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Becoming Sir
Ella Dominguez - 2014
Can be read as a stand alone novel or as a companion to The Art of D/s Trilogy.Warning: Contains detailed sexual encounters, BDSM themes, oral, anal, ménage, F/F, breath play and profanity. Not for the closed-minded, prudish, sexually inhibited, easily offended, or fainthearted.Reliable, trustworthy, loyal to a fault - Sawyer is the kind of man other men want to be. But behind the facade of his tough exterior and deadly silence hides a strong, tortured man with dark secrets. Always having been content to be in the shadows, now is the time of his sexual awakening. When Sawyer realizes that there are women who unabashedly want to be dominated and controlled, and that there is a world that embraces such things as domination and submission - everything seems to fall into place. Tired of pretending to be someone he isn't and suppressing his dominant tendencies, he takes the leap into the world of BDSM under the guidance of his friend and mentor, never to look back.But his dark past and heinous actions are hard to forget, and even more difficult to leave behind. Will he be able to move forward and become the man he yearns to be? This is Sawyer's journey into becoming Dominant, Master, Sir.
Family Bonds- Hunter and Kayla
Natalie Ann - 2020
He was the only son of an only son for generations, so it was expected he’d be the next in line. Was he tired of being reminded about the island’s legacy? Sure. Was he determined to do things his own way? Of course. Was he going to do his part to not tarnish the family reputation? Probably not.Kayla Rivers always said she had multiple clouds over her head. Gray ones. Ominous ones. Very often black ones. When she saw an ad for a job on Amore Island—a place where people supposedly found love at first sight—she should have run in the other direction since she’d never been loved a day in her life. Instead she ran forward hoping and praying for once in her life she’d find happiness rather than disappointment.Amore IslandHunter Bond and Kayla RiversDrew Bond and Amanda MooreMac Bond and Sidney HollisterParadise PlaceCupid's Quest- Josh Turner and Ruby GentileChange Up- Harris Walker and Kaelyn ButlerStarting Over- Philip Aire and Blair McKayEternal- Nathan Randal and Brina ShepardFierce FamilySam- Sam Fierce and Dani RhodesBryce- Bryce Fierce and Payton DaviesDrake- Drake Fierce and Kara WinslowWyatt- Wyatt Fierce and Adriana LopezFirst Fierce SeriesBrody- Brody Fierce and Aimee ReedAiden- Aiden Fierce and Nic MorettiMason- Mason Fierce and Jessica CorningCade- Cade Fierce and Alex MarshallElla- Ella Fierce and Travis McKinleyLove CollectionVin Steele and Piper Fielding - Secret LoveJared Hawk and Shelby McDonald- True LoveErik McMann and Sheldon Case- Finding LoveConnor Landers and Melissa Mahoney- Beach LoveIan Price and Cam Mason - Intense LoveLiam Sullivan and Ali Rogers - Autumn LoveOwen Taylor and Jill Duncan- Holiday LoveChase Martin and Noelle Bennett- Christmas LoveZeke Collins and Kendall Hendricks- Winter LoveTroy Walker and Meena Dawson- Chasing LoveJace Stratton and Lauren Town - First LoveGabe Richards and Leah Morrison - Forever LoveBlake Wilson and Gemma Anderson - Simply LoveBrendan St. Nicholas and Holly Lane- Gifts of LoveLake Placid SeriesSecond Chance - Nick Buchanan and Mallory DenningGive Me A Chance - Max Hamilton and Quinn BakerOur Chance - Caleb Ryder and Celeste McGuireTake A Chance - Cole McGuire and Rene BuchananDeserve A Chance - Zach Monroe and Amber DeaconLast Chance - Trevor Miles and Riley HamiltonAnother Chance - Matt Winters and Dena HallIt's My Chance- Logan Taylor and Kennedy MilesAll SeriesAll for Love- Book 0- William Harper and Isabel CarmichaelAll or Nothing - Book 1 - Ben Harper and Presley JamesAll of Me - Book 2 - Phil Harper and Sophia MansfieldAll the Way - Book 3 - Alec Harper and Brynn PalmerAll I Want - Book 4 - Sean Callahan and Carly SpringfieldAll My Love - Book 5 - Drew Palmer and Jordyn MontgomeryAll About You - Book 6 - Finn Abraham and Olivia HartmanAll of Us - Landon Barber and Kristen ReidCheck out where it all started for the Harpers in the Road Series!Road to Recovery - Book 1 - Lucas Mathews and Brooke MaloneRoad to Redemption - Book 2 - Cori Summers and Jack ReynoldsRoad to Reality - Book 3 - Mac Malone and Beth CampbellRoad to Reason- Book 4 - Ryan Mathews and Kaitlin Harper
