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The Gambler


Raquel Belle - 2020
    She’s a “nice” girl, and even though she’s turning 25 years old today…she’s holding out for Mr. Right.She’s just a small-town girl from Missouri with modest dreams. The kind of dreams that don’t look like much when you’re constantly being overshadowed by your twin sister.Yeah…twins, and aside from the fact that they’re identical, they’re like chalk and cheese. Nobody ever notices Lilly when Deanna is in the room.That’s until Deanna decides to fly Lilly out to Vegas to celebrate their birthday.In Vegas, “good girls” are as rare as unicorns…and that’s why she catches the eye of David Milner.David is the alpha of all alphas. Vegas is HIS city. He’s a billionaire. He owns two casinos and runs them like well-oiled machines. His name commands a respect that he’s earned. He’s the best poker player in town and he hates cheaters.So here’s where things get interesting…Somehow between partying it up with her friends and her sister, Deanna manages to get in to a high-stakes game in a back room with David himself. (David really invited her so he could get a better look at Lilly.)She goes from $650,000 (A treasure trove to a cocktail waitress!) to ZERO. She refuses to walk away and calls David a cheater. Deanna insists on one more hand…double or nothing. Knowing she can’t possibly pay the $1.3million if she loses, David suggests wagering Lilly.It’s her choice of course…no pressure. Either her sister walks out a millionaire, or Lilly spends the week with David. Sure, she’s afraid, but curious too. What would it be like…to be with a man as powerful as him?Drunk Deanna versus our veteran, card-shark, alpha-male hero? No contest. Of course David wins!And Lilly is in for the sexual awakening of her young life as David takes her in every way imaginable!But could there ever be something more between them than just sex? Could a girl like Lilly, who’s most prized possession is her recipe book, make it in a town full of high-rollers and gangsters…a town with danger around every corner? Where maybe David is the most dangerous of all?Can David finally let go of his checkered past and make a better future for himself?Find out if love conquers all in this massive new suspense filled romance – Raquel Belle’s best work ever!

Billionaire Boss, Undercover Affair


Kyra Radcliff - 2020
    As the successful owner of one of the richest old money industrialist conglomerates in the world, he is under pressure of a different kind when his daughter Alicia becomes involved with internet entrepreneur Miles Middleton.With an ego as big as his bank balance, Miles has a reputation for a string of affairs and Charles doesn’t want his daughter anywhere near him. And so he enlists Susan, as a Trojan Horse, burying her deep within Miles’ business interests in the hope that she can sabotage his relationship with Alicia.It isn’t long before the plan seems to be working and Miles is missing lunches, dinners and other dates with Alicia in favour of making money and sealing deals. But it’s when he takes Susan away on a business trip and tries to seduce her that she sees him for what he really is. But now that she is close to her goal, Susan suddenly has a crisis of confidence? Is she really still working for Charles or is she now pursuing her own agenda with Miles?As he continues to get under her skin with his continuous attempts at seduction, Susan finds that she is more conflicted than ever. And the closer she gets to completing the assignment, the greater the chances are that Miles will discover her secret.

Alpha’s Best Friend’s Sister: A Forbidden Office Romance (Swoon Worthy Billionaires Book 3)


J.P. Comeau - 2022
    The scent of his cologne made me quiver. Time ceased to exist.My favorite daydreams were coming true.The love of my life had been set free.But as I reached for his embrace,My boss, who protected me like a brother, stepped between us, warning me…“Mikael Johnston is off-limits!”Of course, I didn’t listen.And after our desperate moment,Reliving some of those spicy daydreams,Panic reawakened my senses.He begged me to stay, to talk it out.But I was afraid and ran away.When Mikael ended up in the hospital fighting for his life,Struggling to clear his name once and for all;My guilt for abandoning him was all consuming.I wanted to believe in our future.But the drama from his past threatened to tear us apart,Until fate stepped in.Now, I’m carrying his baby.But I have a career.I never imagined what life might be like as a single mom.And now that he has his billions back,What will Mikael do when I tell him the news?Is it possible, my daydreams will finally come true? Is it possible the love of my life will want to settle down here in Peachland and raise a family?If you love a sexy forbidden romance, don’t miss this satisfying alpha protector read with tons of twists and surprises. Best-selling Amazon author J.P. Comeau’sAlpha’s Best Friend’s Sister is a full-length novel with no cheating, and a happily-ever-after.

