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Grace on the Rocks


Heather C. Myers - 2017
    Her father drags her to the beach for a Newport Beach Seagulls' event, something he's done with her since the team was first created in 1993. In fact, he's had season tickets for the same amount of time, and since Emma's mother left them when Emma was three, she has been her father's date ever since.Kyle Underwood is a first line right winger for the Newport Beach Seagulls. He's an instigator on the ice, the type of player who rubs his mouth, gets under the skin; the kind of player who is hated unless on the team. He's happy being single, dating around, and focusing on his passion: hockey. Up until he decides to talk to Emma Winsor, daughter of one of the Gulls' season ticket holders. He thinks she'll be like every other puck bunny who attends these fan events but she doesn't even know his name.She's different. He has to have her.Will Emma take a chance on a notorious bachelor hockey player? Can Kyle convince her that he's just as different as he is?

Resisting Her


Alexis Winter - 2018
    I’m a gentleman, a billionaire and completely screwed. Look, you don’t have to tell me twice that I’m making a huge mistake. In my defense, Madeline Strickland was an actual damsel in distress and like I said, I’m a gentleman. It’s not every day that your ambitious and talented new hire ends up homeless because her apartment burns down. Besides, she’s innocent, young and fresh out of college, completely NOT my type…So why the hell do I constantly think about her? It’s bad enough I have to see her delicious curves in the office every day and now I’ve invited her to live with me until she finds a new place…welcome to my personal hell! I can’t stop myself from imaging messing up her perfectly styled blonde hair or ripping those silk blouses from her ample, firm...Sh*t! See what I mean? I’m completely F*cked.

Shoulda Been a Cowboy


Maisey Yates - 2015
    Except maybe for keeping his hands off cute, kind-hearted Cassie Ventimiglia. She was the only one who saw him as more than a tattooed rebel who couldn't wait to leave the ranching life behind. Now he's back in Copper Ridge to sell his father's property-and staying right above Cassie's coffee shop. And out of nowhere, the girl he's never forgotten is offering a whole lot more than fresh-baked muffins...Jake's dark, smoldering appeal hasn't changed one bit. But Cassie has. Following everyone else's rules didn't quite work out. Time to ask for what she's always wanted...and what Jake's more than happy to give. A wild, hot romance that could make a one-time bad boy realize he's back for good.

Stranded


B.J. Harvey - 2015
    When she’s roped in to play hostess on a late-night flight just two days before Christmas, she gets more than she bargained for—until Porter steps in to save her. Stranded in Chicago just two days before the holidays, Porter and Harlow have to clear the air. Can they stop circling each other and finally give each other what they really want for Christmas?Originally published in the All I Want anthology.

Meeting Trouble


Emme Rollins - 2013
    (Note: This title was originally published as “Happy Accident”)

Unexpected Packages


Stacy Eaton - 2020
    With a great job and a best friend who tries everything to get her to break out of her boring life, it’s not until her birthday present arrives at her door, opened by a stranger, that things finally start to get interesting.Alex Miller is ready for his second career after retiring from the military. He’s excited to start training contractors in safety issues and getting to know his daughter after being away for so many years.When a package addressed to him shows up on his doorstep, he is kind enough to deliver the box to the rightful owner. When Lexi opens the door, Alex quickly realizes that he’s found the beautiful woman he has been catching peeks of as she comes and goes from the building.From misunderstandings to new beginnings, Alex and Lexi come together, but a business trip threatens their future right before Valentine’s Day, and neither is sure they will ever be reunited.

Plus One


Brighton Walsh - 2013
    She has an amazing condo in the city, great friends, and a successful bakery she built from the ground up…what more does she need? Ian Donnelly has been in love with his older sister's best friend, Olivia, for years. He even moved away after college to get some distance from her and the intense feelings she stoked in him. But when Olivia swears off men just in time for wedding season, he impulsively volunteers to be her stand-in wedding date.The sparks that fly between them take Olivia by surprise. Ian is nothing like she remembered, and when they fall into bed, he’s everything she could ever want. What’s the harm of a no-strings summer fling? Strictly physical, of course—her track record in relationships isn’t exactly glowing.Nine wedding dates. That’s all that Ian has to show Olivia he wants more than just a summer of fun. He wants to be her plus one forever.

Her Billionaire Cowboy


Sophia Summers - 2018
     Sparks fly when they meet again at the Texas Ranch resort, but when Stet's boss interferes with a suggestion of his own and pressures from the public sale of Abby Jane's company weigh her down, the matchmaking wiles of the ranch owner and the romantic atmosphere in Texas may not be enough to bring them together. The first book in the Texas Ranch Resort Series sets up a cast of hilarious and heart warming characters that will last through the whole series. Look for all titles coming soon.

Identity of the Heart


Mary Crawford - 2015
    After being confronted about dates she’s never experienced, she hires an identity theft expert whose investigation leads to a mystery and a hunky tattoo shop owner.When Marcus Brolin meets his apprentice’s lookalike, he wonders if Ivy will see through his “bad boy” tattoo artist image.Despite her tough exterior, Rogue Betencourt intrigues software mogul Tristan Macklin. His company, Identity Bank, is a raging success, but Rogue catches his interest because she seems to see more in him than dollar signs.Rogue has no use for a rich man with big-time goals. She cherishes her independence. Yet there’s something about Tristan that tells her he has integrity and heart as well as brains.Together, the four of them set out to discover the truth. As the mystery unravels, both couples join forces and search for the true identities of their hearts.Identity of the Heart is the first standalone novel in the Hidden Hearts clean and wholesome contemporary romance series. If you like wholesome stories, deeply drawn characters, and delightful twists and turns, then you’ll appreciate Mary Crawford’s engaging tale.

