She, instead, becomes as badass her badass half-brothers: the notorious mob boss Mick Sinatra and the ruthless businessman Big Daddy Charles Sinatra. She rises to become a respected and feared international drug kingpin, but in so doing she angers her big brothers, and gains the unwanted attention of the federal government. Her brothers want her to stop, and will make her stop if they have to. But right now, Amelia has vengeance on her mind . . . Gorgeous and powerful Hamilton "Hammer" Reese, the former CIA Director known for his vicious tactics to get the bad guys, and his bedroom skills to get the ladies, has admired the infamous Amelia from afar for many years. Until one night, when their red-hot passion gets the best of them, a child is conceived. Now the stakes are higher than ever and Hammer is discovering that there is a lot more to the elusive Amelia than mind-blowing sex. He finds himself falling in love for the first time in his life, and Amelia finds herself unable to keep her own deepening feelings for a player like Hammer at bay. But there's a problem: Reggie Dell, a young lady Hammer adores and protects as if she were his own daughter, is in love with Hammer too. And what Reggie wants,Reggie gets . . . In the first installment of the Amelia Sinatra interracial romance series, Amelia's undying need to extract revenge on those who did her wrong, and Hammer Reese's undying love for Amelia clash violently into a fiery explosion that their blossoming romance may not be able to quench.

    Can she turn his mansion into a home, and will he give his heart to a new kind of beauty? Welcome to The Cove With heavy iron gates, two security stations, and a groundskeeper's cottage, The Cove has everything a billionaire could ask for in a home. Dubbed Billionaire Bachelor Cove because of the resident's single status and income portfolios, The Cove is the perfect place to hide away from the world. But, as the residents soon find out, they can't hide from love. Family Dinners with the Billionaire When Jetton Bolt’s supermodel wife died two years ago, his kids handled it surprisingly well. After all, she was hardly ever home. Now that they’ve moved back to Jetton’s home town of Seattle, however, problems arise, and the counselor he’s hired recommends he spend more time with his children. First thing on the list: eat dinners together, and cook them together, too. Jetton doesn’t cook, but that’s what money’s for, right? Julie Kiyama has earned a name in Seattle and beyond as a talented chef, but when it comes to running a business in a saturated restaurant market, she struggles. Hoping that the third time will be the charm, she opens a “restaurant” where diners actually help cook their own dinners. She never dreamed that this odd foodie niche would land her a job helping a billionaire and his kids learn to cook together, or that she’d be driving daily to the luxurious private neighborhood known as The Cove to make it happen. When sparks begin to fly in the Bolt kitchen between Jetton and Julie, both will have to redefine their ideas of success if they have any hope of believing what their hearts are telling them.

    Jackie and her accountant friends call in sick and escape wintry Chicago to celebrate in the sunshine, but an unexpected twist breaks up the party. On her own for a weekend in America’s least inhibited city, Jackie meets a man who makes her heart do a tropical dance. Mitchell is handsome, charming, and knows just where to touch her. If he looks a little familiar, the thought is quickly lost on the hot sands. Mitchell finds Jackie equally irresistible as he romances her on Blue Bottle Beach, but he has no idea she should be in her cubicle in Chicago balancing the books for one of his many companies. What will happen when Mitchell and Jackie eventually look past their attraction to discover he’s her boss? Will a hot weekend in Key West still sizzle in wintry Chicago at the corporate Christmas party?

    Working toward a master’s degree in wildlife biology while helping take care of her sick father, she has no time for celebrity gossip, designer clothes, or lazy vacations. So when a duchess from the small country of Lilaria invites her to dinner, Samantha assumes it’s to discuss a donation for the program. The truth will change the course of her life in ways she never dreamed.Alex D’Lynsal is trying to keep his name clean. As crown prince of Lilaria, he’s had his share of scandalous headlines, but the latest pictures have sent him packing to America and forced him to swear off women—especially women in the public eye. That is, until he meets Samantha Rousseau. She’s stubborn, feisty, and incredibly sexy. Not to mention heiress to an estate in his country, which makes her everyone’s front-page news.While Sam tries to navigate the new world of politics and wealth, she will also have to dodge her growing feelings for Alex. Giving in to them means more than just falling in love; it would mean accepting the weight of an entire country on her shoulders.

