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DON’T HURT MY BABY: A Bad Boy Hitman Romance


Zoey Parker - 2018
     She’s a pawn in our twisted game. Caught between two killers. And we each have VERY different ideas on how to use her. She’s better off with me than she is with the sadistic scum who owns her. But that’s not saying much. Because I’m a killer and a beast. And when this beautiful prey falls in my path, You can be damn sure I’m going to devour her. After I’d had my fill, I thought I’d just throw her aside and get back to what I was doing: Putting a bullet in her drug lord owner. But I didn’t go through with it. There’s something different about this one. She’s special. Fragile. Worth protecting. And if she wants to survive this hellhole, she’ll have to recognize the truth – That I’m the only one who can keep her alive. She might not care about herself anymore. But there’s someone else whose life is worth saving… The life of the baby I put in her womb. I never thought I’d say these words. But if any man lays a finger on my little angels… I’ll kill him where he stands. DON’T HURT MY BABY is a standalone contemporary bad boy baby heist romance. It's hot, exciting, safe, and of course comes with a perfect HEA. It also includes bonus novels so you never have to stop reading!

His Town


Ellie Danes - 2018
    Coming back made me a local hero. I didn’t ask for it. It just happened. And now I’m protecting the town from the girl I’m falling for. She doesn’t belong here. Big city girl in a small country town. But she’s lost and needs a favor. Who am I to turn down such a request. After all, this is my town. Emily Lewis is everything that doesn’t fit here, including the secret she’s keeping. Her father, his past and the real reason she’s at my doorstep. Never mess with two things, my town and my family. And he’s about to do both, with Emily right in the middle. His Town is a 60,000 word stand-alone novel with a country alpha that is as hot as a Texas summer and includes a HEA. I've included something extra from when it all started for your enjoyment!

Boss Me


Claire Adams - 2018
    They hated each other’s guts growing up and stayed away from one another as they grew older. Stella was too stuck up for Christian, and Christian was too lazy for Stella. But, when the death of their parents forces them to come together for the reading of the will, their relationship gets even more tense. Stella’s father leaves the family company to Christian, and her world begins to fall apart. But, what happens when Christian admits he needs help? What happens when this man stands up to run the company? What happens when Stella Harte slowly lets in the one person she’s pushed away all her life?

Broken Beauty


Stella Andrews - 2020
    Full of heat and no holding back. Fast-paced and thrilling, delving into a world where the shadows claim your soul. One wild ride with a HEA guaranteed. Lock the door and put your feet up - you're going nowhere.

Mountain Made Baby: A Bad Boy Romance


Aria Ford - 2018
    On my way, I find a tough guy whose truck broke down--he's dead sexy and I can't resist a hot man in distress. We hit it off and soon a lunch together turns into more. Way more. He brings me flowers, and then he makes love to me. Reese is unlike any man I've ever known--he's strong and determined, but he listens and cares about me, too.A TOUGH RANCHERI have to be strong. I wasn't strong enough once, and it cost my friend his life. Now I have the family ranch to run, and my past to try and forget. I don't need any complications--much less the kind of trouble Kelly is. I can't stop thinking about her. I'm drunk dialing her, buying her flowers, falling in love.She brings out the mountain man in me.I want to make her mine.But I know she's going back to LA.  This is a standalone, full-length 50,000+ words novel . No cheating, no cliffhanger, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Also includes A Second Chance Romance novel never before released. Bonus content!

Steele


Savannah May - 2017
    This is no home for me - not after what I’ve seen. Not without the girl I thought would always be here waiting for me. My best friend, the girl I grew up with. It was only ever me, her and my dog, Rod. And then our two families joined and imploded. My girl was gone and I went away. And all I could think of in all that time was that I’d always wanted more of her. What if I’d told her? What if I’d moved her out of the friend zone? Too late now. I’m back and she wouldn’t even recognize the strapping broken man with secret desires. I don’t believe in second chances - until I see her again. Scherri I can't believe it's really him. He's so huge. And gorgeous. And all alpha male. And I have to stop thinking of him like that. I have to remember he’s some sort of stepbrother now. He hasn't forgiven me for leaving. And so much has happened since then. But I can't stop the forbidden fantasy. Or thinking of that delicious kiss, my first. Before I knew what a kiss like that means. Now I'm ready. So ready. And I want Steele to truly be my first. In every way. I want to luxuriate in his arms and I want him to show me how. And then his army buddy shows up and I want a whole new experience. One I shouldn't want. One that's way off limits. So filthy good. Only Steele can give me everything I need. Steele is a 40,000 word standalone novella with a very happy ending. Get ready to wring out your panties because this second chance romance features military themes and some hot menage scenes directed at totally pleasuring the girl.

