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Special Ops Dragons: A Paranormal Romance Collection


Maia Starr - 2020
    Chiseled abs, fake marriages, and hot single dads will keep you awake at night… and have you burning for more!Book 1: Dragon Assassin Protector Saving Annie should’ve been the end of it. Falling in love with her wasn’t part of the plan. I’m an assassin for a Special Ops group. I’ve been using Annie to get the enemy off the throne. The end of this mission will change things. And then, I’ll have an impossible choice to make. Book 2: Dragon Assassin Single Daddy She has to see my real face. She has to see the dragon I have to become to save her. Jana is the love of my life. I could kill her abusive husband for laying a finger on her. She deserves a life with me, and my son. But can I protect her before giving her the world? Book 3: Dragon Assassin Fake Bride He vowed to save my life. But instead, he put me in more danger than I could’ve imagined. John is the Alpha of F.I.R.E. A fact that I didn’t know when I agreed to be his fake wife. He also never told me that I was forbidden to bear children. Well, it’s too late now. I’m already pregnant, and John will lose his family. Unless… Book 4: Dragon Assassin’s Nanny I’m the most powerful dragon assassin in the world. Every woman is fair game. Every woman but her. My daughter’s nanny. The ultimate distraction from my job. Lianne has become my obsession. And I need to keep her close. She has a little secret, and a wolf is after her life. There’s no one in the world I can’t defeat. The enemy will pay if he comes anywhere near her. I’ll make him regret ever being born. Note: Adults Only!

Kismet Dating Agency Box Set: Fated Mates Romance


Haley Weir - 2020
    

South Side Boys: A Complete Bad Boy Collection


Alexis Winter - 2021
    This time, the big bad wolf just might eat you alive.”Meet the South Side Boys. Damaged. Alpha. Protective.So filthy you just might melt...From best-selling author Alexis Winter comes a complete bad boy collection of four full-length novels. Each book will leave you satisfied with a steamy happily ever after sure to keep you reading long into the night.Books included:Bad Boy ProtectorI’m not a protector. I’m a damaged ex-con.The last thing I need is an innocent little virgin, thinking I’m her happily ever after.So I kept my distance,Until that night.Saving her felt like redemption from my past.Falling for her was where I fucked up.Now the shadows from my past have returned and I’ll stop at nothing to keep her safe.Even if that means I have to lose her forever.This isn’t a fairytale sweetheart and I’m no knight in shining armor.This time the big bad wolf just might eat you alive.Fake BoyfriendEx-con, hothead, broken beyond repair.I’m the guy you don’t take home to mom.She may need a fake boyfriend, but you better believe the way I'll have her screaming my name is real.We agreed it was only pretend and I made damn sure she knew…I’m nobody’s happily ever after.Brother-In-Law's BabyTwo pink lines...yup, pregnant by my hot AF brother-in-law/roommate.Baby number two couldn't have come at a worse time.Look, this isn’t my dream life.I never planned on being a single mom begging to live with my brother-in-law and it’s no secret he didn’t want this arrangement either.Fresh off a broken engagement, he isn’t exactly welcoming us with open arms.So how do I tell him the reason I ran away is because he’s about to be a daddy?Bad Boy's BabyHow to NOT have a happily ever after...#1. Get pregnant by your brand new boyfriend.#2. Don’t tell said boyfriend you’re pregnant.#3. Oh, and don’t tell him you’re the reason his brother is rotting in prison.Getting pregnant by Ben is only the start to this drama, and now I’m neck-deep, hiding secrets of my own.Someone lock me up and throw away the key, I’m about to serve a life sentence for screw up of the century.Note from the author: This series was previously published in a boxset titled Say You’re Mine. Each book in this deliciously steamy set is a full-length novel with NO cheating or cliff-hangers and LOTS of heat, drama and angst.

The Project


Leila Lacey - 2015
    She has only twelve months to live. She decides to spend what precious time she has, enjoying life to the fullest and making a difference. Ana buys a bakery from owners who are going into foreclosure and gifts it back to them with one condition. She wants to work for them occasionally and serve up some of her delicious confections. Dimitri Petrovsky is the eldest son of one of the richest and most powerful families in St. Petersburg, Russia. Though business is important, his family regards love as the keystone of success. Before his father will give him control of the family dynasty, Dimitri must be married. His stubborn nature compels him to refuse and he moves to the States to take charge of the family’s American business interests instead. The distance provides a sense of safety and, to appease his parents, he tells them he met and married a woman after a whirlwind romance. The ruse works, until his parent’s fortieth wedding anniversary. Not only is he required to attend the celebration, but he must bring his new wife. Dimitri has spent weeks going to a local Bistro just for the opportunity to watch the beautiful woman who works at a nearby bakery. She’s a little rough around the edges, but Dimitri is running out of time and decides to make his move. When Ana is approached by a handsome stranger who asks her to be his pretend wife, she thinks he’s lost his mind. After talking to Dimitri for a while, she realizes he’s sane but doesn’t know the meaning of fun or joy. She decides to turn the tables and make him her next project. She accepts his invitation, but he has to abide by a few stipulations. They must spend one month getting to know each other so they will appear to be a real couple and Dimitri has to do everything Ana wants, no resistance, no questions. The days fly by and, before either of them realize it, they have fallen in love. There is one glitch, however. Ana has not told Dimitri she is dying. The Project is a standalone novel written by Leila Lacey, the popular romance author of the Curvy Goddess series.

