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Asher


Erosa Knowles - 2019
    left home for a job and the start of a new life across the country in a place called Versteck Valley. It was time for her to jumpstart her career and enroll her son in a school for gifted kids. On the surface, Versteck looked like a perfect place to live in peace and raise her son. But Versteck had secrets that Mya couldn’t imagine and the residents refused to share. Asher Pendergrass had built his security company on grit and determination. He and his cousins had invested millions to make their teen-aged dream a reality. Versteck Arms was a place that accepted the best talent from around the world and they’d defend their piece of heaven against all outsiders. Asher isn’t too keen on Mya living next door and even less so when an unknown threat arrives in town harassing the single mother and her son. Strangers weren’t welcome in Versteck, those who started trouble even less so. With a threat against Mya and her son rising each day, Asher and the men of Versteck have to make a decision to either band together to help the newcomer or step aside.

Gumbo


Tiana Laveen - 2019
    It is intended for mature audiences. BLURB: Tony Romano’s life was torn apart at age fifteen when his father died. His mother moved him and his brother from New Jersey to Belle Glade, Florida, a place rife with crime and bleakness. With his widowed mother working two jobs to support them, she was rarely home and the streets were soon raising Tony. Cassidy Macklin was raised by her grandmother for most of her life. Smart, creative, and kind-hearted, she does her utmost to prevent her circumstances to bring her down. Reading helps her escape to a different life and place, even if only in her imagination. And Grandmama’s soulful food is the balm that heals her heart and keeps her world afloat. Tony and Cassidy form a connection, which deepens as the days pass. But soon, darkness rears its head and things fall apart, bringing havoc and turmoil. Years later, the two cross paths again and both must come to terms with the monsters of their past. Their discoveries trigger emotions they’ve never faced before. Secrets, pain, and old habits—some of those die hard. Will Tony and Cassidy be able to finally have the life together that they so deserve, or will they be forced to part again, this time forever? Read ‘Gumbo’ to find out!

Heaven on Hell Island


Shea Swain - 2018
    James relied on her first impression of Chris, she might have let him drown. But there is something about him that inexplicably draws her in. Maybe it was something she saw when she stared at his calm face as the plane they were on fell from the sky. Now stranded on a mysterious deserted island, Bleu must not only contend with the elements, she must depend on a survivalist who also happens to be a hate-filled extremist. Chris Stokes can’t keep his eyes off the well-dressed woman, even though he was taught that her kind is beneath him. Her very presence makes him feel inadequate in every way. Yet, Bleu saved his life and he owes her. That means doing his damnedest to keep her alive. Only, Chris can’t deny how alluring Bleu is or how badly he wants her to see him, and not the man he no longer wants to be. This book contains some views and language that may be uncomfortable for some. This story is about change, growth, and is for adults 18 years and older. Readers discretion advise.

Saving Her


Tiana Cole - 2019
     Bev Witnessing the brutal murder of my grandfather upended my whole life. We packed up and moved across the country to start over safely. I built my business and kept to myself, never wishing for more. Never wanting more. Until I met a man who made me want more. Need more. Crave it. Too bad it was all a lie. Too bad my safety depends on trusting him. Too bad I can’t resist him... Lucas It was a chance to start over after the service, and I took it. He was my dad’s old military buddy, and his little princess needed help. I needed a job, a distraction, so I went, expecting to protect a Hollywood brat. Bev wasn’t any of those things. She was sexy as hell. Sweet as a summer night. And she was being stalked by a psycho. I had to keep her safe, not fall for her. Fate had other plans. When she finds out the truth, I’ll do whatever it takes to convince her what we have is real.   ****This is a standalone 51,000-word full-length novel with a touch of steam and HEA.****

Outlaw's Delight


Dahlia Rose - 2016
    To clear his name he had to become one of the men he apprehended, an outlaw living on the outside of a society he once protected. The only place he could go was the one place not even the Pinkerton’s dare tread, Dessert Gulch nestled in the Santa Fe mountains. There he found Delight Blue, an ebony goddess who ran the Copperhead Bar. Her eyes held as much fire as the gun she carried on her hip, and he tasted the passion when he kissed her lips. They joined forces to bring down the man who had done them both wrong. All the while the desire that simmered between them became an uncontrollable fire. Simon knew that one way or the other their fate was irrevocably entwined. Come hell or high water, he intended that after the last hand was dealt, the exotic Delight would be his forever.

