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Runes Boxed Set (Runes #1-3)


Ednah Walters - 2015
     Runes-book1: Raine does not believe in magic or the supernatural, until her new neighbor, Torin, uses weird markings to heal her. Now she is on a mission to find out what he is and what he knows about her missing father. Immortals-book 2: Raine and Torin are meant to be together, but destiny deities have erased Torin's memories and he can't remember her. Too bad they didn't take into account his feelings for Raine or hers for him. The fight for the right to love each other has just begun. Grimnirs-book 3: Released from a psych ward, Raine's best friend, Cora, doesn’t want to see souls anymore or the reapers collecting them, until Echo storms into her life. He is one reaper she cannot resist. Will Raine finally tell Cora the truth about her new friends?

Sparrows for Free


Lila Felix - 2014
    Some stay quiet—and some rule your soul with an iron fist.Ezra is ruled by the ghosts of his past—and needled by the guilt they create. Not only does he have to manage his own guilt—his friends are forced to bear the weight as well. He lives in limbo, never dreaming of anything that lies beyond the grave.In his mind, he’s a murderer, pure and simple.Hide and seek is Aysa’s game. She begs for small spaces and empty places. But, she secretly desires so much more.When they find each other, a hope for something new is sprung.But Ezra’s skeletons are out for blood.“I hide shock well. I’m a pro at hiding. I have no idea that whatever he had to tell me would be so personal—so heartbreaking. But, I quickly remembered that heartbreak was all around him every time he turned around. He needs no more empathy or sympathy in his life. He craves someone to give him a different take on a tired situation.And different is practically my middle name.”

The Nanny and the Billionaires


Harper West - 2019
    . . In the Bedroom. Rich AF That’s what they call us. We have more money and power than two men could ever dream of—or need. But we’re also flawed AF One of us lost our wife, and the other hides behind a string of one-night-stands. Besides the kids, we’ve closed ourselves off from connecting with anyone, and we prefer it that way—until we meet her. A gorgeous beauty standing on our doorstep with eyes like an angel, and a body made for sin. Screwing the Nanny is a bad idea, right? Even if she is the first woman to get both our motors going in a long while . . . We should keep things professional, but we’ve also never been ones to follow the rules. So we say f*ck it and give in, unable to keep our hands off her luscious curves and thick, wet lips. We’re gonna give her satisfaction like she’s never experienced before and we’ll add in a dash of panty-dropping kink to show her that pleasure can be enjoyed even more, when you bring in a bit of pain. She better get ready . . . because naughty times are coming in our playroom. The Nanny and The Billionaires is a is a standalone, butterfly-inducing romance, from your new favorite author Harper West. This one is ALL about her pleasure, with a sprinkling of BDSM and a guaranteed HEA. Get ready, these billionaires are loaded in their banks accounts . . . and their pants.

Alien Boyfriend for Christmas


Luna Kingsley - 2020
    Her dream job as the lead botanist on Niri was worth traveling across the galaxy, but she’s not going to miss out on the trappings of her favorite holiday. Not to mention she misses everyone back home. Everyone except her ex, of course. She’ll do everything she can to avoid seeing him again but running into him around town is inevitable.Verrik is tired of the monotony of his day-to-day life on Niri. He works long days as an electrician to try to get ahead and save what money he can. One day he hopes to be able to support a family of his own but as an orphan, his opportunities are limited. The one good thing that comes from his current job is meeting the unique, curvy little botanist from Earth.She’s headed back to Earth for the holidays. He’s ready for his own adventure. Her suggestion to be her fake alien boyfriend is unconventional, but the payment is too good to pass up. When the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur, they find themselves navigating unexplored territory.Can a Niri Alien and Earth female find a way to make a relationship work for real?Alien Boyfriend for Christmas is a standalone sci-fi romance full of steam with no cheating, no cliffhanger and a happily ever after guaranteed!

Keepers


Laura Kreitzer - 2012
    He’s engaged to the Illuminator’s sister Jenna, has a Fallen Angel bodyguard, and plans on adopting the cutest five year old anyone’s ever seen. If that isn’t enough to keep anyone busy, now Joseph’s home is under attack by reporters and protestors. After a frightening incident that leaves his house in ashes, he decides he’s had enough. Joseph’s ready to begin his life, but he can’t until the threat of the Empyrean Guard is neutralized. It’s war.

Second Chance with the Girl Dad


Elsie James - 2021
    She’s the one who got away.LillianAt thirty-four I thought I’d have children of my own by now, but it seems it wasn’t in the cards for me. Thankfully, I have my students, and teaching them is more than just a job, it’s my calling. But between my classroom, my wild roommate, and caring for my aging dog, there isn’t much time left for love. When a new student puts me in touch with an old flame, my lesson plans are out the window. Ezra is tall, handsome, and he just might be my perfect pick.I want to open my heart to him and his little girl, but can I trust that this time he’ll choose me?EzraBeing a single father, and taking a landscaping job at a local brewery isn’t what I planned for my life. But all the late nights and co-parenting struggles are worth it because out of this beautiful mess came my perfect little girl. When a move back to my hometown brings me in contact with the one who got away, everything goes paws up. Lillian is sweet, sexy, and I want to teach her that old dogs can learn new tricks.But can I convince her that this time we will be forever?

The Redemption of Ajax


Trinity Faegen - 2011
    When getting the answer means pledging her soul to Eryx, she unlocks a secret that puts her in grave danger—she is an Anabo, a daughter of Eve, and Eryx's biggest threat.A son of Hell, immortal, and bound to Earth forever, Jax looks for redemption in the Mephisto Covenant—God's promise he will find peace in the love of an Anabo. After a thousand years, he's finally found the girl he's been searching for: Sasha.With the threat of Eryx always looming, Jax knows he has to keep Sasha safe and win her over. But can he? Will Sasha love him and give up her mortal life?

