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The Popcorn Prince


Johanna Evelyn - 2018
     Amy has officially put dating on the back burner after a string of noncommittal relationships. But when she accidentally brushes her hand against a handsome stranger's one night at a movie theater, her heart decides it has other plans—until she realizes her handsome prince brings a new girl to the theater almost every weekend. This doesn’t stop her from admiring him from afar, while she and her twin brother make up outlandish stories about him every time he comes to the theater. But when their worlds collide, she needs to decide if she will open her heart and take another chance on a man, or push him away after she’s done with his services. Steven has waited months to ask out a girl he’s only had a few brief interactions with. But every time he tries, she runs away from him. His coworkers step in with a plan to put his bachelor days behind him. But the fun and games come with a price tag, as his Cinderella stands to lose something much more valuable than a glass slipper. Other titles by this author: The Billionaire Club Series The Billionaires Secret The Billionaires Conflict Excerpt from this book: “She moved to the edge where the prince was still standing. His eyes were bright as she stepped next to him then her mind went blank as panic set in. This man was on a date with another woman. She was crazy. She stood awkwardly trying to form a coherent sentence. He smiled down at her and her heart skipped at the satisfaction in his eyes. “I left your hot sauce at home,” he said, breaking her awkward silence. She gasped at his unexpected words, shifting uncomfortably. She needed to pull it together. She felt like an awkward teenager. “Didn’t I see you with someone?” she asked, grasping at anything her brain could find in her muddied state. “She’ll be back in a minute.” He glanced back to the restroom and Amy followed his gaze. “I’m sorry about that,” Amy said the next thing her scattered mind thought of. He lifted an eyebrow at her, a smile playing at the edge of his lips. “That my date will be back.” She laughed out loud before cupping her hand to her mouth. She dropped her hands in embarrassment. “No, sorry. I’m sorry for throwing popcorn at you.” “That was definitely unexpected.” She bit her bottom lip, unsure of what she should ask next. If she ever needed saving, now would be perfect timing. Too bad she didn’t have twin telepathy.”

When Love Hurts


Shaquanda Dalton - 2012
    Now she's grown up and has fallen in love with a man named Chris that she thought was her soul mate. But she was wrong.When she discovers evidence of Chris' infidelity she confronts him. One thing leads to another and she leaves his place battered and bruised. She goes into the home of her childhood friend Jaylen who isn't much of a child anymore with a growing business and bills of his own.She takes this time to confront her life, her situation and her overwhelming need for love. But will her need for love be too strong to resist when Chris shows up looking for her?

Bay Area Bad Boys: Box Set


Stasia Black - 2017
    So he wants her to answer emails with her shirt off. So what? She worked at Hooters for years to get herself through college and it's not that much different. But when his demands get more and more invasive and he begins toying with her in front of his business rival, Jackson Vale, the job that was just supposed to pay for the lawyer in her son's upcoming custody hearing starts becoming more than she ever bargained for. PLEASE ME: The conclusion to Crush Me. Callie's determined that no man will ever have the power to hurt her again. But the path to getting her life back on track is messier than she ever expected. Especially when the man she thought she'd left behind is ready to fight for her every step of the way. But can a woman like her, having gone through the things she's experienced in her life, ever truly expect a happily ever after? WOMAN NAMED RED: (in the Crush Me universe, interacting with the previous characters) Kennedy: Her name was Scarlet and she burst into my life as an explosion of color as bright as her name promised. But don’t get confused. This isn’t a love story. I don't do love. No, this is a story about a woman with a fiery temperament and passion for life to match her name. She and I were combustible together. Which means maybe we were always meant to burn to the f*@king ground. Warning: All three of these novels contain dark themes and potential triggers which may be distressing to some readers.

The Way Forward


Eliana West - 2020
    He traveled the world, earned a fortune, and made a lifetime of memories, but now he longs to put down roots. Time hasn’t been kind to his hometown, and Dax wants to help—if only he can convince everyone he’s not the same petulant boy he used to be. Especially the one woman who has every reason not to trust him.Librarian Callie Colton cherished summers with her grandparents, in the town her ancestors helped build, in spite of the boy who called her names. Now that Colton is her home, life is quiet until Dax returns…and, along with him, threatening letters on her doorstep. He may still have the power to hurt her, but she’s not the same scared little girl she used to be.But as the danger escalates, Dax will have to face his past to find a way forward for the relationship they were cheated of once before.

