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Suits and Spark Plugs


Aspen Hadley - 2020
    Love is nowhere on that list. However, when dashing Blaine Harris enters the diner where Liv works, she’s flattered enough to give him a chance. Different from anyone she's ever known, he introduces her the world she's long dreamed about. Things are going surprisingly well, until he pushes her to get her beat-down car seen by the local mechanic.Connor Hunt has been at the very top of Liv's 'do not disturb' list ever since she had a front row seat to watching him create his terrible reputation. A magician with cars, he can’t stand to see a machine suffer. So, he comes up with a plan to fix Liv's in spite of her inability to pay. But will his solution cost more than she’s prepared to give?

A Girl Like Her


Talia Hibbert - 2018
    Between her autism, her comic book nerdery, and the whiff of scandal her small town can’t forget, Ruth will always be Ravenswood’s black sheep. Since she prefers silence and solitude to gossip and pub crawls, that suits her just fine—until Evan Miller comes to town.Ex-military man Evan is gorgeous, confident… and he’s Ruth’s new neighbour. Unlike everyone else, he doesn’t seem to mind her crotchety ways or her cooking disasters. In fact, if Ruth didn’t know any better, she might think Evan likes her.But Ruth’s been burned before, and some lessons are hard to forget.She can’t let her guard down—no matter how many home-cooked meals Evan brings over. Because affection is temporary, trust is made to be broken, and the heat of desire is a dangerous thing to play with.So why does this man feel so safe?

We Shouldn't


Vi Keeland - 2019
     While I lugged my belongings up to my new office, a meter maid wrote me a parking summons.She’d ticketed a long line of cars—except for the Audi parked in front of me, which happened to be the same make and model as mine.Annoyed, I decided to regift my ticket to the car that had evaded a fine. Chances were, the owner would pay it and be none the wiser.Except, I accidentally broke the windshield wiper while slipping the ticket onto the car’s window.Seriously, my day couldn’t get any worse. Things started to perk up when I ran into a gorgeous man in the elevator. We had one of those brief moments that only happened in movies. You know the deal…your body lights up, fireworks go off, and the air around you crackles with electricity. His heated stare left me flush when I stepped off the elevator. Maybe things here wouldn’t be so bad after all. Or so I thought.Until I walked into my new boss’s office and met my competition.The gorgeous man from the elevator was now my nemesis. His heated stare wasn’t because of any mutual attraction. It was because he’d seen me vandalize his car. And now he couldn’t wait to annihilate his rival. There’s a fine line between love and hate—and we shouldn’t cross it. We shouldn’t—but straddling that line could be so much fun.

When We Touch (Entangled Hearts)


Renee Williams - 2021
    It didn’t matter what my heart wanted. That organ couldn’t control my emotions. Christian had violated. His pregnant mistress coming to my house crossed every line, boundary, and rule. It was the disrespect for me. She could have him. I was releasing him back into the street from whence he had come. Now, here was another man promising me forever. Could I trust him? I didn’t know, but whatever grip he had on me wasn’t letting go.SethEven as a lawyer, it wasn’t every day I encountered a woman destroying her fiancée’s car. I already knew what was going on. She didn’t have to say it. Somebody had royally screwed up, and she was making him pay the price. The problem was, I couldn’t just walk away. There was something about her. It could have been her pain calling me, or it could have been the fact that something was telling me she was meant to be mine.

My Russian Dream


Cher Etan - 2014
    Working in an accounting firm, she has both a likable personality and the brains to move herself forward in life. That said, the first thing that catches billionaire entrepreneur Tony's eye is her pretty face and fuller figure. Never one to let what he wants slip by easily, he follows the beauty looking for a reason to introduce himself. When he discovers she's an accountant, he might just be able to kill two birds with one stone. When she woke that morning, the last thing Sophie expected was to not only meet the man of her dreams, but to enter into a fast moving world-wind romance with a mysterious Russian Billionaire. Will it all be too much for Sophie? Or will this be her dream playing out like she's always felt she deserved? Find out in this all new BWWM billionaire romance by Cher Etan. Contains romance, scandals, and love scenes so hot you'll need to open the windows. Suitable for over 18s only due to sexual scenes with a curvy African American woman and a handsome Russian Caucasian man.

