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Ace & Bleu: A Dope Boy Love Story
Sol - 2017
After his older brother stepped down and passed him the throne, Ace is tasked with the difficulties of transitioning from being Underboss to H.N.I.C. The job was tough but flipping the culture of an established drug empire had to be done. His money along with his squad had his foremost attention for the longest time, all he wanted to do was get richer by any means necessary. He wasn't looking for love but there's always the exception to the rule.Bleu Majors was the exception to every rule. When he saw her, he knew he had to have her. She was gorgeous, smart, driven and he felt like she could handle a man of his caliber. But he forgot to read between the lines on the pages and took the woman off face value. You've heard of the saying don't judge a book by its cover right? The blue eyed beauty had an insatiable appetite for bad boys and the fast life, the rush of it all really did something to her. Ace offered her all of that in the most addictive way. But the problemwith living life in the fast lane, is that when you make it to your destination so quickly...you just might not be prepared. Follow them on this rollercoaster ride full of betrayal, steamy romance, lies, murder and deceit as they battle between love versus lust. Will love conquer all or will temptations get the best of the dynamic duo? You know what they say about those temporary fixes… Now ask yourself this question, are you ready for Ace & Bleu?
Deja
Tajana Sutton - 2010
Her best friend Jade introduced herto Xavier Jones. He was the partner/cousin of Jade's boyfriend Jay. She got everything a woman couldever want; the man, the ring, and the baby, but Jay's ex Mona felt that was her position and shewouldn't stop until she reclaimed the spot. Xavier and Jay had recently retired from the drug game asmillionaires but that came with a price and much drama. Xavier's baby mamaLatasha wasn't too happy about him either and about him settling down with Deja. She felt she had the baby, so she should have the man as well and she tried everything in her power to break them up until she realized the joke was on her, but it was too late...
Lusting For Luke
Sara Celi - 2017
I worry every day about my bills and student loans. He's the heir of a wealthy American family, a dynasty that expects him to marry a blueblood--and soon. I grew up on the wrong side of Kissimmee, Florida. When Luke Rothschild races into my life, however, everything changes. He's a breath of fresh, coastal air, a gusty breeze that infuses a brand-new, tempting scent into my world. I lust for Luke, I fall fast, and I fall hard, so much so that I almost forget how little we have in common. But then comes the inevitable...the stark reminder that I don't fit into Luke's rich, sparkling life. No matter how hard I try to play the part outside the bedroom, or how much I lust for him in his boudoir, there is no way I can erase my past and become the woman his family will accept with open arms. Or...is there? LUSTING FOR LUKE first in a series of romance novels and novellas set in Palm Beach, Florida. All titles in the "Billionaires of Palm Beach" series can be read individually and independently. More details to be announced at a later date. ****BOOK COVER NOT FINAL*****
Unlucky in Love
Lexy Timms - 2017
LUKE McCONNELL is neck-deep in conspiracy. With a job to do, the last thing he needs is to get mixed up with the boss’ daughter—especially when that boss appears to be a front for the Bianchi crime family. DANIELLE LEONID has no idea what her family is up to—at least it seems that way at first glance. But the beautiful blonde has a blind spot a mile wide where her brother’s concerned, and will do anything to protect him. Her father, on the other hand, she hates with a passion. A rich little spoiled brat has no business getting in the way of his investigation. But when sparks fly between the two, Luke sees an opportunity to get close to the family—and to find the proof he needs to shut down their whole operation. The problem is there’s no contingency in place for losing his heart. The beautiful blonde turns out to be everything he’s dreamed of. But she’s got secrets of her own. Suddenly he’s caught in a conflict—do the job and destroy everything Danielle believes in…or walk away and let the criminals run free. Fans of Mr. and Mrs. Smith will love this series! Note: Lexy Timms would like you to know that this story will end on a mild cliff hanger.