Doctor's Unwanted Miracle Twins


Shawna Washington - 2016
    With her biological clock ticking, and fearing it's too late to have children, she decides fertility treatments are her best option.Nick Carradigne is a fertility specialist and one of the best doctors in the industry. When Oksana comes in for fertility treatments, he can't help but be a bit attracted to this ebony beauty, but fights his attraction to her as she is engaged, and a patient after all.But then the unthinkable happens, the fertility treatments are unresponsive and Oksana's engagement is broken off. Left in tears, through sheer chance she meets Nick again and can't help notice his tall, lean physique, salt and pepper blonde hair and piercing green eyes.No longer a patient of his, and Oksana being newly single, Nick pursues her aggressively and they start a relationship together, despite the wishes of Nick's grandmother, who is almost like a mother to him. Months go by and things go great at first, but Oksana soon realizes Nick wants a family and wonders if she'll ever be able to have kids.But with two miracles just around the corner for her, will Oksana be able to hold on?And will Nick's hateful grandmother stuck in her own ways keep these two destined to be together apart?

The Slob Who Lives Down the Hall


Sandra Sinclair - 2016
    When Cara’s daughter, Jade, begs her to ask the man from down the hall to help her with her schoolwork, Cara gives in, and finds herself learning about the most mysterious man on the compound, who as it turns out, isn’t as bad as they say or as unatt

Nico: A Mob Romance (Esposito Family Mafia)


Naomi West - 2019
     NICO I don't care that Evie is his daughter. If Governor Brown thinks he can keep what's rightfully mine, he's got another thing coming. I'll possess Evie at any cost. And I'll ensure my child is raised beneath a Mob roof, by Mob rules. Because I'm the son of the Don, and no one takes what belongs to me. Everything I touch becomes my property, my right. And I'm about to turn this town upside down for a one-night stand I can't forget. I'm coming for you, Evie… And I'm going to make sure you keep coming for me. NICO is a full-length, standalone heist, mafia romance with a guaranteed HEA ending. It is a one-night stand gone wrong that proves opposites do attract, as an uptight politician's daughter falls for the mob boss who rules the city's underground. The novel contains adult content, language, and descriptions, so reader caution is advised.

Tangled Web (The Cortell Brothers, #6)


Giulia Lagomarsino
    than an actual investigator.But when her file fell in my lap, I knew I couldn't walk away. Not yet.She had the body of a vixen and the eyes of a killer.I was terrified.And yet strangely attracted to the woman. Was it sane? Not at all. Every time I saw her, I was sure I would end up dead.But there were worse ways to go...LoreleiI was finally free.Well, almost. My husband had left me with a bit of a mess. And his kids...don't even get me started on them. All I wanted was my money, but that wasn't going to happen until I could get my hands on my dearly departed husband's trust.In the meantime, I needed someplace new to live. So, I pointed my finger at the map and ended up in the cutest little town.I just needed to make some friends, to blend in.I could do that, and I knew just where to start...

Baby Secrets in Seattle (West Coast Players #1)


Layla Valentine - 2021
    Fat. Lie.He got what he wanted and dropped me, in more ways than one.And guess what? I’m pregnant.Now I have to choose between keeping this to myself,Or sharing it with the piece of work who robbed me of my dreams.

Where I'll Find You


J.A. Owenby - 2018
    I protect my heart at all costs. But when Kaisen waltzes into my lifeSexy. Kind.Too good to be true.No matter how many times I turn him away,he keeps showing up.As hard as I try, I can’t resist him.I take the leap.Let him in.Give him my heart.Then one afternoon,one choice,one glimpse of a letter not meant for me,and everything is destroyed.Everything I thought I knew is a lie.He isn’t who he says he is.But neither am I.Dark secrets come to light.They’re not his, though.They’re mine.I had no idea. No clue I was being spoon fed lies my entire life.But do I have the strength to face my past?Or do I walk awayand leave behind the only man I’ve ever loved?

Sky in the Deep Sneak Peek


Adrienne Young - 2018
    BREATHE FIRE.Raised to be a warrior, seventeen-year-old Eelyn fights alongside her Aska clansmen in an ancient, rivalry against the Riki clan. Her life is brutal but simple: fight and survive. Until the day she sees the impossible on the battlefield—her brother, fighting with the enemy—the brother she watched die five years ago.Faced with her brother's betrayal, she must survive the winter in the mountains with the Riki, in a village where every neighbor is an enemy, every battle scar possibly one she delivered. But when the Riki village is raided by a ruthless clan thought to be a legend, Eelyn is even more desperate to get back to her beloved family.She is given no choice but to trust Fiske, her brother’s friend, who sees her as a threat. They must do the impossible: unite the clans to fight together, or risk being slaughtered one by one. Driven by a love for her clan and her growing love for Fiske, Eelyn must confront her own definition of loyalty and family while daring to put her faith in the people she’s spent her life hating.