Billionaire's Quadruplet Baby Scandal


Ciara Cole - 2019
    She was the girl from my past I could never forget.The girl I’d let slip through my fingers…I had everything a man could wantMoneyPowerGood looksThe cars, the penthouses, the yachtsModels at my fingertips.My father’s company was my lifeMy destinyIt was the only world I’d ever knownBut then there she was in the gardenThe only girl I’d ever wantedThe one I’d let get away Kayla Russell She was even more beautiful than I rememberedThose curls.That skinThat bodyNow I have to put things right.I have to make her mine.But to keep this company I’ve got to marry anotherAnd there are people who’ll stop at nothing to see me fall into lineHow can I be with the woman I loveWithout destroying us both? Note: Billionaire's Quadruplet Baby Scandal is a steamy second chance romance between a sexy billionaire and his first love.

High School Bites


Rachael Alcobia - 2017
    I guess they forgot to mention the crazy girl who thinks you're after her boyfriend or the wolf that attacks you in the woods during the senior class camping trip. Between strange dreams that border on nightmares and Kodi Barrett, a fellow senior that I've been inexplicably drawn to for years at the center of it all, i was positive that life at Mountain Falls High School was about to get much more complicated. I didn't need my senior year to be perfect; I just needed to survive it!

Daddy's Babies


Rosa Mink - 2019
    Thanks to my brother I've found just the man I want it with, the only problem is, it looks like he already has one. Is this how my whole life is going to go? Always wanting what I can't have? God I hope not because there's one thing that's for sure, I want Jake, want his little girl to be mine, want him to be daddy to all sorts of babies we can make. Jake: I've spent my life creating a company but that's not what I really wanted out of life. I want a good girl to give me babies, lots of them, but after my last mistake, I don't see that happening. Not until she walks into my life and takes it over in one second flat. The instant the word Daddy slips from her lips I know she's mine. I'll do anything to ensure it, to give her everything she's ever wanted, especially learning it's precisely what I want as well, my babies. I'll give her as many as she wants and love all of my babies, including her. Daddy's Babies is a short read around 15,000 words, with strong language, no cheating, and HEAs. It's intended for an adult audience that will leave you wanting to find your own daddy to enjoy.

Touching Smoke


Airicka Phoenix - 2012
    I dream of the day I burn the world to the ground. I dream of the dayI will finally die.Running is something my mother taught me to do very well. I never knew why until the night I cause an earthquake and meet Isaiah. My shadow. My protector. My other half. I need him. I need his blood. He is the only one who can keep me hidden from the man who created me. The man who createdthe monster.The world is depending on me not to fall in love. But what happens when the temptation becomes too great and falling is my only option? Can I live knowing I will destroy the world because his touch is the only thing keeping me alive?And how can I trust someone as lost as I am?Touch Passion. Touch Power. Touch Smoke!

Mail-Order Mates: The Complete Collection


Lola Kidd - 2016
    One by one, they turn to Lovely and Kind Brides for a little help. The mail-order bride agency specializes in helping shifters find their one true mate. Follow along as each shifter finds his own LK Bride. This bundle contains all the books in the bestselling series. Each book can be read as a standalone with its own HEA. This bundle includes: Loving the Lion Wolf Seeks Wife The Bear’s Bride Taming the Tiger A Wife for the Wolves Surrendering to the Stag Pursing the Panther The Leopard in Love

Dating the Chef


Ember Davis - 2022
    It seems like a horrible way to meet someone. How can you make a connection in five minutes?When I do one more check to make sure everything is ready for the break in the middle of the event, all my protests fly out of the window. I don’t need five minutes to make a connection, all I need is one glimpse of her.Watching her talk with other men has me on edge. It’s only a matter of time before I can make my approach. Then I’ll make her mine. She’s going to learn there are some perks to dating a chef and I’ll be doing a lot more than dating Paisley.PAISLEYTo say I was resistant to the idea of MatchMakers Inc. speed dating event would be an understatement. My best friends talked me into it. I couldn’t argue with shaking up my love life and I did make a New Year’s resolution. Everything else is going so well, but when it comes to love it’s been one mistake after another.Spending my Valentine’s Day at the event instead of on my couch eating ice cream and watching romance movies doesn’t sound like a good time to me, but I promised I’d give it a try. I’m skeptical about the whole thing and I don’t feel a spark with any of the participants, but I’m determined to see the night through.I’m not expecting a man to set his sights on me. He’s not even part of the event, but I can’t deny there’s something about him. With the way he looks at me and the way he makes me feel? Dating is not where this relationship ends, not even close.*18+ If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. It is a standalone but is related to my Denver Family series (Banks Ink., Suburban Outcasts and Higgins Security). Meet Silas in Healing Her Home (Banks Ink. Book 5) and Faking Her Home (Banks Ink. Book 6). Meet Paisley in Built Dad Bod Tough (Dad Bod Series – Men Built for Comfort).*This Valentine's Day, our heroes and heroines are skipping the dating apps and attending one of MatchMakers Inc. famous Speed Dating events. Is five minutes enough time to feel a spark of chemistry? Can love truly be in the air?Go on a speed date with us and find out!This February, thirteen of your favorite romance authors celebrate steamy instalove in this Valentine’s Day series!

THE NEW BOSS (An Office Romance)


Penny Wylder - 2021
    

Secret Baby 4 the SEAL's: Military Reverse Harem Romance (Alphas and their Queens)


Teddy Paisley - 2022