lessons for Solange. Retail value $20.95

In the Nick of Time


Tiana Laveen - 2015
    There is a Part 1 and Part 2 included in this ONE TIME purchase. (Hence, the reason for the page count.)WARNING: This novel is intended for mature audiences only (18+).Tick tock…Officer Nick Vitale has worked his way up to becoming one of the most-respected and talented cops in Brooklyn, New York. Yet, for many years, he has harbored a destructive secret. When he witnesses a horrific murder-suicide that rattles him to the core, he finally realizes he has reached rock bottom. In a last ditch effort to help himself and turn his life around, he seeks professional assistance, fully aware his time is running out.A doll with a beating heart…Taryn Jones is a mystery who wastes no time with putting Nick in his place during their awkward first meeting. The world-renowned supermodel is battling her own demons, yet, in healing herself, she also finds time to be a bright ray of sunshine for others in need. She dives headfirst into her therapy, determined to succeed, and reaches deep within to find the inner strength required to start afresh and pursue her new dreams.When Beauty meets Beast, the unthinkable happens…Nick and Taryn forge a strong friendship built on respect and restraint, until their control slips and sparks fly. Through the challenges of their respective addictions and the dark shadows of their past, they find the joy of nourishing the seeds of a love they can no longer deny.Time is running out…Nick works hard to gain the trust of his colleagues, while Taryn strives to find her own way in the beginning stages of a new endeavor. This is the time of reckoning, when temptation and doubt rear their ugly heads to awaken old pain and fears. In this race toward redemption, will Nick and Taryn’s hearts and lives be saved in the nick of time?

The Tycoon's Convenient Baby


Cherry Kay - 2015
     Billionaire Media Tycoon David is in BIG trouble. A dark rumor is threatening to destroy his public image and potentially ruin the empire he built from scratch and he will do anything to change that. His advisers tell him that the only way to repair things is to become a family man and ditch the bachelor lifestyle. Having never had time to find love this is going to prove tricky. As a way of fixing this situation, David is introduced to a beautiful business woman named Elise. This would be a standard marriage of convenience for 3 years with Elise getting a huge pay off at the end. However, there is one caveat... They need to have a baby also. Neither David nor Elise are looking for love but could the bond of a convenient baby be something that potentially changes everything?

Devil in Her Bed


Amarie Avant - 2017
    The love of my life had gone missing and was presumed dead. That's the day I died inside. Then Lincoln came along, and he was relentlessly determined to revive me, protect me, and own me. He offered me a second chance at forever. Lincoln had to thaw the numbness surrounding my heart. He fought me ... for me. His sexy, muscular body is blemished with scars. But he taught me that my emotional scars have enhanced my beauty. No matter how strong Lincoln's love is, another man harbors a dangerous affection for me. I have an obsessed stalker. Like Lincoln, he also claims that he will never let me go...

Stay with Me


Imani King - 2015
    But a handsome Russian billionaire might be in the way… This is a STAND-ALONE BWWM romance novel from Imani's Russian Billionaire Series; this book has its own HEA. Other books in this series are called Talk To Me and Dance With Me, coming out soon! Fashion designer Thania Walter's collection peaked in the fall/winter season. Now, Thania is the media's sweetheart, heading to an interview to talk about her upcoming designs. But it only takes one glimpse at a man on the set to make her crave him—dark, tall, and handsome, in an impeccable suit. Who could he be? She knows she shouldn’t let him, but the delicious stranger invades Thania's mind. Vladislav Sakharov is used to getting his way - be it with business contacts or women. When he locks eyes with Thania, he knows he needs to have her in his arms. His billions have never been in the way of getting what he wants, yet Thania is fiercely independent, proud, and wary. But not even she can resist the Vlad's Russian charm...

Heart's Conquest


Andromeda* - 2017
    Forced to find a way to survive in this savage world, her world changed when she discovered a great hidden power. A power she tried to run from… Alrik was the son of the most powerful Jarl in their land, and he's set to become his father’s heir. However, when a foolish decision was made, the family that he knew was ripped apart which forces him to leave with his mother. We always return to where we come from… Rashida and Alrik swiftly discovered that no matter what they did, no matter who tried to get in their way; the gods were always in control. From heart stopping passion, to bloody battles, to the call of vengeance that thundered in their ears, they are forced to confront their worst fears, and greatest desires. A new era is coming to their world. A world where Fire and Blood shall reign...where powerful Magic shall come alive.