Mortar: A Motorcycle Club Romance (Inked Angels MC)


April Lust - 2018
    Knocking her up was worse. MORTAR I took her as a prize. One more trophy in my possession. But Kendra was made to be handled, not just looked at. She’s got a body that men would die for. But unless she accepts my offer of protection, she’s gonna be the one dying. Because her abusive ex-fiance is determined to claw her back. Just so he can beat her senseless one more time. Nothing makes me madder than a man laying his hands on a defenseless woman. If this son of a b!tch comes for Kendra, he’s gonna feel my wrath. But I don’t do anything for free. And if she wants to stay safe under my guard, she’ll have to give me something. Something I’ve wanted for a while now. Something only she can provide. Something like… A baby. KENDRA I didn’t have a choice. It was either face another night being beaten by my beast of a fiancé… Or take the biker’s outstretched hand and ride off for God only knows what kind of fate. I took Mortar’s offer. But even then, I had no idea what I was getting into. The bad boy is like no one else I’ve ever met. He’s dark and brooding. Cocky and confident. He puts his hands on me like he owns me… And I don’t do a thing to stop him. But the terms of his protection are steep. I need him in my life… And that means falling to my knees and letting Mortar put his baby inside me. MORTAR is a full-length, standalone, super steamy, bad boy motorcycle club romance novel from bestselling author APRIL LUST. This suspenseful, action-packed MC romance is intended for mature audiences, due to violence, strong language, dark themes and elements, and explicit intimate scenes. The romance between the alpha male bad boy and the fiery woman he can't resist ends with a guaranteed happily ever after (HEA) ending, has absolutely NO CHEATING, and does NOT include a cliffhanger of any kind.

Girl, Conflicted


Sasha Lane - 2014
    If I don’t then there’s every chance that keeping my secret will cause my world to implode anyway.Can I buck the trend of my relationships’ past, or am I destined to be doomed in love forever more?Either way, I know I’m in trouble.A funny, feel good romcom that will have you laughing out loud as you follow unlucky in love Emma and her quest for the perfect romance...Hilarious, heart-warming and romantic! Will Emma find her happy ever after? An addictive read that is perfect for fans of Bridget Jones and for lovers of romantic comedy novels by Sophie Kinsella, Paige Toon, Cathy Bramley, and Lindsey Kelk.A perfect heart warming beach read for your holiday!What are readers saying about the book:‘It’s a fun and gripping read from start to finish’ 5 Star Review - Amazon reader‘I wasn't expecting the twist which just added to the fab ending’ 5 Star Review - Amazon reader‘Brilliant read fabulous book couldnt put it down' 5 Stars - Amazon reader‘I would definitely recommend this book to everyone if you love Chick lit then this book is definitely for you’ 5 Stars -Amazon reader

Iris Abroad


Emily Mayer - 2021
    Literally. My family drew sticks to see who had to take Yiayia on a cruise to scatter Papou’s ashes around the Greek Islands.I knew the whole thing was rigged, but here I am anyway, smuggling a Ziplock bag of ashes—don’t ask—halfway across the world with my four-hundred-year-old grandmother in tow. She is on a mission to tell the world that this generation doesn’t know how to make a good baklava, too. The woman is fueled solely by spite and fig newtons.Needless to say, the absolute last thing I need is to spend the trip with an actual Greek god. Apollo Nikas. The man my parents hired to make sure Yiayia and I don’t end up on the next episode of Locked Up Abroad, because the only person they trust less than Yiayia is me. The man is allergic to wearing properly fitting shirts. And now that I’ve seen him in a speedo, there is no going back. Zeus help me.

When You Come To Me


Jade Alyse - 2011
    Sure it seems simple in the grand scheme of things. After all, she's got her family supporting her, and family is all that matters. She is ostracized in her dorm for being just a little bit quiet and a little bit conservative. But that doesn't bother her…initially. Her roommate is loud and wild and white, drinks beer and has sex with her boyfriend. They are polar opposites in every sense of the word. But when Natalie decides to accompany her roommate to a house party off-campus in a cozy house of blue siding, her world is turned upside down the moment that she's knocked unconscious with a flying beer bottle. Yes, you read that correctly. When she comes to (in more ways than one) she is face to face with Brandon Greene, a preppy, oatmeal-skinned New Yorker, with a loud mouth, a grand smile and an open heart. Brandon makes his intentions clear from the beginning: he is hopelessly in love with his girlfriend, Sophia, but does not want to marry her. He does, however, want to be friends with Natalie.Neither Brandon nor her curiosity about him make sense to her at all, and her sense of complacency begins to tumble as she and Brandon grow closer. She's thrust into a love triangle that she wants no part of and suddenly, a streamlined future to success in the medical field is the last thing on her mind — all she sees now is a shade of gray. Brandon and Natalie have a powerful dynamic; but can it stand the weight that time, spatial disparity and color have placed on them? "When You Come to Me" is a sometimes humorous, sometimes dramatic take on the loss of innocence in its most colorful form.