The Witch Who Will Be Queen


Courtney Dean - 2020
    Amani Giles is content with her quiet but hectic life even after she calls off her engagement with her college sweetheart. Helping others consumes her days, but she spends lonely nights in her condo nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Canton, GA. Raised by a single mom and her grandmother, everyone knows the Giles family, but Amani knows nothing of her family history. However, when she meets one of her charity’s biggest donors at her gala, the supernatural world collides with her otherwise routine life. Aleksandr Morozov is the CEO of the Kamenev Corporation, the owner of Tantric, a renowned BDSM club, and the country’s most eligible bachelor. Aleksandr also has a secret—while he is a successful businessman to most, he is also the Vampire King . . . although he stops following the traditions of his kind after his mother’s unsolved murder. He no longer believes in the lore surrounding the Prophecy of Old, but all that changes when he sees Amani and discovers the stories about True Mates are real.  A BWWM Paranormal Romance. For mature audiences.

Alien Mechanic's Junker Bride


Stella Dawn - 2018
    I've got refugee supplies to drop off, self-centered captains to trade with, and a jealous ex to outrun. Then, my ship breaks down. To top it all off, the massive, muscular, sexy-as-sin alien I've hired to fix it thinks I'm his mate. I don't care if he's hotter than the fire his draconic ancestors breathed. I don't care how good he is in bed. Or in the cockpit. Or up against the wall. I don't even care that he claims we're fated. I don't need a mate, only a mechanic. Or at least that's what I think until all hell breaks loose. I hate to admit it, but the darkness I'm facing is too much for me to go up against alone. To protect my freedom, I'm going to have to give myself to the dangerous alien stranger who wants to keep me for himself.

The Butcher Of Beaumont


JanJan Untamed - 2018
    And I know what I saw. You are disobedient and a spoiled fucking brat. A good daughter would have heeded her mother’s warning and stayed away.” He drags me to my feet. “Get up. We need to move. It is only a matter of time before someone turns you in and the palace guard comes searching for us.” “I am grieving, you beastly man.” I snarl at him. “Show some respect.” My attempt to remove myself from his firm grip is met with resistance. His hand is locked around my arm as he pulls me along. Can he not see that I am angry and hurting after witnessing the horrors that were foisted upon my family today? I am a grief-stricken woman, damn it. “You can grieve while we walk, Sunshine. Do not speak to me of respect after you disobeyed your mother and risked your stupid neck.” He gives me a good shake. “Now, which way is it?” “West.” I concede. “Into the mountains.” I am not sure if I can trust him. What if he tries to rob me? Or rape me? “You have nothing that I want, woman.” The arrogant ass smirks rudely. “I assure you, your virtue is safe with me.” He laughs for a full minute. “The sooner I get you home, the sooner I can be rid of you.” Please note that this is a work of historical fiction. The names, characters, places and other incidents are the product of the author’s twisted imagination or are used fictitiously. Any similarities to real people, living or dead, businesses, events or locations is entirely coincidental. Content warning: This novel contains graphic language, graphic sex scenes, graphic violence and is not recommended for readers under the age of eighteen. All rights reserved.

Chance Encounter


B.D. Anderson - 2015
    Carson, Virginia, may be where she was born, but it’s not where she sees her future. An inbound freshman at Howard University, she has her eyes on a bright, new life in the nation’s capital where, she will truly blossom into the woman she is destined to be. She can’t wait to start her journey. On her way home one night, her car runs out of gas. Stranded, she walks the short distance to a local filling station. En route, she encounters Billy Weston, a local boy who has admired her from afar for a while. Just sixteen and still in high school, Billy lacked the courage to talk to Paris before. But now that he has a chance to be her hero, he digs deep to find his bravery. For Billy, it is love at first sight and he realizes that a romance between two people of different races presents a complication. In 1965, interracial romance is a dangerous dream to pursue and Paris is resistant to becoming involved with him. Determined to win her heart, no matter the cost or peril, Billy romances her with a single-minded pursuit. Despite their differences in age and race, her future and his present, and the crippling intolerance and racism their relationship faces, they will fight for their love…together.

