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Men of Inked, Volume 1


Chelle Bliss - 2016
    This box set contains three full-length novels — Throttle Me, Hook Me, and Resist Me -- plus a bonus novella -- Throttled Book 1: Throttle MeSuzy's a control freak and has her life mapped out — work hard, find a man with a stable job, and live happily ever after. She's content with the status quo, but her plan comes to a screeching halt when he enters her life and turns it upside down.City gave up on love when his heart was crushed in college, preferring to be the typical bachelor. He spends his nights hopping from one bed to another and his days working at his family tattoo shop, Inked. A chance encounter on a dark road makes him question what he had sworn off forever — a relationship.A night of passion and lust causes them to question everything. Is City the knight in shining armor to the damsel in distress? Can their relationship survive when a fantasy falls apart and a secret comes out that changes everything?Book 2: Hook MeMichael Gallo found his calling in life — he wants to kick ass. He works at Inked as a piercer, but spends his mornings training and dreaming of winning an UFC championship. Michael is the road to achieving his goal when a chance encounter alters his world forever. The title is no longer enough — he must capture the woman of his dreams.Dr. Mia Greco is dedicated to saving lives and helping those less fortunate. She doesn't have time to meet Mr. Right with her busy schedule. She buries herself in her work and helping humanity. Fate steps in and sweeps the carpet out from under her. She tries to deny the pull to him, a man that uses his fists for gain, but the universe won't let her walk away so easy and Michael isn't one to take no for an answer.He has a secret that may rip them apart. There are forces bigger than them at work; drawing them in and making their worlds collide — not letting either one of them walk away.Book 2.25: ThrottledShe’s about to become his – Mrs. Joseph Gallo. All she wants is to be his, but his possessiveness days before the wedding has her questioning the reality of a happily ever after. He’s not easy. He’s territorial and doesn’t share well with others. City’s staking his claim, making Suzy his forever. Their future teeters precariously on the cliff of matrimonial bliss. Will their love survive his alpha nature or will it all unravel before she can say ‘I do’?Book 3: Resist MeIzzy Gallo has never been described as a member of the weaker sex. She's awoman who doesn't take sh*t from anyone. Growing up with four olderoverprotective brothers has hardened her, making her a force to be reckoned with.Against the wishes of her two brothers, Joe and Mike, Izzy takes a weekend trip to Bike Week in Daytona, turning her world upside down.Over her head, in a world she doesn't understand, there's only one man who can save her.James Caldo has dedicated his life to protect and serve as a member of the DEA. He's cocky, overbearing, and doesn't take no for an answer — theGallo men have nothing on him.When their paths cross, James makes Izzy question everything she believes about completely surrendering to the opposite sex.Does James have what it takes to overpower the headstrong Izzy, capturing her heart forever?

Heroes of Medieval Wales: Daughter of Time/Cold My Heart/The Good Knight/The Last Pendragon: Four First-in-Series Romances


Sarah Woodbury - 2016
    four historical romances, each the first installment in series of adventure and romance set in medieval Wales.Daughter of Time (novel): Time travel to medieval Wales ... A medieval man with an uncertain destiny and a modern woman with a troubled past. Only by working together can Llywelyn and Meg navigate the shifting allegiances that threaten the very existence of Wales-and create their own history that defies the laws of time.Cold My Heart (novella): Myrddin and Nell, two of the king's companions, have a secret that neither has ever been able to face: each has seen that on a cold and snowy day in December, Saxon soldiers sent by Modred will ambush and kill King Arthur. Together, they must decide what they are willing to do, and to sacrifice, to avert that fate.The Good Knight (novel): Intrigue and rivalry among princes casts a shadow on the court of the king of north Wales. When a royal groom is murdered on the way to his wedding, the bride's brother tasks Gareth and Gwen, his two best detectives, with bringing the killer to justice.The Last Pendragon (novella): Rhiann knows that demons walk the night. She has been taught to fear them. But from the moment Cade is dragged before her father's throne, beaten and having lost all of his men to her father's treachery, he stirs something inside her that she has never felt before. When Cade is revealed to be not only Arthur's heir but touched by the sidhe, Rhiann must choose between the life she left behind and the one before her--and how much she is willing to risk to follow her heart.