Kings of the Underworld: Monroe: Rise of the Phoenix King


Annitia L. Jackson - 2019
    After years of being away from them, he comes back to avenge his father’s death and finds out he could be losing his mother as well. He finds himself thrown into a race against time to find a cure for his mother, as well as fighting against a prophecy he is destined to repeat. Lawrynn thought she was alone in the world, until she finds out she has a sister she knew nothing about. Being a Kanima means she is sworn to protect the people who matter the most to her, and she vows to find her sister, Latoya. Problem is, Latoya is trapped in the Forbidden Realm, a place where nothing but pain and destruction exists. Lawrynn and Monroe are in a race against time to save both of the people they love, while battling a growing love, deadly enemies, and realm of death. Will they succeed or end up losing everything that matters the most to them, including their souls?

Gavin


Jane Rowe - 2016
     However, these brothers hide a secret: they are shifters, and can transform into powerful dragons at will! Their secret is well guarded, that is until Gavin meets a woman he knows he wants to make his mate. Kaya is a beautiful fuller figure woman, one who shares the instant attraction Gavin has for her. And when she learns of his secret, the two soon embark on an intense journey of feelings neither have experienced before. But when Kaya falls pregnant, will her human body be able to conceive a baby who's half dragon?

Next Door Daddies Box Set


Lauren Wood - 2020
    How can I say no?It’s just a week. What could go wrong?Short answer:Everything.Add in a bad boy next-door neighbor I had a crush on as a chaperone, too many shots, and you have chaos.Then come regrets.Accidental marriage.And a ring to prove it, with a piece of paper the next morning.It gets worse.He’s also my boss now.But what will he think when he finds out about our secret baby?Book #2: Perfect Protector“My new boss is also my next-door neighbor.”I moved to Hartford as a single mom, looking for a better life.Then comes Harvey. How am I supposed to deal with these new feelings?Honestly?I couldn’t.He was a billionaire and sexy as hell.And he knew it.His tongue was too twisted to ignore.The pleasure couldn’t be denied.Harvey was way out of my league.But all that was going to change.Now I was pregnant and I needed him.How can I say no to the one man that makes me feel safe?Book #3: Perfect Daddy“My old crush is my protector now.”It was like a fairy tale, only better because it was real.He came out of nowhere, popping up to help me when I was in need.I couldn’t help falling for him.His handsome smile, kind eyes, and a mouth that promised the world.But it wasn’t meant to last.I had to leave him behind.He pops up again, seven years later.Same eyes, smile and banging body as before.But now I am on a date, about to be married.He is different now, but we still want each other.I can’t have him, it’s complicated.I can’t keep myself away though, no matter how much I should.Before long, I am falling again, though this time there is consequences.We are both going to pay for our forbidden love.Maybe with our lives.Book #4: Perfect Neighbor“My ex is now my next-door neighbour.”I was ready for a New Year, in a new town.No more mistakes. No more men.And then comes Steven.He pops back up, my next-door neighbor.It’s doomed from the start.Though, he looks damn good nowadays.Rich, successful and charm dripping off of him.I know what is underneath those tailored suits.I have felt the power of his body.I miss it all. I miss him.But it can’t be.Too many things stand in our way, forcing distance between us.Then a secret, that could rip our second chance apart.I’m pregnant and afraid of what he’ll say.Note: Adults Only

Snatching The Soul of a Siren


Jade Royal - 2019
    Unable to escape the thought of her, Adonis secretly searched for her, refusing to just let her get away. As a siren, Nirvana Rose kills men and sucks their souls for survival. She's never hesitated to go for the kill until she laid her eyes on 'him' . His undeniable attractiveness , and captivating ways pulled her in, in ways she's never been pulled in before, especially not by the male species. Refusing to be thrown off her A game, Nirvana focuses on her mission to snatch the soul of a demigod. Unbeknownst to her, the demigod she's sent after is none other than Adonis, the alluring man from before. Which ends up complicating things for the both of them. Though they were drawn to each other, reality set in heavy. Both Nirvana and Adonis are two magical beings fighting on different sides of the same war. Despite their differences, an impossible bond forms between them that changes everything they've come to learn and know about their people. Unearthing true feelings, Nirvana and Adonis begin to unlock secrets wrapped around the both of them that prove vital to their existence. In the end, the both of them are faced with serious ultimatums that will drastically change things either way.

