He needs to make her his, but that’s against the rules...There’s a code between friends. A line drawn in the sand. A set of rules you never go against. Sleeping with your best friend’s sister is one of them.Not that I want to sleep with her. No. What I want goes far deeper than that.It’s been years since I’ve seen Bianca Russo. She was the cute pigtailed kid sister who’d hang around and drive us guys nuts. But that was years ago. I left for college and never looked back. It isn’t until I wander into a random bar that I see her again, all grown up, and walking toward me like a dream.I’ve never been the kind of guy who believes in love at first sight, but one look at the woman she’s become, and I want her in every way there is. No. I need her.Her brother is going to kill me. I made a promise to never break the rules, but if I’m going to follow my heart, I’ll have to risk it all and ignore the rules completely.

    

    And even though it was just one night, it was more than I could have hoped for. Magical. Little did I know it would alter the course of my life forever. Now what do I do? What do we do?Kai: After our beautiful night together, Summer skipped town without so much as a goodbye. A year and a half later, I still can't get her off my mind. It's a tragedy that I don't know her last name or phone number. Then again, maybe that's how she wants it.One night... one secluded Hawaiian cove... two lives changed forever—and one new one created.

    Catching feelings is not required. But when happens when hearts find themselves on the line anyway? Gabrielle Villanois feels trapped down the shore by her controlling father. Her inheritance from her grand-mère offers a way out — if she’s continuing the family line.Have a one night stand, hopefully get pregnant, and be able to access the fortune that will free her — and her baby — from her father’s clutches? Yeah, Gabrielle is more than willing to do that. British tourist Adam Bardot is visiting the United States a for the first time. He’s tired of his lonely corner of the world — and sick of what a grumpy beast that loneliness turns him into.He’s ready to take his life to the next level. If only he knew what that meant. An overseas vacation might not solve all his problems, but at least it can’t hurt . . . right?Beauty and the Beach is a steamy instalove romance with everything you're craving from a beach read -- billionaires, couplings of convenience, and a happily ever after with heart. The Flirt Club is back with six sweltering instalove romances, just in time for summer! Grab a blanket and umbrella, slather on some sunscreen, and head to the closest body of water to soak up these steamy beach reads.These sexy men on the shore are about to get their lives turned upside down by some super sweet babies. But will our guys take their unexpected bundles of joy in stride? One-click these sizzling standalone shorts to find out!

    

    One look at him and I know he’s the one.My first love. I want him to be my first everything.I know he feels the pull between us, yet something is holding him back.I don’t know what’s going on with him, but I hope it won’t tear us apart just as we begin.If you’re in the mood for a quick read, this is the book for you! No cliffhangers or cheating here. Just romance, steam, a dash of instalove, and a guaranteed happy ending!A May/December romance. First Loves Duet, Book 2 of 2.

    GRANGER PHELPSI've spent my life hiding the fact my family came from nothing. All that's important is success and the vast wealth that comes with it. I don't trust anyone, especially not with my heart.But when I almost die in an accident, I realize things need to change. My mentor took a chance on me. I want to do that for others, so I set up a Bid on a Boss fundraiser to match young entrepreneurs with captains of industry. When the curvy hottie who's been hounding me for an interview shows up, I can't take my eyes off her. When she places the winning bid, well….I hope she’s ready for me, because she’s about to get more than she bargained for. AMELIA CURTISI’m too busy trying to save the world, I have no time for men. My dream is to set up a charity for foster kids, but without financial backing, my plan’s going nowhere. Granger Phelps can help me. I’ve seen him mentoring boys at the boxing gym. He’s got all the money in the world, but won’t give me the time of day. When I find out he’s a prize in a fundraiser, I sell my car and gamble everything on a chance to win a Boss. It isn’t a gamble if I have nothing to lose, but with the way Granger looks at me, I might be in danger of losing my heart. #TheBoss is a multi-author standalone short romance series with guaranteed HEAs, no cliffhangers, and no cheating.

    

    My promise to you, the reader: no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed HEA.

    And he’s more than a decade older than me. But I want him anyway. My plans for Halloween this year are pretty laid-back: drive up to see my parents, hand out candy at their house, and watch some cheesy horror movies. But then my mom tells me that we’re invited to a Halloween party hosted by my dad’s new business partner. And my dad’s new business partner, Dante, is freakin’ hot. Hooking up with Dante proves to be inevitable. What catches us both off guard is our mutual desire to actually be together. But I don’t see how we can make it work. And I’m scared out of my mind to tell my parents about us. How can this possibly end well? JUST ONCE is a fun, short, Halloween romance with steam, sweetness, and a happily-ever-after!

    She was half my age. And if we got caught together… well, it’d be my balls on the chopping block. And yet I couldn’t get her out of my head – couldn’t keep my hands off of her. But the question remained – did she want me as much as I wanted her? Was I worth it to her when it meant walking away from the life she used to have? Tara When I came back to New York, I wasn’t looking for a man. I was running away from one. But sometimes things just… happen. And sometimes they happen for a reason. I could have done without the parental disapproval or the death threats but when someone’s worth fighting for, you just have to go against all logic and just make that leap of faith. But the question remained – would he catch me or let me fall?This Age-Gap Motorcycle Romance is the fifth book in the Wicked Kings New York series. One-Click NOW to come along for this fast, twisted action-packed ride, that will leave you breathless.

    

    A stand-alone tale of finding love at Lone Wolf Ranch. Michael: I wasn’t prepared to fall in love today. But there she is – my best friend’s daughter. I haven’t seen Skylar in a few years, and now when I look at her— Everything has changed. I know some might say I should stay away, but I must make this beautiful woman my bride or I’ll live without love forever. She’s the one for me and there can be no others. Skylar: I’ve always had a crush on Michael – a handsome older cowboy. But that’s all it was supposed to be— just a thing that would pass in time. Only now when I look at him I see my destiny instead. Can I really fall for this forbidden cowboy? Should I let myself be loved by him? A few things are certain: Cowboys appreciate natural beauty. Cowboys fall hard. Cowboys love forever.

    Just don’t fall in love with him. Because it turns out, hitmen can keep secrets too…I was a girl in trouble.He was the keep-to-himself, mysterious man next door.Until one night he became my savior, and I didn’t even know the extent of it then.Now, four years later, he’s my best friend, my roommate, my protector. I keep his secrets close to the vest. He keeps our physical boundaries in check.One. Day.All it takes is one day for secrets to start spilling over, putting us both in danger. He thinks I can’t handle his deepest, darkest secret yet.I know he can’t handle mine.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.

    He's a secret billionaire. When their paths cross, will he find more to invest in than a swimwear line?MadelineMy business is successful and thriving.On the other hand, my love life leaves something to be desired.When a chance meeting with a stranger leads to a budding romance...Will I be able to mix business with pleasure?Le CRV isn’t just a magazine; it’s a way of life, and these five curvy women are going to show you what it’s all about. Whether they're whipping up batches of tasty chocolate treats or designing stellar, trend-setting outfits, they do it with style, grace, and killer curves. This August, meet Le CRV Magazine's Women of the Year and the men who love them.