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Christmas Chemistry


Ella Goode - 2020
    My mom has gone on a well-deserved cruise and I’m alone, starting a new position to be the assistant of famed researcher Dr. Nathan Amherst.The department secretary says he’s terrible and they have to hire new assistants all the time which is why I’m starting at the end of the term. She’s all but begging me to overlook his bad habits and nasty temper.I could’ve endured those things, but I wasn’t prepared to for him to be the science version of John Wick. He’s so gorgeous and so smart and I’m so attracted to him that I’m worried I won’t be able to keep my hands off of him.I need this job but it’s already in jeopardy—and so am I!

Salacious


A. Zavarelli - 2017
    An artist. A visionary. A creator. If ever a perfect man existed, it would be him. The only problem is… that perfect man? He’s also my professor. *I came here to teach. To absolve myself from the guilt of my past by doing good for others. That plan has worked out just fine.Until her. Chloe Abernathy. Because when I see the shy dancer in the back of my classroom, the man in me wants nothing more to corrupt her.

The Teacher and the Beast


Carter Blake - 2017
    I know he’s way out of my league, but I can’t help the butterflies that take flight in my stomach every time I see him. But what could a self-made billionaire and a third grade teacher have in common, besides the explosive heat between us whenever he touches me? Nothing, besides the affection for one special little girl. I know I should keep my distance. But one touch. One kiss. And I know the man will have me breaking all my rules. **The Teacher and the Beast is a steamy, standalone romance with an HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger**

Fling


Jana Aston - 2016
    At least it’s not my brother’s best friend. Or my best friend’s brother. Or… never mind. It’s all pretty cliche. And worse? My boss’ best friend is his business partner. Which sort of makes him my boss too. Okay - it’s not sort of. It’s definite. Gabe Laurent is off limits. Totally off limits. Which is fine. I make do with my imagination. He’ll never know. Ever. Unless my work bestie passes me an eighties-style teen movie sex quiz during a meeting and I fill it out. And it ends up in Gabe’s hands… *** Please Note *** Wrong - Sophie's Story Right - Everly's Story Fling - Sandra's Story Trust - Chloe's Story - November 8, 2016 Each book can be read on it's own, but TRUST takes place 6 months after the first three books. Characters from those first three books appear in TRUST, living their happily ever afters.

Mr. Sapphire (A Mr. Billionaire Short Story)


Vivian Ward - 2019
    She was there to interview for a job and was well qualified but, with her beauty and charisma, all I could see was her gorgeous face. Hiring her was my first mistake because everyone knows that office romances never end well. Taking her on a date was my second mistake because I knew it was more than business. Bringing her back to my mansion? I wouldn’t call that a mistake because I was already head over heels for her. They say diamonds are forever but my love for her will last longer than all eternity. The Flirt Club does it again! Hold on tight! We have 14 of your favorite romance authors bringing you hot and steamy billionaires who are about to meet their happily ever afters--only they don't know it yet. Come along for the ride, again and again. And with billionaires, you know their wallets aren't the only things bulging... #FlirtClub #WhatsInYourWallet #TheMrShortStories #TheyCallMeMr

Mountain Man


Regina Wade - 2020
    Clint is wild, free, and big enough to climb. Get ready for a quick and steamy new series featuring the protective older men of Knotty Wood Ridge and the curvy younger women that fall for them. No cliffhangers here. Just Mountain Men bringing the guaranteed HEA heat to your kindle!

His Innocent Flower


Sadie Barron - 2019
    Her shop, Tori’s Blooms, is just scraping by, so being hired to style the flowers for the society wedding of the year could put her business on the map.If she makes it out alive, that is. It’s not a Bridezilla that Tori has to worry about. It’s the bride’s demanding, perfectionist—and drop-dead gorgeous—father.An all-too-demanding man…CEO Gabriel gets exactly what he wants, or else. His little girl is getting married, and he’s taking a hands-on interest in everything—including the beautiful florist whose baby blues have his protective alpha side roaring to possess her.Tori is the woman for Gabriel, today, tomorrow and forever, and he’ll be taking her pretty flower before anyone can say “I do.”Author's note: this is a short, steamy, over-the-top and safe insta-love romance that will have you sighing with happiness. No cheating, only a big flowery happy every after!

