Bree Phelts is shy, enjoys reading, and spends her free time helping her mom. Her biggest worry is figuring out a grand prize for the summer reading program. Her black and white life is splashed with color when Owen Mattox, a professional football player, asks her to step out from behind the refreshment table and dance. He’s wrong for her on so many levels but just what her heart needed to wake up. Devastated when he’s dumped by the only woman he ever imagined marrying, Owen Mattox pulls his heart in tight and doesn’t let go. He’s worked so hard to isolate himself from love—and the pain that comes when it’s lost—that he practically a recluse. He doesn’t even hang with the other Texas Titans players and builds his home outside of Dallas for privacy. The fewer people in his life, the fewer chances of getting hurt. But he can’t deny his interest in the quiet librarian and once they dance, he’s hooked. But Owen doesn’t open his heart easily which means Bree will have to overcome her shyness and be her own hero—instead of reading about one—in order to save the love that’s budding between them.

    But sometimes being the good girl doesn’t exempt you from injustice or pain. Having moved to a new city, Megan finds herself infatuated with her brother’s friend. Phil is handsome, smart and incredibly sexy but he has secrets… and Megan’s not sure if he is the man he claims to be. Phil has worked hard to get his life together and become a firefighter. His father is dead, his mother left a long time ago and he has a brother he hasn’t seen in two years. But family is whom you choose and Phil has chosen Megan. She is his friend’s sister, but more importantly she’s his best friend… possibly even his soul mate. Phil isn’t quite sure he even believes in soul mates, but meeting Megan has opened up his mind… and his heart. But sometimes the past doesn’t always stay in the past and when Phil’s troubled adolescence comes back to haunt him, he stands to lose everything he has fought so hard to achieve… his career, his future, and most of all - Megan.

    It’s been two years since Rayna’s passing. He wonders if he’s someone who can’t move on, until the adorable and loving Tessa Dyce comes into their life as the twins’ next nanny. Tessa can feel something growing between them but remembering how her father was after her mother’s death, she’s cautious. When Rayna’s judgmental mother finds out, will the growing relationship come to an end or will outside forces they never see coming tear them apart?Will Eyan learn to cherish the memories of one woman while making a life with another?Read this alpha geek, curvy virgin woman, happily-ever-after, steamy, boss and employee, short story romance now!

    Strong Single Moms. With stories from 14 unbelievably talented authors: Whispered Prayers of a Girl by Alex Grayson A lonely man, a widowed woman, a carefree boy, and a broken girl... Can the four come together and help heal each other? Boss of Me by Angel Devlin Single dad Jude’s icy exterior keeps women at a safe distance; but fiery Pippa could be about to start a thaw... Heartbreaker by Anna Brooks She was never supposed to happen, and her baby girl sure as hell wasn't part of my plans. Chester by Esther E. Schmidt Some issues cut deep; they are hard to face and even harder to find a solution for. Ripple Effect by Evan Grace One night changed everything. When Hope Ends (Life Begins) by Freya Barker It’s the best day of his life—the worst of hers—when one moment in time leaves their paths unavoidably connected by the single heart beating between them. Just Because of You by Gianna Gabriela He broke me. I left. He stayed. Now I’m back. Fighting For Us by Heather Lyn She rescued me when I didn’t even know I needed saving. But now lives are on the line, and we might lose our forever, before we even get the chance to start. Resisting Rayne by HL Nighbor Their worlds collide and an unlikely friendship forms, but will they continue to fight the pull for something more or give into the pull and take a chance at love? Tempt Me by Kally Ash Temptation comes in many forms. Can Gianna or Max resist?Riddick by Kathy Coopmans Do you believe in heaven on earth? I did until one day, she vanished. Wicked Truths by L A Cotton The truth won’t fix anything... it’ll only hurt more. Won’t it? Hunter by Lauren Dawes A mate's death. A rogue wolf. A new life.THEN THERE WAS YOU features single parents who weren't looking—didn't need anyone—until the right someone came along. Experience the highs and lows of parenthood, love lost and gained, and new beginnings with this collection of stories. They’re sure to leave you with a full heart and a smile on your face. Available for a limited time. Proceeds will be donated to Family Promise, a non-profit organization which addresses family homelessness.

    But in order for that plan to become a reality, I must do everything my father asks, including marrying a man I barely know. Enter Maxton Colter, a walking contradiction and not the man my father chose for me. He’s infuriatingly arrogant… yet charming. He’s inappropriate… yet intriguing. He’s a playboy… yet focuses all his attention on me. He’s doing everything he can to unravel my goal to one day take over the firm. Question is… will I fall prey to the undeniable chemistry between us and allow him to destroy my dream?

    When she woke up, she expected to walk down the aisle and say, “I do.” Instead, she ended up at a diner commiserating with her sisters as she inhaled a carb heavy breakfast and ate her feelings. With her entire future in limbo, Ava was plotting her next move when she overheard a deep, sexy, blast-from-the-past voice ask for a table for two. She tried to place where she'd heard the baritone vibrato before but it was sort of hard to concentrate with the tiny hairs on the back of her neck standing up, goosebumps lifting on her bare skin, and her lady parts throwing a rave.After nearly twenty years on the force Asher Ford thought he could handle anything, but becoming a single dad to a rebellious teenage girl overnight was proving to be more difficult than he’d expected. In a hail Mary move, he decided to quit his job as a homicide detective in New York City and move his daughter across the country to a simpler life in a small town. Things were going as planned until his fresh start was threatened after running into a breathtakingly beautiful woman whose smile made him feel like a teenager again and he also happened to share a complicated history with.Sometimes it's best to leave the past in the past...spoiler alert: this isn't one of those times.

