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Finding Forever
Milan Watson - 2020
Here Stetsons are a way of life and not just a fashion statement. Cowboys, romance and small-town charm guaranteed.She’s a city girl, he’s a rancher – will a kiss seal the deal?Ford Caldwell has just taken over the family’s beef operation. The first order of business; get a better contract from the beef buyers. A rugged rancher, Ford is used to doing business with men. But when Brent Beef sends out their new representative, Ford knows it’s going to be hard to focus on the business at all.Kelly Peyton has finally landed her dream job. As the new representative for Brent Beef, Kelly’s first assignment is to sign a deal with Caldwell Beef. Falcon Falls has long since been rumored the best cattle operation in the state and she wants them to sign with her.When Ford and Kelly meet its mutual dislike at first sight. Forced to spend time on the range together both are surprised by the strong attraction. Will Kelly sign the deal she’s been dreaming of, or will she lose her heart?
Runaway Bride
Cynthia Luhrs - 2019
In a daze, she left the city behind, only stopping for necessities, until she found herself staring at the ocean, inhaling deep lungfuls of clean salty sea air. The vintage car sputtered and died as she coasted into Magnolia Beach. Alex Parrish had it all. Money, women, model looks, and fast cars. Until the accident. Then his uncle stole his trust fund. Now he's broke, ugly, and ill-tempered, not to mention he doesn’t have a single employable skill. Certain she’s in no danger of falling for another entitled rich guy, Rose takes a position cleaning for the town hermit. She needs time to heal, to figure out what comes next. Alex doesn’t know who he is without his money and his looks, but going by the new housekeeper’s reaction, he’ll never set foot in public again. He’s fired every other housekeeper in three towns so he’s stuck with the beguiling Rose. Sparks fly. As Alex spends more and more time with Rose, he falls head over heels in love for the first time in his miserable life. Too bad she’s made it clear there could never be anything between them other than friendship.
No More Wasted Time
Beverly Preston - 2012
Life isn’t about tomorrow ~ Life is about todayAfter losing her husband to a sudden heart attack, Tess Mathews escapes to Bora Bora to lay her husband and sorrow to rest. What she doesn’t expect is a new beginning.Tom Clemmins is an A-list actor whose life revolves around work and an onslaught of women. He travels to Bora Bora for a much-needed break. Tom has a few ideas of how he’ll enjoy his vacation, but love isn’t one of them. Until he sees Tess.Reserving a private shark-feeding excursion to scatter her husband’s ashes into the lagoon, Tess is furious when Mr. Hollywood bribes his way onto the boat, leaving her no other choice but to share the boat ride.Tess is torn between tremendous guilt and zealous lust when their boat ride turns into a week full of romance and desire neither thought imaginable. Utterly smitten with a woman for the first time in his life, Tom casts his commitment phobia aside and whisks Tess off to Malibu where he introduces her as his “girlfriend” on the red carpet. As the paparazzi besiege, can Tess survive the media blitz that ensues in order to find her second chance at love?
Hard Drive
Marcella Swann - 2018
A titan of the tech industry and not yet 30. Models and starlets are his for the taking. A billionaire. And so very good at being bad. I tell myself I don’t want him even though I do, in the worst possible way. But I’ve got a secret that could ruin everything. Gigi Stevens: She’s brainy and beautiful and has a tongue as sharp as an ice pick. I’m the face of a multi-billion-dollar tech company and I’ve got a rep. I’m used to shallow and superficial but that’s not her. That’s not her at all. And it throws me. Is she really worth the risk? There’s only one way to find out.
It’s a dangerous dance: Will she tame the Bad Boy or will she be the one who’s conquered?
Rivals, Part One
Ella Adams - 2015
Two very determined alphas - sworn rivals and deadly competitors. When gorgeous billionaire Clay walks into Eva's life turning her whole world on its head, she quickly realises that things will never be the same. But when Clay's sworn Italian business rival, dangerously attractive Luca takes an interest in her, she finds his attentions impossible to ignore. Which man will win Eva's heart? Contains steamy adult scenes Fans of books like Deborah Bladon's Ruin series, Fifty Shades of Grey, or JS Cooper erotic romance stories should enjoy the Rivals series.
