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Tangle of Tinsel


Shyla Colt - 2020
    New job. New life.Everything’s going great for Romy Foster until an unattended toddler and a seven-foot-tall Christmas tree conspire against her. Tangled in tinsel and covered in broken ornaments, she finds her concussed-self riding in an ambulance with the most attractive man she’d ever seen. Alone in the state, she’s forced to accept his help for at least twenty-four hours to wait out the concussion. The attraction between them Is undeniable. However, it’s the reason behind it, she doubts.Caleb Miller noticed the woman the moment she walked into his Nona’s store, Bits and Baubles. Long-legged, and thick, she stands out from the crowd of Christmas shoppers. Her accident forced them together, but it’s her personality that keeps him longing for more time. When Nona gets involved, making her holiday a family affair becomes a priority. The gift of love seems to be on its way …until his ex-girlfriend shows up un expectantly.Can the two work together to undo the tangle of tinsel and find a merry Christmas together?

Reyna's Vampyr


Zena Wynn - 2015
    Her goal in life is to stay as far away from them as possible. When she compulsively accepts a dare to enter their domain—The Gladiator—Reyna questions her sanity. When the leader of the local Vampyr clutch claims her as his, Reyna does the sensible thing. She runs. Tariq recognizes his Heart’s Blood the minute he sees her sitting at the bar. After centuries of being alone, he has no intention of allowing her to escape him. When she manages to do just that, Tariq goes a little crazy. Tariq Bastien does what Vampyrs do best—he hunts. The more he discovers about her, the less it makes sense. No human should be able to escape him, and he’d recognize one of his kind. When he finally finds her, will the mystery of her past draw them together or drive them apart? Reyna's Mate is a science fiction, paranormal romance with spicy love scenes. Both hero and heroine hail from alien planets whose species have resettled on earth.

Wrapped in Red, White and Blue


Dahlia Rose - 2016
    At the house close to the sand dunes of Crystal Coast North Carolina, she found Lieutenant Colonel Byron Keats and his three-month-old baby son Jason. The man was as straight laced as they came and after one look at her, he was willing to send her packing. Ruby was accustomed to being judged by her looks, a tattoo sleeve on her arm and a love of rock music generally didn’t make people think she was qualified. But after pointing out her experience and the fact that he was flying blind as a new father, she got the job. She certainly didn’t expect to have an attraction for the older man. The way he kissed and things he made her feel was new exciting and she craved more. Ruby wanted to help him see the joys in life, a life with her. Byron was already doubtful, about the age difference and when her family made an appearance. She almost ran away. This time it was Bryon who stood with her and wanted her to fight for what they created, fight for their love. Ruby was ready to make the choice to follow her heart. But if she succumbed to the pressure of her family, she may under her father’s rules once again. Byron gave her his love and shared his son with her. Ruby didn’t want to be the one who broke his heart.

Ruined


S.K. Lessly - 2014
    The mere thought of her brings Mason to his knees. There is no other woman in the world that he wants. Max can’t believe that she met a passion-filled man that makes her body yearn for things she’s only dreamed about. He’s ruined her, making him the only man that she wants. Mason West, an ex-Navy Seal turned Amateur MMA fighter, is battling the darkness of the life he left behind. Finding the will to fight back in a woman that completes him was not something that he expected, but it seemed fate had other plans. All Maxine Shaw wanted to do was graduate, become a nurse for the best sports rehabilitation center in the country, and finally achieve the goals she set for herself. Once she catches a glimpse of Mason West, an Alpha male to the core, he awakens a fire inside of her that she never thought existed. The sparks between these two ignite bottomless passion and enduring love that shifts their goals in a way neither suspected. Before Mason and Max can embark on a journey of happily ever after, the strength of their love gets tested. Will this passionate pair be able to survive what fate has in store? (WARNING: Includes hot alpha male sex ... A LOT OF IT!)