Beautiful Fury
Katharine E. Hamilton - 2018
proves to be her most difficult undertaking. Renown for his privacy, Caroline discovers F.W.’s true identity only to find the man behind the art lives a reclusive lifestyle with no wish to display his art in a gallery. Finnegan Walsh dislikes distractions. And he extremely dislikes having people in his workshop. He loves working with glass and creating pieces of art. Simple. However, since meeting Caroline Pritchard, his space is threatened, and the quiet life he strives so hard to maintain is immediately disrupted. Can Caroline convince Finn to take a chance on her with his art and his heart?
He Loves Me, He Loves You Not
Mychea - 2012
Twin sisters Shia and Leigh are trying to readjust to life, while caring for their baby sister Remi. With the exception of Leigh s angry, dramatic mood swings every now and then, everything seems to be going great. That is until Demetri; the mysterious stranger enters their midst, and falls right in the path of the newly single Shia. After dating Trent for so long, she is looking for a man to treat her like a queen, and Demetri is heaven sent...until inexplicable things begin to happen. When one of her sisters goes missing, and was last seen with Trent and Demetri, Shia suddenly realizes no one is who they appear to be. The seemingly normal world she and her sisters recreated is destroyed. Shia begins to realize that her parents' past deeds are coming back to haunt them all and no one can be trusted. It is unclear to Shia which man truly has her best interest - and safety - at heart. Staring at the wilted flower she calls life, she is slowly pulling back the layers to try to understand if He loves me, he loves you not...
Fallin 4 The Bad Guy
Dominique Thomas - 2018
She looked at him. The man that had taken her heart and her freedom and she smiled. “My World.” For Emory life was good. He’d been able to leave the drug game behind and make a name for himself. One that would make his parents proud. One phone call changed his life and in an instant he was back to his old ways. Only it was a different game. Neveah lived a good life. She had all of the things that a woman could want but something was missing. After being betrayed by someone near and dear to her heart she finds herself even more lost. When she's taken away from everything she's ever known she finds herself genuinely happy for the first time in her life. But that happiness doesn't come easy and Neveah questions if its even real because she's falling for the same person that abducted her. This is a two part series.
Caring for Her Wounded Rancher: A Western Historical Romance Book
Ava Winters - 2020
His Love Got Me On Lock
Tay Mo'Nae - 2017
When the abuse from her foster father begins to escalate, Dynasty has to leave the situation. Out in the streets, naïve and on her own Dynasty’s situation goes from bad to worse when she is rescued by Dymitri. For five years, Dynasty is trapped in a mentally and emotionally abusive dead end relationship. Besides her best friend Miracle, Dynasty feels alone in a cold, cruel world. After being setup for a murder he didn’t commit and spending the last five years in jail, Safaree is ready to get his life back on track. Upon his release from the penitentiary he jumps head first back into the streets; his ultimate goal is to take down the man who set him up. When Dynasty and Safaree meet the vibe between the two of them is undeniable. Dynasty starts to feel whole again with someone other than Miracle by her side and Safaree sees Dynasty as not only a blessing but a means to an end. The only problem is Safaree has a secret that will have Dynasty questioning everything. Miracle has her own struggles in life and vows to never fall in love after everything she’s been through in the past. If she was to even consider falling in love, a man in the streets would not be her ideal mate. Ryan however is looking to change Miracles way of thinking. His focus has always been on his daughter and making money in the streets after spending is whole life in foster care but now he is trying to add Miracle to his priority list. The danger of Ryan’s street dealing may be more than Miracle can handle though. Will Safaree’s secret be big enough to push Dynasty back into Dymitri’s abusive arms or will she finally walk away? Will Dymitri even allow Dynasty to leave or will she pay the ultimate price? Can Ryan convince Miracle to give street love a chance even if it can be dangerous? Find out as these couples experience the highs and lows of life and relationships in His Love Got Me on Lock.
