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Blowing His Horn


Fiona Davenport - 2021
    There was no better way to do that than by dating her best friend. Or at least that was the excuse he gave himself to ask Olivia Hall out.For two years, they had the perfect relationship. With graduation on the horizon, Leland was ready to pop the question. He had no doubt Olivia would accept his proposal…until she overheard something she shouldn’t have.Will Olivia forgive Leland when she finally discovers how they became a couple?

The Dancer


Jordan Silver - 2018
    After losing his dream to play professional ball three years in, he finds himself the proud owner of four night clubs he won one lucky night at the tables. He lives his life fast and loose, and that's the way he likes it. The son of a single mother who grew up in the Bronx, he's made a lifelong pledge never to break a woman's heart the way his old man did. So to keep that promise, he steers clear of anything even resembling a serious relationship. Enter Annabelle Bridgewater. A new transplant from Ohio, she's had to kill her dream of attending Juilliard after her father left the family for a much younger woman, taking his money and his love with him. The two clash in a head on collision when the seemingly brash young woman walk into his club looking for a job, dancing on his stage. Max doesn't know why one look at the mouthy baggage conjures memories of his childhood and the mother he'd watched struggle all his life, but he knows there's no way in hell she's dancing on his stage or anyone else's for that matter. Not if he can help it.

Claiming his Baby


Arabella Rae - 2016
    He’s a Marine officer serving in the Middle East. He’s the embodiment of her fairy tale dreams: tall, dashing, heroic, a modern-day knight, the man she’s been waiting for all her life. Her one and only true love.Finally, she will have her own happy ending!ZAKWhen Major Zak Underwood’s twin brother, Daniel, is killed in action, a part of him dies, too. All he wants is to go back to the war zone and spill more enemy blood. But his brother has left him a letter asking him to do one important thing: to deliver the sad news to Daniel’s fiancee in person.The truth is, he doesn’t care about his brother’s very young girlfriend. He always thought Daniel was nuts for falling in love with a woman he hadn’t even seen in person. But he can’t say no to a dead man’s last wish.So here he is now, face to face with Daniel’s fiancee. Her face lights up in the most breathtaking smile he’s ever seen in his life. When she throws herself into his arms and shyly plants a sweet kiss on his lips, he forgets what he’s come here for. And when she calls him ‘Danny’ in this breathy voice, her eyes awash with emotion and so much love… he doesn’t correct her.God forgive him, but he wants to take his brother’s place.——————————-----This is a STAND-ALONE novel with a very alpha hero and an innocent but feisty heroine. When they meet, it’s INSTA-LOVE with a twist. Lots of hot action between the sheets and a baby, to boot! Did I say hot action? Yeah, like exploding-kindle kinda hot. If you’re allergic to cream, cheese and cherries, steer clear of this one. But if you want to have some sugar rush and high-blood-pressure hotness all the way to a bangin’ HEA, dive in!Due to strong language and explicit scenes, this material is recommended for readers 18 YO and above.

Every Moment with You


J.E. Parker - 2017
    But then he walked away, destroying them both. —Maddie—I've loved Hendrix Cole all my life. I was seven when I met him. Thirteen when I first kissed him. Sixteen when I gave him my heart. And eighteen when he gave me his ring.Hendrix swore to love me forever. Instead, he broke my heart.Scarred my soul. Destroyed my entire world.Six years later he wants a second chance. Problem is, I don't trust him. Not to mention, I have a secret. One which will destroy us both. Only two questions remain...Are we beyond redemption? Or will true love prevail? Warning: Contains triggers. The Redeeming Love Series:Book One: Every Moment with You (Hendrix and Maddie)Book Two: Every Breath You Take (Anthony and Shelby) Book Three: Every Promise You Made (Evan and Hope) Book Four: Every Tear You Cry (Brantley and Clara) Book Five: Every Time We Touch (Kyle and Carissa)Book Six: Every Wrong You Right (Ty and Heidi) Each book in the Redeeming Love Series can be read as a standalone.

Thunder


Allie Scott - 2020
    I didn't blame them. I'm massive. Over six feet tall. Nothing gets past me. Except maybe the fact that the girl I've been secretly obsessed with is equally as interested.They call him Thunder because of the sound he makes on the field. The only sounds I could ever hear were my heart beating when I looked at him. He was everything I ever wanted but couldn't have. I was tiny. Just another girl in the crowd. He never noticed me. Until he did. Until I found out he'd been watching all along.

Trained Obedience


Celia Crown - 2020
    Emotional Manipulation, Stockholm Syndrome, and Graphic Violence.

Doing Him Good (The Very Good Boy Duet #2)


Abby Knox - 2019
    When the church sends him to time out to think about what he’s done, he instead has something way less wholesome on his mind. Boone intends to spend every waking — and sleeping — moment with the tempting Delilah, the woman he first meets on his way out the door of his church for the very last time. After a week of sowing his long overdue wild oats with the girl of his dreams, Boone has a decision to make: will he beg forgiveness or pursue happiness? Uhm, I think we all know the answer to that!  Contents may also include: An appearance by Boone’s younger sister Molly, from Fencing Her In. Two adorably awkward virgins. A fight at the roller derby. A commemorative tattoo. And Molly’s famous peach cobbler to help the parentals calm down about everything.
 Don't forget to grab the stand alone companion to this book, Fencing Her In.