Asira Awakens


Chevelle Allen - 2017
    Mary University in Detroit, Deborah Brooks is smart, beautiful and focused. Deep within the archives, she cares for letters, diaries, books and family records, each telling stories of lives lived long ago. Yet nothing excites her more than making new discoveries among the storied collections. When the university receives the Dubois Collection anonymously- along with a multi-million dollar gift to protect it- Deborah is more than intrigued to discover its secrets. Little prepares her for an unexpected visit from the donor- the sexy Englishman Ben Stewart. He is relentless, charming and far more than she imagines. He shatters everything she thought she knew... about herself. Together they unravel the secrets of the Dubois Collection, finding love and mounting danger along the way. But it’s Ben’s utterance of one word - awaken- that triggers a flurry of unrelenting visions she can’t escape. Deborah soon learns the visions are key to unraveling the mystery that binds her to Ben. Can they save each other or will he lead to her ultimate demise?

All I Want For Christmas


Shiree McCarver - 2008
    That is until he discovers his ex-assistant had sabotaged his clients contract renewals, because of a broken heart. The mistake could have cost him millions in revenue. He swears he's going to straighten out his personal life. Starting with proposing to his on again off again socialite girlfriend Erica, and settle down.All Mary wanted for Christmas was a man who could love her as she was. Mary Christmas, yep…that's her name. She’s a big woman with a big heart. She wears glasses and not too pretty but she’s as jolly as the come. Working in an office full of beautiful slim women can be trying. Having a secret crush on the boss,Alec Mercer, was downright ridiculous. There was no way a guy like that could like someone like her, or so she believed. Now that Mary got her Christmas wish in the flesh, what is she going to do about it?

Accepting His Name


Tressie Lockwood - 2016
     If you like gentle and sweet heroes who treat their heroines like a princess, Ezio is not for you. Ezio Sartori married Shakarri Watson for one reason—he needed an heir to his fortune. All the terms were laid out in the contract Ezio’s lawyer drew up. Shakarri agreed because she was desperate to get out from under a debt she couldn’t handle, one left to her by her scheming no good father. But the cost for taking on Ezio’s name might be too high for Shakarri to pay. Ezio is used to everyone obeying his orders, and he expects Shakarri to do the same. The contract she signed specifically states her obligation to please Ezio. Shakarri’s husband wants her pregnant within three to six months, as if a woman can control her body to such a degree. He’s got a lot of demands, chief being Shakarri’s obedience. She’s beginning to think she made a big mistake in marrying Ezio except for two problems. One, Ezio has taken over the payments for her debt, and he can just as easily give them back. Two, intimacy with her husband is far beyond Shakarri’s wildest imagination. There are even times she suspects there’s a heart beating behind the cold exterior. She’s starting to feel something for him. Now she has to decide—does she stay and remain at his mercy for the rest of her life or as long as he has need of her? Or should she run while she still has control of her own heart?

His Surprise Baby


Ana Sparks - 2018
    Having a baby with his PR advisor wasn’t part of the plan! I’m an all-star. A football hero. A household name. But my reputation precedes me. After one too many drinks and one-night-stands. The public sees me as a bad boy. Reckless. And my sponsors don’t like it one bit. I’m one scandal away from being off the team. And now, the kicker. A sex tape that’s gone viral. I did what anyone would do and hired a PR pro; A hot, sassy spin doctor who’s amazing at what she does. How the hell could I resist her? Only now I’ve got a problem. She’s pregnant. And the kid is mine. This is a full-length romance, with steamy love scenes, a beautiful HEA and utterly no cliffhangers!

The Boss and the Brat


Sosie Frost - 2020
    But had I known the mysterious billionaire was Cameron “The Panty King” Mitchell, I would’ve let the koi turn his bits into fish sticks. Instead, I did the worst thing that a modest, career-oriented virgin could’ve done. I tumbled into that pond head-over-heels after him. Apparently, I make terrible decisions with wet panties. That’s why I’ve ensured the office remains a battleground and not a makeshift bedroom. Cameron thinks he can take over my father’s company because no one has ever told the titan of industry no. Well, defying Cameron is much safer than desiring him.So, if he wants coffee, he can pour it himself. If he needs a report—he can fetch the paper airplane from the roof. But if he thinks he can take me for a lover?I’ll become his greatest enemy.I just have one question…Do the two pink lines on the test always mean that I’m pregnant? ***The Boss and the Brat is a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from Wall-Street Journal Bestselling Author Sosie Frost. This BWWM billionaire, enemies-to-lovers romance is 100% safe, contains no cheating or cliffhangers, and is guaranteed a heart-warming Happily Ever After.