    But I never expected the man who showed up on my doorstep to be the President of the United States! Bridget’s having a hard time meeting someone special in New York City. Desperate for a connection, she decides to turn to the professionals – Gold Medallion Services. President Robert Carter is up to his elbows in politics and business. He doesn’t have time to relax, much less meet a woman through the normal channels. So when the opportunity to discreetly find a female presents itself, the alpha seizes the chance … but he never expected to fall for the sassy brunette! Hey Readers – Clearly, we’re off the reservation (again) with this one. Or maybe not? All we’ll say is that Bridget has an excellent shot at becoming First Lady, and we love the feisty BBW all the more for it :) As always, bonus stories included for your reading enjoyment. Love, Cassie and Kendall

     Book 1: As Deep as the Ocean When Mac asks Fred to marry him, he tells her it’s strictly business, just a way to access her father’s inheritance so they can save the vineyard. But what happens when they fall in love? Book 2: As Beautiful as the Bay Sam has come home to Blue Penguin Bay to help his father in the family bakery. He longs to escape, and when a freak storm hits the bay, it gives him the perfect opportunity. If only he hadn’t fallen in love with sexy chef Ginger… Book 3: As Timeless as the Sea Sandi is certain that lawyer Jace is hiding something. The only way to keep her heart safe is to end their fling now. But when you share a love as timeless as the sea, there’s always hope for a happy ending.

    Chef Sean O’Malley could use Nicole’s dessert skills at his restaurant in New York City. In fact, he’s banking on a joint venture with Nicole, although he hasn’t yet approached her about it. When he learns during a pre-wedding event they’re both working that she’s moving to L.A. because she’s giving up on Jake, he decides to give her a crash course on how to be noticed. Sean has, after all, three younger sisters. He knows how a woman’s mind works. But he doesn’t factor in how his heart works or how easily it could be broken. CHARMER by Brinda Berry, Reese McClain has a solid plan in place: finish raising her teenage niece, run her pie bakery, and avoid entanglements with a tempting man. After all, her sister deserted her own child for a freewheeling lifestyle. Life is much less complicated without dating. Especially dating a man like Cord Barton—a rock star who’s too gorgeous, too young, and too carefree.Cord knows his life needs change, but he doesn’t expect it in the form of a beautiful pie maker named Reese. She’s a much needed star in his burnt out life. Because when it comes to plans, he wants her for more than dessert. RIVERBEND by Ciara Knight, Amazon Bestselling AuthorFive years after the death of his wife, Dr. Mitchem Taylor is ready to share his life with someone. Only one thing stands in the way of giving love a second chance--the strictly enforced "no dating" rule. A rule that pierces his heart every time he thinks about his university assistant, Cynthia. When a handsome man shows interest in her, Mitchem must choose between love for his career or love for his beautiful assistant.Since the day she saw her boss, Mitchem, care for his son’s knee at a little league game, Cynthia Gold has been in love with him. Pining away over a love she can never have forces her to make a drastic change—a new job thousands of miles away. But can she walk away from her life she enjoys and a boy who’s like a son, or keep her heart bound to a man who may never love her.ALONG CAME YOU by Hildie McQueen, Amazon Bestselling AuthorOff to an awkward start, Gina Mills and Jake Weston attempt to ignore the attraction between them and stick to the business of selling his house. Unfortunately circumstances keep cropping up that make it difficult. When the past collides with the present, a surprising turn of events makes them rethink if they were meant to be after all.UPTOWN HEIRESS by Lindi Peterson:At an after-party for the reality series, Love Atlanta Style, hotel empire heiress Grace Adams has an epiphany. Love isn’t a game and neither is life. It’s time to find a job and prove she doesn’t need Daddy’s money.Waiter, Justin Walker, is biding his time working for the rich crowd who thinks they’re owed everything. But his service pays off when he meets the beautiful Grace Adams. He asks her out, oblivious to the fact that she’s a hotel heiress.When they find out they are competing for the same job, Grace and Justin try to maintain their budding friendship and romance, until Justin discovers the truth. Grace represents all he tries to avoid.

    Awesome friends, supportive family, a career that keeps him on his toes, and a new woman on his arm every weekend. But when he finally secures a date with the one who has always kept him at bay, Tristan begins to question if he's been wrong about love all along. Jewel Huber is the only woman in the world to say no to Tristan Kane. And she isn't keeping him at arm's length because she dislikes him; in fact, it's the opposite. She knows as soon as she gives in to one date, he'll be gone in the wind and she'll be nursing a broken heart. But when their paths collide in the city of love, Jewel is swept off her feet and Tristan is left wondering what he should do--continue the way he always has or treasure the heart he's been gifted? The second book in the sweet and wholesome Princes of Valdoria series. Read all of the Princes of Valdoria romances by Julia Keanini: 1. The Noble Heir 2. The Captivating Prince Read all of Julia Keanini's Sweet Romances! Second Chance Fairy Tale: 1. Merrily Ever After 2. Snow and the Seven Teenagers 3. A Royal (Fake) Engagement Princes of Valdoria: 1. The Noble Heir 2. The Captivating Prince

    On my way, I find a tough guy whose truck broke down--he's dead sexy and I can't resist a hot man in distress. We hit it off and soon a lunch together turns into more. Way more. He brings me flowers, and then he makes love to me. Reese is unlike any man I've ever known--he's strong and determined, but he listens and cares about me, too.A TOUGH RANCHERI have to be strong. I wasn't strong enough once, and it cost my friend his life. Now I have the family ranch to run, and my past to try and forget. I don't need any complications--much less the kind of trouble Kelly is. I can't stop thinking about her. I'm drunk dialing her, buying her flowers, falling in love.She brings out the mountain man in me.I want to make her mine.But I know she's going back to LA.  This is a standalone, full-length 50,000+ words novel . No cheating, no cliffhanger, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Also includes A Second Chance Romance novel never before released. Bonus content!