The Mistletoe Wedding (The Brides of Christmas #1 )


Izabella Brooks - 2019
    Fate brought them together again, at Christmas, no less. But this time, she’s determined to safeguard her heart. Breona Ten years ago, he stole everything from me. We used to be friends. We could have even been more than that. Until he left me behind for good, ruining my life in the process. But backstabber or not, we’re both part of a wedding party. Together. At Christmas. It might be a season of love, magic, and second chances, but not for us. We’ll be lucky if we make it through the wedding without killing each other or setting the place on fire. Karsyn Okay, there’s no denying it: Breona Smyth is the most obnoxious, beautiful, enchanting woman I’ve ever met. She’s also clinging on to the notion that I ruined her life. Ten years later, she’s just as obnoxious, beautiful, and enchanting. I don’t want to ruin my best bud’s wedding, but I’m determined to make her see reason. I just don’t know if she’ll really listen. Or if I can keep myself from falling in love with her all over again. **** This is a standalone Novella with a touch of steam and HEA. ****

Shifting Gears


Olivia Gaines - 2018
    A burgeoning relationship with an equally boring boyfriend Carlton Gear, one of the best accountants in the musical industry, left her engine in a permanent idling state. Craving a shake up in her monotonous life, she joins her good friend Onyx for a fund raiser with The Lady Guardians biker group. The lady riders offered a day of excitement for Keoni, but the night turned into a magical experience, especially after she meets Carlton’s cousin, Dave, a scruffy biker with a sketchy past, a tenuous future and a very sexy presence. Digging in and wanting to be a part of the female biker group, against Carlton’s advice and comfort, clothing isn’t the only thing Keoni changes. Climb aboard for a high-octane ride as Keoni reorganizes her life by Shifting Gears and donning the pink and black leather as a Lady Guardian.

A Clean Billionaire Boxset


Anne-Marie Meyer - 2019
     Get swept away today with these swoon-worthy heroes! Forgiving the Billionaire Love deserves a second chance. Hannah has finally come home after having been away for seven years. Despite her fears about facing her past, she’s desperate to get away from her boyfriend’s proposal. She didn’t expect to see Logan again. Logan is trying to adjust to his father’s death, being a single dad, and his new status as a billionaire. He thought he had a handle of that until his childhood crush, Hannah, comes back into his life. And she’s everything he remembered her to be. If only they could move on from their broken hearts. If only they could see how perfect they are together. Then maybe the mountains in front of them wouldn’t feel so unsurmountable. Finding Love with the Billionaire Opposites attract in the Alaskan wilderness. Madeline is desperate to finally be taken seriously, but that doesn’t seem to be the case when her boss asks her to write a puff piece of billionaire party boy, Liam Davenport. Liam just wanted a quiet life roaming the world. When his father dies, leaving him to face the media storm surrounding Davenport Outdoors, he’s forced to trade in his hiking boots for tailored suits. They’re determined they already know all there is to know about the other person. Until their plane crashes into an Alaskan mountain side. Suddenly, they’re faced with a choice. Put down their pride to survive, or keep their prejudices and struggle alone. Falling for the Billionaire Two lost souls make a whole. Paige has moved to New York after her father lost his business and passed away. Living with her quirky aunt as she attempts to start over wasn’t what she had envisioned for her life, but she’d determined to be successful. James has a golden finger. As a billionaire, his life is perfect—except that’s not the life he wants. Trouble is, he’s not sure what he’s meant to do. When James meets Paige, he’s intrigued by her. She seems to have everything figured out. The plan was simple. Figure out what James enjoys. If only their hearts hadn’t gotten involved. If only their pasts didn’t come back to haunt them. When everything feels as if it’s crashing down around them, the one thing they feared might be the one thing they needed all along. Fixing the Billionaire Love can mend a broken past. Millie has given up on love. After all, men never seem to show up when they’re supposed to. Joseph is trying to atone for his mistakes that he made before his daughter passed away. He’s left behind his privileged life to travel from town to town, paying off stranger’s medical bills. They were perfectly happy living their single lives until Millie rear ends Joseph in the parking lot of the hospital where she works. Fate intervenes and they find themselves thrown together. But love isn’t that simple.