My Father's Best Friend


Fiona Davenport - 2016
    What he wasn’t expecting was to want her for himself—with an intensity that drives him to get her pregnant before her father finds out about the two of them. Delilah falls hard and fast for Ethan. But she isn’t sure what to think when he confesses his connection to the father she’s never met. Or how her father is going to react when he learns she’s having his best friend’s baby. Bonus Content! My Father's Best Friend includes an extra Fiona Davenport book, Fraternization Rule, which starts at about the 53% mark. For a limited time only!

Stolen by the Hitman


Jagger Cole - 2021
    Giving her up isn’t an option. I’m a man with a certain set of strengths: brutality, precision, and the coldness to do whatever it takes to get the job done. It’s what made me an asset to the SEALS. Now, it’s what makes me an ideal killer for hire with Ruthless Corp. But my strengths are put to the test when she comes between me and a job. It’s supposed to be easy: kill the scummy old bastard of a target, take his priceless diamond necklace as payment. Except that’s a little hard to do, when those diamonds are locked without a key around Leah Hartley’s pretty little neck.She’s young and innocent, with curves so goddamn tempting that my hands ache to claim her. But she’s also something else now: mine. My captive. My prisoner until I can figure this mess out.There are forces hunting us down. They’re after the jewels and the both of us. But I’ll be damned if I give her up.There’s a key out there for the prize around her neck. But pretty soon, I don’t give a damn about the diamonds. I already have my prize.And she just might be the key to my broken, cold heart.This June meet 22 heroes who are downright dangerous. These alphas do nothing half-way. They may have blood on their hands, but they have love in their hearts. Some romances were written in the stars — but these hitmen must fight heaven and earth for the women they love.This sizzling hot quicky is safe, with absolutely no cheating, no cliffhanger, and a perfect happy ever after.

Doctor Babymaker


Madison Faye - 2018
    Every inch of him… I’m the youngest, brightest, and most hotshot medical director the fertility clinic’s ever seen. Nothing gets between me and my job, until Ada Chase walks in. I’m not supposed to touch her, at least, not in the way I want to. She’s off limits in so many ways. Too rich. Too innocent. Too never-been-touched. …Too much my patient. The sheltered young heiress is in my office so her rich, sh*tty family can see if she’s capable of bearing children. And I’m supposed to examine her – every inch of her sweet, tempting body – to check. But I’ve wanted her since the instant I laid eyes on her, and now I’m obsessed, possessed, and driven like I’ve never been before. First, I’m going to make her beg. Second, I’ll make her mine. And third? Well, third is the best part. Third is me putting a baby in that soft young belly. And after that, I’ll steal her away from all of this. F**k the medical code of conduct, forget professionalism, and d*mn the consequences. Oh, Ada can bear children alright. …so long as they’re mine.   I know what you’re thinking – this sounds like dirty, filthy doctor-fantasy smut. And if you’re thinking that, the good news is, you’re entirely correct ;). This book is hot and heavy insta-love and lust at it’s finest, with a dominant alpha hero completely obsessed with claiming and making babies with his untouched heroine. Safe, no cheating, and a HEA guaranteed. The doctor will see you take you now… For a limited time, this new release edition contains additional content for further reader enjoyment, as a thank you for your support. Though the page-count below may show differently, Doctor Babymaker is a novella-length book of approx. 25k words.

My Friend's Dirty Uncle


Katie Ford - 2018
    He’s older, hardened and dangerously off-limits. Dani’s a small town girl visiting her wealthy cousins for the summer. Ritzy Coral Beach makes her feel uncomfortable with its gigantic mansions and fancy cars. But at a party, Dani meets a magnetic man who promises to teach her how to get filthy. Hunter Maddox is rich, powerful, and bored as hell. Another dull summer in Coral Beach stretches out before him in an unending series of days. But when a certain curvy virgin shows up, suddenly life gets a lot more interesting. He’s gonna corrupt this sweet girl for what it’s worth … but what happens when his heart gets caught in the game? Get ready to squirm in your seat as the curvy girl learns her lesson at the hands of the powerful alpha male. But don’t worry – we know you love the panty-wetting action :) Just be sure to have a cool drink and fan on hand! As always, bonus books included. Love, Sarah and Katie

The Russian's Ballerina: A Mafia Romance


Ever Lilac - 2021
    All he knows is that he has to keep her in his life. With the precision that only an underground boss can have, he hunts her down and makes her his.But Alec has one, dangerous secret that threatens to tear them apart. And when his ballerina finds out she might dance out of his life forever...

