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Battle Scarred
Becca Fanning - 2016
Briggs Dawson was just trying to lay low. After gaining national attention as the first and only Bear Shifter drafted into a professional football league, he left amid swarming controversy. He decided to serve his country and went overseas, returning as one of the many wounded. Now, just as he's trying to adjust to being a civilian, his past and his future collide. Katrina Crawford wanted to get help for her brother Toby, but there was only so much you could do. You could drag a horse to rehab but you couldn't make him work the program, as the saying went. With her lab working her overtime coming up with a prototype prosthetic, the little fights with Toby about his lack of sobriety were all that was keeping her sane. Before either of them know it, their world is turned upside down and they're forced to fight for their lives and their love! This 50,000+ word novel has hot Bear Shifter action, a Happily Ever After, no cheating and no cliffhangers! I've attached some free stories afterward as my thanks to you.
Dagger
Kennedi Darling - 2021
My body was no longer my lover’s temple, but a madman’s canvas. Instead of quivering with pleasure, I shuddered in pain. Now I’m back, a shell of a woman with a shattered mind and a tattered soul. There’s no way Dagger would see me for the woman I was.And the loneliness is going to kill me.Dagger:I promised her forever, only one call became never.Dreams of the future were no longer peaceful, but shattered by nightmares.The woman who held the key to my soul was gone, though I never moved on. Now she’s back, though tattered and broken.She’ll never believe she still owns my heart.But I’m determined to avenge her.Dagger is the first book in the Tattered Souls MC. This story includes a HEA, no cliffhanger, and no cheating.**Trigger Warnings**This book contains instances of past torture, past mental and physical abuse, as well as an instance of suicidal thoughts and a stopped attempt. If any of these subjects affect you negatively, this book may not be suitable for you.
Libra Ascending
Tamar Sloan - 2021
One Task. Save the universe.Brielle has never been normal - she sees things no-one else does. But as it looks like she’s about to be adopted after growing up in an orphanage, she’s the closest she’s ever come. All she has to do is act...well, normal.The new guy in town, Tristan, is anything but that. On the first day she meets him, he starts talking to her of visions and aliens and a darkness so evil, it will take twelve Zodiac heirs to defeat it. Brielle knows she should run the other way, as fast as she possibly can. If only she wasn’t so undeniably drawn to him…When assassins attack and Brielle can no longer deny she has powers, she begins to wonder—is Tristan telling the truth? Are there others like her? Are her feelings so powerful because she and Tristan are soulmates? And ultimately, will Brielle have to sacrifice everything she’s ever wanted so she can join a daunting fight to save the universe?
Alpha's Omega
Juno Wells - 2020
She wants nothing to do with Alphas, so when Remy shows up at her current salvage operation, she’s at first displeased. He soon starts to win her over, but when her suppressant stops working, and he realizes she’s an Omega, he’s intent on claiming her. Maya doesn’t want to be any Alpha’s Omega, even Remy’s. Can she enjoy the pleasure he offers without surrendering everything she is and believes in or succumbing to her biological imperative to submit?Remy’s been searching for his Omega for years, and he’s convinced he’s found her in Maya. She stirs his need to love and protect, and it pains him that she doesn’t want what he’s offering. He understands the traumas in her past, but can he help her overcome them to embrace a future together?
Betraying the Billionaire
Victoria Davies - 2019
Ruling his billion dollar empire with an iron fist, work is the true love of his life. Which is why when it comes to marriage, a strategic alliance matters more than love. Julian is more than ready to sign on for a little superficial dating and a marriage of convenience if it allows him to take his company to the next level. What he wasn’t ready for was the woman who shows up as his prospective bride.Holly Abbott has spent her whole life coming in second. Being born four minutes behind her twin sister has defined her life. But when her headstrong sister refuses to go along with their father’s plan to marry her off into a cold business arrangement, Holly has to step up. Knowing the infamous Julian Worth will only entertain marrying the Abbott heir, Holly sets her identity aside to transform into her sister. It’s an easy enough plan. A few dates with a man who isn’t hers won’t hurt anyone. Except Julian is nothing like the ruthless tycoon she expected. Soon she’s left to wonder, what will happen when her sister comes back and worse, how will she ever be able to give up a man who doesn’t even know her real name?