No Going Back
Melanie Brooks - 2014
She left to make a fresh start hundreds of miles away, in a new hospital. Now she wants to put all the pain of her break-up behind her, meet new exciting people and get her life back on track again. The last thing she needs is another man, even for rebound sex. Not yet. But she hadn’t counted on meeting Stephan an Orthopaedic Surgeon. He seems to have it all sizzling good looks, intelligence, charm, wealth and a mysterious past. And he wants Becky, at least for one night. Becky is tempted to wipe out the pain of her breakup by sleeping with Stephan, but she’s also terrified of getting involved with a man, especially a man like him. Get ready for an exciting, hot and erotic roller-coaster ride of a story. word count: 18,000This novella contains adult situations and content.
Tease: Mojave Boys MC
Carmen Faye - 2015
I never thought for a million years I’d set foot in an outlaw biker club house. I certainly never thought that I’d jump into bed with one of them… Arrogant, cocky, and wickedly handsome underneath all his tattoos and leather, Vance Coldman is every one of my sinful fantasies come true. The word ‘no’ isn’t a part of his vocabulary, not out here in the desert where violence is law and might is right. I’ve never gotten a chance to sample his dark forbidden world. Not until now. But something tells me that he intends on giving me more than just a glimpse. … and that he doesn’t plan on holding back. ~~~ Violence is law and might is right in my world. A man will do everything he can to defend his property—be it his bike or his woman. Out here, a man makes his own luck. That’s the way I’ve lived. Anything else is just slavery with a better name. So when she’s asking for a taste of my world, she’s getting it all. But what she doesn’t seem to understand is this: When you step into my world, you’re not leaving. Not now, not later. NOT EVER This is a full length standalone romance novel with a guaranteed HEA ending and NO CLIFFHANGERS!
Trevor
Krystal Shannan - 2013
But, he let her move away to college without ever telling her how he felt.Now, a second chance with the woman he loves practically falls into his lap.Will he take a leap of faith and tell her how he feels? How he's always felt? Or will he let the woman he knows it meant to be his slip through his fingers a second time?Meet the Author:Paranormal Romance author, Krystal Shannan, lives in Texas and is married to the love-of-her-life. They have a spunky young daughter who believes in fairies. Krystal professes to loving shoes, but avoids wearing them at all costs. She teaches in the public schools and writes as much as she can in her free time. If any more spare time can be squeezed from her day, she enjoys reading romance in all genres, but especially paranormal. If it has a 'Happily Ever After', she's on board!She is an active member in her local RWA chapter DARA.
Chosen
Lucia Jordan - 2015
Here is the first book in the ‘Chosen’ Series by Lucia Jordan, written in her signature style of high passion and emotion “Just one kiss had blown his plans to hell – now the seducer finds himself seduced” Taryn and Karyn are identical twins, but complete opposites in personality. Taryn is strong and independent, with no job or relationship, while Karyn is shy, sensitive, and completely devoted to her boss and boyfriend, Stefano DeMitri. However, Stefano’s brother Giovanni thinks Karyn is only after his family’s wealth and will do whatever it takes to protect his brother from harm. He plans to prove Karyn is only out to get the DeMitri fortune by seducing her while Stefano’s away on business. Unbeknownst to Giovanni, Taryn has agreed to take Karyn’s place as Giovanni’s assistant, and save her sister from his bullying tactics. But when lust and romance are involved, identity switches rarely stay simple. Soon Taryn finds herself lured by Giovanni’s devilish good looks and powerful masculinity, and is unwittingly caught up in his seductive plot to destroy her sister – a plot that quickly turns on its head, as her seducer finds himself seduced. Only mature readers should download this book.
Dangerous Play
Romi Hart - 2017
I’m a fu@king animal, a predator on the field and off the field! I wasn't looking for a prey but the moment I laid eyes on Amanda Shannon, that hot blonde in her tight blue jeans, I knew I wanted to make a touchdown. She’s a quiet country girl, but I want to make her scream my name out. But Ms. Amanda Shannon doesn’t respond to me like all the other girls I’ve been with. She doesn’t throw herself at me. She’s tempting me more than ever to come closer. I accept the challenge! I think she’s forgetting who I am. I am Nate Jiggur and I score ALL THE TIME. No matter what, I’m going to make her mine. I’m a man of my word and I’ve decided to rock her world with all I've got. I’ll show her how I play the game….My Dangerous Play!