For Toron's Pride


Tressie Lockwood - 2012
    She's determined to live a normal life despite PM'S as a shifter being off the charts. When she meets Toron, the leader of the Pride, she can't deny how sexy he is or her attraction to him, but Toron has a power that threatens to sweep away all the plans she's made for her life. No one man should have that much control over the the people around him. After a night of unbelievable sex, Sienna leaves Toron, and he let's her go. Five years later, she is forced to seek help of the man she's never been able to get out of her head. Will he forgive her for the decision she made so long ago

Unleashed (Synful Syndicate #1)


Xavier Neal - 2019
     Those are the rules of survival. Those are the rules of their home. Those are the rules when I step foot into The Diamond as her prized fighter. Her beast. Her pet. I want the leash off but need her love to guide me. To heal me. To free me. (Unleashed is a DARK ROMANCE and the first in a standalone series of novels that can be read in any order.)

Mate Of Magic


Siren Allen - 2018
     There’s a darkness inside Ciera Duvai that’s begging to be released. Every day, she struggles to keep the evil at bay. When a naughty encounter with a dragon causes her to lose her skirt and her control, her true identity is revealed. She’s pretty sure the dragon in question is her mate. Dragons are an unforgiving lot, but, he’s her mate, he has to forgive her for all the crimes she doesn’t even remember committing. Right? Wrong! He wants her dead and Ciera isn’t going down without a fight. It’s time to show her mate that her monster is bigger than his. Her touch excites the monster inside him. Edmund Dracon is losing his mind. He’s gone too long without a mate and the loneliness had taken a toll on his sanity. His inner dragon has consumed his thoughts and is slowly taking over his body. Soon, he’ll have to be put down or he’ll become a threat to everyone. There’s only one creature who can save him from himself: his mate. When he finds her sneaking out of his castle, he thinks the Fates have finally answered his prayers, that is, until he finds out who and what she really is. Allowing her to live would be an act of treason. Yet, now that he’s touched her, killing her doesn’t seem right. Edmund has a tough decision to make: protect a mate he doesn't trust or protect his brethren?

This Is Where I Sleep


Tiffany Patterson - 2016
    This time, Coral is on a mission to find the elusive “Ghost,” who Coral believes is responsible for trying to kill her two years ago. Unfortunately for them, they missed her, but in the process took out two of Coral’s teammates—that, Coral takes personally. She comes one step closer to finding him when a case involving Bennett Industries falls into her lap. There’s just one problem: The current CEO of Bennett Industries is Liam Bennett, the man who was Coral’s best friend-turned lover-turned heart breaker when he walked away from her without any explanation and married another woman. For the last five years, Liam Bennett has been on his own mission—maintaining control of Bennett Industries while plotting to take down the one man who has kept him from the love of his life. When Coral re-enters Liam’s world for this case, once-buried feelings emerge, secrets are revealed, but most of all, a connection that cannot be denied resurfaces. Liam resolves to put this case to an end and reclaim the woman he’s always wanted. He will have to overcome vindictive family members, betrayal by someone in his inner-circle, and most importantly, have to work to convince the very stubborn Coral that with him is where she belongs.

Dear Revenge: The Dear Letters Series- Book One


King Ellie - 2020
    When I first met you, things changed for me. I’ve never known love like I have now. You mean the world to me, from your amber-colored eyes to the hard way you love. I want you to know that you mean everything to me. You are the only man I will ever love, the only one who has my heart, soul, body, and mind. Everything you do makes you the perfect human being in my eyes.Remember this: although my actions have proven differently, I will always love you. You get that, Carson McDermott. I will always be your high school sweetheart, your wife, and the woman who broke your heart.I’m sorry, bubba.Just make sure that when you do seek revenge on me, you don’t hold back. I don’t deserve your pity, and I’ll take your punishments as a grown, bold woman.Do your worst.Signed,Katerina DiMaggio-McDermott*** Dear Revenge is a re-release formerly published as Dear Carson McDermott ***

About Her


T.M. Pigatt - 2020
    My life blew up in my face when the love of my life, Q, died. Now someone strolls into my office to tell me that it might have all been a cruel lie, but it can’t be. She wouldn’t do that to me,... to us. Our love was too strong to allow that to happen. Not only did our bodies connect in an epic way but so did our hearts. A love like that can’t be faked.There’re so many questions and only the dead seem to have the answers. I pray I'm strong enough to handle the truth, or it just might destroy me." - Knox