A Naughty Little Christmas


Randi Alexander - 2013
    A lucky first kiss in front of a Las Vegas slot machine pays off big for bull rider Boone Hancock and college student Gigi Colberg-Staub.*~*~*~*A NAUGHTY NOELLEThe 19th Precinct, Book 1.5Ann BruceWhen injured vice cop Sergio Ramirez accepts Noelle Mason’s offer to help him, she has no idea the danger she faces, most of it from her desire to share her bed with him.*~*~*~*HOLIDAY SURPRISE: UNWRAPPEDAliyah Burke Recuperating in wintery Massachusetts, Heath Dixon gives cold-hating Kassia Green something much hotter to focus on. But can he keep her after Christmas? Like…forever?*~*~*~*CHRISTMAS ANGELOpal CarewGiven one chance to break the curse which has held Angelique in its grip for two hundred years, she is faced with a heart-rending decision. Can she sacrifice Nick's happiness for her own freedom?*~*~*~*A HIGHLANDER FOR THE HOLIDAYSDawn HallidayIn the wintery Highland mountains, Aileen and Niall unleash their forbidden passion. But Aileen is promised to another this Christmas, and the wicked Lowlander will stop at nothing to have her.*~*~*~*ILLICIT CHRISTMASYvette HinesEven during the holidays a woman can have one reckless night that will change her life forever...especially when the man she was with is determined to prove they belong together.*~*~*~*HER XMAS PRESENTChristin LovellAfter being apart from each other for a year, Libby and Tyler realize their feelings for one another are more than platonic. Are they willing to risk years of friendship on a chance at love?*~*~*~*ALL SHE WANTS FOR CHRISTMASPaige TylerHayley Knowles has always fantasized about getting spanked by her husband, Conner. But how can she possibly ever get her husband to do it, especially since she’s too shy to tell him? This is the holiday season, though, so maybe Hayley might get exactly what she wants for Christmas!*~*~*~*

Dangerous Lovers


Jamie Magee - 2014
    GordonA young girl tossed into a world of monsters, the worst of which resides inside herRIVULET by Jamie MageeCan she bend the laws of nature and fight the improbability that fire and ice could ever be one? As far as Indie is concerned, there is not a myth, spoken fate, or curse that is stronger than her stubborn desire to have it all ... including him. SWITCH by Janelle StalderLove will blossom from the ashes, but will it be enough to save them, or will it mean the end of them both? CHARMED by Cambria HebertLife or Death? Not many people would choose death. But what if death chooses you? What if death doesn't mean the end of your life, but the beginning?For a Death Escort, death is life. Death is your paycheck. Death is your job.And Charming is the best Escort the Grim Reaper has ever had.DARK WALTZ by A.M. Hargrove A sizzling legend of loss, lust and love.DAMAGED by Becca Vincenza There are some beings in this world, long thought to be extinct. Some want to destroy them. Others want to use them. Audrey and Stone are about to find out it’s hard to know who to trust.

Against the Wall


Dee J. Adams - 2013
    After spending seven long years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, he's determined to even the score with the man who put him there. The only thing in his way is a slip of a girl in a big ass bind. Jess St. John needs eight million dollars or her kidnapped family will die. Caught in a war between the mob and her boss, a corrupt film producer, she will stop at nothing to get the job done. In a race against the clock, and a deal with the devil, Jess forms an unwilling partnership with Tanner to help find and free her family before it's too late. In return, she'll look the other way when her boss goes permanently missing. It soon becomes apparent that Tanner has more honor than he wants to admit and Jess finds herself falling for the gentle man beneath the rough exterior. But love and revenge run a close race and when push comes to shove, Tanner has to decide which one is more important.

LOVE in a Small Town: Ladies of Legend Boxed Set


Janet Eaves - 2013
    Bargain! 8 book boxed set of bestselling and popular Ladies of Legend books!Welcome to Legend, Tennessee– Where romance lives next door!Nestled in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, the city of Legend boasts of small town pride and southern elegance. Porches are still for sitting and troubles for one family affect the entire community.Authors Jan Scarbrough, Magdalena Scott, Janet Eaves and Maddie James masterfully weave tales of women from different backgrounds who find home, and their hearts, in this small mountain town.Come on in! The sweet tea is on the porch and the cookies are in the oven. Enjoy the follow stories.Claiming The Legend, A Ladies of Legend Novella by Janet EavesMidnight In Legend, TN, A Ladies of Legend Novella by Magdalena ScottBed, Breakfast & You, A Ladies of Legend Novella, by Maddie JamesThe Reunion Game, A Ladies of Legend Novella, by Jan ScarbroughWhere Her Heart Is, A Ladies of Legend Novella, by Magdalena ScottCrescent Moon, A Legend After Dark Novella, by Janet EavesBuilding A Dream, A Ladies of Legend Novella, by Magdalena ScottHarvest Moon, A Legend After Dark Novella by Janet EavesStories range from sweet to sensual heat level.

