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My Dad's Best Friend (Forbidden Fantasies #7)


S.E. Law - 2020
    She gets stellar grades in an effort to make her family proud. But when a make-out session with her high school boyfriend goes horribly wrong, her dad’s best friend steps in. Christopher Maddox is an alpha male determined to show Bailey how real men handle a woman with curves.Chris Maddox is a successful real estate developer responsible for millions of dollars in property. He doesn’t date inexperienced, virginal young girls. But lately he’s noticed that his best buddy’s daughter is all grown up. Now, Bailey is all sass and swing, with a feisty personality and generous curves. He’s determined to stay hands off when it comes to this saucy piece of temptation, but when Bailey begs for it, can he keep his promise? Who hasn’t dreamed about a hot older guy who barges in and catches you in the act? But in this case, Bailey’s powerful alpha male also happens to be her dad’s best friend! Be sure to have a tall glass of ice water nearby because you’ll be sweltering after reading this tale! No cheating, no cliffhangers, and always a HEA for my readers.

Curve Ball


Kat Baxter - 2021
    I'm contracted to play my final season in the NFL, my career is on a high and I want to go out on top. Complication? Six months ago, I gained custody of my sister’s young kids. They are my priority, but I need help in the form of live-in nanny extraordinaire, Finley. The kids adore her and I'm falling a little in love with her myself. I need a nanny more than I need to get laid, and I don’t have time to play games.When the dating app I signed up for matches me with Finley, all bets are off.Finley Taking a gap year to work as a living-in nanny between college and grad school was always part of my long-term plan. What’s not on my agenda is fall hard for the adorable kids I'm hired to take care of. Worse than that, I can't help but fall in serious lust with their sexy uncle who secretly hides a heart of gold beneath his gruff and grumpy exterior. I need a distraction and join a new dating app, only to discover it matched me with Maddox. Play time is over. He’s playing for keeps.

Mated to the Alpha: A Shifter Romance (Hardwood Shifters Book 1)


Skye Darrel - 2020
     Every shifter has a fated mate, but I gave up on finding mine.My bear slumbers inside me like he’s dead.That’s just fine.I don’t need a woman or the hassle of a family.Or so I thought.Today my bear wakes up with a roar. He smells her first, and I see her next.Our mate.I’m obsessed and aching with the need to possess what’s mine.Lori’s a city girl who just finished college and moves to the town of Hardwood for her first teaching job. The last thing she expects to find is a growly bear shifter with massive muscles who claims her as his. As it turns out, the town name isn’t the only thing that’s hard.Daven gave up on finding his one true mate. Living alone as a forest ranger is all he wants, until a curvy little teacher crosses his path. When her sweet virgin scent rouses his inner bear, this alpha knows he’s met the one. Book One of the Hardwood Shifters. Standalone. High heat and over the top. No cheating and a HEA sweeter than candy.

Her Mountain Man Protector


Gia Bailey - 2021
    I came to the woods to die. I deserved that much.But then, I saw her, hurt and desperate. Needing help. I couldn’t leave her.I came to the woods to be alone, but instead, I found her, and I’m keeping her.She’s light and hope, where I am only darkness and regret, but when she looks at me, I know that I will do whatever it takes to make her mine.I don’t care about her past.I don’t care about her demons.I’ll slay them all to protect her.She’s afraid they’ll catch up to her.Let them come.She’s not alone anymore… and she never will be again.Let them come.VioletI came to the woods to escape.I ran there with the last energy I could muster and ran straight into a wild-looking mountain man.He saved me and asked for nothing in return.Huge and bearded, tattooed and brutish… I could have been afraid of him, but I’d only known Cain hours before I knew he was nothing like the other man in my life. The one who had made me afraid.Cain healed me and cared for me, with his burly strength and bad memories, he’s the alpha male who stole my heart in moments.I want something again for the first time in forever… I want Cain.But my past isn’t done with me yet…I can’t let Cain be hurt for my sins.Welcome to Journey's Close, Alaska, a small town, full of sexy alpha males and second chances.A standalone romance in a four-book series, where all the characters are interconnected with each getting their own happy ending. Insta love with real emotion all in a binge-able, bite-sized story.A short, steamy romance with heart.Steamy Romance - High Heat - High Emotion - No cheating - No cliffhangers - HEA guaranteed

Claimed by the Firefighter


Anna Heskin - 2019
    If you enjoy instalove with heat and sweet, and a satisfying HEA, this is a kindle short read for you.

