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Ruined Promises
Stefanie Jenkins - 2020
One decision. It only took one night out to turn Lexi Baker’s so-called perfect world upside down. A chance encounter with a tall, dark, and handsome stranger makes her feel things she’s never felt before, both physically and emotionally. When her emotions get the best of her, she escapes with only his first name: Ben. A one-night stand—that’s all it was supposed to be. She was never supposed to see him again. And he definitely wasn’t supposed to be standing in her office Monday morning being introduced as her new boss. Ben and Lexi promise each other that nothing more can happen and they must remain professional. But some promises are meant to be ruined, right?
What If It's You
Shauna McDonnell - 2021
But one lousy date after another has me ready to give up on the game of love.Could my hot-as-hell, MMA fighting best friend be the reason Mr Right seems so far out of reach? What If It's You is a hilarious, sexy, and most definitely sarcastic, best friends to lovers, standalone romance.
The Billionaire Bargain #1
Lila Monroe - 2015
He exercises shirtless in his office, is notorious for his lunchtime nooners, he even yawns sexily. If I didn't need this job so bad, I'd take his black Amex and tell him where to swipe it.He doesn't even know I exist, but why would he? He jets off to Paris with supermodels, I spend Friday nights with Netflix and a chunk of Pepperidge Farm frozen cake—waiting for his call. Because every time he crashes his yacht, or blows $500k on a single roulette spin in Monte Carlo, I’m the PR girl who has to clean up his mess.But this time, it’s going to take more than just a fat charity donation. This time, the whole company is on the line. He needs to show investors that he’s settling down, and Step #1 is pretending to date a nice, stable girl until people forget about what happened with the Playboy Bunnies backstage at the Oscars.My plan is perfect, except for one thing:He picks me.
Reconciled (The Salvation Society)
Evan Grace
This town isn’t big enough for both of us. Unfortunately, my brother, Lance, is getting married and launching a new wine. Family first, even with the chance that I could run into the man who obliterated my heart ten years ago.I knew I was going to run into him. That’s just how my luck goes. However, I didn’t expect my meeting with my brother’s PR rep to be none other than the man himself. Ranger Brooks, is the breaker of my heart. He’s also the man who still owns it. Regardless of the hurt and the pain he’s caused, I’ll never stop loving him. That doesn’t mean we’re good for one another. I need to keep my distance and keep our interactions strictly professional.Ranger, however, has other plans. He’s apologetic and sincere. He wants to try again, but that’s not a part of my plan. I’m only here for four weeks. Then I’m getting back to my life in Atlanta. Regardless of the pain he caused, I want us to be able to put the past behind us.Just when I think that the fences are mended, there’s a threat to the vineyard and to me. How can I resist the only man I’ve ever loved when danger is lurking? How do I protect my heart and not hand it to him on a silver platter when his arms are the only place I feel safe. Can Ranger save me in more ways than one?
Chasing Her Trust
Danielle Pays - 2020
His good looks are overshadowed by his arrogance and she's done dealing with egotistical, controlling men. After her home is vandalized, she would rather sleep in her car than spend a minute with Nick. But when he's assigned to her case, sparks fly in all the wrong ways. Accepting his help might save her body, but could ruin her heart.Lauren Harrow. Town princess and a pain in Nick Moore's neck and his... He transferred to Fisher Springs Police Department to redeem himself after the biggest mistake of his career. But as the newest hire, the only action he's seen are calls involving pets. But he'd take a cat rescue any day over working with Lauren. She's a heart breaker and his heart is closed for business. The stakes are raised when someone wants Lauren dead; now Nick must work fast to keep her alive. She might not want his support, but like it or not she needs him. With no obvious motives, everyone is a suspect and he won't rest until she's safe.
Bad Influencer
Kenzie Reed - 2021
That’s not me. Nope, quite the opposite. I’ve been hired—well, blackmailed is more like it—to be a bad influence on grumpy, gorgeous, humor-deprived billionaire Elliott Bradford. He’s just become the public face of his family’s company, Bradford Amusement Parks. Problem: The board is about to kick him to the curb because they think Elliott wouldn’t recognize fun if it bit him in the as… spiration.And they’re not wrong. I can’t believe I have to spend the next three months trying to coax a smile out of Jerk-in-a-Box. But if I fail, my secret shenanigans will be brought to light and my parents will pay the price. Again.So here I am, getting stuck on top of a midnight roller coaster ride with him… and letting him kiss my panic attack away. Signing us up for a mud run… and letting him wash the mud out of my hair in the shower… Yes, I’m that dedicated to my job.But the more I get to know broody Elliott, the more I think there might actually be a beating heart hiding underneath that navy double-breasted jacket. And the closer I get to the end of my assignment, the more I want to be the girl who can make him smile for real.