The Season for Love: Holiday Sparks\Mistletoe and Margaritas\Snowbound with the CEO


Shannon Stacey - 2014
    Fortunately, there's an electrician in town who can get the job done by the holidays. A little festive fun is just what she needs, but could their holiday fling turn out to be the real thing?Mistletoe and MargaritasClaire Rutledge still believes in love, despite losing her husband. After two years, she's not surprised by the steamy dreams telling her it might be time to start moving on. But she didn't expect her friend Justin to have the starring role. When they both get caught up in the holiday spirits at a party, their simmering mutual attraction boils over into a night neither of them can forget.Snowbound with the CEOAdrian Blackstone built a million-dollar business with hard work and determination-and by remaining professional at all times. Denying his longtime attraction to his beautiful executive assistant Rachel Carter hasn't been easy but it's necessary. She's indispensable, and he can't stand the thought of losing her if things didn't work out. But then a wicked snowstorm leaves them stranded in a romantic winter wonderland….

Billionaire Games: Boxed Set


Sandra Edwards - 2013
    Three Marriages. Three BooksPraise for Billionaire Games ~ "The Billionaire Games series is a delectable feast, as rich and sumptuous as a wedding cake. Sandra Edwards whips up sensuously romantic love stories set amid the lush countryside of France. I devoured every sweet nuance in these remarkable tales of everlasting love." ...Award-winning author Cara MarsiIn THE MARRIAGE BARGAIN Julian de Laurent needs a temporary wife. Camille Chandler needs a job after he inadvertently gets her fired. If she agrees, he'll pay her five million to marry him. It's just a business deal, but neither could have foreseen what happens next, especially Camille, when she learns he's capable of stealing her heart. In THE MARRIAGE CAPER Andre de Laurent, Julian's little brother finds himself in a predicament. Is it possible that Tasha Gordon, his new sister-in-law's best friend, is the answer to his prayers?In THE MARRIAGE FIX little sister Lecie travels to America where she may well have found her Prince Charming--who's in desperate need of help.

The Katy Regnery Christmas Collection


Katy Regnery - 2018
    English ~ Countdown to Midnight and~ Loving Irish *~*~*~*~*~*~*1. MARRYING MR. ENGLISH Marriage of convenience + HEA  Set in the 1980s Full-length romance 2. COUNTDOWN TO MIDNIGHT Two interwoven novellas that take place on New Year's Eve  Second chance romance + Enemies to lovers  HEA (of course! always!!) 3. LOVING IRISH  Second chance romance + HEA  Part of my Irish triplets, Summer haven series Features an adorable little girl! New to Katy Regnery? This is the perfect opportunity to sample three festive romances for the price of one ... or purchase the collection for a romance-lover in your life!

Boxed Set - The Coach House and Daughters


Florence Osmund - 2015
    In her pursuit of a new life, fate draws her to Kansas where she finds refuge in a coach house apartment tucked away behind a three-story Victorian home in the quaint town of Atchison—an ideal place to start over, away from big city life and Richard.But Richard isn’t about to let her go easily, and his convincing attempts to coerce her into believing that she is safer with him in his world than on her own cause Marie to second-guess her own convictions more than once.Scared, confused, and at the brink of deciding what to do in order to find peace in her life, Marie discovers the identity of her real father and his surprising heritage—changing her life more than Richard ever could.Daughters - Discovering the identity of your real father can be life-altering. Just ask Marie. At twenty-six, she is about to meet her father for the first time and sit down to Thanksgiving dinner with him and his family.As she packs her suitcase, Marie wonders how her newfound family will receive her and what she will learn about them…and their ethnicity. While she realizes that her life will change because of them—it is not knowing just how much that scares her.Will Marie find the peace and truth in her life that she so desperately needs, or is it unrealistic for her to think that such disparate lives can freely converge in 1940s middle America? She quickly learns that the answer to that question is not going to come easily.A lot happens as a result of Marie’s visit, but ironically the most significance consequence grows out of an encounter with a twelve-year-old neighbor girl named Rachael.What others are saying:Mary Crocco – “The Coach House is a superbly written book. It will leave the reader thinking about relationships, adversity, independence and growth.” Rebecca's Reads—“Osmund has once again written a good book with a great message. She writes about a conflagratory time period and subject with grace, compassion, love, and understanding. Daughters is a must read for anyone who struggles with, or has struggled with, their own identity.”

