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His Stand In


Rebecca K. Watts - 2014
    Even with a net worth in the billions he couldn’t buy a peace of mind. What he needed was a filler—someone to pretend to be his other half and put a halt to all the gold diggers vying for his time. One look at the exotic features on the brown beauty and Christian knew she held the answers to all his problems. Egypt James was so broke she was merely days away from being evicted. It was a broke she’d gladly accept as long as it rid her of her cheating ex-husband. A fresh start is all she needed. The offer she received from her white dripping hot employer was something she never bargained for. Passion’s fly when Christian moves this enticing unknown woman into his home with the proposition of marriage. Though it was supposed to be for a short while, he starts to realize he can’t be without her.

The Enforcer


Kaye Blue - 2015
     My sole purpose is to enforce order in the chaos of the criminal world, to make sure that those who break the rules pay for their transgressions with their money or with their blood. There is no room for me in the “real” world. Still… When I look at her, her gentle smile, her beautiful brown skin, and the soft, beckoning curves of her body, I can’t help but dream… It’s foolish; she’s too innocent, too kind for a monster like me, so I’ve been content to watch her from afar. And then one day she spoke to me, and I knew my life—and hers—would never be the same…

Bow Down To Alpha: A BBW Shifter Romance


Lara Reyes - 2020
    And that´s true, I have no husband, no family and I´m pretty okay with living this way for the rest of my life.Then on a work trip to Montana, Ryker finds me and turns my world upside down. He´s a wolf shifter, rough, blunt, gruff and controlling and has a need to take care of me.Ryker wants to breed with me, I´m his mate and I want to have a family with him just as much. But our happily ever after is threatened because somebody out there does not want him to have me...Bow Down To Alpha is an interracial short romance with a big, beautiful woman and a dominant, obsessive and possessive alpha. A little suspense, a little tugging at your heartstrings, a lot of steam and of course with a you know what in the end. 18+ only.

The Devil Goes To Church Too


Monica Walters - 2018
    She grows up, living a sheltered life, thanks to her mother, being naïve to the ways of the world. Due to that, her eyes are closed to the fact that going to church doesn't make a person holy. She learns that from her own parents, then from members at the church she goes to. Raquel's life is nothing short of a roller coaster ride, filled with sadness, depression, but most of all, her desire to be loved. Things happen that could be detrimental to Raquel's future, but she refuses to give up. There is one particular person that needs her to keep her sanity. So, Raquel is determined to succeed, despite the circumstances. Will she be able to overcome adversity or will the people that's supposed to mean her the most good, contribute to her downfall?

The Sheikh's Sleeping Beauty Nanny


Shay Violet - 2019
     I love my little girl more than anything. I can’t stand watching her in pain and will do anything to stop it. Which is why when I see her smiling up at Aurora, nothing will stop me from making her my nanny. Aurora says she isn’t qualified. I don’t care. She only wants the best for my little girl. I do too. She needs money. Good thing I have billions. Things would be perfect except for one thing: This fiery woman awakens a passion in me I’ve never felt before. I invited her into my home, not my heart. It doesn’t matter how much I want her. I can’t give in. As a ruler, I must remain rational. And as a father, I can’t do anything to jeopardize Aurora’s position in my family. A single kiss could ruin everything.

A Christmas Kiss


Roxy Wilson - 2014
    He should be grateful when the attractive CEO of Riley’s Grand Events comes to console him, but instead he does the unthinkable—he kisses her. Alexandria “Lexi” Riley has kissed a few frogs in her life, hoping that one day she’ll finally find her prince. But, what she doesn’t bargain for is a prince who used to be her client—a client whose wedding she was paid to organize and whose pride she had to protect when his bride-to-be left him. Months later, Cole and Lexi meet again. Friendship and then a romantic relationship develop between them. But, unexpectedly, two things happen: a crime against Lexi and a reentry of Cole’s ex-fiancée into his life. Will this Christmas turn out to be a fiasco like the one the year before? AUTHOR'S NOTE: A Christmas Kiss was released in 2014 and has been newly updated.

