No little sisters, no job, just me, visiting an old friend, celebrating Valentine’s day, and pretending I’m a carefree college student. Hungry for adventure, I’m spending my last night of freedom attending Lust and Found: A Blind Date Scavenger Hunt. I was hoping to get paired with a carefree hottie. But, instead I’m stuck with an uptight, straight-laced, stick in the mud. At least the hottie part is still in place. ♥ Eric ♥I’m a music major, a future recording engineer, and I should be in the studio working. Instead I’m participating in this silly game because my friends think it’s time for me to hook up with a girl, any girl. They can’t understand the pressure and responsibility I feel to succeed. My parents think that compared to science or math, music is a joke, so I have to prove myself a talent beyond measure. But you can’t turn down your friends every time they ask, so now, I’m burdened with this sparkling sprite of a woman. She's got lavender hair and an irritatingly joyful personality. There’s just something about her, I can’t seem to look away. The Sweet Hearts series is a collection of 14 swoon-worthy Valentine’s Day love stories from some of your favorite romance authors! Treat yourself to all the books in the series:PUPPY LOVE by Kali HartBE MINE by Jagger ColeYOU ROCK by Lola WestHEY QT by Jade BayDREAM TEAM by Anita KnightMY HERO by Mazzy KingHEART OF GOLD by Fern Fraser1-800 CUPID by C.L. CruzTOO SWEET by Lana DashCUTIE PIE by Nichole RoseKISS ME by Kat BaxterLET'S KISS by Barbra CampbellHONEY BUN by Eve LondonYES DEAR by Vanessa Booke

    In the immediate aftermath, James, Nora, and their children find solace in their Massachusetts coast home, but as the years pass the weight of the loss disintegrates the increasingly fragile marriage and leaves its mark on each family member. Trompe l'Oeil seamlessly alternates among several characters' points of view, capturing the details of their daily lives as well as their longing for connection and fear of abandonment. Through the turbulence of marriage, the challenges of parenthood, job upheavals, and calamities large and small, Trompe l'Oeil examines family legacies, the ways those legacies persist, and the ways they might be transcended. Nancy Reisman is a master of psychological acuity, creating characters who are wholly unique and yet express our own longings and anxieties. Trompe l'Oeil haunts not only with its story but also with the beauty of its insight into hopes, desires, and fears.

    

     But not this year. This year, I’m stuck at a ski resort where I know no one and I have to explain to every bell boy and waiter that I’m there alone because my fiancé is a jerk and I’m not actually celebrating my honeymoon and I’ve taken a vow of celibacy for life. I’d rather be at home with my hot chocolate and my fire, but it seemed stupid to let the resort go to waste. I plan on holing up in my suite with a bottle of wine and my suitcase full of books. No trips to the bar where my vow could be at risk. But when the eye candy in the suite next to me shows up at my door half dressed looking for his dog, my vow might have to go out the window.

    Danger brought them together, but will it tear them apart?Ace (Savage Saints MC, Book 2)Ace’s rash decision to kidnap the skittish Bambi from a Cartel bar could get her killed. Bambi struggles to trust this impulsive stranger, but could he be her saviour?Ryder (Savage Saints MC, Book 3)Ryder and Red were just friends until a paranormal experience changed Ryder’s life. With Red being the only one to understand, they only get closer. Could they ever be more? Nothing would be the same again…Crow (Savage Saints MC, Book 4)Crow’s lost without a patch on his back or a bike beneath him. Having lost the only life he’d ever known, he’s uncertain how he fits into the world… then he meets the beautiful Brooklyn.Dylan (Savage Saints MC: New Blood, Book 5)Dylan’s on a path of destruction, haunted by his recent military past. However, he begins to change his ways after crossing paths with Leah – an angel who rids him of his demons.Rex (Savage Saints MC: New Blood, Book 6)After being saved from an abusive biker by her drug dealer, Rex, Leah robs him of his stash and overdoses. Because she’s from a rival club, Rex has no idea what he should do – or what he should risk to care for her.Wolf (Savage Saints MC: New Blood, Book 7)Wolf’s been keeping a deep, dark secret from his MC. The moment Amber walks into the clubhouse, the one woman who could expose him, his position’s threatened. But Wolf knows that she, too, is hiding her true self.Chains (Savage Saints MC: New Blood, Book 8)Chains is facing life in prison for violent crimes. Ada, a highly respected lawyer, is the only one who could save him – that is, if she isn’t killed first. Under ordinary circumstances their worlds wouldn’t collide, but they need each other.Tank (Savage Saints MC: Original Gangsters, Book 9)Rose thought her high school sweetheart, Tank, was dead. So, when he shows up at the bar she works at, she’s overwhelmingly happy to see him. Noticing that he’s having trouble readjusting, Rose encourages him to join a motorcycle club with the hopes that it’ll give him what he needs. Can she help him?Gunner (Savage Saints MC: Original Gangsters, Book 10)Gunner would’ve been living the American Dream if it weren’t for Trixie. Because of her, he fought for his life in the Vietnam war. Now her life’s in danger, and Gunner is the only one who can keep her safe. Can he forget the past and protect her?Ammo (Savage Saints MC: Original Gangsters, Book 11)The MC were warned to stay away from Roxy, but Ammo just can’t resist his best friend’s little sister. Their love is forbidden, and Roxy can’t bear to be the cause of a rift in the club, so can they let themselves give into desire?Buzz (Savage Saints MC: Original Gangsters, Book 12)Minnie isn’t Buzz’s type, but he falls for her anyway. Though she’s been asking a lot of prying questions about the club and his position as VP, he tries to ignore his suspicions. But, if he’s right, her secret could cost him his MC, and even his life.