Faking Ms. Right


Claire Kingsley - 2019
    Forget kissing frogs. She can’t even get past the first date. But at work, she’s a badass—the longest-running assistant billionaire Shepherd Calloway has ever had. Her coworkers wonder how she handles the big bad wolf—and never gets bit. Shepherd Calloway isn’t interested in being anyone’s sugar daddy. Tired of women who only want him for his money, he swears off dating, determined to focus on running his empire. Until his gold-digging ex hits him where it hurts, putting him in a difficult position.His solution—to have Everly pose as his live-in girlfriend—is obviously crazy. But the timing is uncanny. It just so happens Everly needs a favor from her boss—a big and awkward one—and this could ensure everyone gets what they want.Besides, Everly can totally survive a few months of faux romance. Except there’s a problem. Shepherd is supposed to be a single-minded, unemotional robot boss. Not an actual human with a heart and morning wood. Between the awkward bed-sharing and tingly fake dates, lines are blurring. And as Everly gets to know the real Shepherd, she discovers there’s more to the man behind the bank account.And faking it gets all too real.Faking Ms. Right is a hot, STAND-ALONE romantic comedy.

Redemption of the Heart


Moni Boyce - 2018
    Her focus is to create a new life for herself and put men and relationships on the back burner so she can rebuild.Alex Chambers hasn’t felt anything for another woman since his wife died a few years ago. His life is his restaurant until the moment he meets his new waitress. Something stirs within him that’s been dormant for a long time.Despite the baggage each of them is carrying, neither of them can fight the attraction they feel for one another, even though they try to resist. As they fall harder and deeper in love a shocking incident from their past that they unknowingly share, threatens to tear their newfound love apart.Once the truth is revealed, will their relationship be able to survive? Or will the revelation shatter the love that’s grown between them?

Love Script


Tiffany Ashley - 2007
    Laney Parks is either in the wrong place at the wrong time, or the right place at the right time-She isn't sure which. She isn't even entirely certain of how she got roped into posing as her hunky boss's wife. She finds it SERIOUSLY unnerving, though, to 'stick to the script' when that includes cuddling up and kissing in public, and even more unnerving to share the close confines of the cabin-and its single bed-with him. Rating: Adult situations and language.

Never Been Kissed


C.M. Kars - 2014
     She wishes it were something important or life-altering like owning a key to a blue Police Box that’s home to a time-travelling alien, or that she must hide the secret identity of her alter-ego. No, Sera’s secret is un-extraordinary. At twenty-five, she’s never been kissed. There just haven’t been many opportunities for the self-proclaimed nerd. There have always been too many shows to watch, too many books to read, and the rest of the time is spent fangirling over Tom Hiddleston. When the hottie next door and his son need a ride to the hospital, and Sera becomes the only available driver, her life is changed forever. Hunter MacLaine makes Dean Winchester seem like a mediocre-badass, even if he is a diabetic and doesn’t think much of himself. An old flame, nerdy references and the ups and downs of slowly falling in love with her next door neighbour, Sera’s wondering the obvious. Maybe, just maybe, if all the nerd-gods are smiling down on her, Sera Delos might have just found the man who her first kiss belongs to.