Taming the Scotsman


Sienna Mynx - 2011
    Done out of love, for a brother she wants to protect she’s mislead the new man in her life. When their lives reconnect and collide Jayla is faced with doing the right thing, or following the passion her brooding Scotsman brings. Alec Cavanaugh has met a wonderful woman. He’s excited and thrilled about the promise of a new love. But unfortunately, that love is overshadowed by deception. He devises a plan to get even. But in doing so he only drives the woman of his desires further from his heart. Can these two fated lovers overcome a misunderstanding? Or are they doomed from the start?

Aaren


T.A. Ford - 2010
    The people of Penns Point, Kentucky, are no different. They've always protected their own. Aaren Robinson hadn't exactly run away-thrown out was more like it, when she was barely eighteen. From that day forward she turned her back on the past and constructed a perfect life for herself in New York City, one where she was in charge of her destiny. Now, she's returned home, to honor the father who'd never loved her, and lay him to rest alongside the mother she'd barely known. It will put her face to face with the secrets of the past, and also with Jarrod Pennington, the one she should have been warned about. Aaren is the story of a woman's journey to understanding her own heart, and the powerful ties of first love.

Twisted Devotion


Sage Young - 2019
    She was taught at a very young age that lies were going to be a part of her life. LEARN - Violet learned that she needed to look out for herself and chart her own future. Maximus learned more than he wanted to know about Violet. Could he still be interested in her after what he has learned? LOSS - Losing her mother at a young age wouldn’t be the only tragedy she would endure. Blending into the background and not making waves was how she learned to survive. Now she’s all grown up and the very family that mistreated her has asked her to do the unthinkable. LUST - Maximus noticed Violet when she entered the room. Now that she’s all grown up, his body took notice. She was always a beautiful girl, but now she was a woman and he wanted her. LIVE - Violet has had a crush on Maximus since she was twelve. She fantasized about being with him, but that fantasy turned into a nightmare and now she is forced to live with the consequences. LOVE - Violet had to live a lie, suffer immense loss, pay for her mistakes, and learn to live on her own terms. She now lives in a new city and is loving her life, that is, until she sees Maximus again. Can Violet and Maximus bury the past and allow love to flourish... Find out in TWISTED DEVOTION

The Love We Seek: A Forbidden Love Story (The Love Series Book 1)


B. Love - 2018
    Each book has a happy ending. There are no continuations. Each book features a different couple and can be read in any order.* “People die or leave when you need them most. Nothing is ever certain. Nothing is ever sure.” – Kailor Smith When Kailor Smith’s mother dies, her life crumbles. Completely. Still looking out for her in death, Asia sends Kailor on a journey of self-discovery. The journey, meant to be a six-month path of fun and finding purpose, leads Kailor to Finley Trails where she temporarily lives with her brother Kai… and his best friend and bandmate Zion Johnson. Zion Johnson is convinced that he has only two things to offer the world – his music and his manhood. Nothing more, like love, but definitely nothing less. After losing his parents at a young age, he’s convinced it’s his job to protect every damsel that comes his way. Even his best friend’s sister. No matter how much his best friend wants him to stay away. As Kailor and Zion’s paths collide, they find themselves on a journey of healing and love together. There’s just one problem; their union is forbidden. Not only could their relationship destroy Zion and Kai’s friendship, but it also has the potential to ruin their band and all of the success they’ve built. The odds are stacked against them, and for a while they are even at war with their own feelings, but Kailor and Zion must choose between love or the numbing pain they have both accepted as their truths.

The Italian Alpha's Black Love


Samantha Daily - 2019
    The man in question is Marco Romano, a tall muscular handsome Italian man who thought that he left his life of crime behind in Italy when he quit his mob ways. Now, they must hide out together while dodging their growing sexual tensions between them. Can she hope to tame this wild man while running for their lives? Is it even worth her trying? Find out in this brilliant new BWWM by Samantha Daily of BWWM Love.