     I’m wallowing in my PTSD and toasting my army buddies who didn’t make it home when I notice this insanely hot chick all alone in the bar. Before long she’s wrapped in my arms back at my studio. She only sees me as a bit of rough for the night but after one taste I want more. I doubt she’ll remember me in the morning so I tattoo my name on her a$$. Cybil takes off without giving me her number but I’ll find her. She’s mine now. She is claimed. Whether she wants to be or not. ***no cliffhangers, no cheating, and guaranteed happily-ever-afters.***

    

     I’d love to bend her over the hood of her stupid little electric car and smack that ass. But the project comes first. I don’t have time for dating, especially tree-huggers. I have to get this build completed on time. But a kiss never hurt anyone... right? She just better not be playing me to get info on my boss. Or shut down this project. Because she’ll find out that I can give as good as I get. That I have creative ways to punish her. Get her begging for more… This book is part of an amazing series of books about sexy blue-collar guys who don't mind getting a little dirty. ;) They are stand-alones and do not need to be read in order, but are all super sexy and delicious. From Alexis Alvarez (me!), Lee Savino, Renee Rose, Alta Hensley, Tara Crescent, Ava Sinclair, Aubrey Cara, Jane Henry.

    An independent woman. When they collide, love grows in a most unexpected way! A bitter divorce from my cheating ex-husband left me reeling, but I forged a new life on my own. Now on the verge of a promotion, everything I want is in reach—except a family. I’ve all but given up on ever having a child.So I decided I would adopt one on my own.Then one wild night changed everything. I was swept away by Gibson, a hot-looking handyman who was, well, pretty good with his hands. And then some.But there were unintended consequences from our tryst. Now he and I are forever connected, and it turns out Gibson was not at all what he seemed to be. We barely know each other, and now he is in my life forever. Maybe we can make this work if we stay platonic.That will be easy, right?The Love Grows Series- Strong, protective heroes. Feisty, independent heroines. When they meet, Love Grows in unexpected ways.

    But his ten-year-old feisty little girl is growing up faster than he ever realized. Her go-getter attitude is one he's seen before--mainly on himself. When she starts trading in her ponytails for makeup, Weston realizes he just might be in over his head.Dedicated and driven veterinarian, Timber Sellers always knew that she'd head back home, but she wasn't quite ready for it to happen so soon. Running into the stubborn and bossy Weston from her high school days doesn't make it any better either. But when she meets his spunky daughter, Timber knows she's right where she's supposed to be. As Timber grows closer to Weston's daughter, his rough exterior softens. Suddenly, the heat between them explodes and neither can deny the attraction. Weston always goes after what he wants, and this time, he wants a future with Timber.~Updated manuscript as of 12/14/2018 to reflect clean and wholesome small town second chance rodeo romance with a HEA.

    Heartbreaking circumstances thrusts me into motherhood, and on the plane ride home, I break down, kissing a total stranger and the angel offered me a solution; Saddler Enterprises. I've climbed the ladder and worked my ass off for months, and in walks, Adam, our intern. I try to keep things professional but all of a sudden, I start to find him funny and charming. His kiss electrifies me but that's precisely when shit really hits the fan.Suddenly, I'm on the mysterious Machlin Saddler’s radar. Big, bad CEO that never makes his way to our floor, now makes it his new stomping grounds. He lights my body on fire like no one has before. He's alluring and gorgeous and I'm being pulled in two different directions. Only the new intern isn't who I think he is. He's the perfect stranger from the plane I took to start my new life with Kenzie. The perfect stranger I kissed. The perfect stranger I hate.Genevieve LangstonThe breathtaking woman I haven't been able to keep my mind off of, has been my downfall. I need her like a lion needs prey but I can't screw up the plan. She'll hate me, hell she already does, but the line between love and hate is very, very thin.

    To me, he's the guy I can never have.I've spent countless nights fantasizing about him, wondering what it would feel like to touch him-to be touched by him. Just the thought of being with Sin, allowing him to corrupt my body any way he wanted was enough to tip me over the edge. But he's the forbidden fruit I'll never be allowed to take a bite of. Even though I'd risk a whole lot just for a tiny taste, I can't risk my lifelong friendship with Maya. I know how to keep my feelings to myself. I've been doing it for years. Only problem is, Sin is back from college and I've seen the way he stares at me. It's different, feral-like I'm the craving he needs to sate.And the thing is...if Sin wants me, Sin will have me.

    But when I went home to sleepy Riverbend one summer, I never expected to meet him.Suburbia looks clean and perfect, but trust me, it's dirty.Carrie is back from college and bored out of her mind. Her friend drags her to a private party in small-town Riverbend, only to encounter the shock of her life. Because this isn't just a regular party with drinks and people dancing. This is the kind of party where things get filthy behind closed doors.Conor is a successful businessman back in town to meet his dad's new fiancée. With too much time on his hands, he heads to a private party at a friend's house, ready to indulge. But when he meets the curvy girl, all his previous expectations are blown out of the water ... because the gorgeous brunette has dirty secrets up her sleeve!Hey Readers - Ever suspect that behind the white shutters of your goody two-shoes neighbors lies utter filth? Well, that's what happens in this book :) Our heroine is naïve and innocent, but boy, does she learn a steamy lesson in Riverbend. Be sure to pack a fire extinguisher because you'll need it! Xoxo, Cassie and Kendall

    Instead she saved me.She was the girl in a faded photo I’ve carried in my pocket for three long years.My best friend’s sister.I made him a promise on the battlefield that I intended to keep.Until I met her.An angel on a dance floor in a shimmery gold dress.Our worlds crashed together into an incredible night of heat.Now I’ve screwed up everything.How could I have known she was the one girl I swore to protect?***Gabriel is a full-length, stand alone novel. There is one new bonus book, Liam included in this edition. There are NEVER any cliffhangers or cheating in my books. ***