Guardians Of Mayhem MC Box Set (Books 1-10) (MC Romance Box Set Collection Book 3)


Hope Stone - 2021
    

Falling For Him


P.G. Van - 2018
    She takes up an assignment as a Celebrity Photographer when her best friend asks her as a favor. She wasn't thrilled to work with celebrities who were typically arrogant, but she was up for a challenge. She has been in the broadcast industry long enough to know what to do and who to avoid. Veer Thakur is the celebrity animal doctor also known as 'The Hot Beast Lover' with a huge fan following and the looks to make a living as a model. His love for the animal kingdom and the passion for what he does made him famous, but he has less than two years before he has to drop everything to take over his father's multi-million-dollar businesses. Falling in love is inevitable when you meet the right person. Follow Ariya and Veer's story to find out how their lives meld together in this sweet and touching story of a complete stranger becoming a vital part of one's life.

You Make It Feel Like Christmas


Louise Marley - 2020
    'A Holly Jolly Christmas' has been screened every December for twenty years and her entire family are involved, including her daughter Beth—the unwilling star of a thousand memes and gifs. But Beth has finally had enough of public ridicule. All she’s ever wanted is a traditional family Christmas away from the television cameras. If she can’t persuade her family to change, should she consider celebrating Christmas without them?

Iron: A Motorcycle Club Romance (Southern Crows MC)


Kathryn Thomas - 2018
     TEAGAN This little garage is all I have left of my dead father. And Jay Healey is about to set it on fire. He thinks he can do whatever he wants. But just because he’s a gorgeous outlaw, doesn’t mean I’m just gonna roll over and take it from him. Until he makes me do exactly that. Pretending to be my boyfriend? Forcing me to accept his “protection?” It’s driving me d*mn near crazy. Mostly because, as infuriating as he is, the biker has staked a claim in my heart. My chest throbs every time he strolls in the garage. And when he pins me against the wall and kisses me fierce… I completely come apart. JAY I’ve got a war on my hands. I’m a veteran of the motorcycle club world, and I know firsthand how ugly these things can get. Men will suffer. Blood will be spilled. And if innocent little Teagan is caught in the crossfire, she’s as good as dead. That’s why I took her to my MC’s clubhouse – for her own safety. She doesn’t like it…. Not one bit. But that’ll change soon. Because as soon as I get my hands on her curves, she’s gonna be addicted to me. One taste of my iron rod, and she’s hooked for life. But after that first touch, things start changing faster than I can handle. I go back to her again and again. Maybe I’m the one with an addiction. All I know is this: If my enemies think they can come into my house and take my woman, they’d better think again. Because I’ll kill them all to protect what’s mine. IRON is a full-length, standalone, super steamy, bad boy motorcycle club romance novel from bestselling author KATHRYN THOMAS. This suspenseful, action-packed MC romance is intended for mature audiences, due to violence, strong language, dark themes and elements, and explicit intimate scenes. The romance between the alpha male bad boy and the fiery woman he can't resist ends with a guaranteed happily ever after (HEA) ending, has absolutely NO CHEATING, and does NOT include a cliffhanger of any kind.