MONDAY: Tall, Dark & Aromatic


Fifi Flowers
    Basil, the man in question, is instantly smitten by Pansie and makes it his mission in life to woo her with his poetry and charm. Could it be that he is the man for her at the so-called Hookup Café?Novella - STANDALONE - book 1 of 6MEET all of THE COUPLES at Cafélicious...Basil and Pansie, MONDAY, book 1 Marzi and Avery, TUESDAY, book 2Nate and Evie, WEDNESDAY, book 3Deacon and Saylor, THURSDAY, book 4Mason and Vivienne, FRIDAY, book 5Vin and Darla, SATURDAY, book 6

Throttle


Teagan Kade - 2016
     ANDY I do whatever it takes to win. That’s why I’m a Formula One champion. And I’m going for the prize again this year, no matter what my team says. But I’ll play their game—so long as it benefits me. Now there’s a beautiful woman traveling with me to make sure I wear the team sponsor’s outfits and smile at all the right moments. I’m going to make Sara smile, all right. But not about what I’m wearing. In fact, clothes won’t be involved at all. SARA Working PR for a fashion house and traveling the world? I’m not complaining. Even if it means putting up with a womanizer like Andy. Yes, he’s sexy as hell. But I’m nothing to him—just another score, someone to warm his sheets for a night and then be forgotten. He’s going to learn I’m not that easy. At least, that’s what I keep telling myself. This novel is a full-length bad boy romance with a happily ever after and NO CHEATING. For a limited time, it also includes full-length novel Royally Wrong as a bonus. Love free stuff? Signup to the newsletter for ARCs, freebies and date releases for new and exciting titles from Teagan Kade: http://eepurl.com/bg2MAn (copy and paste into browser)

Never Mine


Lauren Wood - 2017
     Mandy It had been years since I had last seen Greg. It was the night before I left town and there had been many nights since that I had stayed up and thought about him. What was he doing back in Watertown now? When our eyes met, I knew that I was going to have to give him an explanation. What I wasn’t expecting was the way he made me feel. I wanted him, but I had a secret that kept us apart and if he ever found out, he would never forgive me. She left me heartbroken. Greg I was not a man of many emotions I had been told. There was a part of me that was closed off to the world and I knew that it was one girl that held the key. Mandy had been the love of my life, but also the heartbreak of my life as well. Seeing her again only made me miss her more and come to realize that I couldn’t let her leave again. All I had to do was get my lips on hers and I knew that Mandy wouldn’t be able to deny me anymore. Never Mine is a full-length standalone romance with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed HEA. It's only recommended for audiences 18+.

The Charm of You


Jennifer Probst - 2018
    Seduction. Charm. Let the game begin... Presley Cabot has come a long way from the overweight, awkward college student who fell hard for the gorgeous track star, Nolan Banks, only to be humiliated after their one night together. Now, she’s one of the billionaire badass owners of LWW Enterprises and has everything she’d ever wanted in life, leaving her past behind. But when Nolan comes back into town, and doesn’t even recognize the girl he once destroyed, she decides to invoke her own personal revenge. The plan is simple—make him fall hard for her, then dump him. She transforms herself into his perfect woman using three simple steps to spin her web. But she never planned on getting caught up in old feelings…and new promises… Nolan Banks leaves Wall Street behind to open up a brewery in his small college town. Finally ready to carve out his life away from the dreams of his family, he never expected to find an immediate attraction to the sexy corporate mogul who challenges him at every step. He falls hard and fast, determined to show her they’re meant for each other, until the truth of their shared past shatters their fragile foundation. But Nolan is playing for higher stakes, and he’s not about to let Presley walk away without a fight. Can he convince her his feelings have nothing to do with the game rules, and everything to do with the woman she is?

Play


Piper Lawson - 2016
    Just another twenty-something girl, living the dream. That’s what I tell myself every morning. That I’m successful, self-aware, and well-balanced. It's just a tiny fib. I would be all of those things, if I had friends who didn’t work with me at the bank. And if I made it to pilates more than once a quarter. And if watermelon slushies weren't the main source of nutrients in my diet. It wouldn’t hurt if I’d had sex in the last year, either. (My best friend insists Jorge the Nightstand Boyfriend doesn’t count.)But when you know where you're going, you don’t need to enjoy the ride. Right?Even if some teeny part of me did want to fool around, Max Donovan would be the last guy I’d call. Sure, he made the indie video game that broke the internet. And yeah, his eyebrow piercing’s sexy, in a ‘what-are-you-in-a-band?’ kind of way. And fighting with him gets me going faster than Jorge on bezerker mode…He’s still colder than a cactus and twice as prickly. And I’m not talking about his face, because the guy’s barely old enough to shave. It’d really be best if we just ignored each other. Which is a problem, because Max Donovan is my new biggest client.So what happens when the girl who lives to work meets the guy who was born to play?Game on.

The Best Man, Claiming Abigail


Vanessa James - 2020
     Working as a freelance photographer, she sets out across Europe looking for a place to call home where she can discover who she really is, and stand on her own two feet. After a passionate encounter with the handsome Alejandro that ends sourly, she settles in Edinburgh, putting thoughts of the arrogant Spaniard out of her head and focusing on her new exciting life. Then her world is turned upside down when her brother calls her to come home for his shotgun wedding, pulling her back to the world she swore she’d left behind her and the influence of her notorious father. And on top of that, the best man is a familiar, sexy man that she would rather forget as opposed to standing with him at a wedding. Find out if this rich girl finally surrenders to the bad boy when meeting him again.