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The Hitman's Obsession


Elisa Leigh - 2021
    Now he uses his experience as ex-special forces to do the things others can't. After almost five years at Ruthless Corp., he isn't any happier than the day he started, but at least he has a purpose. The job was supposed to be simple, nothing he hasn't done before, but when he sees her everything he's been trained to do goes out the window.Clementine Pope is what her friends would call a goody-goody. She doesn't curse or drink or talk about anything untoward. She teaches first grade and loves everything about it. In fact, everything about Clementine's life is idyllic, except for her stepbrother Mason. When their parents died, Mason took care of her until she was old enough to take care of herself. She tries keeping her distance, but lately, he's getting weirder than usual. Intent on putting her foot down, she meets with him and everything goes horribly wrong.Will Silas open up to Clementine and prove how much she really means to him? Can Clementine accept Silas for who he really is?

Bully Her


Jaye Diamond - 2021
    If he can’t have me, no one can.I know what everyone’s thinking, when they see me riding with Ash, on the back of his bike.Didn't your mother teach you to stay away from handsome, dangerous older men who ride motorcycles?And yes, she did, but when my best friend's wild and reckless brother returns to our town, that he skipped out of with a biker gang, the dominant jerk says he came back for me—the kid he used to bully.And whether I like it or not, he isn't riding out of this town without the girl he fought, ran, and killed for.This is a safe, HEA, insta-love romance.

Claimed by the Hitman


Aria Cole - 2021
    She doesn’t know it yet, but she’s safer with me than without me…even if my ruthless lifestyle threatens to cost us everything.Now, nothing can stand between me and my princess. After I’ve had her in my arms, there will be no going back….

Ryker


Flora Madison - 2020
    This weekend marks my last of my Airbnb tenants. They say every ending marks a new beginning. And when Mikey Amato steps out of her car, I’m awestruck. Love at first sight doesn’t describe it. The curvy city girl is the woman of my dreams. I left the hustle and bustle of the city behind me, But Mikey’s whole life is there. How can we make this work if neither one of us is willing to leave our current lives? The short answer? We can’t. Mikey: I write horror movies for a living, working my tail off, waiting for my big break. The well ran dry, and I needed inspiration. A weekend rental in the middle of the country sounded creepy! A chance to ignite my fears, but something else ignited. A spark for a woodsman named Ryker. But he hates the city for its grit and grind. I couldn’t possibly live without it. Pain only belongs between the pages of my scripts. And falling for Ryker Novak isn’t worth the risk of getting hurt. Insta Love at First Sight is a quick and steamy standalone romance series featuring alpha heroes craving BBW heroines. Each one hour short reads romance is jam-packed with Insta Love chemistry and safe, swoon worthy tension. Cuddle up on your coffee break, in the carpool lane, or when you need a steamy quick reads romance to hold you over. All books in the series are short reads standalones with an HEA guarantee!

Mountain Man Daddy


Amy Pennza - 2021
    Living in the mountains can get lonely, but it’s easier to resist temptation when your only companions are trees and bears.Then temptation fell into my lap—literally.Allie Russo is the last kind of problem I need on my hands. Gorgeous, smart, and far too young for me, she’s running from problems of her own. She has no business being in my life. Or in my bed. Or over my knee.The problem is, she likes being there. And when she calls me Daddy with that look in her big, dark eyes, I have a hard time remembering all the reasons we’re wrong for each other.Because this thing between us feels right. And now I’m not sure I can live without her.

Bodyguard


Jenna Rose - 2020
    A vow to keep her innocence.But I’m a bad man.I’m going to make her break that vow.Even if it costs me everything…

Meant To Be


Tory Baker - 2019
    He thought he had it all planned out, but those plans changed when he saw a blonde beauty stranded along the side of the road. Everly wasn’t your usual damsel in distress. She had an independent streak a mile long. It would take a certain kind of man to handle that and Liam knew he was definitely that man. He knew the moment he looked into her eyes that she was meant to be his and nothing would stop him from claiming her. This isn’t our first go around. By now you know what to expect. Hot Alpha with eyes only for one woman and the minute he sees her, he sets about making her his. Love happens hard, fast, and hot. So grab a drink and dive in. And as always 100 percent Safe… unless we’re talking birth control…

Trick or Snowstorm (Tiaras & Treats, #14)


Megan Wade - 2020
    Something that would only be possible on Halloween, but could also lead to romance when the handsome, Mason steps in to help her out.As always, this Megan Wade book comes with her ‘Sugar Promise’. High heat, low drama, guaranteed.