Professed


Nicola Rendell - 2016
    They bust out of an emergency exit and have axis-shaking sex. He pours whiskey in her belly button and after they run out of condoms, they have to get creative. That kind of sex. The next day, she learns that he is none other than Dr. Benjamin Beck, a brand new member of the Yale faculty and the hottest thing to happen to academia since… well, ever. She has to take his damned junior seminar to graduate, but it gets worse. He’s also her College Master: her boss, her advisor, her everything. And he’s just moved in, right downstairs. They can’t stay away from each other. They're either fusion or fission or both. They’re making out in libraries, hiding notes between stones, and sneaking off to nautically themed AirBnbs. Hear that sound? It’s the academic code of ethics going up in flames. If they're found out, he’ll lose his job and his reputation. She'll lose her scholarship and be forced to return to the life of lobster fishing that she thought she’d escaped. And they will be found out, yes they will.So what the hell are they going to do? *** To the reader: Things get damned dirty in this book. The characters curse, the sex gets explicit. It’s an erotic love story with fury. Be advised. Other tasters’ notes: HEA. Sweet. Funny. Dirty. Muddy. Wet. Inspired by a real professor.

Escorting the Billionaire


Leigh James - 2015
    except everything.When billionaire mogul James Preston hires an escort as a date for his brother's wedding, he knows he's taking a risk. One thing he won't be taking? The escort's clothes off. He just wants a date--not a girlfriend. Not a relationship. No strings. No ties. No games. No sex. He has his reasons. He lost someone he loved, and isn't interested in trying again. Too many opportunities for mistakes or worse, heartbreak.Audrey Reynolds became a high-end escort to keep her brother in his expensive group home. James Preston is the client of her dreams--he's offering to pay her more money for two weeks than she's ever made before. But James is...difficult. He's gorgeous, troubled and all too human for Audrey's business-like tastes. Determined to complete her assignment and collect the money, Audrey tries to play by James's rules. But before she knows what's happening, he's rewriting the contract.When Audrey ends up in James's bed, he realizes that she's everything he's wanted...and everything he's been running from.Escorting the Billionaire Part 2Two weeks is all they have... is it enough?High-end Escort Audrey Reynolds opened herself up to real feelings for James Preston, the billionaire who hired her. And then he turned on her. Now she's back on assignment and guarding her heart.All Audrey wants is to finish the assignment; she needs to make enough money to keep her brother safe. That's what she keeps telling herself, anyway.James is determined to earn back Audrey's trust. When Audrey's mother threatens to expose that her daughter is a prostitute to his family and the press, James takes matters into his own hands. Unfortunately, his own mother is much more difficult to manage. Carefully guarding her family fortune, James's mother is beginning to see Audrey as a real threat to the Preston name.And she doesn't even know the half of it.Escorting the Billionaire Part 3She's an escort... but is she a sure thing?High-end escort Audrey Reynolds is determined to protect billionaire James Preston from anything that could hurt him--including her.Everything changes when James tells her his real feelings.When James's mother steps in, Audrey has to decide if being with James is worth the risk. She wants to protect him, and James wants to be with her, but can they find a happily ever after together--and in one piece?

It's Complicated


Missy Johnson - 2017
     Nick Jenson is my neighbor. My hot, oh-so-sexy, very-well-equipped neighbor that I’d spend hours watching from the safety of my bedroom window. I saw lots of things I probably shouldn’t have. Sometimes I’d touch myself, imagining it were his hands roaming over my body instead of my own. I had just one mission—to find out if the rumors were true. Then one day, he caught me watching him. I was mortified. I was prepared to quit college, move to another country, and live the rest of my life saying, “Nick who?” But, apparently, life had other ideas. Because Nick? Well, he isn’t just my neighbor … He’s also my father’s best friend. If I thought things were difficult before, they were about to get a whole lot more complicated. Oh, and those rumors? Holy fuck, were they true … **Awkward Love is a series of short, sexy, fun novels that can be read in ANY order. Each book is COMPLETELY seperate from the next, so you can read one, or you can read them all.**