Hitched To The CEO (Part One)


Paige North - 2019
     He thinks he owns me and he wants to control me. Of course, everyone tells me I should just quit if I hate him so much. But it’s not that simple. Despite him being impossible to work for most of the time, his rock-hard six-foot-three-inches of pure manhood and piercing green eyes make my knees weak even on the worst of days. Okay, so I want him. As much as I can’t stand his arrogance and entitlement, I’ve always been enamored with Holden Alexander. But he has no use for me, other than using me to accomplish every mundane and ridiculous task he sets before me each and every day. Until something changes and my entire world is turned upside down. Suddenly, Holden needs me. If he’s going to take control of his uncle’s multi-billion-dollar company, he will need to be married. And there’s apparently only one person he trusts enough to get fake married to. Before long, my ruthless boss is making me an offer I can’t refuse. To share his home, his life, money and power…and most of all, to share his bed. The only catch? I’m not allowed to have real feelings. This is a fake marriage, only good for as long as it takes to fool his uncle and gain control of the business. After that, we both go our separate ways. But what if I don’t want it to end? What if I’m actually falling for the biggest jerk I’ve ever met? The worst part is, I could almost believe he cares about me too. Except I know he doesn’t really love me. Holden Alexander only loves himself, and his money and the power he wields over me. And in the end, he will destroy me just like he destroys everything else he touches.

Ace: Age Gap Small Town Romance (Bourbon Falls Book 1)


B.L. Brooks - 2021
    

Scotland with a Stranger


Ninya - 2020
    One day, she received a message from a stranger. This woman offered to lead her on a self-healing trip hiking through the Scottish highlands.It seemed like a sign—a big sister sent when she needed one most.In this sometimes hilarious, sometimes terrifying, but always inspiring memoir, an introverted pollyanna is paired up with her polar opposite—a steamrolling, abrasive female with completely unorthodox healing methods. As they barrel through the winding one lane roads in a tiny rental car stopping to hike at breathtaking mountains and glens, an outrageous series of events forces Ninya to reclaim her power and find the strength to heal herself in one of the most beautiful places on earth.Readers of “Eat, Pray, Love” and “Wild” will love this memoir.

The Billionaire's Christmas Secret: An Instalove Holiday Romance


Mazzy King - 2020
    That means working extra seasonal jobs to make ends meet.My Christmas Eve starts with meeting a gorgeous blue-collar guy in the morning...and then finding out we both work at the biggest department store in town. Joe's easy to talk to and comes to my rescue in more ways than one, and it's way too easy to fall for him–hard.He's so wonderful, he seems too good to be true.And when I discover his secret, it leaves me reeling.JoeChristmas is my favorite time of year. My job at the department store allows me to meet all the employees, and the new temp in customer service definitely catches my eye.Beautiful, funny, and has a beautiful heart.Even though it's Christmas Eve, she's having a rough day, and I'm only too glad to step in and help her out however I can.But I'm carrying a secret about who I really am, and if she finds out, it might send her running.And she's all I want for Christmas.THE BILLIONAIRE'S CHRISTMAS SECRET is a sweet, steamy, instalove holiday romance. My promise to you, the reader: No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed HEA.

Paris With Dad's Best Friend


Flora Ferrari - 2020
    A few days in Paris the city of love and then attend the wedding of my childhood babysitter, but there is a last minute change in plans. Now dad says I can’t go unless…Unless he comes.The man I’ve crushed on since I was a teen. But he would never see me as more than just his best friend kid right? Or can the city of love give me the love I’ve been hoping for?MarkI knew this was a bad idea from the second my best friend asked me to escort his daughter to a wedding. She’s eighteen, and probably doesn’t even need a chaperone. In fact, I bet I’ll be cramping her style. But that’s not it – the main problem I’m facing.Sara has grown into one beautiful woman.I saw her not too long ago, at her graduation party. That night took my breath away. Her smooth and voluptuous body squeezed into that little white party dress, clinging to her body in all the right places, showing me once and for all that she had grown up. If I could ever have doubted it before, I don’t now.And I want her. Even if she is my best friend's daughter.And what better place to make her mine then the city of love.*Paris with Dad’s Best Friend is an insta-everything standalone instalove romance with a HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.

Ruthless Love


Demi Damson - 2017
    His father stole her father's company, and she won't stop until the Lovett family is ruined. Jordan is just a spoiled playboy, and she's happy to use him as her way in, even if that means pretending to be his date for the weekend.Jordan Lovett knows that romance is just a path to heartbreak.He's had his share of gold diggers but when the latest one leaves him for his own father, he gives up on the fairer sex completely. Now he needs a woman on his arm to face his father's engagement, and he's not feeling choosy. His friend says he knows an escort to stand in as his public-facing girlfriend for the weekend and Jordan's happy with that as a solution. When Charlotte walks into his life, he has no idea he's just given the job to the wrong person.Jordan traced a circle around the tattoo on her wrist. "What's the R stand for?"A trail of excitement followed the path of his finger. "Ruthless," she whispered.Jordan didn't know that Charlotte wasn't who she claimed to be. Charlotte didn't know Jordan thought she was an escort. And neither of them knew that there was any risk of falling in love.No cheating, no cliff-hangers! Just a little bit of steam and a whole lot of happily ever after.