Blackbird Security


Evie Nichole - 2017
    Join Blackbird Security as they uncover century’s worth of secrets and find out that romance is so much better when it’s spiced with suspense. Book 1: Four and Twenty Blackbirds The only reason I’m in New Hill Massachusetts is for a job. I certainly didn’t stop in to see the color of the fall leaves. This town is weird and they don’t like outsiders, but when a little girl goes missing, I know I can help. The sheriff doesn’t get it. He doesn’t know what a sociopath can do. I know. That’s my job. Book 2: As the Crow Flies I’ve been to a lot of weird places and I’ve seen my share of strange things, but New Hill takes the cake. I’ve only been here a week or two working a job. In that time I’ve gotten to know a few people, and when their pets start disappearing I’m concerned that this could be the start of something bad. Book 3: Blackbird Has Spoken I love beautiful things. I love old things. Jewelry and furniture.Things that sparkle.Things that shine.I want the history. I want to reach out and touch the past, but let’s just say I never expected it to reach back. Here in New Hill the past doesn’t stay in the past because the residents are determined to drag it into the present. When the owner of a local antique shop starts getting harassed, I decide to help her figure out why. Book 4: The Blackbird Whistling New Hill is crazy. I’ve spent less than six weeks here and I can see that plain as the nose on my face. It’s as plain as the body I found in the woods behind the house where my friends and I have been working. Yes. You heard me. I found a body and I know who it is. But when you’re trying to find out who killed the town busybody you have to weed through a lot of suspects. Fortunately the FBI has sent Agent Brian Larsen to try and unravel this mess before the whole town explodes. Book 5: A Murder of Crows I’ve been in New Hill for too long. This town is eating me alive and stealing my friends into the bargain. But now I’ve really had it. There’s a television crew here to shoot a television show about ghosts. And the fools are actually hoping to share in the glory of catching a multiple murderer into the bargain. If it weren’t for their producer, I’d say we should feed the whole crew to the crows.

A Crew Christmas: An Evolve Series Novella


S.E. Hall - 2017
     No really... things get smashed. Crashed. Crazy. But what's a few minor casualties, as long as you have your family? Merry Christmas from The Crew!

Crude Possession


Maci Dillon - 2017
    Malakai, son of the President of Crude Souls MC instantly feels responsible and protective of Callie, sensing she's hiding who she really is. But what, or who is she hiding from? When Callie's past returns to haunt her, Malakai takes it into his own hands and engages the Crude Souls to provide protection. By default, she becomes club property. At the risk of losing her freedom, Callie can't bring herself to walk away from Malakai, knowing he's sacrificed his life of freedom to keep her safe. To keep her alive. Will Malakai's crude possession be Callie's true awakening or will she find herself lost in another world of torture?

My Soul Loves


Barbara Gee - 2017
    She isn’t escaping a bad job or an ex-boyfriend, and she’s not in the witness protection program. She’s not even leaving the city in hopes of a grand adventure. Nope, her motive is as simple as inheriting a house in a place she loves and deciding to see whether life in a small town suits her. She isn’t looking for romance, either.....and then she meets the guy next door. Before long, Ava is thinking Jude Keller could be the one. She looks at him and sees forever. Until she doesn’t. When Ava discovers something that could change everything, she panics and almost loses the best man she’s ever known. And just when things are looking up again, Ava finds she had something to run from after all. Trouble has found her in Hidden Creek, in a form she never expected. But God and Grandma brought her to Jude, and trouble’s no match for that combination. Good thing, because Ava has found the one her soul loves, and she never wants to let him go.

Sparks Will Fly


Daniel Banner - 2017
    But when a black-haired beauty crosses his path during a competition adventure race, he wonders if his bachelor days are numbered. Lucy Avila, recent college grad and former university mascot, isn’t looking for love when she travels to Utah with her friends to compete in Questival. She just wants the grand prize of a trip to Cusco, Peru to meet the grandmother she’s never seen, before her little Abuelita’s time is up. But standing between her and the grand prize is a Spartan-like leader of a team of firemen. Lucy likes the guy, but isn’t crazy about her chances against his team. No sooner do Lucy and Blue hit it off than they realize he was the star quarterback for her university’s biggest rival. To make matters worse, their families have long histories and prominent positions with their respective universities. From a Skylodge on the side of a Peruvian mountain to the Skybox of a football stadium, their love blossoms as they put aside rivalries. But one bad decision by Lucy pulls in hundreds of frenzied fans and causes damage to Blue’s family that may be irreparable. The only thing that is for sure … Sparks Will Fly. More books in the Park City Firefighter Romance: Station 2 Series will be available early 2018: Stone Cold Sparks by Cami Checkouts Untitled Sparks by Sarah Gay (These books are loosely related and can be read in any order.)