Thirty Days Have September (Thirty Days, #1)
Bibi Paterson - 2013
Shy and unassuming, Abigail James loves to bake. She dreams of opening her own dessert café but instead she spends her days working as a data analyst and sneaking in her cakes as the company’s ‘diet assassin’ on the side. Taylor Hudson, the enigmatic owner of Hudson International, has been captivated by Abby’s innocence and quiet charm since the day she started working for the company. However, his history with women is marred by personal circumstances and he has vowed to stay away.A chance meeting sees Abby’s world turned upside down when, drawn in by Taylor’s chocolate brown eyes and unexpected kindness, she starts on a journey of attraction that will see her heart and soul laid bare. While their attraction is mutual, both Abby and Taylor have their own inner demons that they need to overcome if their relationship can move forward for them to find their own happily ever after.Due to the nature of the content this book is intended for mature audiences.
On the Market
Audrey Wick - 2019
Her methodical daily routine suits her just fine, so she aims to freshen up the property, sell it, and take her funds back to the city. She’s only got two weeks during her vacation to make this happen. Now is the time to cash in and get out. The oldest Hutchinson son, who people around town know as “Hutch,” is a third generation local who is poised to take over the family business with his brother, Cole. The barbeque brothers have very different ideas about the future of their restaurant, "The Hut." Just when he thought his biggest headache was his job, Hutch meets Valerie and both their worlds are upended. He’s drawn to this fish out of water, but Valerie’s time in Last Stand has an expiration date. Their sweet and saucy styles don’t mix, but can they both find the recipe to a happy future?
Driven
Lori Sjoberg - 2016
But time is money, and when the owner of a farm refuses to sell the land crucial to making his latest project a success, he’ll do what it takes to convince the sultry, stubborn woman to sign on the dotted line. Kayla Phillips is holding on by a thread, on the verge of losing the farm she inherited from her grandfather. It’s only a matter of time before she’s forced into foreclosure, but there’s no way she’s selling to Falco. His good looks and sex appeal might work on some women—okay, it works on her too—but she’s not about to sell to a man intent on bulldozing her family’s legacy. A war of words turns into a wager—and Kayla’s only chance to save the farm. All she has to do is prove to the billionaire that he can’t handle two weeks of living the life of a farmer. She never expected the burning desire she feels whenever Mason’s around. But are his feelings for her genuine, or just a ploy to get what he wants? With her heart and the family business on the line, will she risk it all for love?
Mine for Tonight
J.S. Scott - 2012
Needing nothing less than a miracle to save her, Kara gets rescue from an unknown, unlikely and overwhelming source. Billionaire Simon Hudson makes her an offer that is impossible to refuse, but terrifying to accept from a man that she's never met. Will the handsome, alpha billionaire really be a solution to her problems, or will he end up being a major complication and a danger to her emotional sanity?Reclusive billionaire Simon Hudson would rather be behind a computer creating computer games than rubbing elbows with the elite and he knows exactly what he wants...until he meets Kara Foster. Something about Kara touches Simon in ways he's never experienced and definitely doesn't like. For over a year, Simon watches over Kara, but stubbornly refuses to admit his desire to possess her, not even to himself. But when she ends up in a situation that could very well be her destruction, Simon steps up to help her, not realizing that in saving Kara, he might very well be salvaging his own soul."Mine For Tonight" is book one of "The Billionaire's Obsession" trilogy. Books in this trilogy do not stand alone and need to be read in order. They include:Mine For Tonight - Book 1 "The Billionaire's Obsession"Mine For Now - Book 2 "The Billionaire's Obsession"Mine Forever - Book 3 "The Billionaire's Obsession"This is an erotic romance and is not intended for YA readers. It contains graphic language, explicit sex (including bondage) and other subjects not appropriate for YA readers.