    Canadian doctor Nora Sapienta was always one that minded her own business. That is, until her curiosity and instinct get the better of her one night and she ends up saving a mysterious man who unbeknownst to Nora is the King of Norosa - an oil rich country in Europe. A carefree prince who's womanizing, boozing, and partying is about to come to an end... When Prince Rafael is forced by his parents to show the doctor that saved his father's life around the capital of Norosa - he's less than pleased. Both prince and playboy of the Norosian Kingdom, Rafael is even less pleased when his parents announce that he is to ascend to the throne soon...and with a wife. A wife in the form of Nora Sapienta. Forced together by circumstance, two people from completely different backgrounds find they have more in common then they thought...Could Nora be Rafael's blessing or will this royal ruse to usher in a new generation of royals end up biting Rafael in his royal highness?

    This anthology will benefit Caring Community Foundation, located in Raleigh, NC where the 2017 Authors in the City book signing will be held. Authors in the City is hosted by: Stephanie's Book ReportsChristmas Once Again - Samantha ChaseLike Christmas - Ashlee TaylorUgly sweater - Elizabeth HayesA change of heart - Shari J. RyanChristmas break - Misha ElliottJoyful Temptations - Janine Infante BoscoDancing Snowflakes - Madison StreetThe Lovers of Vale - CS PatraChristmas Interference - Jennifer L. AllenRewrite - Stephanie RoseAll I Want for Christmas - Savanna Grey

    She was the brightest jewel in my desert of riches. Nothing had changed.Cascading black hair.Bright Topaz eyes.White-porcelain skin…Her beauty was ageless.As a skeikh, I had my pick of lovers.Daily.But Myriah was different.And no longer a mere mirage of my past.She was there.In my present.I couldn’t resist tasting her again.Touching her.Re-exploring every crevice of her body…Until the words dropped out of her mouth.A secret she’d kept for three years.Triplets.All girls.My girls.Now, Myriah wants to maintain her independence.But if she thinks I’ll just shirk my daughters,My responsibilities,Including my desire for her,She’s in for a fierce awakening. What the sheikh wants, the sheikh always gets… Note: Sheikh's Secret Triplet Baby Daughters is 60k of steamy romance between a Sheikh and his first love...and mother of the daughters he didn't know he had.

    But now her life is in limbo. Stay in Colorado with a man who won’t commit, or call it quits and move back to her home state. Her answer comes in the form of Jake Billings, a woman-courting, dimple-sporting cowboy her father bids on at the county fair. The auctioned ranch hand is meant to help Meg process grapes on her father’s land, but along the way he steals her heart. Can Meg trust this sudden shift in direction, or will she be drawn back to the man she left behind?

    Even if you’re my best friend’s dad. I never expected to graduate Harvard Summa Cum Laude. I never expected to get hired by my best friend’s dad’s billion-dollar investment company. I definitely never expected to end up falling for my best friend’s dad after we kissed that night. Rich, powerful, with blue eyes that hypnotized me for as long as I could remember, there was no way I could say no. Now we’re racing to keep this thing on the low- and keep my best friend from finding out. He keeps telling me it’ll be alright, but I’m not sure. I know it’s so bad, but it feels so good. If I spend one more night with him, we might just do something I won’t regret. We’ll keep it our little secret for as long as we can, so I can have him for just a bit longer... Sonia Belier’s steaming hot novella with guaranteed happily ever after that’ll pull your heartstrings. Full of suspense and of course, no cheating! Tons of bonus content included!

    He's a wealthy man from the big city. Can the holidays bring them together? Teachers of Trumanville Book 1 Brittany Acevedo is only in the big city for one reason: to watch her daughter march in the country's largest Thanksgiving Day parade. Then she'll gladly go back to a place where traffic jams are caused by tractors. Cole Holmes is comfortable with his life in Manhattan, even coming to the rescue of a woman from middle America when Times Square proves to be a bit overwhelming. After the parade, they'll never see each other again. So they deny the attraction between them. But when Cole is sent to Trumanville to run Winterfest - the same Winterfest Brittany has been put in charge of - will they have more than a clash of cultures? Or can they find a way to work together and put love on parade? An unofficial prequel to Small Town Girls Don't Marry Hollywood Hunks!