Baller Dreams
Tasha Macklin - 2012
He is forced to make a number of decisions that will change his life. Choosing school over the mean Detroit's Eastside streets, the sudden reality of his poor circumstances make him painfully aware of the fortunes that can be made if he embarks on the career path of a hustler. Deciding that he wants to be a baller, Dre meets and forms an alliance with an older, very beautiful female named Destiny. Unbeknownst to him, she had a secret and motive that draws her to him, which causes her to assist him in making all of his plans reality. Dre and his closest friends will create a clique called the Eastside Syndicate and set a hustle in motion like Detroit has never seen. No one else in the city will be able to compete with the murder and muscle game that they release upon the streets. However, when he falls in love with another and finds himself at odds with Destiny, the beautiful temptress who helped to make his dreams come true will stop at nothing to bring Dre and the organization that he created to its knees. Dre has everything that a hustler could ever want. Only when the tide turns, he will quickly realize that the dream life he once lived was no more than a nightmare in disguise.
The English Heart
Helena Halme - 2013
This was love. The stuff she’d read about in books since she was a teenager; the films she’d watched. This was how Ryan O’Neal felt about Ali MacGraw in Love Story, and Barbra Streisand about Robert Redford in, The Way We Were. Kaisa grinned. She’d wanted to pose the same question to the Englishman that Katie had to Hubbell, ‘Do you smile ALL the time?’ When a young Finnish student, Kaisa, is invited to the British Embassy cocktail party in Helsinki to celebrate a Royal Navy visit to Finland, she’s not looking for romance. After all, her future has been carefully planned: she’s to complete her degree, marry her respectable, well-to-do Finnish fiancé Matti, and live happily ever after. Enter the dashing Peter, a newly qualified Navy Officer. Like a moth to a flame, Kaisa falls head over heels in love. Kaisa and Peter embark on a long-distance relationship, but at the height of the Cold War, while the Englishman chases Russian submarines, Kaisa is stuck in Finland, a country friendly with the Soviet Union. Can they trust each other? Can their love go the distance? The English Heart is the first novel in the ‘unputdownable’ Nordic Heart Romance Series. If you liked An Officer and a Gentleman, or enjoy European fiction, you’ll love this stylish love story by the Finnish author Helena Halme. Pick up this heart-warming 1980s Nordic fiction title today! PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS 'THE ENGLISHMAN'
Wesley
Stacy Eaton - 2019
When she sees a man touching her daughter at the park, she reacts without listening. It’s only later when her daughter is rushed to the hospital that she realizes how wrong she had been. Doctor Wesley Young only wanted to help the tender-aged girl he witnessed fall, but when her mother attacks him at the park, he’s left stunned. When the little girl arrives later in the emergency department, he comes face to face with the mother makes more of an impression on him than the cut she left on his face. Things heat up quick when Marisol is no longer his patient, but when things from the past are revealed, Wes isn’t sure that Charlotte is the woman for him. Can Charlotte find a way to explain it all so that Wes will accept both her and her daughter before it’s too late? The Loving a Young Series will include six books: Wesley Henley, (Jan 2020) More Young's coming soon! Bradley - Riley - Huntley - Kayley
Deceit, Lies, & Alibi's
Shontaiye - 2015
An orphan who grew up in the gritty streets of Philadelphia, his life changed when he found his soulmate Shaleea. Noah has it all: a thriving string of businesses, a smart and beautiful woman, and a bank account full of illegal cash he managed to obtain during his years of crime. However, like the typical man, he foolishly lets a moment of pleasure cloud his judgement. A lustful encounter with Eve seemingly unravels his picture-perfect life overnight. Noah soon learns that an emotional side-chick that doesn’t know her place, is a woman that can dismantle the strongest foundations and destroy even the strongest men."Eve, who also happens to be an escort, knows the rules of the game when she steps in to play, but she quickly decides she no longer wants to play fair when her heart determines she wants rich and handsome Noah, all to herself. The problem is: the feelings aren’t mutual. To Eve that is something that can be changed through strategy, with her going deep into her bag of tricks to ensure she gets what she wants.Beautiful and educated, Shaleea is every man’s dream come true. Unfortunately, those qualities aren’t enough to keep Noah’s eyes from wandering. Struggling to come to grips with his infidelity, Shaleea soon falls into the arms of an unsuspecting suitor who is willing to go to great and dangerous lengths to have her all to himself. Lust rules in this street tale, creating a messy playing field for all involved. When love and lust intertwine, will love conquer, or will jealousy and envy destroy everyone in its path?