    For the most part, she manages her disease well—that is, until her family moves into an old house in the woods, and she starts seeing an imaginary entity from her childhood creeping around the property. NEW HOME. OLD HAUNTS. Things quickly become terrifying for Monica as her reality begins to blend with fiction, and something else entirely. . . some indescribable evil out in those woods. "ROTTEN LITTLE THINGS takes you to some frightfully dark places." - Jay Sigler, author of TRAIN THOUGHTS

    

    My twin brother got himself into an impossible situation and who saves his bacon? Me. I go into a job interview pretending to be him, and lo and behold, the most beautiful girl in the world is the one hiring for the job. Giving her my all isn’t hard, until I get the position. I’m a farmer. My brother is the guy trying to make it up a ladder, but now we’re stuck. It would be too damn obvious that he’s not me and I’m not him. So I’m stuck. But it’s not all that bad. The girl of my dreams is in need of a real cowboy to teach her the ropes. And I’m the guy for the job. Unfortunately, pretending to be a nicer version of my evil twin catches up with me. Those little white fibs always do. Now she’s questioning my trust and walking away from what could possibly be the best decision of both our lives. Time to show this sweet little thang the man she’s yet to meet—the real me.

    However there comes a time in every writer’s life when the need to have one’s work appreciated by others overcomes the reticence of their nature. With this book, I have reached the point where I can let you, the reader, enter. See me. Maybe some of the poems here will resonate with you, and that understanding, that secret “yes, I know what she means”, from a stranger, is what I seek.

    Meet the Wilds, four sinfully sexy billionaires who’ll burn up the sheets, stealing hearts one leading lady at a time.If raw emotions, cursing, dirty-talk, or intense, passionate sex that sometimes includes a silk tie, turn you off, then the After Dark books are not for you. *NO CLIFFHANGERS* BOXED SET CONTAINS: Four (4) novella-length steamy love stories featuring alpha male heroes and sexy, empowered women. Please note that the follow-on series, BAD BOYS AFTER DARK are all full-length novels.WILD BOYS AFTER DARK: LOGAN (Book 1)WILD BOYS AFTER DARK: HEATH (Book 2)WILD BOYS AFTER DARK: JACKSON (Book 3)WILD BOYS AFTER DARK: COOPER (Book 4) LOGAN:Navy SEAL vet turned private investigator Logan Wild has a thirst for justice — and one-time flings. But when he meets Stella “Stormy” Knight, he finds himself craving more from the mysterious beauty… Stella “Stormy” Knight is an expert at hiding—her feelings, her past, and her identity. Sometimes all that hiding takes its toll, and she needs to come out from under that heavy suit of armor and cut loose—but it never takes her long to put it right back on and disappear without a trace.Navy SEAL vet turned private investigator Logan Wild is relentless in his pursuit to discover the truth for his clients. He works hard, plays even harder, and always walks away unscathed and untethered. Until he meets mysterious and sexy-as-hell Stormy, who leaves him craving more than a one-night stand.Passion ignites, secrets are shared, and their deep connection is impossible to ignore. But in order to have a future, Logan must uncover Stormy’s dark past—and when he does, he’ll hold her fate in his hands.HEATHNo last names. No strings. No ties.Except of the silk variety.Dr. Heath Wild and Allyson Jenner only wanted a simple tryst. But Heath couldn’t live with just one night, just one taste, of Ally—and Ally couldn’t escape the memory of his hands on her skin, the way he looked at her like she was his obsession, or his seduction, which had pushed her to the edge and had made her want to do things she never had before.One night leads to one tantalizing phone call. Can one phone call lead to forever?JACKSONReceiving a marriage proposal is supposed to make a women happy, but when Erica Lane receives a beautiful marriage proposal from her perfect boyfriend on the eve of her annual camping trip with her best friend, Jackson Wild, the first thing she does is jump into bed with Jackson.Jackson’s all too happy to screw the annoyance out of Erica. After all, they’ve always screwed the hell out of each other when they were bored or angry, lonely, or too damn drunk to see straight.But the marriage proposal changes everything, and their annual camping trip takes unexpected turns. Will a few nights in the wilderness set these friends with benefits free, or lead them on a path of destruction?COOPERFour years ago at a film festival, Cici Fine met Cooper Wild, a man who turned her world upside down in the span of one deliciously perfect week. He was everything she’d ever dreamed of: sinfully sexy, intelligent, and incredibly loving. When the festival ended, they returned to their own hometowns with promises of forever. But Cooper disappeared, and Cici was left to raise the daughter he never knew about alone.Cooper is finally thinking straight after years of being lost in grief from the tragedy that killed his father and left his mother blind. Now he’s on a mission to find the woman he left behind—the only woman he’s ever loved.But Cici Fine is no longer a naive young girl. She’s a savvy businesswoman with big responsibilities, on the cusp of a life-changing move. When fate brings the two together, they’ll put the old adage to the test and find out if love really can conquer all.Read the whole Billionaires After Dark series:BAD BOYS:DylanMickCarsonBrettThe BILLIONAIRES AFTER DARK series are part of the LOVE IN BLOOM big family romance collection. Each book may be read as a stand-alone novel, or as part of the series.

