The house is paradise. Her husband is delicious. The water in the shimmering blue swimming pool is perfect. But there's trouble in paradise. Her new husband, famous actor Dalton Deangelo, won't invite her to the film set of his vampire-drama TV series. How are they going to consumate their new marriage at home if they're sleeping in separate bedrooms?The Return of Ursula can be read as a stand-alone short story with no cliffhanger! You can also read more about Dalton Deangelo and the sassy Peaches Monroe in Mimi Strong's bestselling Peaches Monroe series. This short story takes place between the final chapters of Book 3, Starfire.GENRE: Romantic Comedy with Steamy, Sensual Scenes. LENGTH: 11,000 words or about 40 pages.

    He became the happiest man on earth when she told him she was pregnant and agreed to marry him.Lucky Morgan never thought she would meet a man like Zane, but she is starting to feel overwhelmed having to plan a wedding as a pregnant bride. Add to that, Zane's over protectiveness and goofy attitude in preparing for the babies has her pulling her hair out.Noah Beaumont adopted Skylar and broke Robin's heart, but he's starting to realize that he doesn't know the first thing about being a dad and that getting Robin to forgive him may be harder than he thought.Join Zane, Lucky and Noah as they try to adapt to the new changes in their lives before they drive themselves and each other crazy.Zane & Lucky's First Christmas is a new adult contemporary romance book and contains an exclusive excerpt from Finding My Prince Charming.

    But when she learns the notoriously reclusive pro-surfer Chase Ryder is coming out of retirement for a competition, she knows she's found the perfect exclusive to save her career. Of course, then she learns he's the gorgeous, secretly nerdy guy who broke her heart a year ago.Will Davenport—aka Chase Ryder—doesn't do interviews. He keeps his real name out of the papers and doesn't mix his public life with his private. That is, until the still-heartbroken Justine blackmails him into giving her an exclusive. Seeing Justine, stunningly beautiful as ever, brings back all the feelings he had before. But despite their smoldering attraction, nothing has changed since he had to leave her the first time.Each book in the Perfect Kisses series is a standalone, full-length story that can be enjoyed out of order.Book #1 - Playing at Love Book #2 – Speaking of Love Book #3 – Falling for Her SoldierBook #4 – Making Waves

    Everyone on the planet knows the CEO of BluTech’s name. Taylor is rich, successful and famous—but that means nothing to her. She aches to start a family, but she’s had her heart bashed to pieces once again by a woman just after her money. El Hail thought she’d missed her chance with her school crush ten years ago. But when fate crashes them together on a sunny beach, El can’t deny her feelings for Taylor, or her sexuality any longer. Taylor and El rediscover one another as El explores her sexuality for the first time, but with their shared history, neither of them can keep their promise to not get attached. When the tabloids out their relationship to the world, the pressure on their bond is only just beginning. Will Taylor and El be able to figure out what they want and fight for it?

    But sometimes what happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas.Ginny is planning to get married in six weeks, but then her ex-husband Derek shows up. Derek has always been trouble -- too smart, too sexy, too unreliable. Ginny wants nothing to do with him, but now he’s rich, and he has mischief on his mind. Ginny does not want to trade her dreams of happily-ever-after for a guaranteed heartache.Author’s Note: in this book you will find a late night rendezvous, a wedding, a financial crisis, a sexy millionaire, and brownies.Her Ex Next Door is a sweet, quirky, clean romance.

     To Jared Kinkaid, the only way to keep his mind — and his hands — off his luscious co-worker Candy Appleton is to insult or ignore her at every turn. But his efforts at lust control have his boss convinced that the partners need a little help via online couples counseling. But when they’re mistakenly signed up for sensual couples counseling instead, Jared and Candy’s shock turns to pleasure as they each deliver some hands on therapy of their own… Previously published in 2003 as PRESS ANY KEY in the sexy collection Bad Boys Online, this novella has been fully updated and reissued. Want to read more Bad Boys playing dirty at the office? Hard Drive Hard Bargain Hard Boss (brand NEW novella, coming late December!)

    All Allison Landry had to do was date software CEO Rick Hunter for a few months. In return, he'd help fund her financially strapped charity. How could a woman refuse? Especially when he came wrapped up in the most gorgeous masculine package Allison had ever seen.Footloose bachelor Rick had a reputation to uphold - but continuing his playboy ways meant losing the only home he'd ever known. Which made Allison so perfect - after all, neither of them was looking for a permanent relationship. Yet the beguiling good girl was soon making him dream about forever after - and Rick knew he'd do whatever it took to seal "this" deal with a kiss....

