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Restless: Rugged Mountain Ink Kindle Edition


Khloe Summers - 2022
    As always, this title comes with Khloe’s ‘Easy Escape Seal’, a no cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA guarantee.Contemporary Romance Erotic Romance New Adult Romance

What Happens in Vegas...


Kelli Callahan - 2021
    Tempting AF.Old enough to be my father,But I didn't care.I came to Las Vegas with no money to my name.No way to make it on my own.All I knew was the one place that made my dad smile.The only picture I had of him was in front of that iconic sign.But there was someone else in that picture.My dad's best friend.I didn't even know his name,Until he whispered it in my ear.By the time we made the connection, we were in over our heads...Kelli's Note: What Happens in Vegas is the first book in the Dad's Best Friend series. Each book is a standalone, so they can be read in any order.

Forbidden Touch


Iona Rose - 2021
    

Love Notes (Zaftig Dating Agency)


Jane Fox - 2022
    At least, I didn't, until Bekah walked into the room. Now I'm going to do what I have to in order to make her mine.Bekah: Keenan's the hottest guy I've ever seen. What are the chances he'll be interested in me?Sometimes fate needs a little help. Welcome to the files of the Zaftig Dating Agency, where alpha men find the curvy women of their dreams!Each book in the series is a complete, standalone story.This is a sweet but sexy short story romance, complete with insta-love and a guaranteed happily-ever-after. If you’re looking for an escape from everyday life with an alpha older man and the curvy BBW younger woman that he loves, this is the book for you!

The Doctors Secrets


L.A. Pepper - 2019
    I never plan to see him again.Fate has other plans.He turns out to be my daughters doctor and the son of the powerful icon that I'm spying on.He's hiding something deep and dark.Something that could destroy both of us.Little does he know that I have secrets myself.One being that I'm falling for him...hard.Two being that I'm a private investigator hired to spy on his father.And three, that we are both in danger more than he knows.What will happen when our secrets are revealed?Is there a chance for us in the midst of this chaos?

The Faith We Have


T.K. Chapin - 2021
    

The Way We Dance


Katie Rae - 2021
    Everything about me exuded prim and proper. At least that was the part of me everyone saw. Tyson Black was a struggling football player. Big and scary looking. Tattoos and muscles everywhere. Kind of annoying.He was also my newest ballet student. Neither one of us were thrilled about it,And it only took us one lesson to learn we didn’t see eye to eye. But after a series of break-ins in Atlanta, including one in my studio,I was on edge and my stoic demeanor started slipping.Everything seemed to be spiraling. Somehow, I managed to push through my fears and teach my classes. It helped that Ty and I had found a rhythm we could agree on. Eventually, I was able to see that we had a lot more in common than just the way we danced.And while that should have been what brought us together, it was actually what threatened to keep us apart.

The Nanny: A Single Dad Romance


Aria Ford - 2018
    My new boss is going to be trouble. I’m the new nanny. I’m here to take care of his daughter, not get caught up in the drama with his ex or, worse, fall for him. Because he’s gorgeous, sexy, ferocious in the most incredible way. He’s rude and demanding, except when it comes to his little girl. He’s so kind and loving with Ivy. It melts my heart the same way his amazing body nearly melts my panties right off. His daughter needs me, so it’s Ivy who keeps me there when Isaac is unreasonable. He’s even starting to let me in, to let me see the real him, the strong and powerful man who is so afraid to risk falling in love again. I know I shouldn’t get involved with my boss. But I just can’t help myself. He’s irresistible. I can see through his temper, his anger—he needs me. This is a standalone, full-length 50,000+ words novel . No cheating, no cliffhanger, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Also includes New Secret Baby Romance. Bonus content!

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?

Shaded Heart (Downing Family Book 9)


Cassie Wild - 2019
    My heart ached for Sean when I learned his wife had been pregnant in the car explosion. But when I made the mistake of telling others about the fact, Sean flipped out and broke my heart. That’s when my ex contacted me and wanted to reunite. I was a hot mess and didn’t know which way to jump. Sean: I yelled at her…sweet Tish. I couldn’t believe I’d rained down my wrath on the one person I loved. But the fallout from what she did left me unhinged and I turned to the one thing I knew I could get lost in. Booze. Not a good move, to say the least. I was so screwed. The limits of love are tested for Sean and Tish in Shaded Heart, the newest installment in the steamy Irish Mafia romance saga, The Downing Family.

Keeping the Playboy's Baby


Ava Storm - 2021
    

Single Dad Fake Fiancé


Summer Brooks - 2019
    No other man was interested in me… except for him.Big biceps, adorable dimples, and taller than a chimney. It was lust at first sight. The problem, though?The mysterious hottie wasn’t a stranger after all. He was completely off limits. Hell, he had history with my sister. To make matters worse? He was technically still married. Wait, that wasn’t even the most complicated thing about him.He’d have to leave the country after his divorce came through. Unless… he married another U.S. citizen.A single mom with a crisis that only he could solve? Yeah, I was the perfect candidate with every reason to say yes. But I also had every reason to protect my heart and run in the opposite direction.

Matchmaker Backfire


Flora Ferrari - 2021
    I’ve made enough money to cash out and what better way to settle into the idea of eternal, well-off bachelorhood than by joining my best friend Greg in Vermont for some skiing?His daughter Serena’s coming too, she finished college last summer, so it’s a time to celebrate freedoms.Little do I know, it’s also Greg who’s trying to set me up with a complete stranger on the same holiday.A romance I know I don’t care for, even want to think about once I see Serena again.My Serena.It’s something I can’t deny, I have to claim her as my own, I will claim her.Regardless of the consequences.SERENAWhat would an older guy like Carter Everett ever see in a younger girl like me?He could have any woman he wants, the man’s a freaking god.But dad seems determined to matchmake him, my Carter with some bimbo Barbie doll from a dating app.Oh, did I mention I’ve had a wet patch for Carter since I learned what it means for a young woman to crave a man?A real man.I have the photo to prove it, the only thing that got me through college.But worse than knowing dad’s trying to set up my biggest crush, is thinking if I don’t go on this trip I’m might never see Carter again.It’s a fool’s hope, but it’s all I have. And I’m willing to risk it.Even if it’s only to see Carter Everett in the flesh one more time.*Matchmaker Backfire is an insta-everything standalone instalove romance with a HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.

The Stone Family Treasure (South Port Beach Romances #6)


Taylor Hart - 2022
    

His Virgin Payback


Virginia Sexton - 2017
    But she’s even sweeter. She used to strut around my office, teasing me with her tight curves and long legs. Begging to be bent over my desk. I ached for her, but she was off-limits. Her father was my business partner, someone I called a friend. Until he betrayed me. Took everything from me. Now all I can think about is what I’m going to take from him. Her. Claiming her will ruin him. The fact that her luscious body will finally be mine is just a bonus. But Lily’s sweeter than I remember. Her innocence is chipping away at a part of my heart I thought had hardened forever. I had planned on enjoying my payback ... I just hadn't counted on her.