Baby For The Big Bad Billionaire - An Enemies-to-Lovers Romance (Billionaire Baby Surprises Book 3)


Ana Sparks - 2021
    

Holiday Hijinx


Shara Azod - 2016
    Her partners and best friends were determined to make this year's office Christmas party the best one ever. So leaving the two to do their worst, which could be extremely bad, she set out to give the presentation of a lifetime to Ty Lafitte, the most sought after investor in all of Silicon Valley.  Who knew a man worth billions could strip like he was a pro? Who knew a lap dance could lead to forever?   Excerpt: “Dude! You are late! Your costumes were delivered like an hour ago. Come on you can get ready on my office.” Ty wasn't exactly sure what the hell was happening. There hadn’t been time to step off the elevator before a tiny termagant of a human was pulling him along then pushing him into an otherwise empty office, shoving a gym bag in his hands. “Hurry up!” the little woman hissed at him, actually stomping her foot. “Dana will be here in five minutes, the one I sent you a picture of. You remember what she looks like right?” Not giving him time to answer she launched into instructions. “It doesn't matter, she will be the only one seated, I will be standing right behind her. I’m Kimmi by the way, the one who hired you. Just make sure you give her one hell of a show before working the room. We’ve already paid you double so that shouldn’t be a problem, right? I mean, you are bound to get a lot of tips out there. Oh and you are bi right? The guys that are into this kind of thing - you know- you shaking it all over them or whatever, will be up front. Leave the dudes hanging back alone. Are we clear? Good! Now hurry up and get those buns out there. As soon as I see you enter I will start the music.” There was no time to tell the diminutive general who he really was. As soon as she finished talking she was gone, closing the door with authority despite doing so quietly. Yep, he was definitely investing in this company. Hell, he was prepared to give them twice the capital they were asking for. What he couldn’t figure out was whether he was going to march out of the office he was currently standing in the middle of like he had lost every available brain cell in his head, or have a little fun and go out there and play the role. There was a reason Ty kept a very low profile despite his unprecedented success in business. Truthfully, he just didn't want to be bothered with questions and have an exposé done on his background, the Louisiana swamp he crawled out of, or the fact he put himself through college by stripping. This situation would be funny if it was so eerie. It just so happened he could go out there, shake it like they had never seen before, then surprise the three partners with his identity. It would be a great prank. But as Ty began hastily disrobing, he knew the real reason he was doing this. It was Dana. The straight talking, serious pitch woman had piqued his interest beyond her company’s potential growth. As he watched her deal with Dale and Dallas, he found himself fascinated by her. And yeah, he was more than a little interested. His cock had gotten hard by the way she continually slapped down Dale’s insinuations that maybe the apps she was presenting weren't so unique, or that maybe Dana and her partners needed assistance in supervising a growing company. Dale hadn’t even realized how thoroughly she had slit his throat with witty, accurate comebacks. Some flew right over Dale’s head. Dallas had simply sat there and let his counterpart be torn apart rhetorically speaking. Sirens was a company that didn't need Ty, they wanted him. That made a business deal desirable.

Run This Town 1


Sadie Black - 2015
    Ciara Simmons takes her journalism degree and her knife-edged ambition to New York City, where she goes undercover on former playboy Luka Belmonte's mayoral campaign. She soon learns Luka's darkest secret: to run the city, the charming, seductive son of one of NYC's most famous politicians will have to get in bed with the mafia. Just like his father did. Exposing him would be a public service, and guarantee her reputation as a rising star of journalism. There's just one problem ... she'd rather ride him than ruin him. *** Luka is determined to shed his party-boy image and ascend to the pinnacle of NYC politics. He'll do whatever it takes, even deal with mobsters. The one thing he didn't count on was smart, stunning Ciara. Her refusal to throw herself at his feet only makes her sexier. He knows she's a threat, but all he wants to do is take her for his own—and protect her from harm. With danger on every side, Luka and Ciara must decide whether to honor old loyalties ... or forge new ones that could cost them everything **Be the first to learn when the second novel in this mafia romance comes out by signing up to Sadie Black's newsletter, the link is in the book.**

A Reservation for One


LaShawn Vasser - 2017
    . . tragic. A disaster. A catastrophe. She wanted off the break-up and make-up crazy train that left her unable to recognize herself. Her plan. End the ridiculousness and focus on getting control of her life. His plan. Which one? Love’s plan. Amp up the crazy. Love and life were about to get much more complicated. PLEASE NOTE: A Reservation for One is a 2-Part series. This NOVELLA is a traditional sweet romance and ends in a cliff-hanger. It is adult in nature and is for mature audiences only.