    Why is he even on my mind?” Country music star Blake Bradley was born for the stage. His band, the Sinsationals, is selling out arenas across the USA. But a toxic cocktail of success, substance abuse, and personal conflicts threaten to tear the band apart. Secretly, Blake longs for the band's early days. Back when things were simpler. He had Cal, his best friend and guitarist, in his corner. Things were good. Things were easy. But when they dared to test the boundaries of their relationship, exploring something deeper, Cal quit the band and left Blake hanging. Coming home to Denver stirs up more pain than nostalgia. “He thought we were just fooling around, but I fell in love. I had to run before it killed me.” Bar owner Cal Lindsay is married to his job. He works hard and takes care of his staff, trying not to think about what could have been. But when his best friend drags him to a Sinsationals concert, he's face to face with the past he walked away from. When Blake shows up at his bar the next night, Cal isn't sure if he's there to make amends or flaunt his newfound wealth and success. All Cal knows is the aching truth: he never stopped wanting Blake. But it's far too late to fix things, isn't it? “If we do this, you can't run off on me again.” After a tentative reconciliation in the bar, Blake invites Cal to travel with the band. If everything implodes at the end of the tour anyhow, what's the harm? Touring across the Western US, the two men explore one another with the tentative caution of strangers. As they struggle to rebuild their relationship, they discover that second chances are earned, not given. Can Blake and Cal let go of past hurts and learn to forgive? Or will the band's infighting drive an impossible rift between them? Heartstrings is a steamy, standalone gay romance novel with a HEA and no cliffhangers.

    But that was years ago. He’s forgotten all about me … right? Well, that’s what I thought when I started spreading my lies about us—on the Internet. He moved away and he’s all famous now, so I thought he would never know that I made him my new fake boyfriend. And said he adores me and brings me flowers.… Until he shows up at my door—with flowers (!!) …Um?The explanation:When my boyfriend dumped me for my total archenemy (Nina), to save face I posted on my blog that I didn’t care because I had a date to our school dance with The Player. I only did that because I knew my archenemy (Nina) wanted him, and my ex-boyfriend (Back-stabber) was jealous of him. Two birds—one stone. However, for some reason no one believed my crazy lies about The Player. Probably because, you know, they were crazy lies—about The Player. But whoa! Here he is, at my door for the dance—The Player. With that same ol’ player grin that has always played with my adoring heart. Yikes! I need a player’s manual … and an ambulance. ‘Cause I’m swooning for the boy that broke my heart. AGAIN!! (Help!) THE PLAYER is a standalone teen novel (200 pages). No book needs to be read before it or after it. There is no swearing in the book. This book also includes a story called: “Ally Has Amnesia.” (It is an hour read—two at the most.) Note about the novel, The Player: Parts of it are from Melanie Marks’ book Fake Boyfriend Wars, which is another book about the characters in this book. But since a large portion overlaps this book, even though the storylines are different, it is not recommended that you read both versions—as large portions are the same. (Choose only one version.) Also included in this book, as a bonus, is a new story about Ally and Griffin. It’s called “Ally Has Amnesia.” The story can be read as a standalone, there is no cliffhanger and has a happy ending, however the story will have more meaning if you’ve read Melanie Marks’ book, His Kiss. (It’s only a dollar right now.) Ally Has Amnesia is an hour read (two at the most) This book includes two teen romances from the author Melanie Marks, author of Fall For Me; and His Kiss (Plus a lot of other books) Melanie Marks' newest book is: Getting Lucky For Christmas and: The New Boy

    She thought what they were building was real, but was it all a lie? Xander Wade knows that Penny is the one--then his ex appears and everything he's been building with Penny hangs in the balance. With secrets yet to be revealed and his heart on the line, can Xander convince Penny that what they have is forever? Because You Love Me (Falling For You, Book Three) is the conclusion of the Falling For You series.

    25-year-old bad boy billionaire Silver March only wants Lace in three ways: under him, on top of him, and him inside of her. It’s not exactly a match made in heaven, but since he already had his heart stolen, Silver knows he has to play the game. Seduce her, bribe her, manipulate her – he’s willing to do whatever it takes until his stubborn little kitty surrenders to the inevitable. It’s his name she’ll be crying out…every night.