The Barista and the Billionaire


Dakota Rebel - 2019
    But there I was, decked out in a borrowed dress, trying to avoid a stranger who’d set his eyes on me the moment I walked into the room. In an effort to escape, I ran into the arms of the most handsome man I’d ever seen in real life. And from the moment our gazes locked, I knew I’d never been the same. Oliver: I mean, what man doesn’t want to be the hero of a gorgeous woman? When Chloe threw herself at me, begging me to pretend we were together, I immediately wondered who was pretending. I didn’t know who she was, or what she was doing at my party, but I knew without a doubt that she belonged to me. Now I just have to convince her.

Mountain Spring Fever (Spring's Mountain Men)


Andrea Marie - 2021
    Enjoy the wildlife, take lots of pictures, a few of the Mountain Bluebird and load up my scrapbook. What I didn’t plan on was falling into the arms of a Mountain Man, literally.The mountain men are calling, and we must go . . .This spring, twenty-one of your favorite romance authors are joining forces to bring you a mountain man series to make you swoon. Join us all May long for thick beards, big hearts, and instalove that won’t be denied. The Spring’s Mountain Men series of short, steamy stories is sure to put a spring in your step. *wink* HEAs guaranteed!

Say Yes (Second Generation)


C.M. Steele - 2021
    For years I watched their love and craved the same thing for myself. Unfortunately, the girl I’ve fallen for is out of reach. One year of insane torture, and she’ll be mine. Can I hold out that long, or will she tempt me to break all the rules? GretaI’ve become the cliché: damsel in distress. Caught in a rainstorm without a ride home when my white knight rolls up to the rescue, and of course, I’ve fallen madly in love with him. He’s my best friend’s brother. Another check for the cliché department, and yet, I’m getting the feeling that he’s falling too. This is Dean Jr.’s story from the Say Uncle Doggy Stylebook.

Sweet as Sin (Candy's Cafe #1)


Sadie King - 2021
    Candy’s my mom. Candice is her full name, but in her younger, wilder days she was Candy, bubbly and sweet and spreading love and happiness to anyone who came to the cafe.But when Mom has an accident, it’s up to me to do all the baking. I’m a creative cookie decorator, but my baking sucks.Then Mom hires Sam to teach me the finer points. He’s tall and delicious, and I’ll do anything to get my hands on his sweet cookies.But he’s only in town for a few weeks. We agree that it’s no strings attached, but can I stick to that?SamThe moment I see Bella I know she’ll be mine. She sprinkles a bit of joy into everything she bakes with her bright clothing and outrageous hair.My body craves her, and my heart wants her.But I know I’m going to have to leave. My life is on the road, but this is one sweet treat I’m unwilling to leave behind.Take a seat at Candy’s Cafe where the goods are freshly baked and sprinkled with love.Meet the sisters who run the café, the staff who work there, and the regulars who stop by. There must be something in the cookie batter, because each one finds their own special happily ever after.The Candy’s Cafe series features curvy women and the strong men who love them, and each couple has a steamy love story that’s sprinkled with sweetness.If you love small-town instalove stories that are high heat and sugary sweet, then this series is for you!Each book can be read separately, but they’re best enjoyed together. No cliff-hangers and always with a happily ever after.

Thankful for the Mountain Man: a short mountain man instalove romance (Holidays with a Mountain Man)


Kate Tilney - 2021
    It's my first holiday in this new mountain town, and I'm determined to make it a good one. It's all going to plan until I'm driving up in the mountains to make my last delivery. A blizzard hits earlier than expected and I'm stranded.Then someone comes to my rescue. He's handsome, strong, and brave, but he's also distant and closed off. As we spend more time together, I quickly see that behind that cold exterior there is a warm heart.ALDENHolidays are always a hard time for me. This year is no different. I mostly keep to myself, like I do the rest of the year. But I have no choice when a beautiful curvy woman gets stranded on my land.I tell myself spending time with her is only until the roads clear. I tell myself that this is a one-time deal. But the more time we're together, I find myself more and more thankful this blizzard brought me Hope.Holidays with a Mountain Man is a series of short, sweet, and steamy instalove romances set during some of your favorite holidays. No cliffhangers. No cheating. Happily Ever After guaranteed!

Her Wicked Cowboy: Instalove Cowboy’s Baby Romance (Love on the Ranch)


Mia Brody - 2021
    

Duke


Kali Hart - 2020
    NO cliffhangers. NO cheating.