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Lethal Edge


Kaylea Cross - 2020
    Nina Gomez might be an astrophysicist and a scientist down to her bones, but she also believes in true love and happily ever after—and won’t settle for anything less. After a rocky end to her first semester teaching at the University of Montana, she’s looking forward to a new school year and a fresh start in the small town of Rifle Creek. When she meets her roommate’s work partner, a sexy, hard-edged detective, Nina is immediately intrigued. However, it’s soon clear they’re like oil and water. But when she’s confronted by the painful past event she wanted to forget, she faces an even greater danger. A predator is bent on silencing her forever, and Nina’s only hope of survival is the unattainable man who’s captured her heart. A cynical cop determined to guard his heart.Tate Baldwin has dedicated his life to serving and protecting, first in the military, and now as a detective in Rifle Creek. Badly burned by his last relationship, he isn’t looking to get involved with anyone, especially a brilliant college professor who seems to have her head in the clouds. Yet even Tate can’t deny the attraction between them that soon grows into something more. And when a secret from her past triggers a lethal threat, Tate will risk everything to stand between her and the monster who wants her dead.

Runaway Bear


Alana Sapphire - 2016
    She’s the one who ran away.Callie Masters was supposed to be a one-night stand, but once I got a taste, I was fiending for more. Then she disappeared. I woke up and she was gone.Now, she’s back. Can I get over my anger in order to claim what’s mine, or will I end up in her rear-view mirror once again?**Callie**Zax Knight is the one.I’ve known it since the moment I laid eyes on him. After years of pining, I finally worked up the courage to go after him, hoping he’d realize it, too. But he didn’t. I left our small town behind, along with a piece of my heart. Five years later, I’m forced to return. Zax wants to pick up where we left off, but I still don’t know if he’s ready for a commitment. I also have a secret; the reason I came back.What will happen when my past collides with my present?

Enemy's Secret: An Enemies to Lovers Second Chance Romance (Love Comes To Town Book 2)


Ashlee Price - 2020
    

Hunted


Liliana Carlisle - 2021
    It contains a destructive Alpha, a rebellious Omega, and a guaranteed HEA.

How to Fool a Duke


Mary Lancaster - 2020
    The ultimate goal: to find husbands for these rejected ladies of the ton. Yet, not every young woman is motivated by the same emotions, for some of these ladies possess rakish hearts that can only be tamed by true love.Her voice is pure, her motives wicked.Lady Sarah Merrington will never forget being spurned by the duke she was supposed to marry. After all, that is the very reason she finds herself as a personal guest to the enigmatic Lady Whitmore in her village on the coast, a place of sanctuary where a lady might learn new accomplishments and, perhaps, the necessary skills to charm the elites of society. And Sarah is determined to reinvent herself so she can seek satisfaction, if not a bit of feminine revenge against the Duke of Vexen.Leonard Blackmore, the Duke of Vexen, is invited to host a charitable event in a place he's never heard of before and by a lady he's never met. Pleased by the opportunity, he accepts the invitation only to find his gracious hostess, Lady Whitmore, is not only a fellow patron to the arts but provides second chances to young ladies who simply need a helping hand. Unexpectedly, the duke meets a beautiful woman who sings like an angel. He swears he's seen her before but can't quite remember where or when. It doesn't matter, for she's captured his deep interest, and he always gets what he wants.Sarah can't believe her duke has arrived, giving her the chance to fulfill her dream for revenge. But the more she's around him, the more she admires and likes him. And it's only a matter of time before he realizes who she is. Will Sarah take advantage of the perfect opportunity to fool her duke, or will she forgive and forget in order to give love a second chance?

A Thousand Cuts


Anne Malcom - 2021
    A criminal. A monster.Until he was more than that.He took me as payment for a debt. Nothing more than a pawn in an intricate game of lies, manipulation and death.He saw the darkness in me. It called to him. Just like his wretched soul called to me.He was king of the underworld.And he wanted me to be his queen.But despite how much the most depraved parts of me wanted that crown, I knew I only had one option.Take the Catalano family down.Or die trying.

Savage


Sara Fields - 2020
    I thought no alpha could tame me. I was wrong. Many men have tried to master me, but never one like Aric. He is not just an alpha, he is a fearsome beast, and he means to take for himself what warriors and kings could not conquer. I thought I could fight him, but his mere presence forced overwhelming, unimaginable need upon me and now it is too late. I'm about to go into heat, and what comes next will be truly shameful.He's going to ravage me, ruthlessly laying claim to every single inch of me, and it's going to hurt. But no matter how desperately I plead as he wrenches one screaming climax after another from my helplessly willing body, he will not stop until I'm sore, spent, and marked as his.It will be nothing short of savage.Publisher's Note: Savage includes spankings, rough sexual scenes, intense and humiliating punishments, and strong D/s themes.