Hitman's Heart


Mink - 2020
    Taking people out doesn’t give me any heartburn, especially when it means my bank account grows fatter after each assignment. So what if I drink away the days between missions, and maybe I try to forget all the things I’ve done—I’m not soft. Not for anyone. . . Except her. Margaret. My little ray of sunshine, the only bright spot in this world of darkness. She’s the only thing I have to look forward to, and when she’s threatened, I can’t sit idly by. Not even when I’m ordered to take her life or lose my own. I’ll keep her hidden and safe, but how will I protect her from myself?MINK's note: Get you a lap kitty and a hot coffee for this sweet story of a hitman and his heart. HEA included.

The Mechanic's Princess


Jenna Rose - 2020
    Her car needs a quick fix, but Chase isn’t about to let her get away that easy – not until he’s given her a good inspection and taken a look under her hood.But there’s a big problem standing in his way; Nicky’s already engaged. But Chase isn’t about to let that stop him. As a mechanic, he solves problems for a living, and even if it’s a rocky ride, he’s up for the challenge.

Professor Maxwell


Loni Ree - 2020
    Now Reid Maxwell is going to find out he picked the wrong girl to boss around. She’s going to show him.Professor Reid Maxwell hasn't let any woman get close enough to catch him. The Economics Professor has no room in his life for entanglements since raising his younger sister takes all his time.All that changes when he takes one look at Tori Barton and realizes she's the one. Only Tori isn't going to make things easy for Professor Maxwell.Now, Reid has to make sure that love at first sight leads to happily ever after.

A Home for Noelle


Haven Rose - 2019
     Noelle Perkins has seen the pain “love” can cause, and she wants nothing to do with it. Until she meets her best friend’s older brother. The attraction may be mutual, and she’ll eagerly act on it, but that’s all it can be. Xavier Benson has witnessed firsthand the consequences of lust through his father’s many relationships. He wants Noelle more than his next breath, and while he’s not sure what that means, he knows it can’t last. Fate has other plans for these two, though, and that’s forever. Warning: Inside these pages, you’ll find a man and woman who fall instantly, yet fight it for fear of being hurt. Psst…don’t fret, I always deliver a safe and happy ever after. **This is book seventeen in the A Forever Safe Christmas Series.**

Don't Come Around Here


Eva Luxe - 2018
     Brad was my first kiss, my first love, my first everything. Then my dad found out. And he made sure Brad didn't come around any more. I've never been able to get him off my mind. Now, we're both back in our hometown, and it seems the feeling is mutual. He wants to be with me again, but he left back then. My panties get soaking wet when he's around. But I know better than to let him in them again. He may have stolen my innocence, but I won't let him steal my heart. The problem is, he did that a long time ago. And this bad boy still takes what he wants. Don't Come Around Here is a full length standalone romance featuring a dominant, alpha male athlete and the curvy, feisty woman he falls for. It has no cheating and no cliffhangers, but a very happy ever after and plenty of steam.

Repent


Ella Blaire - 2016
    Look at Adam and Eve for exampleAria Wallace has been dealt a bad hand in life and to make up for her lack of money she finds herself working for Mobile Madam X. She becomes enamored by a man that calls himself the "Father".Father is a filthy, dirty man that gets her off like no other. Never in a million years did she think she'd come face to face with him. When Aria finds out that the Father is no other than the priest at her Sunday mass, things get hot. Deliverance is out of reach. It's time to repent. WARNING: This is a total taboo, short, quick, and fire hot book. Extra panties may be needed.

His Sunshine


Cameron Hart - 2019
    Just as I'm grumbling about the... less than desirable accommodations offered by the NYC public transit system, I see her. My sunshine. She’s standing on the platform wearing beat up converse and a light pink, lacy dress that hugs her tiny frame and generous curves. She has porcelain skin, pouty lips, green eyes, and a frizz of blonde hair that’s just begging me to wrap it around my fist while I... well, while I have my way with her. It's not just her stunning looks though. She’s got this innocence and warmth about her. I want to wrap her up in my arms and let her goodness seep into my bones while I protect her from the world. I never saw my little sunshine coming, but now that I have her, I'm never letting go. HAILEY: I never expected to meet the man of my dreams while riding the train into work. Yet, here he is. He can't possibly want anything to do with me though, right? I'm just a girl from the wrong side of the tracks, barely scraping by at the bakery I work at to pay off my father's many debts. But Parker keeps showing up, keeps talking to me, keeps making me go crazy with want. HIS SUNSHINE is insta-love at its best. An alpha male who knows what he wants as soon as he sees it, and a wallflower waiting for someone to notice her and break her out of her shell. WARNING: This book contains some scenes that might be difficult for some readers. If you are triggered easily, proceed with caution. As always, there is a guaranteed HEA and no cheating!

Kidnapping His Forever


Shaw Hart - 2019
    Then she can start her own business and finally help out her parents. All that stands between her and her bright future is a film class.She's at a loss for a subject when she remembers the local lore that Bigfoot lives in the woods bordering campus. She doesn't really believe the legend but she figures it will be an interesting subject and easy enough to film. She’ll just go out into the woods and get some shots of the scenery and maybe some animal tracks, edit it together and hopefully get a passing grade.She heads out over spring break with her camera and supplies, but instead of finding Bigfoot, she wakes up to Ezra, the rugged man who lives in the woods there.He takes her to his house and she knows that she should be scared but there's something about the kind giant that draws her in and has her falling head over heels.When it's time for her to head back to school, will Ezra be able to let her go? Or will he keep his kidnapped girl forever?*Warning! This book alpha is over-the-top, head over heels in love with his girl. If you're looking for a steamy instalove story then this book is for you!