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Christmas in Kailua: A Sweet Military Romance (Kailua Marines Book 6)


Jess Mastorakos - 2021
    But I'm willing to let her change my mind.How did I get roped into playing Santa at a toddler's holiday-themed birthday party? Oh, right. Because I'd probably walk through fire for the birthday girl's gorgeous mom if she asked me to.And when she decides to take me around the island to do a bunch of Christmas stuff to cure my Grinch vibes, I can't help but want to play along.Before I know it, the peppermint mochas and festive lights start to go to my head, and I fall for her. Hard.But then her ex comes sniffing around. He’s playing nice, but I’ve got my eye on him. Tess and Sadie are changing everything I know about love, family, and the meaning of Christmas. So if he thinks it’ll be easy to push me out, he’s wrong.Christmas in Kailua is book six in this sweet military romance series and is told from both points of view in the first person. Each book can be read as a standalone but they are fun to read in order!Follow along with six handsome heroes in these interconnected stories about the Marines stationed in Kailua, Hawaii.Kailua MarinesTreasured in Turtle Bay - Roman & MollyPromises at Pyramid Rock - Mac & AnaStranded at the Sandbar - Tyler & KateRomance on the Reef - PJ & MaggieHeartbeats in Honolulu - Hunter & NoraChristmas in Kailua - Logan & Tess

If the Kilt Fits


Sally Johnson - 2017
    In fact, she had just gotten off a Reality Love TV show that didn’t end well. A simple baggage mix up introduces Phoebe to Bryan, and suddenly love seems like a possibility. But when the reality of the TV show catches up to her, Phoebe can't help but wonder if she will ever meet Mr. Right.

The Warrior Groom: Texas Titans Romances


Lucy McConnell - 2018
     Maia fell hard for London Wilder. She was the daughter of a woman of low standards and he was the home-town hero destined for football greatness. Their love sparked quickly and burned hot—until the night that rained heartache like a Texas hail storm. Maia hasn’t seen London in years and certainly didn’t expect to see him at a bachelor auction she hosted as part of the promotional campaign for her first animated film. She thought the years between them would protect her from his soulful brown eyes and electric touch. She was wrong. London brought to life her long-silent heart with one touch of his gentle hand. London agreed to be a last-minute substitution in the Titans’ annual bachelor auction to honor the memory of his grandfather, a military vet. He’s stunned to see the woman he let slip away calling out for the highest bidder. Maia chased after her dreams and became the superstar he always knew she could be. Under the layers of fame, designer clothes, and flashy jewelry, London can see the woman who set the rhythm of his heart and he wants a second chance. As Maia and London try to reconnect, old heartaches and old enemies rise up like demons and threaten to destroy the tenderness between them. They’ll have to face their past and their present troubles to find a future together—or say goodbye one last time. Check out these fantastic Texas Titans Romances: The Fearless Groom by Cami Checketts The Persistent Groom by Jennifer Youngblood The Tough Love Groom by Taylor Hart The Miracle Groom by Lucy McConnell The Second Chance Groom by Taylor Hart The Trustworthy Groom by Cami Checketts The Ghost Groom by Jennifer Youngblood The Forbidden Groom by Sarah Gay The Beastly Groom by Cami Checketts

The Second Chance Billionaire Boss


Taylor Hart - 2019
    When he arrives at the island for a fundraising business conference, the last person he expected to run into was the woman who broke his heart six years ago. Needing space from her ex and time with her young son, Violet Moon has the perfect summer plans—a three-month position on the beautiful tropical Coconut Island. Plan A is ruined when she runs into the man who tried to stop her wedding six years before—the man she’s tried unsuccessfully to forget. Her new Plan B is to avoid him, which she thinks she can pull of because he’s only on the island for a week. Too bad he blackmails her into a date! After a moonlit swim, a day sailing with Violet and her son, and the infamous date, Nash finds himself falling for the woman he was convinced he could never have. Can they let go of the pain of the past and believe in second chances? Or will she slip away from him again?