Fighting for Elena
Silver James - 2019
Duty, loyalty, responsibility? Check, check, and check. Attraction and dating? Oh, hell, no. It’s been ten years and he’s so out of practice they probably changed the rules on him. The Tarpley, Texas Volunteer Fire Department, his ranch, and the young folks in town are his life. And they’re all he needs. Except when he wants more...Dedicated advocate, tenacious social worker, wrangler of runaways...
Elena Rodriguez knows certain people think she cares too much. But helping kids, especially the forgotten ones trying to survive on the streets of San Antonio, is her life. To the exclusion of all else. Sure, she has no social life, but that’s never been a problem. Until a sizzling hot fire chief comes to her rescue. Who cares if he’s older? She’s ready to socialize. Too bad fate has other plans...Fighting for Elena…When a young teen stumbles out of the path of outlaw bikers and into their lives, the silver fox and the woman who cares too much will team up to protect her—as their attraction for each other explodes. Whether battling wild fires, wicked weather, or outlaw bikers, Pops will do whatever it it takes to keep Elena.
Until Kendal
Victoria Pinder - 2022
Sure, part of me didn’t want to argue, but this stranger in town turned something on inside me I thought was dead…So I brought him to the garage in town, showed him the local hotel, and stayed for dinner.He’s only in town for the night and, for once, it’s nice when a guy calls me his.One night away from my life sounds perfect, but, in the morning, I realize Joel had a secret. And that secret can affect my friends.I knew better than to get involved. So I spilled the beans. I’d see my friends again, not Mr. One Night.But I didn’t expect he was more. And I misjudged him. I’m not good at apologies.Letting a guy anywhere in my heart usually ended badly.But there is nothing usual about Joel.Nothing could have prepared me for what happened next. I absolutely did not expect what happened. Find out if the BOOM and a sexy stranger change my life, forever.Until Kendal is part of Aurora Rose Reynolds's Happily Ever Alpha World. If you loved Until Jax, then you will want to read Until Kendal.
Project Paradise
Phoebe Alexander - 2018
She doesn't enjoy baking, never goes to Starbucks, and wouldn't be caught dead in yoga pants.So what does Valley like?Sex. And lots of it.Her poor husband David is having a hard time keeping up (pardon the pun).If she has her say, they'll soon be turning 6 Juniper Court into a swinger paradise. And Valley doesn't give one f*ck what the neighbors think.
Risk and Reward
Rachael Duncan - 2017
But it is.After feeling neglected and alone for far too long, I end it,Blindsiding my husband in the process. He's hurt, torn, and confused, Never expecting me to leave.His pain tears at my heart, begs me to stay.And I almost do.Almost. Moving on isn't as easy as it seems.The memories tap at my conscience,Reminding me of what I'm missing,What I used to have.But, I walked away,From the man I promised forever,Possibly making the worst mistake of my life.I've let go, given myself a promise of a new life, new hope.But does the other side have more risk than reward?
Heartless Boy
Jenna Rose - 2021
She’s rich, I’m poor. We come from two different worlds and her parents would never let a princess like her get with a bad boy like me. Which is probably best, seeing as how I lost my ability to love a long time ago. Good girls stay away from me. They know better than to get close.But Maddie wants out of her life. She thinks I can save her from the path that’s been chosen from her. But I’ve seen this plenty of times before. Rich girls like her aren’t serious about guys like me. If she wants to me mine, she’s going to have to prove she can live in my world. But if she’s smart, she’ll stay as far away from me as she can, because this heartless boy will be her ruin…
Cade: Black Angels MC
Savannah Rylan - 2019
But I never could get her out of my head. I needed to stop thinking about her, so I can do what I do best. Our motorcycle club offers protection to those that need it. For a price, of course. When we get our next job, I am ready to push Harper out of my mind. But when I realize that she is one of the people we are supposed to protect, everything changes. Especially when I realize that she is carrying my child.