    Then she appears in my office as one of the hotshot consultants we’ve hired.Sure…I can keep this professional. Sure…I won’t be tempted to bend her over my desk and lose myself in her ample, sexy…assets.I want… No, I need to have her luscious body again. She says it’s just a fling, no strings attached.The h*ll it is.I’m not going to let her walk out of my life again.I’m going to make her mine. Forever.

    Heart-stopping suspense. Unrelenting passion. This is Shifter Nation. Deep in the wilderness, National Park Rangers have been guarding America’s most closely-kept secret. Shifters have been living among us for centuries. And these smoking hot bears are on the hunt for their strong, sassy mates. Shifter Nation: East Coast Bears Collection packs Meg Ripley’s bestselling Werebears of Acadia and Werebears of the Everglades series into one riveting anthology, featuring: Ranger Knox The journalist writing an exposé on Acadia National Park is most definitely an outsider, no matter how much Knox’s inner bear insists she’s his. But is it possible that this human could be his mate? And can he keep her from unraveling the mystery that’s kept his clan hidden from the public eye for generations? Ranger Trent Three brutal murders were committed in Acadia, and Trent is on the case. Or is he? When Blanca, a feisty, curvy FBI agent, tries to take over the investigation, she challenges the desires of Trent’s inner bear—in more ways than one. Ranger Ramon From the moment they met, there was no denying the sizzling chemistry between Ramon and Min. But what is she doing in Acadia in the first place? Could this brainy beauty be responsible for sabotaging the Acadia clan, or will she prove to be their greatest ally? Ranger Drew Fighting fires is Drew’s duty at Acadia, but the day he met Kathleen, nothing could have prepared his bear for the fiery passion that would ignite between them. But will her betrayal of his trust extinguish the flames between them once and for all? Alpha's Second Chance Addie hopes to rekindle things with Owen, and deep down, Owen wants the same, but his shifter secret has forced him to shut her out from his heart. How could things ever change if the truth stays hidden? Fated Attraction A sassy, badass Florida panther. A laid-back bear Ranger with a surfer attitude. Will their common goal of finding who’s been killing the Everglades panthers bring these polar opposites together? Nanny For The Soldier Bear Conner is an Army vet Ranger with a wounded heart and an unimaginable secret. Will his little one’s nanny have the patience to melt this bear’s tough exterior so he can learn to love again? Relentless Mates It seems impossible for a bear and a crocodile shifter to be fated mates, and from the moment of their first date, their warring clans try to keep Grace and Mason apart. Are their hearts destined to be torn apart by the rivalry among the Everglades clans forever? Steamy shifter scenes inside! 18+ readers only.

    or risk losing everything he’s worked for.But the presence of an enemy from his past complicates things and some unusual clues make him realize there’s something going on under the surface that goes far beyond the murder.Blake and crew have to sift through a web of lies to uncover the motive and killer in this case that ends in a final surprise twist.If you love suspenseful mysteries combined with character drama, you’ll love the first case in the Rockford family security mystery series! A binge-worthy series of suspenseful fast-paced clean reads.

    On Sale for a limited time. Skye O’Keefe has her sights set on the elusive Caleb Hunt, determined to find out the secrets he’s hiding. As the intensity between them heat up, she finds herself falling for a man she once viewed as spoiled and self-centered. The closeness has unlocked a side to Caleb that she’s never seen. When Caleb’s ex-girlfriend, the gorgeous and stunning Megan, shows up unannounced, Skye is confronted with the possibility that Caleb will forget about everything they have just created together. Struggling to come to terms with this ailing father, a new relationship with Skye and the return of his ex, will all of this be too much for Caleb to handle? ** Hunt's Desire is a billionaire romance idea for fans of Hannah Ford, JS Scott, Cassie Cross and Nancy Herkness