The Mute and the Menace
A.R. Breck - 2020
Jackson. The Mute.I loved the baby more than my next breath, but I couldn’t keep it.My life has always been vicious tilt-a-whirl of hardship, and I had nothing to offer.Then disaster strikes, and clarity hits.I want this baby.Only it might be too late.JacksonMy life turned on its axis when I knocked a girl up.Not just any girl, but my best friend’s girl.The best friend who bled out in front of me and whispered his love for her with his last breath.I didn’t want it. I didn’t want any of it.Until I did.My life hasn’t been easy. It’s always been a struggle to survive.But I’ll fight until my last breath if it means getting what I want.I’m just not sure if that’s enough.The Mute and the Menace is a new series connected to the Grove High series. It is highly recommended that you start with Reapers and Roses.Trigger warning** This book contains strong subject matter that may be uncomfortable for some viewers.
His Firecracker (Sassy Girls Book 2)
Rory Reynolds - 2019
Dominant. Dangerous. …Or maybe he’s everything I’ve ever wanted. He’s temptation personified and I secretly crave everything he has to offer. When my past comes back to haunt me, instinct tells me to run fast and far, and to trust no one—not even the man who holds my heart. Except Drake isn’t about to let me run away, not when he says I’m his. He promises to keep me safe no matter the cost, and he’s never going to let me go. His Firecracker is a full-length novel with a guaranteed happily ever after and can be read as a standalone. However there are significant spoilers to book one, His Hellcat.
Annie's Mate (Z’Lelryrian Mates Book 1)
Chelsea Handcock - 2020
But that means nothing because they have an alarming secret—they are dying. Draez’as Ralzai Arnirx is their prince and has taken on the task of finding a cure, traveling the universe far and wide until fate puts him in line with a tiny blue planet that could be the answers to all their prayers—their salvation. The women are acceptable, compatible, and most importantly, breedable. What he didn’t expect is they were so much more, and he learns bowing to someone isn’t that bad. Annie Tate is a pretty normal, somewhat geeky woman who enjoys hanging out with her friends and her cat, Boris. As far as she’s concerned, she isn’t anything special. Then one night, a gorgeous, purple, sparkly, bearded alien tells her she is his bride. What does she do? Run! Take a step into a new world. Z’Lelryrian Mates promises to be a fun ride. Five feisty humans take on the warriors’, fate has destined to be theirs. What could possibly go wrong? Will they accept their fate, or will they fight it with everything they have? Content Warning: Explicit love scenes and naughty language. Intended for mature audiences. This is the first book in a series. All books will be standalones, although to get full enjoyment, it’s suggested you read in series order.
Dance For Me
C.M. Danks - 2021
Just when everything was falling apart and seemed hopeless, she meets Jack. He put the phrase, tall, dark and handsome to shame. Not only is he the hottest man she had ever laid eyes on, but he’s offering her a job at his nightclub. Only catch, it’s a gentleman’s club, AKA strip club. An easy mistake, right? She will have to find a way to overcome the humiliation of dancing on stage and stop lusting over her new boss, all in order to keep her apartment. But she couldn’t help feeling that behind this quiet, sexy man, was someone with dark secrets. Secrets that could possibly put her in danger. This book is a standalone with some trigger warnings
Damaged Love
Riann C. Miller - 2017
. . but some lies are impossible to forget. Jet Nothing worth having in life is simple. No truer words have ever been spoken. At the age of nineteen, I knew exactly what I wanted out of life, but everything changed after a chance encounter with a woman I couldn’t get out of my head, one that left me wanting more. What I felt for her was unforgettable; no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t purge her from my mind. She became my weakness . . . my everything. Little did I know our lives were on a predetermined course, leading us toward certain destruction. They say love can be blinding, and I unknowingly walked straight into the blazing light. Rachel Jet was never meant to be mine, but for a short period of time, he helped me forget the anguish that had always been my constant companion. I allowed myself to feel happiness, to get comfortable, to be free of the nightmare that was my reality. But, when you’re harboring a secret, it’s only a matter a time before the truth is unveiled.
Knocked Up by the Jerk
Loni Ree - 2021
I just don’t know how I allowed it to happen. I’m the responsible twin, the one who never screws up. Things have changed. When I decided to mess up, I went all the way. Literally.My little lapse in judgement is going to have life long consequences. The biggest is dealing with Mason Locke for the rest of my life. Or at least the next eighteen years.I thought falling for the jerk was bad enough. That was nothing compared to getting Knocked up by the Jerk.If you like over-the-top, insta-love romance that’s heavy on the humor and light on the drama, this short romance is the perfect story for you.