Falling for the Hitman


Heather Dahlgren - 2021
    Constantly looking over my shoulder. I know I’m being looked for, hunted. For a crime I didn’t commit, but one I’m taking the fall for.One misstep and I’m frozen. I’m face to face with the man hired to take my life.Hayden Cash has found me and I can’t breathe.

A Cowgirl's Dream


Edith Mackenzie - 2020
    Neither is love …Frankie’s not interested in romance. Her goal of becoming a champion barrel racer requires her full attention. So when the opportunity of a lifetime presents itself, she’s willing to chase it halfway across the globe. Now, with her dream so close she can almost taste it, staying focused is more important than ever. Nothing will stand in her way—especially not the annoyingly handsome Brazilian bull rider who seems so determined to rope her heart.Everything Luciano’s ever wanted is finally within reach. Fame, fortune, validation that he’s the best in the world…it will be his. But when he meets a feisty Aussie who sets his soul on fire, he's forced to realize there’s one more thing he’ll need in order to truly be happy—and that’s Frankie. Now all he has to do is convince the cowgirl of his dreams to give him a chance…When the road to happily ever after gets rough, will Frankie find the courage to trust in love and ride off into the sunset with Luciano? Or will they always be destined to go their separate ways?A Cowgirl’s Dream, book 1 in the Barrels and Hearts series, is a clean and wholesome contemporary romance featuring a commanding cowboy with a heart of gold, and a tough, smart, cowgirl heroine who isn’t afraid to go after exactly what she wants. HEAs are always guaranteed. Download your copy today and let the wild ride begin…

Keeping the Playboy's Baby


Ava Storm - 2021
    

Tempting Fire


Caitlyn O'Leary - 2017
    Having been beaten and held hostage, she falls deeper and deeper into depression. As she struggles to find meaning in a life that no longer makes sense, she pushes everyone in her life away. Dallas firefighter, Zarek Post’s childhood was filled with laughter thanks to Chloe and her sisters. When he finds out that the one girl who’d meant the most has been traumatized and is slowly fading away, he drops everything to rush to her side. Desperate to pull Chloe out of her black pit of despair, Zarek refuses to let Chloe give up on herself. But as he helps her find the sunshine again, can she overcome the growing fear of losing the man she loves to his dangerous job?

Ryker


Flora Madison - 2020
    This weekend marks my last of my Airbnb tenants. They say every ending marks a new beginning. And when Mikey Amato steps out of her car, I’m awestruck. Love at first sight doesn’t describe it. The curvy city girl is the woman of my dreams. I left the hustle and bustle of the city behind me, But Mikey’s whole life is there. How can we make this work if neither one of us is willing to leave our current lives? The short answer? We can’t. Mikey: I write horror movies for a living, working my tail off, waiting for my big break. The well ran dry, and I needed inspiration. A weekend rental in the middle of the country sounded creepy! A chance to ignite my fears, but something else ignited. A spark for a woodsman named Ryker. But he hates the city for its grit and grind. I couldn’t possibly live without it. Pain only belongs between the pages of my scripts. And falling for Ryker Novak isn’t worth the risk of getting hurt. Insta Love at First Sight is a quick and steamy standalone romance series featuring alpha heroes craving BBW heroines. Each one hour short reads romance is jam-packed with Insta Love chemistry and safe, swoon worthy tension. Cuddle up on your coffee break, in the carpool lane, or when you need a steamy quick reads romance to hold you over. All books in the series are short reads standalones with an HEA guarantee!

Her Undercover Billionaire Boss


April Murdock - 2019
    A broke, big-hearted retail associate. Unexpected consequences. Anna Sharpe has suffered too much loss. In spite of that, she's still hopeful and believes in Christmas miracles. Her retail job has been a second home even though she could, and should, make more money somewhere else. The holiday season at Montgomery's Department Store is fun and she's looking forward to another year of joy at work. Michael Montgomery has also suffered loss. As the sole owner of the legacy left to him by his father and grandfather, he feels pressure to grow his business. But things in his comfy corner corporate office aren't so rosy. Struggles from within and worries about profits make him realize he needs to make some changes. He hears he's out of touch. One snap decision should help him remedy that problem. Going undercover, he poses as a new associate in his flagship store. Thinking he'll get insight into the business that will help him make better decisions, he's shocked at some of what he learns. But the biggest surprise of all is Anna Sharpe. He never saw her coming. Will Michael's secret be the thing that drives Anna away even though it's the very thing that brought them together?