The Fine Print


Lauren Asher - 2021
    Production companies. Five-star hotels.Everything could be all mine if I renovated Dreamland. My initial idea of hiring Zahra was good in theory, but then I kissed her. Things spiraled out of control once I texted her using an alias. By the time I realized where I went wrong, it was too late. People like me don’t get happy endings. Not when we’re destined to ruin them.ZahraAfter submitting a drunk proposal criticizing Dreamland’s most expensive ride, I should have been fired. Instead, Rowan Kane offered me a dream job. The catch? I had to work for the most difficult boss I’d ever met. Rowan was rude and completely off-limits, but my heart didn’t care. At least not until I discovered his secret. It was time to teach the billionaire that money couldn’t fix everything. Especially not us.Dreamland Billionaires is the first book in a series of interconnected standalones following three billionaire brothers.

Compassion


Xavier Neal - 2016
    Sorry for the changes.** Jaye Jenkins is dealing with the death of her fiance, an overbearing mother and an awkward social existence when a green eyed stranger stumbles into her life. For some reason she can't stop thinking about the mysterious man she knows she has no right to be fantasizing about. Suddenly an uncontrollable situation occurs, and in a single moment, one simple act of kindness changes everything.

The Ring


Imani King - 2018
    From the special forces to the boxing ring... even in love. And I lost it all. Until I met her... My new agent. Having someone believe in me again, care for me, even if it's just professional, is dangerous. My daughter Hazel and I have been alone so long, I don't want her to get attached and have it ripped away. But I find myself falling for Kylie, and I want to give up the fight. But will she feel the same? This standalone romance is a love story with lots of steam, no cliffhangers and a heart-melting HEA guaranteed! For a limited time, a new version of my novel At Last (not available anywhere else) is included for your enjoyment.

The Boss And His Bride


Talia Renee - 2017
    The fates prove her wrong when all in one day she finds herself jobless, boyfriendless and homeless. Luck shines on Alexis when a friend offers her a place to live, and she gets another job right in the nick of time. She's thankful and excited to begin her first day on her new job as an Assistant to business owner Morgan Porter. Alexis smooth dark skin, brown eyes affects Morgan Porter from the first moment he sets eyes on her curvy body. Alexis finds her new boss Morgan Porter rude, moody, dangerous and too sexy for his good. His blue-eyed stare and mesmerizing smile seduces Alexis one minute and infuriates her the next. The slow burning flame between the boss and his assistant leads to one enjoyable romantic read.

Forsaking All Others: An Interracial Romantic Suspense


Emery C.F. Bryant - 2019
    Meek. Shy. And she has always felt the need to live her own happy ending, assuming that when she marries her husband, Devon, she has found her chance to love and be loved.However, when Devon’s behavior changes from the charming man who once spoiled her with his kindness and attentiveness, to a callous, arrogant, and intimidating husband, something has to give. So, Julianna accepts the end of her marriage, finally finds the strength she has lacked her entire life and breaks out on her own where she finds independence, confidence…and Evan Karlessen. Evan sweeps her off her feet and does something Julianna never thought possible…he helps her find a way to love again. But Devon can’t accept that his wife has moved on and no longer wants him in her life. And, as his anger and vindictive acts grow, Evan vows not only to protect her heart, but also her safety, and prove to Julianna that their love is strong enough to withstand anything...even her ex-husband’s fury.  A steamy, fast-paced, and heart-stopping romance you will not be able to put down. Heat level: Nuclear.

His Arranged Baby


Katie Dowe - 2016
     She loves fashion, and loves shopping, so what could be better than being a personal shopper? One of her clients, billionaire Lionel Robertson, is a cynical businessman. He’s been burned by love in the past, and swears never to open his heart again. But his father’s dying wish is to have a grandchild, and Lionel feels he can’t say no. So her approaches Arianna with the proposition. Arianna, keen to start a family, agrees, and she falls pregnant on their first try. But when Lionel starts to catch feelings, their arrangement gets complicated. Will everything fall apart and end in heartbreak? Or can Arianna and Lionel both work together to build the loving family they’ve always wanted? Find out in this thrilling and emotional romance by Katie Dowe of BWWM Club. Suitable for over 18s only due to sex scenes so hot, you’ll be on the hunt for your very own billionaire.