Destiny Bay Boxed Set Vol. 1


Helen Conrad - 2013
    He wants answers. But some secrets are just too painful to share. Jenny jumps out of airplanes in order to block out the painful memories of what made her run away from her family. Reid wants to fix the damage. The only problem is, he doesn’t know how deep it is, and how impossible it will be to cover over. Will his intoxicating love tempt her to risk it all again? Or will it end up making everything worse after all?Book 2-WIFE FOR A NIGHT Forced to pretend to be Matt’s wife, Janet Cardona plans to blow his cover –just as soon as she gets her cat back. Haunted by lies that have hurt her in the past, Janet can’t stand slick operators. When Matt coerces her into pretending to be his wife in order to fool a nice old lady, she hates every minute of it—doesn’t she? He’s nothing but a despicable conman—so why does his touch make her quiver with anticipation? Book 3-TOO SCARED TO BREATHE She can see the crash coming but she can’t break away. Carrie Harlow can’t stand arrogant men like race car driver Grant Carrington—but something about him keeps her coming back for more. She knows he’s not a forever kind of guy—and she knows he lives life on the edge in ways she can’t comprehend. But as she tries to heal his body with her hands, he chases away her fears with his kisses—until finally, it’s too late to avoid the inevitable tragic end to their fairy tale love story.

Ten Christmas Brides


Ruth CardelloAlicia Street - 2014
    From sweet to sexy, suspense to small town drama, travel from Belarus to Africa to the snowy Highlands of Scotland as Santa delivers our gift to you—love, laughter and happiness this Christmas!Recipe for Love by Ruth Cardello, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author.All Madison Andrade wants for Christmas is a place to hide and she finds it in the home of a lusty French chef. Richard D’Argenson’s recipes are famous, but they lack one necessary ingredient—love. Spend a steamy holiday with this unlikely couple and fall in love –Andrade style.Must Love Santa by Nina Bruhns, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author.Detective Nick Palladin just needs to close one last case in Vice—going undercover as Santa—before getting his Christmas transfer to the K-9 Unit. But when a cute little fluffball and the knockout holding her leash stumble into the op and are attacked, Santa and his faithful dog come running to the rescue!An Almost Perfect Christmas by Donna Fasano, USA Today bestselling author.Aaron Chase is desperate to give his daughter a perfect Christmas and elicits the help of Pediatric Nurse Christy Cooper to do it. When Aaron’s impish eight-year-old talks them into a make-believe wedding, can the magic of Christmas make the vows stick?Christmas Captive (The Decorah Security Series) by Rebecca York, New York Times and USA Today best-selling author.How did hard-driving businessman Jordan Campbell end up in a coma? And can nurse Hannah Andrews use her psychic talent to connect with him and trap his would-be killer? As she and Jordan work together, she knows she’s putting her own life---and her heart---at risk.The Army Doctor’s Honeymoon Baby (The Army Doctor’s Series) by Helen Scott Taylor, Award-winning and National bestselling author.Army doctor, Blair Mackenzie, secretly loves his childhood friend, Lorna, and protects her in the African refugee camp where they work. Lorna depends on Blair—he’s her best friend, the only man she’s ever loved. She longs to admit her feelings but a family secret from their past prevents her.Kiss Me Santa by Patrice Wilton, National bestselling author.Widowed schoolteacher, Cindy Harris meets Brad Williams--posing as Santa--when she takes her young son to the mall. Imagine her surprise when he shows up as the hot-shot realtor selling her family home. Sparks fly between them. Can the magic of Christmas give them the best gift of all -- love?An Unusual Christmas by Mona Risk, Award-winning and National bestselling author.Running away from Christmas celebrations and the demons of her past, Dr. Jillian has dedicated her life to saving third-world children. In Belarus, a baby girl, four little boys, and a handsome doctor may teach her the true meaning of Christmas.A Cowboy for Christmas by Annie Jones, Award-winning and National bestselling author.A single mom who has pinned all her hopes on reviving a popular tourist dude ranch gets a Christmas surprise that may change everything when her son asks Santa for a new dad. And that very night a Christmas-skipping cowboy shows up at their door.The Christmas Honeymoon by Alicia Street, Award-winning and National bestselling author.Quiet librarian Serena always loved Christmas, until she was jilted before her December wedding.