The Misters Box Set
J.A. Huss - 2016
Friends since college, they have a secret shared past. A shameful allegation ten years ago derailed their privileged lives, upended their college careers, and set them all on a brand new path.Now that secret is back just when they think they've found happiness.
Mr. Perfect
, part owner of one of the biggest entertainment companies in the world, is back after a long hiatus to sell the company off and retreat back into his private world when he meets fun-loving Ellie on the job. But a little bribe soon turns his dreary life into unending hijinks. Until, that is, he has to admit to what he was involved in ten years ago.
Mr. Romantic
, the most infamous (and likely the most guilty too), is trying to change his image when Ivy is sent to his new resort out in the California desert to apply for a job. She's got ideas for his new venture... but Romantic's got his own ideas for her. And they don't involve work. Things turn in a dangerous direction when all the old ghosts come back to haunt him.Mr. Corporate is a successful corporate head hunter who suddenly finds himself vying for a client with his ex-girlfriend, Victoria. He needs this client, if only to prove to himself that his world isn't upending. But Victoria needs that same job more. And she'll do anything to steal it away from him. Until they get stranded on a deserted island in the middle of the Caribbean and danger comes at them from all sides.
Mr. Mysteriou
s is a Hollywood fixer when crazy Cindy shows up at his Malibu beach house insisting she's his new business partner. Her delusions are cute enough--and downright sexy, if he's being honest--until he learns who she really is... and then has to explain to his best friend why he's dating his baby sister.
Mr. Match
moved back to his home town to start a dating site after he was kicked out of college. He is, after all, a damn good coder. Even if it's the black-hat kind. Now all the Misters are crowding him looking for answers only he can provide... answers he'd rather keep hidden on the dark web. But Kat, an old girlfriend, is back, and he's falling for her hard. But what, if anything, does Kat have to do with what happened with him and his friends ten years ago? And why did she really come back?
This is a five-book box set that contains the books:
Mr. PerfectMr. RomanticMr. CorporateMr. MysteriousMr. Match
She's Mine
Ellie Masters - 2019
Imprisoned. Enslaved.This is my existence.Uncompromising and relentless in getting what he wants, the man who owns me makes my temper flare, my blood boil, and my body come alive. He's getting under my skin, making me submit to his will, and desire things I should never want.I’m his prisoner.I’m his slave.But, I will be his undoing. If he thinks to claim me, he’s in for a fight, because I am my father’s daughter, and they will both reap what they’ve sown.At least, that is the plan.✅ Standalone✅ Dark Romance✅ Feisty Heroine✅ Alpha Male✅ Captive Romance✅ HEA guaranteed✅ FREE on KUThis is a dark romantic thriller which contains scenes some may find disturbing. There is FULL consent. Relax, you can enjoy this! You'll get one Alpha Male, a feisty heroine strong enough to put him through his paces, and an amazing dark storyline. Sit back. Relax. And strap in for one hell of a ride!
King
Flora Madison - 2020
They didn't expect to find true love along the way.
This is King’s story.
KING: Five years in prison taught me one thing, I’m never going back. I fronted the money, and the boys set up the tattoo shop while I served my time. It's perfect, just the environment I need to stay out of trouble. Then I see Ronnie, and everything changes. Her dark, stormy eyes. Her perfect curves. The way she looks at me when she thinks I’m distracted. Can't she see? She’s the distraction. All I want is to protect her, to keep her safe, but she won’t let me in. RONNIE: My bad boy boss is home from the slammer. Maybe he doesn’t like the way I’ve set up the reception area. Maybe he doesn’t think a woman can manage a tattoo shop as well as a man. Or maybe, his lingering stares mean something far more worrisome. I took the job at Redemption Ink to avoid dating bad boys. They’re overbearing and smothering, and I don’t like anyone telling me what to do. Bad boys are bad for a reason. They're nothing but trouble. But I can't deny there’s something about King that lowers my defenses. This romance short story features an overprotective tattoo artist male and the independent curvy receptionist he falls insta love at first sight for. It’s the perfect short romance read when you’re crunched for time, but want a high heat quickie romance to hold you over. If you love a tattooed OTT alpha and a confident curvy heroine, this is the one hour short reads romance for you!