Educated by the Alien


Sabrina Kade - 2018
    Alluring Blythe knows aliens can’t be trusted until one seems determined to prove there’s kindness hidden in even the darkest corners of the universe.This is a prequel novella set in the Rebels of Sidyth series but can be read at any time. It includes a preview chapter of Purchased by the Alien (Book #1) and Guarded by the Alien (Book #2) and is a great introduction to the sci-fi romance series with guaranteed HEAs and hot alien action.

Caiden


V. Vaughn - 2016
    The moment she does though, she discovers she’s just requested a super-hot alien be delivered to her doorstep the very next day. While Mandy’s excited about the sexy man she’s about to get, the strings attached are a different story. Caiden TS-461 lands on Earth before he’s been properly trained for the culture, but as soon as he meets his human mate he’s willing to do whatever it takes to win her heart. When he breaks a rule to make Mandy happy, the pair end up back on planet Eroscia to face punishment for their crime, and the sentence could make Mandy resent him forever.

Highlander's War Of Clans: A Scottish Medieval Historical Romance


Adamina Young - 2020
    

Mine


Andie M. Long - 2017
    If you review, please do not post spoilers.MelissaI had my life all planned out, but in the blink of an eye it was gone. I lost my baby, my husband, my happy ever after.So I made another plan…Destroy the man who ruined it all. Edward Bonham. With his perfect wife and perfect life. Why should he be allowed to keep everything I’ve been denied?Years have passed; they think they're safe. They think no one remembers. They think all is forgiven. But I will never forgive, I will never forget, and one day, retribution will be MInE.An 18+ read with dark scenes.Genre: Dark suspense.Check out Andie's other dark suspense reads:UnderneathSave HerBulLIED

Call of the Wolves


Adam Dark - 2020
    

Waiting To Score


Elouise Tynan - 2021
    And I have no desire to be one of many.But when my ex turns to outright stalking, West’s unexpected offer to play the role of fake boyfriend suddenly seems like a safe bet.I have a few rules to throw down though, because despite his killer charm, I have no intention of getting involved with a guy like West for real, no matter how hard he tries to shoot his shot.WEST WRIGHTIt’s not like girls throwing themselves at me is a new thing, but the hot brunette with legs for days who jumped me in the quad definitely caught me off guard.Shame my eyes are firmly on the prize—making it to the NBA. Which means I don’t have time for relationships. Even fake ones.But after one hot kiss that hit harder than a three-point buzzer-beater, I can’t get Monty out of my head. And I want her between my sheets. Next thing I know I’m her campus knight, offering to fake date her under the guise of getting her ex-boyfriend off her back. So why does this relationship suddenly feel real? And why aren’t I bolting in the other direction?

Hard Fix


Mila Crawford - 2019
    He’s worked hard to get where he is; owner of one of the fastest growing companies in America. His success, coupled with his dashing looks have earned him the reputation of America’s Most Eligible Bachelor. But Edison isn’t a ladies’ man. He wants a real woman to share his success with. Problem is—there’s no one who’s ever caught his attention. Laney Mills was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. But the hum of an engine and the scent of motor oil was the only thing that made her feel like she was truly herself. She worked hard to establish her own business without capitalizing on her family’s wealth. So when The Lace Garage gets a fancy new competitor in town, she is less than ecstatic. Wanting to blow off steam, Lacey and Edison head to the same local bar unbeknownst to the other, where a night of explosive passion leads to a junkyard of problems. Should Laney and Edison try to repair the damage, or should they just scrap this lemon? Either way, this internal combustion is one hell of hard fix. Warning: Get your engines running with these two mechanics. Laney will do anything to drive him off the road while all Edison can think about is getting under her hood.

Fighter's Heart


A. Rivers - 2020
    The MMA superstar everyone loves to hate. Now it’s my job to clean up his image…before it’s too late.I never meant to become the P.R. specialist for the biggest jerks in professional sports. Unfortunately, I built a reputation for turning douchebags into media darlings, and now I’m stuck.I know all about men like Jase Rawlins and have the emotional scars to prove it. I want nothing to do with him, but my boss makes an offer I can’t refuse. My dreams are finally within reach, and the more I get to know Jase, the more I wonder if I’ve gotten him all wrong. He may be bossy and infuriating, but he’s hiding a heart as massive as his ego.Can I trust the feelings growing between us when my career and his freedom are on the line?