The Matchmaker's Billionaire


Maria Hoagland - 2020
    . . Oops! Welcome to Billionaire Bachelor Mountain Cove were billionaires go to disappear for days, weeks, or months. Off the grid, exclusive and remote, it's a place unlike any other. Best-selling spy novelist Grantham Robbins returns to the quirky small town he grew up in to get away from it all, only to end up right in the middle of all kinds of other drama.Especially when the matchmaker his personal assistant hires for him is the town's busybody--the one who knows everyone--including him. A little too well.Why is it Emily Wood can't find his match for love? Because when a matchmaker fails, there are consequences . . . ♥ Pick up your copy of this sweet contemporary romance today! A second-chance homecoming romance inspired by Jane Austen's Emma. ♥

The Prince's Bewildered Bride


Evangeline Kelly - 2019
    Too bad she couldn’t remember the wedding…or anything else. Will her memories return in time to save her marriage or was it doomed from the beginning? When Prince Edward of Calais received a note implicating his wife in an affair, he was furious. He’d only been married to Annette for three weeks, but she’d distanced herself from him almost as soon as they returned from their honeymoon. Annette woke up disoriented, not knowing who she was or what happened to her. To make matters worse, someone shot her aunt and might be after her as well. Her relationship with Prince Edward seemed strained at best. After receiving a couple of threatening notes, she didn’t know who she could trust. She knew she was drawn to Edward—they clearly had chemistry—but he kept her at arm’s distance. He was definitely hiding something. Edward and Annette couldn’t fight the pull they had to each other, but Edward had to decide if he could forgive Annette, and she had to determine if she could trust him. In a world where everything was not as it seemed, will love prevail or will their marriage go down in a ball of flames? This is a Christian romance with a themes of redemption and Bible references.

Loving the Beast


Anne-Marie Meyer - 2019
    The idillic small town setting is just what she needs to help her heal and start over.Luke St. Clair is stuck in Hidden Hollows with all the regrets of his past. As the small town sheriff, he spends his days handing out tickets and his nights with his dog, Tick, and his only passion in life, beer and fixing cars.So when Millie shows up with her optimistic attitude and bad driving, he’s annoyed enough to take notice.After discovering the truth about Luke’s past, Millie takes it upon herself to fix him. She won’t allow himself to close in on himself just like her father did. Luke is reluctant but with the promise of her Jaguar on the table, he agrees. After all, he’s been able to thwart Hidden Hollows do-gooders before, what makes Millie any different?Except, she’s not what he expected and the feelings coursing through him were not something he thought he’d ever feel again. If only he could move on from his pain, he just might be able to love her like she deserves.If you love broken heroes and spunky heroines, you’ll adore Loving the Beast, the first installment of the Hidden Hollows multi-author series.Welcome to Hidden Hollows.

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.)

Burn


Elana Johnson - 2019
     Tyson "Bulldog" Pike has risen through the ranks of the Hawks Motorcycle Club to the level of Vice by doing whatever it took to prove his loyalty. But he's tired of moving drugs and people across the border, and he knows Daddy is corrupt. The only way he's getting out is to find the proof to take down the President. When Danielle Robbins - doe-eyed and innocent - shows up in the Club one morning with Daddy, Bulldog's protective instincts kick in. He offers to take her, and he finds her a job sorting through the metric-ton of paper in Daddy's office. They're looking for specific documents Bulldog can use to contest Daddy's leadership, but there are deadly consequences to Bulldog's actions among his brethren...if he gets caught. And why does his heart keep whispering to him to step outside the circle of celibacy he's painted himself in? As he and Dani work together, Bulldog starts to let down his guard. He starts to trust. He starts to fall in love. Can Dani and Bulldog work together to outsmart Daddy? Or will they lose everything...including their hearts? Fall in love with motorcycle club romance in a whole new way! You'll love the bad boy in this brand new sweet romance from USA Today bestselling author Elana Johnson. It's 65,000 words of action, suspense, and heartwarming, satisfying sweet romance!