    When smoking-hot firefighter Chris Collins hits on Max, his night takes an even more unexpected turn. Soon he's pinned to a mattress beneath the sexiest specimen of raw masculinity he's ever seen...and questioning everything he's ever believed about himself.Chris went to the swap meet looking for a fling but finds so much more. Soon Max is treating him to the kind of luxuries only a billionaire can offer. But when Max wants something more than an illicit tryst, Chris bolts. He's just not ready for that kind of commitment or the potential consequences-and prejudices-of going public.Or is he? But by the time Chris realizes his mistake, it just might be too late.

    or the love of a good man? "What I want is to live my life, without letting Hollywood interfere." Jake Fournier is more than just an up and coming movie star: he's also a proudly gay man, using his star power to bring attention to the causes close to his heart. About to make his big break in Hollywood, he has to break the news to his studio that he's broken up with his abusive, narcissistic boyfriend Connor, a top director. All the execs can think about is marketing and money — but Jake's not going to let them dictate his life. "Ten years with the Marines, yet I still don't have the courage to face my past." You wouldn't notice Max Wiltshire in a room: despite his rugged good looks and Olympian body, he's the soul of discretion and professionalism in his role as a top bodyguard. He's hoping he won't be assigned to a prima donna Hollywood star when he gets a contract with a big studio, but he rises to the challenge when they tell him he has to pretend to be Jake's boyfriend for the Snowbasin Film Festival, where his new blockbuster is premiering! "This is something special... I won't stop fighting to make it happen." Jake finds his new bodyguard — and pretend boyfriend — enigmatic: he's mysterious, and doesn't give much of his painful past away. Max learns that behind the Hollywood glitz and glam, Jake is a sensitive soul who's caring, genuine and loving. On a trip to a remote cabin to get away from the paparazzi, their curiosity becomes passion... But is this a one-time fling, or can they find true love in the midst of all the distractions? Will fame and fortune bring them together... or drive them apart? Pretend Boyfriend is a sweet and steamy first-time gay romance. It is a full-length novel with no cliffhanger and a satisfying HEA.

    King knows he isn’t built for happily-ever-afters and only indulges in brief romantic encounters. But when Sophie agrees to fill in as his last-minute date to a charity gala, an unexpected discovery quickly escalates their platonic relationship to one of passion.King is determined to ignore their attraction and, feeling betrayed, Sophie severs ties with him and the company. Everything changes, however, when he’s injured in an accident, and Sophie agrees to help until he closes a major deal. Unfortunately, he’s developed amnesia, and although he doesn’t remember their night together, desire binds them in ways they can’t resist.Time is running out on closing the deal, as well as Sophie moving on to her new career. Will King deny love in favor of winning and lose Sophie forever?

    With her full-time job at the DeVere Foundation and a comically dysfunctional family that keeps her busy and broke, she can't even find time for a coffee date.Enter Daniel DeVere. Desperate to impress his philanthropist father with the purchase of an eco-hotel, there is only one problem - his playboy lifestyle has turned the owner off and he needs to present a more mature image if he is to have any chance of salvaging the deal.With sensible Nina as his fake fiance surely the deal will be secured. Putting on a convincing show in public is one thing, but the passion they are pretending to have for one another begins to spill over into their private moments and they are each forced to admit that they are wishing for something more.Excerpt:When they got back to the resort, Daniel winked at Nina, “Tonight, you are going to learn El Tamborito.”“Is that contagious?”“I hope so.” He led her into the bedroom. There was a gorgeous traditional Panamanian dress laid out on the bed: it had a full, heavily pleated skirt, a ruffled top, and amazing embroidery threaded through it. It was white with red designs. “There’s a festival in town, and we’re going.”“If I wear that, people will think that I can really dance.”“And you will,” there was a knock on the door, “that’s Luisa, and she’s going to teach you.”“What about you?”Daniel looked at her slyly, “Oh, I can dance.” He gave her a peck on the cheek. “Have fun, I’ll be back in two hours to get you.”Luisa, the dance instructor, joined Nina. “Hola! I’m Luisa, Nina. I’m going to put on a CD.” She popped a CD into the cabaña’s little stereo. “First, listen for a couple of minutes.” The rhythms were wonderful, Nina thought, there were drums, and clapping, and a female singer. “What’s she singing about?”“Ah,” Luisa said knowingly, “She sings about the attraction between men and women, about…the tension between men and women when they want to do more than dance!” Maybe, Nina thought, El Tamborito wasn’t such a good idea...