First Light


Isabel Jolie - 2021
    Letting someone in could be devastating for my family.For the most part, isolation isn’t a hardship. I haven’t been looking for love or any kind of serious relationship.But then I met Logan. I tried to keep my distance. He won’t let me.Logan is gentle, kind, and loving. Everything I never knew I needed in my life.He’s also a cop—exactly the kind of man who’d never understand my truth.So, while he has shared his deepest, darkest secrets, I keep mine hidden.Too bad I can’t keep my heart locked away, too.Because now I’m falling for a man who can never be mine. Not truly, anyway. How can I ask him to be my future when I can’t even let him help me survive my present?******A steamy girl next door romance featuring a former-military, grumpy hero temporarily relocated to a resort island with a small-town atmosphere, right off the coast of North Carolina. First Light is a standalone steamy contemporary romance. The Haven Island Series can be read in any order; you do not need to read any of the other books in the series to enjoy First Light.

Landon


S.M. Shade - 2016
    I’m not interested in his blue-green ocean colored eyes, his lean muscular body, or that crooked smile that can be so infuriating. I have more important things to worry about, like how to keep myself in college and my sixteen year old brother fed and sheltered. We all know life is hard, some of us just learn that lesson younger than others, but that doesn’t mean I’ll give up. I intend to succeed and make sure my brother has the opportunities he deserves, and no privileged jerk is going to distract me. Landon I don’t date. Don’t get me wrong, I’m far from celibate, but my condition makes carrying on any kind of normal relationship impossible. My life revolves around In Safe Hands or ISH, the underground hacker group I work with to track down and take care of predators and sex offenders who beat the system. I’m satisfied with my life until the day I meet the smart mouthed, compassionate, determined woman who opens my eyes to possibilities I never thought existed. This is book one in a series of standalone novels.

Bound by the Sheik's Ring


Elizabeth Lennox - 2018
     Sada had loved Zahir for years…but he was off limits! Every month, he came to her school to take her out for dinner. And every month, she fell a little bit more in love with him. Unfortunately, Zahir was best friends with Sada’s older brothers – very protective brothers! There was a brother code – and Zahir would never violate that code. Until the day that tragedy happened! Zahir needed a wife. FAST! And the only woman that came to mind was the beautiful Princess Sada. For too long, he’d maintained a distance. But no longer! Disaster might have brought them together, but Zahir vowed to make her happy!

The Secret Billionaire's Nanny


Kate Hunt - 2019
    But the hardest part of this job is keeping my eyes off him. I never thought I would take a job as a nanny. And I never, ever thought I would find myself aching for my employer. But when Lucas hires me, that’s exactly what happens. He’s a hot single dad who works hard and loves even harder. And when the opportunity arises, we can’t resist. Problem is, our relationship sets off alarm bells with the locals. And Lucas is hiding something from me that he refuses to open up about. I want so badly to keep seeing him. And I love looking after his sweet daughter. But we have to end this…unless one of us can figure something out. THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE’S NANNY is a fun, quick romance with steam, sweetness, and a happily-ever-after!

Melting Steel


C.M. Seabrook - 2017
    Stuck up. Arrogant. The kind of guy who hasn't had to work for a damn thing his entire life. Even his name, Henry Caldwell III, reeks of privilege.And me? Well, let's just say I come with more baggage than a 747 and enough bullsh*t to fuel it.The problem is I want him. Crave him. It's the kind of pure, all-consuming, panty-soaking lust that can make a girl forget why she swore off men to begin with.He thinks I need saving. But this isn't a Cinderella story, and he's no Prince Charming. At least not mine. I learned long ago that trusting any man with my heart isn't just dangerous - it can be deadly.HENRYEmotionally crippled, smart-mouthed, and sexy as sin, the woman is nothing I need and everything I want.Despite her hard edges, tattoos, and reckless spirit, I know she craves more. More from life, more from love, more from me.She thinks I'm just a trust fund brat and maybe she's right. But I've got secrets of my own. I know what darkness is. I've lived it - faced the pit of hell and barely survived.The question is, am I strong enough to face it again? Because if I'm ever going to break through the steel wall she's placed around her heart, it'll mean facing demons we both thought were long dead and buried.

In Hate With My Boss: A billionaire boss hate to love romantic comedy


Lexi Calder - 2020
    He’s smoking hot. He’s a total asshole.Oh, and he’s my new boss. Which, I guess is technically four things. But who’s counting? Not Owen. Because all he can do is stare at my chest and make rude comments. He’s unprofessional, lazy, and the single most infuriatingly sexy man I’ve ever met in my life. That’s a thing, right? Hating him and wanting to end up in his bed all at the same time? Which can not happen. He’s my boss for one. And two, I hate him, did I say that already?Either way, I’ve got 90 days to impress him enough to keep my job or find something new. The problem is, that I’m not great at keeping my mouth shut. And also, I think my libido might be stronger than my willpower. Send help. And chocolate. And please for the love of everything talk me out of going home with my boss. In Hate With My Boss is a full length, stand alone, steamy romantic comedy with no cheating or cliffhangers.