Tackling Summer
Kayla Dawn Thomas - 2017
Her plans are derailed when she comes across a bottomed out sports car on a remote country road. When she discovers her father has brought on her university’s hotshot football star as summer help, she is furious. There’s no place for a lazy, city boy on the Double O.Maddox Warren has been banished to the middle of nowhere, sentenced to manual labor on a cattle ranch. As star of the Doumit University football team, this is unacceptable, but his coach is determined to boost his work ethic. Maddox can shut up and do his time, or he can kiss his football career goodbye. Determined to muscle his way through, his frustrations grow when he meets the bossy, cranky rancher’s daughter.The two battle their way through tractor driving and horseback riding lessons; both determined to conquer the other and to reclaim summer. In the process Maddox and Chanel discover there’s more to the other than either of them expected.
Mission: Impossible to Resist
Jacki Delecki - 2018
Instead she chose college and a career. She doesn't have time for love or men--not with work and the responsibilities of raising her younger sister. But when her sister is kidnapped and a sexy Special Ops bodyguard is suddenly thrust into her life, Jordan must let go of her tightly controlled world and accept help from the one man who poses a huge risk to her well-guarded heart.
He's in the wrong place at the right time
.Delta Operator Aiden Foster was more than willing to do a favor for his buddy, but why did it have to be guarding a spoiled debutante? Aiden has zero interest in babysitting a rich girl for a week, but when he meets the reserved scientist, his opinion does an about-face. When Chinese terrorists kidnap Jordan's sister, it's assumed the girls' billionaire father will be asked for ransom. Instead, the kidnappers want something that could lead to an international disaster. Once Jordan and Aiden discover she's been betrayed by someone close to her, there's no one to trust but each other.Time is already running out, but when Jordan is taken hostage too, Aiden is faced with near impossible odds. Can his beautiful woman use her brains to keep herself and her sister alive long enough for him find them?
Dissident
Cecilia London - 2015
After losing her husband, she is raising two small children alone while trying to navigate the tricky and sometimes shallow halls on Capitol Hill. A string of nasty speeches has her scrambling to apologize to any number of candidates, including newly elected Republican Jack McIntyre. Falling in love again is the last thing on her mind.Jack McIntyre might have a reputation as a playboy, but he has his sights set solely on his new colleague. Can he break through Caroline’s grief and capture her heart? Told mostly in flashback and set against a chilling fascist backdrop, Dissident is a rollercoaster ride of political intrigue, passionate contemporary romance, and undying love. For readers 18+. Ends in a cliffhanger. The first part in a six book saga.
Tank
M. Malone - 2014
Malone's gritty new romance series: BLUE-COLLAR BILLIONAIRES. Money changes everything...Years ago, Tank Marshall swore off fighting. He exercises iron control to keep his anger in check. But his mother was just diagnosed with cancer and the deadbeat dad he hasn’t seen in years is back offering an inheritance and a chance at redemption. There’s only one person that keeps him anchored in the midst of the chaos. One person untouched by violence and money and lies. Emma Shaw. But the one thing that Tank hasn’t learned yet is that when billions are at stake, there’s no such thing as innocent. Money. Changes. Everything.