Big Box Of New Adult Romance


Kelly Favor - 2013
     *WARNING: Contains sexual content suitable for mature readers only* SET INCLUDES: NAKED by Kelly Favor DANGEROUSLY DAMAGED by Lucy Covington BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN by Lucy Covington FOR HIS PLEASURE by Kelly Favor FOR HIS TAKING by Kelly Favor FOR HIS KEEPING by Kelly Favor PLAY ME HARD by Locklyn Marx *NAKED by Kelly Favor Caelyn Murphy is broken. She's broken because of something that was done to her--something she can't even bear to think about. So she does the only thing she can think of...she runs. Away from her Ivy League college, away from her perfect life, and away from the man who hurt her. Only she runs straight into... Elijah. Elijah Daniels is hardened from a life that's seen the worst the world has to offer. But when he meets Caelyn, he knows there’s something different about her. She's been through hell and back, but she hasn't given up. Caelyn can see that Elijah is gorgeous on the outside, but she also knows he's dangerous. And the last man she trusted hurt her so badly, she may be beyond repair. But the harder she tries to resist, the more Elijah’s persistence strips her of her armor and leaves her naked and vulnerable. In the end, neither of them will be able to predict just how far they might have to go to save themselves...and each other. *DANGEROUSLY DAMAGED by Lucy Covington Dangerous. Sexy. Damaged. These are the words used to describe Justin Brown. Intelligent. Capable. Responsible. These are the words used to describe Lindsay Cramer. Irresistible. Addicting. Passionate. These are the words used to describe their relationship. Good girl Lindsay Cramer has her life completely in order, and she keeps her goals on a checklist -- obtain scholarship to Ivy League University, finish undergrad, and move on to med school. She’s worked hard to get where she is, and she’s determined not to let anything – or anyone -- get in her way. Until she meets Justin Brown. JB is gorgeous, and the kind of guy who is all wrong for Lindsay -- the kind of guy who is all wrong for anyone . He drinks, he fights, and he has a secret past Lindsay’s not so sure she wants to know about. But when the two of them are together, Lindsay can’t help but lose herself in him. It’s the way his eyes burn when he looks at her. The way his smile makes her dizzy. The way his hands feel on her body. Soon, Lindsay and Justin are completely addicted to each other. But when their dangerous game culminates with Lindsay having to make a shocking choice, will she be able to keep JB in her life? And if so, will she lose everything in the process? *FOR HIS PLEASURE by Kelly Favor When twenty-two year old Nicole Masters gets a highly coveted internship working for one of the largest advertising companies in the world, she can't believe her luck. But Jameson International isn't just any company. It's owned by thirty-two-year-old business mogul and celebrity, Red Jameson. Red is known for his high flying lifestyle; dating models and hanging with the rich and famous. The powerful billionaire can have any woman he wants, and the naive college graduate can't imagine making much of an impression on her new CEO.

Hot & Sensual Billionaires: Billionaire Brides of Granite Falls Complete Collection


Ana E. Ross - 2014
    Fans of Greenleaf will love the Granite Falls saga.THE DOCTOR’S SECRET BRIDE – Book OneErik has vowed never to fall in love again after his wife died tragically, but when he meets irresistible Michelle, his seven-year-old daughter’s new nanny, he finds it hard to abide by his own set of rules.THE MOGUL’S RELUCTANT BRIDE – Book TwoBryce would do anything to keep his godchildren in his life, even coerce exquisite Kaya, their aunt and legal guardian, into a marriage of convenience, but one nibble of Kaya’s sweet lips and Bryce is yearning for more.THE PLAYBOY’S FUGITIVE BRIDE – Book ThreeMassimo must marry to secure his inheritance, so when alluring Nia offers to sell him her virginity for several million dollars, he takes the bait, vowing to make the scheming little pussycat his bride.THE TYCOON’S TEMPORARY BRIDE – Book FourAdam has sworn off damsels in distress, but when he bumps into gorgeous Tashi, a woman who’s running from some really bad guys, he can’t resist offering her protection in the safety of his home, and his arms.

The House of Morgan: Books #1-3


Victoria Pinder - 2017
    His interest in her gets her in trouble, and he’ll protect her no matter the cost. Secret Baby Former Marine Colt Collins has raised his daughter alone, thinking the mother-of-his child was dead, but when Victoria Morgan returns to town to see her father’s funeral for herself, she never expected to see Colt or the daughter she thought that died was, in fact, very much alive. Secret Bet Peter Morgan, billionaire and CEO of Morgan Enterprises can have any girl he wants, and when his family bets him that he can never have Belle Jordan, former marine and Colt Collins’ former fiancé as his own, well then the game is on.