Dangerous Play is a standalone 30,000+ words novella with a guaranteed HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger!
Warning: 18+ only
Tempted
Elizabeth Kelly - 2013
The arrival of her new boss, Jason Young, has her co-workers competing to see who can bed him first. Lucy refuses to admit her own attraction to him, and his rude behavior towards her only strengthens her resolve to ignore her growing attraction. When a power outage traps her in the elevator with her sexy new boss, she soon realizes his coldness hides his own dark desire for her. Jason Young is determined to show her just how good it can feel to lose control, and Lucy is aching to give in to the sweet temptation.Author's Note: Although Tempted was originally a stand-alone story, reader's enthusiasm inspired me to write a second part to Jason and Lucy's story. Twice Tempted gives readers a look into what happens with Jason and Lucy after that crazy first week.
My Dirty Desires
Melissa Devenport - 2017
Melissa is done with being a doormat. A love affair she wasn’t meant to witness awakes a hunger for revenge on life.It felt like someone had emptied an ice-bucket over her head when she suddenly realized that her marriage had been dead for years. All her efforts had been for nothing.Fortunately she is still young and her curiosity for the unexplored has soon replaced both disappointment and anger. An experienced older man turns out to have the right tool to make her ex-husband appear rather small and insignificant.When you follow your instincts, anything can happen and often does. The journey has begun.*Please note that all books in the ‘Claiming My Freedom’ series are standalone stories that oozes of confidence and hot steam.Librarian's note: See alternate cover edition of ASIN B072PWG54N here.
All For You: Small Town Sweet Romance (Lake Haven Sweet Romance Book 1)
Ella Greene - 2017
Joy returns to Lake Haven, the pretty lakeside town of her youth, hoping that being among old friends and neighbors will help heal her broken heart. While there she is drawn into a decades-old mystery that threatens to overturn everything she thought she knew about family and community. Can old friends and new, help Joy make sense of her discovery? And ensure she finally gets her happy ever after....
Cruising Speed
Donna McDonald - 2014
The big bike in her garage hasn’t been ridden for a couple years now. It is no more than a symbol of her loss and reminds her of her own lack of usefulness.When the very large, very excited Mikkel Gunnarsen arrives to buy it, his pleasure in the bike makes the decision to sell to the younger man much easier than she imagined it would be. The same is also true for the decision that ends with Mikkel spending the night in her bed.Kia knows the blissful moments with Mikkel are only momentary relief, but being with the younger man is certainly inspiring.
Saved by Love (Bachelor Billionaire Kids #1)
Sharon Cummin - 2017
He had a huge decision weighing heavy on him. What was he going to do with his future? His father had been convinced since the day he was born that he was going to take over the family business. Both of his parents were software developers, and their company was doing very well. There was only one problem. Gavin couldn't stand software development and wanted no part of the company. He wanted to join the service to help people and keep his family and the rest of the country safe. The only thing he had to do was find a way to tell his parents. Gavin stood up and looked down the table at all of the people he loved. There were five families, and between them, they owned seven houses on one stretch of a Hawaiian beach. It was their last night there, and Gavin knew he needed the support of everyone around him when he told his parents what he'd chosen to do with his life. He instantly saw concern cross his mom's face, but he had to do it. There was no going back. "I'm joining the service," he said. It didn't take long for his father to get to his feet and all of the chatter to fill the empty space between them. "I'm joining too," Gavin's best friend Jack announced. By the time everyone calmed down and both of their families accepted their decisions, Gavin was beginning to feel a little better about things. There was only one person that wasn't going to let it go that easily. That person was Gracie. Gavin was taking her brother, and that was not okay. When Jack told Gracie he wanted her to write to Gavin each time she wrote to him, she was not happy. Gracie was going to write him, but she wasn't going to make it easy. Little did Gracie and Gavin know that those letters were going to change their lives forever.