Juan-Carlo's Play


Mona Merlin - 2021
    To me, heaven is like a wet dream, you’ll have to wake up sooner or later and realize it’ll never happen.Love exists only in your dreams.Scrum; A different letter word except this one I understand; I apply not just to the sport I love but to my personal life: Transparency, Inspection and Adaptation. The 3 pillars of upholding every implementation of empirical process control. Basically what helps is to control the unexpected.I don’t expect the unexpected because I control everything.

Retain Me


Peyton Banks - 2019
    Her new high profile assignment was to be an advisor for the legal team of the billion-dollar corporation, King Steel Industries. This duty would include working closely with the devilishly handsome C.E.O, Shane King. Making her way up the corporate ladder, left no room for love and it was the last thing she had considered while climbing the ladder of success. A private dinner between the two would lead to a night of passion that Avarie desired to keep in the strictest of confidence. After all, there was this little thing called attorney-client privileges. The sparks between the two are enough to set the town on fire. Avarie and Shane embarked on a steamy love affair, unable to keep their hands off each other. As much as Avarie tries to remain professional in the office, Shane blows past her defenses at every turn. She's built up the facade of being a hard, corporate attorney and Avarie knows what is between them is wrong-- but there's no way she can leave Shane alone. Retain Me is a steamy, contemporary BWWM romance. For fans that love sexy, filthy office romance, you will love the latest release from Peyton Banks. It’s reserved for mature readers only.

The Man She Married


Toye Lawson Brown - 2019
    Ego and flair, with killer finesse. At the snap of my fingers, women fell at their feet for me. Until the day my eyes lock on Harper.She brightened the entire coffee shop, flatlining my heart and stirring my hunter's blood. One thing is crystal clear - this spirited temptress who talks with her hands will be my future bride.Rejection is not an option.However, the skeletons in my closet are stirring; it's only a matter of time before they pick the lock and break out in full vengeance. For better or worse, I will have to face my past dead in the eye.Everyone's got a dark side - and Harper has no choice but to love mine.

SEAL Baby Daddy (The Baby Daddy - Book #2)


Claire Adams - 2018
    I didn’t know he was back from Kuwait. When I came home from my position as an overseas correspondent, I’d expected I’d never see him again. And that was the way I’d wanted things to be. After all, I couldn’t let him know about my daughter. Our daughter. I couldn’t help my feelings for him, though. I’d always been drawn to him. But he had never wanted children. I had to respect that. But he wasn’t the same man I’d met in Kuwait, and I wasn’t the same woman either. I knew sooner or later he would find out my secret and sh*t would hit the fan.

The Wolf and The Thief: An Interracial Romantic Suspense


Emery C.F. Bryant - 2020
    

Snowbound


LaShawn Vasser - 2020
    Still, her life isn't a complete dumpster fire. She has great friends. One in-particular makes her feel safe and protected, even if a bit sexually frustrated!The thought of settling down has never appealed to Aiden Lawson. At least it hadn't until he met the smart, sexy, and utterly irresistible Novah Bankston. Every time she is around, crazy thoughts of forever pop into his head. It's too bad that she is off-limits.No one could have predicted that a shared vacation among friends would turn into a fight for survival. The threat of death forces Aiden and Novah to confront their very real desire for one another. With temperatures dropping well below zero, and no shelter in sight, will the heat of their passion be enough to keep them alive?Snowbound is a PASSIONATE and RIVETING friends-to-lovers romance. For mature audiences only.