One Last Risk
Nancy Stopper - 2017
Firefighter Lucas Bennett had the carefree life he’d always wanted until a deadly blaze took the life of his company mate and best friend. Blaming himself was easy but pulling himself from the tailspin of guilt proved to be much harder. The fog of sadness and guilt pushed him down a dangerous path until he nearly died fighting the beast. Forced to stop and reevaluate his life, he decided to make a change before it was too late. A fire took almost everything from Sarah Robinson—her husband and her home—leaving her to raise their precious daughter alone. Everywhere she looked held memories of her husband, pouring salt on her ever-present wound. Unable to live any longer around the memories of her husband, she and her daughter moved to Oak Grove, far away from the grief of the past. All Sarah needed was the chance to start a new life for her and her daughter. A car accident on a dark, rainy night put Lucas and Sarah on a collision course neither of them expected… with questions they’re not ready to answer. Can a single mother open her broken heart for a second chance at love? Will a broken firefighter risk his heart for what might be his only chance at forever? Are each of them willing to take one last risk to be together? His risk. Her reward. Together, they’ll mend each other's broken hearts. If you like small-town romance where the heroes are sexy and the women are strong, unlock One Last Risk to start your visit to Oak Grove, Pennsylvania and fall in love with Lucas and Sarah!
Then She Danced (Islander Romance Book 1)
Janice Godin - 2018
A story within a story, two fabulous endings, and characters that you will fall in love with." ~ The Artful Reader "This book is about love and growth, tears and happiness and healing. I was so deeply affected and moved by this story, I had my own laughter and tears." ~ Amazon reviewer Everyone in Kathleen's life thinks she's crazy when she decides to spend her well-earned summer working in a tiny, dusty attic sorting through old church papers, but the peace and quiet of working alone is exactly what she wants. She's back home again and happy, or as happy as anyone who's left behind a troubled past can be. She has amazing coworkers, a wonderful best friend, a supportive family, and not one single person in her life who knows what she's been through. So, when Kathleen stumbles across an old French diary written by a battered wife, she connects with the story and Emilie. Kathleen's life changes when she meets Grant, a gorgeous local man with a past of his own. Their connection is undeniable, even for her, and proves that second chances are possible, if she can just leave her past behind.
Untouched: The ALPHA Edition
Tabatha Kiss
My lover. My ultimate undoing.I'm exiled. Banished from the concrete jungle I call home and forced to spend my summer on my uncle's farm.That's where I met my step-cousin, Tobias, a guy who takes the strong, silent type to the next level. We were told to stay away from each other. Bad influences, they said.But, as we'll soon discover, all we have is each other inside the brutal and dangerous world of the Midwest Alphas, an illegal fighting tournament that promises fame and glory for the victor.Tobias is the local favorite to win it all, but his competitors will stop at nothing to keep that from happening. Including going after the one thing he wants more than winning. Me. I trust him when he says he won't let anybody put their hands on me.Anybody but him.Untouched is an epic tale of young star-crossed lovers from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Tabatha Kiss and her dark alter ego, Tabatha Drake! It is book one of a trilogy.
The Billionaire's Kiss Boxset
Lizabeth Scott - 2019
Relationships she usually kills from neglect so she’s taken herself off the market. An unexpected assignment to evaluate a potential project in upstate New York has Reed leaving the Victorian she’s working on to meet with the client. Reed finds Mason charming, tempting and top grade hot! An early snowstorm dumps an irresistible woman at Mason Tate’s door. As beautiful and enticing as he finds her, career focused Mason doesn’t do entanglements of any type. So he proposed that while snow falls outside, they make their own heat inside and then go their separate ways with only pleasant memories of their time together. No emotions, just a pleasurable good time. They both agreed. They’d be like two snowplows meeting in the night. At least that was the plan. Until that kiss. They both agreed. They’d be like two snowplows meeting in the night. At least that was the plan. Until that kiss.
Chased by the Billionaire
USA Today Bestselling Author Lizabeth Scott takes us on an atonement cruise with yacht builder Greyson Anderson who has a lot of making up to do because Gemma is back...and he wants her! Greyson Anderson couldn't believe that the gorgeous woman with the adorable...ponytail, was none other than the girl from high school - the one all of the guys noticed for all the wrong reasons. No longer! Gemma was smokin' hot, owned a fitness center and was one of the toughest women he'd ever charmed. But this time, there was more. Maybe too much more? Gemma intrigued him in ways that he couldn’t resist. However, his past mistakes may prevent any type of second chance. The Kissed Series Standalone Lineup Includes:
Snow Kissed by the Billionaire
Chased by the Billionaire
Sun Kissed by the Billionaire
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French Kissed by the Billionaire
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