Hawaiian Holiday


Michele Paige Holmes - 2018
    Six days in paradise. One unforgettable Christmas. Hailey Walsh has always loved Christmas, and this year the holiday was supposed to be the most magical of all, spent with her large family and her fiancé in preparation for their wedding just two days after. Then Gage broke their engagement. Now, instead of playing in the snow with her nieces and nephews, Hailey’s building a playground with children she’s never met before, spending her Christmas with strangers in Hawaii, on a service program she hopes will lift her spirits and help her begin to pick up the broken pieces of her life and heart. Gage Stevens didn’t want to spend Christmas in Hawaii any more than he wanted to break his engagement, but sometimes fate has a way of slamming a guy against a wall and forcing him to tough decisions— for the good of others, be that his ex-fiancée or his mom. And while he’s certain that no ocean breeze or tropical wonderland can heal what’s wrong, one glimpse at a familiar head of red hair and Gage realizes fate may not be done with him yet. More romances by Michele: BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH SAVING GRACE LOVING HELEN MARRYING CHRISTOPHER TWELVE DAYS IN DECEMBER YESTERDAY’S PROMISE (Scottish Historical, Book 1) A PROMISE FOR TOMORROW (Scottish Historical, Book 2, coming Fall 2017) HEARTHFIRE ROMANCE COLLECTION, VOLUME 1 (box set)

Hiding with the Billionaire (Billionaires of REKD Book 1)


Donna K. Weaver - 2018
    Now she is on the run. Not knowing who else to trust, Ahri flees across the country to stay with her brother. All thoughts of safety are shattered when her husband is murdered. Ahri knows she could be next. Desperate to avoid her husband's fate she assumes a new identity to stay hidden. but working for her brother's too-handsome business partner might present a different kind of danger. Rafe Davis has gone from being a poor scholarship boy to billionaire CEO of REKD Gaming. The only child of a loving mother and an emotionally abusive father, things haven't come easy for him. Rafe's business is his life. That all changes when he agrees to help the attractive Ahri hide under a new identity. Her presence, and his growing need to keep her safe, threaten to throw off his carefully unbalanced life.

The Healing Summer


Heather B. Moore - 2021
    They’d been trapped beneath a collapsed roof for hours, injured and unable to call for help.The morning of their rescue, Orlando Gallo promised he would find her again. But Maggie hasn’t seen or heard from him in over seventy years, and now, widowed and childless, Maggie hopes to leave her estate to Orlando’s descendants. She invites her neighbor, forty-year-old Jo Sampson, to travel with her, and as the two women return to San Francisco to track down Orlando, they form a strong bond of friendship and healing that transcends time and place.

The Island Patriot


Julia Keanini - 2019
    So what if her dream to be accepted as more than an internet chef is on the line. So what if the hit TV show can take her new charity from start-up to household name. Sophie can work with that. She can work with him...As long as she doesn't fall in love with him first. The Island Patriot  is a stand-alone romance complete with a happily ever after and the eighth book in the sweet and wholesome Heathcliff Family Romances series.Read all of the Heathcliff Family Romances by Julia Keanini!1. His to Save2. His to Marry3. His to Protect4. Her Favorite Risk5. Her Forever Love6. Her Perfect Mistake7. Their Second First Kiss8. The Island Patriot9. Their White Christmas

Freefall


Traci Hunter Abramson - 2008
    The plan almost worked. But now he has been left behind--with one of the hostages. It's up to Brent to get Amy Whitmore, a US Senator's daughter, across miles of desert to safety. What he doesn't know is that to survive, he needs her as much as she needs him.

Forgiving the Billionaire


Macie St. James - 2020
    When Emily's brother, Jeremy, returns home from an extended business trip, Alyssa has to confront her long-buried feelings. Jeremy was her first crush but to him, she'd always been his little sister's best friend. She's never gotten over her hurt that he stood her up for her senior prom.Jeremy Owens barely recognizes the beautiful woman standing in front of him. He'd always thought of her as his sister's best friend, although he'd long suspected she had a crush on him. She's grown into a woman since the last time he saw her, and suddenly his world has been turned upside down.Alyssa doesn't have time to deal with her unresolved feelings toward Jeremy. She's starting her own marketing firm, which means lining up new clients and promoting her best friend's cafe, which is struggling. As co-owner of that cafe, though, Jeremy has a vested interest in its success. He doesn't miss any opportunity to work alongside Alyssa to try to save it.As her feelings for Jeremy start to deepen, Alyssa knows she has to find it in her heart to forgive Jeremy for hurting her so many years ago. But will it be enough to heal the wounds?