My Curvy Valentine: A BBW, Age Gap Romance (Holiday Treats Book 1)


Pippa Lux - 2020
    Closer to me than my own blood.Sure, he was my perfect sister’s friend first, but he cared for me too. Made me feel like I was his special girl.It was inevitable that I love him with everything I have. But I’m smart enough to know his love has limits.I’m nothing like my sister. I’m nothing like the super-accomplished women his mother tries to set him up with.I’m plain ole me. Curvy and ordinary.I guess I have to settle for being his best friend. Beats not having him at all.EthanI’ve adored my little Lindsay for sixteen years. How could I not, with her big heart and chubby cheeks?But with time, those feelings evolved. Lindsay grew up. And so did I.I hate that she doesn’t see what I see each time she glances into a mirror. I hate that she thinks she’s flawed.To me, she’s everything and more.A part of me feels like a dirty, old man for wanting her the way I do. But what’s the alternative? Let her go? Never.I’m determined to make her mine, and what better time than Valentine’s to show her how I really feel?My Curvy Valentine is a sweet, steamy romance just like Valentine’s Day should be. If, like me, you adore safe, heart-warming stories with an Alpha older man, curvy younger woman, best-friends-to-lovers HEA, then you won’t wanna miss this. Grab a copy, settle down in a comfy spot, and dig in!Xoxo Pippa

The Billionaire's Nanny


Logan Chance - 2021
    She also loves his son Carter, and takes her job as his nanny as seriously as she can.But she can't help wondering what it would be like if she were with Smith.Playing pretend as Smith's wife is how she spends her days, until one late night the passions build between the two.Smith knows better than falling for his young, beautiful nanny. He just can't control himself whenever she's around. He starts wondering what it would be like to touch her, seduce her, claim her.One word rolls through his mind every day... mine. Will the two of them be able to contain their desire? Or will the pressure building finally combust?* Author's Note, This is a short, I do mean short, instalove story between a brooding billionaire and his young nanny. This is a fun romp in the hay that should wet your appetite for love, and although Amazon has it at 38 pages....I assure you the pb has it at 55. Read at your own will, and this book is for ALL of you ladies who love the books that get right to the good stuff.** This book was previously available as NILF.

Finding Her Strength


Cameron Hart - 2019
    Once I taste her lips, there’s no going back. I’ll have all of her and I’ll never let her go. ** HARPER: He's got muscles for days, warm brown eyes, and a grin that makes me feel things I've never felt before. He's also fifteen years older than me and my dad's business partner. I don't even know why I'm allowing myself to have these thoughts, I'm sure he couldn't possibly think of me the same way. As my evil step-mom likes to point out, I'm not a small girl. Couple that with my twenty-one-year-old virgin status, and I'm sure I'm the opposite of what someone as gorgeous as Levi would ever go for. But sometimes I swear I see a hunger in his eyes when they sweep up and down my body... LEVI: God, she's sweet perfection. The kind of curves that could bring a man to his knees, a sparkling smile that rivals the sun, and an air of innocence around her that makes me want to dirty her up and protect her at the same time. She has no idea how beautiful she is, and I want to be the one to tell her every single day. It should bother me that she's fifteen years younger than me. Or that her dad is my business partner and one of my closest friends. Or that I'm in the middle of a messy lawsuit. I should keep my distance. I really should. But I don't know how long I'll be able to stay away... FINDING HER STRENGTH is a sweet story about an older man and a beautiful, curvy young woman! Harper doesn't know how gorgeous she is, but Levi will show her exactly what she does to him. If you like alpha male heroes and sweet, sassy heroines, then this is the book for you! As always, there's plenty of Kindle-melting action, no cheating, and a happily ever after so sweet you just might get a cavity! Mature content, 18+ only, please!

Protective Custody (American Heroes #8)


L. Nicole - 2020
    He wants Keely for his own—but he tries to keep her at arm’s length because she’s the daughter of his partner.He asked Kingston to look after Keely, but he’s pretty sure looking after her isn’t supposed to involve all the dirty little things he wants to do to her.But when an enemy rises up and Keely gets caught in the crossfire, all bets are off.Kingston will stop at nothing to protect the woman he loves—the woman he has always loved.Lily is back just in time for the Fourth of July to serve you up a hot American Hero that’s sure to give your holiday a big bang! As always the story inside is hotter than the July sun, safe, filled with true love, and enough sparkle to shine all night long!