Genesis


Kourtney King - 2017
    He doesn’t care much for people, he doesn’t care about propriety, and he definitely didn’t care that he still hadn’t bothered to ask the name of the woman he was about to take back to his hotel.Valerie on the other hand cares – a lot. She cares about how other people see her and she still cares about her ex. He is the only reason that she agreed to a one night stand with the brute from the bar who has confused arrogance with confidence. What else is she supposed to think of a man who wears a near constant smirk?They may share hot chemistry, but Vladimir’s personality is arctic. And in the process of trying to get to know the cocky jerk, she stumbles onto the dubious contents of his suitcase and realizes that she needs to care more about her safety than what the hell he does for a living.Warning: This book contains sexually explicit scenes intended for mature audiences (+18 advised)ASIN: B01AU8S2NI (alternate cover edition)

Hold On, Pain Ends: H.O.P.E. (Dueling Devils Book 6)


Shyla Colt - 2015
    The only thing on her mind is relaxation, reconnection with her family, and healing. Fate has other plans. From the minute, she meets Clue, a connection forms. Undeniable, all consuming and complicated, their bond lands her neck deep in his struggle to deal with his mother’s failing health. To have the future she once dreamed of, she must face the ghosts of her past and have the courage to move toward the future. “Clue “Nigel Gibson is drowning. Caring for his cancer-stricken mother, dealing with grief, and handling Dueling Devil’s MC business has stretched him to the breaking point. When his mother opts to end her Chemo treatment, he’s thrust into a world of darkness, anger, and confusion. Then Birdie appears bringing hope, clarity, and a chance at love. The innocent girl sparks emotions inside him, he’s never experienced. Determined to claim her, he sets out to show her how a real man treats his woman. If they can both hold on through the tough times, they’ll find that pain does end. A portion of every book purchase will be donated to the breast cancer research foundation.

Educate Him (Highland Park Chronicles Book 2)


Sydney Aaliyah Michelle - 2017
     Davis I've always looked out for her, but she didn't know it. She came back into my life and made me want what I shouldn't have. Once she learns the truth, it will show her so much, but will she forgive me. Julia When everyone else in my life let me down, he made sense to me. I returned with a plan in mind, but one night with him and plans changed. The professor can teach me because I'm ready to learn. Davis and Julia can't deny their attraction despite the secrets of their past. Will it bring them closer together or reveal how forbidden their love is and tear them further apart? Educate Him is an unconventional second chance romance with BDSM elements by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle. If you enjoy a sassy, confident young woman, a smooth talking sexy professor, and a connection that reminds you why you love romance, you'll love Sydney Aaliyah Michelle's latest stand-alone HEA romance. Pick up Educate Him and learn about Davis and Julia's scorching romance today!

Metal Monkey


Brooklyn Knight - 2020
    My father told me a woman would come, but he couldn’t have meant her. He was talking about Megumi-Chan, the woman who’s been bred to be on my arm. She’s a Dragon and I’m a Tiger – it’s a match made in the stars.But Riyah…I can’t stay away from her, no matter how hard I try. She’s a Monkey, no good can come of it; but the strength of these feelings has me wondering if love is strong enough to overcome culture and tradition.RiyahI’ve been ruined by love. I’m off men and relationships. My best friend has convinced me that all I need to do is become the master of my emotions; so when I go to the Four Moons Mindfulness Retreat in Japan, Yukio’s enigmatic presence catches me completely off guard. He’s sensual and enigmatic.He’s also double-minded and unstable.I need to stay away from this man, if it’s the last thing I do. The only thing he’ll guarantee is heartache. Still, the attraction is unavoidable. His Tiger is on the loose, but this Monkey will escape its clutches, even if it means running away from my destiny.