To Have & To Hoax (Billionaires Down Under)
Sienna Blake - 2021
You’ll love these hot-as-sin Billionaires…Down Under ;) Logan Skye.Drop-dead gorgeous and knows it, shameless playboy and confirmed bachelor, heir to a luxury hotel empire.He has everything a man could want: fast cars, faster women, more money than God.It’s all about to be taken away from him thanks to a pesky little clause in his late father’s will.That is…unless he gets married.I’m Talia Rose, heir to a stack of debts and broken dreams, hiding from my past in the land down under. I am everything except a doting fiancée: Feisty. Stubborn. And determined to hate all men.Including Logan.Especially Logan.Imagine my surprise when Logan makes me the proposal of the century.All we have to do is to fake a whirlwind courtship, fool everyone that we’re desperately in love and get married in less than thirty days. Never mind he’s the most arrogant, annoying asshole I’ve ever met. I just have to ignore the electric, hateful, lusty sparks that fly when we’re together and focus on the big fat payday that will solve all my problems. I just have to NOT fall in love.Piece of (wedding) cake. Right?If you’re not into smirky, cheeky billionaires and the sassy, independent gal he can’t help falling for, don’t read this book. If you’re not into flamboyantly fabulous bosses, outrageous won’t-take-no-for-an-answer sisters and a butler with more back-chat than shock jock radio, you definitely shouldn’t read this book. We warned you.
Outlaw Souls MC Box Set: Books 1-6
Hope Stone - 2020
Get ready for a ride of a lifetime in this binge-worthy series! RyderLife...it broke me from a young age.Oh, I’m way too beast for this beauty.And yet, my hardened heart...it wanted her.I’m her nightmare.Her saviour.And the best fucking thing to walk into her life.Time to see what this sassy little sunflower’s made of.I warned her she was mine, and I meant it.PinClaire Stone’s a woman with a purpose.A skilled private investigator.A beautiful curse.She was a stranger to me until the day she barged into my life, looking for answers.I’m pretty sure she’s never found a problem she can't solve.Until me.The man of her dreams and her nightmares all in one.Who knew I’d meet my match in this smoking little spitfire?Problem is, Claire’s not just a girl, she’s made herself my enemy…Guess nobody told her you don’t go digging around in club business without savage consequences.When karma rears its ugly head, I can’t promise to be her shield,She’s faced me with an impossible choice,Love, loyalty, or survival...I’m falling, crashing, half-crazy for a girl who should have never been mine.If I bring her out of this alive, I want something in return.TrainerFierce. Protective...and Broken.Beautiful and surprisingly strong, this woman’s got a secret she’s not sharing.All I know for sure is she’s walked through hell and lived, and that ain’t easy.Who am I? I’m the best damn thing to ever walk into her life.When her past comes for her, hear my threat...I’ll become the monster she fears and hunt him down.She can hate me all she wants,But I warned her she was mine,And I’ll do anything to protect what’s mine...anything, even if I come back from hell.BladeThere's a fine line between love and hate. Blade came into my life like a wrecking ball. Tearing down my walls and rocking my world. Then I found out he was a member of Outlaw Souls. That was a problem, since my loyalty was to their enemy, Las Balas. My connection to them was one of blood, through my father and brother. I couldn’t turn my back on that, no matter how much I wanted Blade. DiegoI wanted a clean slate. La Playa carried too many painful secrets of my past. What was a bad boy rider like me doing with a hot Latino doctor to be? All I know is we were like two moths to one another’s flame. But an Outlaw gang member can’t be caught in a secret love affair can he?ColtA bad boy cowboy isn’t what I was looking for. But there’s deeper layers to Colt Winters that I yearn to know. He’s an Outlaw with a troubled existence. With a dead girlfriend, five year jail sentence and a baby girl waiting for him. Colt Winters isn’t exactly the type you take home to Mama. But… my brother’s in trouble and he’s just the man to help. In my world I save people like Colt from themselves, I fight for justice in an unjust system. Maybe this cowboy has a lot more to offer me than first meets the eye. Can we get past all the obstacles long enough to make it work?
Wife by Wednesday
Catherine Bybee - 2011
Blake turns to Sam Elliot, who isn’t the businessman he expected. Instead, Blake is faced with Samantha Elliot, beautiful and feisty with a voice men call 1-900 numbers to hear.Samantha Elliot:Owner of matchmaking firm Alliance and not on the marital menu…that is, until Blake offers her ten million dollars for a one-year contract. And there’s nothing indecent about this proposal. The money will really help with her family’s medical bills. All Samantha will need to do is keep her attraction to her new husband to herself and avoid his bed. But Blake’s toe-curling kisses and sexy charm prove too difficult for Sam to resist. It was a marriage contract that planned for everything…except falling in love.